Montana State University has appointed Kevin Amende, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, to oversee its new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing, which is set to admit its… Read More
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Amazon Sellers Stockpile Inventory Amid Tariff Hike, But Relief May Be Short-Lived
Amazon is working to reassure investors as sweeping new tariffs threaten to disrupt its sprawling e-commerce ecosystem, particularly for small third-party sellers who form the backbone of its online marketplace…. Read More
Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at Annual Meeting
Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend known as the Oracle of Omaha, announced his retirement as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. at the company’s annual meeting Saturday, marking the… Read More
State Treasurer Plans To Invest Billions To Help Bring Manufacturing To Wyoming
State Treasurer Curt Meier has an innovative plan to help the Cowboy State’s economy. “I think opportunity and necessity is the mother of expansion,” he said. Meier told Cowboy State… Read More
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Nvidia Warns of Impact from U.S.-China Trade Tensions on Future Revenue
In a cautious assessment of its business in China, Nvidia executives warned during the company’s quarterly earnings call Wednesday that the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict is hurting its revenue, with… Read More
Michael Saylor Urges Bitcoin Fans to Sell a Kidney Before Parting with Crypto Holdings Amid Market Drop
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of the newly renamed Strategy, stirred up a social media storm this week with an eyebrow-raising suggestion to his 4 million followers on X (formerly… Read More
Buffett’s Big Bet on Japan: Berkshire Expands Its Global Footprint
For a man who built his empire on American businesses, Warren Buffett’s growing bet on Japan is turning heads. The 2024 Berkshire Hathaway annual report revealed that the firm has… Read More
Walmart’s Stock Performance in 2025: A Year of Challenges and Strategic Shifts
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has experienced notable fluctuations in its stock performance throughout 2025, reflecting both the retailer’s strategic initiatives and broader market dynamics. As of February 22, 2025, Walmart’s… Read More
Lee Enterprises Misses Revenue and Earnings Estimates
Lee Enterprises, a long-standing publisher of local newspapers in Montana and across the United States, has reported earnings and revenue that fell short of analyst expectations, continuing a trend of… Read More
Warren Buffett’s Last Letter? The Oracle of Omaha Reflects on His Legacy and Berkshire’s Future
For nearly six decades, Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has penned his annual letters to shareholders. These letters, filled with a combination of wit, wisdom,… Read More
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Profits as Buffett Warns Washington on Fiscal Prudence
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) posted record annual profits and expanded its cash reserves to $334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett used his annual shareholder letter to issue a pointed message… Read More
U.S. Stock Market Suffers Worst Day of 2025 Amid Economic Concerns
On February 21, 2025, the U.S. stock market suffered its worst day of the year, as investors were jolted by a combination of disheartening economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial… Read More
Montana State accounting students to offer free tax help starting Feb. 24
Accounting students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000… Read More
Scammers impersonate First Interstate
A new wave of phone scams is targeting bank customers, using sophisticated caller ID fraud, also known as “vishing.” Scammers are impersonating representatives from First Interstate Bank, deceiving customers into… Read More
Toyota Recalls Over 140,000 Vehicles for Brake and Seatbelt Issues
Toyota is recalling more than 140,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to potential safety issues, the company announced Thursday. The recall affects certain Tacoma, Camry, and Lexus RX models from… Read More
Elliott Investment Takes Stake in BP, Pressures Oil Major for Change
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has acquired a significant stake in BP Plc, as the British oil giant struggles with years of underperformance and weak investor confidence, according to sources… Read More
SITKA Gear Expands Retail Presence with New Columbus Store
SITKA Gear, a leader in technical hunting and outdoor apparel, is set to open its newest retail store in Columbus, Ohio, with a grand opening celebration on January 11, 2025…. Read More
Glacier Bancorp Reports Strong Q4 Earnings Despite Yearly Decline
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) reported a 21% increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $61.8 million, up from $51.1 million in Q3 2024 and 14%… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Deploys Super Scooper Aircraft to Battle California Wildfires
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. has mobilized its CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to support wildfire suppression efforts, marking the company’s earliest seasonal deployment in its history. The deployment… Read More
Glacier Bancorp to Acquire Bank of Idaho in $245M Deal
Glacier Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bank of Idaho Holding Co. (OTCQX: BOID) in a $245.4 million all-stock transaction, further expanding its presence in… Read More
Headwaters Hospice Expands, Bringing Compassionate Care to More Montanans
Just one year after earning CHAP Accreditation, Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care has become a trusted provider of compassionate end-of-life care in the Helena Valley. Fueled by overwhelming community support,… Read More
Eagle Bancorp Montana Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Earnings
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBMT), the holding company for Opportunity Bank of Montana, reported a 26.7% increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $3.4 million,… Read More
MSU’s Montana Manufacturing Extension Center releases 2024 report
BOZEMAN — Workers in Montana’s manufacturing sector saw their wages increase by nearly $8,000 on average over the past year, according to a new report released by the Montana Manufacturing… Read More
Montana DOJ Seeks Applicants for Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee
The Montana Department of Justice is accepting applications to fill three positions on the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee. The available roles include a representative from the tow truck industry… Read More
Montana Housing Market Enters Deep Freeze
Montana Housing Market Faces “Frozen” Conditions Amid Affordability Crisis Montana’s housing market is experiencing what experts describe as a deep freeze, and a single statistic highlights why: roughly 80% of… Read More
NorthWestern Energy Signs Massive Data Center Power Deals
NorthWestern Energy has announced agreements to supply significant amounts of electricity to two proposed data centers in Montana, with combined power demands set to exceed the capacity of the state’s… Read More
Montana Unemployment Rate Holds at Historic Low in November
Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in November, continuing an unprecedented stretch of low unemployment that has persisted for 41 consecutive months, with rates at or below 3.4%. The state’s… Read More
Frontier Asset Management Launches Actively Managed ETFs on the NYSE
Frontier Asset Management, an independent asset management firm, has officially launched its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). These ETFs are designed… Read More
Wyoming Business Council Welcomes New Team Member
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has announced an exciting update to its team, with the addition of a new member and a role transition. These changes reflect the organization’s ongoing… Read More
Idaho to Reduce Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate by 20% in 2025
Idaho Governor Brad Little announced today a significant reduction in the state’s unemployment insurance tax rate for 2025, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. The move is expected… Read More
Montana Business Owners Notified to Report Equipment for 2025 Tax Year
The Montana Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to business owners with equipment reporting requirements to submit their reports for Tax Year 2025. Businesses and individuals owning business equipment… Read More
Federal judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger merger
(The Center Square) – A federal judge has blocked the $24.6 billion proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in response to a lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade… Read More
North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $6.6 Million in Loans
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that 10 businesses have been approved for a combined total of $6,628,000 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF). The… Read More
Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for 2024 Big Sky Film Grant
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant (BSFG), offering financial support to filmmakers creating projects that showcase Montana’s unique landscapes, culture,… Read More
Holiday shopping expected to break records again in 2024
(The Center Square) – Nearly 40% of all Americans plan to shop on Black Friday, to kick off the holiday shopping season. Holiday sales are already expected to once again break… Read More
Steve Scheel Honored with North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award
Steve D. Scheel, the board chairman emeritus of SCHEELS, has been named the 50th recipient of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest honor for its citizens…. Read More
NI Holdings Appoints Seth C. Daggett as CEO
NI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NODK) announced today that Seth C. Daggett will take on the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 1, 2024. Daggett, who has… Read More
Micron Technology Announces Fiscal Q1 Earnings Conference Call for December 18, 2024
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) has announced that it will hold its fiscal first-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The call will… Read More
Montana Sees Record Growth in Apprenticeship Opportunities
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) have announced a significant increase in apprenticeship opportunities across the state. According… Read More
Montana-Based Glacier Bank Declares 159th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI), the parent company of Montana’s Glacier Bank, announced on November 20, 2024, that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share…. Read More
Daktronics to Release Q2 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results on December 4, 2024
Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT), a global leader in display systems, announced today that it will release its second-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, before the market… Read More
Goldman Sachs Explores Spin-Out of Digital Assets Technology Platform
Goldman Sachs is considering spinning out its technology platform under the bank’s digital assets business, the company announced on Monday. The spin-out is still in its early planning stages, with… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Reports Record Q3 Results and Raises 2024 Revenue Guidance
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, has announced record financial results for the third quarter of 2024, marking a strong… Read More
7k Metals Unveils Limited-Edition 1-Kilo Grand Canyon Silver Coin for Black Friday 2024
Idaho-based 7k Metals is set to make waves in the numismatic world with the launch of one of its largest and most innovative coins: the 1-kilo Grand Canyon silver coin…. Read More
Warren Buffett Trims Apple Stake Amid Broader Selling Streak at Berkshire Hathaway
Legendary investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, NYSE: BRK.B), continues to captivate the financial world with his investment moves. As of November 14, Berkshire’s Class A shares… Read More
Trump Picks Brendan Carr as Chairman of the FCC
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a move that is expected to reshape the agency’s direction on telecom… Read More
Black Hills Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend and Earnings Release Date
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend during a meeting held on October 28, 2024. Common shareholders on record as of… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”) (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, has announced that it will release its… Read More
Jim Weatherly inducted into Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame
BOZEMAN — Jim Weatherly, whose career includes leading an influential Montana-based engineering firm for nearly 30 years, will be inducted into the Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame on Nov…. Read More
Eagle Bancorp Montana Reports Strong Third Quarter Performance
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBMT), the parent company of Opportunity Bank of Montana, announced today a net income of $2.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the third… Read More
Governor Gianforte Highlights Montana Innovation at Oxbow Cattle Company
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Oxbow Cattle Company in Missoula, celebrating the innovative work of owners Bart and Wendy Morris in promoting the value of Montana products. “Across Montana, producers like… Read More
Gianforte Celebrates $700 Million Investment in Montana’s Energy Infrastructure
Governor Greg Gianforte joined community leaders today to announce a $700 million investment aimed at enhancing affordable and reliable energy in Montana through the North Plains Connector Interregional Innovation project…. Read More