iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF

International Paper agreed to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) for $360 million to expand its packaging operations on the U.S. West Coast. The Longview, Washington mill produces approximately one million tons of containerboard annually. The acquisition is expected to enhance system flexibility, lower costs, and support growing demand ...

Weyerhaeuser is acquiring 117,000 acres of timberlands in North Carolina and Virginia for $375 million, aiming to boost cash flow and expand its presence. The acquisition is expected to deliver immediate and sustained portfolio-leading cash flows within the company's Southern Timberlands business.

Rayonier sells 77% stake in New Zealand joint venture for $710 million, reducing leverage and targeting special dividend. Proceeds to fund strategic acquisitions, shareholder returns, and support U.S. operations' growth.

As April comes to a close, it’s time to compile the rankings for the top-performing sector and industry exchange-traded funds of the month. Taking a broader look at the stock market, the S&P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), finished April on a downturn, declining by approximately 3%. This marks the end of a five-...

The U.S. home-building market exhibits a strong recovery of late, owing to the limited inventory and increased demand. This recovery should benefit some industries that are allied to the housing industry.