News•Feb 23, 2026
Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Timken reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.14 and revenue of $1.11 billion for Q4 2025, surpassing the top end of its guidance. Free cash flow rose to $141 million for the quarter, enabling a $36 million shareholder return and a $130 million net‑debt reduction, leaving leverage at two‑times EBITDA. The company projected 2026 revenue growth of 2‑4% and adjusted EPS of $5.50‑$6.00, driven by pricing, modest volume gains, and a newly expanded 80/20 portfolio discipline. Leadership additions and a focus on industrial automation are positioned to lift margins in the coming years.
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Mediaalpha Inc (MAX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MediaAlpha (MAX) posted a record 2025 with $2 billion in transaction value, $1 billion in revenue and $100 million adjusted EBITDA, driven primarily by a 65% surge in its property‑and‑casualty (P&C) vertical. AI‑driven search and large‑language‑model traffic lifted P&C click volume more than...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Genworth Financial Inc (GNW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Genworth Financial reported a modest Q4 2024 net loss of $1 million but delivered $15 million adjusted operating income, driven largely by Enact’s record $585 million contribution. Full‑year 2024 net income rose to $299 million, bolstered by $378 million pre‑tax statutory earnings and a $355 million...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Data Hygiene: How to Get Your CRM Shit Together
The article stresses that AI‑driven sales tools only succeed when CRM data is clean, warning that duplicates, outdated records, inconsistent fields, and broken ownership rules amplify errors. It outlines three core hygiene fixes: eliminating duplicate accounts, unifying fragmented intent signals,...
By Close Sales Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Freshpet reported Q4 2025 net sales of $285.2 million, an 8.6% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year sales of $1.102 billion, up 13% despite a slowdown in the overall pet‑food category. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% to $61.2 million and adjusted gross margin improved to 48.4%,...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Immunitybio Inc (IBRX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AbbVie reported a record $61.2 billion in net revenue for 2025, an 8.6% increase that beat guidance despite a $16 billion HUMIRA erosion. Adjusted EPS reached $10, $0.54 above the midpoint, while SKYRIZI and RINVOQ together generated $7.4 billion in Q4, delivering double‑digit...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Ivanhoe Electric Inc (IE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Enphase Energy reported Q4 2025 revenue of $343.3 million, with U.S. sales representing 89% of the total and a 13% sequential decline in U.S. revenue and a 29% drop in Europe. Gross margins fell to 46.1% non‑GAAP and 44.3% GAAP, largely...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Tennant Co (TNC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Tenable Holdings reported Q4 2025 revenue of $260.5 million, a 10.5% YoY increase, and full‑year growth of 11%. The AI‑powered Tenable One platform drove 46% of new and expansion business, delivering a net dollar expansion rate of 106% and pushing...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Aero-Doubles-Target-for-US$1bn-Leasing-Fund
Asset‑backed finance specialist Aero Capital Solutions announced it has doubled the fundraising target for its upcoming leasing vehicle to US$1 billion. The Aero Capital Solutions V fund, slated for launch in the second half of 2026, will concentrate on financing commercial...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
HealthStream Inc (HSTM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
HealthStream reported record Q3 2025 results, posting $76.5 million revenue, a 4.6% year‑over‑year increase, and new highs in operating income, net income and adjusted EBITDA. Subscription revenue rose 5.7% driven by strong CredentialStream, ShiftWizard and Competency Suite growth, while legacy product...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Adeia Inc (ADEA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Adeia Inc. lowered its FY 2025 non‑GAAP revenue outlook to $360‑$380 million after filing patent lawsuits against AMD, which makes a previously expected license unlikely. The company reported Q3 revenue of $87.3 million, with non‑pay TV recurring revenue up 31% year‑over‑year and...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Viper Energy Inc (VNOM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Viper Energy Partners reported a strong rebound in Q4 2020, generating roughly $200 million in operating cash flow that translated almost entirely into free cash flow thanks to its zero‑capital‑requirement royalty model. The company declared a $0.14 per unit distribution, repurchased...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Geopolitical Risk and Supply Chain Diversification
A new study of Japanese multinational corporations shows that rising geopolitical risk is prompting firms to diversify supply chains away from China toward ASEAN economies, rather than fully relocating production. Using the Caldara‑Iacoviello Geopolitical Risk index and firm‑level trade and...
By CEPR — VoxEU
News•Feb 23, 2026
Primoris Services Corp (PRIM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Palomar closed 2025 with a record $2 billion in gross written premium, up 32% year‑over‑year, and delivered adjusted net income of $216.1 million, a 62% increase that exceeded guidance. The company posted a 25.9% adjusted return on equity and a combined ratio...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Trade Data Gaps Between China and Central Asian States Point to Pervasive Smuggling
A joint review of Chinese, Kazakh and Kyrgyz customs data reveals massive discrepancies in reported trade values, with China claiming $48.7 billion in exports to Kazakhstan and $27.2 billion to Kyrgyzstan in 2025, while the two neighbours report only $34.1 billion and $5 billion...
By Eurasianet
News•Feb 23, 2026
Rising-Liquidity-and-PDs-Open-Door-to-Secondary-SRT-Plays
Rising market liquidity and higher probability‑of‑default (PD) levels are unlocking new opportunities in the secondary market for Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) instruments. Early stress signals in loan portfolios have prompted investors to shift capital toward buying and selling existing SRT...
By Structured Credit Investor
News•Feb 23, 2026
Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Domino’s Pizza reported 5.4% global retail sales growth for 2025 and 4.9% in Q4, driven by strong US same‑store sales and record net store additions. US carryout sales rose 6.5% in the quarter, while delivery grew modestly, and franchisee profitability...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Forward Air Corp (Delaware) (FWRD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Forward Air Corp reported full‑year 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $293 million, a $40 million increase year‑over‑year, while consolidated EBITDA held steady at $307 million. The OmniLogistics segment nearly doubled its EBITDA to $124 million, boosting its margin by 360 basis points, and Expedited Freight...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Employment Hero Brings Confidence to Payday Super Compliance in New AI-Led Brand Campaign
Employment Hero has launched the AI‑driven “Payday Super: Easy” brand campaign to educate Australian employers about the mandatory Payday Super reforms due 1 July 2026. The campaign highlights a research‑backed gap, with 58% of businesses unaware of the change and 70% fearing...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Lincoln Educational Services reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, with revenue climbing 21.4% to $142.9 million and net income surging over 70% to $12.7 million. Student starts rose 15.7%, marking the 13th consecutive quarter of growth and fueling a 51% jump in adjusted...
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Social•Feb 22, 2026
Ensure Auditors Have Full Data Before Trusting Their Feedback
Be careful of getting "audits" This comes from someone whose agency does 10-15 audits a week for prospective clients. It's very "easy" to find things wrong or find improvements if you don't have all the data, learnings, or inside info. Make sure...
By Kody Nordquist
News•Feb 22, 2026
The People's Bank of China Set Its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) Today - No Change Is Expected.
The People’s Bank of China left its benchmark Loan Prime Rates unchanged at 3.00% for the one‑year and 3.50% for the five‑year tenor, marking the ninth straight month of stability. Market participants had widely priced in a hold, reflecting the...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 22, 2026
Dulux Weathershield Debuts Its Toughest Paint yet in New Campaign via Clemenger BBDO
Dulux has launched an upgraded version of its flagship exterior paint, Dulux Weathershield, featuring the company’s new Maxi‑Flex technology that allows the coating to expand and contract with building surfaces. The reformulated paint promises superior resistance to dirt, mould, algae,...
By Campaign Brief
News•Feb 22, 2026
When TIME Named “You” Person of the Year: What That Decision Means for CEOs in 2026
TIME's 2006 "You" Person of the Year highlighted a shift from individual celebrity to collective influence. The article argues that two decades later this shift has eroded institutional monopoly on power, making influence lateral across employee and customer networks. CEOs...
By CEOWORLD magazine
News•Feb 22, 2026
OVERNIGHT STAY TAX COULD WEAKEN UK TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS
The World Travel & Tourism Council warns that England’s new overnight stay tax could slow tourism recovery, reduce visitor spending and jeopardise jobs. The proposal lets local authorities levy £2‑£10 per person or a percentage of room rates on hotels,...
By Tourism Review
News•Feb 22, 2026
Vanguard Says: International Stocks Could Beat the U.S. for Years
Vanguard’s 2026 outlook projects international equities delivering 4.9%‑6.9% average annual returns over the next decade, outpacing the 4%‑5% forecast for U.S. stocks. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) has already outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq‑100, rising 9% year‑to‑date and...
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Social•Feb 22, 2026
Core PPI Spikes, Fed Sees Hotter Inflation, Oil Rallies
January PPI lands Friday. Core PPI already printed +0.7% MoM vs 0.2% expected — biggest monthly jump since July 2025. NY Fed puts underlying PCE trend at 2.83% by December, up from 2.55% in September. WTI crude +15.6% YTD. Rapidan...
By dailyanalysts
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Mean Reversion Drives Margins, Multiples, and Sentiment
"Mean reversion applies to margins, multiples, and market sentiment." 🚀 Markets always swing, but smart investors know: extremes don’t last. Mean reversion isn’t just a theory—it drives margins, valuation multiples, and market sentiment.
By Mike the Value Investor
Blog•Feb 22, 2026
CEO Interview with Juniyali Nauriyal of Photonect
Photonect, a Rochester‑based photonics startup founded by CEO Juniyali Nauriyal, is commercializing a laser‑fusion, epoxy‑free fiber‑to‑chip attachment process. The technology, built around an oxide mode converter, lifts coupling efficiency from roughly 50 % to 80 % and cuts optical loss to under...
By SemiWiki
News•Feb 22, 2026
EU Names Azerbaijan a Cornerstone of Europe’s Post-Russia Energy Map
The European Union has designated Azerbaijan as a cornerstone of its post‑Russia energy strategy, pledging to double gas imports to 20 bcm per year by 2027 through the Southern Gas Corridor. Azerbaijan’s gas exports to Europe surged 60% to 12.9 bcm in...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 22, 2026
Sarah Peacock Joins Opus Agency As Head Of Marketing
Opus Agency, previously known as The Company We Keep, has appointed Sarah Peacock as Head of Marketing for the APAC region. Peacock arrives with more than 20 years of experience at PwC Australia, Business Australia, TrueLocal and Skip, and will...
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 22, 2026
What Will Trump’s Latest Sweeping Tariffs Mean for the World?
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 15 percent tariff on all imports, following a recent 10 percent levy introduced after a Supreme Court ruling struck down much of his earlier tariff regime. The across‑the‑board duty removes sector exemptions, injecting fresh uncertainty into...
By Al Jazeera – All News (includes Economy)
News•Feb 22, 2026
Marco Pierre White-Backed EatClub Raises $27 Million in Series B
Melbourne‑based restaurant marketplace EatClub has closed a $27 million Series B round, led by Marbruck, pushing its valuation above $200 million. The funding follows a rapid UK rollout that has signed more than 1,000 restaurants and tripled order volumes since its London debut...
By SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
Blog•Feb 22, 2026
US Blocks Sea Salt Imports From South Korean Salt Farm over Forced Labor Concerns – by Kim Tong-Hyung (Associated Press...
The United States Customs and Border Protection issued a withhold‑release order blocking imports of sea‑salt from South Korea’s Taepyung farm, citing reasonable indications of forced labor. Taepyung, the nation’s largest salt producer, accounts for roughly 6% of South Korea’s total...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 22, 2026
Alliances, Ukraine, and China’s Growing Challenge
At the Munich Security Conference, former Defense official Evelyn Farkas warned that the transatlantic alliance’s cohesion is under strain as European partners grow distrustful of U.S. commitments. She urged a clear reaffirmation of American support for NATO and called for...
By The Cipher Brief
Blog•Feb 22, 2026
The Netflix Killer Non-Acquisition Theory
Wall Street analysts are circulating a theory that Netflix’s primary goal in the Warner Bros. deal is not to acquire the studio but to block Paramount Skydance from obtaining it. The speculation hinges on Netflix’s willingness to spend billions, potentially triggering...
By Puck
News•Feb 22, 2026
World Bank Must Demand Accountability
World Bank’s poverty‑reduction mission is compromised by weak oversight in many developing nations, where borrowed funds are often diverted into election‑timed projects and opaque schemes. The article highlights how political opportunism inflates contracts, disguises debt as generosity, and undermines public...
By Daily Nation (Kenya) – Business
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Tech Revolutions Cycle: Bubbles, Crashes, Inclusive Deployment Needed
If you want to read a piece that lays out the best bull/base case scenario, you should go read “Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital” by Perez. The book argues that every technological advancement follows the same framework as it relates to...
By Citrini7 (pseudonymous)
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Strategy: Apply What You Have to Thrive Now and Tomorrow
Strategy isn’t theory. It’s how you use what you have to survive today and win tomorrow. #Strategy #Leadership #Business #StrategicThinking #FutureOfWork https://t.co/s5GHVg0CRu
By Kaihan Krippendorff
News•Feb 22, 2026
Mississippi Healthcare System Shuts Down Clinics After Ransomware Attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) suffered a ransomware attack on February 19 that crippled its Epic EHR, IT network, and phone systems, forcing the shutdown of nearly 30 clinics and a shift to paper‑based documentation. Vice Chancellor LouAnn...
By Security Boulevard
Social•Feb 22, 2026
White House Persists with Unpopular Tariffs Despite Tax Backlash
What's fascinating is that tariffs are deeply unpopular --- as tax increases often are -- and the White House doubles, triples down on them.
By Claudia Sahm
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Define Goals and ROI for Successful Tech Projects
Technology initiatives, like ERP or CRM, require a clear purpose, defined parameters, and managed ROI. Define your goals, expectations, and project management for success. #TechTips #ProjectManagement https://t.co/hPBuiNsgQ8
By Eric Kimberling
News•Feb 22, 2026
Red Rooster Champions Australia’s Heartland in New Brand Campaign via Leo Australia
Red Rooster, Australia’s first chicken shop, has unveiled a sweeping brand campaign developed with Leo Australia. The rollout features two 30‑second TV commercials, shorter cuts, and a full suite of social, digital, OOH, PR and in‑store assets. Filmed in authentic...
By Campaign Brief
Social•Feb 22, 2026
AI Could Be the First Non‑displacing Productivity Wave
L: Productivity miracle 1.0 - autos (white) replace horses (orange) in 10 yrs; horses never recover R: Productivity miracle 2.0 - China replaces US manufacturing workers; US mfg workers down ~35% in 10 yrs Productivity miracle 3.0 - AI v. white-collar jobs;...
By Luke Gromen
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Focus on Strengths, Mute Blocking Weaknesses
Almost always: Double-down on your strengths rather than blunt weakness. Exception: When a weakness is directly blocking your goals or an obstacle to the most important next steps for the company. Even then, just mute it, don’t try to “turn it into...
By Jason Cohen
Social•Feb 22, 2026
AI Sparks Entrepreneurial Energy: 4 Organizational Strategies
4 ways to inject new entrepreneurial energy into your organization, using AI as a catalyst. via @forbes https://t.co/3mNojgxEHQ
By Joe McKendrick
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Tariff Refunds: Near Impossible, Importers Left Stuck
Interesting. Will getting tariff refunds be like getting blood from a stone? What will importers do?
By Tom Craig
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Guard 90 Quiet Minutes Daily for Deep Focus
If you want to learn focus & deep work... Don’t analyze monks or CEOs with assistants. Instead, learn how someone a few steps ahead of you protects 90 quiet minutes every day. Start there. Then expand.
By Pascio
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Non‑technical Users Adopt Early; Founders Must Rethink Assumptions
And this is peak "innovators" phase of adoption. Consider that during the earliest product adoption phase, non-technical folks are already doing the thing many believe "no one will ever do." We, the founders, need to adjust our system of beliefs NOW.
By Arvid Kahl
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Lagarde Warns US Tariffs Could Destabilize EU Balance
Lagarde says US tariff moves risk upsetting equilibrium with the EU https://t.co/ode7ZBLduy via @weberalexander https://t.co/HemjTQHk5r
By Zöe Schneeweiss