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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 EBITDA to $29.1 million, with margins expanding to 20.4%. The company completed three major campus projects, exited low‑ROI programs, and announced 2026 guidance targeting $580‑$590 million revenue and $72‑$76 million adjusted EBITDA. A new EBITDA calculation will exclude pre‑opening costs starting in 2026, increasing transparency.
Boise Cascade posted a Q4 net loss of $309 million, largely due to $216 million of non‑cash impairments, including a $204 million write‑down at the Peace River mill. Operating EBITDA improved to a negative $20 million, an $8 million sequential gain, while liquidity rose to...
Bed Bath & Beyond reported a 10% year‑over‑year revenue decline in Q4 2025, offset by a 7% rise in average order value and a 13% increase in orders delivered quarter‑over‑quarter. Gross margin improved to 24.6%, up 160 basis points, while...
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...
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...
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...
Hims & Hers Health reported Q4 2025 revenue of $171 million, a 46% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year revenue of $588 million, up 51% and ahead of guidance. Gross margin rose to 85% in the quarter and 83% for the year, while operating...
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...
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%,...
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...
Freightos Ltd reported a 27% year‑on‑year increase in processed transactions, reaching 429,000 in Q3 2025, the 23rd straight quarter of record volume. Revenue climbed 24% to $7.7 million, driven by a 30% surge in Solutions revenue and a 15% rise in...
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...
Claritev Corp (trading as Aptiv) posted a record fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase year‑over‑year, and earnings per share of $1.86, up 6% despite a higher effective tax rate. Adjusted operating income reached $607 million, while operating cash flow...
BioMarin Pharmaceutical raised its fiscal 2025 total revenue guidance, now starting at $3.15 billion, and reaffirmed Voxzogo revenue between $900 million and $935 million. The company lifted non‑GAAP operating margin guidance to 26‑27% and lifted diluted EPS guidance to $3.50‑$3.60. A $221 million IPR&D...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Paycom Software delivered a robust fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 performance, posting $544 million in Q4 revenue—a 10% year‑over‑year increase—and $2.05 billion for the year, surpassing its own outlook. Adjusted EBITDA reached $236 million in the quarter with a 43.4% margin, and free cash...
Evercore reported record 2025 results, posting $3.9 billion in adjusted net revenue, a 29% year‑over‑year increase, and $839 million in adjusted operating income, up 50%. Non‑M&A businesses contributed roughly 45% of total revenue, underscoring the firm’s diversification strategy. The firm expanded its...
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...
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...
Rolls‑Royce Holdings PLC announced a share repurchase programme of up to £1.5 billion, timed with a report of record profits and a "spectacular" turnaround. The buyback is designed to return excess cash to shareholders while supporting earnings per share. It follows...
SP New Energy Corp (SPNEC) plans a re‑IPO by 2027 after merging its assets with Meralco’s renewable arm MGreen. The move follows the successful energisation of the MTerra Solar project, a 3,500‑MW solar farm paired with a 4,500‑MWh battery system....
European banks and asset managers are increasingly tokenising gold, positioning it as the continent’s first trillion‑dollar asset on blockchain. The metal’s entrenched legal status, central‑bank reserve role, and existing custody standards make it a natural fit for regulated on‑chain settlement....
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will convene a board meeting on March 23 to revisit the conflict‑of‑interest and disclosure framework for its senior officials. The agenda, expected to cover around 20 items, also includes proposals to allow...
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) is a large‑cap equity closed‑end fund that employs a call‑overlay strategy to generate income. The fund offers an 8.14% distribution yield while trading at a 5.7% discount to NAV, supported by a sustainable, tax‑advantaged...
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) is a large‑cap equity closed‑end fund that employs a call‑overlay strategy to boost income. It offers an 8.15% distribution yield while trading at a 5.7% discount to NAV. The call‑overlay generates premium income but...
Wall Street’s top analysts are bullish on three AI‑adjacent stocks—Datadog, Vertiv Holdings, and Arista Networks—each receiving a fresh buy rating and higher price target. Datadog’s Baird analyst set a $180 target, citing a 25%+ operating margin and a large, untapped...
Nvidia’s earnings dominate this week’s market focus as AI‑chip demand remains a key driver. Home Depot and Lowe’s will report amid a housing‑market slowdown, while Berkshire Hathaway files its first post‑Buffett report under Greg Abel. Media firms Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery revive...
Indonesia must orchestrate a record‑size share sale to lift the free‑float of 267 listed firms to at least 15%, up from the current 7.5% floor. The Indonesia Stock Exchange estimates the required issuance will total about 187 trillion rupiah (approximately S$14 billion),...
Lincoln International’s Private Market Index shows the $3 trillion private‑credit sector is growing in size but slipping in quality. Enterprise value rose 1.9% while EBITDA growth slowed and the “shadow default” rate more than doubled to 6.4% over the past year....
Enterprises are still paying for legacy telecom services that are unused, creating hidden cost leaks. A data‑first approach—digitizing invoices, consolidating contracts, and applying AI/ML analytics—provides clear visibility into service usage and pricing. Companies that adopt this model can shift telecom...
Recent market turbulence has exposed the volatility of AI‑driven mega‑caps and the collateral damage to firms that could be disrupted by artificial intelligence. Investors are uncertain about which companies will ultimately benefit, leading to sharp price swings in both directions....
The VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH) tracks Berkshire Hathaway’s largest equity positions while also holding BRK.B shares directly. It enhances income by writing covered calls on these stocks, delivering a 14.3% distribution yield but capping upside potential....
VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) received a reiterated buy rating, highlighted by a low 13.5× P/E multiple and a PEG ratio under 1.5×, indicating attractive valuation. The fund employs a barbell strategy, overweighting Energy, underweighting Information Technology, and maintaining...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 20 ruled 6‑3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize President Trump’s tariff program, nullifying roughly $133.5 billion in collected duties and raising the total overhang to about $175‑$179 billion. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
The crypto market has erased most of the post‑2024 election rally, shedding roughly 40% of its value since the October 2025 peak. Total3 market cap surged from $600 billion pre‑election to $1.16 trillion in December 2024, briefly topped $1.19 trillion in October 2025,...
The iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING) retains a buy rating thanks to its attractive valuation and strong technical momentum. Over the past year the fund posted a 157% total return, outpacing the S&P 500 by 145 percentage points, while...
The Chefs’ Warehouse reported fourth‑quarter revenue of $1.14 billion, topping the $1.1 billion consensus. CEO Christopher Pappas highlighted sustained demand from upscale‑casual and higher‑end dining segments across domestic and international markets. The company also announced FY26 revenue guidance of $4.35‑$4.45 billion, roughly in...
Oppenheimer raised its price target on SharkNinja (NYSE:SN) to $145 from $140 and kept an Outperform rating after meeting management. Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim also lifted their targets, signaling broader analyst optimism. SharkNinja reported Q4 revenue of $2.10 billion, slightly above...
Negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA are stalled by disputed financials, with the league reporting a $50 million loss in 2024 and warning of "hundreds of millions" in losses under the union's latest proposal. Meanwhile, the league has collected nearly...
ECI Software Solutions has broadened its partnership with FormedAI to embed AI‑driven accounts payable automation into the e‑automate Cloud platform for North American dealers. The integration brings the same data‑capture and invoice‑processing engine that served self‑hosted users to cloud deployments,...
Microsoft Teams chat can be monitored using native Microsoft 365 compliance features and third‑party solutions. Monitoring requires an E5 license or an E3 plan with the E5 Compliance add‑on, after which admins enable communication‑compliance, assign roles, and create policies. Tools such...
High‑income entrepreneurs, especially Schedule C filers, face sharply higher IRS audit rates in 2024, with audit risk more than double that of previous cycles. The article outlines four primary triggers—aggressive expense deductions, persistent losses, mortgage‑interest miscalculations, and residency errors—that can flag...
Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers in February 2026, channeling roughly Rs 16,912 crore into Indian equities. This marks a sharp reversal from January’s Rs 35,962 crore outflows and a year‑to‑date net outflow of Rs 19,050 crore. The buying was uneven across sectors, with IT stocks...
Chariot Plc announced a $20 million equity placing to help finance the acquisition of a producing oil interest offshore Angola. The deal, in partnership with Shell Trading and Etu Energias, targets Blocks 14 and 14K, which currently produce about 8,000 barrels per day....
The Supreme Court narrowed presidential tariff authority, prompting the administration to rely on alternative statutes and refusing refunds for collected duties. This creates a new layer of substitution and retroactivity risk that markets now price into trade‑policy expectations. For capital‑intensive...
The Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF (FDLO) tracks 126 U.S. stocks with a weighted‑average 24‑month beta of 0.78, positioning it as a lower‑risk vehicle. In 2026 the fund has outperformed the broad‑market S&P 500 ETF IVV, but it still trails pure...
Employers Holdings (EIG) posted a Q4 2025 loss of $23.4 million, with revenue slipping 21.3% year‑over‑year to $170.5 million. The full‑year net income collapsed from $118.6 million in 2024 to $10.8 million, while the GAAP combined ratio deteriorated to 106% in the quarter and...
