ABM Industries reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.1 billion, up 2.2% year‑over‑year, driven by strong organic growth in Technical Solutions (22% revenue increase) and Aviation (8% rise). Adjusted earnings per share improved to $0.87 and the company lifted the lower end of its full‑year adjusted EPS guidance to $3.65‑$3.80. A $2.2 billion credit facility expansion bolsters liquidity, while the ERP implementation caused a temporary $123 million free‑cash‑flow deficit expected to normalize later in the year. Management highlighted new contracts across Aviation, Technical Solutions and Manufacturing & Distribution, signaling continued momentum.
Biogen reported full‑year 2025 non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $15.28 and $9.9 billion in revenue, a modest 2% YoY increase. Growth‑product sales surged 19% to $3.3 billion, driven by VUMERITY, SKYCLARIS, ZERZUVE and CALSADI, while legacy MS revenues are projected to fall mid‑teens...
Uniti Group reported a 24% year‑over‑year increase in Kinetic consumer‑fiber revenue and added 28,000 net subscribers, pushing total fiber customers to 535,000. The company expanded fiber passings to 1.9 million homes, adding 80,000 in the quarter, and set a 2026 revenue...
KVH Industries reported a 27% jump in Q4 service revenue to $28.3 million, driven by rapid subscriber growth and a massive expansion of its Starlink LEO data pool. The company added roughly 2,000 vessels, pushing the total contract fleet above 9,000,...
Quanta Services reported a record full‑year revenue of $28.5 billion, up 20% YoY, and a historic $44 billion backlog driven by grid upgrades and data‑center demand. The fourth quarter set new highs in revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, underscoring the...
Axogen reported Q4 2025 revenue of $59.9 million, a 21.3% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year revenue of $225.2 million, up 20.2% year over year. The company secured FDA approval of its Avance Nerve Graft biologics license, granting 12 years of market exclusivity and making...

Rising coal prices have reignited Australia’s fly‑in, fly‑out (FIFO) market, with spot rates climbing from US $172 to US $220 per tonne since July 2025. Civeo Corporation reported an 18 percent profit surge, posting US $51.9 million in Australian earnings after delivering 2.78 million accommodation nights...

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) says foreign investors will likely return once geopolitical tensions ease, positioning Thailand as a regional safe‑haven. Since the Middle East conflict, the SET index fell about 10.5% but remains 8.5% higher year‑to‑date, keeping Thailand...
Crude oil futures benchmarks Brent and WTI surged to their highest intraday levels since 2022 on Monday, with Brent briefly topping $90 a barrel and WTI crossing $85. The rally was short‑lived, as both contracts slipped later in the session,...
The SECURE 1.0 and SECURE 2.0 Acts have pushed the required minimum distribution (RMD) start age from 70½ to as high as 75 for retirees born in 1960 or later, effective 2026. The SECURE 2.0 legislation also eliminates RMDs for Roth 401(k) and...
Christine Benz warns that many retirees underspend, leaving sizable balances that often become inheritances. Morningstar research shows a 3.9% initial withdrawal on a $1 million portfolio can leave a median of $2 million after 30 years, especially with equity‑heavy allocations. She argues...
The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a sharp rise in global natural‑gas prices, except in North America, which remains insulated by abundant domestic supply. The disruption forced several LNG carriers originally bound for Europe to reroute...
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) announced revised customer margin rates for CBOE Futures Exchange VIX products, effective March 9, 2026. The update introduces new tier‑based scan ranges, higher contract‑level maintenance margins, and increased spread charges across all tier pairings. A single VXW...
U.S. shale producers are unlikely to fill the gap left by reduced Middle East crude exports, even as oil prices climb. Analysts argue that the war‑driven supply loss will be prolonged, and shale’s long lead‑times and capital intensity prevent a...
U.S. natural‑gas spot prices slipped to a five‑month low as unusually warm spring weather curbed heating demand nationwide. The Henry Hub benchmark rebounded above $3/MMBtu, marking a second consecutive rally. Meanwhile, a force‑majeure event at El Paso Natural Gas forced the...

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have pushed crude oil into the mid‑$70‑per‑barrel range, sending the national average gasoline price up 27 cents to $3.25 per gallon. Analysts warn the pump price could climb to $3.50‑$3.70 soon and possibly breach...
The 2026 capital‑gains tax map shows a highly fragmented European regime, with top marginal rates ranging from 0 % to 42 %. Denmark imposes the steepest 42 % levy, while nine jurisdictions—including Cyprus, Switzerland and Turkey—continue to exempt long‑held listed shares. Recent policy...

IDB Invest has joined a multi‑lender financing package worth up to $1.175 billion to expand Rio Tinto’s Rincón Mining lithium project in Salta, Argentina. The bank will provide a $100 million loan and technical assistance, while the International Finance Corporation, Export Finance...
TaxEDU is launching a free webinar to kick off Financial Literacy Month, focusing on tax filing, refunds, and the broader impact of taxes on personal finances. The session will also break down recent changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Zoe...

A wave of geopolitical conflict in 2026 has reignited demand for defense and unmanned‑air‑vehicle technologies, sending defense‑related equities soaring. Drone‑focused ETFs such as the Rex Drone ETF (DRNZ) posted a 29.4% gain over the past three months, while broader defense...

Rabobank’s Q1 Global Dairy Quarterly reports a modest rebound in dairy manufacturing prices, driven primarily by Australian and New Zealand products. Despite the rally, global milk supply remains abundant, with production growth projected to slow to just 0.2% in 2026 after...
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have forced Iraq to curtail oil production as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, exposing Iraq's dependence on Iranian gas and electricity. The disruption comes just as major U.S. oil majors—ExxonMobil, Chevron and...

The war with Iran has forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cutting roughly 20% of daily global oil shipments and pushing Brent crude to $105 per barrel, its highest level since July 2022. The supply squeeze lifted gasoline...
Oil prices surged to nearly $120 a barrel amid the Iran conflict, then fell to about $90 after President Trump suggested the war could end soon. Energy analysts identify $110‑$120 as the threshold where crude demand begins to weaken, indicating...
Research firm ETFGI reports thematic ETFs assets surged nearly 50% in 2025, reaching about $468 billion by November. The growth marks the first annual net inflow streak in twelve months, reversing previous outflows. Investor appetite remains strong globally, driven by sector‑specific...

Adjustable‑rate mortgage (ARM) originations climbed in 2025 despite falling 30‑year fixed rates, reaching a 20.5% share of conventional volume, the highest in three years. The 5/1 ARM remained about 80 basis points cheaper than the fixed‑rate benchmark, saving borrowers roughly...
The outbreak of war involving Iran has triggered a sharp contraction in oil output and transit, pushing global energy prices up by over 15 percent. The surge in energy costs is reigniting inflation expectations worldwide, prompting traders to anticipate more...

Kinetik Holdings, a Permian‑focused midstream energy firm, is poised to profit from the recent surge in oil and natural‑gas prices. The company currently offers a 7.1% dividend yield and plans to raise the payout 3‑5% annually, with coverage ratios improving...

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) is trading down 2% at $193.50 ahead of its Q4 earnings on March 12, marking its lowest close since June and reflecting a 10.1% year‑over‑year revenue decline. The stock’s options market shows a pronounced bullish tilt,...
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) released its fiscal 2026 first‑quarter results, highlighting stronger revenue and improved margins compared with the prior year. The CFO outlined a solid cash position bolstered by a recent $150 million convertible‑note financing. Management emphasized expanding its modular fuel‑cell...
A new study by KAIST and George Washington University finds that modest, consistent use of earned‑wage access (EWA) lifts low‑income workers' savings frequency by 3.7%, boosts financial‑dashboard monitoring by 12%, and raises goal‑setting by 1.3%. The research, based on transaction...

The ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) posted an 18.1% year‑to‑date gain, making it the top performer among ALPS funds as agriculture leads the next commodity rally. Analysts note that corn, wheat and soybeans are entering a mean‑reversion phase after...
Petra Diamonds Limited reported its Q2 2026 interim results, highlighting a transition to a leaner operating model after disposing of the Williamson and Koffiefontein mines. The company now focuses on two capital‑optimized assets with world‑class resource bases. Management announced a refinancing...
Ice gasoil futures swung wildly on 9 March, peaking at $1,381 /t before closing at $1,116 /t, the highest level since June 2022. The move mirrored a surge in Ice Brent crude, which touched $119.50 /bl and settled above $100 /bl – the first breach since...

Artificial‑intelligence spending is accelerating, and the capital poured into chip makers such as Nvidia is expected to translate into higher revenue streams and, ultimately, stronger free‑cash‑flow generation. Nvidia currently represents roughly 3.1 % of the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF...
Hunting PLC reported a strong Q4 2025, posting 12% year‑over‑year revenue growth to $1.84 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.2%, up from 11.8% in the prior quarter. The company secured three multi‑year contracts in the North Sea, boosting its order...
Steven Roth sold the 340,000‑square‑foot former Alexander’s department store in Queens for $236 million, generating roughly $150 million in profit. The property, vacant since Burlington and Marshalls left, includes a 1,236‑space parking garage and sits near the Long Island Expressway. Northwell Health,...

The Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF (QQQS) is emerging as a contrarian small‑cap play amid AI‑driven volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. The fund allocates roughly one‑third to technology and nearly half to healthcare, giving it a strong biotech bias. Analysts...

EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos urged European firms to invest in candidate countries, citing past enlargement’s boost to exports, supply chains and GDP. She emphasized reforms—independent courts, anti‑corruption, free media—as prerequisites for safe investment. New research from the Confederation of...
Lawrence G. McMillan revisits his volatility‑market framework, highlighting how large gaps between the VIX (implied volatility) and the 20‑day historical SPX volatility (HV20) can forecast market turning points. A VIX‑HV20 spread above 15 triggers a short‑term buy signal once it...

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) slipped 2.8% to $18.36, extending a 29.7% YTD loss and remaining trapped below the $20 resistance line. Despite the decline, options traders have flooded the stock with activity, logging 3.6 million call contracts and 1.3 million puts over the...

Retirees can stretch their travel budgets by timing trips, swapping homes, and using rewards. Traveling in off‑peak seasons reduces airfare and lodging expenses, while home‑exchange or housesitting eliminates accommodation costs. Credit‑card points and airline loyalty programs further offset travel spend,...
Polysilicon prices in China plunged last week, with the steepest drop of 12.87% for n‑type granular material. High inventory—reaching 480,000 tons—combined with weak demand from downstream solar‑cell and module producers drove the decline. February output fell 17.3% to 84,400 tons,...
U.S.‑Iran tensions have pushed oil prices into double‑digit gains, forcing airlines onto longer, fuel‑intensive routes and inflating operating costs. Despite the headwinds, analysts highlight Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Travel, and Copa Holdings as resilient picks due to cost‑control measures and strong...

The Iran‑U.S. conflict is spilling into the Gulf, forcing BRICS to confront its first major geopolitical test since the 2024 expansion. While Russia and China back Tehran’s strategic autonomy, India adopts a cautious stance to protect its Chabahar‑linked trade interests....

CooperCompanies insiders, including the CEO and several directors, bought shares in late 2025 as the stock hit multi‑year lows, signaling confidence in the company’s outlook. The purchases coincide with a modest pull‑back after a solid Q1 earnings beat, offering a...

Escalating Middle‑East tensions have pushed oil prices higher, reigniting concerns over energy security. The volatility is prompting policymakers and utilities to revisit nuclear power as a reliable baseload source, especially for power‑hungry AI data centers. Uranium, the core fuel for...
Gold slipped to about $5,015 an ounce on Monday, a 3% intraday drop, before regaining most of the loss, as a stronger U.S. dollar and inflation‑driven rate worries kept investors on the sidelines. Silver, by contrast, rose over 2% to...

China’s investment strategy in Central Asia is moving beyond the debt‑trap stereotype, emphasizing joint ventures and infrastructure that fuel industrial growth. In 2025, Chinese foreign direct investment rose roughly 15% year‑on‑year, with Kazakhstan alone attracting about $12 billion in energy projects....
Australian companies delivered a stronger February reporting season, lifting the ASX 200 3.7% to fresh highs. Earnings beats outnumbered misses by roughly 2.4 to 1, with large‑cap leaders in Financials and Materials driving most of the rally. However, the season was...