Is NuScale the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
NuScale Power’s small modular reactor (SMR) stock is trading near its 52‑week low, down more than 75% from its October 2025 peak. The company retains a unique first‑mover advantage as the sole NRC‑approved SMR design, bolstered by a partnership with ENTRA1 to build power plants. However, NuScale remains unprofitable, with widening net losses and ongoing class‑action lawsuits alleging overstated partnership capabilities. Despite these risks, the firm holds $1.3 billion in liquidity and a potential $16 billion SMR market over the next decade.
Wall Street Bristles over Senate Housing Proposal
The Senate is advancing a bipartisan housing bill that would bar institutional investors from holding rental single‑family homes longer than seven years, requiring them to sell any newly built units to individuals. The proposal, championed by President Trump, Senate Banking...
Axis Bank Ties up with Tesla as Preferred EV Financier in India
Axis Bank announced it will serve as Tesla's preferred financing partner in India, becoming the first lender to provide loan tenures up to 10 years for premium electric vehicles. The partnership will roll out across major metros and emerging EV...
Hua Medicine Announces the Approval of Dorzagliatin for Marketing in Hong Kong SAR, China
Hua Medicine announced that its glucokinase activator dorzagliatin, marketed as MYHOMSIS®, received marketing approval from Hong Kong’s Department of Health under the “1+” regulatory pathway. The drug, the world’s first‑in‑class GKA, targets the root cause of glucose dysregulation in Type 2 diabetes...
‘Mr. Lufthansa’ Taps Crisis Playbook to Tackle Costs and Union Battles
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr is leveraging his crisis‑management experience to improve margins, centralise the group and expand long‑haul capacity. After a 60% share‑price rise since early 2025, the airline posted its best punctuality in a decade with over 80% on‑time...
Volatility Deepens on Dalal Street; Srinivas Rao Ravuri Advises Selective Approach
Indian equities deepened their decline on Tuesday as fragile sentiment and weaker-than-expected third‑quarter earnings weighed on the market. CIO Srinivas Rao Ravuri highlighted that forward earnings multiples sit around 19‑times, which he finds comfortable but not compelling. He favoured domestic‑driven...
Gujarat Gas Shares Plunge 4% After 50% Supply Cut to Industrial Users Amid Middle East Conflict: Report
Gujarat Gas announced a 50% cut in gas supplies to industrial customers after the US‑Iran conflict disrupted regasified LNG imports, sending its shares down 4% to Rs 382 on the BSE. The company, which sources roughly 70% of its gas from...
Endeavour Group Sees Retail Profits Hurt by Low-Cost Push
Endeavour Group’s half‑year earnings show a 17.1% drop in net profit to $247 million despite a modest 0.2% rise in retail sales to $5.5 billion. The decline stems from an aggressive low‑price strategy that squeezed the retail drinks gross margin down 84...
Broadcom Inc (AVGO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Broadcom reported record Q4 2025 results and set an aggressive Q1 2026 outlook, driven by explosive AI semiconductor demand. Consolidated revenue reached $18 billion, up 28% YoY, with AI revenue climbing 74% to $6.5 billion and an AI‑related order backlog exceeding $73 billion....
Miller Industries Inc (MLR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Miller Industries reported a strong rebound in Q4 bookings, up 42% sequentially and 35% year‑over‑year to $540 million, signaling early demand recovery, especially in North America. Despite this, revenue fell to $923 million and the company posted a $16 million adjusted operating loss,...
Equity ETFs Added $110 Billion in February – See the Leading ETFs
Equity exchange‑traded funds recorded $110 billion of net inflows in February, according to FactSet data. Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) topped the list with $17 billion, followed by Invesco’s equal‑weight S&P 500 ETF (RSP) at $5.6 billion. Other top performers included Vanguard’s international (VXUS) and...
Options Traders Target Sea Stock as Higher Costs Weigh
Sea Ltd (NYSE: SE) missed fourth‑quarter earnings expectations as higher operating costs and a slower GMV growth outlook weighed on the e‑commerce giant. The stock fell 16.9% to $87.43, extending a 30.7% YTD decline and approaching its 52‑week low. Options...
AutoZone (AZO) Q2 2026 Earnings Decline Despite 8% Sales Growth
AutoZone reported an 8.1% rise in Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales to $4.3 billion, driven by a 5.2% increase in same‑store sales. Despite the top‑line growth, net income slipped to $468.9 million, and earnings per share fell to $27.63 from $28.29 a...
Stocks in Turmoil, but Attractive Setups Emerge (META, GOOGL, AMZN)
Market volatility driven by Middle‑East tensions has pushed equities lower across regions, but the pullback has created attractive entry points for high‑quality mega‑cap tech. The author highlights Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Amazon as the most compelling opportunities within the Magnificent...
CRC Reports Core Profit Declined by 6% in 2025
Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) posted a 6% drop in core profit to 7.43 billion baht for 2025, even as total revenue rose 4% to 253 billion baht. The fourth quarter showed a 17% profit increase to 2.73 billion baht, driven by strong...
Expectations Bump Into Reality For The Nasdaq
The Nasdaq‑100’s fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings fell 0.3 % below consensus, marking a second consecutive quarter of modest results after years of strong beats. Investors are pricing in an aggressive 30 % EPS growth outlook for the next twelve months, making it increasingly...
Sit on This SOFA for a SoFi Rebound
SoFi Technologies posted a record $1 billion in fourth‑quarter revenue and double‑digit growth across fee‑based lines, yet its shares have slumped roughly one‑third since the start of 2026. The company’s 2026 outlook projects 30% year‑over‑year member growth, $4.655 billion in net revenue...
Accenture Down to Buy Downdetector as Part of $1.2 Billion Deal
Accenture announced a $1.2 billion acquisition of Ookla, the parent of Downdetector, from Ziff Davis, bringing Speedtest, Ekahau and RootMetrics into its portfolio. The deal expands Accenture’s intelligence and analytics capabilities for telecom operators, hyperscalers and enterprise networks. Ziff Davis will apply the...
Does IonQ's Standout Earnings Give It an Advantage Over D-Wave?
IonQ reported a standout earnings quarter, posting $62 million in revenue—55% above its guidance midpoint and a 429% year‑over‑year increase—while raising its full‑year 2026 revenue outlook to $225‑$245 million. The company also ended 2025 with $3.3 billion in cash, dwarfing D‑Wave’s roughly $900 million,...
Target's Q4 Profit Beats Expectations and Company Projects a Return to Growth in 2026
Target posted adjusted earnings of $2.44 per share for Q4, outpacing the $2.16 consensus, while net sales slipped 1.5% to $30.5 billion. Gross margin improved to 26.6% on lower shrinkage and supply‑chain costs, offset by higher product expenses. Non‑merchandise segments such...
The Dividend Safe Harbor: 2 Stocks to Watch
Rising geopolitical tensions and soaring oil prices are heightening market volatility, prompting investors to seek defensive, income‑generating equities. The article highlights Pfizer (PFE) as a healthcare stalwart offering a 6.3% dividend, strong institutional inflows and a forward P/E near 9.6,...
How Palantir, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Power Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
A federal immigration crackdown has driven ICE and CBP to contract heavily with major tech firms. From 2023 onward, Palantir received roughly $122 million from ICE, while Microsoft, Amazon, and Google together earned over $300 million from both agencies. The contracts fund...
Apple May Broaden Google AI Ties
Apple confirmed it will use Google’s generative AI models for the next Siri update and is now evaluating Google Cloud to host parts of the assistant’s backend. Google has already scoped dedicated servers that meet Apple’s stringent privacy rules. The...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Apple, TotalEnergies, Boston Scientific and Good Times Restaurants
Zacks.com released its daily Analyst Blog lineup, spotlighting Apple, TotalEnergies, Boston Scientific and micro‑cap Good Times Restaurants. The firm highlighted that Apple’s shares outpaced its sector with a 15.2% six‑month gain, while TotalEnergies posted a 29.9% rally driven by diversified...
This Stock-Split Stock Is a Major AI Beneficiary. But Is Its Recent Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity?
ServiceNow completed a 5‑for‑1 stock split and posted a strong Q4, with subscription revenue of $3.5 billion, up 21 % YoY. AI‑focused Now Assist generated over $600 million in annual contract value, while non‑GAAP free‑cash‑flow margin reached 57 %. Despite these gains, the stock...
Alphabet Vs. The Trade Desk: Which Is a Better Buy?
Alphabet posted an 18% revenue jump to $113.8 billion in Q4, with Google Cloud surging 48% and net income rising 30%, underscoring strong AI‑driven growth and operating leverage. The Trade Desk reported $847 million in revenue, up 14% YoY, but its growth...
Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Advantage Solutions reported Q4 2025 revenue of $785 million, a 3% YoY increase, driven by Experiential Services growth while Branded and Retailer Services lagged. The company refinanced debt to 2030, paying down $90 million and extending maturities, and sold three non‑core businesses...
Autozone Inc (AZO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
AutoZone Inc. (AZZ) posted Q2 2026 sales of $417.3 million, up 2%, driven by a 10.8% surge in its Metal Coatings segment. Adjusted EPS rose 13.1% to $1.55, while operating cash flow increased 23% to $58.4 million. The company trimmed net leverage...
GitLab Inc (GTLB) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
GitLab reported record annual recurring revenue (ARR) surpassing $1 billion and full‑year revenue of $955 million, a 26% increase year over year. The fiscal fourth quarter delivered $260 million in revenue, 23% growth, and a non‑GAAP operating margin of 20.5%, beating guidance. Management...
WEYCO Group Inc (WEYS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
WEC Energy Group reported adjusted 2025 earnings of $5.27 per share, an 8% increase year‑over‑year, after excluding a $0.46 per‑share settlement charge in Illinois. Strong weather and a favorable Wisconsin rate review added $1.09 to earnings, while the company announced...
Eastern Company (EML) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Eagle Materials reported Q4 FY2025 revenue of $558 million, a modest decline driven by lower cement, concrete and aggregates volumes after record rainfall in the Midwest. Despite the volume drop, earnings per share rose to $3.56, helped by a 3%...
Hyster-Yale Inc (HY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Honeywell reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, with organic orders up 23% and a record backlog exceeding $37 billion. Organic sales rose 11% (6% excluding the Bombardier agreement) and adjusted EPS climbed 17% to $2.90. Free cash flow surged 48% to $2.5 billion,...
Why Are There only 30 Stocks in the Dow? The Case for (& Against) a Narrow Index
The Dow Jones Industrial Average remains a 30‑stock, price‑weighted index that dates back to its 1896 origins and now spans eight major U.S. sectors. Its narrow composition makes it simple to track, but the price‑weighting gives disproportionate influence to high‑priced...
ThredUp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
ThredUp reported fourth‑quarter revenue of $79.7 million, an 18% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year 2025 revenue of $310.8 million, up 20% YoY. Active buyers rose to a record 1.65 million, a 30% jump, while the loss from continuing operations narrowed to $5.6 million in Q4...
2 Bad News Buys: Why Palo Alto and Zscaler Are Screaming Deals
Cybersecurity leaders Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler have plunged up to 55% from their peaks, placing them at historic lows. Despite high forward P/E multiples—around 40× for Palo Alto and 36× for Zscaler—analysts project high‑teens to low‑mid‑20% CAGR, implying potential...
Manulife Launches New Equity Income and Growth Strategy Under EQDP
Manulife Investments has launched the Singapore Opportunities Income Strategy under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme. The fund will invest exclusively in Singapore‑listed equities, emphasizing small and mid‑cap stocks where research coverage is thin and valuation gaps...
4 Large-Cap Pharma Stocks to Watch as Industry Recovery Gains Steam
The large‑cap pharmaceutical sector is rebounding in 2026 after a muted 2025, buoyed by strong quarterly results, aggressive M&A, and robust pipeline activity. Zacks ranks the industry at #172, but it posted a 10.8% gain over the past year, outpacing...
Stock Market Week 09/26: RENIXX Hits New Yearly High - Nordex With Strong Performance - US Solar Stocks Under Pressure:...
The RENIXX renewable‑energy index closed the week at a record 1,288.68 points, though it quickly retreated into a sideways range. German turbine maker Nordex led gains with a 26.3% jump after reporting record 2025 revenue of €7.6 billion and strong order...
Earnings Summary: A Snapshot of Smith+Nephew’s (SNN) Q4 2025 Report
Smith+Nephew reported an 8.3% year‑over‑year increase in fourth‑quarter revenue, reaching $1.70 billion, with underlying growth of 6.2%. Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine & ENT segments drove the bulk of the rise, posting 9.8% and 9.5% gains respectively, while Advanced Wound Management grew 5.3%. The...
3 Stocks With the Most to Gain From Tariff Relief
The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA‑based tariffs, cutting the effective import duty to 9.1% and replacing them with temporary 10% Section 122 tariffs. The modest rate reduction muted market reaction but creates clear tailwinds for firms previously hit hard by...
Choice Hotels Senior VP Empties Out Stock Options Amid Retirement
Choice Hotels senior vice president and general counsel Simone Wu announced her retirement and executed a direct sale of 8,080 shares for roughly $820,600 under a Rule 10b5‑1 plan. The transaction, filed on Feb. 2, 2026, reduced her direct holdings by about...
Texas Capital Bancshares Board Director Buys 40K Shares for $888K
Texas Capital Bancshares director Robert W. Stallings bought 40,000 depositary shares (TCBIO) for about $888,000 at a weighted‑average price of $22.20 per share. The transaction, disclosed on the SEC Form 4, raised his direct ownership to roughly $28 million, an 11.76% increase...
RIL, Adani, Google Lead $240 Billion Investment Wave at AI Summit
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 announced a historic $240 billion AI investment pledge, led by Reliance, Adani, Google and other major players. Reliance pledged $110 billion for AI infrastructure over seven years, while Adani committed $100 billion through 2035. Google disclosed a...
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
Market volatility has driven three Dividend Kings—ADP, Genuine Parts (GPC) and Altria (MO)—to more attractive valuations. ADP fell on AI and employment‑market fears, pushing its forward yield above 3% while maintaining double‑digit dividend growth and 6% revenue guidance. Genuine Parts’...
SET Index Falls on Iran-US Conflict
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) opened down 1.73% to 1,501.78 as investors reacted to the Iran‑US conflict. Energy‑linked shares such as PTTEP and PTT rose, while non‑energy stocks like Gulf Energy, Bumrungrad Hospital and Airports of Thailand fell sharply....
Bonjour Holdings Suffers Losses in ‘Complex’ Retail Environment
Hong Kong investment group Bonjour Holdings reported a half‑year loss of HK$68.8 million for the period ending 31 December 2025, an improvement from the HK$134.4 million loss a year earlier. Revenue plunged 50.4% year‑on‑year to HK$6.7 million in its retail and wholesale division, while gross...
Australian Airline Qantas' Shares Fall More than 10% on US-Iran Conflict
Qantas Airways’ shares plunged more than 10% to A$8.92, their lowest level in ten months, after the United States and Israel launched large‑scale strikes on Iran, sending oil prices sharply higher. The geopolitical flare‑up forced the closure of key Middle...
If You Already Own These Household-Name Stocks, Here’s the Risk You Might Be Missing
Household‑name stocks such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Google dominate many portfolios, but heavy exposure creates concentration risk and sector overlap. Experts warn that relying on a few large‑cap names can amplify losses when market sentiment shifts, especially if those...
Tidewater Inc (TDW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Tidewater reported Q2 2025 revenue of $341.4 million, a 2% sequential increase, driven by a record average day rate of $23,166. Gross margin reached 50.1%, well above the 44% guidance, and net income was $72.9 million, helped by a $27 million tax benefit....
EchoStar Corp (SATS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Comcast reported Q4 2025 revenue growth of 1% as its six growth businesses delivered mid‑single‑digit gains, while adjusted EBITDA fell 10% and earnings per share dropped 12% amid heavy investment and new NBA content rights. Free cash flow reached $4.4 billion,...