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Morgan Stanley upgrades ITM Power, lifts price target to 170p on accelerated EBITDA breakeven
Morgan Stanley upgraded ITM Power to overweight and raised its price target to 170 pence (≈$2.13) from 60 pence, citing an accelerated path to EBITDA breakeven in FY 28—one year ahead of consensus. The bank now forecasts FY 28 EBITDA of £13 million (≈$16 million) and revenue of £169 million (≈$211 million), a 54% premium over market expectations.
Morgan Stanley Upgrades ITM Power, Raises PT to 170p on Profitability Outlook
Morgan Stanley upgraded ITM Power to overweight and raised its price target to 170 pence (≈$2.13) from 60 pence (≈$0.75), citing an accelerated path to EBITDA breakeven in FY 28—one year ahead of consensus. The bank now forecasts FY 28 EBITDA of £13 million (≈$16 million) and revenue of £169 million (≈$211 million), a 54% premium over market expectations. FY 26 revenue was nudged up to £41 million (≈$51 million) and the EBITDA loss narrowed to £26 million (≈$32.5 million). ITM Power’s enterprise value is placed at £993 million (≈$1.24 billion) with net cash covering roughly five times its burn rate.
Sopra Steria Revenue Dips, Order Book Rises, Outlook Steady
Sopra Steria’s Q1 2026 revenue dipped due to a “cyclical downturn” in consulting, but their order book grew & full-year guidance is steady. UK public sector and CSRD software are bright spots. SopraSteria
Youthful Voices Guard Veteran Investors From Risk Paralysis
The natural course for stock pickers is to get more negative and contrarian as you age. You develop more experience in how quickly good things can come to an end in every facet of life, business and the markets. It...
Fiverr International Posts $8.6M Q1 Profit as Freelance Marketplace Gains Momentum
Fiverr International Ltd. announced a first‑quarter profit of $8.56 million, or $0.23 per share, a dramatic increase from $0.79 million a year ago. Adjusted earnings rose to $22.87 million, while revenue slipped 1.6% to $105.49 million, underscoring the platform’s pricing power and growing inbound...
Rambus Shares Tumble 23% After Q1 Guidance Falls Short of Expectations
Rambus Inc. (RMBS) saw its shares drop more than 23% on Tuesday following first‑quarter earnings that met expectations but guidance that fell short of the market’s lofty hopes. Analysts cited a looming memory‑chip shortage and an overvalued stock as key...
Netflix Q1 2026 Earnings Miss Triggers 1% Stock Drop as Reed Hastings Leaves Board
Netflix reported a 16% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $12.3 billion in Q1 2026, but its second‑quarter outlook missed analyst expectations, pulling the stock down 1.17% to $91.36. The earnings release also confirmed co‑founder Reed Hastings will not stand for re‑election to...
UBS Lifts Intel Price Target to $83, Sparking Bullish Wave After Surprise Earnings Beat
UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri raised Intel's price target to $83 from $65, a 28% jump, after the company posted a Q1 revenue of $13.6 bn and EPS of $0.29, beating consensus. The move triggered a flurry of upgrades from Citi, Wedbush...
Rithm Capital Posts 18% ROE and Rising Distributions Through Q3 2025
Rithm Capital Corp. posted earnings available for distribution of $0.54 per diluted share and an 18% return on equity for the first three quarters of 2025, underscoring consistent dividend growth and expanding loan‑origination volume. The results were bolstered by record‑high...
Stride Posts 2.7% Revenue Rise, 1.8% Enrollment Growth in Q3 2026
Stride (LRN) announced Q3 2026 results showing 1.8% enrollment growth to 244,500 students and a 2.7% revenue increase to $629.9 million. The company narrowed its full‑year guidance while flagging continued platform rollout costs and a strong new‑business pipeline.
Varonis CFO/COO Highlights 29% SaaS ARR Surge and Scaling Plans
Varonis CFO and COO Guy Melamed announced that first‑quarter SaaS ARR (excluding conversions) jumped 29% year‑over‑year to $522.6 million. He detailed operational scaling initiatives and raised full‑year ARR guidance, citing strong AI‑driven product uptake and a major enterprise win.
Hilton Posts Record Q1 Earnings, CEO Predicts C‑Shaped Economy for Hotels
Hilton Worldwide posted a 13% jump in adjusted EBITDA to $901 million and a 3.6% rise in system‑wide RevPAR for Q1 2026. CEO Christopher Nassetta said the U.S. economy is moving toward a C‑shaped pattern, with stronger demand at lower‑ and mid‑scale...
Bloomberg Unveils AskB, a Generative AI Agent Redefining the Terminal
Bloomberg announced AskB, an internal generative‑AI agent that can create investment screens, full research reports and real‑time financial models through natural‑language prompts. The launch, highlighted at the AI in Finance Summit in London, signals a strategic shift as the data‑rich...
AvalonBay CFO O'Shea Flags 2.1% Q4 Revenue Rise, $2.4B Capital Boost
AvalonBay Communities posted a 2.1% rise in Q4 2025 revenue, driven by the lowest-ever turnover rate of 41% and strong resident engagement. CFO Kevin O'Shea highlighted a $2.4 billion capital raise, $490 million in share repurchases and a dividend increase to $1.78...
Robinhood Shares Tumble 11% as Crypto Revenue Plunges 47% in Q1
Robinhood (HOOD) fell more than 11% after reporting Q1 2026 revenue of $1.07 billion, missing the $1.17 billion consensus, and a 47% plunge in cryptocurrency revenue to $134 million. The miss highlights the platform’s exposure to volatile digital‑asset markets despite strong growth in...
AMC Shares Surge to $1.75 on Ticket‑sale Rebound, but Debt Looms
AMC Entertainment's stock jumped from under $1 to about $1.75 as ticket sales for releases like Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie improved. Analysts caution the rally masks a $4 bn debt load and an EV/EBITDA multiple more...
Four Magnificent Seven Titans Set to Report Earnings Amid AI‑Spend Fears
Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are slated to release quarterly results on the same day, a schedule that could dominate U.S. equity trading. The earnings window arrives as AI‑spending concerns sparked by an OpenAI miss have pulled S&P futures 0.7%...
IonQ Posts $130 M FY2025 Revenue, Earns Wedbush Strong‑buy Upgrade
IonQ announced $130 million in FY2025 revenue, crossing the $100 million GAAP threshold, and Wedbush Securities upgraded the stock to strong‑buy. The analyst firm highlighted the company's fault‑tolerance roadmap and a cash pile of $3.3 billion as catalysts for sustained growth.
Earnings‑driven Stocks Outperform with Lower Volatility
"Stocks where earnings are doing the heavy lifting have performed far better over time, with less volatility and smaller drawdowns. Price mo, driven by EPS mo, is the best mo" -Michael Kantro, Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler Raises Its Price Target on Helmerich & Payne (HP) to $41
Piper Sandler raised its price target on Helmerich & Payne (HP) to $41, up from $40, and kept an Overweight rating. The upgrade follows Susquehanna’s earlier lift to $42 and reflects optimism that oilfield‑service stocks will benefit from oil price...
Morgan Stanley Raises Its Price Target on Nabors Industries (NBR) to $100
On April 15, 2026, Morgan Stanley increased its price target for Nabors Industries (NBR) to $100, up from $80, and kept an Overweight rating. The upgrade reflects expectations that higher oil prices, driven by Middle East disruptions, will spur upstream...
Jefferies Raises Its Price Target on Baker Hughes (BKR) to $80 From $67
Jefferies raised its price target on Baker Hughes (BKR) to $80 from $67 after the company posted a strong Q1. The oilfield‑services firm delivered adjusted EPS of 58 cents, beating the 49‑cent consensus, and generated $6.59 billion in revenue versus the...
BofA Maintains Buy Rating on Eversource Energy (ES)
Bank of America kept a Buy rating on Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) while lowering its price target to $72, down from $73. The firm forecasts first‑quarter adjusted earnings of $1.58 per share, slightly below consensus but higher year‑over‑year, driven by natural‑gas...
Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight Rating on Constellation Energy (CEG)
Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on Constellation Energy (CEG) but lowered its price target to $360 from $385. Evercore ISI resumed coverage with an Outperform rating and a $380 target after Constellation completed a $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine, creating...
CEAT Shares Rally 12% After Q4 Net Profit Soars 145% to Rs 244 Crore. Should You Buy?
CEAT’s shares jumped 12% after the tyre maker reported a 145% surge in Q4 net profit to Rs 244 crore (≈ $29 million). Revenue rose 23% YoY to Rs 4,219 crore (≈ $508 million) and EBITDA margin expanded to 14.18%. The board proposed a Rs 35 per share dividend...
Northland Raises Its Price Target on Lumentum (LITE) to $1,000
On April 20, 2026 Northland analyst Tim Savageaux raised Lumentum Holdings’ price target to $1,000, up from $775, while keeping an Outperform rating. Morgan Stanley followed with a target of $710, up from $595, and an Equal Weight stance, citing...
Eco Recycling Posts ₹2,377 Lakh FY26 Profit, Expands Ownership
Eco Recycling FY26 Net Profit at ₹2,377 Lakhs Eco Recycling Limited reported net profit of ₹2,377 lakhs for FY26, with revenue from operations at ₹4,818 lakhs. The Board approved audited financial results and acquisition of remaining stake in subsidiary Ecoreco Park...
Good Stock? Only at the Right Price
Most investors ask "Is this a good stock?" Wrong question. The right one: "Is this a good stock at this price?" The same business can be your best investment or your worst, depending on what you paid. Price isn't just a number. It's...
Norsk Hydro: Strong Results Reflect Solid Operational Performance
Norsk Hydro reported first‑quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of NOK 8.7 billion (~$953 million), down from NOK 9.5 billion a year earlier. Strong upstream performance lifted aluminium‑metal EBITDA to NOK 5.0 billion (~$553 million), while lower alumina prices and a stronger NOK hurt bauxite & alumina results. Free cash...
Q1 Results Lower Year on Year, as Expected; Comprehensive Action Plan Underway to Address Market Challenges
Ontex posted Q1 2026 revenue of €426 million (≈$469 million), a 4% year‑on‑year decline driven by weaker baby‑care volumes. Adjusted EBITDA fell to €39 million (≈$43 million) with the margin slipping to 9.1%, down 2.2 percentage points. Net financial debt was trimmed to €550 million (≈$605 million), and...
Geely Profit Falls as Weak Demand Hits China Automakers
Geely Automobile Holdings reported a 27% drop in first‑quarter net income to 4.2 billion yuan ($614 million), missing Bloomberg’s consensus of 4.5 billion yuan. Revenue, however, grew 15% to 83.8 billion yuan (about $11.7 billion), showing top‑line resilience despite a softer market. The profit shortfall...
Two Investment Strategies for People Who Are Afraid of the Stock Market
The article outlines two low‑risk investment approaches that rely on buffered exchange‑traded funds, which cap downside losses while preserving upside potential. It highlights how these defined‑outcome ETFs let cautious investors “tiptoe” into equities without fearing market crashes. Innovator Capital Management,...
Coca‑Cola Posts 10% Organic Revenue Growth, Beats Estimates, Shares Climb
Coca‑Cola announced 10% organic revenue growth for the latest quarter, the best in five quarters, and adjusted earnings per share topped analyst expectations. The results sent the stock higher, underscoring the resilience of consumer‑staple giants in large‑cap portfolios.
Alphabet Shares Jump 1.8% to $348.52 on AI Momentum and Cloud Strength
Alphabet Inc. shares rose 1.81% to $348.52, adding $6.20 per share in regular trading and pushing above $350 after hours. The rally reflects growing confidence in the company's AI‑centric strategy, buoyed by Gemini integration and double‑digit growth in Google Cloud,...
Schroders Launches US Equity Active ETF, Expanding $2.8B Active Franchise
Schroders introduced a US Equity Active UCITS ETF on April 28, listing in Germany and Italy and soon on the London and Swiss exchanges. The product joins a $2.8 bn active ETF franchise and aims to beat the S&P 500 after fees...
Active ETFs Snag 40% of YTD Flows While Holding Just 12% of Assets
At a Manhattan roundtable, Franklin Templeton’s Todd Mathias said active ETFs, which make up just 12% of total ETF assets, have absorbed 40% of year‑to‑date inflows. The surge reflects growing investor demand for flexible, actively managed exposure amid mixed market...
Smithfield Foods Posts Record $1.3 B Adjusted Operating Profit, Announces Nathan’s Acquisition
Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork producer, reported a 30% rise in adjusted operating profit to $1.3 billion for fiscal 2025 and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share. The company also confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire Nathan’s Famous...
TransUnion Beats Q1 2026 Revenue and EBITDA Forecasts, Raises Full-Year Guidance
TransUnion reported $1.27 billion total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, surpassing analyst expectations. U.S. Markets revenue rose 14% to $975 million and adjusted EBITDA grew 11% to $357 million, while the company announced a guidance upgrade following its acquisition of a...
Enterprise Products Posts $2.7 Billion Cash Flow in Q1 2026, Boosts Distribution Rate
Enterprise Products Partners announced $2.7 billion of distributable cash flow for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, prompting a 2.8% hike in its cash distribution rate. The midstream giant also retained $1.5 billion for reinvestment and spent $116 million on buybacks, underscoring strong operating...
The European Market Brief 23: The Case for a Global Portfolio
In this episode of the European Market Brief, Eurex executive Rachna Mathur and MSCI experts Anshul Kamra and Vass Kassoulis discuss the importance of global diversification beyond the U.S. market. They explain how MSCI’s multi‑currency, multi‑country index family serves as...
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Purdue $5.5B sentence clears way for $7.4B settlement and bankruptcy exit. Legal exposure shifts to claims; recoveries will be constrained and reputational risk endures. Trade: reduce exposure to legacy opioid-linked pharma. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Soft Results, yet Cash Rises and Dividend Increases
#W7L results a bit soft. Net Cash £17.3m (up). Increased Dividend to 13p for the year (7.4% on 175p). Brand Architekts integration appears to be going well. Products into new Retailers in many countries. Signs of recovery in April...
CoStar Beats Revenue Forecast Amid ‘Drumbeat of Negative Coverage’
CoStar Group posted Q1 revenue of $897 million, up 23% year‑over‑year, and doubled adjusted EBITDA to $132 million, marking its 60th consecutive quarter of double‑digit growth. The company raised its full‑year adjusted EBITDA outlook to $780‑$820 million and highlighted strong...
Assura Integration on Track, Dividend Yield Near 8%
#PHP AGM Update reads fine; doesn't seem long since the last update. Assura integration ahead of schedule. ShareScope showing fwd Dividend Yield 7.8% rising to 8%; still a big Yield on a very stable business.
S&P 500 Still Below Inflation-Adjusted Peak After 16 Years
More than 16 years after the tech bubble burst, the S&P 500 was still below its inflation-adjusted peak. Now that's what we call a bubble. https://t.co/7QyYxKECs4
Wealth Managers Double Down on Asset‑Allocation‑Centric Risk Mitigation as Volatility Spikes
Leading wealth managers, including Sam Diarbakerly of Generation Capital Advisors and Pete Alliegro of Sagient, are reinforcing asset‑allocation‑focused risk‑mitigation frameworks as wars, tariffs and AI‑driven market turbulence heighten investor anxiety. Their playbook leans on low‑cost ETFs, cash reserves and tax‑efficient...
Semiconductors Claim Record Share of S&P 500 IT
Yardeni Research Chart of the Day (April 28, 2026) The S&P 500 Semiconductors industry now accounts for a record 41.9% and 47.1% of the S&P 500 Information Technology sector's market capitalization and forward earnings. Do you think this is sustainable? https://t.co/mmJzuPj5Sb
Jersey Mike's Files Confidential Pre‑IPO Targeting $12 B Valuation to Fuel Sales Expansion
Jersey Mike's Submarines confidentially filed for an IPO on April 20, 2026, targeting a $12 billion valuation that implies a 38.7‑times price‑to‑sales multiple on its 2025 revenue. The fast‑casual chain plans to add nearly 300 U.S. restaurants and launch 300 Canadian locations,...
IMAX CEO Sells 75,919 Shares for $2.8 Million, Retains Large Stake
IMAX Corporation chief executive Richard L. Gelfond sold 75,919 common shares for about $2.81 million on April 16‑17, 2026. The sale, executed through open‑market transactions at a weighted‑average price of $37.05, leaves him with roughly 765,000 shares and over 1.3 million stock options....
Barclays Takes $300 Million Hit on MFS Loan, Offsetting Trading Gains
Barclays announced a £228 million ($300 million) provision tied to the failed MFS loan, which erased a solid trading profit. The bank also cut its share buyback to £500 million, below forecasts, sending the stock 3% lower.
Public Storage Q1 Profit Jumps to $526M, EPS $2.71, Beating Forecasts
Public Storage (PSA) posted first‑quarter earnings of $526.27 million, or $2.71 per share, up from $407.79 million and $2.04 per share a year earlier. Revenue rose 2.5% to $1.21 billion, beating analysts’ expectations and highlighting the sector’s durability amid broader economic uncertainty.