The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran's spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)
The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran's spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)
Rio Tinto Group approved a $473 million mine expansion at its Richards Bay Minerals unit, ending a prolonged suspension of the South African project. The Zulti South project will extend the life of the mine to 2050 and “ensure RBM’s operational continuity for years to come,” Rio said in an emailed statement Monday. Work was halted at the end of 2019 amid violent community protests. RBM – 74% owned...
Rio Tinto Group approved a $473 million mine expansion at its Richards Bay Minerals unit, ending a prolonged suspension of the South African project. The Zulti South project will extend the life of the mine to 2050 and “ensure RBM’s operational continuity for years to come,” Rio said in an emailed statement Monday. Work was halted at the end of 2019 amid violent community protests. RBM – 74% owned by Rio – mines mineral sands in KwaZulu-Natal province and exports titanium dioxide slag, which is used to create ingredients for products including paint, plastics, sunscreen and toothpaste. “The decision to proceed also reflects improved security conditions and strengthened community partnerships,” Werner Duvenhage , RBM’s managing director, said in the statement. Read more: Violent Protests Shut Down Key Rio Tinto Mine in South Africa China Harbour Engineering Co. is the contractor appointed to construct Zulti South, according to the statement. The selection is due to the state-owned Chinese firm’s “proven performance and strong track record including a strategic partnership with Rio Tinto” on the vast Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, it said. Read more: China’s Mega Mine Threatens to Upend the Iron Ore Market (1) RBM’s expansion is expected to take 30 months and start commercial production in late 2028.
vadishzainer Stock index futures fell sharply before the opening bell as geopolitical uncertainty escalated following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Now, here are five news stories that broke overnight to watch out for: FedEx suspends Middle East services : FedEx ( FDX ) on Monday said pickup and delivery services across Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have been tempo...
vadishzainer Stock index futures fell sharply before the opening bell as geopolitical uncertainty escalated following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Now, here are five news stories that broke overnight to watch out for: FedEx suspends Middle East services : FedEx ( FDX ) on Monday said pickup and delivery services across Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have been temporarily suspended until further notice. The company warned that shipments to and from other markets in the region could also face longer transit times amid the disruption. Brent crude climbs: Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) climbed about 10% in over-the-counter trading Sunday to roughly $80 a barrel after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran intensified fears of a broader Middle East conflict. Analysts warned prices could spike further, potentially toward $100, if key shipping routes are disrupted. The global benchmark had already risen to $73 a barrel on Friday, its highest level since July, as markets braced for possible military action. Airline stocks decline : Airline stocks traded in negative territory on Monday as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, grounding flights and triggering one of the sharpest aviation shocks recently. Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE, and Qatar remained virtually empty, according to Flightradar24 maps. The sector has been under pressure since mid-February as escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over fuel costs and squeezing profit margins. Gold prices hit a record: Gold prices crossed $5,400 overnight as safe-haven demand mounted in the wake of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Spot gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) was up 2.6% at $5,416, paring some gains after reaching a four-week high overnight. The bullion has gained about 25% year-to-date and 87% over the past year. Vodafone partners with Amazon Leo : ...
frankpeters/iStock via Getty Images Wynn Resorts ( WYNN ) fell in early trading on Monday as investors assessed the ramification for the casino company's UAE project of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Wynn Al Marjan Island is located on an exclusive, man-made 62-hectare island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, roughly 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Over the weekend, Dubai was hit as part of a b...
frankpeters/iStock via Getty Images Wynn Resorts ( WYNN ) fell in early trading on Monday as investors assessed the ramification for the casino company's UAE project of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Wynn Al Marjan Island is located on an exclusive, man-made 62-hectare island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, roughly 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Over the weekend, Dubai was hit as part of a broader Iranian barrage that included both drones and missiles targeting the UAE. While most were intercepted, some drones and missile debris caused damage in Dubai. The Wynn Al Marjan Island project represents a multibillion-dollar bet on the UAE's emerging regulated gaming and hospitality sector. The project is expected to cost between $3.9B and $5.1B and will be the first UAE property licensed for commercial gaming. Before the Middle East tension flared up, Jefferies analyst David Katz said the firm believes that the UAE setup looks compelling for Wynn Resorts ( WYNN ). "The macroeconomic setup is accommodating, at a minimum, and looks increasingly favorable over time," updated Katz. He noted that rising wealth growth among the top-tier income levels is expected to continue in the region through 2030. "The continued inflow is driven by zero income tax, global safety leadership, long-term visa reforms, rapid infrastructure advancement, and wealth management," he advised. Shares of Wynn Resorts ( WYNN ) were down 3.6% in premarket action, which was a bigger drop than most other casino stocks. More on Wynn Resorts Wynn Resorts: Premium Positioning Powers A Multi-Year Growth Story Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Wynn Resorts, Limited 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue tumbles amid international tourism slump, high pricing Wynn Resorts targets over 55% revenue from non-U.S. markets as global diversification advances
FabrikaCr The United States and Israel carried out coordinated attacks on Iran over the weekend that killed senior military and government leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a fierce Iranian response and raising the threat of wider regional conflict. Britain, France, and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. “We will take steps to defe...
FabrikaCr The United States and Israel carried out coordinated attacks on Iran over the weekend that killed senior military and government leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a fierce Iranian response and raising the threat of wider regional conflict. Britain, France, and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. “We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action to destroy Iran’s capability to fire missiles and drones at their source,” their statement said. “We have agreed to work together with the US and allies in the region on this matter.” The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah claimed strikes on Israel for the first time in more than a year, and Israel fired back. The first U.S. military deaths have been reported. Other deaths have been confirmed in Israel and Gulf nations, while Iran has said hundreds of people have been killed there, the Associated Press reported. With Khamenei’s death, the Islamic Republic must now choose a supreme leader for the first time since 1989. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year. There was no sign that was happening. The attacks came two days after the latest U.S. - Iran talks aimed at putting controls on Tehran’s nuclear program. They echoed the events of last year, when talks were cut short by an Israeli attack that led to a 12-day war and U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Washington has claimed that Iran was rebuilding its nuclear program lately, the report said. Here’s where things stand. Iran The 86-year-old Khamenei was killed when his compound was bombed Saturday morning. Iran’s ballistic missile sites, navy headquarters, and warships were attacked as well. Iran said strikes also targeted the Natanz nuclear enrichment site. Khamenei had no designa...
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings press release ( NCLH ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.28 beats by $0.01 . Revenue of $2.2B (+6% Y/Y) misses by $140M . Generated total revenue of $2.2 billion, a 6% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily driven by higher Capacity Days. Gross Cruise Costs per Capacity Day was approximately $272, compared to $286 in the prior year. Adjusted Net Cruise Cost ...
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings press release ( NCLH ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.28 beats by $0.01 . Revenue of $2.2B (+6% Y/Y) misses by $140M . Generated total revenue of $2.2 billion, a 6% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily driven by higher Capacity Days. Gross Cruise Costs per Capacity Day was approximately $272, compared to $286 in the prior year. Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day was approximately $159 on an as reported basis and $158 on a Constant Currency basis, and was up 0.9% on an as reported basis and 0.2% on a Constant Currency basis compared to $158 in 2024. 2026 full year Net Yield on a Constant Currency basis is expected to be approximately flat versus 2025 while the Company works to improve execution of its commercial strategy. 2026 Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day is expected to grow approximately 0.9% on a Constant Currency basis versus 2025, marking the third consecutive year of sub-inflationary unit cost performance. Guidance: 2026 full year Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $2.95 billion. Adjusted Operational EBITDA Margin for the full year 2026 is expected to be approximately 37%. Full year Adjusted Net Income is expected to be approximately $1.12 billion. Adjusted EPS is expected to be $2.38 vs $2.60 consensus Net Leverage is expected to end the year at ~5.2x. Shares -7.5% PM. More on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Norwegian Cruise Line: Activist Stake A Major Catalyst Norwegian Cruise Line: Strong Wave Season, Discounted Shares Present Attractive Opportunity Norwegian Cruise Line Can See Price Improvements Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Elliott Management's ambitious goal for Norwegian Cruise Line faces major hurdles—Citi Research
EchoStar press release ( SATS ): Q4 net loss of $1.2B Revenue of $3.79B (-4.5% Y/Y) beats by $60M . Pay-TVNet pay-TV subscribers decreased approximately 168,000 in the fourth quarter 2025, compared to a decrease of approximately 253,000 in the year-ago quarter. The company closed the quarter with 7.00 million pay-TV subscribers, including 5.02 million DISH TV subscribers and 1.98 million Sling TV ...
EchoStar press release ( SATS ): Q4 net loss of $1.2B Revenue of $3.79B (-4.5% Y/Y) beats by $60M . Pay-TVNet pay-TV subscribers decreased approximately 168,000 in the fourth quarter 2025, compared to a decrease of approximately 253,000 in the year-ago quarter. The company closed the quarter with 7.00 million pay-TV subscribers, including 5.02 million DISH TV subscribers and 1.98 million Sling TV subscribers. Retail WirelessRetail wireless subscribers decreased by approximately 9,000 in the fourth quarter 2025, compared to an increase of 90,000 in the year-ago quarter. The company closed the quarter with 7.51 million retail wireless subscribers. Broadband and Satellite ServicesBroadband subscribers decreased by approximately 44,000 in the fourth quarter 2025, compared to a decrease of 59,000 in the year-ago quarter. The company closed the quarter with 739,000 broadband subscribers. More on EchoStar EchoStar Remains A Complex Public Proxy For SpaceX EchoStar: Fair For Its Operations, SpaceX For Free EchoStar Q4 2025 Earnings Preview 'College Football Playoffs' on ESPN drives cable viewership in January - Nielsen Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on EchoStar