Soochow Securities plans to acquire a 26.68% stake in Donghai Securities via share swap. Photo: VCG Soochow Securities Co. Ltd. said Monday that it plans to acquire a controlling stake in smaller rival Donghai Securities Co. Ltd. through a share swap, the latest step in a state-backed drive to consolidate China’s fragmented brokerage industry. The Shanghai-listed firm signed a preliminary agreemen...
Soochow Securities plans to acquire a 26.68% stake in Donghai Securities via share swap. Photo: VCG Soochow Securities Co. Ltd. said Monday that it plans to acquire a controlling stake in smaller rival Donghai Securities Co. Ltd. through a share swap, the latest step in a state-backed drive to consolidate China’s fragmented brokerage industry. The Shanghai-listed firm signed a preliminary agreement with Changzhou Investment Group Co. Ltd. to buy the state-owned company’s 26.68% stake in Donghai by issuing new A-shares. Trading in Soochow Securities was suspended Monday and may remain halted for up to 10 trading days pending finalization of the deal’s terms.
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) continues to churn out profitable quarters, but the company is playing a dangerous game with subsidies. Most of its gross profit comes from government subsidies, which may not last. And even with those subsidies, the company's backlog isn't growing as you may expect. In this video, I go over both the numbers and the precarious position First Solar has gotten itself into ...
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) continues to churn out profitable quarters, but the company is playing a dangerous game with subsidies. Most of its gross profit comes from government subsidies, which may not last. And even with those subsidies, the company's backlog isn't growing as you may expect. In this video, I go over both the numbers and the precarious position First Solar has gotten itself into going all-in on the U.S. solar market. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Feb. 25, 2026. The video was published on March 1, 2026. Continue reading
Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere US-Israel war on Iran – live updates A visual guide strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response Iran’s noisy $50,000 delta-winged Shahed 136 drones have long been an unwanted sight over the skies of Ukraine. Now, over the last 48 hours, hundreds of the distinctive weapons have struck Bahrain, Kuwait...
Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere US-Israel war on Iran – live updates A visual guide strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response Iran’s noisy $50,000 delta-winged Shahed 136 drones have long been an unwanted sight over the skies of Ukraine. Now, over the last 48 hours, hundreds of the distinctive weapons have struck Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and across the Gulf as Tehran tries to intimidate and impose costs on regional allies of the US. Continue reading...
Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is among the 12 best stocks to buy and hold for the next 2 years. On February 26, Macquarie lowered its price target on Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) shares to $177 from $205 while maintaining an Outperform rating, saying that the price target reduction reflects sluggish performance in the company’s core advertising business. […]
Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is among the 12 best stocks to buy and hold for the next 2 years. On February 26, Macquarie lowered its price target on Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) shares to $177 from $205 while maintaining an Outperform rating, saying that the price target reduction reflects sluggish performance in the company’s core advertising business. […]
Microsoft appointed Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, following the retirement of long-serving gaming chief Phil Spencer. Matt Booty has been promoted to Chief Content Officer, concentrating on game development and IP across the Xbox ecosystem. The leadership reshuffle is paired with a renewed focus on content creation and platform strategy across Xbox hardware, services and cloud gaming. Fo...
Microsoft appointed Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, following the retirement of long-serving gaming chief Phil Spencer. Matt Booty has been promoted to Chief Content Officer, concentrating on game development and IP across the Xbox ecosystem. The leadership reshuffle is paired with a renewed focus on content creation and platform strategy across Xbox hardware, services and cloud gaming. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:MSFT, these changes touch one of the company’s most visible...
In its SEC filing dated February 10, 2026, Black Cypress Capital Management, LLC reported purchasing 115,858 additional shares of Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated transaction value was $7.51 million, based on the average quarterly closing price. The fund’s quarter-end position increased in value by $5.96 million, a figure that includes both trading activity...
In its SEC filing dated February 10, 2026, Black Cypress Capital Management, LLC reported purchasing 115,858 additional shares of Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated transaction value was $7.51 million, based on the average quarterly closing price. The fund’s quarter-end position increased in value by $5.96 million, a figure that includes both trading activity and price movement. The buy activity brought the Floor & Decor stake to 8.57% of 13F assets under management. As of February 27, 2026, shares were priced at $67.51, down 30.1% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 46 percentage points. Continue reading
Alex Cristi /iStock via Getty Images Within a few short months, the software sector has gone from being one of the hottest industries to invest in to one of the cheapest. Bargains now abound in the sector, but of course there's a land mine of risks as well as we navigate poor market sentiment amid potential growth in AI risks. Criteo ( CRTO ), a France-based ad-tech platform that competes against ...
Alex Cristi /iStock via Getty Images Within a few short months, the software sector has gone from being one of the hottest industries to invest in to one of the cheapest. Bargains now abound in the sector, but of course there's a land mine of risks as well as we navigate poor market sentiment amid potential growth in AI risks. Criteo ( CRTO ), a France-based ad-tech platform that competes against The Trade Desk ( TTD ), has been among the hardest-hit companies. Shares have lost ~60% of their value over the past year, with shares dropping ~10% after a recent disappointing Q4 earnings print. We have to ask ourselves now: How much of Criteo's risk is priced in? Data by YCharts I last wrote a "Buy" article on Criteo in December, when the stock was trading above $20 per share. Needless to say, the stock has been a bit of a falling knife since then. I acknowledge that my buy call was ill-timed and that Criteo's recent performance trends have been wanting. That said, I also believe the company has a relatively secure book of business, especially thanks to its relationships with top-tier clients in both Europe and the United States. Amid clear evidence that Criteo continues to drive profitability despite top-line crunches, I think Criteo will look increasingly appealing as a value buy for a potential PE-style acquisition. Its free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA profile, in other words, put a solid floor on the company's share price. Though this is certainly a stock that requires patience, I reiterate my "Buy" rating here. A lot of focus has been directed at Criteo's risks, but not nearly enough attention is paid to the company's potential tailwinds. In my view, these are the core elements of the bull thesis for Criteo: Building out agentic AI commerce tools. Criteo is transitioning from merely being a demand-side ads platform and becoming more of a value-added software vendor. Its newly released agentic AI commerce features allow its customers to build AI chatbot-style shopp...
In this article GLD Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Frame Studio | Moment | Getty Images With the Middle East war rattling global markets, gold is once again drawing attention as a potential safe-haven investment. The precious metal is generally viewed as a diversifier and store of value in turbulent times. However, it's important to know what you're investing in, and why, before j...
In this article GLD Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Frame Studio | Moment | Getty Images With the Middle East war rattling global markets, gold is once again drawing attention as a potential safe-haven investment. The precious metal is generally viewed as a diversifier and store of value in turbulent times. However, it's important to know what you're investing in, and why, before jumping in. "Gold may be one of the ways to invest against the geopolitical shock, but certainly there are others," such as global energy and defense stocks , said certified financial planner Barry Glassman, founder and president of Glassman Wealth Services in Vienna, Virginia, and a member of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council . "It'll be interesting to see which parts of portfolios hold up during this volatility." Gold prices have been on a runup Gold's price has jumped in recent days due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East sparked by the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran , which were met with retaliatory attacks on Israel and other U.S. allies around the Gulf region. The price for a troy ounce of gold shot above $5,400 overnight before settling back in the $5,300 range by Monday afternoon. More from Financial Advisor Playbook: Here's a look at other stories affecting the financial advisor business. Student loan forgiveness is taxable again. How to plan for a five-figure IRS bill Trump accounts have 'more unanswered questions than answered,' expert says Home sellers start getting lower prices at 70, research shows — here's why Bigger SALT cap may 'drive higher refunds,' tax expert says — who benefits Trump accounts could grow to $50,000 or more, president says. Advisors weigh in Housing affordability isn't just hurting buyers: More homeowners are falling behind In an affordability crunch, Gen Z adults lean on their parents for financial help Penalty-free withdrawals from 401(k)s can now pay for long-term care insurance Tax changes Social Security benefi...
Pershing Square Holdings’ weak start to 2026 could make it harder for Bill Ackman to secure a rich valuation as he prepares a potential IPO of Pershing Square Capital Management.
Pershing Square Holdings’ weak start to 2026 could make it harder for Bill Ackman to secure a rich valuation as he prepares a potential IPO of Pershing Square Capital Management.
Israel has closed all crossings into Gaza, threatening to plunge 2 million people into a new hunger crisis US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Israel closed all crossings into Gaza indefinitely when it attacked Iran, imposing a siege that has already pushed up food prices and threatens to plunge 2 million people into a new hunger crisis. After more than two years of war, and with Israeli forces i...
Israel has closed all crossings into Gaza, threatening to plunge 2 million people into a new hunger crisis US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Israel closed all crossings into Gaza indefinitely when it attacked Iran, imposing a siege that has already pushed up food prices and threatens to plunge 2 million people into a new hunger crisis. After more than two years of war, and with Israeli forces in control of about 60% of the territory, almost all Gaza’s food must be brought in. Continue reading...