(RTTNews) - Reckitt Benckiser Group (3RB.DE, RKT.L) reported fiscal 2025 profit to owners of the parent company was 3.18 billion pounds compared to 1.43 billion pounds, last year. EPS was 467.2 pence compared to 203.2 pence, an increase of 129.9%. Adjusted operating profit was 3.54 billion pounds compared to 3.47 billion pounds, last year. Adjusted EPS was 352.8 pence compared to 349.0 pence, an i...
(RTTNews) - Reckitt Benckiser Group (3RB.DE, RKT.L) reported fiscal 2025 profit to owners of the parent company was 3.18 billion pounds compared to 1.43 billion pounds, last year. EPS was 467.2 pence compared to 203.2 pence, an increase of 129.9%. Adjusted operating profit was 3.54 billion pounds compared to 3.47 billion pounds, last year. Adjusted EPS was 352.8 pence compared to 349.0 pence, an increase of 1.1%. For the year ended 31 December 2025, net revenue was 14.20 billion pounds compared to 14.17 billion pounds. Like-for-like net revenue growth was 5.0%, for the period. LFL net revenue was up 3.4%, including Essential Home. LFL net revenue growth in Core Reckitt was 5.2%, for the period. Reckitt Benckiser said its medium-term guidance is for Core Reckitt to consistently deliver 4% to 5% LFL net revenue growth. The Group expects LFL net revenue growth in Core Reckitt in 4% to 5% medium-term guidance range in 2026. The Board recommended a final 2025 dividend of 127.8 pence. At last close, Reckitt Benckiser was trading at 6,119.02 pence, down 0.18%. For more earnings news, earnings calendar, and earnings for stocks, visit rttnews.com. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Narendra Modi ’s key ally in Bihar is set to step down as chief minister, a move that could give the prime minister’s ruling party greater scope to consolidate its control in the politically crucial state. Nitish Kumar — head of the regional Janata Dal (United) party, which is an important coalition partner for the Bharatiya Janata Party — said he will seek election to the upper house of Parliamen...
Narendra Modi ’s key ally in Bihar is set to step down as chief minister, a move that could give the prime minister’s ruling party greater scope to consolidate its control in the politically crucial state. Nitish Kumar — head of the regional Janata Dal (United) party, which is an important coalition partner for the Bharatiya Janata Party — said he will seek election to the upper house of Parliament, bringing to an end his two-decade tenure leading the eastern Indian state. As per rules , Kumar will need to resign as chief minister in order to become a member of the upper house of Parliament. His replacement is not yet announced. “The new government that will be formed will have my full cooperation and guidance,” said Kumar in a post on the social media platform X on Thursday. “From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, there has been a desire in my heart to become a member of both houses of the Bihar legislature as well as both houses of Parliament.” Kumar’s announcement comes just months after the BJP, along with the Janata Dal (United), swept the elections in the state. Bihar — one of India’s poorest states — wields out-sized influence in national politics with a population of about 127 million, roughly equivalent to Mexico. The state accounts for 40 of the 543 seats in the lower house of Parliament, and the recent victory has bolstered the BJP’s confidence ahead of elections in some key states this year. Widely regarded as one of India’s most influential regional leaders, Kumar is credited with bringing a measure of development to the state. Bihar’s per capita income stood at 32,227 rupees ($351.82) in the year ended March 2024, far below the national average of 106,744 rupees ($1,165.3).
(RTTNews) - Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (2318.HK), on Thursday, said it assisted the first batch of corporate clients in evacuating employees from conflict zones in the Middle East following the recent escalation of tensions in the region. The company's Global Emergency Assistance Service Center issued 59 risk warnings and 23 risk analysis reports and handled 52 customer inqui...
(RTTNews) - Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (2318.HK), on Thursday, said it assisted the first batch of corporate clients in evacuating employees from conflict zones in the Middle East following the recent escalation of tensions in the region. The company's Global Emergency Assistance Service Center issued 59 risk warnings and 23 risk analysis reports and handled 52 customer inquiries. The company coordinated its subsidiaries, including property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and Ping An Bank, to issue early warning notifications and evacuation recommendations to customers stranded in high-risk areas. The company also facilitated the evacuation of two employees of corporate clients from high-risk areas in the Middle East within 24 hours. The group said it will continue monitoring developments in high-risk areas and respond promptly to assistance requests. Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. is currently trading 0.93% lesser at HKD 63.950 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 26, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced that it has begun shipping the industry’s first 2nm custom compute SoC built on its 3.5D XDSiP platform. By combining 2.5D and 3D-IC integration, this modular platform is foundational to next-generation XPUs. It enables independent scaling of comput...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 26, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced that it has begun shipping the industry’s first 2nm custom compute SoC built on its 3.5D XDSiP platform. By combining 2.5D and 3D-IC integration, this modular platform is foundational to next-generation XPUs. It enables independent scaling of compute, memory, and I/O, providing superior power efficiency and signal density for gigawatt-scale AI clusters. On January 30, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) was upgraded to Outperform from Peer Perform by Wolfe Research analyst Chris Caso. The analyst set a price target of $400. Caso highlighted that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is expected to ship 7 million tensor processing units by 2028, with additional projects providing further growth potential. Wolfe’s bullish scenario anticipates a doubling of AI revenue in 2027, translating to $18 earnings per share. Additionally, the firm noted that the company’s leadership in AI hardware and TPUs can no longer be overlooked. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a technology company and a global supplier of semiconductor devices and infrastructure software services. The company delivers networking connectivity, wireless device connectivity, and servers and storage solutions. It also offers an extensive suite of private cloud offerings, including VMware Cloud Foundation, Edge, a telco cloud platform, private AI, and more. While we acknowledge the potential of AVGO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT:40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026 and 12 Oversold Financial Stocks to Invest in According to Hedge Funds. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on ...
Qatar Airways said it’s starting a limited number of relief flights today to help passengers stranded in the Middle East get out, as commercial services remain suspended due to the closed airspace. Flights include services from Muscat in Oman to London Heathrow, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, Rome, and Amsterdam, as well as from Riyadh to Frankfurt, Qatar said in a statement. The Qatar Civil Aviation...
Qatar Airways said it’s starting a limited number of relief flights today to help passengers stranded in the Middle East get out, as commercial services remain suspended due to the closed airspace. Flights include services from Muscat in Oman to London Heathrow, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, Rome, and Amsterdam, as well as from Riyadh to Frankfurt, Qatar said in a statement. The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has kept the airspace closed since Saturday, and the airline said it would provide another update on Friday. Airlines in the region, including Emirates and Etihad Airways , have seen their regular services suspended since Saturday, when the conflict between the US and Israel against Iran erupted, as missiles and drones risk safe passage of aircraft. The disruption has led to tens of thousands of people stuck in the region, and prompted the cancellation of more than 23,000 scheduled flights. Read More: Airline Troubles Mount as Flight Cancellations Top 23,000 The Middle East is normally among the most frequented flight paths and home to world’s busiest airport in Dubai, as well as the biggest international airline, Emirates. Now the airlines’ jets are set on the ground, often out of position in far-flung places like China and Australia. Oman has emerged as a haven for evacuation alongside Saudi Arabia, as flights from both countries remain operational. Countries including Germany, the UK and Italy have begun sending planes to these destinations to start bringing their citizens back home. Emirates has already conducted some evacuation flights over the past days, though its regular service remains suspended. Qatar cautioned that passengers should not head to the evacuation airports unless notified by the airline for the flights being offered.
Antonio Bordunovi Nvidia ( NVDA ) has halted production of its H200 AI chips destined for China due to persistent U.S. and Chinese export controls blocking sales. The chipmaker is now reallocating Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSM ) manufacturing capacity to ramp up output for its next-generation Vera Rubin hardware instead, the Financial Times reported, citing people with knowledge...
Antonio Bordunovi Nvidia ( NVDA ) has halted production of its H200 AI chips destined for China due to persistent U.S. and Chinese export controls blocking sales. The chipmaker is now reallocating Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSM ) manufacturing capacity to ramp up output for its next-generation Vera Rubin hardware instead, the Financial Times reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. “Instead of waiting in a limbo, Nvidia has to move on to what it can achieve with certainty especially when there’s a shortage of supply for its advanced stuff,” one person with knowledge of the plans told FT. “This could in a way accelerate the Vera Rubin delivery and roll out.” The ongoing export controls and regulatory guardrails in both the U.S. and China appear to be stalling any significant commercial momentum of H200 chips. Nvidia ( NVDA ) has already produced around 250,000 H200 chips, and with only limited orders expected under U.S. and Chinese restrictions, existing inventory should be enough to meet demand, a person familiar with the matter said. China’s President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump are set to meet at the end of March, fueling speculations that H200 export curbs could be eased. If that happens, Nvidia ( NVDA ) would need up to three months to ramp up H200 production, though existing inventory could bridge demand in the interim, the people added. Named after the astronomer Vera Rubin, it is Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) l atest chip architecture designed for large-scale data center AI workloads, including training and inference of advanced models, and is in strong demand from top U.S. tech groups such as OpenAI ( OPENAI ) and Google ( GOOG ). Nvidia ( NVDA ) and TSMC ( TSM ) did not immediately respond to Seeking Alpha's request for comment. More on Nvidia NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript Nvidia: Abnormal Returns Are A Thing From The Past NVIDIA: Reality Check For The...
Earnings Call Insights: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Q4 2025 Management View Jason Potter, President, CEO & Director, described Q4 results as "unacceptable" and stated, "our outlook for 2026 reflects a business that has more work to do than we expected. I own this and own fixing the issues." He pointed to comp performance deterioration beginning in late September, noting, "basket pressure int...
Earnings Call Insights: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Q4 2025 Management View Jason Potter, President, CEO & Director, described Q4 results as "unacceptable" and stated, "our outlook for 2026 reflects a business that has more work to do than we expected. I own this and own fixing the issues." He pointed to comp performance deterioration beginning in late September, noting, "basket pressure intensified, resulting in a negative comp for Q4. Comp sales continued to decelerate in January, driven by declining units per transactions and slowing traffic growth." Potter outlined three drivers of comp deceleration: intensified consumer pressure, eroded value perception, and supply chain constraints impacting opportunistic product delivery. Potter announced a focus on restoring the opportunistic product mix, stating, "Over the next several months, our team is intensely focused on ensuring we have the right weight and depth of quality opportunistic branded product flowing into our mix to restore a winning position on value with our customer." He also highlighted new leadership, including Matt Delly unifying merchandising and purchasing, and described a 200 basis point increase in opportunistic sales mix and a 150 basis point increase in shipment volume recently. The CEO detailed a store refresh program targeting 150 stores by year-end, investments in operator tools, and the closure of 36 underperforming stores—mostly in the East—anticipating an "annualized adjusted EBITDA improvement of roughly $12 million." He stated, "These closures do not change our long-term view that ample white space remains ahead of us." Potter signaled a more disciplined growth approach: "we continue to plan to open another 30 to 33 net new stores in 2026, but they do reflect a more disciplined approach." He also outlined a pilot in Virginia for company-run stores before transitioning to independent operators. Christopher Miller, EVP & CFO, said, "Fourth quarter net sales increased 10.7% to $1.22 b...
Earnings Call Insights: Stem, Inc. (STEM) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Arun Narayanan highlighted a transformative year for Stem, emphasizing the shift to a software-centric, operationally disciplined organization in 2025. "Every commitment we made and the proof of our strategic transformation is in the results," Narayanan stated, pointing to 8% revenue growth to $156 million, with over 55% from so...
Earnings Call Insights: Stem, Inc. (STEM) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Arun Narayanan highlighted a transformative year for Stem, emphasizing the shift to a software-centric, operationally disciplined organization in 2025. "Every commitment we made and the proof of our strategic transformation is in the results," Narayanan stated, pointing to 8% revenue growth to $156 million, with over 55% from software and services. He announced two product launches: PowerTrack EMS for utility-scale projects and PowerTrack Sage, an AI-powered assistant. "We achieved 3 consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA, resulting in our first ever full year positive adjusted EBITDA of $7 million. We also achieved positive operating cash flow for full year 2025, another first and major accomplishment in the company's history," Narayanan reported. The CEO detailed expansion into international markets, noting a new engagement with Everyray, a German developer, for a 100-megawatt hour project and the rollout of PowerTrack Sage to more than 80 customers for beta testing, with general availability at month-end. He outlined three 2026 priorities: driving operational leverage, strengthening the core business, and building a foundation for accelerated growth in 2027 and beyond. CFO Brian Musfeldt stated, "For the full year 2025, we were in line or above all of the financial expectations we outlined on our third quarter call. We exceeded our profitability guidance, demonstrating the dedication to operational discipline that runs through this organization." Musfeldt also confirmed significant reductions in operating expenses and a shift in revenue mix toward higher-margin offerings. Outlook Management expects 2026 revenue in the range of $140 million to $190 million, with $130 million to $150 million from software, services, and edge hardware. Non-GAAP gross margins are forecasted at 40% to 50%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected between $10 million and $15 million, with operating cash flow of $0 to $...
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 26, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) was reiterated as Outperform by Baird. The firm increased the price target from $275 to $300, resulting in a revised upside potential of more than 69%. Baird noted that Nvidia’s data center revenue is reaccelerating to nearly twice its previous growth rate, whi...
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 26, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) was reiterated as Outperform by Baird. The firm increased the price target from $275 to $300, resulting in a revised upside potential of more than 69%. Baird noted that Nvidia’s data center revenue is reaccelerating to nearly twice its previous growth rate, while its virtual reality performance is outperforming industry peers, prompting an updated model to reflect these strong segment results. On February 26, Wedbush increased the firm’s price target on NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) to $300 from $230. The firm maintained its Outperform rating on the stock following recent quarterly results, which offer more than 69% upside potential at the prevailing level. While fourth-quarter data center sales were impressive amid the law of large numbers, the firm highlighted Q1 guidance as the primary standout. It noted that the outlook significantly exceeded prior buy-side forecasts. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a computing infrastructure company that has transitioned from PC graphics chips towards full-scale compute and networking solutions. It has now become a leading player within the AI and high-performance computing space. The company offers Data Center accelerated computing and networking platforms, along with automotive platforms and electric vehicle solutions. While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT:40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026 and 12 Oversold Financial Stocks to Invest in According to Hedge Funds. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.