(RTTNews) - German science and technology major Merck KGaA (MKKGY) reported Thursday lower profit in fiscal 2025, amid slightly lower net sales. Further, the company maintained dividend, and issued fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting weak results mainly due to negative foreign exchange impact. In fiscal 2025, the company reported a 6.1 percent drop in profit after tax to 2.62 billion euros from 2.79 bi...
(RTTNews) - German science and technology major Merck KGaA (MKKGY) reported Thursday lower profit in fiscal 2025, amid slightly lower net sales. Further, the company maintained dividend, and issued fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting weak results mainly due to negative foreign exchange impact. In fiscal 2025, the company reported a 6.1 percent drop in profit after tax to 2.62 billion euros from 2.79 billion euros a year ago. Earnings per share declined to 6.00 euros from 6.39 euros last year. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share pre were 8.34 euros, compared to 8.63 euros in the prior year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization or EBITDA grew 2.1 percent year-over-year to 5.90 billion euros, with the EBITDA margin increasing to 28.0 percent from 27.3 percent in the previous year. EBITDA pre increased 0.6 percent to 6.109 billion euros, with an organic growth of 5.6 percent. EBITDA pre margin improved slightly to 28.9 percent from 28.7 percent a year earlier. Net sales for the year edged down 0.3 percent to 21.102 billion euros from 21.156 billion euros last year. Organic sales growth was 3.1 percent. In the fourth quarter of 2025, EBITDA pre was down 3.2 percent and net sales declined 3.1 percent from last year. Organically, EBITDA pre grew 3.1 percent and net sales increased 2.6 percent. Further, the Executive Board and Supervisory Board will propose an unchanged dividend of 2.20 euros per share to the Annual General Meeting on April 24. Looking ahead for fiscal 2006, Merck anticipates net sales between 20.0 billion euros and 21.1 billion euros, and EBITDA pre between 5.5 billion euros and 6.0 billion euros. Foreign exchange effects are expected to have a negative impact of 4 percent to 2 percent on net sales and 7 percent to 3 percent on EBITDA pre. The expected earnings per share pre would be in a range of 7.10 euros to 8.00 euros. Organic net sales development would be down 1 percent to up 2 percent and an organic EBITDA pre development ...
Apple Inc. (AAPL) saw several analysts update their coverage: Toni Sacconaghi of Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating on shares of Apple Inc., while maintaining a $340 price target. The reaffirmed bullish stance reflects Bernstein’s view that Apple continues to benefit from strong ecosystem loyalty, recurring services revenue, and resilient demand across its premium hardware lineup...
Apple Inc. (AAPL) saw several analysts update their coverage: Toni Sacconaghi of Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating on shares of Apple Inc., while maintaining a $340 price target. The reaffirmed bullish stance reflects Bernstein’s view that Apple continues to benefit from strong ecosystem loyalty, recurring services revenue, and resilient demand across its premium hardware lineup. The firm believes continued growth in segments such as services, wearables, and potential AI-driven upgrades to the iPhone and Mac product lines could support earnings expansion and justify further upside in the stock over the next year. Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities reiterated an Outperform rating on Apple and maintained his $340 price target for the next 12 months. Wedbush remains constructive on Apple’s long-term growth trajectory, citing strong iPhone demand, expanding services margins, and the company’s growing role in artificial intelligence and consumer AI devices. Ives has also highlighted Apple’s installed base of over two billion active devices as a major catalyst for future monetization through software, subscriptions, and ecosystem upgrades. David Vogt of UBS Group AG reiterated a Neutral rating on Apple shares with a $280 price target. UBS maintains a more balanced outlook, noting that while Apple’s fundamentals remain strong, the stock’s valuation already reflects much of the near-term growth potential. The firm continues to monitor iPhone upgrade cycles, macroeconomic demand trends, and competitive pressures in areas such as AI hardware and services. Edison Lee of Jefferies Financial Group maintained a Neutral rating on shares of Apple Inc., reflecting a balanced outlook on the technology giant’s near-term growth prospects. The analyst acknowledged Apple’s strong ecosystem, robust brand loyalty, and consistent cash generation, but noted that the stock’s current valuation already reflects much of the company’s expected earnings growth. The post Apple Inc. (...
Over the past three years, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM 1.89%) has experienced roller-coaster price action. When it was one of the popular small-cap growth stocks, shares in the organic grocery store chain surged from the low $40s to more than $180. However, starting last summer, the stock lost its sterling reputation following a series of poorly received company developments. The sell-off continue...
Over the past three years, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM 1.89%) has experienced roller-coaster price action. When it was one of the popular small-cap growth stocks, shares in the organic grocery store chain surged from the low $40s to more than $180. However, starting last summer, the stock lost its sterling reputation following a series of poorly received company developments. The sell-off continued into 2026, but consumer staples stock Sprouts Farmers Market is slowly turning things around, gaining 11% in the last month. Expand NASDAQ : SFM Sprouts Farmers Market Today's Change ( -1.89 %) $ -1.48 Current Price $ 76.52 Key Data Points Market Cap $7.2B Day's Range $ 75.44 - $ 78.53 52wk Range $ 64.75 - $ 182.00 Volume 134K Avg Vol 2.8M Gross Margin 37.09 % The question now is whether this continues. Taking a look at the details, I can identify one clear takeaway. It will all depend on whether Sprouts keeps beating expectations in the coming quarters. Sprouts Farmers Market's steep drop and emerging comeback It's not surprising that sentiment for Sprouts took a sharp turn during the latter half of 2025. As with other consumer-focused businesses, high inflation on consumer spending affected operating performance. For Sprouts, inflation led to lower sales growth, coupled with lower margins. For example, throughout 2025, year-over-year sales growth declined from 19% in he first quarter to just 13% in the third quarter. Same-store sales growth fell from 11.7% to 5.9%, while quarterly earnings per share fell from $1.81 to $1.22 . Sprouts' fourth-quarter results, released on Feb. 19, however, were an improvement. Although revenue of $2.15 billion came up short of expectations, EPS of $0.92 beat estimates by $0.03. Overall sales grew 8%. Same-store sales grew 1.6%, beating prior guidance that growth would be flat. Moreover, management accompanied these figures with 2026 guidance that suggests results will stabilize this year. Guidance calls for net sales growth in a range fro...
Key Points Since August, Sprouts Farmers Market's stock has slid on slowing sales and squeezed margins. Better-than-expected results released last month have put the stock in comeback mode. It may be a stretch for the stock to reach $100 per share in near future. 10 stocks we like better than Sprouts Farmers Market › Over the past three years, Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) has experienced r...
Key Points Since August, Sprouts Farmers Market's stock has slid on slowing sales and squeezed margins. Better-than-expected results released last month have put the stock in comeback mode. It may be a stretch for the stock to reach $100 per share in near future. 10 stocks we like better than Sprouts Farmers Market › Over the past three years, Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) has experienced roller-coaster price action. When it was one of the popular small-cap growth stocks, shares in the organic grocery store chain surged from the low $40s to more than $180. However, starting last summer, the stock lost its sterling reputation following a series of poorly received company developments. The sell-off continued into 2026, but consumer staples stock Sprouts Farmers Market is slowly turning things around, gaining 11% in the last month. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » The question now is whether this continues. Taking a look at the details, I can identify one clear takeaway. It will all depend on whether Sprouts keeps beating expectations in the coming quarters. Sprouts Farmers Market's steep drop and emerging comeback It's not surprising that sentiment for Sprouts took a sharp turn during the latter half of 2025. As with other consumer-focused businesses, high inflation on consumer spending affected operating performance. For Sprouts, inflation led to lower sales growth, coupled with lower margins. For example, throughout 2025, year-over-year sales growth declined from 19% in he first quarter to just 13% in the third quarter. Same-store sales growth fell from 11.7% to 5.9%, while quarterly earnings per share fell from $1.81 to $1.22 . Sprouts' fourth-quarter results, released on Feb. 19, however, were an improvement. Although revenue of $2.15 billion came up short of expectations, ...
格隆汇3月5日|根据市场研究机构Benchmark Mineral Intelligence的数据,下图展示2018年至2025年间全球主要市场中中国制造的纯电动汽车(BEV)的销量及市占率变化情况。 其中,中国2025年纯电动汽车销量接近800万辆,国产化率达到100%。 中国品牌在新兴市场快速扩张的势头强劲。中国制造纯电动汽车在墨西哥的销量从2023年的3,145辆飙升至2025年的53,74...
格隆汇3月5日|根据市场研究机构Benchmark Mineral Intelligence的数据,下图展示2018年至2025年间全球主要市场中中国制造的纯电动汽车(BEV)的销量及市占率变化情况。 其中,中国2025年纯电动汽车销量接近800万辆,国产化率达到100%。 中国品牌在新兴市场快速扩张的势头强劲。中国制造纯电动汽车在墨西哥的销量从2023年的3,145辆飙升至2025年的53,742辆,市场份额从28.3%大幅增长至89.9%。印尼的情况类似,2025年中国制造纯电动汽车的销量达64,252辆,市场份额跃升至61.6%。 就欧美市场而言,2025年中国制造纯电动汽车在英国的销量达129,069辆,市场占有率为26%。贸易政策、关税和地缘政治紧张局势限制了中国汽车制造商进入美国市场,2025年中国制造的纯电动汽车仅占美国电动汽车销量的0.5%,即6070辆。
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the US military campaign against Iran even as the duration of military operations remains uncertain. But former Secretary of State Antony Blinken says real change in Iran will require a sustained military focus in the Middle East that could wear down US weapons stockpiles. Mark MacCarley, retired Major General in the US Army and Managing Attorney, ...
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the US military campaign against Iran even as the duration of military operations remains uncertain. But former Secretary of State Antony Blinken says real change in Iran will require a sustained military focus in the Middle East that could wear down US weapons stockpiles. Mark MacCarley, retired Major General in the US Army and Managing Attorney, MacCarley and Rosen spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East & Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the likely duration and cost of such wars. (Source: Bloomberg)
Earnings Call Insights: OmniAb (OABI) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Matthew Foehr reported building momentum throughout 2025, especially in expanding both the roster of partners and the number of active programs enabled by the company’s technologies. "By year-end, we're happy to report that we had 107 partners who are running 407 active programs." Foehr emphasized the introduction of OmniUltra at th...
Earnings Call Insights: OmniAb (OABI) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Matthew Foehr reported building momentum throughout 2025, especially in expanding both the roster of partners and the number of active programs enabled by the company’s technologies. "By year-end, we're happy to report that we had 107 partners who are running 407 active programs." Foehr emphasized the introduction of OmniUltra at the Antibody Engineering Conference, calling it "the industry's first and only transgenic chicken platform to express ultra-long CDRH3 on a human antibody framework." He highlighted OmniUltra as a growth driver aimed at gaining new partners and increasing near-term revenue opportunities, while the xPloration platform is designed to bring high-throughput single B-cell screening directly into partner labs, expected to be "additive to the business and to contribute to our growth." Foehr also stated, "our differentiated platforms and business are highly scalable, allowing us to add new programs while maintaining operating efficiency, positioning OmniAb on a sustainable path to future growth." CFO Kurt Gustafson noted a revenue decrease for the quarter but pointed out cost discipline: "Our operating expenses in the fourth quarter decreased to $24.1 million from $26.7 million. Most of this decrease was due to lower personnel costs, but we also saw lower outside service costs." Gustafson also highlighted a noncash impairment charge of $3.9 million. He added, "We ended the year with $54 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments." Outlook Gustafson provided 2026 guidance: "We expect revenue in 2026 to be in the range of $25 million to $30 million. We expect operating expense to be in the range of $80 million to $85 million as we continue to realize efficiencies in the business." Cash operating expense is expected to be $50 million to $55 million, with the company anticipating an end-of-year cash balance between $30 million and $35 million. "2026 full year effective ...
Earnings Call Insights: Aware, Inc. (AWRE) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Ajay Amlani indicated that fiscal 2025 was a "foundational year" for Aware, marked by "meaningful strategic progress across our technology platform, leadership team, certifications and market positioning." He emphasized progress in three transformation pillars: advancing core biometric technology (with a focus on liveness and b...
Earnings Call Insights: Aware, Inc. (AWRE) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Ajay Amlani indicated that fiscal 2025 was a "foundational year" for Aware, marked by "meaningful strategic progress across our technology platform, leadership team, certifications and market positioning." He emphasized progress in three transformation pillars: advancing core biometric technology (with a focus on liveness and biometric orchestration), strengthening a customer-obsessed go-to-market model, and deepening partnerships and certifications. Amlani stated that Aware’s next-generation Intelligent Liveness technology "combines deep biometric expertise with advanced spoof protection to deliver...verifiable proof of personhood" and highlighted best-in-class results in NIST IR 8491 evaluations and fast, adaptive capture speeds. He described ongoing investments in open architecture for the Awareness Platform, allowing modular integration and elimination of vendor lock-in. "We are focused on building out our open architecture biometric infrastructure to bring civil and criminal identity management together in a single secure and highly scalable environment," said Amlani. Amlani announced deployments including the first mobile biometric solution within a U.S. federal agency and a pilot program with a Caribbean nation for government employee time and attendance systems. He also mentioned a successful biometric boarding test at Orlando International Airport in partnership with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and the Department of Homeland Security. Leadership changes included a new Head of Engineering and a new Head of Product, both introduced to drive operational improvements and better align product development with customer needs. The company achieved multiple certifications, such as ISO-30107 Level 3 for Presentation Attack Detection, ISO 27001 for information security management, and FIDO2 Server Certification, which "materially strengthen our credibility with both enterprise and gover...
The first passenger flight to return to Hong Kong from the Middle East on Wednesday night amid the escalating conflict in the region was made possible by safe corridors in United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace, an aviation expert has said, outlining the challenges of flying over conflict zones. Captain Steven Dominique Cheung, chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association, said o...
The first passenger flight to return to Hong Kong from the Middle East on Wednesday night amid the escalating conflict in the region was made possible by safe corridors in United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace, an aviation expert has said, outlining the challenges of flying over conflict zones. Captain Steven Dominique Cheung, chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association, said on Thursday that pilots flying out of the Middle East could face GPS interference and false signals near conflict areas, including Ukraine. “The Emirates EK380 flight could fly on Wednesday because the UAE government’s air traffic control established some safe corridors, meaning heading south immediately after take off,” he said. Advertisement His comments followed the arrival of the flight shortly before 10pm – the first to land after Dubai’s two airports resumed “limited” operations three days ago. Cheung explained that flights to European destinations would pass through Saudi Arabia, while those bound for Asia would go through Oman. These routes would lengthen flight times by 30 to 60 minutes but allow aircraft to leave UAE airspace as quickly as possible. Advertisement “Flying through the airspace of Afghanistan is also a unique situation because there is no air traffic control in the country. Also, when we fly over places with conflict … it is increasingly common to experience GPS interference and false signals,” he said. Cheung warned that if flights accidentally entered closed airspaces due to confused signals or interference – which could make them appear to be circling on flight-tracking apps – there was a risk of being struck by a missile.
For companies expanding beyond their home markets, growth across Asia rarely follows a straight line. Regulations vary, supply chains stretch across borders and capital needs evolve with shifting currencies. Hong Kong plays a critical role in simplifying this journey. Its connectivity to mainland China and its role as an international financial and trading centre make the city a natural command po...
For companies expanding beyond their home markets, growth across Asia rarely follows a straight line. Regulations vary, supply chains stretch across borders and capital needs evolve with shifting currencies. Hong Kong plays a critical role in simplifying this journey. Its connectivity to mainland China and its role as an international financial and trading centre make the city a natural command point for regional expansion. This is the space in which UOB Hong Kong operates. As the bank enters its seventh decade in the city, it is sharpening its focus on helping companies and entrepreneurs navigate expansion between the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), using Hong Kong as a strategic base for decision-making, execution and long-term partnerships. Advertisement That commitment was underscored in 2025, when the bank celebrated its 60th anniversary in Hong Kong by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The agreement reflects how the bank sees the city as not just a global financial centre, but also a hub where partnerships, local insights and cross-border capabilities converge to support companies moving between the GBA and Southeast Asia. “Hong Kong is a superconnector for economic integration,” says Adaline Zheng, CEO of UOB Hong Kong. “This partnership underscores Hong Kong’s strategic position as a gateway between the Greater Bay Area and Asean markets, formalising a dedicated corridor that accelerates trade, investment and cross-border flows through the city.” UOB Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council last July that reinforces Hong Kong’s role as a gateway for trade and investment between the Greater Bay Area and Asean. Photo: UOB That MOU aligns closely with UOB’s “One Bank for Asean” strategy, which ties the bank’s strong foothold across Southeast Asia with its long-standing presence in Hong Kong. By integra...
(RTTNews) - Gatorade, a division of PepsiCo (PEP), announced that it has launched Gatorade Lower Sugar, a new science-backed hydration option designed for those seeking fewer sugars without compromising performance. With 75% less sugar than Gatorade Thirst Quencher and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors, this innovation ushers in a new era of smarter hydration. Available nationwide begin...
(RTTNews) - Gatorade, a division of PepsiCo (PEP), announced that it has launched Gatorade Lower Sugar, a new science-backed hydration option designed for those seeking fewer sugars without compromising performance. With 75% less sugar than Gatorade Thirst Quencher and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors, this innovation ushers in a new era of smarter hydration. Available nationwide beginning March 2026, Gatorade Lower Sugar comes in four refreshing flavors: Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Glacier Cherry, and the much-anticipated return of Rain Berry. The company noted that the new formula is designed for the 150 million Americans who experience mild to moderate dehydration weekly, delivering Gatorade's proven electrolyte blend that hydrates better than water. Consumers can find Gatorade Lower Sugar in 28-fl. oz, 20-fl. oz, and 12-fl. oz bottles, with a suggested retail price ranging from $1.89 to $3.39, available at Gatorade.com and retailers nationwide. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The post Best Trading Platforms for E-Mini Futures in March 2026 by Margaret Jackson appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. E-mini futures are a liquid and efficient way to participate in the movements of major U.S. stock market indices. Choosing the right platform is key to having a successful trading experience. This guide will give you an overview of th...
The post Best Trading Platforms for E-Mini Futures in March 2026 by Margaret Jackson appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. E-mini futures are a liquid and efficient way to participate in the movements of major U.S. stock market indices. Choosing the right platform is key to having a successful trading experience. This guide will give you an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each margin trading platform. Quick Look at the Best Trading Platform for E-Mini Futures: Best overall: Plus500 Best for global reach: Interactive Brokers Best use-friendly platform : Webull Best for premium futures platforms and low margins: Optimus Futures Best for active traders: NinjaTrader Best for educational resources: Charles Schwab Best for flexible pricing: Tradovate Table of contents [ Show ] Quick Look at the Best Trading Platform for E-Mini Futures: How We Chose the Best Trading Platform for E-Mini Futures 7 Best Trading Platforms for E-Mini Futures 1. Best Overall: Plus500 2. Best for Global Reach: Interactive Brokers 3. Best for Premium Futures Platforms and Low Margins: Optimus Futures 4. Best User-Friendly Platform: Webull 5. Best for Active Traders: NinjaTrader 6. Best for Educational Resources: Charles Schwab 7. Best for Flexible Pricing: Tradovate Choosing the Right Trading Platform for E-Mini Futures Frequently Asked Questions How We Chose the Best Trading Platform for E-Mini Futures We evaluated the platforms based on their commission structure, pricing transparency, platform usability and range of available account types. Educational tools, investor resources and the quality of customer service were also considered. 7 Best Trading Platforms for E-Mini Futures Before diving into the top picks, remember that not all futures brokers cater equally to every trader. Some focus on low commissions and tight spreads, while others stand out for charting tools, research, or mobile experience. The platforms below rank among the best ...