straga/iStock via Getty Images European natural gas prices surged more than 40% Tuesday following a 40% jump on Monday, as the production halt at the world's largest liquefied natural gas export facility in Qatar sparks fears over global supply and risks to energy security in Europe and Asia. Even before Qatar shut the facility, which accounts for ~20% of global LNG supply, after an Iranian drone ...
straga/iStock via Getty Images European natural gas prices surged more than 40% Tuesday following a 40% jump on Monday, as the production halt at the world's largest liquefied natural gas export facility in Qatar sparks fears over global supply and risks to energy security in Europe and Asia. Even before Qatar shut the facility, which accounts for ~20% of global LNG supply, after an Iranian drone attack, the escalating war in the Middle East had effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key export route for Qatar. European gas prices are up ~90% since Friday's close, in "the biggest threat to world gas markets since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022," ING analysts said in a note. Prices are still well short of the records reached during the 2023 energy crisis, currently trading near €62/MWh, compared to an all-time peak above €300/MWh, but the situation nevertheless threatens Europe's ability to build up reserves, which have been depleted and will need to compete with other major buyers for global flows during the upcoming stockpiling season. European Union gas storage sites were estimated at just 30% full as of March 1, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe. Alternative supplies, meanwhile, remain limited, and traders say that while the U.S. could boost exports, the additional volumes would not be enough to offset sustained losses of Qatari output. ETFs: ( UNG ), ( BOIL ), ( KOLD ), ( UNL ), ( FCG ) More on natural gas The Commodities: European Gas And Asian LNG Surge After Qatar Halts Operations Geopolitics And Crude: Why WTI Pulled Back Despite Escalating Middle East Risks War In The Middle East - Implications For Markets And Macro
Julia Dorian/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Co-authored with Beyond Saving If it bleeds, it leads. That's a common saying in journalism, and it applies to financial journalism as much as it does to your local news channel. On your local news, you'll see the media hype up stories about local crime. If you live in a city, it's probably some salacious murder. If you live in a small town, it might ...
Julia Dorian/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Co-authored with Beyond Saving If it bleeds, it leads. That's a common saying in journalism, and it applies to financial journalism as much as it does to your local news channel. On your local news, you'll see the media hype up stories about local crime. If you live in a city, it's probably some salacious murder. If you live in a small town, it might be about how some rascally kids put graffiti on the school. When a storm comes, the news media loves it. They get to discuss the dangers of tornadoes, hurricanes, snow, ice, or whatever your local version of bad weather is. It's always far more dramatic than is necessary. One of the funniest things I ever remember on TV was a weather reporter in Minnesota standing out in the middle of a snowstorm, picking up snow with her bare hands and saying: "See, it's cold!" Then everyone turns off their TVs and goes to scrape a 6-inch viewing hole in the ice on their windshield to drive to work despite all the dire warnings issued by local news. Whatever area you live in, there are certain dangers that you adapt to, and you probably laugh at how the media takes a real danger but blows it out of proportion. This happens in the financial news as well. Instead of life and limb, the fear that is stoked is about losing your money. Words like "crash", "recession", "GFC", and "risk" are all great fodder for headlines. There is risk; there is always risk. There will be crashes, recessions, and black swans. It is inevitable, and you will see them all if you are invested in the stock market, as inevitable as you will feel how cold the snow is if you live in Minnesota. Stocks Are Volatile Stock prices are volatile, and stock market returns are inconsistent. Consider the S&P 500; since 1985, it has had a total return of 11.8% CAGR. Those returns have been very inconsistent. In fact, it is very rare for the S&P 500 to have an annual return of 12%. Below are the annual returns of the S&P 500; the re...
Lemonade (LMND +3.13%) has kept investors on their toes during the past few years as it builds its artificial intelligence (AI)-based insurance company. Growth is piping hot, and the company is grabbing market share from the big insurance giants. As of this writing, Lemonade stock trades at about $53 per share, which means it would need to nearly double to reach $100. Let's see the path to get the...
Lemonade (LMND +3.13%) has kept investors on their toes during the past few years as it builds its artificial intelligence (AI)-based insurance company. Growth is piping hot, and the company is grabbing market share from the big insurance giants. As of this writing, Lemonade stock trades at about $53 per share, which means it would need to nearly double to reach $100. Let's see the path to get there. Why Lemonade is looking sweet Let's first take a step back and see what's been happening at Lemonade during the past few years. The company, which is a digital insurance provider, got started in 2014, and it already has nearly 3 million customers. Lemonade uses AI and machine learning throughout its business, and it was built as a digital operation from the outset, well before AI became today's buzzword. It uses chatbots to onboard new customers and pay claims, simplifying transactions and skipping time-consuming, onerous processes. The concept is taking off, and Lemonade has been demonstrating dramatic growth. In-force premium, its favored top-line metric, rose 31% year-over-year in the 2025 fourth quarter, while revenue increased 53%. Business performance is measured by the loss ratio for insurance companies, or how much is paid out in claims and other expenses as a share of premiums collected (lower is better). Although it's taken time to get the algorithms right to achieve declines, it's finally happening. The trailing-12-month loss ratio fell from 73% in the previous fourth quarter to 64% in the 2025 fourth quarter, leading to gains on the bottom line. Management expects to achieve positive adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) in the 2026 fourth quarter and positive net income next year. Expand NYSE : LMND Lemonade Today's Change ( 3.13 %) $ 1.62 Current Price $ 53.36 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.1B Day's Range $ 49.33 - $ 53.58 52wk Range $ 24.31 - $ 99.90 Volume 141 Avg Vol 2.7M The road to $100 Lemonade stock reached...
Key Points Lemonade has reached 3 million customers in 11 years. Growth is accelerating while its loss ratio is declining. Lemonade stock trades at an attractive price. 10 stocks we like better than Lemonade › Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) has kept investors on their toes during the past few years as it builds its artificial intelligence (AI)-based insurance company. Growth is piping hot, and the company ...
Key Points Lemonade has reached 3 million customers in 11 years. Growth is accelerating while its loss ratio is declining. Lemonade stock trades at an attractive price. 10 stocks we like better than Lemonade › Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) has kept investors on their toes during the past few years as it builds its artificial intelligence (AI)-based insurance company. Growth is piping hot, and the company is grabbing market share from the big insurance giants. As of this writing, Lemonade stock trades at about $53 per share, which means it would need to nearly double to reach $100. Let's see the path to get there. 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 » Why Lemonade is looking sweet Let's first take a step back and see what's been happening at Lemonade during the past few years. The company, which is a digital insurance provider, got started in 2014, and it already has nearly 3 million customers. Lemonade uses AI and machine learning throughout its business, and it was built as a digital operation from the outset, well before AI became today's buzzword. It uses chatbots to onboard new customers and pay claims, simplifying transactions and skipping time-consuming, onerous processes. The concept is taking off, and Lemonade has been demonstrating dramatic growth. In-force premium, its favored top-line metric, rose 31% year-over-year in the 2025 fourth quarter, while revenue increased 53%. Business performance is measured by the loss ratio for insurance companies, or how much is paid out in claims and other expenses as a share of premiums collected (lower is better). Although it's taken time to get the algorithms right to achieve declines, it's finally happening. The trailing-12-month loss ratio fell from 73% in the previous fourth quarter to 64% in the 2025 fourth quarter, leading to gains on the bott...
Target (TGT 0.48%) is one of the largest retailers in the United States. Its main competitor is Walmart (WMT 0.60%), given that both operate similarly large stores. However, there is a significant performance gap right now, with Target struggling and Walmart thriving. Here's why a CEO change at Target may not be enough to turn things around in 2026. What does Target do? Target is a retailer with s...
Target (TGT 0.48%) is one of the largest retailers in the United States. Its main competitor is Walmart (WMT 0.60%), given that both operate similarly large stores. However, there is a significant performance gap right now, with Target struggling and Walmart thriving. Here's why a CEO change at Target may not be enough to turn things around in 2026. What does Target do? Target is a retailer with stores that sell a variety of items from kitchenware to food. It is a very large business, generating $25.3 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025 alone. That said, the company's approach is very particular, as it aims to offer a higher-quality experience to customers. That generally translates to nicer stores and more expensive merchandise than its main rival, Walmart, which focuses simply on offering low prices. Being at the higher end of the market is a problem right now. To put a number on that, Target's sales fell 1.5% in the third quarter of 2025, with same-store sales off by 2.7%. In comparison, Walmart's sales have been growing quite strongly. In that same quarter, its top line grew 5.8% and its U.S. business benefited from a same-store sales advance of 4.5%. The key driver of this divergence is that consumers are tightening their belts because of inflation and concerns about the economy. Walmart's "cheap" trumps Target's "premium experience" right now. Target's new CEO can only do so much Target is cognizant of the problem, and the board of directors has taken action by bringing in a new CEO. A 20-year veteran of the company, Michael Fiddelke has been able to hit the ground running. That's good news, and the stock has risen about 15% since the CEO change was announced. Expand NYSE : TGT Target Today's Change ( -0.48 %) $ -0.55 Current Price $ 113.24 Key Data Points Market Cap $51B Day's Range $ 111.31 - $ 114.36 52wk Range $ 83.44 - $ 118.98 Volume 11K Avg Vol 6.6M Gross Margin 25.36 % Dividend Yield 4.01 % However, further gains from this point will likely...
"We will always be deeply sorry: for the unimaginable harm done to Sarah, for the trauma endured by her family - who have shown extraordinary dignity in the face of unbearable grief - and for the profound damage inflicted on the trust Londoners should be able to place in their police service."
"We will always be deeply sorry: for the unimaginable harm done to Sarah, for the trauma endured by her family - who have shown extraordinary dignity in the face of unbearable grief - and for the profound damage inflicted on the trust Londoners should be able to place in their police service."
(RTTNews) - Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Connectivity division to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. The company anticipates that the division's financial results will be classified as discontinued operations within the consolidated financial statements for both current and prior periods beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Ziff Davis' Conn...
(RTTNews) - Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Connectivity division to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. The company anticipates that the division's financial results will be classified as discontinued operations within the consolidated financial statements for both current and prior periods beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Ziff Davis' Connectivity brands include: Ookla, Speedtest, Ekahau, Downdetector, and RootMetrics. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for general corporate purposes and to fund its capital allocation activities. In pre-market trading on NasdaqGS, Ziff Davis shares are up 46.77 percent to $41.11. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Medline Inc. shareholders are offering 75 million shares in the company, capitalizing on a rally in the medical supplier’s stock since its debut late last year. Shareholders including Blackstone Inc., Carlyle Group Inc., Hellman & Friedman and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are offering the shares, according to a Tuesday morning filing . The stake would be worth $3.4 billion at Monday’s closin...
Medline Inc. shareholders are offering 75 million shares in the company, capitalizing on a rally in the medical supplier’s stock since its debut late last year. Shareholders including Blackstone Inc., Carlyle Group Inc., Hellman & Friedman and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are offering the shares, according to a Tuesday morning filing . The stake would be worth $3.4 billion at Monday’s closing price, according to Bloomberg calculations. The stock had rallied 58% since its December initial public offering, which was the largest of the year in the US, through Monday’s close. Shares slid as much as 5.5% in premarket trading on Tuesday. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are arranging the offering.
L.B. Foster press release ( FSTR ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.22 misses by $0.45 . Revenue of $160.37M (+25.1% Y/Y) beats by $1.54M . Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $13.7 million increased $6.4 million, or 89.0%, versus last year. Cash provided by operating activities was $22.2 million for the fourth quarter, a $2.1 million decrease from the prior year quarter due to slightly higher working capital needs this year....
L.B. Foster press release ( FSTR ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.22 misses by $0.45 . Revenue of $160.37M (+25.1% Y/Y) beats by $1.54M . Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $13.7 million increased $6.4 million, or 89.0%, versus last year. Cash provided by operating activities was $22.2 million for the fourth quarter, a $2.1 million decrease from the prior year quarter due to slightly higher working capital needs this year. New orders, net for the 2025 fourth quarter decreased $5.9 million, or 5.5%, from the prior year quarter with the decrease realized in both segments. The trailing twelve month book-to-bill ratio 1 was 1.00 : 1.00. Backlog increased $3.4 million over the prior year quarter The Company announced 2026 financial guidance with net sales expected to range from $540 million to $580 million vs. $552.84M consensus and Adjusted EBITDA 1 expected to range from $41 million to $46 million; Free Cash Flow 1 is expected to range between $15 million and $25 million. More on L.B. Foster L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Presents at 19th Annual Best of the Uncovereds Conference - Slideshow L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Presents at Sidoti Year End Virtual Investor Conference - Slideshow L.B. Foster Company: Nothing To Keep Me Interested Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on L.B. Foster Historical earnings data for L.B. Foster
Human rights organisations, academics and writers have called on Ofcom to clarify what the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful will mean for online platforms pending the home secretary’s appeal against the judgment. The Metropolitan police have said that officers will no longer arrest people at protests who express support for the direct action group. But the signatorie...
Human rights organisations, academics and writers have called on Ofcom to clarify what the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful will mean for online platforms pending the home secretary’s appeal against the judgment. The Metropolitan police have said that officers will no longer arrest people at protests who express support for the direct action group. But the signatories of a letter to Ofcom say it is unclear what it will mean for platforms which have duties to remove terrorist content under the Online Safety Act. Open Rights Group, Amnesty International UK, Big Brother Watch, Access Now and others have asked the communications regulator to clarify whether platforms are still expected to remove content. They also want to know how new duties to remove terrorist content will be implemented and whether content can be restored if the government loses its appeal. Sara Chitseko, the pre-crime programme manager at Open Rights Group, said: “The UK’s vague definition of terrorism and legal duties under the Online Safety Act already risk content being wrongly defined as illegal and removed. Now there is additional confusion over whether tech companies are targeting and removing online content relating to Palestine Action. “In light of the court’s judgment and commentary on freedom of expression, Ofcom need to provide immediate guidance to ensure that important public debates about Palestine are not being censored.” Last week, judges decided that the proscription order banning Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws would remain in place pending Shabana Mahmood’s appeal against the high court’s decision. It means the legal position remains that content supportive of Palestine Action must be removed, when a platform finds it or it is reported to them. But the signatories to the letter, who also include Statewatch, Netpol, Article 19 and the forensic computer expert Duncan Campbell, urge Ofcom to follow in the footsteps of the Met by clarifying the...
Chinese artificial intelligence-powered drug researcher XtalPi Holdings said it expects to turn its first annual profit on the back of strong revenue growth, according to a corporate filing. The Shenzhen-based company projected a swing to a net profit of at least 100 million yuan (US$14.5 million) in 2025 from a net loss of around 1.5 billion yuan in 2024, notching its first full-year profit, acco...
Chinese artificial intelligence-powered drug researcher XtalPi Holdings said it expects to turn its first annual profit on the back of strong revenue growth, according to a corporate filing. The Shenzhen-based company projected a swing to a net profit of at least 100 million yuan (US$14.5 million) in 2025 from a net loss of around 1.5 billion yuan in 2024, notching its first full-year profit, according to a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. XtalPi attributed the earnings boost to “a substantial increase” in revenue, which came to at least 780 million yuan for the year ended December, the filing said. Advertisement This represented a nearly 193 per cent jump from a year earlier, according to the company, which cited narrowing losses in its core intelligent robotics and drug discovery operations. XtalPi’s profit was also helped by a sharp rise in gains on financial assets, expected to exceed 500 million yuan, the filing said. Advertisement XtalPi’s share lost 2 per cent to HK$9.54 on Tuesday.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ASTS reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with the top line beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the bottom line missing the same. The company reported revenue growth year over year, backed by gateway hardware sales and U.S Government contract. The launch of BlueBird 6, the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit, is a positive fact...
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ASTS reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with the top line beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the bottom line missing the same. The company reported revenue growth year over year, backed by gateway hardware sales and U.S Government contract. The launch of BlueBird 6, the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit, is a positive factor. However, unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, such as rising inflation, higher interest rates, volatility in the capital markets, imposition of tariffs and geopolitical conflicts, are hurting the company’s operations. These factors led to continued fluctuations in satellite material prices, increasing capital costs and putting pressure on the company’s financial performance in the quarter under discussion. Quarter Details Net loss in the reported quarter was $73.9 million or a loss of 26 cents per share compared with a loss of $35.9 million or a loss of 18 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The reported loss was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 18 cents. For 2025, ASTS reported a net loss of $341.9 million or a loss of $1.34 per share compared to a loss of $300.1 million or $1.94 per share in 2024. AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise AST SpaceMobile, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Quote Quarterly revenues surged to $54.3 million from $1.9 million in the year-ago quarter, primarily driven by gateway hardware sales and various commercial and U.S. government service milestone achievements. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $41 million. For 2025, the company reported revenues of $70.9 million, increasing $4.4 million from 2024. Other Details In the December quarter, total operating expenses rose to $126.6 million from $60.6 million in the year-ago quarter. This was due to increased general and administrative costs and engineering services expenses. Adjusted operating expenses for...
Dell's earnings beat could just be the first step in a 2026 stock revival. Read more on why the company's return to profit growth is just getting started.
Dell's earnings beat could just be the first step in a 2026 stock revival. Read more on why the company's return to profit growth is just getting started.
Earnings Call Insights: Tuya Inc. (TUYA) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Xueji Wang highlighted the company's stability and resilience in 2025, noting "we maintain stability across our platform business, delivered steady full year revenue growth and achieved a notable improvement in GAAP profitability." Wang emphasized progress in systematic AI capability, stating, "we made solid progress in building ...
Earnings Call Insights: Tuya Inc. (TUYA) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Xueji Wang highlighted the company's stability and resilience in 2025, noting "we maintain stability across our platform business, delivered steady full year revenue growth and achieved a notable improvement in GAAP profitability." Wang emphasized progress in systematic AI capability, stating, "we made solid progress in building a more systematic AI capability framework." Wang described the launch of the AI-powered smart life assistant, Hey Tuya CES, as a key strategic move to accelerate AI adoption in smart home scenarios. "Through a more curated and tangible entry point integrating AI agents with hardware devices, we aim to help users entry a more comfortable and effortless home experience, accelerating the real-world adoption of AI capabilities across a broader range of everyday scenarios." Wang outlined three strategic priorities: strengthening AI-native platform capabilities, accelerating scalable AI application deployment, and deepening investment in the developer ecosystem for innovation and commercial success. CFO Yi Yang reported, "in the fourth quarter of 2025, we generated total revenue of approximately USD 84.5 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%, against the backdrop of the continuous conscious industry demand and a more conservative customer procurement cycles." Yang also highlighted, "our blended gross margin was 47.6%, while non-GAAP operating margin improved to 11.1%. Non-GAAP net margin reached 24.4%. Net operating cash flow totaled USD 23.5 million, making the 11th consecutive quarters of positive operating cash flow." Yang noted the SaaS and others business delivered full year revenue of USD 44.8 million, up 13.4% year-over-year, with recurring services revenues rising by 37%. The Smart Solutions business achieved full year revenue of USD 45.7 million, an 8.9% increase. Outlook Management plans to further strengthen AI native platform capabilities, enable scala...
Wall Street is about as bullish about Palantir Technologies Inc. as it’s ever been, as the potential for growth in the company’s defense business brings enthusiasm back to the stock following a four-month selloff. The data-analysis software company, which gets about half its revenue from US government and military contracts, jumped 5.8% on Monday to bring its four-session gain to 13%. The rally st...
Wall Street is about as bullish about Palantir Technologies Inc. as it’s ever been, as the potential for growth in the company’s defense business brings enthusiasm back to the stock following a four-month selloff. The data-analysis software company, which gets about half its revenue from US government and military contracts, jumped 5.8% on Monday to bring its four-session gain to 13%. The rally started last week as President Donald Trump ratcheted up threats against Iran, and is continuing amid military strikes by the US and Israel on the country. The Trump administration expects the fighting to potentially last for weeks , while Iranian officials say it will probably go on for longer. “The positive move in the stock is an emotional reaction to how Palantir is positioned with the government and military,” said Tim Pagliara , chief investment officer at Capwealth Advisors, which owns the company’s shares. “I don’t think the war represents a meaningful change to Palantir’s fundamentals, but it validates Palantir’s position within the government, and it positions them for continued growth and adoption in many other areas of the military,” he said. “The war really speaks to the theme of how the company is so embedded in the government and the moat it has there.” The stock, which has long been treated skeptically by analysts due to its extreme valuation, was upgraded by at least eight firms last month amid a slump that sent Palantir shares down 38% from a record high on Nov. 3 to a Feb. 24 low. The plunge came amid a barrage of criticism from investor Michael Burry of The Big Short fame centered on concerns about the company’s valuation and potential for growth, as well as scrutiny of its business dealings with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. Read More: Democrats Want Probe of Trump Officials and Immigration Deals Palantir has been a major US government contractor for years, working largely with the military and ICE. In 202...
Palantir has been a major US government contractor for years, working largely with the military and ICE. In 2024, it received a $100 million contract for its Maven Smart System, an AI-enabled battle management platform system that aggregates military data. And last summer, the company received a $10 billion contract from the US Army that the government said will reduce procurement timelines, “ensu...
Palantir has been a major US government contractor for years, working largely with the military and ICE. In 2024, it received a $100 million contract for its Maven Smart System, an AI-enabled battle management platform system that aggregates military data. And last summer, the company received a $10 billion contract from the US Army that the government said will reduce procurement timelines, “ensuring soldiers have rapid access to cutting-edge data integration, analytics and AI tools.” The stock, which has long been treated skeptically by analysts due to its extreme valuation, was upgraded by at least eight firms last month amid a slump that sent Palantir shares down 38% from a record high on Nov. 3 to a Feb. 24 low. The plunge came amid a barrage of criticism from investor Michael Burry of fame centered on concerns about the company’s valuation and potential for growth, as well as scrutiny of its business dealings with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. “I don’t think the war represents a meaningful change to Palantir’s fundamentals, but it validates Palantir’s position within the government, and it positions them for continued growth and adoption in many other areas of the military,” he said. “The war really speaks to the theme of how the company is so embedded in the government and the moat it has there.” “The positive move in the stock is an emotional reaction to how Palantir is positioned with the government and military,” said Tim Pagliara, chief investment officer at Capwealth Advisors, which owns the company’s shares. The data-analysis software company, which gets about half its revenue from US government and military contracts, jumped 5.8% on Monday to bring its four-session gain to 13%. The rally started last week as President Donald Trump ratcheted up threats against Iran, and is continuing amid military strikes by the US and Israel on the country. The Trump administration expects the fighting to potentially la...