Coherent Corp. COHR has reduced its long-term debt, which ballooned to $4.2 billion in 2023 following the merger of II-VI and legacy Coherent. It marks a pivot to a growth-oriented capital allocator from a survival story. The company ensured that its deleveraging campaign altered its risk profile, and it was made possible by the active streamlining of its portfolio. In late 2025, Coherent announce...
Coherent Corp. COHR has reduced its long-term debt, which ballooned to $4.2 billion in 2023 following the merger of II-VI and legacy Coherent. It marks a pivot to a growth-oriented capital allocator from a survival story. The company ensured that its deleveraging campaign altered its risk profile, and it was made possible by the active streamlining of its portfolio. In late 2025, Coherent announced the sale of its aerospace and defense business for a whopping $400 million. The central objective was to utilize the proceeds to reduce debt. In addition to this divestiture, in the last month, the company sold its product division that manufactures and sells tools for materials processing to Bystronic. These sell-offs provide a major cushion for the company by reducing lower-margin non-core assets while lowering debt. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026earnings call CFO Sherri Luther explicitly cited that the company maintained a debt leverage ratio of 1.7X, down from the year-ago quarter’s 2.3X. Coherent’s shift to a learner balance sheet was supported by a cash chest of $899 million as of the end of December 2025. The company witnessed a consistent decline in long-term debt, which stood at $3.2 billion. Management looks forward to the expansion in Coherent’s capacity, which demands higher CapEx. Hence, the focus has shifted from just servicing debt to strengthening the balance sheet, which is vital to fund aggressively. The company is scaling its Indium Phosphide (InP) production, aiming to boost 1.6T transceiver production to meet a book-to-bill ratio that surpassed 4X in the datacenter segment. A strategic divorce from the legacy business and interest expense cut-down unlocks the financial agility to surf on the AI infrastructure wave with ease, positioning the company for long-term growth. COHR’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates Over the past year, Coherent’s stock has skyrocketed 281.5%, beating the 19.6% rally of its industry. COHR has exceeded Agora’...
The intensified use of artificial intelligence, and rows over its control, demonstrate the need for democratic oversight and multilateral controls “Never in the future will we move as slow as we are moving now,” the UN secretary-general, António Guterres, warned this week, addressing the urgent need to shape the use of artificial intelligence. The speed of technological development – as well as ge...
The intensified use of artificial intelligence, and rows over its control, demonstrate the need for democratic oversight and multilateral controls “Never in the future will we move as slow as we are moving now,” the UN secretary-general, António Guterres, warned this week, addressing the urgent need to shape the use of artificial intelligence. The speed of technological development – as well as geopolitical turbulence – is collapsing the distinction between theoretical arguments and real world events. A political row over the US military’s AI capabilities coincides with its unprecedented use in the Iran crisis. The AI company Anthropic insisted that it could not remove safeguards preventing the Department of Defense from using its technology for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous lethal weapons. The Pentagon said it had no interest in such uses – but that such decisions should not be made by companies. Outrageously, the administration has not just fired Anthropic but blacklisted it as a supply-chain risk. OpenAI stepped in, while insisting that it had maintained the red lines declared by Anthropic. Yet in an internal response to the user and employee backlash , its CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that it does not control the Pentagon’s use of its products and that the deal’s handling made OpenAI look “opportunistic and sloppy”. Continue reading...
watch now VIDEO 4:52 04:52 Why Latin America could be the next international market to watch ETF Edge Investors have poured money into emerging markets in recent years as the search for big stock gains has migrated overseas and as they look for diversification beyond the concentrated S&P 500 . But the U.S.-Iran military conflict has reframed the concentration question, highlighting the level of ri...
watch now VIDEO 4:52 04:52 Why Latin America could be the next international market to watch ETF Edge Investors have poured money into emerging markets in recent years as the search for big stock gains has migrated overseas and as they look for diversification beyond the concentrated S&P 500 . But the U.S.-Iran military conflict has reframed the concentration question, highlighting the level of risk in emerging markets when it comes to gains being dependent on a select number of stocks, many tied to the AI boom. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF ( EEM ) has had strong performance over the past few years and into 2026, up 29% in 2025 and still holding onto a small gain this year. However, its holdings remain largely tilted toward Asia, with large exposure to China, South Korea, India, and Taiwan, together representing over three-quarters of the index weight, and many of the top stocks tied to tech, including Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung. "If you look at the index within emerging markets, it's still roughly 80% Asia," Malcolm Dorson, senior emerging markets portfolio manager and senior v.p. head of the active investment team at ETF company Global X said on CNBC's "ETF Edge" earlier this week. "That gives you a lot of concentration risk," he said. Overall, the EM index has a 30%-plus tech sector weighting. South Korean stocks have experienced extreme volatility this week. The market posted its worst single-day move ever on Wednesday as the escalating war in the Middle East resulted in concerns about energy supplies to Asia, where top stocks in the memory sector fueling the AI boom rely on energy-intensive processes. After its worst day ever, the South Korean index rebounded on Thursday for its best day since 2008 . The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF ( EWY ) is still down close to 13% this week. Some of the enormous volatility in South Korean stocks is tied to how well they have performed recently, and how many retail investors have seen big gains from holding the...
Publishing has failed to deliver on its promises after Black Lives Matter. True diversity requires a lasting shift A World Book Day question: which children’s author is name-checked in Stormzy’s song Superheroes (and appears in the video for Mel Made Me Do It ) and Tinie Tempah’s Written in the Stars ? The answer, as a generation of readers will know, is former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman...
Publishing has failed to deliver on its promises after Black Lives Matter. True diversity requires a lasting shift A World Book Day question: which children’s author is name-checked in Stormzy’s song Superheroes (and appears in the video for Mel Made Me Do It ) and Tinie Tempah’s Written in the Stars ? The answer, as a generation of readers will know, is former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman . Her groundbreaking novel, Noughts & Crosses, turns 25 this year. Set in a dystopian Britain (Albion), in which racial hierarchies are reversed, this story of star-crossed lovers was one of the first young adult novels to tackle racism and class directly in the UK. It was written in response to the death of Stephen Lawrence; 20 years later, Endgame, the last in the series, was finished as the world witnessed the murder of George Floyd. Noughts & Crosses was voted one of the UK’s all-time favourite books , and has been adapted for the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company and for TV by the BBC, with a cameo from Stormzy. Continue reading...
India’s PC market had its strongest year on record in 2025, surpassing the surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions of first-time buyers who purchased laptops during lockdowns began upgrading their devices. Shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations in India rose 10.2% year over year to 15.9 million units in 2025, according to analysts at IDC. The total marks the first time...
India’s PC market had its strongest year on record in 2025, surpassing the surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions of first-time buyers who purchased laptops during lockdowns began upgrading their devices. Shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations in India rose 10.2% year over year to 15.9 million units in 2025, according to analysts at IDC. The total marks the first time annual shipments have crossed the 15-million-unit milestone, surpassing the peaks seen in 2021 and 2022. Pandemic-driven lockdowns exposed many people in India to PCs for the first time, expanding the country’s PC userbase and creating demand for upgrades as those devices age, Bharath Shenoy, a research manager at IDC, told TechCrunch. Growing digitization, rising PC adoption among startups and small businesses, and wider availability of devices in smaller cities have also supported demand, he added. India’s share of global PC shipments rose to 5.6% in 2025 from 3.3% in 2020, IDC data shared with TechCrunch shows. Worldwide PC shipments grew 8.1% to 284.7 million units in 2025, according to IDC’s earlier report. The South Asian nation remains one of the fastest-growing PC markets as demand expands beyond major cities. Commercial buyers accounted for 52.9% of PC shipments in India in 2025, while the consumer segment made up the remaining 47.1%, IDC said. Enterprise purchases were partly driven by a Windows refresh cycle last year, while many small and medium-sized businesses and some public sector organizations are now beginning to replace older devices, Shenoy told TechCrunch. HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, and Asus were among the top PC vendors in India last year, IDC said. However, Apple’s Mac computers hold a smaller share of India’s PC market than in the U.S. MacBooks accounted for about 5.6% of India’s notebook market in 2025, compared with roughly 11–12% globally and around 20% in the U.S., according to IDC. Image Credits:IDC MacBooks’ share of India’s notebook market peake...
Thinning reserves and negative cash flows will likely lead Brightline Trains Florida LLC to restructure its debt within the next six months, according to S&P analysts who downgraded the struggling private rail line deeper into junk territory this week. The ratings agency lowered the ratings on $2.2 billion of senior secured debt to CCC- from CCC and assigned a negative outlook. About $1.1 billion ...
Thinning reserves and negative cash flows will likely lead Brightline Trains Florida LLC to restructure its debt within the next six months, according to S&P analysts who downgraded the struggling private rail line deeper into junk territory this week. The ratings agency lowered the ratings on $2.2 billion of senior secured debt to CCC- from CCC and assigned a negative outlook. About $1.1 billion of those bonds are insured with an AA rating, based on Assured Guaranty ’s credit grade. The troubled railway is seeking ways to reduce its debt burden, but some analysts are concerned that its problems could ripple out to the broader high-yield market. “I’m a little worried about how the high-yield market as a whole performs because Brightline is so big,” said Nick Venditti, head of the municipal fixed income team at Allspring Global Investments, who doesn’t own the private railroad’s bonds. He said he’s apprehensive about a chain reaction if Brightline’s deteriorating financial situation pushes investors and managers to sell their holdings. Funds operated by asset managers Nuveen and First Eagle hold 40% of Brightline’s bonds. Brightline suffered a sharper-than-forecast decline in reserves of $35 million, according to S&P’s report, in part due to unanticipated train purchase costs of about $16 million and $19 million in other unexpected expenses. S&P is now forecasting total liquidity around $160 million, including grants. S&P had expected the train to have about $191 million of liquidity at the end of 2025. “The alarming depletion of the project’s liquidity raises concerns around the quality of information provided,” analysts led by Trevor D’Olier-Lees wrote in the report. Brightline’s senior uninsured municipal bonds traded at 70 cents on the dollar on March 2. Subordinate bonds last traded at about 36.5 cents in January. The distressed-debt trading price is another factor likely pushing Brightline to consider a debt exchange, according to the S&P analysts. The credit a...
Aptera Motors Corp. ( SEV ) shot up this week after the solar mobility company announced that it completed the first vehicle off its validation assembly line to mark what it called a major operational milestone as it progresses toward regulatory certification and initial customer deliveries. Aptera Notably, Aptera ( SEV ) has nearly 50,000 vehicle reservations representing over $2B in potential re...
Aptera Motors Corp. ( SEV ) shot up this week after the solar mobility company announced that it completed the first vehicle off its validation assembly line to mark what it called a major operational milestone as it progresses toward regulatory certification and initial customer deliveries. Aptera Notably, Aptera ( SEV ) has nearly 50,000 vehicle reservations representing over $2B in potential revenue waiting to be unlocked when deliveries begin later this year. The company’s low-volume validation assembly line consists of 14 dedicated stations, where vehicles are assembled by a team of vehicle line technicians, enabling repeatable builds, process verification, and optimization. Vehicles produced on the low-volume validation line are allocated to specific testing programs, including thermal validation, brake performance, and some destructive testing. Those efforts were said to support the company’s advancement toward regulatory self-certification, EPA certification, and progress toward delivering sellable vehicles. Aptera's ( SEV ) roots date back to 2006, when it was founded (initially as Accelerated Composites) by Steve Fambro and later joined by Chris Anthony, developing a hyper-efficient three-wheeled vehicle but ultimately liquidating in 2011 without mass production. A short-lived successor, Aptera USA under Zhejiang Jonway, produced no vehicles, and the original founders relaunched the business as Aptera Motors in 2019, unveiling a drivable prototype in 2020 and rapidly accumulating thousands of reservations. Shares of Aptera ( SEV ) rallied 17.5% on Friday and are more than 80% higher over the last six weeks. More on Aptera Motors Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Aptera Motors Financial information for Aptera Motors
The mergers-and-acquisitions rumor mill is spinning, and one name that recently came up is a familiar one: Caesars Entertainment (CZR 1.09%). In fact, traders on prediction market Kalshi are currently pricing in a 68% chance of the casino giant being acquired this year. Bettors know that 68% translates to odds of -210 to -215. Call it -212, meaning that if we were talking about a traditional sport...
The mergers-and-acquisitions rumor mill is spinning, and one name that recently came up is a familiar one: Caesars Entertainment (CZR 1.09%). In fact, traders on prediction market Kalshi are currently pricing in a 68% chance of the casino giant being acquired this year. Bettors know that 68% translates to odds of -210 to -215. Call it -212, meaning that if we were talking about a traditional sports wager, bettors would be required to plunk down $212 to win $100. Those odds don't imply a sure thing, but they do imply heavy favorite status. For traders interested in using Kalshi to potentially profit from a Caesars buyout, here's how it works. The platform lays out the contract as "Will Caesars be acquired this year?" For those holding "yes" contracts, a deal merely needs to be announced before Jan. 1, 2027. The transaction doesn't need to close before that date. Now, let's gauge the casino operator's viability as an acquisition target -- and also how important that is (or isn't) for a long-term investor. History says Caesars is a valid target History highlights why traders might be pricing in a high probability of a Caesars takeover. In less than three decades, the company has already been acquired four times, including a 2008 leveraged buyout orchestrated by private equity firms Apollo Global Management and TPG. Those firms exited the gaming company in March 2019. Sixteen months later, Eldorado Resorts wrapped up a $17.3 billion takeover of Caesars, taking the seller's name. Fast-forward to 2026, and reports suggest multiple bidders may be interested in the casino behemoth, including management itself and Tilman Fertitta. Not only is Fertitta currently serving as U.S. ambassador to Italy and San Marino, but his company controls the Golden Nugget casinos, which compete with Caesars' venues in multiple markets. Expand NASDAQ : CZR Caesars Entertainment Today's Change ( -1.09 %) $ -0.29 Current Price $ 26.30 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.4B Day's Range $ 25.22 - $ 26.5...
Key Points Traders on the prediction market platform see an almost seven in 10 chance of Caesars being acquired this year. Rumors about a potential takeover surfaced last week, and the casino giant is said to be weighing several offers Savvy investors should ignore short-term speculation and focus on a company's fundamentals in the long-term. 10 stocks we like better than Caesars Entertainment › T...
Key Points Traders on the prediction market platform see an almost seven in 10 chance of Caesars being acquired this year. Rumors about a potential takeover surfaced last week, and the casino giant is said to be weighing several offers Savvy investors should ignore short-term speculation and focus on a company's fundamentals in the long-term. 10 stocks we like better than Caesars Entertainment › The mergers-and-acquisitions rumor mill is spinning, and one name that recently came up is a familiar one: Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR). In fact, traders on prediction market Kalshi are currently pricing in a 68% chance of the casino giant being acquired this year. Bettors know that 68% translates to odds of -210 to -215. Call it -212, meaning that if we were talking about a traditional sports wager, bettors would be required to plunk down $212 to win $100. Those odds don't imply a sure thing, but they do imply heavy favorite status. 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 » For traders interested in using Kalshi to potentially profit from a Caesars buyout, here's how it works. The platform lays out the contract as "Will Caesars be acquired this year?" For those holding "yes" contracts, a deal merely needs to be announced before Jan. 1, 2027. The transaction doesn't need to close before that date. Now, let's gauge the casino operator's viability as an acquisition target -- and also how important that is (or isn't) for a long-term investor. History says Caesars is a valid target History highlights why traders might be pricing in a high probability of a Caesars takeover. In less than three decades, the company has already been acquired four times, including a 2008 leveraged buyout orchestrated by private equity firms Apollo Global Management and TPG. Those firms exited the gaming company in Marc...
Keir Starmer has been accused of trying to mimic Donald Trump’s social media output after posting a TikTok video about the crisis in the Middle East overlaid with the prime minister’s voice and the Dire Straits song Money for Nothing. The video opens with footage showing Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters flying over his head before cutting to British military jets in action and a drone being destroye...
Keir Starmer has been accused of trying to mimic Donald Trump’s social media output after posting a TikTok video about the crisis in the Middle East overlaid with the prime minister’s voice and the Dire Straits song Money for Nothing. The video opens with footage showing Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters flying over his head before cutting to British military jets in action and a drone being destroyed, as Starmer’s voice states the position he has taken on the conflict. “Our number one priority is protecting our people,” says Starmer, overlaid with the sound of electric guitars played by Dire Straits. Starmer refused to join the US and Israeli strikes on Iran but has since authorised “defensive” action. Al Pinkerton, a Liberal Democrat MP, said that the choice of song when the military was “crying out” for the government’s defence spending plan seemed “particularly cloth-eared” “Trump’s illegal war in the Middle East is not a movie for promotion despite what [the president’s] press channels may imply,” he added, referring tosocial media clip posts by the White House which celebrated the bombing of Iran with a montage of clips from Hollywood films and television shows. “Downing Street seems unable to avoid being sucked into the orbit of Trump’s deranged confusion of blockbuster with international conflict.” The Green party said that the TikTok clip “has echoes of videos coming out of the White House glorifying war”. Asked if the prime minister approved the music used on his social media posts, his spokesperson told reporters: “I’m not going to get into internal processes but you have his words on his commitment to defence spending.” Starmer told the Munich Security Conference last month that the UK was “going to have to spend more, faster” when it came to defence, after promising last year to spend 2.5% of national economic output on core defence by April 2027. TikTok has increasingly become a social media platform of choice for the prime minister, whose output has been...
High dividend yields often attract income-focused investors, and Annaly Capital Management NLY stands out in this regard with its notably high payout. As a publicly traded mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT), the company has historically delivered favorable long-term shareholder returns while maintaining a sizable dividend yield that appeals strongly to income-oriented investors. The key...
High dividend yields often attract income-focused investors, and Annaly Capital Management NLY stands out in this regard with its notably high payout. As a publicly traded mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT), the company has historically delivered favorable long-term shareholder returns while maintaining a sizable dividend yield that appeals strongly to income-oriented investors. The key question, however, is whether such a generous payout can remain sustainable over the long term. In 2025, Annaly increased its cash dividend 7.7% to 70 cents per share, reinforcing its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. At present, the company’s dividend yield stands at 12.2%. Annaly Capital Management Inc Dividend Yield (TTM) Annaly Capital Management Inc dividend-yield-ttm | Annaly Capital Management Inc Quote Beyond dividends, Annaly is also focused on enhancing shareholder value through capital management initiatives. On Jan. 31, 2025, the company’s board authorized a share repurchase program that allows the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion in common stock through Dec. 31, 2029. A central factor supporting NLY’s dividend is its disciplined investment strategy, which emphasizes prudent asset selection and efficient capital allocation to produce stable returns. The company primarily invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which are generally considered safer instruments because their principal and interest payments are guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. As of Dec. 31, 2025, Annaly’s total investment portfolio was valued at $104.7 billion, with $92.9 billion allocated to highly liquid Agency MBS. In addition to its portfolio strength, NLY maintains a solid liquidity position that supports its ability to navigate market volatility. At the end of 2025, the company had $9.4 billion in total assets available for financing, including $6.1 billion in cash and unencumbered Agency MBS. This liqui...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) climbed 3% on Friday even as the company prepares to cut thousands of jobs, potentially starting this month. The reductions target positions the company sees as less essential due to automation from AI tools. The layoffs are part of broader spending on AI and data centers supporting clients including OpenAI. CEO Larry Ellison h...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) climbed 3% on Friday even as the company prepares to cut thousands of jobs, potentially starting this month. The reductions target positions the company sees as less essential due to automation from AI tools. The layoffs are part of broader spending on AI and data centers supporting clients including OpenAI. CEO Larry Ellison has pushed Oracle to expand its cloud offerings to compete with Amazon and Microsoft. Analysts expect the investments to push cash flow into negative territory for several years, with a potential recovery around 2030. Oracle is also reviewing open positions in its cloud division, effectively imposing a hiring freeze. The company employs about 162,000 globally. Earlier AI-focused positioning had lifted shares, with gains of 61% in 2024 and 20% in 2025, but costs have pressured the stock, which has fallen 54% from its September 2025 peak and slipped another 1.5% to $150.12 last Thursday. Oracle joins other tech giants navigating AI investment pressures while reducing staff. Microsoft cut roughly 15,000 jobs last year amid data center and AI expansion, and Block co-founder Jack Dorsey recently cited AI-driven efficiency for workforce reductions. Oracle's current fiscal year restructuring is expected to cost up to $1.6 billion and ends in May 2026.
Earnings Call Insights: Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (TUSK) Q4 2025 Management View Mark Layton, CFO, highlighted that 2025 marked a significant transformation for Mammoth Energy Services, with four major transactions generating approximately $150 million in proceeds. The company sold its transmission and distribution as well as engineering businesses, and exited both the pressure pumping equipme...
Earnings Call Insights: Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (TUSK) Q4 2025 Management View Mark Layton, CFO, highlighted that 2025 marked a significant transformation for Mammoth Energy Services, with four major transactions generating approximately $150 million in proceeds. The company sold its transmission and distribution as well as engineering businesses, and exited both the pressure pumping equipment and a sand mine that were not meeting return standards. Layton stated, “We are a leaner, more focused company because of them.” Layton emphasized a strategic pivot into aviation rentals with over $65 million deployed, aiming for stable recurring revenue: “Aviation started the year with limited scale and it ended the year with real operating scale and a clear path to becoming a core earnings contributor as utilization ramps.” The fourth quarter saw revenue of $9.5 million, a decrease from both the third quarter and the prior year, attributed to ongoing portfolio changes. Layton acknowledged, “EBITDA in Q4 was below our expectations and below our standard. This was not a demand problem. It was an execution and cost control issue, and we own it.” Bernard Lancaster, COO, described Q4 as mixed operationally, with strength in aviation and accommodations, but challenges in fiber infrastructure and sand. Lancaster noted, “Profitability was pressured by higher equipment rental costs and insurance premiums... we have identified additional opportunities to be more strategic with our customer and fleet mix.” Layton reported management changes within the fiber business to address execution issues, with a focus on improved accountability and cost control. Lancaster confirmed a 25% increase in accommodations occupancy and ongoing improvements, while detailing reduced performance in sand and drilling. Investment in drilling, including motor and MWD capacity upgrades, is planned for 2026 to improve utilization and profitability. Layton emphasized the company’s debt-free status and $121.6...
Sleeplessness, fear and exhaustion gripped residents of Tehran as successive waves of strikes struck the Iranian capital, judging from messages sent by people in the city after the latest overnight onslaught, which several described as the worst bombardment in six days of war. With the Iran imposing a near-total internet blackout, information emerging from inside the country is fragmentary and dif...
Sleeplessness, fear and exhaustion gripped residents of Tehran as successive waves of strikes struck the Iranian capital, judging from messages sent by people in the city after the latest overnight onslaught, which several described as the worst bombardment in six days of war. With the Iran imposing a near-total internet blackout, information emerging from inside the country is fragmentary and difficult to verify. But in a series of accounts sent through proxy connections, and calls with friends abroad, Tehranis described a night of intense explosions. Zahra, a teacher and mother of one living in central Tehran, said the strikes, in what she said was the heaviest attack to date, had left her deeply worried for civilians who found themselves in danger not just from Iran’s attackers but from their own government. “This is the first time since the war began that I am genuinely scared for my fellow Iranians,” said Zahra*. “We are trapped between the regime that is killing us with machine guns, and a foreign power has likely decided that we are collateral damage.” View image in fullscreen Smoke billows after an airstrike in the Iranian capital earlier this week. Photograph: Wana News Agency/Reuters Although she had protested against the government in January and had celebrated the killing of the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in the first few seconds of the war a week ago, she has become increasingly fearful of the civilian toll. “The initial joy of the regime’s leaders paying the price is soon turning into fear. Who will be left in free Iran if we all get killed?” Zahra said. She described Thursday night as being unlike anything she had experienced before. “I don’t think I have ever experienced a night like this before or even seen [anything like it] in the movies. I am really scared, especially because I am in total information blackout.” “If they don’t stop now, Tehran will turn into Gaza,” said Farzad*, a 36-year-old who has fled the city. “We can now tell the differe...
Investors weren't in much of a mood to find next-generation location services company Life360 (LIF +2.18%) lately. Much of this was due to the company's latest earnings release, which disappointed the market. As of mid-morning Friday, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Life360's shares were down by more than 13%. Operational and financial metrics on the rise Life360's fo...
Investors weren't in much of a mood to find next-generation location services company Life360 (LIF +2.18%) lately. Much of this was due to the company's latest earnings release, which disappointed the market. As of mid-morning Friday, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Life360's shares were down by more than 13%. Operational and financial metrics on the rise Life360's fourth quarter saw revenue rise 26% year over year to $146 million. That was on the back of a 30% increase in subscription revenue to $102.5 million, and a 20% increase in its monthly active user (MAU) count to 95.8 million. Net income under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) ballooned to $129.7 million ($1.51 per share) from the year-ago profit of $8.5 million. However, this was skewed by a one-time, non-cash income tax benefit of nearly $118 million. On average, pundits tracking the stock were modeling $144 million in revenue and $0.33 per share in profitability (though they likely didn't anticipate such a sizable tax benefit). In its earnings release, Life360 attributed its double-digit growth in key fundamentals and operational metrics to several factors. These include new product rollouts, higher user adoption, and the positive effects of increased artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the company. Expand NASDAQ : LIF Life360 Today's Change ( 2.18 %) $ 0.98 Current Price $ 45.89 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.6B Day's Range $ 43.75 - $ 45.91 52wk Range $ 29.62 - $ 112.54 Volume 17K Avg Vol 1M Gross Margin 77.81 % Worries about growth Life360 also published full-year 2026 guidance. It believes revenue for the year will total $640 million to $680 million, representing growth of 31% to 39% over 2025. Non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) should come in at $128 million to $138 million, well up from the previous year's $93 million. MAUs are forecast to rise by 20%. I can't find much to dislike in th...
Key Points Investors have rather high expectations for tech companies these days. Some were worried that the company's robust growth rates would cool. 10 stocks we like better than Life360 › Investors weren't in much of a mood to find next-generation location services company Life360 (NASDAQ: LIF) lately. Much of this was due to the company's latest earnings release, which disappointed the market....
Key Points Investors have rather high expectations for tech companies these days. Some were worried that the company's robust growth rates would cool. 10 stocks we like better than Life360 › Investors weren't in much of a mood to find next-generation location services company Life360 (NASDAQ: LIF) lately. Much of this was due to the company's latest earnings release, which disappointed the market. As of mid-morning Friday, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Life360's shares were down by more than 13%. Operational and financial metrics on the rise Life360's fourth quarter saw revenue rise 26% year over year to $146 million. That was on the back of a 30% increase in subscription revenue to $102.5 million, and a 20% increase in its monthly active user (MAU) count to 95.8 million. 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 » Net income under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) ballooned to $129.7 million ($1.51 per share) from the year-ago profit of $8.5 million. However, this was skewed by a one-time, non-cash income tax benefit of nearly $118 million. On average, pundits tracking the stock were modeling $144 million in revenue and $0.33 per share in profitability (though they likely didn't anticipate such a sizable tax benefit). In its earnings release, Life360 attributed its double-digit growth in key fundamentals and operational metrics to several factors. These include new product rollouts, higher user adoption, and the positive effects of increased artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the company. Worries about growth Life360 also published full-year 2026 guidance. It believes revenue for the year will total $640 million to $680 million, representing growth of 31% to 39% over 2025. Non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings before interest, taxes, deprecia...
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, be...
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Kontoor Brands (KTB) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this maker of Wrangler and Lee apparel is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Kontoor is 13.6%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 9.5% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 1.8%. Impressive Asset Utilization Ratio Growth investors often overlook asset utilization ratio, also known ...
Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth s...
Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Our proprietary system currently recommends Tapestry (TPR) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this maker of high-end shoes and handbags is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Arguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Tapestry is 17.1%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 26.7% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 15.8%. Cash Flow Growth Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-or...