Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment overview I wrote about Toll Brothers ( TOL ) previously with a hold rating, as the business fundamentals have not improved, and the datapoints that I have reviewed suggest more weakness ahead. Three months since my last update, I still do not think the setup is strong enough for a bullish call, but I also think the near-term picture has improv...
Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment overview I wrote about Toll Brothers ( TOL ) previously with a hold rating, as the business fundamentals have not improved, and the datapoints that I have reviewed suggest more weakness ahead. Three months since my last update, I still do not think the setup is strong enough for a bullish call, but I also think the near-term picture has improved. Demand has stabilized, cancellations have fallen back, and backlog has improved sequentially. The issue is that orders were still flat, backlog remains down y/y, and margin pressure has not fully cleared. 1Q26 earnings Total 1Q26 revenue came in at $2.15 billion, up from $1.86 billion last year. In the core homebuilding segment, home sales revenue was $1.85 billion vs. $1.84 billion last year (basically flat). Deliveries fell 5% y/y to 1,899 homes, but the average delivered price went up 6% to ~$977,000. Outside of home sales, land sales and other revenue were up sharply to $290.6 million from $18.4 million. Segment performance was mixed. North revenue was up 9% y/y to $278.4 million, Pacific was up 37% to $393.1 million, and Mid-Atlantic was up 1% to $238.2 million. On the other hand, South revenue fell 7% to $469.6 million, and Mountain fell 15% to $475.8 million. The same picture was seen when we looked at deliveries. North deliveries were up 13% and Pacific up 16%, while South fell 3% and Mountain fell 19%. Surprisingly, margins were steady enough but still lower than last year. Home sales gross margin was 24.8% vs. 25% last year. Adj. home sales gross margin was 26.5% vs. 26.9%. SG&A as a percentage of home sales revenue went up by 80 bps to 13.9%, and together, net income rose to $210.9 million and diluted EPS came in at $2.19. The near-term demand picture has improved. Back in December, my core worry was that demand was clearly deteriorating and that the stock price was holding up better than what I thought it deserved. While I am not ready to upgrade to a buy ra...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman — Jack McDonald Chief Financial Officer — Michael D. Hill Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Core Organic Growth Rate -- Flat in Q4, with management targeting a range of 1%-2% for the coming year, following a trajectory from -2% three years ago, to -1% two years ag...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman — Jack McDonald Chief Financial Officer — Michael D. Hill Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Core Organic Growth Rate -- Flat in Q4, with management targeting a range of 1%-2% for the coming year, following a trajectory from -2% three years ago, to -1% two years ago, and approximately 1% last year. -- Flat in Q4, with management targeting a range of 1%-2% for the coming year, following a trajectory from -2% three years ago, to -1% two years ago, and approximately 1% last year. Annual Net Dollar Retention Rate -- 96% for 2025, unchanged from the previous year. -- 96% for 2025, unchanged from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA -- $15.3 million and a 31% margin; margin increased from 22% in the fourth quarter of 2024. -- $15.3 million and a 31% margin; margin increased from 22% in the fourth quarter of 2024. Free Cash Flow -- $7.2 million in Q4 and $24.4 million for 2025; full-year free cash flow exceeded the $20 million target due to accelerated receivables collection. -- $7.2 million in Q4 and $24.4 million for 2025; full-year free cash flow exceeded the $20 million target due to accelerated receivables collection. Customer Expansion -- 110 new customers and 199 customer expansions in Q4, including 15 new major customers and 27 major expansions, with activity distributed across the AI-powered product suite. -- 110 new customers and 199 customer expansions in Q4, including 15 new major customers and 27 major expansions, with activity distributed across the AI-powered product suite. Gross Margin Improvement -- Q4 gross margin increased relative to earlier in 2025, attributed to higher-margin ongoing product lines. -- Q4 gross margin increased relative to earlier in 2025, attributed to higher-margin ongoing product lines. Net Debt -- Approximately $290 million at year-end, with net debt leverage at 3.6x trailing adjusted EBITDA. Manageme...
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. Macy's Inc (Symbol: M) presently has a stellar rank, in the top 10% of the coverage universe, which suggests it is among t...
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. Macy's Inc (Symbol: M) presently has a stellar rank, in the top 10% of the coverage universe, which suggests it is among the top most "interesting" ideas that merit further research by investors. But making Macy's Inc an even more interesting and timely stock to look at, is the fact that in trading on Wednesday, shares of M entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $13.6601 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In the case of Macy's Inc, the RSI reading has hit 29.8 — by comparison, the universe of dividend stocks covered by Dividend Channel currently has an average RSI of 47.7. A falling stock price — all else being equal — creates a better opportunity for dividend investors to capture a higher yield. Indeed, M's recent annualized dividend of 0.6948/share (currently paid in quarterly installments) works out to an annual yield of 4.96% based upon the recent $14.02 share price. A bullish investor could look at M's 29.8 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. Among the fundamental datapoints dividend investors should investigate to decide if they are bullish on M is its dividend history. In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue. Click here to find out what 9 other oversold dividend stocks you need to know about » Also see: The views...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trad...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trading on Tuesday, shares of Weibo Corp (Symbol: WB) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 28.2, after changing hands as low as $9.50 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is 39.5. A bullish investor could look at WB's 28.2 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of WB shares: Looking at the chart above, WB's low point in its 52 week range is $7.10 per share, with $12.96 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $9.58. Find out what 9 other oversold stocks you need to know about » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Across the Middle East, stranded travelers are being forced to improvise byzantine routes out of the widening war zone as commercial airlines put most of their regional services on hold. The barrages of missiles and interceptors flying over the hubs of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha forced nations to close their airspaces, putting the onus on visitors to chart their own ways home. Those odysseys typica...
Across the Middle East, stranded travelers are being forced to improvise byzantine routes out of the widening war zone as commercial airlines put most of their regional services on hold. The barrages of missiles and interceptors flying over the hubs of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha forced nations to close their airspaces, putting the onus on visitors to chart their own ways home. Those odysseys typically involve make-shift arrangements, long drives through the desert — and often considerable sums of cash. Among those navigating their way home was Kalie Moore, who found herself stuck in Doha after a safari in Kenya. Just as she was ready to board her connecting flight back to Berlin, the projectiles started flying, and Qatar closed its airspace. After waiting with thousands of other passengers at the airport, she checked into a nearby hotel, where the staff gave strict instructions to stay inside. “It was actually pretty crazy because in the morning you woke up to the missiles being intercepted,” Moore said. Realizing that the airspace wouldn’t be reopening anytime soon, Moore decided to leave Doha for Saudi Arabia, where flights were still operating. Teaming up with another traveler, they found a driver who would take them on the six-hour journey to Riyadh for $1,000. And while there are plenty of accounts of well-heeled crypto millionaires and glamorous influencers being whisked away in fancy Range Rovers and private jets, the reality for the vast majority has been far more mundane. In Moore’s case, her $1,000 ride was an old Toyota, and the pair switched cars and drivers at the border and ate at gas stations along the way. Moore then booked a British Airways flight back home via London that cost another $2,000. Her hopscotching journey is one that many have done in the past few days, including Italy’s defense minister and Russian tennis players stranded after playing in a Dubai tournament. The UK government said 130,000 nationals have signed up for notifications from ...
Getty Images Introduction Welcome to the SA’s The Macro Brief! This official SA Profile will highlight our analysts' latest economic and market analysis to help investors gauge the ever-volatile financial landscape through various recurring series. The economy is the foundation of financial markets, influencing everything from corporate earnings and consumer spending to central bank policy and inf...
Getty Images Introduction Welcome to the SA’s The Macro Brief! This official SA Profile will highlight our analysts' latest economic and market analysis to help investors gauge the ever-volatile financial landscape through various recurring series. The economy is the foundation of financial markets, influencing everything from corporate earnings and consumer spending to central bank policy and inflation. Understanding economic trends, policy decisions, and sector activity can be critical when assessing market opportunities and making informed investment decisions. Check out these must-reads from February’s second half… Trending Themes Operation Epic Fury Iran Escalation Shock Triggers Risk-Off Move To USD And Gold, Oil, Defense And Aerospace Win | Dhierin Bechai | 2/28/26 “Major combat operations in Iran, coordinated with Israel, are intensifying risk-off sentiment across global markets, impacting equities, crypto, energy, and logistics. Oil companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron may benefit from higher oil prices, but gains depend on supply disruptions and infrastructure damage. Aerospace and defense stocks, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Elbit Systems, are poised for positive sentiment amid elevated defense budgets.” Iran Escalation: Oil Shock, Gold Surge, Equity Risk | Agar Capital | 2/28/26 “The Israeli-U.S. strike on Iran signals a major escalation, crossing a long-standing 'red line' and introducing heightened geopolitical risk to global markets. Disruption to Iran's 3.3 million bbl/day oil supply and the potential Strait of Hormuz chokepoint threaten oil prices, inflation, and economic growth.” Operation Epic Fury - I Expect A Stock Market Relief Rally | Hawkinvest | 2/28/26 “Operation Epic Fury against Iran may not trigger worst-case scenarios for oil or markets if energy supplies remain stable. Initial Iranian retaliation appears limited; oil price spikes hinge on potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz or Kharg Island.” The U.S.-Iran War: Pha...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trad...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trading on Tuesday, shares of WeRide Inc (Symbol: WRD) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 27.2, after changing hands as low as $6.14 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is 39.5. A bullish investor could look at WRD's 27.2 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of WRD shares: Looking at the chart above, WRD's low point in its 52 week range is $6.03 per share, with $20.50 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $6.30. Find out what 9 other oversold stocks you need to know about » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
It is not always seen as a positive when the ruling family of a dictatorship makes a public show of mingling among the people. On Monday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the royal who is both president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, joined Dubai’s crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, for a stroll around Dubai’s mall, before settling down alongside awkward l...
It is not always seen as a positive when the ruling family of a dictatorship makes a public show of mingling among the people. On Monday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the royal who is both president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, joined Dubai’s crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, for a stroll around Dubai’s mall, before settling down alongside awkward looking officials on the banquette-style seating at one of its most visible cafes. The royal walkabout at a Dubai mall on Monday. Photograph: Dubai Media Office “The French kings always ate in public. I kinda like this,” one observer noted on social media. It didn’t work out for the Bourbons. At least three people, expat workers from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, have been killed and up to 68 injured as a result of the falling debris from intercepted Iranian airstrikes directed at the Gulf states since Saturday. A dramatic explosion at the world-famous Fairmont hotel in Dubai offered a spectacle to match the headlines. Experiencing both the shock of the moment and the ensuing public relations effort from the top to sustain confidence, have been an estimated 250,000 British nationals – a diverse community of fintech entrepreneurs, the super-rich, beauty salon workers, retirees and early-career professionals, many of whom have been attracted by the UAE’s 0% rate of income tax and all-year sun. View image in fullscreen Firefighters and rescue workers inspect the site of an explosion on Saturday at the Fairmont hotel in Dubai. Photograph: Altaf Qadri/AP For one British expat, only a few months into his life in Dubai working in the financial services industry, Saturday morning had brought a double shock to the system. After hearing the boom of the impacts, he shared a video from the BBC with colleagues, only to be told to delete it. The UAE had issued a warning that sharing unverified content was an imprisonable offence. The internet also appeared to briefly go down. “I can im...
Overcurated home organization content has flourished on social media for the past decade: well-lit photos of pantries, closets and bathrooms with contents arranged in clear acrylic bins. Usually, everything is color coordinated. I love a tidy, organized space, but these images stress me out. My mouth gets dry when I imagine the upkeep necessary to keep those spaces looking pristine. How much does ...
Overcurated home organization content has flourished on social media for the past decade: well-lit photos of pantries, closets and bathrooms with contents arranged in clear acrylic bins. Usually, everything is color coordinated. I love a tidy, organized space, but these images stress me out. My mouth gets dry when I imagine the upkeep necessary to keep those spaces looking pristine. How much does it cost to acquire hundreds of identical storage bins? How long did it take to aesthetically arrange Khloé Kardashian’s cookies like that? Is this really what I’m supposed to be doing with my one wild and precious life? Fortunately, experts say, organizing your home doesn’t require spending all your retirement savings or time. In fact, says Eryn Donaldson, founder and CEO of the luxury home organization the Model Home, it is a common misconception that buying lots of containers automatically makes you organized. “Good products help, but they’re not the starting point,” she says. “Good organization is less about aesthetics, and more about reducing friction in daily life.” We talked to experts about how to organize your home easily, cheaply and without losing your mind. First, declutter Almost all home organizers agree that most of us have too much stuff. “No organizing trick will work if you’re working with too much,” says Lori Williamson, a home and lifestyle expert. “When you own less, there’s less to manage, clean, store and think about.” But decluttering is no small task, says Christina Bond, owner of the professional organizing company Creating Space DC. “It can take a little time to go through things and make decluttering decisions,” she says, adding that it generally won’t happen unless you make it a priority and schedule it. Start small: Tackle one drawer, one shelf or one basket, says Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder of the Neat Method. Once you feel the impact these small changes can have, you’ll likely be motivated to keep going. “Save the garage for after you have a ...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trad...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trading on Friday, shares of Bayer A G (Symbol: BAYZF) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.8, after changing hands as low as $28.665 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is 62.6. A bullish investor could look at BAYZF's 29.8 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of BAYZF shares: Looking at the chart above, BAYZF's low point in its 52 week range is $26.91 per share, with $46.93 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $28.81. Find out what 9 other oversold stocks you need to know about » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Westy72/iStock via Getty Images I posit that Easterly Government Properties, Inc. ( DEA ) is far too low risk for its valuation bracket. The assessment consists of 3 parts: DEA has a 10% economic yield. Most investment vehicles with a 10% economic yield have high or very high risk. DEA is fundamentally steady with relatively low risk. If these three statements are true, it entails that DEA is subs...
Westy72/iStock via Getty Images I posit that Easterly Government Properties, Inc. ( DEA ) is far too low risk for its valuation bracket. The assessment consists of 3 parts: DEA has a 10% economic yield. Most investment vehicles with a 10% economic yield have high or very high risk. DEA is fundamentally steady with relatively low risk. If these three statements are true, it entails that DEA is substantially undervalued. DEA Has A 10% Economic Yield DEA guided to 2026 Core FFO of $3.05-$3.12 with a midpoint of $3.085. Against the current market price of $23.41, that is an FFO yield of 13.18%. However, not all of their FFO is clean cash flow. A certain portion of their cash flow is required to maintain their business. Properties need to be updated and released. Even with very long lease terms, a varying number of leases roll over each year. DEA As leases roll over, DEA often has to put some capex in to keep their buildings leased. Allison Marino, DEA’s CFO, discussed renewals on the 4Q25 earnings call : “As of December 31, 2025, we have renewed 38 leases since our IPO. Of that 38, 27 are renewals for which there was no associated renewal TI work or renewal TI work has been completed and accepted by the government. The other 11 are renewals with pending TI projects. This combined 2.6 million square feet across 38 renewals includes PTO - Arlington, IRS - Fresno and various smaller leases in Buffalo. When we exclude these assets, the average rent spread achieved on the remaining renewals is anticipated to be 14%, including an estimated amount of $37.14 a square foot of TI utilized by the government. The weighted average total renewal term for these leases was 15.7 years.” DEA generally has high renewal rates and has consistently had very high occupancy, currently at 97%. Renewals have generally been at positive rent spreads, which keeps revenue growing, but to keep buildings leased, they do incur significant tenant improvement costs, or TI. Thus, if they were to pay out t...
Microsoft is moving its annual Build developer conference from Seattle back to San Francisco and making some changes along the way. This year, the event will be held at Fort Mason, the former US Army post located in the San Francisco Bay Area, instead of the bustling downtown of Seattle. Microsoft is moving Build to this location to capture the AI buzz of San Francisco and to make the event more i...
Microsoft is moving its annual Build developer conference from Seattle back to San Francisco and making some changes along the way. This year, the event will be held at Fort Mason, the former US Army post located in the San Francisco Bay Area, instead of the bustling downtown of Seattle. Microsoft is moving Build to this location to capture the AI buzz of San Francisco and to make the event more intimate. “There are great conferences that are enormous, and part of it is just the sprawl and scale of it, and there are great conferences that are tiny that are really a personalized experience,” says Kyle Daigle, chief operating officer at GitHub, in an interview with The Verge. “I think we’re trying to fit in the middle of it where meeting with people that attend is just as much a part of the actual conference content, announcements, and using the tech.” Microsoft is inviting 2,500 developers to register for Build this year, which will be held from June 2nd to June 3rd instead of the typical May timing. That’s less than the roughly 3,000 to 5,000 who have attended the event previously. “I think this venue really forces folks like us to consider the attendees and focus really on those developers coming to the event,” says Daigle. “They’ll be able to go see a keynote, walk into a hall and touch the demo experience, and have way more interaction with each other.” The move to San Francisco is part of some “bigger shifts” to change Build into a more developer-focused event. Over the years, Build has been host to many Windows-related announcements or news that isn’t always strictly about developers. “We just need to show you what we’ve been doing, what you’ve been building on top of it, and how you can use it,” says Daigle. “Not pitch you on both our vision and a third-party person’s vision over and over.” Microsoft’s new Build logo for 2026. Image: Microsoft Microsoft is also inviting more external speakers to Build, and some of these speakers will also be appearing in sessi...
is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is moving its Chrome browser to a two-week release cycle, instead of the current four, or the six-week cycle that existed for the decade before ...
is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is moving its Chrome browser to a two-week release cycle, instead of the current four, or the six-week cycle that existed for the decade before that. The change starts in September. “Building on our history of adapting our release process to match the demands of a modern web, Chrome is moving to a two-week release cycle,” the company said in a blog post. The goal is to give users and developers faster access to performance improvements, fixes, and new capabilities. The smaller scope of the releases should also simplify debugging. The change applies to desktop, Android, and iOS, and begins with the stable release of Chrome 153 on September 8th. Beta releases will also move up to a two-week cycle. There are no changes to the Dev and Canary channels, and Extended Stable for enterprise admins and Chromium embedders will continue to adhere to an eight-week cycle.
As AI-powered browsers from companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and others attempt to carve out a space for themselves in a market that’s long been dominated by Chrome, Google says that it’s now speeding up the pace of Chrome releases. Starting this September, Chrome will move from a four-week release schedule to a two-week schedule, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. Chrome has committed to ship...
As AI-powered browsers from companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and others attempt to carve out a space for themselves in a market that’s long been dominated by Chrome, Google says that it’s now speeding up the pace of Chrome releases. Starting this September, Chrome will move from a four-week release schedule to a two-week schedule, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. Chrome has committed to shipping a new milestone of some sort with each release, in areas like stability, speed, or ease of use. (This is in addition to the weekly security updates that were introduced back in 2023.) As a result, those milestones will now come twice as frequently. Officially, Google says that the new schedule reflects the ever-changing web platform, and it wants to ensure developers have immediate access to the latest tools and improvements. However, the move comes at a time when Chrome is finally facing what could one day become real competition from AI model providers, who are trying to rebuild the browser for an agentic web, where more tasks are automated on users’ behalf. ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI’s web browser, offers its AI assistant built in and is experimenting with various automations. Perplexity’s Comet, meanwhile, includes a sidecar AI assistant for all, and other tools like an email assistant and meeting scheduler for itspaid customers. In response to the emerging threats, Google has been rapidly rolling out deeper Gemini integrations into Chrome, including its own set of agentic features for autonomous tasks. Google told TechCrunch this latest move isn’t AI-related, but it’s hard to see how the need to compete at a faster pace isn’t playing a role. The new release schedule starts with the beta and stable versions (ver. 153) of Chrome on September 8, 2026, and will apply to all platforms, including desktop, Android, and iOS. No changes are being made to other early release platforms, like the Dev and Canary channels. Image Credits:Google The Extended Stable release, designed f...
The Gulf’s costly gamble to build a post-oil future is now facing trial by combat. After years—and hundreds of billions of dollars—spent transforming the region into a nexus for artificial intelligence, tourism and logistics, those aspirations are now under fire as Iranian strikes pound the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and neighboring states. Amazon said early Tuesday it expected extended se...
The Gulf’s costly gamble to build a post-oil future is now facing trial by combat. After years—and hundreds of billions of dollars—spent transforming the region into a nexus for artificial intelligence, tourism and logistics, those aspirations are now under fire as Iranian strikes pound the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and neighboring states. Amazon said early Tuesday it expected extended service interruptions following damage from drone attacks on three data centers in the region.
Investing in up-and-coming tech companies that are involved with artificial intelligence (AI) can seem like a great idea. But it can be difficult to separate the pretenders from the stocks that are the real deals, especially at the early stages. One tech stock that investors have been excited about in the past due to its potential related to data analytics and AI is BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI 8.05%...
Investing in up-and-coming tech companies that are involved with artificial intelligence (AI) can seem like a great idea. But it can be difficult to separate the pretenders from the stocks that are the real deals, especially at the early stages. One tech stock that investors have been excited about in the past due to its potential related to data analytics and AI is BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI 8.05%). Bullish investors have compared it to tech giant Palantir Technologies, in the hopes that it can follow in its footsteps. BigBear.ai, however, still has a lot to prove. This year, the tech stock is off to a rough start, with shares of BigBear.ai down 24% as of Monday's close, pushing its market cap down below $2 billion. Has the stock become a bargain buy? BigBear.ai's sales dropped 38% last quarter On Monday, BigBear.ai released its fourth-quarter earnings numbers, boasting of it being in its "strongest financial position in company history." The company finished 2025 with $462 million in cash and investments, providing it with significant runway to not only run but also grow its business. The cash-burning business, however, has been experiencing significant volatility, as its revenue for the last three months of 2025 totaled $27.3 million -- representing a sharp 38% reduction from the $43.8 million it posted in the same period last year. The tech company blames the decline on Army programs, where there has been less volume. For the full year, BigBear.ai's revenue totaled $127.7 million, which was down from $158.2 million in 2024. And its operating loss for the past year totaled $213.9 million, which was larger than the $133.4 million loss it incurred a year ago. The business is expecting around 17% revenue growth for the year, with its top line projected to fall within a range of $135 million and $165 million. Suffice to say, it's been a bumpy ride for BigBear.ai in recent years, and AI hasn't been resulting in its business taking off. Expand NYSE : BBAI BigBear.ai Tod...
Software stocks have been falling recently as investors worry about their futures due to the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and what it can do for businesses. One stock that's been performing particularly poorly is Salesforce (CRM +0.93%), which has ironically been positioning itself as a stock that should benefit from AI. Salesforce stock has fallen 27% this year and is now ne...
Software stocks have been falling recently as investors worry about their futures due to the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and what it can do for businesses. One stock that's been performing particularly poorly is Salesforce (CRM +0.93%), which has ironically been positioning itself as a stock that should benefit from AI. Salesforce stock has fallen 27% this year and is now near a three-year low. Could this be a great buying opportunity for growth investors, or are you better off steering clear of this troubled stock? Strong quarterly numbers were not enough to give the stock a big boost On Feb. 25, Salesforce reported its fourth-quarter earnings. For the three-month period ending Jan. 31, the company's revenue totaled $11.2 billion and rose by 12% year over year, slightly beating analyst expectations of $11.18 billion. Its adjusted per-share profit of $3.81 was also far above the $3.04 in per-share profit that Wall Street was expecting. For the new fiscal year, which ends in January, Salesforce projects that its top line will rise by around 10% to 11%. It's a decent growth rate, but it may not be all that impressive for a company that has been routinely pumping up its opportunities related to AI and its Agentforce platform. While the stock did rise on the strong quarterly performance, it wasn't significant, especially given the decline that it's been on this year. Expand NYSE : CRM Salesforce Today's Change ( 0.93 %) $ 1.79 Current Price $ 194.74 Key Data Points Market Cap $181B Day's Range $ 189.69 - $ 196.11 52wk Range $ 174.57 - $ 298.08 Volume 292K Avg Vol 11M Gross Margin 75.28 % Dividend Yield 0.86 % Larger questions loom over Salesforce stock The lack of excitement around Salesforce's stock despite the tech company posting strong numbers points to a broader concern around the business, and that's whether its software will add enough value for customers to be in high demand. AI can help companies conduct sales and marketing analysis more ...
The price of silver has been proving to be volatile this year, sending investors on a bit of a roller coaster ride already in 2026. After hitting highs of more than $120 in January, silver fell sharply, only to end up rallying again. On Tuesday, the precious metal was trading around $82. While there has been growing geopolitical uncertainty in the world of late, investors haven't been rushing out ...
The price of silver has been proving to be volatile this year, sending investors on a bit of a roller coaster ride already in 2026. After hitting highs of more than $120 in January, silver fell sharply, only to end up rallying again. On Tuesday, the precious metal was trading around $82. While there has been growing geopolitical uncertainty in the world of late, investors haven't been rushing out to load up on this safe-haven investment in recent days. Could that change, and could the price of silver get back to $100 this year? Silver is proving to be unpredictable this year The recent volatility in silver highlights a big risk when it comes to speculative investments, and that's the unpredictability that comes with them. While in the past, silver may have made for a good way to diversify your portfolio, these days, it's become yet another way for retail investors to speculate on the market. Given that silver has experienced such a significant run-up in value (a year ago, it was around just $30), it's increasingly difficult to suggest that it still possesses a whole lot more upside. While it may be down from its highs, it's still up big over the past 12 months. Silver's unpredictability, however, certainly makes it possible that it rises back up to $100, as all it takes is some hype and excitement from retail investors to do that. And as with meme stocks, crypto, and other speculative investments, it can happen without warning. Is investing in a top silver ETF a good option right now? The iShares Silver Trust (SLV 8.96%) gives investors an easy way to gain exposure to silver, without having to actually own the physical metal. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the price of silver and, in doing so, has enabled investors to profit from the metal's rising value. In the past 12 months, the iShares ETF has risen by 188% -- far higher than the S&P 500's gains of just 16%. Expand NYSEMKT : SLV iShares Silver Trust Today's Change ( -8.96 %) $ -7.31 Current Price $ 74.26 ...
A good test for a growth stock is whether you think it can double in value. That's because if you see that much potential upside, it likely means it has attractive growth opportunities in the future. One stock that's been a great growth investment over the years is Apple (AAPL 0.96%), known for its popular iPhones. If you invested $10,000 in the stock 10 years ago, it would have more than doubled ...
A good test for a growth stock is whether you think it can double in value. That's because if you see that much potential upside, it likely means it has attractive growth opportunities in the future. One stock that's been a great growth investment over the years is Apple (AAPL 0.96%), known for its popular iPhones. If you invested $10,000 in the stock 10 years ago, it would have more than doubled your money -- your investment would be worth around $105,000 today. The business has continually generated solid growth, always finding new growth opportunities to tap into. These days, the big potential relates to artificial intelligence (AI). Could that be the catalyst that helps Apple's stock double in value? AI may already be giving Apple's business a boost Apple has come under pressure to deliver a stronger AI strategy. It has taken a cautious approach that has resulted in a delayed rollout of new AI features for its iPhones. However, consumers may not be all that concerned. When Apple last reported earnings, iPhone sales were incredibly strong for the last three months of 2025, rising by 23% to $85.3 billion. That's an impressive performance for a tech company that in previous quarters had been generating just single-digit growth. Consumers may have been upgrading their phones in anticipation of new AI-powered features for Apple's Siri assistant, due to come out later this year. Expand NASDAQ : AAPL Apple Today's Change ( -0.96 %) $ -2.53 Current Price $ 262.19 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.9T Day's Range $ 261.23 - $ 265.56 52wk Range $ 169.21 - $ 288.62 Volume 800K Avg Vol 48M Gross Margin 47.33 % Dividend Yield 0.39 % Apple's stock may double in value, but it could take a while Although Apple experienced a strong surge in iPhone sales last quarter, that may prove to be a one-off boost for the business, as it came during the busy holiday shopping season. The company's growth has typically been much more modest. In its most recent fiscal year, which ended on Sept. 27...
Joby Aviation (JOBY 3.80%) stock entered 2026 with high expectations. The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company hopes to commence its air taxi operations this year and potentially obtain certification in the U.S. market. But despite these possible milestones, investors don't appear too excited, at least not yet. As of Monday's close, the stock is down 22% this year. The company ha...
Joby Aviation (JOBY 3.80%) stock entered 2026 with high expectations. The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company hopes to commence its air taxi operations this year and potentially obtain certification in the U.S. market. But despite these possible milestones, investors don't appear too excited, at least not yet. As of Monday's close, the stock is down 22% this year. The company has some encouraging long-term growth prospects as it looks to be an early leader in the eVTOL market, but investor sentiment seems to have cooled of late. Could this be an opportune time to buy the stock at a reduced price? Multiple catalysts could be coming soon Last month, Joby released its latest earnings numbers and also gave investors updates with respect to its progress toward launching its operations. The company expects that it will commence air taxi operations in Dubai this year and begin flying its first customers there. It also continues to make progress toward certification with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S., noting that "all of the aircraft required for Type Inspection Authorization are also now in production." Progress on either of these two fronts this year could give the eVTOL stock a boost in the near future and be a clear sign that the business is moving in the right direction. But a rally is by no means a guarantee, as the stock is already fairly highly valued and the market may already be pricing in these developments. Expand NYSE : JOBY Joby Aviation Today's Change ( -3.80 %) $ -0.39 Current Price $ 9.88 Key Data Points Market Cap $9.9B Day's Range $ 9.55 - $ 9.99 52wk Range $ 4.96 - $ 20.95 Volume 1.1M Avg Vol 25M Gross Margin -3006.27 % Why investors may want to hold off on buying Joby's stock Joby is making progress with its aircraft, but the reality is that it's still in the very early innings of growing its operations. While it would be monumental for it to fly its first passengers and to obtain FAA certification, that will s...
One of the hottest growth stocks of 2025 is on sale this year. Nuclear energy stock Oklo (OKLO 2.83%) rose a staggering 238% last year, and that's even with it declining toward the end of the year. This year hasn't been nearly as impressive for Oklo, with its shares down 10% thus far. Its decline has been going on for several months, and it's now down 67% from its 52-week high of $193.84. While gr...
One of the hottest growth stocks of 2025 is on sale this year. Nuclear energy stock Oklo (OKLO 2.83%) rose a staggering 238% last year, and that's even with it declining toward the end of the year. This year hasn't been nearly as impressive for Oklo, with its shares down 10% thus far. Its decline has been going on for several months, and it's now down 67% from its 52-week high of $193.84. While growth investors still see a lot of potential for the stock as a result of growing energy needs due to artificial intelligence (AI), it may have soared too much in too short a time frame. Now with its valuation lower and market cap around $10 billion, is Oklo a more tenable investment, and could it prove to be a steal of a deal for long-term AI investors? It may take years before Oklo generates any revenue The problem with Oklo's stock is that its valuation is tied largely to future energy needs and expectations. Investors have constantly heard about the ongoing need for more data centers and investments to help power AI. And Oklo could play a key part in that process by providing data centers with clean energy. However, it can still be a while before the business starts generating any revenue. Oklo's Aurora powerhouse might not be up and running for a couple of years. In the meantime, it's expectations that will fuel much of Oklo's stock performance. The company has not generated any revenue yet, and over the trailing 12 months, it has incurred $76.6 million in losses and burned through $62.2 million from its day-to-day operating activities. Expand NYSE : OKLO Oklo Today's Change ( -2.83 %) $ -1.83 Current Price $ 62.85 Key Data Points Market Cap $10B Day's Range $ 60.05 - $ 62.99 52wk Range $ 17.42 - $ 193.84 Volume 96K Avg Vol 11M Why Oklo's stock is likely to remain volatile When there was plenty of bullishness around AI, Oklo's stock was soaring. But now that investors are growing more concerned about sky-high AI spending and expectations, Oklo's stock has come crashing ...