VSE ( VSEC ) declares $0.10/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.18% Payable April 29; for shareholders of record April 15; ex-div April 15. See VSEC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on VSE VSE Corporation (VSEC) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript VSE Corporation (VSEC) Precision Aviation Group, Inc.,...
VSE ( VSEC ) declares $0.10/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.18% Payable April 29; for shareholders of record April 15; ex-div April 15. See VSEC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on VSE VSE Corporation (VSEC) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript VSE Corporation (VSEC) Precision Aviation Group, Inc., - M&A Call - Slideshow VSE Corporation (VSEC) M&A Call Transcript VSE prices upsized stock and unit offerings VSE launches $1B stock and unit offerings
MGP Ingredients ( MGPI ) declares $0.12/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 1.86% Payable March 27; for shareholders of record March 13; ex-div March 13. See MGPI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on MGP Ingredients MGP Ingredients Is Not Broken, It's Just Hungover MGP Ingredients beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; introduces FY26 outlook S...
MGP Ingredients ( MGPI ) declares $0.12/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 1.86% Payable March 27; for shareholders of record March 13; ex-div March 13. See MGPI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on MGP Ingredients MGP Ingredients Is Not Broken, It's Just Hungover MGP Ingredients beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; introduces FY26 outlook Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on MGP Ingredients Historical earnings data for MGP Ingredients Dividend scorecard for MGP Ingredients
Truist Financial Corporation ( TFC ) said on Wednesday that its Truist Wealth unit will allow financial advisors at Truist Investment Services to offer two U.S. SEC-registered spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sponsored by Fidelity Investments and BlackRock. The company said the ETFs will provide clients with regulated digital asset exposure through exchange-traded structures and will also...
Truist Financial Corporation ( TFC ) said on Wednesday that its Truist Wealth unit will allow financial advisors at Truist Investment Services to offer two U.S. SEC-registered spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sponsored by Fidelity Investments and BlackRock. The company said the ETFs will provide clients with regulated digital asset exposure through exchange-traded structures and will also be available through its self-directed trading platform, Truist Trade. Truist Wealth said the move represents an expansion of its investment offerings as clients show increased interest in digital assets as part of diversified portfolios. TFC +0.48% premarket to $49.9. Source: Press Release More on Truist Financial Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) Presents at Bank of America Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) Presents at UBS Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript Truist Financial 2025 Earnings: Why The $10B Buyback Makes Me Skeptic Truist signals 4–5% revenue growth and $4B share repurchase for 2026 while targeting 15% ROTCE in 2027 Truist Financial Q4 earnings beat, revenue misses; issues soft guidance
V2images/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Baidu ( BIDU ) is set to report fourth-quarter results on Thursday, February 26, before the market opens, with Wall Street bracing for a sharp drop in earnings and muted revenue growth. The consensus calls for EPS of $1.40 , down 46.8% year over year, on revenue of $4.73B, up 1.2% from a year ago. Over the past two years, Baidu has beaten EPS estimates 8...
V2images/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Baidu ( BIDU ) is set to report fourth-quarter results on Thursday, February 26, before the market opens, with Wall Street bracing for a sharp drop in earnings and muted revenue growth. The consensus calls for EPS of $1.40 , down 46.8% year over year, on revenue of $4.73B, up 1.2% from a year ago. Over the past two years, Baidu has beaten EPS estimates 88% of the time and topped revenue forecasts in 75% of reports, suggesting a strong track record of outperformance. However, estimate revisions have turned cautious in recent months. Over the past three months, analysts have issued eight downward EPS revisions versus three upward , while revenue estimates have seen 12 downward revisions and just one upward, pointing to tempered expectations heading into the print. Investors will likely focus on advertising trends, AI monetization progress, cloud performance, and margin trajectory, as well as management’s outlook for 2026. BIDU shares have advanced more than 50% over the past year, outperforming growth in the broader market. While sell-side analysts retain a Buy rating, Seeking Alpha’s Quant system remains at Hold , citing significant challenges in growth and valuation metrics. Benchmark said it does not expect “material surprises” in Baidu’s quarterly results or a significant near-term impact on the stock, emphasizing that “the quarter itself is less important than the broader strategic trajectory.” The firm expects investor focus to center on management’s updated AI commentary — specifically whether initiatives are translating into “more tangible business outcomes and clearer monetization visibility” heading into FY26. While investors remain cautious on core search, Benchmark said improving profitability visibility through cost discipline and stronger cash flow could help “establish a firmer fundamental floor” for the stock. Looking ahead, Benchmark sees FY26 as a potential “broader inflection point” for AI adoption in Chin...
UWM Holdings press release ( UWMC ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.08 misses by $0.01 . Revenue of $945.2M (+31.2% Y/Y) beats by $185.08M . vs $735.80M consensus We anticipate total revenue in the first quarter of 2026 to be between $650 million and $850 million More on UWM Holdings Likely 9.55% To 10.25% Returns On Two Harbors Preferred Stocks With UWM Buyout Two Harbors: UWMC Merger Brings Uncertainty A...
UWM Holdings press release ( UWMC ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.08 misses by $0.01 . Revenue of $945.2M (+31.2% Y/Y) beats by $185.08M . vs $735.80M consensus We anticipate total revenue in the first quarter of 2026 to be between $650 million and $850 million More on UWM Holdings Likely 9.55% To 10.25% Returns On Two Harbors Preferred Stocks With UWM Buyout Two Harbors: UWMC Merger Brings Uncertainty Amid Share Price Volatility UWM Holdings Pays You To Wait For A Recovery In The Housing Market UWM Holdings Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Most and least shorted financial stocks with market caps above $2B as of mid-february
Altayb/iStock via Getty Images Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. ( CGBD ) has been among those few business development companies, or BDCs, tactical investment picks where I have missed the mark. Back in April 2024, I issued my first bullish piece on this BDC that came after my initial coverage, in which I expressed a bearish view due to shaky portfolio fundamentals. This is how CGBD has performed sinc...
Altayb/iStock via Getty Images Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. ( CGBD ) has been among those few business development companies, or BDCs, tactical investment picks where I have missed the mark. Back in April 2024, I issued my first bullish piece on this BDC that came after my initial coverage, in which I expressed a bearish view due to shaky portfolio fundamentals. This is how CGBD has performed since April 2024: YCharts CGBD has underperformed both the broader BDC index ( BIZD ) and delivered quite negative total returns. It is worth noting that CGBD nicely outperformed the index until the tariff tantrum hit the entire sector. After that shock wave, the BDC plunged and really never recovered despite relatively stable non-accruals, which were certainly below the sector average . Interestingly, the NAV per share, counting from the tariff tantrum moment, has contracted by less than 2%, and the base dividend has remained intact. To put it differently, the key driver for CGBD underperformance has been linked to P/NAV compression rather than NAV destruction or dividend cuts. Having said that, we have to be cognizant of the fact that the market is a forward-looking machine, which recalibrates the valuation levels as soon as new data points emerge that could be tied to changed risk and return expectations. Currently (based on Q4 earnings report ), CGBD trades at a P/NAV of 0.70x, or a 30% discount to its NAV. This discount is about 10% deeper than what a sector average BDC has. It is rather obvious that the market is pricing in something bad for CGBD. With this context in mind, let's take a look at how CGBD's investment case looks right now (based on Q4 data) and whether the market is largely correct by applying so notable a penalty for CGBD. Thesis review I will start with the positives. Given that the current BDC sector-wide selloff is primarily associated with the assumption of elevated credit risk (i.e., private credit write-offs), it is encouraging to see that the non-ac...
jewhyte Microsoft ( MSFT ) is under scrutiny as Japan's antitrust regulator has started to look into the business practices of the tech giant's Azure cloud computing unit, Bloomberg reported. Shares rose fractionally in premarket trading on Wednesday. The country's Fair Trade Commission is looking into whether Microsoft hampered or restricted its customer's use of other cloud services, the news ou...
jewhyte Microsoft ( MSFT ) is under scrutiny as Japan's antitrust regulator has started to look into the business practices of the tech giant's Azure cloud computing unit, Bloomberg reported. Shares rose fractionally in premarket trading on Wednesday. The country's Fair Trade Commission is looking into whether Microsoft hampered or restricted its customer's use of other cloud services, the news outlet added , citing a person familiar with the matter. As such, the government agency has conducted an on-site inspection of Microsoft's Tokyo office to see if further action is needed, the person added. Microsoft competes with Amazon ( AMZN ) Web Services and Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) Cloud in the market. The Japanese cloud services market hit an estimated $28.97B in 2025 and is expected to grow to $33.53B in 2026, according to the International Trade Administration . The government agency and Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. More on Microsoft Microsoft: The Question We Had To Ask Microsoft's Impossible Situation Microsoft Is In A Bear Market, Which Is Creating A Major Opportunity Trump orders tech giants to power their own AI data centers under ‘rate protection’ pledge Self-driving startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Microsoft, Nvidia, Uber at $8.6B valuation
jewhyte Microsoft ( MSFT ) is under scrutiny as Japan's antitrust regulator has started to look into the business practices of the tech giant's Azure cloud computing unit, Bloomberg reported. Shares rose fractionally in premarket trading on Wednesday. The country's Fair Trade Commission is looking into whether Microsoft hampered or restricted its customer's use of other cloud services, the news ou...
jewhyte Microsoft ( MSFT ) is under scrutiny as Japan's antitrust regulator has started to look into the business practices of the tech giant's Azure cloud computing unit, Bloomberg reported. Shares rose fractionally in premarket trading on Wednesday. The country's Fair Trade Commission is looking into whether Microsoft hampered or restricted its customer's use of other cloud services, the news outlet added , citing a person familiar with the matter. As such, the government agency has conducted an on-site inspection of Microsoft's Tokyo office to see if further action is needed, the person added. Microsoft competes with Amazon ( AMZN ) Web Services and Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) Cloud in the market. The Japanese cloud services market hit an estimated $28.97B in 2025 and is expected to grow to $33.53B in 2026, according to the International Trade Administration . The government agency and Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. More on Microsoft Microsoft: The Question We Had To Ask Microsoft's Impossible Situation Microsoft Is In A Bear Market, Which Is Creating A Major Opportunity Trump orders tech giants to power their own AI data centers under ‘rate protection’ pledge Self-driving startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Microsoft, Nvidia, Uber at $8.6B valuation
Jozsef Soos/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo ( FINMF ) ( FINMY ) said Wednesday it exceeded its financial goals for 2025, posting broad based growth and a steep decline in net debt as demand stayed strong for military and security equipment. The Rome-based group has been repositioning its portfolio away from more traditional defense work toward integ...
Jozsef Soos/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo ( FINMF ) ( FINMY ) said Wednesday it exceeded its financial goals for 2025, posting broad based growth and a steep decline in net debt as demand stayed strong for military and security equipment. The Rome-based group has been repositioning its portfolio away from more traditional defense work toward integrated security services and advanced technologies. Leonardo ( FINMF ) ( FINMY ) said momentum remained strong in defense electronics, including in Europe and the US through its DRS unit. New orders climbed 14.5% from a year earlier to 23.8 billion euros, above the top end of the company’s forecast range of 22.75 billion euros. Leonardo ( FINMF ) ( FINMY ) pointed to a large logistics support deal in Kuwait and stronger demand tied to the GCAP fighter jet program. Annual revenue increased nearly 11% to 19.5 billion euros, ahead of the 18.6 billion euros analysts had expected. The company said every business segment delivered double digit growth. Net debt at year end fell 44% to 1.0 billion euros from 1.8 billion euros the prior year, helped largely by the early 2025 sale of its UAS underwater business to Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. “We exceeded the challenging guidance, which had been already upgraded during the year,” Chief Executive Roberto Cingolani said in a statement, adding that the results marked the culmination of a three year value building effort. Leonardo ( FINMF ) ( FINMY ) had already raised its targets for orders, free cash flow and net debt in July after a strong first half. The state-controlled group has also pursued closer partnerships with other European players in recent years, a strategy that has supported growth and added to consolidation across the sector. Leonardo’s ( FINMF ) ( FINMY ) board is scheduled to approve an updated business plan on March 11, with a presentation expected the next day. More on Leonardo S.p.a. Leonardo: I Believe The 'Peak...
RiverFront Investment Group, LLC trimmed its stake in iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN) by 1,226,604 shares in the fourth quarter, reducing the fund’s stake to 0.7% of reportable assets. According to an SEC filing dated Feb. 05, 2026, RiverFront Investment Group, LLC reduced its position in iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF by 1,226,604 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The...
RiverFront Investment Group, LLC trimmed its stake in iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN) by 1,226,604 shares in the fourth quarter, reducing the fund’s stake to 0.7% of reportable assets. According to an SEC filing dated Feb. 05, 2026, RiverFront Investment Group, LLC reduced its position in iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF by 1,226,604 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated value of shares sold was $42 million, based on the average trading price during the quarter. The fund’s position fell by approximately $39 million in value over the previous quarter, reflecting both trading activity and price movements. The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF offers targeted exposure to the financial sector across developed European markets, leveraging a diversified portfolio of leading banks, insurers, and asset managers. The fund's strategy is underpinned by a rules-based, market-capitalization-weighted index methodology that supports broad sector representation and liquidity. Its competitive yield and robust one-year return highlight its potential appeal for investors seeking both income and growth within the European financial landscape. Continue reading
Alistair Berg Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as investors geared up for Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) fourth-quarter results slated to be out after the market close. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Nvidia ( NVDA ) shares will be closely watched in premarket trade ahead of the chipmaker’s Q4 earnings announcement scheduled for Wednesday after market close . The consensus EPS estimate stand...
Alistair Berg Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as investors geared up for Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) fourth-quarter results slated to be out after the market close. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Nvidia ( NVDA ) shares will be closely watched in premarket trade ahead of the chipmaker’s Q4 earnings announcement scheduled for Wednesday after market close . The consensus EPS estimate stands at $1.54, representing a 73.0% year-over-year increase, while revenue is expected to reach $66.12B, up 68.1% from the prior year. Investors will focus on signals regarding long-term gross margin stability amid rising chip prices and management commentary on production ramp-up plans for the next-generation Blackwell chips. Netflix ( NFLX ) shares rose 1.2% in premarket trade following developments in the media sector. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) responded Tuesday evening to an improved buyout offer from Paramount Skydance (PSKY), stating that Paramount’s bid “could reasonably be expected to lead to a ‘Company Superior Proposal’” under its existing merger agreement with Netflix. The revised Paramount Skydance proposal brings the purchase price to $31 per WBD share in cash, along with a daily ticking fee equivalent to $0.25 per quarter starting after Sept. 30. PayPal ( PYPL ) shares gained 1.2% in premarket trade on reports that Stripe is considering an acquisition of all or parts of the company. Payment processing firm Stripe has indicated preliminary interest in a potential purchase of PayPal or its assets, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter. The deliberations remain in early stages, and there is no certainty they will lead to a deal. Lowe’s ( LOW ) shares fell 3.1% in early trading Wednesday after the home improvement retailer’s quarterly results were overshadowed by conservative full-year guidance. The cautious outlook underscored ongoing challenges within the do-it-yourself segment, mirroring a comparable warning from rival H...
Alistair Berg Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as investors geared up for Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) fourth-quarter results slated to be out after the market close. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Nvidia ( NVDA ) shares will be closely watched in premarket trade ahead of the chipmaker’s Q4 earnings announcement scheduled for Wednesday after market close . The consensus EPS estimate stand...
Alistair Berg Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as investors geared up for Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) fourth-quarter results slated to be out after the market close. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Nvidia ( NVDA ) shares will be closely watched in premarket trade ahead of the chipmaker’s Q4 earnings announcement scheduled for Wednesday after market close . The consensus EPS estimate stands at $1.54, representing a 73.0% year-over-year increase, while revenue is expected to reach $66.12B, up 68.1% from the prior year. Investors will focus on signals regarding long-term gross margin stability amid rising chip prices and management commentary on production ramp-up plans for the next-generation Blackwell chips. Netflix ( NFLX ) shares rose 1.2% in premarket trade following developments in the media sector. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) responded Tuesday evening to an improved buyout offer from Paramount Skydance (PSKY), stating that Paramount’s bid “could reasonably be expected to lead to a ‘Company Superior Proposal’” under its existing merger agreement with Netflix. The revised Paramount Skydance proposal brings the purchase price to $31 per WBD share in cash, along with a daily ticking fee equivalent to $0.25 per quarter starting after Sept. 30. PayPal ( PYPL ) shares gained 1.2% in premarket trade on reports that Stripe is considering an acquisition of all or parts of the company. Payment processing firm Stripe has indicated preliminary interest in a potential purchase of PayPal or its assets, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter. The deliberations remain in early stages, and there is no certainty they will lead to a deal. Lowe’s ( LOW ) shares fell 3.1% in early trading Wednesday after the home improvement retailer’s quarterly results were overshadowed by conservative full-year guidance. The cautious outlook underscored ongoing challenges within the do-it-yourself segment, mirroring a comparable warning from rival H...
Digital Turbine, the global leader in growth solutions for the mobile ecosystem, is excited to announce the appointment of Ben John as the company's Chief Technology Officer. Joining the company at a period of accelerating growth, Ben will lead DT's global engineering, product architecture, data-first scaling, and AI-driven development to support its momentum.
Digital Turbine, the global leader in growth solutions for the mobile ecosystem, is excited to announce the appointment of Ben John as the company's Chief Technology Officer. Joining the company at a period of accelerating growth, Ben will lead DT's global engineering, product architecture, data-first scaling, and AI-driven development to support its momentum.
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There are several grim assessments about how many jobs AI will eliminate in America. Large consulting firms say they will not hire people without AI experience. Accenture and KPMG say promotions will be based on whether people can use their AI tools. At a law firm, entry-level associates will find few jobs. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) ... AI’s Future, What To Do When You Get Fired?
There are several grim assessments about how many jobs AI will eliminate in America. Large consulting firms say they will not hire people without AI experience. Accenture and KPMG say promotions will be based on whether people can use their AI tools. At a law firm, entry-level associates will find few jobs. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) ... AI’s Future, What To Do When You Get Fired?
Banco Santander SA Executive Chair Ana Botin is counting on artificial intelligence to provide more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) to targets she’s set for the next years. AI will help Spain’s largest lender to grow annual revenue by about €300 million and cut costs by about €700 million in 2028, Botin said at an investor event Wednesday. She highlighted the use of AI to “gain primacy with custome...
Banco Santander SA Executive Chair Ana Botin is counting on artificial intelligence to provide more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) to targets she’s set for the next years. AI will help Spain’s largest lender to grow annual revenue by about €300 million and cut costs by about €700 million in 2028, Botin said at an investor event Wednesday. She highlighted the use of AI to “gain primacy with customers,” sell more banking products to existing clients and “agentic commerce” as levers to achieve that goal, according to a presentation published ahead of the event. The risks and opportunities created by the rapid advance of AI have become a central theme for global investors as recent model updates have triggered shock reactions across industries including wealth management, alternative asset management and software. The European Central Bank , which is Europe’s top banking supervisor, has been delving into the risks faced by the region’s banks from AI, Bloomberg News reported earlier this week. Read More: AI Morphs Into Villain of Stock Market It Powered for Years Botin said in the presentation that Santander is “structurally advantaged” to deploy AI, citing its customer base of 180 million and its ownership of those relationships as key reasons to underpin the claim. Santander earlier Wednesday vowed to grow net income to more than €20 billion in 2028. Its profit hit a record of €14.1 billion last year. Read More: Santander Vows €20 Billion in 2028 Profit After Webster Deal