The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Peloton's (NASDAQ: PTON) shares have been in freefall, but the company's financials are improving and there's a loyal base of subscribers. The problem is, with a relatively small offering that base of subscribers is shrinking. To adjust, Peloton could look for a buyer who has a need for a recurring revenue business model and adjacent hardware to sell, which is why Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is the perfec...
Peloton's (NASDAQ: PTON) shares have been in freefall, but the company's financials are improving and there's a loyal base of subscribers. The problem is, with a relatively small offering that base of subscribers is shrinking. To adjust, Peloton could look for a buyer who has a need for a recurring revenue business model and adjacent hardware to sell, which is why Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is the perfect fit. I discuss why these two belong together in the video below. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Feb. 10, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 10, 2026. Continue reading
Microsoft ( MSFT )-backed French company Mistral AI is acquiring cloud computing service provider Koyeb for an undisclosed amount. Koyeb said it will bring its platform, technology, and team to accelerate Mistral Compute offering. Koyeb operates a purpose-built serverless platform for teams to run AI applications, from application programming interfaces, or APIs, and agents on CPUs to high-perform...
Microsoft ( MSFT )-backed French company Mistral AI is acquiring cloud computing service provider Koyeb for an undisclosed amount. Koyeb said it will bring its platform, technology, and team to accelerate Mistral Compute offering. Koyeb operates a purpose-built serverless platform for teams to run AI applications, from application programming interfaces, or APIs, and agents on CPUs to high-performance inference on GPUs, with no ops, servers, or infrastructure management. "When we first met the Mistral AI team and heard about their vision for Mistral Compute, we saw an incredible opportunity to accelerate the buildup of AI infrastructure in Europe. Mistral AI deploys 40 MW of data center capacity and 18,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs as a starting point and is expanding with a $1.4B data center investment in Sweden," said Koyeb's Yann Léger, Édouard Bonlieu, and Bastien Chatelard in a blog post on Tuesday. Mistral did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. In September 2025, ASML ( ASML ) agreed to invest €1.3B in Mistral AI, giving the chip equipment maker an 11% stake in the French startup. This also marked one of Europe's largest AI deals. Last year in December, Mistral unveiled its next generation of AI models called Mistral 3. Mistral AI's CEO Arthur Mensch said in an interview on Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month that China is not behind the West in AI technology. His views differed from other tech leaders at Davos, who reassured lawmakers and business chiefs that China is behind the U.S. in AI by months or years. More on Microsoft and ASML Microsoft: Cloud And AI-Driven Stability Microsoft's Lack Of Leadership In AI, Wait ASML: EUV Orders Explode, The Setup Into 2026-2028 Just Improved SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: MSFT, ABNB, SNOW, ENB Big tech CEOs head to India for major AI summit
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 338 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Meta Platforms Inc (Symbol: META) was held by 169 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 338 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Meta Platforms Inc (Symbol: META) was held by 169 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a
sanfel/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. ( CMG ) shares have fallen hard, as the poster child of restaurant success finally hit a wall in 2025. Whether it's tough comps , an outdated marketing strategy , or simply customer fatigue , one thing is clear - excuses are now running out. In 2026, if Chipotle fails to deliver comparable sales growth and continues to underperf...
sanfel/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. ( CMG ) shares have fallen hard, as the poster child of restaurant success finally hit a wall in 2025. Whether it's tough comps , an outdated marketing strategy , or simply customer fatigue , one thing is clear - excuses are now running out. In 2026, if Chipotle fails to deliver comparable sales growth and continues to underperform its peers, the stock still has a lot of room to fall. With no clear change in strategy, I have low confidence in Chipotle's ability to turn things around in the near term, leading me to downgrade the stock to "Hold" from our previous "Buy" coverage in December 2025 . Restaurants Are All About Comparable Sales Growth There are certain industries or stocks where the analyst's job comes down to one or two metrics that determine the investment's fortune. In restaurants, there's really one end-all be-all parameter, and that's comparable sales. Data by YCharts Chipotle's stock was an "u p & to the right" story since the recovery from COVID, as long as comparable sales were working. As we entered 2025 and the same-store sales outlook turned down, so did the stock. Created by the author based on Chipotle reports This is the risk and the reward of restaurant investing. It's really tough to predict when a brand will lose its mojo, but Chipotle certainly did. At first, there was the excuse of tough comps - Chipotle grew comparable sales at a high single-digit level for most of 2024. However, Q4 had relatively easier comps, and it was still down substantially, especially on the traffic front. Created by the author based on Chipotle reports The issue with declining comparable sales is that the entire business model sort of breaks when it happens. All of a sudden, you're paying more rent and more wages for fewer revenues, and that immediately shows up in margins. Even worse, to reignite comparable sales, you're usually forced into increasing marketing spend and offering better-value ...
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 96 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Bank of America Corp (Symbol: BAC) was held by 30 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 96 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Bank of America Corp (Symbol: BAC) was held by 30 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a
Munich Re ’s primary insurance unit Ergo aims to cut about 1,000 positions in Germany, partly as a result of its increased use of artificial intelligence. The cuts affect simple and repetitive tasks in telephony and claims processing, a spokesman said on Tuesday. They will take place over five years through the end of 2030, with Ergo saying there will be no forced redundancies during this time. Co...
Munich Re ’s primary insurance unit Ergo aims to cut about 1,000 positions in Germany, partly as a result of its increased use of artificial intelligence. The cuts affect simple and repetitive tasks in telephony and claims processing, a spokesman said on Tuesday. They will take place over five years through the end of 2030, with Ergo saying there will be no forced redundancies during this time. Companies in the finance industry are increasingly using AI to speed up services and cut costs. Late last year, ING Groep NV said almost 1,000 positions are at risk in response to “digitalization, AI, and evolving customer needs.” A unit of German insurer Allianz SE said it was assessing how to leverage AI in the coming years, following reports on job cuts. Munich Re said in December it plans to reduce complexity and gradually increase annual cost savings to approximately €600 million ($709 million) by 2030 to soften inflation-driven cost increases. Apart from the job cuts, Ergo also aims to retrain as many as 500 employees over two years with the goal to give them other positions within the company, especially in growth areas like retirement planning. Munich Re employes about 15,000 people in Germany. Handelsblatt first reported the job cuts, citing an interview with Ergo’s head of HR.
sefa ozel/iStock via Getty Images Genentech, which is owned by Roche ( RHHBY ), said that its anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody Gazyva (obinutuzumab) met its primary goal in a phase 3 trial for primary membranous nephropathy. Results from the MAJESTY study indicated that significantly more individuals with the condition achieved complete remission at two years compared to those on Astellas' ( ALPMF ) ...
sefa ozel/iStock via Getty Images Genentech, which is owned by Roche ( RHHBY ), said that its anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody Gazyva (obinutuzumab) met its primary goal in a phase 3 trial for primary membranous nephropathy. Results from the MAJESTY study indicated that significantly more individuals with the condition achieved complete remission at two years compared to those on Astellas' ( ALPMF ) Prograf (tacrolimus). Primary membranous nephropathy is a chronic autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks the kidney's glomeruli, which act as filters. As a result, protein leaks into urine, potentially leading to kidney dysfunction. Gazyva is currently approved for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, follicular lymphoma, and lupus. More on Roche Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) Shareholder/Analyst Presentation Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Genentech multiple sclerosis candidate fenebrutinib meets goal in late-stage trial ClearBridge International Growth ADR Strategy exits Linde, adds Roche in Q4 2025
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 72 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Symbol: TSM) was held by 17 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 72 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Symbol: TSM) was held by 17 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL), where 21,100,000 units were destroyed, or a 9.6% decrease week over week. Among the la
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL), where 21,100,000 units were destroyed, or a 9.6% decrease week over week. Among the la
What Price Will You Pay For What You Need? By Michael Every of Rabobank A Material Shift It was that 2026 rarity of a genuinely ‘quiet day’ on Monday with the US out for Presidents’ Day and much of Asia already on holiday for Lunar New Year. However, despite China staying out for the rest of the week, things are likely to shift to a higher gear from today onwards. The RBA minutes this morning, whi...
What Price Will You Pay For What You Need? By Michael Every of Rabobank A Material Shift It was that 2026 rarity of a genuinely ‘quiet day’ on Monday with the US out for Presidents’ Day and much of Asia already on holiday for Lunar New Year. However, despite China staying out for the rest of the week, things are likely to shift to a higher gear from today onwards. The RBA minutes this morning, which explained why rates were hiked 25bps, stated “the latest forecasts produced by the staff were materially stronger than those produced in August and November.” One would hope so, but why were those forecasts stronger? Far more useful is the repeated mention of “material shift” – higher. That’s the case in Australia and world-wide; but not in the way the RBA meant it . We are no longer in a world in which RBA references to (and models of) “aggregate demand” and “aggregate supply” have much relevance. Yes, demand exists. Yes, supply does too. But neither are “aggregate”. Both are now very starkly variate. The IMF just warned Australia that it’s 5% deposit scheme for first-time home buyers will push up housing inflation and should be scrapped – as others warn it’s already too late to do so. The RBA had warned of the same thing months ago too yet now seems surprised it might have shifted their forecasts and Overnight Cash Rate. That’s as the Fed is also set to loosen bank capital requirements to try to encourage more mortgage lending, and at lower rates – though it has to be said that the US bank share of such lending has declined from 60% to 35% since 2003, arguing some reversal could be warranted in the market. Beyond such traditional macro stories, raw materials are again of supreme importance and, as in the past, linked to national security. Demand is vast; yet supply is limited in terms of natural availability and the ‘unnatural’ outcome of China dominating their processing. There is nothing aggregate about this. You have something or you don’t. A machine minus one key w...
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! It’s been another rough few days for Europe’s referees. On Saturday, Chris Kavanagh and his assistants had a night to forget at Villa Park without the comfort blanket of VAR. One poor decision is forgivable, two is careless, but there were a hat-trick of howlers, with Tammy Abraham clearly offside for Aston Villa’s opener. Lucas Digne needed his ...
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! It’s been another rough few days for Europe’s referees. On Saturday, Chris Kavanagh and his assistants had a night to forget at Villa Park without the comfort blanket of VAR. One poor decision is forgivable, two is careless, but there were a hat-trick of howlers, with Tammy Abraham clearly offside for Aston Villa’s opener. Lucas Digne needed his own dedicated review booth, escaping with a yellow card for an agricultural tackle on Jacob Murphy and avoiding a penalty for handball. Officials ruled that Digne handled the ball outside the penalty area, an impressive feat given that he both took off and landed inside the box as he jumped to block a cross. Kavanagh and one of his assistants have been stood down by PGMO , presumably rebranded because they can’t stop dropping Ls. Continue reading...
Swanky eateries are attracting an influx of influencers - whereas those that produce less varied and photogenic fare are struggling Name: Food porn. Age: Entered common parlance around the 1980s – Rosalind Coward used the term in her 1984 book Female Desire (one of its earliest documented uses). Continue reading...
Swanky eateries are attracting an influx of influencers - whereas those that produce less varied and photogenic fare are struggling Name: Food porn. Age: Entered common parlance around the 1980s – Rosalind Coward used the term in her 1984 book Female Desire (one of its earliest documented uses). Continue reading...
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bear 3x Shares (SOXS), which added 101,300,000 units, or a 20.9% increase week over week. And on a percentage chang
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bear 3x Shares (SOXS), which added 101,300,000 units, or a 20.9% increase week over week. And on a percentage chang
alvarez/E+ via Getty Images Oatly Group AB ( OTLY ) is a potential turnaround stock now. Under its current management, this oat milk company now plans to grow at a sustainable pace instead of burning cash to accelerate its growth rate. The company achieved a milestone in 2025 by reporting positive full-year EBITDA for the year, although that’s not the same as posting a GAAP profit. Its recent resu...
alvarez/E+ via Getty Images Oatly Group AB ( OTLY ) is a potential turnaround stock now. Under its current management, this oat milk company now plans to grow at a sustainable pace instead of burning cash to accelerate its growth rate. The company achieved a milestone in 2025 by reporting positive full-year EBITDA for the year, although that’s not the same as posting a GAAP profit. Its recent results still show significant improvements in comparison to 2024, though. In Q4 2025 , Oatly reported that its revenue rose 9.1% to $233.8 million, which was a beat. The oat-milk company also beat expectations on the bottom line with -$0.03 in EPS, down from -$0.15 in Q4 2024. Because of the company’s 20:1 ADR ratio change , this was a loss of $0.61 per share for ADR holders. Oatly also reported free cash flow of -$39.0 million for the full year of 2025, down from -$155.6 million in 2024. So, while Oatly reported $6.8 million in full-year adjusted EBITDA for 2025, its EPS was still negative. Now, Oatly’s calling for adjusted EBITDA of $25 to $35 million in 2026. It looks like Oatly’s current stock price reflects its current guidance, and the company is fairly valued right now. But there are still other reasons why it could be worthwhile to buy this oat milk company’s stock. Right now, Oatly is considering whether to sell its China segment. If the company does that, its balance sheet will improve, and its EBITDA will rise. This company also has a new shareholder who may be planning to clean up Oatly for a possible sale to a major buyer. JAB Holding May Have Plans For Oatly Olivier Goudet, the former CEO of JAB Holding, owns 10.3% of Oatly through his company Platin S.a r.l. When Goudet was running JAB Holding, the company was consolidating the coffee-shop market in the US by acquiring coffee shops, cafes, and sandwich shops. Now, Goudet has acquired a stake in a company that makes oat milk for cafes, and JAB owns cafes that may want to buy oat milk. So, it’s possible that Goude...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the Dimensional Global ex US Core Fixed Income ETF (Symbol: DFGX) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $53.42, changing hands as high as $53.44 per share. Dimensional Global ex US Core Fixed Income shares are currently trading up about
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the Dimensional Global ex US Core Fixed Income ETF (Symbol: DFGX) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $53.42, changing hands as high as $53.44 per share. Dimensional Global ex US Core Fixed Income shares are currently trading up about
Roman Tiraspolsky Funds managed by Blackstone ( BX ) agreed to acquire Champions Group , a provider of essential home services, from Odyssey Investment Partners, the companies said on Tuesday. Odyssey and Champions' management are keeping a significant minority inestment. Financial terms of the transaction weren't disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Champions...
Roman Tiraspolsky Funds managed by Blackstone ( BX ) agreed to acquire Champions Group , a provider of essential home services, from Odyssey Investment Partners, the companies said on Tuesday. Odyssey and Champions' management are keeping a significant minority inestment. Financial terms of the transaction weren't disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Champions provides home services for the residential repair and replacement market. It operates across tier one MSAs (metropolitan statistical area) with more than 1,800 field technicians and 150,000 active members. Its approach is differentiated by its membership model and commitment to top-tier service to its loyal customer base, it said. " As we enter our next phase, we believe Blackstone’s resources and expertise will help us accelerate growth, strengthen our market leadership, and continue raising the bar for the home services industry," said Champions Group CEO Frank DiMarco. More on Blackstone Blackstone Inc. (BX) Presents at Bank of America Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript Blackstone Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Blackstone: Trump's Home Buying Ban Is Noise (Rating Upgrade) Blackstone raises stake in Anthropic via latest funding round - report Firmus secures $10B Blackstone-led financing for AI infrastructure expansion
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Westlake Chemical Partners LP (Symbol: WLKP) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $21.05, changing hands as low as $21.01 per share. Westlake Chemical Partners LP shares are currently trading off about 0.9% on the day. The chart below
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Westlake Chemical Partners LP (Symbol: WLKP) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $21.05, changing hands as low as $21.01 per share. Westlake Chemical Partners LP shares are currently trading off about 0.9% on the day. The chart below
Palantir Technologies Inc. said it’s moved its headquarters to Miami from Denver as more tech firms seek to base themselves in the Florida city as the city’s civic leadership tries to turn the location into the next Silicon Valley. Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross, among the highest-profile billionaires to move to South Florida during the pandemic, recently started bankrolling a new campaign to get ot...
Palantir Technologies Inc. said it’s moved its headquarters to Miami from Denver as more tech firms seek to base themselves in the Florida city as the city’s civic leadership tries to turn the location into the next Silicon Valley. Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross, among the highest-profile billionaires to move to South Florida during the pandemic, recently started bankrolling a new campaign to get others to follow in their footsteps. The pair is funding a $10 million drive to convince more executives, investors and founders to move to the region. Peter Thiel, chairman of the data analytics company, opened an office for his private investment firm in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood at the end of 2025, expanding the billionaire’s presence in Florida. The tech mogul has owned a mansion in Miami Beach since 2020, and his venture capital firm Founders Fund has had an office in the city since 2021. He also moved his voter registration to Florida in March 2024, according to state records. Thiel Opens Miami Office as California Weighs Billionaires Tax Palantir, which has locations across the globe, is also expanding its presence in New York City.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares Paris-Aligned Climate Optimized MSCI USA ETF (Symbol: PABU) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $68.32 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical anal
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares Paris-Aligned Climate Optimized MSCI USA ETF (Symbol: PABU) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $68.32 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical anal