Royal Festival Hall, London George Benjamin conducted this meticulously programmed and beautifully executed concert of his own Palimpsests alongside music by Scriabin, Stravinsky and Ravel Shimmering colours, translucent textures and illuminating shafts of light were the order of the day as the London Philharmonic’s composer-in-residence George Benjamin donned his conductor’s hat, bringing his tra...
Royal Festival Hall, London George Benjamin conducted this meticulously programmed and beautifully executed concert of his own Palimpsests alongside music by Scriabin, Stravinsky and Ravel Shimmering colours, translucent textures and illuminating shafts of light were the order of the day as the London Philharmonic’s composer-in-residence George Benjamin donned his conductor’s hat, bringing his trademark rigour and precision to a meticulously programmed concert of Scriabin, Stravinsky, Ravel and Benjamin himself. Sensuality ruled in Scriabin’s The Poem of Ecstasy, a single-movement symphonic ode to joy. Languorous strings and woodwind indulged in voluptuous foreplay, spurred on by priapic brass, only to fall back repeatedly as if momentarily sated. Benjamin exerted an impressive control over his vast forces – nine horns, no less – refining the composer’s unrestrained textures before ramping up the adrenaline for a climactic explosion of hedonistic pleasure. Continue reading...
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Artistic Operations/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis For quite a long time, General Motors Company ( GM ) has been dismissed as a Legacy business. Well, not anymore. At least, it's not the company that many of us knew of before. It has changed drastically. And I say this because GM is just not a carmaker. And this is because it has built an ecosystem of services and tech for its...
Artistic Operations/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis For quite a long time, General Motors Company ( GM ) has been dismissed as a Legacy business. Well, not anymore. At least, it's not the company that many of us knew of before. It has changed drastically. And I say this because GM is just not a carmaker. And this is because it has built an ecosystem of services and tech for itself. It is a well-diversified company that I believe warrants a Strong Buy rating. And in my view, GM is materially undervalued relative to its earnings power and growth outlook, as I will demonstrate in the valuation section. The company's North American business just hit its highest market share in a decade, as reported in Q4 2025 earnings . And management is focused on profitability even in the face of EV industry noise. GM has aggressively restructured its electric vehicle strategy in order to curb losses and match production to demand. All this while doubling down on its profitable truck and SUV franchises. First and foremost, I am rating GM a Strong Buy because of its powerful combination of improving fundamentals and bargain valuation. In my view, this is simply a great business with a cheap stock. GM generated $185Bn in revenue in 2025 and $10.6Bn in automotive FCFs. Yet it trades at a single-digit earnings multiple. I believe there are few companies of this scale that produce over $10Bn in FCFs annually with a FWD P/E around 6x. In my opinion, the market is underestimating GM's resilience and strategic pivot. My thesis here is that GM's boring image belies an ongoing transformation into a leaner, tech-enabled cash engine, as noted by the CFO, Paul Jacobson: "...self-imposed cyclicality out of the business..." This is done by running with tighter inventory and more disciplined incentives. This new operational discipline showed in the Q4 2025 earnings results and sets the foundation for continued momentum. At the end of the day, GM's value lies in its ability to gene...
Nuveen is buying Schroders in a £9.9 billion deal, creating one of the world’s largest active asset managers with nearly $2.5 trillion of assets. Schroders CEO Richard Oldfield told Bloomberg that he will stay on as chief executive of the firm and that the transaction can help Schroders scale. The move ends more than two centuries of independence for the UK’s largest standalone asset manager. Scho...
Nuveen is buying Schroders in a £9.9 billion deal, creating one of the world’s largest active asset managers with nearly $2.5 trillion of assets. Schroders CEO Richard Oldfield told Bloomberg that he will stay on as chief executive of the firm and that the transaction can help Schroders scale. The move ends more than two centuries of independence for the UK’s largest standalone asset manager. Schorders jumped as much as 30% at the open. Elsewhere, EssilorLuxottica and Hermès were among the European companies rising after posting strong sales. While Siemens said they expect the boom in artificial intelligence for industry and to keep fueling its business. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
Beijing has issued a central directive to dismantle the administrative walls dividing China’s electricity sector, signalling a decisive shift towards a unified national power market designed to support the country’s energy security and green transition. A decade into its power-sector overhaul, China is doubling down on market unity during the just-started 15th five-year planning period. These stru...
Beijing has issued a central directive to dismantle the administrative walls dividing China’s electricity sector, signalling a decisive shift towards a unified national power market designed to support the country’s energy security and green transition. A decade into its power-sector overhaul, China is doubling down on market unity during the just-started 15th five-year planning period. These structural shifts are widely seen as indispensable to the nation’s 2030 carbon-peak target, as the...
If Tottenham are waiting for Pochettino part two, then season three of Postecoglou might bring the right survival vibes It’s panic time at the bottom of the Premier League, and if the past couple of days are anything to go by, probably don’t go following Ange Postecoglou into a job any time soon. Others who’ve followed it more closely can do Nottingham Forest and their 4 (four) managers . This is ...
If Tottenham are waiting for Pochettino part two, then season three of Postecoglou might bring the right survival vibes It’s panic time at the bottom of the Premier League, and if the past couple of days are anything to go by, probably don’t go following Ange Postecoglou into a job any time soon. Others who’ve followed it more closely can do Nottingham Forest and their 4 (four) managers . This is a piece about Tottenham Hotspur, or as I like to call them, my big team who win things. November 2023 feels like a lifetime ago. Spurs were top of the league. Angeball was at its peak. Dynamic free-flowing football – they were 1-0 up against Chelsea thanks to Dejan Kulusevski (injured). It’s the 14th minute, Spurs neatly play themselves out from back down the right, it breaks to Pape Sarr who rolls the ball to Destiny Udogie (injured), and Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace) steams down the left. He plays a perfect first-time ball with his left foot into the path of Son Heung-min (LAFC), who rolls it home. Tottenham are 2-0 up against a team they lose to at least twice a season. Continue reading...
The perpetual question of “who governs” finds stark expression in today’s US-China rivalry. As the two powers compete, the contrast between governance-by-technocrats in China and the predominance of lawyers in the United States is shaping each country’s respective development path. China is set to approve its 15th five-year plan, which will set development goals and strategies through 2030. It pri...
The perpetual question of “who governs” finds stark expression in today’s US-China rivalry. As the two powers compete, the contrast between governance-by-technocrats in China and the predominance of lawyers in the United States is shaping each country’s respective development path. China is set to approve its 15th five-year plan, which will set development goals and strategies through 2030. It prioritises critical technological breakthroughs and industrial integration. Meanwhile, in the Trump...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In the world of dividend growth investing, it can be easy to get tunnel vision. Many focus on the established dividend stars of the present - the companies with decades of dividend growth to their credit. However, this narrow focus can cause one to miss out on the great dividend growth stories of tomorrow. This brings me to my topic of today, which is M...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In the world of dividend growth investing, it can be easy to get tunnel vision. Many focus on the established dividend stars of the present - the companies with decades of dividend growth to their credit. However, this narrow focus can cause one to miss out on the great dividend growth stories of tomorrow. This brings me to my topic of today, which is Meta Platforms ( META ). When I last covered it with a "Buy" rating in March , its phenomenal growth prospects were a major positive. The company's AA-rated balance sheet was another selling point. Closing the deal on my buy case was the fact that shares looked to be a solid value. Eleven months later, my original investment thesis that Meta will be a standout in the dividend growth universe hasn't changed. Accordingly, I'm reaffirming my "Buy" rating. Meta is undoubtedly leaning heavily into capex investments in 2026, ramping up spending to a forecast of between $115 billion and $135 billion. There are perfectly valid reasons for the company to do so, though. These include ad efficiency gains, improved engagement, and an uptick in engineer output in 2025. Even with this spending plan, Meta has plenty of breathing room to maintain its AA- S&P credit rating with a stable outlook. Shares are also incrementally more undervalued now than they were last March. Meta Proved Itself Again to Close Out 2025 Meta Q4 2025 Earnings Presentation On Jan. 28, Meta released its earnings report for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. The company's total revenue climbed 23.8% higher year-over-year to $59.9 billion during the quarter. That exceeded the Seeking Alpha analyst consensus in the quarter by $1.4 billion . What factors played into Meta's spectacular topline growth to conclude 2025? Just like past articles, the answer is a combination of investments producing results and the network effect. Meta's Family of Apps now reaches nearly 3.6 billion daily active people, which is up about ...
TROY, Mich., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings.
TROY, Mich., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings.
Alexey_Fedoren/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I’m not breaking any news when I say we spend a lot of time discussing ‘Big Picture’ investment ideas on a very frequent basis. In recent weeks, we’ve been doing it almost daily. That’s because my entire strategy is built on a top-down approach, where I first assess in what areas I want to invest before I start to look for the best opportunities ...
Alexey_Fedoren/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I’m not breaking any news when I say we spend a lot of time discussing ‘Big Picture’ investment ideas on a very frequent basis. In recent weeks, we’ve been doing it almost daily. That’s because my entire strategy is built on a top-down approach, where I first assess in what areas I want to invest before I start to look for the best opportunities in those areas. For example, in recent years, I have avoided the consumer (more or less) and piled into energy, as I’m somewhat bearish on one group and very bullish on the other. As a result, I avoided stocks like NIKE ( NKE ) that may be among the best consumer stocks (because I dislike the consumer space) and bought stocks like Canadian Natural Resources ( CNQ ), which I consider one of the best oil producers on the planet. By the way, it yields more than 5.0% and has hiked its dividend for 25 consecutive years with a CAGR of more than 20.0%. If you’re in the market for energy income (and growth!), CNQ may be right for you. Anyway, my point is that it’s sometimes hard to keep track of all the ideas, especially when it comes to actionable ideas. That’s where this article comes in. I have to say that this wasn’t an article I planned far in advance, as I came across a note from Apollo Global Management. Its Chief Economist, Torsten Slok, made a terrific list of economic growth tailwinds that do not rely on cyclical factors. He even made the case that overheating is a risk, which I agree with in light of the rebound in cyclical indicators like the ISM Index. Here’s what he wrote : The problems in software will not become a macro problem because the underlying US economy is about to take off. There are three strong tailwinds to growth over the coming quarters: 1. Many financings for data centers have already been committed for 2026. 2. There is strong political support for bringing back production facilities for semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and defense. 3. Fiscal policy is...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In the world of dividend growth investing, it can be easy to get tunnel vision. Many focus on the established dividend stars of the present - the companies with decades of dividend growth to their credit. However, this narrow focus can cause one to miss out on the great dividend growth stories of tomorrow. This brings me to my topic of today, which is M...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In the world of dividend growth investing, it can be easy to get tunnel vision. Many focus on the established dividend stars of the present - the companies with decades of dividend growth to their credit. However, this narrow focus can cause one to miss out on the great dividend growth stories of tomorrow. This brings me to my topic of today, which is Meta Platforms ( META ). When I last covered it with a "Buy" rating in March , its phenomenal growth prospects were a major positive. The company's AA-rated balance sheet was another selling point. Closing the deal on my buy case was the fact that shares looked to be a solid value. Eleven months later, my original investment thesis that Meta will be a standout in the dividend growth universe hasn't changed. Accordingly, I'm reaffirming my "Buy" rating. Meta is undoubtedly leaning heavily into capex investments in 2026, ramping up spending to a forecast of between $115 billion and $135 billion. There are perfectly valid reasons for the company to do so, though. These include ad efficiency gains, improved engagement, and an uptick in engineer output in 2025. Even with this spending plan, Meta has plenty of breathing room to maintain its AA- S&P credit rating with a stable outlook. Shares are also incrementally more undervalued now than they were last March. Meta Proved Itself Again to Close Out 2025 Meta Q4 2025 Earnings Presentation On Jan. 28, Meta released its earnings report for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. The company's total revenue climbed 23.8% higher year-over-year to $59.9 billion during the quarter. That exceeded the Seeking Alpha analyst consensus in the quarter by $1.4 billion . What factors played into Meta's spectacular topline growth to conclude 2025? Just like past articles, the answer is a combination of investments producing results and the network effect. Meta's Family of Apps now reaches nearly 3.6 billion daily active people, which is up about ...
Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of US-brokered talks on stopping the fighting. Washington has proposed further negotiations next week between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Miami or Abu Dhabi, in the Uni...
Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of US-brokered talks on stopping the fighting. Washington has proposed further negotiations next week between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Miami or Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, which was the location of the last meeting, Zelensky said late on...
Vladislav Stepanov/iStock via Getty Images I have covered Lattice Semiconductor ( LSCC ) only once before and it was a 'Hold' rating more than two years ago . Despite being a semiconductor company, LSCC did not capitalize on the AI frenzy so far compared to various other semiconductor players. Its share price grew by approximately 10% since my September 2023 coverage while the broader market ralli...
Vladislav Stepanov/iStock via Getty Images I have covered Lattice Semiconductor ( LSCC ) only once before and it was a 'Hold' rating more than two years ago . Despite being a semiconductor company, LSCC did not capitalize on the AI frenzy so far compared to various other semiconductor players. Its share price grew by approximately 10% since my September 2023 coverage while the broader market rallied by more than 50% over the same period. The main reason is that LSCC's revenue actually stagnated between FY2022 and FY2025 due to the limited data center exposure in the past as the company mostly focused on automotive solutions, and this end market has been struggling due to high interest rates since 2022. However, the company is making an impressive comeback as it is expanding its data center exposure because new products demonstrate impressive growth and a quite promising outlook. The stock is up by 80% over the last 12 months and is rallying further in 2026 with 44% added to the share price YTD. I think it is a good opportunity to capitalize on LSCC impressive growth momentum after the fresh Q4 earnings release, and I upgrade it to "Buy". Recent developments The company released its Q4 FY2025 earnings just a few days ago, on February 10. The stock surged by 16% after earnings despite the fact that it is very difficult to call Q4 earnings stellar if we look just at the company's actual headline numbers against consensus estimates. Actual Q4 revenue was just above consensus while there was no EPS surprise at all. Seeking Alpha However, the post-earnings optimism becomes very fair and reasonable if we zoom in and look beyond just comparing actual results against consensus. First and foremost is the YoY revenue and EPS dynamic. LSCC delivered a 24% YoY revenue increase after several quarters of topline stagnation. Last time LSCC delivered a 20%+ YoY revenue growth was in Q1 FY2023 . Furthermore, the company's YoY EPS growth was also impressive, as the bottom line more th...
Brunswick ( BC ) declared $0.44/share quarterly dividend , 2.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.43. Forward yield 2.03% Payable March 13; for shareholders of record Feb. 23; ex-div Feb. 23. See BC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Brunswick Brunswick: Economic Woes Justify Caution (Downgrade) Brunswick: Fundamentals Are Getting Better, But Expectations Have Gone Up Bru...
Brunswick ( BC ) declared $0.44/share quarterly dividend , 2.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.43. Forward yield 2.03% Payable March 13; for shareholders of record Feb. 23; ex-div Feb. 23. See BC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Brunswick Brunswick: Economic Woes Justify Caution (Downgrade) Brunswick: Fundamentals Are Getting Better, But Expectations Have Gone Up Brunswick: There's Upside From A Volatile Recovery (Rating Upgrade) Bottom 10 mid-cap stocks with lowest dividend safety grade Brunswick anticipates $5.6B–$5.8B revenue and $3.80–$4.40 EPS in 2026 as market conditions stabilize