Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Gaining Attention on Wall Street. On January 30, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock with a $340.00 price target. The firm sees robust AWS momentum for AMZN, robust Q4 setup, and a $25.2B OI forecast reinforcing multiple expansion potential. The rating affirmation comes ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter...
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Gaining Attention on Wall Street. On January 30, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock with a $340.00 price target. The firm sees robust AWS momentum for AMZN, robust Q4 setup, and a $25.2B OI forecast reinforcing multiple expansion potential. The rating affirmation comes ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report scheduled for Thursday, February 5. Webush believes that investor confidence has been building, and Amazon’s previous quarter report has had sentiment turn more positive. “AWS growth was well ahead of expectations, and we are encouraged by the implied level of AWS demand given the pace of backlog growth and additional supply coming online over the next twelve months.” Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Amazon (AMZN) Ahead of Earnings The firm further said that it believes 2026 is going to be a big year for AWS, potentially serving as a catalyst for shares. With shares trading for ~22x our 2027 GAAP EPS estimate, it believes the risk-reward is attractive ahead of fourth quarter. “We believe another robust quarter of AWS growth and continued proof points from partners could be the key to drive multiple expansion in the coming quarters.” Overall, Wedbush is constructive on the setup leading into the report due to positive commentary around AWS growth, healthy trends for the core retail business, and robust advertiser demand. It has raised its estimates for Amazon, projecting fourth-quarter operating income of $25.2 billion (11.8% margin), an estimated 1% above consensus. Meanwhile, it expects operating income of $103.0 billion (12.8% margin) for the full year. “Amazon remains our top eCommerce pick for 2026, and we reiterate our Outperform rating and $340 PT.” Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is an American technology company offering e-commerce, cloud computing, and other services, including digital streaming and artificial intelligence solutions. While we acknowledge th...
Emerald Jewel Industry India Ltd. , one of the country’s largest jewelry manufacturers, is weighing an initial public offering that could raise as much as $300 million, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially paving the way for India’s biggest listings in the sector. The Coimbatore-based company has appointed Axis Bank Ltd. , Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Ltd. and SBI Capital...
Emerald Jewel Industry India Ltd. , one of the country’s largest jewelry manufacturers, is weighing an initial public offering that could raise as much as $300 million, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially paving the way for India’s biggest listings in the sector. The Coimbatore-based company has appointed Axis Bank Ltd. , Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Ltd. and SBI Capital Markets Ltd. as advisers for the proposed share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Additional advisers may be added at a later stage, they said. The offering is expected to include a mix of primary shares and a secondary sale by existing investors, with the transaction likely to take place later this year, some of the people said. Key details, including the timing, structure and size of the deal, may still change, they added. Representatives for Emerald Jewel and the banks didn’t respond to requests for comment. The European Union gave duty-free access to gems and jewelry exporters from India as part of a broad trade deal signed last month, making the industry a potential winner . India’s largest jewelry IPO to date remains the listing of Bluestone Jewellery And Lifestyle Ltd. last year, which raised 15.41 billion rupees ($170 million), according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. raised 11.75 billion rupees in its 2020 offering. Indian stocks, which have struggled to open the year, jumped the most since 2021 on Tuesday after the US sharply cut tariffs on the country’s goods, bolstering investor sentiment. Most jewelry stocks including Kalyan Jewellers rose between 2% and 20% following the announcement. Share sales in India surged to a record last year, and the pipeline remains strong, with several large deals expected in 2026. These include a potential listing by Jio Platforms Ltd. , which could rank as the country’s biggest-ever IPO. Founded in 1984 by K. Srinivasan, Emerald operates retail jewe...
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians toggle caption Luis Andres Henao/AP SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington grante...
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians toggle caption Luis Andres Henao/AP SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington granted a request to pause the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians while a lawsuit challenging it proceeds. The termination, which was set for Tuesday, "shall be null, void, and of no legal effect," she wrote. "We can breathe for a little bit," said Rose-Thamar Joseph, the operations director of the Haitian Support Center in Springfield, Ohio. Reyes said in an 83-page opinion that plaintiffs were likely to prevail on the merits of the case, and that she found it "substantially likely" that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem preordained her termination decision because of "hostility to nonwhite immigrants." Sponsor Message The judge, an appointee of President Joe Biden, said Noem did not have "unbounded discretion" and was required to consult with other agencies on conditions in Haiti. The ruling cited Noem's own words three days after announcing an end to Haitian protections, calling for a travel ban from Haiti and "every damn country that has been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies." While the ruling grants temporary relief to Haitians, the next legal steps were unclear. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin denounced the ruling as "lawless activism." "Haiti's TPS was granted following an earthquake that took place over 15 years ago," she said. "It was never intended to be a de facto amnesty program, yet that's how previous administrations have used it for decades." DHS says Haiti has improved, but community leaders say it's still unsafe Temporary Protected Status can be granted by the Homeland Secu...
A moniker given to the Australian Open by Roger Federer has come to be a huge part of the tournament's identity. Nicknamed the "Happy Slam" by the Swiss great, the first major of the season is largely loved by the players and continues to attract record-breaking crowds. Innovative additions, such as this year's One Point Slam, have brought new eyeballs to the sport and been considered a roaring su...
A moniker given to the Australian Open by Roger Federer has come to be a huge part of the tournament's identity. Nicknamed the "Happy Slam" by the Swiss great, the first major of the season is largely loved by the players and continues to attract record-breaking crowds. Innovative additions, such as this year's One Point Slam, have brought new eyeballs to the sport and been considered a roaring success. But there have also been signs of cracks over the past three weeks. Intrusive behind-the-scenes cameras watching the stars, overcrowding in the grounds and accusations too many attendees are not interested in the tennis have been among the chief complaints. Now, with the mastermind of the Australian Open's growth reportedly set for pastures new, BBC Sport looks at the tournament's recent success and asks where it goes next.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund ( KYN ) reported net assets of $2.5 billion and a net asset value per share of $14.55, as of January 31, 2026. The asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 for senior securities was 658%, while the ratio for total leverage, including debt and preferred stock, was 495%. The company had 169.13M common shares outstanding as of January 31,...
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund ( KYN ) reported net assets of $2.5 billion and a net asset value per share of $14.55, as of January 31, 2026. The asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 for senior securities was 658%, while the ratio for total leverage, including debt and preferred stock, was 495%. The company had 169.13M common shares outstanding as of January 31, 2026. More on Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund KYN: Monthly Midstream Cash Flow At An 11% Discount To NAV Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Dividend scorecard for Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund
ismagilov/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I last reviewed the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF ( RDVY ) on October 19, 2023, when I rated it a "sell" based on the flat expected earnings growth of its constituents and underwhelming quality features. However, this update highlights how those deficiencies are no longer present, and apart from elevated volatility, RDVY is actually o...
ismagilov/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I last reviewed the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF ( RDVY ) on October 19, 2023, when I rated it a "sell" based on the flat expected earnings growth of its constituents and underwhelming quality features. However, this update highlights how those deficiencies are no longer present, and apart from elevated volatility, RDVY is actually one of the better-balanced large-cap value funds you'll find today. As such, I've decided to upgrade my rating to a "hold" but will stop short of a "buy" due to a strategy that results in an inconsistent factor mix. I look forward to explaining why in further detail below, and I hope to answer any of your questions in the comments section afterward. RDVY Overview As with any rules-based ETF, understanding its selection process is crucial to determining if it's the right fit for your portfolio. In this case, RDVY tracks the NASDAQ US Rising Dividend Achievers Index and holds 50 companies with trailing twelve-month dividends higher than the previous three and five years, selected from the 1,000 largest stocks in the NASDAQ US Benchmark Index. Eligible stocks must also have increased their earnings per share compared to three years ago, have current cash-to-total debt ratios above 50%, and a dividend payout ratio below 65%. Consequently, capital-intensive stocks are disadvantaged, and since the Index also excludes REITs, the potential for a concentrated portfolio is high. As of January 30, 2026, RDVY had about 75% allocated to just three sectors (ICB Classification). First Trust After the initial screens, the remaining securities are ranked by their total five-year dollar dividend increases, their current dividend yield, and their latest payout ratio, and an aggregate rank is created whereby only the top 50 qualify and are assigned an equal weight. New to the methodology as of March 2025 is a different reconstitution process, whereby four sub-portfolios are reconstituted on sta...
Dear Bruce, When you were 10, you wrote a school project called, 'Future Me'. Well, here I am, your future self, finally replying. Let me start by saying how proud I am of you. You've always been a dreamer and that's one of your greatest strengths. The future you imagined was big, bold and full of life. But it might not turn out quite as simply as you first thought. You wrote about having six kids...
Dear Bruce, When you were 10, you wrote a school project called, 'Future Me'. Well, here I am, your future self, finally replying. Let me start by saying how proud I am of you. You've always been a dreamer and that's one of your greatest strengths. The future you imagined was big, bold and full of life. But it might not turn out quite as simply as you first thought. You wrote about having six kids, eight dogs and 10 cats. Spoiler alert, that doesn't quite happen. Here's the important part, though: you're happy. You made it. And you're living the part of your dream that really mattered, building a life that you're proud of and sharing it with special people. You're competitive and you want to be the best at everything you do. That's fine, it'll get you far, but you don't have to compare yourself to others. Especially when you're at school. Academics are not your strong suit - your strengths lie elsewhere. However, that does not give you permission to stop trying at school. Sport might be your passion but please try to stop falling asleep in Mr Simpson's English class, pretending to read your book. You're fooling no one. You're so lucky to have two incredible parents, Marie and Bob (or better known as Mum and Dad), who understand you more than you realise. They've always let you try every sport you were curious about, and they supported you even when what you were saying sounded completely unrealistic. They could see it wasn't just a phase, it was your passion. When you watched Kelly Holmes win her two gold medals at the Athens Olympics in 2004, something inside you sparked. Let that feeling grow. Let it push you to dream bigger than you ever thought you could. But let me save you some time, and a few freezing mornings in the mud. Cross-country running isn't your sport.
(RTTNews) - Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOY.PK, AKZOY), a Dutch paint and coating maker, reported Tuesday significantly higher profit in its fourth quarter, while Adjusted EBITDA, a key earnings metric, dropped with weak revenues. Looking ahead, the company projects higher adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2026, and maintained dividend. In the fourth quarter, net income attributable to shareholders surged to 598 mi...
(RTTNews) - Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOY.PK, AKZOY), a Dutch paint and coating maker, reported Tuesday significantly higher profit in its fourth quarter, while Adjusted EBITDA, a key earnings metric, dropped with weak revenues. Looking ahead, the company projects higher adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2026, and maintained dividend. In the fourth quarter, net income attributable to shareholders surged to 598 million euros from 21 million euros last year. Earnings per share were 3.50 euros, up from 0.12 euro a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was 0.56 euro, same as last year. In the fourth quarter, operating income surged to 787 million euros from prior year's 127 million euros. Adjusted operating income fell 4 percent to 217 million euros. Adjusted EBITDA was at 309 million euros, down 4 percent from 321 million euros a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 13.0% from prior year's 12.3%, driven by efficiency actions. Revenue dropped 9 percent to 2.37 billion euros from 2.62 billion euros last year. Organic sales were down 1% on lower volumes. In fiscal 2025, operating income surged to 1.16 billion euros, while adjusted EBITDA fell 2 percent to 1.44 billion euros, with 5 percent drop in revenues to 10.16 billion euros. Further, the company proposed final dividend of 1.54 euros per share, same as last year. Looking ahead for fiscal 2026, the company expects adjusted EBITDA to be at or above 1.47 billion euros, reflecting 100 million euros of improvement in constant currencies. For the mid-term, AkzoNobel aims to expand profitability to deliver an adjusted EBITDA margin of above 16% and a return on investment between 16% and 19%. AkzoNobel CEO Greg Poux-Guillaume stated, "Looking ahead, based on current market visibility, we don't anticipate a material recovery across our end markets in 2026. We expect a weak first half, with the second half helped by easier comparisons. Against this backdrop, our efficiency measures will continue to support o...