(RTTNews) - Siemens Energy AG (SMNEY.PK, ENR.DE, 1ENR.MI), a German energy company, said on Tuesday that it has decided to invest $1 billion to boost production in the U.S. and significantly expand its workforce to meet a surge in electricity demand. The U.S. has been experiencing an unparalleled surge in electricity demand as the country is rapidly expanding data centers, artificial intelligence ...
(RTTNews) - Siemens Energy AG (SMNEY.PK, ENR.DE, 1ENR.MI), a German energy company, said on Tuesday that it has decided to invest $1 billion to boost production in the U.S. and significantly expand its workforce to meet a surge in electricity demand. The U.S. has been experiencing an unparalleled surge in electricity demand as the country is rapidly expanding data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and modern industrial electrification. The program will include several brownfield expansions, plans to raise transformer production and services, and strategies to boost the production of large gas turbines. The company will also construct a brand-new factory in Mississippi that will build essential grid components. Christian Bruch, CEO of Siemens Energy, said: "The current policy environment has contributed to this momentum. The Trump Administration has made energy security, a reliable and resilient grid, and growing U.S. manufacturing jobs a priority. This has supercharged the energy demand which is supporting new investments across the energy sector." The expansions are planned across North Carolina, Alabama, New York, Texas, and Florida. Siemens Energy will recruit over 1,500 highly skilled staff in manufacturing, operations, and engineering. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Market Review The Russell Midcap Growth Index had another solid year of performance despite a moderate loss in the fourth quarter. Investors continued to focus on the ongoing megatrend in AI, but the Russell Midcap Growth Index saw a rotation to other sectors in the fourth quarter, especially the Materials and Health Care sectors. The Federal Reserve (Fed) ...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Market Review The Russell Midcap Growth Index had another solid year of performance despite a moderate loss in the fourth quarter. Investors continued to focus on the ongoing megatrend in AI, but the Russell Midcap Growth Index saw a rotation to other sectors in the fourth quarter, especially the Materials and Health Care sectors. The Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates for the third time in 2025 against the backdrop of a relatively steady economy with modest GDP growth, a relatively strong labor market and moderating inflation, although the benefits weren’t felt equally across the economy. These conditions helped to boost markets and support smaller to midsize businesses. Against this backdrop, the best-performing sectors in the fourth quarter were Materials and Health Care, while the worst-performing sectors were Communication Services, Consumer Staples and Utilities. Quarterly Performance Review Boosted by Information Technology The Fund (Investor Shares) returned -0.77% (net of fees) for the quarter, outperforming the Russell Midcap Growth Index’s -3.70% return. Holdings in the Information Technology sector were the dominant contributor as a result of our exposure to the ongoing AI megatrend, primarily through semiconductor companies. A lack of exposure to the underperforming Communication Services sector also helped. Conversely, holdings in the Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Real Estate sectors partially offset those gains. Top Quarterly Contributors Sandisk ( SNDK ), a global leader in flash memory solutions, saw its shares surge higher as the ongoing AI megatrend boosted demand for memory and storage while industry supply growth remained constrained. We trimmed this position to diversify our exposure outside of semiconductors. Teradyne ( TER ), a leading provider of semiconductor testing, is starting to win new sockets and gain market share after investing for years in its AI-semiconductor testers. KLA ( K...
Key Points Geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty have weakened the U.S. dollar and led central banks to accumulate more gold in recent years. The precious metal is clearly proving that it is the leading safe-haven asset among large buyers. As a risk-on investment opportunity, Bitcoin still has tremendous upside in the long run. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › From the start of 2013 t...
Key Points Geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty have weakened the U.S. dollar and led central banks to accumulate more gold in recent years. The precious metal is clearly proving that it is the leading safe-haven asset among large buyers. As a risk-on investment opportunity, Bitcoin still has tremendous upside in the long run. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › From the start of 2013 through the end of 2022, the price of an ounce of gold rose by just 8%. Since then, the price has surged 175% higher (as of Jan. 30). Something is clearly going on with the shiny precious metal. And investors are taking notice. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's first and most valuable cryptocurrency, is often viewed as a digital version of gold and has been an impressive asset historically. Its price is up an astonishing 22,770% in the past decade. However, it's been losing the race against gold over the past 12- and 24-month periods. And the crypto is down 33% below its peak. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Should Bitcoin investors be worried right now? Gold is setting the bar high Investment professionals argue that gold is a safe-haven asset and that it should be added to portfolios during times of extreme uncertainty because it's not correlated to other asset classes, has a scarce supply, and is neutral. The last year has provided gold with the perfect backdrop to support its monster performance. This White House administration has certainly shaken things up when it comes to trade and geopolitical tension, most notably with ongoing changes to tariffs, relations with China, and the recent spat with European leaders over Greenland. It also doesn't help that the U.S. continues to run massive trade deficits, holds a record federal debt burden of $39 trillion, just started quantitative easing, and could resume interest rate cuts under a ne...
JPMorgan believes that a recent pullback has created a nice opportunity for investors to buy into SoFi . The bank upgraded the fintech firm and online lender to an overweight rating from neutral. Analyst Reginald Smith reiterated his price target of $31, implying upside of 41%. Shares of SoFi have surged 43% overall in the past 12 months, but have declined 10% since the company's fourth-quarter ea...
JPMorgan believes that a recent pullback has created a nice opportunity for investors to buy into SoFi . The bank upgraded the fintech firm and online lender to an overweight rating from neutral. Analyst Reginald Smith reiterated his price target of $31, implying upside of 41%. Shares of SoFi have surged 43% overall in the past 12 months, but have declined 10% since the company's fourth-quarter earnings call on Jan. 30. SOFI 1Y mountain SOFI 1Y chart The sell-off has come "despite posting record 4Q results and better than expected FY26 Adj. EBITDA guidance, creating the type of entry point we had been waiting for," Smith wrote. The analyst pointed to SoFi's momentum in growing its business. He sees the company as ultimately becoming a winner in the digital bank space, and believes it could one day become the "American Express" of fintech. "Momentum in the business is undeniable, as SoFi continues to add new members and deposits at a record pace, while other fintechs report deposit outflows or stagnant member growth, and investments in marketing in '25 and 1H26 set the stage for continued premium customer acquisition and engagement for the foreseeable future," he said. Smith also wrote that he remained "relatively comfortable" with SoFi's credit exposure. The company's financials remain impressive and justify an upside from here, he added, highlighting specific opportunities for non-interest income growth and improving GAAP profitability. "The company has scaled nicely and boasts material GAAP earnings (ignoring non-cash FV gains) from its nearly ~$40bn loan portfolio, with further upside from fee-income from its Tech Platform and rapidly expanding Financial Services offerings (e.g. SoFi Plus), deserving of a premium valuation," Smith wrote.
Investing.com -- Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) have emerged as the top two investment opportunities among the Magnificent Seven tech giants, according to a recent analysis by WarrenAI. These companies stand out based on their growth potential, analyst targets, and risk-reward profiles in the current market environment. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) ...
Investing.com -- Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) have emerged as the top two investment opportunities among the Magnificent Seven tech giants, according to a recent analysis by WarrenAI. These companies stand out based on their growth potential, analyst targets, and risk-reward profiles in the current market environment. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) takes the top position with its powerful combination of AI capabilities, cloud dominance, and consistent execution. The company offers 18.3% fair value upside according to analyst targets, with a mean price target of $602.51, representing a 1.4x current ratio. Microsoft’s projected 22.7% EPS growth and a forward PEG ratio of 1.15 demonstrate its attractive valuation relative to growth potential. The company’s recent 14.9% revenue growth highlights its continued momentum. Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform continues to outperform expectations, while its strategic multi-year partnership with OpenAI positions the company at the forefront of artificial intelligence integration. Analysts have awarded Microsoft a "Strong Buy" consensus rating, viewing it as the best all-around combination of upside potential and manageable risk among the Magnificent Seven. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) secures the second position as the undisputed AI infrastructure leader. Despite its remarkable run, analysts still see approximately 45.7% further upside potential, with a mean price target of $253.62. The company boasts extraordinary metrics across the board: 60.3% projected EPS growth, 63.5% revenue growth forecast, and an impressive 114.2% recent revenue increase. NVIDIA maintains the lowest forward PEG ratio among the Magnificent Seven at just 0.71, suggesting it remains undervalued despite its premium forward P/E multiple. The company’s financial health score of 3.75/5 and outstanding liquidity ratio of 4.4x further strengthen its position. Wall Street remains unanimously bullish on NVIDIA, w...
design master Wedbush Securities started off coverage on TaskUs ( TASK ) with an Outperform rating on its view that the global outsourcing stock represents an attractive risk/reward opportunity for investors as it trades near a multi-year low. Analyst Michael Piccolo pointed to TaskUs' ( TASK ) solid operational fundamentals and a strategic transformation underway that counters the risk of AI disr...
design master Wedbush Securities started off coverage on TaskUs ( TASK ) with an Outperform rating on its view that the global outsourcing stock represents an attractive risk/reward opportunity for investors as it trades near a multi-year low. Analyst Michael Piccolo pointed to TaskUs' ( TASK ) solid operational fundamentals and a strategic transformation underway that counters the risk of AI disruption. "The decisive shareholder rejection of the $16.50 buyout, with shareholders publicly arguing for $19-$25 per share valuations, establishes a valuation floor, while the company's accelerating AI Services growth (60%+ 3Q'25), robust Trust & Safety moat protected by intensifying regulatory mandates, and potential for renewed M&A interest provide multiple paths to value realization," updated Piccolo. The trading multiples on TASK seem to indicate that the market is pricing in AI disruption risk without adequately valuing the company's pivot toward becoming an AI-enablement platform to capture secular tailwinds, highlighted Piccolo. "For investors with a high-risk tolerance and conviction in management's ability to pivot the business model before traditional BPO services face further declines, we believe shares offer compelling asymmetric positive return potential at current levels," summarized Piccolo on the potential upside. Wedbush Securities lined up a price target of $17 on TaskUs ( TASK ). Shares of TaskUs ( TASK ) were up 1.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday to $11.29. The 52-week high for the stock is $18.59. More on TaskUs TaskUs: Need A Few More Quarters To Monitor The Situation (Rating Downgrade) TaskUs, Inc. 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation TaskUs, Inc. (TASK) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript TaskUs beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; initiates Q4 and FY outlook TaskUs Q3 2025 Earnings Preview
(RTTNews) - Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that Increased, from last year The company's earnings came in at $790 million, or $2.72 per share. This compares with $750 million, or $2.54 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 4.1% to $4.093 billion from $3.932 billion last year. Illinois Tool Works Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Ea...
(RTTNews) - Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that Increased, from last year The company's earnings came in at $790 million, or $2.72 per share. This compares with $750 million, or $2.54 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 4.1% to $4.093 billion from $3.932 billion last year. Illinois Tool Works Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $790 Mln. vs. $750 Mln. last year. -EPS: $2.72 vs. $2.54 last year. -Revenue: $4.093 Bln vs. $3.932 Bln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Composecure ( GPGI ) declares $0.0025/share quarterly dividend . Payable Feb. 27; for shareholders of record Feb. 13; ex-div Feb. 13. See GPGI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Composecure Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Composecure Historical earnings data for Composecure Financial information for Composecure
Composecure ( GPGI ) declares $0.0025/share quarterly dividend . Payable Feb. 27; for shareholders of record Feb. 13; ex-div Feb. 13. See GPGI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Composecure Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Composecure Historical earnings data for Composecure Financial information for Composecure
(RTTNews) - OneWater Marine Inc. (ONEW), a marine retailer, on Tuesday said it has completed the sale of Ocean Bio-Chem Holdings, Inc. as part of its strategy to optimize its portfolio and concentrate on core businesses. The company plans to use the $50 million in proceeds to pay down debt. The prepayment is expected to generate approximately $3.5 million in annual interest expense savings. OneWat...
(RTTNews) - OneWater Marine Inc. (ONEW), a marine retailer, on Tuesday said it has completed the sale of Ocean Bio-Chem Holdings, Inc. as part of its strategy to optimize its portfolio and concentrate on core businesses. The company plans to use the $50 million in proceeds to pay down debt. The prepayment is expected to generate approximately $3.5 million in annual interest expense savings. OneWater also cut its previously issued fiscal 2026 outlook to reflect the impact of the divestiture. For fiscal year 2026, the company now expects total revenue in the range of $1.78 billion to $1.88 billion, compared with its prior outlook of $1.83 billion to $1.93 billion, reflecting the loss of revenue from exited brands. Adjusted earnings per share are now expected to be between $0.20 and $0.70, down from the previous forecast range of $0.25 to $0.75. OneWater Marine shares were up more than 1% in pre-market trading after closing at $13.51 on Monday, up 1.73%. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Pornpimone Audkamkong Rithm Capital ( RITM ) stock climbed 3.4% in Tuesday premarket trading after the alternative asset manager delivered better-than-expected Q4 earnings as recent acquisitions of Crestline Management and Paramount Group start to contribute to its growth. Q4 EPS available for distribution of $0.74, beating the average analyst estimate of $0.58, rose from $0.54 in Q3. Q4 revenue o...
Pornpimone Audkamkong Rithm Capital ( RITM ) stock climbed 3.4% in Tuesday premarket trading after the alternative asset manager delivered better-than-expected Q4 earnings as recent acquisitions of Crestline Management and Paramount Group start to contribute to its growth. Q4 EPS available for distribution of $0.74, beating the average analyst estimate of $0.58, rose from $0.54 in Q3. Q4 revenue of $1.29B, topping the consensus estimate of $1.24B, increased from $1.11B in the prior quarter. Included in net revenue: Net servicing revenue of $148.3M, compared with $314.9M in Q3, which included $264.4M of markdowns. Interest income of $500.8M vs. $453.8M in the previous quarter. Net gain on originated residential mortgage loans, held-for-sale, climbed to $203.7M from $196.3M in Q3. Asset management revenue of $359.5M vs. $84.9M in the prior quarter. Sculptor Capital, Rithm’s ( RITM ) alternative asset manager, had $38B of assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2025, including gross fundraising inflows of $5.8B during the quarter. That compares with AUM of $37B as of Sept. 30, 2025. Its Newrez unit’s origination funded production volume of $18.8B grew 15% Y/Y in Q3. The mortgage and origination and servicing platform generated a 17% pretax annualized return on equity of $5.9B vs. a 20% pretax return in the prior quarter. Total servicing unpaid principal balance fell to $852B from $878B in Q3 and rose 1% Y/Y. Expenses climbed to $1.17B from $938.9M in Q3. Book value per share of $12.66 at Dec. 31, 2025, declined from $12.83 at Sept. 30. "Our Q4 results underscore the durable momentum we have built as we closed key transactions, expanded our client franchise and maintained solid earnings that reflect the power of our unified ecosystem," said CEO Michael Nierenberg. "The strategic investments we have made across asset management, Newrez, Genesis, and our investment portfolio provide a strong foundation to outcompete and capture strategic opportunities for our clients and s...
Mesa Laboratories press release ( MLAB ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.65 beats by $0.37 . Revenue of $65.13M (+3.6% Y/Y) beats by $1.9M . On a non-GAAP basis, core organic revenues growth was 1.2% and AOI increased 17.6% to $17,072 or $3.07 per diluted share of common stock compared to 3Q25. Non-GAAP organic revenues growth excluding CG China revenues (entirely diagnostics) was 5.7% Non-GAAP adjusted operat...
Mesa Laboratories press release ( MLAB ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.65 beats by $0.37 . Revenue of $65.13M (+3.6% Y/Y) beats by $1.9M . On a non-GAAP basis, core organic revenues growth was 1.2% and AOI increased 17.6% to $17,072 or $3.07 per diluted share of common stock compared to 3Q25. Non-GAAP organic revenues growth excluding CG China revenues (entirely diagnostics) was 5.7% Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (“AOI”) excluding unusual items 2 increased 15.4% and was 26.2% as a percentage of revenues. More on Mesa Laboratories Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Slideshow Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Mesa Laboratories: Appealing Territory Has Been Reached Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Mesa Laboratories Historical earnings data for Mesa Laboratories
Morris State Bancshares ( MBLU ) declares $0.13/share quarterly dividend , 8.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.12. Forward yield 2.06% Payable March 10; for shareholders of record Feb. 10; ex-div Feb. 10. The board of directors have also approved a special dividend of $0.16/share. Payable March 20; for shareholders of record Feb. 16; ex-div Feb. 16. See MBLU Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & ...
Morris State Bancshares ( MBLU ) declares $0.13/share quarterly dividend , 8.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.12. Forward yield 2.06% Payable March 10; for shareholders of record Feb. 10; ex-div Feb. 10. The board of directors have also approved a special dividend of $0.16/share. Payable March 20; for shareholders of record Feb. 16; ex-div Feb. 16. See MBLU Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Morris State Bancshares Vallant Financial to become holding company for Morris State Bancshares, Pinnacle Financial Georgia-based community banks Morris State Bancshares, Pinnacle Financial to merge Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Morris State Bancshares Dividend scorecard for Morris State Bancshares Financial information for Morris State Bancshares
Illinois Tool Works Inc. press release ( ITW ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $2.72 beats by $0.03 . Revenue of $4.1B (+4.1% Y/Y) beats by $40M . 2026 Guidance Revenue growth of 2 to 4%, organic growth of 1 to 3% Operating margin expansion of approximately 100 bps with enterprise initiatives contributing 100 bps GAAP EPS of $11.00 to $11.40, an increase of 7% at the mid-point More on Illinois Tool Works Inc. Ill...
Illinois Tool Works Inc. press release ( ITW ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $2.72 beats by $0.03 . Revenue of $4.1B (+4.1% Y/Y) beats by $40M . 2026 Guidance Revenue growth of 2 to 4%, organic growth of 1 to 3% Operating margin expansion of approximately 100 bps with enterprise initiatives contributing 100 bps GAAP EPS of $11.00 to $11.40, an increase of 7% at the mid-point More on Illinois Tool Works Inc. Illinois Tool Works: Growth Acceleration As Macro Headwinds Ease, PLS Drag Fades, And Self-Help Initiatives Strengthen Illinois Tool Works Inc Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Illinois Tool Works Inc. Historical earnings data for Illinois Tool Works Inc. Dividend scorecard for Illinois Tool Works Inc.
High-yield Chevron is built to be reliable in an industry known for volatility. If you're looking at a company that produces oil, you'll have to accept some volatility. The energy sector goes through booms and busts, and there's nothing that can be done about it, given that oil is a commodity. However, not all oil companies are the same. Chevron (CVX 1.62%) is probably one of the smartest ways to ...
High-yield Chevron is built to be reliable in an industry known for volatility. If you're looking at a company that produces oil, you'll have to accept some volatility. The energy sector goes through booms and busts, and there's nothing that can be done about it, given that oil is a commodity. However, not all oil companies are the same. Chevron (CVX 1.62%) is probably one of the smartest ways to invest in the energy sector, and it has a very attractive 4% dividend yield, too. Chevron is diversified One of the core reasons to like Chevron is its vertical integration, which means it owns assets across the upstream (energy production), midstream (pipelines), and downstream (chemicals and refining) segments of the broader energy sector. Each industry segment operates a little differently through the energy cycle, so having all three in one business helps to soften the revenue and earnings effect of commodity price swings. That said, Chevron is not the only vertically integrated energy company. It competes with a number of other large, integrated energy companies, like ExxonMobil (XOM 2.12%), Shell (SHEL 1.65%), BP (BP 0.50%), and TotalEnergies (TTE 0.72%). What sets it apart is its combination of yield, financial strength, and dividend consistency. Chevron has a great track record Chevron's streak of annual dividend increases is 38 years long, second only to ExxonMobil's 43 years. However, ExxonMobil's dividend yield is 2.9%, more than a percentage point lower than that of Chevron. Most investors will likely prefer the higher yield, given the similarly strong dividend histories. Shell and BP both cut their dividends in 2020 during the energy downturn that accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. While TotalEnergies didn't cut its dividend at that time, its dividend history isn't quite as consistent as Chevron's. And TotalEnergies has materially more debt on its balance sheet. In fact, Chevron's leverage is lower than that of all its peers, except ExxonMobil. This is notab...
Musk's X Office In Paris Raided By Cybercrime Unit As Brussels Becomes More Unhinged One week after the European Commission opened a new formal investigation into Elon Musk's X under the Digital Services Act (DSA) and expanded a separate probe launched in December 2023, X's Paris office was raided by France's cybercrime unit as part of an investigation into the distribution of sexual deepfakes and...
Musk's X Office In Paris Raided By Cybercrime Unit As Brussels Becomes More Unhinged One week after the European Commission opened a new formal investigation into Elon Musk's X under the Digital Services Act (DSA) and expanded a separate probe launched in December 2023, X's Paris office was raided by France's cybercrime unit as part of an investigation into the distribution of sexual deepfakes and Holocaust denial content. "A search is being carried out at the French premises of X by the cybercrime unit of the Paris public prosecutor's office, together with @CyberGEND and @Europol , as part of the investigation opened in January 2025," the Paris prosecutors' office wrote on X early Tuesday. The Paris public prosecutor's office also said it is leaving the X platform and will post exclusively on Reid Hoffman's LinkedIn and Meta-owned Instagram. In a statement, the public prosecutor's office said that both Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino (former X CEO) had been summoned for voluntary questioning "in their capacity as de facto and de jure managers of the X platform at the time of the events." The prosecutor's office set the date for April 20, a day frequently associated with Musk, suggesting the activists chose it as a pointed jab. Back to the X message: "Find us on Lkd and Insta." What a ridiculous statement from the prosecutor's office. It only reinforces the idea that this is pure political theater, emblematic of Europe's left-wing, unhinged censorship regime targeting a U.S. billionaire who has done more to uphold free speech than anyone else in the West. X previously described the probe's widening last year as "politically-motivated"... The prosecutor's office said it was examining "alleged complicity" in offences related to the platform, including the spreading of child abuse images and sexually explicit deepfakes via the AI chatbot on X called "Grok." Yet, no investigation into other chatbots? Musk has been outraged by the Brussels bureaucrats ... The tyrannical, u...
ITV has gained an early advantage over the BBC before their ratings battle at this summer’s World Cup by securing a studio in Brooklyn with views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. ITV Sport will be basing all of its World Cup coverage, to be presented by Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods, from its New York studio, whereas the BBC team of Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates will be in...
ITV has gained an early advantage over the BBC before their ratings battle at this summer’s World Cup by securing a studio in Brooklyn with views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. ITV Sport will be basing all of its World Cup coverage, to be presented by Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods, from its New York studio, whereas the BBC team of Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates will be in Salford until at least the quarter-finals. The BBC’s decision to stay in the United Kingdom was based on a combination of financial and environmental factors, with the corporation committed to limiting air travel in an attempt to reduce its carbon footprint. The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams and 104 matches, from 32 and 64 respectively, and Fifa’s decision to stage it in the United States, Canada and Mexico have significantly affected cost and travel logistics, playing a big role in the BBC’s thinking. ITV is taking a different approach with plans to make a virtue of its New York location by filming travelogues and mini documentaries to support its live coverage. Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright have been lined up as pundits and will be in the US throughout. ITV, as part of their deal with the BBC, will show 51 matches to the BBC’s 54. These include England’s opening game against Croatia, in Dallas, on 17 June, their final group match against Panama and Scotland’s fixture against Morocco on 19 June. ITV has three quarter-finals, including the first two picks, but the BBC has the first pick of the semi-finals and will have England’s games in the last 32 and last 16 should they qualify. Both broadcasters will show the final. View image in fullscreen ITV have secured a studio with views of the iconic Manhattan skyline. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters The BBC historically achieves better ratings than ITV when they go head-to-head, gaining a peak audience of 15 million for the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, compared with ITV’s 4.3 million. ITV ...
Partnership enhances Kocho’s agility and security while supporting data sovereignty, AI readiness and its Microsoft-first cloud strategy London, UK and Irvine, CA, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kocho, a UK-based provider of cybersecurity, identity, cloud transformation and managed services announced today that it has selected Zadara, the sovereign AI cloud leader, to support and future-proof i...
Partnership enhances Kocho’s agility and security while supporting data sovereignty, AI readiness and its Microsoft-first cloud strategy London, UK and Irvine, CA, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kocho, a UK-based provider of cybersecurity, identity, cloud transformation and managed services announced today that it has selected Zadara, the sovereign AI cloud leader, to support and future-proof its cloud infrastructure. The collaboration equips Kocho with the secure infrastructure needed to meet growing client needs, while navigating market changes such as the increasing demand for AI readiness and the disruptions resulting from the VMware-Broadcom acquisition. Faced with the combination of escalating licensing costs, pricing uncertainty and infrastructure complexity, Kocho sought a strategic shift from the traditional stack. By deploying Zadara, Kocho adopted a consumption-based, OPEX-driven cloud model, lowering the level of what had been significant upfront capital investments. This enabled Kocho to scale resources as needed, reduce capacity planning burdens and find a viable alternative to VMware and its new licensing costs. Zadara managed services also allow Kocho’s IT team to focus on delivering customer value through applications and services. “Zadara’s distributed edge cloud delivers performance, data sovereignty, and real-time AI processing without data egress fees or financial lock-in,” said Jacques Fourie, Global Operations Director at Kocho. “Partnering with Zadara has been a critical step in future-proofing Kocho’s cloud services. Zadara liberates our team to focus on application work. We live in the house; Zadara provides the house.” Kocho’s clients benefit from enhanced agility, faster service delivery, and guaranteed data residency, including secure client backups through Zadara’s advanced architecture and robust multi-tenancy capabilities. Additionally, Zadara’s seamless compatibility with Azure further aligns with Kocho’s Microsoft-first strategy,...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Javier Rodriguez Chief Financial Officer — Joel Ackerman Operator TAKEAWAYS U.S. Adjusted Operating Income -- $2.094 billion for the full year, with Q4 at $586 million, matching guidance midpoint. -- $2.094 billion for the full year, with Q4 at $586 million, matching guidance midpoint. ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Javier Rodriguez Chief Financial Officer — Joel Ackerman Operator TAKEAWAYS U.S. Adjusted Operating Income -- $2.094 billion for the full year, with Q4 at $586 million, matching guidance midpoint. -- $2.094 billion for the full year, with Q4 at $586 million, matching guidance midpoint. Adjusted Earnings Per Share -- $10.78 for 2025 and $3.40 for Q4, based on continuing operations. -- $10.78 for 2025 and $3.40 for Q4, based on continuing operations. Free Cash Flow -- Just over $1 billion in 2025, including $309 million during Q4. -- Just over $1 billion in 2025, including $309 million during Q4. U.S. Dialysis Treatment Volume -- Declined 1.1% year over year, with a Q4 decrease of about 20 basis points compared to Q4 2024. -- Declined 1.1% year over year, with a Q4 decrease of about 20 basis points compared to Q4 2024. Revenue Per Treatment (RPT) -- $410 for 2025, up 4.7% year over year; Q4 RPT rose approximately $12 sequentially, driven by aged receivables, rate increases, improved yield, private pay mix, and seasonal vaccine effects. -- $410 for 2025, up 4.7% year over year; Q4 RPT rose approximately $12 sequentially, driven by aged receivables, rate increases, improved yield, private pay mix, and seasonal vaccine effects. Patient Care Cost Per Treatment (PCC) -- 5.9% higher than 2024, primarily due to supply costs and health benefits, with about half the increase attributed to binders in the bundle. -- 5.9% higher than 2024, primarily due to supply costs and health benefits, with about half the increase attributed to binders in the bundle. International Segment Operating Income -- $114 million for the year, with Q4 at $21 million, reflecting both organic growth and recent Latin America acquisitions. -- $114 million for the year, with Q4 at $21 million, reflecting both organic growth and recent Latin America acquisitions. Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) Prof...