(RTTNews) - The Malaysia stock market headed south again on Thursday, one day after ending the two-day slide in which it had slumped more than 20 points or 1.1 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,710-point plateau and it's expected to open under wa
(RTTNews) - The Malaysia stock market headed south again on Thursday, one day after ending the two-day slide in which it had slumped more than 20 points or 1.1 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,710-point plateau and it's expected to open under wa
Russian president expected to continue invasion of Ukraine until his forces have secured remaining areas of eastern Donbas Vladimir Putin has asked Russia’s oligarchs to donate to the country’s dwindling defence budget to continue its invasion of Ukraine, it has been reported. The Russian president is expected to continue the conflict, which began in February 2022, until Moscow has secured the rem...
Russian president expected to continue invasion of Ukraine until his forces have secured remaining areas of eastern Donbas Vladimir Putin has asked Russia’s oligarchs to donate to the country’s dwindling defence budget to continue its invasion of Ukraine, it has been reported. The Russian president is expected to continue the conflict, which began in February 2022, until Moscow has secured the remaining areas of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region not under its control, according to the Financial Times. At least two businessmen have told Putin they would be willing to make contributions to the defence budget after talks on Thursday, the newspaper reported. Putin is understood to be pressing ahead with the invasion after Ukraine refused to withdraw unilaterally from Donbas during recent negotiations brokered by the US. Russia is in contact with the US about a new round of talks on a peace settlement as soon as conditions allow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. Peskov said Russia had not lost interest in peace talks but added that key issues – including territory – had yet to be settled. The Kremlin’s defence bill has increased by 42% to reach Rbs13.1tn last year and it has sought to stabilise its economy through taxation. Economy minister Maxim Reshetnikov said on Thursday that Russia was considering another windfall tax this year if the rouble continues to weaken. Russia raised Rbs320bn through a one-off 10% windfall levy on some large companies in 2023. In January, the Kremlin increased VAT to 22% in a bid to raise an extra Rbs600bn ($7.4bn) over three years from small and medium-sized businesses. Russia’s budget deficit for January and February swelled to more than 90% of the figure projected for the whole year as US sanctions forced Moscow to sell oil at significantly discounted prices. Earlier, Putin cautioned that Russian companies and the government should take a guarded approach when deciding how to spend windfall gains from higher oil prices resulting fr...
CEO and co-founder of Anthropic Dario Amodei speak onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A federal judge in San Francisco granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Trump administration . Judge Rita Lin issued the ruling on Thursday, two days...
CEO and co-founder of Anthropic Dario Amodei speak onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A federal judge in San Francisco granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Trump administration . Judge Rita Lin issued the ruling on Thursday, two days after lawyers for the artificial intelligence startup and the U.S. government appeared in court for a hearing . Anthropic sued the administration to try to reverse its blacklisting by the Pentagon and President Donald Trump's directive banning federal agencies from using its Claude models . Anthropic sought the injunction to pause those actions and prevent further monetary and reputational harm as the case unfolds. "Punishing Anthropic for bringing public scrutiny to the government's contracting position is classic illegal First Amendment retaliation," Judge Lin wrote in the order. A final verdict in the case could still be months away. During Tuesday's hearing, Lin pressed the government's lawyers about why Anthropic was blacklisted. Her language in the order was even sharper. "Nothing in the governing statute supports the Orwellian notion that an American company may be branded a potential adversary and saboteur of the U.S. for expressing disagreement with the government," she wrote. Anthropic's suit followed a dramatic couple weeks in Washington D.C., between the Department of Defense and one of the most valuable private companies in the world. In a post on X in late February, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Anthropic a so-called supply chain risk , meaning that use of the company's technology purportedly threatens U.S. national security. The DOD officially notified Anthropic about the designation in a letter earlier this month. Anthropic is the first American company to publicly be named a supply chain risk , as the designation has historically been reserved fo...
Keir Starmer promises help for parents in limiting children’s online activity as government issues guidance to families Parents will be told to limit screen time for children under five to no more than an hour a day under new government advice, as the prime minister promises parents will not be left to battle screens alone. Screen time for children under two should be avoided other than for shared...
Keir Starmer promises help for parents in limiting children’s online activity as government issues guidance to families Parents will be told to limit screen time for children under five to no more than an hour a day under new government advice, as the prime minister promises parents will not be left to battle screens alone. Screen time for children under two should be avoided other than for shared activities encouraging interaction, families will also be advised. Continue reading...
Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy "were there for the taking" in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O'Neill's side lose 2-0.
Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy "were there for the taking" in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O'Neill's side lose 2-0.
The average one-year price target for JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) has been revised to $185.87 / share. This is an increase of 16.21% from the prior estimate of $159.94 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The
The average one-year price target for JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) has been revised to $185.87 / share. This is an increase of 16.21% from the prior estimate of $159.94 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The
The average one-year price target for Trainline (LSE:TRN) has been revised to 372.73 GBX / share. This is a decrease of 10.01% from the prior estimate of 414.20 GBX dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. T
The average one-year price target for Trainline (LSE:TRN) has been revised to 372.73 GBX / share. This is a decrease of 10.01% from the prior estimate of 414.20 GBX dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. T
Micron reported a phenomenal quarter earlier this month, but the market is heavily discounting the stock due to concerns over unpredictable cyclicality.
Micron reported a phenomenal quarter earlier this month, but the market is heavily discounting the stock due to concerns over unpredictable cyclicality.
Earnings Call Insights: Argan, Inc. (AGX) Q4 2026 Management View CEO David Watson highlighted record revenue of $262.1 million for the fourth quarter and $944.6 million for fiscal 2026, with a gross margin of 25% for the quarter and 20.5% for the year. He stated, "We had record revenue of $262.1 million in the fourth quarter and record revenue of $944.6 million for fiscal 2026. Fourth quarter gro...
Earnings Call Insights: Argan, Inc. (AGX) Q4 2026 Management View CEO David Watson highlighted record revenue of $262.1 million for the fourth quarter and $944.6 million for fiscal 2026, with a gross margin of 25% for the quarter and 20.5% for the year. He stated, "We had record revenue of $262.1 million in the fourth quarter and record revenue of $944.6 million for fiscal 2026. Fourth quarter gross margin of 25% and full year gross margin of 20.5%. Record net income of $49.2 million or $3.47 per diluted share in the fourth quarter and record net income of $137.8 million or $9.74 per diluted share for fiscal 2026." Watson underscored a strong pipeline, driven by "rapid growth in AI and data centers, electrification of everything, the need to replace aging power facilities and years of underinvestment in power infrastructure." Watson noted a consolidated project backlog of more than $2.9 billion at year-end, with $2.5 billion in new contract value added in fiscal 2026. He emphasized, "Our backlog is currently composed of approximately 77% natural gas projects, 14% renewable and 9% industrial." The CEO stated that the company expects to add "a handful of new projects over the next 12 to 20 months" and is confident in the ability to execute "10 to 12 jobs simultaneously." CFO Joshua Baugher reported, "Fourth quarter revenues increased 13% to $262.1 million, primarily due to the timing of certain projects in our Power segment. The Trumbull Energy Center reached substantial completion during the quarter and activity began to ramp up at other recently awarded projects." Outlook Watson reiterated confidence in the demand environment, predicting continued high demand for expertise and capabilities, especially for large complex gas-fired power facilities. The company expects to maintain the majority of its backlog in natural gas projects for the near and midterm but remains committed to renewable capabilities. Management expects to add several new projects within the next 12...