mohd izzuan/iStock via Getty Images By Zain Vawda The January 2026 Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, originally scheduled for early February, was delayed due to a partial federal government shutdown and is now set for release on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This release is exceptionally high stakes because it contains the annual benchmark revisions, which will recalibrate the entire trend of 2025. ...
mohd izzuan/iStock via Getty Images By Zain Vawda The January 2026 Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, originally scheduled for early February, was delayed due to a partial federal government shutdown and is now set for release on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This release is exceptionally high stakes because it contains the annual benchmark revisions, which will recalibrate the entire trend of 2025. Markets are currently debating whether the labor market is in a "low-hire, low-fire" stabilization or a deeper, entrenched slowdown. Source: ING, Macrobond NFP Preview: The data to watch Headline NFP Forecast: Consensus estimates center around +70,000 jobs. While this appears weak compared to historical averages, it reflects a "stabilizing" trend following late-2025 volatility. The "March Cut" Bar: The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%–3.75% in January. For a March rate cut to become the "base case," this NFP report would likely need to see a significant miss (below 50k) or a jump in the unemployment rate toward 4.6%+. Benchmark Revisions: Keep a close eye on the revisions to 2025 data. If previous months are revised sharply downward, it suggests the Fed may have stayed "too high for too long," increasing the urgency for a March cut. There is also a growing expectation that we will get benchmark revisions lower by about 60000-70000. Source: Macrobond, ING Potential implications for the US Dollar Index ( DXY ) & Dow Jones The DXY enters this week testing the 98.00 support level and appears technically oversold. Bullish Scenario (Stronger Data): A print above 120k would likely spark a "violent short-covering bounce." As markets price out the March cut and converge with the Fed’s "one-cut" dot plot for 2026, the DXY could rally toward the 99.30 (200-day SMA) area. Bearish Scenario (Weak Data): A print below 50k or negative growth would validate the dovish camp. This would likely drive the DXY through current support toward 97.60, as a March rate cut becomes nearly ful...
Total wagers placed in Nevada for the Feb. 8 Super Bowl fell 11.7% to $133.8 million from the prior year, according to data released Monday by the state’s Gaming Control Board. The results were the lowest in at least ten years. The amount won by Nevada ’s 186 sports books was $9.9 million, less than half of last year’s result. Las Vegas, America’s gambling capital, has been struggling over the pas...
Total wagers placed in Nevada for the Feb. 8 Super Bowl fell 11.7% to $133.8 million from the prior year, according to data released Monday by the state’s Gaming Control Board. The results were the lowest in at least ten years. The amount won by Nevada ’s 186 sports books was $9.9 million, less than half of last year’s result. Las Vegas, America’s gambling capital, has been struggling over the past year with falling visitor numbers due in part to foreign tourists staying away. Traditional sports books have also been challenged by the rise of prediction markets betting operators such as Kalshi Inc. and Polymarket.
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Intel hired former Qualcomm executive Eric Demers as Chief GPU Architect to lead its renewed GPU push. The company committed $100 million to AI chip startup SambaNova Systems as part of its broader AI focus. Intel entered a partnership with Nvidia that includes a $5 billion stake...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Intel hired former Qualcomm executive Eric Demers as Chief GPU Architect to lead its renewed GPU push. The company committed $100 million to AI chip startup SambaNova Systems as part of its broader AI focus. Intel entered a partnership with Nvidia that includes a $5 billion stake and plans for joint product development. For investors watching NasdaqGS:INTC, these moves come as the stock trades at $50.24, with a 7 day return of 2.9% and a 30 day return of 10.3%. The shares also show a 27.6% return year to date and an 80.3% return over 3 years, while the 5 year return stands at a 10.6% decline, underlining how mixed the longer term picture has been. The new GPU leadership hire, AI startup investment, and Nvidia collaboration indicate Intel is reshaping parts of its business around AI and graphics. As these initiatives progress, investors may focus on how effectively Intel can translate partnerships and capital deployment into competitive products and ecosystem relevance relative to Nvidia and AMD. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Intel by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Intel. NasdaqGS:INTC 1-Year Stock Price Chart Why Intel could be great value Investor Checklist: Intel’s AI and GPU Pivot Quick Assessment ⚖️ Price vs Analyst Target : At US$50.24, Intel trades about 6.5% above the US$47.17 analyst target, which is within the 10% band. ❌ Simply Wall St Valuation : Intel is flagged as trading 66.1% above estimated fair value, which screens as expensive on this measure. ✅ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of roughly 10.3% indicates solid short term momentum as the GPU and AI story develops. Check out Simply Wall St's in depth valuation analysis for Intel. Key Considerations 📊 The GPU leadership hire, US$100m SambaNova investment, and Nvidia partnership all...
Israel Spends By Far The Most Per Capita On Defense Global military spending is often measured in massive national budgets, where the United States and China dominate the conversation. But looking at defense spending on a per-person basis tells a very different story, one where smaller countries rise to the top. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks major countries by h...
Israel Spends By Far The Most Per Capita On Defense Global military spending is often measured in massive national budgets, where the United States and China dominate the conversation. But looking at defense spending on a per-person basis tells a very different story, one where smaller countries rise to the top. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks major countries by how much they spent on defense per citizen in 2024, revealing which nations invest the most in military power relative to their population - and how countries like the U.S. compare when spending is measured per person rather than in total dollars. Data comes from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ( SIPRI ). Why Israel Leads the World in Defense Spending Per Capita Israel ranks first, spending nearly $5,000 per person on defense in 2024. This figure reflects the country’s ongoing security challenges and mandatory military service. Despite a total defense budget of $47 billion - small compared to global superpowers - the per-person cost is unmatched. Below are the world’s 30 largest military spenders, ranked by defense spending per capita: Rank Country Total Spend (2024) Per Capita 1 🇮🇱 Israel $47B $4,989 2 🇺🇸 U.S. $997B $2,895 3 🇸🇬 Singapore $15B $2,591 4 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia $80B $2,386 5 🇳🇴 Norway $10B $1,880 6 🇺🇦 Ukraine $65B $1,728 7 🇩🇰 Denmark $10B $1,670 8 🇰🇼 Kuwait $8B $1,596 9 🇳🇱 Netherlands $23B $1,276 10 🇦🇺 Australia $34B $1,272 11 🇫🇮 Finland $7B $1,245 12 🇬🇧 United Kingdom $82B $1,186 13 🇸🇪 Sweden $12B $1,138 14 🇩🇪 Germany $88B $1,044 15 🇷🇺 Russia $149B $1,026 16 🇵🇱 Poland $38B $982 17 🇫🇷 France $65B $973 18 🇰🇷 South Korea $48B $919 19 🇨🇦 Canada $29B $742 20 🇹🇼 Taiwan $16B $708 21 🇮🇹 Italy $38B $639 22 🇪🇸 Spain $25B $514 23 🇩🇿 Algeria $22B $469 24 🇯🇵 Japan $55B $446 25 🇹🇷 Türkiye $25B $292 26 🇨🇴 Colombia $15B $287 27 🇨🇳 China $314B $221 28 🇲🇽 Mexico $17B $128 29 🇧🇷 Brazil $21B $99 30 🇮🇩 Indonesia $11B $39 Several smaller or wealthy nations rank near t...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Intel hired former Qualcomm executive Eric Demers as Chief GPU Architect to lead its renewed GPU push. The company committed $100 million to AI chip startup SambaNova Systems as part of its broader AI focus. Intel entered a partnership with Nvidia that includes a $5 billion stake...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Intel hired former Qualcomm executive Eric Demers as Chief GPU Architect to lead its renewed GPU push. The company committed $100 million to AI chip startup SambaNova Systems as part of its broader AI focus. Intel entered a partnership with Nvidia that includes a $5 billion stake and plans for joint product development. For investors watching NasdaqGS:INTC, these moves come as the stock trades at $50.24, with a 7 day return of 2.9% and a 30 day return of 10.3%. The shares also show a 27.6% return year to date and an 80.3% return over 3 years, while the 5 year return stands at a 10.6% decline, underlining how mixed the longer term picture has been. The new GPU leadership hire, AI startup investment, and Nvidia collaboration indicate Intel is reshaping parts of its business around AI and graphics. As these initiatives progress, investors may focus on how effectively Intel can translate partnerships and capital deployment into competitive products and ecosystem relevance relative to Nvidia and AMD. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Intel by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Intel. NasdaqGS:INTC 1-Year Stock Price Chart Why Intel could be great value Investor Checklist: Intel’s AI and GPU Pivot Quick Assessment ⚖️ Price vs Analyst Target : At US$50.24, Intel trades about 6.5% above the US$47.17 analyst target, which is within the 10% band. ❌ Simply Wall St Valuation : Intel is flagged as trading 66.1% above estimated fair value, which screens as expensive on this measure. ✅ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of roughly 10.3% indicates solid short term momentum as the GPU and AI story develops. Check out Simply Wall St's in depth valuation analysis for Intel. Key Considerations 📊 The GPU leadership hire, US$100m SambaNova investment, and Nvidia partnership all...
(RTTNews) - GAMCO Investors, Inc. (GAMI) released a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings came in at $16.44 million, or $0.75 per share. This compares with $15.27 million, or $0.64 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 10.7% to $65.60 million from $59.26 million last year. GAMCO Investors, Inc. earnings at a gl...
(RTTNews) - GAMCO Investors, Inc. (GAMI) released a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings came in at $16.44 million, or $0.75 per share. This compares with $15.27 million, or $0.64 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 10.7% to $65.60 million from $59.26 million last year. GAMCO Investors, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $16.44 Mln. vs. $15.27 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.75 vs. $0.64 last year. -Revenue: $65.60 Mln vs. $59.26 Mln 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.
Copper and aluminum held gains as a rally, which had been supercharged by Chinese buying, stalled while the country approached a major holiday period. The industrial metals were steady following gains in the previous two sessions, when a slump in the dollar offset softening demand in China, the world’s largest metal consumer. Copper had been rising with industrial and precious metals as investors ...
Copper and aluminum held gains as a rally, which had been supercharged by Chinese buying, stalled while the country approached a major holiday period. The industrial metals were steady following gains in the previous two sessions, when a slump in the dollar offset softening demand in China, the world’s largest metal consumer. Copper had been rising with industrial and precious metals as investors piled into commodities amid doubts over the US dollar and a shift away from currencies and sovereign bonds. The rally saw a further boost in January, thanks to a wave of buying from Chinese investors that are now easing off as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches. Read More: Why the US Has Amassed a Giant Stockpile of Copper: QuickTake Copper was down 0.2% at $13,152.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange as of 10:55 a.m. in Shanghai. Prices hit a record high of $14,527.50 on Jan. 29. Aluminum was down 0.3% to $3,115 a ton.
PLS Group Ltd. has signed a lithium offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies Co. , becoming the first Australian miner to secure a supply deal that guarantees a minimum price for the battery metal. PLS will receive an upfront payment of $100 million from Canmax, a Shenzhen-listed battery maker, to guarantee two years of supply, with an option to extend the deal for a further 12 months, the compa...
PLS Group Ltd. has signed a lithium offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies Co. , becoming the first Australian miner to secure a supply deal that guarantees a minimum price for the battery metal. PLS will receive an upfront payment of $100 million from Canmax, a Shenzhen-listed battery maker, to guarantee two years of supply, with an option to extend the deal for a further 12 months, the company said on Tuesday. Its shares rose as much as 5.3%. “It’s a first for the industry,” PLS Managing Director Dale Henderson told Bloomberg News. “It’s also a representation of the real need for buyers to lock in security of supply in a volatile market.” The critical minerals industry, including lithium miners, has called for mechanisms such as floor prices to ensure the long-term viability of their mines and processing plants. Governments are beginning to act, with the US and Australia both developing stockpile regimes that would buy minerals at guaranteed levels to support developers during downturns in commodity markets. Under the bilateral deal between PLS and Canmax, the miner has agreed to sell 150,000 tons per year of spodumene concentrate – a lithium-bearing mineral found in hard-rock deposits – at a floor price of $1,000 a ton. The miner will retain its exposure to higher prices, should the spot market move upward. Prices of spodumene, which is later processed into lithium hydroxide for batteries, fell as low as $600 a ton in June and July last year. In recent months, however, they have rebounded to around $2,000. Read More: Australia Weighs Minerals Price Floor to Lure Overseas Funds The company is considering signing further offtake agreements that would include floor prices, Henderson said. “Tools like a floor price help suppliers and the supply chain navigate low points in the cycle. This could well be a sign of more to come,” he said, adding that he did not rule out selling to government stockpiles. A prolonged global supply glut and slower-than-expected uptake ...
食物中毒個案連日攀升 有酒店自助餐生蠔改熟蠔 未知何時恢復 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】近日市民進食生蠔食物中毒個案不斷攀升，有供應生蠔的餐廳暫停供應，會視乎個案宗數趨勢再決定何時重新供應。 生...
食物中毒個案連日攀升 有酒店自助餐生蠔改熟蠔 未知何時恢復 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】近日市民進食生蠔食物中毒個案不斷攀升，有供應生蠔的餐廳暫停供應，會視乎個案宗數趨勢再決定何時重新供應。 生蠔一向都是自助餐相對受歡迎食物，惟近日經常發生市民進食生蠔及凍海鮮食物中毒事件。這間酒店自助餐即日起停止供應生蠔改為熟蠔，並發訊息通知訂座客人，餐飲部負責人指約半成客人因取消供應生蠔退訂。 酒店餐飲部負責人趙志豪：「是一個很大的考量，香港人很喜歡吃生蠔，但我們將客人安全食物安全作首要考慮。暫停多久需視乎情況，未有一個決定，需要視乎事情發展。如果接下來有更多餐廳出現個案，我們不希望客人來到會擔心生蠔是否安全。」他又指暫停供應生蠔對生意影響不大，農曆新年的訂座率將近滿座。 有餐飲業界代表則指有問題生蠔來源地並非香港主流進口地區，對食肆影響較少，即使供應商存貨量都不多。香港餐飲聯業協會會長黃家和：「目前始終有問題的生蠔貨源不是主流，數量也不是很多，大家不需要引致恐慌。食肆如果覺得目前不太合適售賣生蠔，停賣對其影響未必很大，就算自助餐也有很多其他食材供應，食客不一定食生蠔的。」 衞生防護中心去年12月底至今錄得食物中毒個案牽涉過百人，全部人在潛伏期內均曾食用過生蠔。
Malaysian authorities are investigating a case involving a man dressed as Spider-Man who allegedly brought a seven-year-old girl from Terengganu state to solicit money from tourists in Melaka. Melaka women, family and community development committee chief Kalsom Noordin said the 50-year-old security guard claimed the child was his niece when he was intercepted by Melaka Welfare Department officer...
Malaysian authorities are investigating a case involving a man dressed as Spider-Man who allegedly brought a seven-year-old girl from Terengganu state to solicit money from tourists in Melaka. Melaka women, family and community development committee chief Kalsom Noordin said the 50-year-old security guard claimed the child was his niece when he was intercepted by Melaka Welfare Department officers at a petrol kiosk in Cheng at about 6pm on Sunday. “The girl was also made to wear a Spider-Man costume and we are now verifying the man’s claims,” she said on Monday. Advertisement Kalsom said the child’s welfare was the primary concern, noting that the girl had travelled a considerable distance with the man. “I rushed to the location after receiving a complaint about the man’s alleged exploitation of the child for begging,” she said. Advertisement Kalsom stressed that such actions constitute an offence under Section 32 of the Child Act 2001, which prohibits the exploitation of children, including using them for begging, hazardous work or commercial gain.
Earnings Call Insights: Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Management View Preston Wigner, President, CEO & Chairman, stated that "Fiscal year 2025 was an extraordinary year for Universal. We're following the year with solid performance at the end of our third quarter of fiscal year 2026. I'm proud of our company's dedication and commitment to delivering results for all our stakeholders." He high...
Earnings Call Insights: Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Management View Preston Wigner, President, CEO & Chairman, stated that "Fiscal year 2025 was an extraordinary year for Universal. We're following the year with solid performance at the end of our third quarter of fiscal year 2026. I'm proud of our company's dedication and commitment to delivering results for all our stakeholders." He highlighted that the Tobacco Operations segment generated solid results despite a transition to an oversupply environment, while the Ingredients Operations segment faced margin compression due to higher fixed costs and market headwinds, including pronounced tariff impacts. Wigner emphasized the company's refinancing and upsizing of its corporate credit facility, stating it "significantly expanded our liquidity and improved financial flexibility." He also announced the appointment of Steven S. Diel as the new CFO effective April 1, noting his "strong financial, business and strategic expertise." Johan Kroner, Senior VP & CFO, reported, "For the 9 months ended December 31, 2025, consolidated revenue was $2.21 billion compared to $2.25 billion in the prior year period. Operating income was $183.4 million versus $190 million for the same period last year. Net income was $75.9 million versus $85.7 million for the same period last year." He further noted the refinancing of the senior unsecured credit facility, upsizing it by $250 million, and that as of December 31, 2025, net debt stood at $995 million and liquidity availability totaled $917 million. Outlook Management reiterated their confidence in navigating the evolving tobacco market. Wigner stated, "As anticipated, the leaf tobacco market is moving into an oversupply environment. Managing evolving market dynamics is an area where Universal has demonstrated consistent strength for more than 100 years." In response to analyst questions, Wigner indicated optimism about maintaining strong tobacco segment margins, emphasizing that "i...