phakphum patjangkata/iStock via Getty Images New orders for manufactured durable goods fell 1.4% M/M in February to $315.5B, compared with the 0.2% decrease expected and the prior month's 0.5% decrease (revised from 0.0%), according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday. New orders for manufactured durable goods were down in four of the last five months. New orders, excluding trans...
phakphum patjangkata/iStock via Getty Images New orders for manufactured durable goods fell 1.4% M/M in February to $315.5B, compared with the 0.2% decrease expected and the prior month's 0.5% decrease (revised from 0.0%), according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday. New orders for manufactured durable goods were down in four of the last five months. New orders, excluding transportation, rose 0.8% M/M in February vs. +0.7% consensus and +0.3% in January (revised from +0.4%). Excluding defense, new orders retreated 1.2%, compared to the earlier month's 0.2% gain (revised from 0.5%). Transportation equipment drove the decrease, $6.1B or 5.4% to $106.1B. Shipments of manufactured durable goods rose 1.3% to $319.2B in February. More on U.S. Economy ISM Services PMI growth slows more than expected in March White House's Hassett says AI, fiscal policy should allow Fed to resume rate cuts
Thermo Fisher unveils the Gibco CTS Compleo system to automate cell therapy manufacturing, targeting efficiency gains and consistency as demand in the fast-growing market rises.
Thermo Fisher unveils the Gibco CTS Compleo system to automate cell therapy manufacturing, targeting efficiency gains and consistency as demand in the fast-growing market rises.
Srdjanns74/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO ) is trading at a forward P/E of 14.59x in line with the sector median of 14.60x. However, based on my analysis, the stock deserves to trade at a premium rather than in line with or below the sector. The company has expanded operating margins from 9% to 17% over five years, increased free cash flow at 18% annually, improve...
Srdjanns74/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO ) is trading at a forward P/E of 14.59x in line with the sector median of 14.60x. However, based on my analysis, the stock deserves to trade at a premium rather than in line with or below the sector. The company has expanded operating margins from 9% to 17% over five years, increased free cash flow at 18% annually, improved Return on Capital by 470 basis points to 11.3% and delivered consistent operating leverage. In my view, the ongoing transition toward AI integration will be the key catalyst for the stock. Pearson is a global education and learning company headquartered in London with operations across the world. It operates through five segments: Assessment and Qualifications, Virtual Learning, Higher Education, English Language Learning, and Enterprise Learning and Skills. The company is listed on the NYSE as ADR. Competitive Position In Education Technology Market The company competes in the education industry against companies including McGraw-Hill Education ( MH ), Chegg ( CHGG ), Coursera ( COUR ), and various EdTech startups across the world. The Assessment and Qualifications is the largest segment at approximately 45% of total revenue for Pearson. In this market, it competes with Prometric. For the Enterprise Skilling segment, it competes with LinkedIn Learning and Coursera for Business. Company Presentation 2025 According to Grand View Research , the global education technology market is projected to reach $437 billion by 2033 from $187 billion in FY 2025, growing at a CAGR of 10%. Pearson's revenue increased by 4% in FY 2025, which is almost half of the industry's projected growth rate. To capture higher market share, management has identified three structural megatrends driving demand including upskilling demand, demographics, and AI. The company has been transitioning towards AI adoption and the partnerships it has secured with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ), Amazon Web Services (A...
Polish teenager Michal Szubarczyk becomes the youngest player to win a World Championship match as he beats former women's world champion Onyee Ng in qualifying.
Polish teenager Michal Szubarczyk becomes the youngest player to win a World Championship match as he beats former women's world champion Onyee Ng in qualifying.
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) shares have soared over 700% in the past year, with investors predicting that artificial intelligence (AI) data center growth will continue to accelerate its fuel cell business. The stock may have jumped too far, too fast, though. Some investors have begun questioning the high level of optimism, and Bloom shares sank 13% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Ma...
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) shares have soared over 700% in the past year, with investors predicting that artificial intelligence (AI) data center growth will continue to accelerate its fuel cell business. The stock may have jumped too far, too fast, though. Some investors have begun questioning the high level of optimism, and Bloom shares sank 13% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Image source: The Motley Fool. Continue reading
The tech giant is purchasing 626,000 metric tons from what is believed to be Canada’s first majority Indigenous-owned carbon removal project. The deal was called an “anchor offtake.”
The tech giant is purchasing 626,000 metric tons from what is believed to be Canada’s first majority Indigenous-owned carbon removal project. The deal was called an “anchor offtake.”
Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Shares of Worthington Enterprises, Inc. ( WOR ) have been consolidating a bit as of late. Shares have come in a bit, all while the company sees solid and accelerating organic growth, with more M&A efforts set to drive further growth of the business. I like these moves, with appeal increasing rapidly in my book, making me upbeat here. Shares are trading ...
Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Shares of Worthington Enterprises, Inc. ( WOR ) have been consolidating a bit as of late. Shares have come in a bit, all while the company sees solid and accelerating organic growth, with more M&A efforts set to drive further growth of the business. I like these moves, with appeal increasing rapidly in my book, making me upbeat here. Shares are trading at mid-teen earnings multiples, while leverage is modest, organic growth is reported, and the business is becoming simpler. This makes me turn more upbeat here, willing to get involved again on dips here. Other, higher conviction ideas, including recent M&A efforts, can be found at Value In Corporate Events . About Recent Events In mid-January, Worthington closed on the acquisition of LSI Group, a deal originally announced in December. At the time, Worthington announced a $205 million purchase of metal roof component manufacturer LSI Group. The purchase includes leading brands like BPD, Logan Stampings, LSI Metal Fabrication, and Roof Huggers, with the business producing standing seam metal roof clips and retrofit components for the commercial metal roof market. Founded in 1968, the company has two locations in Logansport, providing such equipment, which is needed for many commercial roofs, typically only having 20-year commercial lifespans. More details were announced at the second quarter conference call , when management indicated that the company “only” generates $51 million in sales, yet over $22 million in adjusted EBITDA, indicating that margins are very high and that acquisition multiples look fair. Pro Forma Implications Towards the end of March, Worthington reported its third-quarter results, that is, for the quarter that ended in February. Third-quarter sales rose by nearly a quarter to $378 million, driven by a 35% increase in building product sales to $224 million, making up 60% of above-average margins. This is complemented by a slower-growing and slightly low...
Photography By Tonelson Weighed down by soft same-store sales (SSS), shares of Wingstop ( WING ) have lost more than 30% of their value over the last six months, a development that Citi Research believes presents a buying opportunity for investors. The deterioration in comparable restaurant sales has caused investors to question the brand’s positioning with consumers as well as franchisees' appeti...
Photography By Tonelson Weighed down by soft same-store sales (SSS), shares of Wingstop ( WING ) have lost more than 30% of their value over the last six months, a development that Citi Research believes presents a buying opportunity for investors. The deterioration in comparable restaurant sales has caused investors to question the brand’s positioning with consumers as well as franchisees' appetite for new stores, admits Citi Research analyst Jon Tower. But the solution could lie with the company’s further integration of its Smart Kitchen technology, product innovation, and greater value messaging, making a “fairly compelling argument for an SSS inflection in the second half of 2026.” Tower also points to healthy franchisee profitability and “best-in-class” new store returns—which reached 70% last year—supporting the idea that franchisee appetite for new stores remains high. “While SSS remains challenged, guest conversion and brand awareness gaps have trended in the proper direction…while Smart Kitchen integrations appear to address weakening consumer scores around order accuracy and hospitality,” Tower said in his note to clients, adding that there exists an opportunity over the next several months for SSS to improve, which should boost confidence in the brand’s unit development targets and translate into a re-rating higher for shares. Accordingly, Tower upgrades Wingstop ( WING ) to Buy from Neutral but with a corresponding reduction to his price target to reflect the retracement in shares. However, the new $230 price target represents 40% upside to Monday’s closing price. After gaining more than 8% on Monday, Wingstop ( WING ) shares are fractionally higher into Tuesday’s open. More on Wingstop Wingstop: Can The Moat Survive The Fried Chicken War? (Rating Downgrade) Wingstop: Losing Patience With Poor Franchisee Performance (Rating Downgrade) Wingstop Inc. (WING) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Attractive entry point in Wingstop as market overprices risks—Piper...
Kura Sushi (KRUS) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.
Kura Sushi (KRUS) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.