Manulife Financial ( MFC ) declares CAD 0.485/share quarterly dividend , 10.2% increase from prior dividend of CAD 0.440. Payable March 19; for shareholders of record Feb. 25; ex-div Feb. 25. See MFC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Manulife Financial Corporation Manulife Vs. Sun Life: What Matters Most In 2026 Manulife Financial: New Strategy For Ambitious Growth Manuli...
Manulife Financial ( MFC ) declares CAD 0.485/share quarterly dividend , 10.2% increase from prior dividend of CAD 0.440. Payable March 19; for shareholders of record Feb. 25; ex-div Feb. 25. See MFC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Manulife Financial Corporation Manulife Vs. Sun Life: What Matters Most In 2026 Manulife Financial: New Strategy For Ambitious Growth Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC:CA) Presents at Desjardins Toronto Conference Transcript Manulife Q4 earnings beat consensus, ending 2025 on a strong note Manulife Financial prices $1B public offering of senior notes
Getty Images By Warren Patterson, Head of Commodities Strategy and Ewa Manthey, Commodities Strategist Oil prices continue to be well supported amid ongoing supply uncertainty Energy – OPEC+ output falls in January Oil prices remain well supported, with $70/bbl back in sight for ICE Brent. Lingering uncertainty over Iran continues to buoy the market. Meanwhile, refinery margins also saw some stren...
Getty Images By Warren Patterson, Head of Commodities Strategy and Ewa Manthey, Commodities Strategist Oil prices continue to be well supported amid ongoing supply uncertainty Energy – OPEC+ output falls in January Oil prices remain well supported, with $70/bbl back in sight for ICE Brent. Lingering uncertainty over Iran continues to buoy the market. Meanwhile, refinery margins also saw some strength following reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on Lukoil’s ( LUKOY ) 300k b/d Volgograd refinery in Russia – the first large attack on Russian refining infrastructure this year. While the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released bearish numbers yesterday, the market largely ignored them. US crude oil inventories increased by 8.53m barrels over the last reporting week, the largest increase since January 2025. Domestic production is estimated to have increased by 498k b/d WoW, recovering from the impact of the recent US winter storm. Meanwhile, crude oil exports fell by 308k b/d WoW, while imports increased by 604k b/d. For refined products, gasoline stocks increased by 1.16m barrels, while distillate fuel oil stocks fell by 2.7m barrels, with distillate demand hitting its highest levels since January 2025. In its latest monthly market report, OPEC kept its demand growth forecasts unchanged for 2026 and 2027 at 1.38m b/d and 1.34m b/d, respectively. These numbers remain above most other demand growth forecasts. Meanwhile, OPEC+ output came under pressure in January, falling 439k b/d MoM to 42.45m b/d. This decline was driven by Kazakhstan, which saw disruptions to upstream production in late January and loadings from the CPC terminal, while there were also declines from Venezuela, Iran and Russia. Kazakhstan's oil output will recover through February, with the power issues that disrupted production in January at the Tengiz and Korolev oilfields resolved. Meanwhile, the completion of repair work at the CPC terminal should also lead to a recovery in loadings from the...
Priya Misra, portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, examines the state of the US labor market, which she sees as “stabilizing, but we’re not reaccelerating.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Priya Misra, portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, examines the state of the US labor market, which she sees as “stabilizing, but we’re not reaccelerating.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ’s calculated billings topped $1 billion for the first time as demand for its security products accelerate. The cybersecurity company posted fourth-quarter billings growth that beat expectations, according to a statement Thursday, bringing full-year growth to its highest level since 2021. Billings are closely watched as an indicator of future revenue because ...
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ’s calculated billings topped $1 billion for the first time as demand for its security products accelerate. The cybersecurity company posted fourth-quarter billings growth that beat expectations, according to a statement Thursday, bringing full-year growth to its highest level since 2021. Billings are closely watched as an indicator of future revenue because they reflect the total value of contracts signed during the period. The increase points to continued demand for Check Point’s security products and provides visibility into revenue in coming quarters. “Our performance remained resilient throughout the year, driven by continued customer adoption across our Hybrid Mesh Network and Workspace platforms,” Chief Executive Officer Nadav Zafrir said in a statement. Billings in the quarter were buoyed by customers orders ahead of price increases that took effect in January, Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo said in a note before the report. The Tel Aviv-based company also announced it will purchase cybersecurity company Cyata to expand its artificial intelligence security offerings. “In 2026, our strategy is centered on securing our customers’ AI transformation across the enterprise,” Zafrir said. This was the first full quarter since Check Point closed its purchase of AI security platform Lakera. The deal, along with last year’s acquisition of Veriti, is part of the company’s push into faster-growing areas such as secure access service edge, as enterprises ramp up AI deployments.
Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify McDonald's ( MCD ) says it is winning on value again as it accelerates the pace of restaurant openings. (00:14) Apple ( AAPL ) iPhone stands out : only smartphone to grow in China sales this January- Counterpoint. (01:25) Southwest Airlines' ( LUV ) fleet to be equipped with Starlink internet . (02:04) This is an abridged transc...
Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify McDonald's ( MCD ) says it is winning on value again as it accelerates the pace of restaurant openings. (00:14) Apple ( AAPL ) iPhone stands out : only smartphone to grow in China sales this January- Counterpoint. (01:25) Southwest Airlines' ( LUV ) fleet to be equipped with Starlink internet . (02:04) This is an abridged transcript. McDonald's celebrated with the Grinch that kept on giving this holiday season, as promotions helped boost Q4 sales. McDonald's Corporation ( MCD ) rallied on Wednesday after recording its best quarter of the year. However, the rally did not continue, shares are down 0.2% in premarket action. Global comparable sales rose 5.7% in Q4 and were up 6.8% in the U.S. Notably, the restaurant chain added market share during the quarter without seeing a decline in operating income. It was also noted that the Minecraft promotion and demand for Grinch collectibles both drove traffic. The U.S. comparable sales tally was said to be boosted by marketing initiatives, including the Monopoly event and the Grinch meal. The Big Arch was noted to be a strong menu offering in select markets where it is being tested. McDonald's ( MCD ) plans to keep adding new beverage options after seeing strong results. On the development front, McDonald's ( MCD ) said the chain is still on track for 50K global restaurants by the end of 2027 . New restaurant openings were noted to be accelerating. Apple’s ( AAPL ) iPhone was the only smartphone to see growth in China sales in January, according to Counterpoint Research. Every major Chinese mobile maker, from Huawei Technologies to Xiaomi ( XIACY ), saw major declines in a market that was down 23% overall. Bloomberg News reported, citing Counterpoint researchers that this was largely due to reduced subsidies and a shift in the timing of the Lunar New Year. The iPhone 17 lineup, however, helped Apple ( AAPL ) to 8% growth, raising its share of the market to ...
GoGold Resources Inc. press release ( GGD:CA ): Q4 record revenue of $31.1 million on the sale of 486,928 silver equivalent ounces at an average realized price per ounce of $63.88 USD. Net income of $13.3 million Production of 456,179 silver equivalent ounces, consisting of 205,104 silver ounces, 2,914 gold ounces, 96 tonnes of copper, and 150 tonnes of zinc More on GoGold Resources Inc. GoGold: A...
GoGold Resources Inc. press release ( GGD:CA ): Q4 record revenue of $31.1 million on the sale of 486,928 silver equivalent ounces at an average realized price per ounce of $63.88 USD. Net income of $13.3 million Production of 456,179 silver equivalent ounces, consisting of 205,104 silver ounces, 2,914 gold ounces, 96 tonnes of copper, and 150 tonnes of zinc More on GoGold Resources Inc. GoGold: A Good Value Even With More Conservative Metal Prices Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on GoGold Resources Inc. Historical earnings data for GoGold Resources Inc. Financial information for GoGold Resources Inc.
Birkenstock Holding press release ( BIRK ): Q1 GAAP EPS of Є0.27. Revenue of Є401.9M (+11.1% Y/Y). Adjusted gross profit margin of 57.4%, down 290 basis points from 60.3% in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 106 million, up 4% year-over-year; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.5%, down 170 basis points from 28.2% in the prior year period. More on Birkenstock Holding Birkenstock Holding plc (...
Birkenstock Holding press release ( BIRK ): Q1 GAAP EPS of Є0.27. Revenue of Є401.9M (+11.1% Y/Y). Adjusted gross profit margin of 57.4%, down 290 basis points from 60.3% in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 106 million, up 4% year-over-year; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.5%, down 170 basis points from 28.2% in the prior year period. More on Birkenstock Holding Birkenstock Holding plc (BIRK) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript Birkenstock Holding: Investors To Stay Patient (Reiterate Buy) Birkenstock Holding plc (BIRK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Birkenstock Holding Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Birkenstock tempers growth outlook at Investor Day presentation
Kasho Iizuka’s feature casts trans actors to revisit a notorious 1965 trial that made gender reassignment illegal for more than 30 years. He explains why the history remains unfinished The so-called “Blue Boy trial” in 1965 was a landmark moment for trans visibility in Japan. Now it has become a landmark film, directed by Kasho Iizuka, a transgender man and one of very few queer film-makers workin...
Kasho Iizuka’s feature casts trans actors to revisit a notorious 1965 trial that made gender reassignment illegal for more than 30 years. He explains why the history remains unfinished The so-called “Blue Boy trial” in 1965 was a landmark moment for trans visibility in Japan. Now it has become a landmark film, directed by Kasho Iizuka, a transgender man and one of very few queer film-makers working in the commercial Japanese film industry. The original legal case concerned a doctor who was prosecuted for performing gender reassignment surgery on transgender women, amid law enforcement frustrations that female-presenting transgender sex workers could not be prosecuted for their profession due to their being legally male. The doctor was found guilty of violating Japan’s eugenics laws, which prohibited surgeries resulting in sterilisation if they were deemed inessential. “Blue Boy”was a slang term for transgender individuals assigned male at birth, and the verdict effectively outlawed gender reassignment surgery in Japan until 1998. Despite this, the case raised the domestic profile of transgender people. Continue reading...
CasarsaGuru/E+ via Getty Images It has been a long time since I've covered Vertiv Holdings Co ( VRT ). At the end of July 2025, I downgraded the stock from a buy to a hold citing margin contraction, soft guidance, and a stretched valuation. This neutral call hasn't worked out particularly well. With earnings having come out just earlier today (Feb 11th) the rating history chart below hasn't update...
CasarsaGuru/E+ via Getty Images It has been a long time since I've covered Vertiv Holdings Co ( VRT ). At the end of July 2025, I downgraded the stock from a buy to a hold citing margin contraction, soft guidance, and a stretched valuation. This neutral call hasn't worked out particularly well. With earnings having come out just earlier today (Feb 11th) the rating history chart below hasn't updated to show the full extent of the gains. Vertiv is now up over 70% since the publication of my previous update and so I believe it is worth reevaluating my investment thesis for the stock today. Seeking Alpha Below, it is shown that Q4 was a solid quarter. While organic sales growth slowed, a huge jump in orders shows that demand is as strong as ever. The company also seems well run as profitability and cash flows are in good positions. Moving forward the company is solidifying their leadership and full year 2026 guidance was robust. While the valuation isn't cheap, a famous person once said that buying a great business at a fair valuation is a good idea. Therefore, I have decided to upgrade Vertiv to a buy rating. Market Is Favorable For Growth Vertiv Q4 Presentation Before jumping into their 2025 Q4 results, let's discuss their market dynamics as a favorable environment is important for growth at the end of the day. In the Americas it is no surprise that they expect robust growth to continue. At this point, hyperscalers seem to be doubling down on their CAPEX spending and so it is highly unlikely that the pace at which infrastructure is getting built will slow. For EMEA, 2025 hasn't been a particularly strong year but Vertiv is sensing a meaningful improvement in sentiment. While the Americas will likely always be Vertiv's most important market, better growth in EMEA should boost results considerably. That's something to look forward to in FY2026 and beyond. Lastly, for APAC, while China growth is subdued, India and other markets in the region are expected to come through ...