TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In Taipei, real estate agent Jason Sung is betting that home prices around a high-tech industrial park in the northern part of Taiwan's capital will soon take flight – because of computer chip maker Nvidia. The area is where Nvidia plans to build its new Taiwan headquarters as it rapidly expands on the island, set to surpass Apple to become the biggest customer of Taiwan semi...
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In Taipei, real estate agent Jason Sung is betting that home prices around a high-tech industrial park in the northern part of Taiwan's capital will soon take flight – because of computer chip maker Nvidia. The area is where Nvidia plans to build its new Taiwan headquarters as it rapidly expands on the island, set to surpass Apple to become the biggest customer of Taiwan semiconductor maker TSMC (TSM), the biggest contract manufacturer of the advanced chips needed for artificial intelligence. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang describes Taiwan as the “center of the world's computer ecosystem.” It's riding high on the global AI frenzy. Its economy grew at an 8.6% annual pace last year, and it's hoping to maintain that momentum after it recently sealed a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump that cut U.S. tariffs on Taiwan to 15% from 20%. “We have been lucky,” said Wu Tsong-min, an emeritus economics professor at National Taiwan University and a former board member of Taiwan’s central bank. But Taiwan’s heavy reliance on computer chip makers and other technology companies carries the growing risk of the AI craze turning out to be a bubble. “What if the AI bubble is real, and what if its rapid growth pace slows, what’s next for Taiwan? That’s the question many have been asking,” Wu said. Escalating tensions with Beijing, which claims independently governed Taiwan as mainland China's territory, are another abiding threat, despite the island's vital role in global chip and AI supply chains. Taiwan's leads in chipmaking An island of about 23 million people, Taiwan depends heavily on exports. They jumped nearly 35% year-on-year in 2025, as shipments to the U.S. surged 78% due to ballooning AI demand. That's thanks largely to TSMC, or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., and electronics giant Foxconn, which makes AI servers for Nvidia and is a major supplier to Apple. Taiwan has undergone massive economic changes while shifting from mainly labor-inten...
Service press release ( SCI ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.14 in-line. Revenue of $1.11B (+1.8% Y/Y) misses by $10M . Comparable preneed funeral sales production grew 11% over the fourth quarter of 2024. Comparable total funeral sales average grew 3% over the fourth quarter of 2024. Comparable preneed cemetery sales production grew 2% over the fourth quarter of 2024, with a full year increase of $48 mil...
Service press release ( SCI ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.14 in-line. Revenue of $1.11B (+1.8% Y/Y) misses by $10M . Comparable preneed funeral sales production grew 11% over the fourth quarter of 2024. Comparable total funeral sales average grew 3% over the fourth quarter of 2024. Comparable preneed cemetery sales production grew 2% over the fourth quarter of 2024, with a full year increase of $48 million, or 4%, over the prior year. GAAP operating cash flow was $943 million for the full year of 2025 compared to $945 million for the full year of 2024. Adjusted operating cash flow was $966 million for the full year of 2025 compared to $967 million for the full year of 2024. Excluding cash taxes and special items in both years, year to date net cash provided by operating activities increased $108 million, or 11%, to $1,106 million compared to $998 million in the prior year. OUTLOOK FOR 2026 Our 2026 outlook for diluted earnings per share excluding special items, at the midpoint of our guidance range, is anticipated to be within our expected long-term growth framework of 8%-12%. (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 2026 Outlook Diluted earnings per share excluding special items (1) $4.05 - $4.35 vs. consensus of $4.26 Net cash provided by operating activities excluding special items and cash taxes (1) $1,125 - $1,185 Cash taxes expected in 2026 (at the midpoint of diluted earnings per share excluding special items guidance) $120 Net cash provided by operating activities excluding special items (1) $1,005 - $1,065 Capital improvements at existing field locations $135 Development of cemetery property $165 Digital investments and corporate $25 Total maintenance, cemetery development, and other capital expenditures (Maintenance capital expenditures) $325 Click to enlarge More on Service Service Corporation International: Visible Demand, Solid Pricing Power, And Moat Service Corporation International: The Bull Case Remains Intact Service Corporation International (SC...
The prospect of a U.S. attack on Iran has roiled oil prices this year, but analysts tell CNBC a strike would require more military commitment and be more complicated, than the U.S. is prepared for. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Brent crude April futures Tensions are high, and despite talks last week in Oman, both sides remain at an impasse. U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure on the Iranian...
The prospect of a U.S. attack on Iran has roiled oil prices this year, but analysts tell CNBC a strike would require more military commitment and be more complicated, than the U.S. is prepared for. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Brent crude April futures Tensions are high, and despite talks last week in Oman, both sides remain at an impasse. U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure on the Iranian regime escalated after a brutal crackdown on anti-government protestors across the country last month. Trump said this week he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume talks. On Tuesday, he threatened Iran with "something very tough," if it does not agree to Washington's demands, which range from halting the country's nuclear enrichment to cutting Tehran's ballistic missile program. The U.S. deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to the Middle East in January. This brought the number of missile destroyers in the region to six, but, analysts say, this still wouldn't be enough to topple the regime. Following through on his "something tough" threat would mean a prolonged conflict in a region Trump is wary of. "U.S. forces in the region are not adequate to support a significant long-term military operation in Iran which would be necessary to achieve any major military objective," Alireza Ahmadi, executive fellow at the Geneva Center for Security Policy, told CNBC. Trump has also dialed up his pressure on the Islamic Republic, applying financial pressure to an economy already crippled by sanctions. Just last month, he vowed to impose tariffs on any country that acquires any goods or services from Iran. But it is unclear what could come next. "President Trump is notoriously unpredictable," Ali Vaez, director of Iran Project at Crisis Group, told CNBC but added Trump is aware "the Iran problem set does not lend itself to clean and easy military options." Could the U.S. still attack Iran? M...
(RTTNews) - NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) reported a profit for full year that Drops, from last year The company's earnings totaled $181.10 million, or $2.94 per share. This compares with $224.10 million, or $3.65 per share, last year. Excluding items, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $220.10 million or $3.58 per share for the period. The company's revenue for ...
(RTTNews) - NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) reported a profit for full year that Drops, from last year The company's earnings totaled $181.10 million, or $2.94 per share. This compares with $224.10 million, or $3.65 per share, last year. Excluding items, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $220.10 million or $3.58 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 6.4% to $1.611 billion from $1.514 billion last year. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $181.10 Mln. vs. $224.10 Mln. last year. -EPS: $2.94 vs. $3.65 last year. -Revenue: $1.611 Bln vs. $1.514 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.
(RTTNews) - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) announced a profit for fourth quarter that Drops, from last year The company's bottom line came in at $87.99 million, or $0.37 per share. This compares with $235.85 million, or $0.99 per share, last year. Excluding items, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation reported adjusted earnings of $152.18 million or $0.64 per share for the period. The company's revenue f...
(RTTNews) - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) announced a profit for fourth quarter that Drops, from last year The company's bottom line came in at $87.99 million, or $0.37 per share. This compares with $235.85 million, or $0.99 per share, last year. Excluding items, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation reported adjusted earnings of $152.18 million or $0.64 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 3.3% to $4.517 billion from $4.372 billion last year. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $87.99 Mln. vs. $235.85 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.37 vs. $0.99 last year. -Revenue: $4.517 Bln vs. $4.372 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.
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shih-wei/E+ via Getty Images By Elior Manier Recent non farm payrolls have been tricky to trade, with the picture in the US labor market confirming a strengthening trend in the latest report this morning. The tricky part, however, is that last week's jobless claims, Challenger layoffs, and ADP reports all corroborated a contradictory (weakening) view, which generally sends conflicting signals to t...
shih-wei/E+ via Getty Images By Elior Manier Recent non farm payrolls have been tricky to trade, with the picture in the US labor market confirming a strengthening trend in the latest report this morning. The tricky part, however, is that last week's jobless claims, Challenger layoffs, and ADP reports all corroborated a contradictory (weakening) view, which generally sends conflicting signals to the latest rounds of BLS data. Since firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in August, reports haven't looked weak; they've just been subject to significant revisions. And despite the -858K downward revisions to last year's data, as revealed this morning, participants are now focusing on the hawkish impact of the unemployment rate ( UE ) easing back to 4.3%. The UE rate will now be at the forefront of what traders are watching to assess the state of the US job market. With the final piece of the US data puzzle, the CPI report (8:30 A.M.), which will be revealed this Friday, pricing for upcoming Fed meetings will have significant potential for changes. Market-Implied Fed Funds rate change – Source: FedWatch Tool. February 11, 2026. As a matter of fact, the June meeting odds went from close to 100% before the data to around 60% afterward. The March meeting progressively corrected from 22% to only 9%, with the yield curve bear flattening (indicating lower odds of imminent cuts). Quite a turnaround, which won't please stock markets, following a swift rebound from the past week's tumbles. Pre-open futures trading was strong after the NFP release, but quickly turned around shortly after the bell. Now back to unchanged on the session, indexes are sending confusing signals to traders, but remain at key intersections that will be essential to monitor ahead of upcoming trading. Defensive stocks remain of relative interest against tech stocks in the daily heatmap, pulling flows towards producer manufacturing, farming, and energy stocks on top yet again. Current picture for t...
The Indian unit of Unilever Plc reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, boosted by a one-off gain. Mumbai-based Hindustan Unilever Ltd. ’s net income was 70.8 billion rupees ($782 million) in the three months ended Dec. 31, according to an exchange filing Thursday. Although it topped the average analysts’ estimate of 27.7 billion rupees, the gain was helped by an exceptional income of 45...
The Indian unit of Unilever Plc reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, boosted by a one-off gain. Mumbai-based Hindustan Unilever Ltd. ’s net income was 70.8 billion rupees ($782 million) in the three months ended Dec. 31, according to an exchange filing Thursday. Although it topped the average analysts’ estimate of 27.7 billion rupees, the gain was helped by an exceptional income of 45.2 billion rupees from the demerger of Kwality Walls.