Sky_Blue/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images CK Hutchison ( CKHUY ) ( CKHUF ) said Wednesday it has started arbitration against A.P. Moeller-Maersk ( AMKBY ) ( AMKAF ) after Panama's forced takeover of its two ports in the country. The arbitration, filed by CK Hutchison's ( CKHUY ) ( CKHUF ) Panama Ports local unit, will be heard in London and is separate from its $2B-plus damages claim against the...
Sky_Blue/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images CK Hutchison ( CKHUY ) ( CKHUF ) said Wednesday it has started arbitration against A.P. Moeller-Maersk ( AMKBY ) ( AMKAF ) after Panama's forced takeover of its two ports in the country. The arbitration, filed by CK Hutchison's ( CKHUY ) ( CKHUF ) Panama Ports local unit, will be heard in London and is separate from its $2B-plus damages claim against the Panamanian government, the company said. The move escalates a dispute that began in January, when a Panamanian court voided CK Hutchison's ( CKHUY ) ( CKHUF ) contracts to run two terminals at either end of the Panama Canal; Panama's government had awarded temporary contracts for Maersk ( AMKBY ) ( AMKAF ) subsidiaries and the Mediterranean Shipping Company to run the terminals. The dispute also complicated CK Hutchison's ( CKHUY ) ( CKHUF ) planned $23B sale of a majority stake in its global ports business to a consortium led by BlackRock and MSC; the plan, announced in March 2025, angered the Chinese government, which viewed it as bowing to U.S. pressure. More on A.P. Møller-Maersk and CK Hutchison Maersk: Upside From The Q3'25 Period With A Guidance Increase CK Hutchison: A 'Buy' On Earnings Turnaround, Portfolio Rationalization (Upgrade) CK Hutchison Holdings Q4 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
Citic Group directly took over a 60% controlling stake in Huarong Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. at the end of 2024 as part of the broader restructuring of distressed debt manager China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd. Photo: VCG Chinese state-owned conglomerate Citic Group Corp. is seeking regulatory approval to merge its two financial leasing subsidiaries to resolve internal competition and comply ...
Citic Group directly took over a 60% controlling stake in Huarong Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. at the end of 2024 as part of the broader restructuring of distressed debt manager China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd. Photo: VCG Chinese state-owned conglomerate Citic Group Corp. is seeking regulatory approval to merge its two financial leasing subsidiaries to resolve internal competition and comply with ownership rules. The proposed transaction involves Citic Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. acquiring Huarong Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. Citic Group directly took over a 60% controlling stake in the latter at the end of 2024 as part of the broader restructuring of distressed debt manager Citic Financial Asset Management Co. Ltd., formerly known as China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd. Because Chinese regulations generally prohibit a single shareholder from controlling more than one financial leasing firm, Citic Group pledged to resolve the overlapping operations.
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire, thanks to a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan. The conditions include a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, but Israel’s position was left unclear, with airstrikes continuing on the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Both sides have since claimed victory but who, if anyone, is the real winner here? Lucy Hough spea...
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire, thanks to a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan. The conditions include a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, but Israel’s position was left unclear, with airstrikes continuing on the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Both sides have since claimed victory but who, if anyone, is the real winner here? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international reporter Peter Beaumont Continue reading...
It’s hard to tell what can get those stalled shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) going again. There’s still a lot of growth and innovation going on underneath the hood. Combined with the Vera Rubin catalyst and the rise of agentic AI, as well as more monetizable vertical AI, it feels like Nvidia stock doesn’t deserve to ... Prediction: This Unloved AI Stock Has What it Takes to Outrun NVIDIA
It’s hard to tell what can get those stalled shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) going again. There’s still a lot of growth and innovation going on underneath the hood. Combined with the Vera Rubin catalyst and the rise of agentic AI, as well as more monetizable vertical AI, it feels like Nvidia stock doesn’t deserve to ... Prediction: This Unloved AI Stock Has What it Takes to Outrun NVIDIA
helen89/iStock Editorial via Getty Images As a self-proclaimed ' coiner ,' I don’t regret saying it made little sense to have Weis Markets ( WMK ) in your cart here. Seeking Alpha And it looks like I was right. Since I picked this up, it's down just over 6.5%, while the S&P is up nearly 4%, over roughly ten months. I always felt this was a family-run grocery chain that traded slightly above peers ...
helen89/iStock Editorial via Getty Images As a self-proclaimed ' coiner ,' I don’t regret saying it made little sense to have Weis Markets ( WMK ) in your cart here. Seeking Alpha And it looks like I was right. Since I picked this up, it's down just over 6.5%, while the S&P is up nearly 4%, over roughly ten months. I always felt this was a family-run grocery chain that traded slightly above peers like Village ( VLGEA ) and Ingles ( IMKTA ) somewhat unjustifiably. After all, everyone is dealing with the 'problem' of hard-discounters like Lidl and Aldi expanding in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic and times of trade-down. Folks just want to buy things like beef and coffee without burning through their paycheck. And that's where hard-discounters come in. You can look wherever you want. Ara ( JRONY ) in Colombia, Tiendas 3B ( TBBB ) in Mexico, No Frills ( L:CA ) in Canada. The world is loving—or at least preferring—this combination of low prices, a ton of private labels, and few (but necessary) SKUs. Smaller supermarkets like Weis don't have the same economies of scale, of course. For example, according to an article I read recently, Aldi is 8.3% cheaper than Walmart ( WMT ) on average nationally. Traditional supermarkets in the Pennsylvania area like Wegmans are 7.6% more expensive than Walmart and just over 17% more expensive than Aldi. Consumer Reports So, price wars don't seem like the smartest way out. What I've seen around are renovations for these higher-priced chains to differentiate themselves. Ahold Delhaize ( ADRNY ) banners and ShopRite stores lean more into prepared and fresh foods, some even offering things like sushi. Weis is in the middle of all this. Weis Strategy for the 'War Against Discounters' The FY 2025 year was quite busy for Weis. I think the busiest of the last five years. Five stores opened (four in Maryland and one in Delaware). All of them with at least 60,000 sq ft, much larger than the old 40,000 sq ft stores, and with all those new departments ...
Key PointsCEO Kurt Wolf sold 200,208 shares were indirectly sold over April 1 and April 2, 2026, for approximately $2.22 million, at a weighted average price around $11.08 per share.
Key PointsCEO Kurt Wolf sold 200,208 shares were indirectly sold over April 1 and April 2, 2026, for approximately $2.22 million, at a weighted average price around $11.08 per share.
For a lot of people, the idea of building a retirement nest egg can feel overwhelming. Between juggling daily expenses, paying off debt, and managing unexpected bills, contributing to retirement accounts often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. You may have been hoping to max out your IRA in 2025. If you fell short but contributed a decent chunk of money to that account, consider it a...
For a lot of people, the idea of building a retirement nest egg can feel overwhelming. Between juggling daily expenses, paying off debt, and managing unexpected bills, contributing to retirement accounts often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. You may have been hoping to max out your IRA in 2025. If you fell short but contributed a decent chunk of money to that account, consider it a win -- especially since many people don't manage to contribute anything toward retirement. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does NatWest (NWG) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does NatWest (NWG) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Prosperity Bancshares (PB) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Prosperity Bancshares (PB) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does National Bank Holdings (NBHC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does National Bank Holdings (NBHC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Cullen/Frost (CFR) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Cullen/Frost (CFR) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of America (BAC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of America (BAC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Citigroup (C) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Citigroup (C) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Martin Puddy/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction I last wrote about Xenia Hotels & Resorts ( XHR ) at the start of this year . Back then, I rated the company as a “Buy” mainly due to its healthy balance sheet and low dividend payout ratio. With the release of the company’s Q4’25 earnings in February , and ahead of the Q1’26 earnings release at the end of this month, I figure now would be a...
Martin Puddy/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction I last wrote about Xenia Hotels & Resorts ( XHR ) at the start of this year . Back then, I rated the company as a “Buy” mainly due to its healthy balance sheet and low dividend payout ratio. With the release of the company’s Q4’25 earnings in February , and ahead of the Q1’26 earnings release at the end of this month, I figure now would be a good time to re-evaluate the company. Business Model Since its spin-off from Inland American Real Estate Trust , Xenia Hotels & Resorts has systematically repositioned its portfolio toward luxury and upper-upscale hotels through $1.9 billion in acquisitions and $1.8 billion in dispositions. With its latest disposition, the sale of the 545-room Fairmont Dallas in April 2025 , the company’s portfolio comprises 8,868 rooms in 30 hotels. It is 100% brand-affiliated, partnering with premium brands like Hyatt and Marriott, allowing the company to leverage on the strength of these brands. The company’s portfolio is concentrated in high-growth Sunbelt markets and key leisure destinations, with its top 5 markets (Orlando, Houston, Phoenix, San Diego and Atlanta) collectively making up 58% of the company’s EBITDA. XHR Feb'26 Investor Presentation Unlike leisure-oriented hotel REITs, the company derives 75% of its revenue from business transient (40%) and group (35%) segments. This is important for several reasons. Firstly, group business generates superior ancillary revenue, typically driven by banquet, catering and on-property dining associated with meetings and conventions. This has enabled the company to have a revenue mix comprising 55% rooms and 45% ancillary revenue such as food and beverage. Next, group demand also exhibits longer booking windows and lower price elasticity, which gives management significant visibility into future revenues. Balance Sheet As of 31 December 2025, Xenia Hotels & Resorts had total debt of around $1.43 billion, at a weighted-average interest rate ...
Trevor Srednick/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The TJX Companies ( TJX ) has been thriving in the recent quarters and years, mainly driven by the weakness of the consumer. This may sound counterintuitive at first, but when consumer confidence is low, people normally choose cheaper alternatives when it comes to discretionary shopping. As an off-price retailer, TJX is thriving in this environment...
Trevor Srednick/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The TJX Companies ( TJX ) has been thriving in the recent quarters and years, mainly driven by the weakness of the consumer. This may sound counterintuitive at first, but when consumer confidence is low, people normally choose cheaper alternatives when it comes to discretionary shopping. As an off-price retailer, TJX is thriving in this environment. The recent developments in the macro landscape - and here I specifically mean the outbreak of the war in Iran - may, however, pose headwinds for TJX's business. In my view, these developments and their potential implications are not currently reflected in TJX's valuation. While I fundamentally like the company, the current overvaluation, combined with the insider activity - which was largely selling - prevents me from issuing a buy rating for TJX. I currently rate TJX as a hold. Fundamentals and the Macro Landscape TJX did not just deliver strong results in the most recent quarter, but they have been doing so in the past several years. The table below shows how TJX's net sales and profits developed for each segment over the past three years. Over this time period, the segment revenues grew each year, as well as the segment profits, causing company-wide profitability to significantly improve. Results (The TJX Companies) When analyzing firms with numerous reportable segments, I generally like when the growth is broad-based and not driven by a single segment or product category. This is true for TJX. Also important to highlight that comparable sales growth contributed significantly to the net sales growth. This is important because it means that the company's sales are not only growing because they are expanding, but also because people are spending more at their existing locations. Comparable sales growth (The TJX Companies) Looking forward to fiscal 2027, TJX expects the comparable sales growth to soften, estimating the growth to be between 2% and 3%. With regard to profit...