Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Mike Manley Chief Financial Officer — Tom Szlosek Takeaways Revenue -- $6.9 billion for the quarter, declining from $7.2 billion, reflecting a 9% decrease in new vehicle revenues. -- $6.9 billion for the quarter, declining from $7.2 billion, reflecting a 9% decrease in new vehicle revenues....
Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Mike Manley Chief Financial Officer — Tom Szlosek Takeaways Revenue -- $6.9 billion for the quarter, declining from $7.2 billion, reflecting a 9% decrease in new vehicle revenues. -- $6.9 billion for the quarter, declining from $7.2 billion, reflecting a 9% decrease in new vehicle revenues. Full-year revenue growth -- Increased 3% to $27.6 billion, with new vehicle revenue up 3% and used vehicle revenue up 1%. -- Increased 3% to $27.6 billion, with new vehicle revenue up 3% and used vehicle revenue up 1%. Same-store new unit sales -- Decreased 10% for the quarter, with a 60% decline in battery electric vehicles and a 10% drop in hybrid vehicles. -- Decreased 10% for the quarter, with a 60% decline in battery electric vehicles and a 10% drop in hybrid vehicles. Sequential new unit profitability -- Increased more than $100, or 5%, from the third quarter to approximately $2,400 per unit. -- Increased more than $100, or 5%, from the third quarter to approximately $2,400 per unit. Used vehicle sales -- Fourth quarter same-store sales decreased 5%, while full-year used unit sales increased 1% with greater growth in vehicles above $40,000 price point. -- Fourth quarter same-store sales decreased 5%, while full-year used unit sales increased 1% with greater growth in vehicles above $40,000 price point. Aftersales revenue and profit -- Both reached record highs for the quarter and full year, with aftersales gross profit up 6% for the quarter and 7% for the year on a same-store basis. -- Both reached record highs for the quarter and full year, with aftersales gross profit up 6% for the quarter and 7% for the year on a same-store basis. Customer Financial Services (CFS) profitability -- Gross profit per unit up 8% from prior year and 4% sequentially; CFS delivered its highest gross profit per unit in company history. -- Gross profit per unit up 8% from prior year and 4%...
Tyson Foods NYSE: TSN shareholders voted to elect directors, ratify the company’s auditor, approve updates to an equity incentive plan, and endorse executive compensation at the company’s 63rd annual meeting on Feb. 5 in Springdale, Arkansas. Shareholders also voted down three shareholder proposals that sought additional disclosures related to voting results by share class, waste lagoon impacts in...
Tyson Foods NYSE: TSN shareholders voted to elect directors, ratify the company’s auditor, approve updates to an equity incentive plan, and endorse executive compensation at the company’s 63rd annual meeting on Feb. 5 in Springdale, Arkansas. Shareholders also voted down three shareholder proposals that sought additional disclosures related to voting results by share class, waste lagoon impacts in Tyson’s pork supply chain, and the potential effects of changes in U.S. immigration practices on the company’s finances and operations. Get Tyson Foods alerts: Sign Up Chairman highlights company history, values and board changes Chairman John Tyson opened the meeting by reflecting on the company’s history—describing its origins roughly 90 years ago—and emphasizing the role of Tyson team members in operating the business and supporting communities. He repeatedly cited the company’s core values as guiding principles for continuous improvement, including animal care, environmental responsibility, and meeting evolving product expectations in the marketplace. Tyson also recognized additions to the board, including Sarah Bond of Microsoft, and welcomed family members John Randall and Olivia as board members, describing them as part of the “next generation” to carry forward family values. Voting results: directors elected; auditor and compensation items approved The company’s secretary, Marissa, reported that shareholders representing a quorum were present, noting that the company had 283,047,857 total outstanding shares as of the Dec. 8, 2025 record date. The meeting proceeded through the formal agenda, with multiple proposals passing by a “clear majority” of votes cast. Election of directors: Each nominee on the presented slate was elected with a clear majority of votes cast. Each nominee on the presented slate was elected with a clear majority of votes cast. Auditor ratification: Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountant for ...
Amazon's shares are dropping on news the company plans $200 billion of AI-related spending this year. That has lopped a similar sum off its market value. The stock was recently down 9.4%, implying a $224 billion loss of market capitalization.
Amazon's shares are dropping on news the company plans $200 billion of AI-related spending this year. That has lopped a similar sum off its market value. The stock was recently down 9.4%, implying a $224 billion loss of market capitalization.
Investing.com -- Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) stock fell 0.5% in pre-market trading Friday, erasing earlier gains following a cautious note from Semianalysis regarding the company’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) prospects. The semiconductor manufacturer had initially seen its shares rise 4% pre-market, buoyed by Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) announcement of a massive $200 billion capital expenditure forec...
Investing.com -- Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) stock fell 0.5% in pre-market trading Friday, erasing earlier gains following a cautious note from Semianalysis regarding the company’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) prospects. The semiconductor manufacturer had initially seen its shares rise 4% pre-market, buoyed by Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) announcement of a massive $200 billion capital expenditure forecast for 2026, which signaled strong future demand for memory chips. However, sentiment shifted after Semianalysis reduced Micron’s expected share of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) next-generation HBM4 memory to zero. "We currently do not see indications of Nvidia ordering Micron HBM4," the research firm stated in its report. This assessment follows Semianalysis’ previous downgrade of Micron’s HBM4 prospects in early January, which cited "poor speed performance from their use of an internal base die." The firm now expects Nvidia’s HBM4 supply to be split between SK Hynix and Samsung at approximately 70% and 30%, respectively. HBM is a critical component for advanced AI chips, and being excluded from Nvidia’s next-generation products could impact Micron’s growth in the high-margin AI memory segment, despite potential benefits from increased data center spending signaled by Amazon’s capital expenditure plans. Related articles Micron stock dips as analyst slashes Nvidia HBM4 supply forecast to zero JPMorgan outlines ten strategic themes that could shape the outlook for 2026 Wolfe Research outlines eight risks that could spark stock declines in 2026
Democrats Abandon Tariff-Flation Narrative Sending UMich Sentiment To 6-Month Highs After January's big bounce from record lows (as Democrats began to see that the world is not the worst its ever been... and inflation is not going to explode), UMich sentiment was expected to re-dip again in February led by a drop in Current Conditions. But February's preliminary data showed a continued rebound in ...
Democrats Abandon Tariff-Flation Narrative Sending UMich Sentiment To 6-Month Highs After January's big bounce from record lows (as Democrats began to see that the world is not the worst its ever been... and inflation is not going to explode), UMich sentiment was expected to re-dip again in February led by a drop in Current Conditions. But February's preliminary data showed a continued rebound in sentiment (which is quite shocking given that it comes after the Davos/Greenland debacle) with a surge in Current Conditions dominating a small dip in Expectations to bring the headline sentiment to its highest since August 2025... Source: Bloomberg "Sentiment surged for consumers with the largest stock portfolios," said Director of Surveys, Joanne Hsu's, "while it stagnated and remained at dismal levels for consumers without stock holdings." On net, modest increases in current personal finances and buying conditions for durables were offset by a small decline in long-run business conditions. Inflation expectations for the next 12 months plummeted to 13-month lows (while medium term expectations rose modestly)... Source: Bloomberg ...as Democrats and Independents come to their senses... Source: Bloomberg It appears mainstream media propaganda about Trump's tariffs worked on some... (is this where the term 'useful idiots' comes from?) But, according to Democrats' prior panic, inflation is about to go vertical right about now... ...we wait with bated breadth. Of course, UMich's reliability has been in question for a while now... Finally, if you had any doubt that this survey was utterly biased, here is Hsu's concluding comment: "While sentiment is currently the highest since August 2025, recent monthly increases have been small - well under the margin of error - and the overall level of sentiment remains very low from a historical perspective." Translated: don't believe this drop in inflation fears (to 13 month lows) and rise in sentiment (to 6 month highs)... Trump's still O...
Virtus Family Office LLC reduced its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 22.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 17,874 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 5,154 shares during the period. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing acco...
Virtus Family Office LLC reduced its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 22.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 17,874 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 5,154 shares during the period. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing accounts for about 4.7% of Virtus Family Office LLC's holdings, making the stock its 6th biggest position. Virtus Family Office LLC's holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $5,012,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Get TSM alerts: Sign Up Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Resources Management Corp CT ADV acquired a new stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the third quarter worth $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. raised its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 174.1% in the second quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 159 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the period. Finally, Fairman Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 171.2% during the third quarter. Fairman Group LLC now owns 141 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. 16.51% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Up 4.5% Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock traded up $...
Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Meta Platforms faces an upcoming jury trial in New Mexico over child exploitation claims linked to its social platforms. Solos Technology has filed a patent infringement lawsuit seeking more than $1 billion related to Meta's smart glasses technology. Meta is expanding long term nuclear and s...
Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Meta Platforms faces an upcoming jury trial in New Mexico over child exploitation claims linked to its social platforms. Solos Technology has filed a patent infringement lawsuit seeking more than $1 billion related to Meta's smart glasses technology. Meta is expanding long term nuclear and solar energy partnerships to power its AI and data center footprint. Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) is dealing with these legal and operational developments while its shares trade at around $670.21. The stock has seen a 9.2% decline over the past week, a 1.5% return over the past 30 days, and a 3.0% return year to date, after a very large 3 year gain and a 149.6% return over 5 years. For investors, the mix of litigation risk, AR hardware exposure, and long term energy commitments raises practical questions about capital allocation, costs, and potential regulation. The upcoming New Mexico jury trial and the billion dollar patent case may influence how markets assess Meta's legal profile and the durability of its smart glasses and AI infrastructure plans. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Meta Platforms by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Meta Platforms. NasdaqGS:META 1-Year Stock Price Chart Is Meta Platforms financially strong enough to weather the next crisis? Investor Checklist Quick Assessment ✅ Price vs Analyst Target : At US$670.21, the share price sits about 22% below the US$859.85 analyst consensus target. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation : Simply Wall St currently assesses the shares as trading 37.8% below estimated fair value. ⚖️ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return is roughly 1.5%, which is relatively flat given the recent legal headlines. Check out Simply Wall St's in depth valuation analysis for Meta Platforms. Key Considerations 📊 The New Mexico trial and the US$1b smart glas...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Feb. 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Christopher Viehbacher Head of Development — Dr. Priya Singhal Chief Financial Officer — Robin Kramer Head of Investor Relations — Tim Power Takeaways Non-GAAP diluted EPS -- $15.28 for the full year and $1.99 for the fourth quarter; full-year 2026 guidance set at $15.25 to $16.25. -...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Feb. 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Christopher Viehbacher Head of Development — Dr. Priya Singhal Chief Financial Officer — Robin Kramer Head of Investor Relations — Tim Power Takeaways Non-GAAP diluted EPS -- $15.28 for the full year and $1.99 for the fourth quarter; full-year 2026 guidance set at $15.25 to $16.25. -- $15.28 for the full year and $1.99 for the fourth quarter; full-year 2026 guidance set at $15.25 to $16.25. Total revenue -- $9.9 billion for the year, up 2% year over year. -- $9.9 billion for the year, up 2% year over year. Growth products revenue -- $3.3 billion for the year, up 19% year over year; $800 million in Q4, up 69% year over year. -- $3.3 billion for the year, up 19% year over year; $800 million in Q4, up 69% year over year. Free cash flow -- $2.1 billion for the year; year-end cash and marketable securities totaled $4.2 billion, with $2 billion in net debt. -- $2.1 billion for the year; year-end cash and marketable securities totaled $4.2 billion, with $2 billion in net debt. SPINRAZA revenue -- $356 million worldwide in Q4; $169 million in the U.S., with international revenue at $188 million, affected by shipment timing; full-year down 2% year over year. -- $356 million worldwide in Q4; $169 million in the U.S., with international revenue at $188 million, affected by shipment timing; full-year down 2% year over year. VUMERITY revenue -- $747 million for the year, up 19% year over year; Q4 revenue was $181 million, attributed to demand growth and improved affordability due to IRA Part D changes. -- $747 million for the year, up 19% year over year; Q4 revenue was $181 million, attributed to demand growth and improved affordability due to IRA Part D changes. SKYCLARIS revenue -- $133 million globally in Q4 (up 30% year over year); U.S. Q4 revenue at $89 million, boosted by $9 million in inventory effects; ex-U.S. revenue was $44 million, with a $12 million net...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Harvey Schwartz Chief Financial Officer — Justin Plouffe Head of Investor Relations — Daniel Harris Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Fee-related earnings (FRE) -- $1.24 billion, representing a 12% organic growth rate and a record for Carlyle CG +...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Harvey Schwartz Chief Financial Officer — Justin Plouffe Head of Investor Relations — Daniel Harris Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Fee-related earnings (FRE) -- $1.24 billion, representing a 12% organic growth rate and a record for Carlyle CG +7.20% ) -- $1.24 billion, representing a 12% organic growth rate and a record for FRE margin -- 47%, an all-time high, up from 46% the previous year, reflecting operating discipline and scalability. -- 47%, an all-time high, up from 46% the previous year, reflecting operating discipline and scalability. Inflows -- $54 billion, 32% higher year over year, surpassing the original $40 billion target and marking the third-best annual result. -- $54 billion, 32% higher year over year, surpassing the original $40 billion target and marking the third-best annual result. Assets under management (AUM) -- $477 billion at year-end, a record level driven by investment performance and broad-based fundraising. -- $477 billion at year-end, a record level driven by investment performance and broad-based fundraising. Distributable earnings (DE) -- $1.7 billion, or $4.20 per share, up 11% from the prior year and the highest since 2022. -- $1.7 billion, or $4.20 per share, up 11% from the prior year and the highest since 2022. Quarterly DE -- $436 million, or $1.01 per share, for the fourth quarter. -- $436 million, or $1.01 per share, for the fourth quarter. Fee revenues -- $2.6 billion, a record, reflecting a 10% organic growth rate; Carlyle AlpInvest up 46%, Global Credit up 13%. -- $2.6 billion, a record, reflecting a 10% organic growth rate; Carlyle AlpInvest up 46%, Global Credit up 13%. Transaction fees -- $225 million, up nearly 40% year over year and almost triple the level of two years ago. -- $225 million, up nearly 40% year over year and almost triple the level of two years ago. Re...
Tesla has begun operating a China-focused artificial intelligence training centre to enhance its cars’ self-driving capabilities in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, following Beijing’s deregulation of the technology. Grace Tao, vice-president of Tesla, told Shanghai-based financial news outlet Cailian on Friday that the centre had sufficient computing power to support development ...
Tesla has begun operating a China-focused artificial intelligence training centre to enhance its cars’ self-driving capabilities in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, following Beijing’s deregulation of the technology. Grace Tao, vice-president of Tesla, told Shanghai-based financial news outlet Cailian on Friday that the centre had sufficient computing power to support development of assisted-driving features. However, she did not disclose details such as the centre’s location or investment size. The launch marked a significant step towards commercialising Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) navigation software in mainland China, where several domestic EV assemblers are racing ahead with level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capability Advertisement “Chinese fans of autonomous driving will benefit from intensified competition between Tesla and its local rivals,” said Yin Ran, an angel investor in Shanghai. “As thousands of L3 cars are likely to hit China’s roads in 2026, a new battle will take shape as all electric-car builders try to deliver efficient and affordable self-driving systems.” Tesla’s FSD relies on a so-called neural network technology, which is trained using video clips from real driving situations, enabling vehicles to make human-like decisions. The system was regarded as a global leader, according to David Zhang, secretary general of the International Intelligent Vehicle Engineering Association. Tesla rolled out its Full Self-Driving navigation software in mainland China in February last year. Photo: AFP Tesla faces hurdles in China, where it is barred from transferring data collected from Chinese streets to the US, while US rules prevent the company from training its AI software in China.
One of Thursday's biggest winners has gone around the investor sentiment dial. There are several comedy channels available on Sirius XM Holdings' (SIRI 5.31%) satellite radio platform. Over the past few years, it seems as if Sirius itself has become the joke. The stock has declined for five consecutive years, and -- until Thursday -- it was on its way to stretching that streak to six. Sirius XM co...
One of Thursday's biggest winners has gone around the investor sentiment dial. There are several comedy channels available on Sirius XM Holdings' (SIRI 5.31%) satellite radio platform. Over the past few years, it seems as if Sirius itself has become the joke. The stock has declined for five consecutive years, and -- until Thursday -- it was on its way to stretching that streak to six. Sirius XM could finally be ready to get the last laugh. Sirius XM shares soared 9% after posting encouraging financial results on Thursday morning. It was enough to get the media stock back into positive year-to-date territory. If it finally stabilizes after three years of declining revenue, Sirius XM stock's low valuation and high yield could make it one of the safer and easier ways to beat the market in 2026. Sirius XM is ready to go from a punchline to a punch. Investors who have seen the stock only go down might soon find out that the volume knob goes both ways. Life is a highway It took a few painful years to get here, but Sirius XM is in the right place at the right time. It came through with a blowout quarter, just as the market is rotating out of richly priced software and tech stocks. If there was ever a time for a cheap stock with a penchant for buybacks and payouts to turn heads, this was it. There is a lot to like about Sirius XM's performance this week. Let's start at the top line. Revenue rose a mere 0.2% to $2.19 billion. It's not much of an increase, but zoom out a bit. This report follows year-over-year declines in each of the previous six quarters. Its flagship subscription revenue was marginally negative. Increases in advertising and equipment revenue -- two segments that had been negative over the first nine months of the year -- helped push the overall business in the right direction. It's not the only metric worth highlighting. Sirius XM added 110,000 self-pay net subscribers during the final three months of last year. The platform saw its accounts peak at nearly ...
TB or not TB? That is the question toggle caption Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images Tuberculosis has earned the undesirable distinction of being the world's top infectious disease killer — a mantle it took back from COVID in 2023. TB claimed the lives of 1.23 million people in 2024 and sickens about 10 million people each year. Research is now casting doubt on the true number of TB cases. A new study ...
TB or not TB? That is the question toggle caption Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images Tuberculosis has earned the undesirable distinction of being the world's top infectious disease killer — a mantle it took back from COVID in 2023. TB claimed the lives of 1.23 million people in 2024 and sickens about 10 million people each year. Research is now casting doubt on the true number of TB cases. A new study published in Nature Medicine found that many TB diagnoses may be incorrect — and that this could carry significant implications for patient care and well-being. The study analyzed data from 111 low- and middle-income countries in 2023. Since nobody knows the true number of TB patients, Nicolas Menzies — a co-author on the paper and an associate professor of global health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — says he and his colleagues used data on the number of TB cases submitted to the World Health Organization and came up with a formula to estimate false negatives and false positives. However you slice the numbers, he says, the headline conclusion is the same: there are an awful lot of incorrect diagnoses. Sponsor Message Menzies and his colleagues estimate that, of those who seek medical care for symptoms that could indicate a TB infection, about a million people have the disease but aren't given that diagnosis. They are false negatives. On the flip side, the estimated number of false positives was even worse: Two million or more people each year are erroneously told they have TB when they actually have something else. "Amongst all of those individuals who are diagnosed and treated for TB every year, perhaps a quarter of them — and maybe even higher — might not have TB disease," Menzies says. He says, in the most serious cases, these patients could have a potentially fatal disease like pneumonia, lung cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He says this type of misdiagnosis has been a "blind spot" in the TB world. The study has been both praised — a...
When the likeness of the populist leader as an angel was painted into a cheesy tribute to Italy’s last king, it caused outrage. But far better artists have been similarly profane for centuries It must be the ugliest wall painting in Rome - and that’s even without the bizarre portrait of Giorgia Meloni as an angel. Artist Bruno Valentinetti painted his tribute to Umberto II, the last king of Italy,...
When the likeness of the populist leader as an angel was painted into a cheesy tribute to Italy’s last king, it caused outrage. But far better artists have been similarly profane for centuries It must be the ugliest wall painting in Rome - and that’s even without the bizarre portrait of Giorgia Meloni as an angel. Artist Bruno Valentinetti painted his tribute to Umberto II, the last king of Italy, earlier this century in a side chapel of the ancient church of San Lorenzo in Lucina in its historic heart, the Centro Storico. It’s the kind of unsightly accretion you try to ignore when enjoying the city’s artistic glories which include, in this particular church, a staggering, stormy vision of the Crucifixion by the 17th-century painter Guido Reni, his most unforgettable masterpiece. Valentinetti’s mural, by contrast, is a glib, tacky, photorealist effort that didn’t even last two decades before water damage demanded restoration. Valentinetti, now 83, carried out the repairs himself and had the genius idea of giving an angel the face –highly recognisable because obviously based on photos of her – of Italy’s populist prime minister. What was he thinking? Is he in love? Or was this an insidious piece of propaganda? Continue reading...
There will be twists, flips and turns to savour in a Games whose financial and environmental costs nonetheless continue to spiral out of control Pierre de Coubertin never wanted a Winter Olympics. He spent the best part of two decades lobbying, politicking and organising before he finally got the first summer Games up and running in Athens in 1896. Its winter sibling though, well, “the great infer...
There will be twists, flips and turns to savour in a Games whose financial and environmental costs nonetheless continue to spiral out of control Pierre de Coubertin never wanted a Winter Olympics. He spent the best part of two decades lobbying, politicking and organising before he finally got the first summer Games up and running in Athens in 1896. Its winter sibling though, well, “the great inferiority of these snow sports …” de Coubertin once wrote, “is that they are completely useless, with no useful application whatsoever.” He allowed ice skating and ice hockey, the two stadium sports, to be part of the roster for the early summer Games, but it was another two decades before he was persuaded to hold a separate winter event. That was in 1924, in Chamonix. The 100th anniversary fell midway between the last Winter Games in Beijing and this one in Milan-Cortina. It’s an interesting event to look back on. It was described at the time as a 10-day “winter sports week”, an “appendage” de Coubertin called it to that year’s summer Games in Paris. There were 16 countries competing in five sports, with four more, including “military patrol”, included as demonstration events. It was only later, after the International Olympic Committee had become more interested in burnishing its own history, that this knockabout event was officially designated as the very first Winter Olympic Games. Continue reading...
Lean hog futures closed 20 to 35 cents higher on Thursday, with August down 27 cents. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $113.61 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.36 from the previous report. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 64 cents at $109.23 on July 22. Export Sales data showed 17,003 MT of pork sold in the week ending on July 17, down from the week prior. Mexico was the top buy...
Lean hog futures closed 20 to 35 cents higher on Thursday, with August down 27 cents. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $113.61 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.36 from the previous report. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 64 cents at $109.23 on July 22. Export Sales data showed 17,003 MT of pork sold in the week ending on July 17, down from the week prior. Mexico was the top buyer of 7,200 MT. Shipments were slightly improved from last week, up 27,573 MT. Of that total, 11,800 MT was sent to Mexico. Don’t Miss a Day: USDA’s Thursday afternoon FOB plant pork cutout value was 30 cents higher at $117.54 per cwt. The butt, picnic, and ham were all reported higher. USDA estimated hog slaughter at 475,000 head for Thursday, with the weekly total estimated at 1.871 million head. That was 1,000 head above last week and down 23,317 head from the same week last year. Aug 25 Hogs closed at $108.200, down $0.275, Oct 25 Hogs closed at $91.100, up $0.200 Dec 25 Hogs closed at $82.925, up $0.350, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Soybeans are trading with contracts 5 to 6 1/2 cents higher in the front months, with new crop lagging behind. Futures closed 18 to 21 ¼ cents higher on Thursday, with new crop contracts up 7 to 11 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 20 cents higher at $10.47. Soymeal futures are $5 to $7.00 higher, with Soy Oil futures steady to down 11 points in the nearbys. Futures extende...
Soybeans are trading with contracts 5 to 6 1/2 cents higher in the front months, with new crop lagging behind. Futures closed 18 to 21 ¼ cents higher on Thursday, with new crop contracts up 7 to 11 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 20 cents higher at $10.47. Soymeal futures are $5 to $7.00 higher, with Soy Oil futures steady to down 11 points in the nearbys. Futures extended Wednesday’s strength following President Trump seeking to raise the Chinese soybean commitments to 20 MMT for the current season, vs. the 12 MMT previous stated. The average close for November futures for February is used for determining the spring crop insurance price. Thus far the average close has been $10.85, above the $10.54 from last year. Don’t Miss a Day: USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed just 436,949 MT of soybeans sold in the week of 1/29. That was down 46.65% from the previous week, but up 32.34% from the same week last year. China was the buyer of 233,000 MT, with 104,700 NT sold to Egypt and 81,000 MT to Mexico. Soybean meal sales were tallied 380,335, in the middle of trade expectations of 250,000-500,000 MT. Bean oil sales were at 963 MT, which was on the low side of the 0-25,000 MT estimates. Soybean exports out of Brazil in January totaled 1.88 MMT according to the government trade data. That was down 44.54% from December and up 75.51% above the same month last year. Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $11.12 1/4, up 20 cents, currently up 6 cents Nearby Cash was $10.47, up 20 cents, May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.26, up 21 1/4 cents, currently up 6 1/2 cents Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $11.37 1/4, up 20 1/2 cents, currently up 6 1/4 cents More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Marcus Lindstrom/E+ via Getty Images On Thursday, Hub Group ( HUBG ) issued preliminary results for the fourth quarter, delaying the full release due to an accounting error related to transportation costs. Hub Group ( HUBG ) identified an error that understated purchased transportation costs and accounts payable in the first nine months of 2025. The company claims the total amount of the reduction...
Marcus Lindstrom/E+ via Getty Images On Thursday, Hub Group ( HUBG ) issued preliminary results for the fourth quarter, delaying the full release due to an accounting error related to transportation costs. Hub Group ( HUBG ) identified an error that understated purchased transportation costs and accounts payable in the first nine months of 2025. The company claims the total amount of the reduction to these items is $77M and will require a restatement of financial statements for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025. Hub Group ( HUBG ) will also consider any potential impacts to FY23 and FY24. Management’s assurances of strong 2025 performance failed to calm investors, however, as fears of a material hit to Q4 margins—and possibly 2025—sparked a substantial sell-off in the stock at Friday’s open. The announcement also triggered a pair of downgrades, with Baird moving to the sidelines with a Neutral rating and Stifel issuing a double downgrade to Sell from Buy amid concerns that the cost headwind could reach $100M in 2025. Given the expectation that Hub Group ( HUBG ) would benefit from a tighter truckload market thanks to its ability to deploy intermodal rail capacity to meet rising demand in the trucking market, “the magnitude of the accounting error creates a significant gulf in future earnings power versus our prior valuation benchmark,” said Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan. Baird analyst Daniel C. Moore is more optimistic that the accounting error will not impact results prior to 2025, as well as the company’s balance sheet, but downgraded the stock “out of an abundance of caution” and lowered the price target to an amount that aligns with Hub Group’s ( HUBG ) reported Q3 book value. Moore now has a $29 price target on Hub Group, down 38% from the prior PT and representing 43% downside from Thursday's close. Stifel's Chan slashed Hub Group's ( HUBG ) price target by 48% to $27. Shares were down more than 27% at Friday’s open. More on Hub Group Hub Group, Inc. (HUBG) Q4 2025 Earnin...