"The flexibility inherent in the new guidance from the government is portrayed positively as giving schools and communities discretion to adopt an approach that suits them best, but the reality for many school heads is that it is the exercise of that discretion that's difficult, and it leaves schools facing off against pupils and parents."
"The flexibility inherent in the new guidance from the government is portrayed positively as giving schools and communities discretion to adopt an approach that suits them best, but the reality for many school heads is that it is the exercise of that discretion that's difficult, and it leaves schools facing off against pupils and parents."
李家超：積極對接國家「十五五」規劃 制訂香港首份五年規劃 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】行政長官李家超指會帶領香港積極對接國家「十五五」規劃，制訂香港首份五年規劃。 李家超：「今年是國家『十五五』...
李家超：積極對接國家「十五五」規劃 制訂香港首份五年規劃 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】行政長官李家超指會帶領香港積極對接國家「十五五」規劃，制訂香港首份五年規劃。 李家超：「今年是國家『十五五』規劃的開局之年，我將領導整個特區政府不同政策局和部門，主動對接『十五五』規劃的框架，並首次制訂香港的五年規劃。特區政府會強化擔當意識，切實履行第一責任人的角色，積極帶領社會各界主動對接『十五五』規劃。」
The latest results suggest this transportation giant's turnaround is still underway. United Parcel Service (UPS +1.51%), better known as UPS, is one of the most widely followed high-yield dividend stocks. Although shares sport an above-average forward yield, there has been some uncertainty over the past year as the logistics giant attempts to successfully execute a turnaround. However, based on th...
The latest results suggest this transportation giant's turnaround is still underway. United Parcel Service (UPS +1.51%), better known as UPS, is one of the most widely followed high-yield dividend stocks. Although shares sport an above-average forward yield, there has been some uncertainty over the past year as the logistics giant attempts to successfully execute a turnaround. However, based on the latest quarterly earnings release, I'm more bullish than ever about UPS's turnaround prospects. Even as, based on the latest results themselves, a turnaround remains a work in progress. Why? Expand NYSE : UPS United Parcel Service Today's Change ( 1.51 %) $ 1.67 Current Price $ 111.94 Key Data Points Market Cap $94B Day's Range $ 110.66 - $ 114.27 52wk Range $ 82.00 - $ 123.70 Volume 298K Avg Vol 6.2M Gross Margin 18.44 % Dividend Yield 5.95 % Digging deeper, there's more to suggest that improved results are just on the horizon. Coupled with UPS's 6.2% forward dividend yield, this could be the recipe for some strong total returns in the years ahead. First, the bad news While you may be thinking I'm about to report that UPS had a banner quarter during the fourth quarter of 2025, don't hold your breath. The takeaway here is "better than expected." The company reported declines in revenue, operating earnings, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS). Metric Q4 2025 Q4 2024 % Change Total revenue $24.5 billion $25.3 billion -3.2% Total operating earnings $2.6 billion $2.9 billion -12% Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) $2.38 $2.75 -13.5% To make matters worse, UPS made another disappointing announcement. By maintaining, rather than raising, UPS's $1.64 per share quarterly cash dividend, the company's 16-year dividend growth streak is now over. Yes, all of this seems lackluster. It makes perfect sense why shares are experiencing mixed price action post-earnings. However, take a closer look, and there is more reason to be excited than disappointed with the latest developments. Why ...
Nvidia’s sales of H200 AI chips to China are still awaiting final approval from Washington nearly two months after Donald Trump greenlit Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
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Fidelity's Thomas Taw tells Bloomberg Television that he expects a "very bumpy" ride ahead across asset classes. He also discusses the outlook for precious metals and Bitcoin. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fidelity's Thomas Taw tells Bloomberg Television that he expects a "very bumpy" ride ahead across asset classes. He also discusses the outlook for precious metals and Bitcoin. (Source: Bloomberg)
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su says Valve is 'on-track' to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine 'early this year' while also teasing next-gen Xbox for 2027. TL;DR: Valve's new AMD-powered Steam Machine, featuring a Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU, is on track for early 2026 release. Designed for 4K 60FPS gaming with SteamOS, it offers powerful, compact PC gaming with versatile accessory support and global a...
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su says Valve is 'on-track' to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine 'early this year' while also teasing next-gen Xbox for 2027. TL;DR: Valve's new AMD-powered Steam Machine, featuring a Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU, is on track for early 2026 release. Designed for 4K 60FPS gaming with SteamOS, it offers powerful, compact PC gaming with versatile accessory support and global availability, potentially launching alongside Half-Life 3. Valve is gearing up to release its new Steam Machine in the weeks and months ahead, with rumors swirling that Half-Life 3 will be a launch title, and now AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su has said Valve is "on-track" to start shipping its Steam Machines "early this year". During the February 3 earnings call, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su said: "From a product standpoint, Valve is on-track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year, and development of Microsoft's next-gen Xbox featuring an AMD semi-custom SoC is progressing well to support a launch in 2027". Popular Popular Now: Logitech says if its new mouse doesn't 'change the way you play' you'll get a full refund It looks like the new AMD chips for Valve's new Steam Machine are coming out the semiconductor ovens at TSMC, and ready to become yet another platform that AMD is providing chips for. Valve has promised its new Steam Machine would be launching in early 2026, and we're right in the middle of that now. Valve's new Steam Machine has a Zen 4-based processor, with its Linux-based SteamOS providing 4K 60FPS gaming and output from the RDNA 3-based GPU. 3 VIEW GALLERY - 3 IMAGES Steam Machine Specs CPU - Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP - Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP GPU - Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP - Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP RAM - 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM - 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM Power - Internal power supply, AC power 110-240V - Int...
iamnoonmai/iStock via Getty Images First Financial Corporation ( THFF ) released its final quarterly report from 2025 earlier this afternoon. The results from the past year were impressive in a number of ways, as the bank holding company not only improved its profitability but also several of its key operational metrics over the past 12 months. THFF reported diluted net income of $6.68 per share i...
iamnoonmai/iStock via Getty Images First Financial Corporation ( THFF ) released its final quarterly report from 2025 earlier this afternoon. The results from the past year were impressive in a number of ways, as the bank holding company not only improved its profitability but also several of its key operational metrics over the past 12 months. THFF reported diluted net income of $6.68 per share in FY 2025 after earning just $4.00 per share in the previous year. Yet the stock still trades at a GAAP PE multiple of just below 10 as I write this analysis. First Financial meets most of the standards that I have for a regional bank to be considered a Buy. It trades at a reasonable valuation and shows strong earnings growth without sacrificing asset quality. I believe THFF’s prospects are solid heading into 2026. Company Overview Originally established in 1834 as branch of the Second State Bank of Indiana, First Financial Corporation is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A. THFF operates about 80 bank branches in five states including Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. First Financial Bank N.A. is the fifth oldest national bank in the US. On November 6, First Financial announced a deal to acquire CedarStone Financial, a community bank holding company in Tennessee that controls three branch locations – Nashville, Lebanon, and Mount Juliet. At the time the deal was announced, CedarStone had assets totaling $358 million. The value of the transaction was stated to be $25.0 million. The impetus for this deal is greater access to the Nashville market as that city was one of the fastest growing in the US in 2025. The transaction was projected to close in Q1 2026. At the end of 2025, First Financial reported total assets of $5.76 billion that included $4.05 billion in loans. Q4 marked the first time that the bank has crossed over the $4 billion mark for loans and the ninth straight quarter of loan growth for the bank. As part of its press release from...