Matt Cardy/Getty Images News More than 1,200 workers at BAE Systems ( BAESF ) ( BAESY ) in northwest England are preparing to strike from February 2 through at least February 20 after talks over pay and working conditions broke down. The union Unite said the walkouts follow negotiations it described as conducted in bad faith, adding that members had little choice but to escalate the dispute after ...
Matt Cardy/Getty Images News More than 1,200 workers at BAE Systems ( BAESF ) ( BAESY ) in northwest England are preparing to strike from February 2 through at least February 20 after talks over pay and working conditions broke down. The union Unite said the walkouts follow negotiations it described as conducted in bad faith, adding that members had little choice but to escalate the dispute after failing to reach an agreement with the company. More on BAE Systems plc BAE Systems: Underperformance Isn't What It Seems; Here's The Real Story BAE Systems: The Overvaluation Is Clear Rising military budgets are reshaping Europe’s defense industry Germany is said to prepare upgraded 'bunker buster' missile program Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on BAE Systems plc
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL) has moved to secure a large pool of capital as it prepares to expand cloud infrastructure capacity tied to accelerating AI demand. The company has launched a US dollar bond offering that could raise roughly $20 billion to $25 billion, forming part of a broader funding plan of about $45 billion to $50 billion that combines debt with...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL) has moved to secure a large pool of capital as it prepares to expand cloud infrastructure capacity tied to accelerating AI demand. The company has launched a US dollar bond offering that could raise roughly $20 billion to $25 billion, forming part of a broader funding plan of about $45 billion to $50 billion that combines debt with equity and equity-linked issuance. Oracle has indicated the bond sale will be done as a single issuance and is expected to cover around half of its planned funding for the year, with no additional bond deals anticipated beyond this transaction in 2026. The scale of the financing reflects the intensity of investment required to support contracted cloud demand from some of the world's largest AI and technology players, including Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), OpenAI, TikTok and xAI. People familiar with the deal said Oracle is offering as many as eight bond tranches with maturities ranging from three to 40 years, with initial discussions for the longest-dated bonds pointing to a spread of about 2.25 percentage points above US Treasuries. The transaction is being led by Bank of America, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and JPMorgan, according to those sources. Oracle's renewed presence in the bond market comes after a $18 billion issuance in September that ranked among the largest US corporate deals of the year but has since weakened in secondary trading. Investor focus has increasingly turned to the company's leverage profile, with Oracle now carrying about $95 billion in outstanding debt, making it the largest non-financial issuer in the Bloomberg high-grade index. As AI-related cloud buildouts continue to expand, the company's funding strategy could remain under close scrutiny from credit and equity investors alike.
Key Points Cryptocurrencies continued last week's decline over the weekend. Robinhood is a crypto and options-focused mobile-centric online brokerage. But the stock should recover eventually, as long as it continues to attract more users. 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › Shares of new-aged online brokerage Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) fell hard on Monday, down 8.7% as of 1:00 ...
Key Points Cryptocurrencies continued last week's decline over the weekend. Robinhood is a crypto and options-focused mobile-centric online brokerage. But the stock should recover eventually, as long as it continues to attract more users. 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › Shares of new-aged online brokerage Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) fell hard on Monday, down 8.7% as of 1:00 p.m. EDT. There wasn't any company-specific news today, but the online brokerage was down in line with the weekend decline in Bitcoin (OTC: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, which trade 24/7. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Robinhood has a higher-than-average percentage of its customers trading cryptocurrencies compared to other assets, and its users also have a reputation for trading more risky instruments, such as options. So when cryptocurrencies and other speculative assets crashed on Friday and then continued over the weekend, Robinhood stock fell in sympathy. Robinhood is where the gunslingers trade In the third quarter, Robinhood reported $730 million in transaction-based revenue, of which 37% was from cryptocurrency trading and 42% from options trading. Now, of course, when customers sell cryptocurrencies, that also generates near-term transaction revenue. However, brokerage stocks generally sell off when customer assets decline. The past weekend's crypto rout could also make customers a bit more hesitant to buy many of these risky assets or use volatile options strategies in the near term, which could put a cap on Robinhood's growth going forward in 2026. The cryptocurrency and precious metals rout began on Friday, seemingly in a reaction to President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to become the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. It appears some of Warsh's older interviews and speeches led some to believe he may be more "haw...
adamkaz/E+ via Getty Images Transcript Last week’s corporate earnings from mega-cap tech companies showed massive investments in AI are ongoing. Beyond mega cap tech, we see a clear beneficiary: infrastructure. Most investors could increase their exposure, in our view. 1) A valuation discount Corporate earnings in the fourth quarter show capital spending behind the AI buildout rolling on. This is ...
adamkaz/E+ via Getty Images Transcript Last week’s corporate earnings from mega-cap tech companies showed massive investments in AI are ongoing. Beyond mega cap tech, we see a clear beneficiary: infrastructure. Most investors could increase their exposure, in our view. 1) A valuation discount Corporate earnings in the fourth quarter show capital spending behind the AI buildout rolling on. This is a boon for infrastructure, which has been typically viewed as defensive. Beyond the AI buildout, other mega forces, such as the low-carbon transition, support long-term demand. But valuations do not yet reflect this. On an enterprise value-to-EBITDA basis, publicly listed infrastructure equities trade at a steep discount to their long-term averages. Private infrastructure trades closer to long-term averages, unlike private equity. That helps make infrastructure our preferred growth private asset. 2) Tapping infrastructure exposure Infrastructure is diverse. It spans transport, energy, telecommunications, and water and waste management. And investors can access it through both debt and equity vehicles in public and private markets. Yet, most investors, including large institutions that typically dominate illiquid investments, are underallocated. Our analysis shows that a typical U.S. corporate pension with risk comparable to a 70/30 equity-bond split has infrastructure-like exposure of just 4-5%. We think adding infrastructure holdings is particularly helpful in an inflationary environment like today, where investors need income sources whose value won’t erode over time. Infrastructure cash flows are often supported by regulation and long-term contracts that adjust with inflation. This offers predictable income over the lifespan of investments. 3) Common risks Two risks are commonly cited for infrastructure. First, an AI burst could choke demand for data center and energy infrastructure - though we think this is unlikely. Strong legal protections in infrastructure contracts ...
Key Points SoFi Technologies went public in 2021. It has been growing robustly, as it adds members and offers more services to them. Its stock price isn't exactly cheap, though. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › If you're interested in financial stocks, you've probably noticed SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI), perhaps wishing that you bought it long ago. Check out its trailing retu...
Key Points SoFi Technologies went public in 2021. It has been growing robustly, as it adds members and offers more services to them. Its stock price isn't exactly cheap, though. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › If you're interested in financial stocks, you've probably noticed SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI), perhaps wishing that you bought it long ago. Check out its trailing returns: Time period Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Average annual return Past year 58.3% Past three years 62.4% Impressive, right? The fintech (financial technology) company only went public via an IPO in June 2021. Take a closer look at its recent returns, though: Time period Average annual return Past month (5.9%) Past three months (15.1%) The stock is actually down a fair amount recently! You might wonder now -- with shares recently below $25 apiece, is this a good time to pounce? Let's see. Meet SoFi Technologies SoFi is a nationally chartered online bank that offers a wide range of finance services, including personal loans, private student loans, mortgage loans, auto loans, student loan refinancing, investing, credit cards, travel services, and even cryptocurrency trading, among other things. It began with a focus on student loan services, but it has clearly expanded. Still, it has retained younger people as its main customers, serving them via the SoFi app and website. Its wide range of services can help it weather an economic downturn better than some other financial companies. The company has also partnered with other companies to reduce its risk exposure. SoFi Technologies has 12.6 million members (and counting), and as it has added services, it has aimed to be a one-stop financial shop. It recently boasted $73 billion-plus in funded loans and $34 billion-plus in debt paid off by members. The company has been growing well, with it...
Apple Prioritizes Premium iPhone Rollout As 'Great Memory Crunch' Tightens Global Supply We have repeatedly warned about the " Great Memory Crunch ," driven by AI data center buildouts absorbing a growing share of global memory supply, and industry insiders now telling consumers and enterprises ( read here ) should accelerate purchases of electronics that use high-bandwidth memory before prices ac...
Apple Prioritizes Premium iPhone Rollout As 'Great Memory Crunch' Tightens Global Supply We have repeatedly warned about the " Great Memory Crunch ," driven by AI data center buildouts absorbing a growing share of global memory supply, and industry insiders now telling consumers and enterprises ( read here ) should accelerate purchases of electronics that use high-bandwidth memory before prices accelerate further, as supply shortages are expected through 2027. One key signal that the memory shortage is worsening is that Apple, one of the world's most valuable companies, is having to prioritize the production and shipment of its three most premium new iPhone models due to the memory crunch , according to a new report by Nikkei Asia . Not even Apple can mitigate the threat of the HBM shortage. Here's more from the report based on industry insiders: The U.S. tech giant will focus on delivering its first-ever foldable iPhone as well as two non-folding models with higher-end cameras and larger displays for its flagship launch in the second half of the year, said four people with knowledge of the matter. The standard iPhone 18 model will be scheduled for shipment in the first half of 2027, they said. The move is intended to optimize resources and maximize revenue and profits from premium models amid surging prices for memory chips and other materials, multiple sources told Nikkei Asia. It is also critical for Apple to minimize any potential production hiccups while mass producing its first-ever foldable iPhone, which requires more complicated industrial techniques and new materials that could require more time to reach required levels of production quality, according to the people. Choosing to focus on premium models in the second half of this year and targeting sales for its relatively standard models in the first half of 2027 could help the company better manage supply chain resources and develop a better and clear marketing strategy, one of the people said. . . . Apple...
Sometimes it is worth waiting to get extra information rather than chasing a stock. In this video, I will discuss four stocks to sell or take profits on before they report earnings. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 30, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 1, 2026.
Sometimes it is worth waiting to get extra information rather than chasing a stock. In this video, I will discuss four stocks to sell or take profits on before they report earnings. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 30, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 1, 2026.
Bloomberg’s Head of Games Joel Weber puts the Bloomberg ETF IQ team to the test, quizzing them on how well they really know the world of ETFs. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg’s Head of Games Joel Weber puts the Bloomberg ETF IQ team to the test, quizzing them on how well they really know the world of ETFs. (Source: Bloomberg)
ARK Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood tells Bloomberg that the lines between liquid and illiquid assets are beginning to blur as private markets evolve. Wood adds that while some private companies remain cautious about being held in ETFs, shifting definitions of liquidity, improved secondary-market trading, and deregulation may gradually change that calculus. She joined the discussion on "Bloomberg E...
ARK Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood tells Bloomberg that the lines between liquid and illiquid assets are beginning to blur as private markets evolve. Wood adds that while some private companies remain cautious about being held in ETFs, shifting definitions of liquidity, improved secondary-market trading, and deregulation may gradually change that calculus. She joined the discussion on "Bloomberg ETF IQ" with Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu and Eric Bulchuanas. (Source: Bloomberg)
RomanBabakin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Sanofi's venglustat met its primary endpoint in a phase 3 trial for type 3 Gaucher disease but missed its primary goal in another late-stage trial for Fabry disease. In the LEAP2MONO study for Gaucher disease, venglustat, an oral glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor, demonstrated statistically significant improvements in neurological symptoms measured ...
RomanBabakin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Sanofi's venglustat met its primary endpoint in a phase 3 trial for type 3 Gaucher disease but missed its primary goal in another late-stage trial for Fabry disease. In the LEAP2MONO study for Gaucher disease, venglustat, an oral glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor, demonstrated statistically significant improvements in neurological symptoms measured by the Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) modified total score and the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) at 52 weeks compared to those on enzyme replacement therapy. Sanofi noted that venglustat also met three out of four secondary endpoints in this study. However, in the PERIDOT study for Fabry disease, there was a similar reduction in neuropathic and abdominal pain in the active treatment and placebo groups. Sanofi said it would file applications for venglustat in the Gaucher disease setting with global health regulators. More on Sanofi Sanofi (SAN:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Sanofi 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Sanofi (SAN:CA) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Sanofi anticipates profitable growth to continue over at least five years Sanofi Non-GAAP EPS of €1.53 beats by €0.06, revenue of €11.3B beats by €170M; issues FY26 outlook
The US’s closely watched jobs report will once again be delayed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced on Monday, amid a government shutdown. The January 2026 jobs report, originally scheduled to be released on Friday, will be rescheduled when federal funding resumes. Data collection for the report has been completed, but the shutdown has forced a delay to releasing the report, which will...
The US’s closely watched jobs report will once again be delayed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced on Monday, amid a government shutdown. The January 2026 jobs report, originally scheduled to be released on Friday, will be rescheduled when federal funding resumes. Data collection for the report has been completed, but the shutdown has forced a delay to releasing the report, which will provide crucial jobs data on the US labor market following the weakest year for job growth since 2020, with the addition of only 584,000 jobs in 2025 compared to 2 million in 2024. “The Employment Situation release for January 2026 will not be released as scheduled on Friday, February 6, 2026. The release will be rescheduled upon the resumption of government funding,” Emily Liddel, associate commissioner of the BLS, said in a statement. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has already been faced with significant delays and setbacks resulting from the longest federal government shutdown in US history, 43 days in October and November. Federal funding lapsed on Sunday following a standoff in Congress over restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the killings of two 37-year-old US citizens by federal agents last month. Democratic senators are refusing to vote for a bill authorizing continued spending by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), demanding the bill be rewritten to include new restrictions and guardrails on ICE agents. On Friday, the Senate passed five separate measures to fund government agencies through September and a two week funding bill for DHS, which must be voted on in the House. House Democrats have so far not guaranteed the votes to pass the funding measure. Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, claimed the House Republicans have enough votes on their own to reopen the government by Tuesday.
What can we expect from incoming Fed head Kevin Warsh ? I intimated in an X post Saturday that I would discuss the Warsh situation. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he picked Warsh, a former Fed governor from 2006-2011, to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the central bank. Powell, whose term as Fed chief ends in May, has been the president's punching bag on interest rates almost...
What can we expect from incoming Fed head Kevin Warsh ? I intimated in an X post Saturday that I would discuss the Warsh situation. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he picked Warsh, a former Fed governor from 2006-2011, to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the central bank. Powell, whose term as Fed chief ends in May, has been the president's punching bag on interest rates almost since Trump nominated him in his first term in the White House. As for Warsh, I don't know the man. I did know that Warsh, as a Fed governor, was on the side of the hawks back in 2007, which I was thinking about in my now-clairvoyant rant , "They know nothing," at the time. But when the Fed's actual transcript came out five years later, it was Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart who ridiculed me for my disbelief that anyone on the Fed would stay tight in 2007 — the worst time to be tight other than 1931 — and Warsh did not pile on, although the transcript did mention "laughter" in the room after Lockhart trashed me. But that's just personal. Business? It sounds like Warsh will be practical as our country's economy is being propelled by the great data center buildout and the concomitant energy extravaganza. When you are building $30 billion to $50 billion data centers, you are employing a lot of people, even if there aren't a lot of humans working in a completed data center. Making the rounds on television with an eye for the Fed job back in the summer, Warsh appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on July 17 . He sounded in sync with the president's desire for lower rates. "AI is going to make almost everything cost less," Warsh explained. "We could be at the front end of a productivity boom. If I were the president, I would be worried that they [the Powell-led Federal Reserve] might not see it. They might think economic growth is somehow going to be inflationary. I think we are in the early innings of a structural decline in prices." Warsh was highly critical of Powell in that ...
If you think the stock market could fall in 2026, it might seem counterintuitive to load up on growth stocks . Investors tend to gravitate toward income and value stocks during times of uncertainty because these companies are priced more for their existing earnings than their potential earnings. But if you are a long-term investor who plans to hold stocks for three years, five years, or even decad...
If you think the stock market could fall in 2026, it might seem counterintuitive to load up on growth stocks . Investors tend to gravitate toward income and value stocks during times of uncertainty because these companies are priced more for their existing earnings than their potential earnings. But if you are a long-term investor who plans to hold stocks for three years, five years, or even decades, then market sell-offs can present impeccable buying opportunities despite the pain of volatility. The key is to find companies with the fundamentals needed to endure downturns. And a good place to start is with industry leaders like the "Magnificent Seven," which are the seven largest tech-focused S&P 500 companies by market cap. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are two Magnificent Seven names that could pull back amid a broader market sell-off, especially if it's tied to artificial intelligence (AI) . But looking out over the long term, these companies stand out as solid buys even in today's premium-priced market. Continue reading
While the president may play down the significance of these elections, his name won't be on the ballot in November, either. And the outcome of those midterm elections will be critical to determining how the remainder of his second term plays out.
While the president may play down the significance of these elections, his name won't be on the ballot in November, either. And the outcome of those midterm elections will be critical to determining how the remainder of his second term plays out.
Key Points Capital Management Corp added 592,568 shares of Pitney Bowes in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade size was $6.15 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $4.30 million, reflecting both trading and stock price changes. The fund's post-trade PBI holding is 2,930,328 shares valued at $30.97 million. These 10 stocks could mint the ne...
Key Points Capital Management Corp added 592,568 shares of Pitney Bowes in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade size was $6.15 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $4.30 million, reflecting both trading and stock price changes. The fund's post-trade PBI holding is 2,930,328 shares valued at $30.97 million. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On February 2, Capital Management Corp disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it increased its position in Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) by 592,568 shares during the fourth quarter, an estimated $6.15 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to a SEC filing dated February 2, Capital Management Corp bought an additional 592,568 shares of Pitney Bowes during the fourth quarter. The estimated value of the trade, calculated using the average closing price for the quarter, was $6.15 million. The stake’s quarter-end value increased by $4.30 million, a figure that includes both share additions and price appreciation. What else to know Pitney Bowes now accounts for 5.08% of the fund’s 13F assets under management. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:IDCC: $37.12 million (6.1% of AUM) NYSE:PBI: $30.97 million (5.1% of AUM) NYSE:GTN: $29.76 million (4.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:NXST: $25.92 million (4.2% of AUM) NYSE:AEM: $22.72 million (3.7% of AUM) As of February 2, PBI shares were priced at $10.43, up 21.4% over the past year and outperforming the S&P 500 by 7.13 percentage points. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $1.93 billion Net Income (TTM) $75.30 million Dividend Yield 3.5% Price (as of 2/2/26) $10.43 Company snapshot Pitney Bowes offers technology, logistics, and financial services, including parcel delivery, mail sortation, and digital mailing solutions across three business segments: Global Ecommerce, Presort Services, and SendTech Solutions. The company generates revenue primarily th...
Sundry Photography PayPal ( PYPL ) is scheduled to announce Q4 earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd, before market open, and the stock continues to face a hit from competitive pressures. The consensus EPS estimate is $1.29 (+8.4% Y/Y) and the consensus revenue estimate is $8.79B (+4.6% Y/Y). Over the last 2 years, PYPL has beaten EPS estimates 100% of the time and revenue estimates 75% of the...
Sundry Photography PayPal ( PYPL ) is scheduled to announce Q4 earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd, before market open, and the stock continues to face a hit from competitive pressures. The consensus EPS estimate is $1.29 (+8.4% Y/Y) and the consensus revenue estimate is $8.79B (+4.6% Y/Y). Over the last 2 years, PYPL has beaten EPS estimates 100% of the time and revenue estimates 75% of the time. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 4 upward revisions and 16 downward revisions. Revenue estimates have seen 2 upward revisions and 16 downward revisions. "PayPal ( PYPL ) is releasing its Q4 earnings soon, and it is likely to be a strong bullish catalyst that can lead to a sharp share price rebound after the report," said Seeking Alpha analyst KM Capital . "There is not only a robust earnings surprise record in PayPal's corner, but also improving unit economics and strong Q4 holiday season 2025 sales data," said KM Capital. On average, PYPL bags a Buy rating from Seeking Alpha authors . "I see 2026 as a potential year for a reversal in the market narrative around PayPal's branded checkout rates," said Seeking Alpha contributor Oakoff Investments . "The main risk to my thesis remains in the Apple Pay and Google Pay threat, which has been limiting PayPal's business growth," noted the author. "Another risk related to PYPL's margins is the firm's declining take rate, which has dropped from about 3.4% a few years ago to 1.64% in Q3 2025, and it does look concerning." "Despite the risks, I think that the odds for PYPL's eventual reversal are higher," said Oakoff Investments. Meanwhile, the Wall Street community as well as the Quant Rating system grade the stock as Hold. The San Jose-based payments company should be well-positioned for agentic commerce, but its advantage will erode as consumer behavior shifts, according to Rothschild & Co Redburn. The marginal consumer is increasingly choosing alternative payment methods, such as Shop Pay, Stripe Link, Apple P...
Seeking Alpha's roundup of statements, announcements, and remarks that could impact the technology sector. Oracle ( ORCL ) said it plans to raise up to $50B through debt and equity sales this year to build additional infrastructure capacity for its cloud customers. "This funding plan reflects Oracle's commitment to maintaining an investment-grade rating, prudent capital allocation, balance sheet s...
Seeking Alpha's roundup of statements, announcements, and remarks that could impact the technology sector. Oracle ( ORCL ) said it plans to raise up to $50B through debt and equity sales this year to build additional infrastructure capacity for its cloud customers. "This funding plan reflects Oracle's commitment to maintaining an investment-grade rating, prudent capital allocation, balance sheet strength, and transparency with investors as the company continues to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business," Oracle said in a statement . On Monday, Oracle launched a $25B investment-grade bond offering, according to Bloomberg . The company has also authorized an at-the-market equity program of up to $20B. Oracle's cloud customers include Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ), Meta ( META ), Nvidia ( NVDA ), OpenAI ( OPENAI ), and xAI ( X.AI ). President Trump plans to create a strategic critical minerals stockpile for commercial use as part of a broader effort to ease U.S. reliance on China for the minerals. The program, called Project Vault, will be launched with a $10B loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and an additional $1.67B in private capital, according to Bloomberg , who cited unnamed administration officials. Bloomberg added that over a dozen companies have agreed to participate in the project, including General Motors ( GM ), Stellantis ( STLA ), Boeing ( BA ), Corning ( GLW ), GE Vernova ( GEV ), and Alphabet ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ). Bloomberg noted that the U.S. already maintains a similar stockpile for military use. Elon Musk has apparently confirmed a Bloomberg report that he is in advanced talks to combine SpaceX ( SPACE ) with xAI ( XAI ). According to Bloomberg , a deal may be announced as early as this week. In response to a posting of the Bloomberg story on X earlier Monday, Musk responded, "Yes." SpaceX, which also owns Starlink ( STRLK ), has reportedly been eyeing an IPO for later this year. XAI likewise owns X. Musk serves as CEO of both companies, a...
Intel Corporation INTC has gained 24% over the past three months against the industry’s decline of 6%. It has outperformed compared to the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P 500. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The company has also outperformed its competitor, Advanced Micro Devices AMD, and Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM. AMD has declined 4.5%, while Qualcomm has decreased 15.2% d...
Intel Corporation INTC has gained 24% over the past three months against the industry’s decline of 6%. It has outperformed compared to the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P 500. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The company has also outperformed its competitor, Advanced Micro Devices AMD, and Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM. AMD has declined 4.5%, while Qualcomm has decreased 15.2% during this period. Intel’s performance over the past few months has drawn investor interest. The key question, however, is whether this momentum is worth riding or if caution is warranted. Let’s take a closer look. Intel Rides on Strong AI Momentum Intel is benefiting from solid demand in the Data Center & AI segment. Revenues grew 15% sequentially, and revenues came in above expectations. The company is witnessing strong order growth, and demand for traditional server CPUs remains very strong. The company is forming strategic collaborations with industry leaders like NVIDIA to drive innovation. In collaboration with NVDA, it is working on developing a custom XEON fully integrated with NVIDIA’s NVLink technology to bring best-in-class x86 performance to AI host nodes. Solid traction in the AI PC market is also a major growth driver. In the fourth quarter, AI PC units grew 16% year over year. It is collaborating with original equipment manufacturers, such as HP and Microsoft, to expand into the AI PC domain. Along with the AI PC domain, Intel is also expanding into the rapidly growing Edge AI landscape. INTC Plagued by Supply Constraints, Loss in Foundry Business Despite strong demand from multiple end markets, Intel is failing to match customer demand. The company is getting into 2026 with depleted buffer inventory, which will limit its ability to match customer demand effectively, impeding revenue and overall growth prospects in the near term. Intel Foundry business has reported an operating loss of $2.5 billion in the fourth quarter. Loss increased due to the early ramp o...
France has finally passed a budget for this year after the minority government survived a series of no-confidence votes in a long-running political saga that has unsettled debt markets and alarmed the country’s European partners. The prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, told parliament on Monday, after months of wrangling, that French people “refuse this disorder and want our institutions to functio...
France has finally passed a budget for this year after the minority government survived a series of no-confidence votes in a long-running political saga that has unsettled debt markets and alarmed the country’s European partners. The prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, told parliament on Monday, after months of wrangling, that French people “refuse this disorder and want our institutions to function”. The budget was passed using special constitutional powers that avoided it being submitted to parliament for a vote. But as part of that process, Lecornu and his government faced a series of no-confidence motions. The government survived the final two votes of no confidence on Monday evening. Lecornu managed to push the budget through only because the Socialist party agreed not to vote against the government, in exchange for some concessions including the suspension of Macron’s flagship pension changes, which had sought to gradually raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Hervé Saulignac, a Socialist MP, told parliament that his party had “done its duty” and “avoided the worst”. He said leaving France without a budget would have been to “add more anguish to the anguish” of the French people. Lecornu had called the budget a “breakthrough”, saying it would boost defence spending by €6.5bn. Although some lawmakers have expressed doubts, the budget aims to bring the deficit down to 5% of the gross domestic product in 2026, from 5.4% in 2025. The French executive was initially targeting 4.6%, but the scrapping of pension changes meant such a reduction of the deficit was not possible, according to the rightwing rapporteur Philippe Juvin. Budget negotiations have consumed the French political class for almost two years after the president, Emmanuel Macron, sparked incredulity by calling a snap election in June 2024, which delivered a hung parliament. A left alliance won the most seats, but fell far short of a majority. The far-right National Rally party won the most votes and b...
Speculation that Elon Musk may merge SpaceX and xAI ahead of a potential IPO is reviving hopes—and concerns—about AI convergence across his companies, including Tesla.
Speculation that Elon Musk may merge SpaceX and xAI ahead of a potential IPO is reviving hopes—and concerns—about AI convergence across his companies, including Tesla.
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Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News Meta Platforms ( META ) is the gift that keeps on giving. The market offered investors a strong buying opportunity after the third quarter when it grew fearful of the company’s aggressive investments in data centers. The fourth quarter completely validated these investments, however, as management expects top-line growth to accelerate to the 30% range. The stock s...
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News Meta Platforms ( META ) is the gift that keeps on giving. The market offered investors a strong buying opportunity after the third quarter when it grew fearful of the company’s aggressive investments in data centers. The fourth quarter completely validated these investments, however, as management expects top-line growth to accelerate to the 30% range. The stock somehow still trades at compelling valuations despite the strong and visible momentum, offering investors a rare opportunity to purchase an explosive thesis already in motion. Between the AI momentum and the rush of discipline to Reality Labs, my conviction in META remains as high as ever. META remains a top pick. META Stock Price I last covered META in November , where I called it a top pick after the market grew skeptical of management’s ambitious investments in AI. The stock has soared 20% since. Data by YCharts Even with the stars aligning, the stock still looks too cheap here. META Stock Key Metrics META is an AI company. I am half joking, but maybe it will no longer be a joke in a couple of years. AI is powering the content feed, and the company is investing neck-to-neck with the hyperscalers in AI data centers, but online advertising is still the main business engine here. In the most recent quarter, the company delivered 23.8% YoY revenue growth to $59.9 billion, exceeding the high end of guidance of between $56 billion to $59 billion. While consolidated operating margins declined 700 bps, the advertising businesses still generated a 53% margin. That’s down from the 60% margin that the company generated last year, but is still a mark that ranks head and shoulders over tech peers. 2025 Q4 Presentation The company continued growing its network, with family daily active people jumping nearly 7% YoY. With rival TikTok reportedly seeing some volatility following the shift to U.S. ownership, an investor could hope (dream) for a possible catalyst to jumpstart growth even mo...
On Feb. 5, Amazon is expected to post earnings. And if the numbers are as good as they were in October, the stock could explode higher. When Amazon posted earnings on Oct. 31, its stock rocketed 16% from $222.75 to a high of $258.60. Amazon had just beaten across the board, boosting its spending forecast thanks to growing demand for artificial intelligence. Amazon Web Services (AWS) saw 20% year-o...
On Feb. 5, Amazon is expected to post earnings. And if the numbers are as good as they were in October, the stock could explode higher. When Amazon posted earnings on Oct. 31, its stock rocketed 16% from $222.75 to a high of $258.60. Amazon had just beaten across the board, boosting its spending forecast thanks to growing demand for artificial intelligence. Amazon Web Services (AWS) saw 20% year-over-year (YoY) growth to $33 billion. Revenue in its digital advertising business saw revenues jump 24% to $17.7 billion. Total Amazon sales were up 13% to $180.17 billion, which beat estimates of $177.8 billion. EPS was $1.85, crushing estimates of $1.57. Amazon even raised its forecast for capex spending for 2025 to $125 billion from earlier estimates of $118 billion. That number, according to CO Brian Olsavsky, was set to increase even more in 2026, as noted by CNBC. Even better, the company forecast revenues of between $206 billion and $213 billion for the current quarter, implying 11.6% growth YoY. What Does Wall Street Expect to See on Feb. 5? Wall Street expects Amazon to post EPS of $1.97 a share for the fourth quarter, or about 6% growth YoY. But then again, it could be higher, with the company historically conservative with guidance. For the full fiscal year 2025, it’s expected to post EPS of $7.17, up about 30% YoY from $5.53 for FY 2024. And for the full fiscal year 2026, Wall Street is looking for EPS of between $7.87 and $7.91, or 10% YoY growth. Multiple Analysts Named Amazon the Pick of the Year Wedbush reiterated an outperform rating with a price target of $340 a share, expecting a big year for AWS. They named Amazon as their top e-commerce pick for the year. They also forecast fourth-quarter income of $25.2 billion, with a margin of 11.8, as noted by TipRanks. In the third quarter, Amazon’s operating income was $17.4 billion. Roth Capital raised its price target on Amazon to $295 from $270, with a buy rating. They also said Amazon was their top pick for th...