HONOLULU, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB), (“First Hawaiian” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for its quarter ended December 31, 2025. “I’m happy to report that First Hawaiian finished 2025 with another strong quarter,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO. “Loans grew, retail and commercial deposits grew, and we remained the most pr...
HONOLULU, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB), (“First Hawaiian” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for its quarter ended December 31, 2025. “I’m happy to report that First Hawaiian finished 2025 with another strong quarter,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO. “Loans grew, retail and commercial deposits grew, and we remained the most profitable bank in the state.” On January 28, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend will be payable on February 27, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026. Additionally, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program for up to $250.0 million of its outstanding common stock. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income of $69.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share Total loans and leases increased $183.1 million versus prior quarter Total deposits decreased $213.9 million versus prior quarter Net interest margin increased 2 basis points to 3.21% Recorded a $7.7 million provision for credit losses Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share Board of Directors adopted a $250.0 million stock repurchase program Balance Sheet Total assets were $24.0 billion at December 31, 2025 versus $24.1 billion at September 30, 2025. Gross loans and leases were $14.3 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $183.1 million from $14.1 billion as of September 30, 2025. Total deposits were $20.5 billion as of December 31, 2025, a decrease of $213.9 million from $20.7 billion as of September 30, 2025. Net Interest Income Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $170.3 million, an increase of $1.0 million compared to $169.3 million for the prior quarter. The net interest margin was 3.21% in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 2 basis points compared to 3.19% in the prior quarter. Provision Expense During the quarter ended Dece...
AMD stock is a character study in reversals both near the top and the bottom — a pattern that might prove critical as the company prepares to announce its earnings next week. Some analysts expect the chipmaker to beat fourth-quarter estimates when it reports Feb. 3. AMD stock has formed a bullish, three-month cup base and appears to be on…
AMD stock is a character study in reversals both near the top and the bottom — a pattern that might prove critical as the company prepares to announce its earnings next week. Some analysts expect the chipmaker to beat fourth-quarter estimates when it reports Feb. 3. AMD stock has formed a bullish, three-month cup base and appears to be on…
Shares in Palantir Technologies (PLTR) have retreated 15% in 2026 heading into the last trading day of the month. Palantir stock also fell in January 2024, then came roaring back to post a whopping 340% gain that year. Can PLTR stock stage a comeback again? The maker of data analytics software reports fourth quarter earnings on Monday. In 2024, better-than-expected…
Shares in Palantir Technologies (PLTR) have retreated 15% in 2026 heading into the last trading day of the month. Palantir stock also fell in January 2024, then came roaring back to post a whopping 340% gain that year. Can PLTR stock stage a comeback again? The maker of data analytics software reports fourth quarter earnings on Monday. In 2024, better-than-expected…
The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped. No matter how much you have saved for retirement, you probably still want an above-average Social Security benefit. Larger monthly checks mean you can stretch your savings out longer or enjoy a higher standard of living. The average Social Security check currently sits at an all-time high, but there's still p...
The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped. No matter how much you have saved for retirement, you probably still want an above-average Social Security benefit. Larger monthly checks mean you can stretch your savings out longer or enjoy a higher standard of living. The average Social Security check currently sits at an all-time high, but there's still plenty of room for improvement. All you need is a basic understanding of the factors that influence your benefits. The average Social Security retirement benefit has cracked $2,000 per month The estimated average Social Security benefit for January 2026 is $2,071, up from $2,015 before the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) took effect. This means the average senior will take home almost $25,000 in benefits this year. That's a decent sum of money, but it's not enough for most retirees to live on. Supplementing your Social Security benefits with personal savings can help. But there are also some steps you can take to increase your future checks. 3 ways to boost your future Social Security benefit Here are three strategies you can use to increase the Social Security benefit you're eligible for. 1. Work at least 35 years before applying for Social Security The Social Security Administration looks at your income over your 35 highest-earning years when calculating your benefit. If you have a shorter work history, it'll include zero-income years, which can significantly reduce your checks. Working longer than 35 years could also boost your checks if you're earning more now than you did in the past. Your more recent, higher-earning years will slowly push your earlier, lower-earning years out of your benefit calculation. 2. Increase your income today Anything you can do to increase your income today -- working overtime, finding a better-paying job, or starting a side hustle -- will likely lead to larger Social Security checks. The only people this won't work for are those who are...
Uranium stocks have skyrocketed over the last year, with the largest U.S.-listed nuclear fuel stocks crushing Nvidia and tons of other artificial intelligence names. Uranium is the fuel that powers nuclear reactors, and the U.S. uranium industry went nearly dormant for decades. That’s why uranium demand is projected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future as the U.S. races to quadruple nucle...
Uranium stocks have skyrocketed over the last year, with the largest U.S.-listed nuclear fuel stocks crushing Nvidia and tons of other artificial intelligence names. Uranium is the fuel that powers nuclear reactors, and the U.S. uranium industry went nearly dormant for decades. That’s why uranium demand is projected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future as the U.S. races to quadruple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 to help support the power-hungry AI boom and expand the most reliable source of clean power. Check out the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-moving news. The U.S. uranium stocks we dive into today—Centrus Energy and Uranium Energy—have soared at least 150% over the past 12 months, and the upside potential remains massive for both traders and long-term investors. A growing corner of Wall Street views uranium and uranium stocks as the next gold and silver trade, meaning investors should buy some nuclear fuel stocks now for huge upside in 2026 and beyond. Are Soaring Uranium Stocks the Next Gold and Silver Trade? The AI age is projected to drive a 25% increase in U.S. electricity demand by the end of the decade and 75% to 100% growth by 2050. This is why Meta META, Microsoft, and other AI hyperscalers are racing to secure long-term power agreements with nuclear energy companies. Nuclear energy is expected to power a large chunk of the AI age for a few simple reasons. It’s already provided 50% of America’s carbon-free electricity for decades. Plus, nuclear power plants provide baseload power, operating at full capacity more than 93% of the time. This makes nuclear by far the most reliable energy source, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The AI hyperscalers and the U.S. Federal Government are throwing full weight behind creating a nuclear energy renaissance, which is only possible with massive uranium industry expansion. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research On top of that, there are only a few U.S. u...
TLDR Amazon is in early discussions to invest as much as $50 billion in ChatGPT creator OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. CEO Andy Jassy is personally negotiating with Sam Altman, potentially making Amazon the largest investor in OpenAI’s $100 billion funding round. The investment could require OpenAI to shift toward Amazon Web Services and Trainium chips, moving away from Mic...
TLDR Amazon is in early discussions to invest as much as $50 billion in ChatGPT creator OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. CEO Andy Jassy is personally negotiating with Sam Altman, potentially making Amazon the largest investor in OpenAI’s $100 billion funding round. The investment could require OpenAI to shift toward Amazon Web Services and Trainium chips, moving away from Microsoft and Nvidia dependence. OpenAI is valued at approximately $830 billion and plans to spend $500 billion on AI infrastructure over four years. Nvidia and Microsoft are also discussing investments, with Nvidia eyeing $30 billion and Microsoft considering under $10 billion. Amazon is negotiating a potential $50 billion investment in OpenAI. The talks represent one of the largest AI investments ever discussed. Exclusive: Amazon is in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI. It would make it one of the biggest contributors to the latest funding round. https://t.co/cjQY80wZMf — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 29, 2026 The e-commerce and cloud computing giant is participating in OpenAI’s broader effort to raise $100 billion. Sources say the discussions remain in early stages with no final numbers confirmed. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is directly handling negotiations with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This hands-on approach from leadership demonstrates the strategic importance of the potential deal. Amazon.com, Inc., AMZN A $50 billion commitment would make Amazon the dominant investor in OpenAI’s current fundraising. The company would secure a major position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. What Amazon Gets in Return The critical question involves what conditions Amazon will demand for its investment. Industry analysts expect OpenAI would need to increase its use of Amazon Web Services for cloud computing needs. Reports suggest Amazon wants OpenAI to adopt its Trainium chips. These processors compete directly with Nvidia’s market-leading AI chips. Such a requirement woul...
watch now VIDEO 4:41 04:41 Tax hikes on rich gather steam: Here's what to know Squawk Box A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. A new "blue wave" of tax hikes on the wealthy is rippling through state legislatures, as Virgin...
watch now VIDEO 4:41 04:41 Tax hikes on rich gather steam: Here's what to know Squawk Box A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. A new "blue wave" of tax hikes on the wealthy is rippling through state legislatures, as Virginia, Washington state, Rhode Island and others join California in calls for higher taxes on top earners and billionaires. With states facing potential cuts in federal aid and Democrat lawmakers emboldened by rising populism and a growing economic divide, legislators and governors in many blue states are preparing a range of new taxes on the wealthy. At the same time, many red states continue to cut or eliminate income taxes to become more competitive. "What you're really seeing is divergence," said Lucy Dadayan, principal research associate and state tax expert at the Tax Policy Center at the Urban Institute. "On one side, some states are doubling down on rate cuts, rebates, and tax competitiveness. On the other, some are turning to targeted surtaxes on high earners as a way to fund fast-growing priorities without raising broad-based taxes." While tax hikes are floated by left-leaning state legislators almost every year, the latest push has added momentum. Inflation has increased the economic pressure on middle- and lower-income earners, sparking renewed calls for higher taxes on the wealthy to offset higher health care and education costs. State spending has continued to rise since Covid, renewing the need for revenue. Many Democratic leaders are also heralding a tax hike on high earners in Massachusetts as proof that the wealthy won't flee. In 2022, Massachusetts voters approved "The Fair Share Amendment," a 4% surtax on income over $1 million. The tax generated nearly $3 billion in annual revenue in its second fiscal year – more than twice the original estimates. Many Dem...
Imperial Oil press release ( IMO ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of C$1.97. Revenue of C$11.28B (-10.5% Y/Y). Cash flows from operating activities of C$1,918 million. Quarterly Upstream production of 444,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day, and the highest annual production in over 30 years of 438,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day. Kearl quarterly production of 274,000 total gross oil-equivalent ba...
Imperial Oil press release ( IMO ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of C$1.97. Revenue of C$11.28B (-10.5% Y/Y). Cash flows from operating activities of C$1,918 million. Quarterly Upstream production of 444,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day, and the highest annual production in over 30 years of 438,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day. Kearl quarterly production of 274,000 total gross oil-equivalent barrels per day (194,000 barrels Imperial's share), and annual total gross production of 280,000 barrels per day (199,000 barrels Imperial's share). Cold Lake quarterly production of 153,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day and annual production of 151,000 barrels per day. Downstream refinery capacity utilization of 94 percent for the quarter and 93 percent for the year. Returned C$2,072 million to shareholders in the quarter with C$361 million in dividend payments and C$1,711 million of share repurchases. Quarterly dividend increased by 20 percent from 72 cents to 87 cents per share. More on Imperial Oil Limited Imperial Oil Limited: I'm Here For The Buybacks And Dividend Imperial Oil Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Imperial Oil Limited Historical earnings data for Imperial Oil Limited Dividend scorecard for Imperial Oil Limited
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading lower as we prepare to close out the trading week. What a difference a day can make. After a blockbuster rally on Wednesday, the stock market reversed course and sold off on Thursday, and that could carry over into today. While the major indices ended off their midday lows, ... Here Are Friday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Broadcom, Circle ...
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading lower as we prepare to close out the trading week. What a difference a day can make. After a blockbuster rally on Wednesday, the stock market reversed course and sold off on Thursday, and that could carry over into today. While the major indices ended off their midday lows, ... Here Are Friday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Broadcom, Circle Internet, Kenvue, Medtronic, Sandisk, Southwest Airlines, Spotify, and More
Key Points Management expects to generate significant profits and cash flow in a few years. Investors were reminded of the political risk inherent in direct governmental involvement in the private sector. 10 stocks we like better than USA Rare Earth › It was a wild week for rare-earth stocks, and the drama was led by USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR). Here's how the stock ended up down 10.9% by Friday...
Key Points Management expects to generate significant profits and cash flow in a few years. Investors were reminded of the political risk inherent in direct governmental involvement in the private sector. 10 stocks we like better than USA Rare Earth › It was a wild week for rare-earth stocks, and the drama was led by USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR). Here's how the stock ended up down 10.9% by Friday morning. USA Rare Earth soars and then slumps The company started the week by announcing it had entered a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the U.S. Government, under which it would receive $277 million in Federal Funding and a $1.3 billion senior secured loan under the CHIPS Act. In conjunction with the LOI, the company arranged for a $1.5 billion private investment in stock from private investors "anchored by Inflection Point." 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 » The investment helps derisk USA Rare Earth's business plan (which involves producing magnets before developing the Round Top rare-earth deposit in Texas) and also helps secure a domestic supply of rare-earth magnets made with non-China-sourced materials. Management immediately updated the market on its expectations for 2030: Mining and processing volume of 8,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) (including Round Top), compared to previously being contingent on a capital raise Metal making volume of 27,500 tpa compared to a previous estimate of 2,000 tpa Most importantly, magnet magnet-making capacity of 10,000 tpa compared to a previous estimate of 4,800 tpa. Financial targets of $2.6 billion in revenue,$1.2 billion in earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ), and free cash flow of $900 million. Why the stock fell afterwards The announcement is positive, but there are two considerations here. First, speculation over a deal has been high since its peer, MP Mater...
(RTTNews) - Early cues from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open lower. Asian shares were mostly higher at the close, while European shares are trading broadly up. In the Asian trading session, gold was marginally. The Consumer sentiment in August might be the focus on Friday. As of 8.10 am ET, the Dow futures were down 35.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were sliding 14.50 poi...
(RTTNews) - Early cues from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open lower. Asian shares were mostly higher at the close, while European shares are trading broadly up. In the Asian trading session, gold was marginally. The Consumer sentiment in August might be the focus on Friday. As of 8.10 am ET, the Dow futures were down 35.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were sliding 14.50 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were declining 54.50 points. The U.S. major averages finished sharply higher on Thursday. The Nasdaq soared 401.89 points or 2.3 percent to 17,594.50, the S&P 500 surged 88.01 points or 1.6 percent to 5,543.22 and the Dow jumped 554.67 points or 1.4 percent to 40,563.06. On the economic front, the Housing Starts and Permits for July will be published at 8.30 am ET. The consensus is 1.342 million, while it was up 1.353 million last month. The Consumer Sentiment for August will be released at 10.00 am ET. The consensus is 67.0, while it was up 66.4 in July. The Baker Hughes Rig Count for the week will be issued at 1.00 pm ET. In the prior week, the North America rig count was 805 and the U.S. rig count was 588. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will participate in a fireside chat before the Angeles Investors' Q3 Summit and Awards Event at 1.25 pm ET. Asian stocks advanced on Friday. China's Shanghai Composite Index finished marginally higher at 2,879.43. Hong Kong's tech-heavy Hang Seng Index jumped 1.9 percent to 17,430.16. Japanese markets rallied. The Nikkei 225 Index surged 3.6 percent to 38,062.67. The broader Topix Index settled 3.0 percent higher at 2,678.60. Australian markets gained. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index ended 1.3 percent higher at 7,971.10, while the broader All Ordinaries Index leapt 1.3 percent to 8,189.90. European shares are trading mostly higher. CAC 40 of France is gaining 7.60 points or 0.10 percent. DAX of Germany is adding 95.88 points or 0.53 percent. FTSE 100 of England is down 45.88 points or 0.55 percent. Th...
“I think the President had a range of better choices and he picked the worst one in front of him,” says Neil Dutta, head of US economic research at Renaissance Macro Research. Dutta reacts to President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)
“I think the President had a range of better choices and he picked the worst one in front of him,” says Neil Dutta, head of US economic research at Renaissance Macro Research. Dutta reacts to President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)
Colgate-Palmolive Co. posted stronger-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter thanks to a rebound in Latin America after it reformulated a new toothpaste flavor following adverse reactions in the region. Organic sales growth rose 2.2% for the quarter, beating the average analyst estimate of 1.4%. The company sees organic sales for the year growing 1% to 4%, in line with the average analys...
Colgate-Palmolive Co. posted stronger-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter thanks to a rebound in Latin America after it reformulated a new toothpaste flavor following adverse reactions in the region. Organic sales growth rose 2.2% for the quarter, beating the average analyst estimate of 1.4%. The company sees organic sales for the year growing 1% to 4%, in line with the average analyst estimate of 2.6%. The result was driven by a bounceback in Latin America as the company recovers from a botched rolled out of a new Colgate Total flavor in the region. Colgate reformulated the flavor after it caused irritation among some consumers. The toothpaste maker’s cautious outlook, however, reflects concerns about slower growth in the near term given waning US consumer sentiment. “As we begin 2026, while we expect the difficult operating environment and slower category growth to continue in the short term,” CEO Noel Wallace said in a statement . Competitor Church & Dwight Co. expects organic sales to rise 3% to 4% for the year, citing continued momentum for its Touchland Brand. Shares of both companies were higher in premarket trading in New York.
Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO trimmed its position in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Free Report) by 18.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 15,753 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after selling 3,471 shares during the period. Oracle makes up approximatel...
Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO trimmed its position in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Free Report) by 18.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 15,753 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after selling 3,471 shares during the period. Oracle makes up approximately 1.5% of Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO's holdings, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO's holdings in Oracle were worth $4,430,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of ORCL. Swiss National Bank raised its position in shares of Oracle by 7.6% during the second quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 5,093,200 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $1,113,526,000 after purchasing an additional 360,000 shares during the period. Patton Fund Management Inc. increased its stake in Oracle by 626.1% during the 3rd quarter. Patton Fund Management Inc. now owns 11,537 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $3,245,000 after purchasing an additional 9,948 shares in the last quarter. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Oracle by 9.2% during the 2nd quarter. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 3,817 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $835,000 after buying an additional 321 shares during the period. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Oracle by 4.8% in the second quarter. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 32,937 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $7,201,000 after buying an additional 1,515 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cascade Investment Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Oracle in the second quarter valued at approximately $239,000. Institutional i...
VV Shots/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Wow! That whiplash on the stock of Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ), which saw a historic selloff that was matched only by the throes of the COVID pandemic in March 2020 in a single day that wiped out almost $360B in market cap, culminated in a decline just under 10%. Software investors had nowhere to hide as the leader of the category faced intense scrutin...
VV Shots/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Wow! That whiplash on the stock of Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ), which saw a historic selloff that was matched only by the throes of the COVID pandemic in March 2020 in a single day that wiped out almost $360B in market cap, culminated in a decline just under 10%. Software investors had nowhere to hide as the leader of the category faced intense scrutiny on its business model, despite posting what I thought were still very reasonable numbers for Microsoft's fiscal second quarter earnings release. The narrative of software disbelief has deepened, pushing more doubters out of the exit door, which now also includes Microsoft. ServiceNow's recent earnings scorecard ( NOW ) also saw intense scrutiny as the market questions whether the business/enterprise software company might have to engage more aggressively with M&A deals to spruce up its business model. The introspection on whether the current SaaS model could still be relevant in the AI age has percolated into what I have always thought is a relatively safe bet, given how deeply entrenched Microsoft's product suites are in companies worldwide. Therefore, shouldn't investors be more fascinated with the opportunity for TAM expansion for Microsoft's AI stack, as they team up with more AI companies beyond OpenAI ( OPENAI )? However, Davos 2026 has also reminded us that the AI rhetoric now has moved from potential to seeing "real" returns. That narrative suggests that AI will now be judiciously assessed in delivering meaningful and material gains for Microsoft and peers, and not solely ask investors to give the technologists more time for the monetization themes to work out. Based on the unrelenting pressure that has even buffeted MSFT, the harsh reality suggests even CEO Satya Nadella and his team now need to prove that AI gains aren't just "hypothetical." Back in my previous Microsoft writeup , I indicated that Microsoft's deep integration with OpenAI should help it maintain ...
VV Shots/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Wow! That whiplash on the stock of Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ), which saw a historic selloff that was matched only by the throes of the COVID pandemic in March 2020 in a single day that wiped out almost $360B in market cap, culminated in a decline just under 10%. Software investors had nowhere to hide as the leader of the category faced intense scrutin...
VV Shots/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Wow! That whiplash on the stock of Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ), which saw a historic selloff that was matched only by the throes of the COVID pandemic in March 2020 in a single day that wiped out almost $360B in market cap, culminated in a decline just under 10%. Software investors had nowhere to hide as the leader of the category faced intense scrutiny on its business model, despite posting what I thought were still very reasonable numbers for Microsoft's fiscal second quarter earnings release. The narrative of software disbelief has deepened, pushing more doubters out of the exit door, which now also includes Microsoft. ServiceNow's recent earnings scorecard ( NOW ) also saw intense scrutiny as the market questions whether the business/enterprise software company might have to engage more aggressively with M&A deals to spruce up its business model. The introspection on whether the current SaaS model could still be relevant in the AI age has percolated into what I have always thought is a relatively safe bet, given how deeply entrenched Microsoft's product suites are in companies worldwide. Therefore, shouldn't investors be more fascinated with the opportunity for TAM expansion for Microsoft's AI stack, as they team up with more AI companies beyond OpenAI ( OPENAI )? However, Davos 2026 has also reminded us that the AI rhetoric now has moved from potential to seeing "real" returns. That narrative suggests that AI will now be judiciously assessed in delivering meaningful and material gains for Microsoft and peers, and not solely ask investors to give the technologists more time for the monetization themes to work out. Based on the unrelenting pressure that has even buffeted MSFT, the harsh reality suggests even CEO Satya Nadella and his team now need to prove that AI gains aren't just "hypothetical." Back in my previous Microsoft writeup , I indicated that Microsoft's deep integration with OpenAI should help it maintain ...
(RTTNews) - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) on Friday said it presented positive results from the Phase 3 RESILIENT study of TONMYA for fibromyalgia at the 2026 Non-Opioid Pain Therapeutics Summit on January 29 in Boston. The study showed that fibromyalgia patients treated with sublingual TONMYA at bedtime achieved a statistically significant reduction in weekly average pain scores at W...
(RTTNews) - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) on Friday said it presented positive results from the Phase 3 RESILIENT study of TONMYA for fibromyalgia at the 2026 Non-Opioid Pain Therapeutics Summit on January 29 in Boston. The study showed that fibromyalgia patients treated with sublingual TONMYA at bedtime achieved a statistically significant reduction in weekly average pain scores at Week 14 versus placebo, along with improvements in other symptoms including sleep disturbance and fatigue. TONMYA was well tolerated, with minimal impact on weight and blood pressure. TONMYA was approved in August 2025, by the FDA for the treatment of fibromyalgia in adults. "TONMYA'S sublingual formulation largely bypasses first-pass hepatic metabolism, which reduces formation of norcyclobenzaprine, the persistent active metabolite that we believe otherwise interferes with the duration of the treatment effect," said Chief Medical Officer, Gregory Sullivan. Tonix shares closed down 0.38% at $18.22 on Thursday. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.