U.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs President Trump's tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India. World U.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs DIVERSIFYING TRADE AWAY FROM USA Listen · 8:16 8:16 Pr...
U.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs President Trump's tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India. World U.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs DIVERSIFYING TRADE AWAY FROM USA Listen · 8:16 8:16 President Trump's tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India. Sponsor Message Sponsor Message
The company beat analysts' Q4 2025 expectations, but it's the company's 2026 expectations that also has investors excited. After inching 0.10% higher during today's regular trading session, International Business Machines (IBM +0.29%) stock is jumping sharply higher in after-hours trading this afternoon. In addition to the tech company's fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, management's 2026 gui...
The company beat analysts' Q4 2025 expectations, but it's the company's 2026 expectations that also has investors excited. After inching 0.10% higher during today's regular trading session, International Business Machines (IBM +0.29%) stock is jumping sharply higher in after-hours trading this afternoon. In addition to the tech company's fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, management's 2026 guidance is providing plenty of fodder for the bulls to feast upon. As of 5:27 p.m., shares of IBM are up 8.1% from their closing price of $294.16 during today's regular market session. The free cash flow is expected to flow even stronger next year Reporting fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $19.7 billion, IBM exceeded the analysts' consensus that the company would post sales of $19.2 billion. Expand NYSE : IBM International Business Machines Today's Change ( 0.29 %) $ 0.86 Current Price $ 294.72 Key Data Points Market Cap $275B Day's Range $ 291.29 - $ 295.88 52wk Range $ 214.50 - $ 324.90 Volume 243K Avg Vol 4.2M Gross Margin 57.22 % Dividend Yield 2.28 % The company also provided a surprise at the bottom of the income statement, reporting adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.52. Analysts had anticipated that IBM would post Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $4.29. Looking ahead, management is providing investors with even more reasons to click the buy button. With strong demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings (the company reported its generative AI book of business now totals over $12.5 billion), IBM projects 2026 revenue to grow more than 5% year-over-year on a constant-currency basis. Plus, management forecasts strong free cash flow growth in 2026 -- an increase of about $1 billion over the $14.7 billion in free cash flow that it generated in 2025. Is IBM stock a buy after the company shared positive Q4 2025 results Trading at 24.3 times forward earnings, shares of IBM aren't sitting in the bargain bin, but the company's strong financial performance in 2025 -- and pre...
RgStudio/E+ via Getty Images Shares of Waste Management ( WM ) fell 2% in extended trading Wednesday after the trash and recycling company reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations. The company’s adjusted earnings were $1.93 a share, below the consensus estimate of $1.95 a share. Revenue for the three-month period was $6.31 billion, short of the $6.39 billion exp...
RgStudio/E+ via Getty Images Shares of Waste Management ( WM ) fell 2% in extended trading Wednesday after the trash and recycling company reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations. The company’s adjusted earnings were $1.93 a share, below the consensus estimate of $1.95 a share. Revenue for the three-month period was $6.31 billion, short of the $6.39 billion expected by analysts. Waste Management earnings surprise and estimates (Company reports, S&P Global Intelligence) Net income rose to $742 million, or $1.83 a share, from $598 million, or $1.48 a share, a year earlier. Waste Management ( WM ) Chief Executive Jim Fish said in a statement that 2025 reflected “disciplined execution” as the company improved operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. Operational gains lift profitability Waste Management ( WM ) said income from operations increased to $1.16 billion from $919 million a year earlier. Operating margins also improved, supported by cost controls and efficiency initiatives. The company reported operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $1.93 billion, compared with $1.57 billion a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, ebitda was $1.97 billion and the margin improved to 31.3% from 28.9%. Cash flow rises, growth investments continue Waste Management ( WM ) said net cash provided by operating activities increased 12.1% in 2025 to $6.04 billion. Free cash flow rose 26.8% to $2.94 billion. The company pointed to progress in recycling automation, renewable natural gas and its healthcare solutions business. Waste Management ( WM ) said it completed seven renewable natural gas facilities and nine recycling automation and growth projects during 2025. 2026 outlook Waste Management ( WM ) forecast 2026 revenue of $26.43 billion to $26.63 billion and adjusted operating ebitda of $8.15 billion to $8.25 billion. The company also projected free cash flow of $3.75 billion to $3.85 billion. Fish said Wast...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Co-Chief Executive Officer — Dale Francescon Co-Chief Executive Officer — Rob Francescon Chief Financial Officer — Scott Dixon Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Residential Units Delivered -- 3,435 residential units delivered in the full year, including 3,030 new homes, 105 previous...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Co-Chief Executive Officer — Dale Francescon Co-Chief Executive Officer — Rob Francescon Chief Financial Officer — Scott Dixon Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Residential Units Delivered -- 3,435 residential units delivered in the full year, including 3,030 new homes, 105 previously leased rental homes, and 300 multifamily units. -- 3,435 residential units delivered in the full year, including 3,030 new homes, 105 previously leased rental homes, and 300 multifamily units. Net Orders -- 2,702 homes, representing a company record for the quarter and a sequential increase of 13% compared to an average historical sequential decline of 6%. -- 2,702 homes, representing a company record for the quarter and a sequential increase of 13% compared to an average historical sequential decline of 6%. Home Sales Revenue -- $1.1 billion for the quarter, up 16% sequentially from the prior quarter. -- $1.1 billion for the quarter, up 16% sequentially from the prior quarter. New Home Deliveries -- 3,030 homes delivered, up 22% quarter over quarter. -- 3,030 homes delivered, up 22% quarter over quarter. Average Sales Price (ASP) -- $367,000, a decrease of 5% quarter over quarter, attributed to increased use of incentives. -- $367,000, a decrease of 5% quarter over quarter, attributed to increased use of incentives. Incentive Levels -- Incentives on closed homes increased by 200 basis points to 1,300 basis points, the highest since 2024, directly impacting ASP and margins. -- Incentives on closed homes increased by 200 basis points to 1,300 basis points, the highest since 2024, directly impacting ASP and margins. Gross Margin (GAAP) -- 15.4% in the quarter, negatively impacted by a 100 basis point inventory impairment and 10 basis points of purchase price accounting. -- 15.4% in the quarter, negatively impacted by a 100 basis point inventory impairment and 10 basis poin...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered what he called "sad" news, saying the company plans to end production of the Model S and X vehicles early in 2026. That will push Tesla further into an AI future built on self-driving cars and robots.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered what he called "sad" news, saying the company plans to end production of the Model S and X vehicles early in 2026. That will push Tesla further into an AI future built on self-driving cars and robots.
Hong Kong has an array of rules to make our roads safer. They all make a difference, but accidents still happen. This is why seat belts matter. Data cited by the Transport Department credit them with reducing fatal and serious injuries by up to 40 per cent and 70 per cent respectively in traffic accidents. Seat belts have long kept many thousands of Hongkongers safe or safer from unrestrained impa...
Hong Kong has an array of rules to make our roads safer. They all make a difference, but accidents still happen. This is why seat belts matter. Data cited by the Transport Department credit them with reducing fatal and serious injuries by up to 40 per cent and 70 per cent respectively in traffic accidents. Seat belts have long kept many thousands of Hongkongers safe or safer from unrestrained impact or ejection from vehicle crashes. It is a notable omission that they have not until now been required in bus fleets , and therefore a landmark for road safety that fastening them once they have been installed became mandatory from Sunday. The conversion has reached about 60 per cent, and passenger complaints so far – including that the restraints are ill-fitting for young children and prevent commuters from reaching “stop” buttons to alight – indicate it will take time for people to adapt. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu stood behind the move, saying it was necessary to protect lives and citing the “painful lesson” of the deadly Tai Po Road bus crash in 2018. He noted that similar laws had been implemented elsewhere, including the mainland, the United Kingdom and Australia. Advertisement The new law took some passengers by surprise, despite the pre-publicity, and some remained standing downstairs so they could alight quickly. Clearly, as the city’s two huge fleets press on with fitting belts to a total of about 3,500 franchised buses, there is a need for education and heightened awareness of the new rule. So it is good to hear from Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan that the initial period of law enforcement by her bureau and police would focus on educating people, and from the police that their focus would be on promoting road safety so that commuters would get into the habit of wearing seat belts. Public cooperation is the essence of public transport safety. Reliance on a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and up to three months’ imprisonment for violation of the ...
In the latest trading session, Oracle (ORCL) closed at $172.80, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.17%. Heading into today, shares of the software maker had lost 11.31% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.46% and the S&P ...
In the latest trading session, Oracle (ORCL) closed at $172.80, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.17%. Heading into today, shares of the software maker had lost 11.31% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.46% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.78%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Oracle in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.7, marking a 15.65% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $16.9 billion, showing a 19.63% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.42 per share and revenue of $66.97 billion, which would represent changes of +23.05% and +16.68%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Oracle. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.03% increase. Oracle is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). From a valuation perspective, Oracle is currently exchanging hands at...
In the latest trading session, Oracle (ORCL) closed at $172.80, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.17%. Heading into today, shares of the software maker had lost 11.31% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.46% and the S&P ...
In the latest trading session, Oracle (ORCL) closed at $172.80, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.17%. Heading into today, shares of the software maker had lost 11.31% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.46% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.78%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Oracle in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.7, marking a 15.65% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $16.9 billion, showing a 19.63% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.42 per share and revenue of $66.97 billion, which would represent changes of +23.05% and +16.68%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Oracle. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.03% increase. Oracle is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). From a valuation perspective, Oracle is currently exchanging hands at...
In the latest trading session, Oracle (ORCL) closed at $172.80, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.17%. Heading into today, shares of the software maker had lost 11.31% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.46% and the S&P ...
In the latest trading session, Oracle (ORCL) closed at $172.80, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.17%. Heading into today, shares of the software maker had lost 11.31% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.46% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.78%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Oracle in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.7, marking a 15.65% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $16.9 billion, showing a 19.63% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.42 per share and revenue of $66.97 billion, which would represent changes of +23.05% and +16.68%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Oracle. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.03% increase. Oracle is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). From a valuation perspective, Oracle is currently exchanging hands at...
Studies show most people still don't go this route. Deciding when to claim Social Security comes down to what kind of trade-off you want to make. You can take smaller payments over a longer period or larger payments over a shorter period. The implications are different for each choice, but there's no clear choice that works for everyone. Unfortunately, this is one of the more important decisions y...
Studies show most people still don't go this route. Deciding when to claim Social Security comes down to what kind of trade-off you want to make. You can take smaller payments over a longer period or larger payments over a shorter period. The implications are different for each choice, but there's no clear choice that works for everyone. Unfortunately, this is one of the more important decisions you'll make as you're approaching or in retirement, so you want to be confident in your choice. On the bright side, data shows that there's a clear answer on what's better between claiming benefits as early or as late as possible. How your claiming age affects your benefits Claiming benefits before your full retirement age will decrease them by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. Every month after that, benefits will be reduced by 5/12 of 1%. Assuming your full retirement age is 67, claiming benefits at 62 (the earliest age) will result in a 30% reduction in your benefits. If you delay benefits past your full retirement age, you'll receive delayed retirement credits, which will increase your benefits by 2/3 of 1% monthly (8% annually) until you reach age 70. With a full retirement age of 67, delaying until 70 would increase your benefits by 24%. Should you claim early or wait? The National Bureau of Economic Research published a paper in 2022 showing that delaying benefits was the better choice. According to the research, more than 90% of people should wait until the latest age to claim benefits, but only 10.1% appear to do so.
World Network (formerly Worldcoin) WLD token surged more than 27% on Wednesday after a Forbes report linked the controversial crypto project to OpenAI’s broader effort to fight bots online. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to build a “biometric social network” to help online platforms verify users and weed out AI-generated accounts, Forbes reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Sources famil...
World Network (formerly Worldcoin) WLD token surged more than 27% on Wednesday after a Forbes report linked the controversial crypto project to OpenAI’s broader effort to fight bots online. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to build a “biometric social network” to help online platforms verify users and weed out AI-generated accounts, Forbes reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Sources familiar with the project's development told Forbes that the OpenAI team has considered using Apple’s Face ID or the World Orb, which scans a person's iris to provide a unique identity. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy . World is the crypto project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and raised $135 million in a token sale to a16z and Bain Capital Crypto last year. The core premise of the project is World ID, a decentralised and privacy-focused identity system that uses the orb, a custom-built biometric device that scans users’ irises and generates unique identifiers in compliance with privacy standards. WLD token price surge (CoinDesk data) The token spiked shortly after the report, briefly outperforming most major cryptocurrencies, even though it didn’t confirm any formal collaboration between OpenAI and World. The World Network has drawn both curiosity and criticism since its launch. While the project claims to have verified millions of people worldwide, it has also faced regulatory pushback, including a temporary suspension in Kenya and inquiries in U.K. on how it processes personal data. Still, the idea of tying biometric verification to online identity continues to gain traction, especially as generative AI tools flood social media with spam and misinformation. Read more: The Untold Story of Worldcoin's Launch: Inside the Orb
CopperCorp Resources ( CPER:CA ) said on Wednesday it entered a consulting services agreement with Capital Analytica on Jan. 27, 2026, granting options for 0.2M common shares at $0.10 each, exercisable over three years. The company paid $0.075M on signing a six-month deal with Capital Analytica and $0.075M by April 27, 2026, and has an option to extend for six months at $0.075M. Jeff French, arms-...
CopperCorp Resources ( CPER:CA ) said on Wednesday it entered a consulting services agreement with Capital Analytica on Jan. 27, 2026, granting options for 0.2M common shares at $0.10 each, exercisable over three years. The company paid $0.075M on signing a six-month deal with Capital Analytica and $0.075M by April 27, 2026, and has an option to extend for six months at $0.075M. Jeff French, arms-length to the company, is the principal of Capital Analytica and will oversee all services under the agreement. More on CopperCorp Resources Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on CopperCorp Resources Inc. Financial information for CopperCorp Resources Inc.
AT&T (NYSE:T), a provider of wireless voice and data services, broadband, and digital television, closed Wednesday at $24.08, up 4.70%. The stock moved higher after Q4 results beat EPS and revenue expectations, and management reiterated strong guidance alongside a new buyback program. Trading volume reached 72.9 million shares, about 50% above its three-month average of 45.7 million shares. AT&T I...
AT&T (NYSE:T), a provider of wireless voice and data services, broadband, and digital television, closed Wednesday at $24.08, up 4.70%. The stock moved higher after Q4 results beat EPS and revenue expectations, and management reiterated strong guidance alongside a new buyback program. Trading volume reached 72.9 million shares, about 50% above its three-month average of 45.7 million shares. AT&T IPO'd in 1983 and has grown 9,770% since going public. How the markets moved today The S&P 500 slipped 0.03% to finish Wednesday at 6,976, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.17% to close at 23,857. Within telecommunications, industry peers Verizon Communications closed at $39.41 (+0.23%) and T-Mobile U.S. finished at $186.25 (+0.95%) as investors monitored competitive wireless trends. What this means for investors AT&T rose today after beating analysts’ expectations for Q4, inching revenue 4% higher while adjusted EPS jumped 20%. In addition to delivering these solid results, management guided for double-digit EPS growth annually through 2028 and free cash flow (FCF) of $19 billion in 2026 and $20 billion in 2027, after generating $18 billion this year. Armed with ample FCF, AT&T returned $12 billion to shareholders in 2025 and expects to return another $45 billion or more over the next three years. AT&T saw steady customer adds across its key business lines: postpaid phone, fiber, and broadband, and it seems to be integrating its Lumen acquisition effectively. With a 4.6% dividend yield, AT&T is a solid passive-income investment, but won’t be a multibagger anytime soon. Where to invest $1,000 right now When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, Stock Advisor’s total average return is 950%* — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 197% for the S&P 500. They just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of January 28, 20...
What happened Shares of Stride (NYSE: LRN), the childhood education company formerly known as K12, were surging today after the company posted strong results in its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. As of 10:06 a.m. ET, the stock was up 22%. So what Stride, which provides K-12 education and other services, easily beat estimates in the earnings report, posting revenue of $458.4 million, which ...
What happened Shares of Stride (NYSE: LRN), the childhood education company formerly known as K12, were surging today after the company posted strong results in its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. As of 10:06 a.m. ET, the stock was up 22%. So what Stride, which provides K-12 education and other services, easily beat estimates in the earnings report, posting revenue of $458.4 million, which was up 12% from a year ago and ahead of expectations of $443.2 million. Stride also showed off record enrollment growth from the first quarter, with 180,300 enrollments. While that was down 4% from the quarter a year ago, due in part to rolling off pandemic tailwinds, the improvement from the first quarter shows that getting back on track. Profitability was also strong, as the company reported adjusted EBITDA up 21.5% to $100.5 million, and adjusted earnings per share rose from $1.00 to $1.19, ahead of the analyst consensus at $1.04. Now what Looking ahead, the company also issued better-than-expected guidance, calling for full-year revenue of $1.775 billion to $1.815 billion, up from a previous forecast of $1.71 billion to $1.79 billion. It also raised its adjusted operating income range from $160 million to $190 million to $180 million to $200 million. Stride stock had mixed results over its history, as the federal government has cracked down on for-profit educators, but since the start of the pandemic, the stock has been steadily growing. Keep your eye on enrollment numbers, as those are the ultimate driver of growth in the business, but the jump from the first quarter to the second quarter is clearly encouraging. 10 stocks we like better than Stride When our award-winning analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.* They just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Stride wasn't one of them! That's right -...