President Donald Trump is seeking a historic increase in defense spending, in what may turn out to be a relief for the industry amid the conflict in Iran.
President Donald Trump is seeking a historic increase in defense spending, in what may turn out to be a relief for the industry amid the conflict in Iran.
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Newport Gold ( NWPG ) announced on Friday it has entered the final stages of its merger with a trio of Pennsylvania Limited Liability Companies known as "NFI Empire" by entering into a formal share exchange agreement. The company said that the structure enables Newport Gold to pursue growth initiatives without the dilution, complexity, or historical baggage often associated with reverse mergers. A...
Newport Gold ( NWPG ) announced on Friday it has entered the final stages of its merger with a trio of Pennsylvania Limited Liability Companies known as "NFI Empire" by entering into a formal share exchange agreement. The company said that the structure enables Newport Gold to pursue growth initiatives without the dilution, complexity, or historical baggage often associated with reverse mergers. Anthony McCabe , CEO of Newport Gold, said, "Following a comprehensive review of our strategic alternatives, it became clear that a merger with NFI delivers the strongest value proposition for our shareholders. NFI is already generating eight-figure revenues with positive profitability, underscoring the strength of its operating model. Combined with its exceptional leadership and clear roadmap for accelerated growth, we are confident this transaction positions the company for long-term success and enhanced shareholder value." Source: Press Release More on Newport Gold, Inc. Financial information for Newport Gold, Inc.
Police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of child neglect following the death of a six-month-old baby in northern Hong Kong. The force said it received a report from the baby girl’s family at 11.39am on Friday saying that she had been found unconscious on a bed at home in the Fairview Park development in Yuen Long. Emergency personnel rushed the infant to Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long fo...
Police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of child neglect following the death of a six-month-old baby in northern Hong Kong. The force said it received a report from the baby girl’s family at 11.39am on Friday saying that she had been found unconscious on a bed at home in the Fairview Park development in Yuen Long. Emergency personnel rushed the infant to Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long for treatment, police said. She was transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital, where she was later certified...
In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall makes the case for why Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) could outperform Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) over the next five years, in part because companies like Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), and others could start taking up more share of
In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall makes the case for why Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) could outperform Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) over the next five years, in part because companies like Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), and others could start taking up more share of
Ridgetech ( RDGT ) announced on Friday that it expects to implement a 1-for-150 reverse share split on its ordinary shares, effective Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with trading to begin on a split‑adjusted basis at the market open on the next trading day. The new CUSIP number for the ordinary shares following the reverse share split is G2124G 203. As of April 2, 2026, the comp...
Ridgetech ( RDGT ) announced on Friday that it expects to implement a 1-for-150 reverse share split on its ordinary shares, effective Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with trading to begin on a split‑adjusted basis at the market open on the next trading day. The new CUSIP number for the ordinary shares following the reverse share split is G2124G 203. As of April 2, 2026, the company had 134.83M ordinary shares outstanding; following the reverse share split, the company expects to have approximately 898,906 ordinary shares outstanding. Upon the effectiveness of the reverse share split, every 150 shares of the company's issued and outstanding ordinary shares will automatically be converted into one issued and outstanding ordinary share, par value $0.15 per share. Source: Press Release More on Ridgetech Financial information for Ridgetech
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has made more than half a billion dollars since the end of 2024 converting options into common stock, then selling it.
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has made more than half a billion dollars since the end of 2024 converting options into common stock, then selling it.
Intel has appointed Aparna Bawa as EVP, Chief Legal & People Officer, combining oversight of legal, compliance, and human resources functions. The move comes as Intel consolidates full control of its Fab 34 facility and continues to build out its AI and manufacturing agenda. For investors watching NasdaqGS:INTC, this appointment lands at a time when the shares trade at $50.38 and the company is in...
Intel has appointed Aparna Bawa as EVP, Chief Legal & People Officer, combining oversight of legal, compliance, and human resources functions. The move comes as Intel consolidates full control of its Fab 34 facility and continues to build out its AI and manufacturing agenda. For investors watching NasdaqGS:INTC, this appointment lands at a time when the shares trade at $50.38 and the company is in the middle of a wide ranging operational reset. Over the past year, the stock shows a 124.6%...
Atmus Filtration Technologies ( NYSE: ATMU ) said on Friday that it will replace Air Lease in the S&P SmallCap 600 , effective before the open of trading on April 9, S&P Global. Air Lease is being acquired by a consortium led by Sumitomo , with the transaction expected to close soon, subject to final conditions. Both companies are classified under the Industrials sector. More on Atmus Filtration A...
Atmus Filtration Technologies ( NYSE: ATMU ) said on Friday that it will replace Air Lease in the S&P SmallCap 600 , effective before the open of trading on April 9, S&P Global. Air Lease is being acquired by a consortium led by Sumitomo , with the transaction expected to close soon, subject to final conditions. Both companies are classified under the Industrials sector. More on Atmus Filtration Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (ATMU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Atmus projects 10%–14% revenue growth in 2026 following Koch acquisition and new segment launch Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Atmus Filtration Historical earnings data for Atmus Filtration
Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to scale immersive virtual reality therapy across VA medical centers. The collaboration focuses on clinical grade VR tools aimed at supporting veterans' healthcare outcomes in a federal setting. This marks an expansion of Meta's VR footprint beyond consumer use into a regulated, enterprise level healthcare en...
Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to scale immersive virtual reality therapy across VA medical centers. The collaboration focuses on clinical grade VR tools aimed at supporting veterans' healthcare outcomes in a federal setting. This marks an expansion of Meta's VR footprint beyond consumer use into a regulated, enterprise level healthcare environment. For investors watching NasdaqGS:META, this move sits alongside the company’s...
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) was last seen trading near $373, while the average analyst price target sits at $587.31. That gap exceeds 57%, a dislocation that demands explanation. The stock has shed 22.8% year-to-date, falling from $484.35 at the start of the year. When a company of this scale trades this far below where 57 analysts ... After Microsoft’s Q1 Slide, Are the Bulls Still On Board?
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) was last seen trading near $373, while the average analyst price target sits at $587.31. That gap exceeds 57%, a dislocation that demands explanation. The stock has shed 22.8% year-to-date, falling from $484.35 at the start of the year. When a company of this scale trades this far below where 57 analysts ... After Microsoft’s Q1 Slide, Are the Bulls Still On Board?
Nastco/iStock via Getty Images The March jobs report delivered a strong headline rebound to close out Q1 2026, but the underlying details paint a more nuanced picture of the labor market’s trajectory. While payroll growth and the decline in the unemployment rate suggest resilience, shifts within labor force participation, employment flows, and wage dynamics point to a labor market that is stabiliz...
Nastco/iStock via Getty Images The March jobs report delivered a strong headline rebound to close out Q1 2026, but the underlying details paint a more nuanced picture of the labor market’s trajectory. While payroll growth and the decline in the unemployment rate suggest resilience, shifts within labor force participation, employment flows, and wage dynamics point to a labor market that is stabilizing rather than reaccelerating. As a result, the report reinforces a broader theme that has been building throughout the quarter: solid top-line data alongside a gradual cooling in underlying momentum. Establishment Data BLS The U.S. labor market bounced back from a weak February to end Q1 2026 on a relatively strong note. Nonfarm payroll employment is reported to have increased by 178,000 in March, reversing all of the decline in the previous month and more. Job growth in March was the strongest since December 2024, which makes it the strongest month so far in President Trump’s second term. The rebound also means that Q1 2026 looks more solid than it did a month ago, with an average of 68,000 jobs added, much improved from the 3-month average of 3,000 in the December to February period. BLS As is typical of months in the Trump administration, private sector job growth was the main (and in this case, the only) contributor to headline employment growth. Here are a few of the key details: Private nonfarm payroll employment increased 186,000, ahead of analyst expectations of a 55,000 increase and beating the 62,000 estimated by ADP on Wednesday. Like the trend in the headline number, this caused a significant upswing in momentum to end Q1, with the 3-month average jumping from 15,000 in February to 79,000 in March. The goods sector added 43,000 jobs in March, with all industries in the green. Construction added 26,000, and manufacturing added 15,000 (most since November 2024), both signs that U.S. economic health was heading in a more positive direction at the end of Q1. The s...