Key Points Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci surgical robots are in high demand. The high-growth company has begun incorporating AI into its technology. The data it collects from surgeries could be used to let AI perform surgery one day. 10 stocks we like better than Intuitive Surgical › For the most part, artificial intelligence (AI) is just a complex computer program that uses data to inform its dec...
Key Points Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci surgical robots are in high demand. The high-growth company has begun incorporating AI into its technology. The data it collects from surgeries could be used to let AI perform surgery one day. 10 stocks we like better than Intuitive Surgical › For the most part, artificial intelligence (AI) is just a complex computer program that uses data to inform its decision-making process. Essentially, it needs to be trained. If you are looking for data about the highly complex process of performing surgery, Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) would be a good place to start. But the story isn't just the company's data. What does Intuitive Surgical do? Intuitive Surgical makes the da Vinci surgical robot. It has been making da Vinci systems for a very long time, ending 2025 with over 11,106 of these high-tech medical devices installed globally. That's 12% more da Vinci systems than were operating at the end of 2024. However, the number of surgeries performed using a da Vinci robot rose 18% year over year. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Very clearly, there is strong demand in the healthcare industry for both the robots and for robotic-assisted surgery. Notably, at the end of 2025, the FDA approved Intuitive Surgical's AI-based enhancement to its Ion endoluminal system. It's obviously complex, but the addition of AI helps surgeons make real-time decisions in situations where a patient's lung has moved. Lungs are always moving because humans have to breathe to live, which makes this an attractive feature. What's the future look like? This type of advance is likely just the start of the AI revolution in robotic surgery. Since artificial intelligence learns by examining data, Intuitive Surgical's database of performed surgeries is a veritable gold mine. And it continues to grow as more surgeries are performed with da Vinci systems. The logical...
In this article UPS Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A worker drives a United Parcel Service (UPS) truck on Oct. 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images United Parcel Service on Tuesday announced that it was planning to eliminate an additional 30,000 jobs this year as part of winding down its partnership with Amazon and a multi-year turnaround plan. CFO Brian ...
In this article UPS Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A worker drives a United Parcel Service (UPS) truck on Oct. 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images United Parcel Service on Tuesday announced that it was planning to eliminate an additional 30,000 jobs this year as part of winding down its partnership with Amazon and a multi-year turnaround plan. CFO Brian Dykes said on a call with analysts Tuesday following the company's quarterly earnings release that UPS plans to reduce total operational hours by approximately 25 million associated with the Amazon decline. "In terms of variable costs, we expect to reduce operational positions by up to 30,000," Dykes said. "This will be accomplished through attrition, and we expect to offer a second voluntary separation program for full-time drivers." The planned job cuts come after UPS eliminated 48,000 jobs last year, 34,000 of which were operational and 14,000 of which were management. The company had previously estimated those combined reductions to total around 20,000. UPS is in the midst of a turnaround lan under CEO Carol Tomé, aiming to reinvigorate the business. Though Amazon was previously UPS' largest customer, the two companies are in the process of ceasing operations together. UPS said Tuesday it expects a total of $3 billion in savings related to the Amazon unwind. UPS reported fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, beating Wall Street estimates and citing encouraging process in its turnaround efforts. Shares of the company were up almost 2% in morning trading.
In 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant suffered a partial nuclear meltdown. Although it was successfully contained and did not turn into a Chernobyl type of disaster, it scared enough people to shy away from nuclear power to further explore solar and wind power. A series of rock concerts were organized by Orleans ... A New Nuclear Materials Rush Is Underway and Wall Street Is Starting ...
In 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant suffered a partial nuclear meltdown. Although it was successfully contained and did not turn into a Chernobyl type of disaster, it scared enough people to shy away from nuclear power to further explore solar and wind power. A series of rock concerts were organized by Orleans ... A New Nuclear Materials Rush Is Underway and Wall Street Is Starting to Notice
mixmotive/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Railroad operator Union Pacific ( UNP ) reported a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report on Tuesday with a marginal top-and-bottom line miss but an operating ratio beat. Shares of the company were marginally lower on the NYSE before markets opened but turned positive soon after opening and are up 2%. The quarterly operating ratio was 60.5%, a deterioratio...
mixmotive/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Railroad operator Union Pacific ( UNP ) reported a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report on Tuesday with a marginal top-and-bottom line miss but an operating ratio beat. Shares of the company were marginally lower on the NYSE before markets opened but turned positive soon after opening and are up 2%. The quarterly operating ratio was 60.5%, a deterioration of 180 bps, but ahead of the consensus estimate of 59.7%. The adjusted operating ratio worsened by 190 bps to 60%. Operating revenue in Q4 declined 1% driven by lower volume, partially offset by core pricing gains and fuel surcharge revenue, the company said. Revenue ton miles for Q4 rose 2% from last year to $106.52B, ahead of the consensus estimate of $105.33B. Locomotive productivity improved 4% to 141 gross ton-miles per horsepower day, while workforce productivity improved 3% to 1,151 car miles per employee in Q4. Net income for the three months ended December 31 was $1.85B, or $3.11 per share, compared with $1.76B, or $2.91 per share, for the same period last year. On a per-share basis, the Omaha, Nebraska-based company earned $2.86 per share, missing the consensus estimate by just a cent. Total revenue was $6.09B in Q4, missing the average analyst estimate by only $30M. For 2026, the company has allocated $3.3B for capital expenditure and expects earnings per share growth of mid-single digit, pricing dollars in excess of inflation dollars, operating ratio improvement, and "meeting customer demand with strong service; muted economic forecast." More on Union Pacific Looking Ahead At What 2026 May Hold For Union Pacific Union Pacific: Norfolk Southern Deal Remains An Upside Catalyst Union Pacific: The Merger Won't Help Union Pacific Non-GAAP EPS of $2.86 misses by $0.01, revenue of $6.09B misses by $30M Union Pacific Q4 2025 Earnings Preview
Northwest Bancshares ( NWBI ) declares $0.20/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 6.25% Payable Feb. 18; for shareholders of record Feb. 5; ex-div Feb. 5. See NWBI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Northwest Bancshares Northwest Bancshares Is Difficult To Justify Right Now (Rating Downgrade) Northwest Bancshares: Undervalued And 7% Yield Make It...
Northwest Bancshares ( NWBI ) declares $0.20/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 6.25% Payable Feb. 18; for shareholders of record Feb. 5; ex-div Feb. 5. See NWBI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Northwest Bancshares Northwest Bancshares Is Difficult To Justify Right Now (Rating Downgrade) Northwest Bancshares: Undervalued And 7% Yield Make It A Buy Northwest Bancshares Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Northwest Bancshares Historical earnings data for Northwest Bancshares
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Westy Ballard Chief Financial Officer — Andy Puhala Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Revenue Growth -- Revenues increased 15.1% to $17.6 million, primarily driven by higher LNG demand and utilization of company-owned liquefaction plants. --...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Westy Ballard Chief Financial Officer — Andy Puhala Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Revenue Growth -- Revenues increased 15.1% to $17.6 million, primarily driven by higher LNG demand and utilization of company-owned liquefaction plants. -- Revenues increased 15.1% to $17.6 million, primarily driven by higher LNG demand and utilization of company-owned liquefaction plants. Contract Mix Shift -- 68% of revenue was from ratable contractual agreements, a significant rise from 43% last year, increasing revenue quality and consistency. -- 68% of revenue was from ratable contractual agreements, a significant rise from 43% last year, increasing revenue quality and consistency. Marine and Aerospace Segment Expansion -- Revenues in these markets tripled, now comprising about 40% of total revenue, up from 11% in the prior year. -- Revenues in these markets tripled, now comprising about 40% of total revenue, up from 11% in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA -- Adjusted EBITDA reached $2.6 million, with a margin of 14.6%, up from 3.5% last year; this is a record for any third quarter. -- Adjusted EBITDA reached $2.6 million, with a margin of 14.6%, up from 3.5% last year; this is a record for any third quarter. Cash and Liquidity -- Available cash and liquidity totaled $15.6 million at quarter-end, versus $8.6 million a year ago. -- Available cash and liquidity totaled $15.6 million at quarter-end, versus $8.6 million a year ago. Production Utilization -- George West plant operated near 90% utilization, and Port Allen in the high 70% range during the quarter. -- George West plant operated near 90% utilization, and Port Allen in the high 70% range during the quarter. LNG Facility Capacity -- George West plant has a daily capacity of 100,000 gallons; Port Allen is 25,000 gallons per day, bringing annual in-house capacity to r...
Whittier Trust Co. raised its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 7.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 159,013 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after acquiring an additional 10,808 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up 0....
Whittier Trust Co. raised its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 7.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 159,013 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after acquiring an additional 10,808 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up 0.8% of Whittier Trust Co.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Whittier Trust Co.'s holdings in Tesla were worth $68,349,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 11.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 87,929 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $35,509,000 after buying an additional 9,293 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Tesla by 21.2% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,317 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $2,147,000 after acquiring an additional 931 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC grew its position in Tesla by 52.2% in the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 10,368 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $4,187,000 after acquiring an additional 3,558 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Tesla by 9.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,135 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $3,855,000 after purchasing an additional 1,011 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AGP Franklin LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 21.2% during the 2nd quarter. AGP Franklin LLC now owns 4,861 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $1,544,000 after purchasing an additional 851 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is c...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Aug. 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET Call participants Chair and Chief Executive Officer — Dr. Lisa Su Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer — Jean Hu Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations — Matthew Ramsay Takeaways Total Revenue -- $7.7 billion, up 32%, with record EPYC and Ryzen CPU sales offsetting Instinct headwinds from export controls. --...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Aug. 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET Call participants Chair and Chief Executive Officer — Dr. Lisa Su Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer — Jean Hu Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations — Matthew Ramsay Takeaways Total Revenue -- $7.7 billion, up 32%, with record EPYC and Ryzen CPU sales offsetting Instinct headwinds from export controls. -- $7.7 billion, up 32%, with record EPYC and Ryzen CPU sales offsetting Instinct headwinds from export controls. Data Center Revenue -- $3.2 billion, increased 14% due to high EPYC demand and ongoing record share gains. -- $3.2 billion, increased 14% due to high EPYC demand and ongoing record share gains. Client and Gaming Revenue -- $3.6 billion, up 69%, reflecting record client CPU sales and strong semi-custom and GPU demand. -- $3.6 billion, up 69%, reflecting record client CPU sales and strong semi-custom and GPU demand. Client Revenue -- $2.5 billion, up 67%, led by record desktop CPU sales and higher average selling prices. -- $2.5 billion, up 67%, led by record desktop CPU sales and higher average selling prices. Gaming Revenue -- $1.1 billion, increased 73% as console inventories normalized and Radeon 9000 GPUs saw strong sell-through. -- $1.1 billion, increased 73% as console inventories normalized and Radeon 9000 GPUs saw strong sell-through. Embedded Revenue -- $824 million, down 4%, with recovery in several markets offset by softness in industrial inventory reductions. -- $824 million, down 4%, with recovery in several markets offset by softness in industrial inventory reductions. Gross Margin -- 43%, down 10 points due to an $800 million inventory write-down tied to export restrictions; non-GAAP gross margin was approximately 54% excluding this charge. -- 43%, down 10 points due to an $800 million inventory write-down tied to export restrictions; non-GAAP gross margin was approximately 54% excluding this charge. Operating Income -- $897 million, representing a 1...
For close to a century, geoscientists have pondered a mystery: Where did Earth’s lighter elements go? Compared to amounts in the Sun and in some meteorites, Earth has less hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, as well as noble gases like helium—in some cases, more than 99 percent less. Some of the disparity is explained by losses to the solar system as our planet formed. But researchers have lon...
For close to a century, geoscientists have pondered a mystery: Where did Earth’s lighter elements go? Compared to amounts in the Sun and in some meteorites, Earth has less hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, as well as noble gases like helium—in some cases, more than 99 percent less. Some of the disparity is explained by losses to the solar system as our planet formed. But researchers have long suspected that something else was going on too. Recently, a team of scientists reported a possible explanation—that the elements are hiding deep in the solid inner core of Earth. At its super-high pressure—360 gigapascals, 3.6 million times atmospheric pressure—the iron there behaves strangely, becoming an electride: a little-known form of the metal that can suck up lighter elements. Read full article Comments
CHUNYIP WONG/E+ via Getty Images New Fortress Energy ( NFE ) -12.3% in early trading Tuesday following a Bloomberg report that the liquefied natural gas operator is working on a proposed restructuring support agreement in which creditors would get preferred equity in a reorganized company. Under the proposal, bondholders would take control of New Fortress' ( NFE ) Brazil assets, while term loan le...
CHUNYIP WONG/E+ via Getty Images New Fortress Energy ( NFE ) -12.3% in early trading Tuesday following a Bloomberg report that the liquefied natural gas operator is working on a proposed restructuring support agreement in which creditors would get preferred equity in a reorganized company. Under the proposal, bondholders would take control of New Fortress' ( NFE ) Brazil assets, while term loan lenders would see recoveries through value tied to the FLNG 1 LNG facility offshore Mexico, according to the report, which also said the recovery value for its term loan debt would be tied to a terminal in Puerto Rico and other downstream assets. The reorganization plan would be executed in the U.K. as New Fortress ( NFE ) seeks to continue operations, and the company's common shares would not be canceled, although the terms of the deal may change, the report said. The latest talks come as the company has struggled to manage delayed projects that have hurt cash flow, adding more pressure on its already distressed debt. More on New Fortress Energy New Fortress Energy: Wipeout For Common Shareholders Increasingly Likely - Strong Sell New Fortress Energy: A High-Risk Story With Even Higher Potential Upside Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on New Fortress Energy
Companies in the Technology sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Nvidia (NVDA – Research Report), MKS (MKSI – Research Report) and Atlassian (TEAM – Research Report). Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium Nvidia (NVDA) Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating on Nvidia today. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $187.53. According to TipR...
Companies in the Technology sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Nvidia (NVDA – Research Report), MKS (MKSI – Research Report) and Atlassian (TEAM – Research Report). Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium Nvidia (NVDA) Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating on Nvidia today. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $187.53. According to TipRanks.com, Arya is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 21.0% and a 61.9% success rate. Arya covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd, and Advanced Micro Devices. ;'> Nvidia has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $263.11, implying a 40.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on January 14, RBC Capital also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock with a $240.00 price target. See today’s best-performing stocks on TipRanks >> MKS (MKSI) In a report issued on January 22, Joseph Quatrochi from Wells Fargo maintained a Hold rating on MKS, with a price target of $210.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $217.94. According to TipRanks.com, Quatrochi is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 20.2% and a 67.3% success rate. Quatrochi covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as ARM Holdings PLC ADR, Allegro MicroSystems, and NXP Semiconductors. ;'> The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for MKS with a $221.50 average price target, representing a 2.0% upside. In a report issued on January 21, TipRanks – Anthropic also downgraded the stock to Hold with a $230.00 price target. Atlassian (TEAM) In a report released today, Koji Ikeda from Bank of America Securities maintained a Hold rating on Atlassian. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $133.03. According to TipRanks.com, Ikeda is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 11.7% and a 56.8% success rate. Ikeda covers ...
MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its target rate unchanged at tomorrow’s policy meeting, marking a shift after three straight cuts in 2025. Keeping rates steady is the current outlook until June, but several factors are in play that could change the calculus in the weeks ahead. Let’s start with what appears likely: the Fed funds futures market is prici...
MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its target rate unchanged at tomorrow’s policy meeting, marking a shift after three straight cuts in 2025. Keeping rates steady is the current outlook until June, but several factors are in play that could change the calculus in the weeks ahead. Let’s start with what appears likely: the Fed funds futures market is pricing in a high probability that the central bank will keep its target rate steady at a 3.5-3.75% range at tomorrow’s FOMC meeting. The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) is aligned with the no-change outlook. The difference between this widely followed yield and the current effective Fed funds (EFF) rate is close to the smallest spread in nearly a year. That’s a sign that this slice of the Treasury market is no longer anticipating rate cuts, which was the case in previous months, when the 2-year yield traded well below EFF – falling below -80 basis points at one point last May. As always, the outlook turns increasingly cloudy the further beyond the next FOMC meeting we look, but a host of conflicting factors make looking ahead unusually challenging. One source for thinking that the Fed will be hard pressed to cut rates anytime soon: US economic activity has remained resilient, which suggests that easing policy further is unnecessary if not inflationary. Although some economists last year warned that recession risk was rising, recent nowcasts for the upcoming (and delayed) fourth quarter GDP report are pointing to ongoing strength. The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model is currently nowcasting that Q4 growth will accelerate to 5.4%, which (if correct) would mark the highest output in four years. Analysts warn that developing relatively reliable Q4 nowcasts is still challenging because of the lingering effects from the government shutdown in October. But as The Capital Spectator reported last week , taking a more cautious view of Q4 nowcasts, by using a median estimate fro...
American Business Bank press release ( AMBZ ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.87. Revenue of $41.49M. Net interest margin expanded to 3.78% from 3.66% in the prior quarter Cost of average deposits declined to 1.02% compared to 1.14% in the prior quarter Total loans increased $126 million or 4% over the prior quarter Net yield on interest earning assets increased 12 basis points over the prior quarter Non-i...
American Business Bank press release ( AMBZ ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.87. Revenue of $41.49M. Net interest margin expanded to 3.78% from 3.66% in the prior quarter Cost of average deposits declined to 1.02% compared to 1.14% in the prior quarter Total loans increased $126 million or 4% over the prior quarter Net yield on interest earning assets increased 12 basis points over the prior quarter Non-interest bearing demand deposits represent 45% of total deposits Minimal past due loans No borrowings during the fourth quarter Return on Average Assets of 1.33% for the current quarter Return on Average Equity of 14.68% for the current quarter Quarterly cash dividend paid on common stock of $0.25 per share Tangible book value per share increased $1.99 to $46.33 Continued status as well-capitalized, the highest regulatory category More on American Business Bank Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on American Business Bank Dividend scorecard for American Business Bank Financial information for American Business Bank
Boeing continued its recovery during the final three months of 2025, generating cash for a second straight quarter and reporting a 57% bump in sales. Brooke Sutherland reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Boeing continued its recovery during the final three months of 2025, generating cash for a second straight quarter and reporting a 57% bump in sales. Brooke Sutherland reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Academic unveiled as Reform by-election candidate Just now Share Save Share Save Reuters Reform UK have unveiled commentator and academic Matt Goodwin as their candidate to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Speaking at a press conference, Goodwin said he was "not part of the establishment" and promised to give people in the constituency "a voice" in Westminster The by-election in the Gre...
Academic unveiled as Reform by-election candidate Just now Share Save Share Save Reuters Reform UK have unveiled commentator and academic Matt Goodwin as their candidate to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Speaking at a press conference, Goodwin said he was "not part of the establishment" and promised to give people in the constituency "a voice" in Westminster The by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency was triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, who stepped down for health reasons. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham had hoped to stand to be the constituency's MP but was blocked by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, a move that has angered some MPs. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who chairs the committee, said Labour's resources should be "focused on the elections that we must have, not the elections that we don't have to have". If Burnham had been successful in a by-election it would have triggered a mayoral election to replace him in Greater Manchester. Around 50 Labour MPs have signed a letter urging the NEC to reconsider its decision. At the 2024 general election, Labour won the seat with a 13,000 majority. Reform UK came second with 5,000 votes, narrowly beating the Green Party into third party. Goodwin said the by-election was "a referendum on Keir Starmer". "It's a chance for hard-working, law-abiding people, taxpaying people from this seat to have their say on Keir Starmer and to make political history," he said. He told the audience "Manchester made me" adding that his grandfather worked at a steel factory in the city while his mother worked for the University of Salford, which Goodwin later attended. He said that as a student he had delivered pizzas in the Gorton and Denton area. As an academic, Goodwin taught and researched politics, writing books on populism, Brexit and the rise of UKIP, another right-wing party which was also led by Nigel Farage.
Trump Admin Wins Appeal Of ICE Injunction In Minnesota Authored by Jonathan Turley, In a significant victory for the Trump Administration , a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit lifted the injunction of U.S. District Judge Katherin Menendez, who prevented officers from arresting, detaining, pepper-spraying or retaliating against protesters in Minneapolis without prob...
Trump Admin Wins Appeal Of ICE Injunction In Minnesota Authored by Jonathan Turley, In a significant victory for the Trump Administration , a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit lifted the injunction of U.S. District Judge Katherin Menendez, who prevented officers from arresting, detaining, pepper-spraying or retaliating against protesters in Minneapolis without probable cause. In her Jan. 16 decision, Judge Menendez (a Biden appointee and former public defender) ruled in favor of the protesters suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE. She found the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on claims that federal agents violated their First and Fourth Amendment rights . The Eighth Circuit first flagged how Menendez ignored the fact that the record shows a wide range of conduct raising different conditions for law enforcement: “We accessed and viewed the same videos the district court did. … What they show is observers and protestors engaging in a wide range of conduct, some of it peaceful but much of it not. They also show federal agents responding in various ways. Even the named plaintiffs’ claims involve different conduct, by different officers, at different times, in different places, in response to different behavior. These differences mean that there are no “questions of law or fact common to the class,” Fed. R. Civ. P. 23(a)(2), that would allow the court to decide all their claims in “one stroke.” The panel also found Judge Menendez’s order unacceptably vague: “Second, in addition to being too broad, the injunction is too vague. …Even the provision that singles out the use of “pepper-spray or similar nonlethal munitions and crowd dispersal tools” requires federal agents to predict what the district court would consider “peaceful and unobstructive protest activity.” The videos underscore how difficult it would be for them to decide who has crossed the line: they show a fast-changing mix of peaceful and obstructive conduct...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Carol Tomé Chief Financial Officer — Brian Dykes President, U.S. Operations — Nando Cesarone President, International — Kathleen Gutmann President, International Healthcare — Matthew Guffey Chief Communications Officer — PJ Guido Takeaways Consolidated Revenue -- $24.5 billion for the quarter; ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Carol Tomé Chief Financial Officer — Brian Dykes President, U.S. Operations — Nando Cesarone President, International — Kathleen Gutmann President, International Healthcare — Matthew Guffey Chief Communications Officer — PJ Guido Takeaways Consolidated Revenue -- $24.5 billion for the quarter; $88.7 billion for the year. -- $24.5 billion for the quarter; $88.7 billion for the year. Operating Profit -- $2.9 billion in the quarter; $8.7 billion for the year. -- $2.9 billion in the quarter; $8.7 billion for the year. Operating Margin -- 11.8% in the quarter; 9.8% for the year. -- 11.8% in the quarter; 9.8% for the year. U.S. Domestic Revenue -- $16.8 billion for the quarter, a decrease of 3.2%, with average daily volume (ADV) down 10.8%. -- $16.8 billion for the quarter, a decrease of 3.2%, with average daily volume (ADV) down 10.8%. U.S. Revenue Per Piece -- Increased 8.3% year over year for the quarter, with base rates and package characteristics adding 340 bps, mix adding 320 bps, and fuel adding 170 bps. -- Increased 8.3% year over year for the quarter, with base rates and package characteristics adding 340 bps, mix adding 320 bps, and fuel adding 170 bps. U.S. Domestic Operating Margin -- 10.2% for the quarter, up 10 basis points; 7.7% for the year. -- 10.2% for the quarter, up 10 basis points; 7.7% for the year. International Revenue -- $5.0 billion for the quarter, up 2.5% year over year; international operating profit at $908 million with an 18% margin. -- $5.0 billion for the quarter, up 2.5% year over year; international operating profit at $908 million with an 18% margin. Supply Chain Solutions Revenue -- $2.7 billion for the quarter, down $388 million year over year, with operating profit at $276 million and margin of 10.3% (up 100 bps). -- $2.7 billion for the quarter, down $388 million year over year, with operating profit at $276 million and margin of...
In Brief Pinterest said on Tuesday that it plans to lay off less than 15% of its workforce to cut back on office space and reallocate resources for its AI initiatives. In a regulatory filing, the company noted it expects to complete the layoffs by late September. The filing stated that Pinterest would be “reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution” an...
In Brief Pinterest said on Tuesday that it plans to lay off less than 15% of its workforce to cut back on office space and reallocate resources for its AI initiatives. In a regulatory filing, the company noted it expects to complete the layoffs by late September. The filing stated that Pinterest would be “reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution” and “prioritizing AI‑powered products and capabilities.” The company had 4,666 full-time employees at the end of 2024, which means roughly 700 workers will be affected by cuts. The move comes as Pinterest, and every other tech company, has been investing in AI. A few months ago, the company launched “Pinterest Assistant,” an AI companion users can talk to for shopping advice and recommendations. It also began experimenting with AI-powered personalized boards. During Pinterest’s last earnings call, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready emphasized the promise of open-source AI models to help the company keep costs down. The company said it expects to record pre-tax restructuring charges of about $35 million to $45 million.