Russia will allow gasoline exports for fuel producers through July 31, while extending a temporary ban for other suppliers. The move is intended to prevent overstocking at refineries and maintain stability in the domestic fuel market, according to a government statement published on Saturday. Read more: Russia Oil Processing Rebounds as Drone Strikes Get Less Intense The restrictions were first im...
Russia will allow gasoline exports for fuel producers through July 31, while extending a temporary ban for other suppliers. The move is intended to prevent overstocking at refineries and maintain stability in the domestic fuel market, according to a government statement published on Saturday. Read more: Russia Oil Processing Rebounds as Drone Strikes Get Less Intense The restrictions were first imposed at the end of August, as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and ports from the Black Sea to the Baltic coast worsened the domestic fuel crisis, causing price spikes and temporary shortages in some regions. Such attacks have eased in recent weeks. The earlier imposed deadline for the ban, which presently includes fuel producers as well, is due to expire Feb. 28. Russian weekly crude processing rates rose in the latest reportng period, covering Jan. 15-21, as Ukraine reduced the intensity of drone attacks on Russia’s downstream segment and some major refineries increased throughput, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 27, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. (An earlier version was corrected to show that the producer examption is newly introduced.)
GE Vernova is off to a hot start in 2026, with its latest earnings report pushing shares higher. Strong orders and cash flow guidance support its outlook.
GE Vernova is off to a hot start in 2026, with its latest earnings report pushing shares higher. Strong orders and cash flow guidance support its outlook.
Every year in Turkey, hundreds of women are recorded as having taken their lives by ‘throwing themselves from a high place’. But many grieving families maintain that investigators are missing the full story Almost nothing seemed to scare Şebnem Köker. With her hair dyed fire-engine red, the 29-year-old nurse lived life by her own rules. Friends say she was so headstrong, she’d be getting ready for...
Every year in Turkey, hundreds of women are recorded as having taken their lives by ‘throwing themselves from a high place’. But many grieving families maintain that investigators are missing the full story Almost nothing seemed to scare Şebnem Köker. With her hair dyed fire-engine red, the 29-year-old nurse lived life by her own rules. Friends say she was so headstrong, she’d be getting ready for a night out in their home town, the Turkish coastal city of İzmir, and suddenly suggest a change of plan to a last-minute trip away. Even a prospective move to Canada didn’t seem to daunt her. But there was one thing that had terrified Şebnem: heights. Her father, Abdullah, says she was afraid to even tiptoe on to the slim balcony that wraps around the third-floor apartment they shared in İzmir. “She wouldn’t even have a cigarette or eat out there. She wouldn’t hang laundry on the balcony,” he says, sitting on the sofa in the darkened living room they once shared. A pouting portrait of Şebnem is tucked into the frame of a mirror on the opposite wall. Continue reading...
This could finally be the start of the drugmaker's comeback. Last year wasn't great for Novo Nordisk (NVO +0.06%). One of the biggest challenges it faced was losing ground in the all-important weight loss market to its biggest competitor, Eli Lilly. However, Novo Nordisk has a plan to get things back on track, and the company's oral Wegovy is part of that strategy. In December, Novo Nordisk earned...
This could finally be the start of the drugmaker's comeback. Last year wasn't great for Novo Nordisk (NVO +0.06%). One of the biggest challenges it faced was losing ground in the all-important weight loss market to its biggest competitor, Eli Lilly. However, Novo Nordisk has a plan to get things back on track, and the company's oral Wegovy is part of that strategy. In December, Novo Nordisk earned approval for the oral version of its famous medicine, which it launched earlier this month. And so far, things are looking very encouraging for this new product. Should investors buy Novo Nordisk's shares given these developments? How strong is oral Wegovy's launch? Oral Wegovy won't simply cannibalize sales of the original version of the medicine, at least that's the hope. Novo Nordisk is aiming to expand its addressable market and target patients who simply do not want to inject themselves. Besides those who are scared of needles, oral Wegovy is also an excellent option for patients who have trouble maintaining the cold storage requirements of the subcutaneous version of Wegovy. And then there is the price. People without insurance coverage will be more attracted to the lower (out-of-pocket) cost of the oral pill. Novo Nordisk's strategy seems to be working wonders so far. According to some estimates, oral Wegovy's prescription volume in the first two weeks after its launch was higher than that of the original Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound (the current market leader) at the same stage after their launch. Of course, that doesn't mean Novo Nordisk will keep up this pace. But things look encouraging. Is Novo Nordisk stock a buy? How much will oral Wegovy contribute to Novo Nordisk's sales? Even at a higher prescription volume, given its lower cost, it likely won't match the sales of injectable weight-loss therapies. Further, Eli Lilly should launch its own oral GLP-1 medicine later this year. Expand NYSE : NVO Novo Nordisk Today's Change ( 0.06 %) $ 0.04 Current Price $ 5...
Key Points The Republican Study Committee has proposed raising the full retirement age to 70 and beyond. While Congress debates the wisdom of raising the retirement age, nonpartisan groups study what such a change would mean for the average retiree. Raising the retirement will cut benefits across the board. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you've been planni...
Key Points The Republican Study Committee has proposed raising the full retirement age to 70 and beyond. While Congress debates the wisdom of raising the retirement age, nonpartisan groups study what such a change would mean for the average retiree. Raising the retirement will cut benefits across the board. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you've been planning to retire at your full retirement age (FRA) of 67, you may want to keep an eye on what's going on in the Capitol. A small group of legislators has proposed raising the FRA to age 70 and beyond. FRA is the age at which new retirees can receive their full Social Security benefits, whereas claiming benefits before FRA means receiving permanently reduced monthly benefits. The Republican Study Commission is pushing a plan that would raise the FRA to 69, and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) wants to see the age increased to 70. 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 » Here's how raising the age from 67 to 70 could impact retirees. Not the first time For most of Social Security's history, the FRA was 65. That changed in 1983 when the age was gradually raised to 67. That overhaul effectively cut benefits by 13%. Now, as politicians debate raising the retirement age again, nonpartisan think tanks have delved into how such a change would change the retirement landscape for those who have not yet retired or filed for Social Security benefits. Making it harder for early retirees Currently, a person who claims Social Security benefits at 62 receives 70% of what they would have received at FRA. Waiting until FRA meaning receiving 100% of benefits. And those who wish to maximize their benefits by filing for Social Security at 70 can receive up to 124% of the amount they were due at FRA. Raising the FRA means those who claim benefits early will see a deeper reduction in benefits, while those who delay cl...
A director of a top steel-manufacturing company recently purchased new insider shares. Should investors do the same? Dennis V. Arriola, Director of Commercial Metals Company (CMC 1.40%), acquired 2,000 shares in an open-market purchase valued at ~$149,400 on Jan. 20, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Shares traded 2,000 Transaction value $149,380 Post-transac...
A director of a top steel-manufacturing company recently purchased new insider shares. Should investors do the same? Dennis V. Arriola, Director of Commercial Metals Company (CMC 1.40%), acquired 2,000 shares in an open-market purchase valued at ~$149,400 on Jan. 20, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Shares traded 2,000 Transaction value $149,380 Post-transaction shares (direct) 9,238 Post-transaction value (direct ownership) $689,986 Transaction and post-transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price/market close price on Jan. 20, 2026 ($74.69). Key questions How significant was this purchase relative to Arriola's prior holdings? The acquisition increased direct ownership by 2,000 shares, representing a 27.63% increase from the previous holding of 7,238 shares, and is the first material change in reported insider holdings since at least March 2024. The acquisition increased direct ownership by 2,000 shares, representing a 27.63% increase from the previous holding of 7,238 shares, and is the first material change in reported insider holdings since at least March 2024. Does this trade represent a departure from Arriola's prior activity pattern? Yes, all prior filings since March 2024 involved only administrative events without share accumulation or disposition, making this the first active open-market acquisition in the disclosed period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of 1/31/26) $76.87 Revenue (TTM) $8.01 billion Net income (TTM) $437.66 million 1-year price change 54% * 1-year price change calculated using Jan. 31, 2026 as the reference date. Company snapshot Commercial Metals Company is an integrated steel and metals fabricator and producer with a global footprint, operating through its three branches: North America Steel Group, Europe Steel Group, and Emerging Businesses Group. It’s also heavily involved in processing scrap metals to steel mills and foundries. What this transaction means for investors It’s not...
Hong Kong’s top decision-making body has held 25 per cent fewer meetings in the first 3½ years of the current administration compared with the previous two governments, the South China Morning Post has found, with the group’s secretariat urging the public to focus on “outcomes of the work” rather than on the number of gatherings. The Executive Council Secretariat stopped short of commenting on the...
Hong Kong’s top decision-making body has held 25 per cent fewer meetings in the first 3½ years of the current administration compared with the previous two governments, the South China Morning Post has found, with the group’s secretariat urging the public to focus on “outcomes of the work” rather than on the number of gatherings. The Executive Council Secretariat stopped short of commenting on the trend directly due to the principle of confidentiality, but said the government had been proactively engaging with non-official members at the early stages of policy formulation through informal briefings to make subsequent proceedings more efficient. According to official figures, the body convened 119 meetings and discussed 602 items over the first 3½ years of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s tenure. Advertisement The figure represented a 25 per cent drop in the number of meetings over the same period during the tenures of former leaders Leung Chun-ying and Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, when 159 and 158 meetings were held, respectively. In terms of items discussed, the figures stood at 909 and 729 during the first 3½ years of Leung and Lam’s administrations. Advertisement Leung served as chief executive between 2012 and 2017, with Lam succeeding him before passing the torch to Lee in 2022.
China carried out naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoa l on Saturday – just days after joint US-Philippine drills nearby – underscoring tensions in the disputed South China Sea waters. The PLA Southern Theatre Command issued a statement on the “combat readiness patrols” near the shoal, which China calls Huangyan Island. They were aimed at countering “infringement and provocative actions b...
China carried out naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoa l on Saturday – just days after joint US-Philippine drills nearby – underscoring tensions in the disputed South China Sea waters. The PLA Southern Theatre Command issued a statement on the “combat readiness patrols” near the shoal, which China calls Huangyan Island. They were aimed at countering “infringement and provocative actions by individual countries”, it said, in a thinly veiled reference to the United States and rival Scarborough claimant the Philippines. Advertisement In an unusual move, the People’s Liberation Army also revealed rare details of the operation, including a bomber flight path over the disputed area. State media reported that the patrols involved multiple aircraft, including H-6K bombers armed with anti-ship missiles, supported by the navy’s Type 054A guided-missile frigates Hengshui and Dali, as well as coastguard vessels. Advertisement Citing the command statement, state news agency Xinhua said Chinese naval and air forces had stepped up patrols and vigilance near Scarborough Shoal in January to “resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security” and uphold regional peace and stability.
Key Points Growth opportunities in artificial intelligence have made many stocks significantly more valuable in recent years. ASML Holding plays a key role in the development of AI chips as its lithography machines are crucial for the industry. Analysts at Morgan Stanley recently upgraded the stock, projecting an upside of around 70%. 10 stocks we like better than ASML › Many top tech stocks are w...
Key Points Growth opportunities in artificial intelligence have made many stocks significantly more valuable in recent years. ASML Holding plays a key role in the development of AI chips as its lithography machines are crucial for the industry. Analysts at Morgan Stanley recently upgraded the stock, projecting an upside of around 70%. 10 stocks we like better than ASML › Many top tech stocks are worth more than $1 trillion in market cap, thanks in large part to the growth opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). Investors have been willing to pay significant premiums for companies that are poised to benefit from AI-powered growth. One company that isn't near the $1 trillion threshold yet but that is in an excellent position to benefit from surging demand due to AI is Dutch-based ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML). At around $550 billion in market cap, it is the largest tech stock that isn't in the trillion-dollar club. Could it be the next one to join it? 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 » Why ASML looks to be a top AI stock to own ASML plays a crucial role in the development of advanced chips. Its photolithography machines are used in etching circuit patterns on silicon wafers. And the company is the only provider of extreme ultraviolet lithography systems that are used to make advanced AI chips. Its dominance and competitive advantage in this space puts it in an excellent position to generate strong growth for the foreseeable future, as companies continue to invest heavily into AI. The company has not only been experiencing strong, reliable double-digit growth due to AI, but it has done so while also maintaining solid gross profit margins north of 50%. As businesses continue to invest heavily into AI, ASML is in a fantastic position to be able to expand and become much more valuable in the future. Is a $1 trillion valuation inevitab...
The last time the Shiller P/E ratio was this high was during the dot-com boom. It is no secret that stock valuations, especially among large-cap stocks, are running hot. After a bull market that's run for more than three years, with the S&P 500 returning 23%, 24%, and 16%, respectively, in the last three calendar years, valuations were bound to rise. But they have reached historically high levels,...
The last time the Shiller P/E ratio was this high was during the dot-com boom. It is no secret that stock valuations, especially among large-cap stocks, are running hot. After a bull market that's run for more than three years, with the S&P 500 returning 23%, 24%, and 16%, respectively, in the last three calendar years, valuations were bound to rise. But they have reached historically high levels, at least according to one key valuation metric, the Shiller P/E ratio, also known as the cyclically adjusted P/E (CAPE) ratio. The Shiller P/E ratio, named for the man who developed it, Nobel laureate economist Robert Shiller, looks at the market price of an index, typically the S&P 500, in relation to the inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. The longer-term view smooths out the effects of short-term earnings volatility and gives investors a broader view of market valuations than the typical one-year snapshot. It is designed to give investors a sense of where the larger market stands and where it might be heading. Currently, the Shiller P/E ratio stands at 39.85. Why is that significant? Because it is the highest it has been since July of 2000 -- more than 25 years ago, at the height of the dot-com boom. That's even higher than in October 2021, when it reached 38 at the height of the post-COVID technology boom. Boom and bust? I probably don't need to remind you what followed both of those past Shiller P/E peaks, but in case some are unaware, the markets crashed. In 2000, the dot-com boom turned to bust, and the S&P 500 endured a three-year bear market, from 2000 through 2002. Over those three years, the large-cap benchmark sank 9%, 12%, and 22%, respectively. By January 2003, the Shiller P/E ratio had dropped to 21, which was in a normal historical range. After the 2021 peak, the S&P 500 fell 18% in 2022 before recovering in 2023, with the Shiller P/E ratio retreating to 28 in April of that year. Does this mean that the market is headed for a major correction...
Guido Mieth/DigitalVision via Getty Images The NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF ( IWMI ) tracks the Russell 2000 small-cap equity index and writes covered calls on a portion of its holdings. IWMI's approach significantly limits upside potential but boosts its distribution yield to 13.6%. A reasonable tradeoff, and one which should be of particular interest to income investors. In general, IWMI's ...
Guido Mieth/DigitalVision via Getty Images The NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF ( IWMI ) tracks the Russell 2000 small-cap equity index and writes covered calls on a portion of its holdings. IWMI's approach significantly limits upside potential but boosts its distribution yield to 13.6%. A reasonable tradeoff, and one which should be of particular interest to income investors. In general, IWMI's strategy should outperform when markets are flat or trending downwards, due to its strong distributions. On the flipside, it should underperform during bull markets, due to its limited upside potential. Timing plays an important role, for the fund's equity portfolio and covered call strategy both. IWMI has performed in-line with broader U.S. equity indexes since inception, reasonably good results considering we've seen significant equity market gains these past few years, of the sort that almost always lead to covered call strategies underperforming. In my opinion, IWMI's strong distribution yield and performance track-record make the fund a buy. IWMI - Overview and Analysis Equity Investments IWMI tracks the Russell 2000 small-cap equity index and writes covered calls on a portion of its holdings. Russell 2000 exposure is gained through an investment in the Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares ( VTWO ), a simple index ETF tracking said index. IWMI's approach means investors are liable for two management fees, with VTWO charging investors 0.07%, IWMI the much higher figure of 0.61%, or 0.68% in total. IWMI is a relatively pricey ETF, a significant, straightforward negative for investors. The Russell 2000 index is a simple, broad-based index of small-cap U.S. equities. It differs from the S&P 500 in several important ways. For starters, the Russell is significantly underweight tech, due to the outsized role that mega-cap tech stocks play in the S&P 500. On the flipside, it is overweight several other industries, including financials, health care, and industrials. Sect...
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) past media mistakes aren't the biggest reason why it is likely to remain a mediocre investment, and explain why they prefer UPS (NYSE: UPS) for high yield and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) for dividend growth. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2026. The video was published o...
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) past media mistakes aren't the biggest reason why it is likely to remain a mediocre investment, and explain why they prefer UPS (NYSE: UPS) for high yield and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) for dividend growth. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2026. The video was published on Jan 31, 2026. 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 » Should you buy stock in Verizon Communications right now? Before you buy stock in Verizon Communications, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Verizon Communications wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $448,476!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,180,126!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 945% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 197% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of January 31, 2026. Jason Hall has positions in United Parcel Service. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extr...
Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen/iStock via Getty Images The recently released preliminary Q4 2025 results and 2026 guidance demonstrate a fundamental shift in the iRhythm ( IRTC ) business model based on increased operating leverage, increasing clinical indications, and the rapid expansion of its international footprint. My bullish thesis is founded upon the understanding that iRhythm is no longer mer...
Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen/iStock via Getty Images The recently released preliminary Q4 2025 results and 2026 guidance demonstrate a fundamental shift in the iRhythm ( IRTC ) business model based on increased operating leverage, increasing clinical indications, and the rapid expansion of its international footprint. My bullish thesis is founded upon the understanding that iRhythm is no longer merely competing for market share in the ambulatory cardiac monitoring space; it is actually expanding the total available market through the movement into primary care and adjacent comorbidities such as sleep apnea. I believe that combining the inevitable demographic trend with iRhythm's transition to double-digit adjusted EBITDA margin levels fundamentally alters the investment case from speculative growth to a quality compounder. Recent Financials For the full year 2025, iRhythm is forecasting revenues of over $740 million—above the high end of prior expectations; the result is due to the successful commercialization of the Zio platform at unprecedented levels of adoption, which translate directly to the bottom line. The company is providing a forecast of 2026 revenues of $870 million to $880 million; this represents a strong annual growth rate of about 17 percent to 18 percent, when compared to 2025. At a time when many in the sector are struggling to maintain low teens growth rates, this increased level of demand for the Zio platform shows the sustainable nature of the demand. For the first time in the company’s history, iRhythm is forecasting being free cash flow positive for 2025. With respect to profitability, the 2026 outlook forecasts an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.5% to 12.5%; for reference, the company was projecting a margin of 8.25% to 8.75% for 2025. The anticipated improvement in margins year-over-year is indicative of substantial operational leverage. The expected growth of revenue is outpacing growth in operating costs, allowing the company to create conside...