India has agreed to phase out duties on a range of agricultural products including ‘certain pulses’ and ‘additional’ farm products, a White House fact sheet showed , fueling opposition criticism over lack of transparency and impact on farmers in the South Asian nation. The fact sheet mentioned that India will “eliminate or reduce tariffs” on a wide range of American food and agricultural products,...
India has agreed to phase out duties on a range of agricultural products including ‘certain pulses’ and ‘additional’ farm products, a White House fact sheet showed , fueling opposition criticism over lack of transparency and impact on farmers in the South Asian nation. The fact sheet mentioned that India will “eliminate or reduce tariffs” on a wide range of American food and agricultural products, including dried distillers’ grains, red sorghum, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, certain pulses, soybean oil, wine and spirits, and additional products. Pulses and the vague reference to additional items were however not part of the joint statement the two nations issued on Feb. 6. India is the world’s biggest producer and consumer of pulses and also imports them from nations including Canada, Australia, and Myanmar. The concessions will make US supplies more competitive compared with shipments from rivals. As the details of the deal trickle out, concessions offered by India to American farm goods have sparked concerns among farmers’ group such as Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which has vowed to organize protests over the coming days, including a strike on Feb. 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has long maintained that it will protect the interest of farmers in all trade pacts, has tried to assuage farmers’ fears over the interim trade deal the two nations agreed on after months of negotiations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has repeatedly said that sensitive agricultural products such as dairy and poultry have been kept out of the trade talks, while no import concessions have been made for America’s genetically-modified crops. Farmers — one of the most influential voting blocks in India — include millions of smallholders with less than 2 hectares (5 acres) of land. They’ve proved powerful in the past in effecting political change. In 2021, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and other agriculture groups forced Modi’s government to scrap three contentious farm laws thro...
As of February 10, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) stands not just as a semiconductor manufacturer, but as the foundational architect of the global intelligence economy. With a market capitalization hovering between $4.3 trillion and $4.6 trillion, the company has eclipsed traditional tech titans to become the most valuable enterprise in the world. The current focus on NVIDIA stems from it...
As of February 10, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) stands not just as a semiconductor manufacturer, but as the foundational architect of the global intelligence economy. With a market capitalization hovering between $4.3 trillion and $4.6 trillion, the company has eclipsed traditional tech titans to become the most valuable enterprise in the world. The current focus on NVIDIA stems from its pivotal role in the "Agentic AI" revolution—a shift from simple chatbots to autonomous AI agents capable of complex reasoning and task execution. As the world transitions from the "Blackwell" era to the newly unveiled "Rubin" architecture, NVIDIA’s influence over global compute capacity has made its quarterly earnings more significant to macro markets than many central bank meetings. Historical Background Founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem over a meal at a Denny's in San Jose, NVIDIA’s journey began with a vision to bring 3D graphics to the gaming and multimedia markets. The company’s first major success came with the RIVA TNT in 1998, followed by the invention of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with the GeForce 256 in 1999. However, the most critical pivot in the company's history occurred in 2006 with the launch of CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture). By allowing researchers to use GPUs for general-purpose computing, NVIDIA spent nearly two decades and billions in R&D building a software-hardware moat that no competitor has yet breached. This "bet-the-company" investment in parallel processing laid the groundwork for the modern AI explosion, transforming NVIDIA from a niche gaming hardware firm into the engine of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Business Model NVIDIA’s business model has evolved into a comprehensive "full-stack" ecosystem. While it is primarily known for its silicon, the company sells entire data center systems, networking solutions, and software platforms. The revenue structure is currently divided into four...
As of February 10, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) stands not just as a semiconductor manufacturer, but as the foundational architect of the global intelligence economy. With a market capitalization hovering between $4.3 trillion and $4.6 trillion, the company has eclipsed traditional tech titans to become the most valuable enterprise in the world. The current focus on NVIDIA stems from it...
As of February 10, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) stands not just as a semiconductor manufacturer, but as the foundational architect of the global intelligence economy. With a market capitalization hovering between $4.3 trillion and $4.6 trillion, the company has eclipsed traditional tech titans to become the most valuable enterprise in the world. The current focus on NVIDIA stems from its pivotal role in the "Agentic AI" revolution—a shift from simple chatbots to autonomous AI agents capable of complex reasoning and task execution. As the world transitions from the "Blackwell" era to the newly unveiled "Rubin" architecture, NVIDIA’s influence over global compute capacity has made its quarterly earnings more significant to macro markets than many central bank meetings. Historical Background Founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem over a meal at a Denny's in San Jose, NVIDIA’s journey began with a vision to bring 3D graphics to the gaming and multimedia markets. The company’s first major success came with the RIVA TNT in 1998, followed by the invention of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with the GeForce 256 in 1999. However, the most critical pivot in the company's history occurred in 2006 with the launch of CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture). By allowing researchers to use GPUs for general-purpose computing, NVIDIA spent nearly two decades and billions in R&D building a software-hardware moat that no competitor has yet breached. This "bet-the-company" investment in parallel processing laid the groundwork for the modern AI explosion, transforming NVIDIA from a niche gaming hardware firm into the engine of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Business Model NVIDIA’s business model has evolved into a comprehensive "full-stack" ecosystem. While it is primarily known for its silicon, the company sells entire data center systems, networking solutions, and software platforms. The revenue structure is currently divided into four...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Arthur Starrs Chief Financial Officer — Jonathan Root TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Q4 Revenue -- Down 28%, with Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) revenue down 10% and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) revenue down 59%. -- Down 28%, with Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) revenue do...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Arthur Starrs Chief Financial Officer — Jonathan Root TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Q4 Revenue -- Down 28%, with Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) revenue down 10% and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) revenue down 59%. -- Down 28%, with Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) revenue down 10% and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) revenue down 59%. Consolidated Q4 Operating Loss -- $361 million, compared to a $193 million operating loss in the prior year. -- $361 million, compared to a $193 million operating loss in the prior year. Q4 HDFS Operating Loss -- $82 million, primarily driven by $73 million in one-time liability management costs from the HDFS transaction. -- $82 million, primarily driven by $73 million in one-time liability management costs from the HDFS transaction. Q4 Earnings per Share -- Loss of $2.44 per share, exceeding the loss of $0.93 per share the prior year. -- Loss of $2.44 per share, exceeding the loss of $0.93 per share the prior year. Q4 North America Retail Motorcycle Sales -- Up 5%, totaling 15,847 units sold. -- Up 5%, totaling 15,847 units sold. Q4 International Retail Motorcycle Sales -- Down 10% to 9,440 units, with global retail sales down 1% to 25,287 units. -- Down 10% to 9,440 units, with global retail sales down 1% to 25,287 units. Dealer Inventory Reduction -- Global dealer inventory declined 17%, exceeding the company’s 10% reduction target; North America down 16%, international down 20%. -- Global dealer inventory declined 17%, exceeding the company’s 10% reduction target; North America down 16%, international down 20%. Touring Inventory Actions -- Targeted promotions and interventions focused on reducing elevated North American touring inventory, with continuing efforts planned. -- Targeted promotions and interventions focused on reducing elevated North American touring inventory, with continuing efforts pla...
Company Logo In the UK digital ad market, opportunities arise from retail media expansion, CTV growth, and AI-driven personalization. First-party data strategies gain priority amid regulatory changes, while green advertising practices emerge. Retail media and new ad formats diversify the competitive landscape. United Kingdom Digital Ad Spend Market United Kingdom Digital Ad Spend Market · GlobeNew...
Company Logo In the UK digital ad market, opportunities arise from retail media expansion, CTV growth, and AI-driven personalization. First-party data strategies gain priority amid regulatory changes, while green advertising practices emerge. Retail media and new ad formats diversify the competitive landscape. United Kingdom Digital Ad Spend Market United Kingdom Digital Ad Spend Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United Kingdom Digital Ad Spend Market Size & Forecast by Spend Value Across 100+ KPIs by Type of Advertising Channel, Format & Media, Platforms, Pricing Models, Industry, Digital Ecosystem, and Media Buying Method - Databook Q1 2026 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The digital ad spend market in United Kingdom is expected to grow by 9.0% annually, reaching US$57.82 billion by 2026. The digital ad spend market in the country has experienced robust growth during 2020-2025, achieving a CAGR of 7.8%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2026 to 2029. By the end of 2029, the digital ad spend market is projected to expand from its 2025 value of US$53.04 billion to approximately US$77.67 billion. The UK digital advertising market is undergoing structural transformation, shaped by regulatory recalibration, platform automation, media diversification, and evolving brand expectations. Retail media and CTV are capturing new budget streams, while AI and first-party data strategies are redefining campaign execution. Sustainability, while still nascent, is becoming a recognised planning variable. Together, these trends point toward a more integrated, transparent, and performance-driven digital ecosystem in the years ahead. The UK's competitive digital ad landscape is evolving beyond platform scale toward differentiation in data access, creative integration, and regulatory compliance. Global tech firms maintain dominance, but nati...
Judge Blocks California's Law Mandating Federal Agents Remove Masks Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, A federal district court judge partially blocked a California law barring law enforcement officers from wearing masks in a Feb. 9 ruling, finding the law discriminated against federal officers. District Court Judge Christina Snyder ruled in favor of the Trump administration, prohibi...
Judge Blocks California's Law Mandating Federal Agents Remove Masks Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, A federal district court judge partially blocked a California law barring law enforcement officers from wearing masks in a Feb. 9 ruling, finding the law discriminated against federal officers. District Court Judge Christina Snyder ruled in favor of the Trump administration, prohibiting the state from enforcing its No Secret Police Act—which was scheduled to go into effect earlier this year—against federal law enforcement officers. The federal government sued California, challenging the law as well as with another law—the No Vigilantes Act, that requires federal officers to wear identification. Snyder ruled that the second law was not discriminatory. California had agreed to pause enforcement of the laws, which went into effect on Jan. 1, while the Trump administration challenged them in court. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the court’s decision on Feb. 9. “These federal agents are harassed, doxed, obstructed, and attacked on a regular basis just for doing their jobs,” Bondi posted on X. “We have no tolerance for it. We will continue fighting and winning in court for President Trump’s law-and-order agenda—and we will always have the backs of our great federal law enforcement officers.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed both bills into law last year in response to federal immigration enforcement operations in the state. The No Secret Police Act prohibited any law enforcement officer from wearing a facial covering while performing official duties unless the agency employing the officer has a policy regarding the covering. Some exceptions were made for SWAT teams and in other cases. The No Vigilantes Act requires any law enforcement officer operating in the state to visibly display identification indicating his or her agency and name or badge number when working. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the two state laws violated the Supremacy ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Kevin Hogan Chief Financial Officer — Elias Habayeb Head of Investor Relations — Isil Muderrisoglu Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Operating Earnings Per Share -- $1.38, representing a 31% increase year over year. -- $1.38, representing a 31% ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Kevin Hogan Chief Financial Officer — Elias Habayeb Head of Investor Relations — Isil Muderrisoglu Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Operating Earnings Per Share -- $1.38, representing a 31% increase year over year. -- $1.38, representing a 31% increase year over year. Run Rate EPS -- $1.29, up 13% year over year and 36% higher since the IPO, after adjusting for notable items and alternative investment returns. -- $1.29, up 13% year over year and 36% higher since the IPO, after adjusting for notable items and alternative investment returns. Total Capital Return -- $848 million was returned to shareholders in the quarter, including a portion of proceeds from the sale of the U.K. Life Insurance business. -- $848 million was returned to shareholders in the quarter, including a portion of proceeds from the sale of the U.K. Life Insurance business. Core Sources of Income -- Grew 4% year over year and 5% sequentially, with fee, spread, and underwriting income all increasing year over year. -- Grew 4% year over year and 5% sequentially, with fee, spread, and underwriting income all increasing year over year. Individual Retirement Premiums and Deposits -- Increased 40% year over year to $5.5 billion, with general account net flows of nearly $1.7 billion in the quarter. -- Increased 40% year over year to $5.5 billion, with general account net flows of nearly $1.7 billion in the quarter. Group Retirement Premiums and Deposits -- Excluding planned acquisitions, increased 10% year over year. -- Excluding planned acquisitions, increased 10% year over year. Life Insurance Sales Growth -- Up 14% year over year; 80% of new policies are auto-decisioned through data-driven practices. -- Up 14% year over year; 80% of new policies are auto-decisioned through data-driven practices. Institutional Markets Reserves -- Increased 20% year ...
Jabil, Inc. JBL has gained 26% in the past three months compared with the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry’s growth of 4.4%. It has outperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P 500’s growth during this period. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Among its competitors, the company has outperformed Flex Ltd. FLEX and Celestica, Inc. CLS. Cel...
Jabil, Inc. JBL has gained 26% in the past three months compared with the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry’s growth of 4.4%. It has outperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P 500’s growth during this period. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Among its competitors, the company has outperformed Flex Ltd. FLEX and Celestica, Inc. CLS. Celestica has declined 3.7%, while Flex has gained 7.4%. JBL Rides on Healthy Traction in Multiple End Markets AI is driving a structural shift across the sector. This is not a short-term spike. Enterprises across industries are rushing to integrate AI capabilities across operations to streamline workflow, enhance productivity and boost competitive edge. This is pushing hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft and Google to rapidly expand the AI data center market infrastructure. Per a report from Grand View Research, the AI data center market was valued at $147.28 billion in 2025. It is projected to reach $810.61 billion with a compound annual growth rate of 23.9% from 2026 to 2033. Jabil is placing strong emphasis to expand its AI native portfolio to capitalize on this emerging market trend. Jabil has strengthened its capabilities in liquid cooling and thermal management with strategic acquisitions. Jabil boasts strong capability in chip-level cooling, rack-level cooling and network cooling that can support increasing AI power density in data centers. Its fully integrated systems that combine compute, networking, power distribution and advanced cooling reduce the deployment time and reduce total cost of ownership for hyperscalers. Owing to these factors, the company is witnessing healthy traction among hyperscaler customers. Its second hyperscaler customer revenue is now nearing $1 billion. It is also steadily investing in increasing its manufacturing capacity in the United States. This will likely strengthen Jabil’s position in the AI hardware supply chain and boost its competit...
winhorse Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) swung lower in Tuesday morning trading after reporting 1% unit case volume in Q4 and a 3% rise in net income. However, Coca-Cola ( KO ) noted some pressure on middle- and lower-income consumers that may be impacting its full-year expectations. Despite the mixed results, Wall Street analysts are generally positive on the upside for Coca-Cola ( KO ). Evercore ISI an...
winhorse Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) swung lower in Tuesday morning trading after reporting 1% unit case volume in Q4 and a 3% rise in net income. However, Coca-Cola ( KO ) noted some pressure on middle- and lower-income consumers that may be impacting its full-year expectations. Despite the mixed results, Wall Street analysts are generally positive on the upside for Coca-Cola ( KO ). Evercore ISI analyst Robert Ottenstein sees a positive set-up into 2026 as FX pressures turn to tailwinds, Fairlife ramps with new capacity, and the company invests behind the FIFA World Cup and America 250 in the U.S. "KO has easier weather comps in key markets, and KO continues to take share. However, we believe the Street and investors likely will be disappointed by the top-line outlook, which could weigh on shares today," updated Ottenstein. Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian expects a negative reaction from investors to the organic sales miss in Q4, which he noted was exacerbated by temporary mix/timing dynamics, and 2026 guidance towards the lower end of expectations. Monsenian reminded investors that the 4% to 5% organic sales guidance for 2026 highlights that the beverage giant is still operating well above peers. RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi believes the Atlanta-based company's latest restructuring and organizational design changes will facilitate better allocation of resources, which should ultimately lead to better share gains and white space expansion. "In the near term, KO’s North America business is focused on reengaging consumers with Coca-Cola Classic and scaling Fairlife as increased capacity comes online. Among the broader CPG space, we believe the beverage industry has much more pricing optionality given advanced RGM capabilities (various pack sizes that provide affordability)," he advised. Modi and his team expect Coca-Cola's ( KO ) top- and bottom-line momentum to continue into 2026 and, while FX trends continue to be volatile, see further upside if the dol...
10 February 2026 UPDATE Set sail in Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea, an exciting new chapter in the hit action-adventure franchise, on Apple Arcade on March 5 Pocket Love!+, Flow Free+, and Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+ also arrive next month Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea, the highly anticipated new chapter in the popular action-RPG-adventure franchise, is launching exclusively on Ap...
10 February 2026 UPDATE Set sail in Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea, an exciting new chapter in the hit action-adventure franchise, on Apple Arcade on March 5 Pocket Love!+, Flow Free+, and Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+ also arrive next month Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea, the highly anticipated new chapter in the popular action-RPG-adventure franchise, is launching exclusively on Apple Arcade on March 5. Taking place nearly a thousand years after the events of Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, Oceanhorn 3 invites fans and newcomers to explore lost islands, battle titans, and unlock the secrets of a world on the brink of rebirth. “The upcoming release of Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea on Apple Arcade represents the culmination of five years of passionate work, bringing a brand-new adventure to life for players of all ages,” said Heikki Repo, creator of the Oceanhorn series and creative director at Cornfox & Brothers. “With the support of our friends at Apple, we’ve crafted something truly special. We’re excited for both longtime fans and new adventurers to explore a rich new world filled with compelling characters and an unforgettable story.” Oceanhorn 3 is a beautiful 3D gaming experience that is playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Featuring stunning console-quality visuals and deep lore, the game offers a meaningful continuation of the epic story for fans of the series, and RPG aficionados will appreciate the blend of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving. With innovative traversal and combat mechanics, Oceanhorn 3 also delivers players a battle system that feels rewarding, intuitive, and fun to master at their own pace. On March 5, three great games from the App Store also join the service’s family-friendly catalog — all with no ads or in-app purchases. Players can move into a cute new home with their partner and favorite pet in wholesome life simulator Pocket Love!+, connect matching colors with pipes i...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Jochen Zeitz President of Commercial and Chief Financial Officer — Jonathan Root Chief Executive Officer, LiveWire — Karim Donnez TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Revenue -- Decreased by 23%, with declines in both HDMC and HDFS, and additional reduction at LiveWire. -- Decreased by 23%, with decl...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Jochen Zeitz President of Commercial and Chief Financial Officer — Jonathan Root Chief Executive Officer, LiveWire — Karim Donnez TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Revenue -- Decreased by 23%, with declines in both HDMC and HDFS, and additional reduction at LiveWire. -- Decreased by 23%, with declines in both HDMC and HDFS, and additional reduction at LiveWire. Operating Income -- Consolidated operating income was $160 million; HDMC fell 51%, partially offset by a 19% increase at HDFS, with LiveWire reporting a $20 million operating loss. -- Consolidated operating income was $160 million; HDMC fell 51%, partially offset by a 19% increase at HDFS, with LiveWire reporting a $20 million operating loss. EPS -- First quarter earnings per share was $1.07. -- First quarter earnings per share was $1.07. Operating Income Margin -- Reached 12.1%, 310 basis points below the previous year due mainly to lower volume linked to dealer inventory reductions. -- Reached 12.1%, 310 basis points below the previous year due mainly to lower volume linked to dealer inventory reductions. HDMC Revenue -- Down 27%, mainly driven by a 33% decrease in motorcycle wholesale shipments (39,000 units from 58,000 units), partially offset by 2 percentage points each from favorable pricing and mix, and 1 percentage point decline from FX. -- Down 27%, mainly driven by a 33% decrease in motorcycle wholesale shipments (39,000 units from 58,000 units), partially offset by 2 percentage points each from favorable pricing and mix, and 1 percentage point decline from FX. HDMC Gross Margin -- 29.1%, compared to 31.2% last year, reflecting lower operating leverage and modest cost inflation of less than 1%. -- 29.1%, compared to 31.2% last year, reflecting lower operating leverage and modest cost inflation of less than 1%. Operating Expenses -- Decreased by $24 million to $199 million, reflecting tightened cost ...