Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) is one of the stocks in focus on Jim Cramer’s game plan. Cramer showed neutrality regarding the stock’s price action after its upcoming earnings, as he said: Wednesday, we have some possible blowouts. Let’s start with Vertiv, which makes power and cooling equipment for the data center. Could be a monster quarter, but will anyone care? Depends on the mood of the day, I...
Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) is one of the stocks in focus on Jim Cramer’s game plan. Cramer showed neutrality regarding the stock’s price action after its upcoming earnings, as he said: Wednesday, we have some possible blowouts. Let’s start with Vertiv, which makes power and cooling equipment for the data center. Could be a monster quarter, but will anyone care? Depends on the mood of the day, I guess. Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) designs, manufactures, and manages power and cooling systems for data centers and digital networks. The company also provides services to keep these systems running smoothly and efficiently. During the January 20 episode, a caller asked if NVIDIA’s newer chips would affect the company. Cramer replied: No, my understanding is you’re still going to need Vertiv. You’re still going to need Vertiv, which has the Liebert… system that I don’t think they’re going to stay away… Vertiv is going to still be used… and we also think that Eaton’s going to be used. These are all part of this process of getting electricity… and cooling them. So I’m not backing away from any of those. However, understand… this market does not like the data center at this very moment, and all those I just mentioned are data center plays. While we acknowledge the potential of VRT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
MDoculus The European Commission has unconditionally approved Alphabet's ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32B. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area, or EEA. Last year in November, Wiz cleared a U.S. Justice Department antitrust review of its acquisition by the Google-parent. In March 2025, Al...
MDoculus The European Commission has unconditionally approved Alphabet's ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32B. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area, or EEA. Last year in November, Wiz cleared a U.S. Justice Department antitrust review of its acquisition by the Google-parent. In March 2025, Alphabet said it entered an all-cash $32B deal to acquire Wiz to boost its cloud security offerings. The deal is Google's most expensive acquisition in its history. More on Alphabet Alphabet Stock Is Down... But Not For Long Alphabet: The $70B Profit Machine Alphabet Q4 Takeaway: Doubling Down On Cloud And AI Investments Should Pay Off Alphabet raises $20B from bond sale for AI buildout UK regulator gets commitments from Apple, Google over app store changes
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Under Armour’s ( UA ) ( UAA ) turnaround efforts were reflected in better-than-expected Q3 profits, but it might prove more difficult for the sportswear company to grow earnings in FY27, especially given competitive challenges in North America and the need for continued promotions to drive traffic. These factors, coupled with the likelihood for another year of neg...
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Under Armour’s ( UA ) ( UAA ) turnaround efforts were reflected in better-than-expected Q3 profits, but it might prove more difficult for the sportswear company to grow earnings in FY27, especially given competitive challenges in North America and the need for continued promotions to drive traffic. These factors, coupled with the likelihood for another year of negative free cash flow and with crucial EMEA sales expected to slow due to macro pressures, led Citi Research to view Under Armour’s ( UA )( UAA ) risk/reward skewed to the downside, downgrading the stock to Sell from Neutral. The downgrade weighed on shares, resulting in a loss of as much as 9.5% Tuesday. “It’s tough to see a brand turnaround in North America next year,” said Citi’s Paul Lejuez, and EMEA—previously a bright spot for the company—saw sales slow from high single digits in the first half of 2026 to just 2% in the third quarter. Moreover, Under Armour ( UA ) ( UAA ) plays in a highly competitive environment where stronger brands like Nike ( NKE ), adidas ( ADDYY ) ( ADDDF ), On ( ONON ), HOKA ( DECK ), and Salomon ( AS ) will likely be prioritized by Under Armour’s ( UA ) ( UAA ) key retail partners, he adds. “While order books suggest UAA is not seeing the same shelf space losses that hurt their North American wholesale business in FY26, UAA will need to prove their brand is resonating with the consumer before key retailers like DICK’s Sporting Goods and JD Sports look to meaningfully plan their UA business up,” Lejuez says. Essentially, Lejeuz views Under Armour ( UA ) ( UAA ) as poorly positioned to navigate a difficult macro period, and while it is currently enjoying better success in international markets, upside to the company’s share price is limited without growth in its North American markets. More on Under Armour Under Armour: Sell The Spike Under Armour, Inc. (UAA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Under Armour: The Turnaround Is Increasingly Distant (R...
(RTTNews) - Stock of Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) is moving up about 7 percent during Tuesday morning trading following the announcement of its fourth-quarter financial results, reporting earnings of $245 million, or $2.18 per share, compared to $222 million, or $1.95 per share, last year. The company's shares are currently trading at $204.88 on the New York Stock Exchange, up 7.29 percent. The st...
(RTTNews) - Stock of Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) is moving up about 7 percent during Tuesday morning trading following the announcement of its fourth-quarter financial results, reporting earnings of $245 million, or $2.18 per share, compared to $222 million, or $1.95 per share, last year. The company's shares are currently trading at $204.88 on the New York Stock Exchange, up 7.29 percent. The stock opened at $191.90 and has climbed as high as $205.72 so far in today's session. Over the past year, it has traded in a range of $157.20 to $205.72. The company's revenue for the period rose 7.1% to $2.806 billion from $2.621 billion last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Duke Energy has signed deals with Microsoft and Compass to power expansive data center complexes under construction in North Carolina as the artificial intelligence boom supercharges the demand for electricity. Those two agreements combined with another undisclosed tech customer increase the utility’s data center contracts to 4.5 gigawatts from 3 gigawatts, according to the company’s fourth-quarte...
Duke Energy has signed deals with Microsoft and Compass to power expansive data center complexes under construction in North Carolina as the artificial intelligence boom supercharges the demand for electricity. Those two agreements combined with another undisclosed tech customer increase the utility’s data center contracts to 4.5 gigawatts from 3 gigawatts, according to the company’s fourth-quarter earnings presentation . A gigawatt is roughly the output of one traditional nuclear reactor. “We have a lot more in the hopper as well,” Chief Executive Officer Harry Sideris said on Bloomberg Television. Terms of the Microsoft and Compass agreements weren’t disclosed. Duke shares rose as much as 1.1% in New York Tuesday. The fast-paced build-out of US data centers has transformed the energy industry, with companies that sell electricity benefiting from the rapid increase in demand for their product. Compass Datacenters LLC , a digital infrastructure operator, is backed by Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and KKR & Co. Duke Chief Financial Officer Brian Savoy said contracts with big tech firms protect the utility’s existing customers from paying for new infrastructure, touting provisions for minimum billing and refundable payments for new transmission lines required by data centers. “That keeps other customers from subsidizing these projects while they’re under construction,” he said.
jcrosemann / Getty Images (jcrosemann / Getty Images) Quick Read Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) posted record January revenue of $12.7B, up 37% year-over-year on strong AI chip demand. Taiwan Semiconductor lifted capex guidance to $52B-$56B as largest customers have committed to buying all advanced chips it can produce. High-performance computing accounted for 60% of Taiwan Semiconductor...
jcrosemann / Getty Images (jcrosemann / Getty Images) Quick Read Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) posted record January revenue of $12.7B, up 37% year-over-year on strong AI chip demand. Taiwan Semiconductor lifted capex guidance to $52B-$56B as largest customers have committed to buying all advanced chips it can produce. High-performance computing accounted for 60% of Taiwan Semiconductor’s Q4 revenue, with that mix expected to rise in 2026. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. Just three weeks after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) delivered fourth-quarter results that beat estimates and reaffirmed the durability of AI demand, the world’s leading contract chip manufacturer reported January revenue of NT$401.3 billion ($12.7 billion), representing a 37% year-over-year increase that handily exceeded analyst expectations. Coming on the heels of a record Q4 and full-year 2025, the January print removes any lingering doubt: the AI-driven chip boom is not slowing down. Demand for advanced nodes -- especially 3 nanometer (nm) and 5 nm used in high-performance AI accelerators -- remains insatiable, and the tsunami of orders shows no sign of cresting. What The Numbers Really Mean The $12.7 billion figure is the highest January revenue in Taiwan Semiconductor's history and continues a streak of monthly records that began in mid-2024. High-performance computing -- almost entirely AI-related -- accounted for roughly 60% of revenue in Q4, and management has guided for that mix to rise further in 2026. The pure play foundry reiterated its full-year 2026 outlook for roughly 30% U.S.-dollar revenue growth and lifted its capital expenditure guidance to $52 billion to $56 billion -- an increase of at least 25% from 2025 and well above the $46 billion consensus estimate just a month ago. The extra spending will fund additional 2 nm and 1.6 nm capacity, n...
Advanced Micro Devices AMD shares have plunged 11% post fourth-quarter 2025 reported on Feb. 3. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.53 per share, which jumped 40.4% year over year and 27.5% sequentially on revenues of $10.27 billion. The top line increased 34.1% year over year and 11.1% sequentially. However, the drop in AMD shares can be attributed to modest first-quarter 2026 guidance. ...
Advanced Micro Devices AMD shares have plunged 11% post fourth-quarter 2025 reported on Feb. 3. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.53 per share, which jumped 40.4% year over year and 27.5% sequentially on revenues of $10.27 billion. The top line increased 34.1% year over year and 11.1% sequentially. However, the drop in AMD shares can be attributed to modest first-quarter 2026 guidance. The company now expects revenues of $9.8 billion (+/-$300 million). At the mid-point of the revenue range, this represents year-over-year growth of approximately 32% and a sequential decline of approximately 5%. The revenue guidance includes roughly $100 million of MI308 sales to China. AMD expects year-over-year growth in revenues to be driven by Data Center, Client and Gaming segments and modest growth in the Embedded segment. However, sequential revenue decline is attributed to a seasonal decline in Client and Gaming, and the Embedded segment, partially offset by growth in the Data Center segment. So, what should AMD investors do with the stock? Let’s find out. AMD’s Prospects Suffer From Stiff Competition AMD is facing stiff competition across domains, including AI-powered data-centers, high-performance computing and AI PCs from NVIDIA NVDA, Broadcom AVGO and Intel INTC. AMD shares have jumped 93.9% in the past year, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 23.5% return. The stock has outperformed Broadcom and NVIDIA, shares of which returned 46.7% and 43.1%, respectively, over the same timeframe. However, Intel has outperformed AMD, with shares jumping 139.5%. AMD Stock’s One-Year Performance Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NVIDIA is benefiting from the strong growth of its newer Hopper and Blackwell GPU platforms. Broadcom is benefiting from strong demand for its networking products and custom AI accelerators. Intel is undertaking various strategic decisions to gain a firmer footing in the expansive AI sector. Capital ...
Advanced Micro Devices AMD shares have plunged 11% post fourth-quarter 2025 reported on Feb. 3. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.53 per share, which jumped 40.4% year over year and 27.5% sequentially on revenues of $10.27 billion. The top line increased 34.1% year over year and 11.1% sequentially. However, the drop in AMD shares can be attributed to modest first-quarter 2026 guidance. ...
Advanced Micro Devices AMD shares have plunged 11% post fourth-quarter 2025 reported on Feb. 3. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.53 per share, which jumped 40.4% year over year and 27.5% sequentially on revenues of $10.27 billion. The top line increased 34.1% year over year and 11.1% sequentially. However, the drop in AMD shares can be attributed to modest first-quarter 2026 guidance. The company now expects revenues of $9.8 billion (+/-$300 million). At the mid-point of the revenue range, this represents year-over-year growth of approximately 32% and a sequential decline of approximately 5%. The revenue guidance includes roughly $100 million of MI308 sales to China. AMD expects year-over-year growth in revenues to be driven by Data Center, Client and Gaming segments and modest growth in the Embedded segment. However, sequential revenue decline is attributed to a seasonal decline in Client and Gaming, and the Embedded segment, partially offset by growth in the Data Center segment. So, what should AMD investors do with the stock? Let’s find out. AMD’s Prospects Suffer From Stiff Competition AMD is facing stiff competition across domains, including AI-powered data-centers, high-performance computing and AI PCs from NVIDIA NVDA, Broadcom AVGO and Intel INTC. AMD shares have jumped 93.9% in the past year, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 23.5% return. The stock has outperformed Broadcom and NVIDIA, shares of which returned 46.7% and 43.1%, respectively, over the same timeframe. However, Intel has outperformed AMD, with shares jumping 139.5%. AMD Stock’s One-Year Performance Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NVIDIA is benefiting from the strong growth of its newer Hopper and Blackwell GPU platforms. Broadcom is benefiting from strong demand for its networking products and custom AI accelerators. Intel is undertaking various strategic decisions to gain a firmer footing in the expansive AI sector. Capital ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Michael Jay Sacks President — Jonathan Reisin Levin Chief Financial Officer — Pamela Lyn Bentley Managing Director — Stacie Driebusch Selinger TAKEAWAYS Absolute Return Strategy Gross Rate of Return -- 15% in 2025, driven by multi-strategy composite performance. -- 15% i...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Michael Jay Sacks President — Jonathan Reisin Levin Chief Financial Officer — Pamela Lyn Bentley Managing Director — Stacie Driebusch Selinger TAKEAWAYS Absolute Return Strategy Gross Rate of Return -- 15% in 2025, driven by multi-strategy composite performance. -- 15% in 2025, driven by multi-strategy composite performance. Infrastructure Strategy Return -- Approximately 11% for the year, cited as the fastest-growing vertical. -- Approximately 11% for the year, cited as the fastest-growing vertical. Fundraising -- $10.7 billion in total capital raised, including $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter, both firm records. -- $10.7 billion in total capital raised, including $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter, both firm records. Fee-Related Earnings -- Increased 11%, with a margin of 44%, 200 basis points higher than 2024. -- Increased 11%, with a margin of 44%, 200 basis points higher than 2024. Adjusted EBITDA -- Up 15% from 2024, reflecting higher performance fees and operating leverage. -- Up 15% from 2024, reflecting higher performance fees and operating leverage. Adjusted Net Income -- Increased 18% from 2024, supported by $68 million in Absolute Return Strategy performance fees. -- Increased 18% from 2024, supported by $68 million in Absolute Return Strategy performance fees. Gross Unrealized Carried Interest -- $949 million, a 14% increase ($113 million) from 2024, with $478 million allocable to the firm. -- $949 million, a 14% increase ($113 million) from 2024, with $478 million allocable to the firm. Assets Under Management (AUM) -- Ended 2025 at $91 billion, representing 14% year-over-year growth and a new high for the company. -- Ended 2025 at $91 billion, representing 14% year-over-year growth and a new high for the company. Fee-Paying AUM -- Rose 12% to $72 billion; contracted not-yet-fee-paying AUM grew 27% to $10 billion. -- Rose ...
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If you thought 2025 couldn’t get any crazier, the streaming world had one more surprise up its sleeve before the year ended. Netflix, already the largest streaming platform with over 325 million subscribers, took a bold step by acquiring Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, as well as HBO, HBO Max, and other assets. The deal, announced in early December, will bring together some of the most...
If you thought 2025 couldn’t get any crazier, the streaming world had one more surprise up its sleeve before the year ended. Netflix, already the largest streaming platform with over 325 million subscribers, took a bold step by acquiring Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, as well as HBO, HBO Max, and other assets. The deal, announced in early December, will bring together some of the most legendary franchises, such as Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and DC Comics properties, among others, all under one roof. The scale of this megadeal has stunned industry observers. Not only is it historic in its size, but it is also predicted to disrupt Hollywood as we know it. We’re here to break down exactly what’s happening with the Netflix–WBD deal, including the latest developments, what’s at stake, and what could come next. What has happened so far? This all started back in October when Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) revealed it was exploring a potential sale after receiving unsolicited interest from several major players in the industry. For years, WBD has struggled under the weight of billions of dollars in debt, compounded by declining cable viewership and fierce competition from streaming platforms. These financial pressures forced the company to consider major strategic changes, including selling its entertainment assets to one of its rivals. The bidding process quickly became competitive. Several major players saw the potential in acquiring the media giant. Paramount and Comcast emerged as serious contenders, with Paramount initially viewed as the frontrunner. Techcrunch event TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Tickets Live On June 23 in Boston, more than 1,100 founders come together at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 for a full day focused on growth, execution, and real-world scaling. Learn from founders and investors who have shaped the industry. Connect with peers navigating similar growth stages. Walk away with tactics you can apply immediately Save up to $300 ...