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Mattel Inc. shares plunged in late trading after the toymaker reported holiday results that fell short of analysts’ estimates and issued a 2026 forecast for lower profit. Shares of Mattel fell as much as 24% to $16.03 in extended trading after the results were announced. The stock was up 6.1% this year through the close of regular trading in New York. Fourth-quarter earnings excluding some items totaled 39 cents a share. While that was higher than a year ago, profit missed the 54-cent average of analysts’ estimates . Sales grew to $1.77 billion, compared with estimates of $1.84 billion. The company cited a shortfall in December sales in the US, which grew less than projected. In 2026, Mattel expects sales to grow 3% to 6%, and earnings-per-share, excluding some items, of $1.18 to $1.30, down from $1.41 a share in 2025. Earlier Tuesday, Mattel said it’s buying partner NetEase Inc. ’s stake in a joint venture to accelerate growth of its mobile-gaming business. The purchase will be funded with cash from the joint venture.

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It turns out Chelsea’s unfortunate habit of squandering winning positions did not leave with Enzo Maresca. They remain infuriatingly inconsistent and were at their careless worst against a defiant Leeds United, who took another step towards staying up by fighting back from 2-0 down to leave Stamford Bridge with a gritty point. Liam Rosenior was left wondering why the focus was not on Cole Palmer collecting his first assist in the Premier League this season. Chelsea’s new head coach was on his way to an eighth win in his first 10 games in charge. Instead he watched in disbelief as his team fell apart, gifting Lukas Nmecha a penalty before more dreadful defending allowed Noah Okafor to haul Daniel Farke’s Leeds level. Defeat at Elland Road in December marked the beginning of the end for Maresca. The Italian’s swift, brutal demise represented opportunity for Rosenior. A new era was quickly under way and, while Rosenior has been dealt a kind hand by the fixture list, it is undeniable that there have been encouraging signs since his arrival last month. The tests keep coming. Leeds posed complications with an unashamedly cautious set-up. The visitors had six defenders in their team, lined up with five at the back and made life difficult for Chelsea by trying to turn the game into a physical scrap from the start. Chelsea required patience. They looked for solutions with rotational movement in possession. Andrey Santos, who has been one of the beneficiaries of Rosenior’s arrival, dropped into defence to start moves, Marc Cucurella pushed into eye-catching areas from left-back and there was plenty of freedom for Cole Palmer, who spent the early stages looking for the best spot from which to prise Leeds apart. Gaps started to appear in the 20th minute, a run from Palmer through the middle spooking Sebastiaan Bornauw into picking up a booking. Leeds were not alive to the danger. Moments later, Santos looked up and threaded a pass through the lines. It was all so crisp. Palmer ...

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March Nymex natural gas (NGH26) on Tuesday closed down by -0.023 (-0.73%). March nat-gas prices moved lower for a third session on Tuesday and posted a 4-week nearest-futures low. Forecasts of above-average US temperatures, which will reduce nat-gas heating demand, are weighing on prices. The Commodity Weather Group said Tuesday that warmer-than-normal weather is expected over most of the US, excluding the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, through February 19. Don’t Miss a Day: Projections for higher US nat-gas production are also bearish for prices. The EIA on Tuesday raised its forecast for 2026 US dry nat-gas production to 109.97 bcf/day from last month's estimate of 108.82 bcf/day. US nat-gas production is currently near a record high, with active US nat-gas rigs last Friday posting a 2.5-year high. Natural gas prices surged to a 3-year high on January 28, driven by the massive storm that disrupted the US with Arctic cold weather. The well below normal temperatures caused freeze-ups in gas wells, disrupted production in Texas and elsewhere, and drove a spike in demand for natural gas for heating. About 50 billion cubic feet of natural gas came offline, or about 15% of total US natural gas production, due to freeze-ups. US (lower-48) dry gas production on Tuesday was 112.8 bcf/day (+6.8% y/y), according to BNEF. Lower-48 state gas demand on Tuesday was 94.9 bcf/day (-11.2% y/y), according to BNEF. Estimated LNG net flows to US LNG export terminals on Tuesday were 19.5 bcf/day (+2.6% w/w), according to BNEF. As a bullish factor for gas prices, the Edison Electric Institute reported last Wednesday that US (lower-48) electricity output in the week ended January 31 rose +21.4% y/y to 99,925 GWh (gigawatt hours), and US electricity output in the 52-week period ending January 31 rose +2.39% y/y to 4,303,577 GWh. Last Thursday's weekly EIA report was supportive for nat-gas prices, as nat-gas inventories for the week ended January 30 fell by a record -360 bcf, a smaller draw ...

Zhang Jin The founder of Cedar Holdings Group Co. Ltd., once celebrated as Guangzhou’s largest private company, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for masterminding a sweeping fundraising fraud that caused investor losses exceeding 20 billion yuan ($2.9 billion). The Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court convicted Zhang Jin, the conglomerate’s controlling shareholder, ordering the confiscation of all his personal assets. The court also found Cedar Holdings guilty of fundraising fraud and illegally absorbing public deposits, bringing legal closure to the collapse of a former Fortune Global 500 company.

Philip Hoeppli/iStock via Getty Images Feb. 10 was a good day for shareholders of display company Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. ( CCO ). The stock rose about 8% in response to management announcing , after the market closed on Feb. 9, that the company would be selling itself in an all-cash deal that implies an enterprise value of about $6.2 billion. This marks an end of an era for shareholders of the company. And honestly, in many respects, this might be a fitting end for the business as a publicly traded firm. For years, leverage has proven to be problematic for the business. Management has proven successful in reducing this. But still, this is a heavily leveraged business. Some investors might believe that this buyout price undervalues the firm even with that leverage considered. And honestly, I can understand that thinking. However, I would argue that this is not a bad end for the business. Sadly, because of how little upside still remains based on the buyout price, I would say that selling out here and looking elsewhere for opportunities might make the most sense. An Interesting End For This Display Business I have always appreciated the outdoor advertising market. Conceptually, I love billboards. This is because they hit all the boxes that matter most to me. They are simple. Owning them gives the owner a real economic moat. And cash flows should be strong if leverage is not significant. But in the past, I have been bearish about Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings specifically. In my last article about the company, published in July of last year, I reaffirmed the business as a "Sell." I acknowledged at the time that the firm had been successful in improving its balance sheet. This followed the sale by management of certain assets in Europe and Brazil. The European asset sale involved its operations in the UK, the Nordic countries, and certain parts of northern and central Europe. Ultimately, it brought in $593.3 million on a net basis. When you add on top of ...

NanoXplore press release ( NNXPF ): Q2 Revenue of $27.5M. Adjusted gross margin ( 1 ) on revenues from customers of 21.5% compared to 21.3% last year; Loss of $3,836,406 compared to a loss of $2,894,922 last year; Adjusted EBITDA ( 2 ) of $224,355 compared to $1,102,050 last year; Adjusted EBITDA (2) of $180,967 compared to $1,319,926 last year for the Advanced Materials, Plastics and Composite Products segment; Adjusted EBITDA (2) of $43,388 compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss (2) of $217,876 last year for the Battery Cells and Materials segment; Total liquidity of $40,144,435 as at December 31, 2025, including cash and cash equivalents of $30,144,435; Total long-term debt of $13,922,418 as at December 31, 2025, higher by $9,609,494 compared to June 30, 2025. More on NanoXplore Inc. NanoXplore Is Suffering The Trucking Downcycle, And Remains Unattractive NanoXplore Inc. (GRA:CA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript NanoXplore outlines $115M–$125M FY26 revenue target as new Club Car contract ramps and CEO transition approaches Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on NanoXplore Inc. Historical earnings data for NanoXplore Inc.

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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images News As part of their “Blue Sky” collaboration, passengers flying on either JetBlue Airways ( JBLU ) or United Airlines ( UAL ) can book travel on either carrier’s website using cash, points, or miles. This offering follows the successful introduction of reciprocal loyalty earning and redemption in 2025, which enabled JetBlue ( JBLU ) TrueBlue and United ( UAL ) MileagePlus members to earn and redeem rewards across both carriers. For now, customers will see flight options from both carriers, with the ability to eventually book a single itinerary combining JetBlue ( JBLU ) and United ( UAL ) flights within the same trip. Later this year, the collaboration will include priority boarding, preferred seating, and same-day changes and standby. And United’s MileagePlus travel will transition to Paisly, allowing for expanded booking capabilities for MileagePlus members to add hotels, vacation packages, rental cars, cruises, and travel insurance. JetBlue ( JBLU ) will also provide United ( UAL ) access to slots at JFK International Airport for up to seven daily round trips at the new Terminal 6 in 2027. More on JetBlue Airways JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript JetBlue Airways Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation JetBlue: No Margin Of Safety Top Quant rated bullish mid cap stocks among companies with high short interest Shrinking field leaves JetBlue on 'short list' of airline M&A chatter -- Citi Research

The start to 2026 has brought no shortage of historic developments in global markets. Investors just witnessed another one over the past week.

Key Points Artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor stocks have been some of the biggest winners over the last few years. This chipmaker has seen its stock price beaten down based on fears of losing a big customer. It has a broad portfolio of valuable chip designs for AI data centers and trades at a compelling value. 10 stocks we like better than Marvell Technology › Some of the top AI stocks of the last few years have been the chipmakers. AI accelerators and graphics processing units (GPUs) are necessary for efficient AI training and inference. More recently, makers of memory chips have seen their share prices climb as demand for the memory components integrated with GPUs has climbed much faster than supply. 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 » Investors may be wondering if there are any good AI chip stocks you can buy with just $100. Luckily, it looks like the market is giving investors an opportunity to buy one of the most important AI chipmakers in the market at a price well below $100, and it looks like a great value. The other custom AI chipmaker Broadcom gets a lot of attention for its custom AI accelerator chips designed for multiple hyperscaler customers, but its rival chip designer Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) looks like a much better stock right now. Shares have been beaten down, however, on fears that Broadcom may take some of Marvell's business. In December, The Information, a website devoted to tech news, reported that Microsoft was in talks with Broadcom to work on a custom AI accelerator chip. Microsoft represents a key customer for Marvell, since it plans to ramp up the use of its Maia chip over the next two years. But Marvell's outlook for the next couple of years appears to be unaffected. Management expects its custom chips business to grow 20% in fiscal 2027, and CEO Matt Murphy said it has several high-volum...

PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis The YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs ( YMAG ) and the Roundhill WeeklyPay Universe ETF ( WPAY ) are two highly speculative funds offering exposure to the Magnificent Seven or broad coverage of the largest US companies. These assets are a choice for investors who are "yield hunters." Higher weekly payouts attract investors, yet they come with numerous hidden risks. In this article, I aim to compare YMAG and WPAY to not only identify the differences in their yield generation and payout mechanics but also to determine which one has a better risk/reward profile. Fundamental Similarities Between WPAY and YMAG Perhaps the most significant similarity between WPAY and YMAG is their focus on generating high weekly returns. The funds share several fundamental characteristics that make them similar ETFs: Firstly, both are "fund of funds" as they do not directly own shares in selected companies; rather, they use other funds that specialize in specific assets (YieldMax for YMAG and Roundhill for WPAY). Secondly, its sector concentration is based on investing in technology company shares, meaning that the dynamics of its portfolios are highly correlated with the Nasdaq 100. Thirdly, income is generated not through dividends paid by the companies themselves (the level of which is quite low) nor through the use of option strategies. Fourthly, funds’ tax efficiency allows them to pay dividends to investors in the form of Return of Capital, thereby reducing the tax burden but creating a risk of capital erosion. Finally, fees for management between funds are roughly equal and slightly above the market median (with 0.99% and 1.12% compared to a median of 0.5%). Fundamental Similarities Between WPAY and YMAG That said, that's pretty much where the similarities between WPAY and YMAG end. If we dig deeper into these ETFs, there are some key differences to keep in mind. One of the main ones is their portfolio compo...

Australia’s Olympic team has been rocked with Cam Bolton airlifted to Milan after breaking his neck in training, ending the veteran snowboarder’s Winter Games campaign. Competing at his fourth Olympics, the 35-year-old suffered a crash on Monday while training for the snowboard cross event but woke up with worsening pain in his neck the following day. He was taken for scans, which revealed two fractures, and then transported from the mountain by helicopter with a team official for further treatment. Team chef de mission Alisa Camplin said the popular Bolton was in good spirits despite the seriousness of the injury and had been joined by his wife. “Cam wanted to make his teammates understood what was happening and that he was fine and doing well and being looked after well,” she said in Livigno. “He knows how seriously we’re taking the process of support around him and the communication has been really good. I’m proud of the level of care.” It is the fourth injury to strike the Australian team, with aerials medal favourite Laura Peel injuring her knee at a pre-Olympics training camp, while young freeskier Daisy Thomas also suffered a knee injury in a fall. Snowboard halfpipe Olympian Misaki Vaughan was also ruled out of making her debut after failing a HIA, hitting head while training on Monday. Under the team’s head injury protocols, the 20-year-old can’t participate for a minimum of seven days. While Thomas withdrew from slopestyle, she is hopeful of competing in the big air while four-time Olympian Peel hasn’t given up hope of landing an elusive medal. “Unfortunately with winter sport injuries happen along the way, in 53 athletes doing relatively high risk sports it’s not something that’s unusual I’m afraid to say,” said Camplin, who won an aerials gold medal in Salt Lake City in 2022 skiing on two fractured ankles. “My heart breaks on their behalf – I know how much work goes into an Olympic dream.” Camplin said the two-time world champion Peel continued to “make ...

James Hardie Industries plc press release ( JHX ): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.24 beats by $0.02 . Revenue of $1.2B (+33.3% Y/Y) misses by $10M . More on James Hardie Industries plc Remodelling The Narrative: JHX Beyond The Housing Cycle James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript James Hardie raises FY '26 EBITDA guidance to $1.2B–$1.25B as integration drives cost and revenue synergies Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on James Hardie Industries plc Historical earnings data for James Hardie Industries plc

The Trump administration has removed a large pride flag from the Stonewall national monument in New York City, marking the latest move by the federal government to end diversity initiatives and sanitize the history shared in national parks. The monument commemorates the June 1969 riots that followed a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. The six days of protests against the police action were a key moment in sparking the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, and the site has since become a national symbol of LGBTQ+ Pride. “They cannot erase our history. Our Pride flag will be raised again,” the Manhattan borough president, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who is gay, wrote in a social media post. He confirmed that the Pride flag had been removed over the 7 February weekend following a 21 January memorandum from the interior department. The memo from the interior department, which oversees the National Park Service, provided “guidance to superintendents and site managers on policies and procedures for the display and flying of non-agency flags and pennants”, stating only US flags, agency flags and the POW/MIA flag are allowed at parks, while including a list of exemptions that included flags that “provide historical context”. Interior department flagpoles are “not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public”, the memo read. “Rather, approved non-agency flags and pennants may be flown as an expression of the Federal Government’s official sentiments.” In a statement to the Guardian, the interior department said: “The policy governing flag displays on federal property has been in place for decades. Recent guidance clarifies how that longstanding policy is applied consistently across NPS-managed sites.” It added that, “Stonewall National Monument continues to preserve and interpret the site’s historic significance through exhibits and programs.” Julie Menin, the New York city council speaker, and the co-chairs of the counci...

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Birks Group ( BGI ) on Tuesday announced that Katia Fontana , Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire, effective April 1, 2026. Birks Group also announced that Aldo Battista will be joining the company on February 11, 2026. During the transition period, Battista will initially serve as Vice President, Accounting and Treasury, working alongside Fontana to ensure a smooth and orderly handover of finance and accounting responsibilities before assuming the role of Vice President and CFO on April 2, 2026. Source: Press Release More on Birks Group Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Birks Group Financial information for Birks Group

Sego Resources ( SGZ:CA ) on Tuesday said that it has increased the size of its non-brokered private placement to about $955,600 from $800,000, citing strong investor demand. The offering will consist of roughly 15.9 million units priced at $0.06 each, with each unit comprising one common share and one warrant. Each warrant will be exercisable at $0.10 for a period of three years. Sego said the proceeds will be used for exploration and general working capital at its Miner Mountain copper-gold project in British Columbia, subject to regulatory approval. The private placement remains subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange. Source: Press Release More on Hudbay Minerals Inc., TMX Group Limited, etc. TMX Group Limited (X:CA) Presents at UBS Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript TMX Group Limited (X:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript TMX Group: Not Cheap, But I Expect Strong Earnings Growth BeWhere Holdings launches C$4 million private placement Aurania to receive up to C$750,000 loan from CEO

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Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of industry insights at Cox Automotive, says Ford's financial results appear somewhat complicated, largely due to the impact of tariffs, but they are well-positioned for 2026. Ford expects profit to jump in 2026 after being saddled with a surprise tariff bill at the end of last year. She speaks on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

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So much for the comforts of home. Everton had a tantalising opportunity at Hill Dickinson Stadium with sixth place and momentum in the push for European qualification the prize for beating Bournemouth. David Moyes’s team let it slip through their grasp once again. Andoni Iraola’s side extended their unbeaten Premier League run to six games courtesy of second-half headers from Rayan, who could just be their latest gem, and Amine Adli. Bournemouth’s brace, plus a straight red card for the Everton defender Jake O’Brien, arrived in an eight-minute spell in which the hosts imploded to leave themselves without a home win since 6 December. Everton have collected 17 points from their last eight away games but only eight from the last nine at home. Their quest for Europe is floundering on home soil. The England Under-21 international Tyrique George made a full debut for Everton following his loan move from Chelsea on deadline day. The 20-year-old started on the left of Moyes’s attack, filling the role vacated by Jack Grealish’s season-ending foot injury. George showed a few sharp moves, and a few rusty ones on his first start since mid-December, but this was a difficult occasion for anyone to shine. A difficult watch too for the opening half hour. Everton had plenty of incentive to take the game to Bournemouth but made a laboured start. The lack of options available to James Garner or Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall drove the Everton duo and crowd to distraction. The visitors, meanwhile, were solid and composed in possession but rarely threatened. Iliman Ndiaye’s disallowed goal was the only incident of note in the first 30 minutes. The Senegal international was clearly offside when attempting to flick Idrissa Gueye’s volley beyond Djordje Petrovic. Mercifully, the contest improved after Petrovic spilled an ambitious 30-yard free-kick by Garner into the path of Thierno Barry. The striker was unmarked in the six-yard box when the rebound came to him but sliced his shot woefully wide. I...

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To his extensive list of problems at Tottenham, Thomas Frank can add another. The manager is dealing with a ghost from the club’s more successful recent past. There were 49 minutes on the clock when the South Stand choir took up the song. “He’s magic, you know. Mauricio Poch-e-ttino.” The message was clear. They want their former idol back. They cannot persist any longer with Frank. The only wonder here was that Newcastle, who had arrived on the back of three straight Premier League defeats, with numerous issues of their own, were not out of sight at the interval. If they were bright in the first half, Spurs were impossibly awful. Frank’s injury list was in double figures and he would lose another player – Wilson Odobert – in the 34th minute. No one wants to hear the mitigation. There was a period at the start of the second half when Spurs threatened an improbable comeback. Trailing to Malick Thiaw’s goal just before half-time, they re-emerged with a bit of purpose and Archie Gray found the equaliser following a set piece. Newcastle simply went again. There was an inevitability about Jacob Ramsey’s winner; it was entirely deserved from a Newcastle point of view. The main soundtrack to the occasion was the booing from the Spurs support. Towards the bitter end, Frank was subjected to another chant from them. “You’re getting sacked in the morning.” View image in fullscreen Jacob Ramsey’s neat finish gives Newcastle a winner that always seemed inevitable. Photograph: John Walton/PA Spurs have now won only twice in 17 league matches. It is relegation form. And, however much no one at the club wants to confront the reality, they are most assuredly in a relegation battle. Next up for them is the derby here against Arsenal on Sunday week. Eddie Howe got his tactics spot on. The Newcastle manager had a clear idea of how he wanted to hurt Spurs – with pace. His front three was loaded with it. He dropped Yoane Wissa and kept Nick Woltemade among the substitutes. It was Anthony...

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