MDJM ( UOKA ) on Tuesday announced the pricing of its upsized public offering of 4.28M units at a public offering price of $1.40 per unit. Gross proceeds to the company, before deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses and excluding the exercise of any Series A warrants, are expected to be ~$6.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about February 11, 2026. UOKA -72.1...
MDJM ( UOKA ) on Tuesday announced the pricing of its upsized public offering of 4.28M units at a public offering price of $1.40 per unit. Gross proceeds to the company, before deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses and excluding the exercise of any Series A warrants, are expected to be ~$6.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about February 11, 2026. UOKA -72.17% premarket to $0.64. Source: Press Release More on MDJM Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on MDJM Financial information for MDJM
MKS Instruments ( MKSI ) declares $0.25/share quarterly dividend , 13.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.22. Forward yield 0.4% Payable March 6; for shareholders of record Feb. 23; ex-div Feb. 23. See MKSI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on MKS Instruments MKS Inc. (MKSI) Presents at 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference Transcript A Costly Acquisition And A Cyclical Sl...
MKS Instruments ( MKSI ) declares $0.25/share quarterly dividend , 13.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.22. Forward yield 0.4% Payable March 6; for shareholders of record Feb. 23; ex-div Feb. 23. See MKSI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on MKS Instruments MKS Inc. (MKSI) Presents at 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference Transcript A Costly Acquisition And A Cyclical Slump Burdened MKS Inc., But Now, It's Go Time MKS Inc. (MKSI) Presents at 53rd Annual Nasdaq Investor Conference Transcript MKS announces pricing of private offering of €1B of 4.250% senior notes MKS announces proposed private offering of €1.0B of senior notes
Welcome back to Bloomberg’s Defense Monitor , a weekly rundown on the companies, geopolitics and finances of the future battlefield. Sign up now if you’re not already on the list. Japan held an election, and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party won in a landslide , capturing two-thirds of parliament with its coalition partner. One might ask: What does that have to do with defense? And the answer is...
Welcome back to Bloomberg’s Defense Monitor , a weekly rundown on the companies, geopolitics and finances of the future battlefield. Sign up now if you’re not already on the list. Japan held an election, and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party won in a landslide , capturing two-thirds of parliament with its coalition partner. One might ask: What does that have to do with defense? And the answer is: With a majority of that size, the government can modify the constitution to allow things such as offensive weaponry and weapons exports — a big deal for Asia, for Japan’s defense companies and for a nearby island named Taiwan . Norway’s intelligence chief is worried that Russia and China will become more assertive as the US steps away from Europe. American plans to step into Greenland, meanwhile, have faded into the background . Elsewhere in Europe, Rheinmetall AG’s shares dropped as much as 15% in a week after analysts reinterpreted an accounting change from December. The company will report earnings next month. The US and Iran are negotiating over how to avert threatened US military strikes as Tehran searches for a plan of action that will address Washington’s concerns in a joint and comprehensive way. And nuclear weapons experts around the world sighed deeply as the New START agreement between the US and Russia — which restricted how many warheads each country could deploy — expired. To learn more about the sinister meaning of the word “upload,” read on.... — Gerry Doyle Market Snapshot Lockheed Martin Corp $638.29 +2.4% Boeing Co/The $244.71 +0.7% Northrop Grumman Corp $698.02 -1.6% Honeywell International Inc $239.84 +0.6% Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd $5,107.00 +2.8% Market data as of 09:02 AM ET. Data is subject to provider delays. Breakout A few days ago, the New START treaty between the US and Russia expired, allowing both countries’ nuclear warhead dreams to come true. The good news is that neither country is, at least publicly, increasing the number of missil...
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, financial services firm Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) initiated its adjusted earnings and organic revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2026. For fiscal 2026, the company now projects adjusted earnings in a range of $8.00 to $8.30 per share on organic revenue growth of 1 to 3 percent. On average, analysts polled expect the ...
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, financial services firm Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) initiated its adjusted earnings and organic revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2026. For fiscal 2026, the company now projects adjusted earnings in a range of $8.00 to $8.30 per share on organic revenue growth of 1 to 3 percent. On average, analysts polled expect the company to report earnings of $8.20 per share on a revenue decline of 4.17 percent to $20.26 billion for the year. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. In Tuesday's pre-market trading, FISV is trading on the Nasdaq at $59.10, down $1.04 or 1.73 percent. For more earnings news, earnings calendar, and earnings for stocks, visit rttnews.com The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Lori Koch Chief Financial Officer — Antonella Franzen Head of Investor Relations — Ann Giancristoforo Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Organic sales growth (full year) -- 2% increase, reflecting ongoing operational and portfolio transformation in...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Lori Koch Chief Financial Officer — Antonella Franzen Head of Investor Relations — Ann Giancristoforo Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Organic sales growth (full year) -- 2% increase, reflecting ongoing operational and portfolio transformation initiatives. -- 2% increase, reflecting ongoing operational and portfolio transformation initiatives. Operating EBITDA (full year) -- Grew 6%, with a 100 basis point margin expansion, attributed to productivity measures and operational discipline. -- Grew 6%, with a 100 basis point margin expansion, attributed to productivity measures and operational discipline. Adjusted EPS (full year) -- $1.68 per share, rising 16% year over year due to improved operating performance and cost control. -- $1.68 per share, rising 16% year over year due to improved operating performance and cost control. Free cash flow (full year) -- Reported as "strong," with management highlighting greater than 90% expected conversion in 2026. -- Reported as "strong," with management highlighting greater than 90% expected conversion in 2026. New product launches -- 125 products introduced in 2025 generated over $2 billion in sales, supporting a vitality index of approximately 30%. -- 125 products introduced in 2025 generated over $2 billion in sales, supporting a vitality index of approximately 30%. Executive team build-out -- Completion included external hires and internal promotions to support the redefined strategic direction. -- Completion included external hires and internal promotions to support the redefined strategic direction. Aramis business divestiture -- Scheduled to close end of Q1 2026, generating roughly $1 billion net cash after taxes; $500 million deployed via an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) in 2025. -- Scheduled to close end of Q1 2026, generating roughly $1 billion net cash after tax...
DKosig/iStock via Getty Images Markets start 2026 selectively Global equity markets posted modest gains to start the year, driven by selective strength in technology and cyclical areas as leadership rotated. Beneath the surface, performance diverged across companies, sectors, and regions. While macro uncertainty continues to unsettle markets, outcomes are increasingly shaped by company fundamental...
DKosig/iStock via Getty Images Markets start 2026 selectively Global equity markets posted modest gains to start the year, driven by selective strength in technology and cyclical areas as leadership rotated. Beneath the surface, performance diverged across companies, sectors, and regions. While macro uncertainty continues to unsettle markets, outcomes are increasingly shaped by company fundamentals. Markets are showing less tolerance for growth narratives without clear evidence of return - a dynamic most visible within the AI trade . Style performance in January reinforced this divergence across approaches. Value, income-oriented, and smaller-cap strategies outperformed, supported by strength in energy, materials, and industrials. Growth and large-cap growth lagged as markets placed greater emphasis on execution and nearer-term fundamentals. Together, these dynamics point to a market where fundamentals are driving outcomes and leadership is widening across styles and regions, underscoring that no single approach consistently captured opportunity in a more selective environment. Source: MSCI, Russell Investments AI raises the bar for technology performance January underscored how the AI opportunity set is evolving. As the theme continues to broaden, outcomes increasingly reflect scrutiny around the balance of growth investment with financial discipline. Differences emerged across the AI value chain. Companies tied to core AI infrastructure - chip manufacturing, equipment, and memory - generally held up better. Recent relative strength showed up in names such as TSMC ( TSM ), ASML ( ASML ), Lam Research ( LRCX ), Samsung ( SSNLF ), SK Hynix ( HXSC.F ), and Seagate ( STX ). Select platform and deployment beneficiaries, including Alphabet ( GOOG ) and Alibaba ( BABA ), also performed better. These examples reflect observed market performance, highlighting where investors currently see demand translating more directly into earnings. At the same time, several large techno...
In a dramatic shift in market leadership, 2025 marks the year international stock markets finally break the decade-long ‘U.S. exceptionalism’ trend. According to data from Morningstar, the Morningstar Global Markets ex-US Index soared 32% in 2025, nearly doubling the 17% return of the Morningstar US Market Index. This significant outperformance places international equities — and, by extension, ET...
In a dramatic shift in market leadership, 2025 marks the year international stock markets finally break the decade-long ‘U.S. exceptionalism’ trend. According to data from Morningstar, the Morningstar Global Markets ex-US Index soared 32% in 2025, nearly doubling the 17% return of the Morningstar US Market Index. This significant outperformance places international equities — and, by extension, ETFs that hold them — in the spotlight as investors pivot away from a top-heavy U.S. market toward more attractively valued foreign opportunities. What Fueled the Global Rally? The international surge was not confined to a single region but reflected a broad-based recovery across both developed and emerging economies. Several key factors and regions outperformed the United States last year: • Currency Tailwinds: A weakening U.S. dollar, which saw its steepest half-year decline since 1991, acted as a massive tailwind for U.S.-based investors holding foreign assets. • Developed Markets: European markets led the charge, with Spain (Ibex 35) gaining nearly 50% and Germany (DAX) rising 23% last year (as per data from Trading Economics), fueled by fiscal stimulus and a resurgence in bank stocks. Japan (up 26%) also beat America as corporate governance reforms reinvigorated the Nikkei. • Emerging Markets: The MSCI EM Index returned approximately 34% in 2025. Standout performers included South Korea (+43%), driven by its critical role in the AI hardware supply chain. On the other hand, Latin America rallied as a perceived winner from shifting U.S. trade and tariff policies, with countries such as Brazil and Mexico among the standouts, posting gains of nearly 30% after a dismal 2024. Outlook for 2026 The general market consensus for the international equity market this year remains bullish, with many experts believing we are in the early stages of a multi-year cycle of international leadership. JP Morgan's chief ETF strategist told CNBC that he expects international equity markets to ...
Following a week of general tech selloffs that caused a sector-wide loss of nearly $1 trillion, Oracle Corporation ORCL emerged as a bright spot in the stock market. Its shares jumped nearly 10% on Feb. 9 after a D.A. Davidson analyst upgraded the stock to ‘Buy,’ reigniting investor interest in the software giant. For those looking to capitalize on this momentum without the concentrated risk of a ...
Following a week of general tech selloffs that caused a sector-wide loss of nearly $1 trillion, Oracle Corporation ORCL emerged as a bright spot in the stock market. Its shares jumped nearly 10% on Feb. 9 after a D.A. Davidson analyst upgraded the stock to ‘Buy,’ reigniting investor interest in the software giant. For those looking to capitalize on this momentum without the concentrated risk of a single stock, gaining exposure through Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offers a diversified way to benefit from Oracle’s upward trajectory. Before delving into the names and specifics of these ETFs, let us first examine what prompted the D.A. Davidson analyst to upgrade ORCL and whether the stock truly offers upside potential. We also explain why ETF exposure, rather than direct stock ownership, is recommended. To support this view, we present the following analysis. What Led to the Upgrade? Analyst Gil Luria of D.A. Davidson upgraded Oracle, maintaining a $180 price target, based on two core convictions: 1. Market Overreaction Correcting: Luria believes the recent plunge in Oracle’s share price — down roughly 25% over eight sessions — was an overcorrection. He stated that the sentiment toward Oracle’s AI exposure was beginning to stabilize. 2. OpenAI's Financial Strength as a Key Catalyst: Another key driver of the upgrade is the improved outlook for OpenAI, a major Oracle cloud customer. In this context, Luria estimated that OpenAI already has around $40 billion in cash and could raise another $100 billion in the near term (as cited in Trading View). This funding is critical to financing the data centers Oracle is building for the AI leader. Luria believes the fundraising will serve as a catalyst for the stock’s outperformance. Can Oracle Sustain the Share Price Hike? As Oracle’s forward-looking strategy remains deeply rooted in the generative AI revolution, some analysts, including Luria, express a bullish view on the software giant’s future trajectory, largely based on exc...
Following a week of general tech selloffs that caused a sector-wide loss of nearly $1 trillion, Oracle Corporation ORCL emerged as a bright spot in the stock market. Its shares jumped nearly 10% on Feb. 9 after a D.A. Davidson analyst upgraded the stock to ‘Buy,’ reigniting investor interest in the software giant. For those looking to capitalize on this momentum without the concentrated risk of a ...
Following a week of general tech selloffs that caused a sector-wide loss of nearly $1 trillion, Oracle Corporation ORCL emerged as a bright spot in the stock market. Its shares jumped nearly 10% on Feb. 9 after a D.A. Davidson analyst upgraded the stock to ‘Buy,’ reigniting investor interest in the software giant. For those looking to capitalize on this momentum without the concentrated risk of a single stock, gaining exposure through Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offers a diversified way to benefit from Oracle’s upward trajectory. Before delving into the names and specifics of these ETFs, let us first examine what prompted the D.A. Davidson analyst to upgrade ORCL and whether the stock truly offers upside potential. We also explain why ETF exposure, rather than direct stock ownership, is recommended. To support this view, we present the following analysis. What Led to the Upgrade? Analyst Gil Luria of D.A. Davidson upgraded Oracle, maintaining a $180 price target, based on two core convictions: 1. Market Overreaction Correcting: Luria believes the recent plunge in Oracle’s share price — down roughly 25% over eight sessions — was an overcorrection. He stated that the sentiment toward Oracle’s AI exposure was beginning to stabilize. 2. OpenAI's Financial Strength as a Key Catalyst: Another key driver of the upgrade is the improved outlook for OpenAI, a major Oracle cloud customer. In this context, Luria estimated that OpenAI already has around $40 billion in cash and could raise another $100 billion in the near term (as cited in Trading View). This funding is critical to financing the data centers Oracle is building for the AI leader. Luria believes the fundraising will serve as a catalyst for the stock’s outperformance. Can Oracle Sustain the Share Price Hike? As Oracle’s forward-looking strategy remains deeply rooted in the generative AI revolution, some analysts, including Luria, express a bullish view on the software giant’s future trajectory, largely based on exc...
Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB) shares are in the spotlight Tuesday ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report today after the market closes. Earnings Expectations, Recent Performance And What To Watch Astera is expected to report earnings per share of 51 cents and revenue of $249.47 million. The company has beaten both earnings per share and revenue estimates in each of the past four q...
Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB) shares are in the spotlight Tuesday ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report today after the market closes. Earnings Expectations, Recent Performance And What To Watch Astera is expected to report earnings per share of 51 cents and revenue of $249.47 million. The company has beaten both earnings per share and revenue estimates in each of the past four quarters. In its most recent quarter, reported Nov. 4, Astera posted earnings per share of 49 cents, topping the consensus estimate of 39 cents. Revenue came in at $230.57 million, also above the Street's estimate of $206.55 million. Investors should keep an eye on revenue growth, particularly as it relates to the company’s strategic initiatives in the AI sector. Watch for continued improvements in gross margins, which have been a focus for management, as well as any updates on customer acquisition costs, which could signal the effectiveness of their marketing strategies. Additionally, monitoring the growth in key partnerships or contracts will provide insight into Astera Labs’s competitive positioning in the market. Technical Analysis Astera Labs is currently trading 15.1% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 11.9% above its 100-day SMA, demonstrating longer-term strength. Shares have increased 81.69% over the past 12 months and are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows, indicating a strong upward trend. The RSI is at 60.69, which is considered neutral territory, while the MACD is above its signal line, indicating bullish momentum. The combination of a neutral RSI and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating potential for continued upward movement. Key Support: $186.00 Key Resistance: $202.00 Benzinga Edge Rankings Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Astera Labs, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market: Value : Weak (Score: 2.84) — Trading at a steep premium relative to peers. : Weak (Score: 2....
Not being put off by the setback, she stayed at the venue and ended up being filmed, taking her chance to urge the singer to call her and the footage featured on the three-part documentary more than 30 years ago.
Not being put off by the setback, she stayed at the venue and ended up being filmed, taking her chance to urge the singer to call her and the footage featured on the three-part documentary more than 30 years ago.
400tmax Alphabet ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) announced on Tuesday that it has sold $20B worth of corporate debt to help fund its artificial intelligence buildout. The debt will be sold in seven tranches and start maturing every few years, beginning in 2029. The last tranche matures in 2066, according to the filing. The company said on Monday that it was looking to raise debt to help finance its buildout. A...
400tmax Alphabet ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) announced on Tuesday that it has sold $20B worth of corporate debt to help fund its artificial intelligence buildout. The debt will be sold in seven tranches and start maturing every few years, beginning in 2029. The last tranche matures in 2066, according to the filing. The company said on Monday that it was looking to raise debt to help finance its buildout. According to media reports, Alphabet is also considering issuing a 100-year bond. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Alphabet received £9.5B worth of bids for its £1B 100-year debt offering. The Sundar Pichai-led tech giant stunned Wall Street earlier this month when it said it would spend between $175B and $185B on capital spending in 2026, as it looks to ramp up artificial intelligence momentum across the entire company. The Google parent company is the latest giant to tap the debt markets for capex spending. Oracle ( ORCL ) recently sold $25B in debt to help finance its AI-related buildout. 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 UK regulator gets commitments from Apple, Google over app store changes US plans big tech chip tariff carve-outs linked to TSMC investment, FT reports
400tmax Alphabet ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) announced on Tuesday that it has sold $20B worth of corporate debt to help fund its artificial intelligence buildout. The debt will be sold in seven tranches and start maturing every few years, beginning in 2029. The last tranche matures in 2066, according to the filing. The company said on Monday that it was looking to raise debt to help finance its buildout. A...
400tmax Alphabet ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) announced on Tuesday that it has sold $20B worth of corporate debt to help fund its artificial intelligence buildout. The debt will be sold in seven tranches and start maturing every few years, beginning in 2029. The last tranche matures in 2066, according to the filing. The company said on Monday that it was looking to raise debt to help finance its buildout. According to media reports, Alphabet is also considering issuing a 100-year bond. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Alphabet received £9.5B worth of bids for its £1B 100-year debt offering. The Sundar Pichai-led tech giant stunned Wall Street earlier this month when it said it would spend between $175B and $185B on capital spending in 2026, as it looks to ramp up artificial intelligence momentum across the entire company. The Google parent company is the latest giant to tap the debt markets for capex spending. Oracle ( ORCL ) recently sold $25B in debt to help finance its AI-related buildout. 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 UK regulator gets commitments from Apple, Google over app store changes US plans big tech chip tariff carve-outs linked to TSMC investment, FT reports
Watching Michel Gondry’s 2004 time-twister as a hard sci-fi film, we might heed its advice – on technology and its futility against our romantic woes Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film about the gap between what we think we can control and what happens when reality hits. Over the years, many critics and fans have celebrated Michel Gondry’s f...
Watching Michel Gondry’s 2004 time-twister as a hard sci-fi film, we might heed its advice – on technology and its futility against our romantic woes Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film about the gap between what we think we can control and what happens when reality hits. Over the years, many critics and fans have celebrated Michel Gondry’s film as a tender-hearted love story. But a rewatch might reveal that Gondry’s second collaboration with postmodern American screenwriter Charlie Kaufman is much closer to another, twistier genre: hard sci-fi. By now, the story of Eternal Sunshine is familiar. Depressed introvert Joel (Jim Carrey) meets Clementine (Kate Winslet), whose box-dyed hair colour and moods change as often as the weather. A mismatch made in heaven. The troubled couple eventually find a fix for their rocky, codependent relationship: a service provided by a sketchy medical company called Lacuna Inc that offers to erase their memories of each other. Clementine goes first. Out of spite, Joel follows. Continue reading...
Analyst Update Bernstein’s analyst Toni Sacconaghi raised the firm’s 12 month price target to $340.00 from $325.00 while maintaining an “Outperform” rating on the stock, reflecting increased confidence in Apple’s medium- to long-term earnings power despite near-term share price volatility. Bernstein’s upward revision is driven by improving visibility into Apple’s services growth, which continues t...
Analyst Update Bernstein’s analyst Toni Sacconaghi raised the firm’s 12 month price target to $340.00 from $325.00 while maintaining an “Outperform” rating on the stock, reflecting increased confidence in Apple’s medium- to long-term earnings power despite near-term share price volatility. Bernstein’s upward revision is driven by improving visibility into Apple’s services growth, which continues to deliver higher margins and more predictable cash flows relative to hardware. The firm highlighted steady expansion across the App Store, subscriptions, and payments, supporting earnings resilience even as iPhone unit growth remains more cyclical. Apple’s large and loyal installed base remains a key strategic asset, underpinning monetization opportunities and long-term revenue durability. Analysts also pointed to Apple’s capital return framework as a supportive factor, noting the company’s consistent share repurchase activity and strong free cash flow generation, which enhance per-share earnings growth and provide downside support for the stock. While hardware demand trends remain mixed in certain regions, Bernstein believes product refresh cycles and incremental AI-driven features could help stabilize iPhone performance over time. Overall, the $340 target implies meaningful upside from recent trading levels near $275, and the “Outperform” rating suggests Bernstein views Apple as well-positioned to outperform the broader market, supported by its ecosystem strength, margin-accretive services mix, and disciplined capital allocation.
Donald Trump’s aggressive drive to boost fossil fuels, including dirty coal, coupled with his administration’s moves to roll back wind and solar power, face mounting fire from courts, scholars and Democrats for raising the cost of electricity and worsening the climate crisis. Four judges, including a Trump appointee, in recent weeks have issued temporary injunctions against interior department mov...
Donald Trump’s aggressive drive to boost fossil fuels, including dirty coal, coupled with his administration’s moves to roll back wind and solar power, face mounting fire from courts, scholars and Democrats for raising the cost of electricity and worsening the climate crisis. Four judges, including a Trump appointee, in recent weeks have issued temporary injunctions against interior department moves to halt work on five offshore wind projects in Virginia, New York and New England, which have cost billions of dollars and are far along in development. Meanwhile, Trump energy officials last year issued emergency orders to keep open five ageing coal plants that were slated to close in Washington, Michigan and three other states; repairs on some of the coal plants are expected to be costly and time consuming, and some states are challenging the federal actions. “Trump’s decisions make no sense from either the perspective of environmental protection or the cost of energy,” Naomi Oreskes, a Harvard University science historian and professor of earth and planetary sciences, said. “By blocking wind projects that are just about ready to go on line, and reviving dangerous and uneconomic coal-powered plants, this administration is raising both the direct costs of energy for the American people, and the indirect costs we suffer through polluted air and climate damage.” Further, the Trump administration has pushed to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, which have also helped raise domestic electricity costs, say experts and several Senate Democrats who last December introduced a bill to sharply curb LNG exports with an eye to lowering electricity bills. Overall, US households spent an extra $12bnon natural gas between January and September last year versus the prior year, which coincided with a 22% jump in LNG exports backed by the Trump administration, according to federal data analyzed by Public Citizen. Chris Wright, the US energy secretary and a former oil and gas C...
VERSES AI ( VRSSF ) announced on Tuesday that it has appointed David T. Scott as interim CEO following the resignation of founders Gabriel Rene and Dan Mapes from management and the board. The company added that its CAO, Kevin Wilson, has exited the company. Scott brings more than 30 years of experience across AWS, Twitter, and AT&T, with a track record of leading large-scale transformations, mana...
VERSES AI ( VRSSF ) announced on Tuesday that it has appointed David T. Scott as interim CEO following the resignation of founders Gabriel Rene and Dan Mapes from management and the board. The company added that its CAO, Kevin Wilson, has exited the company. Scott brings more than 30 years of experience across AWS, Twitter, and AT&T, with a track record of leading large-scale transformations, managing multi-billion-dollar budgets, and building performance-driven organizations. Shares +6.51%. More on VERSES AI Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on VERSES AI Inc. Financial information for VERSES AI Inc.
The United States has appeared “more threatening” over the past year, while perceptions of China have improved markedly in parts of the Western world, according to a global risk survey released on Monday. The same report, released in the lead-up to the Munich Security Conference (MSC) this week, also accused Beijing of “increasingly threatening regional stability” in the Indo-Pacific, while warnin...
The United States has appeared “more threatening” over the past year, while perceptions of China have improved markedly in parts of the Western world, according to a global risk survey released on Monday. The same report, released in the lead-up to the Munich Security Conference (MSC) this week, also accused Beijing of “increasingly threatening regional stability” in the Indo-Pacific, while warning that US President Donald Trump’s “vacillating” China policy left Washington’s allies in the region in a “crisis of confidence”. In eight of the other 10 countries surveyed, more respondents viewed the US as an ally than as a threat, this year’s edition of the Munich Security Index showed. It drew on surveys conducted last year of 11,099 people from all G7 powers and four of the Brics’ five founding members, excluding Russia. 08:31 What China’s swift ousting of two top military generals means for the PLA What China’s swift ousting of two top military generals means for the PLA But the poll carried out in November revealed a universal decline in US approval ratings, as the favourable-minus-unfavourable margin – a measure of net favourability – shrank from the previous year’s gauge across all the non-US nations covered. Advertisement The deepest erosion, a drop of 52 percentage points, was recorded in Canada amid growing diplomatic and trade tensions between the two neighbours. “Evaluations of the US stand out: respondents in all surveyed countries see the US as more threatening than last year,” said the Munich Security Report 2026, which features the index. Advertisement The report characterised the second Trump administration as “the most prominent of those who promise to free their country from the existing order’s constraints and rebuild a stronger, more prosperous nation”.
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify saw its user numbers peak last quarter, driven by its year-end “Wrapped” campaign, which rounds up stats and listening highlights for users, and new features on its free tier. The company said it saw a record 38 million new users in the fourth quarter, taking its total to 751 million monthly active users, up 11% from a year earlier. Paying subscribers increase...
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify saw its user numbers peak last quarter, driven by its year-end “Wrapped” campaign, which rounds up stats and listening highlights for users, and new features on its free tier. The company said it saw a record 38 million new users in the fourth quarter, taking its total to 751 million monthly active users, up 11% from a year earlier. Paying subscribers increased by 10% to 290 million in the quarter. Spotify said the “Wrapped” campaign resulted in more than 300 million engaged users and 630 million shares on social media in 56 languages. Revenue came in at €4.53 billion ($5.39 billion), about 7% more than a year earlier, thanks to an 8% increase in subscription revenue. However, the company’s ad-supported business saw revenue dip by 4% to €518 million ($616.6 million). Gross margin, an important metric investors watch for indications of improvements to Spotify’s profitability, improved by 83 basis points to a record high of 33.1% as the company sold more ads for podcasts and music. The solid performance comes as Spotify’s new co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström take over the reins from co-founder Daniel Ek, and they will now oversee a business that has far outgrown what it initially set out to do. After launching as a music streaming pure-play, Spotify has expanded its remit to include podcasts, audiobooks, and even physical bookstores. It’s launched music videos within the app as well as video podcasts, and has doubled down on its retention strategy by adding social features like group chats and letting users share what they’re listening to. You can even use Spotify to book tickets to concerts, or explore the story behind songs. The company has also added AI features like an AI DJ, AI-generated playlists, and now lets users exclude tracks from being recommended to help them better tailor what they listen to. Techcrunch event TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Tickets Live On June 23 in Boston, more than 1,100 founders come t...
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that debt - which is usually involved in bankruptcies - is a very important factor, when you assess how risky a company is. We can see that Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) does use debt in its business. But the more important question is: how much risk is that debt creating? We've found 21 US s...
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that debt - which is usually involved in bankruptcies - is a very important factor, when you assess how risky a company is. We can see that Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) does use debt in its business. But the more important question is: how much risk is that debt creating? We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. When Is Debt A Problem? Debt and other liabilities become risky for a business when it cannot easily fulfill those obligations, either with free cash flow or by raising capital at an attractive price. In the worst case scenario, a company can go bankrupt if it cannot pay its creditors. However, a more frequent (but still costly) occurrence is where a company must issue shares at bargain-basement prices, permanently diluting shareholders, just to shore up its balance sheet. Of course, the upside of debt is that it often represents cheap capital, especially when it replaces dilution in a company with the ability to reinvest at high rates of return. The first step when considering a company's debt levels is to consider its cash and debt together. What Is Baidu's Net Debt? You can click the graphic below for the historical numbers, but it shows that as of September 2025 Baidu had CN¥89.8b of debt, an increase on CN¥69.3b, over one year. But it also has CN¥124.8b in cash to offset that, meaning it has CN¥35.1b net cash. NasdaqGS:BIDU Debt to Equity History February 10th 2026 A Look At Baidu's Liabilities The latest balance sheet data shows that Baidu had liabilities of CN¥83.0b due within a year, and liabilities of CN¥73.5b falling due after that. Offsetting these obligations, it had cash of CN¥124.8b as well as receivables valued at CN¥12.5b due within 12 months. So its liabilities total CN¥19.1b more than the combination of its cash and short-term receivables. Since publicly trade...