Akzo Nobel NV sees little earnings improvement in 2026 as the Dutch paint maker contends with sluggish demand from customers, which are reining in spending in the face of persistent economic uncertainty. The Amsterdam-based firm expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of at least €1.47 billion ($1.74 billion) this year, it said Tuesday. That’s barely above l...
Akzo Nobel NV sees little earnings improvement in 2026 as the Dutch paint maker contends with sluggish demand from customers, which are reining in spending in the face of persistent economic uncertainty. The Amsterdam-based firm expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of at least €1.47 billion ($1.74 billion) this year, it said Tuesday. That’s barely above last year’s €1.44 billion and slightly below analyst expectations. “We don’t anticipate a material recovery across our end markets in 2026,” Chief Executive Officer Greg Poux-Guillaume said. “We expect a weak first half, with the second half helped by easier comparisons.” Paintmakers have been grappling with softer demand as industrial, automotive and construction customers pull back on spending amid tariff and geopolitical volatility. US peers Sherwin-Williams Co. and PPG Industries Inc. , flagged uneven demand in the coatings sector last week. Akzo Nobel has been overhauling its strategy to cut costs and boost efficiency, closing some European sites and shedding jobs. Read More: Paint Makers Flag Uneven Demand, Temper 2026 Expectations In November, Akzo Nobel announced it would merge with smaller paint maker Axalta Coating Systems Ltd to create a US-listed leader with combined annual sales of almost $17 billion. The deal is expected to close late this year or in early 2027, Akzo Nobel said.
V. Anantha Nageswaran, India’s Chief Economic Advisor, says the economy could expand close to 7.4% in the fiscal year beginning April 1, as reduced US tariffs provide a substantial boost to growth estimates. He discusses how the trade agreement strengthens India’s economic outlook and its broader implications for investment and competitiveness. He speaks on Bloomberg’s Insight with Haslinda Amin. ...
V. Anantha Nageswaran, India’s Chief Economic Advisor, says the economy could expand close to 7.4% in the fiscal year beginning April 1, as reduced US tariffs provide a substantial boost to growth estimates. He discusses how the trade agreement strengthens India’s economic outlook and its broader implications for investment and competitiveness. He speaks on Bloomberg’s Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
Arsenal are already lining up huge signings for the summer, with England international Georgia Stanway close to signing a pre-contract agreement to join when her Bayern Munich contract expires. They are also in advanced discussions with Barcelona full-back Ona Batlle to bring her in on a free deal in the summer. The Gunners have been known to pounce late in the window and want more midfielders. Wi...
Arsenal are already lining up huge signings for the summer, with England international Georgia Stanway close to signing a pre-contract agreement to join when her Bayern Munich contract expires. They are also in advanced discussions with Barcelona full-back Ona Batlle to bring her in on a free deal in the summer. The Gunners have been known to pounce late in the window and want more midfielders. Will they make a surprise move on deadline day? Chelsea have had a bid for Nigeria midfielder Jennifer Echegini turned down by Paris St-Germain but might make another attempt. But with the French window already shut, PSG cannot replace her so it is unlikely they will budge. There could be a departure from the Blues with USA striker Catarina Macario attracting interest from National Women's Super League (NWSL) clubs. Germany midfielder Sjoeke Nusken's future has also been questioned but it looks like she is set to stay at Chelsea unless anything rapidly changes. The Blues are yet to make any signings in this window and manager Sonia Bompastor has hinted at frustration over a lack of squad depth. Elsewhere, Manchester City defender Codie Thomas, 19, has a loan deal in principle agreed with Glasgow City. London City Lionesses are hoping to add one more before the deadline but still have work to do, while Aston Villa have looked at attacking options all winter. Everton might still do some business, with Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar on the verge of joining on loan with an obligation-to-buy clause. A medical is planned for Tuesday. France forward Kelly Gago has requested to leave the Toffees but nobody has met the £500,000 release clause in her contract. West Ham have fought off interest in striker Shekiera Martinez so far, while Leicester City have a few young players that might be heading out on loan.
Orex Minerals ( ORMNF ) plans to raise up to $5 million through a non-brokered private placement financing. The company will sell up to 30,303,030 units at $0.165 each. Each unit will include one common share and one warrant, allowing the holder to buy an additional share at $0.20 for 24 months after the offering closes. The net proceeds will be used for general working capital. The offering is ex...
Orex Minerals ( ORMNF ) plans to raise up to $5 million through a non-brokered private placement financing. The company will sell up to 30,303,030 units at $0.165 each. Each unit will include one common share and one warrant, allowing the holder to buy an additional share at $0.20 for 24 months after the offering closes. The net proceeds will be used for general working capital. The offering is expected to close around February 12, 2026, pending approval from the TSX Venture Exchange and other standard conditions. All securities will have a hold period of four months and one day post-closing. Additionally, a finder’s fee of 6% in cash and warrants may be paid for introductions to purchasers. More on Orex Minerals Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Orex Minerals Inc. Financial information for Orex Minerals Inc.
Roberta Sonnino, professor of sustainable food systems at the University of Surrey and a former Cardiff University professor, called the sourcing of overseas chicken for school canteens "common across the UK", adding it was "really difficult to prove" how prevalent it is in other public canteens.
Roberta Sonnino, professor of sustainable food systems at the University of Surrey and a former Cardiff University professor, called the sourcing of overseas chicken for school canteens "common across the UK", adding it was "really difficult to prove" how prevalent it is in other public canteens.
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) delivered a strong earnings report that sent its stock surging nearly 11% overnight, reinforcing investor confidence that the company’s artificial intelligence strategy is translating into sustained growth and rising profitability. In overnight trading, the stock surged to $164.05, gaining $16.29, or 11.02%, as investors digested the company’s earnings results....
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) delivered a strong earnings report that sent its stock surging nearly 11% overnight, reinforcing investor confidence that the company’s artificial intelligence strategy is translating into sustained growth and rising profitability. In overnight trading, the stock surged to $164.05, gaining $16.29, or 11.02%, as investors digested the company’s earnings results. Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) shares closed at $147.76, up 1.17 points (+0.80%) at the end of regular trading. The move followed Palantir’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, which exceeded Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings. Palantir reported broad-based financial strength across its U.S. and global operations, with total revenue rising 56% year over year to $4.475 billion. Profitability and cash generation remained strong, with cash from operations totaling $2.134 billion, representing a 48% margin, while adjusted free cash flow reached $2.270 billion, or a 51% margin. On a GAAP basis, net income climbed to $1.625 billion, delivering a 36% margin, as GAAP operating income reached $1.414 billion, or 32%, and adjusted operating income totaled $2.254 billion, representing a robust 50% margin. FY2026 Outlook Raises Growth Visibility Management also issued an upbeat outlook for the year ahead, adding momentum to the post-market rally. Palantir guided for fiscal year 2026 revenue of approximately $7.2 billion at the midpoint, implying 61% year-over-year growth. The forecast positions Palantir among the fastest-growing large-cap software companies, particularly within the increasingly competitive enterprise AI landscape. U.S. Commercial Business Emerges as Second Growth Engine A central theme of the earnings report was the rapid expansion of Palantir’s U.S. commercial business, which is emerging as a second growth engine alongside its long-established government segment. U.S. commercial revenue surged 137% year over year to $507 million, driven by accelerating...
SmileStudioAP Avast, part of Gen ( GEN ) Tuesday announced the global rollout of Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro for mobile devices, along with Avast Deepfake Guard for Windows PCs, an AI-powered tool that detects malicious audio in video content. Together, these launches mark a significant expansion of the Avast scam protection ecosystem—extending coverage across mobile and PC, helping ...
SmileStudioAP Avast, part of Gen ( GEN ) Tuesday announced the global rollout of Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro for mobile devices, along with Avast Deepfake Guard for Windows PCs, an AI-powered tool that detects malicious audio in video content. Together, these launches mark a significant expansion of the Avast scam protection ecosystem—extending coverage across mobile and PC, helping protect people wherever scams appear, from text messages to calls and video platforms. More on Gen Digital Gen Digital: Moving Beyond Antivirus To Capture The Fintech Wallet Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Presents at Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference Transcript Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Gen Digital raises FY26 revenue guidance to $4.97B amid MoneyLion integration and AI-driven platform expansion Gen Digital Non-GAAP EPS of $0.62 beats by $0.01, revenue of $1.22B beats by $20M