Stoneridge's ( SRI ) Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Matt Horvath, has resigned, effective March 31, 2026, to pursue an opportunity in a different industry sector, the company said on Monday. Until a permanent replacement is appointed, Robert Hartman, Chief Accounting Officer, will work with Horvath over the next two months to ensure a smooth transition. Hartman has a cumulative 27 years wi...
Stoneridge's ( SRI ) Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Matt Horvath, has resigned, effective March 31, 2026, to pursue an opportunity in a different industry sector, the company said on Monday. Until a permanent replacement is appointed, Robert Hartman, Chief Accounting Officer, will work with Horvath over the next two months to ensure a smooth transition. Hartman has a cumulative 27 years with Stoneridge, holding various leadership roles within the company, including in accounting, financial planning and analysis, and internal audit. Source: Press Release More on Stoneridge Stoneridge, Inc. (SRI) Discusses Sale of Control Devices Segment and Strategic Alternatives Review Transcript Stoneridge, Inc. (SRI) Discusses Sale of Control Devices Segment and Strategic Alternatives Review - Slideshow Stoneridge: Expect Near-Term Pain, But Long-Term Gain Stoneridge sells Control Devices segment for $59M Stoneridge updates 2025 revenue guidance to $860M–$870M as MirrorEye growth offsets commercial vehicle headwinds
President Donald Trump says he thinks a deal to end the partial government shutdown is "pretty close." He speaks in the Oval Office. (Source: Bloomberg)
President Donald Trump says he thinks a deal to end the partial government shutdown is "pretty close." He speaks in the Oval Office. (Source: Bloomberg)
The dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 1-week high on Monday and finished up by +0.66%. The dollar rose on Monday amid carryover support from last Friday when President Trump nominated Keven Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Mr. Warsh is seen as more hawkish than other Fed Chair candidates and often emphasized inflation risks during his tenure as a Fed Governor from 2006-2011. The dollar added to its ga...
The dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 1-week high on Monday and finished up by +0.66%. The dollar rose on Monday amid carryover support from last Friday when President Trump nominated Keven Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Mr. Warsh is seen as more hawkish than other Fed Chair candidates and often emphasized inflation risks during his tenure as a Fed Governor from 2006-2011. The dollar added to its gains on Monday after the Jan ISM manufacturing index expanded at the strongest pace in more than 3.25 years. Also, hawkish comments on Monday from Atlanta Fed President Bostic were bullish for the dollar when he said he doesn’t see any Fed rate cuts this year. The partial US government shutdown entered its third day on Monday. However, the shutdown is expected to be brief, as the House returns from a week-long break on Monday and may vote on the spending bill later Monday or Tuesday. Late last Thursday, President Trump said that he reached a tentative deal with Senate Democrats to avert a US government shutdown. The deal would fund the Homeland Security Department for two weeks to allow more time for talks on immigration enforcement and contains full-year funding for several other government agencies. Join 200K+ Subscribers: The US Jan ISM manufacturing index rose +4.7 to 52.6, stronger than expectations of 48.5 and the strongest pace of expansion in more than 3.25 years. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said, “We have so much momentum in the US economy that the Fed needs to keep the policy rate in a mildly restrictive stance,” and therefore, he doesn’t project any rate cuts for 2026. The dollar sank to a 4-year low last Tuesday when President Trump said he’s comfortable with the recent weakness in the dollar. Also, the dollar remains under pressure as foreign investors pull capital from the US amid a growing budget deficit, fiscal profligacy, and widening political polarization. The markets are discounting the odds at 12% for a -25 bp rate cut at the next policy meeting...
New York, Feb 2, 2026, 17:26 EST — After-hours Palantir’s shares surged roughly 7% in after-hours trading Monday following a forecast of about $7.2 billion in revenue for 2026, fueling momentum in AI-related stocks beyond the closing bell. During the regular session, the stock rose 0.8%, ending at $147.76. (Financial Times) Investors have grown cautious about expensive AI software stocks, seeking ...
New York, Feb 2, 2026, 17:26 EST — After-hours Palantir’s shares surged roughly 7% in after-hours trading Monday following a forecast of about $7.2 billion in revenue for 2026, fueling momentum in AI-related stocks beyond the closing bell. During the regular session, the stock rose 0.8%, ending at $147.76. (Financial Times) Investors have grown cautious about expensive AI software stocks, seeking clearer proof that corporate AI spending is shifting from pilots to full-scale deployment. Palantir projected 2026 revenue between $7.18 billion and $7.20 billion, with first-quarter revenue expected to hit $1.53 billion to $1.54 billion. Once again, growth in the U.S. commercial segment is driving results. (MarketWatch) A separate report highlighted some hardware challenges: OpenAI has been exploring alternatives to certain Nvidia chips for inference — the phase where a trained AI model generates responses — according to eight sources familiar with the matter. The company has evaluated competitors like Advanced Micro Devices and startups such as Cerebras and Groq, the report noted, while CEO Sam Altman told reporters that customers “put a big premium on speed for coding work.” Nvidia responded that “Customers continue to choose NVIDIA for inference,” and an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the company still depends on Nvidia for most of its inference fleet. (Reuters) Palantir posted adjusted earnings of $0.25 per share on $1.41 billion in revenue for the quarter ending Dec. 31, topping Wall Street forecasts. Notably, its U.S. revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time. U.S. commercial sales surged 137% to $507 million, while government revenue rose 66% to $570 million, according to Barron’s. (Barron’s) Palantir’s heavy reliance on U.S. government contracts continues to draw scrutiny, especially those tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Capgemini faced backlash from French lawmakers over a U.S. unit with an ICE contract and said it would sell that division. ...
Brent Thill, Jefferies software and Internet research tech sector leader, says Palantir Technologies is fundamentally in a great spot on "Bloomberg The Close." Palantir forecast revenue for fiscal 2026 that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations.
Brent Thill, Jefferies software and Internet research tech sector leader, says Palantir Technologies is fundamentally in a great spot on "Bloomberg The Close." Palantir forecast revenue for fiscal 2026 that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations.
Palantir Technologies shares jumped 5% in afterhours trading following the data company's better-than-expected earnings report. Palantir disclosed another quarter of record revenue after the closing bell Monday, reflecting strong demand for its artificial-intelligence technology from the U.
Palantir Technologies shares jumped 5% in afterhours trading following the data company's better-than-expected earnings report. Palantir disclosed another quarter of record revenue after the closing bell Monday, reflecting strong demand for its artificial-intelligence technology from the U.
Home buyers are scoring big discounts, on both new and existing homes. Here’s where the deals are, and where buyers are still paying above the asking price.
Home buyers are scoring big discounts, on both new and existing homes. Here’s where the deals are, and where buyers are still paying above the asking price.
Key Points Energy Transfer aims to increase its high-yielding payout by 3% to 5% per year. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds 100 high-quality, high-yielding dividend growth stocks. W.P. Carey hiked its high-yielding dividend by 4.5% last year. 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF › I want to become financially independent. For me, that means having a portfolio that...
Key Points Energy Transfer aims to increase its high-yielding payout by 3% to 5% per year. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds 100 high-quality, high-yielding dividend growth stocks. W.P. Carey hiked its high-yielding dividend by 4.5% last year. 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF › I want to become financially independent. For me, that means having a portfolio that produces enough passive income to cover my basic living expenses. I strive to make progress toward this goal each month by investing in assets that generate passive income. I plan to start February off by buying additional shares of Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET), the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD), and W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC). Here's why they're the first income-focused investment I plan to make this month. 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 » This high-yielding payout continues growing Energy Transfer is a passive income juggernaut. The master limited partnership (MLP) currently yields around 7.3%, several times higher than the S&P 500 (1.1% yield). At that higher rate, every $100 I invest in the MLP would generate about $7.30 of distribution income each year compared to only $1.10 for a $100 investment in an S&P 500 Index fund. The MLP also has an excellent record of increasing its distribution. It typically raises its payment each quarter, aiming for an annual growth rate of 3% to 5%. Energy Transfer has delivered distribution growth of more than 3% over the past year. Energy Transfer can easily afford to continue growing its high-yielding payout. It generates stable cash flow (90% comes from fees) and has a conservative payout ratio of around 50% of its steady cash flow. The company also has a robust backlog of expansion projects. It plans to invest $5 billion to $5.5 billion this year on projects that should enter service th...
CNB Community Bancorp ( CNBB ) has approved a new share repurchase program to buyback up to $2.5 million of common stock. The share repurchase program expires December 31, 2026. Source: Press Release More on CNB Community Bancorp CNB Community Bancorp GAAP EPS of $1.56 Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on CNB Community Bancorp Dividend scorecard for CNB Community Bancorp Financial information for CNB C...
CNB Community Bancorp ( CNBB ) has approved a new share repurchase program to buyback up to $2.5 million of common stock. The share repurchase program expires December 31, 2026. Source: Press Release More on CNB Community Bancorp CNB Community Bancorp GAAP EPS of $1.56 Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on CNB Community Bancorp Dividend scorecard for CNB Community Bancorp Financial information for CNB Community Bancorp
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Palantir Technologies — The software analytics company saw its stock jump nearly 5% after reporting a beat on top and bottom lines . Palantir posted adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share, beating analysts' expectations of 23 cents per share, according to LSEG estimates. Its revenue of $1.41 billion also flew past the $1.33 billion ...
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Palantir Technologies — The software analytics company saw its stock jump nearly 5% after reporting a beat on top and bottom lines . Palantir posted adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share, beating analysts' expectations of 23 cents per share, according to LSEG estimates. Its revenue of $1.41 billion also flew past the $1.33 billion estimate. NXP Semiconductors — Shares slid nearly 6%. NXP said that it sees first-quarter non-GAAP gross margin coming in at 57.0%, in line with the StreetAccount consensus estimate. The guidance overshadowed beats on the top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter. Teradyne — The robotics stock popped 20% after Teradyne issued rosy guidance for the current quarter. The company called for revenue of $1.15 billion to $1.25 billion in the first quarter, while analysts polled by LSEG sought $935 million. Fourth-quarter results also topped estimates: Teradyne reported adjusted earnings of $1.80 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion. Analysts were looking for $1.37 per share on revenue of $973 million. DaVita — Shares of the kidney care provider popped 12% in extended trading. DaVita said it sees adjusted earnings coming in between $13.60 and $15 per share for the full year, versus the FactSet consensus for $12.82 per share. The company's fourth-quarter results also beat the FactSet consensus on the top and bottom lines. Fabrinet – The electronic manufacturing services company saw shares slide 6% after the lower rung of its guidance only narrowly beat estimates. Fabrinet called for adjusted earnings in the range of $3.45 to $3.60 per share for the fiscal third quarter, compared to the FactSet consensus estimate of $3.43 per share. Rambus – The semiconductor company tanked nearly 15% in extended trading. Adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter were in line with the LSEG consensus estimate, coming in at 68 cents a share. Fourth-quarter revenue narrowly beat expectations, landing a...
(RTTNews) - Apple is set to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone later this year, according to recent leaks. The device is expected to feature a significant departure from the company's current smartphone design language. According to a prominent Weibo leaker, the foldable iPhone will have its volume buttons relocated to the top edge, mirroring the layout of the iPad mini. The left side will be...
(RTTNews) - Apple is set to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone later this year, according to recent leaks. The device is expected to feature a significant departure from the company's current smartphone design language. According to a prominent Weibo leaker, the foldable iPhone will have its volume buttons relocated to the top edge, mirroring the layout of the iPad mini. The left side will be smooth, without any buttons, while the power button and camera controls will remain on the right edge. This design choice is driven by internal constraints, as Apple has positioned the motherboard on the right side to avoid routing cables across the foldable display. Visually, the foldable iPhone is anticipated to have a smaller Dynamic Island, with a single punch-hole front-facing camera. The rear camera setup will feature a two-camera system in a horizontal alignment, similar to the iPhone Air, but with a completely black camera plateau that contrasts with the body color. Internally, the device is rumored to employ an innovative stacked design that prioritizes display and battery space, potentially enabling the largest battery ever fitted in an iPhone. Reports suggest the foldable iPhone will have a 7.8-inch crease-free inner display and a 5.5-inch cover screen, powered by Apple's A20 chip and C2 modem. The foldable iPhone is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, marking a significant hardware evolution for Apple and the smartphone industry as a whole. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
1. Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation days before his death Less than two weeks before Epstein died in jail in 2019, the files show that his attorneys met with Manhattan federal prosecutors and discussed Epstein’s potential cooperation. An FBI document titled “Epstein Investigation Summary & Timeline” states: “On July 29, 2019, FBI and [prosecutors] met with Epstein’s attorneys, ...
1. Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation days before his death Less than two weeks before Epstein died in jail in 2019, the files show that his attorneys met with Manhattan federal prosecutors and discussed Epstein’s potential cooperation. An FBI document titled “Epstein Investigation Summary & Timeline” states: “On July 29, 2019, FBI and [prosecutors] met with Epstein’s attorneys, who, in very general terms, discussed the possibility of a resolution of the case, and the possibility of the defendant’s cooperation.” Another document titled “Jeffrey Epstein Significant Case Notification”, which closely resembles the FBI memo but is not attributed to a specific agency, notes that “defense counsel did not make a specific proposal, and they did not indicate what the nature of Epstein’s cooperation might be, if any. “It was suggested that defense counsel contact SDNY [southern district of New York] if Epstein was prepared to accept responsibility for his conduct and/or they had a specific proposal for a resolution of this case,” it added. 2. FBI received allegations about Trump One document in the newly released tranche is a summary that FBI officials appear to have compiled last summer, of more than a dozen tips received by the agency involving Trump and Epstein. It is unclear why the investigators put together the summary, and it does not say when the tips, which include unsubstantiated claims of sexual abuse, were received. The document also does not include any corroborating evidence or indication that the tips were verified. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. In response to a request for comment from the New York Times, the White House referred to a statement from the justice department on Friday, which stated that the new tranche of documents “may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos”. “Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted...
Asian stocks were headed for gains Tuesday after solid US factory data helped lift sentiment, supporting shares and Bitcoin while curbing losses in precious metals. Equity index futures for Japan, Australia and Hong Kong all rose in early Asian trading after their underlying benchmarks fell Monday, as sharp drops in gold and silver rippled across asset classes. Gold sank around 5% on Monday, parin...
Asian stocks were headed for gains Tuesday after solid US factory data helped lift sentiment, supporting shares and Bitcoin while curbing losses in precious metals. Equity index futures for Japan, Australia and Hong Kong all rose in early Asian trading after their underlying benchmarks fell Monday, as sharp drops in gold and silver rippled across asset classes. Gold sank around 5% on Monday, paring a larger decline earlier in the session, while silver fell about 6%. Treasuries also retreated, while a gauge of the greenback edged 0.3% higher and Bitcoin rose around 3%. The S&P 500 gained 0.5% to near its peak, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.7%. A demand-related spike in US factory activity was the catalyst for the shift in mood, offering an upbeat signal for the economy and corporate profits. Sustained growth would help provide reassurance that manufacturing is on the mend after languishing the past three years. The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index rose to 52.6 from 47.9. Readings greater than 50 indicate expansion, and the latest figure topped all projections in a Bloomberg survey of economists. “Manufacturing activity seems to be emerging from a cold winter,” said Brian Jacobsen at Annex Wealth Management. “We’ve seen signs of life before, only for manufacturing to dip again, but with new orders growing, maybe this revival is real.” In commodities, oil sank almost 5% Monday as geopolitical premiums faded after President Donald Trump said Washington is talking with Iran. In Asia, data set for release includes inflation in South Korea, building approvals in Australia and retail sales for Hong Kong. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise borrowing costs by 25 basis points when it hands down an interest rate decision later Tuesday. Elsewhere, President Donald Trump said he will slash tariffs on India to 18% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil, easing tensions between the two countries. The yen fell aroun...
Today, Feb. 2, 2026, investors weigh Nio’s surging January deliveries against fresh doubts about demand, margins, and model concentration. Expand NYSE : NIO Nio Today's Change ( -3.83 %) $ -0.18 Current Price $ 4.52 Key Data Points Market Cap $9.9B Day's Range $ 4.38 - $ 4.61 52wk Range $ 3.02 - $ 8.02 Volume 67M Avg Vol 47M Gross Margin 11.25 % Nio (NIO 3.83%), which designs and sells electric ve...
Today, Feb. 2, 2026, investors weigh Nio’s surging January deliveries against fresh doubts about demand, margins, and model concentration. Expand NYSE : NIO Nio Today's Change ( -3.83 %) $ -0.18 Current Price $ 4.52 Key Data Points Market Cap $9.9B Day's Range $ 4.38 - $ 4.61 52wk Range $ 3.02 - $ 8.02 Volume 67M Avg Vol 47M Gross Margin 11.25 % Nio (NIO 3.83%), which designs and sells electric vehicles, closed Monday’s session at $4.52, down 3.83%. The stock moved lower after January delivery data showed strong year-over-year growth but revived concerns about Chinese EV demand and sustainability of recent momentum that investors are watching closely. Trading volume reached 66 million shares, coming in about 40% above its three-month average of 47 million shares. Nio IPO'd in 2018 and has fallen 25% since going public. How the markets moved today The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.54%) added 0.54% to finish Monday at 6,976, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.56%) rose 0.56% to close at 23,592. Within the automotive space, peers Tesla (TSLA 1.85%) closed at $421.81 (-2.00%) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN 2.14%) finished at $14.44 (-2.10%) as investors reassessed electric-vehicle demand. What this means for investors Before the market opened on Monday, Nio reported its January delivery numbers. With 27,182 vehicles delivered during the month, Nio posted year-over-year growth of 96%. However, it is the sequential comparison that sent the stock sinking during the trading day. That January delivery number represented a 44% decline from December, underscoring a wider concern with the Chinese electric vehicle market. It’s also worth noting that one particular Nio model, its ES8 SUV, accounted for approximately 84% of sales, representing concentration risk in one model vehicle. Nio’s results were not unique and other Chinese manufacturers posted similar results. BYD’s (SEHK:1211) sales were down 30% year over year and XPeng (XPEV 8.29%) deliveries decreased 34% from the prior year.
Lithium ION Energy Limited ( ION:CA ) increased its non-brokered private placement from $600,000 to $1.5M. The offering will issue 37.5M units at $0.04/unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one common share at $0.05, exercisable for 24 months from closing. More on Lithium ION Energy Ltd. Seeking Alpha’s Quant ...
Lithium ION Energy Limited ( ION:CA ) increased its non-brokered private placement from $600,000 to $1.5M. The offering will issue 37.5M units at $0.04/unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one common share at $0.05, exercisable for 24 months from closing. More on Lithium ION Energy Ltd. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Lithium ION Energy Ltd. Financial information for Lithium ION Energy Ltd.
Speculation that Elon Musk may merge SpaceX and xAI ahead of a potential IPO is reviving hopes—and concerns—about AI convergence across his companies, including Tesla.
Speculation that Elon Musk may merge SpaceX and xAI ahead of a potential IPO is reviving hopes—and concerns—about AI convergence across his companies, including Tesla.
SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, creating the world’s most valuable private company, the spaceflight company announced Monday. Musk, who is also the CEO of SpaceX, wrote in a memo posted to the rocket company’s website that the merger is largely about creating space-based data centers — an idea he has become fixated on over the last few months. “Current advance...
SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, creating the world’s most valuable private company, the spaceflight company announced Monday. Musk, who is also the CEO of SpaceX, wrote in a memo posted to the rocket company’s website that the merger is largely about creating space-based data centers — an idea he has become fixated on over the last few months. “Current advances in AI are dependent on large terrestrial data centers, which require immense amounts of power and cooling. Global electricity demand for AI simply cannot be met with terrestrial solutions, even in the near term, without imposing hardship on communities and the environment,” he wrote. (xAI has been accused of imposing some of that hardship on the communities near its data centers in Memphis, Tennessee.) The tie-up values the combined company at $1.25 trillion, according to Bloomberg News, which was first to report the completed deal. SpaceX has been reportedly preparing an IPO for as early as June of this year. It’s unclear whether the merger will affect that timeline. Musk did not address the IPO in his public memo. The merger brings together two of Musk’s companies, each with its own financial challenges. xAI is currently burning around $1 billion per month, according to Bloomberg. SpaceX, meanwhile, generates as much as 80% of its revenue from launching its own Starlink satellites, according to Reuters. Last year, xAI acquired X, the social media company also owned by Musk, with Musk claiming a combined company valuation of $113 billion. Musk wrote in his memo that it will take a constant stream of many — although he did not specify how many — satellites to create these space-based data centers, ensuring that SpaceX will have an even-larger constant stream of revenue for the foreseeable future. (That revenue loop likely looks even more attractive when you consider that satellites are required to be de-orbited every five years by the Federal Communications Commission.) W...
Donald Trump has been accused of “corruption, plain and simple” after it was revealed that a member of the Emirati royal family was behind a $500m investment into the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company. Ethics experts say the deal – struck just days before the US president’s inauguration last January – amounts to a deep conflict of interest for the White House, amid calls for a congressional in...
Donald Trump has been accused of “corruption, plain and simple” after it was revealed that a member of the Emirati royal family was behind a $500m investment into the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company. Ethics experts say the deal – struck just days before the US president’s inauguration last January – amounts to a deep conflict of interest for the White House, amid calls for a congressional investigation into the transaction. Months after the deal, the Trump administration announced that the United Arab Emirates would be allowed to import 500,000 of Nvidia’s powerful AI chips – overriding concerns that the deal could eventually allow China access to the technology. The January 2025 investment was backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a powerful official in the UAE government. Tahnoon is the brother of the country’s president, and serves as both national security advisor and chair of the Emirates’ $1.5tn wealth fund. Donald Sherman, president of the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a powerful government watchdog group, said the deal is a “blatant, disgraceful conflict of interest and a possible violation of the Constitution’s Federal Emoluments Clause”. “Thanks to this latest monetization of the White House, the American people will have to question whether Trump administration policies affecting the UAE…. are in the best interest of the public and American workers, or a foreign nation that padded the president’s bottom line,” Sherman said. Four days before inauguration, Tahnoon ’s emissaries agreed to acquire a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency company co-owned by the Trump family, for half a billion dollars, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the deal. Documents seen by the Journal indicate that Tahnoon paid the Trump family and entities affiliated with Steve Witkoff, cofounder of World Liberty and Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, half of the investment up front, with $187m going to T...
The Premier League's relegation battle was in danger of looking like a foregone conclusion only a couple of weeks ago. Earlier this season, West Ham, Wolves and Burnley looked destined to be heading to the Championship. But only a couple of weeks after all hope looked seemingly lost for the Premier League's worst-performing clubs, the battle for survival has taken several unexpected turns in the e...
The Premier League's relegation battle was in danger of looking like a foregone conclusion only a couple of weeks ago. Earlier this season, West Ham, Wolves and Burnley looked destined to be heading to the Championship. But only a couple of weeks after all hope looked seemingly lost for the Premier League's worst-performing clubs, the battle for survival has taken several unexpected turns in the early weeks of 2026. After rolling into the New Year with one win in 10 games, West Ham are a club buoyed since a morale-boosting win against Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup third round on 11 January. Since then, back-to-back wins for the Hammers against Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland have bridged the gap between themselves and 17th-place Nottingham Forest to only six points - despite a late loss at Chelsea last time out. Nineteenth-place Burnley added to their tally with respectable draws against Liverpool and Tottenham, but a 3-0 defeat by Sunderland on Monday left them 11 points from safety. While Wolves still look nailed-on for a season in the Championship next term, Rob Edwards' side have at least stopped the rot in recent weeks and are no longer on course to record the lowest points total in Premier League history.
The artificial intelligence (AI) and data mining specialist delivered its 10th consecutive quarter of accelerating revenue growth. When it comes to battleground stocks, it's pretty clear that Palantir Technologies (PLTR +1.03%) would fall somewhere near the top of the list. Bears want no part of the stock's stratospheric valuation, and bulls point to the company's phenomenal growth rate as justifi...
The artificial intelligence (AI) and data mining specialist delivered its 10th consecutive quarter of accelerating revenue growth. When it comes to battleground stocks, it's pretty clear that Palantir Technologies (PLTR +1.03%) would fall somewhere near the top of the list. Bears want no part of the stock's stratospheric valuation, and bulls point to the company's phenomenal growth rate as justification for its lofty multiple. The truth, as they say, is likely somewhere in between. Expectations were high coming into Palantir's quarterly financial report, with bulls and bears staking out positions on opposite sides of the fence. The results provided the clearest evidence yet that the ongoing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has a long runway ahead. Blockbuster results Investors had great expectations heading into Palantir's fourth-quarter financial report, and the data mining and AI specialist delivered all that and more. Revenue of $1.40 billion accelerated 70% year-over-year and 19% quarter-over-quarter. This fueled adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25, which soared 79%. For context, analysts' consensus estimates called for revenue of $1.34 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.23, so Palantir cleared both hurdles with ease. The star of the show was Palantir's U.S. commercial segment, which includes its flagship Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). Revenue accelerated yet again, soaring 137% to $507 million, while climbing 28% sequentially, and accounting for 36% of total revenue. The company closed a record-setting total contract value (TCV) of $4.26 billion during the quarter, up 138% year over year. The U.S. commercial segment also turned in a record performance, with TCV of $1.34 billion, up 67%. Perhaps more impressive is Palantir's visibility into its future business. The U.S. commercial segment's remaining deal value (RDV) -- or the value of the agreements that haven't been fulfilled -- surged 145% year over year and 21% sequentially to $4.38 billi...
Torsten Asmus/iStock via Getty Images Introduction To The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares This article discusses the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: VCSH ) . However, instead of delivering a directional call, I decided to convey the fund's key features and drivers, which would allow investors to draw their own conclusions, as opposed to be...
Torsten Asmus/iStock via Getty Images Introduction To The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares This article discusses the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: VCSH ) . However, instead of delivering a directional call, I decided to convey the fund's key features and drivers, which would allow investors to draw their own conclusions, as opposed to being guided by my opinion. Although VCSH ETF is simple by construct, its key drivers and secondary features contain a few nuances worth considering. Without further ado, here's a breakdown of VCSH. Core Methodology & Features of VCSH This is a market cap-weighted ETF, which tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index. In other words, VCSH isn't actively-managed, it relies on the market supply of investment-grade corporate bonds. The fund's typical holdings will possess the following features : USD-denominated, U.S. and non-U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities below 5 years (issued by industrial, utility, and financial companies), fixed-rate structures, and taxable. A closer look at the ETF shows that industrials consume around 50% of its portfolio and financials around 42%, which essentially means the ETF isn't sector-diversified. In fact, it would take a telling shift in market supply for the ETF to be sector-diversified. Moreover, an examination of the ETF's holdings communicates concentration in A and BBB-rated bonds. The significance of VCSH 's BBB exposure is embedded in the fact that much of its portfolio faces fringe exposure to non-investment grade ratings (which are classified below BBB-). In terms of maturity, the fund currently has a weighted average maturity of 2.8 years. Although the portfolio's weighted average maturity can float, it would take a significant alteration in market supply for VCSH 's maturity exposure to change by a material amount. Side Note: The fund's underlying index states that it absorbs non-U.S. exposure. Howeve...
Brent Thill, Jefferies software and Internet research tech sector leader, says Palantir Technologies is fundamentally in a great spot on "Bloomberg The Close." Palantir forecast revenue for fiscal 2026 that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations. (Source: Bloomberg)
Brent Thill, Jefferies software and Internet research tech sector leader, says Palantir Technologies is fundamentally in a great spot on "Bloomberg The Close." Palantir forecast revenue for fiscal 2026 that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations. (Source: Bloomberg)
England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney. Steve Borthwick's side open their campaign in Pool F against Tonga on 2 October in Brisbane, before a game against Zimbabwe, who last appeared at the 1991 iteration, in Adelaide on 8 October. England were defeated by Wales at their home World Cup in 2015, which was the last...
England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney. Steve Borthwick's side open their campaign in Pool F against Tonga on 2 October in Brisbane, before a game against Zimbabwe, who last appeared at the 1991 iteration, in Adelaide on 8 October. England were defeated by Wales at their home World Cup in 2015, which was the last meeting between the sides at the tournament. Wales face Zimbabwe in their opening game in Adelaide on 2 October then take on Tonga in Melbourne six days later. In Pool D, Scotland begin the tournament against Uruguay in Melbourne on 3 October before a showdown against Ireland in Perth a week later. Scotland wrap up the group stage against Portugal in Brisbane on 17 October Ireland face Portugal in Sydney on 4 October and Uruguay in Brisbane on 17 October either side of their meeting with Scotland. World Cup hosts Australia, who are in a pool with New Zealand, open the tournament against Hong Kong in Perth on 1 October. Reigning champions South Africa will begin their defence of the trophy in Adelaide against Italy on 3 October. The semi-finals of the tournament will be played at Stadium Australia on 5-6 November with the final at the same venue on 13 November.