(RTTNews) - French drug major Sanofi (SNY) reported Thursday a loss in its fourth quarter, compared to prior year's profit, despite higher net sales. Looking ahead for fiscal 2026, the company still projects continued profitable growth. In 2026, sales are expected to grow by a high single-digit percentage at CER and business EPS at CER is expected to grow slightly faster than sales, delivering pro...
(RTTNews) - French drug major Sanofi (SNY) reported Thursday a loss in its fourth quarter, compared to prior year's profit, despite higher net sales. Looking ahead for fiscal 2026, the company still projects continued profitable growth. In 2026, sales are expected to grow by a high single-digit percentage at CER and business EPS at CER is expected to grow slightly faster than sales, delivering profitable growth. Further, the Board of Directors has proposed a dividend for 2025 of 4.12 euros, up 5.1 percent from last year, subject to approval by shareholders at the 2026 annual general meeting on April 29. Sanofi also said it intends to execute a share buyback program in 2026 of 1 billion euros. Paul Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, said, "In 2025, we achieved a strong year of profitable growth. Sales increased by 9.9 percent at constant exchange rates, while business EPS improved significantly faster by 15.0 percent.... In 2026, we expect sales to grow by a high single-digit percentage and business EPS to grow slightly faster than sales. We anticipate profitable growth to continue over at least five years." In the fourth quarter, net loss attributable to equity holders was 801 million euros, compared to profit of 499 million euros a year ago. Basic loss per share were 0.66 euro, compared to earnings of 0.40 euro per share last year. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was 0.67 euro, compared to earnings of 0.54 euro in the prior year. Business net income was 1.86 billion euros, compared to 1.64 billion euros a year ago. Business earnings per share improved to 1.53 euros from 1.31 euros last year. Net sales were 11.30 billion euros, an increase of 7 percent from 10.56 billion euros last year. Net sales grew 13.3 percent at constant exchange rates. The company noted that Pharma launches increased sales by 49.4 percent, reaching 1.1 billion euros , primarily driven by Ayvakit and ALTUVIIIO. Dupixent sales grew 32.2 percent, while Vaccines sales decreased 2.5 ...
Lloyds (LLOY.L) has launched a £1.75bn share buyback after reporting a jump in annual profits to £6.7bn, comfortably ahead of market expectations. The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) lender said pre-tax profit rose 12% in 2025, beating the £6.4bn forecast by analysts, as income proved resilient despite accelerating interest rate cuts. The Bank of England reduced its base rate by a full percentage point over the ...
Lloyds (LLOY.L) has launched a £1.75bn share buyback after reporting a jump in annual profits to £6.7bn, comfortably ahead of market expectations. The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) lender said pre-tax profit rose 12% in 2025, beating the £6.4bn forecast by analysts, as income proved resilient despite accelerating interest rate cuts. The Bank of England reduced its base rate by a full percentage point over the year. It also came in above the £5.97bn profits of 2024. Net interest income increased 6% to £13.6bn compared with 2024, when rates were at a post financial crisis high of 5.25%. Overall income climbed 7% to £18.3bn. The bank said it would return further capital to shareholders through a £1.75bn buyback, taking total distributions for the 2025 financial year to about £3.9bn. Lloyds (LLOY.L) also raised its ordinary dividend by 15% year on year to 3.65p a share. Read more: UK dividends forecast to grow to £88.8bn in 2026 Chief executive Charlie Nunn said: “Looking ahead to 2026 and the culmination of the five year strategy we set out in 2022, our continued business momentum and strategic delivery enable us to upgrade guidance." “The sustained strength in performance means we are well positioned for 2026 and beyond.” Nunn said the group intended to outline the next phase of its strategy in 2026. The results showed remediation costs of £968m, including £800m set aside for the potential impact of motor finance commission arrangements. Underlying impairment charges rose to £795m from £433m a year earlier, which Lloyds (LLOY.L) described as reflecting strong and stable credit performance. Impairments were broadly flat at £177m in the fourth quarter. The bank said it would pay a final dividend of 2.43p a share, taking the total payout for the year up 15% to 3.65p. The bank also lifted its profitability target, saying it now expects to make a return on tangible equity greater than 16% in 2026, having forecast just 12% for 2025. Read more: Download the Yahoo Finance app, available f...
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is p...
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence—training smarter chatbots, automating industries, and building the digital future. But there’s one urgent question few are asking: Where will all of that energy come from? AI is the most electricity-hungry technology ever invented. Each data center powering large language models like ChatGPT consumes as much energy as a small city. And it’s about to get worse. Even Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, issued a stark warning: “The future of AI depends on an energy breakthrough.” Elon Musk was even more blunt: “AI will run out of electricity by next year.” As the world chases faster, smarter machines, a hidden crisis is emerging behind the scenes. Power grids are strained. Electricity prices are rising. Utilities are scrambling to expand capacity. And that’s where the real opportunity lies… One little-known company—almost entirely overlooked by most AI investors—could be the ultimate backdoor play. It’s not a chipmaker. It’s not a cloud platform. But it might be the most important AI stock in the US owns critical energy infrastructure assets positioned to feed the coming AI energy spike. As demand from AI data centers explodes, this company is gearing up to profit from the most valuable commodity in the digital age: electricity. The “Toll Booth” Operator of the AI Energy Boom It owns critical nuclear energy infrastructure assets , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. It’s one of the only global companies capable ...
Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images What are solid-state batteries and why the excitement around them? In solid-state batteries (SSBs) the flammable liquid electrolyte found in conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is replaced with a solid alternative. This shift enables components to be packed more tightly, eliminates leakage risks and allows for the use of lithium metal anodes. These anodes c...
Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images What are solid-state batteries and why the excitement around them? In solid-state batteries (SSBs) the flammable liquid electrolyte found in conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is replaced with a solid alternative. This shift enables components to be packed more tightly, eliminates leakage risks and allows for the use of lithium metal anodes. These anodes can achieve higher theoretical energy capacities compared to graphite-based systems used in LIBs. Solid electrolytes also offer greater tolerance to high voltages and temperatures. The result is a new generation of batteries that are safer, charge faster, last longer and deliver more range than today’s best electric vehicle (EV) batteries. What is driving the push for better batteries? The global transition to net zero demands a revolution in energy storage technology. To meet 2050 climate targets, the International Energy Agency estimates annual EV battery demand will grow from 1TWh in 2024 to more than 3TWh in 2030. With the EU planning to ban petrol vehicle sales by 2035, battery innovation is no longer optional. Conventional LIB technology is approaching its practical limits, meaning that further improvements in energy density, efficiency and cost are increasingly difficult to achieve without making fundamental changes. Therefore, today’s batteries cannot deliver the performance leap required to make EVs as convenient and affordable as combustion-engine cars. Why have we not seen SSBs in vehicles yet? Despite their potential, SSBs face major technical and manufacturing hurdles. Lithium metal anodes expand and contract during charging, creating mechanical stress that degrades performance over time. Microscopic dendrites can form, penetrating the solid electrolyte and causing short circuits. Producing solid electrolytes that conduct ions as efficiently as liquids, while remaining stable and durable, remains a central challenge. Furthermore, manufacturing high-quality solid...
Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 1m ago 07.24 GMT Introduction: Weak dollar drives gold over $5,500 an ounce Good morning and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The surge in the gold price is showing no sign of abating, as bullion continues to soar. Gold has jumped over the $5,500 an o...
Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 1m ago 07.24 GMT Introduction: Weak dollar drives gold over $5,500 an ounce Good morning and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The surge in the gold price is showing no sign of abating, as bullion continues to soar. Gold has jumped over the $5,500 an ounce level this morning, just three days after hitting $5,000 for the first time, taking its gains so far this year to almost 30% (!). It powered higher as investors continue to rush into safe haven assets, looking for protection against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Precious metals are also benefiting from the weaker dollar, which has lurched lower after president Trump indicated this week he was comfortable with the currency’s year‑to‑date softness. That only encouraged fears of monetary debasement, boosting gold’s attractiveness. As Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at IG, explains: “That sound you hear is that of 2026 gold targets being furiously revised higher, as the price keeps climbing, and given renewed impetus by Trump’s comments on the dollar. This will have fans of the debasement trade cheering in their seats, as it reinforces their thesis. Each time precious seem at risk of running out of bullish momentum, something comes along to rescue it. So long as international investors keep dumping the dollar, the future for gold looks bright indeed.” View image in fullscreen The gold price over the last quarter Photograph: LSEG Concerns around the independence of America’s central bank are also lifting gold. Although the US Federal Reserve resisted pressure from Trump and held interest rates last night, it may cut rates once a new chair has been installed to replace Jerome Powell later this year. That could weaken the dollar further, and lift inflation – two conditions which are good for the gold price. The agenda
The European chip maker returned to year-over-year growth as customers sought chips for personal electronics, communications, computer peripherals and industrial machinery.
The European chip maker returned to year-over-year growth as customers sought chips for personal electronics, communications, computer peripherals and industrial machinery.