This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (AAPL, Financials) is projected to report its strongest quarterly revenue growth in four years when it announces fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on Jan. 29. Annual revenue growth is 10% to 12%, with the corporation expecting $136.7 billion to $139.2 billion. That would beat its fiscal Q1 2025 quarterly record of $124.3 billion. Consensus projection...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (AAPL, Financials) is projected to report its strongest quarterly revenue growth in four years when it announces fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on Jan. 29. Annual revenue growth is 10% to 12%, with the corporation expecting $136.7 billion to $139.2 billion. That would beat its fiscal Q1 2025 quarterly record of $124.3 billion. Consensus projections are $2.67 per share on $138.47 billion in revenue. Both figures would set corporate records if achieved. In the prior year's first quarter, iPhone sales accounted for 56% of Apple's revenue. Apple dominated global smartphone shipments in 2025 with a 20% market share and 10% yearly shipment increase, according to Counterpoint Research. Growth factors include the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max versions and stable iPhone 16 demand in emerging economies. Apple grabbed 21.8% of the Chinese smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite trade concerns and tariffs. However, growing memory prices due to AI data center demand may impact tech profitability. Though flagship models are likely to maintain 12 GB of RAM in 2026, IDC analysts observed Apple's long-term supply agreements and large financial reserves insulate it from near-term supply uncertainty. Investors will see if Apple's results show resiliency to global supply restrictions and macro headwinds. Jan. 29 is the next earnings announcement, when management will present fiscal Q2 guidance.
(RTTNews) - Bank of Hawaii Corp. (BOH) reported Monday that net income available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter surged to $55.67 million or $1.39 per share from $33.99 million or $0.85 per share in the prior-year quarter. Provision for credit losses for the quarter totalled $2.50 million, compared to $3.75 million last year. Net interest income for the quarter was $145.37 million, u...
(RTTNews) - Bank of Hawaii Corp. (BOH) reported Monday that net income available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter surged to $55.67 million or $1.39 per share from $33.99 million or $0.85 per share in the prior-year quarter. Provision for credit losses for the quarter totalled $2.50 million, compared to $3.75 million last year. Net interest income for the quarter was $145.37 million, up 21.0 percent from $120.18 million in the year-ago quarter. Total noninterest income grew 2.8 percent to $44.27 million from $43.05 million last year. On average, analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report earnings of $1.26 per share on revenues of $184.83 million for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. The Company's Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share on the Company's outstanding shares, payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026. In Monday's pre-market trading, BOH is trading on the NYSE at $74.96, up $4.16 or 5.88 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.
Lakeland Financial press release ( LKFN ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $1.16 beats by $0.10 . Revenue of $69.8M (+9.8% Y/Y) beats by $0.25M . Return on average equity improved to 15.59%, compared to 13.87% Return on average assets improved to 1.70%, compared to 1.42% Tangible book value per share grew by $3.40, or 13%, to $29.87 Average loans grew by $185.1 million, or 4%, to $5.27 billion Net interest margin ...
Lakeland Financial press release ( LKFN ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $1.16 beats by $0.10 . Revenue of $69.8M (+9.8% Y/Y) beats by $0.25M . Return on average equity improved to 15.59%, compared to 13.87% Return on average assets improved to 1.70%, compared to 1.42% Tangible book value per share grew by $3.40, or 13%, to $29.87 Average loans grew by $185.1 million, or 4%, to $5.27 billion Net interest margin improved 23 basis points to 3.48% versus 3.25% More on Lakeland Financial Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Lakeland Financial Historical earnings data for Lakeland Financial Dividend scorecard for Lakeland Financial Financial information for Lakeland Financial
A veteran private equity investor has bought a luxury home in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels West for HK$170 million (US$22 million), according to Land Registry records, in one of the latest big-ticket residential deals involving a mainland Chinese buyer. Xu Hanjiang on January 2 acquired Unit A on the second floor of High Peak, a low-density luxury development at No 23 Po Shan Road, records showed. The f...
A veteran private equity investor has bought a luxury home in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels West for HK$170 million (US$22 million), according to Land Registry records, in one of the latest big-ticket residential deals involving a mainland Chinese buyer. Xu Hanjiang on January 2 acquired Unit A on the second floor of High Peak, a low-density luxury development at No 23 Po Shan Road, records showed. The four-bedroom unit came with a private lift lobby and a balcony, according to the Land Registry. With a saleable area of 4,049 sq ft, the transaction worked out to about HK$41,986 per square foot. Advertisement Xu was listed as a director of Go Capital Limited, a Hong Kong-incorporated private company, according to records from the Companies Registry. He was appointed in 2010 and had listed the firm’s registered address at Convention Plaza in Wan Chai. Companies Registry records also showed Xu held directorships in several other Hong Kong-registered companies, some of which had since been dissolved. These included Go Capital & EOC Consulting, which shared the same registered address as Go Capital Limited. The High Peak home sold for US$22 million has a saleable area of more than 4,000 sq ft. Photo: Google Maps Xu, also known as Perry Xu, was the founder and managing partner of Go Capital & EOC Consulting, a China-Israel investment platform, according to the company’s website. The firm described itself as a strategic investor in Israeli high-technology companies, focusing on life sciences, digital and 3D printing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Go Capital did not respond to a request for comment.
(RTTNews) - Eaton Corp. (ETN), a power management company, on Monday announced plans to separate the Vehicle and eMobility businesses into an independent, publicly traded company. The move allows the company to sharpen focus on its core Electrical and Aerospace operations as part of the 2030 growth strategy. Eaton said the planned separation is expected to be immediately accretive to Eaton's organ...
(RTTNews) - Eaton Corp. (ETN), a power management company, on Monday announced plans to separate the Vehicle and eMobility businesses into an independent, publicly traded company. The move allows the company to sharpen focus on its core Electrical and Aerospace operations as part of the 2030 growth strategy. Eaton said the planned separation is expected to be immediately accretive to Eaton's organic growth and operating margin upon completion. Following the spin-off, the company will concentrate its capital allocation on the Electrical and Aerospace segments, which are well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand in data center, utility, and aerospace markets. The Mobility business, which provides power management components for commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, including transmissions, clutches and electric vehicle technologies, is expected to gain greater flexibility to pursue near- and long-term growth opportunities across its markets. Paulo Ruiz, Eaton's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The separation of Mobility advances Eaton's bold new 2030 growth strategy to lead, invest, and execute for growth. Our team will have a sharpened focus on our core Electrical and Aerospace businesses, which are driven by powerful megatrends including in electrification, digitalization and AI, reindustrialization, infrastructure spending, and growth in the aerospace after-market and defense demand." Eaton expects to complete the spin-off by the end of the first quarter of 2027. Eaton shares were up more than 2% in pre-market trading after closing at $331.22, down 0.84%. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Key Points XRP and Dogecoin have both significantly outperformed Bitcoin over the last five years. The bull case for Dogecoin hinges on positive speculative momentum returning for meme coins. Investors should weigh their personal risk tolerance and return goals when choosing between XRP and Bitcoin. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Even though the cryptocurrency market has been highly volatile ...
Key Points XRP and Dogecoin have both significantly outperformed Bitcoin over the last five years. The bull case for Dogecoin hinges on positive speculative momentum returning for meme coins. Investors should weigh their personal risk tolerance and return goals when choosing between XRP and Bitcoin. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Even though the cryptocurrency market has been highly volatile over the last half-decade, investors who took a buy-and-hold approach with top coins generally wound up seeing strong returns. As of this writing, Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) token price has risen 171% over the last five years of trading. Meanwhile, XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) token price has rocketed 613% higher across the stretch. Dogecoin's (CRYPTO: DOGE) gains have been even more impressive -- coming in at 1,390% over the period. Which of these cryptocurrencies looks like the best buy right now? Read on to see which token you should back if you're looking to establish or expand exposure to the crypto market. 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 » An early round elimination For a meme coin, Dogecoin has demonstrated impressive longevity. The cryptocurrency has a market capitalization of roughly $21.4 billion and ranks as the ninth-largest coin by valuation. While the meme coin's ability to retain a top-10 ranking on the crypto charts has been impressive, it doesn't mean that the cryptocurrency is a top long-term buy. Even though Dogecoin has dramatically outperformed Bitcoin over the last five years, more recent performance tells a different story. While Bitcoin has fallen roughly 12% over the last year, Dogecoin has plummeted 64%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is up 293.5% over the last three years, and Dogecoin is up just 46%. The market's leading meme coin comes with a lot of risk, and relative adoption trends suggest that the potential upside isn't worth the tr...
Moussa81/iStock via Getty Images Allied Gold ( AAUC ) +3.3% pre-market Monday after saying it agreed to be acquired by China's Zijin Mining ( ZIJMF ) ( ZIJMY ) for ~C$5.5B (US$4B) in cash. Under the deal, Zijin ( ZIJMF ) ( ZIJMY ) will pay C$44/share, implying a ~5.4% premium to Allied Gold's ( AAUC ) Friday closing price. Allied Gold ( AAUC ) operates a portfolio of three producing assets and de...
Moussa81/iStock via Getty Images Allied Gold ( AAUC ) +3.3% pre-market Monday after saying it agreed to be acquired by China's Zijin Mining ( ZIJMF ) ( ZIJMY ) for ~C$5.5B (US$4B) in cash. Under the deal, Zijin ( ZIJMF ) ( ZIJMY ) will pay C$44/share, implying a ~5.4% premium to Allied Gold's ( AAUC ) Friday closing price. Allied Gold ( AAUC ) operates a portfolio of three producing assets and development projects located in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali , and Ethiopia, which were expected to produce up to 400K oz of gold last yea, while Zijin ( ZIJMF ) ( ZIJMY ) maintains multiple projects in Africa including copper and lithium assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a gold mine in Ghana. "The transaction provides a highly attractive all-cash offer for Allied Gold at what represents an all-time high for the company's share price, crystallizing significant and certain value for its shareholders," Allied Gold ( AAUC ) CEO Peter Marrone said. The acquisition was announced as gold topped $5,000/oz for the first time . More on Allied Gold Allied Gold: Sector-Leading Growth At A Fraction Of Peer Multiples Allied Gold: High-Grade Discoveries And Rising Cash Flow Point To Upside Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Allied Gold
France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron Under the proposal, a list of social media networks deemed harmful would be banned for under 15-year-olds France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National Assembly. The law would block access for under 15-year-olds to networks such as Snapchat, Instagram an...
France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron Under the proposal, a list of social media networks deemed harmful would be banned for under 15-year-olds France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National Assembly. The law would block access for under 15-year-olds to networks such as Snapchat, Instagram and Tiktok. President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban in place by the start of the school year in September. The French move is part of a worldwide trend towards restricting social networks for children, triggered by growing evidence of the damage they can cause to mental health. "We cannot leave the mental and emotional health of our children in the hands of people whose sole purpose is to make money out of them," Macron said last month. Under the new text, the state media regulator would draw up a list of social media networks that are deemed harmful. These would be simply banned for under 15-year-olds. A separate list of supposedly less harmful sites would be accessible, but only with explicit parental approval. The bill is believed to have a good chance of passing, with pro-Macron parties likely to be joined by the centre-right Republicans (LR) as well as the populist right-wing National Rally (RN). Another clause would ban the use of mobile telephones in senior schools (lycées). The ban is already in effect in junior and middle schools. If the law is passed, France will need to agree on the mechanism for for age-verification. A system is already in place that requires over 18 year-olds to prove their age when accessing online pornography. In Europe, Denmark, Greece, Spain and Ireland are also considering following the Australian example. Earlier this month, the UK government launched a consultation on banning social media for under 16s. The basis of the proposed French law is a text drawn up late last year by deputy Laure Miller, who chaired a parliamentary com...
HBT Financial press release ( HBT ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.64 in-line. Revenue of $60.44M (+2.4% Y/Y) misses by $0.56M . return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.47%; return on average stockholders' equity (“ROAE”) of 12.34%; and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”) of 14.08% Net interest margin decreased 1 basis point to 4.12% and net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) decreased ...
HBT Financial press release ( HBT ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.64 in-line. Revenue of $60.44M (+2.4% Y/Y) misses by $0.56M . return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.47%; return on average stockholders' equity (“ROAE”) of 12.34%; and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”) of 14.08% Net interest margin decreased 1 basis point to 4.12% and net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) decreased 2 basis points to 4.16% More on HBT Financial HBT Financial authorizes new $30M share repurchase program Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on HBT Financial Historical earnings data for HBT Financial Dividend scorecard for HBT Financial Financial information for HBT Financial
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is all set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, due Wednesday after the market close, as investors looked for clarity on margins, demand and progress in artificial intelligence initiatives. Wall Street expects Tesla to report earnings of about $0.45 per share, down from a year earlier, on revenue of roughly $24.8 billion, ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is all set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, due Wednesday after the market close, as investors looked for clarity on margins, demand and progress in artificial intelligence initiatives. Wall Street expects Tesla to report earnings of about $0.45 per share, down from a year earlier, on revenue of roughly $24.8 billion, according to analyst estimates. The company has faced pressure from repeated vehicle price cuts over the past year, which weighed on profitability. In the third quarter, automotive sales accounted for roughly three-quarters of total revenue, keeping vehicle margins a key focus. Investors are expected to scrutinize automotive gross margin excluding regulatory credits for signs that pricing has stabilized and cost efficiencies are taking hold. Market attention is also likely to center on updates around Full Self-Driving software, AI compute capacity and longer-term projects such as robotaxis and the Optimus humanoid robot. Management commentary on timelines and adoption could influence near-term sentiment. Demand trends remain another area of concern. Tesla has seen intensifying competition in China, while sales in Europe fell sharply year over year in 2025, raising questions about global EV momentum. Options traders are pricing in a sizable move of about 6.3% in either direction for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) around its upcoming Q4 2025 earnings, reflecting elevated expected volatility and uncertainty heading into the report.