NBA star Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks' seven-time All-Star, shifted from basketball to billionaires during a Twitch stream last July and zeroed in on Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and farmland ownership. What followed quickly moved beyond a casual remark. "I...
NBA star Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks' seven-time All-Star, shifted from basketball to billionaires during a Twitch stream last July and zeroed in on Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and farmland ownership. What followed quickly moved beyond a casual remark. "I...
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec have agreed a deal to acquire Canadian renewable energy firm Boralex Inc. for C$9 billion ($6.5 billion) including debt. The buyers will pay C$37.25 in cash for Boralex, according to a statement Wednesday that confirmed a Bloomberg News report that the company was considering a sale. That price represents a roughly 32% pre...
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec have agreed a deal to acquire Canadian renewable energy firm Boralex Inc. for C$9 billion ($6.5 billion) including debt. The buyers will pay C$37.25 in cash for Boralex, according to a statement Wednesday that confirmed a Bloomberg News report that the company was considering a sale. That price represents a roughly 32% premium to Boralex’s closing price on Mar. 20 — the last full day of trading before reports of a strategic review at the company. Shares in Boralex closed at C$33 in Toronto Tuesday, giving the company a market value of about C$3.4 billion. La Caisse is already Boralex’s largest shareholder with a 15% stake. Boralex builds and operates renewable energy production sites in Canada, the US, France and the UK, including onshore wind, solar, hydroelectricity and energy storage. Brookfield has been investing increasing amounts of money in clean energy in recent years, including via deals for companies such as French renewables developer Neoen. A year ago, La Caisse agreed to take private Innergex Renewable Energy, Boralex’s biggest local rival, in a transaction worth about C$10 billion including debt.
(RTTNews) - Beretta Holding S.A., the largest shareholder of Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) with 9.95% ownership of outstanding common stock, sent a letter to the Ruger Board regarding a potential partial tender offer for up to 20.05% of the outstanding shares of Sturm, Ruger it do
(RTTNews) - Beretta Holding S.A., the largest shareholder of Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) with 9.95% ownership of outstanding common stock, sent a letter to the Ruger Board regarding a potential partial tender offer for up to 20.05% of the outstanding shares of Sturm, Ruger it do
New bank capital rules to be presented by the Swiss government next month will likely be less severe on UBS Group AG than the current proposals, according to Bank of America analysts. The ordinance on intangible capital could end up allowing so-called “temporary differences” deferred tax assets to be counted toward CET1 capital up to a cap at 10% of the total, which would be “consistent” with the ...
New bank capital rules to be presented by the Swiss government next month will likely be less severe on UBS Group AG than the current proposals, according to Bank of America analysts. The ordinance on intangible capital could end up allowing so-called “temporary differences” deferred tax assets to be counted toward CET1 capital up to a cap at 10% of the total, which would be “consistent” with the treatment under international rules known as Basel III, Antonio Reale and Rohan Datta said in a note published Wednesday. This would lower the measure’s capital charge for UBS to $6.2 billion from the current estimate of $10.8 billion, they said, calling it a “potential step in the right direction.” The Swiss Federal Council will likely publish the ordinance on either April 22 or 29, when it is also due to present the separate — and possibly more far-reaching — proposal on the capital treatment of foreign subsidiaries, the analysts said. While they expect the government to stick with a plan to require full backing by CET1 capital, they note the bill will have to go through parliament, which they expect it to water it down by allowing some of the new requirement to be met with less expensive AT1 capital. Read More: UBS Set to Face Swiss Government Decision on Capital in April The outcome of both sets of rule changes is arguably the biggest question mark hanging over UBS and its share price. Switzerland’s largest bank recently updated its impact assessment, saying that the plans, if they were to come into force unchanged, would add $22 billion in new capital demands relative to the end of last year. UBS has repeatedly slammed the current proposals as unacceptable and continues to lobby against them. Bloomberg News reported last year that UBS was considering moving its headquarters out of the country if the Swiss capital reforms prove too onerous. Swiss officials have concluded that the impact of the new rules will be manageable for UBS, Bloomberg News reported in January. The...
Getty Images Five months have already passed since the publication of my previous coverage of Walmart Inc. ( WMT ). It has already increased to its one-year high of $134 and delivered 24% returns, which justifies my buy rating despite some doubts about its valuation. But today, mounting cost pressures highlight its overpricing, especially if you look at its price multiples. WMT remains fundamental...
Getty Images Five months have already passed since the publication of my previous coverage of Walmart Inc. ( WMT ). It has already increased to its one-year high of $134 and delivered 24% returns, which justifies my buy rating despite some doubts about its valuation. But today, mounting cost pressures highlight its overpricing, especially if you look at its price multiples. WMT remains fundamentally resilient, but it's still expensive to enter or add a new position in this stock in the current market environment. Technicals adhere to it as selling pressures reveal its weakening momentum and increasing bearish tendencies. Q4 2026: Growth and Margins Are Stable Amid Mounting Challenges The macroeconomic landscape remains volatile and highly challenging amid stubborn inflation, new tariff woes, and intense competition. Higher cost pressures and softening demand are evident across industries, especially retailers and consumer discretionary businesses. Yet, Walmart, Inc. continues to prove why it is still part of the cream of the crop with its strategic pricing and cost management to sustain its growth. This was evident in its most recent performance. In Q4 2026, its operating revenue reached $190.7B , up by 5.6% YoY from $180.6B. This YoY increase was higher than in my previous coverage at 4.8%, which shows sustained growth. In fact, this was the highest YoY revenue increase in four quarters, which means that it was its strongest performance in FY 2026. This was impressive considering stubborn inflation that affects consumer spending. But of course, this should not be entirely surprising since WMT has been capitalizing on cheaper pricing to attract demand, so volume can offset pricing. And as you can see, this strategy continues to work to its advantage. All its business segments had higher revenues, showing its strong domestic and international market positioning. Membership and other income increased in line with its solid customer base. Segments (WMT Q4 2026 Release ...
For much of the post-war era, the architecture of global governance rested on the simple assumption that the United States would support the systems it largely designed and uphold the rules it helped to create. The first Trump administration was no isolated incident. Now, from the vantage point of 2026, amid the US-Israel attack on Iran and the subsequent closing of the Strait of Hormuz, it is qui...
For much of the post-war era, the architecture of global governance rested on the simple assumption that the United States would support the systems it largely designed and uphold the rules it helped to create. The first Trump administration was no isolated incident. Now, from the vantage point of 2026, amid the US-Israel attack on Iran and the subsequent closing of the Strait of Hormuz, it is quite clear that there is little sign of an appetite in Washington for the US to once again safeguard...
Huge cuts announced this week show that truly no developer working in games is safe from corporate whims The video game industry is currently experiencing a seemingly endless bout of ruinous deja vu. Every month, another publisher posts an all too familiar statement about job losses in its development studios. There will be airy expressions of regret and platitudes praising the skill and contribut...
Huge cuts announced this week show that truly no developer working in games is safe from corporate whims The video game industry is currently experiencing a seemingly endless bout of ruinous deja vu. Every month, another publisher posts an all too familiar statement about job losses in its development studios. There will be airy expressions of regret and platitudes praising the skill and contribution of the imminently jobless; it is all filtered through layers of corporate doublespeak intended to disguise the human cost of downsizing. On Tuesday, it was the turn of Epic Games, creator of Fortnite, one of the most successful titles on the planet. In a note posted online, CEO Tim Sweeney announced that more than 1,000 jobs would be lost – this followed the cutting of 830 staff in September 2023 . Continue reading...
‘Double London Marathon’ plans backed by mayor’s office 2027 event would raise tens of millions more for charity The London Marathon is in advanced talks about staging a two-day event in 2027, allowing tens of thousands more runners to take part in the iconic race and to raise tens of millions more for charity. While the Double London Marathon, as it is being called internally, has not been grante...
‘Double London Marathon’ plans backed by mayor’s office 2027 event would raise tens of millions more for charity The London Marathon is in advanced talks about staging a two-day event in 2027, allowing tens of thousands more runners to take part in the iconic race and to raise tens of millions more for charity. While the Double London Marathon, as it is being called internally, has not been granted formal approval it is believed to have the backing of the mayor’s office for it to be staged on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April next year. Continue reading...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shirofune, Japan’s leading digital advertising automation platform, today announced its integration with Amazon DSP, a programmatic advertising solution that enables advertisers to buy advertising inventory across multiple channels, including Amazon’s own properties like Prime Video and Fire TV, as well as third-party websites. With this new i...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shirofune, Japan’s leading digital advertising automation platform, today announced its integration with Amazon DSP, a programmatic advertising solution that enables advertisers to buy advertising inventory across multiple channels, including Amazon’s own properties like Prime Video and Fire TV, as well as third-party websites. With this new integration, users can access Amazon DSP with their Shirofune platform, allowing for greater flexibil
QuickFi® was honored to be named one of Fast Company's 2026 Most Innovative Companies. Fast Company unveiled its 2026 Most Innovative Companies List, led by Google, Nvidia, and Shopify, delivering true innovation and value for businesses, consumers, and the world in the AI era. Now in its 18th year, the list has been the leading guide to the future of business since 2008.
QuickFi® was honored to be named one of Fast Company's 2026 Most Innovative Companies. Fast Company unveiled its 2026 Most Innovative Companies List, led by Google, Nvidia, and Shopify, delivering true innovation and value for businesses, consumers, and the world in the AI era. Now in its 18th year, the list has been the leading guide to the future of business since 2008.
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images Back in 2014, I wrote a bullish article about AXT, Inc. ( AXTI ) when it was trading for about $2 per share. This stock remained at single-digit levels for quite a while, but more recently it has rocketed higher and now trades for about $70 per share. Since my last article on this stock, it has gained about 2,800%, which solidly beats the gains of about 270%...
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images Back in 2014, I wrote a bullish article about AXT, Inc. ( AXTI ) when it was trading for about $2 per share. This stock remained at single-digit levels for quite a while, but more recently it has rocketed higher and now trades for about $70 per share. Since my last article on this stock, it has gained about 2,800%, which solidly beats the gains of about 270% for the S&P 500 Index ( SPY ) in the same period. Obviously there has been quite a few developments since I last wrote about this company, so let's take another look below: AXT manufactures a number of compounds that are used by the semiconductor industry. It has a significant level of market share when it comes to indium phosphide or "InP", gallium arsenide, and germanium. These materials are seeing high demand due to AI capex spending. InP is essential for manufacturing chips that are used in optical transceivers that connect AI GPU's in data centers. This company recently announced plans to double its InP manufacturing capacity in the second half of 2026, in order to meet the growing demand. While this company has its headquarters in Fremont, California, it has manufacturing facilities in China and also has partial ownership stakes in other Chinese companies that produce raw materials. AXT, Inc. The Chart As the chart below shows, AXTI shares have surged from about the $2 level just a few months ago, to around $70 per share today. This stock is now at extremely overbought levels. The 50-day moving average is around $32, and the 200-day moving average is close to $13. I believe risks are elevated with this stock being at current levels, and it could be due for a significant pullback, especially if there are any negative headlines. But, even without any headlines, this stock could see a sharp pullback simply for technical reasons. StockCharts.com Earnings Estimates, The Balance Sheet, And Valuation Metrics The earnings estimates provided by Seeking Alpha below, show that ...
NEW YORK, March 25, 2026--UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a global leader in agentic automation, today announced that Chief Technology Officer Raghu Malpani will be taking on an expanded role as Chief Product and Technology Officer. Malpani will lead the company’s product and engineering teams and will continue to report to UiPath CEO and Executive Chairman Daniel Dines. This expanded role is effective March...
NEW YORK, March 25, 2026--UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a global leader in agentic automation, today announced that Chief Technology Officer Raghu Malpani will be taking on an expanded role as Chief Product and Technology Officer. Malpani will lead the company’s product and engineering teams and will continue to report to UiPath CEO and Executive Chairman Daniel Dines. This expanded role is effective March 25, 2026.
Company to host recurring live updates with open Q&A across multiple streaming platformsSANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APPlife Digital Solutions, Inc. (OTC: ALDS) ("APPlife" or "the Company"), a business incubator and technology company focused on developing advanced digital solutions and commerce infrastructure, today announced that it will begin hosting weekly investor...
Company to host recurring live updates with open Q&A across multiple streaming platformsSANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APPlife Digital Solutions, Inc. (OTC: ALDS) ("APPlife" or "the Company"), a business incubator and technology company focused on developing advanced digital solutions and commerce infrastructure, today announced that it will begin hosting weekly investor update calls to provide ongoing transparency, company updates, and direct engagement with sharehold