NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today provided highlights of its recent activities for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. “This quarter was highlighted by continued strong Ryoncil® sales and the establishment of a new lower-cost non-dilutive financing faci...
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today provided highlights of its recent activities for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. “This quarter was highlighted by continued strong Ryoncil® sales and the establishment of a new lower-cost non-dilutive financing facility both of which enable greater flexibility for strategic partnerships and pursuit of label expansion for Ryoncil®,” said Mesoblast Chief Executive Dr. Silviu Itescu. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20251 Ryoncil ® gross sales for the quarter were US$35 million, a 60% increase on the prior quarter ended September 30, 2025, and net revenues were US$30 million. 1 gross sales for the quarter were US$35 million, a 60% increase on the prior quarter ended September 30, 2025, and net revenues were US$30 million. Mesoblast entered into a new non-dilutive credit-line totaling US$125 million at a fixed interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a substantial reduction from Mesoblast's current debt facilities, with a five-year interest only period. The initial US$75 million drawn is unsecured until the remainder of the secured debt is repaid, no later than July 8, 2026, after which the entire new facility will be secured solely with the Temcell 2 royalty. royalty. Mesoblast had US$130 million of cash at December 31, 2025. Net operating cash spend for the quarter was US$16 million. Mesoblast expects to see reduction in net cash spend over the remainder of the fiscal period based on projected receipts from quarterly revenues and tight control of operating expenses. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 Ryoncil® is the first mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any indication, and the only product approved for children under age 12 with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (SR-aG...
An immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a “well-founded fear” of persecution if sent back to China after exposing human rights abuses there. Guan Heng, 38, applied for asylum after arriving in the US illegally in 2021. He has been in custody since being swept up in an immigration enforcement operation in August as part of a mass deportation campaign b...
An immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a “well-founded fear” of persecution if sent back to China after exposing human rights abuses there. Guan Heng, 38, applied for asylum after arriving in the US illegally in 2021. He has been in custody since being swept up in an immigration enforcement operation in August as part of a mass deportation campaign by the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security initially sought to deport Guan to Uganda, but dropped the plan in December after his plight raised public concerns and attracted attention on Capitol Hill. Advertisement Guan in 2020 secretly filmed detention facilities in Xinjiang, adding to a body of evidence of what activists say are widespread rights abuses in the Chinese region, where as many as 1 million members of ethnic minorities, especially the Uygurs, have been locked up. During Wednesday’s hearing in Napanoch, New York, Guan was asked if his intention in filming the detention facilities and then releasing the video a few days before arriving in the US was to give him grounds to apply for asylum. He said that was not his goal. A Chinese flag flies over an entrance to the inmate detention area at the Urumqi No 3 Detention Centre in Xinjiang in April 20211. Photo: AP “I sympathised with the Uygurs who were persecuted,” Guan, speaking by video link from the Broome County Correctional Facility, told the court through a translator.
Earnings Call Insights: BXP, Inc. (BXP) Q4 2025 Management View Owen Thomas, CEO & Chairman of the Board, reported that BXP had "a very strong year of performance in 2025 in all areas critical to our business, namely leasing, asset sales, development starts and deliveries, financing and client service, notwithstanding our below reforecast FFO per share outcome for the fourth quarter." He highlight...
Earnings Call Insights: BXP, Inc. (BXP) Q4 2025 Management View Owen Thomas, CEO & Chairman of the Board, reported that BXP had "a very strong year of performance in 2025 in all areas critical to our business, namely leasing, asset sales, development starts and deliveries, financing and client service, notwithstanding our below reforecast FFO per share outcome for the fourth quarter." He highlighted progress in leasing, asset sales, deleveraging, development, and capital raising, with over 1.8 million square feet leased in the fourth quarter and 5.5 million square feet for the year, "well above our goals for the year." Thomas confirmed BXP is ahead or on track with the business plan outlined at the September investor conference, reiterating confidence in achieving a "4% occupancy gain over the next 2 years." Asset sales remain central, with 12 assets sold for net proceeds of over $1 billion in 2025 and January, and 8 more under contract for $230 million in 2026. "In total, we have 21 transactions closed or well underway with estimated net proceeds of roughly $1.25 billion." Thomas stated, "we have exited the Life Science business on the West Coast, but remain committed to the sector through our substantial life science holdings in the Boston region." New development is focused on pre-leased office opportunities and multifamily projects with equity partners. Thomas detailed the pre-leased 2100 M Street project in Washington, D.C., and progress with 343 Madison Avenue in New York, where "we finalized a lease commitment with Starr for 29% of the space...and are negotiating a letter of intent for another 16% of the building." Michael LaBelle, Executive VP, Treasurer & CFO, stated: "For 2025, we reported total consolidated revenues of $3.5 billion and full year FFO of $1.2 billion or $6.85 per share. Our fourth quarter FFO was $1.76 per share, and it came in short of the midpoint of our guidance by $0.05 per share due primarily to higher-than-anticipated G&A expense and ...
Key Points It posted a mixed first quarter. It beat the consensus analyst revenue forecast but missed on profitability. 10 stocks we like better than Starbucks › Wednesday morning, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) posted a quarterly earnings report that beat analyst revenue expectations. That wasn't enough to lift its shares into positive territory, though they only dipped by 0.6% in price on the day. Luk...
Key Points It posted a mixed first quarter. It beat the consensus analyst revenue forecast but missed on profitability. 10 stocks we like better than Starbucks › Wednesday morning, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) posted a quarterly earnings report that beat analyst revenue expectations. That wasn't enough to lift its shares into positive territory, though they only dipped by 0.6% in price on the day. Lukewarm performance? Before market open, Starbucks served up its first quarter of fiscal 2026 results. For the period, its net revenue rose 6% year over year to $9.9 billion. That was on the back of 4% growth in global comparable store sales. 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 » The bottom line followed a much different trajectory. The company's net income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) fell to $293 million from first quarter 2025's nearly $781 million. On a per-share, non-GAAP (adjusted) basis, net earnings declined to $0.56 from $0.69. Starbucks beat the average analyst estimate for revenue, but missed slightly for profitability. Collectively, pundits tracking the coffee slinger were modeling net revenue of slightly more than $9.6 billion and adjusted net income of $0.59 per share. The company managed to squeeze out growth in both its U.S. stores and its international outlets. It attributed the decline in profitability to labor investments it said were tied to its "Back to Starbucks" revitalization strategy and to inflationary pressures, primarily higher coffee input costs and tariff-affected expenses. Not a disaster, but not a runaway success either Starbucks also provided guidance for the entirety of the current fiscal year. It's forecasting that both net revenue and comparable sales will grow at a 3% clip over fiscal 2025, not least because it anticipates the opening of roughly 600 to 650 net new coffee s...
Just days after a court in Tokyo ordered the North Korean government to compensate Japanese citizens who it had lured with the promise of “paradise on Earth”, the victorious plaintiffs are drawing up a strategy to force Pyongyang to pay up. The Tokyo District Court ruled on Monday that three plaintiffs and the family of another claimant who died before the case was concluded should each receive 22...
Just days after a court in Tokyo ordered the North Korean government to compensate Japanese citizens who it had lured with the promise of “paradise on Earth”, the victorious plaintiffs are drawing up a strategy to force Pyongyang to pay up. The Tokyo District Court ruled on Monday that three plaintiffs and the family of another claimant who died before the case was concluded should each receive 22 million yen (US$144,000) in compensation for the suffering they endured before escaping from the North and returning to Japan Representatives of North Korea did not attend any of the hearings or submit written arguments in defence of the state. Advertisement The lawyer who led the case said he expected Pyongyang to ignore the judgement, but that preparations were already under way to enforce it under Japanese civil law. “We have got the judgement we wanted and, under Japanese civil enforcement procedures, it is now the responsibility of the plaintiffs’ creditors to identify assets that can be seized,” Kenji Fukuda told This Week in Asia. One of the plaintiffs, Eiko Kawasaki (centre), and lead lawyer Kenji Fukuda (left) speak at a press conference in Tokyo on Monday after a court ordered the North Korean government to pay compensation to former residents who moved to the North under a state-backed repatriation programme. Photo: AFP “We are planning to draw up an inventory of the North Korean government’s assets here in Japan and we intend to move forward and start procedures to seize those assets,” he said.
Key Takeaways Elon Musk said Tesla would stop making the Model S sedan and Model X SUV later this year, freeing up factory space to make robots. The news for now means a smaller lineup of Tesla consumer vehicles—which Musk said was "part of our overall shift to an autonomous future." Elon Musk wants investors to think of Tesla as more than a car company—and it looks like he means business. The Tes...
Key Takeaways Elon Musk said Tesla would stop making the Model S sedan and Model X SUV later this year, freeing up factory space to make robots. The news for now means a smaller lineup of Tesla consumer vehicles—which Musk said was "part of our overall shift to an autonomous future." Elon Musk wants investors to think of Tesla as more than a car company—and it looks like he means business. The Tesla (TSLA) CEO on Wednesday said the company would stop producing two of its EV models—the Model S sedan and the Model X small SUV—by the end of the first half of 2026. The change will for now leave the company's consumer lineup with the Model 3 sedan, it's most affordable vehicle at present; the Model Y SUV; and the Cybertruck. (Tesla also alluded to progress on a new high-end Roadster earlier today.) Why This Matters to Tesla Investors Elon Musk expects Tesla to ramp up production of its Optimus robots this year. To do that, he needs factory space—and that led him to decide to stop making two Tesla car models, including its well-known Model S sedan. The decision illustrates his determination to transition the company into much more than a carmaker. The decision, Musk said during a Wednesday conference call, was "slightly sad. But it is time to bring the S [and] X programs to an end. It's part of our overall shift to an autonomous future." (The call was associated with Tesla's latest results; read more Investopedia coverage of today's Magnificent Seven earnings here.) Musk is in the process of leading Tesla through a high-stakes—for both him and the company—transition from a carmaker into a business he hopes to position at the forefront of autonomous driving, robotics and artificial intelligence. Its auto deliveries fell year-over-year in 2025, and Musk among other things wants to start producing its Optimus robots at scale this year. That's part of the reason he's ending the S and X programs: Musk on Wednesday said he would take Fremont., Calif., factory space currently us...
Key Takeaways Elon Musk said Tesla would stop making the Model S sedan and Model X SUV later this year, freeing up factory space to make robots. The news for now means a smaller lineup of Tesla consumer vehicles—which Musk said was "part of our overall shift to an autonomous future." Elon Musk wants investors to think of Tesla as more than a car company—and it looks like he means business. The Tes...
Key Takeaways Elon Musk said Tesla would stop making the Model S sedan and Model X SUV later this year, freeing up factory space to make robots. The news for now means a smaller lineup of Tesla consumer vehicles—which Musk said was "part of our overall shift to an autonomous future." Elon Musk wants investors to think of Tesla as more than a car company—and it looks like he means business. The Tesla (TSLA) CEO on Wednesday said the company would stop producing two of its EV models—the Model S sedan and the Model X small SUV—by the end of the first half of 2026. The change will for now leave the company's consumer lineup with the Model 3 sedan, it's most affordable vehicle at present; the Model Y SUV; and the Cybertruck. (Tesla also alluded to progress on a new high-end Roadster earlier today.) Why This Matters to Tesla Investors Elon Musk expects Tesla to ramp up production of its Optimus robots this year. To do that, he needs factory space—and that led him to decide to stop making two Tesla car models, including its well-known Model S sedan. The decision illustrates his determination to transition the company into much more than a carmaker. The decision, Musk said during a Wednesday conference call, was "slightly sad. But it is time to bring the S [and] X programs to an end. It's part of our overall shift to an autonomous future." (The call was associated with Tesla's latest results; read more Investopedia coverage of today's Magnificent Seven earnings here.) Musk is in the process of leading Tesla through a high-stakes—for both him and the company—transition from a carmaker into a business he hopes to position at the forefront of autonomous driving, robotics and artificial intelligence. Its auto deliveries fell year-over-year in 2025, and Musk among other things wants to start producing its Optimus robots at scale this year. That's part of the reason he's ending the S and X programs: Musk on Wednesday said he would take Fremont., Calif., factory space currently us...
Sony Group Corp. and Singapore’s GIC Pte sovereign wealth fund are forming a joint venture to acquire music copyrights, with plans to invest $2 billion to $3 billion in the project, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Sony’s music division, one of the world’s largest, will manage the acquired catalogs, handling distribution to streaming services and licensing older songs for use in f...
Sony Group Corp. and Singapore’s GIC Pte sovereign wealth fund are forming a joint venture to acquire music copyrights, with plans to invest $2 billion to $3 billion in the project, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Sony’s music division, one of the world’s largest, will manage the acquired catalogs, handling distribution to streaming services and licensing older songs for use in films and commercials, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing nonpublic information. GIC is providing capital and investment expertise. The joint venture will give the Japanese entertainment company funds to build up its portfolio of songs. With the deal, all three of the world’s largest music companies have set up partnerships with financiers to help them acquire more rights to songs without having to provide all of the money themselves. Universal Music Group NV announced a similar deal with Dundee Partners in early 2024, while Warner Music Group Corp. set up a partnership with Bain Capital last year. Sony has been buying high-profile music catalogs, often with third-party financing. It acquired the songs of Bruce Springsteen , as well as the bands Queen and Pink Floyd. The value of music copyrights soared over the last decade thanks to the growth of paid streaming. Investors have also been drawn to music because it is a stable asset during uncertain economic times. Sony and GIC plan to seek high-quality, marquee music assets across a range of genres. GIC has been investing in the music industry for nearly a decade. Sony Bank, a division of the consumer electronics giant, is also participating in this investment partnership. Sony owns the second-largest record label group and is the largest music publisher in the world. Its labels release music from stars such as Harry Styles, Adele and Beyonce . It also distributes music for thousands of artists through the Orchard.
The big news that shocked investors when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) released its third-quarter update in late October was the social media company's plans for capital expenditures to soar in 2026. While the company didn't provide the exact figure at the time, management indicated that the dollar growth in capital expenditures in 2026 would be significantly higher than it was in 2025. In other w...
The big news that shocked investors when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) released its third-quarter update in late October was the social media company's plans for capital expenditures to soar in 2026. While the company didn't provide the exact figure at the time, management indicated that the dollar growth in capital expenditures in 2026 would be significantly higher than it was in 2025. In other words, management was essentially saying: Expect a figure north of $100 billion. With the tech giant's fourth-quarter results (along with management's full-year outlook) out, we now have a much better idea of where exactly capital expenditures may fall in 2026. Meta said in its fourth-quarter update on Wednesday afternoon that it expects capital expenditures for the year to be between $115 billion and $135 billion. 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 » Here's a closer look at Meta's fourth-quarter results and what this number means for the company and investors. Image source: Getty Images. Undeniable momentum Meta's revenue in Q4 rose 24% year over year, putting its top line at $59.9 billion for the period. Showing how the company finished the year strong, this is a higher growth rate than its full-year 2025 revenue growth of 22%. Even more, Meta managed to grow its earnings per share 11% year over year in Q4, even as costs and expenses soared 40%. Fueling the quarter was a 7% year-over-year increase in daily active users across its platforms, 18% growth in ad impressions, and 6% growth in average price per ad. And if you had any doubts about whether the company's investments in AI (artificial intelligence) are paying off, think again. The midpoint of management's guidance for first-quarter revenue of $53.5 billion to $56.5 billion implies a year-over-year revenue growth rate of 30% -- a huge acceleration. Soaring costs With all of this said, ac...
Key Points The midpoint of the social media company's capital expenditure guidance implies 73% year-over-year growth. Meta guided for a significant acceleration in its revenue growth rate in Q1. The company's costs and expenses are growing faster than revenue, weighing on earnings growth. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › The big news that shocked investors when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ...
Key Points The midpoint of the social media company's capital expenditure guidance implies 73% year-over-year growth. Meta guided for a significant acceleration in its revenue growth rate in Q1. The company's costs and expenses are growing faster than revenue, weighing on earnings growth. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › The big news that shocked investors when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) released its third-quarter update in late October was the social media company's plans for capital expenditures to soar in 2026. While the company didn't provide the exact figure at the time, management indicated that the dollar growth in capital expenditures in 2026 would be significantly higher than it was in 2025. In other words, management was essentially saying: Expect a figure north of $100 billion. With the tech giant's fourth-quarter results (along with management's full-year outlook) out, we now have a much better idea of where exactly capital expenditures may fall in 2026. Meta said in its fourth-quarter update on Wednesday afternoon that it expects capital expenditures for the year to be between $115 billion and $135 billion. 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 » Here's a closer look at Meta's fourth-quarter results and what this number means for the company and investors. Undeniable momentum Meta's revenue in Q4 rose 24% year over year, putting its top line at $59.9 billion for the period. Showing how the company finished the year strong, this is a higher growth rate than its full-year 2025 revenue growth of 22%. Even more, Meta managed to grow its earnings per share 11% year over year in Q4, even as costs and expenses soared 40%. Fueling the quarter was a 7% year-over-year increase in daily active users across its platforms, 18% growth in ad impressions, and 6% growth in average price per ad. And if you had any doubts about...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 28, 2026 Call participants Chief Executive Officer — David Bozeman President, North American Surface Transportation — Michael Castagnetto Chief Operating Officer — Arun Rajan Chief Financial Officer — Damon Lee Vice President, Investor Relations — Charles Ives Takeaways Total company revenue -- Declined approximately 7.4% year over year, reflecting ongoing macro...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Jan. 28, 2026 Call participants Chief Executive Officer — David Bozeman President, North American Surface Transportation — Michael Castagnetto Chief Operating Officer — Arun Rajan Chief Financial Officer — Damon Lee Vice President, Investor Relations — Charles Ives Takeaways Total company revenue -- Declined approximately 7.4% year over year, reflecting ongoing macro headwinds such as weak global freight demand and falling ocean rates. -- Declined approximately 7.4% year over year, reflecting ongoing macro headwinds such as weak global freight demand and falling ocean rates. Adjusted gross profit (AGP) -- Down approximately 7.4% year over year; included a 13% decline in Global Forwarding AGP and a 2% increase in North American Surface Transportation (NAST) AGP, with the decline in Global Forwarding driven primarily by falling ocean rates and the February 2025 sale of the Europe Surface Transportation business. -- Down approximately 7.4% year over year; included a 13% decline in Global Forwarding AGP and a 2% increase in North American Surface Transportation (NAST) AGP, with the decline in Global Forwarding driven primarily by falling ocean rates and the February 2025 sale of the Europe Surface Transportation business. NAST volume growth -- Combined truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) volume rose approximately 1% year over year; truckload volume increased approximately 3%, and LTL volume was up approximately 0.5%, resulting in demonstrable market share growth versus the CAS index’s 7.6% volume decline. -- Combined truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) volume rose approximately 1% year over year; truckload volume increased approximately 3%, and LTL volume was up approximately 0.5%, resulting in demonstrable market share growth versus the CAS index’s 7.6% volume decline. Gross margin expansion -- NAST AGP margin increased 20 basis points year over year; Global Forwarding gross margin expanded 120 basis points year over year despite ...