The artificial intelligence (AI) boom isn’t being slowed by chips, software, or demand. It’s being slowed by something far more basic: a thirst for water. In this Market on Close clip , Barchart’s Senior Market Strategist John Rowland, CMT, explains why the next phase of AI infrastructure investing won’t be about who builds the fastest model — but who can actually get data centers approved, cooled...
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom isn’t being slowed by chips, software, or demand. It’s being slowed by something far more basic: a thirst for water. In this Market on Close clip , Barchart’s Senior Market Strategist John Rowland, CMT, explains why the next phase of AI infrastructure investing won’t be about who builds the fastest model — but who can actually get data centers approved, cooled, and sustained in the real world. That’s where water and waste management quietly move from “boring utilities” to critical AI infrastructure. The Problem Big Tech Didn’t Price In As AI data centers expand, local communities are pushing back. The NIMBY (“Not In My Backyard”) movement has become a real obstacle, with concerns around water usage, environmental impact, and long-term strain on local infrastructure. Microsoft (MSFT) acknowledged this reality earlier this month, publicly committing to being a “better partner” to communities. That includes responsible water usage, infrastructure investment, and direct financial support to gain approval for new builds. This matters because AI data centers cannot operate without massive water usage for cooling. The chips may be ready — but without water access, the projects stop. Why This Shifts the Investment Opportunity Rather than chasing mega-cap tech or broad indexes, John’s approach focuses on who benefits from this forced spending. Instead of buying a generic water utility, the focus is on companies whose revenue growth is tied directly to filtration, recycling, and waste systems — the equipment data centers actually need to operate under tighter community and environmental scrutiny. This is the “picks and shovels” framework applied to AI infrastructure. 1 Etf with Diversified Exposure to the Theme One investment John highlighted to express this theme is the First Trust Water ETF (FIW). FIW isn’t a local water distributor ETF. Its holdings focus on companies involved in water treatment, filtration, recycling, and waste manage...
Intel's (INTC) CFO just put his money where his mouth is. Now investors are asking if they should follow his lead. David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares of Intel at $42.50 each on Jan. 26, just days after the chipmaker's earnings report sent the stock tumbling. The timing is notable. INTC stock had cratered 17% on Friday following weak guidance and warnings about supply constraints that spooked Wal...
Intel's (INTC) CFO just put his money where his mouth is. Now investors are asking if they should follow his lead. David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares of Intel at $42.50 each on Jan. 26, just days after the chipmaker's earnings report sent the stock tumbling. The timing is notable. INTC stock had cratered 17% on Friday following weak guidance and warnings about supply constraints that spooked Wall Street. For a CFO to step in with his own cash right after such a selloff sends a message. But is it the right message for investors? The Case Zinsner Is Making Zinsner's buy came following fourth-quarter results that told two different stories. On one hand, Intel beat expectations with adjusted earnings of $0.15 per share versus the $0.08 analysts expected. Revenue of $13.7 billion also topped the $13.4 billion consensus. On the other hand, the guidance was ugly: Intel expects first-quarter revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion with breakeven earnings. Analysts had penciled in earnings of $0.05 per share and sales of $12.51 billion. That's a miss on both counts. The culprit? Supply constraints. CEO Lip-Bu Tan admitted during the earnings call that the company can't meet full demand for its products. Production yields are running below his targets, and Intel is scrambling to squeeze more output from its existing factories. "We are on a multiyear journey," Tan said. "It will take time and resolve." INTC stock got hammered, erasing gains built on hopes of a turnaround for the embattled American chipmaker. But Zinsner sees something different. His purchase suggests he believes the selloff overshot and that Intel's longer-term story remains intact. What Intel Is Building Toward The excitement around Intel centers on its foundry business, which makes chips for other companies. The chipmaker is betting billions that it can compete with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and win back market share it's been bleeding for years. Intel's 18A manufacturing technology is the linchpi...
Intel's (INTC) CFO just put his money where his mouth is. Now investors are asking if they should follow his lead. David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares of Intel at $42.50 each on Jan. 26, just days after the chipmaker's earnings report sent the stock tumbling. The timing is notable. INTC stock had cratered 17% on Friday following weak guidance and warnings about supply constraints that spooked Wal...
Intel's (INTC) CFO just put his money where his mouth is. Now investors are asking if they should follow his lead. David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares of Intel at $42.50 each on Jan. 26, just days after the chipmaker's earnings report sent the stock tumbling. The timing is notable. INTC stock had cratered 17% on Friday following weak guidance and warnings about supply constraints that spooked Wall Street. For a CFO to step in with his own cash right after such a selloff sends a message. But is it the right message for investors? The Case Zinsner Is Making Zinsner's buy came following fourth-quarter results that told two different stories. On one hand, Intel beat expectations with adjusted earnings of $0.15 per share versus the $0.08 analysts expected. Revenue of $13.7 billion also topped the $13.4 billion consensus. On the other hand, the guidance was ugly: Intel expects first-quarter revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion with breakeven earnings. Analysts had penciled in earnings of $0.05 per share and sales of $12.51 billion. That's a miss on both counts. The culprit? Supply constraints. CEO Lip-Bu Tan admitted during the earnings call that the company can't meet full demand for its products. Production yields are running below his targets, and Intel is scrambling to squeeze more output from its existing factories. "We are on a multiyear journey," Tan said. "It will take time and resolve." INTC stock got hammered, erasing gains built on hopes of a turnaround for the embattled American chipmaker. But Zinsner sees something different. His purchase suggests he believes the selloff overshot and that Intel's longer-term story remains intact. What Intel Is Building Toward The excitement around Intel centers on its foundry business, which makes chips for other companies. The chipmaker is betting billions that it can compete with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and win back market share it's been bleeding for years. Intel's 18A manufacturing technology is the linchpi...
New York, January 29, 2026, 10:57 EST — Regular session. Alphabet’s non-voting GOOG shares dipped following a brief surge to a new intraday peak Big Tech stocks shifted as investors pushed for returns amid ramped-up AI investments Google settled an Android data lawsuit for $135 million; Alphabet set to report earnings on Feb. 4 Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares (GOOG) dropped 2.5% to $328.00 in...
New York, January 29, 2026, 10:57 EST — Regular session. Alphabet’s non-voting GOOG shares dipped following a brief surge to a new intraday peak Big Tech stocks shifted as investors pushed for returns amid ramped-up AI investments Google settled an Android data lawsuit for $135 million; Alphabet set to report earnings on Feb. 4 Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares (GOOG) dropped 2.5% to $328.00 in early trading, after hitting a peak of $342.91 during the session. The stock had opened at $340 before pulling back. The shift came amid a tough day for growth stocks, with investors digesting fresh Big Tech earnings and fresh AI-related spending announcements. “It’s going to be a show me the money story for AI,” said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, as Microsoft slipped and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped. (Reuters) Microsoft’s update turned attention squarely on costs and margins, beyond just the revenue numbers. “Revenues are up 17% and the cost of revenues are up 19%,” noted Eric Clark, portfolio manager at the LOGO ETF. His remark summed up growing concern that AI-related capital spending is accelerating faster than returns. (Reuters) Alphabet landed in new legal trouble as Google agreed to fork over $135 million to settle a class action alleging Android collected cellular data without users’ consent. Plaintiffs’ attorney Glen Summers called the payout “the largest ever in a conversion case,” referring to claims over wrongful taking of property. The settlement still awaits a judge’s green light. (Reuters) Google rolled out new AI tools for Chrome, spotlighting image generation and editing capabilities alongside a virtual assistant that operates from a side panel during browsing. The firm also highlighted an “auto browse” feature available on paid plans, designed to manage multi-step online tasks—though users must still sign off on final moves like purchases. (AP News) PwC is stepping up its cloud and AI push with a $400 million, three-year co...
Andreyuu/iStock via Getty Images One company that I have found to be interesting for quite some time now is none other than ESAB Corporation ( ESAB ). The reason why I find this enterprise to be interesting is because its business model is relatively boring. In essence, it develops, produces, and supplies consumable products and equipment that can be used in the cutting, joining, and automated wel...
Andreyuu/iStock via Getty Images One company that I have found to be interesting for quite some time now is none other than ESAB Corporation ( ESAB ). The reason why I find this enterprise to be interesting is because its business model is relatively boring. In essence, it develops, produces, and supplies consumable products and equipment that can be used in the cutting, joining, and automated welding activities that make the modern world run. Long ago, I was actually bullish about the business. But after seeing shares essentially double the S&P 500 in the time that I was bullish, I downgraded it . Since my most recent article about the company, an article in which I reaffirmed it as a "Hold" candidate, the stock has unfortunately woefully underperformed the market. Shares are down 0.6% compared to the 23.3% increase that the S&P 500 saw over the same window of time. However, since I originally downgraded it to a "Hold" in August 2024, the stock has risen 18.5%. That's not too far off the 22.4% increase that the market enjoyed. Fundamentally speaking, the business is doing well on the top line. But bottom-line results have come under pressure. This helps explain the recent underperformance that the company has exhibited. But even so, management expects revenue to expand this year. Unfortunately, because profitability is dropping, the stock is becoming more expensive. Relative to other similar firms, shares are actually still very affordable. But that's not enough to justify an upgrade at this time. A Mixed Bag One of the best things about ESAB Corporation is that the company continues to grow on the top line. Take the most recent quarter as an example. This would be the third quarter of the company's 2025 fiscal year. During that time, revenue amounted to $727.8 million. That's 8.1% above the $673.3 million management reported a year earlier. This rise in sales was driven primarily by acquisition activities. You see, management has a history of acquiring other enter...
The forward seems to have lost a yard of pace but he is only 31 and leaving Stamford Bridge to make a fresh start may be the best thing for him While Raheem Sterling’s bank balance was boosted by his unhappy spell at Chelsea, the professional cost has been huge. The forward’s career has nosedived since his departure from Manchester City three and a half years ago. Sterling was hailed as a marquee ...
The forward seems to have lost a yard of pace but he is only 31 and leaving Stamford Bridge to make a fresh start may be the best thing for him While Raheem Sterling’s bank balance was boosted by his unhappy spell at Chelsea, the professional cost has been huge. The forward’s career has nosedived since his departure from Manchester City three and a half years ago. Sterling was hailed as a marquee signing when he joined Chelsea in the summer of 2022 but there was no place for him inside the tent by the time an agreement was finally reached to end his £325,000-a-week contract by mutual consent on Wednesday. The decline has been sad to watch. There was excitement when Sterling became the first player to join Chelsea after the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital takeover. He had won four Premier League titles with City and had undoubted pedigree. Thomas Tuchel wanted his threat in the final third and much was made of Sterling, who grew up near Wembley, returning to London when Chelsea signed him for £47.5m. Continue reading...
Getty Images Article Thesis Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) reported strong quarterly earnings results on Wednesday afternoon, but shares still sold off. Combined with the pullback we saw over the previous three months or so, this has made MSFT significantly cheaper—I think shares are a good value today, considering Microsoft's valuation and its highly compelling growth. Past Coverage I have writte...
Getty Images Article Thesis Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) reported strong quarterly earnings results on Wednesday afternoon, but shares still sold off. Combined with the pullback we saw over the previous three months or so, this has made MSFT significantly cheaper—I think shares are a good value today, considering Microsoft's valuation and its highly compelling growth. Past Coverage I have written about Microsoft Corporation here on Seeking Alpha in the past, most recently in late 2023, a little more than two years ago, when I published this article . I gave Microsoft a neutral rating back then—shares have generated positive returns since that article was published but trailed the broad market's return, so avoiding a “Buy” rating was a good choice. Right now, Microsoft looks like a better value, however, and with MSFT reporting its earnings results on Wednesday, I want to update my thesis on the company today. What Happened? Microsoft reported its fiscal Q2 results on Wednesday, following the market's close. The company's headline results looked like this: Microsoft's fiscal Q2 earnings results (Seeking Alpha) The company delivered a double beat, which naturally is a good sign—although this wasn't much of a surprise, as Microsoft did the same for the previous 11 quarters as well. Growth looked strong, with revenues jumping by a nice 17% compared to one year earlier, which, for a company the size of Microsoft, meant adding $12 billion in revenue in a single quarter alone. And yet, despite the compelling growth that MSFT delivered and the fact that it beat estimates on both lines, shares sold off following the earnings release—they traded down around 7% at the time of writing. Microsoft: Strong Performance Delving into the most recent quarterly earnings report, there are many things to like. First, Microsoft's business growth remained very strong, with revenues growing at a high-teens pace, which, of course, compares favorably to the growth seen by the average compan...
Getty Images Article Thesis Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) reported strong quarterly earnings results on Wednesday afternoon, but shares still sold off. Combined with the pullback we saw over the previous three months or so, this has made MSFT significantly cheaper—I think shares are a good value today, considering Microsoft's valuation and its highly compelling growth. Past Coverage I have writte...
Getty Images Article Thesis Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) reported strong quarterly earnings results on Wednesday afternoon, but shares still sold off. Combined with the pullback we saw over the previous three months or so, this has made MSFT significantly cheaper—I think shares are a good value today, considering Microsoft's valuation and its highly compelling growth. Past Coverage I have written about Microsoft Corporation here on Seeking Alpha in the past, most recently in late 2023, a little more than two years ago, when I published this article . I gave Microsoft a neutral rating back then—shares have generated positive returns since that article was published but trailed the broad market's return, so avoiding a “Buy” rating was a good choice. Right now, Microsoft looks like a better value, however, and with MSFT reporting its earnings results on Wednesday, I want to update my thesis on the company today. What Happened? Microsoft reported its fiscal Q2 results on Wednesday, following the market's close. The company's headline results looked like this: Microsoft's fiscal Q2 earnings results (Seeking Alpha) The company delivered a double beat, which naturally is a good sign—although this wasn't much of a surprise, as Microsoft did the same for the previous 11 quarters as well. Growth looked strong, with revenues jumping by a nice 17% compared to one year earlier, which, for a company the size of Microsoft, meant adding $12 billion in revenue in a single quarter alone. And yet, despite the compelling growth that MSFT delivered and the fact that it beat estimates on both lines, shares sold off following the earnings release—they traded down around 7% at the time of writing. Microsoft: Strong Performance Delving into the most recent quarterly earnings report, there are many things to like. First, Microsoft's business growth remained very strong, with revenues growing at a high-teens pace, which, of course, compares favorably to the growth seen by the average compan...
PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images By Michiel Tukker , Senior European Rates Strategist and Padhraic Garvey , CFA, Regional Head of Research, Americas Market rates smell some more upside, while the plumbing gets the thumbs up (just) The curve edged higher on the smidgen of reduced negative commentary from the FOMC statement, and the commentary from Chair Powell subsequently copper-fastened the m...
PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images By Michiel Tukker , Senior European Rates Strategist and Padhraic Garvey , CFA, Regional Head of Research, Americas Market rates smell some more upside, while the plumbing gets the thumbs up (just) The curve edged higher on the smidgen of reduced negative commentary from the FOMC statement, and the commentary from Chair Powell subsequently copper-fastened the market notion that rate cuts are off the agenda, at least for now. This week, the 10yr yield edged up from the 4.2% area on Monday to 4.25% post the FOMC (and is higher today, pre- and post the FOMC). It’s been quite the week for dollar products, given the FX intervention talk out of Japan and then the dollar weakness push from President Trump. Add that vulnerability to a Fed that’s standing pat on less macro negatives, likely facilitating an upside test for market rates as a lasting reaction. In terms of the plumbing, no change to the policy action of buying bills, and out to 3yr Treasuries where required. That has been required, as the latest data show renewed net buying in the bond space (in fact dwarfing the roll-off of MBS paper). Repo volatility circumstances have in turn calmed, but the effective funds rate remains elevated. It remains at just a basis point below the rate paid on excess reserves, versus a prior 7bp spread. It’s not a drama. But still, the optics aren’t great. And those optics were, in fact, the genesis of the decision to reignite bills buying in the first place. But, not a whole lot of additional commentary on this from Chair Powell. Stronger euro a headache for the ECB but unlikely a game changer The euro’s appreciation on the back of a stronger dollar tilts the balance of risks slightly further towards more European Central Bank cuts, but the rates impact should be limited for now. In normal circumstances, a stronger euro would be linked to improving growth and is therefore often interpreted as a hawkish signal. In this case, however, the euro stren...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes reversed from earlier gains and fell sharply Thursday, as Wall Street digested a slew of big earnings results. Meta Platforms held strong gains, but Tesla reversed lower on the stock market today and Microsoft plunged on its results. The Dow reversed for a 0.4% loss as Microsoft's 12% gash certainly weighed on blue chips.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes reversed from earlier gains and fell sharply Thursday, as Wall Street digested a slew of big earnings results. Meta Platforms held strong gains, but Tesla reversed lower on the stock market today and Microsoft plunged on its results. The Dow reversed for a 0.4% loss as Microsoft's 12% gash certainly weighed on blue chips.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Stephen Shafer Chief Financial Officer — Charles Lauber Vice President, Investor and Financial Planning and Analysis — Helen Gurholt Takeaways EPS -- $3.85 in 2025, up 6%, described as a company record, driven by improved profitability in both reporting segments. -- $3.85 in 2025,...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Stephen Shafer Chief Financial Officer — Charles Lauber Vice President, Investor and Financial Planning and Analysis — Helen Gurholt Takeaways EPS -- $3.85 in 2025, up 6%, described as a company record, driven by improved profitability in both reporting segments. -- $3.85 in 2025, up 6%, described as a company record, driven by improved profitability in both reporting segments. Total Sales -- $3.8 billion for 2025, up slightly, reflecting pricing gains and increased commercial volume, offset by weaker China performance. -- $3.8 billion for 2025, up slightly, reflecting pricing gains and increased commercial volume, offset by weaker China performance. North America Segment Margin -- 24.4%, an increase of 20 basis points, attributed to water treatment margin improvements and higher commercial sales. -- 24.4%, an increase of 20 basis points, attributed to water treatment margin improvements and higher commercial sales. Rest of World Segment Margin -- 8.7%, up 40 basis points, with China restructuring and cost controls offsetting sales declines. -- 8.7%, up 40 basis points, with China restructuring and cost controls offsetting sales declines. North America Water Heater Sales -- Rose 1%, aided by pricing and commercial growth, offsetting weakness in wholesale residential volume. -- Rose 1%, aided by pricing and commercial growth, offsetting weakness in wholesale residential volume. North America Boiler Sales -- Increased by 8%, supported by strong demand for high-efficiency products and pricing actions. -- Increased by 8%, supported by strong demand for high-efficiency products and pricing actions. North America Water Treatment Sales -- Fell 2%, reflecting strategic pullback from lower-margin retail, while dealer direct and e-commerce channels expanded 10% and segment margin broadened by 400 basis points to nearly 13%. -- Fell 2%, reflecting strategic pu...
In trading on Wednesday, shares of Northern Oil & Gas Inc (Symbol: NOG) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $32.02, changing hands as high as $33.01 per share. Northern Oil & Gas Inc shares are currently trading up about 2.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of NOG shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, NOG's low point in its 52 w...
In trading on Wednesday, shares of Northern Oil & Gas Inc (Symbol: NOG) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $32.02, changing hands as high as $33.01 per share. Northern Oil & Gas Inc shares are currently trading up about 2.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of NOG shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, NOG's low point in its 52 week range is $21.45 per share, with $39.10 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $32.89. Click here to find out which 9 other energy stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Eoneren/E+ via Getty Images Introduction to the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF ( IWF ), which completed its silver jubilee (25 years) as a listed product in May 2025, has so far, amassed total assets under management [AUM] of $122B across its lifetime. IWF, which is backed by Blackrock, Inc. through their ‘iShares’ brand of ETFs, can be pursued at an expense ra...
Eoneren/E+ via Getty Images Introduction to the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF ( IWF ), which completed its silver jubilee (25 years) as a listed product in May 2025, has so far, amassed total assets under management [AUM] of $122B across its lifetime. IWF, which is backed by Blackrock, Inc. through their ‘iShares’ brand of ETFs, can be pursued at an expense ratio of 0.18%. This ETF makes distributions four times per year (March, June, September and December), with those quarterly distributions annualizing to 0.36% at the current ETF price. What Does IWF Do? IWF’s raison d'être is to passively follow an index called the Russell 1000 Growth Index [R1GI] , which it does so through a process called representative sampling [essentially IWF seeks to own a sample of stocks from R1GI which in aggregate, and not necessarily individually, have the same characteristics as the latter]. As some of you may have inferred, RGI is a subset of the famed- Russell 1000 Index [R1I] , which is supposed to be a representation of the 1000 largest stocks in the US (in market-cap terms, the R1I, captures the top 90% of the entire investable US market). Basically, R1GI sources stocks from the R1I which have strong growth characteristics. And what does ‘growth’ here entail? Well, stocks which make it to R1GI from R1I typically have “higher” price to book values , forecasted 2-year earnings growth (based on institutional broker estimates) , and historical 5-year sales-per-share growth , relative to all the counterparts in the latter index. What Are the Standout Traits of IWF’s Portfolio? IWF offers coverage to 390 growth-style stocks from the Russell 1000 index (however from a market-cap perspective, these growth stocks represent almost two-thirds of the total index). Prima facie, given this relatively wide coverage of nearly 400 stocks, one would think there wouldn’t be a great deal of concentration effect, or top-heaviness, but that isn’t the case here. A...
If you’ve been considering picking up the latest Pokémon game for the Switch 2, there’s good reason to do it today, as Best Buy is knocking $14 off the physical version. Pokémon Legends: Z-A normally costs $69.99, but you can snag it for $55.99 for the rest of the day — a price that other retailers aren’t currently matching. The title, which launched in October 2025, feels like a return to form , ...
If you’ve been considering picking up the latest Pokémon game for the Switch 2, there’s good reason to do it today, as Best Buy is knocking $14 off the physical version. Pokémon Legends: Z-A normally costs $69.99, but you can snag it for $55.99 for the rest of the day — a price that other retailers aren’t currently matching. The title, which launched in October 2025, feels like a return to form , according to our reviewer Charles Pulliam-Moore, and continues to push the series out of its iterative rut. At this price, the game is cheaper than the original Switch version (but pro tip: the Switch 2 cartridge will work in the original Switch, too, and will let you play the full game as if it were a regular Switch cart). Pokémon Legends: Z-A Where to Buy: $69.99 $55.99 at Best Buy (Switch 2) For those who haven’t jumped into a Pokémon game in a while, Legends: Z-A follows the formula that Arceus introduced. Rather than strictly operating as a turn-based RPG, the player can engage in real-time battles against Pokémon — even catching them sneakily without engaging in a fight is possible. Personally, games like Pokémon Sword / Shield burned me out on the idea of playing another, as it felt similar to playing previous titles, but with better graphics and a larger world. But shaking up how you engage with the core mechanics sounds like a good time. Other Verge-approved deals If you need an affordable-but-good MagSafe charging puck to recharge your iPhone while you’re in bed or working, Anker’s MagGo Qi2 puck with 15W charging is $14.99 at Amazon in black or white. Sure, there are chargers out there that can go up to 25W (a speed that’s available only for iPhone 16 and 17 models), but that will significantly boost the price. Keep in mind that this puck doesn’t include a power adapter, so you’ll need to provide your own, or you can plug it directly into your laptop. Some may choose to go for a modest TV upgrade in time for the Super Bowl. If you’re someone who likes to live más...
Inventory shortages have pushed the wholesale price for a box of 2025 Feitian Moutai to 1,620 yuan ($233) as of Jan. 29, up from 1,600 yuan the previous day. Photo: VCG Chinese liquor stocks rallied sharply Thursday, led by industry heavyweight Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., as recovering wholesale prices and robust pre-Lunar New Year demand reignited investor confidence in a sector that had been in de...
Inventory shortages have pushed the wholesale price for a box of 2025 Feitian Moutai to 1,620 yuan ($233) as of Jan. 29, up from 1,600 yuan the previous day. Photo: VCG Chinese liquor stocks rallied sharply Thursday, led by industry heavyweight Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., as recovering wholesale prices and robust pre-Lunar New Year demand reignited investor confidence in a sector that had been in decline for more than a year. Shares of Kweichow Moutai surged 8.61%, while the CSI Liquor Index climbed 9.79% to close at 9,149.9. Several prominent distillers — including Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., and Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co. Ltd. — hit their daily trading limit of 10%.
Since medieval monks started draining and managing the Somerset Levels, humans have struggled to live and work alongside water. “At the moment it feels like a losing battle,” said Mike Stanton, the chair of the Somerset Rivers Authority. “Intense rainfall is hitting us more often because of climate change. It may be that in the next 50 years, perhaps in the next 20, some homes around here will hav...
Since medieval monks started draining and managing the Somerset Levels, humans have struggled to live and work alongside water. “At the moment it feels like a losing battle,” said Mike Stanton, the chair of the Somerset Rivers Authority. “Intense rainfall is hitting us more often because of climate change. It may be that in the next 50 years, perhaps in the next 20, some homes around here will have to be abandoned.” Stanton spoke to the Guardian at Northmoor pumping station near Bridgwater as six giant temporary pumps fired six tons of flood water a second off the saturated moors into the River Parrett. View image in fullscreen ‘Intense rainfall is hitting us more often,’ said Mike Stanton, the chair of the Somerset Rivers Authority. Photograph: Jim Wileman/The Guardian The emergency pumps had been craned into position to back up the permanent ones after Storm Chandra, in a desperate attempt to stop homes in nearby villages such as Moorland and Fordgate from flooding. The two communities hit the headlines around the world when they were inundated in 2014. Millions of pounds was invested in trying to keep water at bay, but by mid-afternoon on Thursday the level at a nearby monitoring point was at 7.76m (nearly 25ft 6in). Flooding of property is possible when it goes above 6.6m. With yet another severe Met Office weather warning for rain in force on Thursday afternoon and evening, the fear was growing that water would once again reach homes. View image in fullscreen Diggers move earth to protect a home near Moorland. Photograph: Jim Wileman/The Guardian Julian Taylor, who lives in Fordgate, had moved many of his belongings upstairs. “I suspect we’re going to have to evacuate,” he said. “The water is advancing even faster than in 2014. I don’t know where we’ll go. We’ve been pressing them for weeks to get more pumps in.” On the edge of Moorland, the Notaro family, who are well-known local builders, were busy moving earth and bringing in stone to build a bund – an emban...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Jason Liberty Chief Financial Officer — Naftali Holtz President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean International — Michael Bayley Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Full-Year Revenue -- Nearly $18 billion, representing 8.8%...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Jason Liberty Chief Financial Officer — Naftali Holtz President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean International — Michael Bayley Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Full-Year Revenue -- Nearly $18 billion, representing 8.8% growth, led by strong brand demand and execution. -- Nearly $18 billion, representing 8.8% growth, led by strong brand demand and execution. Adjusted EPS -- $15.64 for the year, reflecting 33% year-over-year growth, and $2.80 for the fourth quarter, above guidance. -- $15.64 for the year, reflecting 33% year-over-year growth, and $2.80 for the fourth quarter, above guidance. Operating Cash Flow -- Nearly $6.5 billion generated in 2025, supporting $2 billion in shareholder returns via dividends and share buybacks. -- Nearly $6.5 billion generated in 2025, supporting $2 billion in shareholder returns via dividends and share buybacks. Fourth Quarter Net Yields -- Increased 2.5% in constant currency on 10% capacity growth, driven by demand across all key products. -- Increased 2.5% in constant currency on 10% capacity growth, driven by demand across all key products. Net Cruise Costs (Excluding Fuel) -- Decreased 6.3% in constant currency, aligned with guidance as operational efficiencies improved. -- Decreased 6.3% in constant currency, aligned with guidance as operational efficiencies improved. Bookings -- Company is about two-thirds booked for 2026 at record rates within historical load factors, positioning for optimized pricing and yield growth. -- Company is about two-thirds booked for 2026 at record rates within historical load factors, positioning for optimized pricing and yield growth. 2026 Revenue Outlook -- Revenue projected to increase at a double-digit rate, with net yield growth guided to 1.5%-3.5% and capacity set to rise 6.7%. -- Revenue projected to increase at...
In trading on Friday, shares of A10 Networks Inc (Symbol: ATEN) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $14.53, changing hands as low as $14.37 per share. A10 Networks Inc shares are currently trading down about 4.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ATEN shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, ATEN's low point in its 52 week range i...
In trading on Friday, shares of A10 Networks Inc (Symbol: ATEN) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $14.53, changing hands as low as $14.37 per share. A10 Networks Inc shares are currently trading down about 4.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ATEN shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, ATEN's low point in its 52 week range is $10.18 per share, with $19.05 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $14.39. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.