Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, arrives in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 27, 2025, to attend a memorial service for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Courtney Bonneau | Afp | Getty Images Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran's security chief Ali Larijani had been killed in airstrikes overnight. Katz said in a statement that he had bee...
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, arrives in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 27, 2025, to attend a memorial service for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Courtney Bonneau | Afp | Getty Images Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran's security chief Ali Larijani had been killed in airstrikes overnight. Katz said in a statement that he had been informed by the military that Larijani had been killed, according to Reuters. Iran has not yet confirmed the report. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
Atour Lifestyle Holdings press release ( ATAT ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.48 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $399M (+33.8% Y/Y) misses by $7.83M . For the full year of 2026, the Company currently expects total net revenues to increase by 20% to 24% compared with the full year of 2025. More on Atour Lifestyle Holdings Atour Lifestyle: Positive On Potential Q4 2025 Beat And Favorable 2026 Outlook Atour Lifesty...
Atour Lifestyle Holdings press release ( ATAT ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.48 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $399M (+33.8% Y/Y) misses by $7.83M . For the full year of 2026, the Company currently expects total net revenues to increase by 20% to 24% compared with the full year of 2025. More on Atour Lifestyle Holdings Atour Lifestyle: Positive On Potential Q4 2025 Beat And Favorable 2026 Outlook Atour Lifestyle Holdings Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Ultra-luxury hotels push prices to records as wealthy travelers keep spending Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Atour Lifestyle Holdings Historical earnings data for Atour Lifestyle Holdings
Legendary investor Warren Buffett once said that there's no need to do extraordinary things to achieve extraordinary results. And it's true. Many people incorrectly assume that building real wealth requires constantly analyzing stocks, reading earnings reports, and watching the stock market every day. To be clear, if you have the time, knowledge, and desire required to evaluate individual stocks a...
Legendary investor Warren Buffett once said that there's no need to do extraordinary things to achieve extraordinary results. And it's true. Many people incorrectly assume that building real wealth requires constantly analyzing stocks, reading earnings reports, and watching the stock market every day. To be clear, if you have the time, knowledge, and desire required to evaluate individual stocks and maintain a portfolio, it can absolutely be a way to produce superior long-term returns. But you might be surprised how effective a much more hands-off approach can be. Here's an overview of how everyday investors can build million-dollar nest eggs using a simple strategy that allows you to sleep soundly at night. Use low-cost index funds First, if you want a diverse stock portfolio that you don't have to watch too closely, it's tough to argue against low-cost index funds. For example, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI +1.02%) spreads your money among thousands of publicly traded stocks. The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO +0.99%) can allow you to add some small-cap exposure, and the Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF +2.11%) can be a great way to diversify outside of the United States. And a fixed-income fund like the Vanguard Total Bond Index ETF (BND +0.38%) can provide safety and income, especially as you get closer to retirement. Of course, these are just a few examples. But all have broad exposure to a certain investment objective, and with a bare minimum of expense. Make it automatic I can't stress this step enough. You don't have to invest a high dollar amount to get started. If you have $1,000, $500, or even $100 to invest, you can create a diversified portfolio. The key is to continue investing over time. The best way to set yourself up for long-term wealth creation is to automate the process. Schedule an automatic deposit into your brokerage account on every payday. Depending on your brokerage, you may be able to set it up to automatically allocate to...
patpitchaya/iStock via Getty Images Lightwave Logic, Inc. ( LWLG ) is a photonics technology platform company that develops electro-optic polymer (EOP) materials. These components are used for faster, lower-power data transmission in silicon-photonics devices. LWLG's core product is Perkinamine EOP technology that can be embedded into mainstream silicon-photonics design and manufacturing flows in ...
patpitchaya/iStock via Getty Images Lightwave Logic, Inc. ( LWLG ) is a photonics technology platform company that develops electro-optic polymer (EOP) materials. These components are used for faster, lower-power data transmission in silicon-photonics devices. LWLG's core product is Perkinamine EOP technology that can be embedded into mainstream silicon-photonics design and manufacturing flows in data centers for AI and high-performance computing. Recently, the company announced an agreement with Tower Semiconductor Ltd. ( TSEM ), which shows LWLG's progress with its product integration for manufacturing in other OEM commercial foundries. However, meaningful volume production is not expected until 2027, and this tempers my optimism on the stock, which is why I remain neutral for now. EOPs For OEMs Lightwave Logic, Inc. is a technology platform company that develops polymer materials for higher-speed data transmission in photonic devices. LWLG was incorporated in 1997 and adopted its current name in 2008. It's currently headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. I also previously covered LWLG last May, and since then, the stock has appreciated by almost 728.7%. Thus, I thought it was worthwhile writing an update on this name. Source: Lightwave Logic Corporate Presentation. January 2026. As a quick recap, LWLG's proprietary material is Perkinamine electro-optic polymer (EOP), which can be incorporated into a silicon photonics chip. This way, LWLG's EOPs can help create the optical modulator. These types of chips are later incorporated into optical modules or co-packaged optics (CPO) architectures. Essentially, LWLG's hardware is what moves data in and out of switches, routers, and AI systems in data centers and AI infrastructure. It's what allows for high-speed, lower-power, and compact optical interconnects. Furthermore, LWLG's IP covers multiple layers of its value chain, and the platform as a whole has over 80 patents for materials and related processes. Moreover, LWLG ...
RerF/iStock via Getty Images Market Overview US equities advanced in the fourth quarter, registering a sizable return for 2025. Markets were bolstered by robust corporate earnings, resilient consumer spending, and solid economic growth. Anxiety about lofty valuations in the technology sector and concerns surrounding massive AI spending drove capital toward value/cyclical areas of the market. The c...
RerF/iStock via Getty Images Market Overview US equities advanced in the fourth quarter, registering a sizable return for 2025. Markets were bolstered by robust corporate earnings, resilient consumer spending, and solid economic growth. Anxiety about lofty valuations in the technology sector and concerns surrounding massive AI spending drove capital toward value/cyclical areas of the market. The cooling labor market and worries about upside inflation risks also kept the markets on edge. GDP surged 4.3% annually, primarily fueled by robust consumer spending but also aided by a rebound in exports, business investment on equipment and AI, and increased government spending on defense. The Russell 1000 Value returned 3.81% for the period. Within the index, eight out of 11 sectors rose for the quarter. Information technology and communication services were the top-performing sectors, while real estate and utilities were the bottom-performing sectors for the period. Performance Summary Hartford Quality Value Fund outperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index during the quarter. Security selection was the primary driver of relative outperformance due to strong selection within communication services, financials, and industrials. This was partially offset by selection in information technology and consumer staples. Sector allocation, a result of our bottom-up stock selection process, also contributed to returns. Allocation effect was driven by our overweight to information technology and underweight to consumer discretionary but was partially offset by our overweight to utilities. Top relative contributors over the period included an overweight allocation to Alphabet (communication services) and an out-of-benchmark allocation to Expedia Group, while our top two relative detractors were an overweight allocation to Gentex (consumer discretionary) and an out-of-benchmark allocation to NXP Semiconductors (information technology). Positioning & Outlook Markets ended the year near rec...
Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) is a small-cap manufacturer of zinc battery storage systems. After another huge earnings miss on February 26 for Q4, analysts slashed EPS estimates for this year and next, driving the stock into the dungeon of the Zacks Rank. The 2026 consensus fell from a loss of 34-cents to a loss of 66-cents. And 2027 EPS projections were dropped from a profit of 9-cents to a loss ...
Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) is a small-cap manufacturer of zinc battery storage systems. After another huge earnings miss on February 26 for Q4, analysts slashed EPS estimates for this year and next, driving the stock into the dungeon of the Zacks Rank. The 2026 consensus fell from a loss of 34-cents to a loss of 66-cents. And 2027 EPS projections were dropped from a profit of 9-cents to a loss of 12-cents, among three covering analysts. Sour Quarter Notes Eos Energy Enterprises came out with a quarterly loss of $0.84 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.2. This compares to a loss of $2.2 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -327.05%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.29 per share when it actually produced a loss of $4.91, delivering a surprise of -1593.1%. Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates. Eos Energy Enterprises, which belongs to the Zacks Industrial Services industry, posted revenues of $58 million for the quarter ended December 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 36.43%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $7.3 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters. Bottom line: EOSE shares have dropped 50% since the report. This has left many investors under water as they believed that Eos Energy had a place in the data center build out. Some may still see value here, but it's going to take a quarter or two of improvement in company fundamentals to justify long positions. The Zacks Rank will let you know. 5 Stocks Set to Double Each was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They include Stock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and Resilience Stock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the Dip Stock #3: One of the Most Compelling In...
The United States, Israel, and Iran are entering their third week of conflict , one that has created a deadly new chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz. Ships that usually carry large amounts of oil and LNG through this trade route are now blocked. As a result, Taiwan — the global hub for the world's most important and high-end chips — is on the verge of facing an energy and materials crisis, accordi...
The United States, Israel, and Iran are entering their third week of conflict , one that has created a deadly new chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz. Ships that usually carry large amounts of oil and LNG through this trade route are now blocked. As a result, Taiwan — the global hub for the world's most important and high-end chips — is on the verge of facing an energy and materials crisis, according to Bloomberg . Taiwan is heavily reliant on foreign resources for its energy needs; the country imports about 97% of all of its power. The Middle East supplies 37% of the fuel that powers Taiwan's electric grid, which runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG). This electricity is then used by the island's chipmakers, like TSMC, whose fabrication plants have enormous power appetites and require a continuous, stable supply to operate. On the other hand, helium is vital to chip fabrication, as it plays a key role in both cooling and lithography. Qatar, Iran's maritime neighbor, accounts for about one-third of the world's helium supply. Taiwan does not produce any of its own helium and imports it from the United States and Qatar, which are abundant in natural gas fields. Therefore, any tension in the Gulf region can affect semiconductor manufacturing . Article continues below Since helium can be procured from multiple sources, and local companies have said both the U.S. and Australia can help, it's less threatened by the ongoing conflict. Moreover, authorities have claimed that LNG and oil supplies are already secured for March, April, and half of May, with talks ongoing with America for June's inventory. However, in case of an emergency, Taiwan has only 11 days of LNG reserves. That leaves it vulnerable to any sudden disruptions. Morgan Stanley estimated that a few weeks' worth of LNG is headed for the country on top of the existing stockpile, but Taiwan likely paid a significant premium for that. Even though the island has enough oil and helium for now, if the war were to escala...
KeithBinns Several Gulf Arab states are urging the U.S. to neutralize the threat posed by Iran on their territory and oil economies, Reuters reported, citing three sources in the region. These sources, as well as Western and Arab diplomats, added that the U.S. is pressing Gulf Arab states to join its war on Iran to bolster its international legitimacy. Iran launched missile and drone strikes on U....
KeithBinns Several Gulf Arab states are urging the U.S. to neutralize the threat posed by Iran on their territory and oil economies, Reuters reported, citing three sources in the region. These sources, as well as Western and Arab diplomats, added that the U.S. is pressing Gulf Arab states to join its war on Iran to bolster its international legitimacy. Iran launched missile and drone strikes on U.S. military bases, airports, ports and oil facilities in six Gulf states since the war broke out. Iran also effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, upending energy markets — the primary lifeline for Gulf economies. Gulf leaders now want President Donald Trump to degrade Iran's military capacity, a source said, adding that Tehran would continue to hold the region to ransom unless it is severely weakened. Iran, which is the largest Shia Muslim-majority nation, has long viewed its Sunni Arab neighbors with deep suspicion and the war further escalated tensions in the region. The White House told Reuters that the U.S. was "in close contact with our partners in the Middle East" and is "crushing (Iran's) ability to shoot weapons or produce more." The UAE said it "does not seek to be drawn into conflicts or escalation," but affirmed its right to "take all necessary measures" to safeguard its sovereignty and security. More on Gulf region Gulf Conflict Rewrites Energy Outlook Energy Markets Brace For A Prolonged Supply Disruption Market Must Now Consider Troops On The Ground In Iran As The Base Case Middle East output could drop 70% from pre-war level - Rystad Saudi Arabia said to offer oil buyers alternate Red Sea route
Parting with money to fund your 401(k) isn't the easiest thing to do. That money could make your life easier, pay for leisure activities, or allow you to buy a bigger house or a more luxurious car. But it's important to save for retirement because living on Social Security alone is the pits. Those monthly benefits will only replace about 40% of your pre-retirement wages if you earn a typical paych...
Parting with money to fund your 401(k) isn't the easiest thing to do. That money could make your life easier, pay for leisure activities, or allow you to buy a bigger house or a more luxurious car. But it's important to save for retirement because living on Social Security alone is the pits. Those monthly benefits will only replace about 40% of your pre-retirement wages if you earn a typical paycheck. So unless you want to take a 60% pay cut as a retiree, you'll need savings. And if you have access to a 401(k) plan, you might as well take advantage. The nice thing about 401(k)s is that funding them is easy. You tell your employer how much you want to contribute each year and they do the rest for you. Recent data from Vanguard shows that 401(k) balances rose nicely last year. But the average savings balance may come as a surprise. What the average 401(k) balance looks like today As of year-end 2025, the average 401(k) balance reached $167,970, according to Vanguard. That's a 13% increase from a year prior. That's also a pretty decent number. But when we look at the median 401(k) balance as of the end of 2025, it tells a different story. The median 401(k) balance as of the end of last year was only $44,115. And when you have a median that's considerably lower than the average, it's typically the more representative number. In this case, what likely happened is that a small percentage of very large 401(k) balances drove up the average number. The median corrects for that. But it also tells us that many Americans' 401(k)s may be sorely underfunded. Is the average 401(k) balance today enough? That's a loaded question. First, as just mentioned, we should really be discussing the median 401(k) balance, not the average. But even if we talk about the average, $167,970 is a nice amount of retirement savings to have for people in their 20s and 30s. For people in their 40s, it's OK. For people in their 50s, it's more problematic. Say you're 57 with eight of work left ahead of y...