(RTTNews) - NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Gaudette as Chief Executive Officer and Antonio Carrillo, Lead Independent Director, as Chair. Both appointments are with effect from the date of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 30. The company noted that Lawrence Coben will step down as President today and will remain as Chair ...
(RTTNews) - NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Gaudette as Chief Executive Officer and Antonio Carrillo, Lead Independent Director, as Chair. Both appointments are with effect from the date of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 30. The company noted that Lawrence Coben will step down as President today and will remain as Chair and CEO until April 30. He will serve as an advisor to the company for the remainder of 2026. In connection with the appointment, the Board has named Gaudette President of NRG, with immediate effect, and plans to nominate him for election to the Board at the AGM. Gaudette, who joined NRG in 2001 from a predecessor company, is currently the company's Executive Vice President, President of NRG Business and Wholesale Operations. Gaudette has served as Executive Vice President of NRG Business and Market Operations since 2022 and President of NRG Business and Market Operations since 2024. He served as Senior Vice President, Business Solutions from 2013 to 2022. Prior to 2013, Gaudette held several executive positions at NRG. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Faced with a slowing economy and a persistent slump in youth employment, a group of Chinese labor economists has proposed a sweeping stimulus measure: having the central government pick up the social-security tab for young workers. The proposal, presented recently at the annual meeting of the Employment Promotion Professional Committee, calls for Beijing to issue 1.45 trillion yuan ($207.35 billio...
Faced with a slowing economy and a persistent slump in youth employment, a group of Chinese labor economists has proposed a sweeping stimulus measure: having the central government pick up the social-security tab for young workers. The proposal, presented recently at the annual meeting of the Employment Promotion Professional Committee, calls for Beijing to issue 1.45 trillion yuan ($207.35 billion) in special treasury bonds annually to fund social insurance subsidies for all employed citizens aged 21 to 26.
How much a stock's price changes over time is important for most investors, since price performance can both impact your investment portfolio and help you compare investment results across sectors and industries. Another factor that can influence investors is FOMO, or the fear of missing out, especially with tech giants and popular consumer-facing stocks. What if you'd invested in Amazon (AMZN) te...
How much a stock's price changes over time is important for most investors, since price performance can both impact your investment portfolio and help you compare investment results across sectors and industries. Another factor that can influence investors is FOMO, or the fear of missing out, especially with tech giants and popular consumer-facing stocks. What if you'd invested in Amazon (AMZN) ten years ago? It may not have been easy to hold on to AMZN for all that time, but if you did, how much would your investment be worth today? Amazon's Business In-Depth With that in mind, let's take a look at Amazon's main business drivers. Amazon.com is one of the largest e-commerce providers, with sprawling operations in North America, now spreading across the globe. Its online retail business revolves around the Prime program well-supported by the company’s massive distribution network. Further, the Whole Foods Market acquisition helped Amazon establish footprint in physical grocery supermarket space. Amazon also enjoys dominant position in the cloud-computing market, particularly in the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) space, thanks to Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is one of its high-margin generating businesses. Amazon has also become a household name with its Alexa powered Echo devices. Artificial Intelligence (AI) backed Alexa is helping the company sell products and services. Revenues were $638 billion in 2024. The company reports revenue under three broad heads—North America, International and AWS. North America segment sales increased 10% year-over-year to $387.5 billion. International segment sales increased 9% year-over-year to $142.9 billion. AWS segment sales increased 19% year-over-year to $107.6 billion. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Amazon targets three categories of customers—consumers, sellers and website developers. Consumers are offered variety, convenience and free delivery of goods displayed on the company’s websites. The agreements with sellers ar...
Delivered record full-year unaudited revenue of approximately $16 million, a 290% increase Grew total assets by approximately 600% year over year and increased Ethereum holdings to more than 70,500 ETH as of December 31, 2025 WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology-focused company, short for Blockchain Technology Con...
Delivered record full-year unaudited revenue of approximately $16 million, a 290% increase Grew total assets by approximately 600% year over year and increased Ethereum holdings to more than 70,500 ETH as of December 31, 2025 WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology-focused company, short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, today announced preliminary financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2025 and issued a letter to its shareholders describing the Company’s 2025 record breaking achievements and goals for 2026. Based on a preliminary (unaudited) review, the Company anticipates full-year 2025 revenue of approximately $16 million, representing a 290% increase compared to 2024. As the Company enters the new year, BTCS remains focused on the continued internal development of Imperium, leveraging its crypto-native team and infrastructure expertise. The Company is also prioritizing increased market awareness of BTCS as a scalable business built within the Ethereum economy and broader ecosystem, leveraging infrastructure operations as a foundation, rather than being viewed solely as an Ethereum-focused infrastructure operator or a pure digital asset price proxy. BTCS remains committed to disciplined execution across its operations and to delivering consistent financial performance in support of long-term shareholder value. The letter from Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS, is reprinted below in its entirety. Dear Shareholders, Reflecting on 2025, I am pleased to report another year of strong financial performance and continued strategic progress. The past year reaffirmed our conviction that building a crypto-native, revenue-generating infrastructure company centered on Ethereum is not only the right strategy, but one that has differentiated BTCS, in my opinion, in the public markets. In 2025, we delivered record full-year unaudited revenue in excess of $16 million, represe...
FICO® Xpress 9.8 leverages NVIDIA AI infrastructure and CUDA-X to accelerate the hybrid gradient algorithm up to 50x BOZEMAN, Mont., January 07, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FICO (NYSE: FICO): Highlights: FICO Xpress 9.8 features a GPU-accelerated implementation of the hybrid gradient algorithm, yielding up to 50x speedups for very large optimization problems FICO Xpress Optimization has the widest brea...
FICO® Xpress 9.8 leverages NVIDIA AI infrastructure and CUDA-X to accelerate the hybrid gradient algorithm up to 50x BOZEMAN, Mont., January 07, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FICO (NYSE: FICO): Highlights: FICO Xpress 9.8 features a GPU-accelerated implementation of the hybrid gradient algorithm, yielding up to 50x speedups for very large optimization problems FICO Xpress Optimization has the widest breadth of industry-leading optimization algorithms and technologies A complimentary 60-day trial license of FICO Xpress 9.8 is available Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) today announced that the latest release of its FICO® Xpress Optimization suite includes the integration of NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries to help solve massive computational problems in a fraction of the time. FICO Xpress 9.8 features a GPU-accelerated implementation of the hybrid gradient algorithm, yielding up to 50x speedups. The hybrid gradient algorithm is useful for getting faster solutions to extremely large, dense problems — those featuring tens or hundreds of millions of non-zeros in the problem matrix — due to its lower memory overhead. NVIDIA CUDA-X is a suite of GPU-accelerated libraries and frameworks for building applications that deliver dramatically higher performance than CPU alternatives across data processing, AI, and high-performance computing. "With more than 40 years of continuous innovation in the optimization solver industry, FICO Xpress continues to evolve by integrating cutting-edge technologies that address our customers' need for solving larger, more complex problems at unprecedented speed," said Bill Waid, chief product and technology officer at FICO. "The GPU-accelerated hybrid gradient algorithm represents an important addition to Xpress's comprehensive suite of optimization algorithms, enabling organizations to solve large-scale problems faster and unlock new possibilities for data-driven decision making." "NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries and accelerated computing can help en...
Which out-of-favor stock provides a better long-term investment opportunity? The stock market had a good year in 2025, with the S&P 500 index producing a total return of 17.9%. However, with consumers facing various economic challenges, the retail sector didn't fare as well. The S&P 500 Retail Composite returned 5.6% during that period. For investors looking for value stocks, the retail sector cou...
Which out-of-favor stock provides a better long-term investment opportunity? The stock market had a good year in 2025, with the S&P 500 index producing a total return of 17.9%. However, with consumers facing various economic challenges, the retail sector didn't fare as well. The S&P 500 Retail Composite returned 5.6% during that period. For investors looking for value stocks, the retail sector could make for a fertile hunting ground. Two stocks that have seen their share prices drop are Target (TGT +2.15%) and Kohl's (KSS +3.37%). Does one warrant an investment over the other, or should you pass on both? It's time to understand each company better. Target Target became a popular shopping destination by offering exclusive brands. The strategy allowed the company to differentiate itself from other retailers. Recently, Target's sales have been sluggish, however. Fiscal third-quarter same-store sales (comps) dropped 2.7%. Lower traffic accounted for the majority of the drop, 2.2 percentage points, and decreased spending was responsible for the balance of the sales decline. The quarter ended on Nov. 1. Advertisement Target has been confronting several issues. These include merchandise missteps by management and consumers stressed by persistent inflation for everyday items that has cut into discretionary spending. While it's difficult to predict when inflation will abate and better economic times will come, the cycle will turn at some point. To me, the company getting away from its core merchandising strategy represents the bigger challenge. However, the company's incoming CEO, Michael Fiddelke, has promised changes. The current COO, who will officially take the reins on Feb. 1, wants to return to a differentiated merchandising strategy, update stores, and make technology investments. These should resonate with customers and improve their experience. Target's comps have undoubtedly also been hurt by boycotts after management decided to roll back diversity, equity, and inc...
US forces are attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked, Russia-flagged ship in the north Atlantic that’s been at the center of a dramatic sea chase across the ocean, according to people familiar with the matter. The operation at the tanker — now named the Marinera — is ongoing, the people said, who asked not to be identified discussing security operations. It’s the latest development in a nautical h...
US forces are attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked, Russia-flagged ship in the north Atlantic that’s been at the center of a dramatic sea chase across the ocean, according to people familiar with the matter. The operation at the tanker — now named the Marinera — is ongoing, the people said, who asked not to be identified discussing security operations. It’s the latest development in a nautical hunt that’s involved the US coast guard as well as American and UK surveillance aircraft. Unverified videos published by Russian media outlet RT showed at least one MH-6 Little Bird helicopter, which is used by US special operations forces, flying near the Marinera. The tanker, sailing through waters between Iceland and Scotland, changed direction just before noon UK time on Wednesday, according to vessel tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. Having been sailing northeast, it moved southeast. It also slowed down slightly — to around 8.5 knots — from 9.2 earlier in the day. It’s not known if that was due to the actions of the US. The US Defense Department didn’t respond to requests for comment on the operation, which was earlier reported by Reuters. The drama began last month when the tanker evaded a US naval blockade around Venezuela, designed to disrupt the illicit oil trade. Since then, it’s been chased by the US Coast Guard through the Caribbean Sea and into the Atlantic. It changed its flag to Russia during that time, a move likely intended to seek protection. Asked about any US operation to intercept the ship, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman, Tom Wells, told reporters in London that “we don’t comment on the operational activity of other nations, including third-party use of UK bases.” He also declined to say whether the UK is involved in anyway.
Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp were downgraded at Wolfe Research LLC , with analysts citing limited upside at current levels as investors gear up for the largest US banks to kick off earnings season next week. After a 2025 rally boosted valuations in the sector, “we are taking some chips off the table,” analyst Steven Chubak wrote in a note. Although JPMorgan “certainly wa...
Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp were downgraded at Wolfe Research LLC , with analysts citing limited upside at current levels as investors gear up for the largest US banks to kick off earnings season next week. After a 2025 rally boosted valuations in the sector, “we are taking some chips off the table,” analyst Steven Chubak wrote in a note. Although JPMorgan “certainly warrants a relative premium to bank peers given the strength of the overall franchise, we see little room for shares to re-rate higher from here,” Chubak wrote, cutting the stock to peerperform from outperform. The bank’s “earnings growth should ultimately lag peers,” he added. JPMorgan shares closed at a record high on Tuesday. Chubak said Bank of America’s net interest income upside is now “reflected in numbers” and the bank’s expense guide could disappoint as estimates appear “too light” for 2026 expenses. Its shares also closed at a record high on Tuesday. Bank shares rose sharply last year, buoyed by a favorable economic backdrop, a steeper yield curve and an easier regulatory environment. The KBW Bank Index — which includes 24 lenders, among them JPMorgan and Bank of America — surged 29% in 2025 and is currently hovering around a record high as it climbed into the new year. Wolfe also downgraded shares of US Bancorp and M&T Bank Corp . Wells Fargo & Co. and Morgan Stanley were some of their top stock picks among large cap lenders. The marquee names are set to report quarterly earnings next week, with results from JPMorgan and Bank of New York Mellon Corp starting off the season on Tuesday, followed by Citigroup Inc. , Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Morgan Stanley later in the week.
Asus Lists More Affordable TUF Gaming A14 (2026) with AMD Gorgon Point CPU Subsequent to the announcement of its Strix Halo model, Asus has made known a second version of the TUF Gaming A14 (2026) laptop. This new variant positions itself as a cheaper solution that pairs AMD Gorgon Point architecture with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. Key Specifications of the FA401GM Model FA401GM, the new lapt...
Asus Lists More Affordable TUF Gaming A14 (2026) with AMD Gorgon Point CPU Subsequent to the announcement of its Strix Halo model, Asus has made known a second version of the TUF Gaming A14 (2026) laptop. This new variant positions itself as a cheaper solution that pairs AMD Gorgon Point architecture with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. Key Specifications of the FA401GM Model FA401GM, the new laptop version, keeps the external design of its Strix Halo counterpart (FA401EA) but shows some other internal hardware configuration variations. Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (Gorgon Point) AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (Gorgon Point) Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU Memory: Up to 32 GB of 8,533 MT/s RAM Up to 32 GB of 8,533 MT/s RAM Storage: Up to 1TB Dual M.2 2280 Slots Up to 1TB Dual M.2 2280 Slots Display: 2.5K, 165 Hz, IPS 2.5K, 165 Hz, IPS Battery: 73 Wh Primary Difference Memory Speed The main hardware difference between the Gorgon Point-based Ryzen AI 9 465 and the Strix Halo-based Ryzen AI 9 365 is supported memory speed. This new model uses faster 8,533 MT/s RAM compared to the Strix Halo variant's 7,500 MT/s RAM. Market Position and Availability Asus has not confirmed any information about the TUF Gaming A14 (FA401GM)'s availability or pricing. It is expected to be a cheaper alternative to the Strix Halo model and would therefore fit comfortably into Asus' strategy of providing differing performance tiers in the TUF Gaming series.
Societe Generale has led gains in Europe’s best-performing sector over the past year, and according to Rothschild & Co Redburn, the party isn’t over just yet. The French lender’s focus on investment banking means it is set to benefit from the European Union’s Savings and Investments Union, according to analyst James Invine , who initiated coverage with a buy rating and set the highest price target...
Societe Generale has led gains in Europe’s best-performing sector over the past year, and according to Rothschild & Co Redburn, the party isn’t over just yet. The French lender’s focus on investment banking means it is set to benefit from the European Union’s Savings and Investments Union, according to analyst James Invine , who initiated coverage with a buy rating and set the highest price target among brokers tracked by Bloomberg. The program aims to encourage citizens and businesses to invest in capital markets . Invine, who worked for SocGen for more than 13 years through 2024, said in a note that last year’s rally in the stock was from a “very low starting point.” He noted that the two-year forward price-earnings ratio is still below the sector average. SocGen has risen 159% over the past 12 months, outpacing all other members of the Stoxx 600 Banks Index, which has gained 67% in that time. Invine’s price target of €85 implies a further 22% upside from current levels.