Dilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Getty Images U.S. nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92K in February, compared with the +60K consensus and a sharp reversal from the 126K jobs added in January (revised from +130K), according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Health care jobs, which have been a major driver of jobs growth in recent months, declined, reflecting strike activity. Mea...
Dilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Getty Images U.S. nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92K in February, compared with the +60K consensus and a sharp reversal from the 126K jobs added in January (revised from +130K), according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Health care jobs, which have been a major driver of jobs growth in recent months, declined, reflecting strike activity. Meanwhile, employment in information and the federal government continued their downward trend. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.4% from 4.3% in January and was in line with the 4.4% consensus. Labor force participation at 62.0% ticked down from 66.1% in January and compared with 62.5% in February 2025. Developing… Check back for updates. More on Jobs & Employment Nonfarm productivity rises more than expected in Q4, labor costs jump past consensus Job cuts announced in February drop 55% from January: Challenger Report U.S. private sector adds 63K jobs in February, more than expected: ADP jobs report
An updated edition of the January 13, 2026, article. The health and fitness industry has grown from a niche segment into a powerful global movement, driven by a broad shift toward healthier lifestyles. Consumers are no longer content with occasional exercise — they increasingly seek balanced nutrition, structured workout routines and well-rounded wellness solutions. Demand is rising across gyms, d...
An updated edition of the January 13, 2026, article. The health and fitness industry has grown from a niche segment into a powerful global movement, driven by a broad shift toward healthier lifestyles. Consumers are no longer content with occasional exercise — they increasingly seek balanced nutrition, structured workout routines and well-rounded wellness solutions. Demand is rising across gyms, dietary supplements and personalized programs, while technological advances have made managing personal health easier and more engaging. Wearable devices, fitness platforms and virtual coaching services now provide real-time insights, tailored guidance and ongoing motivation. At the same time, greater awareness of obesity, chronic illnesses and mental health has strengthened the emphasis on preventive, everyday wellness. Major technology companies are helping accelerate this transformation. Apple AAPL, through its Apple Watch ecosystem and Fitness+ platform, integrates activity tracking with guided workout experiences. Amazon AMZN is expanding its presence in healthcare via One Medical, combining AI-powered tools with virtual care services to enhance accessibility and convenience. Together, these innovations are reshaping how individuals approach wellness, blending fitness, healthcare and daily life while driving industry growth. Market forecasts highlight the scale of this opportunity. The global health and wellness market is expected to reach $11 trillion by 2034 at a steady 5.4% CAGR from 2025. Preventive healthcare initiatives, workplace wellness programs and supportive policy measures continue to boost demand. Meanwhile, specialized offerings — such as boutique fitness studios and premium wellness clubs — reflect a broader, more holistic focus on physical, nutritional and mental well-being. This evolving landscape is creating fresh growth opportunities for companies like Garmin Ltd. GRMN, Herbalife Ltd. HLF and American Well Corporation AMWL. For investors, the takeaway...
Best Buy (BBY) reported a surprise sales slump in its key holiday shopping season. Same-store sales declined 0.8% in the fourth quarter, the company said Tuesday. Wall Street had hoped for a 0.2% increase after two straight quarters of positive growth. "We continue to see customers who are resilient, but they are definitely deal-focused," Best Buy CEO Corie Barry told Yahoo Finance in a call with ...
Best Buy (BBY) reported a surprise sales slump in its key holiday shopping season. Same-store sales declined 0.8% in the fourth quarter, the company said Tuesday. Wall Street had hoped for a 0.2% increase after two straight quarters of positive growth. "We continue to see customers who are resilient, but they are definitely deal-focused," Best Buy CEO Corie Barry told Yahoo Finance in a call with reporters. Best Buy expects first quarter same-store sales to return to growth, rising 1%. Barry said more than 50% of its customers make more than $100,000 per year. Revenue for the fourth quarter totaled $13.81 billion, less than the $13.88 billion Wall Street had expected, per Bloomberg consensus data. Adjusted earnings per share came in higher at $2.61, more than the $2.46 the Street predicted. Best Buy stock is down more than 30% in the past year, but popped up more than 8% in early trading. For the full year, revenue came in at $41.69 billion, just below the $41.76 billion Wall Street predicted. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $6.43, $0.12 above Wall Street's estimates for $6.31. For the year, same-store sales grew 0.5%, less than the 0.9% increase Wall Street was looking for. For 2027, the company expects revenue to come in the range of $41.2 billion to $42.1 billion, alongside same-store sales that are expected to fall in a range between a 1% decline and 1% rise for the year. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be in a range of $6.30-$6.60. This year, Best Buy is also watching the rise in memory costs as heightened demand impacts supply. Barry said it's "something our industry has faced in different peaks and valleys relatively often through the past 25 years." She added that the team is pulling in inventory, trying to provide its manufacturers with longer forecast horizons, working to find the right price points for consumers, and educating them on what's available. The team expects strength in computing and mobile phones to continue into 2026, after...
Chris Kline , COO & Co-Founder at BitcoinIRA , expects the crypto market to remain “choppy” through tax season, with heightened volatility possible this summer amid shifting macro conditions and the midterm cycle. Kim emphasized that if Bitcoin consolidates in a narrow range for weeks, it could signal building momentum and advised market participants to focus on historical support levels. “The ver...
Chris Kline , COO & Co-Founder at BitcoinIRA , expects the crypto market to remain “choppy” through tax season, with heightened volatility possible this summer amid shifting macro conditions and the midterm cycle. Kim emphasized that if Bitcoin consolidates in a narrow range for weeks, it could signal building momentum and advised market participants to focus on historical support levels. “The very modest and slight uptick in sentiment is notable, but we're still in extreme fear territory,” Kim remarked. “That's usually when long-term entries start making sense." Joshua Kim, CEO and Founder of decentralized crowdfunding platform DonaFi, meanwhile, urged market investors not to get “fixated” on bottoms and tops. Trending: Build your own AI-powered index in minutes — and earn an uncapped 1% match when you move your portfolio to Public. Learn how it works. “I see this taking down to a cycle low between $40,000-$55,000. This is consistent with my predictions from 2024 when the latest cycle began,” they projected. Terpin anticipated one last “sharp move down,” caused by an “external shock” such as a major fund or exchange going bankrupt. “Historically, it takes a full year to reach ‘capitulation,’ the point where all of the short-term holders have given up and sold, often at a steep loss,” Terpin stated. “When that occurs, there are only long-term holders left, so the price cannot drop any lower. That’s when the new bull market begins.” For context, Bitcoin peaked at $126,000 on Oct. 7 but has since crashed more than 42%. The apex cryptocurrency came perilously close to sinking below $60,000 early last month. Michael Terpin , CEO of Transform Ventures and author of the book "Bitcoin Supercycle," told Benzinga the market is “knee-dip” into “Bitcoin Fall” after the bubble popped in early October. Bitcoin staged a strong relief rally on Wednesday, but the big question on every investor’s mind remains: Is this the bottom for the world’s leading cryptocurrency? Benzinga and Y...
(RTTNews) - Canadian shares may open with a negative bias on Tuesday, weighed down by lower crude oil and metal prices. The market is likely to move in a tight band for much of the day's session as investors await key economic data. Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM.TO) reported a net loss of $16.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to net earnings of $59.4 million in the first quarter 2024. H...
(RTTNews) - Canadian shares may open with a negative bias on Tuesday, weighed down by lower crude oil and metal prices. The market is likely to move in a tight band for much of the day's session as investors await key economic data. Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM.TO) reported a net loss of $16.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to net earnings of $59.4 million in the first quarter 2024. Hut 8 Corp (HUT.TO) reported a net loss of $71.9 million, including losses on digital assets fair value adjustment of $71.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Organigram Holdings Inc., (OGI.TO) reported net income of $2.8 million for the third quarter of its current financial year, compared to a loss of $213.5 million in prior-year period. The Canadian market ended on a positive note on Monday as firm oil and metal prices triggered strong buying in energy and materials sectors. The mood in the market remained somewhat cautious with investors awaiting some key U.S. and Canadian economic data for directional cues. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index ended up 87.63 points or 0.39% at 22,398.93. The index touched a low of 22,322.76 and a high of 22,452.70. Asian stocks moved in a tight range before ending on a mixed note Tuesday as investors awaited a slew of key U.S. economic data this week for additional clues on the Fed's rate trajectory. Japanese markets ended notably higher in catch-up trade after a long holiday weekend. European stocks are down in negative territory, paring early gains, as investors await key economic data, including inflation reports from the U.S. and U.K., for directional cues. In commodities, West Texas International Crude oil futures are down $0.38 or 0.47% at $79.68 a barrel. Gold futures are down marginally at $2,503.60 an ounce, while Silver futures are lower by $0.168 or 0.6% at $27.840 an ounce. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and op...
Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Until now, most mobile phone companies have worked to ensure their phones won’t start fires. (Occasional Samsung devices excepted, of course.) But this week at Mobile World Congress, we found a company that dared to go in a different direction. Oukitel’s WP63 rugged smartphone includes a built-in fire starter, ...
Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Until now, most mobile phone companies have worked to ensure their phones won’t start fires. (Occasional Samsung devices excepted, of course.) But this week at Mobile World Congress, we found a company that dared to go in a different direction. Oukitel’s WP63 rugged smartphone includes a built-in fire starter, and this is what it looks like: Turn on phone. Push button. Fires. Allison Johnson / The Verge Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast wherever you get your podcasts. Head here. Not a subscriber? You can sign up here. But before all that, we share a rare moment of unfiltered gadget joy. Nilay just had “the single most incredible experience I’ve ever had watching a movie in my house, in my entire life,” thanks to the Kaleidescape 8TB solid-state server. Scenes of rain or confetti have never looked better. This is all it takes to make Nilay happy. If you want to know more about everything we discuss in this episode, here are some links to get you started, first on MWC: And on Google / Epic: And in the lightning round:
There was likely to be congestion at busy times of the day, for example west to east in the afternoon and evening when Europe to Asia flights are typically scheduled, and east to west early in the morning when flights tend to come from Asia to Europe, he said.
There was likely to be congestion at busy times of the day, for example west to east in the afternoon and evening when Europe to Asia flights are typically scheduled, and east to west early in the morning when flights tend to come from Asia to Europe, he said.
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction If you follow me then it's likely you know I've been cautious on the BDC ( BIZD ) sector for close to a year now. Not because I'm trying to instill fear in investors, but due to increased macro uncertainty and suspected rate cuts. In prior articles, I've discussed waiting until late 2026 or beyond to consider BDCs due to suspected dividend cuts...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction If you follow me then it's likely you know I've been cautious on the BDC ( BIZD ) sector for close to a year now. Not because I'm trying to instill fear in investors, but due to increased macro uncertainty and suspected rate cuts. In prior articles, I've discussed waiting until late 2026 or beyond to consider BDCs due to suspected dividend cuts. So far, many BDCs have reduced their dividends and I believe more are coming this year. Regarding Carlyle Secured Lending ( CGBD ), once one of my top BDCs, I believe the BDC has more than a 50% chance of reducing their dividend sometime this year. In this article, I discuss their latest earnings, fundamentals, and why I believe they could be forced to reduce the dividend sometime this year. Previous Thesis I covered Carlyle Secured Lending back in September in an article titled: Thesis Has Played Out, But Macro Uncertainty Is A Real Risk. Despite their improved portfolio quality after their merger with CSL 3, increasing economic uncertainty and suspected rate cuts were reasons I downgraded them from a buy to a hold. During their earnings, they managed to see improvements in non-accruals. But their bottom line continued to decline to $0.39 due to lower interest rates, failing to cover the base dividend of $0.40. Total investment income grew due to record originations and overall portfolio growth. Their discount of 0.85x, yield, and flexible balance sheet were all positives, but a lack of catalysts led me to believe they could underperform. Since, the BDC has done just that, down over 19% at the time of writing. The S&P ( SP500 ) is up close to 6% over the same period. Seeking Alpha Latest Quarter CGBD reported their Q4 earnings late last month and results weren't a surprise to me. As I mentioned previously, I remained cautious of the sector despite their attractive yields and discount to net asset values. Since my last coverage, CGBD has had two earnings reports and saw t...