. Chinese Premier Li Qiang revealed in his work report to the annual session of the National People’s Congress a growth target of 4.5-5 per cent, compared with around 5 per cent for 2025. It will have to stay around that level for 10 years to achieve Beijing’s goal of turning China into a moderately developed country by 2035. The target , for the first year of the 15th five-year plan (2026-2030), ...
. Chinese Premier Li Qiang revealed in his work report to the annual session of the National People’s Congress a growth target of 4.5-5 per cent, compared with around 5 per cent for 2025. It will have to stay around that level for 10 years to achieve Beijing’s goal of turning China into a moderately developed country by 2035. The target , for the first year of the 15th five-year plan (2026-2030), has been set at a relatively moderate and realistic range to reflect the reality that externally, China faces a difficult and complex environment. Internally, the economic restructuring to enhance performance is unfinished and this year’s targets have been set to accommodate that Li said the government would strive for a higher growth rate. The target is therefore more like a bottom line it needs to achieve. The external environment is growing more complex by the day. That the work report was prepared before the outbreak of another war in the Middle East, and presented as it raged, is a reminder of that reality. To reach the gross domestic product target, China will rely on a two-pronged strategy of growth and stability, and continue to double down on innovation and an upgrading of manufacturing. Growth in government spending on science and technology of 10 per cent is evidence of that – higher than on defence, education or any other major area. Advertisement Emphasis is to be found throughout the government work report on the need to grow innovation, with policy support including government-led funding and projects. This shows that innovation and technology are at the core of the development strategy. Another pillar of growth is to build a bigger domestic market – not just by stimulating consumption but by removing obstacles such as administrative and trade barriers to build a unified national market. The report speaks of the need to invest more in people, through education, elderly care and social welfare – areas where infrastructure and supply are relatively weak but the...
ismagilov/iStock via Getty Images Fund Performance Royce Premier Fund ( RYPRX ) gained 5.6% in 2025, lagging its small-cap benchmark, Russell 2000 Index, which was up 12.8% for the same period. The portfolio outperformed its benchmark for the 10-, 20-, 25-, 30-year, and since inception (12/31/91) periods ended 12/31/25. What Worked… and What Didn’t Five of the Fund’s eight equity sectors made a po...
ismagilov/iStock via Getty Images Fund Performance Royce Premier Fund ( RYPRX ) gained 5.6% in 2025, lagging its small-cap benchmark, Russell 2000 Index, which was up 12.8% for the same period. The portfolio outperformed its benchmark for the 10-, 20-, 25-, 30-year, and since inception (12/31/91) periods ended 12/31/25. What Worked… and What Didn’t Five of the Fund’s eight equity sectors made a positive impact on performance in 2025, with the biggest contributions coming from Industrials, Information Technology, and Consumer Discretionary while Health Care, Real Estate, and Consumer Staples had the largest negative effect. At the industry level, semiconductors & semiconductor equipment (Information Technology), machinery (Industrials), and construction & engineering (Industrials) contributed most for the calendar year period, and health care equipment & supplies (Health Care), real estate management & development (Real Estate), and chemicals (Materials) detracted the most. MKS ( MKSI ) is a premier global provider of technology solutions that enable advanced manufacturing in the semiconductor, electronics, and specialty industrial markets. The company’s unique “wafer-to-board” strategy differentiates it from its competitors by integrating advanced vacuum, power, and photonics technologies with the specialty chemistry capabilities recently acquired through Atotech. We think this comprehensive portfolio makes MKS a premier business as it is an essential partner for the production of increasingly complex chips and high-density interconnects required for the AI era, which creates a high-barrier ecosystem with significant switching costs and deep technical moats. MKS combines high-value content on increasingly complex process steps (advanced logic/memory + advanced packaging) and deep engineering integration into customer processes, while offering a broad, cross-division toolkit rather than a single point solution that is reflected in dominant share positions. MKS’s shar...
A typical merger-and-acquisition process is time consuming and expensive, even for the largest, well-staffed private equity firms. In addition to spending countless hours meeting with senior executives of potential targets and modeling financial outcomes, these groups spend millions of dollars on external advisers: accountants, lawyers, and management consultants. Since expenses for external advis...
A typical merger-and-acquisition process is time consuming and expensive, even for the largest, well-staffed private equity firms. In addition to spending countless hours meeting with senior executives of potential targets and modeling financial outcomes, these groups spend millions of dollars on external advisers: accountants, lawyers, and management consultants. Since expenses for external advisers are not reimbursed if a deal falls through, PE firms wait until they are certain of their interest before engaging costly specialists such as consultants from McKinsey, BCG, or Bain to perform extensive commercial research on the market and the target company. DiligenceSquared, a startup that was part of YC’s fall 2025 cohort, says that with the help of AI, it can provide top-tier consultancy-quality commercial research at a fraction of the traditional cost. The startup’s co-founders, Frederik Hansen and Søren Biltoft, possess deep expertise in private equity due diligence. Hansen was formerly a principal at Blackstone, where he commissioned these reports for multiple billion-dollar buyouts. Meanwhile, Biltoft spent seven years in BCG’s private equity practice leading these types of diligence efforts. Since launching in October, Hansen’s and Biltoft’s industry experience has helped DiligenceSquared complete multiple projects for several of the world’s largest PE firms and mid-market funds, Hansen tells TechCrunch. That early traction convinced Damir Becirovic, a former Index Ventures partner, to lead DiligenceSquared’s $5 million seed round out of his new VC firm, Relentless. Instead of relying on expensive management consultants, the startup uses AI voice agents to conduct interviews with customers of the companies the PE firms are considering buying. Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026: The tech ecosystem, all in one room Your next round. Your next hire. Your next breakout opportunity. Find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders g...
But then, he adds: "Probably, along with everyone else, they would also be thinking, oh God, they really have gone into this with no plan at all. Right, we don't want to get dragged into this like we don't want to get dragged into anything else, but we also need to do something."
But then, he adds: "Probably, along with everyone else, they would also be thinking, oh God, they really have gone into this with no plan at all. Right, we don't want to get dragged into this like we don't want to get dragged into anything else, but we also need to do something."
Kathrin Ziegler/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investing has gotten harder in 2026. While basic index investing strategies produced historically strong results for most of the last decade, a more mixed current growth picture, with prices higher and more middle- to low-income consumers struggling, most updated economic estimates suggest that those kinds of unique returns will be harder to come by m...
Kathrin Ziegler/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investing has gotten harder in 2026. While basic index investing strategies produced historically strong results for most of the last decade, a more mixed current growth picture, with prices higher and more middle- to low-income consumers struggling, most updated economic estimates suggest that those kinds of unique returns will be harder to come by moving forward. With institutions such as the IMF forecasting global growth to be at 3%-3.5% in 2026, Europe continuing to face economic weakness, and China entering a new phase of more moderate and slow expansion, investments with more nuanced investing strategies are looking more likely to produce better financial results. One ETF that has successfully used this kind of flexible approach to continue to consistently outperform the broader indexes is the Capital Group Dividend Value ETF ( CGDV ). Data by YCharts The Capital Group Dividend Value ETF has offered investors total returns of 89.39% over the last 3 years, while the S&P 500 ( SPY ) has offered investors total returns of 75.11 percent. CGDV has outperformed the S&P 500 on a 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year timeframe. I last wrote about the Capital Group Dividend Value ETF in April of 2025, and I rated the fund a buy. I am upgrading this investment to a strong buy today. CGDV. Recent economic data shows a mixed growth picture, some stubbornly high inflation metrics suggest aggressive rate cuts are increasingly unlikely, and geopolitical uncertainty remains very high. This fund's more targeted approach that focuses on both stronger sectors and better-performing individual companies should continue to offer investors better value than many simpler, more broad-based investing strategies focused on the indexes. The Capital Group Dividend Value ETF has an expense ratio of 0.33%, a current yield of 1.26%, and $30.52 billion in assets under management. The fund is invested 26.53% in technology, 15.37% in the industrials, 13.11% i...
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which develops GPUs and AI hardware/software solutions, closed Thursday at $183.34, up 0.16%. The stock’s modest gain follows as overnight coverage highlights bullish 2026 price targets, potential stock split, and continued AI-driven earnings growth, which investors are monitoring to assess Nvidia’s long-term prospects. The company’s trading volume reached 190.8 million share...
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which develops GPUs and AI hardware/software solutions, closed Thursday at $183.34, up 0.16%. The stock’s modest gain follows as overnight coverage highlights bullish 2026 price targets, potential stock split, and continued AI-driven earnings growth, which investors are monitoring to assess Nvidia’s long-term prospects. The company’s trading volume reached 190.8 million shares, which is roughly 8.7% above compared with its three-month average of 175.4 million shares. Nvidia went public in 1999 and has grown 446886% since its IPO. How the markets moved today S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 0.56% to 6,830, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) slipped 0.26% to 22,749. Within semiconductors & semiconductor equipment, industry peers were mixed as Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) closed at $199.45, down 1.30%, while Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) finished at $45.95, up 0.81%. What this means for investors Recent coverage has focused on how long Nvidia’s artificial intelligence growth cycle can continue. Some analysts have suggested the stock could approach $300 by 2026 if demand for AI accelerators and data center infrastructure remains strong, highlighting how closely Nvidia’s outlook is tied to ongoing investment from cloud providers and enterprises. The company’s latest results reinforced that narrative, with revenue rising 73% year over year to $68.13 billion and earnings exceeding expectations as data center demand continues to drive growth. Nvidia’s new partnerships with optics manufacturers Coherent Corp. and Lumentum aim to improve high-speed connectivity in next-generation AI data centers, addressing growing bandwidth and efficiency needs as workloads scale. Investors will be watching upcoming AI infrastructure spending from cloud providers and enterprises, as well as continued demand for Nvidia’s data center chips, for signs that the growth trajectory implied by bullish long-term price targets can continue. Should you buy stock in Nvidia ri...
Key Points Micron Technology has room to deliver impressive gains despite its strong performance over the past year. The tight supply and robust demand for compute and storage memory chips are going to fuel further growth in revenue and earnings. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) was in absolutely stunning form on the stock market over the past year. ...
Key Points Micron Technology has room to deliver impressive gains despite its strong performance over the past year. The tight supply and robust demand for compute and storage memory chips are going to fuel further growth in revenue and earnings. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) was in absolutely stunning form on the stock market over the past year. Shares of the memory specialist shot up by an incredible 341% over this period, propelled by enthusiasm over the company's outstanding growth in its revenue and earnings. Analysts, however, are now suggesting that Micron stock may not deliver further upside. Its 12-month median price target of $417.50 is almost in line with its current stock price. I think Micron will prove Wall Street's estimates wrong and deliver significantly bigger gains in the coming year. Here's why. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Micron Technology logo outside the company's building. Image source: Micron Technology. Micron stock is cheap despite its remarkable rally Investors who missed out on Micron's incredible run can buy in now at a really attractive valuation. Its forward earnings multiple of 12.6 is half the average forward earnings multiple of the tech-laden Nasdaq-100 index. This makes Micron a no-brainer buy, since its earnings growth is poised to significantly exceed the broader market's average earnings growth. A potential 309% jump in Micron's earnings in the current fiscal year is well above the 14% average growth that companies in the S&P 500 are forecast to deliver. What's more, analysts expect a 31% increase in Micron's earnings in the next fiscal year as well to $44.55 per share, double the average growth of the S&P 500 companies. However, don't be surprised to see Micron's earnings land ahead of W...
In this article BA BYD 9866-HK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT JINHUA, CHINA - JANUARY 13: Workers assemble new energy vehicles at an intelligent factory of electric vehicle enterprise Leapmotor on January 13, 2026 in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Politicians and auto industry leaders in the United St...
In this article BA BYD 9866-HK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT JINHUA, CHINA - JANUARY 13: Workers assemble new energy vehicles at an intelligent factory of electric vehicle enterprise Leapmotor on January 13, 2026 in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Politicians and auto industry leaders in the United States and Europe have long argued that state-sponsored subsidies for Chinese electric vehicle makers have distorted global competition. A new report from research firm Rhodium Group challenges that assessment, saying structural advantages — not subsidies — are a key factor giving Chinese EV manufacturers an edge over Western automakers. These structural efficiencies include vertical integration, larger production scale and lower overhead costs, which outweigh the effects of heavy state subsidies on the profit margins of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, according to Rhodium. Since 2009, Chinese authorities have disbursed more than $29 billion in tax breaks and subsidies to manufacturers of electric consumer vehicles, according to estimates from MIT Technology Review. These subsidies were "critically important in the early development of China's EVs," according to Bo Chen from the National University of Singapore, particularly for its nascent startups to gain access to much-needed funding. "[Unlike] China, the U.S. capital market provides sufficient financial support to companies like Tesla," Chen, a senior research fellow at the university's East Asian Institute, said. China's dominance in the EV industry suggests that Beijing's approach has delivered results. These subsidies, along with an ethos of innovation and rapid development, have allowed Chinese EV manufacturers to pull ahead of legacy automakers from the West, Tu Le, founder of automotive consultancy Sino Auto Insights, said. Vertical integration over subsidies While Rhodium did not dispute the advantages conf...
On February 17, 2026, Equinox Partners Investment Management reported selling 355,000 shares of Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO 2.83%), an estimated $10.63 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What happened An SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, shows Equinox Partners Investment Management reduced its holdings in Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO 2.83%) by 355,000 shares during the fourth...
On February 17, 2026, Equinox Partners Investment Management reported selling 355,000 shares of Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO 2.83%), an estimated $10.63 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What happened An SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, shows Equinox Partners Investment Management reduced its holdings in Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO 2.83%) by 355,000 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated trade value was $10.63 million, based on the mean unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The value of the Eldorado Gold position at quarter-end fell by $8.16 million, reflecting both share sales and price movement. What else to know The fund’s post-trade stake in Eldorado Gold Corporation now stands at 297,546 shares, worth $10.69 million, or 5.58% of its 13F AUM. This places the position outside the fund’s top five holdings. Top five holdings after the filing: NYSEMKT:GAU: $35.19 million (18.4% of AUM) NYSEMKT:GTE: $27.06 million (14.1% of AUM) NYSEMKT:ITRG: $23.69 million (12.4% of AUM) NYSEMKT:PSLV: $21.57 million (11.3% of AUM) NYSEMKT:NEWP: $19.78 million (10.3% of AUM) As of February 17, 2026, shares of Eldorado Gold Corporation were priced at $45.33, up about 200% over the previous year and vastly outperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 16% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of market close 2026-02-17) $45.33 Market capitalization $9.15 billion Revenue (TTM) $1.8 billion Net income (TTM) $507 million Company snapshot Eldorado Gold Corporation produces and sells gold as its primary product, with additional revenue from silver, lead, and zinc. The firm operates a vertically integrated mining business model, generating revenue through the exploration, development, extraction, and sale of mineral products from wholly owned and majority-owned mines in Turkey, Canada, and Greece. It’s headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a diversified portfolio of mining operations and development projects across multiple cou...
Calidi Biotherapeutics ( CLDI ) announced plans to offer units consisting of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) and accompanying common warrants in an underwritten public offering. Each unit will include either a share of common stock or a pre-funded warrant, along with a common warrant to purchase additional shares. The securities in each unit will separate immediately after issuance. The comp...
Calidi Biotherapeutics ( CLDI ) announced plans to offer units consisting of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) and accompanying common warrants in an underwritten public offering. Each unit will include either a share of common stock or a pre-funded warrant, along with a common warrant to purchase additional shares. The securities in each unit will separate immediately after issuance. The company plans to grant underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 15% additional shares and/or warrants. Net proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. CLDI shares down 16% post-market. More on Calidi Biotherapeutics Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Calidi Biotherapeutics Financial information for Calidi Biotherapeutics
The congressional committee investigating disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is seeking transcribed interviews with Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon Black. The billionaires were among seven people House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer summoned in letters sent Tuesday for the panel’s investigation. “Due to public reporting, documents released...
The congressional committee investigating disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is seeking transcribed interviews with Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon Black. The billionaires were among seven people House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer summoned in letters sent Tuesday for the panel’s investigation. “Due to public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, and documents obtained by the Committee, the Committee believes you have information that will assist in its investigation. Accordingly, we request your testimony at an in person transcribed interview,” the panel wrote in letters released to the public. Jamie Tarabay, Bloomberg News National Security Reporter, joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. She speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Key Points Acquired 407,634 shares of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) as of December 31, 2025; estimated trade size $10.83 million (based on quarterly average pricing). Quarter-end position value increased by $10.83 million, reflecting the addition of new shares. Position size change represents a 6.14% increase of 13F reportable assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Post-trade stake as of December 3...
Key Points Acquired 407,634 shares of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) as of December 31, 2025; estimated trade size $10.83 million (based on quarterly average pricing). Quarter-end position value increased by $10.83 million, reflecting the addition of new shares. Position size change represents a 6.14% increase of 13F reportable assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Post-trade stake as of December 31, 2025: 407,634 shares valued at $10.83 million. New holding places KD outside the fund’s top five positions by value as of the filing. 10 stocks we like better than Kyndryl › On February 17, 2026, Solas Capital Management, LLC disclosed a new position in Kyndryl (NYSE:KD). What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Solas Capital Management, LLC initiated a new position in Kyndryl, acquiring 407,634 shares. The estimated transaction value is $10.83 million, based on the average price during the quarter. This added stake resulted in a net position change of $10.83 million, reflecting the addition of new shares. What else to know This is a new position for the fund and represents 6.14% of its 13F reportable assets under management following the filing. Top holdings as of the filing: NASDAQ: FENC: $19.72 million (11.2% of AUM) NASDAQ: EPSN: $16.45 million (9.3% of AUM) NYSE: SNDA: $14.86 million (8.4% of AUM) NASDAQ: ACOG: $12.79 million (7.3% of AUM) NYSE: MOH: $11.86 million (6.7% of AUM) As of February 17, 2026, shares of Kyndryl were priced at $13.59, down 67.5% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 79.4 percentage points. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $15.12 billion Net income (TTM) $249.00 million Market capitalization $3.06 billion Price (as of market close February 17, 2026) $13.59 Company snapshot Offers IT infrastructure services, including cloud, core enterprise, application, data and AI, digital workplace, security, and network solutions. Generates revenue by providing managed te...
Crypto miner turned AI infrastructure firm IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) is ramping up its ambitions in artificial intelligence. On March 5, IREN announced the expansion of its equity fundraising capacity while purchasing a new fleet of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GPUs. However, the strategy is already ...
Crypto miner turned AI infrastructure firm IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) is ramping up its ambitions in artificial intelligence. On March 5, IREN announced the expansion of its equity fundraising capacity while purchasing a new fleet of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GPUs. However, the strategy is already ...
Like two ships passing, oil prices continued to rise and stock markets fell during the sixth day of the US-Israel war with Iran. Begun on Feb. 28 by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the conflict has become a regional conflagration, touching a dozen or more countries and killing at least 1,200 people, the vast majority Iranians. Nations across the Middle East reported i...
Like two ships passing, oil prices continued to rise and stock markets fell during the sixth day of the US-Israel war with Iran. Begun on Feb. 28 by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the conflict has become a regional conflagration, touching a dozen or more countries and killing at least 1,200 people, the vast majority Iranians. Nations across the Middle East reported interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones on Thursday, with Qatar telling residents to remain indoors due to the threat. Tehran said it launched drone attacks on US forces in Iraq and Kuwait, and struck an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, underlining the risk to shipping in the energy-rich region. Another ship was hit earlier this week in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier in the day, Beijing told major refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline, reflecting efforts to prioritize domestic needs in the face of shortages that threaten to ensnare consumers abroad. Japanese refiners asked their government to release oil from strategic petroleum reserves. Elsewhere, Kuwait has cut processing rates at its three oil refineries. “If we see even one more successful strike on an oil tanker or infrastructure, or sustained disruption, prices can spike sharply again,” said Priyanka Sachdeva, a senior market analyst at brokerage Phillip Nova Pte. What You Need to Know Today Why the Iran War May Hurt Trump The conflict has predictably sent energy prices skyward, which means Trump’s decision to go to war could hurt Republicans in an election year. Watch the Video Trump’s rare defeat on tariffs at the hands of a usually friendly US Supreme Court came after almost a year of litigation. His facially illegal use of an emergency statute to justify his trade war was eventually vetoed by a 6-3 majority of the Republican-appointee controlled court. The administration quickly pivoted to another federal law to justify a trade strategy that’s largely hurt US businesses and consumers (rather than f...
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Oil prices and the war in the Middle East once again gripped the regular trading day today, and once again investors marched back up from deep red levels to something more respectable: the Dow closed down -784 points, -1.61% (but had dragged down another -1200 points in afternoon trading), the S&P 500 was -38 points, -0.56%, the Nasdaq -58, -0.26% and the small-cap Russel...
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Oil prices and the war in the Middle East once again gripped the regular trading day today, and once again investors marched back up from deep red levels to something more respectable: the Dow closed down -784 points, -1.61% (but had dragged down another -1200 points in afternoon trading), the S&P 500 was -38 points, -0.56%, the Nasdaq -58, -0.26% and the small-cap Russell 2000 lost -51 points, -1.95%. Oil prices, based on fears Iran could close off the Strait of Hormuz, jumped to their highest levels since July of 2024: WTI +$81 and Brent crude +$85 per barrel (bbl). Considering this pathway is responsible for 20 million barrels of oil per day, this could be a significant development in the ongoing struggles. I mean, we could wring Venezuela dry and still not come up with 20 million bbl per day. Earnings Reports After the Bell: COST, GAP, MRVL Costco COST posted its fourth-straight quarterly earnings beat after today’s closing bell, with $4.58 per share outpacing estimates by 3 cents and revenues of $69.6 billion bettering the $69.24 billion anticipated for the quarter, and growing +9.1% year over year. Later Lunar and Chinese New Years helped bolster its Other International Sales +18%, as compared to +5.2% in the U.S. Shares are down slightly on the news, but still +14% year to date. Gap Inc. GAP only met estimates on its Q4 bottom line report today, at $0.45 per share, while coming in slightly below expectations on its top line: $4.2 billion versus $4.24 billion in the Zacks consensus. Gross Margins fell -80 basis points (bps) year over year to +38.1%. Flagship Gap stores performed fine, +7% in the quarter, but Athleta hit the skids, -10%. Shares have, as well, in late trading — down -9.5% and swinging the stock into negative territory year to date. Chip-maker Marvell Technology MRVL notched slight beats on both top and bottom lines this afternoon in its Q4 earnings report. Earnings of $0.80 per share outpaced estimates by a penny, while...