Oil headed for the biggest weekly surge since 2022 as the war in the Middle East unleashed a wave of disruption across energy markets, with producers, importers and shippers struggling to deal with the fall-out. West Texas Intermediate has rallied 19% this week, although futures dropped back toward $79 a barrel on Friday after President Donald Trump signaled “imminent action” to reduce pressure on...
Oil headed for the biggest weekly surge since 2022 as the war in the Middle East unleashed a wave of disruption across energy markets, with producers, importers and shippers struggling to deal with the fall-out. West Texas Intermediate has rallied 19% this week, although futures dropped back toward $79 a barrel on Friday after President Donald Trump signaled “imminent action” to reduce pressure on prices. Brent was near $85 a barrel, after hitting the highest since mid-2024 on Thursday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that his country hadn’t asked for a ceasefire and had no intention to negotiate. Israel has continued with airstrikes on Tehran, while Trump told Axios he should be involved in selecting a successor to the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Crude markets have been shaken by the conflict, which has ensnared about a dozen nations since the US and Israel launched their campaign on Feb. 28. As the hostilities have flared, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has all but halted, choking off oil supplies to global markets and prompting producers to start shutting-in output. Refineries and tankers have been hit. “The fear is that if the strait remains closed for many, many weeks, that we will see a further run-up, possibly into the triple digits in terms of oil prices,” former US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said on Bloomberg television. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the administration was weighing a range of options for addressing the spike in oil and gasoline. “Everything is being considered,” Burgum said, adding that the list included actions that would have immediate impact as well as longer-term, more complex moves. Possible decisions includes a release from the country’s emergency oil inventory, potentially in coordination with other nations to maximize effect. Administration officials, however, have so far not moved to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve , a cache of crude held in vast underground caverns. In Asia, si...
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market on Thursday emphatically halted the three-day losing streak in which it had plummeted more than 1,200 points or 20 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 5,580-point plateau although it may hand back some of those gains on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is negative on growing concerns over surging energy prices. The European and U.S. ...
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market on Thursday emphatically halted the three-day losing streak in which it had plummeted more than 1,200 points or 20 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 5,580-point plateau although it may hand back some of those gains on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is negative on growing concerns over surging energy prices. The European and U.S. markets were down and the Asian bourses are expected to open in similar fashion. The KOSPI finished with enormous gains across the board, posting the largest single-day point spike and second-largest percentage jump in history. For the day, the index skyrocketed 490.36 points or 9.63 percent to finish at 5,583.90 after trading between 5,248.13 and 5,715.30. Volume was 1.6 billion shares worth 44.8 trillion won. There were 898 gainers and 21 decliners. Among the actives, Shinhan Financial collected 4.62 percent, while KB Financial rallied 8.21 percent, Hana Financial strengthened 5.40 percent, Samsung Electronics skyrocketed 11.27 percent, Samsung SDI soared 11.81 percent, LG Electronics improved 5.87 percent, SK Hynix surged 10.84 percent, Naver advanced 5.77 percent, LG Chem gained 5.70 percent, Lotte Chemical rose 1.67 percent, SK Innovation spiked 16.06 percent, POSCO Holdings increased 7.78 percent, SK Telecom expanded 10.81 percent, KEPCO added 5.82 percent, Hyundai Mobis gained 8.27 percent, Hyundai Motor accelerated 9.38 percent and Kia Motors vaulted 6.19 percent. The lead from Wall Street is weak as the major averages opened lower on Thursday and spent all day in the red, although ending off session lows. The Dow tumbled 784.67 points or 1.61 percent to finish at 47,954.74, while the NASDAQ sank 58.50 points or 0.26 percent to close at 22,748.99 and the S&P 500 lost 38.79 points or 0.56 percent to end at 6,830.71. Concerns about the impact of sharply higher energy prices weighed on Wall Street, as the price of crude oil resumed the surge seen early in the week. Cru...
Equinox Partners Investment Management initiated a new stake in Vista Energy (VIST +2.03%) during the fourth quarter, buying 150,367 shares worth $7.32 million, according to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Equinox Partners Investment Management established a new position in Vista Energy (VIST +2.03%), acquiring 150,367 shares. The ...
Equinox Partners Investment Management initiated a new stake in Vista Energy (VIST +2.03%) during the fourth quarter, buying 150,367 shares worth $7.32 million, according to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Equinox Partners Investment Management established a new position in Vista Energy (VIST +2.03%), acquiring 150,367 shares. The quarter-end valuation for this holding increased by $7.32 million, reflecting the addition of the new position. What else to know Vista Energy now represents 3.82% of Equinox Partners’ 13F AUM. 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 Thursday, VIST shares were priced at $60.86, up 32% over the past year and well outperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 16% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of Thursday) $60.86 Market Capitalization $6.5 billion Revenue (TTM) $2.23 billion Net Income (TTM) $727.14 million Company Snapshot Vista Energy engages in oil and gas exploration and production, with principal assets in Vaca Muerta and producing operations in Argentina and Mexico. The company generates revenue primarily from the extraction and sale of crude oil and natural gas, leveraging its portfolio of proved reserves and operated acreage. Vista Energy operates across Latin America and focuses on oil and gas exploration and production, with principal assets in unconventional resource basins like Vaca Muerta. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. is a leading independent oil and gas producer in Latin America, operating a significant acreage position in the Vaca Muerta shale formation. What this transaction means for investors Energy portfolios often balance mature producers with companies still scaling production. Vista Energy falls squarely into the s...
After weeks of failed negotiations, public ultimatums, and lawsuit threats, the Defense Department has formally labeled Anthropic a “supply-chain risk”, escalating its fight with the AI company over their acceptable use policies and potentially bringing their fight to court. The decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, citing one source familiar, will bar defense contractor...
After weeks of failed negotiations, public ultimatums, and lawsuit threats, the Defense Department has formally labeled Anthropic a “supply-chain risk”, escalating its fight with the AI company over their acceptable use policies and potentially bringing their fight to court. The decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, citing one source familiar, will bar defense contractors from working with the government if they use Claude, Anthropic’s AI program, in their products. Though the designation is typically applied to foreign companies with ties to adversarial governments, this is the first time that an American company has publicly received this label. At the heart of the conflict is Anthropic’s refusal to allow the Pentagon to use Claude for two purposes: autonomous lethal weapons without human oversight, and mass surveillance. The Pentagon has argued that Anthropic’s demands for control over government usage would place too much power in the hands of a private company, while Anthropic was not reassured that the government would respect their red lines. The negotiations grew ugly, however, as the Pentagon increasingly threatened to use the supply-chain risk designation should Anthropic refuse to comply with their demands. After Anthropic announced last Thursday that they would not comply, the Pentagon made good on that threat. (The Pentagon did not comment on the record. Anthropic did not immediately return a request for comment.) It is unclear how broadly the Pentagon will attempt to apply their enforcement of this designation. On Friday, when he announced his intent to label Anthropic a risk, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that any company that performed “any commercial activity” with Anthropic —even outside their work for the Pentagon — would have their defense contracts cancelled. At the time, Anthropic stated in response that such a broad application of the law would be illegal. Hegseth and President Donald Trump set a 6-month dead...
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Amazon facility on Amazon Prime Day in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Klaus Galiano | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon 's website and shopping app were down for some users on Thursday, leaving consumers unable to check out, access account information or view product prices. Trouble on the site spi...
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Amazon facility on Amazon Prime Day in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Klaus Galiano | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon 's website and shopping app were down for some users on Thursday, leaving consumers unable to check out, access account information or view product prices. Trouble on the site spiked around 2 p.m. ET, with more than 22,000 users reporting issues two hours later, according to Downdetector , a website that tracks outages. "We're sorry that some customers may be experiencing issues while shopping," Amazon spokesperson Jennie Bryant said in a statement. "We appreciate customers' patience as we work to resolve the issue." Users also reported issues placing orders or viewing their purchase history with Amazon Fresh , the company's grocery delivery service. The glitches come as Amazon Web Services, the company's cloud computing unit, has dealt with outages after drone strikes damaged three of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Iranian state media reported Amazon's data center in Bahrain was targeted by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for the company's support of U.S. "military and intelligence activities." Amazon said Thursday its cloud services were functioning normally. Read more CNBC tech news 5 unresolved questions hanging over the Anthropic–Pentagon fracas: 'It's all very puzzling' Amazon's Bahrain data center targeted by Iran for support of U.S. military, state media says Broadcom CEO Hock Tan sees AI chip revenue 'significantly' above $100 billion next year Defense tech companies are dropping Claude after Pentagon's Anthropic blacklist Nvidia CEO Huang says $30 billion OpenAI investment 'might be the last' Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
Concerns have been bubbling up over the $1.8 trillion private credit market in recent weeks, with investors spooked in part by the risk of artificial intelligence on some borrowers and worries about valuations. Last month, a Blue Owl Capital Inc. fund opted to halt quarterly redemptions and started selling assets to return money to investors. This week, Blackstone Inc.’s flagship private credit fu...
Concerns have been bubbling up over the $1.8 trillion private credit market in recent weeks, with investors spooked in part by the risk of artificial intelligence on some borrowers and worries about valuations. Last month, a Blue Owl Capital Inc. fund opted to halt quarterly redemptions and started selling assets to return money to investors. This week, Blackstone Inc.’s flagship private credit fund allowed investors to redeem a record 7.9% of shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon has spoken of failed corporate borrowers as “cockroaches,” suggesting there could be more. Bloomberg News Chief Correspondent for Private Capital Davide Scigliuzzo joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images It seems that my last 'Hold' rating on Dine Brands ( DIN ) has aged well. Seeking Alpha I was very happy to see during FY 2025 the change in Applebee's approach, stopping the 'endless LTOs' and switching to offering fixed-price promotions (both with the 'Really Big Meal Deal' and the '2 for $25'). This generated traffic and turned same-store sales pos...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images It seems that my last 'Hold' rating on Dine Brands ( DIN ) has aged well. Seeking Alpha I was very happy to see during FY 2025 the change in Applebee's approach, stopping the 'endless LTOs' and switching to offering fixed-price promotions (both with the 'Really Big Meal Deal' and the '2 for $25'). This generated traffic and turned same-store sales positive. But that wasn't what caused the bull run. That's when the catalyst for dual-branded openings appeared. Look how interesting the internal layout of the dual-branded restaurants is (FSR Magazine) I gave you all the numbers that these prototypes can generate in my last article here (and I'll tell you upfront, they're much more economical than standalone locations). As they project 50 openings in all of FY 2026 (~80 by the end of the year), the goal is still far from being achieved, and aside from renovations of company-owned stores, they depend on franchisees to carry out these renovations. Out of the 30-plus openings, 21 are concentrated in Texas and Wisconsin (mainly with Hakim Group and Flynn Group ). Not every franchisee seems to be racing to build these out. A reader made a very interesting list about the updated new openings. I recommend taking a look at it. Since the upside above my previous price target (mid-$30s) was entirely supported by these dual-branded locations, I decided to downgrade to 'Hold' again. I figured the market wouldn't push above my target yet until the dual-branded showed up so much in the consolidated numbers. Seeking Alpha At this point, we're sitting at a total return of 45% since my last 'Buy' rating, far outperforming the S&P, which has delivered only 5.9% since August of last year. Not bad, if you ask me. Almost three months after my last update on Dine Brands, I'd like to give my two cents on what's happening and finally update the thesis. Some Tweaks I Liked Instead of launching menu innovations within some kind of seasonal LTO or som...
Luke Littler beat Premier League leader Jonny Clayton 6-4 in a top quality final at Utilita Arena in Cardiff. Littler broke Clayton in the opening leg of the final, but 'The Ferret' hit straight back with a break of his own after 'The Nuke' failed to checkout 68 with three darts in hand. A bullseye finish from Clayton gave the home crowd in Cardiff more to celebrate, as the 51-year-old took a firs...
Luke Littler beat Premier League leader Jonny Clayton 6-4 in a top quality final at Utilita Arena in Cardiff. Littler broke Clayton in the opening leg of the final, but 'The Ferret' hit straight back with a break of his own after 'The Nuke' failed to checkout 68 with three darts in hand. A bullseye finish from Clayton gave the home crowd in Cardiff more to celebrate, as the 51-year-old took a first lead of the final. But Littler showed why he is the back-to-back world champion, hitting the 'Big Fish' checkout of 170 - just as he had done to clinch victory in the semi-final against Gerwyn Price. Both players held throw as the final reached its halfway stage with the score level at three legs each. Littler almost sent the crowd wild with a nine-dart finish, only to miss double 15 and see Clayton return to the oche to check out the 41 remaining in an incredible leg. The 19-year-old levelled proceedings with a hold of throw before a second break of the game moved Littler to within a leg of victory. And Littler sealed his first night win of the 2026 Premier League campaign in the following leg, checking out 52 with his last dart in hand to climbed into the top four. "It took me a little while to get settled in to this tournament, as it did in the first year," Littler told Sky Sports. "I've done really well tonight and I'm proud of myself. "The table looks good now, it wasn't looking good when I was in seventh. It just goes to show that tonight I had to focus on myself." Another final appearance for Clayton sees him remain top of the table, as he continues to thrive on his return to the Premier League.
Tokyo [Japan], March 6 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held discussions with Peter Thiel, Co-Founder and Chairman of Palantir Technologies, at the Prime Minister's Office, focusing on advanced technology developments and cooperation. As per an official statement from the Japanese Prime Minister's office on March 5, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from Peter ...
Tokyo [Japan], March 6 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held discussions with Peter Thiel, Co-Founder and Chairman of Palantir Technologies, at the Prime Minister's Office, focusing on advanced technology developments and cooperation. As per an official statement from the Japanese Prime Minister's office on March 5, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from Peter Thiel at the Prime Minister's Office. The meeting brought together the Japanese government and one of the leading figures in the global technology sector to exchange views on the evolving landscape of advanced technologies. In a social media post, Japan's Prime Minister's Office said that the discussion between the two focused on advanced technology in Japan. During the interaction, Takaichi noted that the conversation covered the current state and prospects of advanced technology fields in both Japan and the United States. 'I received a courtesy call from Peter Thiel, co-founder and chairman of Palantir Technologies Inc. We exchanged views on the current state and prospects of advanced technology fields in Japan and the United States, among other topics,' the Japanese Prime Minister said. Palantir Technologies is a US-based technology company known for developing advanced data analytics platforms that help governments and businesses analyse large and complex datasets. The company provides software that integrates artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and machine learning to support decision-making. Its platforms are widely used by government agencies, defence organisations, financial institutions, and private companies to analyse data, detect patterns, and improve operational efficiency. The discussion between Takaichi and Thiel is considered important as advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and digital infrastructure are becoming central to economic growth and national security. Exchanges between policymakers and technology lea...
Nuclear power is winning support from tech companies, utilities and governments seeking carbon-free, round-the-clock energy to fuel an artificial intelligence boom. In October, the Trump administration added fresh impetus — advancing an $80 billion plan to subsidize new facilities and fast-track experimental designs. And yet in much of the world — from the US to France, Europe’s nuclear powerhouse...
Nuclear power is winning support from tech companies, utilities and governments seeking carbon-free, round-the-clock energy to fuel an artificial intelligence boom. In October, the Trump administration added fresh impetus — advancing an $80 billion plan to subsidize new facilities and fast-track experimental designs. And yet in much of the world — from the US to France, Europe’s nuclear powerhouse — those lofty ambitions are at odds with the reality of an industry hollowed out by decades of stagnation. A Bloomberg News analysis of company announcements, construction pipelines and industry forecasts suggest the current push comes too late to stop China’s nuclear capacity from overtaking the US fleet at the start of the next decade. Today, the US is the biggest producer of electricity from splitting atoms, but its output will plateau over the next decade. Others, like Japan, are struggling to maintain their capacities. China stands in stark contrast. It’s building reactors at an unprecedented pace — as many as 10 units a year — backed by state financing and a homegrown supply chain, as it pursues energy security, cleaner air and technological dominance. If current construction plans and projections hold, it will overtake the US’s capacity by 2032, the data show. That could give Beijing a crucial advantage in the scramble for the energy needed to gain an edge in power-intensive artificial intelligence. Thanks to decades of making the technology a priority — plus helpful regulation, financing support and a plentiful workforce — China is now able to build reactors at less than a fifth of the cost in US and Europe, according to BloombergNEF . Meanwhile, projects in developed nations have been plagued with delays and cost overruns. Vogtle in Georgia, the first new US plant in three decades, was completed in 2024, years behind schedule and at more than double the original estimated price. “Vogtle barely limped across the finish line, over budget and behind schedule. This wa...
Chen Tianqiao conquered China’s gaming world in the early 2000s, becoming one of the country’s richest men before mental health issues prompted him to walk away from his business empire. Now, he’s reinventing himself in the US and pursuing a more elusive target: the source code of human consciousness to make AI smarter than humans . Using a fortune minted from his earlier successes — including Sha...
Chen Tianqiao conquered China’s gaming world in the early 2000s, becoming one of the country’s richest men before mental health issues prompted him to walk away from his business empire. Now, he’s reinventing himself in the US and pursuing a more elusive target: the source code of human consciousness to make AI smarter than humans . Using a fortune minted from his earlier successes — including Shanda’s 2004 Nasdaq listing following hits like The Legend of Mir II — Chen is now developing what he calls “discoverative AI.” It’s a form of AI with the ability to learn and respond in ways that surpass current large language models which are largely designed to mimic people when generating content. “I want to create an AI that is not just intended to replace humans, but to do things that humans cannot do, so that humans can go further,” said Chen, founder of Shanda Group, previously called Shanda Interactive Entertainment and once one of China’s largest internet companies. In his first interview with international media in nine years, Chen said the goal of discoverative AI was to find new knowledge and anticipate complex, real-world events by integrating long-term memory, causal reasoning and predictive modeling. He and Shanda are committed to investing a total of more than $2 billion on the technology, including incubating startups and developing it himself, he said, speaking online from his glass-walled office overlooking the California coast. Often referred to as artificial general intelligence, such technology can help people plan for natural disasters or even discover new drugs. Chen has also been testing whether it can help him make smarter investments, forecast geopolitical events or win big on prediction sites like Polymarket where people can bet on news or sports-related outcomes. Skeptics still see AGI — with common sense and the ability to self-correct — as years away, but few predict it to take decades as was the consensus only a few years ago. As head of Shand...
The Formula One is changing lanes in March with Apple TV (AAPL) becoming the exclusive streamer for the international racing league. Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian explains the new broadcasting features F1 fans will see as the sport transitions to Apple streaming in the US. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Tre...
The Formula One is changing lanes in March with Apple TV (AAPL) becoming the exclusive streamer for the international racing league. Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian explains the new broadcasting features F1 fans will see as the sport transitions to Apple streaming in the US. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (“The Company” or “CPPI”) (TSX: CFX) today reported its fourth quarter of 2025 results: Overview. Q4 2025 operating loss of $85.6 million; net loss of $133.6 million, or $2.05 per share. As a result of the prolonged weakness in global pulp markets and the Company's persistent challenges accessing economically...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (“The Company” or “CPPI”) (TSX: CFX) today reported its fourth quarter of 2025 results: Overview. Q4 2025 operating loss of $85.6 million; net loss of $133.6 million, or $2.05 per share. As a result of the prolonged weakness in global pulp markets and the Company's persistent challenges accessing economically viable fibre, an asset write-down and impairment charge totaling $106.5 million was recognized in Q4 2025, which included a write-off of a previously recognized deferred tax asset of $52.5 million. After taking into consideration adjusting and one-time items1 totaling $57.5 million, the adjusted operating loss for Q4 2025 was $28.1 million, compared to a similarly adjusted operating loss of $11.1 million in Q3 2025. Global softwood pulp markets were relatively flat through Q4 2025, principally driven by elevated pulp producer inventory levels. Pulp production declined 4% in Q4 2025 (versus Q3 2025) primarily due to a scheduled maintenance outage at its Northwood NBSK pulp mill, including a slower than anticipated restart. Jointly with Canfor, the Company announced in December 2025 it had entered into an Arrangement Agreement, where Canfor would acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Canfor Pulp not already owned by Canfor, for either $0.50 in cash consideration or 0.0425 of a common share of Canfor (the "Proposed Transaction"). Closing is anticipated in Q1 2026 and is subject to all applicable shareholder, court and regulatory approvals. As announced in February 2026, Management's forecasts indicate a breach of financial covenants is highly probable as early as March 31, 2026. Should the Proposed Transaction not close, the Company would re-engage with its lenders for further temporary relief while it works to undertake a restructuring process. Financial results. The following table summarizes selected financial information for CPPI for the comparative p...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canfor Corporation (“the Company” or “Canfor”) (TSX: CFP) today reported its fourth quarter of 2025 results: Overview. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company reported an operating loss of $415.9 million and a net loss of $390.5 million, equivalent to $3.35 per share. An asset write-down and impairment charge of approximately $320...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canfor Corporation (“the Company” or “Canfor”) (TSX: CFP) today reported its fourth quarter of 2025 results: Overview. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company reported an operating loss of $415.9 million and a net loss of $390.5 million, equivalent to $3.35 per share. An asset write-down and impairment charge of approximately $320.4 million has been recorded in Q4 2025 (including a $52.5 million write off of a previously recognized deferred tax asset), of which $213.9 million relates to the Company's lumber segment and $106.5 million relates to the pulp and paper segment. After taking into consideration adjusting and one-time items 1 of $270.9 million, the adjusted operating loss for Q4 2025 was $145.0 million, compared to a similarly adjusted operating loss of $111.3 million in Q3 2025. of $270.9 million, the adjusted operating loss for Q4 2025 was $145.0 million, compared to a similarly adjusted operating loss of $111.3 million in Q3 2025. North American lumber markets continued to face pressure in Q4 2025, as elevated US softwood lumber duties along with tariffs, further dampened already weak demand. Sawmill curtailments and seasonally lower inventories supported a slight improvement in benchmark prices late in Q4 2025. Lumber production was up 2% from the previous quarter, driven primarily by the full quarter contribution from the recently acquired Hedin sawmills in Europe, partially offset by seasonal holiday downtime across all operating regions. Global softwood pulp markets were relatively flat through Q4 2025, principally driven by elevated pulp producer inventory levels. Financial results. The following table summarizes selected financial information for the Company for the comparative periods: (millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) Q4 2025 Q3 2025 YTD 2025 Q4 2024 YTD 2024 Sales $ 1,282.3 $ 1,259.8 $ 5,339.0 $ 1,285.7 $ 5,252.8 Reported operating income (loss) before amor...
Nvidia (NVDA +0.10%) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 1.42%) have been among the leading providers of the specialized processors used for artificial intelligence. These graphics processing units (GPUs) were originally designed to speed up graphics in video games -- hence the name. However, these semiconductors proved equally adept at accelerating AI processing, which sent demand for the chips soari...
Nvidia (NVDA +0.10%) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 1.42%) have been among the leading providers of the specialized processors used for artificial intelligence. These graphics processing units (GPUs) were originally designed to speed up graphics in video games -- hence the name. However, these semiconductors proved equally adept at accelerating AI processing, which sent demand for the chips soaring, due to the rising adoption of AI. However, proposed regulations by the Trump administration could mark a major setback for the advancement of AI. Let me see your license and registration U.S. officials are considering rules that would require Nvidia, AMD, and others to obtain government approval before shipping any AI chips outside the country, according to a report by Bloomberg. The proposed regulations would require companies to request approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce for the export of any chips designed for AI. Once the approval process was complete, licenses would be issued permitting the shipment of these AI accelerators. The rules would go further, instituting a tiered licensing system based on the size of the deployment. Smaller shipments of 1,000 GPUs or less would be subject to a cursory review; medium-sized deployments would require preclearance before applying for a license; and sizable deployments of 200,000 GPUs or more would require certifications from government officials in the host countries. These ratifications would include strict security requirements and commitments to invest in U.S. AI. Expand NASDAQ : NVDA Nvidia Today's Change ( 0.10 %) $ 0.19 Current Price $ 183.23 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.4T Day's Range $ 177.91 - $ 184.05 52wk Range $ 86.62 - $ 212.19 Volume 7M Avg Vol 175M Gross Margin 71.07 % Dividend Yield 0.02 % The U.S. government already has export restrictions in place for countries it deems a threat to national security. These countries include China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, among others. President Trump appro...
Data Center Hunter: Iran Expands Drone Target List, From AWS To Microsoft Facilities Iranian state-affiliated media says the IRGC has targeted Microsoft data centers in the Gulf region with kamikaze drones , days after IRGC drone strikes hit Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates. This underscores a new escalation: commercial data centers no longer appear to be off-limits, a risk we warne...
Data Center Hunter: Iran Expands Drone Target List, From AWS To Microsoft Facilities Iranian state-affiliated media says the IRGC has targeted Microsoft data centers in the Gulf region with kamikaze drones , days after IRGC drone strikes hit Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates. This underscores a new escalation: commercial data centers no longer appear to be off-limits, a risk we warned readers a little more than a month ago. "The targeting of Amazon and Microsoft in these operations has dealt a serious blow to the enemy's technological and information infrastructure," Fars News Agency said in a Telegram post, as quoted by the Financial Times . On Monday, two AWS data centers in the UAE were hit by IRGC drones, while an AWS facility in Bahrain was nearly struck by one of these next-generation, low-cost kamikaze drones. These incidents marked the first known instance of a commercial data center being physically targeted in a conflict. We pointed out in the note titled "Explosion In AI Data Center Buildouts Will Demand Next-Gen Counter-Drone Security" that Wall Street analysts largely end their analysis at the financing and construction of next-generation data centers, with limited discussion regarding the modern security architecture required once these facilities are built and become instant high-value targets for non-state actors or foreign adversaries. Traditional perimeter measures, such as metal chain-link fencing and surveillance systems, are rendered useless in the world of emerging AI threats, including autonomous drone or swarm-based attacks enabled by advances in AI and low-cost unmanned systems. Related: Drone Strikes On Amazon Data Centers In Middle East Reveal Urgent Need To Defend AI Airports, Data Centers, Skyscrapers, & Power Plants: Are Desalination Plants Next Targets In U.S.-Iran War "Bomb Data Center": Eric Schmidt Warns AI Arms Race Could Spark Global Conflict It's fair to say that this week, data center operators and financiers aroun...
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. press release ( BBOT ): GAAP EPS of -$0.49. Cash Position: As of December 31, 2025, BBOT had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $425.5 million, which is expected to provide cash runway into 2028. Research and development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses were $38.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $19.5 million for the fourt...
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. press release ( BBOT ): GAAP EPS of -$0.49. Cash Position: As of December 31, 2025, BBOT had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $425.5 million, which is expected to provide cash runway into 2028. Research and development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses were $38.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $19.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in expenses was primarily due to increases in clinical trial expenses and manufacturing expenses for BBO-8520, BBO-11818, and BBO-10203. General and administrative (G&A) expenses: G&A expenses were $5.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. Changes in G&A expenses reflect the initiation of BBOT's standalone operations and de-SPAC transaction. Net Loss: Net loss was $38.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $19.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. More on BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (BBOT) Discusses Clinical Data Updates for BBO-8520, BBO-11818, and BBO-10203 Transcript BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics: Promising KRAS Drug Developer - In My View, At Least BridgeBio Oncology gains outperform rating from Raymond James Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Historical earnings data for BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
The dispute dates to 2013, when China Gold HK agreed to buy a 65% stake in Soremi Investments Ltd., the holding company for the Soremi copper mine in southern Congo. Photo: VCG A copper mine deal once hailed as a flagship Chinese investment in Africa has spiraled into a $2 billion legal battle stretching from Hong Kong to the Caribbean. At the center is a dispute between China National Gold Group ...
The dispute dates to 2013, when China Gold HK agreed to buy a 65% stake in Soremi Investments Ltd., the holding company for the Soremi copper mine in southern Congo. Photo: VCG A copper mine deal once hailed as a flagship Chinese investment in Africa has spiraled into a $2 billion legal battle stretching from Hong Kong to the Caribbean. At the center is a dispute between China National Gold Group Hong Kong Ltd. (China Gold HK) and U.S.-based commodities trader Gerald Group — and a Hong Kong court ruling that corruption allegations raised years later cannot reopen arbitration awards already issued.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET Call participants Founder and CEO — Nicholas Woodman EVP, CFO, and COO (President effective March 17, 2026) — Brian T. McGee Takeaways Revenue -- $202 million for the quarter, which was below the guidance range of $220 million plus or minus $5 million. -- $202 million for the quarter, which was below the guidance range of $220 mil...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET Call participants Founder and CEO — Nicholas Woodman EVP, CFO, and COO (President effective March 17, 2026) — Brian T. McGee Takeaways Revenue -- $202 million for the quarter, which was below the guidance range of $220 million plus or minus $5 million. -- $202 million for the quarter, which was below the guidance range of $220 million plus or minus $5 million. Adjusted EBITDA -- Positive $1 million for the quarter, with a full-year loss of $29 million that improved from a $72 million loss the prior year. -- Positive $1 million for the quarter, with a full-year loss of $29 million that improved from a $72 million loss the prior year. Cash flow from operations -- Positive $16 million in the quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive cash flow and representing a $41 million year-over-year improvement. -- Positive $16 million in the quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive cash flow and representing a $41 million year-over-year improvement. Gross margin -- 33.8% for the year, stable with the prior year despite a negative impact of about $20 million from tariffs. -- 33.8% for the year, stable with the prior year despite a negative impact of about $20 million from tariffs. Operating expenses -- Reduced $93 million to $261 million for the year, a 26% decrease from 2024, due to restructuring and expense controls. -- Reduced $93 million to $261 million for the year, a 26% decrease from 2024, due to restructuring and expense controls. Loss per share -- GAAP loss per share of $0.59 and non-GAAP loss per share of $0.30, both significantly improved from prior year losses of $2.82 and $2.42, respectively, which included a $1.93 per share tax valuation allowance impact. -- GAAP loss per share of $0.59 and non-GAAP loss per share of $0.30, both significantly improved from prior year losses of $2.82 and $2.42, respectively, which included a $1.93 per share tax valuation allowance im...
Oleksandr Holovin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Nvidia's Infrastructure Buildout Has Thrived With this last earnings report, Nvidia Corporation ( NVDA ) has just reminded the market why it's the most important company in today’s day and age. With AI and Data Centers booming, Nvidia’s infrastructure buildout has thrived. Nvidia completely exceeded expectations this past quarter by delivering a ...
Oleksandr Holovin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Nvidia's Infrastructure Buildout Has Thrived With this last earnings report, Nvidia Corporation ( NVDA ) has just reminded the market why it's the most important company in today’s day and age. With AI and Data Centers booming, Nvidia’s infrastructure buildout has thrived. Nvidia completely exceeded expectations this past quarter by delivering a high-quality beat with operating leverage. Even after all its massive gains for the past decade, Nvidia continues to show unmatched execution, platform dominance, and incredibly strategic capital deployment. AI expansion isn’t slowing down anytime soon. So if there’s a tech stock that’s worth investing in, I would say it's NVDA. NVDA Snapshot (Best Stock Now App Database) Since going public in 1999, Nvidia has delivered some of the greatest compound annual returns the market has ever seen. It has continued to outperform Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Apple ( AAPL ) on a CAGR basis and has consistently ranked at the top of performance metrics across the market. This isn’t by accident either. Nvidia’s execution philosophy has been consistent for years. They integrate GPUs, CPUs, networking, storage, and even software into a unified stack. But what is the reason developers build on Nvidia though? It's the feedback loop. For nearly 20 years, millions of engineers have been learning Nvidia's CUDA, as every major AI framework, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and JAX, was built with CUDA as the primary GPU backend first. Universities, research labs, startups, and major tech companies built their libraries, enormous ones at that, their frameworks and their tools on top of CUDA. Universities would teach CUDA in parallel computing courses, and research papers would naturally assume CUDA compatibility. What does that mean? It means that many developers think about GPU programming in CUDA terms. And while Intel's hardware can compete to some extent with Nvidia, their AI development environment st...
(Bloomberg) — The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic PBC that it’s determined the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain, according to a senior defense official, escalating a dispute over artificial intelligence safeguards. “DOW officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately,” the offici...
(Bloomberg) — The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic PBC that it’s determined the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain, according to a senior defense official, escalating a dispute over artificial intelligence safeguards. “DOW officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately,” the official told Bloomberg News on Thursday, using an acronym for the Department of War, the name that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now favors for the Department of Defense. Most Read from Bloomberg WATCH: Michael Shepard reports that the Pentagon has formally notified Anthropic that it has determined the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain.Source: Bloomberg While the defense official described the determination as “effective immediately,” Anthropic’s Claude AI tools are still being actively used by the US military in operations against Iran, according to a person familiar with the matter. In his warning to the firm last Friday, Hegseth had outlined a six-month transition period to shift its AI work to other providers. Spokespeople for Anthropic and the Pentagon had no immediate comment. The defense official didn’t say when or by what means the Pentagon informed the company. Anthropic has previously vowed to challenge in court any supply-chain risk designation by the Pentagon. The Pentagon’s finding threatens to disrupt both the company and the military, which has relied heavily on Anthropic’s software. Until recently, Anthropic provided the only AI system that could operate in the Pentagon’s classified cloud. Its Claude Gov tool has become a favored option among defense personnel for its ease of use. “It’s a good capability” and removing it is “going to be painful for all involved,” said Lauren Kahn, a senior research analyst at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology. Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei had been nego...