(RTTNews) - AstraZeneca PLC (AZN, AZN.L), a Swedish-British pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, on Thursday priced a three-tranche bond offering totalling $2 billion through its wholly owned subsidiary AstraZeneca Finance LLC.
(RTTNews) - AstraZeneca PLC (AZN, AZN.L), a Swedish-British pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, on Thursday priced a three-tranche bond offering totalling $2 billion through its wholly owned subsidiary AstraZeneca Finance LLC.
A video of a young girl being shoved while posing for a photo at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing has amassed over 9 million views in one day and ignited an online row over safety, manners and tourist behaviour. The clip was posted on Wednesday by a Taiwanese social media user who goes by peipeilin527 and said the incident happened on her family’s last night in Japan. “I was thinking of taking phot...
A video of a young girl being shoved while posing for a photo at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing has amassed over 9 million views in one day and ignited an online row over safety, manners and tourist behaviour. The clip was posted on Wednesday by a Taiwanese social media user who goes by peipeilin527 and said the incident happened on her family’s last night in Japan. “I was thinking of taking photos at the famous Shibuya Crossing on my last night there, but some mean-spirited person pushed my...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images BB Seguridade ( BBSEY ) released 4Q25 results recently, closing a record year in terms of income (up low double digits), but also highlighting the limits that Brazil’s current credit cycle is imposing on growth. 2025 was strong on a bottom-line basis, helped by a lift in investment income as the Selic rate stayed high. However, the last quarter reinforces t...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images BB Seguridade ( BBSEY ) released 4Q25 results recently, closing a record year in terms of income (up low double digits), but also highlighting the limits that Brazil’s current credit cycle is imposing on growth. 2025 was strong on a bottom-line basis, helped by a lift in investment income as the Selic rate stayed high. However, the last quarter reinforces the same tension we have been flagging for the name: higher rates are good for the float but bad for volumes, particularly for credit-linked insurance, which is the company's bread and butter. For 2026, management guided to more pressured operations, reflecting the lagged effect of weaker 2025 origination, uncertainty around the credit cycle, and a likely normalization in loss ratios. This could point to lower earnings in 2026. Still, the stock continues to trade at a low single-digit earnings multiple (around 7.5/8x, in my view) while aspiring to distribute close to 90% of earnings as dividends. I believe the risk/reward remains attractive, and I keep a Buy rating. 4Q25 Results The company’s quarterly results confirm the trend of the year, i.e., significantly higher profitability from financial income due to high rates in Brazil , combined with worsening volumes in credit- and rural-related lines because the same high rates suppress credit origination and insurance attachment. Net income in 4Q25 was R$2.2 billion, up 5% YoY. Management reiterated that full-year 2025 reached a record recurring managerial net income of R$9.1 billion, up 11% YoY, and that the cash generation allowed for R$8.7 billion in dividends for the year (about R$4.5 per share). Although this sounds positive, the underlying trends are more challenging. We should remember that, in operating non-interest terms, Brasilseg (mostly insurance linked to credit life and rural) still accounts for ~40% of earnings, while the distribution business, also credit-market driven, accounts for another 35–40%, and Brasilpr...
High Liner Foods press release ( HLNFF ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.09. Revenue of $270.2M. More on High Liner Foods Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on High Liner Foods Historical earnings data for High Liner Foods Dividend scorecard for High Liner Foods Financial information for High Liner Foods
High Liner Foods press release ( HLNFF ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.09. Revenue of $270.2M. More on High Liner Foods Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on High Liner Foods Historical earnings data for High Liner Foods Dividend scorecard for High Liner Foods Financial information for High Liner Foods
The past several years have been a nonstop thrill ride for Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock investors. When the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution kicked off in early 2023, the data mining and AI expert was ready. With 20 years of experience in the field, Palantir pivoted to create its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), which has become the leading software system for helping businesses mak...
The past several years have been a nonstop thrill ride for Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock investors. When the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution kicked off in early 2023, the data mining and AI expert was ready. With 20 years of experience in the field, Palantir pivoted to create its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), which has become the leading software system for helping businesses make real-time, data-driven decisions. AIP integrates deeply with existing business systems, adding a layer of generative AI and providing actionable insights that managers can use. Since AIP debuted in April 2023, Palantir stock has become a massive multibagger, soaring 1,490%. However, the stock's egregious valuation and questions about the future of AI have investors looking for evidence that things are still on track. Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) quarterly financial report left no doubt that AI adoption continues unabated. Continue reading
AIXTRON SE press release ( AIXXF ): Q4 GAAP EPS of Є0.76. Revenue of Є187.1M (-17.5% Y/Y). AIXTRON recorded an order intake of EUR 544.3 million in 2025 (2024: EUR 596.4 million), thereof EUR 169.6 million in Q4/2025 which was 37% up from the third quarter (EUR 124.0 million) and 8% up versus the prior-year quarter (EUR 157.0 million). AIXTRON concluded the year 2025 with an equipment order backlo...
AIXTRON SE press release ( AIXXF ): Q4 GAAP EPS of Є0.76. Revenue of Є187.1M (-17.5% Y/Y). AIXTRON recorded an order intake of EUR 544.3 million in 2025 (2024: EUR 596.4 million), thereof EUR 169.6 million in Q4/2025 which was 37% up from the third quarter (EUR 124.0 million) and 8% up versus the prior-year quarter (EUR 157.0 million). AIXTRON concluded the year 2025 with an equipment order backlog of EUR 257.8 million, down -11% compared to the previous year (2024: EUR 289.3 million). Free cash flow increased by over EUR 250 million to EUR 181.9 million (2024: EUR -72.4 million) Operating cash flow in 2025 increased by over EUR 180 million yoy to EUR 208.4 million (2024: EUR 26.2 million). Guidance for 2026: continued softness in overall market environment expected For fiscal year 2026 AIXTRON's executive board expects revenues of around EUR 520 million in a range of plus/minus EUR 30 million , a gross margin of around 41% to 42% , and an EBIT margin of around 16% to 19% for fiscal year 2026 . The effects of the aforementioned personnel reduction are included in this forecast. The executive board expects revenues of around EUR 65 million i n a range of plus/minus EUR 10 million for the first quarter of 2026 . This comparably low Q1 figure is in line with expectations and the seasonal pattern of the business. More on AIXTRON SE Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on AIXTRON SE Historical earnings data for AIXTRON SE Dividend scorecard for AIXTRON SE Financial information for AIXTRON SE
Erste Group Bank AG said its net interest income may exceed analyst expectations this year after its €7 billion ($8.3 billion) deal to enter the Polish market. The Austrian lender said in a statement Thursday that it sees NII exceeding €11 billion in 2026, compared to the €10.6 billion average estimate in a Bloomberg survey. That’s will help the bank absorb one-off costs from consolidating Banco S...
Erste Group Bank AG said its net interest income may exceed analyst expectations this year after its €7 billion ($8.3 billion) deal to enter the Polish market. The Austrian lender said in a statement Thursday that it sees NII exceeding €11 billion in 2026, compared to the €10.6 billion average estimate in a Bloomberg survey. That’s will help the bank absorb one-off costs from consolidating Banco Santander SA’s Polish businesses. Erste proposed a dividend payment of €0.75 per share on 2025 results, slightly missing analyst estimates and below the long-term payout target as the bank withheld shareholder payments in order to help fund the Polish deal. Good cost control and a revenue beat leaves the bank “well-placed” to absorb Santander Polska, analysts at KBW said in a note. Read more: Erste to Buy Santander Polish Businesses in €7 Billion Deal Erste is in the process of rebranding the Polish unit of Santander after acquiring a controlling 49% stake in January. The deal is the biggest in the Austrian bank’s history, allowing it to enter the largest market in the east of the European Union and anchor its position as the region’s largest lender. “We are aware that integrating a bank of this size requires attention and resources, which is why we are approaching this process with the necessary focus,” Chief Executive Officer Peter Bosek said in a press release . Net fee and commission income in 2026 is forecast to be around €4 billion, largely in line with analyst expectations.
Indian refiners are keeping Russian oil purchases to a minimum after a US Supreme Court ruling at the end of last week threw into question a long-awaited trade deal that would cut tariffs in exchange for halting those imports. Processors have remained on the sidelines and are not booking cargoes as they seek clarity from the Indian government on the future of Russian crude buying, said people fami...
Indian refiners are keeping Russian oil purchases to a minimum after a US Supreme Court ruling at the end of last week threw into question a long-awaited trade deal that would cut tariffs in exchange for halting those imports. Processors have remained on the sidelines and are not booking cargoes as they seek clarity from the Indian government on the future of Russian crude buying, said people familiar with the matter, asking not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the situation. Purchases have already declined over recent months following sustained US pressure on the trade. The Supreme Court ruling to scrap President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs upended trade measures worldwide, potentially allowing India room for maneuver . Refiners are hopeful the decision will ease pressure to curb Russian imports, the people said. The US administration has since urged partner nations to honor agreements, including a pact with New Delhi to lower levies to 18% from 50% on Indian goods. Earlier this month, Trump said he would cut punitive tariffs on India in return for a deal to stop buying Russian oil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the agreement without providing any details on crude imports. Indian authorities still haven’t publicly addressed Trump’s claim. India emerged as a major buyer of Russian oil following the invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, snapping up barrels that were heavily discounted after other importers shunned Moscow’s energy. At its peak, the South Asian nation was taking 2 million barrels a day. This month, Indian refiners are expected to import about 1.2 million barrels a day of Russian crude, the lowest level since November 2022, according to Kpler Ltd. The data analysis firm forecasts flows will decline even further in March to 800,000 to 1 million barrels a day. FGE NexantECA forecasts overall imports could drop by as much as 600,000 barrels a day in March and April. India’s recent pullback has left millions of R...
8am: London Stock Exchange Group has unveiled a fresh £3 billion share buyback after sharply increasing profits last year, thanks to strong growth across its data and markets businesses. The FTSE 100-listed group leaned into the debate around artificial intelligence, after being caught up...
8am: London Stock Exchange Group has unveiled a fresh £3 billion share buyback after sharply increasing profits last year, thanks to strong growth across its data and markets businesses. The FTSE 100-listed group leaned into the debate around artificial intelligence, after being caught up...