Dow ( DOW ) will report its results for the first quarter on Thursday, before markets open. Wall Street expects the company to post a loss of 29 cents, on revenue of $9.69B, representing a year-over-year decline of about 7%. Dow’s recent developments reflect a chemicals sector navigating geopolitical disruptions alongside company-specific restructuring efforts. Operations have been affected by Mid...
Dow ( DOW ) will report its results for the first quarter on Thursday, before markets open. Wall Street expects the company to post a loss of 29 cents, on revenue of $9.69B, representing a year-over-year decline of about 7%. Dow’s recent developments reflect a chemicals sector navigating geopolitical disruptions alongside company-specific restructuring efforts. Operations have been affected by Middle East tensions, including disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of output at a key Saudi joint venture, driving a sharp rise in global plastics prices and prompting industry-wide price increases. At the same time, the company has been repositioning its business through cost-cutting and transformation initiatives, including workforce reductions , while broader sector sentiment remains shaped by volatility and shifting supply dynamics. According to Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating system, DOW is rated Hold with an overall score of 3.42 out of 5, reflecting an A- grade in terms of momentum, but it has a D in terms of growth. A recent Seeking Alpha analysis said Dow is benefiting from a petrochemical supply shock triggered by disruptions in the Middle East, which has tightened global supply and strengthened pricing dynamics for the company, noting that “with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, that global supply is cut off,” while also pointing out that Dow’s U.S.-based, ethane-driven production provides a structural cost advantage over naphtha-based peers, allowing it to capitalize on higher prices and export opportunities amid the dislocation. Over the past two years, DOW has beaten EPS estimates 50% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 50% of the time. Over the last three months, EPS estimates have seen three upward revisions and five downward revisions, while revenue estimates have seen one upward revision and six downward moves. More on Dow Dow: Hormuz Disruption Crushes Oversupply Fears Dow Inc.: Looking For A New Buying Opportunity After Taking E...
Google Cloud ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) has inked a new agreement with Thinking Machines Labs to provide the startup with expanded access to its Nvidia-powered ( NVDA ) AI infrastructure. Thinking Machines will utilize A4X Max with Blackwell architecture through Google Cloud, becoming one of the first Google Cloud customers to utilize Nvidia's GB300 NVL72. The San Francisco-based AI startup was co-founded ...
Google Cloud ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) has inked a new agreement with Thinking Machines Labs to provide the startup with expanded access to its Nvidia-powered ( NVDA ) AI infrastructure. Thinking Machines will utilize A4X Max with Blackwell architecture through Google Cloud, becoming one of the first Google Cloud customers to utilize Nvidia's GB300 NVL72. The San Francisco-based AI startup was co-founded last year by Mira Murati, a former chief technology officer at OpenAI. Its flagship product, Tinker, helps users automate the creation of custom, frontier AI models. "By leveraging A4X Max and the AI Hypercomputer integrated stack, Google Cloud got us running at record speed with the reliability we demand," said Myle Ott, a founding researcher at Thinking Machines . "This seamless integration of high-performance compute, fast storage, GKE orchestration, and automated remediation via Cluster Director has allowed us to focus on the unique aspects of the stack, like Tinker and reinforcement learning." "Through this new agreement and our deep partnership with Nvidia, we'll help Thinking Machines accelerate even further, using Google Cloud's AI Hypercomputer, which brings together purpose-built hardware, open software, and flexible consumption models in an optimized architecture," said Mark Lohmeyer, general manager of AI and Computing Infrastructure at Google Cloud. Although terms of the deal were not revealed, it was a multi-billion dollar agreement, according to TechCrunch . More on Alphabet and Nvidia Google Pushes Agentic AI Toward The Enterprise Mainstream Nvidia: Shifting Competitive Landscape, Shares A 'Hold' Huang Isn't Planning To Wake Up A Loser Google reveals A5X capable of scaling up to 960,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs across data centers Broadcom, Google expand partnership on network observability
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Lumentum Holdings is back in the spotlight after a sharp reset in analyst expectations, with one updated fair value estimate moving from US$655.55 to US$773.35. That shift lines up with Street commentary that is increasingly focused on AI driven optical demand, larger customer commitments, and recent capacity and index inclusion news. As you read on, you will see how this evolving narrative, both ...
Lumentum Holdings is back in the spotlight after a sharp reset in analyst expectations, with one updated fair value estimate moving from US$655.55 to US$773.35. That shift lines up with Street commentary that is increasingly focused on AI driven optical demand, larger customer commitments, and recent capacity and index inclusion news. As you read on, you will see how this evolving narrative, both bullish and cautious, can shape how you track Lumentum from here. Analyst Price Targets don't...
The U.K.'s cybersecurity chief warned that U.K. businesses and critical infrastructure are underestimating the threat from spyware attacks and other cyberthreats, with more governments having access to the powerful surveillance technology than ever.
The U.K.'s cybersecurity chief warned that U.K. businesses and critical infrastructure are underestimating the threat from spyware attacks and other cyberthreats, with more governments having access to the powerful surveillance technology than ever.
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images AllianceBernstein ( AB ) has shut its multi-manager fund AB Arya, a part of the asset manager's $6B hedge fund platform, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. A total of 95% of the liquidation proceeds are anticipated to be made available for distribution to clients in June, according to a statement sent to the media house. AB Arya's closure is another s...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images AllianceBernstein ( AB ) has shut its multi-manager fund AB Arya, a part of the asset manager's $6B hedge fund platform, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. A total of 95% of the liquidation proceeds are anticipated to be made available for distribution to clients in June, according to a statement sent to the media house. AB Arya's closure is another sign of pressure on multistrategy hedge fund challengers after Eisler Capital shut in 2025, according to the report. More on AllianceBernstein AllianceBernstein Upgraded As Asset Managers Could See More Tailwind From Markets In 2026 AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Limited Partnership Units 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Limited Partnership Units (AB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript AllianceBernstein AUM slips 4.7% in March AllianceBernstein Q4 2025 Earnings Preview
Independent inquiry into Bristol Brunel Academy found visit by Damien Egan was postponed solely on safeguarding grounds An independent inquiry into a Bristol secondary school, which found itself at the centre of a media storm after postponing a visit by a local Jewish MP, has found no evidence of antisemitism or influence from lobby groups. Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East and vic...
Independent inquiry into Bristol Brunel Academy found visit by Damien Egan was postponed solely on safeguarding grounds An independent inquiry into a Bristol secondary school, which found itself at the centre of a media storm after postponing a visit by a local Jewish MP, has found no evidence of antisemitism or influence from lobby groups. Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, was due to visit Bristol Brunel Academy (BBA) last September to talk to students about democracy and his work in parliament. Continue reading...
Sooth Labs, a new artificial intelligence lab founded by former Meta Platforms Inc. employees, is raising about $50 million in funding to build AI models meant to help businesses forecast the likelihood of specific geopolitical and market events taking place. Felicis Ventures is set to lead the round, which would value the startup at roughly $335 million, including the money raised, Sooth’s co-fou...
Sooth Labs, a new artificial intelligence lab founded by former Meta Platforms Inc. employees, is raising about $50 million in funding to build AI models meant to help businesses forecast the likelihood of specific geopolitical and market events taking place. Felicis Ventures is set to lead the round, which would value the startup at roughly $335 million, including the money raised, Sooth’s co-founders told Bloomberg News. The company has also secured backing from Yann LeCun , a former Meta executive and an AI pioneer, as well as from Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean . Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth is advising the firm. Financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, commonly use forecasting algorithms that combine statistical models with machine learning techniques. Sooth aims to do better by training its models on large cross-industry datasets, including data owned by its clients, and allowing that information to be easily queried. It’s also working to develop its models with a mix of inputs, including video, audio and text. In a demonstration, Sooth’s software let the user query the probability of specific events happening, including the likelihood that the World Health Organization declares another pandemic by 2028 (16%) and that Anthropic PBC goes public this year (33%). The Pittsburgh-based startup wants to enable businesses to make better decisions in areas like capital allocation and risk management, said Chief Executive Officer Yaser Sheikh. The company said it’s in discussions with potential customers in finance, defense, insurance and real estate. Sooth’s team includes Ruslan Salakhutdinov, a Carnegie Mellon University professor, and disciple of AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton . Salakhutdinov, frequently cited for his research in deep learning, served as Apple’s first director of AI research before moving on to conduct AI research at Meta. Sheikh is a consulting professor at Carnegie Mellon and previously served as a vice pre...
lechatnoir Wall Street's major averages were higher on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire deadline with Iran while citing deep divisions within Tehran’s leadership. The benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was last +0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was +0.9%, and the blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) was +0.9%. Over in the bond market, the benchmark 10-year Tr...
lechatnoir Wall Street's major averages were higher on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire deadline with Iran while citing deep divisions within Tehran’s leadership. The benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was last +0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was +0.9%, and the blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) was +0.9%. Over in the bond market, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) was 2 basis points lower at 4.28%, while the 2-year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) rose 1 basis point to 3.79%. Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. would extend its ceasefire with Iran, citing deep divisions within Tehran's leadership. He also said this ceasefire would remain in place until a coordinated plan for an end to the war, which would include Israel, was brought forward. However, the ongoing blockade is expected to continue. In addition, Trump reportedly said negotiation could take place once again as soon as Friday , according to The New York Post. Previously, Vice President JD Vance had called off a planned trip to Pakistan until further notice, casting doubt on last-minute ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, according to a media report. Crude oil futures ( CL1:COM ) surged to $91, while Brent ( CO1:COM ) also rose to $100 per barrel. In other news, Bitcoin ( BTC-USD )—currently at around $78,800—touched a 10-week high, as market sentiment improved. On the U.S. economy, the A tlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations rose higher than expected in March. More on the markets A New Era For The Fed? Looking Back On Kevin Warsh's U.S. Senate Hearing And Market Reactions Warsh Testimony Dow Jones And U.S. Stock Market Outlook - Fed's Warsh And Ceasefire-End Trigger Market Double Tops Iran rejects second round of U.S. talks, cites ‘excessive’ American demands