Key Points The digital payment service posted 2% growth in the first quarter after a 1% gain in Q4 2025. While it is a leading player, the market might be concerned about competitive forces. This fintech stock is cheap, but it's difficult to argue that it's a smart buy. 10 stocks we like better than PayPal › PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) has long been one of the leaders in the payments industry. ...
Key Points The digital payment service posted 2% growth in the first quarter after a 1% gain in Q4 2025. While it is a leading player, the market might be concerned about competitive forces. This fintech stock is cheap, but it's difficult to argue that it's a smart buy. 10 stocks we like better than PayPal › PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) has long been one of the leaders in the payments industry. It's a scaled platform, with 439 million active accounts and $464 billion in total payment volume (TPV) during the first quarter. But this fintech stock has tanked 24% in 2026 (as of May 21), while the broader S&P 500 index is up 9%. And it trades a gut-wrenching 86% below its record from July 2021, as investors grapple with what is now a slower-growth business. 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 » Should you buy, sell, or hold PayPal stock? Financial performance has started to weaken Since PayPal reported its financial results for Q1 on May 5 before the market opened, shares have dipped 12%. The market might not be happy with 2% TPV growth in Q1 for online branded checkout. This is a critical segment for PayPal, as it helps to differentiate the company from competitors and can be more profitable than other parts of the business. The first quarter's results come after a disappointing showing for the last three months of 2025, when online branded checkout posted just 1% growth. And speaking of earnings, they have come under pressure. CEO Enrique Lores, who took over from Alex Chriss on March 1, will focus on heavy investments to bolster PayPal's technological infrastructure. The company's adjusted operating margin was 18.4% in the first quarter, down from 20.7% in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income fell 5% year over year to $1.5 billion. The leadership team expects adjusted earnings ...
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against US and Israel. The report cited the head of public relations at Iran’s Communications Ministry. The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the de...
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against US and Israel. The report cited the head of public relations at Iran’s Communications Ministry. The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown. “The decree aimed at restoring internet access to its pre-January state was communicated to the Ministry of Communications by the president,” Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Fars reported. Advertisement Most Iranians have been unable to access the World Wide Web for 87 days according to the internet observatory NetBlocks on Monday, with only a few citizens having access to expensive and advanced VPNs that circumvent the restrictions. Authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests, with connections gradually getting back to normal in February, before a new blackout was initiated following the start of US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28. Advertisement In normal times, access to the global internet remains heavily restricted via censorship of many websites, while authorities are increasingly relying on an intranet to provide connected services without relying on the worldwide web, notably for schools which are currently following an online curriculum.
Corrections Vs Bears: How The Fed Rewired The Market Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, After three decades of watching market cycles play out from both sides of the trade, I’ve come to a simple conclusion: Wall Street’s love of simple rules is one of the most dangerous aspects of investing. When stocks fall 10%, it’s just a “correction.” However, if they decline 20%, it’s a “...
Corrections Vs Bears: How The Fed Rewired The Market Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, After three decades of watching market cycles play out from both sides of the trade, I’ve come to a simple conclusion: Wall Street’s love of simple rules is one of the most dangerous aspects of investing. When stocks fall 10%, it’s just a “correction.” However, if they decline 20%, it’s a “bear market.” Simple, clean, repeatable, and printed on every financial media graphic from here to Tokyo. The problem is that the definitions of a correction and bear market have not been updated since Alan Shaw developed them at Smith Barney in the 1960s. Moreover, the market those definitions were designed to describe no longer exists. Currently, the S&P 500 index is roughly 83% above its long-term trend line, with the Shiller CAPE (cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio) hovering near 40. That valuation level was only exceeded once in the history of American financial markets. The Fed’s balance sheet, still at $6.7 trillion, is more than eight times its pre-2008 level. Under these conditions, the old bear-market definition no longer measures what it was built to measure. A 20% decline from here doesn’t signal either a regime or price trend change. In other words, it would be only a “correction” within an ongoing bullish trend. That understanding is key to today’s discussion. The Current Bear Market Definition Is Arbitrary As noted, the “20% rule” traces to Alan Shaw, a technical analyst at Smith Barney in the mid-20th century. His framework was simple. Anything up to 10% was noise. A decline of 10% to 20% was a correction. Anything beyond 20% was a bear market. Shaw’s colleague Louise Yamada, who took over Smith Barney’s technical analysis practice in 2000, later described its staying power with characteristic directness: “It’s just so easy and simple to remember.” Shaw’s framework made sense in its time. Markets in those decades lived much closer to a gravitational...
For some, rising gas prices are just an inconvenience to grumble about. For others, they mean making difficult choices about what they can afford to spend this month. If your budget is already pared down to the essentials, you might even find yourself skipping necessary retirement healthcare expenses to keep your bills manageable. But there might be other ways you can keep costs down while still g...
For some, rising gas prices are just an inconvenience to grumble about. For others, they mean making difficult choices about what they can afford to spend this month. If your budget is already pared down to the essentials, you might even find yourself skipping necessary retirement healthcare expenses to keep your bills manageable. But there might be other ways you can keep costs down while still getting the care you need. Try the following four things. 1. Look into government assistance programs There are government programs that can help you with your medical costs. You're probably already on Medicare if you're 65 or older, but you may also qualify for Medicaid. This can further reduce your out-of-pocket expenses without sacrificing care. Medicare's Extra Help program is another option that could help you keep prescription drug costs manageable. It helps you pay for prescription medication deductibles and copays. You will qualify for this automatically if you're on Medicaid or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. 2. Use coupons on prescription medications when possible Websites like GoodRx can help you find coupons that lower your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. Sites like these are free to use, so they're worth checking before you pay full price for your prescriptions. This strategy can be especially effective if you also switch to generic medication, as these are often cheaper than name-brand drugs. 3. Explore telehealth options Telehealth services can be much cheaper than in-person doctor visits, and they may save you time and travel costs as well. They're not for every medical condition, though. If you have an issue that requires in-person testing, you're better off with a traditional doctor visit. 4. Talk to your hospital about financial assistance Hospitals often have financial assistance programs to help you if you're unable to pay the full out-of-pocket costs for your medical care. You will need to provide details about your household...
Social media companies should be treated like the tobacco industry, Wes Streeting has argued, as he called for a ban on under-16s accessing certain platforms. Speaking publicly about the prospect of a ban for the first time since he left government, the former health secretary said one was needed because large technology companies were trying to dodge regulations. His intervention comes as the gov...
Social media companies should be treated like the tobacco industry, Wes Streeting has argued, as he called for a ban on under-16s accessing certain platforms. Speaking publicly about the prospect of a ban for the first time since he left government, the former health secretary said one was needed because large technology companies were trying to dodge regulations. His intervention comes as the government prepares to close its consultation on an age limit for social media platforms, with ministers expected to make a final decision within weeks. Streeting said: “Social media should be treated like tobacco – it’s extremely addictive, bad for our health, and big tech is borrowing the big tobacco playbook to avoid regulation. We’ve got to give our children their childhood back. “A ban for under-16s must be the start, not the end. We have given the pen to tech moguls to write our future for us. It’s time to take the pen back.” Streeting, who quit the government earlier this month in protest against Keir Starmer’s leadership of the country and the Labour party, was known as one of the strongest advocates for a ban within the cabinet. But he encountered resistance from some colleagues over concerns about whether it would force children on to the dark web or would leave them ill-equipped to use the technology when they reached 16. Ministers have been running a consultation for the last 12 weeks on whether or not to follow the Australian example of setting a strict age limit on access. Other measures could include putting age limits on certain app features such as livestreaming, location sharing and infinite scrolling, where feeds reload automatically and the page never ends. Personalised algorithms, which create a bespoke content feed for users, could also be curbed and mandatory screen curfews are also under consideration. The consultation is also asking whether age restrictions, curbing some features and time limits might be appropriate for certain chatbots. The consultati...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images DATA AS OF 3/31/26 Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund Average Annual Returns (%) QTD 1-YEAR 3-YEAR 5-YEAR 10-YEAR SINCE INCEPTION(3/27/15) Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund Market Price 4.32 12.29 11.91 2.41 13.10 8.99 NAV 3.02 32.70 13.54 2.80 11.54 9.16 Click to enlarge Returns of less than 12 months are cumulative returns. Returns for periods g...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images DATA AS OF 3/31/26 Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund Average Annual Returns (%) QTD 1-YEAR 3-YEAR 5-YEAR 10-YEAR SINCE INCEPTION(3/27/15) Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund Market Price 4.32 12.29 11.91 2.41 13.10 8.99 NAV 3.02 32.70 13.54 2.80 11.54 9.16 Click to enlarge Returns of less than 12 months are cumulative returns. Returns for periods greater than 12 months are annualized returns. Total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. In calculating net investment income, all applicable fees and expenses are deducted from the returns. Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Portfolios are managed according to their respective strategies which may differ significantly in terms of security holdings, industry weightings, and asset allocation from those of the benchmark(s). Portfolio performance, characteristics and volatility may differ from the benchmark(s) shown. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount which is a market price that is below their net asset value. *The Fund's most recent distribution payable 4/21/26 was $0.1950 per share. Based on our current estimates, we anticipate that approximately $0.0098 is paid from ordinary income or capital gains and $0.1852 of the distribution represents a return of capital. Estimates are calculated on a tax basis rather than on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis but should not be used for tax reporting purposes. Distributions are subject to re-characterization for tax purposes afte...
Zhanna Hapanovich/iStock via Getty Images Nomura National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund Institutional Class shares outperformed the Fund’s benchmark by 7 basis points, returning -0.11% versus -0.18% for its benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, for 1Q26. Nomura National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund Institutional Class shares underperformed the median return within its Lipper peer group...
Zhanna Hapanovich/iStock via Getty Images Nomura National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund Institutional Class shares outperformed the Fund’s benchmark by 7 basis points, returning -0.11% versus -0.18% for its benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, for 1Q26. Nomura National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund Institutional Class shares underperformed the median return within its Lipper peer group (High Yield Municipal Debt Funds) by 26 basis points. Average annual total returns (%) as of March 31, 2026 Share Class 1Q26 1 YTD 1 1 year 3 year 5 year 10 year Lifetime Inception date Expense ratio Gross Net 2 Institutional -0.11 -0.11 0.59 3.87 0.94 3.13 6.26 12/31/2008 0.60% 0.60% A (at NAV) -0.08 -0.08 0.50 3.64 0.70 2.89 5.51 A (at Offer) 3 -4.60 -4.60 -4.01 2.05 -0.23 2.42 5.39 09/22/1986 0.85% 0.85% Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index -0.18 -0.18 4.29 2.87 0.84 2.16 — Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Average (median) 0.15 0.15 3.07 4.20 0.87 2.59 — Click to enlarge 1. Returns for less than one year are not annualized. 2. Expenses are from the Fund's prospectus that is effective as of the date of this commentary indicated above. 3. Includes maximum 4.50% upfront sales charge. For Class A shares, a 1% contingent deferred sales charge is only imposed on certain Class A shares that are purchased at net asset value (NAV) for $250,000 or more that are subsequently redeemed within 18 months of purchase. The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800 523-1918 or visiting nomuraassetmanagement.com/performance . Total returns may reflect waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable) for...
Key Points Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, buys Bitcoin by issuing equity and borrowing through convertible bonds. When trading at a premium to its underlying crypto holdings, Strategy can deliver superior returns compared to Bitcoin. Strategy is only worth considering if you're bullish on Bitcoin and have a high risk tolerance. 10 stocks we like better than Strategy › Originally a soft...
Key Points Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, buys Bitcoin by issuing equity and borrowing through convertible bonds. When trading at a premium to its underlying crypto holdings, Strategy can deliver superior returns compared to Bitcoin. Strategy is only worth considering if you're bullish on Bitcoin and have a high risk tolerance. 10 stocks we like better than Strategy › Originally a software company, Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly known as MicroStrategy, is now almost entirely a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury company. The software business generated just $124 million of revenue in the first quarter of 2026. The 843,738 BTC it has accumulated, on the other hand, are worth about $65 billion (as of May 19). Debt is one of the ways Strategy buys Bitcoin, making it a leveraged Bitcoin investment. The approach has drawn criticism, but it has delivered positive results. Over the last five years, Strategy has outperformed Bitcoin by a wide margin, with returns of 262% compared to 79% for Bitcoin. 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 » Whether Strategy is a good investment today depends primarily on your risk tolerance. How Strategy works Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, developed a complex financial engineering strategy to accumulate as much Bitcoin as possible. When Strategy trades at a premium to the value of its underlying Bitcoin, it can issue new shares to buy more Bitcoin. Shareholders get diluted, but the idea is that the Bitcoin purchase adds more value than the dilution costs. When Strategy trades near or below the value of its Bitcoin holdings, as it has for most of 2026, it can issue preferred shares under different tickers. It issues four types of preferred shares that offer shareholders predictable income. Three preferred stocks pay fixed dividends ranging...
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on Monday following weeks of mounting warnings from Ukrainian officials about Russian plans to draw Minsk more deeply into the war against Ukraine. Tsikhanouskaya arrived a day after one of the war’s biggest strikes on the Ukrainian capital killed four people and damaged historical sites, and amid Russian threats to launch ...
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on Monday following weeks of mounting warnings from Ukrainian officials about Russian plans to draw Minsk more deeply into the war against Ukraine. Tsikhanouskaya arrived a day after one of the war’s biggest strikes on the Ukrainian capital killed four people and damaged historical sites, and amid Russian threats to launch further heavy attacks on Kyiv. Tsikhanouskaya, an opponent of Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Moscow, said only a democratic Belarus could become a source of stability and security in the region. Advertisement “Lukashenko’s rhetoric is shifting: we are preparing for war, of course, we want peace, but we are gearing up for war. And that, of course, is very alarming for people,” she told reporters after meeting Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, on what she said was her first “working visit” to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has recently warned of Belarus becoming more involved in Russia’s full-scale war, now well into its fifth year. Advertisement He said Ukraine would strengthen its northern defences in preparation for any possible new Russian offensive, including from Belarusian territory.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — William Gordon Stone Chief Financial Officer — Stephen Andrew Lasher Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Total Revenue -- $130.9 million, reflecting 11% growth year over year. -- $130.9 million, reflecting 11% growth year over year. Segment Reven...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — William Gordon Stone Chief Financial Officer — Stephen Andrew Lasher Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Total Revenue -- $130.9 million, reflecting 11% growth year over year. -- $130.9 million, reflecting 11% growth year over year. Segment Revenue: On Device Solutions (ODS) -- $95.4 million, up 18% year over year, led by stronger device volumes and revenue per device (RPD), especially internationally. -- $95.4 million, up 18% year over year, led by stronger device volumes and revenue per device (RPD), especially internationally. Segment Revenue: Application Growth Platform (AGP) -- $36.3 million, representing a 5% decline year over year but a 9% sequential increase from the March quarter, indicating early signs of stabilization. -- $36.3 million, representing a 5% decline year over year but a 9% sequential increase from the March quarter, indicating early signs of stabilization. Adjusted EBITDA -- $25.1 million, an increase of 73% year over year, marking the highest quarterly result since 2023. -- $25.1 million, an increase of 73% year over year, marking the highest quarterly result since 2023. Free Cash Flow -- $1.4 million, improving by approximately $7 million year over year. -- $1.4 million, improving by approximately $7 million year over year. Non-GAAP Gross Margin -- 47%, up more than 100 basis points compared to the prior year. -- 47%, up more than 100 basis points compared to the prior year. Gross Profit -- $62 million, indicating 14% year-over-year growth. -- $62 million, indicating 14% year-over-year growth. Cash Operating Expenses -- $36.8 million, down 8% year over year. -- $36.8 million, down 8% year over year. GAAP Net Loss -- $14.1 million, or $0.13 per share. -- $14.1 million, or $0.13 per share. Non-GAAP Net Income -- $5.8 million, or $0.05 per share, based on 110 million shares outstanding. -- $5...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Lee D. Rudow Chief Financial Officer — Thomas P. Barbato Director of Investor Relations — John Howe TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Revenue -- $82.3 million, up 21% due to double-digit growth in both service and distribution segments. -- $82.3 million, up 21% due to double-digit...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Lee D. Rudow Chief Financial Officer — Thomas P. Barbato Director of Investor Relations — John Howe TAKEAWAYS Consolidated Revenue -- $82.3 million, up 21% due to double-digit growth in both service and distribution segments. -- $82.3 million, up 21% due to double-digit growth in both service and distribution segments. Service Revenue -- Increased 20% and marked the 66th straight quarter of year-over-year growth. -- Increased 20% and marked the 66th straight quarter of year-over-year growth. Distribution Revenue -- $29.4 million, up 24% primarily from high rental channel demand. -- $29.4 million, up 24% primarily from high rental channel demand. Gross Profit -- $26.8 million, up 26% with consolidated gross margin expansion of 120 basis points. -- $26.8 million, up 26% with consolidated gross margin expansion of 120 basis points. Distribution Gross Margin -- Expanded 530 basis points, driven mainly by the higher-margin rental channel. -- Expanded 530 basis points, driven mainly by the higher-margin rental channel. Adjusted EBITDA -- $12.1 million, up 37% with 160 basis points of margin expansion. -- $12.1 million, up 37% with 160 basis points of margin expansion. Q2 Net Income -- $1.3 million, decreased by $2 million due to higher interest expense and rising effective tax rate, including onetime CEO succession costs. -- $1.3 million, decreased by $2 million due to higher interest expense and rising effective tax rate, including onetime CEO succession costs. Diluted EPS -- $0.14, with adjusted diluted EPS at $0.44 after excluding acquisition and CEO succession related expenses. -- $0.14, with adjusted diluted EPS at $0.44 after excluding acquisition and CEO succession related expenses. Operating Cash Flow -- Increased 5%, with capital expenditures concentrated in service capabilities, rental pool assets, technology, and growth projects. -- ...
August Reigning champions Liverpool left it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on the opening day of the season in their first league game back at Anfield following the death of Diogo Jota. The Reds also squeaked past Newcastle thanks to Rio Ngumoha and then Arsenal, after Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick, which won goal of the month. Meanwhile, Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham and 2...
August Reigning champions Liverpool left it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on the opening day of the season in their first league game back at Anfield following the death of Diogo Jota. The Reds also squeaked past Newcastle thanks to Rio Ngumoha and then Arsenal, after Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick, which won goal of the month. Meanwhile, Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham and 2-1 away to Brighton, Everton christened their new home, Hill Dickinson Stadium, with a win, and Sunderland made a strong start on their return to the top flight with two wins from three. View image in fullscreen 15 August Fans remember Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last summer, with tributes near Anfield. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPA View image in fullscreen 16 August Martin Dubravka of Burnley cannot reach a strike by Richarlison at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty View image in fullscreen 16 August Diego Gómez of Brighton gets shirty during the 1-1 draw with Fulham. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty View image in fullscreen 17 August Riccardo Calafiori scores for Arsenal against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty View image in fullscreen 17 August Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina wrestles with Caoimhin Kelleher of Brentford. Photograph: Alex Pantling/Getty View image in fullscreen 17 August Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest celebrates a goal against Brentford with Murillo (top) and Ibrahim Sangaré. Photograph: Ritchie Sumpter/Nottingham Forest FC/Getty View image in fullscreen 17 August Pedro Neto lambasts the assistant referee during Chelsea’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace. It would prove to be a frustrating season for the Blues. Photograph: Chelsea Football Club/Chelsea FC/Getty View image in fullscreen 24 August Iliman Ndiaye of Everton scores the first goal at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian View image in fullscreen 25 August Rio Ngumoha wheels away after scoring a...
PayPal Holdings (PYPL 0.11%) has long been one of the leaders in the payments industry. It's a scaled platform, with 439 million active accounts and $464 billion in total payment volume (TPV) during the first quarter. But this fintech stock has tanked 24% in 2026 (as of May 21), while the broader S&P 500 index is up 9%. And it trades a gut-wrenching 86% below its record from July 2021, as investor...
PayPal Holdings (PYPL 0.11%) has long been one of the leaders in the payments industry. It's a scaled platform, with 439 million active accounts and $464 billion in total payment volume (TPV) during the first quarter. But this fintech stock has tanked 24% in 2026 (as of May 21), while the broader S&P 500 index is up 9%. And it trades a gut-wrenching 86% below its record from July 2021, as investors grapple with what is now a slower-growth business. Should you buy, sell, or hold PayPal stock? Financial performance has started to weaken Since PayPal reported its financial results for Q1 on May 5 before the market opened, shares have dipped 12%. The market might not be happy with 2% TPV growth in Q1 for online branded checkout. This is a critical segment for PayPal, as it helps to differentiate the company from competitors and can be more profitable than other parts of the business. The first quarter's results come after a disappointing showing for the last three months of 2025, when online branded checkout posted just 1% growth. And speaking of earnings, they have come under pressure. CEO Enrique Lores, who took over from Alex Chriss on March 1, will focus on heavy investments to bolster PayPal's technological infrastructure. The company's adjusted operating margin was 18.4% in the first quarter, down from 20.7% in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income fell 5% year over year to $1.5 billion. The leadership team expects adjusted earnings per share to decline 9% in the current quarter. Expand NASDAQ : PYPL PayPal Today's Change ( -0.11 %) $ -0.05 Current Price $ 44.25 Key Data Points Market Cap $39B Day's Range $ 43.99 - $ 44.71 52wk Range $ 38.46 - $ 79.50 Volume 351.7K Avg Vol 18.2M Gross Margin 41.43 % Dividend Yield 0.63 % Here's what investors should do with this fintech stock PayPal's valuation has become extremely difficult to overlook. Investors have the opportunity right now to buy shares at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 8.4. This is at a time w...
Shares of D-Wave Quantum QBTS struggled from January to mid-May, falling 32.3% amid the uncertainty surrounding its pace of commercialization, uneven revenue recognition and rising competition across quantum computing. However, the sentiment changed sharply after the first-quarter 2026 release on May 19. Investors focused on record bookings growth of nearly 2,000% year over year, a rapidly expandi...
Shares of D-Wave Quantum QBTS struggled from January to mid-May, falling 32.3% amid the uncertainty surrounding its pace of commercialization, uneven revenue recognition and rising competition across quantum computing. However, the sentiment changed sharply after the first-quarter 2026 release on May 19. Investors focused on record bookings growth of nearly 2,000% year over year, a rapidly expanding pipeline and remaining performance obligations jumping 563% to $42.4 million. Since the first-quarter earnings release on May 19, the stock has gained 61.6% compared with the sector’s 2.3% rise. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research 3 Factors Driving the Sharp Rally of D-Wave Stock Record Bookings: As stated earlier, the biggest catalyst was D-Wave’s explosive bookings growth. First-quarter bookings surged 1,994% year over year to a record $33.4 million, supported by a $20 million system sale to Florida Atlantic University and a $10 million two-year QCaaS agreement with a Fortune 100 company. Remaining performance obligations climbed 563% year over year to $42.4 million, providing investors with improved future revenue visibility. The company also said its sales pipeline more than doubled sequentially during the quarter. In the near term, revenue conversion from backlog, timing of system deliveries and whether D-Wave can sustain momentum in enterprise QCaaS contracts will be crucial. QBTS expects a substantial portion of 2026 revenues to be recognized in the second half of the year. Quantum Circuits Acquisition: Another major driver was growing confidence in D-Wave’s dual-platform strategy after its acquisition of Quantum Circuits. This has positioned the company as the only quantum computing firm with both annealing and gate-model systems. The company unveiled a roadmap targeting approximately 175 physical qubits by 2028, 10 logical qubits by 2030 and 100 logical qubits by 2032. Expanding Real-World Use Cases in AI and Blockchain: The rally was also fueled by evidence...
Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/iStock via Getty Images Fund performance The equity portion of the Fund fell (gross of fees) and underperformed its benchmark. 1 Expense ratios Fiscal year ended September 30 (%) Annual Expenses Percent of Net Assets Percent of Managed Assets Management Fees 1.27 1.00 Other Expenses 0.19 0.15 Fee Waiver 0.00 0.00 Operating Expenses (net of fee waiver) 1.46 1.15 Leverage Co...
Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/iStock via Getty Images Fund performance The equity portion of the Fund fell (gross of fees) and underperformed its benchmark. 1 Expense ratios Fiscal year ended September 30 (%) Annual Expenses Percent of Net Assets Percent of Managed Assets Management Fees 1.27 1.00 Other Expenses 0.19 0.15 Fee Waiver 0.00 0.00 Operating Expenses (net of fee waiver) 1.46 1.15 Leverage Costs 1.53 1.21 Total Expenses (net of fee waiver) 3.00 2.36 Total Expenses before Fee Waiver 3.00 2.36 Click to enlarge Effective upon the close of business on October 27, 2023, the Adviser entered into a written contract with the Fund to limit the total ordinary operating expenses of the Fund (excluding leverage costs, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses and any non-routine expenses) from exceeding 1.51% of the average daily net assets of the Fund on an annualized basis for two years (the "Expense Limitation Agreement"). The Expense Limitation Agreement terminated on October 27, 2025. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, the Adviser did not waive any Fund's expenses pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement. Performance The latest available performance figures have been calculated net-of-fees in U.S. dollars for the period: Cumulative and annualized total return as of March 31, 2026 (%) NAV Market price Quarter to date -5.70 -6.08 Year to date -5.70 -6.08 1 year 19.79 13.92 3 years (p.a.) 10.10 6.36 5 years (p.a.) 6.50 5.99 10 years (p.a.) 8.21 9.11 Since inception (p.a.) 6.22 5.54 Click to enlarge Past Performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. NAV return data includes investment management fees, custodial charges and administrative fees (such as Director and legal fees) and assumes the reinvestment of all distributions. abrdn ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and CEO — Lee D. Rudow Chief Financial Officer — Thomas D. Barbato Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis — John Howe TAKEAWAYS Consolidated revenue -- $83.9 million, up 26%, driven by double-digit segment growth. -- $83.9 million, up 26%, driven by double-digit segment growth. Service segm...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and CEO — Lee D. Rudow Chief Financial Officer — Thomas D. Barbato Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis — John Howe TAKEAWAYS Consolidated revenue -- $83.9 million, up 26%, driven by double-digit segment growth. -- $83.9 million, up 26%, driven by double-digit segment growth. Service segment revenue -- 29% growth, with organic growth at 7%; remainder attributable to Martin Calibration and Essco Calibration acquisitions. -- 29% growth, with organic growth at 7%; remainder attributable to Martin Calibration and Essco Calibration acquisitions. Distribution segment revenue -- $30.2 million, up 20%, led by both product sales and rentals. -- $30.2 million, up 20%, led by both product sales and rentals. Gross profit -- $25.3 million, reflecting a 28% increase and a gross margin expansion of 60 basis points. -- $25.3 million, reflecting a 28% increase and a gross margin expansion of 60 basis points. Distribution gross margin -- Expanded 330 basis points, primarily due to higher rental mix. -- Expanded 330 basis points, primarily due to higher rental mix. Adjusted EBITDA -- $10.1 million, up 27.2%, with 10 basis points of margin expansion, reflecting performance excluding onetime costs. -- $10.1 million, up 27.2%, with 10 basis points of margin expansion, reflecting performance excluding onetime costs. Service margins -- Declined due to start-up costs from onboarding new customers, expected to normalize over coming quarters. -- Declined due to start-up costs from onboarding new customers, expected to normalize over coming quarters. Net loss -- $1.1 million, attributed to higher amortization expense from large acquisitions, increased interest expense, and CEO succession plan onetime charges. -- $1.1 million, attributed to higher amortization expense from large acquisitions, increased interest expense, and CEO succession plan onetime charges. Adjusted diluted earnings...