Bruce Bennett/Getty Images News Allstate ( ALL ) estimated April catastrophe losses at $870M, or $687M after-tax, down from $925M, or $731M after-tax, in March. April catastrophe losses originated from 10 wind and hail events, with ~70% of the losses related to two events. Protection policies in force rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year to 38,667 as of April 30. As of April-end, Aut...
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images News Allstate ( ALL ) estimated April catastrophe losses at $870M, or $687M after-tax, down from $925M, or $731M after-tax, in March. April catastrophe losses originated from 10 wind and hail events, with ~70% of the losses related to two events. Protection policies in force rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year to 38,667 as of April 30. As of April-end, Auto segment recorded 25,805 protection policies in force; Homeowners 7,764 PIF; Other personal lines 4,919; and Commercial lines 179 policies in force. More on Allstate Allstate: Market Fears Of An Auto Crash Are Unfounded Allstate: The Turnaround Is Real, But The Story May Not Be Fully Priced In Know When To Hold 'Em And When To Fold 'Em Allstate outlines $4B repurchase authorization as Q1 revenue reaches $16.9B Allstate Q1 earnings top consensus; revenue misses as combined ratio improves
Ralph Lauren press release ( RL ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.80 beats by $0.26 . Revenue of $1.98B (+16.5% Y/Y) beats by $130M . Global Direct-to-Consumer Comparable Store Sales Increased 17% in the Fourth Quarter and 13% for the Full Year, Including Positive Retail Comps Across Regions and Channels and Mid-Teens Growth in Average Unit Retail ("AUR") Supported by Strong Full-Price Selling Trends For F...
Ralph Lauren press release ( RL ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.80 beats by $0.26 . Revenue of $1.98B (+16.5% Y/Y) beats by $130M . Global Direct-to-Consumer Comparable Store Sales Increased 17% in the Fourth Quarter and 13% for the Full Year, Including Positive Retail Comps Across Regions and Channels and Mid-Teens Growth in Average Unit Retail ("AUR") Supported by Strong Full-Price Selling Trends For Fiscal 2027, the Company expects constant currency revenues to increase approximately mid-single digits to last year on a 52-week comparable basis, centered around 4% to 5%. The Company expects operating margin for Fiscal 2027 to expand approximately 40 to 60 basis points in constant currency, driven by modest gross margin expansion and operating expense leverage. Gross and operating margin expansion are expected to be stronger in the first half of the fiscal year, largely due to the timing of key marketing activations compared to the prior year period and a lower prevailing tariff rate of 10% during the period. Based on current exchange rates, foreign currency is expected to have a roughly neutral impact on revenue, gross and operating margin in Fiscal 2027. More on Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren: Coveted Brand With Strong Outlook, Shares Fairly Valued Ralph Lauren: Great Improvements, Great Metrics And A Long Growth Runway Ahead Apparel, footwear, and luxury stocks see a relief rally after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire Good time to buy Ralph Lauren with more good news to come—Citi Research Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Ralph Lauren
Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its holdings in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Free Report) by 17.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 78,857 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after buying an additional 11,707 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Oracle were worth $15,...
Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its holdings in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Free Report) by 17.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 78,857 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after buying an additional 11,707 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Oracle were worth $15,370,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of ORCL. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 189.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 153,580 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $25,593,000 after purchasing an additional 100,494 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 8.1% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,418 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $903,000 after purchasing an additional 404 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 21.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,348 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $951,000 after purchasing an additional 768 shares during the period. United Bank grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 6.8% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 15,038 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $3,288,000 after purchasing an additional 963 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 19.2% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 52,856 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $11,556,000 after purchasing an additional 8,530 shares during the period. 42.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Get Oracle alerts: Sign Up Insider Buying and Selling at Oracle...
Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 40.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 74,855 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after acquiring an additional 21,618 shares during the period. Global ...
Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 40.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 74,855 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after acquiring an additional 21,618 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $22,748,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in TSM. SurgoCap Partners LP acquired a new position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $360,443,000. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 3,164.9% during the 3rd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 1,192,927 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $333,172,000 after acquiring an additional 1,156,389 shares in the last quarter. Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab acquired a new position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $232,924,000. Man Group plc grew its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 337.1% during the 2nd quarter. Man Group plc now owns 1,053,421 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $238,589,000 after acquiring an additional 812,404 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC grew its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 6.4% during the 4th quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 13,394,299 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $4,070,393,000 after acquiring an additional 802,757 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 16.51% of the company's stock. Get TSM alerts: Sign Up Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Ta...
The JPMorgan Chase investment banker accused of sexual assault in an explosive lawsuit that went viral countersued her accuser, saying his malicious lies destroyed her reputation and “wreaked havoc” on her life. In papers filed on Tuesday night in a New York state court in Manhattan, Lorna Hajdini said her former colleague Chirayu Rana fabricated allegations that she raped and drugged him, in orde...
The JPMorgan Chase investment banker accused of sexual assault in an explosive lawsuit that went viral countersued her accuser, saying his malicious lies destroyed her reputation and “wreaked havoc” on her life. In papers filed on Tuesday night in a New York state court in Manhattan, Lorna Hajdini said her former colleague Chirayu Rana fabricated allegations that she raped and drugged him, in order to attract maximum press coverage, cause her pain and extract millions of dollars from her and JPMorgan. “Unfortunately, it has succeeded despite its falsity,” the countersuit said. Hajdini has “been mocked, ridiculed, and harassed around the clock”, becoming the focus of jokes and memes of a “vile, degrading, and sexual nature – all a direct consequence of plaintiff’s lies”, according to the countersuit. “Plaintiff’s false, malicious, and bad faith statements have wreaked havoc on Ms Hajdini’s life,” it added. Hajdini is seeking unspecified damages from Rana for defamation, emotional distress and other claims. Rana’s lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Wednesday. Lawyers for Hajdini had no immediate additional comment. JPMorgan is also a defendant in Rana’s lawsuit. “We fully support Lorna and her right to defend herself and protect her reputation,” the New York-based bank said on Wednesday. “As we’ve said from the outset, we don’t believe the allegations against her or the firm have merit.“ In his 27 April complaint, Rana, a vice-president in leveraged finance, accused Hajdini of leveraging her seniority to coerce him into non-consensual sexual activity over several months. The complaint graphically described how Hajdini allegedly threatened Rana, who is of Asian descent, with racially derogatory language, saying she “owned” him and would sabotage his career if he didn’t fulfill her sexual demands. Rana sued under a pseudonym but has since been publicly identified. JPMorgan put him on administrative leave in June 2025, where he remained when h...
Regulatory approval from Chinese authorities had been awaited for several years before it was finally granted. Credit: elmar gubisch / Shutterstock.com Tesla has launched its full self-driving system in China and extended its European footprint, adding Lithuania as the second country on the continent to receive the software. The China launch follows chief executive Elon Musk’s visit to Beijing las...
Regulatory approval from Chinese authorities had been awaited for several years before it was finally granted. Credit: elmar gubisch / Shutterstock.com Tesla has launched its full self-driving system in China and extended its European footprint, adding Lithuania as the second country on the continent to receive the software. The China launch follows chief executive Elon Musk’s visit to Beijing last week, coinciding with a state trip by US President Donald Trump. Tesla confirmed via X that “FSD Supervised” is now active across ten territories, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and the Netherlands, in addition to the newly added markets. Regulatory approval from Chinese authorities had been awaited for several years before it was finally granted. In Europe, Lithuanian approval follows that of the Netherlands, where the Dutch vehicle authority RDW issued European type approval on a provisional basis last month after an evaluation process of more than 18 months. Testing covered both closed tracks and public road conditions before sign-off was granted. The Chinese market presents a significant challenge for Tesla. Tesla enters the Level 3 segment as domestic competitors across Asia and Europe – particularly in China – have already taken a lead in adapting their autonomous solutions for local road conditions and moving toward commercial-scale rollout. Its lag in activating Level 3 features, stricter regulatory scrutiny, and the effectiveness of local competitors’ real-world experience means it does not currently hold the same advantage in these markets as it does with Level 2 systems, explained GlobalData, Just Auto’s parent. Huawei Technologies Company announced last month that it plans to sharply increase its investment in smart-driving technologies – pledging more than 70bn yuan ($10bn) over the next five years to strengthen its position in China’s growing smart EV sector. Separately, Tesla this month committed $250m to its Berlin-Br...
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) both look vulnerable for very different reasons. Costco is firing on all cylinders yet trades at a valuation that leaves no room for slippage. Sprouts is hitting the wall on comps while still expanding aggressively. The question for short sellers is which crack widens first. One ... Costco or Sprouts: Which Is the Better Short Bet Righ...
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) both look vulnerable for very different reasons. Costco is firing on all cylinders yet trades at a valuation that leaves no room for slippage. Sprouts is hitting the wall on comps while still expanding aggressively. The question for short sellers is which crack widens first. One ... Costco or Sprouts: Which Is the Better Short Bet Right Now?
China has confirmed that its J-10CE fighter went undefeated against Eurofighter Typhoon jets during nine simulated air combat exercises in 2024. State broadcaster CCTV reported last week that the aircraft won all nine of its engagements in simulated combat against the multi-role fighter, without specifying the details of the exercise or which countries took part. However, Pakistani media reported ...
China has confirmed that its J-10CE fighter went undefeated against Eurofighter Typhoon jets during nine simulated air combat exercises in 2024. State broadcaster CCTV reported last week that the aircraft won all nine of its engagements in simulated combat against the multi-role fighter, without specifying the details of the exercise or which countries took part. However, Pakistani media reported that the mock battles took place during the “Zilzal-II” joint air exercise in Qatar in January 2024. During the drill, Pakistan’s J-10CE fighter jets defeated Eurofighter Typhoons belonging to Qatar’s air force. Advertisement According to Pakistani media, the J-10CE jets won all five of their close-range dogfights and claimed victory in four mock battles fought beyond visual range. Several media outlets in Gulf countries also reported results consistent with the data revealed by CCTV. The J-10 was originally developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation in the 1980s as a single-engine, multi-role third-generation fighter.
Euroseas ( ESEA ) declares $0.80/share quarterly dividend , 6.7% increase from prior dividend of $0.75. Forward yield 4.49% Payable June 16; for shareholders of record June 9; ex-div June 9. See ESEA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Euroseas Euroseas: Stronger Coverage, Higher Rates, Same Deep Discount Euroseas: Still Deeply Undervalued Despite Cycle Concerns Euroseas Lt...
Euroseas ( ESEA ) declares $0.80/share quarterly dividend , 6.7% increase from prior dividend of $0.75. Forward yield 4.49% Payable June 16; for shareholders of record June 9; ex-div June 9. See ESEA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Euroseas Euroseas: Stronger Coverage, Higher Rates, Same Deep Discount Euroseas: Still Deeply Undervalued Despite Cycle Concerns Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Euroseas extends charter for EM Kea at higher rate Most and least shorted industrial stocks with up to $2B market cap
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Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 60.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 30,383 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 11,411 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Micron Technology w...
Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 60.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 30,383 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 11,411 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Micron Technology were worth $8,672,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of MU. Twin Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in Micron Technology by 53.0% in the 4th quarter. Twin Capital Management Inc. now owns 15,213 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $4,342,000 after buying an additional 5,272 shares during the last quarter. Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,316,000. Mach 1 Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,278,000. Callahan Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at about $274,000. Finally, Griffin Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the 4th quarter worth approximately $340,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company's stock. Get Micron Technology alerts: Sign Up Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total value of $21,450,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 424,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. The trade was a 8.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities ...
Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) by 47.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 55,573 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after purchasing an additional 17,904 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC...
Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) by 47.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 55,573 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after purchasing an additional 17,904 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Advanced Micro Devices were worth $11,901,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 178.2% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 45,956 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $5,551,000 after acquiring an additional 29,438 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 2.9% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,283 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,001,000 after acquiring an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 125.1% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,344 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $758,000 after acquiring an additional 2,970 shares in the last quarter. United Bank grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 22.0% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 13,255 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,881,000 after acquiring an additional 2,392 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 361.0% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 9,230 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,310,000...
Moment Makers Group/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly commentary • Financial assets experienced mixed returns in the first quarter. • The fund posted a negative total return but outperformed the benchmark. • Asset allocation and underlying manager performance each contributed positively. Market review and outlook The world financial markets, after performing well in the first two months of the yea...
Moment Makers Group/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly commentary • Financial assets experienced mixed returns in the first quarter. • The fund posted a negative total return but outperformed the benchmark. • Asset allocation and underlying manager performance each contributed positively. Market review and outlook The world financial markets, after performing well in the first two months of the year on continued optimism about trends in economic growth and interest rates, turned lower following the start of the conflict in the Middle East in Iran in early March. The ensuing spike in oil prices, together with concerns about possible shortages of other commodities caused by disrupted supply chains, dampened the growth outlook and led to a sharp rise in inflation expectations. The deteriorating inflation picture, in turn, dashed optimism that central banks could continue cutting rates. In combination, these developments led to a surge in global government bond yields that erased the positive total returns achieved in the first two months of the year. The conflict also fueled a sizable downturn in major global equity indexes in March, sending stocks into the red. With this said, the majority of the negative return for equities stemmed from weakness in the growth style in general, and mega-cap U. S. technology stocks in particular. Conversely, the value style, dividend payers, and more defensive companies generally produced positive returns, benefiting diversified investors. We're encouraged by the broadening of leadership away from the "Magnificent Seven" group of U. S. tech companies, as it provided a tailwind for our diversified positioning. Contributors and detractors Underlying manager performance was the primary contributor to relative performance in the quarter, highlighted by relative strength in international equities. The effect of allocation was roughly neutral. On the positive side, we benefited from having an overweight in U. S. mid-cap stocks and developed-m...