Lens were opposed moving the Ligue 1 game The top two sides will now play on 13 May Paris Saint-Germain’s visit to Lens, potentially a crucial encounter in the Ligue 1 title race, has been postponed to give PSG more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. The match between the top two teams in France’s top division – PSG lead Lens by a point – was scheduled for ...
Lens were opposed moving the Ligue 1 game The top two sides will now play on 13 May Paris Saint-Germain’s visit to Lens, potentially a crucial encounter in the Ligue 1 title race, has been postponed to give PSG more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. The match between the top two teams in France’s top division – PSG lead Lens by a point – was scheduled for 11 April but will now take place on 13 May, three days before the final round of fixtures. Continue reading...
Chinnapong/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Coinbase Global ( COIN ) and Better Home & Finance Holding ( BETR ) on Thursday announced the launch of token-backed mortgages. Token-backed mortgages, which will be originated and serviced by Better Home & Finance, are set to benefit from the same backing of Fannie Mae ( FNMA ) as other conforming mortgages. Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) and USDC ( USDC-USD ) pl...
Chinnapong/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Coinbase Global ( COIN ) and Better Home & Finance Holding ( BETR ) on Thursday announced the launch of token-backed mortgages. Token-backed mortgages, which will be originated and serviced by Better Home & Finance, are set to benefit from the same backing of Fannie Mae ( FNMA ) as other conforming mortgages. Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) and USDC ( USDC-USD ) pledges are powered by Coinbase. The product enables Americans who qualify for a mortgage with BETR to pledge Bitcoin or Circle Internet Group's ( CRCL ) USDC as collateral to fund their cash down payment. The benefits include if BTC drops in value, the mortgage terms remain unchanged, and no additional collateral is required. Token-backed mortgages let borrowers secure standard conforming mortgages without liquidating tokenized assets or potentially triggering a taxable event. "Better was founded to make homeownership more accessible for all Americans, and this partnership with Coinbase introduces a new pathway to realizing the American Dream for the 52 million Americans who own digital assets," said BETR CEO Vishal Garg. More on Coinbase, Better Home & Finance Holding Coinbase: Q1 Guidance Was A Clearing Event Coinbase: 'Everything Exchange' Is A Game Changer Coinbase Vs. Robinhood: The Arbitrage Case For Selling COIN In Favor Of HOOD How stablecoin yield restrictions could affect Circle, Coinbase Coinbase reportedly building infrastructure that lets AI agents make payments
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) and Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHB) both offer ultra-low-cost, diversified exposure to the full U.S. equity market, with similar sector allocations, performance, and risk profiles, but differ in fund size and number of holdings. Both VTI and SCHB aim to capture the entire U.S. equity market, combining large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks into...
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) and Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHB) both offer ultra-low-cost, diversified exposure to the full U.S. equity market, with similar sector allocations, performance, and risk profiles, but differ in fund size and number of holdings. Both VTI and SCHB aim to capture the entire U.S. equity market, combining large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks into a single vehicle. This comparison examines two of the most popular broad-market exchange-traded funds (ETFs), focusing on their expenses, performance, portfolio composition, and trading characteristics to help investors weigh which may better fit a diversified portfolio. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Continue reading
victorpr/iStock via Getty Images By Charlotte de Montpellier , Senior Economist, France and Switzerland Sentiment is deteriorating The business climate in France remained stable in March, at 97, but has now been below its long‑term average for almost two years. Responses were collected by INSEE between 26 February and 23 March. However, the vast majority of firms responded before mid‑March, at a t...
victorpr/iStock via Getty Images By Charlotte de Montpellier , Senior Economist, France and Switzerland Sentiment is deteriorating The business climate in France remained stable in March, at 97, but has now been below its long‑term average for almost two years. Responses were collected by INSEE between 26 February and 23 March. However, the vast majority of firms responded before mid‑March, at a time when the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East were still limited compared with the current situation. Nearly one-fifth of responses date from before the outbreak of the conflict. As expected, the business climate deteriorated sharply in industry, losing three points over the month. Past production, production expectations, and order books are all down. This deterioration is mainly driven by the “other transport equipment” sector, which had been one of the main engines of French production in recent months but is now markedly more pessimistic. At the same time, selling price expectations in the industry rose sharply over the month. Sentiment remains very depressed in services due to a more negative assessment of past activity. By contrast, the business climate edged up slightly in retail trade and construction. The employment climate improved by one point but remains well below its long‑term average. Household confidence also declined in March, falling by two points over the month. Although only half of survey responses were collected after the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, households are anticipating a very sharp rise in prices in the coming months. The corresponding balance of opinion jumped by 28 points and reached its highest level since September 2022. Households are also markedly more pessimistic about the future evolution of their personal financial situation. Overall, the data published today confirm that French economic prospects have deteriorated significantly since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East. Given the survey col...
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) sits at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, and the company's latest bombshell announcement should amplify the hype around the semiconductor powerhouse. At its recent GTC event, CEO Jensen Huang revealed a $1 trillion order pipeline for the company's Blackwell and Vera Rubin chip architectures through 2027. This figure is twice the size of the prior for...
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) sits at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, and the company's latest bombshell announcement should amplify the hype around the semiconductor powerhouse. At its recent GTC event, CEO Jensen Huang revealed a $1 trillion order pipeline for the company's Blackwell and Vera Rubin chip architectures through 2027. This figure is twice the size of the prior forecast, as at last year's conference, Huang spoke about anticipated sales of about $500 billion total across 2025 and 2026. This only serves to underscore the explosive demand for chips from the hyperscalers moving at light speed to build out AI infrastructure. Nevertheless, Nvidia stock has barely budged in response to this news. This disconnect raises a curious question: Given the chipmaker's monumental potential, why aren't investors embracing the growth narrative? Continue reading
Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online.
Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online.
Ceres Power Holdings ( CPWHF ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of £24.52. Revenue of £32.6M (-37.2% Y/Y). Gross profit of £22.7 million (2024: £40.2 million), maintaining sector-leading gross margin of 70% (2024: 77%). The Group posted a loss of £47.5 million (2024: £28.3 million) for the period. Adjusted EBITDA loss for 2025 increased to £32.5 million (2024: £22.3 million). The Group ends the financial year in ...
Ceres Power Holdings ( CPWHF ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of £24.52. Revenue of £32.6M (-37.2% Y/Y). Gross profit of £22.7 million (2024: £40.2 million), maintaining sector-leading gross margin of 70% (2024: 77%). The Group posted a loss of £47.5 million (2024: £28.3 million) for the period. Adjusted EBITDA loss for 2025 increased to £32.5 million (2024: £22.3 million). The Group ends the financial year in a strong position with £83.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments (2024: £102.5 million). More on Ceres Power Holdings plc Ceres Power: A Rising Star In The Data Center Segment Historical earnings data for Ceres Power Holdings plc Financial information for Ceres Power Holdings plc
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) has struggled through a rough stretch. The stock is down nearly 15% over the past month and nearly 19% year-to-date, sitting at $126.41 and well below its five-year high of $238.69. Most Wall Street analysts hold measured views on the near-term path forward. But Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintains a ... Alibaba Price Target Slashed to $170 as Heavy AI S...
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) has struggled through a rough stretch. The stock is down nearly 15% over the past month and nearly 19% year-to-date, sitting at $126.41 and well below its five-year high of $238.69. Most Wall Street analysts hold measured views on the near-term path forward. But Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintains a ... Alibaba Price Target Slashed to $170 as Heavy AI Spending Drags Profits Down 67%
It's been a rough week to own Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock. Beginning with a powerful earnings report ( that strangely failed to wow investors ) one week ago, Micron stock has been sliding for six straight sessions. Shares of the computer memory-maker's most recent trouble began Wednesday, when news broke that Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) has developed new compression technology that shrinks memory size s...
It's been a rough week to own Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock. Beginning with a powerful earnings report ( that strangely failed to wow investors ) one week ago, Micron stock has been sliding for six straight sessions. Shares of the computer memory-maker's most recent trouble began Wednesday, when news broke that Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) has developed new compression technology that shrinks memory size six times while increasing performance and data recall. Worries that this would reduce demand for Micron's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips subtracted 3.4% from Micron's market capitalization yesterday. The stock is down another 4.2% through 9:50 a.m. ET today. Continue reading
Earnings Call Insights: 22nd Century Group (XXII) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Lawrence Firestone presented 2025 as a transition year, emphasizing the closure of legacy business issues, reduction in manufacturing overhead, and the payoff of all structured debt. He highlighted the launch of new brands and products, stating, “We are now in the market with our VLN combustible cigarette products and sm...
Earnings Call Insights: 22nd Century Group (XXII) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Lawrence Firestone presented 2025 as a transition year, emphasizing the closure of legacy business issues, reduction in manufacturing overhead, and the payoff of all structured debt. He highlighted the launch of new brands and products, stating, “We are now in the market with our VLN combustible cigarette products and smoking consumers are finding our products in 1,636 retail outlets in 23 states.” Firestone indicated a strategic focus on expanding distribution and forming partnerships, noting, “We welcome other brands to join the battle and introduce a VLN concept within their own brands… they could license our VLN brand and use it within their brand lineup.” Firestone described regulatory advances, including the MRTP renewal application filed with the FDA in December 2025, and discussed ongoing international dialogues. Looking ahead, Firestone announced, “We now have over $10 million in cash on the balance sheet to implement our strategy” and outlined plans to add distribution points in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and California, as well as the launch of Pinnacle Pure, a new tobacco and water style cigarette. CFO Daniel Otto reported, “During the year, we exited several unprofitable high-volume revenue streams and focused our resources on building the foundation for growth in our reduced nicotine VLN cigarette portfolio and partner VLN brands.” Otto added, “In the fourth quarter of 2025, we shipped approximately 8,800 cartons of newly branded VLN and partner VLN to our customers… These products remain central to our strategy as they typically generate gross profit margin in the range of 20% to 30%.” Outlook Management projects revenue to remain consistent in Q1 2026 before sequential growth as additional distribution points are added. Otto stated, “We estimate increasing current store count by more than double by the end of 2026.” Firestone referenced the plan to expand marketing and tr...
Humanoid robots could be one of the best automation growth opportunities in the next 10 years, and a handful of companies are set to be the winners amid the boom, according to Jefferies. Three drivers are ushering in this new era of robotics, the firm said: an aging population increasing demand for supplemental labor, declining interest among younger generations in manufacturing jobs and continuin...
Humanoid robots could be one of the best automation growth opportunities in the next 10 years, and a handful of companies are set to be the winners amid the boom, according to Jefferies. Three drivers are ushering in this new era of robotics, the firm said: an aging population increasing demand for supplemental labor, declining interest among younger generations in manufacturing jobs and continuing breakthroughs in semiconductor and artificial intelligence technology. "Humanity appears to be on the precipice of wider adoption of humanoid automatons," Jefferies wrote in a Wednesday research note. "While we anticipate the earlier adoption will be in commercial settings, where [return on investment] is clearly defined, global demographics, safety concerns and the desirability of certain jobs will prompt wide-spread adoption." Analysts at the firm shared a list of companies they believe can benefit from the technology's development and adoption: Making the list is Tesla , where analyst Philippe Houchois has a hold rating and a $300 price target. Elon Musk's electric vehicle manufacturer has touted its recent pivot toward building humanoid robots , but Houchois noted that the company has also given few specific details about it. "Large-scale applications remain ill-defined for the broader robotics industry, suggesting uncertainty about the commercial viability and market timing," Houchois wrote. But he added Tesla's advantage may come from its head start and size. "Tesla's edge could lie in early applications through its own manufacturing facilities and its design-to-manufacture approach… Importantly, and unlike many peers, Tesla can self-fund developments in AI, Optimus robots and stationary storage," the analyst said Analyst Chris LaFemina said that 70% of the weight of humanoid robots comes from metal. He thinks Freeport McMoRan's exposure to copper, Alcoa's to aluminum, and Nucor's to steel could mean these companies have growth opportunities as demand for these comm...
Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian China’s foreign ministry said Thursday it had no information about reports that two executives at Manus, an artificial-intelligence company, have been barred from leaving the country. At a regular briefing in Beijing, spokesperson Lin Jian told a reporter he was unaware of the matter. The question was raised by Agence France-Presse, which cited a Financial Ti...
Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian China’s foreign ministry said Thursday it had no information about reports that two executives at Manus, an artificial-intelligence company, have been barred from leaving the country. At a regular briefing in Beijing, spokesperson Lin Jian told a reporter he was unaware of the matter. The question was raised by Agence France-Presse, which cited a Financial Times report published Wednesday.
TruePixelArt/iStock via Getty Images Deere & Company ( DE ) has been one surprising winner over the first few months of the 2026 calendar year. With shares down 9% over the past month, I believe DE’s performance and outlook are worth a revisit. DE has gained in part because of the rotation away from tech-related names that have been viewed as at risk of obsolescence from AI-related changes. These ...
TruePixelArt/iStock via Getty Images Deere & Company ( DE ) has been one surprising winner over the first few months of the 2026 calendar year. With shares down 9% over the past month, I believe DE’s performance and outlook are worth a revisit. DE has gained in part because of the rotation away from tech-related names that have been viewed as at risk of obsolescence from AI-related changes. These names include software stocks like Adobe ( ADBE ), which is down over 30% YTD and trading at historically low levels. I’ve viewed these declines very opportunistically and have provided bullish coverage on many of these beaten-down software names. Shares in DE, on the other hand, are enjoying the positive momentum from the rotation. The stock is up 20% over the past year 25% YTD, and shares are sitting at the upper end of its 52-week range. Seeking Alpha - YTD Share Price Performance Of DE Stock Times are good, for sure. While I view the outlook ahead as positive, I believe investors could benefit from waiting for a more attractive entry point as opposed to chasing the current momentum. DE Stock Key Metrics Shares currently are trading at a 32x forward multiple . That’s a steep multiple, in my view. The sector average is about 19x, and DE’s own historical average is around there as well. In addition, DE’s current price is nearly 4x sales. That’s about double the ratio for the sector average and well above DE’s range. Seeking Alpha - Valuation Metrics Of DE Stock It’s not a surprise to me that DE grades poorly on valuation by Seeking Alpha’s (“SA”) quant scores. Some, however, would argue that the premium is justified, especially given DE’s relative insulation to AI-based change, as well as its own leveraging of the tool to further its own business. Though the stock is relatively undercovered by the broader SA community, those that have provided coverage have skewed bullish according to the listed metrics. I would say, however, that most of the recent coverage has been neutr...
Yurchello108 Analog Devices ( ADI ) and Microchip ( MCHP ) may still provide outperformance even as the analog chip market rebounds, Cantor Fitzgerald said. “The overarching takeaway ... optimism in the cyclical recovery is rising,” Cantor Fitzgerald analysts wrote in a note to clients. “Customer orders are trending positively. Lead times are extending in spots. And the pricing backdrop is favorab...
Yurchello108 Analog Devices ( ADI ) and Microchip ( MCHP ) may still provide outperformance even as the analog chip market rebounds, Cantor Fitzgerald said. “The overarching takeaway ... optimism in the cyclical recovery is rising,” Cantor Fitzgerald analysts wrote in a note to clients. “Customer orders are trending positively. Lead times are extending in spots. And the pricing backdrop is favorable. So, while this has been an industry marred with head fakes and 2H optimism for 2-3 [years] now (leading to meaningful underperformance for the group vs. the SOX over the same timeframe), signals are seemingly turning more positive and there is a view that we are now finally on the other side of the cycle.” Ahead of the first-quarter results. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts said there is the potential for Analog Devices and Microchip to outperform. “For ADI, we expect a slight beat/raise, with focus on outsized AI-related/ADEF exposure supporting continued upside for shares,” the analysts explained. “For MCHP, we see solid upside to numbers with [management] bulled up on both cyclical and structural dynamics – also, greater end-market transparency next [quarter] could be a sneaky catalyst.” For Texas Instruments ( TXN ), the analysts don't expect a repeat of last quarter's strong results, while they said NXP Semiconductors ( NXPI ) is the firm's favorite value name. Conversely, the firm said there is “downside risk” to Onsemi ( ON ), citing several business exits and overexposure to the automotive market. More on Analog Devices and Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) Presents at 2026 Cantor Global Technology & Industrial Growth Conference Transcript Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript Wall Street's most oversold tech stocks amid Middle East disruptions Analo...