Accenture ( ACN ) declares $1.63/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 3.2% Payable May 15; for shareholders of record April 9; ex-div April 9. See ACN Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Accenture Accenture: No, The Software Apocalypse Isn't Coming Accenture plc (ACN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Accenture plc 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call ...
Accenture ( ACN ) declares $1.63/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 3.2% Payable May 15; for shareholders of record April 9; ex-div April 9. See ACN Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Accenture Accenture: No, The Software Apocalypse Isn't Coming Accenture plc (ACN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Accenture plc 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Accenture raises 2026 free cash flow guidance to $10.8B-$11.5B while expanding AI partnerships and acquisitions Accenture rises after Q2 beat, revises outlook
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) CEO Sanjay Mehrotra has been consistent about where his company is headed. “We are investing in global manufacturing in our global manufacturing footprint to support their growing demand,” Mehrotra said, referring to Micron’s customers. That’s not boilerplate executive language. It’s a specific strategic posture built around a window that’s opening right now ... Micro...
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) CEO Sanjay Mehrotra has been consistent about where his company is headed. “We are investing in global manufacturing in our global manufacturing footprint to support their growing demand,” Mehrotra said, referring to Micron’s customers. That’s not boilerplate executive language. It’s a specific strategic posture built around a window that’s opening right now ... Micron CEO: We’re investing globally to meet growing demand
Quick Read Micron (MU) reported record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $18.70B with 68% gross margin guidance and $8.42 non-GAAP EPS, driven by AI-driven demand for memory chips, while competitors like Samsung and SK Hynix face supply chain disadvantages as the only U.S.-based memory manufacturer. The company’s 2027 capacity expansion is already being built into its global manufacturing footprint. No new mem...
Quick Read Micron (MU) reported record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $18.70B with 68% gross margin guidance and $8.42 non-GAAP EPS, driven by AI-driven demand for memory chips, while competitors like Samsung and SK Hynix face supply chain disadvantages as the only U.S.-based memory manufacturer. The company’s 2027 capacity expansion is already being built into its global manufacturing footprint. No new memory industry capacity is expected to come online until 2027, creating a favorable pricing environment in 2026 that gives sold-out memory makers like Micron substantial pricing power during a critical window of AI demand. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) CEO Sanjay Mehrotra has been consistent about where his company is headed. "We are investing in global manufacturing in our global manufacturing footprint to support their growing demand," Mehrotra said, referring to Micron's customers. That's not boilerplate executive language. It's a specific strategic posture built around a window that's opening right now and closing quickly. 2026 Is a Seller's Market for Memory For calendar year 2026, every major memory maker, including Micron, is relying on process technology migration rather than new physical capacity expansion. No new CapEx-driven capacity is expected to come online until 2027. What that means practically: if a memory maker says they're sold out this year, they actually are. And sold-out capacity, by definition, comes with favorable pricing power. Micron's numbers back this up. The company reported record revenue, income, and cash flow for fiscal Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-driven demand for memory components. Revenue guidance for Q2 FY2026 came in at $18.70 billion, with non-GAAP EPS guidance of $8.42. Gross margin guidance reached 68% on a non-GAAP basis. These are not cyclical bounce numbers. These are structural demand nu...
A Steward Partners executive made a blunt observation this week that cuts to the heart of what’s frustrating growth investors right now: “Nvidia is unbelievable. If you looked at their last earnings report it was staggering and I think in a different environment, that stock would have really taken off but in this climate, investors ... Steward Partners exec: Nvidia earnings staggering, but nervous...
A Steward Partners executive made a blunt observation this week that cuts to the heart of what’s frustrating growth investors right now: “Nvidia is unbelievable. If you looked at their last earnings report it was staggering and I think in a different environment, that stock would have really taken off but in this climate, investors ... Steward Partners exec: Nvidia earnings staggering, but nervous investors hold stock back
The Federal Reserve ’s top bank cop still supports three interest-rate cuts in 2026 and said she expects strong economic growth this year but is keeping an eye on the impact on the war in Iran. “Of course, I’ve written three cuts in before the end of 2026 to hopefully support the labor market,” Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Friday in an interview on Fox Business . “Its too so...
The Federal Reserve ’s top bank cop still supports three interest-rate cuts in 2026 and said she expects strong economic growth this year but is keeping an eye on the impact on the war in Iran. “Of course, I’ve written three cuts in before the end of 2026 to hopefully support the labor market,” Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Friday in an interview on Fox Business . “Its too soon to tell what the impacts of Iran and the conflict may be, but I do expect that we’ll start to see some of the supply-side policies working their way through the economy.” Bowman also touted plans unveiled this week that would see Wall Street lending giants get relaxed capital requirements, a move that could potentially unleash billions of dollars for lending, share buybacks and dividends. Read More: US Regulators Unveil Plans to Ease Big Bank Capital Rules Asked about the potential threats posed to the financial system that she is watching, Bowman said there are “cyber risks that go beyond just those types of risks that could reveal themselves much sooner than something in private credit or leveraged lending.”
(RTTNews) - After recovering from their worst levels but still ending the previous session modestly lower, stocks may see continued weakness in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.3 percent. The downward momentum on Wall Street comes amid considerable volatility by the price of crude oil, which ...
(RTTNews) - After recovering from their worst levels but still ending the previous session modestly lower, stocks may see continued weakness in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.3 percent. The downward momentum on Wall Street comes amid considerable volatility by the price of crude oil, which has been a key driver of trading in recent sessions. Brent crude oil futures jumped above $111 a barrel earlier in the day but have pulled back sharply and are currently tumbling by nearly 2 percent. The volatility in the oil markets comes as traders keep a close eye on developments in the Middle East war and the impact on energy supplies. Crude oil prices initially surged amid news of new attacks on energy infrastructure in the region but gave back ground amid reports suggesting the U.S. is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil to increase supply and bring down prices. The rollercoaster extends the volatility seen in the previous session, when oil prices soared to nearly $120 a barrel before pulling back sharply after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters Israel would be helping the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, the volatility shown by crude oil may lead some traders to refrain from making significant moves, with a lack of major U.S. economic data also likely to keep some traders on the sidelines. After seeing notable weakness throughout much of the session, stocks regained some ground in the latter part of the trading day on Thursday. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels of the day but remained in negative territory. The Nasdaq ended the day down 61.73 points or 0.3 percent at 22,090.69 but had slumped by as much as 1.4 percent to a six-month intraday low. The S&P 500 also fell 18.21 points or 0.3 percent to 6,606.49, while the Dow slid 203.72 points or 0.4 percent to 46,021.43. Despite the late-day recovery attem...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Considering the current market environment, we remain positive on Aviva's ( AIVAF ) ( AVVIY ) share price performance (Fig. 1). Since early December 2025, Aviva's share price has been up by 5% vs a negative S&P return. Here at the Lab, we continue to prefer Aviva and L&G ( LGGNY ) over other UK life insurers, including M&G, Phoenix, and Lancashire. Aviva...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Considering the current market environment, we remain positive on Aviva's ( AIVAF ) ( AVVIY ) share price performance (Fig. 1). Since early December 2025, Aviva's share price has been up by 5% vs a negative S&P return. Here at the Lab, we continue to prefer Aviva and L&G ( LGGNY ) over other UK life insurers, including M&G, Phoenix, and Lancashire. Aviva has growth potential and diversification, with attractive income prospects. In our last analysis, we reiterated our buy rating and raised Aviva's target price. This was supported by stronger fundamentals, ongoing transformation, and the Direct Line acquisition. After having analysed Aviva's Q4 and FY results, we continue to see a progressively de-risked investment case. Mare Evidence Lab Rating Evolution Fig 1 Aviva Results and Our Upside Aviva reported solid yearly numbers. The company's operating profit rose by 25% to £2.2 billion. However, adjusting for Direct Line's acquisition, Aviva's EBIT growth was at 15% (still very solid). A positive note is that Aviva beat Wall Street's operating profit forecast at £2 billion. The company showed healthy momentum in our view. Going down to the P&L, EPS was up 17% to 56p with a return on equity of 17.5%. Looking at the division, Aviva's P&C (general insurance) business continued to drive over half of the division's operating profit, thanks to gross written premiums up 16% year-on-year. The company also increased its marginality with a better combined ratio at 94.6%. This was 1.7 basis points lower than 2024. The supportive results in general insurance were partly offset by a softer-than-anticipated performance in the IWR segment. Aviva FY 2025 results in a Snap Fig 2 Why are we still positive? Following the 2025 FY release, Aviva is still targeting EPS growth of around 11% between 2026 and 2028 (Fig. 3). The numbers benefited from better-than-forecast weather. Still, Aviva's EPS growth exceeds the expected 6-10% for large-cap EU i...
Information Services Corporation ( ISC:CA ) declares $0.23/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 1.94% Payable April 15; for shareholders of record March 31; ex-div March 31. See ISC:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Information Services Corporation Historical earnings data for Information Services Corporation Dividend scorecard for Informatio...
Information Services Corporation ( ISC:CA ) declares $0.23/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 1.94% Payable April 15; for shareholders of record March 31; ex-div March 31. See ISC:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Information Services Corporation Historical earnings data for Information Services Corporation Dividend scorecard for Information Services Corporation Financial information for Information Services Corporation
President Donald Trump released a national framework for regulating artificial intelligence on Friday, laying the groundwork for Congress to create a federal standard for the rapidly growing technology. The framework, which builds upon Trump’s December executive order , calls for online safeguards for children, less stringent permitting requirements so data centers can generate power on site and p...
President Donald Trump released a national framework for regulating artificial intelligence on Friday, laying the groundwork for Congress to create a federal standard for the rapidly growing technology. The framework, which builds upon Trump’s December executive order , calls for online safeguards for children, less stringent permitting requirements so data centers can generate power on site and preventing censorship. The latter provision is meant to address allegations by conservatives that technology companies are biased against their views, which the firms have denied. It also calls for intellectual property rights protections, removing “outdated barriers to innovation” and expanding AI workforce training. It’s unclear whether the White House proposal will muster enough support on Capitol Hill, where mandates on tech companies have divided Republicans. The framework mirrors much of a draft measure released by Senator Marsha Blackburn , a Tennessee Republican. Her plan also calls for protecting consumers from electricity price spikes. Trump has pushed tech giants, including Amazon.com Inc. , Meta Platforms Inc. , Microsoft Corp. and Google parent Alphabet Inc. , to work with the federal government to ensure corporations cover the cost of power they use for AI initiatives. Such legislation would need the support of Democrats to pass the Senate. That would require political compromise ahead of the November midterm elections, in which Democrats are optimistic about taking control of Congress and therefore may be reluctant to strike a deal with Republicans. Earlier: Trump Signs Order Seeking to Limit State-Level AI Regulation AI stands to be a divisive issue in the midterms, with tech executives and companies pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into races to elect friendly members of Congress. But the technology faces backlash from some voters concerned about the rapid development of data centers in their communities, the electricity use and environmental costs of...
In this article UK10Y-GB UK2Y-GB GB20Y-GB UK30Y-GB Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year's budget. Bl...
In this article UK10Y-GB UK2Y-GB GB20Y-GB UK30Y-GB Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year's budget. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images British government borrowing costs surged to their highest since the 2008 financial crisis on Friday, as investors scrambled to price in rising inflation risks and a growing probability of interest rate hikes later this year. U.K. government bonds – known as gilts – have undergone a sharp repricing amid the escalation of the Iran war. Yields on the benchmark 10-year gilt have jumped around 68 basis points in the 15 trading days since the conflict began, while the yield on the 2-year gilt has added about 97 basis points. Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. On Friday, the yield on the U.K.'s 10-year government bonds moved around 9 basis points higher to 4.933%, its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. Meanwhile, yields on 2-year gilts jumped 11 basis points to around 4.513%, marking their highest level in more than a year. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon U.K. 2-year gilt Britain's bond market has been particularly susceptible to fears of resurgent inflation as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, in part because of its reliance on imported energy. The war, and the subsequent blockade in the Strait of Hormuz – a critical oil shipping route – has led to a surge in oil and gas prices. Even before the war broke out, the U.K. had the highest government borrowing costs of any G7 nation, with long-term 20- and 30-year gilts trading well above the crucial 5% threshold. The yields on those bonds jumped by around 9 and 7 basis points, respectively, on Friday. Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory deVere Group, told CNBC markets wer...