Wei Fenghe (left), Li Shangfu (right) China sentenced two former defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, state media reported Thursday. A Chinese military court issued the rulings Wednesday, saying both men would receive life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or sentence reduction after the reprieve period expires. The court also...
Wei Fenghe (left), Li Shangfu (right) China sentenced two former defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, state media reported Thursday. A Chinese military court issued the rulings Wednesday, saying both men would receive life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or sentence reduction after the reprieve period expires. The court also ordered the confiscation of all personal assets. The punishments cap a sweeping antigraft campaign targeting the People’s Liberation Army and signal Beijing’s determination to eradicate entrenched corruption within the military leadership and the weapons procurement system.
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Reviewing AMD's Q1 Earnings For years, I've been bullish on Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) for different reasons. First, I saw them gaining more from the revenue mix toward data center sales, where the firm could have enjoyed higher margins and higher growth rates in general. Second, I saw their CPU positioning at a superior level to everyone else - that...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Reviewing AMD's Q1 Earnings For years, I've been bullish on Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) for different reasons. First, I saw them gaining more from the revenue mix toward data center sales, where the firm could have enjoyed higher margins and higher growth rates in general. Second, I saw their CPU positioning at a superior level to everyone else - that's why in my most recent article on the stock, I called AMD a "Buy" on the CPU renaissance . It was in March, and since then, the stock has already soared by over 93%, which isn't something I initially expected. Seeking Alpha, Oakoff's previous article on AMD Yesterday, the AMD stock added over 18% following its Q1 2026 earnings release, and while I agree that the stock looks massively overvalued now based on most conventional ratios, I think the rally has leg to run further as AMD's management executes on their updated plans, reaching the forecast expansion targets. We haven't seen the real adoption of agentic AI tech yet, and the stock market seems to be willing to reprice all related Agentic-AI-enablers (like AMD) much higher today, acting well in advance. It's just the market's nature, and it doesn't mean that the market is wrong or excessively bullish on something that will never happen. Sometimes it can be premature or unscrupulous in its selection, and weak companies whose stocks were repriced at an early stage then cannot execute on time and at sufficient quality, leading to another repricing, but to the downside. Those companies that can execute well, and whose revenues/earnings growth rates are real, stay richly valued and continue their move-up thanks to the operational/financial expansion (i.e., the multiple expansion stalls or even falls to some extent, and the stock price continues to soar thanks to the underlying fundamentals). We saw it with Broadcom ( AVGO ) and Nvidia ( NVDA ) back in the day, and I believe that's exactly what we're about to see with AMD i...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Reviewing AMD's Q1 Earnings For years, I've been bullish on Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) for different reasons. First, I saw them gaining more from the revenue mix toward data center sales, where the firm could have enjoyed higher margins and higher growth rates in general. Second, I saw their CPU positioning at a superior level to everyone else - that...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Reviewing AMD's Q1 Earnings For years, I've been bullish on Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) for different reasons. First, I saw them gaining more from the revenue mix toward data center sales, where the firm could have enjoyed higher margins and higher growth rates in general. Second, I saw their CPU positioning at a superior level to everyone else - that's why in my most recent article on the stock, I called AMD a "Buy" on the CPU renaissance . It was in March, and since then, the stock has already soared by over 93%, which isn't something I initially expected. Seeking Alpha, Oakoff's previous article on AMD Yesterday, the AMD stock added over 18% following its Q1 2026 earnings release, and while I agree that the stock looks massively overvalued now based on most conventional ratios, I think the rally has leg to run further as AMD's management executes on their updated plans, reaching the forecast expansion targets. We haven't seen the real adoption of agentic AI tech yet, and the stock market seems to be willing to reprice all related Agentic-AI-enablers (like AMD) much higher today, acting well in advance. It's just the market's nature, and it doesn't mean that the market is wrong or excessively bullish on something that will never happen. Sometimes it can be premature or unscrupulous in its selection, and weak companies whose stocks were repriced at an early stage then cannot execute on time and at sufficient quality, leading to another repricing, but to the downside. Those companies that can execute well, and whose revenues/earnings growth rates are real, stay richly valued and continue their move-up thanks to the operational/financial expansion (i.e., the multiple expansion stalls or even falls to some extent, and the stock price continues to soar thanks to the underlying fundamentals). We saw it with Broadcom ( AVGO ) and Nvidia ( NVDA ) back in the day, and I believe that's exactly what we're about to see with AMD i...
hapabapa Sezzle ( SEZL ) stock surged 17% in Thursday premarket trading after the digital payments platform boosted its guidance across all metrics following a strong Q1 earnings beat. The company now expects FY2026 adjusted EPS of $5.10, up from its prior guidance of $4.70 and matching the average analyst estimate, and revenue growth of 30%-35%, up from its prior outlook of 25%-30%. Q1 adjusted E...
hapabapa Sezzle ( SEZL ) stock surged 17% in Thursday premarket trading after the digital payments platform boosted its guidance across all metrics following a strong Q1 earnings beat. The company now expects FY2026 adjusted EPS of $5.10, up from its prior guidance of $4.70 and matching the average analyst estimate, and revenue growth of 30%-35%, up from its prior outlook of 25%-30%. Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.43 , easily beating the $1.24 consensus, increased from $1.21 in the prior quarter and $0.98 in the year-ago period. Q1 revenue of $135.5M, topping the $129.2M consensus, fell from $129.9M in Q4 2025 and rose from $104.9M in last year's Q1. Gross merchandise volume of $1.11B, exceeding the Visible Alpha consensus of $1.07B, jumped 37% Y/Y on higher overall consumer purchase frequency and continued platform engagement. "Average quarterly purchase frequency reached a new company high of 7.1x, and active subscribers grew 48.4% year over year, reflecting the growing value consumers see in Sezzle," said Chairman and CEO Charlie Youakim . "The engagement flywheel we built is working," giving the company the confidence to boost its full-year guidance. Sezzle ( SEZL ) added 44K net new subscribers during Q1, bringing the total to 714K from 670K in Q4 and 481K in Q1 2025. The growth reflects the company's pivot to subscribers over on-demand starting in Q3 2025. Transaction-related costs, as a percentage of total revenue, declined to 26.0% from 35.7% in the prior quarter and 29.6% in the year-ago period. Non-transaction-related operating expenses, as a percentage of total revenue, were 25.3%, up from 24.6% in Q4 and down from 25.6% in Q1 2025. Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $71.1M climbed from $58.3M in the previous quarter and $51.4M a year ago. More on Sezzle Sezzle Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Sezzle: Positive Growth Momentum And An Improved Valuation Sezzle: Consolidation Completed, Re-Rating Ahead Sezzle Non-GAAP EPS of $1.43 beats by $0.19, revenue of $13...
watch now VIDEO 2:48 02:48 Why students are choosing community college, certificates over four-year degrees Markets and Politics Digital Original Video Even as concerns about return on investment rise, a college degree remains the goal for the vast majority of high school students, new data shows. Ninety-five percent of families with high schoolers said their students will go on to college, accord...
watch now VIDEO 2:48 02:48 Why students are choosing community college, certificates over four-year degrees Markets and Politics Digital Original Video Even as concerns about return on investment rise, a college degree remains the goal for the vast majority of high school students, new data shows. Ninety-five percent of families with high schoolers said their students will go on to college, according to Sallie's new How America Plans for College report. Just 5% said that was an unlikely path after graduation. For those interested in two- or four-year schools, most said it was for the skills training , career opportunities and higher earning potential , the education lender found. Roughly 82% of families with high school students considering college said they believe it will be worth the high cost. Sallie polled more than 2,000 adults and teens in January. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage Used EV sales are surging — how their ownership costs compare to gas cars Trump said $465,000 in retirement savings is 'rich.' Is it? New college grads overestimate starting salaries by nearly $24,000, report finds Should you buy Series I bonds amid higher inflation? What experts say CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms ranked The rising price tag and growing student loan burden have played a large role in changing views about the higher education system, with students increasingly questioning the return on investment. Many factors, including how much financial aid is offered and how much students have to pay out of pocket, as well as the choice of major, future earnings potential and how long it takes to graduate, help determine whether college pays off, according to a 2025 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York . Meanwhile, reports often show that tuition is rising faster than financial aid. This means students and families are shouldering a greater share of the economic burden of paying for school . How families make the numbers work In ...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inuvo, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV), a leader in artificial intelligence-driven advertising technology, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:15 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results and provide a business update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inuvo, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV), a leader in artificial intelligence-driven advertising technology, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:15 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results and provide a business update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
The consumer goods sector houses some of the most time-tested wealth-builders in the history of public markets. It includes companies that have paid dividends to shareholders in good times and in bad, including some pretty big market crises. Each of the three companies featured below sits at a point where the setup, a fresh catalyst, a reset valuation, or a structural transformation will make the ...
The consumer goods sector houses some of the most time-tested wealth-builders in the history of public markets. It includes companies that have paid dividends to shareholders in good times and in bad, including some pretty big market crises. Each of the three companies featured below sits at a point where the setup, a fresh catalyst, a reset valuation, or a structural transformation will make the next chapter in their development a reason to own their stocks. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Court in Hanover says man entitled to payout after he and his family had to lie on concrete A German holidaymaker has won a payout of almost €1,000 after being unable to find a sunlounger for himself and his family because other guests had got there first. The man, whose identity is not known, holidayed on the island of Kos, in Greece, with his family in 2024. He said that, despite waking up at th...
Court in Hanover says man entitled to payout after he and his family had to lie on concrete A German holidaymaker has won a payout of almost €1,000 after being unable to find a sunlounger for himself and his family because other guests had got there first. The man, whose identity is not known, holidayed on the island of Kos, in Greece, with his family in 2024. He said that, despite waking up at the crack of dawn every morning to carry out a 20-minute search, he had not been able to lay claim to a lounger. Continue reading...
Resolute Holdings Management, press release ( RHLD ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.69. Net Income of $61.5M More on Resolute Holdings Management, Financial information for Resolute Holdings Management,
Resolute Holdings Management, press release ( RHLD ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.69. Net Income of $61.5M More on Resolute Holdings Management, Financial information for Resolute Holdings Management,
BGC Group press release ( BGC ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.41 in-line. Revenue of $955.5M (+43.9% Y/Y) beats by $32.14M . More on BGC Group BGC Group: FMX Expansion Is Transforming The Business, But Expectations Are Already High BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript BGC Group signals 34% revenue growth for Q1 2026 as cost cuts and market share gains accelerate BGC Group Q4 2025 Earnin...
BGC Group press release ( BGC ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.41 in-line. Revenue of $955.5M (+43.9% Y/Y) beats by $32.14M . More on BGC Group BGC Group: FMX Expansion Is Transforming The Business, But Expectations Are Already High BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript BGC Group signals 34% revenue growth for Q1 2026 as cost cuts and market share gains accelerate BGC Group Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on BGC Group
Jianmei Wang/E+ via Getty Images TRX Gold Analysis Data by YCharts It's not often that I come across a gold mining stock that has fallen as much as TRX Gold ( TRX ) has, despite strong production and financial results and a strong gold price. But that's exactly the case today with TRX, and the pullback has created a pretty nice buying opportunity for investors willing to take on a bit more jurisdi...
Jianmei Wang/E+ via Getty Images TRX Gold Analysis Data by YCharts It's not often that I come across a gold mining stock that has fallen as much as TRX Gold ( TRX ) has, despite strong production and financial results and a strong gold price. But that's exactly the case today with TRX, and the pullback has created a pretty nice buying opportunity for investors willing to take on a bit more jurisdiction risk. So, what's the story on TRX Gold? It's running a small, but profitable, open pit gold mine in Tanzania. The margins on its mine is now at a level that's higher than many of its peers. While it's still a small operation, a plant expansion next year will grow production meaningfully. Meanwhile, its prior Preliminary Economic Assessment pegs the Buckreef NPV at roughly $1.9 billion against a market cap that's currently sitting around $400 million - and I expect an even better report when the PEA study is updated in Q4 2026. That gap is a big part of my speculative buy thesis for TRX. Look, this is a single-mine company, operating in a higher risk jurisdiction, and I'm going to be honest about these key risks in this article. But when you weigh the risk with the upside potential, I think you'll find the stock interesting. Buckreef And Why Things Got More Interesting Buckreef is a gold mine in Lake Victoria Goldfields. This sits in the Geita region of Tanzania. It just so happens to be located on the same gold belt as Barrick's ( B ) Bulyanhulu mine (just 45 km east), and AngloGold Ashanti's ( AU ) Geita mine (35 km north). This is a great place geologically for a gold mine. But let's talk about the risks of Tanzania. The country doesn't have a great reputation, unfortunately, especially with major gold miners. The Acacia situation with Barrick is the most-quoted example, but there have been more than a few security incidents at that mine, with a law firm alleging human rights violations. In addition, the Mining Act 2017 reset royalty rates and the government's free-...
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading modestly higher after a blowout midweek rally spurred by reports that a peace agreement with Iran could be forthcoming soon and by incredible technology earnings and forecasts that destroyed Wall Street estimates. All of the major indices were once again printing new highs as investors cheered the potential for ... Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street A...
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading modestly higher after a blowout midweek rally spurred by reports that a peace agreement with Iran could be forthcoming soon and by incredible technology earnings and forecasts that destroyed Wall Street estimates. All of the major indices were once again printing new highs as investors cheered the potential for ... Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Alcoa, Chiron Real Estate, Clear Secure, Fortinet, Fresh Pet, Kennametal, Ora
(RTTNews) - The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) on Thursday reported a loss for the first quarter compared with a profit last year, driven mainly by a large investment loss.
(RTTNews) - The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) on Thursday reported a loss for the first quarter compared with a profit last year, driven mainly by a large investment loss.
MikeMareen/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis Taylor Devices (NASDAQ: TAYD ) has entered an uncertain phase after several years of strong growth, with declining backlog and weaker visibility raising legitimate concerns about future demand. In that sense, I don't think the market is reacting irrationally to the recent results, but I also believe that the underlying business still appears fun...
MikeMareen/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis Taylor Devices (NASDAQ: TAYD ) has entered an uncertain phase after several years of strong growth, with declining backlog and weaker visibility raising legitimate concerns about future demand. In that sense, I don't think the market is reacting irrationally to the recent results, but I also believe that the underlying business still appears fundamentally solid, supported by its exposure to aerospace and defense markets with favorable long-term trends. While the next few quarters will be important to monitor, I believe the recent sell-off has made the valuation attractive enough to support an initial Buy rating. What does Taylor Devices do? Taylor Devices operates in a very specific niche of the industrial and aerospace market, which I think partly explains why the company remains little known and small (around $180M market cap) despite having been operating since the 1950s and has mora than 10,000 projects around the world. The niche products I'm referring to are motion control and energy dissipation systems, basically designed to absorb EXTREMELY high mechanical forces. This is why they're commonly used in earthquake-resistant buildings, large bridges, military aircraft, defense systems or complex industrial machinery where reliability is far more important than cost. In fact, the company seeks to create products so solid that they require no maintenance whatsoever. Taylor Devices shock absorbers (Taylor Devices) In recent years, the company focused on the Structural segment and its seismic protection systems for buildings, bridges and other structures. However, in recent years the Aerospace/Defense segment has become the most important, representing approximately two thirds of revenue so far in fiscal year 2026, compared to only 34% in 2022. I think this is the strongest segment of the business, as defense spending remains high globally due to ongoing conflicts, and these clients tend to be less price sensitive...