Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Perry W. Moss Chief Financial Officer — Brett W. Johnston Director of Investor Relations — Ryan Coleman Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Revenue -- $58.9 million, a 16% decrease year over year and a 7% sequential decline, due to persistent indus...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Perry W. Moss Chief Financial Officer — Brett W. Johnston Director of Investor Relations — Ryan Coleman Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Revenue -- $58.9 million, a 16% decrease year over year and a 7% sequential decline, due to persistent industrial volume softness and the impact of a divested mall-related business. -- $58.9 million, a 16% decrease year over year and a 7% sequential decline, due to persistent industrial volume softness and the impact of a divested mall-related business. Gross Profit -- $9.1 million, down 15% year over year and down 21% sequentially, with a gross margin of 15.5% driven by reduced volumes, industrial sector margin compression, and $0.5 million in one-time client implementation costs. -- $9.1 million, down 15% year over year and down 21% sequentially, with a gross margin of 15.5% driven by reduced volumes, industrial sector margin compression, and $0.5 million in one-time client implementation costs. Revenue Decline Attribution -- $10.7 million decrease in quarterly revenue attributed to both challenged industrial client conditions and the completed divestiture (not a full sum of the total decline). -- $10.7 million decrease in quarterly revenue attributed to both challenged industrial client conditions and the completed divestiture (not a full sum of the total decline). Sequential Industrial Revenue -- Industrial client revenue declined $4.3 million sequentially, more severe than normal fourth-quarter seasonality. -- Industrial client revenue declined $4.3 million sequentially, more severe than normal fourth-quarter seasonality. Two-Thirds Business Performance -- Excluding industrial headwinds and divestiture, remaining business grew $7.4 million, or about 5%, over the prior year. -- Excluding industrial headwinds and divestiture, remaining business grew $7.4 million, or about 5%, ...
NEW YORK, March 12, 2026, 17:50 EDT Apple slipped almost 2% late Thursday, with the stock trading at $255.76, off $4.99 from its previous finish. The dip came as Apple rolled out its latest lineup in stores and eyed a potential production boost from India. Market cap hovered near $4.05 trillion. Apple Timing’s in the spotlight. Apple has started targeting cheaper segments with its MacBook Neo and ...
NEW YORK, March 12, 2026, 17:50 EDT Apple slipped almost 2% late Thursday, with the stock trading at $255.76, off $4.99 from its previous finish. The dip came as Apple rolled out its latest lineup in stores and eyed a potential production boost from India. Market cap hovered near $4.05 trillion. Apple Timing’s in the spotlight. Apple has started targeting cheaper segments with its MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e launches, even as component prices, especially memory, head higher and manufacturing increasingly migrates to India. So, AAPL ends up trading on a mix of product bets, rising costs, and geopolitics all at once. Reuters The broader market took a beating. The Nasdaq slid 1.78% as crude surged over 9%—jitters over a potential supply crunch in the Middle East fueled new inflation fears and cast fresh doubt on possible rate cuts. “Sell first, ask questions later,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group. Reuters Apple shelves stocked their new lineup on March 11, headlined by the $599 MacBook Neo and the $599 iPhone 17e, plus a fresh iPad Air and updated MacBook Air and Pro models. Hardware chief John Ternus described the Neo as bringing Mac to a “breakthrough price.” For the 17e, Kaiann Drance, who leads iPhone marketing, pitched it as an “exceptional value” for anyone stepping into the iPhone 17 series. Apple The impact of a more affordable Mac stretches further than just a single product. Last week, Reuters said the MacBook Neo is Apple’s answer to Google’s Chromebooks and budget Windows PCs. IDC vice president Francisco Jeronimo told Reuters it has the potential to become “one of the most sold Macs ever”—if Apple nails the mix of price, speed, and brand cachet. Reuters India made another move on Thursday. According to two sources speaking to Reuters, New Delhi is considering new incentives for domestic phone manufacturing, with the current program set to end this month. That earlier scheme paved the way for Apple to assemble its priciest and new...
Asian stocks and bonds were primed to follow Wall Street lower as a renewed oil spike stoked fears the war in Iran will further crimp energy supplies and fuel inflation. Equity index futures for Japan, Hong Kong and Australia all fell. The S&P 500 slipped 1.5% to the lowest since November. Even investors that had rotated into the apparent safety of large US tech companies felt the sting as the Nas...
Asian stocks and bonds were primed to follow Wall Street lower as a renewed oil spike stoked fears the war in Iran will further crimp energy supplies and fuel inflation. Equity index futures for Japan, Hong Kong and Australia all fell. The S&P 500 slipped 1.5% to the lowest since November. Even investors that had rotated into the apparent safety of large US tech companies felt the sting as the Nasdaq 100 declined 1.7% and a gauge of megacaps approached the threshold of a correction . Gold slumped, falling 1.9% in the session before edging slightly higher early Friday. The moves reflected another surge in oil prices. Brent closed above $100 for the first time since 2022. Crude tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has largely stopped, according to one tracker , underscoring the supply bottleneck. Australian bonds opened lower Friday after Treasuries fell across the curve on growing inflation fears. Traders have now scrapped expectations for any Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. The policy-sensitive US two-year yield climbed nine basis points to 3.74% Thursday and the 10-year rose three basis points to 4.26%. The dollar hit an almost two-month high. “The number one issue facing the markets right now is obviously the war,” said Matt Maley at Miller Tabak. “The conflict in the Middle East is not abating. This caused crude oil to spike. We also have the issue of the growing stress on the credit markets.” Sentiment was also weakened by further signs of distress in the $1.8 trillion private-credit market, and a handful of underwhelming corporate results. Banks sank as redemption requests from private-credit funds forced Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC to cap withdrawals. Deutsche Bank AG flagged a $30 billion exposure to the sector. In late hours, Adobe Inc. gave a tepid outlook and said its chief will resign. In Asia, data set for release includes unemployment in the Philippines, money supply for South Korea and consumer confidence in Thailand. Japan is set to se...
PixelsEffect/E+ via Getty Images March 12th was a brutal day for investors in Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. ( ALH ). After management announced financial results for the final quarter of the company's 2025 fiscal year, shares dropped around 11.8%. While it is true that earnings per share fell short of expectations, revenue and adjusted earnings per share actually did quite well. The company is co...
PixelsEffect/E+ via Getty Images March 12th was a brutal day for investors in Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. ( ALH ). After management announced financial results for the final quarter of the company's 2025 fiscal year, shares dropped around 11.8%. While it is true that earnings per share fell short of expectations, revenue and adjusted earnings per share actually did quite well. The company is continuing to grow nicely. And management expects further expansion this year. To be honest with you, the decline in share price is actually a bit perplexing to me. After all, I wouldn't say that the stock is expensive. In fact, in my last article about it, published in late December of last year, I called it a ‘hold’ candidate. W henever I define a company as such, I am making the claim that shares should perform along the lines of the broader market for the foreseeable future. Seeing as how the stock is down 5.2% since then, which almost matches the 3.0% decline of the S&P 500, I would say at least that call isn't too far off. And because the valuation of the company still looks fair as opposed to attractive, I would argue that maintaining it as a ‘hold’ is the correct decision here. Shareholders Got Washed When They Shouldn't Have From a purely fundamental standpoint, I would argue that the final quarter of the 2025 fiscal year was actually slightly better for Alliance Laundry Holdings than I would have anticipated. Take revenue for starters. Overall sales amounted to $434.9 million. That's an increase of 10.1% over the $395.1 million that the company reported a year earlier. Overall sales ended up being $15 million above what analysts were hoping to see . Author - SEC EDGAR Data When it comes to the bottom line, the picture was a bit more complicated. Earnings per share actually dropped precipitously from $0.21 to $0.10, missing expectations by $0.07. That meant a decline in net profits from $37.1 million to $20.6 million. This was in spite of the fact that gross profit f...
Art Wager/E+ via Getty Images Introduction Since my last article on Copart, Inc. ( CPRT ), shares of the company have fallen by about 46%. Back then, I recommended avoiding the company’s shares, as they assumed continued increasing average selling prices and volume growth, which left no margin for error at a 30x+ EBITDA valuation. Fast forward to today, and Copart’s results over the last few quart...
Art Wager/E+ via Getty Images Introduction Since my last article on Copart, Inc. ( CPRT ), shares of the company have fallen by about 46%. Back then, I recommended avoiding the company’s shares, as they assumed continued increasing average selling prices and volume growth, which left no margin for error at a 30x+ EBITDA valuation. Fast forward to today, and Copart’s results over the last few quarters have fallen short of expectations, with declining vehicle volumes and softer insurance claims creating headwinds for both revenue and profitability. That said, I think there are reasons to be more optimistic, as the valuation has come in substantially and management has aggressively moved to return capital to shareholders through buybacks. In this article, I’ll walk through the latest quarter, unpack what’s driving the market’s reaction, and explore why I view the selloff as an opportunity for longer-term investors. Copart’s Weak Q2 Results In recent quarters, Copart’s shares have struggled due to a decline in vehicle volume from insurance companies and a drop in inventory, leading to consecutive misses on revenue and profit expectations. This has largely been due to fewer catastrophic weather events and changing consumer insurance habits (consumer retrenchment and claim avoidance) that have reduced the number of total-loss claims entering their auction system. Seeking Alpha Indeed, in the company’s latest Q2 ’26 results , we saw Copart deliver a miss on both the top and bottom line during the quarter with revenues of $1.12 billion, down 3.6% year over year and missing sell-side estimates by $27 million with an 8% decline in global unit volumes. Even accounting for last year’s "catastrophic event units," Copart noted that volumes still would have been down. Even with higher average selling prices, up 6%, Copart has also been struggling on the service revenue side, with sales down 4% and purchased vehicle sales down 1.4%. Global insurance units were down 9.3%, and nonins...
timandtim/DigitalVision via Getty Images Topline Summary And Update I've written several times about my optimistic take on enGene Holdings Inc. ( ENGN ), most recently back in November , where I reaffirmed a "Buy" sentiment after a period of significant momentum in market valuation. Since then, we've had a chance to see some key updates from the company coming out of their latest quarterly filing....
timandtim/DigitalVision via Getty Images Topline Summary And Update I've written several times about my optimistic take on enGene Holdings Inc. ( ENGN ), most recently back in November , where I reaffirmed a "Buy" sentiment after a period of significant momentum in market valuation. Since then, we've had a chance to see some key updates from the company coming out of their latest quarterly filing. Today, I want to take another look at their most recent clinical data, as well as the prospects for their upcoming NDA submission for approval in bladder cancer. I continue to remain optimistic at this time, and I hope to continue to illustrate the case for that optimism. Pipeline Updates Detalimogene Voraplasmid The lone pipeline candidate for ENGN remains the gene therapy detalimogene voraplasmid, designed to deliver gene products leading to enhanced immune response directed at the tumor cells that may be present in the organ. The first shot on goal is in the bladder, where so-called "intravesical" (within the bladder) therapy is a common tactic to help reduce recurrence after surgery. The mainstay standard of care has long been intravesical BCG , a weakened bacterium, and while it can be effective, shortages of this treatment and persistent lack of response remain key unmet needs. Back in November, I provided a look at the announced results from ENGN's ongoing LEGEND study, with a preliminary analysis in 62 patients who had 3 months of follow-up showing a 63% complete response rate. Among the 5 patients who had a 9-month assessment, each one achieved a complete response. Tolerability remained favorable, and patient enrollment in a pivotal cohort exceeded its target. As part of their corporate update for Q1 2025, ENGN announced that an update of the LEGEND pivotal cohort is being planned for a "spring 2026 medical conference," which to me is a clear signal they're intending to present at ASCO at the tail end of May. A more important follow-up, including 12-month complete...
Rox, a startup developing autonomous AI agents to boost sales productivity, has raised a round valuing the company at $1.2 billion, according to multiple sources. The funding included a lead investment from returning backer General Catalyst, two of the people said. Rox AI and General Catalyst did not respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. At the time of the fundraise, which closed last year,...
Rox, a startup developing autonomous AI agents to boost sales productivity, has raised a round valuing the company at $1.2 billion, according to multiple sources. The funding included a lead investment from returning backer General Catalyst, two of the people said. Rox AI and General Catalyst did not respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. At the time of the fundraise, which closed last year, RoxAI was projected to close 2025 with $8 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), according to two people familiar with the deal. In November 2024, Rox announced it had raised a total of $50 million, including a seed round led by Sequoia and a Series A round led by General Catalyst, with participation from GV. Rox was founded in 2024 by former chief growth officer of New Relic, Ishan Muckherjee. Mukherjee joined New Relic following its acquisition of Pixie, an observability startup he co-founded. The startup positions itself as an intelligent revenue operating system that plugs into a company’s current software setup—from Salesforce to Zendesk, and then deploys hundreds of AI agents. These agents monitor existing accounts, research prospects, and update the CRM. By consolidating these functions, Rox aims to replace and consolidate numerous fragmented software solutions currently used by sales teams. “Rox’s unique system of AI agents levels up the CRM experience. These agents work constantly behind the scenes to monitor customer activity, identify potential risks and opportunities, and even suggest the best course of action,” GV investor Dave Munichiello wrote in a 2024 blog post when announcing the Series A round. Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026: The tech ecosystem, all in one room Your next round. Your next hire. Your next breakout opportunity. Find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders gather for three days of 250+ tactical sessions, powerful introductions, and market-defining innovation. Register now to save up to $400. Save...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Tomer Weingarten Interim Chief Financial Officer — Barry Badgett Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Total revenue -- $271 million, reflecting a 20% increase year over year, supported by broad-based demand and balanced growth between new and exi...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Tomer Weingarten Interim Chief Financial Officer — Barry Badgett Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Total revenue -- $271 million, reflecting a 20% increase year over year, supported by broad-based demand and balanced growth between new and existing customers. -- $271 million, reflecting a 20% increase year over year, supported by broad-based demand and balanced growth between new and existing customers. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) -- Grew 22% year over year, with net new ARR of $64 million in the quarter, a company high. -- Grew 22% year over year, with net new ARR of $64 million in the quarter, a company high. Full-year operating margin -- Achieved 3.5%, up over 600 basis points year over year (non-GAAP), marking the company's first full-year operating profitability. -- Achieved 3.5%, up over 600 basis points year over year (non-GAAP), marking the company's first full-year operating profitability. Q4 operating margin -- 6%, rising by 450 basis points year over year (non-GAAP), indicating continued margin improvement. -- 6%, rising by 450 basis points year over year (non-GAAP), indicating continued margin improvement. Q4 net income margin -- 9% (non-GAAP), underscoring improved profitability. -- 9% (non-GAAP), underscoring improved profitability. Q4 gross margin -- 78% (non-GAAP), demonstrating sustained high unit economics and platform efficiency. -- 78% (non-GAAP), demonstrating sustained high unit economics and platform efficiency. Free cash flow -- 5% margin for the trailing twelve months, delivering a second consecutive year of positive free cash flow. -- 5% margin for the trailing twelve months, delivering a second consecutive year of positive free cash flow. Cash and equivalents -- $770 million at period end, with no debt, reinforcing balance sheet strength. -- $770 million at period end, with no debt,...
On February 17, 2026, Conversant Capital disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it sold 1,215,737 shares of Centuri Holdings (NYSE:CTRI) in the fourth quarter, an estimated $27.18 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Conversant Capital LLC reduced its position in Centuri Holdings by 1,215,737 shares ...
On February 17, 2026, Conversant Capital disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it sold 1,215,737 shares of Centuri Holdings (NYSE:CTRI) in the fourth quarter, an estimated $27.18 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Conversant Capital LLC reduced its position in Centuri Holdings by 1,215,737 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated transaction value was $27.18 million based on the average closing price for the quarter. At the end of the period, the stake was valued at $35.35 million. The net position value decreased by $20.03 million, a figure reflecting both trading and stock price movements. Centuri Holdings, Inc. is a leading utility infrastructure services provider with a diversified portfolio serving gas and electric utilities throughout North America. The company's scale and focus on modernization projects position it to benefit from ongoing investments in critical energy and communications infrastructure. Its long-standing customer relationships and multi-segment operations contribute to a stable revenue base and competitive advantage in regulated markets. Continue reading
spawns/iStock via Getty Images One of the first investing lessons most beginners get told is 'don't chase high yield.' While there is certainly a level of truth to this, as there are many disappointing and poorly performing high-yield investments out there, the reality is that statement does not give the full picture. At the end of the day, a stock's or fund's yield tells you nothing about the act...
spawns/iStock via Getty Images One of the first investing lessons most beginners get told is 'don't chase high yield.' While there is certainly a level of truth to this, as there are many disappointing and poorly performing high-yield investments out there, the reality is that statement does not give the full picture. At the end of the day, a stock's or fund's yield tells you nothing about the actual sustainability of the dividend payouts. It is always about the fundamentals, or in the case of ETFs, the fund's structure. Of course, one of the only ways for an ETF to achieve a double-digit starting yield is by utilizing a covered call strategy. But as I’ve mentioned before when discussing the fund QQQI , there’s no shortage of poorly designed covered call ETFs in the market today. We've seen ETF issuers pull out all the tricks to garner attention in order to grow AUM, from paying weekly dividends to advertising dividend yields of above 80%, and we’re even seeing ETFs that synthetically hold Bitcoin while layering on options strategies, something that would have seemed far-fetched just a few years ago. While many of these approaches may sound appealing on the surface, the reality is that the majority of them have delivered fairly underwhelming performance. However, covered call ETFs continue to grow in popularity, with the total net assets hitting records in 2025. Covered call ETF growth (Morningstar) While it sounds like I've been harsh on this asset class, there are some covered call ETFs that can actually make sense to own for the investor looking to sacrifice a bit of upside for immediate dividend income. Right now, one of the newest 'shiny objects' on the market is MLPI , the NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF. MLPI yield (NEOS Funds) This ETF has already garnered quite a bit of attention, and rightfully so. As of right now, the fund: Is yielding nearly 15% Share price has grown 11%+ year to date Fund flows into the ETF continue to grow With that ty...
Adtech company Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP) saw its stock take center stage on Thursday. Its shares rose by more than 12% on the day, thanks to a fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report that featured crushing beats on both the top and bottom lines in the former period. Adding ads Viant also posted double-digit gains in both line items, another critical factor behind the investor reacti...
Adtech company Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP) saw its stock take center stage on Thursday. Its shares rose by more than 12% on the day, thanks to a fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report that featured crushing beats on both the top and bottom lines in the former period. Adding ads Viant also posted double-digit gains in both line items, another critical factor behind the investor reaction to its news being so positive. Specifically, its revenue soared 22% higher year over year to just over $110 million. Better, its net income not under generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) increased by 37% to just under $19 million, or $0.22 per share. Both figures were well above the consensus analyst estimates. Those pundits were collectively modeling a mere $63 million for revenue, and $0.13 per share for non-GAAP (adjusted) net income. In its earnings release, Viant touted the durability of its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled advertising platform as a major driver of growth during the quarter. Looking forward, it has high hopes for its recently launched Outcomes autonomous ad solution. This, it added, has the ability to "plan and execute campaigns autonomously by continuously evaluating proprietary data signals." Expand NASDAQ : DSP Viant Technology Today's Change ( 11.99 %) $ 1.33 Current Price $ 12.42 Key Data Points Market Cap $692M Day's Range $ 11.38 - $ 12.79 52wk Range $ 8.11 - $ 16.25 Volume 25K Avg Vol 210K Gross Margin 44.85 % A beat on guidance, too Viant's bullish outlook is reflected in its guidance for the current (first) quarter. It anticipates revenue of $83 million to $86 million, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $8.5 million to $9.5 million. That top-line projection tops the average analyst estimate of $81.8 million. I'm not seeing much to dislike in this earnings report, and the company's technology seems robust enough that we can assume Outcomes will be an additional growth driv...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President & Chief Executive Officer — Howard W. Robin Chief Research & Development Officer — Jonathan Zalevsky Chief Medical Officer — Mary Tagliaferri Chief Financial Officer — Sandra A. Gardiner Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Cash and Investments -- $245.8 million at...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President & Chief Executive Officer — Howard W. Robin Chief Research & Development Officer — Jonathan Zalevsky Chief Medical Officer — Mary Tagliaferri Chief Financial Officer — Sandra A. Gardiner Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Cash and Investments -- $245.8 million at year-end, with no debt. -- $245.8 million at year-end, with no debt. Additional Capital Raised -- ~$476 million in net cash obtained post-year-end from a public offering and ATM facility utilization. -- ~$476 million in net cash obtained post-year-end from a public offering and ATM facility utilization. Revenue -- $21.8 million for the quarter; $55.2 million for the full year. -- $21.8 million for the quarter; $55.2 million for the full year. R&D Expenses -- $29.7 million for the quarter; $117.3 million for the year. -- $29.7 million for the quarter; $117.3 million for the year. General & Administrative Expenses -- $11.2 million for the quarter; $68.7 million for the year. -- $11.2 million for the quarter; $68.7 million for the year. Non-Cash Interest Expense -- $9.8 million for the quarter; $26.2 million for the year. -- $9.8 million for the quarter; $26.2 million for the year. Net Loss -- $36.1 million for the quarter ($1.78 per share); $164.1 million for the year ($9.73 per share). -- $36.1 million for the quarter ($1.78 per share); $164.1 million for the year ($9.73 per share). 2026 Non-Cash Royalty Revenue Guidance -- $40 million-$45 million projected for the full year. -- $40 million-$45 million projected for the full year. 2026 R&D Expense Guidance -- $200 million-$250 million range, including $5 million-$10 million in non-cash expenses. -- $200 million-$250 million range, including $5 million-$10 million in non-cash expenses. 2026 G&A Expense Guidance -- $60 million-$65 million, including $5 million in non-cash items. -- $60 million-$65 million, including $5 millio...
Key Points 14B Capital sold 322,000 shares of StoneCo in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade value was $5.39 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value decreased by $8.60 million, reflecting both the share sale and market valuation changes. The post-trade stake stood at 609,000 shares valued at $9.01 million. 10 stocks we like better than StoneCo › On ...
Key Points 14B Capital sold 322,000 shares of StoneCo in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade value was $5.39 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value decreased by $8.60 million, reflecting both the share sale and market valuation changes. The post-trade stake stood at 609,000 shares valued at $9.01 million. 10 stocks we like better than StoneCo › On February 17, 2026, 14B Captial Management disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it sold 322,000 shares of StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE), with an estimated transaction value of $5.39 million based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to its SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, 14B Captial Management LP sold 322,000 shares of StoneCo, with the estimated transaction value calculated at $5.39 million based on the average closing price for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The quarter-end position value for the holding decreased by $8.60 million, a figure that reflects both share reductions and price fluctuations during the period. What else to know Following the sale, StoneCo represents 7.2% of the fund’s 13F reportable assets under management. Top holdings after the filing: NYSE:MA: $24.30 million (19.5% of AUM) NYSE:V: $24.29 million (19.5% of AUM) NYSE:FOUR: $24.24 million (19.5% of AUM) NASDAQ:STNE: $9.01 million (7.2% of AUM) NYSE:PAGS: $7.02 million (5.6% of AUM) As of Thursday, StoneCo shares were priced at $13.84, up 52% over the past year and well outperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 20% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of Thursday) $13.84 Market capitalization $3.6 billion Revenue (TTM) $2.59 billion Net income (TTM) ($219.08 million) Company snapshot StoneCo provides financial technology solutions, including electronic payment processing, digital commerce platforms, and merchant financial services, primarily in Brazil. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, software subscrip...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday it is launching a $1.9B funding effort aimed at accelerating upgrades to the nation's power grid needed to meet rising electricity demand and resource adequacy needs while lowering electricity costs. The DoE said projects it selects through the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Tran...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday it is launching a $1.9B funding effort aimed at accelerating upgrades to the nation's power grid needed to meet rising electricity demand and resource adequacy needs while lowering electricity costs. The DoE said projects it selects through the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades, or SPARK, will need to show how reconductoring - replacing existing power lines with higher‑capacity conductors - combined with other advanced transmission technologies, can expand grid capacity, increase operational efficiency, lower prices for consumers, and improve overall system reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid. Permitting problems and land disputes can cause building entirely new transmission lines to take a decade, while reconductoring replaces the wires already strung across existing towers with higher-capacity conductors that can carry more power. The SPARK funding builds on the DoE's existing Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program, which authorized up to $10.5B over five years to strengthen transmission infrastructure. ETFs: ( XLU ), ( DTCR ), ( IDGT ), ( TRFK ), ( VOLT ) More on utilities XLU: Why It Is A Good Time To Take Profits The Dangers Of The XLU 'Safety Trade' Endangerment Finding And The XLU
Buying international stocks is top of mind for many investors, as the rest of the world's stocks have often outperformed the S&P 500 index for the past year. But what's the best way to buy international stocks? Two low-cost Vanguard international stock ETFs offer slightly different approaches to owning a diversified portfolio beyond America. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS 1.99%) ...
Buying international stocks is top of mind for many investors, as the rest of the world's stocks have often outperformed the S&P 500 index for the past year. But what's the best way to buy international stocks? Two low-cost Vanguard international stock ETFs offer slightly different approaches to owning a diversified portfolio beyond America. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS 1.99%) has gained about 25% in the past year, outperforming the S&P 500. And the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI 1.70%) has done even better, gaining about 28% in the past year and outperforming the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index. Let's take a closer look at these international stock ETFs and see which one might be a better buy. VXUS: 8,691 international stocks The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF offers broad exposure to thousands of non-U.S. equities. The fund holds 8,691 stocks. Top holdings include prominent semiconductor companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (3.2% of the fund) and ASML Holding (1.3%). It also gives you exposure to global tech and electronics companies like Samsung Electronics (1.2%), Tencent Holdings (1.1%), and Alibaba Group Holding (0.9%). Expand NASDAQ : VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF Today's Change ( -1.99 %) $ -1.57 Current Price $ 77.47 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 77.20 - $ 78.25 52wk Range $ 54.98 - $ 84.28 Volume 7.7M This ETF is well-diversified across developed markets in Europe (37.9% of the fund), the Pacific (26.4%), and North America (7.8%), while also giving you exposure to emerging markets (26.6% of the fund). About 15.1% of the fund is invested in Japanese stocks, 9% in the United Kingdom, 8.5% in China, and 7.8% in Canadian companies. The VXUS has an expense ratio of 0.05%. This fund is one of the simplest ways to just "buy the rest of the world" outside of U.S. stocks. VYMI: 1,535 global stocks with high dividends The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF holds 1,53...
Key Points Two of Vanguard's international equity ETFs have been strong performers. But the high dividend ETF has bested its larger peer for the past 10 years. This ETF might be the better buy amid global uncertainty and high oil prices. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF › Buying international stocks is top of mind for many investors, as the rest of the w...
Key Points Two of Vanguard's international equity ETFs have been strong performers. But the high dividend ETF has bested its larger peer for the past 10 years. This ETF might be the better buy amid global uncertainty and high oil prices. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF › Buying international stocks is top of mind for many investors, as the rest of the world's stocks have often outperformed the S&P 500 index for the past year. But what's the best way to buy international stocks? Two low-cost Vanguard international stock ETFs offer slightly different approaches to owning a diversified portfolio beyond America. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) has gained about 25% in the past year, outperforming the S&P 500. And the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) has done even better, gaining about 28% in the past year and outperforming the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index. 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 » Let's take a closer look at these international stock ETFs and see which one might be a better buy. VXUS: 8,691 international stocks The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF offers broad exposure to thousands of non-U.S. equities. The fund holds 8,691 stocks. Top holdings include prominent semiconductor companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (3.2% of the fund) and ASML Holding (1.3%). It also gives you exposure to global tech and electronics companies like Samsung Electronics (1.2%), Tencent Holdings (1.1%), and Alibaba Group Holding (0.9%). This ETF is well-diversified across developed markets in Europe (37.9% of the fund), the Pacific (26.4%), and North America (7.8%), while also giving you exposure to emerging markets (26.6% of the fund). About 15.1% of the fund is invested ...
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced billions for defense upgrades in Canada’s far north, boosting the country’s military presence after the White House complained about its vulnerabilities in the region. The projects announced on Thursday include C$32 billion ($23.5 billion) for improvements to the airfields, fuel facilities and ammunition storage at four northern bases. The spending “will enable...
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced billions for defense upgrades in Canada’s far north, boosting the country’s military presence after the White House complained about its vulnerabilities in the region. The projects announced on Thursday include C$32 billion ($23.5 billion) for improvements to the airfields, fuel facilities and ammunition storage at four northern bases. The spending “will enable the Canadian Armed Forces to defend the Arctic without the help of allies,” the government said in a statement. The bases also form part of Canada’s contribution to the North American Aerospace Defense Command known as Norad, the joint air-defense system it has operated with the US since the 1950s. The C$32 billion is part of funding for Norad modernization announced several years ago and will be spent over 10 years or more, a senior government official said in a background briefing. Carney made the announcement in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. From there, he will travel to Norway, where he plans to meet with allies and observe North Atlantic Treaty Organization training exercises, and the UK. The government will also create new military operational support centers in the northern communities of Whitehorse, Resolute, Cambridge Bay and Rankin Inlet. The centers are meant to provide support to all parts of the region, no matter how remote. There will be space that meets the necessary security requirements to store F-35s or other fighter jets, the government official said, speaking on condition they not be identified discussing the matter. Carney’s government is reviewing its contract for 88 F-35s from US-based Lockheed Martin Corp, and considering replacing part of the order with Gripen jets from Sweden’s Saab AB. “We will no longer rely on others to defend our Arctic security or to fuel our economy,” Carney said in prepared remarks. “We are taking full responsibility for defending our sovereignty.” US President Donald Trump and members of his administration have criti...
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Deutsche Bank Securities’ Binky Chadha, Raymond James’ Olivia Tong, 1789 Capital’s Paul Abrahimzadeh, Man Group’s Kristina Hooper, D.A. Davidson’s Gil Luria, Forethought Co-Founder Deon Nicholas & Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier, Hi...
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Deutsche Bank Securities’ Binky Chadha, Raymond James’ Olivia Tong, 1789 Capital’s Paul Abrahimzadeh, Man Group’s Kristina Hooper, D.A. Davidson’s Gil Luria, Forethought Co-Founder Deon Nicholas & Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier, Hiddenlayer CEO Chris Sestito, Retired Brig. General Mark Kimmitt, Califia Farms CEO Dave Ritterbush, & The Knot Worldwide CEO Raina Moskowitz. (Source: Bloomberg)