The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -0.49%. Stock indexes are retreating today as crude oil prices and bond yields spike higher on doubts about a US-Iran peace deal tha...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -0.49%. Stock indexes are retreating today as crude oil prices and bond yields spike higher on doubts about a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices jumped more than +3% after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in Iran, as sending the material abroad would leave the country more vulnerable to future attacks by the US and Israel. The report tempers optimism that the US and Iran were moving closer to a deal to end the war. The markets are awaiting Iran’s official response to the latest US proposals to reopen the Strait. The 10-year T-note yield is up +4 bp to 4.61%. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Nvidia’s earnings results, released after Wednesday’s close, were better-than-expected, although some analysts questioned the sustainability of growth, especially amid higher competition. Nvidia is trading down -0.60%. Stock indexes found support on today’s economic news, which showed signs of stability in the labor market and strength in manufacturing and housing activity. On the negative side, the May Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell more than expected to a 5-month low. US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -3,000 to 209,000, close to expectations of 210,000. US Apr housing starts fell -2.8% m/m to 1.465 million, a smaller decline than expectations of 1.410 million. Apr building permits, a proxy for future construction, rose +5.8% m/m to 1.442 million, stronger than expectations of 1.384 million. The US May Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell -27.1 to a 5-month low of -0.4, weaker than expectations of 17.8. The US May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose +0.8 to 55.3, stronger than expectations of a decline to 53.8...
M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images While up 50% from last year, shares of Advance Auto Parts ( AAP ) have largely been range-bound between $50 and $60 for most of the past 10 months. This reflects the tension between the fact that the company’s turnaround efforts have made unambiguous progress with concerns about consumer discretionary spending, especially on autos, which is limiting grow...
M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images While up 50% from last year, shares of Advance Auto Parts ( AAP ) have largely been range-bound between $50 and $60 for most of the past 10 months. This reflects the tension between the fact that the company’s turnaround efforts have made unambiguous progress with concerns about consumer discretionary spending, especially on autos, which is limiting growth. On Thursday , the company reported solid results, sending shares up 7% in early trading. I last covered Advance Auto Parts in February , rating the stock a "Hold," and shares are down about 2% since then. With updated financials, now is a good time to revisit AAP to see if it can break out of its range or is set to remain stuck inside of it. Seeking Alpha In the company’s first quarter , Advance Auto Parts earned $0.77 per share, which beat estimates by $0.33 as revenue grew 1.2% to $2.6 billion. Overall, the company reported genuinely strong results that show its turnaround efforts are taking hold. AAP is recapturing lost customers, thanks to better merchandise availability, and driving incremental sales while also enhancing margins. These results position the company for guidance increases in coming quarters, in my view. In Q1, same-store sales were up a solid 3.5%. While the “pro” category continues to lead, sales to do-it-yourself (“DIY”) customers returned to positive territory, with transactions also improving sequentially. As you can see below, industry sales have been decelerating for about 3 years, running up less than 2.5%, and this metric is not inflation adjusted. With higher costs and tariff impacts, real sales growth has been barely positive, if at all. St. Louis Federal Reserve While some car part demand is essential for necessary repairs (i.e., an engine malfunction or broken wiper blade), a significant amount of demand is discretionary, or at the least deferable. For instance, while oil changes may be recommended every 7,500 miles, consumers may stretch...
Key Points Nvidia expects to earn $20 billion from its Vera CPU revenue this year. Vera architecture is licensed from Arm. The shift toward agentic AI has driven a boom in Arm stock because of increased demand for CPUs. 10 stocks we like better than Arm Holdings › Shares of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) were moving higher today on news from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) first-quarter earnings report last nig...
Key Points Nvidia expects to earn $20 billion from its Vera CPU revenue this year. Vera architecture is licensed from Arm. The shift toward agentic AI has driven a boom in Arm stock because of increased demand for CPUs. 10 stocks we like better than Arm Holdings › Shares of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) were moving higher today on news from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) first-quarter earnings report last night. While Nvidia stock was actually down this morning, one of the big news items from its report was that Nvidia said it expected $20 billion in CPU revenue this year, with much of that coming from its Vera CPU, which is licensed from Arm. 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 » Arm investors cheered the news, as it should translate into increased royalty revenue for the company, which is best known for its battery-efficient CPU architecture. As of 10:47 a.m. ET, Arm Holdings stock was up 8.6%. Arm gets another leg up Agentic AI and the need for greater inference are driving demand for CPUs, and Nvidia said that the new Vera CPU, which pairs with the new Rubin GPU platform, will open up a $200 billion total addressable market for the company. It also forecast $20 billion in total CPU revenue this year, which sets it up to become the world's leading CPU supplier. Nvidia also said that Vera was built on custom Arm cores and delivers 1.5x faster performance per core and 4x more density per rack compared to x86 alternatives from AMD and Intel. What it means for Arm Arm doesn't make its royalty rates public, but Vera is using the Arm v9, the latest version of its CPU, which has double the royalty rate of the v8. Arm also said data center revenue more than doubled in its most recent quarter, and it expects that segment to soon be its biggest, topping smartphones, so Nvidia's $20 billion forecast could b...
European space and satellite stocks climbed Thursday after Elon Musk’s SpaceX ( SPCX ) formally filed for a public listing, fueling investor optimism that a blockbuster debut could raise valuations across the industry. France’s Eutelsat ( EUTLF ) ( ETCMY ) surged as much as 23% to its highest level in more than a year. Germany’s OHB ( OHBTF ) gained 15%, while Luxembourg-based SES rose nearly 4%. ...
European space and satellite stocks climbed Thursday after Elon Musk’s SpaceX ( SPCX ) formally filed for a public listing, fueling investor optimism that a blockbuster debut could raise valuations across the industry. France’s Eutelsat ( EUTLF ) ( ETCMY ) surged as much as 23% to its highest level in more than a year. Germany’s OHB ( OHBTF ) gained 15%, while Luxembourg-based SES rose nearly 4%. If SpaceX reaches the valuation levels reported by media outlets, the offering could become the first U.S. IPO valued above $1 trillion. OHB Chief Executive Marco Fuchs told Reuters that the planned listing was unlikely to drain money from European rivals, arguing that large IPOs typically attract broader investor interest to a sector rather than diverting capital away from competitors. Fuchs also said SpaceX’s growth projections reinforced OHB’s view that the market for space-based services is expanding rapidly, describing the industry as being in the early stages of a significant growth cycle. The gains capped off a strong week for European satellite companies, with Eutelsat and OHB each rising roughly one-third as investors increasingly bet the sector could command higher valuations. Analysts said the excitement surrounding SpaceX’s market debut has renewed investor appetite for listed space companies on both sides of the Atlantic. ODDO BHF analyst Stéphane Beyazian said investors expect SpaceX to trade at valuation multiples far above those of SES or Eutelsat, prompting speculation that European peers could eventually see their own valuations improve, Reuters reported. ING analyst Jan Frederik Slijkerman said sentiment toward European satellite operators has recovered after a difficult 2025, when investors worried that low-Earth orbit satellite constellations would flood the market and pressure traditional geostationary satellite businesses. According to SpaceX’s filing, the company estimates its total addressable market at $28.5 trillion, including roughly $1.6 trillio...
All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers are set to head to Beijing for a historic “national affairs study visit” in July, attending seminars, visiting key authorities and inspecting the tech sector during their week-long trip. The visit to the capital from July 19 to 25, which will include seminars on national security and geopolitical issues, is expected to cost about HK$1.4 million in total, according to a p...
All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers are set to head to Beijing for a historic “national affairs study visit” in July, attending seminars, visiting key authorities and inspecting the tech sector during their week-long trip. The visit to the capital from July 19 to 25, which will include seminars on national security and geopolitical issues, is expected to cost about HK$1.4 million in total, according to a paper submitted to the Legislative Council on Thursday. The estimated cost for each lawmaker is around HK$15,600, which includes HK$3,700 for an economy round-trip flight ticket and HK$11,000 for accommodation, meals, local transport and sundries. Advertisement The legislature earlier this month revealed that all lawmakers were expected to join the delegation during the summer recess, marking the first collective trip to Beijing by the entire Legco since Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. The paper – submitted for discussions at Friday’s House Committee meeting – said the visit would allow lawmakers to “better grasp the central authorities’ governance philosophy and development strategies” and deepen their understanding of national policies and development. Advertisement The document also linked the trip to Hong Kong’s efforts to align with the national 15th five-year plan, noting the city was conducting research and gathering views from various sectors to help formulate its first five-year development blueprint.
After any stock experiences a major (and apparently durable) rise, it's almost inevitable that some people will start discussing the possibility that the company will consider a stock split. Case in point: A year ago, Micron (MU +2.27%) was trading for around $100 per share, a price that's relatively accessible to retail investors. Now, however, after it has risen by more than 600% in just 12 mont...
After any stock experiences a major (and apparently durable) rise, it's almost inevitable that some people will start discussing the possibility that the company will consider a stock split. Case in point: A year ago, Micron (MU +2.27%) was trading for around $100 per share, a price that's relatively accessible to retail investors. Now, however, after it has risen by more than 600% in just 12 months to over $700 per share, such a move seems more reasonable. So, could Micron be splitting its stock soon? It has been a long time since Micron split its stock It has been more than 25 years since Micron's last stock split. In May 2000, it split its stock 2-for-1, following another 2-for-1 split in 1995. Stock splits were a lot more common back then, and there's no indication of how Micron will act now. However, once a stock nears $1,000, the general mood of most management teams is to enact a stock split. This makes it more affordable for the company to include stock options in employee compensation plans; otherwise, options contracts (which are usually for 100 shares) would be quite expensive to hand out. Expand NASDAQ : MU Micron Technology Today's Change ( 2.27 %) $ 16.58 Current Price $ 748.57 Key Data Points Market Cap $825B Day's Range $ 732.26 - $ 764.90 52wk Range $ 90.93 - $ 818.67 Volume 706K Avg Vol 46M Gross Margin 58.54 % Dividend Yield 0.07 % So, can Micron keep running to $1,000 per share? I think it can. Micron is a memory chip producer, and the supply of server memory chips is essentially sold out, and future production has been bought in advance, thanks to insatiable AI data center demand. Even regular PC memory, which used to be quite cheap, has skyrocketed in price due to the supply crunch. This has allowed Micron and its peers to radically boost their prices, so its revenues and profits are soaring. The memory chip shortage is likely to continue for some time, as it will take a few years for more production capacity to come online. Furthermore, Micron...
Image source: The Motley Fool. May 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Financial Officer — Christos Begleris Chief Operating Officer — Nicos Rescos Chief Strategy Officer — Charis Plakantonaki Head of Market Research — Constantinos Simantiras President — Hamish Norton Chief Executive Officer — Petros Alexandros Pappas Takeaways Net income -- $58.5 million, with adjusted net income at $6...
Image source: The Motley Fool. May 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Financial Officer — Christos Begleris Chief Operating Officer — Nicos Rescos Chief Strategy Officer — Charis Plakantonaki Head of Market Research — Constantinos Simantiras President — Hamish Norton Chief Executive Officer — Petros Alexandros Pappas Takeaways Net income -- $58.5 million, with adjusted net income at $63 million, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.52. -- $58.5 million, with adjusted net income at $63 million, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.52. Adjusted EBITDA -- $114.3 million, highlighting strong cash-generating capacity. -- $114.3 million, highlighting strong cash-generating capacity. Shareholder returns -- $37.9 million used to repurchase 1.9 million shares year-to-date, and a $0.50 per share dividend declared, payable June 20 to holders of record as of June 12, 2026. -- $37.9 million used to repurchase 1.9 million shares year-to-date, and a $0.50 per share dividend declared, payable June 20 to holders of record as of June 12, 2026. Liquidity and leverage -- $432 million cash and equivalents, $874 million debt, €110 million undrawn revolver, and 29 debt-free vessels valued at around $700 million. -- $432 million cash and equivalents, $874 million debt, €110 million undrawn revolver, and 29 debt-free vessels valued at around $700 million. Dividend policy -- 100% of free cash flow to be distributed, subject to a $2.1 million per vessel minimum cash balance. -- 100% of free cash flow to be distributed, subject to a $2.1 million per vessel minimum cash balance. Per vessel daily metrics -- Time charter equivalent at $18,500, daily OpEx at $5,040, and net cash G&A at $1,380, resulting in a daily cash margin of $12,100 per vessel before debt service and CapEx. -- Time charter equivalent at $18,500, daily OpEx at $5,040, and net cash G&A at $1,380, resulting in a daily cash margin of $12,100 per vessel before debt service and CapEx. Fleet segment revenue contribution...
We just covered the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) ranks #7 (see 5 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term). Short Interest: 1.2% Nvidia shares were down about 1.6% despite beating quarterly estimates. It's becoming predictable: Nvidia keeps beating estimates, and yet the market does not care much as its expectations are extrem...
We just covered the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) ranks #7 (see 5 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term). Short Interest: 1.2% Nvidia shares were down about 1.6% despite beating quarterly estimates. It's becoming predictable: Nvidia keeps beating estimates, and yet the market does not care much as its expectations are extremely high. But this weakness could be a long-term buying opportunity. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) remains the clear winning pick-and-shovel name in the AI revolution. It makes high-performance GPUs used to train and run large AI models, and since nearly every major AI company depends on this compute power, demand has remained extremely strong. This tight supply-demand balance has led to a GPU shortage. Data shows GPU availability is at its lowest level since late 2023 and early 2024. As a result, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) has strong pricing power and high demand visibility. The company is also shifting to a one-year product release cycle, down from two years, to better keep up with rapid demand growth and competition. Another indicator of strong demand comes from Foxconn, a key Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) manufacturing partner responsible for a large share of its AI hardware production. In March 2026, Foxconn reported a sharp revenue increase, with monthly sales rising about 10% from January levels, driven by strong momentum from new product launches. This is widely seen as an early signal of ramping production for Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) next-generation systems. The upcoming Vera Rubin platform, expected to launch in the second half of this year, is also progressing well. Supplier data suggests production ramp-up is on track, reinforcing expectations that Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) next major product cycle is executing smoothly. Polen Focus Growth Strategy stated the following regarding NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) in its Q1 2026 investor letter: “At the same time, the...
We just covered the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) ranks #7 (see 5 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term). Short Interest: 1.2% Nvidia shares were down about 1.6% despite beating quarterly estimates. It's becoming predictable: Nvidia keeps beating estimates, and yet the market does not care much as its expectations are extrem...
We just covered the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) ranks #7 (see 5 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Buy for the Long Term). Short Interest: 1.2% Nvidia shares were down about 1.6% despite beating quarterly estimates. It's becoming predictable: Nvidia keeps beating estimates, and yet the market does not care much as its expectations are extremely high. But this weakness could be a long-term buying opportunity. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) remains the clear winning pick-and-shovel name in the AI revolution. It makes high-performance GPUs used to train and run large AI models, and since nearly every major AI company depends on this compute power, demand has remained extremely strong. This tight supply-demand balance has led to a GPU shortage. Data shows GPU availability is at its lowest level since late 2023 and early 2024. As a result, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) has strong pricing power and high demand visibility. The company is also shifting to a one-year product release cycle, down from two years, to better keep up with rapid demand growth and competition. Another indicator of strong demand comes from Foxconn, a key Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) manufacturing partner responsible for a large share of its AI hardware production. In March 2026, Foxconn reported a sharp revenue increase, with monthly sales rising about 10% from January levels, driven by strong momentum from new product launches. This is widely seen as an early signal of ramping production for Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) next-generation systems. The upcoming Vera Rubin platform, expected to launch in the second half of this year, is also progressing well. Supplier data suggests production ramp-up is on track, reinforcing expectations that Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) next major product cycle is executing smoothly. Polen Focus Growth Strategy stated the following regarding NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) in its Q1 2026 investor letter: “At the same time, the...
SpaceX long-awaited IPO filing arrived Wednesday afternoon, offering investors their first detailed look at Elon Musk’s rocket and AI empire. SpaceX is going after what it describes as a $28.5 trillion addressable market “to build the systems and technologies necessary to make life multiplanetary, to understand the true nature of the universe, and to extend the light of consciousness to the stars....
SpaceX long-awaited IPO filing arrived Wednesday afternoon, offering investors their first detailed look at Elon Musk’s rocket and AI empire. SpaceX is going after what it describes as a $28.5 trillion addressable market “to build the systems and technologies necessary to make life multiplanetary, to understand the true nature of the universe, and to extend the light of consciousness to the stars.” The IPO is expected to raise a record amount of money, valuing Elon Musk’s company at roughly $2 trillion—enough to turn the world’s richest person into a trillionaire.
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) stock took a tumble Thursday, falling 2.6% through 11:35 a.m. ET after Bloomberg reported that new CEO Greg Foran plans to implement "big price cuts" to better compete with rivals both public -- Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST), and Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) -- and private -- Trader Joe's and Aldi. In a shocking revelation, Foran pointed out that shopp...
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) stock took a tumble Thursday, falling 2.6% through 11:35 a.m. ET after Bloomberg reported that new CEO Greg Foran plans to implement "big price cuts" to better compete with rivals both public -- Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST), and Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) -- and private -- Trader Joe's and Aldi. In a shocking revelation, Foran pointed out that shoppers appear to prefer stores with lower prices rather than more expensive ones! Details, please Meeting the consumer where she's at, therefore, Bloomberg reports that Kroger will cut prices "across product categories," with "thousands" of products dropping in price. The CEO is also hoping to encourage his store employees to work faster and be friendlier, reports the news agency. Rounding out the array of changes, he says Kroger will accelerate new store openings, doubling the 2026 rate to add 70 to 80 new stores in 2027. Expand NYSE : KR Kroger Today's Change ( -2.51 %) $ -1.73 Current Price $ 66.95 Key Data Points Market Cap $42B Day's Range $ 65.25 - $ 67.50 52wk Range $ 58.60 - $ 76.58 Volume 3.5M Avg Vol 5.9M Gross Margin 21.04 % Dividend Yield 2.04 % What does this mean for Kroger stock? Although the changes sound mundane, there's nothing in any of the above that should frighten Kroger investors today... except for the fact that lower prices imply less revenue and less profit as well. Ideally, Kroger will "make it up on volume," as the saying goes -- however, there's a reason why that saying is more of a joke than a rule of law in retail. Foran did outline vague plans to cut costs by "importing merchandise directly and using technology more effectively" to offset the price cuts he plans. Both those ideas imply investments that will themselves cost money, however -- in rerouting distribution channels, for example, and in paying for artificial intelligence services to optimize operations. Don't expect Kroger investors to give Foran much credit for this plan till they get ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President & Chief Executive Officer — Laura J. Alber Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer — Jeffrey E. Howie Chief Technology Officer — Sameer Hassan TAKEAWAYS Comparable Brand Revenue Growth -- 4.8% positive comp reported, with every brand delivering a positive comp in the quarter. -- 4.8% positive...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President & Chief Executive Officer — Laura J. Alber Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer — Jeffrey E. Howie Chief Technology Officer — Sameer Hassan TAKEAWAYS Comparable Brand Revenue Growth -- 4.8% positive comp reported, with every brand delivering a positive comp in the quarter. -- 4.8% positive comp reported, with every brand delivering a positive comp in the quarter. Total Net Revenues -- $1.81 billion achieved, with sequential comp improvement from Q4 performance. -- $1.81 billion achieved, with sequential comp improvement from Q4 performance. Operating Margin -- 16.2% reported, exceeding internal expectations despite higher tariffs and fuel costs. -- 16.2% reported, exceeding internal expectations despite higher tariffs and fuel costs. Diluted Earnings Per Share -- $1.93, up 4% compared to the prior year. -- $1.93, up 4% compared to the prior year. Brand Performance -- Pottery Barn comp +1%, Pottery Barn Children’s comp +4.5%, West Elm comp +8.5%, Williams Sonoma comp +5% on top of +7.3% last year, B2B growth +13.7% (trade +9%, contract +22%). -- Pottery Barn comp +1%, Pottery Barn Children’s comp +4.5%, West Elm comp +8.5%, Williams Sonoma comp +5% on top of +7.3% last year, B2B growth +13.7% (trade +9%, contract +22%). Emerging Brands Growth -- Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham both reported double-digit comp increases, and GreenRow continued its growth trajectory with the opening of its first store. -- Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham both reported double-digit comp increases, and GreenRow continued its growth trajectory with the opening of its first store. Channel Performance -- E-commerce sales up 4.8%, retail sales up 4.7%; market share gains occurred as the broader home furnishings market declined low single digits. -- E-commerce sales up 4.8%, retail sales up 4.7%; market share gains occurred as the broader home furnishings market declined low single di...
zoranm/E+ via Getty Images Thesis Archer Aviation Inc. ( ACHR ) has just recently reported a 1Q26 GAAP EPS loss of $0.28, a figure that beat estimates by about $0.03. On the flip side, revenue came in at about $1.6 million, up 433% since last year but missed expectations by around $0.06 million. The good news is that they still hold a pretty decent $1.8 billion liquidity position and quite low deb...
zoranm/E+ via Getty Images Thesis Archer Aviation Inc. ( ACHR ) has just recently reported a 1Q26 GAAP EPS loss of $0.28, a figure that beat estimates by about $0.03. On the flip side, revenue came in at about $1.6 million, up 433% since last year but missed expectations by around $0.06 million. The good news is that they still hold a pretty decent $1.8 billion liquidity position and quite low debt. As you know, Archer is essentially a pre-commercial aerospace platform going through a lot of transition. The goal is to move away from heavy R&D and more into late-stage FAA validation. The Phase 3 completion reduces some key design uncertainty for the company moving forward, and it also shifts the main risk to execution in Phase 4 certification and scaled production. Now, even with that minimal revenue, I think the strong liquidity, the accelerating test program, and the emerging defense opportunities suggest that there is a credible path to meaningful inflection points for Archer. Those inflection points should take place from FY26 onward, as I’ll explain. In my previous coverage, I last covered Archer's operations post-FY25 earnings, and I still think the value will be driven less by present financials and more so by successful certification and initial operations. 1Q26 Archer released their 1Q26 results in early May, and it’s clear that the company is still in a heavy investment phase. That being said, we can still see some tangible progress toward commercialization here. Financially speaking, the headline numbers are still only showing limited revenue generation at just $1.6 million. Whilst operating expenses have surged to about $256.2 million, which is driving the net loss of $217.7 million. Now, this widening loss, compared to prior periods, is not that unexpected when we consider Archer’s aggressive push in R&D, certification, and their overall infrastructure buildout. The bulk of that spending is still flowing into research and development, which alone account...
Nearly a year after Manhattan Country School went bankrupt and closed , its former campus has found a potential buyer in an up-and-coming school that offers what it refers to as a Classical Christian education. Geneva School of Manhattan, located just a few blocks away on the Upper West Side, has agreed to pay $20 million for the campus, according to bankruptcy filings . The offer is in the form o...
Nearly a year after Manhattan Country School went bankrupt and closed , its former campus has found a potential buyer in an up-and-coming school that offers what it refers to as a Classical Christian education. Geneva School of Manhattan, located just a few blocks away on the Upper West Side, has agreed to pay $20 million for the campus, according to bankruptcy filings . The offer is in the form of a stalking horse bid, meaning it’s subject to higher bids at a bankruptcy auction. If other qualified bids are received by June 15, a trustee charged with selling the campus will hold an auction for the six-story building located on West 85th Street. Rim Hinckley, head of Geneva School, declined to comment. Geneva School identifies as a Classical Christian institution where education is taught within a “biblical framework.” The Swiss city in its name was chosen because it was “one of the influencing cities of the Reformation and the birthplace of classical education,” the school says on its website . The school has 425 students enrolled from preschool through grade 12 and charges up to $36,000 in annual tuition, according to its website. Founded in 1996, the school’s inaugural high school class graduated last year, and it has been looking to expand and update its facilities, according to its latest annual report . Classical education is a trending curriculum among New York City parents “who feel that mainstream education has become too ideologically driven,” according to Emily Glickman, who works with families applying to private schools in New York. “There’s clearly demand right now for schools that return to a more traditional model—classics, primary texts, and moral reasoning,” Glickman said. She pointed to a new Jewish classical school — Emet Classical Academy — that opened in 2024 as another indication that families are “looking for an emphasis on Western and religious tradition,” she said. The Geneva School’s curriculum differs significantly from that of the Upper W...
French Budget Minister David Amiel pledged €710 million ($823 million) in new measures to support households and companies hit by rising energy costs due to the Iran war. The support comes on top of €470 million already earmarked for targeted support for industries, including road transport and fishing. Speaking alongside Amiel at a presentation in Paris, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the ...
French Budget Minister David Amiel pledged €710 million ($823 million) in new measures to support households and companies hit by rising energy costs due to the Iran war. The support comes on top of €470 million already earmarked for targeted support for industries, including road transport and fishing. Speaking alongside Amiel at a presentation in Paris, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the government won’t deviate from its strategy of offering targeted support for workers and limiting the impact on public finances. IMF Cuts France Growth Forecast and Warns of High Uncertainty French Resilience to War Fallout Wilts in Blow to Budget Efforts