A UK judge on Thursday jailed for 13 years a mother-of-10 who forced a vulnerable woman to work as a “house slave” for more than two decades. Amanda Wixon subjected the woman, who was a teenager when the ordeal began, to more than 25 years of abuse at her squalid home in Gloucestershire, western England. The 56-year-old forced the victim, who has a learning disability, to do manual labour, regular...
A UK judge on Thursday jailed for 13 years a mother-of-10 who forced a vulnerable woman to work as a “house slave” for more than two decades. Amanda Wixon subjected the woman, who was a teenager when the ordeal began, to more than 25 years of abuse at her squalid home in Gloucestershire, western England. The 56-year-old forced the victim, who has a learning disability, to do manual labour, regularly assaulted her and deprived her of food and healthcare, it emerged during an earlier 13-day trial. Advertisement Gloucester Crown Court heard Wixon would regularly beat the victim, who is now in her 40s, including with a broom handle, knocking out her teeth on one occasion. Wixon - referred to as “The Witch” by her tormented victim - would also squirt washing-up liquid down her throat, splash bleach on her face and repeatedly shaved her head against her will. Advertisement The vulnerable woman had first moved into the home in 1995, remaining there until 2021.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Anthony Hatoum Chief Financial Officer — Eduardo Pizzuto Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Net New Store Openings -- 184 in the quarter and 574 for the full year, exceeding the company's 500-to-550 guidance range. -- 184 in the quarter and 574 f...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Anthony Hatoum Chief Financial Officer — Eduardo Pizzuto Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Net New Store Openings -- 184 in the quarter and 574 for the full year, exceeding the company's 500-to-550 guidance range. -- 184 in the quarter and 574 for the full year, exceeding the company's 500-to-550 guidance range. Distribution Centers -- Two new distribution centers opened in the quarter, four new in the year, supporting expansion efforts. -- Two new distribution centers opened in the quarter, four new in the year, supporting expansion efforts. Same-Store Sales Growth -- 0.6% for the quarter and 18.3% for the year, outpacing the company's 2026 guidance range. -- 0.6% for the quarter and 18.3% for the year, outpacing the company's 2026 guidance range. Total Revenue -- MXN22 billion for the quarter (up 34%), and MXN78 billion for the year (up 36%). -- MXN22 billion for the quarter (up 34%), and MXN78 billion for the year (up 36%). Reported EBITDA -- MXN79 million in the quarter due to non-cash share-based compensation and a one-time MXN230 million asset write-off; excluding these, EBITDA increased 23% to MXN1.2 billion for the quarter, and 30% to MXN4.4 billion for the year. -- MXN79 million in the quarter due to non-cash share-based compensation and a one-time MXN230 million asset write-off; excluding these, EBITDA increased 23% to MXN1.2 billion for the quarter, and 30% to MXN4.4 billion for the year. Cash Flow from Operations -- MXN4.7 billion for the year, representing an increase of nearly 25%. -- MXN4.7 billion for the year, representing an increase of nearly 25%. Sales Expenses -- Declined from 11.7% to 10.5% of revenue year over year in 2025. -- Declined from 11.7% to 10.5% of revenue year over year in 2025. Admin Expenses -- Increased by 35 basis points excluding share-based payments due to investments in reg...
ipuwadol Former hedge fund manager John Arnold warned Thursday that a wave of maturing software loans is set to become a bigger problem for the current stressed private credit market. In a social media note, Arnold said "private credit funds will be very reluctant to roll over software loans when they mature," particularly because many closed-end funds lack the flexibility to refinance debt while ...
ipuwadol Former hedge fund manager John Arnold warned Thursday that a wave of maturing software loans is set to become a bigger problem for the current stressed private credit market. In a social media note, Arnold said "private credit funds will be very reluctant to roll over software loans when they mature," particularly because many closed-end funds lack the flexibility to refinance debt while facing ongoing redemption pressure. A number of those loans were originally used to fund dividend payments to private-equity sponsors, Arnold wrote, leaving companies with limited cash to repay them at maturity. His comments come amid rising concern over software lending in private credit, with recent media reports that some lenders are reassessing software borrowers as AI disruption clouds corporate earnings durability. Sponsors now face tough choices: inject fresh capital, raise new equity at potentially steep discounts, refi with higher-cost mezzanine debt, or walk away and accept losses, the co-chair of Arnold Ventures said. "In every situation, the equity is worth less even if business performance hasn't changed," he added. According to Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok , the software space is confronting roughly $40B in debt coming due in 2028, a large portion of which is concentrated among companies with lower B-rated credit profiles. Private credit-tied ETFs: ( VPC ), ( PRIV ), ( HYIN ), ( XLF ), ( KBWB ), ( KBWD ), and ( BIZD ) Software ETFs: ( IGV ), ( IGPT ), ( XSW ), and ( AOTS ). More on iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF, VanEck BDC Income ETF, etc. From HALO To AURA: The Next Rotation In AI Markets Avoiding VanEck BDC Income ETF In Private Credit Is It A Market Correction Or A Reallocation? Apollo economist flags $40B debt cliff for software sector amid AI disruption Quant ratings roundup for firms exposed to private credit as concerns grow
In Brief Robotics company Sunday has raised a new funding round that has valued the company at unicorn status, meaning over $1 billion, it announced on Thursday. Sunday says it has raised a $165 million a $1.15 billion valuation in a Series B round led by Coatue Management. Other investors in the round include Tiger Global, Benchmark, and Bain Capital Ventures. The company emerged from stealth lat...
In Brief Robotics company Sunday has raised a new funding round that has valued the company at unicorn status, meaning over $1 billion, it announced on Thursday. Sunday says it has raised a $165 million a $1.15 billion valuation in a Series B round led by Coatue Management. Other investors in the round include Tiger Global, Benchmark, and Bain Capital Ventures. The company emerged from stealth late last year and already has 1,000 people on its waitlist, Bloomberg reports. Sunday, founded by Tony Zhao and Cheng Chi, is on a quest to build a household humanoid called Memo that helps with tasks like laundry and clearing the table. Experts have been trying for decades to build a robot like this — a type of Rosie from “The Jetsons” — but have come up short time and again, in large part because of a lack of training data to teach robots how to reliably grasp objects of differing weights, textures and fragility (think: towels versus wine glasses). As AI technology continues to advance, a new slew of robotic technologies is hitting the market, hoping to once again bring the humanoid helper to life.
In Brief Robotics company Sunday has raised a new funding round that has valued the company at unicorn status, meaning over $1 billion, it announced on Thursday. Sunday says it has raised a $165 million a $1.15 billion valuation in a Series B round led by Coatue Management. Other investors in the round include Tiger Global, Benchmark, and Bain Capital Ventures. The company emerged from stealth lat...
In Brief Robotics company Sunday has raised a new funding round that has valued the company at unicorn status, meaning over $1 billion, it announced on Thursday. Sunday says it has raised a $165 million a $1.15 billion valuation in a Series B round led by Coatue Management. Other investors in the round include Tiger Global, Benchmark, and Bain Capital Ventures. The company emerged from stealth late last year and already has 1,000 people on its waitlist, Bloomberg reports. Sunday, founded by Tony Zhao and Cheng Chi, is on a quest to build a household humanoid called Memo that helps with tasks like laundry and clearing the table. Experts have been trying for decades to build a robot like this — a type of Rosie from “The Jetsons” — but have come up short time and again, in large part because of a lack of training data to teach robots how to reliably grasp objects of differing weights, textures and fragility (think: towels versus wine glasses). As AI technology continues to advance, a new slew of robotic technologies is hitting the market, hoping to once again bring the humanoid helper to life.
Investors will be closely watching when Ulta Beauty ( ULTA ) reports its latest quarterly results after the market closes on Thursday, with attention focused not only on financial performance but also on management’s commentary during the earnings call. Prediction market traders are attempting to anticipate the themes executives are most likely to address. The highest-probability topics include ma...
Investors will be closely watching when Ulta Beauty ( ULTA ) reports its latest quarterly results after the market closes on Thursday, with attention focused not only on financial performance but also on management’s commentary during the earnings call. Prediction market traders are attempting to anticipate the themes executives are most likely to address. The highest-probability topics include market share and holiday demand, each carrying a 96% chance of being mentioned. Discussions around Space NK, a specialty beauty retailer, follow closely at 95%, while broader economic uncertainty is expected to surface with a 91% probability. Other potential talking points include luxury beauty trends and store traffic. Geopolitical developments in the Middle East may also come up. Outlined below are the probabilities forecasted towards what Ulta will say in its upcoming earnings report according to Kalshi traders Market Share — 96% chance. Holiday — 96% chance. Space NK — 95% chance. Uncertainty — 91% chance. Target — 86% chance. Luxury — 75% chance. Middle East — 72% chance. Tariff — 71% chance. Traffic — 67% chance. Store Opening — 60% chance. AI / Artificial Intelligence — 41% chance. Reward — 34% chance. Diamond — 27% chance. Wicked — 16% chance. More on markets Where will the S&P 500 close by the end of 2026 as the U.S.-Iran war continues Apollo economist flags $40B debt cliff for software sector amid AI disruption When will U.S. strikes on Iran end? Prediction markets say a nearly 50% chance by month's end Despite oil's 10% slide, prediction markets are not convinced that the oil rally is over RBC Capital Markets holds S&P 500 target, says Iran conflict too early to shift view
Hugh Sheppard , Michael Thorn and William Ward respond to an article by Polly Toynbee on the future of the broadcaster Polly Toynbee says “the BBC’s funding system remains better than anything else anyone has come up with” ( In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it, 6 March ). Sadly, that isn’t true. Today, with hundreds of channels availabl...
Hugh Sheppard , Michael Thorn and William Ward respond to an article by Polly Toynbee on the future of the broadcaster Polly Toynbee says “the BBC’s funding system remains better than anything else anyone has come up with” ( In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it, 6 March ). Sadly, that isn’t true. Today, with hundreds of channels available from a wide range of broadcast and streaming services, for the BBC to collect TV licence fee is outmoded and unjust. With the number of households not holding a licence having risen to 12.5% in 2024-25, and a 30% loss of BBC funding, these trends are bringing the BBC to its knees. The BBC’s public consultation document stressed that it is “a national institution that belongs to all of us”, and mentioned reforming the licence fee, qualified by “We are not considering replacing it through general taxation”. The closing words of the last question asked if people could “suggest a different funding model”. Was this an open door, or is the mindset already closed? Retention, with fee collection outsourced by the BBC to Capita, is plain wrong. A different approach is essential so that those watching GB News don’t have to pay the BBC for the privilege. Continue reading...
Iran’s new supreme leader doubled down on his military’s decision to shut one the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. “The lever of closing the Strait of Hormuz must certainly continue,” said Mojtaba Khamenei, who was appointed last week to succeed his father as the head of the Islamic Republic. In a statement read by an anchor on state television , he warned the war could spread to “other f...
Iran’s new supreme leader doubled down on his military’s decision to shut one the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. “The lever of closing the Strait of Hormuz must certainly continue,” said Mojtaba Khamenei, who was appointed last week to succeed his father as the head of the Islamic Republic. In a statement read by an anchor on state television , he warned the war could spread to “other fronts.” The defiant tone lifted oil prices as traders lowered the probability that the narrow passage — through which about a fifth of the world’s crude transits — will open again in the near future. Earlier, two more tankers were hit in Iraqi waters, pointing to an increase in retaliatory action from Iran . The Iran war is causing unprecedented turmoil in oil markets, hitting 7.5% of global supply and an even bigger swath of exports, the International Energy Agency reported today . Spiking prices are impacting other parts of the economy, ranging from government debt to airfares and fertilizer . To blunt domestic energy costs, the White House plans to temporarily waive a measure requiring American ships to transport fuel between US ports . Almost two weeks into the conflict, US officials say they’ve spent more than $11.3 billion on military action. And with no let-up in sight, those figures could skyrocket. US President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post he’s more focused on degrading Iran’s military capabilities than surging prices at the pump. Follow our live ticker of events in the Middle East as they unfold. What You Need to Know Today Big winners in the war so far have been US liquified natural gas producers, who’ve gained through the process of subtraction . One victim of the expanding conflict has been QatarEnergy LNG’s hard-won reputation as the world’s most reliable supplier of the world’s fastest-growing fossil fuel. Even if the disruption proves short-lived, gas importers are realizing they’ve perhaps taken Qatar’s dependability for granted. They’re now cl...
Frédéric Godemel and Ruth Brooker respond to the new European Code Against Cancer and its focus on air pollution The European Code Against Cancer is right to place air pollution firmly on the policy agenda, as your report highlights ( Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say, 6 March ). But buying air filters and limiting wood burning at home are...
Frédéric Godemel and Ruth Brooker respond to the new European Code Against Cancer and its focus on air pollution The European Code Against Cancer is right to place air pollution firmly on the policy agenda, as your report highlights ( Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say, 6 March ). But buying air filters and limiting wood burning at home aren’t solving the issue at its root. If governments are serious about mitigating climate-related health issues, they need to tackle the problem at its source: energy. Energy accounts for more than three-quarters of total greenhouse gas emissions globally. That matters not only for the climate, but for the air we breathe. The fossil fuels that power much of today’s energy system release harmful pollutants such as fine particulate matter and nitrogen oxides when they are burned. The way we produce and use energy is a major driver of both climate change and harmful air pollution. Addressing both requires fundamentally rethinking energy systems. Continue reading...
Recent coverage of the pipeline of new antibiotics (Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn, 11 March) is a timely reminder that antimicrobial resistance is one our most urgent health crises. The reason the pipeline is so thin is a fundamental market failure. One of the most logical ways to protect antibiotics is to limit their use to the most essential cases, b...
Recent coverage of the pipeline of new antibiotics (Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn, 11 March) is a timely reminder that antimicrobial resistance is one our most urgent health crises. The reason the pipeline is so thin is a fundamental market failure. One of the most logical ways to protect antibiotics is to limit their use to the most essential cases, but this means fewer antibiotics sold. If revenues are limited, companies have less incentive to invest in developing and manufacturing new antibiotics. This is where policy intervention is crucial. The UK is a pioneer in this field, with the NHS-Nice “Netflix subscription model” for antibiotics, where firms receive a fixed annual payment for access to an effective new antibiotic, independent of how much is used. By delinking revenue from volume, responsible antibiotic use and sustainable returns for manufacturers are aligned. But this isn’t enough to address the issue at scale. Our research has shown that coordinated G7 investment in incentivising the development of new antibiotics would deliver exceptional returns. In the UK alone, the returns would be 11:1 over 30 years, and in the US, it is as high as 28:1. Globally, this amounts to millions of lives saved. The cost of inaction vastly outweighs the investment. The evidence is clear, but we need to act now. We can’t rely on companies alone to solve what should be an international political and societal priority. Grace Hampson Director, Office of Health Economics
Shares of G-III Apparel (GIII 9.98%) were moving lower today after the fashion licensing company reported disappointing results in its fourth-quarter earnings report. As a result, the stock was down 10% as of 11:29 a.m. ET. What happened to G-III? In a challenging environment for apparel stocks, G-III has held its ground in recent years, but in the fourth quarter, revenue fell 8.1% to $771.5 milli...
Shares of G-III Apparel (GIII 9.98%) were moving lower today after the fashion licensing company reported disappointing results in its fourth-quarter earnings report. As a result, the stock was down 10% as of 11:29 a.m. ET. What happened to G-III? In a challenging environment for apparel stocks, G-III has held its ground in recent years, but in the fourth quarter, revenue fell 8.1% to $771.5 million, missing the consensus at $792 million. Some of that was related to the loss of licenses for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein from PVH as that company seeks to bring its brands in-house. Gross profit was down 13% to $285.4 million, showing the company was forced to mark down its merchandise in a weak environment for discretionary spending, and its adjusted earnings per share fell from $1.27 to $0.30, which was below the consensus at $0.59, though that includes a $0.30 per share hit from bad debt expense related to the bankruptcy of Saks. CEO Morris Goldfarb said, "The strength and global recognition of our brands, together with a disciplined operating model and strong balance sheet, enabled us to deliver solid performance despite a challenging environment. Expand NASDAQ : GIII G-III Apparel Group Today's Change ( -9.98 %) $ -2.95 Current Price $ 26.62 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.2B Day's Range $ 24.76 - $ 26.93 52wk Range $ 20.33 - $ 34.83 Volume 89K Avg Vol 445K Gross Margin 39.08 % Dividend Yield 0.34 % What's next for G-III? Looking ahead to fiscal 2027, the company expects revenue of $2.71 billion, down from $2.96 billion last year, though that includes the loss of $470 million in sales from the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands. On the bottom line, adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $2.00-$2.10, down from $2.61 in fiscal 2026 and well below the analyst consensus of $2.93. Given that forecast, the sell-off seems understandable, but the business looks stable when you exclude the impact of the loss of the PVH brands.
Shares of G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ: GIII) dropped after the diversified company reported disappointing top-line results in its fourth-quarter earnings report. As a result, G-III stock was down 13.1% on the news as of 3:19 p.m. ET. G-III comes up short in Q4 G-III, which licenses and owns several apparel brands, said that revenue in the quarter fell 10.5% to $764.8 million, which was well below ...
Shares of G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ: GIII) dropped after the diversified company reported disappointing top-line results in its fourth-quarter earnings report. As a result, G-III stock was down 13.1% on the news as of 3:19 p.m. ET. G-III comes up short in Q4 G-III, which licenses and owns several apparel brands, said that revenue in the quarter fell 10.5% to $764.8 million, which was well below estimates of $817.5 million. The company slashed its inventories in the quarter, which fell 27%, as part of a strategy to shore up margins as gross margin jumped from 33% to 36.8%. The company also credited its margin expansion to the growth of its higher-margin, owned brands like DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld, and Vilebrequin. These made up 47% of net sales, compared to 40% in the quarter a year ago. Improving margins also helped drive adjusted earnings per share up from $0.41 to $0.76, which was better than estimates of $0.67. CEO Morris Goldfarb also noted the company's improving financial position saying, "Our diverse business model and disciplined operating approach has allowed us to further strengthen our credit profile as we ended the year in a net cash position, with over a billion dollars in liquidity." What's next for G-III Looking ahead, the company expects revenue of around $3.2 billion this year, representing an increase of 3% and matching the consensus. On the bottom line, it expects adjusted earnings per share of $3.50-$3.60, which is well below the $4.04 per share it made last year. Management noted incremental expenses of around $60 million related to the launches of Donna Karan, Nautica, and Halston. Nonetheless, investors were still disappointed with the guidance and sent the stock sliding on the news. Should you invest $1,000 in G-III Apparel Group right now? Before you buy stock in G-III Apparel Group, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and G-III Apparel Gro...
One thing my mother taught me (My mother’s best advice: learn to raise one eyebrow at the world, 11 March) is that barley wine is much stronger than you think. The other thing she taught never leaves me: I will not buy clothes without crunching up the fabric to see if it creases. Should you browse a rack and wonder why a garment has a small crumpled area, you will know that I have been there befor...
One thing my mother taught me (My mother’s best advice: learn to raise one eyebrow at the world, 11 March) is that barley wine is much stronger than you think. The other thing she taught never leaves me: I will not buy clothes without crunching up the fabric to see if it creases. Should you browse a rack and wonder why a garment has a small crumpled area, you will know that I have been there before you. Anne Cowper Swansea My mum told me “Don’t cut your toenails on a Friday”, “don’t wash your hair when you’re having your period” and “you don’t need as much washing powder as it says on the box”. I’d recommend that last one to all readers. Ruth Guthrie Cockermouth, Cumbria Regarding fast charging for electric vehicles (Letters, 10 March), I agree that in cities there’s little point, given the short distances and long parking. But I live in a small town with one train per hour in each direction. I can’t get to the next small town by train, nor is there a bus service, so we need reliable, refuelable transport. Richard Hough Knutsford, Cheshire Re Guardian readers (Letters, 9 March), when the property next door came up for sale, I started chatting to a prospective buyer and offered her a cup of tea. When she saw the Guardian on my table, she said: “I will buy the house. Having a Guardian reader as a neighbour will be bliss!” We became great friends. Jane Thomas Inkberrow, Worcestershire Is this a first? My Sainsbury’s superstore is charging 25p to put bought travel money into one of their envelopes. Bob Hely Broseley, Shropshire
Live software demonstrations and solutions on display in Booth #121 at NVIDIA GTC 2026, March 16-19 at the San Jose Convention Center WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LIQID (www.liqid.com), the global leader in software-defined composable infrastructure for on-premises enterprise datacenters and edge environments, today announced that the company will be demonstrating GPU and C...
Live software demonstrations and solutions on display in Booth #121 at NVIDIA GTC 2026, March 16-19 at the San Jose Convention Center WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LIQID (www.liqid.com), the global leader in software-defined composable infrastructure for on-premises enterprise datacenters and edge environments, today announced that the company will be demonstrating GPU and CXL Memory pooling and sharing solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026, the world’s premier conference on AI and accelerated computing. LIQID will be offering live software demonstrations and have solutions on display in Booth #121 at NVIDIA GTC 2026, taking place March 16-19 at the San Jose Convention Center. LIQID will showcase the industry’s only multi-fabric platform that dynamically pools, shares, and scales GPUs and CXL memory across industry-standard servers in real time. LIQID solutions enable unmatched performance, agility, and efficiency, delivering 2x more tokens/watt and 50% higher tokens/dollar. LIQID experts will show how the platform enables next-generation AI inference, KV cache, in-memory databases, VDI, virtualization, and HPC workloads. Attendees can also test drive LIQID Matrix, the industry leading fabric manager for orchestrating pooled GPUs and CXL memory. LIQID Matrix helps accelerate workloads while maximizing infrastructure utilization and integrates natively with tools such as Kubernetes, NVIDIA NIM, Nutanix NKP, and Slurm. Composable GPU Solutions - LIQID Composable GPU Solutions allow organizations to scale up to 30 GPUs to a single server to support demanding AI inference workloads. The platform pools and shares GPUs across servers so compute power can be assigned where and when it is needed most. When a workload finishes, GPUs can be quickly reconfigured and redeployed in real time for optimal utilization and efficiency. Composable CXL Memory - LIQID's composable CXL Memory solution delivers unmatched scalability and flexibility for memory-intensive workl...
If you're approaching age 73, there's an important financial milestone coming up. It's not necessarily a good one, though. For savers with money in a traditional retirement account, age 73 is when required minimum distributions, or RMDs, begin (though for younger workers, they don't start until 75). Failing to take RMDs when you're supposed to can result in big penalties, so they're not something ...
If you're approaching age 73, there's an important financial milestone coming up. It's not necessarily a good one, though. For savers with money in a traditional retirement account, age 73 is when required minimum distributions, or RMDs, begin (though for younger workers, they don't start until 75). Failing to take RMDs when you're supposed to can result in big penalties, so they're not something you can afford to ignore. The problem with RMDs is multifold. First, they can drive up your taxes and mess up your finances in the process. RMDs could also increase your taxable income enough that you're required to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits. And if they drive your income up substantially, you could be assessed surcharges on your Medicare premiums known as IRMAAs, or income-related monthly adjustment amounts. That's why it's so important to do what you can to minimize the blow of RMDs. And one key move could be your ticket to easing the pain. It's time to think about Roth conversions If you're getting close to having to take RMDs, then it's time to think about converting some of your savings to a Roth IRA. But it's also important to plan carefully for Roth conversions, since they have tax consequences just like RMDs do. When you do a Roth conversion, the money you move over is treated as taxable income the year you make that transfer. So you'll need to time those conversions carefully. If you're close to 73, it means you're probably enrolled in Medicare already. And if you do a very large conversion in a single year, you may be more likely to drive yourself into IRMAA territory two years later (IRMAAs are based on income from two years prior). Plus, a large Roth conversion could result in a very large tax bill. A big benefit of doing Roth conversions is to reduce the tax hit of RMDs. You don't want to negate that benefit with a massive tax bill before they even begin. Consider your choices carefully A Roth conversion isn't automatically the right move for e...
On February 17, 2026, Beaconlight Capital disclosed a full exit from Full Truck Alliance (YMM 0.82%), selling 458,277 shares previously worth $5.94 million. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Beaconlight Capital sold all 458,277 shares of Full Truck Alliance during the fourth quarter. The fund reported holding zero shares of YMM at...
On February 17, 2026, Beaconlight Capital disclosed a full exit from Full Truck Alliance (YMM 0.82%), selling 458,277 shares previously worth $5.94 million. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Beaconlight Capital sold all 458,277 shares of Full Truck Alliance during the fourth quarter. The fund reported holding zero shares of YMM at quarter end, with the position’s value declining by $5.94 million over the period. What else to know Top holdings after the filing: NYSE:CSTM: $25.26 million (14.8% of AUM) NYSE:REZI: $24.35 million (14.2% of AUM) NYSE:SXT: $12.97 million (7.6% of AUM) NYSE:GPOR: $9.69 million (5.7% of AUM) NYSE:TECK: $9.16 million (5.3% of AUM) As of February 17, 2026, shares of Full Truck Alliance were priced at $9, down roughly 25% over the past year and well underperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 20% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of Thursday) $9 Market capitalization $9.4 billion Revenue (TTM) $1.81 billion Net income (TTM) $576.01 million Company snapshot Full Truck Alliance offers a digital freight platform providing freight listing, matching, brokerage, online transaction services, and value-added offerings such as credit, insurance, toll collection, and energy services. The firm monetizes by facilitating transactions between shippers and truckers, earning fees from freight brokerage, online services, and ancillary financial and technology solutions. It serves shippers and truckers across China, targeting businesses and individuals requiring cargo transport over various distances and cargo types. Full Truck Alliance operates at scale as a leading digital freight platform in China, connecting shippers and truckers through technology-driven solutions. Its integrated platform enables efficient freight matching and transaction execution, supported by a suite of value-added services. What this transaction means for investors Shares of Full Truck Alliance...
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers require more than just powerful processors. They also depend on enormous amounts of high-performance memory and other data storage hardware to hold and rapidly deliver the massive datasets demanded by complex AI workloads. In fact, the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market is projected to grow from around $35 billion in 2025 to around $100 billion by 2028. HB...
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers require more than just powerful processors. They also depend on enormous amounts of high-performance memory and other data storage hardware to hold and rapidly deliver the massive datasets demanded by complex AI workloads. In fact, the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market is projected to grow from around $35 billion in 2025 to around $100 billion by 2028. HBM is a specialized type of DRAM memory; when it's placed close to GPUs in AI accelerators, it can transfer data to those processor chips at the extremely rapid speeds required when training and running AI models. Micron Technology (MU 2.66%) is well positioned to benefit from this opportunity. As one of the world's largest suppliers of DRAM and NAND memory chips, it's seeing rising demand as AI models grow more complex. AI-powered tailwinds Memory demand is far outpacing available supply. In fact, during Micron's latest earnings call, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra claimed that several key customers could only acquire enough to meet half to two-thirds of their needs. Expand NASDAQ : MU Micron Technology Today's Change ( -2.66 %) $ -11.14 Current Price $ 407.55 Key Data Points Market Cap $471B Day's Range $ 396.69 - $ 413.64 52wk Range $ 61.54 - $ 455.50 Volume 915K Avg Vol 35M Gross Margin 45.53 % Dividend Yield 0.11 % A key driver of this demand is HBM. Micron has already begun high-volume production of its next-generation HBM4 memory, which delivers a speed of 11 gigabits per second. Shipment volumes of HBM4 are ramping up in the current quarter, one quarter earlier than previously predicted. All the HBM that it will be able to produce in calendar 2026 has already been sold in advance. In the face of a widening supply-demand mismatch, customers are increasingly seeking multiyear supply agreements with volume commitments. These factors give Micron impressive long-term revenue visibility. Additionally, since HBM requires more wafer capacity than traditional DRAM, rising demand is affe...
Key Points Strong demand for memory for artificial intelligence (AI) systems has tightened the overall memory supply. Explosive demand for high-bandwidth memory will continue to be a growth catalyst for Micron. If Micron’s earnings grow as projected and its valuation multiples expand modestly, the stock could make significant gains over the next few years. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Tech...
Key Points Strong demand for memory for artificial intelligence (AI) systems has tightened the overall memory supply. Explosive demand for high-bandwidth memory will continue to be a growth catalyst for Micron. If Micron’s earnings grow as projected and its valuation multiples expand modestly, the stock could make significant gains over the next few years. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers require more than just powerful processors. They also depend on enormous amounts of high-performance memory and other data storage hardware to hold and rapidly deliver the massive datasets demanded by complex AI workloads. In fact, the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market is projected to grow from around $35 billion in 2025 to around $100 billion by 2028. HBM is a specialized type of DRAM memory; when it's placed close to GPUs in AI accelerators, it can transfer data to those processor chips at the extremely rapid speeds required when training and running AI models. 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 » Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is well positioned to benefit from this opportunity. As one of the world's largest suppliers of DRAM and NAND memory chips, it's seeing rising demand as AI models grow more complex. AI-powered tailwinds Memory demand is far outpacing available supply. In fact, during Micron's latestearnings call CEO Sanjay Mehrotra claimed that several key customers could only acquire enough to meet half to two-thirds of their needs. A key driver of this demand is HBM. Micron has already begun high-volume production of its next-generation HBM4 memory, which delivers a speed of 11 gigabits per second. Shipment volumes of HBM4 are ramping up in the current quarter, one quarter earlier than previously predicted. All the HBM that it will ...