This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is drawing criticism from the head of the Federal Communications Commission after pushing back against a SpaceX satellite proposal while struggling to meet its own deployment targets. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Wednesday that Amazon should focus more on launching its own satellites instead of filing objections against competitors. ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is drawing criticism from the head of the Federal Communications Commission after pushing back against a SpaceX satellite proposal while struggling to meet its own deployment targets. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Wednesday that Amazon should focus more on launching its own satellites instead of filing objections against competitors. In a post on X, Carr said the company could fall about 1,000 satellites short of hitting its upcoming deployment milestone tied to its low Earth orbit network. The remarks come after Amazon asked the FCC last week to reject a SpaceX (SPACE) application seeking approval to deploy a massive constellation of up to 1 million satellites. SpaceX's proposal envisions building a network that could act as an orbital data center system designed to support artificial intelligence workloads.
Andranik Hakobyan/iStock via Getty Images UiPath ( PATH ) had plunged 10% during early trading on Thursday after releasing its fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results , but Needham upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold due to net new annual recurring revenue and free cash flow growth. "4Q NN ARR was up 15%, and initial FY27 organic NN ARR growth of (3%)-(1%) suggests stable execution and a return to NN A...
Andranik Hakobyan/iStock via Getty Images UiPath ( PATH ) had plunged 10% during early trading on Thursday after releasing its fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results , but Needham upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold due to net new annual recurring revenue and free cash flow growth. "4Q NN ARR was up 15%, and initial FY27 organic NN ARR growth of (3%)-(1%) suggests stable execution and a return to NN ARR growth with the most modest upside," said Needham analysts, led by Scott Berg, in a Thursday investor note. "We believe PATH shares are weak AH due to confusion on its Workfusion impact on FY27, but we think investors should take advantage of this weakness." Needham set a $15 price target on the stock. "Ever since FY22, UiPath's net new ARR has been in a downward trajectory due to what we believe has been a combination of poor sales execution, customer downsell after purchasing too much capacity during the pandemic, and AI-fueled customer purchasing hesitation as customers wanted to better understand how the new Generative AI technologies fit into UiPath's broader automation vision," Berg said. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo retained its Equal Weight rating but nudged down its price target to $13 from $14. The bank highlighted improving margins and higher free cash flow. "PATH reported $150M in 4Q OI, or 31% OM, above its guide for $140M and representing its second-highest OM result ever," said Wells Fargo analysts, led by Michael Turrin, in an investor note. "PATH also guided to $415M/$425M in OI/FCF for FY27, slightly ahead of consensus estimates for $408M/$422M. The 24% margin profile represents roughly 100 bps of margin expansion y/y. PATH also highlighted full-year GAAP profitability in FY26 and expects for 'meaningfully profitable' on a GAAP basis in FY27." UiPath's ARR for its AI products has now reached $200M, and the number of customers spending more than $100,000 who purchased AI products from UiPath increased by 25%. What's more, 16 of its 20 biggest deals landed duri...
20. The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) Before she sang a Bond theme, Nancy Sinatra had recorded a parody of one: twanging guitar, John-Barry-mocking brass and all. The great lyrics – “He’s never caught a spy I’m told / He’s never even caught a cold” – mean preposterous mid-60s novelty records come no better. 19. Don’t Let Him Waste Your Time (2004) Sinatra’s eponymous 2004 album gained attentio...
20. The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) Before she sang a Bond theme, Nancy Sinatra had recorded a parody of one: twanging guitar, John-Barry-mocking brass and all. The great lyrics – “He’s never caught a spy I’m told / He’s never even caught a cold” – mean preposterous mid-60s novelty records come no better. 19. Don’t Let Him Waste Your Time (2004) Sinatra’s eponymous 2004 album gained attention for the involvement of Morrissey, but his Let Me Kiss You sounds jarringly weird sung by her. A version of Jarvis Cocker’s Don’t Let Him Waste Your Time suits Sinatra better, the sassy voice of These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ grown older and wiser, dispensing kick-him-out relationship advice. 18. Life’s a Trippy Thing (1971) View image in fullscreen With her father, Frank Sinatra, circa 1967. Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images When it comes to Sinatra’s duets with Dad, Somethin’ Stupid gets all the plaudits, but this bizarre slice of swinging cod-hippy whimsy – presumably intended to suggest Frank Sinatra had a passing knowledge of the counterculture – is far more intriguing, not least for the sound of him singing: “Hello, birdies! Hello, spring!” 17. I’ve Been Down So Long (It Looks Like Up to Me) (1968) There are, essentially, two kinds of duet between Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood: the weirdly erotic ones; and the ones where Hazlewood plays a loser and Sinatra his long-suffering partner. Been Down So Long is a great spin on the second variety. Sinatra enumerates Hazlewood’s woes; he agrees; then she reveals herself as their source, offering fabulously sarky consolation: “Poor Lee.” 16. Kinky Love (1976) Sinatra was always great at sexy-but-tongue-in-cheek. She struggled commercially in the 70s – a symbol of the 60s trying to find her footing in a different decade – but Kinky Love was unfairly overlooked. A gorgeous 1991 cover by the shoegazers Pale Saints unexpectedly enjoyed a burst of 21st-century TikTok virality. View image in fullscreen Sinatra with Lee Ha...
China has passed a new law on ethnic unity, creating a legal framework that analysts say is designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide a statutory mandate for assimilating the country’s minority groups. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was formally endorsed by the National People’s Congress (NPC) , China’s top legislature, at the end of the annual “two sessions” on...
China has passed a new law on ethnic unity, creating a legal framework that analysts say is designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide a statutory mandate for assimilating the country’s minority groups. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was formally endorsed by the National People’s Congress (NPC) , China’s top legislature, at the end of the annual “two sessions” on Thursday. The law was adopted by a near-unanimous vote of 2,756 in favour, with just three against and three abstentions. Advertisement The NPC also approved other major legislation and resolutions with overwhelming support. The Ecological and Environmental Code received only seven votes against and three abstentions. The outline of the 15th five-year plan for national economic and social development (2026-2030) was approved with one vote against and two abstentions. Advertisement The resolution on the 2026 central and local budgets, which prioritises spending on science development, diplomacy and national defence, likewise passed with high support, receiving 11 votes against and six abstentions.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. CMG is intensifying its focus on menu innovation and marketing initiatives as it looks to strengthen customer engagement and support transaction growth. Management noted that evolving consumer preferences — particularly demand for value, clean ingredients and protein-rich meals — are shaping the company’s strategic priorities. In response, Chipotle is expanding its pro...
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. CMG is intensifying its focus on menu innovation and marketing initiatives as it looks to strengthen customer engagement and support transaction growth. Management noted that evolving consumer preferences — particularly demand for value, clean ingredients and protein-rich meals — are shaping the company’s strategic priorities. In response, Chipotle is expanding its product innovation pipeline while refining brand messaging to reinforce its value proposition. A key component of this strategy is a higher cadence of limited-time offerings (LTOs). Chipotle plans to introduce four LTOs in 2026 to stimulate demand and encourage repeat visits. Management indicated that customers who purchase LTO items tend to visit more frequently and deliver higher lifetime value compared with typical guests. The upcoming return of Chicken al Pastor — one of the brand’s most requested items — highlights the company’s approach of combining popular menu favorites with new product introductions to sustain consumer interest. The company is also leaning into the growing consumer focus on protein-forward meals. Its recently launched high-protein menu platform features options such as a single taco with roughly 15 grams of protein and a protein cup designed for customers seeking smaller, protein-dense portions. Management noted that early results have been encouraging, with protein add-ons increasing 35% following the launch and promotions tied to the initiative delivering a record digital sales day. Alongside menu innovation, Chipotle continues to expand its digital engagement efforts. The company plans to relaunch its rewards program with enhanced personalization capabilities powered by data and artificial intelligence. Management highlighted that the loyalty platform already accounts for a meaningful share of sales, suggesting further potential to deepen customer engagement and drive repeat visits as the program evolves. These initiatives form part of Chipotle’s b...
(RTTNews) - ODDITY Tech Ltd. (ODD), a consumer tech company, Thursday said it has been authorized to buy back up to $200 million of shares. This repurchase program supersedes the company's previously announced $150 million share buyback plan and will expire on March 31, 2029. Oddity has repurchased around $97 million under its prior repurchase authorization including approximately $50 million year...
(RTTNews) - ODDITY Tech Ltd. (ODD), a consumer tech company, Thursday said it has been authorized to buy back up to $200 million of shares. This repurchase program supersedes the company's previously announced $150 million share buyback plan and will expire on March 31, 2029. Oddity has repurchased around $97 million under its prior repurchase authorization including approximately $50 million year-to-date. In pre-market activity, ODD shares were trading at $13.08, up 4.24% on the Nasdaq. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
SOLAI Limited ( SLAI ) announced it received a preliminary non-binding proposal from Chaince Digital to take the company private. The proposal offers $0.03069 per ordinary share or $3.069 per ADS in cash to acquire all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. Each ADS represents 100 Class A ordinary shares of SOLAI. The final buyout price is capped at a maximum of $3.20 per ADS under the proposal t...
SOLAI Limited ( SLAI ) announced it received a preliminary non-binding proposal from Chaince Digital to take the company private. The proposal offers $0.03069 per ordinary share or $3.069 per ADS in cash to acquire all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. Each ADS represents 100 Class A ordinary shares of SOLAI. The final buyout price is capped at a maximum of $3.20 per ADS under the proposal terms. The transaction, if completed, would take SOLAI private through a cash buyout of all outstanding shares and ADSs. The proposal is preliminary and non-binding. SLAI shares up 11% premarket.
The collaboration will apply Palantir’s Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to integrate data systems and improve operational efficiency across Centrus’ uranium enrichment plant expansion in Piketon, Ohio. Early work since the partnership began in late January has already identified nearly $300 million in potential cost savings and efficiency gains. Centrus said the AI-driven platfo...
The collaboration will apply Palantir’s Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to integrate data systems and improve operational efficiency across Centrus’ uranium enrichment plant expansion in Piketon, Ohio. Early work since the partnership began in late January has already identified nearly $300 million in potential cost savings and efficiency gains. Centrus said the AI-driven platform will help optimize project controls, engineering, manufacturing execution, supply chains, and regulatory compliance while connecting classified and unclassified operational environments. Centrus is currently the only U.S.-owned company enriching uranium and aims to expand domestic capacity as the U.S. seeks to reduce reliance on foreign, state-owned enrichment providers that dominate the global market. Executives Highlight Strategic Impact “Centrus has developed and proven America’s most advanced uranium enrichment technology, and this expansion marks the moment when we scale it for commercial deployment,” said Centrus President and CEO Amir Vexler. “The nearly $300 million in savings we have identified to date are only the beginning.” Palantir executives Joanna Peller and Tom McArdle said the partnership will connect Centrus’ manufacturing ecosystem through a unified data framework to accelerate production timelines and improve decision-making. The companies plan to showcase the collaboration at Palantir’s AIPCon 9 event. Technical Analysis Centrus Energy shares have increased 169.87% over the past 12 months, demonstrating strong long-term momentum. Currently, the stock is trading 0.3% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but is 25.6% below its 100-day SMA, indicating a potential struggle in the medium term. The RSI is at 42.60, which is considered neutral territory, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. Meanwhile, MACD is at -15.6511, with the signal line at -17.8432, indicating a bullish crossover as the MACD is above the signal line. T...
格隆汇3月12日｜迪克体育用品公司公布，截至1月31日的第四财季销售额同比增长约60%，达到62.3亿美元，超过分析师预期的60.7亿美元；调整后每股收益为3.45美元，高于分析师预期的2.87美元。尽管消费者在通胀和贸易不确定性的影响下削减了非必要支出，但对健康、健身和舒适服装的日益重视使迪克这样的体育用品零售商受益匪浅。 展望本财年，公司目前预计全年净销售额将在221亿至224亿美元之间，调整后每股收益将介于13.5至14.5美元之间，分析师预期分别为219.8亿美元和14.67美元。公司计划在2026年开设约14家House of Sport和约22家DICK'S Field House。
Leila Melhado/iStock Editorial via Getty Images MercadoLibre ( MELI ) fell in early action on Thursday after JPMorgan lowered its rating to Neutral from Overweight. The firm's position on the Latin American e-commerce stock is that the company's strong positioning and solid long-term outlook are offset by near-term high competitive intensity in Brazil and margin pressures that are not baked into t...
Leila Melhado/iStock Editorial via Getty Images MercadoLibre ( MELI ) fell in early action on Thursday after JPMorgan lowered its rating to Neutral from Overweight. The firm's position on the Latin American e-commerce stock is that the company's strong positioning and solid long-term outlook are offset by near-term high competitive intensity in Brazil and margin pressures that are not baked into the current consensus estimates. Analyst Marcelo Santos warned that competition does not seem to be easing for MercadoLibre ( MELI ), with Shopee reiterating its willingness to continue sacrificing margins in Brazil. Santos and his team no longer see consensus EBIT stabilization, noting MELI is “openly comfortable” with a higher level of investments in the near future, making the firm revise down its profitability expectations. Shares of MELI were down 2.8% in premarket trading. More on MercadoLibre MercadoLibre: Margin Pressure Today, Ecosystem Power Tomorrow MercadoLibre: Long-Term Growth Engine At A Reasonable Valuation MercadoLibre: World-Class Execution And Undervalued Insider Trades: Boeing, Coca-Cola, Exxon Mobil among notable names MercadoLibre outlines continued investment in AI and shipping as GMV grows 35% in Brazil and Mexico
New York Harbor, New York, U.S. Photo: VCG The Trump administration launched sweeping trade investigations into China, the European Union, Mexico and more than a dozen other economies on March 11, deploying a new legal strategy to impose tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down its previous border levies. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced during a press teleconference same day ...
New York Harbor, New York, U.S. Photo: VCG The Trump administration launched sweeping trade investigations into China, the European Union, Mexico and more than a dozen other economies on March 11, deploying a new legal strategy to impose tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down its previous border levies. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced during a press teleconference same day that the U.S. will launch trade investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into its trading partners including China, Mexico, the European Union, Japan, India, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Thailand and China's Taiwan region. New tariffs that the U.S. may implement following the investigations will replace the reciprocal tariffs that were ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court in February.
Palantir Partners with Ondas and World View to Advance Next Generation Multi-Domain Intelligence Platform Collaboration will deliver integrated intelligence and sensing solutions with unified command and control for persistent ISR missions MIAMI & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) (“Palantir”), a global leader in operational artificia...
Palantir Partners with Ondas and World View to Advance Next Generation Multi-Domain Intelligence Platform Collaboration will deliver integrated intelligence and sensing solutions with unified command and control for persistent ISR missions MIAMI & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) (“Palantir”), a global leader in operational artificial intelligence platforms, today announced a strategic partnership with Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) (“Ondas”), a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, and World View Enterprises, Inc. (“World View”), a leader in high-altitude balloon intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and stratospheric remote sensing, to develop and deploy a new generation of AI-enabled operational capabilities designed to scale persistent stratospheric, aerial, and land-based ISR missions. The partnership builds on Ondas’ recently announced strategic investment and partnership agreement with World View, positioning the strategically aligned companies to accelerate development of next-generation multi-domain ISR capabilities that leverage AI-driven insights to make faster in-mission decisions over traditional ISR toolsets. World View’s Stratollite® platform represents a fundamentally new class of sensing capability, operating in the stratosphere, the critical layer between satellites and aircraft to deliver persistent, long-dwell intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions at significantly lower cost and complexity than traditional assets. When combined with Ondas’ unmanned aerial, ground, and counter-drone systems, the companies are building a multi-domain intelligence architecture designed to deliver persistent awareness and rapid response across complex mission environments for its defense, homeland security and allied security customers. As...
If you've been paying attention to mortgage rates, you're probably aware that they've been elevated for years. That's a point of frustration for many would-be buyers and refinancers. But in late February, mortgage rates dropped below the 6% mark for the first time in over three years. And they've generally been trending downward since the start of the year. In light of that, here are a few moves y...
If you've been paying attention to mortgage rates, you're probably aware that they've been elevated for years. That's a point of frustration for many would-be buyers and refinancers. But in late February, mortgage rates dropped below the 6% mark for the first time in over three years. And they've generally been trending downward since the start of the year. In light of that, here are a few moves you may want to make as a retiree. Consider a refinance if your current rate is high If you're paying a high interest rate on your mortgage, and today's rates are at least a full percentage point lower than the rate you have, you may want to consider a refinance -- especially if you're struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments. Refinancing could leave you with a lower interest rate and lower payments to follow. Before you rush to refinance, though, make sure you intend to stay in your home long enough to recoup whatever closing costs you're charged to put that new loan in place. It's not uncommon for seniors to downsize or relocate. But you'll want to make sure you can justify the up-front cost of a refinance. To put it another way, if a refinance costs you $5,000 but saves you $300 a month in mortgage payments, it could be worth it -- but only if you'll be in that home long enough to make back your $5,000 and then reap at least a little monthly savings afterward. Buy that second home -- if you're sure you can afford it If you have a decent amount of retirement savings and there's another part of the country you like to spend a lot of time in, then you may be considering a second home purchase. You may also want to buy a second home in an area that's much warmer or has better scenery. And you can check out The Motley Fool's 2026 Best Places to Retire if you're looking for ideas. Buying a second home might seem like a more feasible option when mortgage rates are lower. But make absolutely sure you can afford to pay for two homes before taking that leap. On top of payi...
(RTTNews) - CION Investment Corp (CION) announced earnings for fourth quarter of $18.29 million The company's bottom line totaled $18.29 million, or $0.35 per share. This compares with $18.68 million, or $0.35 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period fell 11.3% to $31.07 million from $35.04 million last year. CION Investment Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $18.29 Ml...
(RTTNews) - CION Investment Corp (CION) announced earnings for fourth quarter of $18.29 million The company's bottom line totaled $18.29 million, or $0.35 per share. This compares with $18.68 million, or $0.35 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period fell 11.3% to $31.07 million from $35.04 million last year. CION Investment Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $18.29 Mln. vs. $18.68 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.35 vs. $0.35 last year. -Revenue: $31.07 Mln vs. $35.04 Mln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) will combine its fiber internet business with Astound Broadband to create a new independent fiber provider. The majority stake will be owned by Stonepeak, while Alphabet will retain a minority stake in the venture. The transaction reduces Alphabet's direct ownership of GFiber, a unit previously known as Google Fiber, while bringing i...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) will combine its fiber internet business with Astound Broadband to create a new independent fiber provider. The majority stake will be owned by Stonepeak, while Alphabet will retain a minority stake in the venture. The transaction reduces Alphabet's direct ownership of GFiber, a unit previously known as Google Fiber, while bringing in outside capital to help scale the network. The merged entity will be run by GFiber CEO Dinni Jain. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Stonepeak acquired Astound in November 2020 for $8.1 billion and has been building out its broadband infrastructure portfolio since. Executives said the combination would create a complementary national platform capable of serving millions of customers as demand for high-speed connectivity rises across the U.S., and that the deal will help GFiber accelerate expansion toward operational and financial independence. GFiber was launched in 2010 but never achieved the national scale Alphabet originally envisioned.