ShaMaran Petroleum press release ( SHASF ): Q4 revenue was $54.7 million (57% higher than the $34.7 million in Q4 2024). Adjusted EBITDAX2 in Q4 2025 was $39.9 million (71% higher than the $23.4 million in Q4 2024). At December 31, 2025, the Company had cash of $42.1 million and gross debt (corporate bond) of $143.8 million. Net debt2 was $101.6 million. More on ShaMaran Petroleum Seeking Alpha’s ...
ShaMaran Petroleum press release ( SHASF ): Q4 revenue was $54.7 million (57% higher than the $34.7 million in Q4 2024). Adjusted EBITDAX2 in Q4 2025 was $39.9 million (71% higher than the $23.4 million in Q4 2024). At December 31, 2025, the Company had cash of $42.1 million and gross debt (corporate bond) of $143.8 million. Net debt2 was $101.6 million. More on ShaMaran Petroleum Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on ShaMaran Petroleum Historical earnings data for ShaMaran Petroleum Financial information for ShaMaran Petroleum
A "Now Hiring" sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The 2025 labor market has been generously described as "unstable," with virtually no jobs growth and a slew of headwinds expected to conspire against it. In 2026, though, the buzzword seems to be "stable," even though conditions seem to be largely the same. The picture continues to be of a ...
A "Now Hiring" sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The 2025 labor market has been generously described as "unstable," with virtually no jobs growth and a slew of headwinds expected to conspire against it. In 2026, though, the buzzword seems to be "stable," even though conditions seem to be largely the same. The picture continues to be of a low-hire, low-fire climate , where companies are both reticent to lay off employees as demand continues to be strong, but also are leery of adding staff amid uncertainty over tariffs, inflation and geopolitics. However, characterizations coming from Federal Reserve officials and market economists have grown at least a bit more optimistic — stressing the stability, if not the robustness, of the labor market. The difference between this year and last? Expectations. A prevailing belief is that with the clampdown on immigration and other factors holding back labor pool growth, a subdued hiring rate is fine — at least for now — and the current pace of job growth is adequate and even expected. "We've actually been getting signs of the U.S. labor market showing some stability," Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors, said in a recent CNBC interview. Sahm, author of the oft-cited "Sahm Rule" that uses changes in the unemployment rate to forecast recessions, added that there's a need to "be very watchful" as "the fact that the hiring rate is so low does make us vulnerable." "We've actually got some good news as we came into the year in the labor market. But we do need to see the hiring rate pick up," she added. "That has been kind of a mystery, how low hiring is given the fact that the U.S. economy is expanding." watch now VIDEO 3:46 03:46 AI will leverage human capital, not displace it: MetLife’s Drew Matus Money Movers More clues on where the employment picture is headed will come Friday when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its monthly nonfarm payrolls repor...
The US has asked Ukraine for help fending off Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, adding that he had ordered expert support to be given. During Russia’s four-year invasion, Kyiv has developed a range of cheap and effective drone interceptors – aerial craft designed to hit incoming attack drones mid-air – that it says are world-leading....
The US has asked Ukraine for help fending off Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, adding that he had ordered expert support to be given. During Russia’s four-year invasion, Kyiv has developed a range of cheap and effective drone interceptors – aerial craft designed to hit incoming attack drones mid-air – that it says are world-leading. Zelensky on Tuesday offered US allies in the Middle East a swap of some of their air defence missiles in exchange for those interceptors, which he said would better protect them from Iranian drone attacks. Advertisement “We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against ‘shaheds’ in the Middle East region,” Zelensky confirmed on social media on Thursday, referring to the Iranian-designed drones also used by Russia. Ukraine has been facing a near-daily pummelling with such drones, launched from Russia and targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, including its energy sites. 02:14 Iran conflict spreads to neighbouring countries Iran conflict spreads to neighbouring countries “I gave instructions to provide the necessary means and ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can guarantee the required security,” he added.
Dragon Claws/iStock via Getty Images Fund Highlights Primarily invests in income producing securities including corporate debt securities, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, government securities (both U.S. government securities and foreign sovereign debt), public equities and preferred stocks Invests at least 50% of the portfolio in investment-grade rated securities Expanded op...
Dragon Claws/iStock via Getty Images Fund Highlights Primarily invests in income producing securities including corporate debt securities, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, government securities (both U.S. government securities and foreign sovereign debt), public equities and preferred stocks Invests at least 50% of the portfolio in investment-grade rated securities Expanded opportunity set provides the flexibility to react to market dislocations Broadly diversified by sector, resulting in multiple sources of return potential and low correlation to traditional asset classes Duration management is used as a risk mitigation tool; seeks to avoid taking large duration positions due to the difficulty in predicting interest rates Active management and security selection are focused on building a high conviction portfolio Market Recap The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) built on its September rate cut by delivering two additional 25 basis point reductions at the final meetings of the year. A weakening employment picture prompted the Federal Open-Market Committee to move policy closer to neutral. However, division among members have grown, with concerns over downside risks to the labor market at odds with views that the economy could still experience upside inflation surprises. While recent reports show inflation plateauing, goods prices appear the most likely source of higher-than-expected inflation, given ongoing tariff pressures and a pending Supreme Court ruling on their legality. Following stronger-than-expected 4.3% GDP growth in third quarter, the economy is projected to see a modest slowdown in fourth quarter. However, this is largely due to the temporary drag from the U.S. government shutdown, with growth normalizing in first quarter 2026. Beyond weighing on activity, the shutdown has complicated the interpretation of economic data as a result of missing inputs and delayed releases. Nevertheless, as the effects dissipate, tax policy remains a potenti...
mohd izzuan Shares of Tango Therapeutics ( TNGX ) added ~24% to reach a new 52-week high on Thursday after the company, along with its Q4 2025 results, announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Erasca ( ERAS ). The deal brings together Erasca’s (ERA) experimental cancer therapy ERAS-0015 with Tango’s ( TNGX ) lead candidate vopimetostat (TNG462). As part of the agreement, ...
mohd izzuan Shares of Tango Therapeutics ( TNGX ) added ~24% to reach a new 52-week high on Thursday after the company, along with its Q4 2025 results, announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Erasca ( ERAS ). The deal brings together Erasca’s (ERA) experimental cancer therapy ERAS-0015 with Tango’s ( TNGX ) lead candidate vopimetostat (TNG462). As part of the agreement, Tango (TNGO) is set to sponsor a clinical trial designed to test ERAS-0015 in combination with vopimetostat in patients with MTAPdel pancreatic or MTAPdel RASm non-small cell lung cancer. Erasca ( ERAS ) will supply ERAS-0015 at zero cost for the Phase 1/2 study. As for Q4 financials, Tango ( TNGX ) reported $0.29 of net loss per share, exceeding the consensus by $0.03, while its revenue plunged to zero from $5.4M in the prior year period, missing the consensus by $0.5M. More on Tango Therapeutics, Erasca Tango Therapeutics, Inc. (TNGX) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Slideshow Tango Therapeutics, Inc. (TNGX) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Erasca, Inc. (ERAS) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Erasca prices $225M stock offering at $10 per share Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Tango Therapeutics
Entree Resources press release ( ERLFF ): FY perating loss was $4.2 million compared to $4.8 million in 2024. The decrease was due to higher legal costs in 2024 for both commercial negotiations with OTLLC and Rio Tinto and the arbitration proceedings. As at December 31, 2025, the cash balance was $4.3 million and the working capital balance was $4.2 million. More on Entrée Resources Ltd. Seeking A...
Entree Resources press release ( ERLFF ): FY perating loss was $4.2 million compared to $4.8 million in 2024. The decrease was due to higher legal costs in 2024 for both commercial negotiations with OTLLC and Rio Tinto and the arbitration proceedings. As at December 31, 2025, the cash balance was $4.3 million and the working capital balance was $4.2 million. More on Entrée Resources Ltd. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Entrée Resources Ltd. Financial information for Entrée Resources Ltd.
U.S oil prices spiked north of $80, sending stocks tumbling on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,000 points, or 2.1%. The S&P 500 dropped 1.3%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3%. WTI crude oil futures were up 7.
U.S oil prices spiked north of $80, sending stocks tumbling on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,000 points, or 2.1%. The S&P 500 dropped 1.3%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3%. WTI crude oil futures were up 7.
One of the more volatile tech funds, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSEARCA:IGV) has bounced 5.13% over the past week, reversing after a collapse that left the fund down 18% year-to-date from a December 31 starting price of $105.69. Retail sentiment on Reddit has followed, flipping from deeply bearish in early February to a ... IGV Bounces 5% But the SaaS Selloff May Not Be Over Y...
One of the more volatile tech funds, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSEARCA:IGV) has bounced 5.13% over the past week, reversing after a collapse that left the fund down 18% year-to-date from a December 31 starting price of $105.69. Retail sentiment on Reddit has followed, flipping from deeply bearish in early February to a ... IGV Bounces 5% But the SaaS Selloff May Not Be Over Yet
'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win. Video, 00:02:57'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win
'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win. Video, 00:02:57'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win
Gary Yeowell/DigitalVision via Getty Images Back in September of last year, I decided to dig back into Insteel Industries ( IIIN ), an interesting player in the building materials space. For those not familiar with the business, it produces prestressed concrete strand as well as welded wire reinforcements such as ESM. These are used heavily in the construction sector. And considering how large tha...
Gary Yeowell/DigitalVision via Getty Images Back in September of last year, I decided to dig back into Insteel Industries ( IIIN ), an interesting player in the building materials space. For those not familiar with the business, it produces prestressed concrete strand as well as welded wire reinforcements such as ESM. These are used heavily in the construction sector. And considering how large that is in the US, this is essentially a play on the American economy long term. As interesting as the company is, however, I have not been able to pull the trigger on an upgrade for the stock. For quite a while now, I have had it rated a "Hold." And at the time that article was published, I felt that upgrading it was premature. Since then, the stock has risen 2.2%, falling just short of the 3.7% rise that the S&P 500 has seen. Since I originally downgraded it to a "Hold" in May 2024, the stock has risen 27.1%. This is only slightly worse than the 29.9% increase that the market enjoyed. Considering that a "Hold" candidate in my book is one that should perform along the lines of the broader market for the foreseeable future, I would say that my history with the company has been solid. And even though the stock has gotten cheaper in some respects, and even though we are seeing some rapid growth right now, I think that it would be a bit premature still to upgrade it. I can’t steel my resolve to upgrade this play Operationally speaking, I would say that Insteel Industries is an interesting prospect. The company has a relatively simple business model. And the end uses for what it sells can only be described as concentrated. About 70% of what the company generates in the way of revenue comes from concrete product manufacturers. And the remaining 30% involves distributors, rebar fabricators, and contractors. Overwhelmingly, the company is focused on the non-residential construction market. About 85% of its revenue comes from that space, with the remaining 15% coming from residential ...
On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced that a large collection of tech companies had signed on to what it's calling the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. By agreeing, the initial signatories—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI—are saying they will pay for the new generation and transmission capacities needed for any additional data centers they build. But the agreement ha...
On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced that a large collection of tech companies had signed on to what it's calling the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. By agreeing, the initial signatories—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI—are saying they will pay for the new generation and transmission capacities needed for any additional data centers they build. But the agreement has no enforcement mechanism, and it will likely run into issues with hardware supplies. It also ignores basic economics. Other than that, it seems like a great idea. What's being agreed to The agreement is quite simple, laying out five points. The key ones are the first three: that the companies building data centers pledge to pay for new generating capacity, either building it themselves or paying for it as part of a new or expanded power plant. They'll also pay for any transmission infrastructure needed to connect their data centers and the new supply to the grid and will cover these costs whether or not the power ultimately gets used by their facilities. Read full article Comments
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Ron L. Fleming Chief Financial Officer — Michael J. Liebman Chief Operating Officer — Christopher D. Krygier Corporate Secretary — Kyle Upchurch TAKEAWAYS Rate-baseable asset growth -- Management reported rate-baseable assets increased by $70.0 million, or 59% across Santa ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Ron L. Fleming Chief Financial Officer — Michael J. Liebman Chief Operating Officer — Christopher D. Krygier Corporate Secretary — Kyle Upchurch TAKEAWAYS Rate-baseable asset growth -- Management reported rate-baseable assets increased by $70.0 million, or 59% across Santa Cruz Water Company and Palo Verde Utilities Company attributed to capital initiatives from 2024 and 2025. -- Management reported rate-baseable assets increased by $70.0 million, or 59% across Santa Cruz Water Company and Palo Verde Utilities Company attributed to capital initiatives from 2024 and 2025. Capital investments -- The company invested $67.3 million in infrastructure improvements, including the recommissioning of the Southwest plant and acquisition of the City of Tucson water systems. -- The company invested $67.3 million in infrastructure improvements, including the recommissioning of the Southwest plant and acquisition of the City of Tucson water systems. Total active service connections -- Active service connections rose 6.3% to 68,577, including acquisitions; organic connections grew 3.2% year over year, excluding the Tucson acquisition. -- Active service connections rose 6.3% to 68,577, including acquisitions; organic connections grew 3.2% year over year, excluding the Tucson acquisition. Permit activity -- Single-family building permits in the Phoenix Metro Area decreased by nearly 20% to 21,815, while Maricopa permits dropped 39% to 600 in 2025. -- Single-family building permits in the Phoenix Metro Area decreased by nearly 20% to 21,815, while Maricopa permits dropped 39% to 600 in 2025. Revenue -- Total revenue reached $55.8 million, up $3.1 million or 5.8%, primarily from the Tucson acquisition, organic connection growth, and higher rates in Farmers and Saguaro utilities. -- Total revenue reached $55.8 million, up $3.1 million or 5.8%, primarily from the...
Live cattle futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts up $4.20 to $4.50 at the close. Open interest was up 829 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures posted midweek gains of $6.70 to $7.65 on Wednesday. OI was down 1,365 contract...
Live cattle futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts up $4.20 to $4.50 at the close. Open interest was up 829 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures posted midweek gains of $6.70 to $7.65 on Wednesday. OI was down 1,365 contracts on Wednesday, mainly in the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 66 cents to $368.93 on March 3. Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $8.22. Choice boxes were up 52 cents to $388.57, while Select was $1.77 higher to $380.35. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 111,000 head, with the week to date total at 322,000 head. That is 2,000 head below the previous week and 22,566 head shy of the same week last year. Don’t Miss a Day: Apr 26 Live Cattle closed at $238.350, up $4.225, Jun 26 Live Cattle closed at $235.175, up $4.500, Aug 26 Live Cattle closed at $233.225, up $4.325, Mar 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $363.925, up $6.725, Apr 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $360.750, up $7.450, May 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $357.000, up $7.650, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Investing.com -- Oracle Corp. is planning to cut thousands of jobs as part of its efforts to manage a cash crunch stemming from a massive AI data center expansion, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The job reductions will reportedly affect divisions across the company and may be implemented as soon as this month. Some of the cuts will target job categories that the company expects it will need less ...
Investing.com -- Oracle Corp. is planning to cut thousands of jobs as part of its efforts to manage a cash crunch stemming from a massive AI data center expansion, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The job reductions will reportedly affect divisions across the company and may be implemented as soon as this month. Some of the cuts will target job categories that the company expects it will need less of due to AI. The planned reductions are expected to be wider-reaching than the company’s typical rolling job cuts. This week, Oracle is said to have announced internally that it would be reviewing many of the open job listings in its cloud division, effectively slowing down or freezing the hiring process. Led by Chairman Larry Ellison, Oracle is undertaking a large-scale build-out of data centers to power AI workloads for customers such as OpenAI. The company, long known for its database software, has been transitioning in recent years to expand its cloud computing unit with a focus on AI, aiming to compete with market leaders Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp. The company had about 162,000 employees globally as of the end of May 2025. Planning for the workforce reductions is still active and could change. Related articles Oracle reported cutting thousands of jobs amid data center growth Nvidia's new Alpamayo project: What it means for Tesla? Wolfe Research outlines eight risks that could spark stock declines in 2026
RENK Group AG press release ( RNKGF ): FY revenue reached 1.4B Euro, up 19.8% Y/Y. More on RENK Group AG RENK Group AG 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation RENK Group AG (RKGRY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript RENK Group AG (RKGRY) Discusses Pre-Close Operational Performance and Order Intake Ahead of FY 2025 Results Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on RENK Group AG Historical ear...
RENK Group AG press release ( RNKGF ): FY revenue reached 1.4B Euro, up 19.8% Y/Y. More on RENK Group AG RENK Group AG 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation RENK Group AG (RKGRY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript RENK Group AG (RKGRY) Discusses Pre-Close Operational Performance and Order Intake Ahead of FY 2025 Results Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on RENK Group AG Historical earnings data for RENK Group AG
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Overview Since I last covered the iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF ( XEI:CA ), in January 2023, the ETF has seen price appreciation of 36%. Factoring in its distribution, XEI has achieved a total return of 58%, trailing the total return of the S&P TSX Composite Index of 65%. This ETF, which tracks the Dow Jones S&P/TSX Composite ...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Overview Since I last covered the iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF ( XEI:CA ), in January 2023, the ETF has seen price appreciation of 36%. Factoring in its distribution, XEI has achieved a total return of 58%, trailing the total return of the S&P TSX Composite Index of 65%. This ETF, which tracks the Dow Jones S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index, has performed well, with the index achieving an average annualized total return of 18.4% over the past three years. Despite the run-up in price, XEI’s distribution yield remains attractive with a trailing twelve-month yield of 4.0%. Thanks to dividend growth across the fund’s sector-diversified constituents, XEI has been successful in delivering capital appreciation and distribution growth. As an indication of the fund's success, its current NAV is approximately $3.4 billion, a 142% increase from the $1.4 billion NAV in January 2023. With the price gain accounted for, this increase implies net inflows of approximately $1.5 billion over the past three years. XEI's exposure to the energy sector positions it to benefit from rising commodity prices. At the same time, the fund's steady monthly distribution derived from a portfolio of dividend growth companies offers a defensive posture in the current period of economic uncertainty. Valuation At current levels, XEI trades at 18x earnings and approximately 2x book value. When I last recommended the ETF three years ago, the fund traded with a P/E of 12.5X and a P/B value of 1.64. With a 36% price return over the three-year period, this gain appears to be substantially attributable to multiple expansion rather than underlying earnings growth. XEI Portfolio Characteristics (iShares) Distribution Safety With 75 individual holdings that pay dividends, the components of XEI’s distribution are well diversified. Using the same approach I applied in 2023, I examine XEI's top twenty holdings, representing approximately ...
It understands its own limitations: US mainland territory is out of reach but American bases across the region - specifically in neighbouring Arab countries - are not. Israel also lies well within range of Iranian missiles and drones, and recent exchanges have demonstrated that its air defence systems can be penetrated. Each projectile that goes through those systems carries not just military but ...
It understands its own limitations: US mainland territory is out of reach but American bases across the region - specifically in neighbouring Arab countries - are not. Israel also lies well within range of Iranian missiles and drones, and recent exchanges have demonstrated that its air defence systems can be penetrated. Each projectile that goes through those systems carries not just military but psychological weight.
AlexLMX/iStock via Getty Images Early Days, But Exhibiting Best Of Breed Qualities So Far Earlier this week, Korean stocks were in the news for all the bad reasons, but investors should still note that the cohort of US-listed ETFs that cover Korean equities has been one of the major talking points over the past year, given the astounding positive returns they have managed to facilitate over the me...
AlexLMX/iStock via Getty Images Early Days, But Exhibiting Best Of Breed Qualities So Far Earlier this week, Korean stocks were in the news for all the bad reasons, but investors should still note that the cohort of US-listed ETFs that cover Korean equities has been one of the major talking points over the past year, given the astounding positive returns they have managed to facilitate over the medium term. In fact, if one digs around, one would be hard-pressed to find a geographic ETF subset that has fared as well as the Korean brethren over the past year. Within this lucrative terrain, one ETF that has gone under the radar and hasn’t quite received the limelight as its more popular peers has been the PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF ( KDEF ), which has managed $170 million in AUM across its lifetime. KDEF’s low profile is likely a function of its relative longevity, as it was set up only a little over a year ago (5th February 2025), whereas some of these alternatives have been around for decades. However, do take note of the magnitude of the outperformance that KDEF has delivered (since it got listed) relative to its more illustrious unleveraged Korean peers; you’re basically staring at a tripling of KDEF’s price, with total returns that have been anything between 1.5x and 1.9x more than the unleveraged Korean peer set. YCharts If KDEF’s stellar performance has managed to stimulate your attention, and you’re looking to pursue the same, here are some important things to consider. What Does KDEF Do And How Is It Built? KDEF, which is a passively managed ETF of 23 stocks, tracks an index called the Korean Defense Industry Index (KDII) and is designed to cover South Korean defense stocks that are set to benefit from higher global spending . KDII’s starting universe consists of highly traded (6-month average daily dollar volumes of over $250 thousand) Korean common stocks (micro-caps are not considered as stocks with a market cap of less than $220 million are erad...