jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images More than 40 years after the classic 'Where’s the beef?' campaign, Wendy's ( WEN ) now looks like a company searching for some beef of its own in the middle of today's 'Burger War'. After all, it's not easy to shine in the U.S. in a McValue World . The Biggie Bag—even with all the newer upsell levers—still trailed McDonald’s on sheer calories-per-doll...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images More than 40 years after the classic 'Where’s the beef?' campaign, Wendy's ( WEN ) now looks like a company searching for some beef of its own in the middle of today's 'Burger War'. After all, it's not easy to shine in the U.S. in a McValue World . The Biggie Bag—even with all the newer upsell levers—still trailed McDonald’s on sheer calories-per-dollar value, and Wendy’s also showed up late to the entire 'Chicken Wars' trend after sauces had already become commoditized across the industry. KFC ( YUM ) is rolling out 'Saucy,' and even Applebee's ( DIN ) already has its own chicken sandwich. And since the last quarter (as I was already expecting), comps still haven’t really gotten better since last quarter. If you really want to stretch, you could point to a small sequential improvement from Q4 into Q1. Even so, the ' buyback frenzy ,' as I told you in an article from June last year, seems to be over. Thank goodness for that. Or rather, was that exactly what Peltz and Trian wanted? Whether yes or no, the Financial Times reported yesterday that Peltz is eyeing a possible takeover of Wendy's. Old-timers will remember that this isn't the first time Trian has tried to get its hands on Wendy's. Seeking Alpha Actually, this makes three separate attempts. So in this article, I want to talk about what’s changed in Wendy’s lately and try to pinpoint a possible bid price that Trian could pay for Wendy’s. And just for the record, since my last article about Wendy’s, the stock has delivered a total return of ~6.7%, thanks to the hefty dividend yield and a little help from Trian. It’s still lower than the S&P over the same stretch (almost 8%), but it fits perfectly with my narrative of well-covered dividends and huge FCF yield. A Not-So-Biggie Quarter Right off the bat, you can see that Wendy's biggest drag is still the U.S. Here's a peek at Wendy's same-store sales in three segments (Global, U.S., and International) compared to othe...
TORONTO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) today filed its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, including the completion of several milestones in the construction of North America’s first battery-grade cobalt sulfate refinery.
TORONTO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) today filed its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, including the completion of several milestones in the construction of North America’s first battery-grade cobalt sulfate refinery.
HOUSTON, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, “Intuitive Machines,” or the “Company”), a leading space technology and infrastructure services company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
HOUSTON, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, “Intuitive Machines,” or the “Company”), a leading space technology and infrastructure services company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
MONTRÉAL, 14 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groupe Dynacor inc. (TSX : DNG) (« Dynacor » ou la « Société ») a annoncé aujourd’hui ses résultats financiers et opérationnels 1 non audités pour le premier trimestre clos le 31 mars 2026.
MONTRÉAL, 14 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groupe Dynacor inc. (TSX : DNG) (« Dynacor » ou la « Société ») a annoncé aujourd’hui ses résultats financiers et opérationnels 1 non audités pour le premier trimestre clos le 31 mars 2026.
Record revenue and gross profits driven by Canadian commercial growth and proprietary product expansion Continued advancement of pharmaceutical pipeline, medical affairs initiatives and international platform
Record revenue and gross profits driven by Canadian commercial growth and proprietary product expansion Continued advancement of pharmaceutical pipeline, medical affairs initiatives and international platform
Company Introduces Condor, Merlin’s first product, bringing Merlin Pilot to large, multi-crew aircraft for civil and defense missions Company Introduces Condor, Merlin’s first product, bringing Merlin Pilot to large, multi-crew aircraft for civil and defense missions
Company Introduces Condor, Merlin’s first product, bringing Merlin Pilot to large, multi-crew aircraft for civil and defense missions Company Introduces Condor, Merlin’s first product, bringing Merlin Pilot to large, multi-crew aircraft for civil and defense missions
OMAHA, NE, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FitLife Brands, Inc. (“ FitLife ” or the “ Company ”) (NASDAQ: FTLF), a provider of innovative and proprietary nutritional supplements and wellness products, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
OMAHA, NE, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FitLife Brands, Inc. (“ FitLife ” or the “ Company ”) (NASDAQ: FTLF), a provider of innovative and proprietary nutritional supplements and wellness products, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Andrzej Rostek/iStock via Getty Images Our readers know that we had a long-standing position in Intercorp Financial Services Inc ( IFS ), and then, we moved our rating to neutral following an impressive capital-appreciation equity story and a more normalized growth profile. It has not been long since we reinstated a Buy rating (mid-April 2026), and following the recently released Q1 results, we ar...
Andrzej Rostek/iStock via Getty Images Our readers know that we had a long-standing position in Intercorp Financial Services Inc ( IFS ), and then, we moved our rating to neutral following an impressive capital-appreciation equity story and a more normalized growth profile. It has not been long since we reinstated a Buy rating (mid-April 2026), and following the recently released Q1 results, we are returning to the story with renewed conviction and increasing confidence in the company’s underlying momentum. In our last update, we saw an 11% correction, one of the sharpest short-term declines seen historically in IFS and, in our view, appeared disproportionate relative to the company’s underlying fundamentals. In our last update, we viewed the acquisition of InFinance XP, alongside InRetail, positively. From an earnings perspective, the current macro backdrop may continue to support IFS into the year, thanks to a slower-than-expected rate-cut cycle and NII growth. Since our recent buy, we reported that IFS shares are down by almost 10%; however, the company paid a $1.80 dividend, limiting the total return change at -5% over this period. Mare Ev. Lab previous rating update Fig 1 Q1 Results IFS reported a robust start to 2026, with Q1 net profit reaching S/601.9 million (Fig. 2), marking an increase of 34.9% yearly. The annualized ROE for the quarter stood at a strong 19.4%. However, the drivers of this growth require careful interpretation. While the year-over-year improvement was solid, driven by lower loan provisions and higher net interest income, the Q1 jump was heavily influenced by a S/113.8 million reversal of a one-off impairment charge on financial investments (related to Rutas de Lima) taken in Q4 2025. IFS Q1 Financials in a Snap Fig 2 Looking at segment performance, the bank (Interbank) reported net income of S/ 495.0 million (Fig. 2). This was supported by an improvement in credit quality, with the cost of risk at 1.4% (Fig. 3), the lowest level since 202...
Denmark's data center market is poised to hit USD 3.19 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.52% from 2025 to 2031. Key highlights include approximately 33 operational colocation centers, mainly Tier III certified, with Copenhagen as the primary hub hosting 21 centers. Data center construction costs in Denmark range between $10-$12 million per MW, making Denmark a competitive choice compared to ...
Denmark's data center market is poised to hit USD 3.19 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.52% from 2025 to 2031. Key highlights include approximately 33 operational colocation centers, mainly Tier III certified, with Copenhagen as the primary hub hosting 21 centers. Data center construction costs in Denmark range between $10-$12 million per MW, making Denmark a competitive choice compared to other Nordics. The Danish government's tax incentives attract global players like Prime Data Centers
Popular weight-loss injections have the potential to help patients recover from severe strokes when used alongside a surgical procedure to remove blood clots in the brain, scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have said. The scientists said on Thursday that administering a GLP-1 injection before and after a thrombectomy, a blood clot removal procedure, could have neuroprotective...
Popular weight-loss injections have the potential to help patients recover from severe strokes when used alongside a surgical procedure to remove blood clots in the brain, scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have said. The scientists said on Thursday that administering a GLP-1 injection before and after a thrombectomy, a blood clot removal procedure, could have neuroprotective effects and improve the neurological recovery of ischemic stroke patients by as much as 20 per cent...
(RTTNews) - Brookfield Corporation (BN), a multi asset management company, Thursday reported higher earnings and revenue for the first quarter compared to the same period last year.
(RTTNews) - Brookfield Corporation (BN), a multi asset management company, Thursday reported higher earnings and revenue for the first quarter compared to the same period last year.