What makes the independent inquiry set up to examine the UK’s response to, and the impact of, the Covid-19 pandemic unlike any other in British history is that we are not examining something that affected one specific group of people. The chair, Heather Hallett, and her team have investigated a virus that swept the land and affected every single person in the UK at a profound and long-lasting leve...
What makes the independent inquiry set up to examine the UK’s response to, and the impact of, the Covid-19 pandemic unlike any other in British history is that we are not examining something that affected one specific group of people. The chair, Heather Hallett, and her team have investigated a virus that swept the land and affected every single person in the UK at a profound and long-lasting level. We have published two inquiry reports, with eight more to come. Each is full of valuable insight, carefully considered conclusions and recommendations about what must now change to ensure we are better prepared for next time. Witnesses began giving us their evidence in London in summer 2023. Since then, we have held hearings in all four nations and approximately 380 people have appeared as witnesses to tell our chair about their experiences of that extraordinary time. Online, we gathered 58,000 stories from people all across the United Kingdom who chose to share their pandemic experiences directly with us. And we have reviewed more than 600,000 documents, equivalent to about 5m pages of evidence. This inquiry’s 10 separate investigations – or “modules” – cover virtually every aspect of the pandemic and its impact. They include political decision-making before and during the crisis, the impact in our care homes, the lasting effects on our children and young people, how our healthcare systems adapted and if they coped, the ongoing impact on our economy and the profound changes to our society. Our terms of reference set out what we are and are not to investigate. We were established by the government in 2022 to examine many aspects of the UK’s preparedness for and response to the pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future. The concerns this inquiry focuses on are not peripheral. In many cases, they remain a reality for millions of people. We have never been tasked with investigating the origins of the deadly virus, and we cannot therefore do so, although the inquiry’s cr...
It never fails to amaze when a stock grows triple digits in a short period of time. To my mind, it recalls those time-lapse videos of flowers blooming -- a weeks' worth of growth compressed into a few seconds of tape. Bloom Energy (BE 0.46%) is one of those rare clean energy stocks that has skyrocketed triple digits since last March. If you had invested $10,000 in Bloom last year, your investment ...
It never fails to amaze when a stock grows triple digits in a short period of time. To my mind, it recalls those time-lapse videos of flowers blooming -- a weeks' worth of growth compressed into a few seconds of tape. Bloom Energy (BE 0.46%) is one of those rare clean energy stocks that has skyrocketed triple digits since last March. If you had invested $10,000 in Bloom last year, your investment would be worth $67,100 today (March 2). Expand NYSE : BE Bloom Energy Today's Change ( -0.46 %) $ -0.76 Current Price $ 164.02 Key Data Points Market Cap $46B Day's Range $ 158.10 - $ 165.88 52wk Range $ 15.15 - $ 180.90 Volume 2M Avg Vol 12M Gross Margin 30.89 % Of course, whenever a growth stock takes off in a short period, it's wise to ask if there's still some runway left. In the case of Bloom, the picture is murkier than one would like. On the one hand, Bloom is solving a critical problem in the U.S.' infrastructure. The country is building energy-intensive technology (artificial intelligence) on an old utility grid that is incapable of supporting it. Data centers are springing up in Virginia, Texas, Ohio...indeed, wherever there is space, and local communities are growing more concerned about energy bill inflation. If it's grid-less power that data centers need, Bloom has an answer: solid fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. These box-like servers convert fuel (like natural gas) into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. The company already has blue chip customers -- some within the data center space -- and it carries an impressive $6 billion order backlog. It's currently profitable, and revenue growth is expected for the next two years. Bloom's servers have generated a lot of market excitement. That's been a boon for its stock, though, to be sure, expectations may be running ahead of fundamentals. The stock trades at over 112 times forward earnings and 18 times sales. That's five times more than the energy sector for both ratio...
A bullish “golden cross” pattern appears in Costco’s stock chart for the first time in nearly three years, on the same day the latest quarterly report is slated to be released.
A bullish “golden cross” pattern appears in Costco’s stock chart for the first time in nearly three years, on the same day the latest quarterly report is slated to be released.
Recent analyst sentiment shifts highlight a growing optimism for high-growth tech firms like Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) and Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ). Analysts Oliver Rodzianko and Danil Sereda have issued upgrades for these companies, citing strong positions in the AI-driven compute market and robust quarterly revenue growth. In contrast, valuation concerns have triggered more cautious s...
Recent analyst sentiment shifts highlight a growing optimism for high-growth tech firms like Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) and Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ). Analysts Oliver Rodzianko and Danil Sereda have issued upgrades for these companies, citing strong positions in the AI-driven compute market and robust quarterly revenue growth. In contrast, valuation concerns have triggered more cautious stances on Vistra Corp. ( VST ) and Philip Morris International ( PM ), where analysts Blake Winiecki and Bela Lakos suggest elevated multiples and recent price surges mean these stocks are currently fully valued. Upgrades Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ): Upgrade to Buy by Oliver Rodzianko . The analyst highlights AMD’s compelling value, trading at a forward PEG significantly below sector medians, and its leadership position in the burgeoning AI-driven compute market. “AMD's management has guided to ~$9.8B in Q1 FY26 revenue, plus or minus $0.3B, which would represent +32% year-over-year growth. This likely sustains present sentiment in the base case or edges shares higher on acknowledgment of the consistency of medium-term growth.” Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ): Upgrade Hold to Buy by Danil Sereda . Following a significant contraction in its valuation multiple and exceptional Q4 results showing 70% year-over-year revenue growth, the analyst believes the company’s model-agnostic AI platform offers a unique buying opportunity. “I like the business model's scaling, and I don't see major risks from the recent Anthropic case. The upside might come from PLTR's deeper integration into DoD's workflows and some possible boost from the commercial side of PLTR's business.” Downgrades Vistra ( VST ): Downgrade to Hold by Blake Winiecki . While the company has secured long-term nuclear power agreements with tech giants like AWS and Meta, elevated operating costs and an expensive valuation relative to peers warrant a neutral stance. “The integrated retail electricity and power generation...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Harold C. Bevis Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Christopher H. Bohnert Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer — Timothy M. French TAKEAWAYS Net Sales -- $104.7 million for the quarter and $422.2 million for the full year; as-reported quarterly...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Harold C. Bevis Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Christopher H. Bohnert Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer — Timothy M. French TAKEAWAYS Net Sales -- $104.7 million for the quarter and $422.2 million for the full year; as-reported quarterly sales declined by $1.8 million while pro forma quarterly sales increased by $1.4 million, or 1.4%. -- $104.7 million for the quarter and $422.2 million for the full year; as-reported quarterly sales declined by $1.8 million while pro forma quarterly sales increased by $1.4 million, or 1.4%. Adjusted EBITDA -- $12.9 million for the quarter (up from $12.1 million last year); full-year adjusted EBITDA was $49.0 million versus $48.3 million in the prior year; pro forma quarterly EBITDA increased $1.1 million or 9.3% year over year. -- $12.9 million for the quarter (up from $12.1 million last year); full-year adjusted EBITDA was $49.0 million versus $48.3 million in the prior year; pro forma quarterly EBITDA increased $1.1 million or 9.3% year over year. Adjusted Operating Income -- $3.3 million in Q4, compared to $2.4 million last year; full-year adjusted operating income was $14.2 million, up $9.1 million over the prior year. -- $3.3 million in Q4, compared to $2.4 million last year; full-year adjusted operating income was $14.2 million, up $9.1 million over the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA Margin -- 12.3% of net sales for the quarter, a 100-basis-point (as-reported) and 90-basis-point (pro forma) increase year over year. -- 12.3% of net sales for the quarter, a 100-basis-point (as-reported) and 90-basis-point (pro forma) increase year over year. Segment Performance — Power Solutions -- Quarterly net sales were $45.5 million, up $5.9 million (14.9%) year over year; full-year pro forma net sales grew 5.3% to $178.6 million. -- Quarterly net sales were $45.5 million, up $5.9 mil...
Sekisui House, Ltd. press release ( SKHSY ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of ¥358.07. Revenue of ¥4,197.9B. More on Sekisui House, Ltd. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Sekisui House, Ltd. Historical earnings data for Sekisui House, Ltd. Financial information for Sekisui House, Ltd.
Sekisui House, Ltd. press release ( SKHSY ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of ¥358.07. Revenue of ¥4,197.9B. More on Sekisui House, Ltd. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Sekisui House, Ltd. Historical earnings data for Sekisui House, Ltd. Financial information for Sekisui House, Ltd.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Call participants Executive Chairman and Interim President and CEO — J. Casey Crenshaw President and CFO — Andrew Lewis Puhala Takeaways Revenue -- Decreased 23% year over year, primarily due to the conclusion of two major multiyear contracts in marine bunkering and power generation. -- Decreased 23% year over year, primarily due ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Call participants Executive Chairman and Interim President and CEO — J. Casey Crenshaw President and CFO — Andrew Lewis Puhala Takeaways Revenue -- Decreased 23% year over year, primarily due to the conclusion of two major multiyear contracts in marine bunkering and power generation. -- Decreased 23% year over year, primarily due to the conclusion of two major multiyear contracts in marine bunkering and power generation. Adjusted EBITDA -- $1.5 million, down from $4 million year over year, with margin at 11.5% compared to 23.2% last year. -- $1.5 million, down from $4 million year over year, with margin at 11.5% compared to 23.2% last year. Liquidity -- $10.2 million at quarter-end, including $7.5 million in cash and approximately $2.7 million in credit facility availability. -- $10.2 million at quarter-end, including $7.5 million in cash and approximately $2.7 million in credit facility availability. Capital expenditures -- $3.1 million, focused on early engineering and long-lead items for the proposed Galveston facility. -- $3.1 million, focused on early engineering and long-lead items for the proposed Galveston facility. Marine bunkering revenue -- Declined 42% year over year due to contract completion and limited Jones Act vessel availability. -- Declined 42% year over year due to contract completion and limited Jones Act vessel availability. Power generation revenue -- Dropped 56% year over year following the conclusion of a large contract. -- Dropped 56% year over year following the conclusion of a large contract. Aerospace revenue -- Increased 17% year over year on heightened commercial launch activity. -- Increased 17% year over year on heightened commercial launch activity. Industrial revenue -- Rose 12% year over year, offsetting some segment declines. -- Rose 12% year over year, offsetting some segment declines. Major contract win -- Announced a $200 million, two-year agreement beginning ...
The Department of Justice, which has been criticized for withholding files about Jeffrey Epstein from the public, plans to release a new batch of documents related to the notorious sex offender "fairly soon," MS Now reported Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The development comes a day after the House Oversight Committee approved a motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to...
The Department of Justice, which has been criticized for withholding files about Jeffrey Epstein from the public, plans to release a new batch of documents related to the notorious sex offender "fairly soon," MS Now reported Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The development comes a day after the House Oversight Committee approved a motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to be questioned about the DOJ's handling of its investigations of Epstein, and documents about him that it is required by law to release to the public. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.