VV Shots HSBC Holdings ( HSBC ) was trading lower as higher credit losses adversely impacted first-quarter profit at the London-based bank. Shares were 3.43% down to $87.04 during pre-market trading on Tuesday. Basic earnings per share excluding material notable items and related impacts came in at $0.44, up from $0.39 in the same period a year ago and $0.37 in the prior quarter. Expected credit l...
VV Shots HSBC Holdings ( HSBC ) was trading lower as higher credit losses adversely impacted first-quarter profit at the London-based bank. Shares were 3.43% down to $87.04 during pre-market trading on Tuesday. Basic earnings per share excluding material notable items and related impacts came in at $0.44, up from $0.39 in the same period a year ago and $0.37 in the prior quarter. Expected credit losses and other credit impairment charges stood at $0.52 per share, compared to $0.38 in the year-ago quarter and $0.36 a quarter before. Profit before tax fell to $9.38B from $9.48B a year ago and increased from $6.80B in the fourth quarter of 2025. The decrease reflects higher expected credit losses and other credit impairment charges, an adverse impact from notable items, and a rise in operating expenses. Meanwhile, net operating income before change in expected credit losses and other credit impairment charges was $18.62B for the quarter, up from $17.65B in the first quarter of 2025 and $16.36B a quarter ago. Net interest income rose year-over-year to $8.95B from $8.30B but decreased sequentially from $9.20B. Net fee income rose to $3.72B from $3.32B a year ago and $3.19B a quarter ago. The bank reported a decrease in the common equity tier 1 capital ratio to 14.0% from 14.9% a quarter ago. "Each of our four businesses contributed to firm-wide revenue growth, and each delivered an annualized RoTE in excess of 17%, excluding notable items," said CEO Georges Elhedery. "We remain confident in achieving the targets we set out in February 2026." Banking net interest income guidance was raised to ~$46B for 2026 from the prior guidance of at least $45B, reflecting an improved interest rate outlook. However, HSBC also raised its 2026 expected credit losses and other credit impairment charges guidance to around 45 basis points from around 40 basis points of average gross loans. The raise considers an ongoing uncertainty in the outlook. "Over the medium term, we retain our planni...
Shares of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) rallied 32.2% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . Like many non-energy sectors, the SMH fell toward the end of March, as the war in Iran appeared to escalate, before bouncing back in April after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a tentative ceasefire on April 8. However, the semiconductor sector got a much bigger bounce o...
Shares of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) rallied 32.2% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . Like many non-energy sectors, the SMH fell toward the end of March, as the war in Iran appeared to escalate, before bouncing back in April after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a tentative ceasefire on April 8. However, the semiconductor sector got a much bigger bounce off the late-March bottom, thanks to several earnings reports from prominent chip giants. The positive numbers and commentary revalidated the strength of the AI build-out, sending the broader sector up strongly. Continue reading
Six Decades of Golden Arches, One Dividend Streak For 10 years, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) has done what it does best: open more restaurants, raise the dividend, buy back stock, and let the franchise model do the heavy lifting. Under CEO Chris Kempczinski, the chain leaned into digital ordering, a loyalty program now spanning 70 markets ... If You Had Invested $1,000 in McDonald’s a Decade Ago: A Pros...
Six Decades of Golden Arches, One Dividend Streak For 10 years, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) has done what it does best: open more restaurants, raise the dividend, buy back stock, and let the franchise model do the heavy lifting. Under CEO Chris Kempczinski, the chain leaned into digital ordering, a loyalty program now spanning 70 markets ... If You Had Invested $1,000 in McDonald’s a Decade Ago: A Prospective Dividend King’s Long-Term Payoff
(RTTNews) - The major European markets, with the exception UK, are gaining some ground in positive territory on Tuesday despite an escalation in tensions on the Middle East. Disappointing earnings from HSBC Holdings weigh on the banking sector in the UK market, contributing to it
(RTTNews) - The major European markets, with the exception UK, are gaining some ground in positive territory on Tuesday despite an escalation in tensions on the Middle East. Disappointing earnings from HSBC Holdings weigh on the banking sector in the UK market, contributing to it
Sotera Health ( SHC ) on Tuesday said it appointed Alton Shader as CEO, effective May 26, as part of a planned leadership transition. Shader, currently CEO of Viant Medical, will also join the company’s board. He succeeds Michael B. Petras Jr., who will become executive chairman and remain actively involved in strategy, investor relations, and litigation matters. Sotera said Shader brings more tha...
Sotera Health ( SHC ) on Tuesday said it appointed Alton Shader as CEO, effective May 26, as part of a planned leadership transition. Shader, currently CEO of Viant Medical, will also join the company’s board. He succeeds Michael B. Petras Jr., who will become executive chairman and remain actively involved in strategy, investor relations, and litigation matters. Sotera said Shader brings more than two decades of healthcare industry experience, with a track record of driving growth and expanding global manufacturing capabilities at Viant. His prior roles include senior leadership positions at Hill-Rom and Baxter International. Petras, who has led the company since 2016, oversaw consistent revenue growth and guided Sotera through its 2020 Nasdaq listing. The company said the transition has been planned to ensure continuity, with Petras working closely with Shader during the handover. Shares up 4% premarket after co beats Q1 top-line and bottom-line estimates. More on Sotera Health Sotera Health Company (SHC) Presents at 2026 KeyBanc Capital Markets Healthcare Forum Transcript Sotera Health Company (SHC) Presents at Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript Sotera Health Company (SHC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Sotera Health beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; reaffirms FY26 outlook U.S. to ease restrictions on carcinogenic gas used for sterilizing medical devices
FactSet Research Systems ( FDS ) declares $1.16/share quarterly dividend , 5.5% increase from prior dividend of $1.10. Forward yield 2.07% Payable June 18; for shareholders of record May 29; ex-div May 29. See FDS Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on FactSet Research Systems Factset Research Systems: Don't Just Consume Data, Provide It The Market Is Too Harsh On FactSet Rese...
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(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Tuesday, Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) reaffirmed its adjusted earnings guidance for the full-year 2026 in the range of $6.55 to $6.80 per share.
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Ministers take action after survey shows almost half of students had gone without food for financial reasons French universities have begun offering €1 (86p) meals to all students regardless of income in a measure designed to address financial hardship. Student unions have been pushing to extend the €1 rate – down from the usual €3.30 – for a three-course meal to all students, which was previously...
Ministers take action after survey shows almost half of students had gone without food for financial reasons French universities have begun offering €1 (86p) meals to all students regardless of income in a measure designed to address financial hardship. Student unions have been pushing to extend the €1 rate – down from the usual €3.30 – for a three-course meal to all students, which was previously only available to those with low incomes or receiving financial aid. Continue reading...
Alphabet has reportedly signed a classified AI contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, enabling Gemini models to be used in sensitive military contexts. The contract has sparked internal protests, with hundreds of employees petitioning leadership to avoid military projects. UK based Google DeepMind staff have launched a unionization vote, citing concerns about the ethical implications of def...
Alphabet has reportedly signed a classified AI contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, enabling Gemini models to be used in sensitive military contexts. The contract has sparked internal protests, with hundreds of employees petitioning leadership to avoid military projects. UK based Google DeepMind staff have launched a unionization vote, citing concerns about the ethical implications of defense related AI work. For investors following NasdaqGS:GOOGL, this development arrives at a...
Getty Images JAKKS Pacific, Inc. ( JAKK ) may be at an attractive entry point. The toy company’s tariff pressure should subside after the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, resulting in a cautiously improved earnings outlook. The recent Q1 report reflected lingering U.S. weakness in a challenging consumer landscape, but international potential and JAKKS’s upcoming anime launch pave the way for good re...
Getty Images JAKKS Pacific, Inc. ( JAKK ) may be at an attractive entry point. The toy company’s tariff pressure should subside after the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, resulting in a cautiously improved earnings outlook. The recent Q1 report reflected lingering U.S. weakness in a challenging consumer landscape, but international potential and JAKKS’s upcoming anime launch pave the way for good revenue growth in upcoming years. A margin rebound, and growth potential, aren’t priced in at JAKKS’s single-digit forward P/E. I downgraded the stock to a Hold rating in my previous July 2025 article on the stock, titled “ JAKKS Pacific: Caught In Tariff Turmoil ”. The stock has since returned 26%, meanwhile the S&P 500 has returned 12%. My Rating History on JAKK (Seeking Alpha) JAKKS’s Tariff Pressure Is Subsiding While Consumer Pressure Lingers The industry backdrop has been incredibly volatile for JAKKS during the past year. A constantly changing U.S. tariff landscape has pressured the company significantly as JAKKS remains reliant on third-party manufacturers in China. Toy retailers in the U.S. have ordered much more cautiously from JAKKS due to increased pricing, and JAKKS has decided to not chase sales at the cost of margins. JAKKS’s 2025 results clearly reflect the challenging tariff landscape. Shifting sales onto international markets hasn’t offset domestic earnings pressure very well. Adjusted EBITDA declined by -40.3% during the year due to negative operating leverage from lower sales. Author's Illustration Using TIKR Data Positively, I believe that JAKKS should have much better times ahead. The Supreme Court’s IEEPA tariff ruling and the company’s content licensing deals should pave an earnings recovery ahead. JAKKS’s recent Q1 results showed lingering weakness, but some positive signals as well. Total Q1 sales still declined by -5.8% to $106.7 million, but showed much better stability than in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA declined by $0.8 million to a thin -$0.4 million ...
In late April 2026, Elastic announced a series of AI-focused product upgrades, deep Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped integrations, and new MCP Apps, alongside preparations to present its platform at the GEOINT Symposium 2026 in Colorado. Together, these moves push Elastic deeper into regulated, air-gapped, and observability-heavy deployments, positioning its search and security stack as critica...
In late April 2026, Elastic announced a series of AI-focused product upgrades, deep Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped integrations, and new MCP Apps, alongside preparations to present its platform at the GEOINT Symposium 2026 in Colorado. Together, these moves push Elastic deeper into regulated, air-gapped, and observability-heavy deployments, positioning its search and security stack as critical infrastructure for data-sovereign, AI-driven workloads. Next, we’ll examine how Elastic’s...