World number one Luke Littler got his UK Open defence off to a winning start, overcoming Damon Heta 10-3 with another 'Big Fish' checkout along the way. The tournament at Minehead, Somerset, sees more than 100 PDC Tour card holders take on 16 amateur qualifiers and a further 16 players from the Winmau Challenge and Development tours. As the world's top 32 entered the fray in round four, Littler to...
World number one Luke Littler got his UK Open defence off to a winning start, overcoming Damon Heta 10-3 with another 'Big Fish' checkout along the way. The tournament at Minehead, Somerset, sees more than 100 PDC Tour card holders take on 16 amateur qualifiers and a further 16 players from the Winmau Challenge and Development tours. As the world's top 32 entered the fray in round four, Littler took out 170 to move 7-2 ahead - a day after having notched two in his first Premier League win of the year. He signed off in style shortly afterwards with a 120 finish comprising treble 20, double 20 and double 10. Other action saw Michael van Gerwen edge past Nathan Aspinall 10-8 after coming from 4-2 down. Describing Aspinall as "a fighter", Van Gerwen told ITV he had kept "cool, especially at the end of the game" but admitted he had given "The Asp" too many chances. Meanwhile, world number two Luke Humphries beat Luke Woodhouse 10-3, Gian van Veen - ranked three - was beaten 10-7 by Rob Cross, and Danny Noppert hit a nine-darter during his 10-4 win over Dimitri van den Bergh.
A week into one of the biggest ever disruptions to global energy markets, oil prices still remain far below levels seen in previous crises. But a growing chorus of energy executives and traders is warning that every day that war rages on brings the world closer to a tipping point — with several predicting $100 crude within days. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but halted — making...
A week into one of the biggest ever disruptions to global energy markets, oil prices still remain far below levels seen in previous crises. But a growing chorus of energy executives and traders is warning that every day that war rages on brings the world closer to a tipping point — with several predicting $100 crude within days. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but halted — making reality what had long been considered a worst-case scenario for the energy markets. There were signs on Friday that some of the initial oil market calm was dissipating, as Brent crude prices soared past $90 a barrel — taking their gain to more than a quarter this week. Ellen Wald, President of Transversal Consulting and Atlantic Council Senior Fellow, joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. She speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
The latest earnings report from discount food retailer Grocery Outlet (GO +3.63%) certainly didn't leave a good taste in many investor mouths. This was compounded by several analyst recommendation downgrades and price target cuts. According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, the company's shares lost more than 33% of their value over the week. A slide in "comps" Grocery Outlet's n...
The latest earnings report from discount food retailer Grocery Outlet (GO +3.63%) certainly didn't leave a good taste in many investor mouths. This was compounded by several analyst recommendation downgrades and price target cuts. According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, the company's shares lost more than 33% of their value over the week. A slide in "comps" Grocery Outlet's net sales for its fourth quarter of 2025 were $1.22 billion, a year-over-year improvement of almost $11%. Yet the retailer's comparable sales saw a decline, dipping by almost 1% from the fourth quarter 2024 figure. On the bottom line, net income not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) rose by 29% to $18.7 million, or $0.19 per share. Although net sales essentially met the consensus analyst estimate, Grocery Outlet missed on profitability, as pundits tracking the stock had modeled a non-GAAP (adjusted) net income figure of $0.21 per share. In its earnings release, the company said its performance was affected by delays in federal food benefits and strengthening competition, among other factors. It said it was launching a "business optimization plan," which includes the closure of 36 stores. Expand NASDAQ : GO Grocery Outlet Today's Change ( 3.63 %) $ 0.23 Current Price $ 6.57 Key Data Points Market Cap $622M Day's Range $ 6.32 - $ 6.64 52wk Range $ 6.20 - $ 19.41 Volume 730K Avg Vol 2.7M Gross Margin 30.27 % Weaker-than-expected guidance Grocery Outlet also proffered guidance for the entirety of 2026. Despite the closures, ultimately its store count should rise, with 30 to 33 net new openings. In terms of financials, net sales are expected to land at $4.6 billion to slightly over $4.7 billion, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.45 to $0.55. The company's "comps" are expected to range from flat to a 2% decline. Both ranges fell short of 2025's almost $4.7 billion on the top line and $0.76 per share adjusted net profit. They were also well bel...
Key Points Although some fourth-quarter fundamentals improved, the retailer's comparable sales sagged. It also missed the consensus analyst profitability estimate. 10 stocks we like better than Grocery Outlet › The latest earnings report from discount food retailer Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) certainly didn't leave a good taste in many investor mouths. This was compounded by several analyst recomm...
Key Points Although some fourth-quarter fundamentals improved, the retailer's comparable sales sagged. It also missed the consensus analyst profitability estimate. 10 stocks we like better than Grocery Outlet › The latest earnings report from discount food retailer Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) certainly didn't leave a good taste in many investor mouths. This was compounded by several analyst recommendation downgrades and price target cuts. According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, the company's shares lost more than 33% of their value over the week. A slide in "comps" Grocery Outlet's net sales for its fourth quarter of 2025 were $1.22 billion, a year-over-year improvement of almost $11%. Yet the retailer's comparable sales saw a decline, dipping by almost 1% from the fourth quarter 2024 figure. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » On the bottom line, net income not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) rose by 29% to $18.7 million, or $0.19 per share. Although net sales essentially met the consensus analyst estimate, Grocery Outlet missed on profitability, as pundits tracking the stock had modeled a non-GAAP (adjusted) net income figure of $0.21 per share. In its earnings release, the company said its performance was affected by delays in federal food benefits and strengthening competition, among other factors. It said it was launching a "business optimization plan," which includes the closure of 36 stores. Weaker-than-expected guidance Grocery Outlet also proffered guidance for the entirety of 2026. Despite the closures, ultimately its store count should rise, with 30 to 33 net new openings. In terms of financials, net sales are expected to land at $4.6 billion to slightly over $4.7 billion, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.45 to $...
Blue Owl Capital Inc. led a $750 million debt financing for Vista Equity Partners ’ buyout of software company Nexthink SA , underscoring continued appetite for private credit even as liquidity concerns and unease over AI-driven disruption weigh on the market. The financing, which wrapped this week, includes a $650 million term loan and a $100 million revolving credit facility, according to a pers...
Blue Owl Capital Inc. led a $750 million debt financing for Vista Equity Partners ’ buyout of software company Nexthink SA , underscoring continued appetite for private credit even as liquidity concerns and unease over AI-driven disruption weigh on the market. The financing, which wrapped this week, includes a $650 million term loan and a $100 million revolving credit facility, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Blue Owl was the largest lender in the deal, the person said. The $1.8 trillion private credit market has come under pressure as investors assess how artificial intelligence could affect software valuations. Blue Owl also has drawn scrutiny over redemption limits, helping fuel a selloff in shares of alternative-asset managers last month after it suspended quarterly withdrawals from one of its funds and opted to return capital through asset sales instead. Representatives for Vista and Blue Owl declined to comment. The term loan backing the Nexthink buyout priced at 5.5 percentage points over the US benchmark rate, the person said. Vista agreed in October to acquire a majority stake in Nexthink in a deal valuing the Swiss-American software company at $3 billion, the firm said at the time. Nexthink uses artificial intelligence to monitor the performance of employees’ devices, applications and data connections.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works Image via Depositphotos A team of astrophysicists from the Institute for Advanced Study and the Flatiron Institute has created the most detailed computer model yet of how matter falls into black holes. Their study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, is the first to calculate these flows in fu...
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works Image via Depositphotos A team of astrophysicists from the Institute for Advanced Study and the Flatiron Institute has created the most detailed computer model yet of how matter falls into black holes. Their study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, is the first to calculate these flows in full general relativity and in the radiation-dominated regime without relying on shortcuts. Lead author Lizhong Zhang explained, “This is the first time we’ve been able to see what happens when the most important physical processes in black hole accretion are included accurately. These systems are extremely nonlinear—any over-simplifying assumption can completely change the outcome. What’s most exciting is that our simulations now reproduce remarkably consistent behaviors across black hole systems seen in the sky, from ultraluminous X-ray sources to X-ray binaries. In a sense, we’ve managed to ‘observe’ these systems not through a telescope, but through a computer.” The team ran a survey of radiation-dominated accretion flows across different mass accretion rates, two values of black hole spin, and varying magnetic field setups. Their models used a new algorithm that directly solves the radiation transport equation in general relativity, made possible by access to modern exascale supercomputers. The results showed that when black holes accrete (or accumulate) matter at rates above the so-called Eddington limit, the flows form thick, radiation-pressure-supported disks that push out strong equatorial winds. In this regime, a narrow funnel-shaped photosphere near the center leads to very low radiative efficiency, meaning much of the energy is trapped rather than released as light. The Eddington limit is the maximum luminosity an accreting black hole (or star) can sustain before radiation pressure pushes material away, halting further accretion. For black holes, it sets a theoret...
Jun Zhang/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images It has only been two and a half months since my previous coverage of Bank of Montreal ( BMO ). And yet, the stock has already risen by $15 with returns of nearly 12%, which justifies my buy rating. Its fundamentals are still robust with its well-diversified portfolio. However, there are downsides, as the market remains volatile due to stubborn inflation...
Jun Zhang/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images It has only been two and a half months since my previous coverage of Bank of Montreal ( BMO ). And yet, the stock has already risen by $15 with returns of nearly 12%, which justifies my buy rating. Its fundamentals are still robust with its well-diversified portfolio. However, there are downsides, as the market remains volatile due to stubborn inflation, tariff woes, and geopolitical tensions. Valuation is also quite high, while technicals warrant some caution despite the bullish trend. Q1 2026: Resilience Still There The US and Canadian economies remain volatile today despite the efforts of the Fed and Bank of Canada, or BoC, to stabilize market conditions amid stubborn inflation and tariff wars. Even a big bank like Bank of Montreal is affected, driven by its high cyclicality and sensitivity to macroeconomic changes. On a lighter note, its operational resilience is evident with its prudent asset management, cementing its position in the banking industry in Canada. I’d like to highlight that all amounts are in CAD. In Q1 2026, its interest income amounted to $15.2B , down by 8.8% YoY from $16.6B and 2.2% QoQ from $15.5B. This was primarily driven by the mounting impact of the policy easing cycle in the second half of 2025. In just a short period, the Fed and the BoC have already slashed the US and Canadian interest rates to 3.75% and 2.25% . This also reduced the yields of its interest-earning assets, particularly loans and investment securities. Their amount in the Balance Sheet also decreased. Even so, I understand that BMO had to be more strategic and disciplined with its lending activity. Also, a portion of its loans have variable rates, so lower interest rates also lowered repricing rates. On a lighter note, its interest expense also decreased since the rate cut cycle also lowered the interest on deposits and other interest-earning liabilities. As a result, the net interest income remained strong both YoY and QoQ. I...
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks with psychologist David Rosmarin, author of Thriving with Anxiety: Nine Tools To Make Your Anxiety Work for You. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy. A full transcript is below. This podcast was recorded on Feb. 15,...
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks with psychologist David Rosmarin, author of Thriving with Anxiety: Nine Tools To Make Your Anxiety Work for You. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy. A full transcript is below. This podcast was recorded on Feb. 15, 2026. David Rosmarin: When it comes to investing, I think people often are in fight or flight because they're either really excited about something like aggressive, and you got that Wall Street energy, or they're afraid, nervous, apprehensive, running, selling, impulsive, and that thing. Mac Greer: That was Dr. David Rosmarin, author of Thriving With Anxiety. Nine tools to make your anxiety work for you. I'm Motley Fool producer Mac Greer. Now, Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser recently talked to Rosmarin about thriving with anxiety in everything from parenting to investing. Enjoy. Jason Moser: I'm happy to be joined by Dr. David Rosmarin today. Dr. Rosmarin is the founder of the Center for Anxiety and a Psychologist at McLean Hospital, as well as an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He's also the author of Thriving With Anxiety, Nine Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You. Dr. Rosmarin, thanks so much for being with us today. David Rosmarin: Thanks for having me, huge honor to be here. Jason Moser: It was a fascinating book, and I really got a light out of reading it. I want to start off with why do you believe that normal or healthy children today have higher anxiety levels than the psychiatric patients that you noted in the 1950s? David Rosmarin: It's an incredible finding, isn't it that healthy children today have more anxiety than inpatient psych hospital patients from the 1950s in the United States. Now, I want to be clear. That's only in the United States. If you go to third world countries, you go to middle income countri...
US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose, pointing to lingering fragility in a labor market that was thought to be stabilizing. Nonfarm payrolls fell 92,000 last month, one of the largest declines since the pandemic, after a strong start to the year. While some of the downside was expected in advance, like a temporary dent from striking healthcare workers and a...
US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose, pointing to lingering fragility in a labor market that was thought to be stabilizing. Nonfarm payrolls fell 92,000 last month, one of the largest declines since the pandemic, after a strong start to the year. While some of the downside was expected in advance, like a temporary dent from striking healthcare workers and a potential hit from bad weather, a wide array of industries cut jobs in the month. The figures call into question whether the labor market is actually steadying — as Wall Street economists and Federal Reserve officials had hoped — after the worst year for hiring outside of a recession in decades. Bloomberg TV and Radio International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. McKee speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sources of Income- dividend or capital distribution. DNY59/E+ via Getty Images Analysis YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF ( TSLY ) basically runs a synthetic covered call investment strategy to harvest option premiums in Tesla's options with the expectancy of generating income for investors along with benefiting from gradual appreciation in the shares of Tesla. As we can see, this has under...
Sources of Income- dividend or capital distribution. DNY59/E+ via Getty Images Analysis YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF ( TSLY ) basically runs a synthetic covered call investment strategy to harvest option premiums in Tesla's options with the expectancy of generating income for investors along with benefiting from gradual appreciation in the shares of Tesla. As we can see, this has underperformed both Tesla stock ( TSLA ) and S&P500 ( SPY ) ETFs. Basically, any kind of Income based funds focusing on covered call writing are not very efficient way for having an exposure in any underlying. While many people miss this — you are essentially trading away your upside for getting some additional income in terms of call options premiums. Basically, the incremental income is limited to net premium earned, while materially capping the upside if underlying advances significantly over short-period. That, contrary to many, isn't an appropriate compensation to trade away the asymmetric upside for any stock. Return Comparison (SeekingAlpha) The above chart reflects the total return generated by TSLY since inception, compared with the underlying Tesla returns and S&P 500 ETFs. On a total return basis, the TSLY ETF has lagged both its underlying and a simple broad-based ETF. Even without taking into account the economic prospects of Tesla — if you consider it overvalued — then it makes little sense to be exposed to its downside. At the same time, if you believe it offers a compelling value proposition, your upside is nonetheless materially capped in lieu of generating additional income in the form of premiums written. If the stock declines by half, you will lose a broadly similar magnitude (the stock decline minus the call premiums collected). Based on the latest holdings disclosed by the fund , there does not appear to be any Long Put protection on downside. In a nutshell, you are trading away upside while retaining nearly full downside exposure creating a positive expect...
Key Points Novo Nordisk shares look cheap, but execution and management changes weigh on investor confidence. Eli Lilly’s stronger GLP-1 growth and consistency support its premium versus Novo’s conditional value story. 10 stocks we like better than Novo Nordisk › Is Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) a bargain or a value trap as it battles Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) for GLP‑1 leadership, execution credibility, a...
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