Victory for former Spurs manager’s horse in Cheltenham’s top race would be one of the best sporting stories of the year Harry Redknapp was in a reflective mood after watching Taurus Bay, his first runner at this year’s meeting, finish among the also-rans in Wednesday’s Turners Novices’ Hurdle. It was a decent performance – Taurus Bay was a 33-1 shot, after all – but it was the disappointing run by...
Victory for former Spurs manager’s horse in Cheltenham’s top race would be one of the best sporting stories of the year Harry Redknapp was in a reflective mood after watching Taurus Bay, his first runner at this year’s meeting, finish among the also-rans in Wednesday’s Turners Novices’ Hurdle. It was a decent performance – Taurus Bay was a 33-1 shot, after all – but it was the disappointing run by the favourite, No Drama This End, that was on Redknapp’s mind as he looked forward to his second runner on Friday: The Jukebox Man, one of the favourites for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. “It’s scary, isn’t it?” Redknapp said. “Max McNeill [the owner of No Drama this End], he’s the most lovely man, he had the favourite there and I know how he’s been. I saw him before the race, all the expectations, and he ends up tailed off. It’s unreal.” Continue reading...
International Business Machines Corporation IBM has partnered with E.SUN Bank to create Taiwan’s first enterprise-level AI governance framework for the banking sector. The initiative aims to enable responsible, scalable and compliant use of artificial intelligence in financial services. The collaboration produced a comprehensive AI governance framework and a related AI Governance White Paper, prov...
International Business Machines Corporation IBM has partnered with E.SUN Bank to create Taiwan’s first enterprise-level AI governance framework for the banking sector. The initiative aims to enable responsible, scalable and compliant use of artificial intelligence in financial services. The collaboration produced a comprehensive AI governance framework and a related AI Governance White Paper, providing a clear roadmap for organizations to move from small-scale experimental AI projects to secure, large-scale deployments meeting regulatory and ethical standards. The framework combines industry’s best practices and global standards to help organizations use AI safely and effectively. IBM Consulting and E.SUN Bank developed an AI governance system that reviews a bank’s current AI capabilities and manages the full AI lifecycle, starting from development and training to deployment and monitoring, ensuring AI systems remain transparent, reliable and accountable. A key outcome of the partnership is a structured methodology that converts complex regulatory requirements into practical operational steps. The AI Governance White Paper introduces 96 tools for monitoring AI systems, ensuring compliance, and enabling measurable and repeatable governance processes. Through this initiative, IBM reinforces its role as a global leader in responsible AI deployment and governance-driven innovation across regulated industries. How Are Competitors Performing in the Banking Sector? IBM faces competition from Microsoft Corporation MSFT and Oracle Corporation ORCL. Microsoft is helping banks use AI to improve customer service, manage risk, and update core systems with tools like Azure AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot. It partnered with KakaoBank to launch Korea’s first Azure OpenAI powered AI search and financial calculator in its mobile app to enhance digital banking. Microsoft is also supporting financial institutions in using AI for regulatory compliance and fraud detection. Oracle has introd...
Earnings Call Insights: MariMed Inc. (MRMD) Q4 2025 Management View Jon Levine, CEO, highlighted a sixth consecutive year of positive adjusted EBITDA and emphasized the company's 1% revenue growth in 2025, stating "2025 also marked the sixth consecutive year we generated positive adjusted EBITDA." Levine outlined three strategic pillars: capturing meaningful market share in existing markets, expan...
Earnings Call Insights: MariMed Inc. (MRMD) Q4 2025 Management View Jon Levine, CEO, highlighted a sixth consecutive year of positive adjusted EBITDA and emphasized the company's 1% revenue growth in 2025, stating "2025 also marked the sixth consecutive year we generated positive adjusted EBITDA." Levine outlined three strategic pillars: capturing meaningful market share in existing markets, expanding brands into new markets, and strengthening the balance sheet. He reported, "Betty's Eddies was the #1 selling edible across the markets where it's available," and described Vibations as ranking fourth in the beverage category. Levine noted expansion efforts into Pennsylvania and New York, and a licensing launch for Betty's Eddies in Maine. The company restructured its Series B preferred shares, extending maturity and enhancing financial flexibility. Levine described retail as "the majority of our revenue and operating cash flow" and announced plans for a new Thrive store in Ohio. Ryan Crandall, Chief Commercial Officer, reported that aggregate wholesale revenue increased 11% in 2025, now representing 44% of total revenue. He stated, "We increased our penetration into dispensaries in 2025 by 200 basis points, selling our brands into 85% of retail stores in the markets in which we operate." Crandall described sequential retail growth of 4% in Q4 and highlighted the success of initiatives such as centralizing retail buying, improving assortments, and expanding the loyalty program, which saw a 31% year-over-year membership increase. Mario Pinho, CFO, reported, "For the fourth quarter, total revenue was $41.7 million, bringing full year 2025 revenue to $159.8 million, representing 1.3% sequential growth in the quarter and 7% growth for the full year." Pinho detailed that retail revenue for the quarter was $23.4 million, up 3.6% sequentially, and wholesale revenue was $17.6 million. He noted, "We ended the year with $8.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $7.3 mil...
‘It’s unbelievable how much information we hold about actors,” says Kelly Valentine Hendry. “We have our ears to the ground. We know about bad behaviour. We know about things that actors require in order to give a better performance …” Casting directors, she says, “monitor all that, all the time, from the shadows”. Amid the A-list glitz of this weekend’s Oscars, casting directors will step from th...
‘It’s unbelievable how much information we hold about actors,” says Kelly Valentine Hendry. “We have our ears to the ground. We know about bad behaviour. We know about things that actors require in order to give a better performance …” Casting directors, she says, “monitor all that, all the time, from the shadows”. Amid the A-list glitz of this weekend’s Oscars, casting directors will step from the shadows into the spotlight as the Academy Awards’ inaugural casting prize is presented. These quietly pivotal yet hitherto almost invisible figures are experts in spotting and allocating talent, and navigating actors’ and directors’ sometimes challenging temperaments. Richard E Grant has long championed the profession, which his daughter, Olivia, moved into. “They are usually on board very early in the development process,” he tells me, “and use their script analysis skills and relationships with actors and agents to attach talent to get the project financed. They often work for years for minimal fees to help get projects off the ground. They are always looking ahead at who will be the next big thing a year or two down the line and have the ability to see the next generation of talent.” It was the casting director Mary Selway, who died in 2004, who chose Grant for Withnail & I, insisting that director Bruce Robinson audition him for the 1987 film after spotting him in a BBC improvised film. “Her faith in me changed my career,” he says. Meanwhile, Celestia Fox “worked tirelessly on my autobiographical film Wah-Wah for a tiny fee for five years, never losing faith and ceaselessly encouraging and supportive.” It was she who cast the then-14-year-old Nicholas Hoult in the lead. “I am indebted to her,” adds Grant. So too, presumably, is Hoult. View image in fullscreen Mary Selway in 1966. Photograph: Trinity Mirror/Mirrorpix/Alamy Even as a seasoned star, Grant says, casting directors remain crucial to his continued success. A few years ago, when British casting legend Nina Go...
In investing, most people choose to focus either on stock price appreciation or on generating income from dividends. To be fair, that dynamic exists because it's typically something of a zero-sum game. The better a stock is at delivering returns on one of those fronts, the worse it usually is on the other. However, there's a sweet spot of companies that not only can outperform the broader market o...
In investing, most people choose to focus either on stock price appreciation or on generating income from dividends. To be fair, that dynamic exists because it's typically something of a zero-sum game. The better a stock is at delivering returns on one of those fronts, the worse it usually is on the other. However, there's a sweet spot of companies that not only can outperform the broader market on share price gains, but also distribute meaningful dividend payments. One such potential opportunity in the energy sector right now is Enbridge (ENB +0.90%). Enbridge is an "all of the above" energy provider, with operations in natural gas transmission, liquid pipelines, gas utilities, and renewable energy. "Global energy demand is growing and will require all forms of energy," CEO Greg Ebel said in a March 2025 company update. "Enbridge's diversified infrastructure footprint is uniquely positioned to meet this demand, delivering a balance of oil, natural gas and renewable power across 5 countries, 43 states, and 8 provinces." At the current share price, its dividend yields a generous 5.2%, and the stock has had a strong run over the last year. Shares are currently near a 52-week high, making it worth considering as it tests a breakout higher. Today, we'll look at the upside potential and important factors to consider before making an investment decision. Powering the future Demand for power across the U.S. is only growing. From 2025 to 2040, consulting firm McKinsey & Co. projects U.S. power demand will increase by 3.5% annually, with new data centers contributing significantly to that demand. Enbridge is positioning itself to meet the needs of businesses and retail customers alike. For example, it's building a solar facility in Texas that is expected to be operational next summer, and Meta Platforms has signed a contract to buy all of the electricity it produces. Expand NYSE : ENB Enbridge Today's Change ( 0.90 %) $ 0.48 Current Price $ 54.12 Key Data Points Market Cap $...
Key Points Enbridge has a 31-year streak of annual dividend hikes. It uses multiple resources to meet growing energy demand. Its stock price is currently near its 52-week high. 10 stocks we like better than Enbridge › In investing, most people choose to focus either on stock price appreciation or on generating income from dividends. To be fair, that dynamic exists because it's typically something ...
Key Points Enbridge has a 31-year streak of annual dividend hikes. It uses multiple resources to meet growing energy demand. Its stock price is currently near its 52-week high. 10 stocks we like better than Enbridge › In investing, most people choose to focus either on stock price appreciation or on generating income from dividends. To be fair, that dynamic exists because it's typically something of a zero-sum game. The better a stock is at delivering returns on one of those fronts, the worse it usually is on the other. However, there's a sweet spot of companies that not only can outperform the broader market on share price gains, but also distribute meaningful dividend payments. One such potential opportunity in the energy sector right now is Enbridge (NYSE: ENB). 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 » Enbridge is an "all of the above" energy provider, with operations in natural gas transmission, liquid pipelines, gas utilities, and renewable energy. "Global energy demand is growing and will require all forms of energy," CEO Greg Ebel said in a March 2025 company update. "Enbridge's diversified infrastructure footprint is uniquely positioned to meet this demand, delivering a balance of oil, natural gas and renewable power across 5 countries, 43 states, and 8 provinces." At the current share price, its dividend yields a generous 5.2%, and the stock has had a strong run over the last year. Shares are currently near a 52-week high, making it worth considering as it tests a breakout higher. Today, we'll look at the upside potential and important factors to consider before making an investment decision. Powering the future Demand for power across the U.S. is only growing. From 2025 to 2040, consulting firm McKinsey & Co. projects U.S. power demand will increase by 3.5% annually, with new data...
In this article DASH UBER Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Uber signage on a vehicle at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, US, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images For more than a decade, Alvaro Bolainez has ferried passengers around the Los Angeles area in his SUV as a rideshare driver . He's never seen anything ...
In this article DASH UBER Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Uber signage on a vehicle at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, US, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images For more than a decade, Alvaro Bolainez has ferried passengers around the Los Angeles area in his SUV as a rideshare driver . He's never seen anything like what's happened with gas this month. "It's changing so quick," Bolainez told CNBC. "It's insane." In Bolainez's eyes, it feels like prices at the pump have skyrocketed "overnight" following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran . Bolainez has tried to avoid shorter rides to ensure he's turning a profit as a result. In a Facebook group, he shares tips from his years driving for a living to help others navigate this shift. Bolainez is part of a network of millions of Americans offering services like making deliveries or ride hailing as a source of income. Because these gig-economy jobs typically require a car , the workers are acutely feeling the impacts of the rapid surge in oil prices. "We have no choice," Bolainez said. "If we don't drive, we won't be able to afford to pay rent or pay bills." The average price of unleaded gas jumped 22% over the last month to about $3.59 per gallon on Thursday, according to AAA . The national average is at its highest level since May 2024. Prices last week recorded their biggest three-day increase since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans more than two decades ago, Bespoke Investment Group found. This month, gas has seen its steepest 10-day spike on record, according to Kevin Gordon of the Schwab Center for Financial Research. "For a segment of gig workers, increasing gas prices are not only immediately painful, but also can sort of inject some fear in their day to day," said Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at financial education platform NerdWallet. Changing course Bolainez isn't the only one in the gig economy world racing to adapt ...
If it seems like not long ago when the S&P 500 was reaching new all-time highs, that's because it was. The benchmark index reached a record high of just over 7,000 in late January, but it has since given back all of its 2026 gains and then some. Of course, the index is less than 5% below the high, so it's important to keep things in perspective. But this is the lowest level the S&P 500 has reached...
If it seems like not long ago when the S&P 500 was reaching new all-time highs, that's because it was. The benchmark index reached a record high of just over 7,000 in late January, but it has since given back all of its 2026 gains and then some. Of course, the index is less than 5% below the high, so it's important to keep things in perspective. But this is the lowest level the S&P 500 has reached since November, and there are other concerning signs across the market. For one thing, the 10-year Treasury yield has spiked sharply since the Iran conflict started. Small-cap stocks -- which tend to be more economically sensitive -- have been beaten up worse than the S&P 500, with the Russell 2000 down by more than 8%. Plus, oil prices have risen by a staggering 65% so far in 2026, including a 35% spike in just the first 12 days of March. Stagflation fears are rising Stagflation is the combination of stagnant economic growth and elevated inflation, and it's increasingly a concern. We've certainly seen muted economic growth recently. U.S. real GDP growth was just 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, well below expectations. In February, the most recent month for which full data is available, the unemployment rate in the U.S. ticked higher to 4.4% after the economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs. On the inflation side, a 2.4% increase in the CPI for February might not sound too bad -- and it isn't. But keep in mind that this was largely before the spike in oil prices. Not only will the 35% spike in oil prices impact CPI all by itself (energy accounts for more than 6% of the CPI formula), but it could also affect several other everyday expense categories. For example, higher gasoline prices could make it more expensive for food retailers to transport products to their stores, and these costs could be passed on to the customer. Airline fares could rise along with fuel costs, making travel more expensive. These are just a couple of examples, but the point is that the inflationar...
Key Points The S&P 500 has given up its 2026 gains and then some in recent weeks. The Iran conflict has investors on edge, with many predicting a stagflation environment. Recent economic data hasn't exactly been encouraging. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › If it seems like not long ago when the S&P 500 was reaching new all-time highs, that's because it was. The benchmark...
Key Points The S&P 500 has given up its 2026 gains and then some in recent weeks. The Iran conflict has investors on edge, with many predicting a stagflation environment. Recent economic data hasn't exactly been encouraging. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › If it seems like not long ago when the S&P 500 was reaching new all-time highs, that's because it was. The benchmark index reached a record high of just over 7,000 in late January, but it has since given back all of its 2026 gains and then some. Of course, the index is less than 5% below the high, so it's important to keep things in perspective. But this is the lowest level the S&P 500 has reached since November, and there are other concerning signs across the market. 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 » For one thing, the 10-year Treasury yield has spiked sharply since the Iran conflict started. Small-cap stocks -- which tend to be more economically sensitive -- have been beaten up worse than the S&P 500, with the Russell 2000 down by more than 8%. Plus, oil prices have risen by a staggering 65% so far in 2026, including a 35% spike in just the first 12 days of March. Stagflation fears are rising Stagflation is the combination of stagnant economic growth and elevated inflation, and it's increasingly a concern. We've certainly seen muted economic growth recently. U.S. real GDP growth was just 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, well below expectations. In February, the most recent month for which full data is available, the unemployment rate in the U.S. ticked higher to 4.4% after the economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs. On the inflation side, a 2.4% increase in the CPI for February might not sound too bad -- and it isn't. But keep in mind that this was largely before the spike in oil prices. Not only will...
Investors interested in stocks from the Automotive - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Volkswagen AG Unsponsored ADR (VWAGY) and Byd Co., Ltd. (BYDDY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look. Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impre...
Investors interested in stocks from the Automotive - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Volkswagen AG Unsponsored ADR (VWAGY) and Byd Co., Ltd. (BYDDY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look. Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits. Volkswagen AG Unsponsored ADR has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Byd Co., Ltd. has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now. This means that VWAGY's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in. Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels. The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors. VWAGY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 4.54, while BYDDY has a forward P/E of 18.55. We also note that VWAGY has a PEG ratio of 0.90. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. BYDDY currently has a PEG ratio of 8.03. Another notable valuation metric for VWAGY is its P/B ratio of 0.23. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, BYDDY has a P/B of 3.28. Based on these metrics and many more, VWAGY holds a Value gr...
Argentina’s shale boom is accelerating. Vista Energy CEO Miguel Galuccio joins Bloomberg Open Interest to discuss how the Vaca Muerta is positioning Argentina as a major non-OPEC energy supplier amid rising global supply tensions. With low production costs, rapidly increasing output, and new pro-investment policies, Argentina is moving to capitalize on a pivotal geopolitical moment. (Source: Bloom...
Argentina’s shale boom is accelerating. Vista Energy CEO Miguel Galuccio joins Bloomberg Open Interest to discuss how the Vaca Muerta is positioning Argentina as a major non-OPEC energy supplier amid rising global supply tensions. With low production costs, rapidly increasing output, and new pro-investment policies, Argentina is moving to capitalize on a pivotal geopolitical moment. (Source: Bloomberg)
Pakin Jarerndee Leon Cooperman, chairman and CEO of Omega Family Office, warned that financial markets are dangerously overpriced as stocks have become too costly relative to company profits, signaling that a market correction is due. “The stock market is not discounting the uncertainty of the environment in a proper manner,” Cooperman said. The former hedge fund manager, who converted his firm in...
Pakin Jarerndee Leon Cooperman, chairman and CEO of Omega Family Office, warned that financial markets are dangerously overpriced as stocks have become too costly relative to company profits, signaling that a market correction is due. “The stock market is not discounting the uncertainty of the environment in a proper manner,” Cooperman said. The former hedge fund manager, who converted his firm into a family office in 2018 and is worth $3.8B, pointed to the possible threat of stagflation or a recession as key concerns. Cooperman attributed the market’s overvaluation to mounting geopolitical tensions and dysfunction in Washington. “The market doesn’t deserve to be where it’s selling,” he said, adding that “it’s too expensive.” The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) has traded as high as 23x the next 12 months’ estimated earnings in recent months, marking the benchmark’s richest valuation since 2020, according to market data. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg assign a 25% probability of recession, while Mohamed El-Erian, the former chief executive officer of Pacific Investment Management Co., has warned of a “new stagflationary wind” starting to blow through the global economy. Natixis economists have outlined scenarios in which U.S. growth slows to as little as 0.5% this year, or in the worst-case, contracts for several quarters if the conflict in Iran broadens. Market volatility has also emerged as a significant worry for Cooperman, with swings reaching their highest level since April 2025’s tariff shock amid the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran and oil price swings. The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) saw intraday swings of at least 1% on more than half of this year’s trading days, the billionaire CEO noted. “Good news is treated with a yawn and bad news basically sends a stock down 15% or 20% on average,” he said, highlighting the asymmetric reaction investors are showing to market developments. S&P ETFs: ( SPY ), ( VOO ), ( IVV ), ( RSP ), ( SSO ), ( UPRO ), ( SH ), ( SDS ), ( SPXU ), ( FXAIX ),...
marchello74 ,With oil prices continuing to inch higher and increased fuel costs weighing on the airline sector, Citi Research highlights two carriers it believes are largely insulated from the worst of the impact. Analyst John Godyn puts Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) and SkyWest ( SKYW ) on a positive 30-day catalyst watch while maintaining a Buy rating on Delta ( DAL ) and Neutral for SkyWest ( SKYW )....
marchello74 ,With oil prices continuing to inch higher and increased fuel costs weighing on the airline sector, Citi Research highlights two carriers it believes are largely insulated from the worst of the impact. Analyst John Godyn puts Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) and SkyWest ( SKYW ) on a positive 30-day catalyst watch while maintaining a Buy rating on Delta ( DAL ) and Neutral for SkyWest ( SKYW ). “The spike in fuel is extremely likely to weigh on all airline earnings in the short-term regardless of mitigating factors,” Godyn says in his note to clients. However, both Delta ( DAL ) and SkyWest ( SKYW ) have the least sensitivity to shocks. Thanks to its “Trainer Refinery” asset, 75% of Delta’s ( DAL ) fuel consumption is covered by this Pennsylvania petroleum facility that is owned through Delta’s ( DAL ) Monroe Energy refinery. The carrier acquired the facility in 2012 for $180M to stabilize jet fuel costs and secure an uninterrupted supply for its northeastern U.S. hubs, including JFK International and LaGuardia. Delta ( DAL ) also enjoys the highest pre-tax profit margin in the airline industry, which serves as a buffer to EPS sensitivity and generates high-teens percentage of revenue from its Atlantic routes – second only to United ( UAL ). SkyWest ( SKYW ) also enjoys a high pre-tax margin that reduces earnings volatility amid periods of economic shocks. But SkyWest ( SKYW ) also enjoys a unique regional airline contract flying business model where fuel is a complete pass-through (~90% of total capacity). And without any financing obligations on its fleet, the carrier can absorb any necessary capacity reductions. More on Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Delta Air Lines: Assessing Risks Of War Delta Air Lines: Deleveraging, Margin Discipline, And Valuation Upside SkyWest: Get Growth And Value At 8x Earnings Airline stocks dive: AAL, UAL, DAL, ALK fall as Middle East strikes ground flights Global air travel disrupted amid strikes on Iran
UiPath is well-positioned to accelerate growth through AI adoption as it leans into agentic services. Client wins and retention point to strength in 2026.
UiPath is well-positioned to accelerate growth through AI adoption as it leans into agentic services. Client wins and retention point to strength in 2026.