MNC Digital Entertainment, one of Southeast Asia’s largest micro-drama producers, filed for a secondary listing in Hong Kong on April 27. Indonesian content producer MNC Digital Entertainment has applied for a secondary listing in Hong Kong, underscoring growing interest among Southeast Asian firms in tapping the city’s capital markets. The application, filed Monday, makes MNC Digital the second I...
MNC Digital Entertainment, one of Southeast Asia’s largest micro-drama producers, filed for a secondary listing in Hong Kong on April 27. Indonesian content producer MNC Digital Entertainment has applied for a secondary listing in Hong Kong, underscoring growing interest among Southeast Asian firms in tapping the city’s capital markets. The application, filed Monday, makes MNC Digital the second Indonesian company to pursue a secondary listing in Hong Kong, following gold miner Merdeka Gold Resources in March.
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Good morning . Gas breaches $6 a gallon in California. The real reason behind ABC’s accelerated license review. And New Jersey malls offer a lesson in the cruel economics of consumerism. Listen to the day’s top stories . — Angela Cullen Market Snapshot S&P 500 Futures 7,180.50 +0.2% Nasdaq 100 Futures 27,390.00 +0.2% Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index 1,197.08 -0.4% Market data as of 06:47 AM ET. Data is subject to provider delays. Gasoline in California has topped $6 a gallon as the global energy crunch from the Iran war reverberates. Brent crude surged through $126, with no end in sight to the conflict or choked-off energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Central Command has asked for hypersonic missiles to be sent to the Middle East, which would mark the first time the US army has deployed those weapons. Pentagon officials put the price tag of the war at $25 billion so far, but analysts say that’s a big understatement . Vanishing premium. Days before his first annual meeting as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel faces a problem that seldom confronted his legendary predecessor: a floundering stock price . Once synonymous with consistent outperformance, the $1 trillion conglomerate’s shares have been trounced since Warren Buffett announced he was retiring and handing Abel the reins a year ago. Chance encounters. A run-in 17 years ago between Lazard CEO Peter Orszag and Hungary’s then-Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai is spinning into the US investment bank’s first major acquisition : a $575 million purchase of Campbell Lutyens, the largest independent private capital adviser. Elsewhere, dealmaking is being driven less by serendipity than by necessity. A potential tie-up between AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential looks more like a marriage of convenience , as landlords grapple with sluggish rent growth and a supply glut. Less than two years into a presidency shaken by Donald Trump, Mexican leader Claudia Sheinbaum faces her toughest test yet in managing relations...
JHVEPhoto Donald Trump on Thursday said he was “responsible” for generating more than $30B for the U.S. following a recent surge in Intel ( INTC ) shares over the past 90 days. Intel shares are up about +2.5% in premarket trading at $94.75 on Thursday, roughly doubling from around $48 three months ago and extending gains to about 140% year-to-date. "I have been very successful with by taking piece...
JHVEPhoto Donald Trump on Thursday said he was “responsible” for generating more than $30B for the U.S. following a recent surge in Intel ( INTC ) shares over the past 90 days. Intel shares are up about +2.5% in premarket trading at $94.75 on Thursday, roughly doubling from around $48 three months ago and extending gains to about 140% year-to-date. "I have been very successful with by taking pieces of the Equity for support. Congratulations to Intel on doing such a great job and, more importantly, congratulations to the People of the United States for making such a good investment!," Trump said in a social media post. The U.S. government in August last year purchased roughly $8.9B of Intel stock, getting about a 10% stake in the company, funded through a mix of CHIPS Act grants and Defense Department programs, alongside earlier subsidies already received. The rally has also been supported by strong earnings, with Intel reporting adjusted EPS of $0.29 on $13.58 billion in revenue, beating expectations, and guiding Q2 revenue well above analyst estimates. There are reports that the Trump administration is also exploring support for distressed Spirit Airlines ( FLYYQ ). “You know, Spirit’s in trouble. ... Maybe the federal government should help that one out,″ Trump said in a CNBC interview last week. More on Intel AMD Is Better Positioned Than Intel To Profit From Agentic AI (Rating Upgrades) Intel: I'm Selling My Biggest Winner And You Should Too Intel's Comeback Is No Longer A Theory SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: TSLA, AAPL, AMZN, INTC Nvidia chief accounting officer to retire, set to be replaced by former Intel exec
JHVEPhoto Donald Trump on Thursday said he was “responsible” for generating more than $30B for the U.S. following a recent surge in Intel ( INTC ) shares over the past 90 days. Intel shares are up about +2.5% in premarket trading at $94.75 on Thursday, roughly doubling from around $48 three months ago and extending gains to about 140% year-to-date. "I have been very successful with by taking piece...
JHVEPhoto Donald Trump on Thursday said he was “responsible” for generating more than $30B for the U.S. following a recent surge in Intel ( INTC ) shares over the past 90 days. Intel shares are up about +2.5% in premarket trading at $94.75 on Thursday, roughly doubling from around $48 three months ago and extending gains to about 140% year-to-date. "I have been very successful with by taking pieces of the Equity for support. Congratulations to Intel on doing such a great job and, more importantly, congratulations to the People of the United States for making such a good investment!," Trump said in a social media post. The U.S. government in August last year purchased roughly $8.9B of Intel stock, getting about a 10% stake in the company, funded through a mix of CHIPS Act grants and Defense Department programs, alongside earlier subsidies already received. The rally has also been supported by strong earnings, with Intel reporting adjusted EPS of $0.29 on $13.58 billion in revenue, beating expectations, and guiding Q2 revenue well above analyst estimates. There are reports that the Trump administration is also exploring support for distressed Spirit Airlines ( FLYYQ ). “You know, Spirit’s in trouble. ... Maybe the federal government should help that one out,″ Trump said in a CNBC interview last week. More on Intel AMD Is Better Positioned Than Intel To Profit From Agentic AI (Rating Upgrades) Intel: I'm Selling My Biggest Winner And You Should Too Intel's Comeback Is No Longer A Theory SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: TSLA, AAPL, AMZN, INTC Nvidia chief accounting officer to retire, set to be replaced by former Intel exec
Royal Caribbean Cruises press release ( RCL ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $3.60 beats by $0.40 . Revenue of $4.5B (+12.5% Y/Y) beats by $20M . Gross Margin Yields increased 6.9% as-reported. Net Yields increased 3.6% as-reported and 2.0% in Constant Currency. Gross Cruise Costs per Available Passenger Cruise Days ("APCD") decreased 1.0% as-reported. Net Cruise Costs ("NCC"), excluding Fuel, per APCD incre...
Royal Caribbean Cruises press release ( RCL ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $3.60 beats by $0.40 . Revenue of $4.5B (+12.5% Y/Y) beats by $20M . Gross Margin Yields increased 6.9% as-reported. Net Yields increased 3.6% as-reported and 2.0% in Constant Currency. Gross Cruise Costs per Available Passenger Cruise Days ("APCD") decreased 1.0% as-reported. Net Cruise Costs ("NCC"), excluding Fuel, per APCD increased 0.6% as-reported and decreased 0.5% in Constant Currency. Net Income was $0.9 billion or $3.48 per share, Adjusted Net Income was $1.0 billion or $3.60 per share, and Adjusted EBITDA was $1.7 billion. Revenue is expected to grow roughly 10% year over year. Net Yields are expected to increase 2.3% to 3.3% as-reported and 1.5% to 2.5% in Constant Currency, driven by recent geopolitical developments which affected Mediterranean and West Coast of Mexico itineraries. Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $17.10 to $17.50 (vs. consensus of $17.15) More on Royal Caribbean Cruises Royal Caribbean: I See Strength, But I'm No Longer Bullish (Rating Downgrade) Royal Caribbean Cruises: Oil Selloff Triggers Cheaper Valuations And Richer Upside/Dividend Story Royal Caribbean: Positive Outlook Even With Higher Oil Prices, Shares Fairly Valued Royal Caribbean Cruises Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Oil slump fuels travel sector rally; airlines and cruise stocks outperform
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Eli Lilly press release ( LLY ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $8.55 beats by $1.76 . Q1 2026 EPS increased by 170% to $8.26 on a reported basis and increased by 156% to $8.55 on a non-GAAP basis. The Q1 2026 reported and non-GAAP EPS included $0.52 of acquired IPR&D charges compared to $1.72 in Q1 2025. Revenue of $19.8B (+55.5% Y/Y) beats by $2B . Revenue in Q1 2026 increased 56% to $19.8 billion primarily driven by volume growth, partially offset by lower realized prices from Mounjaro and Zepbound. FY26 revenue consensus of $81.85B, EPS consensus of $34.53 Prior Updated Revenue $80 to $83 billion $82 to $85 billion Performance Margin(1)(2) 46.0% to 47.5% 47.0% to 48.5% Tax Rate(1)(3) 18% to 19% Unchanged Earnings per Share(1)(3)(4) $33.50 to $35.00 $35.50 to $37.00 Click to enlarge Shares +4% PM. More on Eli Lilly Eli Lilly Stock Could Rise Sharply After Earnings Eli Lilly: A Heavyweight Battle Isn't Won In Round 1 Eli Lilly: We Haven't Reached Its Peak Yet (Rating Upgrade) Eli Lilly inks gene therapy deal worth up to $2.25B with Profluent Eli Lilly Q1 Preview: Obesity portfolio keeps analysts bullish; Foundayo in focus
You’re not imagining it. Smaller portions. Higher prices. Worse service. It’s easy to blame inflation, but that’s not the full story. Over the last few decades, a financial model has quietly taken over huge parts of everyday life. From restaurants and retailers to vets and care homes, many of the brands we rely on are no longer being run as long-term businesses, but as investments designed to gene...
You’re not imagining it. Smaller portions. Higher prices. Worse service. It’s easy to blame inflation, but that’s not the full story. Over the last few decades, a financial model has quietly taken over huge parts of everyday life. From restaurants and retailers to vets and care homes, many of the brands we rely on are no longer being run as long-term businesses, but as investments designed to generate fast returns. In this video, Neelam Tailor breaks down how private equity actually works, why it’s grown so quickly, and how it can reshape the businesses you interact with every day. Continue reading...
showcake/iStock via Getty Images Overview Alamos Gold ( AGI )( AGI:CA ) is a North American gold mining company with most of its assets in Canada. The company also has production out of the Mulatos District in Mexico. Alamos Gold is characterized by its attractive growth profile, where 12-15% annual growth rates are expected during the next few years along with lower operating costs. A larger perc...
showcake/iStock via Getty Images Overview Alamos Gold ( AGI )( AGI:CA ) is a North American gold mining company with most of its assets in Canada. The company also has production out of the Mulatos District in Mexico. Alamos Gold is characterized by its attractive growth profile, where 12-15% annual growth rates are expected during the next few years along with lower operating costs. A larger percentage of production will come out of Canada over time from the growth in the Island Gold District. Figure 1 - Source: Alamos Gold Quarterly Reports I have covered Alamos Gold quarterly over the last few years, and my prior articles on the company can be found here . Today's article will primarily focus on the Q1 2026 result that was released yesterday after the close. Alamos Gold will host a webcast at 11 am EDT today, which can be watched here . The long-term return of Alamos Gold has been fantastic, but the stock price has lagged over the last year due to a few operational issues and missed production and cost guidance last year. So, 2026 will be an important year to show that last year was the anomaly from an otherwise impressive operating history. If the company can meet its 3-year guidance, as illustrated in figure 1, I expect the stock price of Alamos Gold to outperform the regular gold mining ETFs going forward. Figure 2 - Source: Koyfin Q1 2026 Result Alamos Gold reported record revenues of $597M in Q1 2026, up 4% compared to the prior quarter. $232M in adjusted earnings was also a new record, up 2% compared to Q4 2025. The adjusted EBITDA was $383M, roughly flat quarter-over-quarter. Figure 3 - Source: Alamos Gold Quarterly Reports The free cash flow was also a very healthy $102M during the first quarter of the year, despite the fact that the company continues to invest for growth, with 3 projects currently under construction. The balance sheet of Alamos Gold is robust, with a cash position of $660M and a debt position of $200, and I expect the debt to be complete...
IDACORP press release ( IDA ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $1.21 beats by $0.11 . "We expect 2026 will be an exciting year of execution for us, with 250 MWs of batteries coming online and continued progress on our major transmission and generation projects. During this period of growth, we remain focused on reliability and affordability for our customers and providing increased value for our shareholders," Gro...
IDACORP press release ( IDA ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $1.21 beats by $0.11 . "We expect 2026 will be an exciting year of execution for us, with 250 MWs of batteries coming online and continued progress on our major transmission and generation projects. During this period of growth, we remain focused on reliability and affordability for our customers and providing increased value for our shareholders," Grow added. IDACORP is reaffirming its full-year 2026 earnings guidance in the range of $6.25 to $6.45 per diluted share (vs. consensus of $6.38) with the expectation that Idaho Power will use less than $30 million of additional tax credits available under the Idaho regulatory mechanism in 2026. The earnings guidance assumes normal weather conditions and power supply expenses through the end of the year. More on IDACORP Idacorp: Now Is No Longer The Time To Buy (Rating Downgrade) IDACORP, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript IDACORP outlines $7B CapEx plan and 8% EPS growth target while advancing major projects Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on IDACORP
FuelCell Energy Inc shares are moving higher Wednesday morning as investors rotated into higher-beta clean-energy names tied to data-center power demand. FuelCell Energy's push is coming with the stock trading just below a 52-week high of $11.99, keeping breakout traders focused on whether momentum can hold near the top of the range. What Is FuelCell Energy’s Latest Catalyst? The latest bid is bei...
FuelCell Energy Inc shares are moving higher Wednesday morning as investors rotated into higher-beta clean-energy names tied to data-center power demand. FuelCell Energy's push is coming with the stock trading just below a 52-week high of $11.99, keeping breakout traders focused on whether momentum can hold near the top of the range. What Is FuelCell Energy’s Latest Catalyst? The latest bid is being linked to rising interest in on-site power for data centers, with attention spilling over from Bl
Sir Mark Young returns This article was first published on May 1, 1946 Sir Mark Young, Governor of Hongkong, returned to the Colony yesterday (April 30, 1946). Sir Mark was Governor when the Japanese attacked on December 8, 1941 and was a prisoner of war until the capitulation. An official welcome took place when Sir Mark stepped ashore from Queen’s Pier. Broadcasting from Government House in the ...
Sir Mark Young returns This article was first published on May 1, 1946 Sir Mark Young, Governor of Hongkong, returned to the Colony yesterday (April 30, 1946). Sir Mark was Governor when the Japanese attacked on December 8, 1941 and was a prisoner of war until the capitulation. An official welcome took place when Sir Mark stepped ashore from Queen’s Pier. Broadcasting from Government House in the evening, Sir Mark paid a tribute to the memory of those who fell in the defence of the Colony and...
GREENWICH, Conn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO ) today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2026. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.85, compared with $0.58 for the same period in 2025, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.01, compared with $0.73 for the same period in 2025.
GREENWICH, Conn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO ) today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2026. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.85, compared with $0.58 for the same period in 2025, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.01, compared with $0.73 for the same period in 2025.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: HDV) are two of the most widely held high-income equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the marketplace. They're especially attractive because they don't just own high-yield stocks. They own high-yield stocks backed by strong balance sheet fundamentals. That makes for a yield that's more sustainabl...
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: HDV) are two of the most widely held high-income equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the marketplace. They're especially attractive because they don't just own high-yield stocks. They own high-yield stocks backed by strong balance sheet fundamentals. That makes for a yield that's more sustainable and long-lasting over time. Their portfolios are constructed in very different ways using different factors. Over time, that can have a big impact on both yields and total returns. Depending on your personal situation, one might be more suitable than the other. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Choice Hotels press release ( CHH ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.07 misses by $0.25 . Revenue of $340.6M (+2.3% Y/Y) beats by $6.79M . Net income was $20.3 million for the first quarter, representing diluted EPS of $0.44. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $125.7 million, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.07 for the first quarter. U.S. royalty rate expanded 11 basis points to 5.22% for the first quarter, compa...
Choice Hotels press release ( CHH ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.07 misses by $0.25 . Revenue of $340.6M (+2.3% Y/Y) beats by $6.79M . Net income was $20.3 million for the first quarter, representing diluted EPS of $0.44. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $125.7 million, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.07 for the first quarter. U.S. royalty rate expanded 11 basis points to 5.22% for the first quarter, compared to the same period of 2025. Global net rooms grew 1.7% compared to March 31, 2025, driven by 2.5% growth in higher revenue extended stay, midscale, and upscale brands. Full-Year 2026 Net income $265 to $275 million Adjusted net income $320 to $330 million Adjusted EBITDA $632 to $647 million Adjusted SG&A Mid-single digits Diluted EPS $5.72 to $5.94 Adjusted diluted EPS $6.92 to $7.14 Effective tax rate 25 % Click to enlarge EPS consensus of $7.17 More on Choice Hotels Choice Hotels: Turning 'Neutral' On In-Line Results, Tepid Outlook (Downgrade) Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Choice Hotels Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Choice Hotels integrates AI across hotel ecosystem with AWS Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Choice Hotels
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