While Unai Emery’s side are hoping to right past wrongs, their opponents are a serious threat under Vítor Pereira It is eight years since Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest played out a Championship classic, a topsy-turvy 5-5 draw at Villa Park in which Tammy Abraham got four goals. John McGinn was also in the Villa side and Matty Cash scored to earn Forest a 3-2 lead with 22 minutes on the clock, ...
While Unai Emery’s side are hoping to right past wrongs, their opponents are a serious threat under Vítor Pereira It is eight years since Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest played out a Championship classic, a topsy-turvy 5-5 draw at Villa Park in which Tammy Abraham got four goals. John McGinn was also in the Villa side and Matty Cash scored to earn Forest a 3-2 lead with 22 minutes on the clock, before more drama ensued. Forest were reduced to 10 men but Lewis Grabban, who played for Villa the previous season, struck the final goal to earn a point. It is the first top-flight meeting between the teams this millennium, however, that goes some way to telling the story of these sides, particularly Villa’s stealth. It was three and a half years ago, a couple of weeks before Unai Emery took the reins at Villa, and a glance at the teamsheet speaks volumes for the stability that has underpinned his success. Eight of Villa’s starting XI for that 1-1 draw could start against Forest on Thursday, when the Midlands clubs meet at the City Ground for the first instalment of an enticing all-Premier League Europa League semi-final. While there have been plenty of all-English finals, it is the first major European semi-final between English sides since Manchester United overcame Arsenal in the Champions League in 2009. Continue reading...
Earnings Call Insights: PPG Industries (PPG) Q1 2026 Management View "I am pleased to report that PPG delivered solid performance in the first quarter, demonstrating our ability to maintain growth momentum in a challenging macro environment, led by our differentiated aerospace and PPG Comex businesses," said (CEO & Chairman Timothy Knavish). "We achieved organic sales growth of positive 1%," and "...
Earnings Call Insights: PPG Industries (PPG) Q1 2026 Management View "I am pleased to report that PPG delivered solid performance in the first quarter, demonstrating our ability to maintain growth momentum in a challenging macro environment, led by our differentiated aerospace and PPG Comex businesses," said (CEO & Chairman Timothy Knavish). "We achieved organic sales growth of positive 1%," and "First quarter net sales totaled $3.9 billion" with "adjusted earnings per share of $1.83" and "Our segment EBITDA margin was over 19%," said (CEO & Chairman Knavish). "With the impact of the Iran war, costs have risen for raw materials, energy, logistics and packaging across the coatings value chain," and "the impact of PPG is expected to be a mid-single-digit percentage in the cost of goods sold for the remainder of the year," said (CEO & Chairman Knavish). He added, "We expect to fully offset these costs, and we are proactively raising prices to secure raw materials for our customers." "We are reaffirming our full year 2026 EPS guidance range of $7.70 to $8.10," said (CEO & Chairman Knavish). He also highlighted capital returns and liquidity: "We ended the quarter with cash and short-term investments of about $1.6 billion" and "returned approximately $260 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases." "Our backlog remains at about $315 million" in aerospace, said (CEO & Chairman Knavish), while also noting capacity investments: "Round numbers over the last year or so, we've put about $150 million into those kind of investments" and "we announced a new plant to the tune of about $380 million." "The currency impact for Q1 was less than $0.10 year-over-year positive," said (Senior VP & CFO Vincent Morales), adding, "If you look at the balance of the year, so the remaining 3 quarters, the total is going to be less than half of that and most of that in Q2." "I would like to congratulate Vince on his upcoming retirement on this, his final PPG earnings call," ...
Earnings Call Insights: PROG Holdings (PRG) Q1 2026 Management View "We delivered a strong first quarter" and "our results came in at the high end of our revenue outlook and exceeded the top end of our outlook for earnings and non-GAAP EPS," driven by "higher-than-expected GMV with improved economics at Four" and "better portfolio yield at Progressive Leasing" from "lower-than-expected utilization...
Earnings Call Insights: PROG Holdings (PRG) Q1 2026 Management View "We delivered a strong first quarter" and "our results came in at the high end of our revenue outlook and exceeded the top end of our outlook for earnings and non-GAAP EPS," driven by "higher-than-expected GMV with improved economics at Four" and "better portfolio yield at Progressive Leasing" from "lower-than-expected utilization of 90-day purchase options" (CEO, President & Director Steven Michaels). "Consolidated GMV, which grew 54% in Q1" was highlighted as the company "begun framing growth through the lens of consolidated GMV" as leasing, Four, and Purchasing Power contribute to platform scale (CEO, President & Director Michaels). Leasing trends were described as improving through the quarter: "January down high single digits, February down low single digits and March up low single digits" year-over-year, with Michaels saying the company was "excited to exit the quarter on a growth trajectory." Four was positioned as both a growth and profitability driver: "Four's GMV for the quarter was 134% higher year-over-year" and "we are seeing that growth translate into attractive economics and profitability" (CEO, President & Director Michaels). Purchasing Power integration and growth were emphasized: "Purchasing Power's Q1 GMV grew double digits at 10.3%" and the company "added several new employer clients during the quarter, bringing tens of thousands of new eligible employees onto the platform" (CEO, President & Director Michaels). "Our revised consolidated outlook for continuing operations for 2026 calls for revenues in the range of $3 billion to $3.1 billion, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $343 million to $370 million and non-GAAP EPS in the range of $4.40 to $4.80" (Chief Financial Officer Brian Garner). Outlook "Our revised consolidated outlook for 2026 raises expectations on both the revenue and earnings from continuing operations" and is based on assumptions including "no meaningful increase i...
alexsl Multiple Wall Street analysts upgraded Centene ( CNC ) to buy-equivalent ratings, citing its margin outlook after the health insurer posted better-than-expected financials for Q1 2026 and lifted its full-year outlook on Tuesday. Bank of America raised its recommendation on the Saint Louis, Missouri-based managed care firm to Buy from Underperform and hiked its price target to $60 from $34 p...
alexsl Multiple Wall Street analysts upgraded Centene ( CNC ) to buy-equivalent ratings, citing its margin outlook after the health insurer posted better-than-expected financials for Q1 2026 and lifted its full-year outlook on Tuesday. Bank of America raised its recommendation on the Saint Louis, Missouri-based managed care firm to Buy from Underperform and hiked its price target to $60 from $34 per share, attributing the double upgrade to an improved outlook for the company’s margins. “The dramatic changes in Medicaid enrollment since 2023 have created negative risk pool shifts, making it difficult for states to forecast costs and trend, resulting in margin pressure for the industry,” analyst Kevin Fischbeck wrote. However, he projects Centene’s ( CNC ) margins to bottom out this year and calls the company’s return to target margins “being more a matter of time and math, as state data slowly catch up to trend/risk pool shifts in 2024/25.” Meanwhile, Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the Medicaid-driven insurer to Overweight from Neutral and raised its 12-month price target to $60 from $41. Analyst Sarah James cites an attractive entry point to own the stock, arguing that her base-case scenario suggests a ~90% upside over two years. “The path to margin improvement has become incrementally clear to us from 2026 guidance of 3% margins in Marketplace, slightly positive in Medicaid, below break-even in MA, and 2% in Part D,” the analyst added. More on Centene Centene: Big Comeback Story Centene Corporation (CNC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Centene's Earnings Reset Opens The Door To A Re-Rating (Upgrade) Centene raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to greater than $3.40 as it embeds around 3% Marketplace pretax margin Centene raises outlook as declining medical costs drive Q1 beat
Dividend stocks are the foundation of a great portfolio. They provide stability and reliable passive income, protecting your portfolio while other funds do the heavy growth work. If you own a group of excellent dividend stocks that can withstand market volatility, you'll be less likely to panic when it happens. Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) , Realty Income (NYSE: O) , and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) are three e...
Dividend stocks are the foundation of a great portfolio. They provide stability and reliable passive income, protecting your portfolio while other funds do the heavy growth work. If you own a group of excellent dividend stocks that can withstand market volatility, you'll be less likely to panic when it happens. Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) , Realty Income (NYSE: O) , and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) are three excellent candidates. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
People don't always admit it, but the comparison happens anyway. Maybe it's subtle, maybe it's curiosity, maybe it's just wondering how things stack up. Not in a competitive way — more like a quiet check-in. Money tends to turn that...
People don't always admit it, but the comparison happens anyway. Maybe it's subtle, maybe it's curiosity, maybe it's just wondering how things stack up. Not in a competitive way — more like a quiet check-in. Money tends to turn that...
In the latest installment of Yahoo Finance's ETF Report, Julie Hyman is joined by BlackRock Head of iShares Investment Strategy, Americas, Kristy Akullian, for a conversation about the themes she will be paying close attention to in Big Tech earnings results, the Federal Reserve's economic outlook, and how to diversify as AI drives most of the market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC). Magnificent Seven compone...
In the latest installment of Yahoo Finance's ETF Report, Julie Hyman is joined by BlackRock Head of iShares Investment Strategy, Americas, Kristy Akullian, for a conversation about the themes she will be paying close attention to in Big Tech earnings results, the Federal Reserve's economic outlook, and how to diversify as AI drives most of the market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC). Magnificent Seven components Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Microsoft (MSFT) are all reporting after Wednesday's closing bell, followed by Apple (AAPL) on Thursday.
NanoStockk/iStock via Getty Images By Zeno Mercer Most robotics coverage in the media focuses on the headliners. The humanoid unveils the next big deployment announcement. While we do cover these newer and “hot” technologies in-depth, it’s important to remember that the majority of innovation and deployment in physical automation continues to happen on the factory floor. Below, we highlight six co...
NanoStockk/iStock via Getty Images By Zeno Mercer Most robotics coverage in the media focuses on the headliners. The humanoid unveils the next big deployment announcement. While we do cover these newer and “hot” technologies in-depth, it’s important to remember that the majority of innovation and deployment in physical automation continues to happen on the factory floor. Below, we highlight six companies in the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index (ROBO) that showcase a different side of the robotics story than you often hear in the news. Some have reported recently. Others are reporting soon. Taken together, they span the entire globe and are involved in almost every product you use. These are not companies you normally see trending on X. FANUC Corporation ( FANUY ) (6954.T) If you want to understand industrial robotics, start with FANUC. Founded in 1956 as part of Fujitsu and spun out as an independent company in 1972, FANUC is the company that automated the machines that make the machines. It commands the top global market share in CNC (computerized numerical control) systems and industrial robots, and its yellow machines are embedded in manufacturing facilities across automotive, aerospace, electronics, and more. In August 2023, it became the first industrial robot manufacturer to ship a cumulative one million robots. Today, with over a million units running on factory floors across more than 100 countries, FANUC’s record FY2025 results provide a clear blueprint of where industrial automation capital is flowing. In its fiscal year ending March 2026, FANUC posted record net sales of JPY 857 billion, up 8% year over year, with operating margin improving 150 basis points to 21.4%. For fiscal 2026, management guided 6% further sales growth and margin expansion to 23.3%. The drivers: strong factory automation demand in China and the Americas and continued investment from customers navigating persistent labor shortages. FANUC’s tariff commentary is notable. After...
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Warren Buffett made some incredible investments for Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) stock portfolio during his six decades as the conglomerate's CEO. But not every Buffett-approved stock has been a long-term winner like Coca-Cola . One of Buffett's worst-performing investments was Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) . Back in 2015, Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital orchestrated a merger betw...
Warren Buffett made some incredible investments for Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) stock portfolio during his six decades as the conglomerate's CEO. But not every Buffett-approved stock has been a long-term winner like Coca-Cola . One of Buffett's worst-performing investments was Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) . Back in 2015, Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital orchestrated a merger between Kraft and Heinz to create the packaged foods giant. Berkshire reportedly paid an average price of $75.50 per share for its new shares, but they're now trading around $22. Berkshire still owns a $7.3 billion stake in Kraft Heinz, and it hasn't bought or sold any shares since the third quarter of 2015. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
"6–12 Months For Construction Permits" - The Nuclear Regulation Overhaul As we have been detailing for months , the Trump administration is pushing the deployment of nuclear energy in ways never before seen in modern times . Among the dozens of major regulatory changes , award programs, and high-speed development initiatives , the administration seems to be clearing a new roadblock every week, yet...
"6–12 Months For Construction Permits" - The Nuclear Regulation Overhaul As we have been detailing for months , the Trump administration is pushing the deployment of nuclear energy in ways never before seen in modern times . Among the dozens of major regulatory changes , award programs, and high-speed development initiatives , the administration seems to be clearing a new roadblock every week, yet in reality it is greatly lagging global rollout of NPPs, and especially China which is currently building at least 39 nuclear reactors. Four months later, China has added 9 more reactors and is now building a total of 39 nuclear power plants. Meanwhile the US has added 0 and is still building 0 https://t.co/TJ6BoMghNk pic.twitter.com/O4idOANNUr — zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 15, 2026 Forbes recently detailed one of the most significant regulatory changes to date with the publishing of a new reactor licensing path , referred to as Part 57 , by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Microreactor developer Nano Nuclear released a statement highlighting the benefits of the new licensing option and how their reactor designs stand to benefit... $NNE "NANO Nuclear Sees KRONOS MMR™ Well-Aligned with NRC’s Evolving Advanced Reactor Frameworks Under Part 53 and Proposed Part 57" The NRC’s Part 53 final rule, which becomes effective on April 29, 2026. #NuclearEnergy #Microreactor #USA ⚛️🇺🇸 https://t.co/izWmh7oFZz — NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) (@nano_nuclear) April 28, 2026 Until now, reactor developers have had to choose between two licensing paths, either Part 50 or Part 52. Part 50 is the legacy path tailored to large, water-cooled reactors like the Westinghouse AP1000 models that were built at the Vogtle site in Georgia. Part 52 was later introduced to streamline the steps of Part 50 to avoid regulatory delays, especially lawfare from NIMBY activists. Part 52, though, is still tailored to large, water-cooled reactors. Just this year, Part 53 was finally published . Part 53...
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Robinhood revenue misses , Trump Accounts hit expenses. (0:16) Trump extends pressure on Iran – is it NACHO not TACO ? (1:57) Disney keeping ESPN as streaming strategy takes priority. (3:31) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast: Our top story so far, Robinhood Markets ( HOOD ) is tumbling after Q1 ea...
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Robinhood revenue misses , Trump Accounts hit expenses. (0:16) Trump extends pressure on Iran – is it NACHO not TACO ? (1:57) Disney keeping ESPN as streaming strategy takes priority. (3:31) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast: Our top story so far, Robinhood Markets ( HOOD ) is tumbling after Q1 earnings and revenue both missed estimates , and the company lifted its expense outlook due to the impact of Trump Accounts. GAAP EPS came in at $0.38, just below the $0.39 consensus. Revenue of $1.07B trailed expectations of $1.14B. Average revenue per user fell to $157 from $191 in the prior quarter. Transaction-based revenue declined to $623M from $776M in Q4. Crypto revenue dropped 47% Y/Y to $134M, while options revenue rose 8% to $250M and equities revenue jumped 46% to $82M. Robinhood also raised its 2026 combined adjusted operating expense and share-based compensation guidance to $2.7B–$2.825B, above prior guidance and consensus. “Our work for Trump accounts is contracted on a cost plus basis with a small margin, so we expect revenues to exceed costs,” the company said. Investment manager Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki said Robinhood only makes money “when you gamble and lose on.... stock options, crypto and betting. This is a gambling app, nothing more. They make money when you lose.” Among other active stocks, Seagate Technology ( STX ) and NXP Semiconductors ( NXPI ) are surging post-earnings. On Seagate, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring said, “For the third quarter in a row, our prior bull case is becoming our new base case for STX, as pricing, gross margins and earnings power continue to exceed our above-Street forecasts.” On NXP, Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore said the company provided the confidence and clarity needed to support its long-term story , citing “new data center disclosure, broader analog momentum and continued design win ramps.” Oil prices...
The United States has signaled there will be no let up of its naval blockade of Iranian ports as it attempts to choke the country’s oil exports to force it back to the negotiating table. President Donald Trump is said to have discussed steps the US could take to prolong its blockade of Iran during a meeting with oil and trading industry executives. He claimed earlier today that Iran is “in a state...
The United States has signaled there will be no let up of its naval blockade of Iranian ports as it attempts to choke the country’s oil exports to force it back to the negotiating table. President Donald Trump is said to have discussed steps the US could take to prolong its blockade of Iran during a meeting with oil and trading industry executives. He claimed earlier today that Iran is “in a state of collapse ,” while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington’s military campaign had caused Iran’s inflation to accelerate. The Islamic Republic has insisted it won’t return to talks to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz while the naval restrictions remain in place. Trump, meanwhile, says he won’t halt the US operation unless Tehran agrees on a peace deal to end the conflict, which is now in a ceasefire. The US has spent an estimated $25 billion on the Iran war so far, according to the Pentagon comptroller. It is estimated that at least 3,300 Iranians, including civilians, have been killed across the country and satellite imagery shows substantial infrastructural damage . However, Tehran could still access its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium if it decides to retrieve the material thought to be entombed at sites bombed by the US, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog. What You Need to Know Today As the oil industry wrangles over who should be liable for shipments that weren’t delivered as a result of the Iran conflict, some of the biggest names in the sector are becoming embroiled in a complex web of disputes . Industry executives say the disputes could haunt the industry even long after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes . In one example, a unit of PetroChina is said to have clashed with Shell over a cargo of Emirati crude that was due to load in March. TotalEnergies is also said to be in dispute with Shell over several other Middle Eastern energy trades. Euro-area economic sentiment fell to 93 in April from 96.2 in March . It marks...