Shares of Dollar Tree ( DLTR ) are pinned down in early Monday trading as the company’s better-than-expected results were overshadowed by cautious guidance for the current quarter and full year. The discount retailer expects to earn an adjusted profit of $1.45 to $1.60 per share on $4.9B to $5.0B in revenue, with the midpoints of $1.52 per share and $4.95B, both below consensus estimates of $1.56 ...
Shares of Dollar Tree ( DLTR ) are pinned down in early Monday trading as the company’s better-than-expected results were overshadowed by cautious guidance for the current quarter and full year. The discount retailer expects to earn an adjusted profit of $1.45 to $1.60 per share on $4.9B to $5.0B in revenue, with the midpoints of $1.52 per share and $4.95B, both below consensus estimates of $1.56 and $4.97B, respectively. Comparable sales are expected to increase between 3% and 4%. For FY26, the company expects to earn an adjusted profit of $6.50 to $6.90 per share on $20.5B to $20.7B in sales, with midpoints of $6.70 per share and $20.6B, also below consensus estimates of $6.74 and $20.7B, respectively. Comparable sales are forecasted to increase 3% to 4%. For the reported quarter, Dollar Tree ( DLTR ) earned an adjusted profit of $2.56 per share, up 21% from a year ago and 3 cents better than anticipated. With the help of 402 new stores and with the 20 th consecutive quarter of comparable stores sales growth, Dollar Tree ( DLTR ) generated $5.5B in sales, an increase of 9% year-over-year and $40M above estimates. Same-store net sales were up 5% thanks to a 6.3% gain in average ticket, which helped offset a 1.2% decline in traffic. Gross profit improved 13.3%, driving the company’s gross profit margin up 150 basis points to 39.1%. This was a result of improved initiatives to raise prices on certain items to over $1 and lower domestic and import freight costs, both of which were only partially offset by higher tariff costs. More on Dollar Tree Dollar Tree: Let's See How The Strategy Performs Mr. Market Hasn't Realized That Dollar Tree Is Still On Sale Dollar Tree: Benefiting From Consumer Stress, But Facing Bigger Issues Dollar Tree Non-GAAP EPS of $2.56 beats by $0.03, revenue of $5.5B beats by $40M Earnings week ahead: FDX, BABA, XPEV, MU, GIS, DOCU, OKLO, ACN, and more
The United Arab Emirates’ daily oil output is down by almost half following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a person familiar with the matter said. UAE oil production has fallen to about 2 million barrels a day from 3.56 million barrels a day last month, the person said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. Oil supply cuts in the Middle East have deepene...
The United Arab Emirates’ daily oil output is down by almost half following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a person familiar with the matter said. UAE oil production has fallen to about 2 million barrels a day from 3.56 million barrels a day last month, the person said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. Oil supply cuts in the Middle East have deepened as the effective blockage of Hormuz causes storage tanks in the region to fill up, piling more pressure on producers with every day that the Iran war drags on.
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Bernard Mensah, Bank of America, President of International; Johanna Kyrklund, Schroders, CIO; Simon Harris, Irish Fina...
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Bernard Mensah, Bank of America, President of International; Johanna Kyrklund, Schroders, CIO; Simon Harris, Irish Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Andrii Dodonov/iStock via Getty Images Fund Strategy Seeks to outperform the Bloomberg U.S. 1–3 Year Government Bond Index by investing the majority of its assets in high-quality securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises Maintains a duration neutral to that of the benchmark, with a predominant emphasis on bottom-up security selection among a universe of high-quality, liquid bonds Uses proprietary risk management systems as the foundation for a highly disciplined decision-making process Average Annual Total Returns (%) As Of 12/31/2025* 3 MONTH YEAR TO DATE 1 YEAR 3 YEAR 5 YEAR 10 YEAR SINCE FUND INCEPTION (12/18/92)^ Short Duration Government Bond Fund-Inst 1.26 5.64 5.64 4.99 1.52 1.79 3.63 Bloomberg U.S. 1-3 Year Government Bond Index 1.14 5.17 5.17 4.51 1.76 1.84 — Lipper Short U.S. Government Funds Average 1.08 5.25 5.25 4.46 1.54 1.56 — Click to enlarge *Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return, principal value, and yields of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available at the fund's website, allspringglobal.com . Institutional Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge. The fund's gross expense ratio is 0.55%. The fund's net expense ratio is 0.42%. The manager has contractually committed, through December 31, 2026, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the fund's total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.42% for the Institutional Class. Brokerage commissions, sta...
European regulators should avoid adjusting electricity pricing in case it puts at risk investment in clean energy, according to Statkraft AS , the region’s top producer of renewable power. European Union nations are discussing ways to curb energy prices, as concerns mount over the economic impact of the Iran war and increasing risks to supplies. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to ...
European regulators should avoid adjusting electricity pricing in case it puts at risk investment in clean energy, according to Statkraft AS , the region’s top producer of renewable power. European Union nations are discussing ways to curb energy prices, as concerns mount over the economic impact of the Iran war and increasing risks to supplies. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to outline options to lower power costs in a letter to the heads of government before a meeting of EU leaders on Thursday. The absence of any quick fixes has led to calls for re-evaluating the system that underpins the region’s power market, which operates under a so-called marginal pricing system, where the price is set according to the cost of the last unit of energy needed to meet demand. Often that’s gas, a fuel that has been hit by geopolitical events, most recently in the Middle East. “Marginal pricing is important in order to stimulate more renewable build,” Statkraft Chief Executive Officer Birgitte Vartdal said in a Bloomberg TV interview. “It’s because we have to import gas that we see higher prices. We need to use these price signals to get more renewables into the system.” Read More: German Minister Urges Boost in Renewables to Aid Energy Security Gas’s role in setting prices has changed in recent years, Vartdal said. “Since 2020, the marginal price where gas is setting the price has gone from 72% of the hours to 40% of the hours, so this is a positive trend,” she said. Wind and solar farms generated more electricity in Europe last year than power stations burning fossil fuels, the CEO said. The Norwegian utility operates over 100 hydropower plants in Norway and other renewable assets across Europe.
Irina Gutyryak/iStock via Getty Images Tilray Brands ( TLRY ) has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire certain strategic assets of BrewDog in the United States, including its brewery, pubs, and hotels in Ohio and Nevada, strengthening its craft beer platform in North America. The transaction is anticipated to close in Q4 FY2026, pending customary regulatory approvals. The deal cover...
Irina Gutyryak/iStock via Getty Images Tilray Brands ( TLRY ) has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire certain strategic assets of BrewDog in the United States, including its brewery, pubs, and hotels in Ohio and Nevada, strengthening its craft beer platform in North America. The transaction is anticipated to close in Q4 FY2026, pending customary regulatory approvals. The deal covers BrewDog’s U.S. manufacturing and brewing operation in Columbus, Ohio, three owned pubs in Ohio (Columbus, New Albany, and Cleveland), one hotel in Columbus, Ohio, and the flagship brewpub in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as a franchised BrewDog location in Denver, Colorado, and a licensed BrewDog location in Columbus airport. Tilray Brands ( TLRY ) shares are up +0.44% in US premarket. More on Tilray Tilray's Going To Be Great, But For Now It's A Hold Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY) M&A Call Transcript Tilray Has Already Done The Hard Part Tilray Brands expands global footprint; closes acquisition of BrewDog Brewing Australia Tilray Brands, Carlsberg Group form exclusive multi-year U.S. brewing partnership
Talaj/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities If you are a fitness enthusiast, you know that building muscle requires a careful balance of nutrition, recovery, and exercise. There is a balance requirement within each of these as well. With nutrition, your body needs a certain amount of calories (determined by your current height and weight, and desired goals), and a mix of pr...
Talaj/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities If you are a fitness enthusiast, you know that building muscle requires a careful balance of nutrition, recovery, and exercise. There is a balance requirement within each of these as well. With nutrition, your body needs a certain amount of calories (determined by your current height and weight, and desired goals), and a mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fats to fuel muscle growth and support recovery. If you eat too much junk food, you will easily reach your calorie limits, but with very little of the protein you need to build muscle. On the other hand, consuming excessive protein while neglecting carbohydrates and fats creates a bland, difficult diet that few people can sustain for long. Exercise follows the same principle. You need to gradually increase the weight while maintaining proper form. If the weight is too light, you are simply going to be swinging your arms without stimulating any muscle growth. However, if it is too heavy, your form breaks down, reps become challenging, and you risk injuring yourself. Some days your diet fails, or you sleep poorly, or miss your workouts, but over the long term, real progress with muscle building happens when your program is balanced, disciplined, and sustainable. Income investing requires a very similar mindset and balance. A portfolio overloaded with the highest-yielding securities you can find weakens overall stability and increases the risk of capital loss. At the same time, focusing only on low-yielding investments can leave you with an income stream that isn’t meaningful enough to replace your day job. To be successful with income investing, the key, just like in fitness, is balance. At High Dividend Opportunities , we construct portfolios with diversification across yield levels, industry sectors, and risk profiles to ensure our income remains durable through different market conditions. Today, we highlight two opportunities that strengthen that...
Zenas BioPharma, Inc. press release ( ZBIO ): Q4 GAAP EPS of -$4.54 misses by $3.66 . As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and investments were $360.5 million. The Company expects that its cash, cash equivalents and investments, as of December 31, 2025, together with the net proceeds received to date in the first quarter of 2026 from sales under our ATM program and the pro...
Zenas BioPharma, Inc. press release ( ZBIO ): Q4 GAAP EPS of -$4.54 misses by $3.66 . As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and investments were $360.5 million. The Company expects that its cash, cash equivalents and investments, as of December 31, 2025, together with the net proceeds received to date in the first quarter of 2026 from sales under our ATM program and the proceeds available from the debt arrangement with investment funds managed by Pharmakon will be sufficient to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second quarter of 2027, and assuming receipt of a potential $75.0 million from the investment funds managed by Pharmakon and $75.0 million from Royalty Pharma contingent upon FDA approval of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-RD, the Company expects that its cash, cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the fourth quarter of 2027. More on Zenas BioPharma, Inc. Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (ZBIO) Discusses Positive Phase 3 INDIGO Trial Results for Obexelimab in IgG4-Related Disease Transcript Zenas: Maintaining 'Strong Buy' As Cross-Trial Comparison Of Obexelimab Should Not Be A Factor Zenas Bio rises after over $1M stock purchase by CEO Zenas crashes as late-stage trial data for lead asset disappoint Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Zenas BioPharma, Inc.
The Eurobond market, one of the world’s largest debt markets, is moving to ditch paper. Euroclear Bank and Clearstream have launched new services to allow Eurobonds to be issued entirely digitally, the institutions said in a joint statement on Monday. The move will simplify issuance and reduce the operational burden and costs associated with handling physical documentation, they said, helping borr...
The Eurobond market, one of the world’s largest debt markets, is moving to ditch paper. Euroclear Bank and Clearstream have launched new services to allow Eurobonds to be issued entirely digitally, the institutions said in a joint statement on Monday. The move will simplify issuance and reduce the operational burden and costs associated with handling physical documentation, they said, helping borrowers raise funds more easily. Going paperless marks a significant change for the €15.3 trillion ($17.6 trillion) market. For decades, each Eurobond has typically been represented by a global certificate accompanied by extensive documentation that must be physically stored until the bond matures, before eventually being shredded — a process that has resulted in warehouses filled with paper supporting the market. There are currently around 350,000 Eurobonds outstanding, according to the statement. The option to go paperless initially applies to bonds issued under English law, the companies said. They’re assessing expansion to other jurisdictions. “The ability of Europe to finance its future needs depend on bond markets,” Jens Hachmeister, head of issuer services and new digital markets at Clearstream, said in an interview. “Increasing the speed and improving the efficiency is an enabler of growth because the more efficient and fast the markets the easier it is to tap into liquidity.” Euroclear and Clearstream are the major International Central Securities Depositories for the Eurobond market, handling the issuance and distribution of the bonds. The new digital system also increases security by removing the risks linked to loss, theft or counterfeiting, while ensuring transparency through electronic records of ownership, the companies said. The contract for each security can run 300 to 400 pages, according to Euroclear. Eurobonds have been around for more than 60 years , growing from a quirky tax loophole to one of the largest debt markets in the world. The market also suppor...
The UK plans to curb the powers of the Financial Ombudsman Service after it acted as a “quasi regulator” during cases including the multibillion-pound motor finance scandal. The UK Treasury said on Monday the changes will return the FOS to its “original role as a fast, impartial complaints body” and “restore clarity to the financial services redress system.” The plan will give the Financial Conduc...
The UK plans to curb the powers of the Financial Ombudsman Service after it acted as a “quasi regulator” during cases including the multibillion-pound motor finance scandal. The UK Treasury said on Monday the changes will return the FOS to its “original role as a fast, impartial complaints body” and “restore clarity to the financial services redress system.” The plan will give the Financial Conduct Authority greater oversight on ambiguous or significant FOS cases, though it stopped short of folding the complaints body into the larger watchdog. The FOS will also be required to find that a company’s behavior was fair and reasonable, as long as the firm complied with FCA rules. The FOS was set up in 2001 to independently handle complaints about financial services. But it’s faced a flood of new cases in recent years, mostly about hidden commission in motor finance. Several FOS decisions have resulted in legal action from banks and customers. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has promised to overhaul or even scrap regulatory bodies that fail to support economic growth. Against that backdrop, the FOS’ previous Chief Executive Officer Abby Thomas and Chair Zahida Manzoor left last year after a dispute over charging claims management professionals to refer cases. The FOS received more than 305,000 complaints in the 2024 to 2025 financial year, and expects to resolve 245,000 cases in the coming financial year. About 60,000 of these will be motor finance complaints, which were delayed by the legal disputes that reached the Supreme Court last year. The FCA’s redress program to determine how motor finance companies will compensate affected consumers is due to be finalized within weeks and is expected to cost lenders several billion pounds.
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Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha , iTunes , Spotify . Getty Images Survey Monday The U.S. national average gas price is currently $3.72, according to AAA, climbing nearly $0.80 in a single month. At what price per gallon would you significantly change your daily commuting or travel habits? Click here to take the poll and don...
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha , iTunes , Spotify . Getty Images Survey Monday The U.S. national average gas price is currently $3.72, according to AAA, climbing nearly $0.80 in a single month. At what price per gallon would you significantly change your daily commuting or travel habits? Click here to take the poll and don't forget to share your thoughts in the WSB comments section . Good morning! Here's the latest in trending: The Oscars: 'One Battle After Another' was the big winner of the night , with six wins for legacy studio Warner Bros. Discovery ( WBD ). Hormuz crisis: Saudi Arabia offers oil buyers an alternate route , while UN climate chief warns against fossil fuel reliance . Mark your calendar: If history repeats itself, Nvidia's ( NVDA ) GTC 2026 event could provide another catalyst for the stock . Crude awakening There have been many concerns amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, ranging from a prolonged oil shock to suspensions in economic activity . Also on the radar has been trade relations , as well as what happens to Iran's uranium stockpile . The headlines have helped send West Texas Intermediate ( CL1:COM ) above $100 per barrel again, with the U.S. benchmark surging more than 40% this month to its highest level since 2022 . Snapshot: President Trump began the weekend questioning why the U.S. is "maintaining the Hormuz Strait when it’s really there for China and many other countries." He called for them to "protect their own territory" as "it's the place from which they get their energy," but later said that many countries, in conjunction with the U.S., will be sending warships to "keep the Strait open and safe." Trump also flagged NATO, saying that after helping the alliance, it would "be interesting to see what country wouldn’t help us with a very small endeavor." Iran deal 'not good enough yet' as Kharg strikes intensify Elsewhere, National Economic Council Direct...
geckophotos/iStock via Getty Images Thesis Rhythm Pharmaceuticals ( RYTM ) reported a 4Q25 GAAP EPS of -$0.73, a figure which beat estimates by about $0.07. Revenue came in at $57.3 million, up almost 37% year-over-year and $1.09 million above expectations. For FY26, the expectations are for Non-GAAP operating expenses to fall in the range of $385 to 415 million, including SG&A of $197to 213 milli...
geckophotos/iStock via Getty Images Thesis Rhythm Pharmaceuticals ( RYTM ) reported a 4Q25 GAAP EPS of -$0.73, a figure which beat estimates by about $0.07. Revenue came in at $57.3 million, up almost 37% year-over-year and $1.09 million above expectations. For FY26, the expectations are for Non-GAAP operating expenses to fall in the range of $385 to 415 million, including SG&A of $197to 213 million and R&D of $188 to 202 million. This would exclude stock-based compensation. The bull case here is that if we see the FDA approves setmelanotide for acquired hypothalamic obesity, Rhythm would then be looking at a significantly expanded TAM for ultra-rare genetic obesity disorders. It could bring the total global pool of roughly 25,000 to 28,000 patients, depending on later European regulatory decisions. However, the first big hurdle is the PDUFA decision on March 20th. It could make acquired hypothalamic obesity the largest single indication for the drug, and keep in mind that it currently has no approved therapies. It's a pretty major commercial opportunity for Rythem, as I'll explain, and could add several hundred million dollars in incremental annual revenue. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. FY25 financial overview Rhythm reported some pretty strong revenue growth for FY25, with the numbers mainly driven by the expanding global demand for their lead therapy, IMCIVREE or setmelanotide. 4Q25 net product revenue hit $57.3 million, which was about a 37% increase compared with the same quarter back in 2024 and a decent 12% sequential increase from 3Q25. For FY25, revenue managed to reach $194.8 million, up from $130.1 million in FY24. So it’s clear we're seeing continued adoption of IMCIVREE, especially in approved indications such as rare genetic obesity disorders, which would also include Bardet-Biedl syndrome. We also saw this revenue growth supported by a rising number of patients on reimbursed therapy and more international access. The U.S., however, was still the larges...
Mesut Dogan Commerzbank AG ( CRZBF ) rejected UniCredit S.p.A.’s ( UNCFF ) unsolicited takeover attempt, saying the Italian bank’s offer doesn’t include a premium for shareholders and lacks key terms of a value-creating transaction, Bloomberg News reported. “We reject this takeover attempt, just as Commerzbank’s management, the works council, and the federal government have done,” Frauke Heiligens...
Mesut Dogan Commerzbank AG ( CRZBF ) rejected UniCredit S.p.A.’s ( UNCFF ) unsolicited takeover attempt, saying the Italian bank’s offer doesn’t include a premium for shareholders and lacks key terms of a value-creating transaction, Bloomberg News reported. “We reject this takeover attempt, just as Commerzbank’s management, the works council, and the federal government have done,” Frauke Heiligenstadt, an SPD member of the lower house of parliament’s finance committee, said, according to the report. UniCredit ( UNCFF ) launched an offer to raise its stake in Commerzbank ( CRZBF ) above 30% earlier in the day, offering 0.485 UniCredit ( UNCFF ) shares for each Commerzbank ( CRZBF ) share, valuing the bank at about €30.80 per share (~4% premium). More on Commerzbank AG, UniCredit S.p.A. UniCredit: Premium Profitability Deserves A Premium Valuation Commerzbank AG (CRZBY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Commerzbank AG 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation UniCredit offers €30.80 per share to raise Commerzbank stake above 30% ClearBridge International Growth ACWI Ex-US Strategy adds and exits multiple positions