May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26) on Tuesday closed down -69 (-2.02%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) closed down -61 (-2.44%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday due to an improving supply outlook, amid reports from West African farmers that said consistent rains have boosted pod development in cocoa trees in the Ivory Coast and Ghana. Don’t Miss a Day: Ample supplies are also weighing on ...
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26) on Tuesday closed down -69 (-2.02%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) closed down -61 (-2.44%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday due to an improving supply outlook, amid reports from West African farmers that said consistent rains have boosted pod development in cocoa trees in the Ivory Coast and Ghana. Don’t Miss a Day: Ample supplies are also weighing on cocoa prices as ICE cocoa inventories rose to a 7.25-month high of 2,273,550 bags on Monday. NY cocoa rallied to a 1-month high last Wednesday after a Reuters report last Tuesday said that local grinders bought more than 400,000 metric tons of Ivory Coast cocoa export contracts in the 10 days since purchases resumed for the mid-year crop. That suggested that new demand is emerging in the wake of recent cocoa price cuts. Last month, Ghana cut the official price it pays its cocoa farmers by nearly 30% for supplies for the 2025/26 growing season, and the Ivory Coast last Wednesday said it would cut cocoa farmer pay by 57% that would kick in for the mid-crop harvest that started in March. The Ivory Coast and Ghana produce more than half of the world's cocoa. Cocoa prices have also seen some support since last week as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has boosted global shipping rates, insurance costs, and fuel prices, thereby raising cocoa importers' costs. In addition, slowing cocoa deliveries to ports in the Ivory Coast is supportive of prices. Tuesday's cumulative data from the Ivory Coast showed that Ivory Coast farmers shipped 1.37 MMT of cocoa to ports in the current marketing year (October 1, 2025, through March 15, 2026), down -2.8% from 1.41 MMT in the same period a year ago. Demand concerns have hammered cocoa prices as consumers continue to balk at the high price of chocolate. On January 28, Barry Callebaut AG, the world's largest bulk chocolate maker, reported a -22% decline in sales volume in its cocoa division for the quarter ending November 30, citing "negative...
Palantir Technologies (PLTR +1.47%) just delivered another rock-solid quarter, with rapid revenue growth driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence (AI) software. But one of the most interesting numbers in the latest earnings report wasn't revenue. It was how much Palantir's existing customers are spending. That detail may reveal something important about how Palantir Technologies i...
Palantir Technologies (PLTR +1.47%) just delivered another rock-solid quarter, with rapid revenue growth driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence (AI) software. But one of the most interesting numbers in the latest earnings report wasn't revenue. It was how much Palantir's existing customers are spending. That detail may reveal something important about how Palantir Technologies is evolving, and where its future growth might come from. Palantir's existing customers are spending more One of the most notable trends in Palantir's business is the rapid growth in spending by its largest customers. During the latest earnings call, management highlighted that average revenue per customer continues to rise sharply. For instance, an energy company grew from an annual contract value of $4 million in the first quarter of 2025 to $20 million by the end of last year, mainly due to increased use cases. That suggests companies that adopt the platform often deepen their relationship over time, a pattern common in enterprise software. A company might begin with a small deployment, perhaps a single operational project. But if the software proves useful, it often spreads across departments. And that expansion can dramatically increase the contract's size. AI is moving from experiments to real operations Another reason customers may be spending more is the growing urgency to deploy AI at scale to remain competitive in their industries. These organizations might have spent the past few years experimenting with AI. But in recent months, they have been taking major steps to upgrade their operations, many of which put AI at the center of their strategic evolution. That's where Palantir's software comes in. Platforms like Foundry and the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) allow organizations to connect enterprise data, deploy AI models, and integrate those systems into operational workflows. Moreover, to further accelerate AI adoption, the company launched the AIP bootc...
In Brief Apple has published its first “background security improvement” update to patch a security bug in its Safari web browser on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. According to a new security advisory posted Tuesday, Apple said a security researcher discovered a bug in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and other apps. The bug, if exploited, could allow a malicious website to potentially acc...
In Brief Apple has published its first “background security improvement” update to patch a security bug in its Safari web browser on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. According to a new security advisory posted Tuesday, Apple said a security researcher discovered a bug in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and other apps. The bug, if exploited, could allow a malicious website to potentially access data from another website in the same browser session. Apple explains that background security improvements are “lightweight” software updates that contain important fixes for security vulnerabilities, which the company pushes to customers’ devices in between larger software updates. These updates, which debuted with iPhones, iPads, and Macs running the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS (ver. 26.1 and higher), can contain fixes for certain software components, such as Safari, its WebKit engine, and other system libraries that benefit from occasional ongoing security updates. Apple did not give a reason for why it patched this specific bug, and a spokesperson for Apple did not immediately comment when contacted by TechCrunch. When we downloaded the new background security update, it only required a quick device restart, rather than the longer reboot typically reserved for software updates containing more substantial fixes. Prior to Tuesday’s first background security improvement, Apple published several security fixes to software testers to trial the new update feature before it launched.
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) used GTC 2026 to launch a broad agentic AI and physical AI platform spanning data center to edge. The company introduced the Vera CPU, Rubin GPU, DSX architecture, and the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform aimed ...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) used GTC 2026 to launch a broad agentic AI and physical AI platform spanning data center to edge. The company introduced the Vera CPU, Rubin GPU, DSX architecture, and the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform aimed at large scale AI factories. New partnerships include Uber for Level 4 robotaxis targeted for 2027 deployment in 28 cities, plus HPE’s AI Grid and expanded DRIVE Hyperion adoption. NVIDIA unveiled NemoClaw, OpenShell, Nemotron open models, and a physical AI data factory alongside collaborations in robotics, life sciences and telecoms. NVIDIA sits at the center of AI compute and software, and this GTC 2026 slate extends that role into agentic AI systems and physical automation. For investors, the combination of new chips, open model frameworks and robotics platforms connects data center workloads with vehicles, factories and service robots. The move aligns with broader industry efforts to run AI models continuously in real world environments rather than only in cloud training clusters. These announcements provide additional clarity on where management aims to focus the business over the long term, particularly around AI factories, autonomous mobility and enterprise agents. The Uber robotaxi plan, HPE’s AI Grid and deeper ties with firms such as Adobe and large cloud providers may influence how AI infrastructure and tools are deployed across multiple sectors in the coming years. Stay updated on the most important news stories for NVIDIA by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on NVIDIA. NasdaqGS:NVDA Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 We've flagged 2 risks for NVIDIA. See which could impact your investment. Investor Checklist Quick Assessment ✅ Price vs Analyst Target : The current price of US$183.22...
Manuel Jimenez/iStock via Getty Images Originally published on March 15, 2026 1 week = 1 month, or 1 or more years From this investor’s viewpoint, the previous five trading days could be seen as a great dichotomy. Seventy-seven percent of NYSE stock prices declined and 66% of NASDAQ stocks. Additionally, the US dollar rose in price to 100.362 on Friday from 97.70 on Thursday!! The stock price decl...
Manuel Jimenez/iStock via Getty Images Originally published on March 15, 2026 1 week = 1 month, or 1 or more years From this investor’s viewpoint, the previous five trading days could be seen as a great dichotomy. Seventy-seven percent of NYSE stock prices declined and 66% of NASDAQ stocks. Additionally, the US dollar rose in price to 100.362 on Friday from 97.70 on Thursday!! The stock price decline was supported by a sharply increased bearish reading in the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) sample survey looking 6 months ahead, which rose to 46.4% from 35.5% the prior week. There was only a slight fall in the bullish six-month prediction, which fell to 31.9% from 33.1% the prior week. Large publicly traded companies continued to report little to no hiring to offset those retiring. One might have thought that worries about inflation would have had more impact, with the ECRI industrial price indicator rising to 130.99% from 126% the prior week. The index was up 9.59% for the last 12 months, but that didn’t seem to retard the jump in the dollar on Friday. If one listened to the advocates of the President, the move in Friday’s dollar pointed to good times ahead. Other factors they mentioned were part of the reason the majority sold stocks this week, including on the last day of the week. We therefore have a dichotomy - which is a condition that can’t last or perhaps requires a different analysis? The correct analysis is a condition that possibly occurs to seniors. That is the need to get corrective eyewear (glasses or implants). Perhaps we need to use one set of lenses for short distances and one for long, or perhaps use bifocals. We could be drawing close to the time when we will know whether the short-term optimistic view or the longer-term more pessimistic view followed by optimism is correct. Watch the S&P 500 There are four major US stock market indices quoted in the press. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJI ) consists of just 30 stocks weig...
DocuSign press release ( DOCU ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.01 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $836.86M (+7.8% Y/Y) beats by $8.64M . The company currently expects the following guidance: (in millions, except percentages) Three Months EndedApril 30, 2026 Click to enlarge Total revenue [1] $822 to $826 vs consensus of $813.61M 8 % Non-GAAP gross margin 80.8 % to 81.2 % NA Non-GAAP operating margin 29.0 % to...
DocuSign press release ( DOCU ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.01 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $836.86M (+7.8% Y/Y) beats by $8.64M . The company currently expects the following guidance: (in millions, except percentages) Three Months EndedApril 30, 2026 Click to enlarge Total revenue [1] $822 to $826 vs consensus of $813.61M 8 % Non-GAAP gross margin 80.8 % to 81.2 % NA Non-GAAP operating margin 29.0 % to 29.5 % NA Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 196 to 201 NA (in millions, except percentages) Year Ended January 31,2027 YoYMidpointChange Total revenue [1] $3,484 to $3,496 vs consensus of $3.42B 8 % Annual recurring revenue year-over-year growth rate 8.25 % to 8.75 % 8.50 % Non-GAAP gross margin 81.5 % to 82.0 % NA Non-GAAP operating margin 30.0 % to 30.5 % NA Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 190 to 195 NA Click to enlarge Shares +4.12% AH. More on DocuSign Docusign: Earnings Preview For An Anti-Bubble Poster Child Docusign: It's Not The E-Signatures, It's The Integrations (And I'm Buying) Docusign: We Should See Growth Acceleration Soon Docusign Q4 earnings on deck: What to expect Earnings week ahead: FDX, BABA, XPEV, MU, GIS, DOCU, OKLO, ACN, and more
Separately, YY Group launched a robotics pilot program in Las Vegas, Nevada this month, to evaluate the deployment of hospitality and security robotics in one of the world's largest hospitality markets. Marking the Company's first foray into the U.S. market, this program builds on the Company's formal partnership with KEENON Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robots, under which the t...
Separately, YY Group launched a robotics pilot program in Las Vegas, Nevada this month, to evaluate the deployment of hospitality and security robotics in one of the world's largest hospitality markets. Marking the Company's first foray into the U.S. market, this program builds on the Company's formal partnership with KEENON Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robots, under which the two companies are developing integrated human-robot collaboration service models for the hospitality sector. Pilot deployments are already underway in Malaysia and Singapore. These solutions are designed to support and augment human staff across functions such as banquet event support, cleaning, and facility maintenance. The Company expects its robotics initiatives to improve operating margins within its IFM business by enhancing workforce productivity and service consistency, while also creating differentiated human-robot service packages that can be marketed to manpower segment clients as a premium offering. Under the partnership with Arros AI, YY Group will integrate AI-powered candidate discovery, screening, ranking and interviewing capabilities into the YY Circle platform to improve recruiting efficiency, reducing time-to-fill, and enhance platform scalability across key markets. The collaboration reflects YY Group's broader strategy to strengthen its workforce technology stack and operational efficiency as it scales across hospitality and adjacent service sectors. The companies are also exploring a strategic investment and milestone-based incentive framework, subject to definitive agreements and applicable approvals, to align both parties around successful deployment and measurable commercial outcomes. Kevin Gao, Founder and CEO of Arros AI, said: "We are excited to support YY Group as it scales YY Circle across multiple markets. Our focus is to help workforce platforms make faster, more accurate hiring decisions through AI-powered screening, ranking, and interviewing ...
Energy Vault Holdings press release ( NRGV ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.02 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $153.3M (+358.0% Y/Y) beats by $0.74M . 2025 GAAP gross profit reached $48.0 million up nearly 8x versus the prior year, resulting in 2025 gross margin of 23.6% versus 13.4% the prior year (and well above the original 2025 guidance range) Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA improved by $23.2 million versus prior...
Energy Vault Holdings press release ( NRGV ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.02 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $153.3M (+358.0% Y/Y) beats by $0.74M . 2025 GAAP gross profit reached $48.0 million up nearly 8x versus the prior year, resulting in 2025 gross margin of 23.6% versus 13.4% the prior year (and well above the original 2025 guidance range) Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA improved by $23.2 million versus prior year, delivering a positive $9.8 million versus a loss of $13.4 million in the prior year Q4 2025 Adjusted Net Income turned positive to $3.7 million versus a loss of $25.0 million in the prior year period Q4 2025 GAAP Net Loss of $20.7 million improved by $41.1 million from a loss of $61.8 million in the prior year Cash as of December 31, 2025 climbed to $103.4 million, up 67% sequentially from Q3-25 and up over 300% versus prior year, (above the original guidance range) More on Energy Vault Holdings Energy Vault Holdings: Compelling Growth Story With Substantial Upside Energy Vault plummets 18%, upsizes and prices $140M convertible senior notes Energy Vault previews Q4 revenue above estimates, plans $125M convertible notes offering; shares down Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Energy Vault Holdings Historical earnings data for Energy Vault Holdings
Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc. press release ( BOBS ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.35 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $648.8M (+8.2% Y/Y) in-line. More on Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc. Bob's Discount Furniture: Discounted Furniture But Not Its Shares Bob's Discount Furniture Starts IPO Effort With Ambitious Expansion Plans Bob's Discount Furniture attracts mostly bull ratings after the quiet period ends Bo...
Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc. press release ( BOBS ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.35 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $648.8M (+8.2% Y/Y) in-line. More on Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc. Bob's Discount Furniture: Discounted Furniture But Not Its Shares Bob's Discount Furniture Starts IPO Effort With Ambitious Expansion Plans Bob's Discount Furniture attracts mostly bull ratings after the quiet period ends Bob's Discount Furniture moves to a post-IPO high as investors see upside Historical earnings data for Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET Call participants Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — William Carroll Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Ronald Gorczynski Chairman — Wesley Welborn Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer — Rhett Jordan Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer — Nathan Ricker Executive ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET Call participants Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — William Carroll Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Ronald Gorczynski Chairman — Wesley Welborn Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer — Rhett Jordan Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer — Nathan Ricker Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer — Miller Welborn Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Tangible Book Value -- $26.85 per share, up 13% annualized quarter over quarter and 17% for the year. -- $26.85 per share, up 13% annualized quarter over quarter and 17% for the year. Operating Earnings -- $13.7 million, or $0.81 per diluted share for the quarter. -- $13.7 million, or $0.81 per diluted share for the quarter. Loan Growth -- 13% annualized quarter over quarter, with net loan balances up $457 million, or 12% for the year. -- 13% annualized quarter over quarter, with net loan balances up $457 million, or 12% for the year. Deposit Growth -- 8% annualized quarter over quarter, with core deposit balances up $626 million, or 14% for the year, excluding brokered CD activity. -- 8% annualized quarter over quarter, with core deposit balances up $626 million, or 14% for the year, excluding brokered CD activity. Nonperforming Assets -- Comprise 0.22% of total assets; net charge-offs to average loans for the year at 0.08%. -- Comprise 0.22% of total assets; net charge-offs to average loans for the year at 0.08%. Total Operating Revenue -- $53.3 million in the fourth quarter; pre-provision net revenue reached $20.9 million, up 44% year over year. -- $53.3 million in the fourth quarter; pre-provision net revenue reached $20.9 million, up 44% year over year. Operating Noninterest Expenses -- $32.5 million, flat compared to the previous quarter. -- $32.5 million, flat compared to the previous quarter. Net Interest Margin -- Increased by 13 basis p...
Lululemon press release ( LULU ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $5.01 beats by $0.23 . Revenue of $3.64B (+0.8% Y/Y) beats by $60M . Fiscal 2026 Outlook For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $2.400 billion to $2.430 billion, representing growth of 1% to 3%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.63 to $1.68 for the quarter. This assumes a t...
Lululemon press release ( LULU ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $5.01 beats by $0.23 . Revenue of $3.64B (+0.8% Y/Y) beats by $60M . Fiscal 2026 Outlook For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $2.400 billion to $2.430 billion, representing growth of 1% to 3%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.63 to $1.68 for the quarter. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 31.5%. For 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $11.350 billion to $11.500 billion, representing growth of 2% to 4%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $12.10 to $12.30 for the year. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 30%. Shares -1% AH. More on Lululemon lululemon: A Bargain Buy As Q4 Earnings Loom With Potential 'Wildcard' Upside Catalysts lululemon: The Market Is Pricing Only Americas Segment Weakness, Ignoring A Global Growth Engine lululemon: Cheap For A Reason Lululemon Q4 preview: Investors to likely focus on new growth strategy, CEO succession plans Earnings week ahead: FDX, BABA, XPEV, MU, GIS, DOCU, OKLO, ACN, and more
Cohu ( COHU ) on Tuesday said that it has received a second multi-unit order for its Eclipse testing platform from a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer to support development and production of next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence datacenter processors. The company said the order marks the second customer adoption of the Eclipse platform, signaling growing...
Cohu ( COHU ) on Tuesday said that it has received a second multi-unit order for its Eclipse testing platform from a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer to support development and production of next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence datacenter processors. The company said the order marks the second customer adoption of the Eclipse platform, signaling growing demand for scalable testing solutions as AI chip complexity and power requirements rise. Cohu added the platform is designed to handle advanced devices such as GPUs, CPUs, AI accelerators and ASICs, offering thermal control and support for large, high-power chip packages. Chief Executive Luis Müller said the orders increase confidence that HPC-related revenue will reach the upper end of the company’s $65 million to $80 million internal forecast range for the year. The company said the deal expands its presence in the AI datacenter market and complements its Neon inspection platform for advanced semiconductor packaging. COHU +0.13% after hours to $28.88. Source: Press Release More on Cohu Cohu, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Cohu: Maintaining Bearish Stance Post Q4 Earnings Release Cohu, Inc. (COHU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Cohu targets $15M–$20M HBM revenue in 2026 as systems and recurring business momentum accelerates Cohu, BE Semiconductor upgraded by Needham on HBM momentum
A pedestrian walks past the logo outside a Lululemon retail store on February 27, 2026 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images Lululemon offered a weak 2026 outlook on Tuesday as tariffs, higher expenses and a dramatic proxy battle with its founder weigh on its bottom line. The athleisure company's guidance for both the current quarter and the fiscal year came in lower than expec...
A pedestrian walks past the logo outside a Lululemon retail store on February 27, 2026 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images Lululemon offered a weak 2026 outlook on Tuesday as tariffs, higher expenses and a dramatic proxy battle with its founder weigh on its bottom line. The athleisure company's guidance for both the current quarter and the fiscal year came in lower than expected on the top and bottom lines. Lululemon is expecting first quarter sales to be between $2.40 billion and $2.43 billion, weaker than estimates of $2.47 billion, according to LSEG. It anticipates earnings per share will range between $1.63 and $1.68, also weaker than estimates of $2.07. For the full year, Lululemon is expecting sales to be between $11.35 billion and $11.50 billion, below expectations of $11.52 billion. Earnings guidance of $12.10 to $12.30 per share was also far weaker than estimates of $12.58. "The work is really underway in terms of our action plan, and we're really focused on the importance of course correcting on a number of fronts," interim co-CEO Meghan Frank told CNBC in an interview. "We've got a new creative director, his first line is hitting in Q1, we are seeing some green shoots, I would say, from the product in Q1 so we're excited about some of the momentum we have on that line item. We have had some great response from some of our recent product activations, and then we're also reducing our speed to market." During Lululemon's holiday quarter, the company beat estimates on both the top and bottom lines, though Wall Street had lowered its expectations for the period in recent months. Here's how the Vancouver-based retailer performed during its fiscal fourth quarter compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $5.01 vs. $4.78 expected Revenue: $3.64 billion vs. $3.58 billion expected The company's net income for the three-month period that ended Feb. 1 was $586.9 million, or $5.01 p...
Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. press release ( KMTS ): Q3 GAAP EPS of $0.61 beats by $1.21 . Revenue of $24.55M (+62.7% Y/Y) beats by $1.68M . More on Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (KMTS) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. Historical earnings data for Kestra ...
Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. press release ( KMTS ): Q3 GAAP EPS of $0.61 beats by $1.21 . Revenue of $24.55M (+62.7% Y/Y) beats by $1.68M . More on Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (KMTS) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. Historical earnings data for Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. Financial information for Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd.