Readers respond to Simon Jenkins’ article that supported King Charles’s planned trip to America in April I sympathise with much of Simon Jenkins’ reasoning on why King Charles should confirm his presence at celebrations of the US’s declaration of independence, but ultimately come to a different conclusion ( The king’s visit to the US must go ahead despite Trump’s terrible military aggression, 13 March ). As Jenkins points out: “Separating headship of state from daily politics is a virtue of hereditary monarchy.” I am just not convinced that the king’s host will be capable of understanding that level of subtlety. He will instead see what he wants to see: a king come to pay tribute to him personally. We should have no part of that and should not expect our king to have any part either. We can think about a visit once the would-be monarch of America apologises for his most recent slights on our nation, most notably on the men and women who fought and died in support of his nation’s cause that he so easily dismissed. Nicholas Avery Felixstowe, Suffolk Continue reading...

The Prison Governors’ Association is right to warn about “nothing-to-lose” prisoners attacking notorious inmates such as Ian Huntley (Governors warn of increasing violence of ‘nothing-to-lose’ inmates attacking notorious prisoners, 13 March). But the warning barely scratches the surface. The deeper problem is that the system itself contains many people with little to lose, either inside or outside prison. Thousands arrive already trapped in cycles of addiction, trauma, homelessness and untreated mental illness, with little stake in life beyond the prison walls. Prison rarely repairs this damage; more often it compounds it. Rehabilitation has increasingly given way to containment and idleness, and regimes that in practice resemble solitary confinement. Release often changes little. Former prisoners are at best monitored, but rarely supported into stable housing, employment, education or treatment. Unsurprisingly, many return to custody even more embittered and dysfunctional. Until ministers confront these wider social and institutional failures – and hold the leadership of the prison and probation services properly accountable – the crisis in our penal system will deepen and serious violence will become increasingly endemic. John Podmore Former governor, HMPs Belmarsh, Brixton and Swaleside; and former prisons inspector

Key Points Some retirees can work as much as they want when collecting benefits, but others can't. Know the work rules to avoid delaying some of your hard-earned Social Security income. Retirees who work may create temporary financial shortfalls. but it all evens out later on. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › For many seniors, retirement doesn't mean disappearing from the workforce entirely. Some people want to retire and still work part-time, while others must keep working into their traditional retirement years out of financial necessity. Earning a paycheck is typically not a bad thing for seniors, but things can get tricky because work can affect your Social Security benefits in certain situations. Some retirees can work as much as they want while still collecting Social Security, while others have strict limits, and failure to understand them could lead to an unexpected loss in retirement benefits. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Here's what you need to know about working while collecting Social Security so you can see what will happen if you decide to work after claiming your retirement checks. These retirees can work as much as they want For some seniors, the size of their paycheck will have no impact on their monthly Social Security benefits. They can work as much as they want, as many jobs as they want, to supplement the money in their retirement plans. Seniors who can do that are those who have already reached their full retirement age (FRA). FRA is based on birth year. For anyone born in 1960 or later, it's 67. As the Social Security Administration makes clear, "starting with the month you reach full retirement age, there is no limit on how much you can earn and still receive your benefits." Working after FRA will not only not reduce y...

Wheat was climbing as the war in Iran continued to push up oil prices, prompting worries that farmers could cut back on sowing due to soaring costs for fuel and fertilizer. Additionally, harsh winter weather in parts of the central US may have damaged wheat plants that had broken dormancy at a time when limited precipitation was already stressing fields . Futures for hard red winter wheat , a variety used to make all-purpose and bread flour and favored in states such as top grower Kansas, gained as much as 3.8%. Benchmark Chicago futures for soft red winter wheat, used for cookies and cakes, rose as much as 2.9%. The jump came as oil surged amid further strikes on Persian Gulf facilities, while a surprisingly hot inflation report from before the war pressured the stock market. Broader concerns about inflation have also helped to bring investors into crops such as wheat and soybeans — the part of the commodities space with the highest correlation to price pressures in the last decade, according to StoneX chief commodities economic Arlan Suderman . “Thus, we’ve generally seen positive money flow into the grain and oilseed sector when inflation expectations rise, as they have been, while the money flow reverses when those expectations pull back,” Suderman said in a Wednesday note. Investment funds recently flipped to a net bullish position in Kansas wheat and have been chipping away at their short in Chicago wheat, while adding to bullish bets in corn and soy, according to regulatory data . Meanwhile, erratic weather across the US included some below-freezing temperatures in the Plains, where some wheat fields have been growing for a few weeks. “Wheat is pretty hardy for winter conditions, but once it starts its spring march to finish, it gets more vulnerable,” Lee Scheufler, who grows wheat in central Kansas, said by phone. “I do have some concerns we are set up for freeze damage because our wheat is ahead of schedule.” Any impact on yields won’t be known for weeks. O...

Regarding your article (Royals and celebrities warned to watch words as lip-reading videos go viral, 15 March), the public needs to be aware that lip-reading is not an exact science and research shows that only about 30% of information can be seen on the lips in the best of circumstances. This is because the remainder of speech shapes are inside the mouth, hidden from view. So lip-reading is very much guesswork and relies on a great deal of factors, including having good English competency, which many congenitally deaf people do not have due to lack of support in education; having the person being lip-read close enough to see clearly, their head still, with slow, clear lip patterns; nothing hiding the mouth like beards or hands; having an accent that is familiar to the person lip-reading; plenty of facial expressions and gestures, and so on. The TV programme Code of Silence was unrealistic, as is most people’s understanding of deafness. Lip-reading and hearing-aided technology have been mythologised to deaf people’s detriment, so that we must live up to an impossible dream. Jill Jones Chair, Deaf Experience (Dex)

On February 17, 2026, Stonehill Capital Management reported a new position in ManpowerGroup(MAN +1.63%), acquiring 316,522 shares worth $9.41 million during the fourth quarter. What happened According to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, Stonehill Capital Management established a new position in ManpowerGroup, acquiring 316,522 shares. The quarter-end value of the stake was $9.41 million. What else to know This is a new position for Stonehill Capital Management, representing 2.8% of its $333.82 million in reportable U.S. equity assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: SATS: $90.38 million (29.0% of AUM) NASDAQ: JOYY: $71.47 million (22.9% of AUM) NYSE: ELME: $30.25 million (9.7% of AUM) NASDAQ: LBRDK: $21.07 million (6.8% of AUM) NYSE: MBC: $19.65 million (6.3% of AUM) As of Wednesday, shares of ManpowerGroup were priced at $26.56, plunging about 56% over the past year and well underperforming the S&P 500, which has instead climbed about 19% in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $17.96 billion Net income (TTM) ($13.30 million) Dividend yield 5% Price (as of Wednesday) $26.56 Company snapshot ManpowerGroup offers recruitment, workforce solutions, assessment, training, career management, and outsourcing services across dozens of countries, primarily under the Manpower and Experis brands. The firm generates revenue through permanent and temporary staffing, HR outsourcing, professional resourcing, and workforce consulting for large-scale and specialized talent needs. It serves multinational corporations and local businesses seeking staffing, workforce management, and talent development solutions in diverse industries. ManpowerGroup is a global leader in workforce solutions that leverages its scale and expertise to deliver flexible staffing and talent management services, addressing complex workforce needs for clients in dozens of countries. What this transaction means for investors ManpowerGroup’s l...

Hong Kong Airlines Ltd. said March 17 it would raise surcharges again starting the next day, just a week after a previous increase. Photo: VCG Chinese airlines are ramping up fuel surcharges as Middle East conflict drives a surge in jet fuel prices, with Hong Kong carriers leading the move and major mainland peers following. Hong Kong Airlines Ltd. said March 17 it would raise surcharges again starting the next day, just a week after a previous increase. Fees on routes to Asian destinations such as Japan and South Korea will rise 36.8% to HK$290 ($37), while surcharges on long-haul routes to North America and Europe will jump 57.5% to HK$1,164.

Regarding your editorial on SUVs (16 March), a simple way to make road users pay their share is to tax vehicles by weight. I’d quite happily pay my share towards the road damage caused, and space taken up, by my bicycle. Richard Jones Bristol I never read travel journalism as I believe that if a place sounds too wonderful everyone else will be inspired to visit it too. But Mark Cocker (Country Diary, 17 March) had me fooled into wanting to go and look at the flowers in … no, I won’t say where. Jocelyn Rose Fort William, Highlands I too was told by my mother to wear clean pants in case I got knocked over (Letters, 15 March). Unfortunately I was, and my femur and clavicle were broken. No one was interested in how clean my pants were. Indeed, much of my clothing was cut off. Jeff Anderson Harrow, London Urging me not to waffle, my mother used to say: “You open your mouth and the wind blows your tongue about.” Tony Burnham Didsbury, Manchester The barleycorn as a unit of measurement has surely not faded into the mists of time (Letters, 15 March). It is in use every time you buy a pair of shoes. Rosalind Clayton London

Stefonlinton FedEx ( FDX ) is expected to see an 8.4% decline in its third-quarter earnings, which will be released on March 19, after markets close. The consensus EPS estimate is $4.13, while revenue is seen jumping 5.8% to $23.48B. In the prior quarter, the company guided for Q3 adjusted EPS to decline sequentially from Q2, while revenue was expected to remain broadly in line. Operating expenses were projected to rise modestly due to peak demand pressures and higher costs associated with the MD-11 grounding. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 8 upward revisions and 13 downward moves. Revenue estimates have seen 15 upward revisions and 2 downward moves. In Q3, the Federal Express segment revenue is expected to reach $20.68B, while the FedEx Freight segment revenue is likely to come in at $2.04B, as per Zacks Equity Research. Going into the quarterly results, investors are likely to watch out for the company’s forward guidance amid the Middle East tensions. Analysts have already cautioned investors over mounting cost pressures and downside risk that the company faces due to the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has resulted in elevated oil prices. FedEx may enjoy higher fuel surcharges but would also incur higher fuel and transportation expenses, Seeking Alpha analyst Asian Value Investor said. “Its operating costs and expenses may increase and squeeze margins. It must also watch out for the further effect on consumer and business spending, which may affect its volume and pricing,” the analyst warned. Service suspension in the Middle East could also emerge as another pain point for the company, likely disrupting its supply chain and driving higher costs for FDX. Even as the freight company is at risk of losing some revenues and incurring more expenses amid the current situation, the analyst was optimistic that the firm’s heavy investment in AI may prove to be beneficial. “Route optimization amid delays and rerouting may allow its drivers to find the best and mo...

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(RTTNews) - Shares of Boyd Group Services Inc. (BGSI) are falling about 12 percent on Wednesday morning trading after the company reported a decline in full-year net earnings to $18.4 million from last year's $24.5 million. The company's stock is currently trading at $141.41, down 12.50 percent or $20.21, over the previous close of $161.62 on the New York Stock Exchange. It has traded between $134.22 and $183.10 in the past one year. However, sales for the period rose 2.4 percent, to $3.142 billion from $3.070 billion in the previous year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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Key Points Webs Creek Capital Management bought 1,263,873 shares of Cactus in the fourth quarter. The quarter-end position value increased by $57.73 million as a result of the new position. The new stake represents 10.33% of fund AUM, making it the largest holding in the fund as of quarter's end. 10 stocks we like better than Cactus › Webs Creek Capital Management disclosed a new stake in Cactus (NYSE:WHD) in its SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, acquiring an estimated $57.73 million position based on quarter-end pricing. What happened According to its SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Webs Creek Capital Management added a new position in Cactus, purchasing 1,263,873 shares during the fourth quarter. The quarter-end value of the stake registered at $57.73 million. What else to know This is a new position for the fund and represents 10.33% of its reportable assets under management as of the filing, making it Webs Creek’s largest reported holding at period’s end. Top holdings after the filing: NYSE:WHD: $57.73 million (10.3% of AUM) NYSE:AR: $51.83 million (9.3% of AUM) NYSE:OVV: $51.07 million (9.1% of AUM) NASDAQ:WFRD: $49.30 million (8.8% of AUM) NYSE:MTZ: $43.88 million (7.9% of AUM) As of Wednesday, shares of Cactus were priced at $46.41, roughly flat over the past year compared to a 19% gain for the S&P 500. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of Wednesday) $46.41 Market Capitalization $3.2 billion Revenue (TTM) $1.08 billion Net Income (TTM) $166.01 million Company snapshot Cactus designs, manufactures, sells, and rents wellheads and pressure control equipment, including proprietary SafeDrill systems, monobore and manifold solutions, and provides field services for installation, maintenance, and repair. The firm generates revenue through equipment sales, rentals, and recurring service contracts primarily supporting onshore unconventional oil and gas wells across drilling, completion, and production phases. It serves oil and gas operators in the United S...

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’ve been putting off an update to iOS 26, now might be the time to do it. On Wednesday, security researchers published findings on a new hacking tool that targets iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.6.2, as reported earlier by Wired. The “DarkSword” exploit allows bad actors to scoop up the personal information on iPhones that visit malicious links, and has already been used by Russian hackers. The Google Threat Intelligence Group worked with the cybersecurity firms Lookout and iVerify to analyze the attack, which could affect up to 270 million devices still running the impacted versions of iOS 18. When a user accesses a compromised website, Google says DarkSword uses “six different vulnerabilities” to carry out an attack targeting Safari, giving bad actors the ability to collect text messages, contacts, saved credentials, iCloud files, photos, cryptocurrency wallets, call logs, location history, and more. Google says it reported the vulnerability to Apple in late 2025. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Sarah O’Rourke confirmed that Apple had patched all “underlying vulnerabilities” in iOS last year before issuing an “emergency software update last week for older devices that were unable to update to more recent versions of iOS.” DarkSword uses a “hit-and-run” design that allows attackers to “extract high-value data and disappear before traditional detection methods can respond,” according to Lookout. Google says suspected Russian state-sponsored hackers used DarkSword to target users in Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Turkey. These hackers were also discovered using an iOS exploit kit called Coruna, which Google highlighted in a report earlier this month. iVerify notes that the Russia-linked hackers left ...

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Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock. That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Our proprietary system currently recommends Stantec (STN) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better. While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this engineering firm is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Stantec is 18.1%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 15.7% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 3.9%. Cash Flow Growth Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies ...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Sezzle Inc. (SEZL) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this company is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Arguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Sezzle Inc. is 440.4%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 30.7% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 14%. Cash Flow Growth Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, high ca...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Our proprietary system currently recommends Palomar (PLMR) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better. While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this insurance holding company is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Palomar is 46.3%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 28.5% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 3.1%. Cash Flow Growth Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented compani...

Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. New Gold (NGD) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this gold mining company a great growth pick right now. Earnings Growth Arguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for New Gold is 29%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 149.2% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 66.7%. Cash Flow Growth While cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, ...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Our proprietary system currently recommends Orla Mining Ltd. (ORLA) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better. While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this company is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Arguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Orla Mining is 79.3%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 185% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 67.7%. Cash Flow Growth While cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than fo...

Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end. However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Laureate Education (LAUR) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this for-profit higher education purveyor is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Laureate Education is 2.1%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 79.1% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 14%. Impressive Asset Utilization Ratio Growth investors often overlook asset utilization ratio, als...

PRESS RELEASE Paris, 18 March 2026 – 5:45pm YOUR OPERATIONAL LEASING SOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION 2025 RESULTS Positive net income in an unstable geopolitical and economic environment Turnover 1 of €156.1m, down -5.4% Operating EBITDA 2 : €52.7m Group share of net profit: €1.7m, vs. €3.9m in 2024 “Despite significant economic and geopolitical tensions in 2025, the TOUAX Group confirmed the resilience of its business model and its adaptability. Outside Europe, demand for mobile assets linked to transport infrastructure remains strong. With a diversified offer, long-term leasing contracts and a strong presence in various complementary business segments, the Group benefits from recurring revenue enabling it to face difficult economic conditions while limiting volatility. The strong momentum in management activity on behalf of third parties reflects our investment partners’ trust in the Group’s ability to deliver long-term returns” remarked Fabrice and Raphaël Walewski, TOUAX SCA’s managing partners. Restated revenue from activities amounts to €156.1 million as of 31 December 2025, down -€8.9 million, mainly from the decline in volumes amid the European rail freight market due to tensions in the intermodal transport sector, and a decrease in revenue from Others activity after a strong 2024 year. The operating EBITDA amounts to €52.7 million, down -€6.3 million over the year following the decrease in revenue from activities, supported by the good performance of the River Barges and Containers activities, and despite the slowdown in the Freight Railcars activity and Others (unfavourable base comparison with 2024). After depreciation & amortisation, financial expenses and non-recurring income, the Group share of net profit amounts to €1.7 million, versus €3.9 million in 2024. The book value per share is €9.96, down -14% compared with 31 December 2024, mainly due to unfavourable currency translation effect. At the Annual General Meeting, the managing partners wil...

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Paris, le 18 mars 2026 – 17 h 45 VOTRE SOLUTION DE LOCATION OPÉRATIONNELLE AU SERVICE DES TRANSPORTS DURABLES RÉSULTATS 2025 Résultat net positif dans un contexte géopolitique et économique instable Volume d’affaires 1 de 156,1 M€, en baisse de 5,4 % EBITDA opérationnel 2 : 52,7 M€ Résultat Net part du Groupe : 1,7 M€, contre 3,9 M€ en 2024 « Dans un contexte de tensions économiques et géopolitiques fortes en 2025, le Groupe TOUAX a confirmé la résilience de son modèle et sa capacité d’adaptation. En dehors de l’Europe, le besoin en actifs mobiles liés aux infrastructures de transport est resté soutenu. Avec une offre diversifiée, des contrats long terme, et une présence forte sur différents segments d’activités complémentaires, le Groupe bénéficie de revenus récurrents lui permettant de traverser des situations économiques tendues en limitant la volatilité. Le dynamisme des opérations de gestion d’actifs pour compte de tiers témoigne de la confiance de nos partenaires investisseurs dans la capacité du Groupe à offrir, sur le long terme, des rendements durables» indiquent Fabrice et Raphaël Walewski, gérants de TOUAX SCA. Les produits retraités des activités s’élèvent à 156,1 millions d’euros au 31 décembre 2025, en diminution de -8,9 millions d’euros principalement du fait de la baisse des volumes de fret ferroviaire européen avec des tensions dans le secteur du transport intermodal, et d’une baisse de la contribution de l’activité Divers après une année 2024 particulièrement élevée. L’EBITDA opérationnel atteint 52,7 millions d’euros, en diminution de -6,3 millions d’euros sur l’année suite à la baisse des produits d’activités, soutenu par la bonne performance des activités Barges fluviales et Conteneurs malgré les ralentissements constatés sur les activités Wagons de Fret et Divers (avec un effet comparaison défavorable sur l’année) Après prise en compte des dotations aux amortissements, des charges financières et de produits non récurrents, ...

Do you view the market's recent weakness as a buying opportunity? Maybe a chance to step into a new position in a broad-based index fund at a discounted price? If so, good idea! Even if we haven't hit the ultimate bottom yet, stocks are certainly on sale here. But which fund? The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY 0.78%) and the essentially identical Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.76%) are always popular choices. If you've got the option of buying anything though, maybe something with a bit more international exposure like the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT 0.71%) is a better option right now. Exactly what it sounds like Just as the name suggests, the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF owns stocks of companies located all over the planet. Built to mirror the FTSE Global All Cap Index, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds stakes in over 10,000 equities of all shapes and sizes, many of which you've likely never even heard of. Roughly two-thirds of this ETF's value consists of North American companies (most of which are U.S. listings), while European stocks account for 15% of its holdings. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific names and emerging markets each make up about 10% of VT's portfolio. Said another way, about one-third of this fund's value consists of stocks that aren't in the S&P 500. Expand NYSEMKT : VT Vanguard International Equity Index Funds - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF Today's Change ( -0.71 %) $ -1.01 Current Price $ 141.01 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 140.79 - $ 141.64 52wk Range $ 100.89 - $ 149.07 Volume 58K Great. But given that the U.S. economy and market have been outperforming most others of late, why fix what isn't broken? Because nothing is ever permanent; change happens. There's an argument to be made, in fact, that we're on a precipice of a major shift in the planet's leading names. And Vanguard's analysts are making this very argument. In its recently published 2026 Economic and Market Outlook, Vanguard's Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Investment S...

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Sliveoak/iStock via Getty Images Maybe this is odd for someone to say, but I have always thought that the asset rental market was rather elegant. I know it might seem like a humdrum sort of business. But there is something about optimizing resources such that one party owns them and makes some available at a meaningful discount compared to buying them outright for those organizations or individuals who might need them on a short-term basis. This kind of asset clustering has spawned many industries, and countless companies. And one of them is none other than McGrath RentCorp ( MGRC ), a rather sizable business with a market capitalization today of $2.73 billion. In my last article about the company , published back in September of last year, I told investors that while the easy money had been made, the stock still justified a soft "Buy" rating. This was even though macroeconomic conditions were causing weakness in one key area, and it came after the business had, if only marginally so, outperformed the broader market. Since that time, however, the stock has fallen. It's now trading 15.9% below where it was back then. And over that same window of time, the S&P 500 is up 2.9%. Despite this weakness, I remain confident in my previous stance on the business. So much so, in fact, that thanks to continued performance and how the stock is priced, I believe that maintaining it as a very soft "Buy" is appropriate. The growth story is still intact Author - SEC EDGAR Data Probably the best place to start with when it comes to analyzing McGrath RentCorp right now would be to cover data from the final quarter of the 2025 fiscal year . Management just announced those results last month. And during that time, the company demonstrated consistent growth across the board. Revenue, as an example, came in at $256.8 million. That represents an increase of 5.4% over the $243.7 million generated a year earlier. As revenue for the company improved, profitability increased also. Net income j...

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