Health officials increasingly believe they have contained the fatal outbreak of meningitis in Kent, with no cases emerging that are not linked to the original cluster of 20. In another boost to efforts to contain the infection, the bug that caused it has been identified as a known strain of meningitis B, the Guardian understands. That should mean that the MenB vaccine offered to 5,000 students liv...
Health officials increasingly believe they have contained the fatal outbreak of meningitis in Kent, with no cases emerging that are not linked to the original cluster of 20. In another boost to efforts to contain the infection, the bug that caused it has been identified as a known strain of meningitis B, the Guardian understands. That should mean that the MenB vaccine offered to 5,000 students living in University of Kent halls of residence in Canterbury, hundreds of whom received it on Wednesday, will prove a good match. There is growing confidence among the NHS, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and county council public health staff tackling the outbreak that the people infected in Kent, many of whom visited a nightclub on 5, 6 or 7 March, have passed it on to anyone outside the area. “All cases to date are linked to the current outbreak in Kent,” a UKHSA spokesperson said. One of the 20 known cases became unwell in London and another in France, but both had visited Canterbury shortly beforehand. One official involved in the multi-agency response said: “We may have contained it. There are no cases popping up elsewhere that we know of – no cases that we know of outside the cluster – or not yet anyway. “We are rolling out a vaccine and antibiotics and tracing contacts. So there’s nothing we’re not doing.” An official from a different organisation said that what they described as UKHSA’s prompt action last weekend after it was first alerted to the outbreak appeared to have paid dividends, particularly its immediate provision of antibiotics to people in Canterbury. Another university in in the city confirmed a case of meningitis on Wednesday. The student at Canterbury Christ Church is believed to be a man who was at the nightclub and part of the 20 known cases. The known cases until now were from the University of Kent. Canterbury Christ Church University said in a statement: “We have reached out to support the individual directly and student wellbeing and suppor...
For a while, Newcastle made this fun, but they did not make it through, all that hope giving way to hurt. By the time the final whistle went at the Camp Nou, as the Barcelona fans sang their anthem and the exhausted men in black and white made their way slowly towards their supporters positioned above a scoreboard that showed 7-2, it seemed almost absurd to say that they had played their part, but...
For a while, Newcastle made this fun, but they did not make it through, all that hope giving way to hurt. By the time the final whistle went at the Camp Nou, as the Barcelona fans sang their anthem and the exhausted men in black and white made their way slowly towards their supporters positioned above a scoreboard that showed 7-2, it seemed almost absurd to say that they had played their part, but they had. In the end, though, history was made by Hansi Flick’s side, not Eddie Howe’s; ultimately, the big night belonged to the hosts, securing an unimaginable result not seen here in three decades. Howe had said that his side could not and would not shrink at the Camp Nou and, for much of a historic tie that he described as the biggest in their recent history, they didn’t. Not in the first leg, when it had taken a 96th-minute penalty to deny them a victory, and not when they went behind after just six minutes of the second leg; not even when they went behind a second time after 18 minutes. It wasn’t until the third time that it became a step too far. And then, it is true, they were taken to pieces. The last kick of the first half put them 3-2 down and they must have wished it could have ended there. Barcelona returned ready for business, three more goals in 15 second half minutes made it 6-2, and there was still time for a seventh. That hadn’t seemed possible and, even with a brilliant Barcelona display in the second half, still felt a little cruel. Being themselves meant going at Barcelona, frightening them, which Newcastle had done for as long as they were allowed. The problem was that’s a game Hansi Flick’s Barcelona embrace too: for all the talk of Cruyff and DNA, he has provided a twist and built a team happy to get up and running, to trade blows in transition, one that shows that life can be good when lived on the edge. That led to a frantic opening half that could have ended with either side leading instead ending with the home side 3-2 up. It also lead, eventual...
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) is one of the best metaverse stocks to buy, according to analysts. On March 12, Morgan Stanley said companies that control the full AI stack — chips, cloud systems, models, and applications, will be the strongest in the long run. The analysts highlighted Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) as their top choice among China’s internet firms, upgrading i...
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) is one of the best metaverse stocks to buy, according to analysts. On March 12, Morgan Stanley said companies that control the full AI stack — chips, cloud systems, models, and applications, will be the strongest in the long run. The analysts highlighted Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) as their top choice among China’s internet firms, upgrading it ahead of Tencent. They believe Alibaba is well‑positioned thanks to its in‑house chip unit T‑Head, its large AliCloud platform, and its growing family of AI models and apps. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)’s Expanding Role in AI and Digital Innovation Morgan Stanley explained that Alibaba’s ability to design its own chips helps reduce reliance on outside suppliers, cut costs, and align with China’s push for tech self‑sufficiency. By combining chips, cloud, and AI models like Qwen, Alibaba can manage the entire AI value chain and monetize across infrastructure and applications. The bank also noted China’s AI chip market could reach $67 billion by 2030, with local supply covering most demand, further boosting Alibaba’s long‑term prospects. On March 5, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) reiterated that it is forming a task force to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence AI model. The new task force will be coordinated by Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu and will be tasked with mobilizing group-wide resources. Read More: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years Read More: 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years The announcement follows the resignation of Lin Junyang, head of the Qwen AI division. He becomes the third senior Qwen executive to depart this year. Yu Bowen, who headed post-training for the AI platform, had also tendered his resignation. The high-profile exits follow confirmation that Qwen’s mobile app surged to 203 million in February from 31.05 million in January. It is now the third-most-used app, behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT and ByteDan...
Earnings Call Insights: Macy's, Inc. (M) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Antony Spring highlighted 2025 as "a year of transformation," crediting the Bold New Chapter strategy for enterprise-wide improvements and a return to positive comparable sales for both Macy's, Inc. and the Macy's nameplate. Spring stated, "We achieved better-than-expected top line and bottom line results in every quarter, demons...
Earnings Call Insights: Macy's, Inc. (M) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Antony Spring highlighted 2025 as "a year of transformation," crediting the Bold New Chapter strategy for enterprise-wide improvements and a return to positive comparable sales for both Macy's, Inc. and the Macy's nameplate. Spring stated, "We achieved better-than-expected top line and bottom line results in every quarter, demonstrating strong and consistent execution." Spring reported that fourth quarter net sales, comparable sales, and core adjusted EBITDA all surpassed guidance, driven by "better-than-expected performance across key line items and positive go-forward comparable sales at each nameplate, led by Bloomingdale's impressive 9.9% growth." Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.67 was described as "well above our guidance range of $1.35 to $1.55." Spring said, "Our teams have worked collaboratively with our partners to deliver the Bold New Chapter. And together, we are making meaningful progress towards our long-term sustainable profitable growth." COO & CFO Thomas Edwards added, "For both the quarter and the full year, we achieved better-than-expected net sales, comparable sales, go-forward comparable sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted EPS." Outlook Macy's projects 2026 net sales of $21.4 billion to $21.65 billion and expects comparable sales in a range of down approximately 0.5% to up 0.5%. Other revenue is expected to reach about $920 million, with gross margin as a percent of net sales anticipated between 38.3% and 38.6%. Guidance includes an adjusted diluted EPS outlook of $1.90 to $2.10, incorporating a $0.10 to $0.20 tariff impact. Spring explained, "Our first quarter and fiscal 2026 guidance ranges support our go-forward growth initiatives while preserving flexibility to respond to changes in the competitive landscape and consumer demand." For Q1 2026, net sales are forecast at $4.575 billion to $4.625 billion with adjusted EPS guidance ranging from (-$0.01) to $0.01. Financial Res...
国际战略研究中心(CSIS)的Seth G. Jones表示，在最新对伊朗发动打击之前，美国的关键远程及防御类弹药的供应就已处于低位，这一制约可能迫使华盛顿减少对冲突的介入。Jones表示，这些限制可能有助于缩短当前涉及美国直接军事行动的战争阶段，不过他预计，以色列将继续根据需要对伊朗实施阶段性打击。“我们讨论的是几天或几周的时间，”Jones在接受采访时表示，“我认为这一阶段持续更长时间的可能性...
国际战略研究中心(CSIS)的Seth G. Jones表示，在最新对伊朗发动打击之前，美国的关键远程及防御类弹药的供应就已处于低位，这一制约可能迫使华盛顿减少对冲突的介入。Jones表示，这些限制可能有助于缩短当前涉及美国直接军事行动的战争阶段，不过他预计，以色列将继续根据需要对伊朗实施阶段性打击。“我们讨论的是几天或几周的时间，”Jones在接受采访时表示，“我认为这一阶段持续更长时间的可能性极低，因为从军事角度看，它无法持续。我们的库存根本不够。”Jones还表示，华盛顿和德黑兰都有理由推动局势降温。随着战争持续，伊朗领导层将持续面临打击，其军事能力也将被削弱。与此同时，美国库存的消耗可能会促使总统唐纳德·特朗普大幅减少美国对伊朗的军事行动。（新浪财经）
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the ProShares UltraShort Dow30 ETF (Symbol: DXD) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $22.08, changing hands as high as $22.13 per share. ProShares UltraShort Dow30 shares are currently trading up about 2.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DXD shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DXD's low p...
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the ProShares UltraShort Dow30 ETF (Symbol: DXD) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $22.08, changing hands as high as $22.13 per share. ProShares UltraShort Dow30 shares are currently trading up about 2.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DXD shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DXD's low point in its 52 week range is $18.62 per share, with $35.79 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $22.17. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
9parusnikov/iStock via Getty Images While everyone's eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz ( including mine , to be fair), I find it only natural to worry about Asian economies. It is, by far, the largest recipient of Middle Eastern oil of any region—and helium, which I think is an underappreciated risk of the current moment . East Asian economies run on imported fuel, as they tend not to have large do...
9parusnikov/iStock via Getty Images While everyone's eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz ( including mine , to be fair), I find it only natural to worry about Asian economies. It is, by far, the largest recipient of Middle Eastern oil of any region—and helium, which I think is an underappreciated risk of the current moment . East Asian economies run on imported fuel, as they tend not to have large domestic deposits. While some power is generated with nuclear and coal, most of it is still hydrocarbons. While China may have other options for replacing this oil, as they have access to sanctioned, discounted Ural crude , South Korea and Japan have far fewer options for substitutions. Bloomberg Developed economies like Japan depend on a steady flow of both crude oil and natural gas, and so it makes sense that as this situation has developed, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ) has taken a real beating by the market. While Japan sources most of its natural gas from non-Middle Eastern sources, nearly 96% of its oil imports come from the Middle East, split between the imports from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg Since the beginning of the month, the fund is down 8%, a large swing. It got as low as 10% from its pre-war level before bouncing off on the news of strategic oil stores being released. Data by YCharts The EWJ ETF The fund purports itself to be “the Japanese stock market in a single trade” on its website. It is essentially a total market fund for Japan, just as Vanguard's VTI or iShares' ITOT is for the U.S. That makes it perfect for my purposes here, as my thesis is essentially about Japan's economy. It includes both large and small firms and is market-cap weighted. Unlike the previously mentioned funds, EWJ uses a sampling method. It offers investors exposure very similar to the total market while holding ~180 stocks. The fund charges 0.49% p.a., which sits around the category average. Here are its top holdings: iShares Note that while Japan is notorious for its t...
Meningitis typically occurs as isolated one-off cases, but the outbreak in Kent is being described as "unprecedented" because there have been 20 cases since the weekend. However, this infection requires close and prolonged physical contact, that spreads more slowly than Covid or flu. The BBC's Nick Triggle explains why this outbreak is not the same as Covid. More on this story.
Meningitis typically occurs as isolated one-off cases, but the outbreak in Kent is being described as "unprecedented" because there have been 20 cases since the weekend. However, this infection requires close and prolonged physical contact, that spreads more slowly than Covid or flu. The BBC's Nick Triggle explains why this outbreak is not the same as Covid. More on this story.
bodrumsurf Canaccord Genuity has initiated Ocugen ( OCGN ) at buy, noting the company's pipeline of AAV gene therapy candidates for retinal diseases. The firm has a $12 price target (~390% upside based on March 17 close). Analyst Whitney Ijem highlighted OCU410ST, which is in phase 2/3 for Stargardt disease. Interim phase 2/3 is expected in Q3, which she called "an important derisking event." Ijem...
bodrumsurf Canaccord Genuity has initiated Ocugen ( OCGN ) at buy, noting the company's pipeline of AAV gene therapy candidates for retinal diseases. The firm has a $12 price target (~390% upside based on March 17 close). Analyst Whitney Ijem highlighted OCU410ST, which is in phase 2/3 for Stargardt disease. Interim phase 2/3 is expected in Q3, which she called "an important derisking event." Ijem noted that phase 1 data found that the asset slowed lesion progression while also i mproving visual acuity. She indicated that Ocugen's stock price is poised to surge if the upcoming data readout is successful, given that Belite ( BLTE ) saw its share price skyrocket on data for its Stargardt candidate, tinlarebant, which she noted did not demonstrate visual acuity improvement. Ijem also mentioned OCU410 for geographic atrophy and OCU400, the company's most advanced asset, in phase 3 for retinitis pigmentosa as other potential catalysts. More on Ocugen Ocugen: Downgrading After OCU410 Data Release Ocugen, Inc. (OCGN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Ocugen: Why I Don't Read Too Much Into The Selloff On Phase 2 GA Data Ocugen spikes as Oppenheimer issues new Outperform on upcoming catalysts Ocugen outlines 2026 BLA submission and expects three pivotal filings within three years amid leadership expansion
Shares of Ferrari (RACE 1.61%) have hit a rough patch. The stock is down significantly from its 52-week high and has fallen about 29% over the last six months. A drop like this is highly unusual for the iconic Italian luxury automaker, which has historically traded with the stability of a high-end collectible rather than a cyclical car company. But the pullback arguably makes sense. Late last year...
Shares of Ferrari (RACE 1.61%) have hit a rough patch. The stock is down significantly from its 52-week high and has fallen about 29% over the last six months. A drop like this is highly unusual for the iconic Italian luxury automaker, which has historically traded with the stability of a high-end collectible rather than a cyclical car company. But the pullback arguably makes sense. Late last year, the market was spooked by management's updated five-year financial targets presented during its Capital Markets Day, which implied a significant deceleration in the company's top-line growth rate. With that said, the underlying business is still performing exceptionally well. And with a major new supercar rollout underway, is this rare pullback a buying opportunity? A conservative roadmap To understand the stock's recent weakness, look no further than the company's 2030 financial targets. At its Capital Markets Day last October, management expects net revenue to reach approximately 9.0 billion euros by the end of the decade. Compare that to the 7.15 billion euros in revenue the company generated in 2025, and this implies a compound annual growth rate of just 5% over the next five years. That is a noticeable step down from the double-digit growth rates investors have grown accustomed to in recent years. But there is a good reason for this cautious approach. Ferrari's entire business model relies on scarcity. By intentionally capping volume to protect its pricing power, the company ensures its brand equity remains pristine. And the fruits of this discipline are clearly reflected in the company's profitability. In 2025, Ferrari's operating margin -- or its operating profit as a percentage of total revenue -- expanded by 120 basis points year over year to a staggering 29.5%. For Ferrari, margin expansion like this means earnings per share is growing faster than revenue -- a trend I think should persist for the company over the long haul. Even more, Ferrari produced over 1.5 b...
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 13, Guggenheim reiterated its Buy rating on Oracle and kept its $400 price target, one of the highest targets on the Street. Analyst John DiFucci argued that Oracle’s recent quarter strengthened the case for the stock as a long-duration AI and cloud story, pointing in particular to the ...
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 13, Guggenheim reiterated its Buy rating on Oracle and kept its $400 price target, one of the highest targets on the Street. Analyst John DiFucci argued that Oracle’s recent quarter strengthened the case for the stock as a long-duration AI and cloud story, pointing in particular to the company’s $553 billion remaining performance obligations, which were up 325% year over year. He said the current spending cycle could set up a “free cash flow waterfall” in fiscal 2029 and 2030 once today’s infrastructure build-out starts converting into revenue at scale. Why Guggenheim Sees Oracle’s AI Buildout Setting Up a Future Cash Flow Inflection Pixabay/Public Domain The backdrop for that call was Oracle’s fiscal third-quarter report on March 10. The company posted $17.2 billion in revenue, up 22% year over year, while non-GAAP earnings per share rose to $1.79. Cloud revenue climbed 44% to $8.9 billion, and cloud infrastructure revenue jumped 84% to $4.9 billion. Oracle also raised its fiscal 2027 revenue target to more than $90 billion. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) provides database software, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Its business spans cloud infrastructure, database platforms, and software products used by enterprises and governments worldwide. While we acknowledge the potential of ORCL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 13, Guggenheim reiterated its Buy rating on Oracle and kept its $400 price target, one of the highest targets on the Street. Analyst John DiFucci argued that Oracle’s recent quarter strengthened the case for the stock as a long-duration AI and cloud story, pointing in particular to the ...
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On March 13, Guggenheim reiterated its Buy rating on Oracle and kept its $400 price target, one of the highest targets on the Street. Analyst John DiFucci argued that Oracle’s recent quarter strengthened the case for the stock as a long-duration AI and cloud story, pointing in particular to the company’s $553 billion remaining performance obligations, which were up 325% year over year. He said the current spending cycle could set up a “free cash flow waterfall” in fiscal 2029 and 2030 once today’s infrastructure build-out starts converting into revenue at scale. Why Guggenheim Sees Oracle’s AI Buildout Setting Up a Future Cash Flow Inflection Pixabay/Public Domain The backdrop for that call was Oracle’s fiscal third-quarter report on March 10. The company posted $17.2 billion in revenue, up 22% year over year, while non-GAAP earnings per share rose to $1.79. Cloud revenue climbed 44% to $8.9 billion, and cloud infrastructure revenue jumped 84% to $4.9 billion. Oracle also raised its fiscal 2027 revenue target to more than $90 billion. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) provides database software, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Its business spans cloud infrastructure, database platforms, and software products used by enterprises and governments worldwide. While we acknowledge the potential of ORCL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ( KNX ) is in the spotlight after announcing earlier in the week that it sold its FleetAero assets to Transtex for an undisclosed amount. The agreement also establishes a long-term partnership between Transtex and Knight-Swift focused on advancing fleet performance, accelerating technology validation, and dri...
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ( KNX ) is in the spotlight after announcing earlier in the week that it sold its FleetAero assets to Transtex for an undisclosed amount. The agreement also establishes a long-term partnership between Transtex and Knight-Swift focused on advancing fleet performance, accelerating technology validation, and driving continuous innovation aligned with fuel-efficiency and emissions-reduction objectives. "We believe this long-term partnership will support continued innovation and drive measurable operational and environmental benefits across our fleet," highlighted Knight-Swift ( KNX ) Senior VP Dave Williams. Weighing in on the development, Evercore ISI analyst Jonathan Chappell noted the deal allows Knight-Swift ( KNX ) to continue using and developing the FleetAero technologies without directly owning the business. That is expected to support the company's efficiency goals while it focuses on core operations. The deal is also expected to strengthen Transtex’s portfolio of aerodynamic and fuel-efficiency solutions that help fleets reduce costs and emissions. Elsewhere, UBS upgraded Knight-Swift ( KNX ) to a Buy rating from Neutral due to rising visibility for attrition in truckload supply and elevated spot rates, which were said to reflect the resulting tightening in the market. Knight-Swift ( KNX ) is seen as having pricing power over the next two years. Shares of Knight-Swift ( KNX ) were up 1.4% in late Wednesday trading. More on Knight-Swift Transportation Knight-Swift Transportation: Its Rally Has Already Run Longer And Farther Than Expected Knight-Swift Transportation Trades At A Premium Of Already Optimistic Assumptions Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings: Rating Upgrade As Cycle Is Turning Knight-Swift unloads FleetAero assets onto Transtex Fuel shock creates buying opportunity for Knight-Swift Transport—Citi Research