allanswart/iStock via Getty Images Many of us agree that the U.S. economy is slowing down, but there are a couple of views on where it goes from here. One view suggests this is just a mid-cycle slowdown that will resolve to the upside when some growth catalysts kick in. However, the other view is that the slowdown will worsen and eventually lead to a recession. The National Bureau of Economic Rese...
allanswart/iStock via Getty Images Many of us agree that the U.S. economy is slowing down, but there are a couple of views on where it goes from here. One view suggests this is just a mid-cycle slowdown that will resolve to the upside when some growth catalysts kick in. However, the other view is that the slowdown will worsen and eventually lead to a recession. The National Bureau of Economic Research, or "NBER" is the private, non-profit organization that is the official arbiter when it comes to declaring recessions. The last time the NBER declared a recession was in 2020, when the pandemic caused what was the shortest recession on record, as it officially lasted only two months. One rule of thumb for the definition of a recession is often cited as being two consecutive quarters of declining GDP, but the NBER uses a broader definition, which is "a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months." However, the 2020 pandemic was so deep and widespread that the NBER immediately classified it as a recession, even though the economy started to rebound rapidly due to the massive amount of government stimulus. This 2020 recession was so brief that it was almost over before it started, making it just a blip for many of us. That means we must look back to the 2007 to 2009 Great Financial Crisis, or "GFC", if we want to consider the last recession that had some duration. The GFC recession was nearly 20 years ago, which means that there is a whole generation of people and investors who have never experienced a serious and long-lasting recession. I think there is a lot of complacency when it comes to considering the risks of a recession since so many investors have not experienced a serious one. Many also seem to believe that the Federal Reserve can ward off a recession with some rate cuts and stimulus. I think of recessions as a financial storm that clears out the excesses and ends weak business models, just as a weather-rela...
On February 17, 2026, Integral Health Asset Management disclosed a buy of 100,000 Vera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VERA) shares, an estimated $3.55 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Integral Health Asset Management increased its position in Vera Therapeutics by 100,000 shares. The estimated value of th...
On February 17, 2026, Integral Health Asset Management disclosed a buy of 100,000 Vera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VERA) shares, an estimated $3.55 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Integral Health Asset Management increased its position in Vera Therapeutics by 100,000 shares. The estimated value of this trade, based on the average closing price for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, is $3.55 million. The quarter-end value of the position rose by $41.75 million, reflecting share purchases and changes in the stock price. Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in innovative therapies for immunological and kidney-related diseases. The company leverages advanced biologic platforms to address significant gaps in treatment for complex patient populations. Its strategic focus on late-stage clinical development and targeted indications positions it for potential leadership in the immunology therapeutics market. Continue reading
In this article WSM Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Marc Benioff, chief executive officer of Salesforce Inc., speaks during the 2025 Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Michael Short | Bloomberg | Getty Images Salesforce announced this week that it executed the first steps in its debt-fueled $25 billion accelerated stock buyback plan. ...
In this article WSM Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Marc Benioff, chief executive officer of Salesforce Inc., speaks during the 2025 Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Michael Short | Bloomberg | Getty Images Salesforce announced this week that it executed the first steps in its debt-fueled $25 billion accelerated stock buyback plan. That's half of the bigger $50 billion repurchase authorization approved in February. Raising debt to repurchase stock is a move that deserves scrutiny. After all, equity comes with neither the financial obligations nor the consequences of issuing debt. If a company misses a stock dividend payment, it doesn't look good, and the stock will get hit. However, there are no legal consequences or claims to be filed. If a company defaults on debt, it will face legal issues and claims from bondholders. We know why Salesforce wants to repurchase stock — management believes that last month's brutal sell-off on AI disruption fears has made the share price attractive — because, as CEO Marc Benioff said in Monday's press release: "We are so confident in the future of Salesforce." (Salesforce insiders are also buying. Board member and Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber purchased about $500,000 worth of Salesforce stock on Thursday, and David Kirk, also a director and former chief scientist at Nvidia , picked up roughly $500,000 worth of Salesforce stock on Wednesday.) So, why is Salesforce issuing debt to buy back stock? Part of it may be that Benioff and company want to conserve cash. But mainly, it comes down to the cost of equity versus the cost of debt. CNBC Investing Club Reporter Paulina Likos and I actually touched on this concept briefly in a recent video about discounted cash flow valuation modeling. While the video was more focused on terminal value, we did cover the concept of a discounted rate, or the required rate of return an investor demands for investing in a given security. ...
UiPath PATH stands out in the competitive automation landscape for one simple reason: financial autonomy. At the close of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the company held $1.47 billion in cash and equivalents and carried zero debt obligations. That clean balance sheet is more than a statistic; it’s a strategic advantage. In an environment where many technology peers juggle refinancing pressures...
UiPath PATH stands out in the competitive automation landscape for one simple reason: financial autonomy. At the close of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the company held $1.47 billion in cash and equivalents and carried zero debt obligations. That clean balance sheet is more than a statistic; it’s a strategic advantage. In an environment where many technology peers juggle refinancing pressures or interest expenses, UiPath can channel dollars toward growth, innovation and strategic initiatives. A critical measure underscoring this strength is its current ratio of 2.48, higher than the industry benchmark of 2.1. This liquidity buffer ensures UiPath can cover near-term obligations while retaining ample capacity to seize opportunities in a fast-moving automation software market. Whether it’s scaling AI-driven capabilities, expanding into new geographies or acquiring niche automation providers, UiPath has the financial firepower to act decisively. This debt-free profile becomes even more compelling against the backdrop of a volatile macroeconomic climate. Enterprise IT spending often slows during uncertainty, but UiPath’s liquidity provides a cushion to weather downturns without sacrificing long-term strategic priorities. Unlike rivals who must balance innovation with repayment schedules, UiPath enjoys the luxury of deploying its capital aggressively. For investors, this balance sheet strength translates into durability and optionality. It minimizes downside risk while amplifying upside potential, particularly as global demand for automation accelerates. Put simply, UiPath’s financial foundation doesn’t just support growth; it enables bold bets on the future of enterprise automation. Peer Comparison Microsoft MSFT and ServiceNow NOW remain formidable rivals, but their financial strategies differ from UiPath’s. Microsoft, while a giant with unparalleled scale, must spread capital across diverse segments such as cloud, gaming and productivity software, somewhat dilutin...
BlackJack3D Chip and AI-related stocks were largely in the red on Friday amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, which has now stretched three weeks. The U.S. military is reportedly sending more forces to the Middle East, including three warships and thousands of additional Marines, U.S. officials said Friday. On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the country is helping to reopen the Strait o...
BlackJack3D Chip and AI-related stocks were largely in the red on Friday amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, which has now stretched three weeks. The U.S. military is reportedly sending more forces to the Middle East, including three warships and thousands of additional Marines, U.S. officials said Friday. On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the country is helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent Futures ( CO1:COM ) climbed about 2%, while Crude Oil Futures ( CL1:COM ) jumped nearly 2.8%. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) fell around 1.3%. At the same time, the benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) declined about 0.8%. The blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) fell nearly 0.3%. Shares of AI chipmakers Nvidia ( NVDA ) and Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) each fell nearly 2%. Broadcom ( AVGO ) and Qualcomm ( QCOM ) each dipped about 1%. Several other AI and networking-related stocks were also in the red. Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI ) tumbled about 12%, while Lumentum ( LITE ) and Coherent ( COHR ) each slumped nearly 9%. Ciena ( CIEN ) declined around 5%, Celestica ( CLS ) fell about 4%, and Arista Networks ( ANET ) declined nearly 3%. Cisco ( CSCO ) was also in the red. Micron Technology ( MU ) and Lattice Semiconductor ( LSCC ) each tumbled about 5%, while Intel ( INTC ) slumped nearly 4%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) declined around 3%, while Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) fell nearly 2%. Analog Devices ( ADI ) dipped around 1%, while Texas Instruments ( TXN ) was also in the red. Meanwhile, some stocks seemed to buck the trend. Arm ( ARM ) surged about 4%, while GlobalFoundries ( GFS ) climbed about 2% on Friday. Chip equipment makers: ASML ( ASML ) fell nearly 4%, while Lam Research ( LRCX ) declined about 3%. Applied Materials ( AMAT ) and KLA ( KLAC ) each dipped around 2%. Dear readers: We recognize that politics often intersects with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on...
is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. Once again, we’re waiting for a response. It...
is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. Once again, we’re waiting for a response. It’s been more than a month since two Trump Mobile executives showed me what they claimed was the T1 Phone, and in the time since, there’s been… nothing. No news, no announcements, no phone. And the company has gone back to ignoring my emails. When I spoke to Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas in early February, I was told that within “the next couple of weeks” the Trump Mobile website would be updated with a full spec sheet and imagery for the updated version of the phone that I was shown over a video call. That was six weeks ago, and the website hasn’t changed a bit. The pair also told me that by mid-March they expected the device to have cleared its certification with T-Mobile, the last hurdle before it could officially go on sale and start shipping to buyers. We’re getting into late March now, so I emailed Hendrickson and Thomas to ask if that certification has been completed, and received no reply. I emailed T-Mobile too, which declined to comment. The Trump Mobile executives wouldn’t commit to a March release date when we spoke, so perhaps this isn’t quite as egregious as when the T1 phone missed its August, September, and December 2025 launches. Still, it’s now been more than nine months since the phone was announced, in which time we’ve seen one bad render, two different spec sheets, and a blurry glimpse over Google Meet. This remains the best look we’ve had yet at what is supposed to be the final phone. Screenshot: Dominic Preston / The Verge If the Trump phone is real, it’s supposed to arrive soon. I remain unconvinced that it will — but as someone who’s dying to revie...
Key Points Hycroft Mining stock is down alongside gold and silver. The company had rocketed higher alongside the precious metals, but their prices are now falling. With no mine operational right now, investors should stay away from buying this stock. 10 stocks we like better than Hycroft Mining › Shares of Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ: HYMC) have slipped 18% so far this week, according to data from S&P ...
Key Points Hycroft Mining stock is down alongside gold and silver. The company had rocketed higher alongside the precious metals, but their prices are now falling. With no mine operational right now, investors should stay away from buying this stock. 10 stocks we like better than Hycroft Mining › Shares of Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ: HYMC) have slipped 18% so far this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The prospective gold and silver miner is falling because the prices of both metals have fallen during the market uproar over the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. After zooming to start the year, Hycroft Mining stock is down 44% from its highs. Here's why it was falling yet again, and whether now is a good time to buy the dip on the stock. 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 » Following metals prices Hycroft Mining owns a prospective gold and silver mine in Nevada. The company is currently not operating its mine but is exploring the potential resources it has, with updates this year highlighting larger deposits than it originally believed it had. Along with gold and silver prices rocketing higher, Hycroft Mining became one of the top-performing stocks worldwide, with shares at one point up 1,000% over the last 12 months. Now, with silver almost cut in half and gold down from $5,500 to around $4,500, investors have lost their love for mining stocks. Should you buy the dip? At the end of the day, mining stocks are going to follow the price of the metals or commodities they mine, and Hycroft Mining is no exception. What's unfortunate is that the company cannot capitalize on these elevated gold and silver prices because it does not currently have an operating mine. It may not have one for many years, and is not guiding for any production in 2026. This ...
Manager believes league has left itself open to criticism Anger at Everton over perceived double standards David Moyes has called on the Premier League to provide a fuller explanation of why Chelsea were not deducted points for breaking its financial rules under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. Everton were deducted 10 points in November 2023, reduced to six on appeal, plus a further two points ...
Manager believes league has left itself open to criticism Anger at Everton over perceived double standards David Moyes has called on the Premier League to provide a fuller explanation of why Chelsea were not deducted points for breaking its financial rules under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. Everton were deducted 10 points in November 2023, reduced to six on appeal, plus a further two points later that season for breaches of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). Nottingham Forest were deducted four points that season for a PSR breach. The Premier League had argued for a 12-point deduction for Everton over the first offence – a breach of £19.5m over a three-year period – and an eight-point deduction for Forest. The Premier League announced on Monday that Chelsea had received a record fine of £10.75m , a suspended transfer embargo and a nine-month academy transfer ban for engaging in “deception and concealment” when making illicit payments totalling £47.5m to sign players during a seven-year period under Abramovich. In the written reasons for the “sanction agreement”, the Premier League stressed that Chelsea would not have breached PSR rules and frequently commends the club’s new owners, Clearlake Capital, for self-reporting the breaches. A points deduction in this case “was not appropriate”, according to the agreement signed by Premier League chief executive Richard Masters. There is anger and dismay at Everton over the perceived double standards at play in the Premier League’s disciplinary system. Moyes, who was West Ham manager when Everton broke financial rules and received the points deductions, believes the league has left itself open to criticism with the explanation given for Chelsea’s fine. “I would actually like to hear a bit more about it,” the Everton manager said. “I’m expecting more of the details and why – and this isn’t against Chelsea as I wasn’t at Everton at the time we were deducted a huge points number. I don’t th...
Anduril Industries is ready to roll its first uncrewed Fury fighter off a production line in Ohio this summer, producing the computer-brained plane with a novel techniques: made-by-hand assembly without complicated machinery or robotics. In a former distribution warehouse amid farm fields near Rickenbacker International Airport outside of Columbus, the line at Anduril’s Arsenal 1 factory was empty...
Anduril Industries is ready to roll its first uncrewed Fury fighter off a production line in Ohio this summer, producing the computer-brained plane with a novel techniques: made-by-hand assembly without complicated machinery or robotics. In a former distribution warehouse amid farm fields near Rickenbacker International Airport outside of Columbus, the line at Anduril’s Arsenal 1 factory was empty of parts and people this week. But in a few days, the company plans to begin assembling the first jet-powered Fury, chosen alongside the General Atomics Merlin for the first increment of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The Air Force effort aims to field a large numbers of low-cost autonomous planes that can operate alongside piloted fighter jets, with the first increment designed around sensors and weapons carriage. Increment two will have separate requirements, and a new round of competitors. While the Pentagon has not said how many CCAs it plans to buy, Anduril says it expects to build 50 aircraft a year, with the first Fury completed this summer and production accelerating next year. “We don’t think of that as, ‘let’s build the most exotic thing and then figure out how to make it later,” Matt Grimm, Anduril co-founder and chief operating officer, said at Arsenal 1. “From day one, we’re thinking how do we design this thing to be as manufacturable as possible.” About 94% of Fury’s components are commercially available or built to widely used specifications, including a business-jet engine and standard aircraft parts. Anduril designed the landing gear, which is being produced by another company. At full capacity, the line could produce up to 150 Furys a year, potentially adding global customers alongside the Air Force. Anduril plans to build other weapon systems at Arsenal 1, including Roadrunner, an autonomous jet-powered drone for countering unmanned aircraft system or cruise missile threats, and Barracuda, a low-cost autonomous cruise missile, ...
John Fetterman Reveals Who's Really The Leader Of His Party Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) sat down for an interview on the "All-In Podcast" this week and made a telling admission about the Democratic Party. When co-host David Friedberg asked Fetterman point-blank, " Who do you think leads the Democratic Party today? " the Pennsylvania senator didn't flinch. " Oh, we don't have one ," he said. " I th...
John Fetterman Reveals Who's Really The Leader Of His Party Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) sat down for an interview on the "All-In Podcast" this week and made a telling admission about the Democratic Party. When co-host David Friedberg asked Fetterman point-blank, " Who do you think leads the Democratic Party today? " the Pennsylvania senator didn't flinch. " Oh, we don't have one ," he said. " I think the TDS, that's the leader right now. You know, right now our party is governed by the TDS .” Fetterman then described what that governance actually looks like in practice - a kind of loyalty test that runs in reverse. Opposition to Trump has become the organizing principle, the ideological north star . Agree with anything the other side does and you face consequences. "It's made it virtually impossible, without being punished, as a Democrat, to agree something's good, or 'I agree with the other side,'" he said. He then cited Operation Epic Fury - the U.S. military campaign against Iran - as the latest illustration of the problem. Fetterman said he is "literally the only Democrat […] in Congress, that I've come across that's saying, ‘I think it's a great thing to break and destroy the Iranian regime.’ I think it's entirely appropriate to hold them accountable." Fetterman correctly pointed out that this is not a fringe or even partisan position, historically. Every Democrat who ran for president in recent memory vowed Iran would never get a nuclear weapon. Now that it's actually happening, the party's response has been mostly blind criticism of President Trump for finally taking action. 🚨NEW: @friedberg : "Who do you think leads the Democratic party today?" JOHN FETTERMAN: "We don't have one ... Right now our party is governed by the TDS." @DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/Mr2Z4bVRs5 — Jason Cohen 🇺🇸 (@JasonJournoDC) March 18, 2026 Fetterman previously accused Democrats of refusing to put “country over party” over the Iran strikes. " The last two professional candidates for t...
DiaSorin S.p.A. press release ( DSRLF ): FY Revenue of €1.19B (+0.8% Y/Y). Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period: €166M. More on DiaSorin S.p.A. DiaSorin S.p.A. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Historical earnings data for DiaSorin S.p.A. Dividend scorecard for DiaSorin S.p.A. Financial information for DiaSorin S.p.A.
DiaSorin S.p.A. press release ( DSRLF ): FY Revenue of €1.19B (+0.8% Y/Y). Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period: €166M. More on DiaSorin S.p.A. DiaSorin S.p.A. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Historical earnings data for DiaSorin S.p.A. Dividend scorecard for DiaSorin S.p.A. Financial information for DiaSorin S.p.A.
German American Bancorp ( GABC ) was upgraded at Piper Sandler to Overweight from Neutral on discounted valuation, superior profitability, and likely EPS upside. Shares were 2.41% higher to $40.78 during Friday afternoon trading. "More specifically on valuation, GABC currently trades at only 10.3x/9.7x our above consensus 2026E/2027E EPS vs. peers at 9.7x/9.2x," said analyst Nathan Race. "We maint...
German American Bancorp ( GABC ) was upgraded at Piper Sandler to Overweight from Neutral on discounted valuation, superior profitability, and likely EPS upside. Shares were 2.41% higher to $40.78 during Friday afternoon trading. "More specifically on valuation, GABC currently trades at only 10.3x/9.7x our above consensus 2026E/2027E EPS vs. peers at 9.7x/9.2x," said analyst Nathan Race. "We maintain our PT (price target) at $47 that is based on 11.5x our 2027E and consistent with GABC's aforementioned L-T (long-term) historical forward P/E (price-to-earnings) premium over peers," added the research note. Piper Sandler's rating aligns with the average sell-side analysts and Seeking Alpha's Quant rating of Buy. SA authors grade the stock as Hold. More on German American Bancorp German American Bancorp: Decent Earnings, But A Bit Too Expensive For Me Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on German American Bancorp Historical earnings data for German American Bancorp Dividend scorecard for German American Bancorp Financial information for German American Bancorp
伊朗局勢｜特朗普：考慮逐步結束軍事行動 霍爾木茲海峽應由使用國家維護 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美國總統特朗普稱，正考慮逐步結束對伊朗的軍事行動，相信以色列會和華府同步。 特朗普：「美以關係非...
伊朗局勢｜特朗普：考慮逐步結束軍事行動 霍爾木茲海峽應由使用國家維護 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美國總統特朗普稱，正考慮逐步結束對伊朗的軍事行動，相信以色列會和華府同步。 特朗普：「美以關係非常好，我認為會同步。我們的目標大同小異，目標是甚麼？我們希望獲勝。目標一致，而我們已經達成。」 特朗普又在社交平台說，隨著接近達到對伊朗軍事行動的目標，正考慮逐步結束作戰。對於霍爾木茲海峽被封鎖，他重申美國不是海峽使用者，海峽安全將會由有份使用的國家負責維護，但如果收到請求，美國亦會提供幫助。不過，特朗普強調一旦伊朗威脅解除，就可能沒有必要以軍事行動開通海峽。
Across south-east Asia, governments are scrambling to find ways to conserve energy and shield the public from soaring costs, as war in the Middle East causes huge disruption in the global oil market. In Thailand, news anchors are ditching their jackets after orders to reduce air conditioning use, while government workers in the Philippines are operating on a four-day week. Asia relies heavily on i...
Across south-east Asia, governments are scrambling to find ways to conserve energy and shield the public from soaring costs, as war in the Middle East causes huge disruption in the global oil market. In Thailand, news anchors are ditching their jackets after orders to reduce air conditioning use, while government workers in the Philippines are operating on a four-day week. Asia relies heavily on imported energy, much of which passes through the strait of Hormuz, and officials have warned further measures could be considered if the energy crisis worsens. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s south-east Asia correspondent, Rebecca Ratcliffe. Continue reading...
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is down 7% in Friday trading, sliding to the $15 area despite announcing a major robotaxi partnership with Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER). Meanwhile, Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock is sliding 7% to $5.50, falling more than six times harder than the Consumer Cyclical sector, which is off only 1.04% today. Both moves tell a ... Rivian and Nio Fall 7%: The EV Dream Is Getti...
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is down 7% in Friday trading, sliding to the $15 area despite announcing a major robotaxi partnership with Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER). Meanwhile, Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock is sliding 7% to $5.50, falling more than six times harder than the Consumer Cyclical sector, which is off only 1.04% today. Both moves tell a ... Rivian and Nio Fall 7%: The EV Dream Is Getting Harder to Sell to Investors
Insperity ( NSP ) chief executive officer Paul J. Sarvadi purchased 201,987 shares between March 17–19, 2026 for ~$4.6M. Shares were acquired at weighted average prices between $22.53 and $23.93. 16,987 shares were bought directly, bringing direct ownership to 474,670 shares. The majority (185,000+ shares) were acquired indirectly via Our Ship Limited Partnership, where Sarvadi serves as general p...
Insperity ( NSP ) chief executive officer Paul J. Sarvadi purchased 201,987 shares between March 17–19, 2026 for ~$4.6M. Shares were acquired at weighted average prices between $22.53 and $23.93. 16,987 shares were bought directly, bringing direct ownership to 474,670 shares. The majority (185,000+ shares) were acquired indirectly via Our Ship Limited Partnership, where Sarvadi serves as general partner. Indirect holdings rose to 997,912 shares, bringing total beneficial ownership to ~1.47M shares. The insider buying triggered a 10% stock gain. More on Insperity Insperity, Inc. (NSP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Insperity, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Insperity: A High-Quality PEO Trading At A Cyclical Low Industrial names with highest dividend yield as investors navigate geopolitical uncertainty Top 10 small-cap industrial stocks ranked by lowest RSI
The population of monarch butterflies in Mexico increased 64% this winter, compared with the same period in 2025, offering a glimmer of hope for an insect considered at risk of extinction. The figures, released this week by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Mexico, showed that the area occupied by monarchs expanded to 2.93 hectares (7.24 acres) of forest from 1.79 hectares (4.42 acres) the previous wi...
The population of monarch butterflies in Mexico increased 64% this winter, compared with the same period in 2025, offering a glimmer of hope for an insect considered at risk of extinction. The figures, released this week by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Mexico, showed that the area occupied by monarchs expanded to 2.93 hectares (7.24 acres) of forest from 1.79 hectares (4.42 acres) the previous winter, the largest coverage since 2018. “The monarch butterfly is the symbol of the trilateral relationship between Mexico, the United States and Canada,” Mexican environment minister Alicia Bárcena Ibarra said at a news conference on Tuesday. “Its conservation is a collective commitment we must maintain for the future.” Every fall, tens of millions of the butterflies travel nearly 3,000 miles from Canada, across the US and finally to the forests of western Mexico. There, the orange insects cover entire trees and flutter through the air in spectacular fashion. But a combination of habitat loss from deforestation, climate crisis and the use of herbicides has seen their numbers plummet over the last 30 years. In the US, the increasing use of herbicides like glyphosate and dicamba has seen the amount of milkweed, the only plant that monarch caterpillars can eat, drop considerably, with butterfly numbers also plummeting as a result. Because of this decline, the Biden administration had proposed listing the monarch as threatened under the Endangered Species Act at the end of 2024, but Trump officials have since delayed the decision indefinitely. In February, two environmental groups filed a lawsuit to compel the Trump administration to set a date for protections. “It would be unforgivable for [the monarch’s] epic migrations to collapse because of political cowardice on enacting range-wide protections for them,” said Tierra Curry, endangered species co-director at the Center for Biological Diversity, one of the groups behind the lawsuit in a statement. “Even the Trump administrati...
Three weeks into the Iran war, there’s an ever-growing gap between the price of oil futures and supplies that determine costs for consumers in the real world. The global Brent benchmark has jumped about 50% to around $110 a barrel as the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East energy facilities choke supplies. But the cost of almost every physical barrel is surging...
Three weeks into the Iran war, there’s an ever-growing gap between the price of oil futures and supplies that determine costs for consumers in the real world. The global Brent benchmark has jumped about 50% to around $110 a barrel as the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East energy facilities choke supplies. But the cost of almost every physical barrel is surging even more, as tight supplies boost prices of products that consumers actually use, like gasoline , diesel and jet fuel. Refiners in Asia, the top consuming region, are buying cargoes from thousands of miles away at eye-watering premiums to Brent as they try and secure whatever supplies are available. Trucking companies are starting to feel the impact of higher fuel costs and some parts of the world are crimping purchases of fuels that power ships. With jet fuel prices above $200 a barrel, major European airlines say passengers will have to bear the extra costs. The disconnect between futures — which are underpinned by hundreds of billions of dollars of daily transactions — and physical oil is partly due to aggressive US attempts to keep a lid on prices, including through releasing emergency supplies. The reality is that the global economy is suffering from a bigger inflationary hit than futures suggest, something that’s piling pressure on central bankers and the Trump administration before the November midterm elections. “You look at the paper markets, they’ve entirely disconnected from the physical markets,” said Jeff Currie , chief strategy officer of energy pathways at Carlyle Group Inc. “We’re dealing with an enormous supply shock.” The price shock could get much worse. Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Citigroup Inc. this week said that if the conflict continues, futures could hit record highs in the coming weeks, surpassing $147.50 set in 2008. It’s unusual for physical and futures prices to remain far apart for long periods of time. Those calls are bei...