Isabel Schnabel, executive board member of the European Central Bank, during an interview at the ECB in Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Asked about views that it's time for a German to lead the ECB and whether she could be that person, Schnabel said "if I was asked, I would stand ready."
Isabel Schnabel, executive board member of the European Central Bank, during an interview at the ECB in Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Asked about views that it's time for a German to lead the ECB and whether she could be that person, Schnabel said "if I was asked, I would stand ready."
South_agency/E+ via Getty Images Versant ( VSNT ), the networks-focused entity that spun out of Comcast ( CMCSA ) and the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, is weighing buying Vox Media's podcast network, The New York Times reported Friday, citing several sources. The talks, which are still in their early stages, may not result in a deal, the report said, citing sources. Aside from Vox Media’s pod...
South_agency/E+ via Getty Images Versant ( VSNT ), the networks-focused entity that spun out of Comcast ( CMCSA ) and the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, is weighing buying Vox Media's podcast network, The New York Times reported Friday, citing several sources. The talks, which are still in their early stages, may not result in a deal, the report said, citing sources. Aside from Vox Media’s podcast network attracting suitors, some companies are said to be interested in its portfolio of websites that includes Vox.com, The Verge, and Eater, while others are interested in New York magazine, the report said. A deal between Vox Media and Versant would be a reunion for the two companies. NBCUniversal, part of Comcast and the former parent company of what was then MSNBC, invested $200M in Vox Media in 2015 at the height of the digital media boom. When Versant spun out from Comcast this year, it inherited NBCUniversal’s stake. Back then, TV executives thought start-ups like Vox Media and BuzzFeed ( BZFD ) could serve as a medium to grab young audiences’ attention and a bridge to the digital future. Versant has been aggressive in its pursuit of deals since it debuted on the Nasdaq earlier this year. So far, it has bought Free TV Networks, a provider of over-the-air digital broadcasts, and INDY Cinema Group, a technology platform for movie theaters. More on Versant Media Group, Inc. Versant Media: The Jury Is Still Out Here Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) Presents at Deutsche Bank 34th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference Transcript Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript Versant Media Group reports FY results CNBC to cut nearly a dozen jobs as it unifies TV and digital ops - Reuters
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images Meta Stock: P/Cash Ratio Retreats To 10x Amid Layoffs I last covered Meta Platforms, Inc. ( META ) on February 18 with an article entitled "Meta Platforms: Why Strong Money Loves It.” The article rated it as a Buy after analyzing the holdings disclosed by institutional and professional fund managers. Since then, a few new catalysts have surfaced and motivated...
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images Meta Stock: P/Cash Ratio Retreats To 10x Amid Layoffs I last covered Meta Platforms, Inc. ( META ) on February 18 with an article entitled "Meta Platforms: Why Strong Money Loves It.” The article rated it as a Buy after analyzing the holdings disclosed by institutional and professional fund managers. Since then, a few new catalysts have surfaced and motivated this follow-up. In particular, I will focus on 2 of the catalysts: the layoff plans the company has announced and also the valuation changes of the company in the recent month or so. The layoff plans (more on this in a minute), when combined with the heightened geopolitical risks lately, have compressed the company’s valuation to an unusual degree. As an example, the table below shows Meta Platforms’ price-to-cash flow (P/cash) metrics at its current share price of around $547. On a TTM basis, the ratio stands at 11.96. The ratio becomes even more compressed on a forward-looking basis, where it hovers around 10x only. These valuation multiples are too low either in absolute terms or relative to the company’s historical norms in my model. The TTM ratio is about 20% discounted compared to its five-year average of 14.90, and the forward ratio is almost 1/3 below its five-year average. Next, I will argue that such a compression reflects market overreaction and provides a substantial margin of safety for long-term investors. Seeking Alpha Meta Stock: Restructuring Plan As just mentioned, I believe the above valuation compression is largely caused by the company’s restructuring plans and also the ongoing geopolitical risks. The geopolitical risk is an extrinsic factor and is ultimately temporary in my assessment. The layoff plan, on the other hand, does reflect an internal structural shift. But I believe the market has either misjudged or overreacted to this shift. Let me start by providing the necessary background of the layoff plan for readers not familiar with it yet. Early t...
Oil markets are on edge as geopolitical tensions rise and analysts warn prices could surge toward $200. Rachel Bronson, senior adviser at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and senior at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why this crisis is exposing energy vulnerabilities, reshaping global markets, and accelerating the push toward nuclear power. (...
Oil markets are on edge as geopolitical tensions rise and analysts warn prices could surge toward $200. Rachel Bronson, senior adviser at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and senior at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why this crisis is exposing energy vulnerabilities, reshaping global markets, and accelerating the push toward nuclear power. (Source: Bloomberg)
Accenture doubles down on AI with DaVinci Commerce investment, Cyber.AI launch and Microsoft tie-up to drive agentic commerce and cybersecurity growth.
Accenture doubles down on AI with DaVinci Commerce investment, Cyber.AI launch and Microsoft tie-up to drive agentic commerce and cybersecurity growth.
Memory stocks, Micron Technology, Sandisk Corporation and peers have been hammered this week following new research from Alphabet reducing memory needs. Is this memory's DeepSeek moment?
Memory stocks, Micron Technology, Sandisk Corporation and peers have been hammered this week following new research from Alphabet reducing memory needs. Is this memory's DeepSeek moment?
A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work résumé and other personal documents. Many of those records appeared to be more than a decade old. “Kash Patel, the current head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, wil...
A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work résumé and other personal documents. Many of those records appeared to be more than a decade old. “Kash Patel, the current head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims,” said a message posted on Friday...
(RTTNews) - UCB S.A. (UCBJY) announced on Friday that it has presented new post hoc data regarding Bimzelx (bimekizumab) at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2026 held in Denver, which indicates sustained symptom control in patients with moderate-to-severe hidrad
(RTTNews) - UCB S.A. (UCBJY) announced on Friday that it has presented new post hoc data regarding Bimzelx (bimekizumab) at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2026 held in Denver, which indicates sustained symptom control in patients with moderate-to-severe hidrad