A passenger bus collided head-on with a fuel tanker truck on a highway on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring four others, officials said. The crash occurred around midday on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Musi Rawas regency of South Sumatra province, when an intercity bus carrying at least 20 people struck a tanker truck travelling in the opposite ...
A passenger bus collided head-on with a fuel tanker truck on a highway on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring four others, officials said. The crash occurred around midday on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Musi Rawas regency of South Sumatra province, when an intercity bus carrying at least 20 people struck a tanker truck travelling in the opposite direction, said Mugono, a local disaster management agency official. Mugono, who uses a single name...
cveltri/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Utz Brands ( UTZ ) jumped in early trading after posting a mixed Q1 earnings report and setting solid guidance for +2% to +3% organic sales growth in FY26. Weighing in on the report, RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Mondi said the firm expects the salty snacks category to continue to be under pressure mainly from macro factors. However, the firm continues ...
cveltri/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Utz Brands ( UTZ ) jumped in early trading after posting a mixed Q1 earnings report and setting solid guidance for +2% to +3% organic sales growth in FY26. Weighing in on the report, RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Mondi said the firm expects the salty snacks category to continue to be under pressure mainly from macro factors. However, the firm continues to believe there is a compelling buy case for Utz Brands ( UTZ ) over the long term, including the chance for investors to gain pure-play exposure to one of the more attractive categories in the consumer staples sector and upside from market share gains as the company expands geographically. Mondi also pointed to potential takeout scenarios. "While UTZ has faced some challenges over the last year, we think the company has generally fared much better than most packaged food/snacking peers and is seeing some degree of guilt by association," noted Mondi. Utz Brands ( UTZ ) is expected to better separate itself from the broader competition as idiosyncratic growth drivers stimulate volume growth/ Shares of Utz Brands ( UTZ ) were up 10.8% in early trading on Wednesday after slumping into the Q1 report. More on Utz Brands Utz Brands: Iran-Driven Inflationary Pressure Elevates Risks, But Valuation Compensates Utz Brands' California Expansion May Be A Great Decision Utz Brands Is Finally Looking Tastier (Rating Upgrade) Utz Brands reports mixed Q1 results; reaffirms FY26 outlook Utz Brands Q1 2026 Earnings Preview
The case for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) gets easier to articulate every quarter. The pitch is simple. While Big Tech is in a capex arms race that will run past $725 billion in AI spending this year across Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple is sitting on enormous free cash flow, raising prices, raising dividends, and quietly ... While Big Tech...
The case for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) gets easier to articulate every quarter. The pitch is simple. While Big Tech is in a capex arms race that will run past $725 billion in AI spending this year across Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple is sitting on enormous free cash flow, raising prices, raising dividends, and quietly ... While Big Tech Spends $725 Billion Building AI, Apple Is Letting Them. And That May Be the Smartest Move in Tech
The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:REM) gives income investors exposure to roughly two dozen mortgage REITs in a single ticker, smoothing out the cuts and surprises that routinely hit individual mREITs. With net assets of about $594 million and a 0.48% net expense ratio, REM has rallied 8% in the past month and 19% ... REM’s Mortgage REIT Portfolio Rallies 19% as Fed Easing Lifts Incom...
The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:REM) gives income investors exposure to roughly two dozen mortgage REITs in a single ticker, smoothing out the cuts and surprises that routinely hit individual mREITs. With net assets of about $594 million and a 0.48% net expense ratio, REM has rallied 8% in the past month and 19% ... REM’s Mortgage REIT Portfolio Rallies 19% as Fed Easing Lifts Income Safety
Income investors chasing a double-digit yield from Stellus Capital Investment (NYSE:SCM) just absorbed the company’s first dividend cut in 13 years. The monthly payout dropped from $0.1333 to $0.1133 effective January 2026, a 15% reduction. With shares near $10, the trailing yield still screens near 16.6%, which is exactly the kind of headline number that ... Stellus Capital cuts dividend 15% afte...
Income investors chasing a double-digit yield from Stellus Capital Investment (NYSE:SCM) just absorbed the company’s first dividend cut in 13 years. The monthly payout dropped from $0.1333 to $0.1133 effective January 2026, a 15% reduction. With shares near $10, the trailing yield still screens near 16.6%, which is exactly the kind of headline number that ... Stellus Capital cuts dividend 15% after 13-year streak; 16.6% yield masks coverage trouble
Humanoid robots have moved beyond assembly lines. AI-powered machines are being trialed for legal research, financial analysis, and front-line customer service, pushing automation into work historically considered safe from displacement. AI-powered robotics is moving from factory floors into legal research, financial analysis, and customer service. Three exchange-traded funds offer different angle...
Humanoid robots have moved beyond assembly lines. AI-powered machines are being trialed for legal research, financial analysis, and front-line customer service, pushing automation into work historically considered safe from displacement. AI-powered robotics is moving from factory floors into legal research, financial analysis, and customer service. Three exchange-traded funds offer different angles on that shift: the ... ARTY Soared 33% in 2026 While BOTT and ROBO Lag: Which Humanoid Robot ETF t
Martin Puddy/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment overview I wrote about Meritage Homes Corporation ( MTH ) previously with a hold rating, as there was still no sight of demand recovery. After Q1 2026, I am keeping my rating at hold. MTH is doing some things right, especially on inventory control and the quick-close model, but the bigger issue remains demand. Orders are still down; absorption...
Martin Puddy/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment overview I wrote about Meritage Homes Corporation ( MTH ) previously with a hold rating, as there was still no sight of demand recovery. After Q1 2026, I am keeping my rating at hold. MTH is doing some things right, especially on inventory control and the quick-close model, but the bigger issue remains demand. Orders are still down; absorption weakened despite more communities, and incentives are still needed to capture demand. 1Q26 earnings MTH’s 1Q26 results were weak. Home closing revenue fell 17% y/y to ~$1.11 billion, as homes closed declined 13% to 2,967 and closing ASP fell 5% to $373,000. Orders were also soft. Home orders declined 5% y/y to 3,664, while home order value fell 10% y/y to $1.4 billion. Order ASP was also down 5% y/y to $382,000. By segment, West closings fell to 686 homes vs. 998 homes last year, and closing value fell to $336 million (vs. $480 million y/y). Orders also fell to 898 homes from 1,093 homes, with order value down to $444 million (vs. $540 million y/y). Central was down as well, though the decline was smaller. Central closings fell to 1,108 homes from 1,187 homes, and closing value fell to $376 million (vs. $413 million y/y). As for orders, Central orders declined to 1,316 homes from 1,365 homes. East was the only region with order unit growth, as orders increased to 1,450 homes from 1,418 homes. However, order value still declined to $499 million (vs. $529 million y/y). East closings also fell to 1,173 homes from 1,231 homes, and closing value declined to $395 million (vs. $450 million y/y). Down the P&L, home closing gross margin fell to 17.5% (vs. 22% last year), mainly due to higher incentive usage, higher lot costs, and lower fixed-cost leverage from lower home closing revenue. All in all, net earnings fell 55% y/y to $55 million, while diluted EPS declined 51% y/y to $0.82. On an adjusted basis, adj. diluted EPS was $0.86, down a ton vs. $1.71 last year. Demand is still ...
Electronics manufacturing services provider Celestica (NYSE: CLS) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market over the past year, soaring an incredible 345% as of this writing. The company offers design, engineering, and manufacturing services to various sectors through two business segments -- connectivity and cloud solutions (CCS) and advanced technology solutions (ATS). And Celestica's CCS...
Electronics manufacturing services provider Celestica (NYSE: CLS) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market over the past year, soaring an incredible 345% as of this writing. The company offers design, engineering, and manufacturing services to various sectors through two business segments -- connectivity and cloud solutions (CCS) and advanced technology solutions (ATS). And Celestica's CCS business is benefiting big-time from the tech sector's heavy investments in artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure . In fact, the CCS business should ensure that Celestica's red-hot stock market run continues. Continue reading
imaginima/E+ via Getty Images A large crude-oil ( CL1:COM ) ( USO ) short position is drawing scrutiny after market analysts on Wednesday flagged unusual trading activity ahead of major diplomatic news. The Kobeissi Letter reported that nearly 10K contracts—worth about $920M in notional value—were placed at 3:40 a.m. ET, roughly 70 minutes before Axios reported the U.S. and Iran were nearing a 14-...
imaginima/E+ via Getty Images A large crude-oil ( CL1:COM ) ( USO ) short position is drawing scrutiny after market analysts on Wednesday flagged unusual trading activity ahead of major diplomatic news. The Kobeissi Letter reported that nearly 10K contracts—worth about $920M in notional value—were placed at 3:40 a.m. ET, roughly 70 minutes before Axios reported the U.S. and Iran were nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war. According to Kobeissi, crude fell more than 12% by 7 a.m. ET, leaving the short position with an estimated $125M gain. Oil later reversed sharply after Iran announced the so-called “Persian Gulf Strait Authority,” sending prices up 8%. It remains unclear who was behind the trade. The memorandum is expected to set a detailed plan for comprehensive nuclear talks between the two countries. Still, reports suggested that Iran has yet to respond to the U.S.'s proposals due to unacceptable provisions and excessive demands. U.S. President Trump reportedly said it’s “too soon” to start preparing for peace talks with Iran despite reports suggesting the two nations are nearing a framework agreement to end their 67-day conflict. Kobeissi Letter More on United States Oil Fund LP ETF, Crude Oil Futures The Petroleum Inventory Crash: $200+ Oil Is Coming Soon US-Iran Peace Agreement: Market Implications And Strategic Scenarios U.S. February Oil Production Rebounds U.S.-Iran reportedly near a deal, oil cuts losses Yields slide as U.S.-Iran deal hopes spark an oil selloff and boost equities
Sampo Oyj press release ( SAXPF ): Q1 EPS of -EUR 0.02; operating EPS of EUR 0.13. Insurance revenue of EUR 2,363M (+8% Y/Y). Following the strong first-quarter performance, the outlook for the 2026 underwriting result has been raised to EUR 1,525M - EUR 1,625M from EUR 1,485M - EUR 1,600M. More on Sampo Oyj Sampo Oyj (SAXPY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Sampo Oyj 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings ...
Sampo Oyj press release ( SAXPF ): Q1 EPS of -EUR 0.02; operating EPS of EUR 0.13. Insurance revenue of EUR 2,363M (+8% Y/Y). Following the strong first-quarter performance, the outlook for the 2026 underwriting result has been raised to EUR 1,525M - EUR 1,625M from EUR 1,485M - EUR 1,600M. More on Sampo Oyj Sampo Oyj (SAXPY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Sampo Oyj 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Sampo Oyj (SAXPY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript Historical earnings data for Sampo Oyj Dividend scorecard for Sampo Oyj