jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images EchoStar ( SATS ) disclosed in an SEC filing Thursday that it entered into a debt restructuring agreement with a group of Dish noteholders in a move to deleverage the company. The group represents more than 82% of holders of debt securities issued by the company's subsidiary, Dish DBS. Per the agreement, the company said it will prepay without penalty...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images EchoStar ( SATS ) disclosed in an SEC filing Thursday that it entered into a debt restructuring agreement with a group of Dish noteholders in a move to deleverage the company. The group represents more than 82% of holders of debt securities issued by the company's subsidiary, Dish DBS. Per the agreement, the company said it will prepay without penalty certain DDBS notes. The agreement adds certain protections for the DDBS Notes and adds financial flexibility and strategic optionality for the company, including increased flexibility to engage in potential M&A transactions, the company said in the filing. The DDBS noteholders and the company also mutually agreed that all pending litigation would be dismissed with prejudice. Additionally, on March 16, the company's subsidiary, DBS SubscriberCo, prepaid without penalty its outstanding 11.25% term loan and 13.75% preferred membership interests totaling about $1.6B. Source: SEC filing More on EchoStar EchoStar Corporation: Investors Are Celebrating, But Big Questions Remain EchoStar Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation EchoStar Corporation (SATS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent, and EchoStar are new additions to the S&P 500 Sphere Entertainment, EchoStar top communications services stocks in short interest; Kyivstar Group, Alphabet see the lowest exposure
Alexey_Lesik/iStock via Getty Images Genco Shipping & Trading ( GNK ) said Thursday it rejected Diana Shipping's ( DSX ) revised takeover offer to acquire all outstanding Genco shares not already owned by Diana for $23.50/share in cash, saying the proposal substantially undervalues it. Genco ( GNK ) had rebuffed Diana's ( DSX ) initial $20.60/share takeover offer proposed in November ; Diana curre...
Alexey_Lesik/iStock via Getty Images Genco Shipping & Trading ( GNK ) said Thursday it rejected Diana Shipping's ( DSX ) revised takeover offer to acquire all outstanding Genco shares not already owned by Diana for $23.50/share in cash, saying the proposal substantially undervalues it. Genco ( GNK ) had rebuffed Diana's ( DSX ) initial $20.60/share takeover offer proposed in November ; Diana currently owns ~14.8% of Genco Genco ( GNK ) said the revised proposal also continues to present execution risk, saying Diana ( DSX ) announced $1.43B of fully committed financing but filed a commitment letter that only specifies $1.1B in commitments, and Diana's contemplated sale of 16 Genco vessels at "fire sale" prices to a competitor introduces further uncertainty while depriving Genco shareholders of full value. More on Genco Shipping and Diana Shipping Genco Shipping: Diana's Bid Is A Floor, Not A Ceiling I'm Bullish On Diana Shipping After The Genco Proxy Fight (Rating Upgrade) Diana Shipping Q4 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Xiaomi (XIACY) shares pushed higher on Thursday, rising as much as 5.8% and emerging as the top performer on the Hang Seng Tech Index, even as the broader gauge dropped more than 2% following weaker-than-expected Tencent earnings and escalating tensions tied to the Iran conflict. The rebound comes after a steep 45% slide in Xiaomi's shares, which had been ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Xiaomi (XIACY) shares pushed higher on Thursday, rising as much as 5.8% and emerging as the top performer on the Hang Seng Tech Index, even as the broader gauge dropped more than 2% following weaker-than-expected Tencent earnings and escalating tensions tied to the Iran conflict. The rebound comes after a steep 45% slide in Xiaomi's shares, which had been pressured by concerns that rising memory prices could weigh on profitability, suggesting the latest move may reflect a shift in investor focus toward new growth drivers. The momentum appears to be tied to Xiaomi's accelerating push into artificial intelligence, with the company unveiling new in-house models including MiMo V2 Pro, designed for agent-based applications, as interest in agentic AI tools gains traction in China. The company has also started testing its miclaw AI agent for mobile devices, reinforcing a broader strategy to build an integrated ecosystem across AI, operating systems, and chips. Chief Executive Officer Lei Jun said Xiaomi plans to invest more than 16 billion yuan in AI research in 2026, a level of spending that could pressure near-term earnings but may support longer-term positioning as the company works to keep pace in an increasingly competitive AI landscape. At the same time, Xiaomi is preparing to launch an updated version of its SU7 electric sedan in Beijing, with enhancements to hardware and safety features aimed at maintaining competitiveness in a crowded EV market. The EV segment is becoming a more important growth engine as rising component costs weigh on the global smartphone outlook. Meanwhile, short interest remains elevated at around 7.3% of free float, up from roughly 2% in late September, which could mean recent gains are also prompting some short sellers to reassess their positions as the stock stages a recovery.
Elen11/iStock via Getty Images Intuitive Machines ( LUNR ) reported quarterly results Thursday that missed Wall Street expectations, sending shares down 4.9% in premarket trading, even as the space infrastructure company highlighted a year of strategic expansion and improving margins. Fourth-quarter revenue was $44.8 million, falling short of the $59 million consensus estimate. Its net loss narrow...
Elen11/iStock via Getty Images Intuitive Machines ( LUNR ) reported quarterly results Thursday that missed Wall Street expectations, sending shares down 4.9% in premarket trading, even as the space infrastructure company highlighted a year of strategic expansion and improving margins. Fourth-quarter revenue was $44.8 million, falling short of the $59 million consensus estimate. Its net loss narrowed to $39.9 million, or -$0.40 a share, from a loss of $149.2 million, or -$1.49 a share, a year earlier. The narrower loss reflects reduced non-operating charges compared with the prior year, though operating losses widened as the company increased investment in growth initiatives and acquisitions. Intuitive Machines ( LUNR ) said revenue was driven primarily by its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services III contract and Near Space Network Services business. Gross margin improved to 19% in the quarter, part of what the company described as a steady progression toward profitability throughout 2025. Chief Executive Steve Altemus cited the company’s strategic momentum. “2025 was a transformational year for Intuitive Machines,” he said in a statement. “We completed our second lunar mission, expanded into national security space programs, closed the acquisition of KinetX Aerospace, and announced the acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems.” Expansion strategy takes center stage Intuitive Machines ( LUNR ) has leaned heavily into acquisitions and government contracts to expand its capabilities and addressable market. The company recently completed its $800 million acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems and previously acquired KinetX Aerospace, moves aimed at building a vertically integrated space infrastructure platform spanning lunar missions, satellite communications and deep-space navigation. It also secured a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract, which carries a ceiling value of $151 billion, and continues wor...
Collegium Pharmaceutical ( COLL ) has agreed to acquire Azstarys, a prescription medicine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in a deal worth up to $785M with privately held biopharma company Corium Therapeutics. Indicated for ADHD in those aged six years and older, Azstarys generated over 760K prescriptions in 2025, the companies said on Thursday, adding that the drug will improv...
Collegium Pharmaceutical ( COLL ) has agreed to acquire Azstarys, a prescription medicine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in a deal worth up to $785M with privately held biopharma company Corium Therapeutics. Indicated for ADHD in those aged six years and older, Azstarys generated over 760K prescriptions in 2025, the companies said on Thursday, adding that the drug will improve Collegium’s ( COLL ) pro forma net revenue by more than $50M in H2 2026. As part of the deal, Collegium ( COLL ) is expected to pay $650M in cash upfront to acquire Corium’s Azstarys business. The company is also required to pay up to $135M additionally if Azstarys hits certain commercial and regulatory milestones. Collegium ( COLL ) intends to fund the acquisition with cash on hand and $300M drawn from a term loan announced in December. Expected to close in Q2 2026, the transaction will be immediately accretive to the company’s adjusted EBITDA. More on Collegium Pharmaceutical Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (COLL) Presents at Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (COLL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Collegium targets 31% Jornay revenue growth for 2026 while advancing pain portfolio durability Collegium Pharmaceutical Q4 2025 Earnings Preview
Niagen Bioscience ( NAGE ) on Thursday announced an increase to the company’s share repurchase program, raising the total authorization from $10 million to $20 million of the company's outstanding common stock. Through March 17, 2026, the company has repurchased approximately $2.6 million of its common stock under the program. Source: Press Release More on Niagen Bioscience Niagen Bioscience: Why ...
Niagen Bioscience ( NAGE ) on Thursday announced an increase to the company’s share repurchase program, raising the total authorization from $10 million to $20 million of the company's outstanding common stock. Through March 17, 2026, the company has repurchased approximately $2.6 million of its common stock under the program. Source: Press Release More on Niagen Bioscience Niagen Bioscience: Why Discipline Matters In A Crowded Supplement Market Niagen Bioscience targets 10–15% revenue growth for 2026 while expanding injectable product line Niagen Bioscience GAAP EPS of $0.05 beats by $0.03, revenue of $33.84M beats by $2.14M
Echostar Corp. has reached a restructuring agreement with a majority of creditors in its Dish DBS unit, which would potentially pave the way to revive an M&A deal with DirecTV . The agreement calls for the repayment of $1.6 billion of term loans and preferred membership interests, and may be implemented through an out-of-court process or a Chapter 11, according to the deal made public in a filing ...
Echostar Corp. has reached a restructuring agreement with a majority of creditors in its Dish DBS unit, which would potentially pave the way to revive an M&A deal with DirecTV . The agreement calls for the repayment of $1.6 billion of term loans and preferred membership interests, and may be implemented through an out-of-court process or a Chapter 11, according to the deal made public in a filing Thursday. It would also give financial flexibility to engage in a potential M&A transaction, which could include a deal to combine assets with rival DirecTV, EchoStar said. Negotiations for the tie-up were abandoned in late 2024 as bondholders rejected a bond exchange offer that saddled them with losses. Read More: EchoStar Shares Fall With Dish-DirecTV Merger Prospects Dim The agreement addresses a number of issues that have plagued the relationship between creditors to the Dish DBS unit and the US satellite-television provider, such as intercompany loans and the rerouting of assets to a different unit. In January 2024, EchoStar riled investors when it moved its crown-jewel wireless spectrum licenses — among other assets — out of their reach. Creditors eventually sued alleging the move violated lending terms.
Trump Threatens To 'Blow Up' World's Largest Gas Field, But Distances US From Israeli Actions, As Macron Urges Direct Talks Summary Trump dials up threat, seeking leverage, denies approving Israeli Pars strikes : however, reports from The Wall Street Journal and Axios say the White House was aware. Energy war hits breaking point : tit-for-tat strikes are now directly targeting Gulf energy infrastr...
Trump Threatens To 'Blow Up' World's Largest Gas Field, But Distances US From Israeli Actions, As Macron Urges Direct Talks Summary Trump dials up threat, seeking leverage, denies approving Israeli Pars strikes : however, reports from The Wall Street Journal and Axios say the White House was aware. Energy war hits breaking point : tit-for-tat strikes are now directly targeting Gulf energy infrastructure, with Qatar's Ras Laffan damaged, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain sites attacked; Saudi trust in Iran "completely shattered." Europe pushes off-ramp, refuses entry into conflict : Macron urges direct talks “reckless escalation,” while Friedrich Merz signals support for de-escalation—Brussels’ stance: “This is not our war.” Iran signals not done exacting revenge : IRGC warns retaliation "not yet finished," vowing escalating strikes across region as Gulf states, Iraq, and shipping lanes absorb widening fallout. Strait of Hormuz a de facto war zone as prices rise at the pump with oil spiraling higher: Iran's parliament is floating tolls on shipping - weaponizing control. * * * Trump Threatens To "Massively Blow Up" South Pars, Tries To Distance US & Israel Ops In a late-night Truth Social post, President Trump has once again cranked the rhetoric to eleven, warning he'll "massively blow up" Iran’s crown jewel gas field if Tehran dares hit Qatar’s LNG infrastructure again. Trump insisted the US "knew nothing" about Wednesday's Israeli strike on the shared South Pars field, claiming neither did Qatar, while simultaneously declaring "no more attacks will be made by Israel" there - unless Iran escalates. Then came the kicker: "In which instance the United States of America, with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before," he wrote. However, US media reports have been quick to say otherwise - that the US did actually know about it and greenlit t...
The platform combines Palantir's data and artificial intelligence capabilities with Moder's mortgage industry expertise. It is designed to integrate with existing systems and automate complex workflows by translating policies and guidelines into configurable, testable, and auditable rules. The companies said early deployments with Freedom Mortgage are already live across several processes. These i...
The platform combines Palantir's data and artificial intelligence capabilities with Moder's mortgage industry expertise. It is designed to integrate with existing systems and automate complex workflows by translating policies and guidelines into configurable, testable, and auditable rules. The companies said early deployments with Freedom Mortgage are already live across several processes. These implementations have improved speed and accuracy, helping mortgage operators work more efficiently while enhancing the customer experience. Moder Chairman Michael Middleman said the partnership aims to "reshape the future of our industry" by improving affordability, lowering borrowing costs, and expanding access to homeownership. Moder CEO Erik Anderson added that the technology is delivering measurable operational gains and will help scale customized, automated solutions across clients. Freedom Mortgage COO Mike Patterson highlighted improvements in servicing speed and ease, while Palantir's Elias Davis said the platform can unify data across the mortgage lifecycle and enable governed, end-to-end AI workflows. The collaboration marks a broader push to modernize mortgage operations using AI-driven automation. Technical Analysis Currently, Palantir is trading 4.3% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but is 8.8% below its 100-day SMA, indicating some short-term strength but longer-term challenges. Shares have increased 77.43% over the past 12 months and are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows. The RSI is at 54.63, which is considered neutral territory, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. Meanwhile, the MACD is at 1.7011, above its signal line at 0.1973, indicating bullish momentum. The combination of neutral RSI and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that traders should watch for potential shifts in market sentiment. Key Resistance : $161.50 : $161.50 Key Support: $126.50 Earnings & Analyst Outlook Palan...
POSCO Holdings, Inc. PKX, through its subsidiary POSCO Future M, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based battery materials firm Sila to jointly develop next-generation battery materials. This will strengthen its strategic position in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The partnership focuses on combining POSCO Future M’s established expertise in cathod...
POSCO Holdings, Inc. PKX, through its subsidiary POSCO Future M, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based battery materials firm Sila to jointly develop next-generation battery materials. This will strengthen its strategic position in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The partnership focuses on combining POSCO Future M’s established expertise in cathode, anode and carbon materials with Sila’s advanced silicon anode technology to accelerate the development of high-performance batteries. The companies will collaborate on research and development of silicon-based anode materials that can store significantly more energy than conventional graphite anodes, enabling longer driving ranges of EVs, faster charging and improved overall battery efficiency. This initiative reflects POSCO Future M’s broader open innovation strategy to secure leadership in next-generation battery technologies. The collaboration is poised to create significant value by bringing together complementary strengths and advanced technological expertise. It is expected to drive strong synergies, accelerate the commercialization of next-generation battery materials and strengthen both companies’ ability to capitalize on the growing global demand for advanced energy storage solutions across electric vehicles. Top of Form Shares of PKX have gained 3.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s 1.3% fall. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research PKX’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks PKX currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Impala Platinum Holdings Limited IMPUY, BHP Group Limited BHP and Fortuna Mining Corp. FSM. IMPUY, BHP and FSM each sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IMPUY’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $2.12 per share, indicating a 4,140% year-over-year increase. Shares of IMPUY have j...
Investors seeking strong returns may gain by adding stocks with robust liquidity to their portfolios. Liquidity reflects a company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations. Stocks with high liquidity are favored by investors, as they often signal financial stability and the potential for strong growth and returns. Investors may want to consider adding four top-ranked stocks — Columbi...
Investors seeking strong returns may gain by adding stocks with robust liquidity to their portfolios. Liquidity reflects a company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations. Stocks with high liquidity are favored by investors, as they often signal financial stability and the potential for strong growth and returns. Investors may want to consider adding four top-ranked stocks — Columbia Sportswear Company COLM, Ciena Corporation CIEN, HubSpot Inc HUBS and Roku, Inc. ROKU — to their portfolios to boost returns. However, it is important to exercise caution. While high liquidity can indicate that a company is efficiently managing its short-term obligations, it may also suggest underutilization of resources. In some cases, companies with excess liquidity may not be deploying their assets effectively, which could limit growth potential. Hence, one may consider a company’s efficiency level in addition to its liquidity while identifying prospective winners. A balanced assessment of both liquidity and efficiency can help identify truly promising investment opportunities. Measures to Identify Liquid Stocks Current Ratio: It measures current assets relative to current liabilities. The ratio gauges a company’s potential to meet short and long-term debt obligations. A current ratio — the working capital ratio — below 1 indicates that the company has more liabilities than assets. A high current ratio does not always suggest that the company is in good financial shape. It may also indicate that the firm failed to utilize its assets significantly. Hence, a range of 1-3 is considered ideal. Quick Ratio: Unlike the current ratio, the quick ratio — the “acid-test ratio” or “quick assets ratio” — indicates a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations. It considers inventory, excluding current assets, relative to current liabilities. A quick ratio of more than 1 is desirable, like the current ratio. Cash Ratio: This is the most conservative ratio among the three, consi...