Solana treasury company Forward Industries ( FWDI ) has entered into an agreement to repurchase 6,164,324 shares of its common stock from an institutional investor in a privately negotiated transaction. The total purchase cost is $27.4 million. The transaction will reduce Forward’s common shares outstanding from 83,142,133 to 76,977,809. As of March 18th, and following this transaction, Forward ho...
Solana treasury company Forward Industries ( FWDI ) has entered into an agreement to repurchase 6,164,324 shares of its common stock from an institutional investor in a privately negotiated transaction. The total purchase cost is $27.4 million. The transaction will reduce Forward’s common shares outstanding from 83,142,133 to 76,977,809. As of March 18th, and following this transaction, Forward holds 7,013,536 SOL ( SOL-USD ) and has 105,894,207 fully diluted shares outstanding, resulting in a SOL-per-share of 0.0662 and an annualized increase of about 29%. Forward ( FWDI ) also announced that it expects certain operating expenses to decline significantly over the coming quarters. The company currently forecasts that SG&A expenses (excluding stock-based compensation and design segment SG&A) will decrease by approximately 45% from $6.5 million in fiscal Q1 to an estimated $3.6 million by fiscal Q3. This reflects a broader cost reduction plan that includes reductions in fees under the company’s services agreement with Galaxy Digital LP, lower outside legal expenses, reduced marketing expenditures, reduced third-party vendor costs, and other operational efficiencies. More on Forward Industries Forward Industries: Buy Solana At A Discount Forward Industries, Inc. (FWDI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript SA Quant's bottom manufacturing picks as factories shed jobs in Feb Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Forward Industries Historical earnings data for Forward Industries
Hong Kong police have arrested 16 more people, including paralegals, over traffic accident compensation claims worth more than HK$3.6 million (US$459,290) tied to a wave of “crash-for-cash” scams. The suspects, 11 men and five women aged 28 to 65, included three paralegals at a law firm in Mong Kok that was raided last month, the force said on Thursday. The other suspects were the claimants and wo...
Hong Kong police have arrested 16 more people, including paralegals, over traffic accident compensation claims worth more than HK$3.6 million (US$459,290) tied to a wave of “crash-for-cash” scams. The suspects, 11 men and five women aged 28 to 65, included three paralegals at a law firm in Mong Kok that was raided last month, the force said on Thursday. The other suspects were the claimants and worked in a variety of jobs, including IT technician, beautician, logistics worker, tutor, property management worker and electrician. Advertisement The 16 suspects were arrested over 11 insurance claims totalling HK$3.6 million, all originating from the same law firm, according to police. In one case, an IT technician claimed about a month of sick leave after a traffic accident that did not involve any collision. Advertisement “Investigations found that the person continued to go to work during the sick leave period, receiving HK$60,000 in salary, but he had claimed to an insurance company that he had lost over HK$100,000 of income,” Superintendent Charles Fung Pui-kei of the commercial crime bureau said.
peterschreiber.media Talen Energy ( TLN ) said pre-market Thursday it signed a letter of intent with advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology developer X-energy to assess deploying Xe-100 small modular reactors in Pennsylvania and across the PJM transmission market. Under the agreement, Talen ( TLN ) and X-energy plan to conduct early-stage project development activities, including feasibilit...
peterschreiber.media Talen Energy ( TLN ) said pre-market Thursday it signed a letter of intent with advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology developer X-energy to assess deploying Xe-100 small modular reactors in Pennsylvania and across the PJM transmission market. Under the agreement, Talen ( TLN ) and X-energy plan to conduct early-stage project development activities, including feasibility studies, site evaluations, and a project execution framework. While specific siting parameters have yet to be finalized, the companies said they will assess opportunities to transition fossil-fired generation to nuclear power through X-energy SMRs. X-energy's Xe-100 is an 80 MW high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is strongly aligned to meet the Mid-Atlantic region's growing energy needs, with unique characteristics well-suited to regional grids, hyperscale data centers, and other large commercial offtakers, the companies said. X-energy is currently developing more than 11 GW of new nuclear capacity across commercial partnerships in the U.S. and U.K. More on Talen Energy Talen Energy: All Roads Lead To Higher Energy Prices Talen Energy: Riding A Boom In Demand For Electricity, But The Valuation Is Too Hot Talen Energy Q4 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
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MSFO has been paying weekly distributions in 2026, and at first glance, the yield looks extraordinary. But understanding what drives that income, and whether it can hold, requires looking past the headline number at the mechanics underneath. How MSFO Actually Generates Its Income YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:MSFO) does not own Microsoft shares. ... This Microsoft Options ETF MSFO Looks Like an Extraordinary Income Machine Until You Look Closer
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.42, delivering a surprise of +2...
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.42, delivering a surprise of +20%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once. CHICAGO ATL BDC, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry industry, posted revenues of $14.23 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.10%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $12.65 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. CHICAGO ATL BDC shares have lost about 4.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of 3.2%. What's Next for CHICAGO ATL BDC? While CHICAGO ATL BDC has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the e...
tupungato/iStock Editorial via Getty Images There is undoubtedly a lot of fear in the stock market right now, dominated by macro threats such as an extended conflict in the Middle East, higher-than-expected inflation, and the potential for a shaky macroeconomy to be further battered by AI. That said, as we wrap up the Q4 earnings season, a lot of the earnings data coming out of companies across se...
tupungato/iStock Editorial via Getty Images There is undoubtedly a lot of fear in the stock market right now, dominated by macro threats such as an extended conflict in the Middle East, higher-than-expected inflation, and the potential for a shaky macroeconomy to be further battered by AI. That said, as we wrap up the Q4 earnings season, a lot of the earnings data coming out of companies across sectors seems to suggest a much healthier landscape than the market's recent drop might suggest. Williams-Sonoma ( WSM ), the furniture and home goods company that is also the parent company of Pottery Barn, is one such company. Despite fears about weaker consumer spending during the holidays, Williams-Sonoma delivered terrific Q4 comps and is looking ahead to further growth in FY26. Williams-Sonoma has been a relative outperformer in the market this year, with its stock roughly flat since the start of January and up nearly 10% over the past year. In my view, this outperformance is set to continue on the back of strong sales. Data by YCharts I last wrote a buy article on Williams-Sonoma in December, when the stock was trading at $190 per share. Now slightly lower amid stronger results, I continue to see a compelling entry point in this often-overlooked growth stock. I'm reiterating my buy rating here. Well Positioned For Success In 2026: Potential Tariff Removal, Housing Market, Dividend Increase, And Store Portfolio Optimization Beyond the strength of Williams-Sonoma's recent results, there are a couple of factors that drive my enthusiasm for this name. The first is the fact that, needless to say, heavy tariffs had hung over Williams-Sonoma and the rest of its peers in the furniture industry. And while the Supreme Court only struck down the country-specific "reciprocal tariffs" and not the boosted tariff rates on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinetry, we note that actual imposed tariff rates now vary by country, with the heavy 25% rate reserved for Chinese imports and ...
The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has upended the oil market. Oil prices have risen to $100 per barrel and have been swinging dramatically from day to day, driven by news flow and investor sentiment. This is actually pretty normal for the energy sector, which has a long history of being volatile. If history is any guide, oil prices will eventually come back down. Here's what you need to...
The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has upended the oil market. Oil prices have risen to $100 per barrel and have been swinging dramatically from day to day, driven by news flow and investor sentiment. This is actually pretty normal for the energy sector, which has a long history of being volatile. If history is any guide, oil prices will eventually come back down. Here's what you need to know to prepare for when that time comes. Devon Energy is entirely dependent on oil prices Devon Energy (DVN +1.56%) is an independent U.S. onshore oil and natural gas producer. Basically, it drills for oil and gas and sells it. While the company uses hedges to help protect itself from energy price volatility, the core driver of the business remains the prices of the commodities it produces and sells. It is effectively leveraged to the price of oil and natural gas. Over the past six months, Devon's stock has risen around 33%. That's the upside opportunity with a pure-play energy producer, which is often called an upstream business. Investors should expect Devon Energy's financial results to be strong so long as oil prices remain high. However, when oil prices eventually fall, as they always have historically, Devon's earnings will fall, too. And, as a result, investors will likely dump the stock, leading to a dramatic price decline. Be prepared for a drawdown if you buy Devon Energy while energy prices are rising. Expand NYSE : DVN Devon Energy Today's Change ( 1.56 %) $ 0.74 Current Price $ 48.16 Key Data Points Market Cap $30B Day's Range $ 47.08 - $ 48.17 52wk Range $ 25.89 - $ 48.17 Volume 71K Avg Vol 12M Gross Margin 23.24 % Dividend Yield 1.99 % Chevron is built to survive the cycle Chevron (CVX +0.28%) is an integrated energy company. It owns production assets, so it is materially impacted by oil price moves. Over the past six months, the stock is up 22%. Chevron hasn't risen as much as Devon because Chevron also owns midstream assets (pipelines), which provide reli...
Canfor Corporation ( CFPZF ) announced it has received regulatory approval to renew its normal course issuer bid, which will run through March 22, 2027, beginning on March 23, 2026. Under the renewed program, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 5,821,442 common shares, representing approximately 5% of its 116.4 million outstanding shares as of March 16, 2026. During the previous NCIB (Ma...
Canfor Corporation ( CFPZF ) announced it has received regulatory approval to renew its normal course issuer bid, which will run through March 22, 2027, beginning on March 23, 2026. Under the renewed program, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 5,821,442 common shares, representing approximately 5% of its 116.4 million outstanding shares as of March 16, 2026. During the previous NCIB (March 21, 2025 to March 16, 2026), Canfor repurchased 1,870,062 shares at a volume-weighted average price of $13.73 per share, out of an approved limit of 5,916,775 shares. Source: Press Release More on Canfor Canfor Corporation (CFP:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Canfor Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Canfor Pulp shareholders approve plan for Canfor Corp to acquire remaining shares Historical earnings data for Canfor Financial information for Canfor
ipuwadol/iStock via Getty Images By Matthew D. Bass Liquidity limits in private credit allow the asset class to function. Private credit is a key pillar of debt capital formation alongside public credit markets and bank balance sheets. But an important part of its value proposition—to borrowers and end investors—is its illiquidity relative to public markets. That distinction is by design, and we t...
ipuwadol/iStock via Getty Images By Matthew D. Bass Liquidity limits in private credit allow the asset class to function. Private credit is a key pillar of debt capital formation alongside public credit markets and bank balance sheets. But an important part of its value proposition—to borrowers and end investors—is its illiquidity relative to public markets. That distinction is by design, and we think it should stay that way. Recent headlines have unsettled investors and prompted elevated tenders in certain non-traded business development companies (BDCs) and interval funds. Much of the anxiety has been tied to worries about potential credit losses and AI-driven disruption. These concerns have affected investors across public and private markets. Managers have responded in different ways—some have adhered to existing quarterly tender limits of 5% of net asset value (NAV). Others have honored tenders in excess of the limits, including for the full amount in some cases. In our view, accepting tenders in excess of pre-determined limits risks setting a precedent that undermines a foundational aspect of private credit investing. Investors allocate to the asset class in part to earn an illiquidity premium. To deliver that premium, asset managers must align the duration of investors’ capital with the long-term nature of the underlying investments. Why Liquidity Limits Matter in Private Credit In private credit strategies, including direct corporate lending, we consider illiquidity a feature, not a flaw. In exchange for setting aside capital for predetermined periods, investors receive higher yields and lower volatility than they would get with comparable public debt, along with the potential downside mitigation that comes with bespoke structuring, negotiated legal documents, and direct borrower-lender relationships. Meanwhile, borrowers in these transactions—typically middle-market companies with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) betwe...
Carnival's steep drop since since the start of the U.S.-Iran war has made the stock more attractive, according to Morgan Stanley. The bank upgraded the cruise line operator to overweight from equal-weight, while slightly cutting its price target to $31 from $33, implying a more than 28% gain from Wednesday's close. Despite the upgrade, Morgan Stanley cut its net revenue yield forecast for Carnival...
Carnival's steep drop since since the start of the U.S.-Iran war has made the stock more attractive, according to Morgan Stanley. The bank upgraded the cruise line operator to overweight from equal-weight, while slightly cutting its price target to $31 from $33, implying a more than 28% gain from Wednesday's close. Despite the upgrade, Morgan Stanley cut its net revenue yield forecast for Carnival, believing softer European demand will result from the war in the Middle East and its consequences on oil prices. But analyst Jamie Rollo noted that demand shocks have typically been a great time to buy the stock. Carnival is down 23% since the war began. This move is "similar to the declines it saw over the 2003 Iraqi War, the 2010 Arab Spring and 2022 Russia-Ukraine War, and worse than the 2023 Gaza and 2025 Iran conflicts," he wrote in a Thursday note. "If we look at the 12 months following these ~30% drop-offs, we see rebounds of 40-120%. Of course, every event differs in magnitude, impact and duration, but directionally these figures give us some comfort." CCL mountain 2026-02-27 CCL since Feb. 27 chart. Rollo added that he thinks Carnival and the broader cruise industry is in a stronger spot to manage a potential downturn than in the past. He pointed to cruising's relative attractiveness compared to other vacations — with its simplicity and "safe haven" destinations of the Caribbean, Western and Northern Europe and Alaska — the ability to add value to its pricing, and Carnival's strong free cash flow. Rollo said the stock has an attractive risk-reward ratio, though he warned its earnings report next Friday could be sour. "We are expecting a cautious outlook with a guidance cut from the higher oil price, but think this is well expected," he wrote. Shares of Carnival were slightly positive in Thursday premarket trading.
"Companies – wherever they're based – are not allowed to sell unsafe toys to children in the UK. And society has long protected youngsters from things like alcohol, smoking and gambling. The digital world should be no different," she said.
"Companies – wherever they're based – are not allowed to sell unsafe toys to children in the UK. And society has long protected youngsters from things like alcohol, smoking and gambling. The digital world should be no different," she said.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) had a bit of a rough quarter, with Q3 revenue coming in at $40.73 billion, up 6.1% YoY but missing expectations by $1.42 billion as growth stayed muted. On the surface, things didn't look too bad. Revenue reached RMB284.8 billion, up 2% YoY in local currency terms, showing the business is still growing, just not at the pace investors we...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) had a bit of a rough quarter, with Q3 revenue coming in at $40.73 billion, up 6.1% YoY but missing expectations by $1.42 billion as growth stayed muted. On the surface, things didn't look too bad. Revenue reached RMB284.8 billion, up 2% YoY in local currency terms, showing the business is still growing, just not at the pace investors were hoping for. The bigger issue was profitability. Non-GAAP EPS dropped 67% YoY to RMB7.09 per ADS, while operating income fell 74% to RMB10.6B. Adjusted EBITA also declined 57% to RMB23.4 billion, pointing to heavy pressure on margins. A lot of that comes down to spending. Alibaba has been investing more aggressively in quick commerce, improving user experience and building out its tech stack. There were some positives, especially in the Cloud business, which continued to grow and show better efficiency, but it wasn't enough to offset the broader margin squeeze.