"Other countries have managed it and I think we should be aiming to look at the countries which have and I would start with France, because it's just across the Channel, and it's very clear that they have succeeded."
"Other countries have managed it and I think we should be aiming to look at the countries which have and I would start with France, because it's just across the Channel, and it's very clear that they have succeeded."
Dealmakers are, for the second year in a row, seeing their chances of a record haul of mergers and acquisitions potentially fizzle out before the end of the first quarter. The US’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran risks further denting sentiment and momentum in an M&A market that was already showing signs of slowing amid a global selloff in technology stocks and private credit jitters. Advisory bankers...
Dealmakers are, for the second year in a row, seeing their chances of a record haul of mergers and acquisitions potentially fizzle out before the end of the first quarter. The US’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran risks further denting sentiment and momentum in an M&A market that was already showing signs of slowing amid a global selloff in technology stocks and private credit jitters. Advisory bankers and lawyers say that, while deals are not yet being pulled, timetables are being stretched and due diligence is becoming more focused. “It’s quite possible that work will continue but it will be harder to get things over the finish line if we have a prolonged episode of conflict,” said Larry Grafstein , deputy chairman of global investment banking at RBC Capital Markets . “I think there is an extra degree of caution but not yet any kind of deep freeze.” Analysis of Bloomberg-compiled data stretching back to 2000 shows that M&A numbers tend to fall in the six-months immediately following a major attack, with the steepest drop, of more than 20%, coming in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the US. So far this year, the number of all deals announced is down more than 13% on 2025 levels, the data show; they are roughly 25% below this point in the record-breaking 2021. Deal values are still up year-on-year but there are concerns things could change if the Middle East conflict morphs into a protracted war that hurts supply chains and pushes energy prices higher. “We are in a proceed with caution environment,” said Michael Preston , a London-based partner at law firm Cleary Gottlieb . “If this creates inflationary pressure then borrowing costs could rise, which in turn could impact financing for mega deals.” ‘Déjà Vu’ To some this has echoes of early 2025, when hopes of record year for M&A ran into the turbulent start of US President Donald Trump ’s second term. That period culminated in the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that temporarily brought activity to a halt before a str...
Forget sombrero lids and student nights, the agave-derived Mexican spirit has become the sophisticated drink choice. Here’s why – plus five of the best tequila cocktails Cracking open the tequila at the end of a long night rarely leads to good decisions. But for Tom Bishop, reaching for a bottle that had been gathering dust on his shelf proved life-changing. Having run out of beers while drinking ...
Forget sombrero lids and student nights, the agave-derived Mexican spirit has become the sophisticated drink choice. Here’s why – plus five of the best tequila cocktails Cracking open the tequila at the end of a long night rarely leads to good decisions. But for Tom Bishop, reaching for a bottle that had been gathering dust on his shelf proved life-changing. Having run out of beers while drinking with friends in 2017, Bishop dug out a bottle of premium Añejo tequila that his brother had given him after a business trip to Mexico. His expectations were low, informed by the throat-burning experiences of his youth. “But it completely blew me away,” Bishop remembers. “I just hadn’t associated tequila with that level of quality or flavour.” Having stumbled upon the spirit as it was meant to be enjoyed “by accident”, Bishop saw an opportunity. Two years later, he and Jack Vereker, a friend with whom he had been drinking in south-east London that night, sold their first bottle of their brand El Rayo , now stocked across the UK and part of tequila’s new wave. Continue reading...
Weight-loss drugs cannot rescue the UK from its deepening obesity crisis and produce unpleasant side-effects for many users, the government’s chief medical officer has warned. Prof Chris Whitty delivered a wide-ranging critique of the drugs during a speech in London on Thursday evening. “Just relying on the drugs seems to me the wrong answer,” he said. View image in fullscreen Prof Chris Whitty, P...
Weight-loss drugs cannot rescue the UK from its deepening obesity crisis and produce unpleasant side-effects for many users, the government’s chief medical officer has warned. Prof Chris Whitty delivered a wide-ranging critique of the drugs during a speech in London on Thursday evening. “Just relying on the drugs seems to me the wrong answer,” he said. View image in fullscreen Prof Chris Whitty, Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/PA His scepticism about drugs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, known as GLP-1 agonists, contrasted with the health secretary, Wes Streeting, who has hailed them as a “real gamechanger” in tackling obesity. Giving the annual Medical Journalists Association lecture, Whitty cautioned against relying too much on the drugs to treat obesity. Tougher action to curb junk food advertising and make food healthier to prevent obesity occurring would be a better course of action to take, he said. “Does anyone in this group believe that the correct answer is to allow obesity to rise because of pretty aggressive marketing of obesogenic foods to children and them stick them on GLP-1 agonists at the age of 18? I think it is shocking if that is where we end up. “Really, is our answer to say ‘give up on public health’, which we know will work, in children and then just rely on drugs to get us out of a hole? I do not think this is a socially acceptable answer. Actually, I do not think that’s a medically acceptable answer, because these drugs are not benign,” Whitty said. “GLP-1s, they are very good drugs. [But] we know that if you stop them, the weight comes on again. Some people have very bad reactions to them. It’s very small numbers, but they do. And a large number of people have unpleasant side-effects, largely gastrointestinal,” he added. GLP-1s, sometimes called “fat jabs”, have been shown to increase the risk of complications such as severe acute pancreatitis, sudden sight loss and unexpected pregnancy among women using contraception. With weight regain common aft...
Not everyone is lucky enough to have their mum around, or have a good relationship with them, but Mother’s Day can be for any mother figure in your life – from grannies to aunts to mentors to family friends. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But how can you show your appreciation? For Mother’s Day (15 Mar...
Not everyone is lucky enough to have their mum around, or have a good relationship with them, but Mother’s Day can be for any mother figure in your life – from grannies to aunts to mentors to family friends. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But how can you show your appreciation? For Mother’s Day (15 March), a handmade card and a hug are probably top of most people’s lists. If they don’t like physical gifts, a day out together, like a long walk, spa trip or afternoon tea, could be a winner – and we’ve suggested a few options below. I saw a sign the other day outside a beauty salon reading: “She doesn’t want flowers, she wants Botox.” Careful. Maybe she does, but that’s probably a gift she can buy for herself. The same goes for specific anti-ageing products, unless you’re confident about the brands they love. If you’re buying a bouquet, look for the best flower delivery services and consider suppliers that offer carefully sourced British blooms, which are not only more environmentally friendly but often more beautiful than supermarket bouquets. Here is our bumper selection of 82 of the best Mother’s Day gifts, with a focus on independent, responsible brands for something that feels special and thought through. The best Mother’s Day gifts in 2026 Gold initial tag pendant Otiumberg was founded by two sisters, both of whom are now mothers, and offers a slice of cool that jewellery-loving mums of any age will appreciate. This beautiful gold initial tag is handmade in yellow gold vermeil on recycled sterling silver. It can be threaded on to an existing chain (and mixing metals is definitely a vibe), though if you want to include one Otiumberg recommends the 45cm gold vermeil curb chain, which you can add for an additional £100. Portia gold stud earrings For an elegant bit of sparkle, these Laura Vann studs are made with a 18ct gold-plated surround and hand set with cubic zirconi...
(RTTNews) - Employment in the U.S. unexpectedly decreased in the month of February, according to a closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The report said non-farm payroll employment slumped by 92,000 jobs in February after jumping by a downwardly revised 126,000 jobs in January. Economists had expected employment to increase by 60,000 jobs compared to the addition of 13...
(RTTNews) - Employment in the U.S. unexpectedly decreased in the month of February, according to a closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The report said non-farm payroll employment slumped by 92,000 jobs in February after jumping by a downwardly revised 126,000 jobs in January. Economists had expected employment to increase by 60,000 jobs compared to the addition of 130,000 jobs originally reported for the previous month. The unexpected pullback partly reflected a decrease in healthcare employment, which fell by 28,000 jobs primarily due to strike activity. The Labor Department also noted employment in information and federal government continued to trend down, dipping by 11,000 jobs and 10,000 jobs, respectively. The report also said the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4 percent in February from 4.3 percent in January, in line with economist estimates. The uptick by the unemployment rate came as the household survey measure of employment tumbled by 185,000 persons, while the labor force edged up by 18,000 persons. "The job market is softening and inflation is expected to increase due to a spike in oil prices resulting from the war in Iran," said Mortgage Bankers Association SVP and Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni. He added, "Although this month's job numbers were weaker than expected, we do not expect the FOMC to cut rates any time soon given the heightened inflation risk." Meanwhile, the Labor Department said average hourly employee earnings climbed by $0.15 or 0.4 percent to $37.32 in February. The annual rate of growth by average hourly employee earnings crept up to 3.8 percent in February from 3.7 percent in January. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
koyu/iStock via Getty Images I previously covered Powell Industries, Inc. ( POWL ) in November 2025, discussing why I had finally upgraded the stock to a Buy then, thanks to the notably improved margin of safety arising from the market's selloff, the cheap valuations, the positive industry tailwinds, and the margin expansion. In this article, I shall discuss why I am downgrading the POWL stock as ...
koyu/iStock via Getty Images I previously covered Powell Industries, Inc. ( POWL ) in November 2025, discussing why I had finally upgraded the stock to a Buy then, thanks to the notably improved margin of safety arising from the market's selloff, the cheap valuations, the positive industry tailwinds, and the margin expansion. In this article, I shall discuss why I am downgrading the POWL stock as a Hold here, since the rally over the past few months has occurred overly fast and furiously while triggering the stock's expensive valuations and pulled-forward upside potential. While the company is likely to be a great beneficiary of the multi-year electrification supercycle, thanks to the aging utility infrastructure, the onshoring manufacturing, and the data center capex boom, I am of the opinion that the stock's reversal is going to continue for a little longer, warranting some patience in the meantime. POWL Proves Its Electrification Beneficiary Status POWL 1Y Stock Price (Trading View) Since my last Buy rating, POWL has had an outsized stock price gain of +114.9% at its peak by February 2026, before losing part of those gains to settle at the $510s by the time of writing. Much of their tailwinds are attributed to the durable data center-related spending trends as numerous hyperscalers offer outsized FY2026 capex guidance in the Q4'25 earnings season, with the consequently insatiable power demand buoying numerous utility-related stocks. The same has been reported by numerous energy-related players, as more hyperscalers have to bring their own power through on-site power generation to mitigate the prolonged wait of "up to 2 years for grid power access." POWL's Sector Exposure (POWL) The same has been reported by POWL, as they report the outsized new orders of $439M in FQ1'26 ( +63.1% YoY ) across Liquefied Natural Gas [LNG]/data center projects and the consequently growing multi-year backlog of $1.6B through 2028 (+23% YoY). Given that 84% of their backlog is based on...
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS +1.49%) stock got hit with a significant valuation retracement in February, falling 11.5% in the month. Tech stocks generally had a rough go of things over the stretch, as investors took more cautious positioning on AI companies and other highly growth-dependent plays and digested a hotter-than-expected inflation report at the end of the month. In addition to these dynamics, t...
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS +1.49%) stock got hit with a significant valuation retracement in February, falling 11.5% in the month. Tech stocks generally had a rough go of things over the stretch, as investors took more cautious positioning on AI companies and other highly growth-dependent plays and digested a hotter-than-expected inflation report at the end of the month. In addition to these dynamics, the quantum-computing stock also saw a significant pullback following its fourth-quarter report. D-Wave stock had a rocky end to February D-Wave published its fourth-quarter results before the market opened on Feb. 26. The quantum specialist recorded a non-GAAP (adjusted) loss of $0.09 per share on sales of $2.8 million in the period. For comparison, the average analyst estimate had targeted an adjusted loss of $0.06 per share on sales of roughly $3.7 million. While revenue still increased roughly 19% year over year, growth came in significantly lower than anticipated. Quarterly sales and earnings misses aren't a huge bearish indicator for D-Wave's long-term indicator at this relatively early stage in the game, but investors were looking for stronger expansion momentum to help support the company's hugely growth-dependent valuation. On the other hand, revenue for the full-year period was still up 179% on an annual basis to reach $24.6 million. Expand NYSE : QBTS D-Wave Quantum Today's Change ( 1.49 %) $ 0.28 Current Price $ 19.11 Key Data Points Market Cap $7.0B Day's Range $ 18.20 - $ 19.21 52wk Range $ 4.49 - $ 46.75 Volume 248K Avg Vol 33M Gross Margin 82.59 % In addition to the Q4 sales and earnings misses, the company also said that it ended last quarter with bookings of $13.4 million -- down 27% year over year. The company's sales and bookings can be expected to be somewhat lumpy in conjunction with release timing for the latest versions of its quantum machines, but the bookings decline has likely played a role in dampening bullish sentiment surrounding the stock. A da...
Key Points D-Wave lost ground last month as investors moved out of growth-dependent tech stocks. The stock also saw sell-offs in conjunction with its latest earnings report and new inflation data. Shares have bounced around in March's trading in response to the war with Iran and new jobs reports. 10 stocks we like better than D-Wave Quantum › D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) stock got hit with a signif...
Key Points D-Wave lost ground last month as investors moved out of growth-dependent tech stocks. The stock also saw sell-offs in conjunction with its latest earnings report and new inflation data. Shares have bounced around in March's trading in response to the war with Iran and new jobs reports. 10 stocks we like better than D-Wave Quantum › D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) stock got hit with a significant valuation retracement in February, falling 11.5% in the month. Tech stocks generally had a rough go of things over the stretch, as investors took more cautious positioning on AI companies and other highly growth-dependent plays and digested a hotter-than-expected inflation report at the end of the month. In addition to these dynamics, the quantum-computing stock also saw a significant pullback following its fourth-quarter report. 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 » D-Wave stock had a rocky end to February D-Wave published its fourth-quarter results before the market opened on Feb. 26. The quantum specialist recorded a non-GAAP (adjusted) loss of $0.09 per share on sales of $2.8 million in the period. For comparison, the average analyst estimate had targeted an adjusted loss of $0.06 per share on sales of roughly $3.7 million. While revenue still increased roughly 19% year over year, growth came in significantly lower than anticipated. Quarterly sales and earnings misses aren't a huge bearish indicator for D-Wave's long-term indicator at this relatively early stage in the game, but investors were looking for stronger expansion momentum to help support the company's hugely growth-dependent valuation. On the other hand, revenue for the full-year period was still up 179% on an annual basis to reach $24.6 million. In addition to the Q4 sales and earnings misses, the company also said that it ...
Tverdohlib/iStock via Getty Images Dip buyers emerge Gold gained another 5% in February to reach US$5,222/oz; it is now up 20% y-t-d. Performance in other currencies, however, was mixed: a sharp Indian rupee appreciation following tariff relief with the US, saw local prices drop 3.5%; likewise, a surge in the renminbi saw local prices fall. Our Gold Return Attribution Model (GRAM) suggests that co...
Tverdohlib/iStock via Getty Images Dip buyers emerge Gold gained another 5% in February to reach US$5,222/oz; it is now up 20% y-t-d. Performance in other currencies, however, was mixed: a sharp Indian rupee appreciation following tariff relief with the US, saw local prices drop 3.5%; likewise, a surge in the renminbi saw local prices fall. Our Gold Return Attribution Model (GRAM) suggests that contributions to the positive return came from a weaker US dollar, particularly against EM currencies (Chart 1). A lower 10-year US Treasury yield also helped. But the model missed the positive return with a large positive residual. A sharp drop in implied volatility following the surge in January could have dragged gold down further in the first half of the month, but it was likely held up by strong Asian buying – evidenced both by gold returns during Asian trading hours and high volumes on the Shanghai Futures exchange. This is not explicitly captured in our model. Gold ETFs added US$5.3bn to assets in February (+26t), led by North America and Asia, with Europe seeing outflows of US$1.8bn (-13t). Managed money net long positions on COMEX contracted sharply in early February before picking up a little steam towards the end of the month. Chart 1: Strong Asian hours buying in early February likely prevented a bigger dip; a weaker dollar and yields helped too *Data to 27 February 2026. Our Gold Return Attribution Model (GRAM) is a multiple regression model of monthly gold price returns, which we group into four key thematic driver categories of gold’s performance: economic expansion, risk & uncertainty, opportunity cost, and momentum. These themes capture motives behind gold demand; most importantly, investment demand, which is considered the marginal driver of gold price returns in the short run. The ‘residual’ represents the percentage change in the gold price that is not explained by factors already included. Results shown here are based on analysis covering a five-year esti...
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. This time, we tried, and failed, to find it at the world’s biggest mobile trade show. This week Barcelona was taken over by the tech industry as Mobile World Congress descended on the Spanish city. The world’s biggest mobile show, MWC featured product l...
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. This time, we tried, and failed, to find it at the world’s biggest mobile trade show. This week Barcelona was taken over by the tech industry as Mobile World Congress descended on the Spanish city. The world’s biggest mobile show, MWC featured product launches from Xiaomi and Honor, colossal booths from Samsung and Motorola, and appearances from major carriers including T-Mobile and AT&T. You know who was missing? Trump Mobile. After the Trump-themed network missed its chance to appear at CES, the US’s biggest tech trade show, I thought it might be saving itself for an MWC appearance. After all, while CES spans everything from smart homes to super cars, MWC has always had a tighter focus on mobile phones and telecom companies. It’s exactly where a carrier building its own phone might want to appear to build its reputation, maybe show off a phone or two, and foster the sort of relationships with international partners that Trump Mobile executives previously told me they were working on. But after a few days of sitting through MWC’s press conferences and strolling its exhibition halls, I’ve seen no sign of Trump Mobile. The company isn’t listed as an exhibitor or vendor in the show’s official directory, and neither is the closely associated Liberty Mobile. I kept my eye out, but spotted no sign of the network’s three public-facing executives either. In fairness, MWC remains primarily a European show, but it’s certainly not exclusively so. Honor devoted most of its booth to promoting the Robot Phone, which it only intends to launch in China, while all of the big three US carriers had booths at the show. And besides, shouldn’t the all-American Trump Mobile relish the excuse for a little flag-waving on foreign soil? The timing might have been perfect for a Trump Mobile MWC event, given the company claims it’s gearing up to off...
is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to...
is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. We’ll be taking a break next week and will back March 20th. Opt in for Optimizer here. On the surface, the wellness to MAHA pipeline can appear baffling. How does one get from wanting to be healthy to eschewing vaccines, drinking raw milk, and opting for beef tallow over sunscreen? The simple answer would be: widespread misinformation on online platforms, particularly from influencers. I’d argue the real answer is slightly more nuanced — and something that I’ve been ruminating over since last week’s confirmation hearing for Casey Means. Means is President Trump’s controversial nominee for surgeon general, a role often described as the “nation’s doctor.” It entails being America’s foremost spokesperson on public health, as well as educating the public using the best scientific information available. You’re probably most familiar with the surgeon general’s warning on cigarette packs and alcohol labels. Some of the backlash is because Means currently doesn’t hold an active medical license, is not currently practicing, and never finished her surgical residency — all of which are generally considered prerequisites for the post. She’s primarily known for being a wellness influencer with, as many of her detractors point out, dubious beliefs and inconsistent record of disclosing financial relationships with brands. For example, Trump’s former Surgeon General Jerome Adams has penned an opinion piece directly criticizing her stance on vaccines and history as a tech entrepreneur who recommends supplements. As the cofounder of Levels, a continuous glucose monitor (CG...
From 'Model Migrant' To Wife-Chopper: Integration Poster-Boy Accused Of Grisly Murder Via Remix News, The Eritrean migrant accused of dismembering his partner and the mother of his daughter was once held up as a “model migrant” 10 years ago in a variety of German newspapers. These papers reported that he was an example of how “integration” could work. Today, 41-year-old Asmerom G. is accused of bu...
From 'Model Migrant' To Wife-Chopper: Integration Poster-Boy Accused Of Grisly Murder Via Remix News, The Eritrean migrant accused of dismembering his partner and the mother of his daughter was once held up as a “model migrant” 10 years ago in a variety of German newspapers. These papers reported that he was an example of how “integration” could work. Today, 41-year-old Asmerom G. is accused of butchering his own wife. In fact, authorities have still not found her head. German media were still singing his praises in 2016. The man from Eritrea had landed a job as an electrical assistant at a firm in Rheinbach, in North Rhine-Westphalia, and gave interviews about leaving his homeland three years earlier to escape political persecution. He wanted German citizenship, he said. His boss at the time was quick to describe Asmerom G. as talented, reliable, and “capable of anything,” according to Bild newspaper . However, then reality arrived. Within a year, Asmerom G. was in trouble with the law. A brawl led to a conviction for grievous bodily harm at Siegburg District Court, earning him a six-month suspended sentence. He moved on from Rheinbach and took up work behind the wheel of a freight truck. Somewhere along the way, he made a trip back to his home country — for reasons that remain unclear — and returned to Germany with a woman named Weghata A., who was 31, his wife under Eritrean law. On July 26, 2025, she delivered their daughter. Three months later, Weghata A. was dead. What happened next garnered headlines across Germany. On Nov. 17, on Autobahn 45 near Olpe on Nov. 17, a driver said she spotted something on the side of the road. When officers investigated, they found two severed women’s hands. Forensic teams matched the fingerprints to Weghata A., who had already been reported missing from her asylum accommodation in Bonn, where she had been living alone with her infant daughter. Days later, Weghata A.’s torso was recovered, but her head remains missing. The baby ...
Eoneren/iStock via Getty Images Sigma Lithium Corporation ( SGML ) is a green producer of lithium oxide concentrate. The company owns a hard-rock lithium mine in Brazil. Recently, SGML has suffered operational disruptions due to a restructuring, changing a mining equipment contractor to bring mining operations under more direct control, and operating directly leased equipment from manufacturers. A...
Eoneren/iStock via Getty Images Sigma Lithium Corporation ( SGML ) is a green producer of lithium oxide concentrate. The company owns a hard-rock lithium mine in Brazil. Recently, SGML has suffered operational disruptions due to a restructuring, changing a mining equipment contractor to bring mining operations under more direct control, and operating directly leased equipment from manufacturers. Additionally, in January, a partial shutdown tied to waste-pile safety concerns delayed the restarting of operations. However, SGML seems to have recovered from these issues and is aiming to restore stable production to normalize cash generation. On balance, I believe my initial bull case thesis has largely played out, but I remain bullish until Phase 3 is fully operational. Green Lithium Bull Case Sigma Lithium Corporation is a lithium producer that operates a wholly owned Grota do Cirilo mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil. SGML was founded back in 2012 and is currently headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, but mostly operates in Brazil. I last covered SGML in June 2025, and since then, the stock has significantly appreciated by approximately 146.0%. So I thought it was worthwhile updating my outlook on this name at these levels. Source: Sigma Lithium Corporation Earnings Release Presentation. November 2025. As a quick recap, SGML sells lithium oxide concentrate, which can be a relatively low-cost and more sustainable product. SGML maintains green practices through dry stacking, water reuse, no toxic chemicals in processing, and renewable power at its Greentech plant. The maximum annual production capacity of its Phase 1 stage in Grota do Cirilo is 270,000 tonnes per year of lithium oxide concentrate. In February 2026, SGML updated its guidance to 240,000 tonnes annualized forward production over 12 months. A second plant is intended to lift total capacity to 520,000 tonnes per year. The building of the new plant has presented delays, and the company says that commercial progress ha...
Putting together a proper strategic plan to battle the forces which many expect will impact markets on a given year is easier said than done. Indeed, we’re not even three months through this year, and we’ve already seen three major conflicts initiated by the Trump administration in foreign countries, something that hasn’t been seen in ... Crush the Stock Market in 2026 With These 3 Strategies — Hi...
Putting together a proper strategic plan to battle the forces which many expect will impact markets on a given year is easier said than done. Indeed, we’re not even three months through this year, and we’ve already seen three major conflicts initiated by the Trump administration in foreign countries, something that hasn’t been seen in ... Crush the Stock Market in 2026 With These 3 Strategies — Hint: They’re Simpler Than You Think
georgeclerk Wall Street's major averages continued to decline on Friday after nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted in February, and oil prices continue to rise. The benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was last -1.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was -1.5%, and the Dow ( DJI ) was -1.9%. U.S. nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92,000 in February, vs. the 60,000 consensus—a sharp reversal from the 1...
georgeclerk Wall Street's major averages continued to decline on Friday after nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted in February, and oil prices continue to rise. The benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) was last -1.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was -1.5%, and the Dow ( DJI ) was -1.9%. U.S. nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92,000 in February, vs. the 60,000 consensus—a sharp reversal from the 126,000 jobs added in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “January bounced on the stronger side, February bounced on the weaker side. This is a shift towards labor market worries but only a very small shift. Mostly it is what a world with usual volatility around low supply growth will look like. Fed should still wait and see,” said Jason Furman, economist and former U.S. chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. In addition, U.S. retail sales declined by 0.2% MoM to $733.5B in January, vs. the 0.4% fall expected, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. Oil prices ( CL1:COM ) climbed to $89/bbl on Friday as investors weighed escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military confrontations between the U.S. and Iran. Brent futures ( CO1:COM ) rose to $91. Moreover, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. should play a role in selecting Iran’s next leader after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes. Over in the bond market, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) rose 3 basis points to 4.17%, while the 2-year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) lost 1 basis point to 3.58%. More on markets The U.S. Is Insulated, But Not Immune To The Middle East Conflict Short Selling And Put Buying Still Point To Big Tech Rally The European Paradox: Out Of The War But Affected -- More Than The U.S. Itself
(RTTNews) - Shares of Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (DAWN) are surging about 65 percent on Friday morning trading after Servier, an independent international pharmaceutical group, agreed to acquire the company for $21.50 per share in cash. The company's shares are currently trading at $21.15 on the Nasdaq, up 65.49 percent. The stock opened at $21.12 and has climbed as high as $21.19 so far in ...
(RTTNews) - Shares of Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (DAWN) are surging about 65 percent on Friday morning trading after Servier, an independent international pharmaceutical group, agreed to acquire the company for $21.50 per share in cash. The company's shares are currently trading at $21.15 on the Nasdaq, up 65.49 percent. The stock opened at $21.12 and has climbed as high as $21.19 so far in today's session. Over the past year, it has traded in a range of $5.64 to $21.19. Day One expects the acquisition to represent a unique opportunity to extend the reach of its science and its lead program in pediatric low-grade glioma. The deal is estimated to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Despite some people in the UK experiencing 40 consecutive days of rain this year, sales of sunglasses have not been dampened. Instead, the dark skies have ushered in a new era of eyewear: the non-sun sunglasses. The style comprises shield-style frames with barely-there tinted lenses. They look a bit like those goggles the dental hygienist asks you to pop on to avoid flying tartar, or the safety gl...
Despite some people in the UK experiencing 40 consecutive days of rain this year, sales of sunglasses have not been dampened. Instead, the dark skies have ushered in a new era of eyewear: the non-sun sunglasses. The style comprises shield-style frames with barely-there tinted lenses. They look a bit like those goggles the dental hygienist asks you to pop on to avoid flying tartar, or the safety glasses worn by a government minister on a visit to a construction site. Originally created for long distance runners and cyclists who want to protect their eyes from elements including the sun, sweat and flies, the high-performance eyewear is now being co-opted by everyone, including those who failed to finish that couch to 5k programme. View image in fullscreen Harry Styles modelling Oakley’s Cybr Zero glasses. Photograph: Laura Jane Coulson Selin Olmsted, an eyewear trend forecaster and design director, says there is a “huge uptick” for non-sun sunglasses “where you can still see the eye”. These types of glasses fall into “category one” eyewear, meaning they are designed to offer protection against harmful UV light specifically on overcast or cloudy days when many people think they do not need protection. Some versions feature photochromic lenses that change tint automatically depending on the level of light exposure. The trend also reflects how sunglasses have become a year-round accessory. On the catwalk, brands including Celine featured giant rimless shades with charcoal- and honey-tinted lenses that looked similar to those you would find in the aisles of Decathlon. While the designer version costs £470, the French sporting giant’s prices start at £29.99. Marks & Spencer is also tapping into the trend. This week it launched a £20 pair of “sport sunglasses” with a rust-coloured tint. On TikTok, gen Z have swapped their Charli xcx inspired blackout bug-eye shades for the Mamil go-to: wraparound cycling glasses. Elsewhere, the April issue of Runner’s World magazine feature...
Getty Images Broadcom ( AVGO ) reported exceptional strength in earnings and revenues for Q1'26 on March 4, 2026, leading to a 5% increase in the firm’s share price on Thursday. Broadcom saw continual momentum in its core semiconductor solutions segment, which includes its custom chip-making business, and benefited from strong gross margins in Q1’26. The CapEx explosion in the data center market a...
Getty Images Broadcom ( AVGO ) reported exceptional strength in earnings and revenues for Q1'26 on March 4, 2026, leading to a 5% increase in the firm’s share price on Thursday. Broadcom saw continual momentum in its core semiconductor solutions segment, which includes its custom chip-making business, and benefited from strong gross margins in Q1’26. The CapEx explosion in the data center market and the shift towards custom-produced AI-optimized chips is supporting Broadcom’s long term growth prospects in the semiconductor industry which is why I believe shares are ripe to recover and march on to new highs in 2026. In addition, Broadcom guided for $100B in AI revenues by 2027 and announced a $10B stock buyback program. This buyback allows the hardware company to return more cash to shareholders and is also set to provide crucial support to the firm's share price throughout the year. Data by YCharts Previous rating I rated shares of Broadcom a hold in my last coverage on the semiconductor company -- Don't Hit The Panic Button -- mainly because of the firm's high valuation based off of earnings. However, long term growth drivers -- CapEx growth, hyperscaler-driven up-grades of Data Center infrastructure, promising upcoming AI chip releases -- provide fuel for top line and free cash flow upside. In the most recent quarter, Broadcom expanded its business strongly in the core semiconductor solutions segment and issued a promising revenue forecast for the current fiscal year. The chip enterprise growing focus on high-margin products in the AI semiconductor business indicates upside for gross margins as well. This, together with massive projected growth in AI chip revenue, is why I am up-grading shares to buy. Broadcom beat earnings for Q1’26 The semiconductor platform reported better-than-expected earnings and revenues for the first fiscal quarter on Thursday amid a wave of U.S. infrastructure upgrades in the Data Center market: Broadcom reported $2.05 per-share in normal...
Getty Images Broadcom ( AVGO ) reported exceptional strength in earnings and revenues for Q1'26 on March 4, 2026, leading to a 5% increase in the firm’s share price on Thursday. Broadcom saw continual momentum in its core semiconductor solutions segment, which includes its custom chip-making business, and benefited from strong gross margins in Q1’26. The CapEx explosion in the data center market a...
Getty Images Broadcom ( AVGO ) reported exceptional strength in earnings and revenues for Q1'26 on March 4, 2026, leading to a 5% increase in the firm’s share price on Thursday. Broadcom saw continual momentum in its core semiconductor solutions segment, which includes its custom chip-making business, and benefited from strong gross margins in Q1’26. The CapEx explosion in the data center market and the shift towards custom-produced AI-optimized chips is supporting Broadcom’s long term growth prospects in the semiconductor industry which is why I believe shares are ripe to recover and march on to new highs in 2026. In addition, Broadcom guided for $100B in AI revenues by 2027 and announced a $10B stock buyback program. This buyback allows the hardware company to return more cash to shareholders and is also set to provide crucial support to the firm's share price throughout the year. Data by YCharts Previous rating I rated shares of Broadcom a hold in my last coverage on the semiconductor company -- Don't Hit The Panic Button -- mainly because of the firm's high valuation based off of earnings. However, long term growth drivers -- CapEx growth, hyperscaler-driven up-grades of Data Center infrastructure, promising upcoming AI chip releases -- provide fuel for top line and free cash flow upside. In the most recent quarter, Broadcom expanded its business strongly in the core semiconductor solutions segment and issued a promising revenue forecast for the current fiscal year. The chip enterprise growing focus on high-margin products in the AI semiconductor business indicates upside for gross margins as well. This, together with massive projected growth in AI chip revenue, is why I am up-grading shares to buy. Broadcom beat earnings for Q1’26 The semiconductor platform reported better-than-expected earnings and revenues for the first fiscal quarter on Thursday amid a wave of U.S. infrastructure upgrades in the Data Center market: Broadcom reported $2.05 per-share in normal...
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the February jobs report is an "outlier." He says bad weather impacted the numbers. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000. (Source: Bloomberg)
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the February jobs report is an "outlier." He says bad weather impacted the numbers. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000. (Source: Bloomberg)
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My long-term followers know that I am not a big fan of AMD ( AMD ) because I believe that this company is a significant laggard compared to Nvidia ( NVDA ). However, I have never said that AMD is a weak or bad company. It is just Nvidia, too good and unparalleled as an AI picks and shovels play. However, AI tailwinds are so strong at the moment, making ...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My long-term followers know that I am not a big fan of AMD ( AMD ) because I believe that this company is a significant laggard compared to Nvidia ( NVDA ). However, I have never said that AMD is a weak or bad company. It is just Nvidia, too good and unparalleled as an AI picks and shovels play. However, AI tailwinds are so strong at the moment, making AMD extremely likely to capitalize on favorable structural shifts as well. In addition, the fact that AMD currently trades approximately 20% cheaper compared to its ATH and ~6% lower after my previous cautious call made its valuation extremely attractive. Furthermore, I think that AMD is a compelling "Strong Buy" opportunity because technical analysis suggests that the downside risk is quite low as it currently trades at an extremely strong support level of $200. Recent developments AMD released its Q4 2025 earnings in early February, delivering a confident dual beat. It was the fourth quarter in a row with a 30%+ YoY revenue growth, spotlighting the fact that growth momentum remains strong despite increased comparative figures. Moreover, Q4 2025 was a big milestone in AMD’s history because it was the first quarter ever with sales exceeding $10 billion. The company’s EPS outpaced revenue growth with a 40% YoY increase. The fact that the bottom line grew faster than revenue means strong operating leverage and expanding margins. AMD’s operating margin grew from 13.8% to 17.1% on a YoY basis. Seeking Alpha Strong profitability means expanding FCF-generating capacity, which directly contributes to strengthening the balance sheet. AMD ended Q4 2025 with a solid $10.6 billion cash pile, which is 2.5 times larger than the total debt. Total debt of $4 billion represents approximately 1.5% of AMD’s market cap, meaning that the company boasts strong financial flexibility. It is a vital quality for any growth company because it means there are various options to finance new growth pro...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My long-term followers know that I am not a big fan of AMD ( AMD ) because I believe that this company is a significant laggard compared to Nvidia ( NVDA ). However, I have never said that AMD is a weak or bad company. It is just Nvidia, too good and unparalleled as an AI picks and shovels play. However, AI tailwinds are so strong at the moment, making ...
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images My long-term followers know that I am not a big fan of AMD ( AMD ) because I believe that this company is a significant laggard compared to Nvidia ( NVDA ). However, I have never said that AMD is a weak or bad company. It is just Nvidia, too good and unparalleled as an AI picks and shovels play. However, AI tailwinds are so strong at the moment, making AMD extremely likely to capitalize on favorable structural shifts as well. In addition, the fact that AMD currently trades approximately 20% cheaper compared to its ATH and ~6% lower after my previous cautious call made its valuation extremely attractive. Furthermore, I think that AMD is a compelling "Strong Buy" opportunity because technical analysis suggests that the downside risk is quite low as it currently trades at an extremely strong support level of $200. Recent developments AMD released its Q4 2025 earnings in early February, delivering a confident dual beat. It was the fourth quarter in a row with a 30%+ YoY revenue growth, spotlighting the fact that growth momentum remains strong despite increased comparative figures. Moreover, Q4 2025 was a big milestone in AMD’s history because it was the first quarter ever with sales exceeding $10 billion. The company’s EPS outpaced revenue growth with a 40% YoY increase. The fact that the bottom line grew faster than revenue means strong operating leverage and expanding margins. AMD’s operating margin grew from 13.8% to 17.1% on a YoY basis. Seeking Alpha Strong profitability means expanding FCF-generating capacity, which directly contributes to strengthening the balance sheet. AMD ended Q4 2025 with a solid $10.6 billion cash pile, which is 2.5 times larger than the total debt. Total debt of $4 billion represents approximately 1.5% of AMD’s market cap, meaning that the company boasts strong financial flexibility. It is a vital quality for any growth company because it means there are various options to finance new growth pro...