A lot of retirees end up getting most of their income from Social Security. But it can be tricky to pay your bills on those benefits alone. However, if you're married couple where each of you is eligible for benefits based on your own work history, the situation may be a bit better. This isn't to say that living on just Social Security is ideal in this scenario, either. But having two sets of bene...
A lot of retirees end up getting most of their income from Social Security. But it can be tricky to pay your bills on those benefits alone. However, if you're married couple where each of you is eligible for benefits based on your own work history, the situation may be a bit better. This isn't to say that living on just Social Security is ideal in this scenario, either. But having two sets of benefits available in retirement certainly gives you more flexibility. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
In this article MBG-DE Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Mercedes star, the brand logo of the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, rotates on a building of a Mercedes-Benz car dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times ahead, ...
In this article MBG-DE Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Mercedes star, the brand logo of the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, rotates on a building of a Mercedes-Benz car dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times ahead, following a year marred by intense competition from Chinese rivals and global tariff costs. The automaker posted full-year operating profit of 5.8 billion euros ($6.9 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 57% drop from a year ago. The result was significantly lower than analyst expectations of 6.6 billion euros. Mercedes-Benz Group said its earnings were shaped by foreign exchange headwinds and competition in China, alongside a reported 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) hit in tariff costs. "Amid a dynamic market environment, our financial results remained within our guidance, thanks to our sharp focus on efficiency, speed, and flexibility," Ola Källenius, chairman of the board of management at Mercedes-Benz Group, said in a statement. Mercedes-Benz Group said it planned further cost cuts in 2026 as well as a flurry of product launches, seeking to hit an 8% to 10% profit margin at its auto division. Shares of the Munich-listed company fell 5.3% during morning deals. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
Even with the market's recent stumble, most stocks remain near their recently reached 52-week highs. This, of course, can make things tough for bargain-hunting investors. But it's not every name. A handful of tickers worth owning are within sight of 52-week lows, and for misguided reasons. With a potential reversal on the near-term horizon, these tickers may be worth stepping into now. Here's a cl...
Even with the market's recent stumble, most stocks remain near their recently reached 52-week highs. This, of course, can make things tough for bargain-hunting investors. But it's not every name. A handful of tickers worth owning are within sight of 52-week lows, and for misguided reasons. With a potential reversal on the near-term horizon, these tickers may be worth stepping into now. Here's a closer look at three of your best bets among these outfits right now. Continue reading
Morning, I’m Louise Moon from Bloomberg UK’s breaking news team, bringing you up to speed on today’s top business stories. Schroders, one of the most historic names in London finance, is being bought by US investment manager Nuveen for £9.9 billion . The deal ends more than two centuries of independence for Schroders and, importantly, adds much needed scale. The Schroders share price has fallen al...
Morning, I’m Louise Moon from Bloomberg UK’s breaking news team, bringing you up to speed on today’s top business stories. Schroders, one of the most historic names in London finance, is being bought by US investment manager Nuveen for £9.9 billion . The deal ends more than two centuries of independence for Schroders and, importantly, adds much needed scale. The Schroders share price has fallen almost 25% during the past five years, underperforming European rivals. Criticism has centered upon its relatively high cost base and slower organic growth in its private markets business. While its yet another foreign swoop on a London asset, the Schroders brand will be retained, while the City will be the combined group’s non-US headquarters and largest office. But change can be good. The deal has created one of the world’s largest active asset managers, with nearly $2.5 trillion of assets. Schroders shares soared 30% at the open. What’s your take? Ping me on X , LinkedIn or drop me an email at lmoon13@bloomberg.net. Oh, and do subscribe to Bloomberg.com for unlimited access to trusted business journalism on the UK, and beyond. What We’re Watching The economy grew less than expected at the end of 2025, with fourth-quarter GDP up just 0.1%, according to the ONS. That’s as business investment shrank and services stagnated. It’s a fresh setback for Keir Starmer, who’s already under intense pressure. More on that below from my colleague Kit. Demand for Unilever’s premium beauty and home care brands, particularly in the US and India, helped fourth quarter sales beat estimates . The Dove soap parent also announced a €1.5 billion share buyback, in a sign its turnaround plan - of selling units to streamline - is taking shape. There are signs of life in London’s property market : for the first time in a year, estate agents expect house prices to rise in the capital, according to RICS . That’s after Halifax last week found the average UK house price hit a record all-time high in Janu...
Rexel S.A. press release ( RXLSF ): Q4 Revenue of €4.88B (+4.7% Y/Y). Proposed dividend for 2025 of 1.20€ per share, a 52% payout ratio, maintaining a strong track record. Share buyback: €100 million of shares repurchased in 2025; €400 million since mid-2022. → 2026 outlook: 3% to 5% same-day sales growth, current adjusted EBITA margin at c. 6.2% and free cash flow conversion above 65%. Rexel’s me...
Rexel S.A. press release ( RXLSF ): Q4 Revenue of €4.88B (+4.7% Y/Y). Proposed dividend for 2025 of 1.20€ per share, a 52% payout ratio, maintaining a strong track record. Share buyback: €100 million of shares repurchased in 2025; €400 million since mid-2022. → 2026 outlook: 3% to 5% same-day sales growth, current adjusted EBITA margin at c. 6.2% and free cash flow conversion above 65%. Rexel’s medium-term ambitions remain unchanged Sales growth potential of between 5% and 8%, with targeted M&A representing between 2% and 3% Current adjusted EBITA margin above 7% An average conversion rate of 65% of EBITDAaL into Free Cash Flow before interest and tax → Confirmation of Rexel's medium-term ambitions, with continued market outperformance and execution of Axelerate 2028 strategic plan More on Rexel S.A. Rexel S.A. (RXEEY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Rexel S.A. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Gradual End-Market Improvements Should Augment Rexel's Self-Help Success Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Rexel S.A. Historical earnings data for Rexel S.A.