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Lysol Maker Reckitt Books Rise in Revenue, Boosted by Emerging Markets | stocknewsapi |
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The Lysol disinfectant maker's sales grew 5% on a like-for-like basis on year, Reckitt Benckiser said.
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Reckitt beats its own targets and signals confidence in 2026 after year of strategic progress | stocknewsapi |
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Consumer health group delivers core growth ahead of medium-term guidance as emerging markets surge and Essential Home disposal completes
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LSE:RKT, FRA:3RB, XETRA:3RB), the maker of Dettol, Nurofen and Durex, said it looks forward "with confidence" after a year in which its core business grew faster than its own medium-term targets, and promised to sustain that momentum into 2026. The company guided for Core Reckitt like-for-like (LFL) net revenue growth within its 4% to 5% medium-term range for 2026, despite flagging a weaker cold and flu season in the first quarter and a continued difficult trading environment in Europe. Chief executive Kris Licht said the results were "ahead of our expectations," citing the company's geographic footprint, portfolio of Powerbrands and simplified organisational structure as the foundations for sustainable long-term growth. Core Reckitt, which excludes the divested Essential Home household cleaning division and infant formula brand Mead Johnson Nutrition, delivered LFL net revenue growth of 5.2% in 2025, ahead of the 4% to 5% medium-term guidance range. Emerging markets were the standout performer, growing 14.6% on a LFL basis, with double-digit growth in China, India, Indonesia and Colombia, driven by strength in Intimate Wellness, Germ Protection and Self Care. Europe declined 1.4% on a LFL basis, weighed down by a challenging consumer environment, lower cold and flu incidence and competitive pressure in household cleaning. North America grew 0.2% for the full year, though momentum improved in the second half, with LFL growth of 1.8%. Group LFL net revenue growth, excluding Essential Home, was 5.0%, with total reported net revenue rising just 0.3% to £14.2 billion, held back by foreign exchange headwinds of 2.9%. Group adjusted operating profit rose 5.3% at constant exchange rates to £3.54 billion, with the adjusted operating margin expanding 40 basis points to 24.9%. This was supported by the Fuel for Growth cost reduction programme, which trimmed fixed costs by 150 basis points to 19.4% of net revenue. Reckitt said it now has confidence in pushing that fixed cost base below its initial 19% target by the end of 2027. Reckitt returned £2.3 billion to shareholders during 2025, including a £1.6 billion special dividend paid in February 2026, representing excess capital from the sale of Essential Home to Advent International for £2.2 billion, which completed on 31 December 2025. The company retains a 30% equity stake in the acquisition vehicle. Free cash flow fell 23.4% to £1.71 billion, reflecting higher restructuring costs and tax payments connected to the disposal. Net debt declined to £6.56 billion, equivalent to 1.6 times adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, down from 2.0 times a year earlier. Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 1.1% to 352.8p. The board proposed a final dividend of 127.8p per share, taking the full-year dividend to 212.2p, a 5% increase. |
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Helium One Global says Galactica project sees significant commercial milestone | stocknewsapi |
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Helium One Global Ltd (AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGF, FRA:9K3) has told investors that its Galactica helium project in Colorado has reached a significant commercial milestone, after the operator reported the processing plant is now loading refined helium into a tube trailer for sale under spot-market arrangements.
The AIM-listed helium explorer, which holds a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus development project, said Blue Star Helium has commissioned the plant’s amine unit to remove CO₂ from the inlet gas stream. That enables an integrated flow path, with helium-enriched gas refined through the Helium Recovery Unit before being pumped into the onsite trailer. Blue Star said the team is continuing to optimise plant settings, operating pressures and flow rates to maximise recovery efficiency as output ramps up. The operator reported State-9 and State-16 are tied in and producing alongside Phase 1 wells Jackson-31 and Jackson-29, while Jackson-4 is temporarily offline for a rental change-out. Jackson-2 is now tied into the gathering system and is awaiting well site compression and monitoring before being brought onstream. The tie-in of Jackson-27 remains scheduled to coincide with CO₂ sales, with CO₂ liquefaction from the amine unit targeted before the end of the first half of 2026. |
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Inverite Partners with Open Banking Expo Canada 2026; CEO Karim Nanji to Take the Stage in Powerhouse Debate Panel | stocknewsapi |
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2026) - Inverite Insights Inc. (CSE: INVR) (OTC Pink: INVRF) (FSE: 2V0) ("Inverite"), a Canadian risk infrastructure company providing real-time financial data and decisioning signals, specializing in real-time bank verification, income and affordability analytics, and AI-driven risk-modeling and fraud-prevention solutions, announced today that it will sponsor Open Banking Expo Canada 2026 on March 5, 2026, in Toronto as an Event Partner.
Open Banking Expo Canada is a national event that brings together banks, fintechs, regulators, payments leaders, and data infrastructure providers to advance the commercial and operational reality of consumer-driven banking in Canada. As data portability and payment initiation shift from concept to implementation, the event provides a forum for stakeholders to discuss governance, market readiness, and the practical models that can scale securely, responsibly, and with meaningful consumer benefit. Inverite's sponsorship reflects the company's commitment to building trusted risk and verification infrastructure that supports modern financial services, including consent-based access to financial data, real-time decisioning, and stronger controls across onboarding, underwriting, and fraud prevention workflows. Inverite believes that Canada's progress toward consumer-driven banking has accelerated in recent months, including the federal government's continued movement on data mobility and consumer-driven banking measures through Bill C-15, which has helped sharpen focus on how Canada can operationalize data portability with appropriate governance, standards, and accountability. As part of the event program, Karim Nanji, Chief Executive Officer of Inverite, will take the stage as part of the panel discussion: "Powerhouse Debate: Commercializing data portability: Who wins in a new Open Banking economy?" The session will explore where revenue opportunities are emerging as consumer-permissioned data becomes more portable, what commercial models are most likely to scale first, and how competition may evolve as banks, fintechs, and platforms adapt their strategies. Panelists will also examine how Real-Time Rails and payment initiation may enable new value propositions and revenue streams, including innovations in lending, payments, and embedded financial experiences. "Canada is moving from debating open banking to building it, and that's where the real work begins," said Karim Nanji, Chief Executive Officer of Inverite. "Portability alone is insufficient. Infrastructure determines advantage. The organizations that combine trusted user experience with disciplined data orchestration and decision-ready intelligence will define this next phase. The opportunity now is to embed that intelligence into underwriting and onboarding workflows and turn permissioned access into tangible outcomes for consumers and small businesses without compromising trust, security, or accountability." Nanji added, "Data portability can be a real growth driver, but only if we move past basic connectivity and focus on execution. Strong consent, clear accountability, and signals that businesses can actually rely on in real time are what make this work. For me, this isn't about simply unlocking more data. It's about better decisions, faster approvals, safer onboarding, and building risk infrastructure that can operate confidently in regulated markets." Inverite will engage with industry leaders on the practical realities of commercializing open banking, including how consumer-permissioned data may be monetized responsibly, how new competitive dynamics could emerge as access becomes standardized, and how risk infrastructure can help market participants scale securely. Inverite believes that the next phase of open banking progress in Canada will require more than connectivity. It will require trusted decisioning, explainability, and operational adoption so that new models can move from pilot to production across regulated enterprises. About Inverite Insights Inc. Inverite Insights Inc. (CSE: INVR) (OTC Pink: INVRF) (FSE: 2V0) is a Canadian risk infrastructure company providing real-time financial data and decisioning signals, specializing in real-time bank verification, income and affordability analytics, and AI-driven risk-modeling and fraud-prevention solutions used by fintechs, lenders, and financial institutions across Canada. For more information, visit www.inveriteinsights.com. About Open Banking Expo Canada 2026 Open Banking Expo Canada 2026 takes place on March 5, 2026, in Toronto and convenes leaders across banking, fintech, payments, and open finance to discuss implementation priorities, governance, and commercialization in Canada's evolving consumer-driven banking landscape. For more information, visit: https://www.openbankingexpo.com/canada/ ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Mike Marrandino, Executive Chairman T: (855) 661-2390 ext. 104 Email: [email protected] Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider/Market Maker (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release, nor has in any way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction nor approved or disapproved the contents of this press release. Forward-Looking Statements: This news release may include forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements within, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward looking. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. The Company cautions readers that all forward-looking statements, are based on assumptions none of which can be assured and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements represent management's best judgment based on information currently available. Readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward‐looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and no undertaking is given to update publicly or revise any forward‐looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws or the CSE. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/286257 Source: Inverite Insights Inc. Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us |
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Teledyne e2v Introduces Perciva™ 5D Camera: Occlusion-free 3D Vision for Industrial, Retail, and Robotic Imaging | stocknewsapi |
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March 05, 2026 03:00 ET | Source: Teledyne e2v
GRENOBLE, France, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces the launch of the Perciva™ 5D camera, a breakthrough imaging innovation designed to make high-quality short-range 3D vision cost-effective, reliable, and easy to integrate. Most industrial cameras only capture 2D images, yet many applications increasingly require depth perception at close and very-close distances. Perciva 5D delivers this capability through a unique Angular Sensitive Pixel technology and advanced on-board processing, enabling real-time 2D and 3D image fusion at the calibrated working distance range. Perciva 5D also features a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU), enabling Artificial Intelligence models to run on-device and be customized to each customer’s specific requirements. Perciva 5D generates 2D and 3D data from a single CMOS sensor, free from optical occlusion, producing time-aligned 2D frames alongside pixel-aligned 3D depth maps. With comprehensive 3D processing built directly into the camera, users benefit from immediate depth maps or point-cloud outputs. Perciva 5D operates using ambient light, indoors or outdoors, eliminating the need for an external NIR source while maintaining reliable performance and minimizing overall system costs. Designed for challenging environments, it offers plug-and-play integration through its GenICam-compliant, GigE Vision interface and robust IP6x-rated housing with industrial M12 connectors. Factory calibrated and weighing just 230 grams, Perciva 5D operates at less than 5 W, and is ideal for robotics (arms, cobots and humanoids), retail self-checkout solutions, and 3D industrial process monitoring. It supports user-adjustable frame rates or triggered acquisition and multiple power options. Using GenDC / GenTL the camera integrates seamlessly with Teledyne’s Spinnaker® 4 API and SpinView® for 2D / 3D visualisation, as well as leading machine-vision software platforms. Perciva 5D will be showcased during Embedded World, Nuremberg, Germany, from 10-12 March 2026. Visit Teledyne at stand 2-541 in Hall 2 or contact us online for more information. Documentation, samples, and software for evaluation or development are available upon request. Teledyne Vision Solutions offers the world’s most comprehensive, vertically integrated portfolio of industrial and scientific imaging technology. Aligned under one umbrella, Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS image sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, Acton Optics, and Adimec form an unrivalled collective of expertise across the spectrum with decades of experience and best-in-class solutions. Together, they combine and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the deepest, widest sensing and related technology portfolio in the world. Teledyne offers worldwide customer support and the technical expertise to handle the toughest tasks. Their tools, technologies, and vision solutions are built to deliver to their customers a unique and competitive advantage. Media Contact: [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/30ede095-e44a-4a38-87f4-2a727d75ea9c Teledyne e2v's Perciva 5D camera Teledyne e2v’s Perciva 5D camera generates 2D and 3D data from a single CMOS sensor |
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Huhtamaki to host a sustainability results call | stocknewsapi |
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HUHTAMÄKI OYJ PRESS RELEASE 5.3.2026 AT 10:00 EET
Huhtamaki to host a sustainability results call Huhtamaki will arrange a combined audiocast and teleconference to present its sustainability performance in 2025. The call will be arranged on March 23, 2026, at 15:00 (EET) and will be hosted by Rahul Nene, Head of Sustainability Center of Expertise. The event will be followed by a Q&A session. With the new annual results call, Huhtamaki wants to increase transparency regarding sustainability by providing a dedicated forum for discussing sustainability performance and ongoing actions. The event will be held in English, and it can be followed in real-time. A link to the audiocast is available at: https://huhtamaki.events.inderes.com/2025-sustainability A link to the teleconference is available at: https://events.inderes.com/huhtamaki/2025-sustainability/dial-in Registration is required for the teleconference. After the registration you will be provided with phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. An on-demand replay of the audiocast will be available shortly after the end of the call at www.huhtamaki.com/en/investors. For further information, please contact: Kristian Tammela, Vice President, Investor Relations, tel. +358 10 686 7058 HUHTAMÄKI OYJ Corporate Communications About Huhtamaki Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, and personal care products, ensuring hygiene and safety, driving accessibility and affordability, and helping prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Huhtamaki has over 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage. Our around 17 400 professionals operate in 35 countries and 106 locations around the world. Our values are Care Dare Deliver. In 2025 Huhtamaki’s net sales totaled EUR 4.0 billion. Huhtamäki Oyj is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland. Find out more at www.huhtamaki.com. |
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Wix Announces Commencement of Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer to Purchase Up to $1,750,000,000 in Aggregate Purchase Price of its Ordinary Shares | stocknewsapi |
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March 05, 2026 03:00 ET | Source: Wix.com, Ltd.
NEW YORK —Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX) (“Wix” or the “Company”) today announced that it commenced a “modified Dutch Auction” tender offer to purchase up to $1,750,000,000 in aggregate purchase price of its issued and outstanding ordinary shares, par value NIS 0.01 per share (each, a “Share,” and collectively, “Shares”), or such lesser aggregate purchase price of Shares as are properly tendered and not properly withdrawn, at a price not greater than $92.00 nor less than $80.00 per Share to the tendering holder in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest. The tender offer is made in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions described in the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials, as each may be amended or supplemented from time to time. The closing price of the Shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on March 4, 2026, the last full trading day before the commencement of the tender offer, was $83.78 per Share. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at one (1) minute after 11:59 P.M., New York City time, on April 1, 2026, unless the offer is extended or terminated. The Company believes that the repurchase of Shares pursuant to the tender offer is consistent with its long-term goal of allocating capital to maximize value for its shareholders and other stakeholders. Further, the offer also provides a mechanism for completing the Company’s authorized share repurchase program more rapidly than would be possible through open market repurchases. The Company believes that the modified Dutch auction tender offer provides its shareholders with the opportunity to tender all or a portion of their Shares, and thereby receive a return of some or all of their investment in the Company, if they so elect. The Company believes that the tender offer also provides its shareholders with an efficient way to sell their Shares without incurring brokerage fees or commissions associated with open market sales. The tender offer is not contingent upon any minimum number of Shares being tendered or any financing condition. However, the tender offer is subject to a number of other terms and conditions, which are described in detail in the offer to purchase. Specific instructions and a complete explanation of the terms and conditions of the tender offer are contained in the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials, which will be mailed to shareholders of record promptly after commencement of the tender offer. None of the Company, the members of its Board of Directors, the dealer manager, the information agent or the depositary makes any recommendation as to whether any shareholder should participate or refrain from participating in the tender offer or as to the purchase price or purchase prices at which shareholders may choose to tender their Shares in the tender offer. The information agent for the tender offer is D.F. King & Co., Inc. The depositary for the tender offer is Equiniti Trust Company, LLC. The dealer manager for the tender offer is J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. For all questions relating to the tender offer, please call the information agent, D.F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free at 1-888-280-6942; banks and brokers may call the dealer manager, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, toll-free at 1 (877) 371-5947. About Wix.com Ltd. Wix’s vision is to simplify complex technologies and deliver the best tools for every type of user and business to create online. Powered by advanced AI and enterprise-grade infrastructure, Wix is trusted by millions of users worldwide. Founded in 2006 and strengthened by the acquisition in 2025 of Base44, the no-code application platform, Wix is continuing to build for the future of the internet. For more about Wix, please visit our Press Room Media Relations Contact: [email protected] Investor Relations Contact: [email protected] Additional Information Regarding the Tender Offer This press release is for informational purposes only. This press release is not a recommendation to buy or sell Shares or any other securities of Wix, and it is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares or any other securities of Wix. Wix will be filing today a tender offer statement on Schedule TO, including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other related materials, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The tender offer will only be made pursuant to the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials filed as part of the issuer tender offer statement on Schedule TO, in each case as may be amended or supplemented from time to time. Shareholders should read carefully the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials because they contain important information, including the various terms of, and conditions to, the tender offer. Shareholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the tender offer statement on Schedule TO, the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials that Wix will be filing with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, free copies of these documents may be obtained by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information agent for the tender offer, toll-free at 1-888-280-6942. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our acquisition of Shares in the tender offer, the expected timing of completing the tender offer, our beliefs and expectations, the benefits sought to be achieved by the tender offer and the potential effects of the completed tender offer, and may be identified by words like “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “aim,” “forecast,” “indication,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “subject,” “project,” “outlook,” “future,” “will,” “seek” and similar terms or phrases. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management’s current expectations, which are subject to uncertainty, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, risks associated with uncertainties as to the timing of the tender offer and how many of our shareholders will tender their Shares, and the possibility that various conditions to the tender offer may not be satisfied or waived. Other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include those factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. The preceding list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. |
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Silver Crown Royalties Announces Acceleration Event for $8.25 Listed Warrants | stocknewsapi |
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TORONTO, ON, March 5, 2026 – TheNewswire - Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (Cboe: SCRI, OTCQX: SLCRF, BF: QS0) (“Silver Crown”, “SCRi”, the “Corporation”, or the “Company”) is pleased announce that an Acceleration Event (as defined in the warrant indenture dated November 4, 2025 between the Company and Odyssey Trust Company (the “Warrant Indenture”)) has occurred. As a result of the Acceleration Event, the Company has delivered notice to the registered holders of the common share purchase warrants with an exercise price of $8.25 issued under the Warrant Indenture (the “Warrants”) that the Expiry Time (as defined in the Warrant Indenture) has been accelerated to 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 6, 2026. The Warrants are listed on the Cboe Canada Exchange under the symbol SCRI.WT.C.
Pursuant to the terms of the Warrant Indenture, the occurrence of an Acceleration Event permits the Company to accelerate the Expiry Time of the Warrants upon providing the required notice to warrant holders. Any Warrants that remain unexercised after 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 6, 2026 will automatically expire and will thereafter be void and of no further force or effect. Warrant holders who wish to exercise their Warrants are encouraged to contact their investment advisors or Odyssey Trust Company, the warrant agent under the Warrant Indenture who can be reached at [email protected], for instructions on how to complete the exercise process prior to the accelerated Expiry Time. ABOUT SILVER CROWN ROYALTIES INC. Founded by seasoned industry professionals, Silver Crown Royalties (Cboe: SCRI | OTCQX: SLCRF | BF: QS0) is a publicly traded silver royalty company dedicated to generating free cash flow. Silver Crown currently holds five silver royalties. Its business model offers investors exposure to precious metals, providing a natural hedge against currency devaluation while mitigating the adverse effects of production-related cost inflation. Silver Crown strives to minimize the economic burden on mining projects while simultaneously maximizing shareholder returns. For further information, please contact: Silver Crown Royalties Inc. Peter Bures, Chairman and CEO T: (416) 481-1744 | [email protected] FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “plans” or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, any Warrants that remain unexercised after 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 6, 2026, will automatically expire and will thereafter be void and of no further force or effect. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRI will purchase silver and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRI’s ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRI to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of silver and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRI; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRI’s business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRI has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRI undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. CBOE CANADA DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE. |
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Kingman Engages Burgex to Conduct Underground Sampling and Technical Reassessment at Rosebud Mine | stocknewsapi |
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2026) - Kingman Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: KGS) (OTCQB: KGSSF) (FSE: 47A1) ("Kingman" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has engaged Burgex Mining Consultants to conduct underground sampling to obtain material for mineral processing and metallurgical testwork as part of a staged technical reassessment program at the historic Rosebud Mine, part of the Company's wholly owned Mohave Project in Arizona.
The program is designed to (i) document the underground geometry and vein exposures that remain accessible within the historic workings, and (ii) collect underground material for laboratory mineral processing and metallurgical testing under established protocols. The Company intends to use the resulting underground record and test results to refine current geological interpretation and guide next-step exploration decisions. Figure 1 - Burgex personnel conducting a surface inspection and safety assessment of the historic Rosebud Mine production shaft area during a recent site visit. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/9368/286302_aab4a6ab148c2801_001full.jpg Rationale Rosebud was discovered more than 140 years ago and mined intermittently for gold and silver, most prominently during the late 1920s and early 1930s. The historic workings preserve a direct record of how mining progressed through the vein system-where development advanced, where stoping occurred, where material was left in place, and where work ultimately ceased. Simon Studer, Interim CEO, President and Director, commented: "Recovering material from multiple underground exposures and submitting it to mineral processing and metallurgical testwork is one of the most direct ways to clarify what the historic workings reveal—where mining advanced, where it stopped, and what may have constrained development at the time. He continued: "The objective is to reduce uncertainty around continuity, variability, and metallurgical response—including potential oxide versus sulfide differences." Scope of Work and Timeline Considerations The underground sampling and technical evaluation program are designed as a staged campaign integrating geological documentation, survey-grade measurement, and material characterization from accessible areas of the historic workings. Key elements include: - Underground access and evaluation: work will begin at accessible portions of the 100-foot level, with further access to additional levels evaluated as underground conditions allow. - LiDAR survey: three-dimensional capture of shafts, drifts, and stopes to establish survey control and preserve a permanent underground record. - Metallurgical testing: material collected underground will be submitted for laboratory mineral processing and metallurgical testing. Program sequencing and access will be guided by underground safety considerations and site conditions encountered during the work. Burgex's crew mobilization is expected to occur on or about March 11, 2026, subject to final safety planning and authorizations. Prior Underground Reconnaissance Phases In early 2020, Burgex accessed the 100-foot level and collected 17 rock samples. No access was obtained below that level at the time due to obstructions within the shaft. Reported assays included values up to 252 g/t gold and 341 g/t silver over 0.46 metres (see May 14, 2020 NR). These samples were analyzed by ALS Laboratories in Reno. A subsequent 2020 program cleared debris below the 100-foot level and accessed the 200-foot level. Channel sampling during that phase returned assays up to 688 g/t gold and 468 g/t silver. over 0.18 metres (see May 19, 2020 NR). Figure 2 - Longitudinal section of the historic Rosebud Mine workings showing interpreted vein blocks, historic underground development, and locations of previous sampling. Values in red were collected by Burgex during the 2020 underground sampling programs. All values are presented in Au (g/t)/Ag (g/t). To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/9368/286302_aab4a6ab148c2801_002full.jpg These programs identified high-grade results within accessible workings and informed the design and sequencing of the current staged underground reassessment. Technical Disclaimer Historical underground sampling referenced herein, including grab and channel samples, is selective in nature and may not be representative of overall mineralization. Reported assay results should not be relied upon as indicative of grade continuity, tonnage potential, or economic viability. Qualified Person The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Brad Peek, M.Sc., CPG, a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Peek is a Director of Kingman Minerals Ltd. ABOUT Kingman Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: KGS) is a publicly traded exploration and development company focused on precious metals in North America. The Company's flagship project comprises the fully owned historic Rosebud Mine, located in the Music Mountains, Mohave County, Arizona. High-grade gold and silver veins were discovered in the area in the 1880s and were mined mainly in the late 1920s and 1930s. Underground development on the Rosebud property included a 400-foot main shaft and approximately 2,500 feet of drifts, raises and crosscuts. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the planned scope, timing, mobilization, underground access, extraction, sampling, laboratory and metallurgical testing, and expected outcomes of the underground program. Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations and reasonable assumptions, but involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially, including permitting and regulatory requirements, underground conditions, safety and access constraints, contractor availability and performance, laboratory capacity and turnaround times, and general market and economic conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/286302 Source: Kingman Minerals Ltd. Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us |
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VTGN Deadline: VTGN Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit | stocknewsapi |
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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) between April 1, 2024 and December 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 16, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Vistagen common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the Vistagen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50827 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 16, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Vistagen's plan to develop and commercialize its drug fasedienol, an investigational pherine candidate in development for the acute treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). Defendants' statements included, among other things, Vistagen's positive assertions of fasedienol's future trial success based on the prior positive results associated with the PALISADE-2 clinical trial, in addition to notable enhancements and operational changes made to the execution of the PALISADE-3 clinical trial supported a strong likelihood of Phase 3 success and positioned it as a confirmatory study. According to the lawsuit, defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning its Phase 3 PALISADE-3 trial study of fasedienol. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Vistagen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50827 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A. |
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South Africa seeks local production of Gilead's HIV prevention drug | stocknewsapi |
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SummaryCompaniesSouth Africa aims to boost access to HIV prevention drug nationally and regionallyLenacapavir could help bring an end to 44-year old epidemic, experts saySub-Saharan Africa remains epicentre of HIV pandemicLONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - South Africa is asking local drugmakers to start a process to make Gilead Sciences’ long-acting HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, domestically, in a push to bring production to the region where it is most needed. The government is working alongside international partners, including Unitaid and the United States Pharmacopoeia, to identify which local company could make the twice-yearly injection safely, effectively and affordably, and provide any support needed. They will then recommend that company to Gilead. Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends with the Reuters Health Rounds newsletter. Sign up here. Gilead, a U.S. pharmaceutical company, granted six voluntary licences in 2024 to generic manufacturers across India, Egypt and Pakistan to produce and supply the drug to 120 low- and middle-income countries. These included South Africa, although there was criticism that no South African drugmakers were included. A licence for a South African company would be the seventh such deal, potentially boosting access to a drug many HIV/AIDS experts have said could help bring an end to the 44-year-old pandemic by slashing the numbers of new infections. Gilead said it has been open to adding an additional voluntary license for local manufacturing in Sub-Saharan Africa. "Gilead will review the proposals and assess whether required quality standards can be met before any voluntary license is granted," the company said in an email. AFRICA REMAINS EPICENTRE OF HIV PANDEMICDespite progress, the African region remains the epicentre of the HIV pandemic. South Africa has the highest number of people affected at 8 million – around one in five adults – living with the virus. Several companies in South Africa already make HIV treatments or sterile injectables, like Aspen Pharmacare. Paul Mashatile, chair of the South African National AIDS Council and deputy president, said making the drug in South Africa would benefit the whole region. “Africa can no longer rely on medicines produced elsewhere for diseases that affect us most,” said Kenyan President William Ruto, African Union lead on local manufacturing of health commodities. ACCESS CHALLENGESIn the past, low- and middle-income countries waited years for HIV drugs available in richer nations. Lenacapavir is already available in some African countries through an initiative supported by The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the U.S. government, but demand is expected to outstrip supply until the generic manufacturers start making the drug. Those agreements also faced some criticism for excluding middle-income countries like Brazil. A South African company could try to expand access there, too, Unitaid said. “It’s an opportunity to open the door further,” said Unitaid’s director of program, Robert Matiru, although he said a licence for a South African company was the key aim. Reporting by Jennifer Rigby, additional reporting by Nellie Peyton and Nqobile Dludla in Johannesburg and Deena Beasley in Los Angeles; Editing by Kirsten Donovan Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Jen is the Global Health Correspondent at Reuters, covering everything from pandemics to the rise of obesity worldwide. Since joining the news agency in 2022, her award-winning work includes coverage of gender-affirming care for adolescents in the UK and a global investigation with colleagues into how contaminated cough syrup killed hundreds of children in Africa and Asia. She previously worked at the Telegraph newspaper and Channel 4 News in the UK, and spent time as a freelancer in Myanmar and the Czech Republic. |
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USANA Looks Like An Undervalued Turnaround Stock | stocknewsapi |
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European markets head for another mixed open as war unsettles traders | stocknewsapi |
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LONDON — European stocks are set to open in mixed territory again on Thursday as market participants follow geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
The U.K.'s FTSE index is seen opening 0.5% higher, Germany's DAX down 0.2%, France's CAC 40 down 0.25% and Italy's FTSE MIB 0.2% lower, according to data from IG. Spain's IBEX is expected to open 0.5% lower with the country in trouble with U.S. President Donald Trump after it refused to allow U.S. forces to use its bases for strikes on Iran. "Spain has been terrible," Trump said on Tuesday. "We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain." Global market attention remains focused on the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, with attacks intensifying over the last 24 hours. Israel on Wednesday launched a fresh round of attacks on Tehran, with the country's defense minister vowing to "crush" the Iranian regime's capabilities. Meanwhile, the U.S. said has destroyed 17 Iranian ships and nearly 2,000 targets. Follow CNBC's live blog on Iran here: War powers vote fails in the Senate, allowing Trump to continue Iran strikes In Iran, senior clerics responsible for selecting the next supreme leader are considering naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to the top post, according to reports. The U.S. and Israel's endgame when it comes to "Operation Epic Fury" remains uncertain, and experts have told CNBC they could get bogged down in the war if the Iranian regime proves more resilient than expected. Earnings come from Merck, DHL Group, Reckitt Benckiser, Galderma Group and Universal Music Group while data releases include the latest EU retail sales figures. |
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The oil price spike won't fix Russia's strained finances, an analyst says | stocknewsapi |
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Higher oil prices typically boost President Vladimir Putin's budget, which helps finance Russia's war in Ukraine. Sergei Fadeichev/Pool/AFP/Getty Images 2026-03-05T06:11:12.275Z Middle East conflict sends oil higher amid fears over Strait of Hormuz supply risks. Sanctions, discounts, and a strong ruble blunt the boost to Russia's oil revenue. An analyst warns Moscow's budget strain will persist without sustained higher prices. Oil prices have surged after fresh conflict in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz — a move that would normally be a windfall for Russia. But this time, it may not be enough, according to an analyst. "The current temporary spike, filtered through sanctions discounts and an unfavorable exchange rate, is unlikely to change the fundamental arithmetic," wrote Alexander Kolyandr, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, in a Wednesday post. International benchmark Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate were more than 3% higher, trading around $84 and $77.50 per barrel respectively late on Wednesday. Both grades are around 35% higher this year. Russia is one of the world's largest energy exporters, and its federal budget — and by extension President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine — relies heavily on oil and gas revenue. Yet Moscow does not receive international benchmark prices for its crude. Its Urals oil trades at a sanctions-driven discount, and the strong ruble means each dollar of oil revenue converts into fewer rubles for the budget. As a result, Brent above $80 does not automatically deliver the revenue Russia needs. Oil and gas revenues plunged 50% in January from a year earlier, falling to levels last seen during the pandemic shock in 2020. Meanwhile, the federal budget ran a deficit of 1.72 trillion rubles — about 0.7% of GDP, according to Russian Finance Ministry data. "Unless oil prices stay higher for longer and the ruble weakens significantly, the Kremlin's budget problems are here to stay," Kolyandr wrote. Kolyandr's analysis comes as investors weigh whether the latest Middle East escalation will trigger a sustained oil shock, particularly for Asian countries that are reliant on heavily reliant on Middle Eastern energy. China and India — now two of the biggest buyers of Russian crude — still source a large share of their oil from the Middle East, leaving both exposed to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could shift trade flows, potentially increasing scrutiny on whether Asian importers turn further to discounted Russian oil. Markets have been volatile following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend. On Wednesday, stocks in Asia slumped on energy security fears before rebounding on Thursday. Russia Oil oil prices More Energy Sanctions russia ukraine war Read next |
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Gaotu Techedu Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results | stocknewsapi |
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU) ("Gaotu" or the "Company"), a leading technology-driven education company in China focused on enabling lifelong learning through AI-powered solutions, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights[1] Net revenues were RMB1,685.3 million, increased by 21.4% from RMB1,388.6 million in the same period of 2024. Gross billings[2] were RMB2,573.7 million, increased by 19.1% from RMB2,160.2 million in the same period of 2024. Loss from operations was RMB118.0 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB149.3 million in the same period of 2024. Net loss was RMB84.2 million, compared with net loss of RMB135.8 million in the same period of 2024. Non-GAAP net loss was RMB76.8 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB123.5 million in the same period of 2024. Net operating cash inflow was RMB964.8 million, increased by 23.1% from RMB783.6 million in the same period of 2024. Fourth Quarter 2025 Key Financial and Operating Data (In thousands of RMB, except for percentages) For the three months ended December 31, 2024 2025 Pct. Change Net revenues 1,388,621 1,685,315 21.4 % Gross billings 2,160,179 2,573,685 19.1 % Loss from operations (149,274) (118,049) (20.9) % Net loss (135,834) (84,183) (38.0) % Non-GAAP net loss (123,541) (76,834) (37.8) % Net operating cash inflow 783,643 964,763 23.1 % [1] For a reconciliation of non-GAAP numbers, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses. [2] Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" elsewhere in this press release. Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights Net revenues were RMB6,146.8 million, increased by 35.0% from RMB4,553.6 million in the same period of 2024. Gross billings were RMB6,903.7 million, increased by 23.0% from RMB5,612.4 million in the same period of 2024. Loss from operations was RMB503.2 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB1,181.8 million in the same period of 2024. Net loss was RMB323.3 million, compared with net loss of RMB1,049.0 million in the same period of 2024. Non-GAAP net loss was RMB284.1 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB995.7 million in the same period of 2024. Net operating cash inflow was RMB416.1 million, increased by 61.3% from RMB258.0 million in the same period of 2024. Fiscal Year 2025 Key Financial and Operating Data (In thousands of RMB, except for percentages) For the year ended December 31, 2024 2025 Pct. Change Net revenues 4,553,556 6,146,772 35.0 % Gross billings 5,612,390 6,903,706 23.0 % Loss from operations (1,181,833) (503,166) (57.4) % Net loss (1,048,954) (323,307) (69.2) % Non-GAAP net loss (995,737) (284,089) (71.5) % Net operating cash inflow 258,007 416,094 61.3 % Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company's founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, "2025 was a year of high-quality growth for Gaotu, with sharpened teaching quality, elevated operating efficiency and strengthened organizational capabilities enabling us to exceed our growth targets. For the full year 2025, revenue grew by 35.0% to RMB6.1 billion, exceeding our initial expectations at the beginning of 2025. Our operating net cash flow reached RMB416 million, a net increase of RMB158 million year over year. After excluding the impact of share repurchases, our cash position increased by RMB221 million year over year. For the fourth quarter, we maintained steady top-line expansion while realizing meaningful operating leverage, with revenue increasing by 21.4% year over year and bottom line improved by 38.0%, driven by continued efficiency gains. We remain firmly committed to enhancing long-term shareholder value. Under our aggregated share repurchase authorization, we have repurchased shares totaling about RMB670 million, representing 12.8% of our total outstanding shares, including RMB343 million in buybacks in 2025. As we enter 2026, we are prioritizing profitable growth, with the advancement of AI capabilities at the core of our operations — All with AI, always AI. Guided by a strong focus on business health, operational efficiency, and long-term viability, we remain committed to becoming an ed-tech company that accompanies learners across their full learning journey while creating sustainable value for shareholders and society." Shannon Shen, CFO of the Company, added, "Driven by both revenue scale expansion and operating efficiency gains, we have realized operating leverage for five consecutive quarters, resulting in continuous bottom line improvement. Throughout 2025, we also advanced our "AI + Education" integration strategy, significantly enhancing our educational products and end-to-end operational efficiency through the systematic optimization of our product portfolio and channel mix, underpinned by vertical AI as our foundation, learning solutions as our core value, and AI-powered organizational digitalization as our operational support. By prioritizing user experience and harnessing AI as a tool and medium to boost our organizational capacity and productivity, we are progressing from scale-oriented growth toward a more efficiency-led model, forging new engines for our profitable growth." Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Net Revenues Net revenues increased by 21.4% to RMB1,685.3 million from RMB1,388.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, which was mainly due to the continued year-over-year growth in gross billings as a result of our sufficient and effective response to the strong market demand. Furthermore, our high-quality educational products and learning services resulted in improved recognition of our product and service offerings. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues increased by 22.8% to RMB540.9 million from RMB440.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was mainly due to expansion of instructors and tutors workforce, higher rental cost, and increased depreciation and amortization cost. Gross Profit and Gross Margin Gross profit increased by 20.7% to RMB1,144.5 million from RMB948.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Gross profit margin decreased to 67.9% from 68.3% in the same period of 2024. Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 20.5% to RMB1,145.6 million from RMB950.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased to 68.0% from 68.5% in the same period of 2024. Operating Expenses Operating expenses increased by 15.0% to RMB1,262.5 million from RMB1,097.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities, as well as the expansion of employees workforce. Selling expenses increased to RMB885.3 million from RMB736.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Research and development expenses increased to RMB165.4 million from RMB145.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. General and administrative expenses decreased to RMB211.8 million from RMB216.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Loss from Operations Loss from operations was RMB118.0 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB149.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB110.7 million, compared with non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB137.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB22.9 million, compared with a total of RMB19.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Other Income/(Expenses), net Other income, net was RMB9.9 million, compared with other expenses, net of RMB6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net Loss Net loss was RMB84.2 million, compared with net loss of RMB135.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net loss was RMB76.8 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB123.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Cash Flow Net operating cash inflow in the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB964.8 million. Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.35 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.32 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Share Outstanding As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 159,979,164 ordinary shares outstanding. Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term and Long-term Investments As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term investments of RMB3,972.5 million in aggregate, compared with a total of RMB4,094.3 million as of December 31, 2024. Financial Results for the Fiscal Year of 2025 Net Revenues Net revenues increased by 35.0% to RMB6,146.8 million from RMB4,553.6 million in 2024. The increase was mainly due to the growth of gross billings in 2025. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues increased by 37.6% to RMB2,001.7 million from RMB1,454.9 million in 2024. The increase was mainly due to expansion of instructors and tutors workforce, higher rental cost, and increased depreciation and amortization cost. Gross Profit and Gross Margin Gross profit increased by 33.8% to RMB4,145.1 million from RMB3,098.6 million in 2024. Gross profit margin decreased to 67.4% from 68.0% in 2024. Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 33.7% to RMB4,150.7 million from RMB3,105.6 million in 2024. Non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased to 67.5% from 68.2% in 2024. Operating Expenses Operating expenses increased by 8.6% to RMB4,648.2 million from RMB4,280.5 million in 2024. The increase was primarily due to the expansion of employees workforce and a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities. Selling expenses increased to RMB3,289.1 million from RMB2,963.7 million in 2024. Research and development expenses decreased to RMB626.9 million from RMB648.1 million in 2024. General and administrative expenses increased to RMB732.2 million from RMB668.7 million in 2024. Loss from Operations Loss from operations was RMB503.2 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB1,181.8 million in 2024. Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB463.9 million, compared with non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB1,128.6 million in 2024. Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB74.0 million, compared with a total of RMB95.7 million in 2024. Other Income, net Other income, net was RMB101.8 million, compared with other income, net of RMB45.8 million in 2024. Net Loss Net loss was RMB323.3 million, compared with net loss of RMB1,049.0 million in 2024. Non-GAAP net loss was RMB284.1 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB995.7 million in 2024. Cash Flow Net operating cash inflow in 2025 was RMB416.1 million. Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB1.32 in 2025. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB1.16 in 2025. Share Repurchase In November 2022, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program ("2022 Share Repurchase Program"), under which the Company may repurchase up to US$30 million of its shares, effective until November 22, 2025. In November 2023, the Company's board of directors authorized modifications to the share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate value of shares that may be repurchased from US$30 million to US$80 million, effective until November 22, 2025. As of September 22, 2025, the Company's repurchase amount had reached US$80 million and the 2022 Share Repurchase Program was completed. In May 2025, the Company's board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program ("2025 Share Repurchase Program"), under which the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate value of US$100 million of its shares during the three-year period beginning upon the completion of the Company's 2022 Share Repurchase Program. As of March 4, 2026, the Company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 30.6 million ADSs for approximately US$93.0 million under aforesaid two share repurchase programs. Business Outlook Based on the Company's current estimates, total net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 are expected to be between RMB1,578 million and RMB1,598 million, representing an increase of 5.7% to 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. These estimates reflect the Company's current expectations, which are subject to change. Conference Call The Company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 5, 2026 (9:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Thursday, March 5, 2026). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows: International: 1-412-317-6061 United States: 1-888-317-6003 Hong Kong: 800-963-976 Mainland China: 400-120-6115 Passcode: 6408607 A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through March 12, 2026. The dial-in details are: International: 1-412-317-0088 United States: 1-855-669-9658 Passcode: 4998130 Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.gaotu.cn/home. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook, as well as the Company's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's ability to continue to attract students to enroll in its courses; the Company's ability to continue to recruit, train and retain qualified teachers; the Company's ability to improve the content of its existing course offerings and to develop new courses; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company's ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company's ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. About Gaotu Techedu Inc. Gaotu is a leading technology-driven education company in China focused on enabling lifelong learning through AI-powered solutions that cultivate interest and drive continuous growth. The Company provides AI-powered, product-led learning solutions for learners from pre-school to adulthood. By combining rare, high-caliber teaching resources with AI-enhanced tools and content, Gaotu creates engaging and effective learning experiences delivered through both online and offline channels. AI and data analytics permeate throughout the Company's operations to adapt content and teaching methods to individual learner needs, enhance efficiency and drive sustained learning progress. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company uses gross billings, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company defines gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The Company's management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because the Company generally bills its students for the entire course fee at the time of sale of its course offerings and recognizes revenue proportionally as the classes are delivered. For some courses, the Company continues to provide students with 12 months to 36 months access to the pre-recorded audio-video courses after the online live courses are delivered. The Company believes that gross billings provides valuable insight into the sales of its course packages and the performance of its business. As gross billings have material limitations as an analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. The Company believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to the Company's historical performance. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company's business. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" set forth at the end of this release. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures. Exchange Rate The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and a significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi ("RMB"). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("USD") solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to USD are made at a rate of RMB6.9931 to USD1.0000, the effective noon buying rate for December 31, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into USD at that rate on December 31, 2025, or at any other rate. For further information, please contact: Gaotu Techedu Inc. Investor Relations E-mail: [email protected] Piacente Financial Communications Brandi Piacente Tel: +1 212 481-2050 Jenny Cai Tel: +86 10 6508-0677 E-mail: [email protected] Gaotu Techedu Inc. Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) As of December 31, As of December 31, 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB USD ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 1,321,118 596,195 85,255 Restricted cash 5,222 115,828 16,563 Short-term investments 1,845,242 2,708,788 387,352 Inventory, net 36,401 54,950 7,858 Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net 431,829 504,779 72,182 Total current assets 3,639,812 3,980,540 569,210 Non-current assets Operating lease right-of-use assets 503,601 476,705 68,168 Property, equipment and software, net 670,237 1,009,132 144,304 Land use rights, net 25,762 78,105 11,169 Long-term investments 922,740 551,641 78,884 Rental deposit 45,834 49,199 7,035 Other non-current assets 20,091 54,364 7,774 TOTAL ASSETS 5,828,077 6,199,686 886,544 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Short-term borrowings of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group - 100,000 14,300 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (including accrued expenses and other current liabilities of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group of RMB811,879 and RMB1,313,538 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively) 1,245,207 1,719,234 245,847 Deferred revenue, current portion (including current portion of deferred revenue of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group of RMB1,867,096 and RMB2,288,255 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively) 1,867,096 2,289,322 327,369 Operating lease liabilities, current portion (including current portion of operating lease liabilities of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group of RMB114,471 and RMB129,258 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively) 147,635 136,709 19,549 Income tax payable (including income tax payable of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group of RMB606 and RMB171 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively) 665 222 32 Total current liabilities 3,260,603 4,245,487 607,097 Gaotu Techedu Inc. Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) As of December 31, As of December 31, 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB USD Non-current liabilities Deferred revenue, non-current portion of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group 218,797 276,620 39,556 Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion (including non-current portion of operating lease liabilities of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group of RMB337,258 and RMB309,940 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively) 344,609 316,703 45,288 Deferred tax liabilities (including deferred tax liabilities of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group of RMB70,316 and RMB75,248 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively) 70,604 75,248 10,760 Long-term borrowings of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group - 31,883 4,559 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,894,613 4,945,941 707,260 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Ordinary shares 116 116 17 Treasury stock, at cost (242,866) (496,132) (70,946) Additional paid-in capital 7,991,421 7,933,515 1,134,478 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,832) (48,072) (6,874) Statutory reserve 66,042 66,042 9,444 Accumulated deficit (5,878,417) (6,201,724) (886,835) TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,933,464 1,253,745 179,284 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 5,828,077 6,199,686 886,544 Gaotu Techedu Inc. Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) For the three months ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, 2024 2025 2025 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB USD RMB RMB USD Net revenues 1,388,621 1,685,315 240,997 4,553,556 6,146,772 878,977 Cost of revenues (440,279) (540,864) (77,343) (1,454,917) (2,001,693) (286,238) Gross profit 948,342 1,144,451 163,654 3,098,639 4,145,079 592,739 Operating expenses: Selling expenses (736,189) (885,298) (126,596) (2,963,736) (3,289,064) (470,330) Research and development expenses (145,050) (165,385) (23,650) (648,063) (626,947) (89,652) General and administrative expenses (216,377) (211,817) (30,289) (668,673) (732,234) (104,708) Total operating expenses (1,097,616) (1,262,500) (180,535) (4,280,472) (4,648,245) (664,690) Loss from operations (149,274) (118,049) (16,881) (1,181,833) (503,166) (71,951) Interest income 14,776 8,366 1,196 70,384 39,919 5,708 Realized gains from investments 5,017 14,499 2,073 25,302 34,065 4,871 Other (expenses)/income, net (6,395) 9,942 1,422 45,825 101,764 14,552 Loss before provision for income tax and share of results of equity investees (135,876) (85,242) (12,190) (1,040,322) (327,418) (46,820) Income tax benefits/(expenses) 42 1,059 151 (8,632) 4,111 588 Net loss (135,834) (84,183) (12,039) (1,048,954) (323,307) (46,232) Net loss attributable to Gaotu Techedu Inc.'s ordinary shareholders (135,834) (84,183) (12,039) (1,048,954) (323,307) (46,232) Net loss per ordinary share Basic (0.80) (0.52) (0.07) (6.12) (1.98) (0.28) Diluted (0.80) (0.52) (0.07) (6.12) (1.98) (0.28) Net loss per ADS Basic (0.53) (0.35) (0.05) (4.08) (1.32) (0.19) Diluted (0.53) (0.35) (0.05) (4.08) (1.32) (0.19) Weighted average shares used in net loss per share Basic 169,167,503 160,543,202 160,543,202 171,412,125 163,118,684 163,118,684 Diluted 169,167,503 160,543,202 160,543,202 171,412,125 163,118,684 163,118,684 Note: Three ADSs represent two ordinary shares. Gaotu Techedu Inc. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) For the three months ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, 2024 2025 2025 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB USD RMB RMB USD Net revenues 1,388,621 1,685,315 240,997 4,553,556 6,146,772 878,977 Less: other revenues(1) 16,510 29,114 4,163 133,591 107,738 15,406 Add: VAT and surcharges 91,292 109,520 15,661 283,341 386,779 55,309 Add: ending deferred revenue 2,085,893 2,565,942 366,925 2,085,893 2,565,942 366,925 Add: ending refund liability 127,969 125,813 17,991 127,969 125,813 17,991 Less: beginning deferred revenue 1,439,217 1,773,170 253,560 1,237,621 2,085,893 298,279 Less: beginning refund liability 77,869 110,621 15,819 67,157 127,969 18,299 Gross billings 2,160,179 2,573,685 368,032 5,612,390 6,903,706 987,218 Note (1): Include miscellaneous revenues generated from services other than courses. For the three months ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, 2024 2025 2025 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB USD RMB RMB USD Gross profit 948,342 1,144,451 163,654 3,098,639 4,145,079 592,739 Share-based compensation expenses(1) in cost of revenues 2,460 1,161 166 7,003 5,641 807 Non-GAAP gross profit 950,802 1,145,612 163,820 3,105,642 4,150,720 593,546 Loss from operations (149,274) (118,049) (16,881) (1,181,833) (503,166) (71,951) Share-based compensation expenses(1) 12,293 7,349 1,051 53,217 39,218 5,608 Non-GAAP loss from operations (136,981) (110,700) (15,830) (1,128,616) (463,948) (66,343) Net loss (135,834) (84,183) (12,039) (1,048,954) (323,307) (46,232) Share-based compensation expenses(1) 12,293 7,349 1,051 53,217 39,218 5,608 Non-GAAP net loss (123,541) (76,834) (10,988) (995,737) (284,089) (40,624) Note (1): The tax effects of share-based compensation expenses adjustments were nil. SOURCE Gaotu Techedu Inc. |
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Emmanuel Macron spelled out a pivot in France's nuclear strategy. Here's why it's so significant | stocknewsapi |
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"To be free, one must be feared. To be feared, one must be powerful," French President Emmanuel Macron said during a landmark speech this week on nuclear deterrence.
France is one of only two nuclear powers in Europe and, unlike the U.K., operates a nuclear weapons system entirely independent of the U.S. As the U.S. and Israel continued to strike Iran, and European leaders appeared divided and sidelined as they scrambled to react, Macron delivered a speech on Monday that was "the most significant update to French nuclear deterrence policy in 30 years," Bruno Tertrais, deputy director of the Foundation for Strategic Research, said in a thread on X. Speaking from a naval base in Brittany in front of a submarine, "Le Témérair," Macron's 45-minute speech laid out what he called a new "forward deterrence" doctrine for France. Macron said France would increase its number of nuclear warheads and promised more cooperation with European allies that have expressed interest. He said several European countries — Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden and Denmark — could take part in exercises of France's air-launched nuclear capacity and France's nuclear bombers could be stationed at their air bases. Macron also said France would stop disclosing the figures for its nuclear arsenal. watch now "The world is becoming more difficult, and recent events have demonstrated this once again," he said in the speech. "We must strengthen our nuclear deterrent in the face of the combination of threats, and we must consider our deterrence strategy within the depths of the European continent, with full respect for our sovereignty, through the progressive implementation of what I would call forward deterrence." Yannick Pincé, associate professor of history at the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, told CNBC that the speech had to be seen in the context of next year's presidential election, which a far-right National Rally candidate could win. "He needed to give a politically acceptable speech, to announce measures that would be difficult to reverse next year," Pincé said. "At the same time, he needed to be credible enough with our allies. He was walking a tightrope, and from my point of view, he succeeded rather well." An independent nuclear deterrent has been the cornerstone of France's defense strategy for more than 60 years. But Macron said that the doctrine has to evolve with the threats. In 2020, Macron hinted at a shift when he said that France's "vital interests" - a definition of which remains deliberately vague - now had "a European dimension." On Monday, Macron said that the years since 2020 "weigh like decades, and the last few months like years." "Our competitors have evolved, as have our partners," he said, adding "the last few hours" of escalating conflict in the Middle East showed how the world has become "harsher." Macron mentioned the war in Ukraine and the threat from Russia, but also China and changing defense priorities of the United States. In line with the historic nuclear doctrine, Macron said that the decision to use force "belongs solely to the President of the Republic," rejecting explicit "guarantees" to partner countries. Ankit Panda, Stanton senior fellow in the nuclear policy program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, called the speech "remarkable." 'A new nuclear age in Europe'The speech met the moment of a "new nuclear age in Europe, without abandoning the key pillars of French nuclear strategy or culture," Panda wrote in a blog. Darya Dolzikova, a senior research fellow for proliferation and nuclear policy at defense think-tank RUSI, wrote on X that "some allies" would be "dissatisfied" with Macron's refusal to compromise on operational independence. "Germany will almost certainly have been pushing for more. But joint decision-making was never going to be on the table," she wrote. Macron said the adapted doctrine was "perfectly complementary to that of NATO, both strategically and technically." Pincé said that Macron's speech was intended to extend the principles of the Northwood Declaration - an agreement between the U.K. and France signed last year that put cooperation between Europe's two nuclear powers on a more formal footing - to non-nuclear allies. "That's the right idea and really the only possible way," Pincé added. France and Germany issued a joint statement afterwards pledging "concrete steps this year" such as German participation in French nuclear exercises." Macron's speech was long planned but was updated to mention "the ongoing war in the Near and Middle East", which Macron said "carries and will continue to carry its seeds of instability and potential conflagration to our borders, with Iran possessing nuclear and ballistic capabilities that have not yet been destroyed." "Forward deterrence" has raised questions in France around financing, particularly as the country struggles to reduce its debt. Pincé said Macron had addressed this by saying allies would handle all the non-nuclear aspects of the new system. Pincé called this a "way of sharing the burden" without giving French allies access to anything that would raise questions about their input into French decision-making on nuclear weapons. Domestic criticism of the speech has been limited. Marine Le Pen, a former presidential candidate for National Rally, and the party's potential next candidate, Jordan Bardella, said in a statement that "France must assume its role as a strategic power in Europe, engage in dialogue with its partners, and contribute to the continent's security." "It can only do so by retaining exclusive control over its ultimate decision-making," they said. The question is whether whoever wins the election next year will continue the doctrine as laid out by Macron. |
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Is Sprouts Farmers Market Stock Going to $100? | stocknewsapi |
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Over the past three years, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM 1.89%) has experienced roller-coaster price action. When it was one of the popular small-cap growth stocks, shares in the organic grocery store chain surged from the low $40s to more than $180. However, starting last summer, the stock lost its sterling reputation following a series of poorly received company developments.
The sell-off continued into 2026, but consumer staples stock Sprouts Farmers Market is slowly turning things around, gaining 11% in the last month. Today's Change ( -1.89 %) $ -1.48 Current Price $ 76.52 The question now is whether this continues. Taking a look at the details, I can identify one clear takeaway. It will all depend on whether Sprouts keeps beating expectations in the coming quarters. Image source: Getty Images. Sprouts Farmers Market's steep drop and emerging comeback It's not surprising that sentiment for Sprouts took a sharp turn during the latter half of 2025. As with other consumer-focused businesses, high inflation on consumer spending affected operating performance. For Sprouts, inflation led to lower sales growth, coupled with lower margins. For example, throughout 2025, year-over-year sales growth declined from 19% in he first quarter to just 13% in the third quarter. Same-store sales growth fell from 11.7% to 5.9%, while quarterly earnings per share fell from $1.81 to $1.22 . Sprouts' fourth-quarter results, released on Feb. 19, however, were an improvement. Although revenue of $2.15 billion came up short of expectations, EPS of $0.92 beat estimates by $0.03. Overall sales grew 8%. Same-store sales grew 1.6%, beating prior guidance that growth would be flat. Moreover, management accompanied these figures with 2026 guidance that suggests results will stabilize this year. Guidance calls for net sales growth in a range from 4.5% to 6.5%, with same-store sales ranging from -1% to 1%. Getting back to $100 per share could prove challenging Currently, Sprouts Farmers Market trades for around 13 times forward earnings. This valuation is in line with most U.S.-listed grocery store stocks. Recovering $100 per share in the immediate future may be a stretch. This is, unless, of course, Sprouts not only meets expectations but beats them handily in the coming quarters. Even as the company may be stabilizing, that's not the same as a growth resurgence. Moving forward, a lot hinges on whether Sprouts' plan to continue aggressively expanding its store count will lead to better-than-expected growth. Management may be bullish it can successfully expand as Amazon's Whole Foods chain does the same, but the market may be in "wait and see" mode. On the other hand, macro challenges such as high inflation could continue to put pressure on consumer demand and growth. Sprouts' $1 billion share repurchase program could provide support for shares. Announced last August, Sprouts bought back around $472 million worth of shares, with plans to buy back another $300 million throughout the year. This figure represents around 4.2% of Sprout Farmers Market's current market cap. This could help further stabilize earnings, and at best, could give the bottom line an unexpected boost in the coming quarters. |
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New survey demonstrates how diabetes limits day-to-day freedom for people around the world and highlights need for predictive tools | stocknewsapi |
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Global survey of 4,326 people with diabetes shows how the unpredictability and mental burden associated with managing the condition negatively impacts daily life.1 Majority of respondents say that constantly planning around blood glucose levels, meal times, and medication schedules interfere with routine activities from childcare and work, to sport and travelling.1 Eight in ten respondents say that they would value predictive tools that, for example, can predict glucose changes before they occur.1 , /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today findings from a global survey of 4,326 people with diabetes across 22 countries, exploring the logistical and emotional challenges they face in daily life.1 The survey highlights the unpredictable nature of living with diabetes and the multiple daily decisions that can make it difficult to plan ahead, with the majority (61%) of respondents reporting that they feel less confident that a day will go as planned. This is felt as a significant mental burden by almost two thirds (61%) of people with diabetes, rising to nearly three quarters (71%) for those with Type 1 diabetes.1
The findings are representative of a growing global challenge. Currently over 11% of adults (aged 20-79) live with diabetes, and a further four in ten are unaware they have the condition. This burden is set to increase; by 2050 prevalence is expected to rise by 46%, affecting one in eight adults, approximately 853 million worldwide.5 For those living with diabetes, fluctuations in blood glucose and other events associated with the condition require constant vigilance around activities that might otherwise seem routine. Survey respondents reported that they find a range of activities are negatively impacted by diabetes, from taking part in sports (57%), to taking care of children and household chores (55%), travelling (55%), and even work, with 57% saying the condition affects their ability to take on new professional responsibilities.1 Sleep is another significant challenge, with 55% of respondents reporting that the condition negatively impacts their ability to fall asleep.1 As a result, 59% report that they struggle to feel rested in the morning, and 71% report often feeling tired because of their diabetes.1 However, the survey also reveals that there are ways to mitigate the burden of the condition. Eight in ten respondents say that they would value predictive tools that, for example, can predict glucose changes before they occur and 46% said they would feel more in control of their disease in everyday life, if they could see trends before they turn into problems.1 This highlights the need for smarter diabetes management solutions that move beyond reporting current glucose levels to providing insights to help gain flexibility, freedom, and peace of mind. Smarter tools that predict glucose levels could help people with diabetes feel safer, more confident and more in control. "This survey brings to light the daily and long-term challenges faced by people with diabetes", said Claire Marriott, Medical Affairs Lead, EMEA-LATAM, Roche Diagnostics. "By better understanding the reality of people living with diabetes, we can work to ease the daily burden of diabetes management, support them in reducing their risk of long-term complications, and help them feel more in control of their lives." Managing diabetes is an around the clock task, requiring constant checking of glucose levels and planning for how upcoming meals or activities may affect them. The survey findings provide a range of insights into just how difficult managing everyday life can be, with 70% of survey respondents feeling anxious about the future, and only one in three feeling very confident in how they currently manage their condition.1 Roche will be sharing findings from this survey along with new real-world evidence comparing predictive technology with standard continuous glucose monitoring systems that only provide real-time information, at a medical symposium at the upcoming 19th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) in Barcelona on 11 March, 2026. Summary of Key Findings1 66% of respondents say the condition significantly affects their emotional wellbeing. This figure rises to 77% among those with Type 1 diabetes. 61% of respondents say diabetes represents a mental burden. This figure rises to 71% among those with Type 1 diabetes.1 Eight in ten respondents say that they would value predictive tools that, for example, can predict glucose changes before they occur. 61% of respondents say diabetes negatively impacts their confidence that the day ahead will go as planned. This figure rises to 70% among those with Type 1 diabetes, and 68% of those who have Type 2 diabetes treated with insulin. Only one in three respondents feel very confident in how they currently manage their diabetes. 71% of respondents say they are often feeling tired because of their diabetes, with 55% saying it negatively impacts their ability to fall asleep. 54% of respondents report that diabetes negatively impacts their ability to be spontaneous with last-minute social invitations and 51% their ability to manage unexpected events like being stuck in traffic or in meetings that run over.1 About Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels, or when the body can't effectively use the insulin it produces.2 Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition preventing the pancreas from producing insulin.3 Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin and/or when the body's cells don't use insulin efficiently, also known as insulin resistance.4 Although these are the most common types of diabetes, the condition can come in several forms. Other types of diabetes include gestational diabetes, neonatal, type 3c diabetes that's caused by a dysfunction or removal of the pancreas, steroid-induced diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA).4 Over 11% of the adult population aged 20-79 years is reported to be living with diabetes, with an estimated four in ten unaware that they have the condition.5 And the burden is increasing. Projections show that in 2050, one in eight adults globally, approximately 853 million, will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%.5 Diabetes generally can't be cured, so it's essential to help people keep their blood glucose values in range, meaning in a zone where the blood glucose values are neither too high (hyperglycaemia) nor too low (hypoglycaemia). This is easier said than done, because a multitude of factors can influence blood glucose, including: physical activity, sleep, stress, extreme temperatures and much more.6 Technology such as continuous glucose monitoring devices is helping people with diabetes better control glucose levels and manage life with the condition. About the Survey This research is based on data from a GWI research study commissioned by Roche in September 2025, exploring diabetes perceptions, life with diabetes, and management tools. The study surveyed 4,326 people with diabetes (PwD) aged 16+ globally, as part of a wider study among 16,310 internet users across 22 countries. Markets include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, and the UK. About Roche Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world's largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. We are a pioneer in personalised healthcare and want to further transform how healthcare is delivered to have an even greater impact. To provide the best care for each person we partner with many stakeholders and combine our strengths in Diagnostics and Pharma with data insights from the clinical practice. In recognising our endeavour to pursue a long-term perspective in all we do, Roche has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the pharmaceuticals industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the fifteenth consecutive year. This distinction also reflects our efforts to improve access to healthcare together with local partners in every country we work. Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan. For more information, please visit www.roche.com. All trademarks used or mentioned in this release are protected by law. References [1] GWI – Roche. Diabetes Survey 2025. [2] International Diabetes Federation, About Diabetes. Available at URL: https://idf.org/about-diabetes/what-is-diabetes/ [Accessed January 2026]. [3] Centers for Disease Control, About Type 1 Diabetes. Available at URL: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/about-type-1-diabetes.html [Accessed January 2026]. [4] Diabetes UK, Types of Diabetes. Available at URL: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/types-of-diabetes [Accessed January 2026]. [5] International Diabetes Federation, Facts and Figures. Available at URL: https://idf.org/about-diabetes/diabetes-facts-figures/ [Accessed January 2026]. [6] DiaTribe. 42 Factors that Affect Blood Glucose. Available at URL: https://diatribe.org/sites/default/files/42FactorsPDF%20-%20October%2028%2C%202018.pdf [Accessed January 2026]. For further information please contact Roche Diagnostics Communications Kathryn Ager Senior Communications Business Partner, Roche Diagnostics [email protected] Phone: +44 07745 115046 SOURCE F. Hoffman-La Roche AG |
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SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reference is made to the stock exchange announcements made by Hafnia Limited ("Hafnia” or the "Company", OSE ticker code: “HAFNI”, NYSE ticker code: “HAFN”) on 26 February 2026 regarding key information relating to the dividend for the fourth quarter 2025. The shares of the Company will be traded ex-dividend on the Oslo Stock Exchange from today, 5 March 2026, and on the New York Stock Exchange from 6 March 2026. About Hafnia Limited: Hafnia is one of the world's lea.
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LKQ Corp.: More Things To Be Fixed Before This Can Be A Buy | stocknewsapi |
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LKQ Corporation remains rated Hold as organic growth is negative, margins are under pressure, and Europe is still weak. Specialty segment shows improving organic growth, and North America continues to gain share despite a challenging market backdrop. A potential sale of the Specialty segment now acts as a credible catalyst, providing a valuation floor and improved sentiment.
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DHL Parent Deutsche Post Expects Earnings Growth Despite Uncertain Conditions | stocknewsapi |
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DHL parent Deutsche Post expects earnings to rise this year, despite anticipating continued uncertainty in the global economic environment.
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Investors poured billions into private credit. Now many want their money back | stocknewsapi |
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The rush for the exits in private credit is prompting fresh scrutiny of the sector's less-liquid structures and its rapid expansion into the retail wealth space.
Blackstone has become the latest fund manager to be hit by a surge in requests from investors to withdraw from its flagship private credit strategy. The asset manager said this week it will meet 100% of redemption requests in its gigantic $82 billion Blackstone Private Credit Fund, or BCRED, after investors sought to pull a record 7.9% of assets from the fund, or about $3.8 billion. That came after Blue Owl Capital said last month it was ending regular quarterly liquidity payments in its Blue Owl Capital Corporation II fund, a semi-liquid private credit strategy aimed at U.S. retail investors. The private credit specialist will instead switch to periodic payouts funded by asset sales, earnings and other strategic deals. This spike in redemption requests is now putting the private market industry's courting of retail investors under closer scrutiny, and bringing the mismatch between non-publicly-traded, higher-yielding illiquid assets and retail-style access into sharper focus. 'A feature, not a bug'Blackstone — the world's biggest alternative investment manager, with $1.27 trillion in assets under management — said it was upping a previously-announced tender offer to 7% of total shares, with the firm and employees offsetting the remaining 0.9%, in order to meet the redemption requests in full. Blackstone Chief Operating Officer and President Jon Gray acknowledged that the risk of private credit firms failing to meet withdrawals, and potentially gating investors' money, is "not beneficial in the near term" for the sector. But speaking with CNBC's "Squawk On The Street" Tuesday, Gray said individual investors and financial advisors "in most cases do" understand the product. Blackstone. "What people sometimes fail to recognize is, they're designed as semi-liquid products," Gray said. "The idea that there are caps is really a feature, not a bug of these products. What you're doing is trading away a bit of liquidity for higher returns. That's the same trade-off institutional investors have made for a long period of time." Shares of publicly traded alternative asset managers — including Blackstone and Blue Owl, as well as KKR, Ares Management and Carlyle Group, among others — have dipped as concerns over multiple pressure points in the sector have spread. These include late-cycle loan quality, AI-related risks in software portfolios, and fears of further individual blow-ups following the First Brands and Tricolor implosions last year. Gray said that lowly-leveraged loans which produce a premium for investors are "a pretty good place to be," adding that he expects they will continue to outperform liquid credit. The BCRED fund has generated a 9.8% return since inception in its main share class, which indicates that, for now, the challenge remains one of liquidity rather than performance. Gray said there had been a "ton of noise" around private credit in recent weeks, adding, "it's not a surprise that investors can get nervous." Moody's Ratings warned that private credit's tricky balance between delivering outsized returns while also offering retail-like liquidity will continue to be tested as the sector evolves towards the mainstream. In a recent commentary, Marc Pinto, global head of private credit at Moody's, said funds may need to hold a larger proportion of more liquid, lower‑yielding assets to account for a growing retail presence — which could prove a drag on returns. '180-degree switch'Ultimately, the underlying assets will remain illiquid, regardless of the fund's structuring, said William Barrett, managing partner at Reach Capital. "The retail market has to be conscious of that and not invest in these products the same way it would in an ETF," Barrett told CNBC via email. "Private markets inflows have been dominated by the institutional market for decades," Barrett told CNBC via email. "It makes sense for our industry to now offer our products to retail but we should probably test it first with HNWI [high net worth individuals] and mass-affluent segments rather than making a 180-degree switch to mass retail." Barrett said the industry has to carefully select the right target markets for the right liquidity structures and the right underlying assets. He noted that while there has been little sign of underperformance in the credit space at the portfolio level, "it makes sense that semi-liquid products feel the liquidity pressure first." Blue Owl Capital. Man Group, the London-listed global alternatives manager which has expanded its private credit activity in recent years, said private credit loans are originated with the "express purpose" of being held to maturity. "This lack of tradability is a feature of the asset class, not a flaw," said Andrew Weymann, director, client portfolio manager, U.S. private credit, and Zeshan Ashfaque, senior managing director and senior credit officer, U.S. direct lending, in a note Tuesday. They said redemption pressure in private credit could also be influenced by another area of weakness: exposure to software-as-a-service companies. Blue Owl is a significant direct lender to the sector, which has been shaken by concerns that rapidly advancing AI tools could erode traditional SaaS business models. "If retail inflows slow and outflows pick up, particularly for managers most exposed to AI risks or whose capital bases have a significant retail component, this will be an additional headwind for the industry to contend with," Weymann and Ashfaque noted. |
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BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust remains a hold due to unattractive price-to-NAV valuation and inconsistent NAV growth. BGY's high 8.3% yield relies on net realized gains and covered call strategies, raising sustainability concerns during market downturns. The fund's heavy sector and regional concentration, plus reliance on return of capital, limit long-term capital appreciation and increase risk.
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Fiscal year 2025: RENK Group AG achieves annual targets with new record revenue and order backlog | stocknewsapi |
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March 05, 2026 01:23 ET | Source: Renk Group AG
Fiscal year 2025: RENK Group AG achieves annual targets with new record revenue and order backlog Record revenue of €1.37 billion (+19.8% year on year), fueled by strong growth in the defense business (+24.0% year on year)Adjusted EBIT of €230 million (+21.7% year on year) at upper end of forecast range with improved margin of 16.9% (+0.3 percentage points year on year)New record order intake of €1.57 billion underscores consistently high demand for RENK Group AG’s mission-critical propulsion solutionsTotal order backlog reaches new all-time high of €6.68 billion (2024: €4,96 billion)Proposed dividend of €0.58 per share – an increase of 38% compared to the previous yearOutlook: Further increase in revenue to over €1.5 billion and adjusted EBIT of between €255 million and €285 million currently expected for fiscal year 2026 Augsburg, March 5, 2026 – RENK Group AG, a leading provider of propulsion solutions for the military and civilian sectors, continued its dynamic growth in fiscal year 2025 and reached the forecast for the year. RENK achieved new records in revenue, order intake and order backlog thanks to sustained strong demand in the global defense sector, consistent operational performance and its ability to deliver. CEO of the RENK Group AG Dr. Alexander Sagel said: “Our strategy of placing the focus firmly on defense technologies is paying off – we are seeing the highest revenue, order intake and order backlog in company history. This shows that we are on the right track to realize our growth targets by 2030. It is clear in this geopolitically volatile environment that operational performance and the ability to deliver are key. The RENK Group aligned itself with these changed conditions at an early stage and systematically picked up the necessary speed. This means we are already in a position to provide the required capacities and reliably deliver our systems. Our efficient production structure makes us ideally placed to reliably supply our customers worldwide.” RENK Group AG increased consolidated revenue by 19.8% to €1.37 billion in fiscal year 2025 (2024: €1.14 billion). The main growth driver was the defense business, which recorded growth of 24.0% and thus accounted for 74% of total revenue (2024: 72%). Adjusted EBIT rose at a higher rate than revenue, by 21.7% to €230 million (2024: €189 million). This equates to an adjusted EBIT margin of 16.9% (2024: 16.6%). This positive margin development reflects the company’s increasing operational scaling and strict cost discipline. Demand momentum remained unwaveringly high with record order intake of around €1.57 billion (fiscal year 2024: €1.44 billion). The total order backlog reached new all-time high of €6.68 billion as of December 31, 2025 (Dec. 31, 2024: €4.96 billion). The corresponding book-to-bill ratio was 1.2x in fiscal year 2025 (2024: 1.3x), despite orders worth approximately €200 million being postponed until 2026, thereby underscoring the continued high visibility of the business for the coming quarters and years. Based on the positive development of the past fiscal year, the RENK Executive Board will propose a dividend distribution of €0.58 per share to the general meeting on June 10, 2026. This represents a year-on-year increase of 38% in the dividend (2024: €0.42) and a distribution ratio of 40.9%. Double-digit growth for defense business The Vehicle Mobility Solutions (VMS) segment posted the strongest revenue growth of all three segments once again in fiscal year 2025, with an increase of 24.8% year on year, generating revenue of €872 million (2024: €699 million). Adjusted EBIT rose by 27.8% to €178 million (2024: €140 million). The corresponding adjusted EBIT margin was 20.4% (2024: 20.0%). Order intake increased by 11.3% year on year to €1.13 billion in 2025 (2024: €1.02 billion). This put the book-to-bill ratio for the VMS segment at 1.3x (2024: 1.5x), although a large battle tank project for an international customer has been postponed to the current fiscal year. The favorable performance of RENK America (RAM) is of particular note in this context, with order intake in excess of US$550 million. The modular production concept implemented at the headquarters in Augsburg in the third quarter is fully operational and has already resulted in initial efficiency gains. The Marine & Industry (M&I) segment also experienced significant growth, driven by marine business. Moreover, it was able to offset the macroeconomic challenges in the industrial sector, which was characterized by subdued demand worldwide. Revenue increased by 15.3% overall to €380 million (2024: €330 million). Adjusted EBIT rose by 29.6% to €45 million (2024: €35 million), with special items in the low single-digit millions that boosted earnings. The corresponding adjusted EBIT margin for the segment rose by 1.3 percentage points to 11.9% (2024: 10.6%). At €327 million, order intake was up 6.3% year on year (2024: €307 million). The segment’s book-to-bill ratio was 0.9x (2024: 0.9x). The Slide Bearings segment proved resilient in fiscal year 2025, despite the very weak industry environment. Revenue increased by 2.5% to €128 million (2024: €125 million), with the best revenue in the history of the segment achieved in December 2025. Adjusted EBIT rose by 6.9% to €23 million (2024: €21 million). The segment’s adjusted EBIT margin therefore increased by 0.7 percentage points to 17.9% (2024: 17.2%). There was a slight decline of 4.8% in order intake to €126 million (2024: €133 million) and the book-to-bill ratio was 1.0x (2024: 1.1x). Outlook for 2026 RENK Group AG expects to continue on its profitable growth trajectory in the current fiscal year 2026. In light of the current macro and geopolitical circumstances, the company expects revenue of over €1.5 billion and adjusted EBIT of between €255 and 285 million in fiscal year 2026. “We once again demonstrated our ability to translate growth into sustainable profitability in fiscal year 2025 despite facing headwinds from various issues such as US tariffs, weak industrial performance, export embargoes and exchange rate effects. Our inclusion in the MDAX in March 2025 was one of many highlights and provided impressive proof of our successful performance on the capital market. I am pleased to announce that we will be proposing a dividend for our shareholders of €0.58 per share at the general meeting,” said CFO of RENK Group AG Anja Mänz-Siebje. Group key metrics (in € millions) at a glance RENK Group AG20252024Change (in %)Revenue 1,3661,141+19.8Adjusted EBIT 230189+21.7Order intake 1,5711,442+9.0 Segment key metrics (in € millions) at a glance Vehicle Mobility Solutions20252024Change (in %)Revenue 872699+24.8Adjusted EBIT 178140+27.8Order intake 1,1291,015+11.3Marine & Industry20252024Change (in %)Revenue 380330+15.3Adjusted EBIT 4535+29.6Order intake 327307+6.3Slide Bearings20252024Change (in %)Revenue 128125+2.5Adjusted EBIT 2321+6.9Order intake 126133-4.8RENK Group AG Gögginger Str. 73 D-86159 Augsburg Deutschland www.renk.com Inquiries to: Fabian Klee Global Head of Communications & Group Spokesperson [email protected] +49 160 7154 647 About the RENK Group AG Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, RENK Group AG is a globally leading manufacturer of mission-critical propulsion solutions across diverse military and civil end markets. Our product portfolio includes gear units, transmissions, power-packs, hybrid propulsion systems, suspension systems, slide bearings, couplings & clutches and test systems. With this broad product portfolio RENK Group AG serves, in particular, customers in industries for military vehicles, naval, civil marine, and industrial applications focused on energy. In the fiscal year 2025, RENK Group AG generated revenue of approximately EUR 1.4 billion. RENK Group AG has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since February 7, 2024, and has been a member of the MDAX since March 24, 2025. For further information, please visit www.renk.com Disclaimer This Press Release contains forward-looking statements that are based on plans, expectations, estimates and projections of the management of RENK Group as at the date of this Press Release. These plans, expectations, estimates and projections depend on a variety of assumptions and are subject to unforeseeable events, uncertainties, known and unknown risks as well as other factors that may cause actual results or the actual financial situation, development or performance to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. RENK Group does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements or make adjustments to them to reflect events or developments occurring after the date of this Press Release unless obliged by statutory law. |
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Marvell Earnings Could Get a Boost as Hyperscalers Keep Building AI Data Centers | stocknewsapi |
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Marvell Technology's earnings could benefit from continued hyperscaler spending on AI data centers, even as investors watch customer concentration risks.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of February 2026. Revenues for February 2026 Period 2026 2025 Y/Y Change Y/Y (%) February 19,345,126 18,193,515 1,151,611 6.33% Jan.-Feb. 40,207,276 38,000,310 2,206,966 5.81% (*) All figures in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), except for percentages (**) All figures are consolidated Additional information about UMC is available on the web.
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OmniAb, Inc. (OABI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript | stocknewsapi |
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| Revenue of $8.38M (-22.47% Y/Y) misses by $627.43K OmniAb, Inc. (OABI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 4, 2026 4:30 PM EST Company Participants Kurt Gustafson - Executive VP of Finance & CFO Matthew Foehr - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Puneet Souda - Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division Michael King Matthew Hewitt - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Research Division Joseph Pantginis - H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC, Research Division Chad Wiatrowski - TD Cowen, Research Division Stephen Willey - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Presentation Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to OmniAb, Inc.'s First -- Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Update Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the call over to Kurt Gustafson, OmniAb Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer. You may begin. Thank you. Kurt Gustafson Executive VP of Finance & CFO Thank you, operator, and good afternoon to everyone. Thanks for joining our fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results conference call. There are slides to accompany today's prepared remarks, and they're available in the Investors section of our website at omniab.com. Before we begin, I'd like to remind listeners that comments made during this call by OmniAb's management will include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from any anticipated results. These forward-looking statements are qualified by the cautionary statements contained in today's press release and our SEC filings. Importantly, this conference call contains time-sensitive information that is accurate only as of the date of the live broadcast today, March 4, 2026. Except as required by law, OmniAb undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this call. Joining me this afternoon is Matt Foehr, OmniAb's President and CEO. Matt |
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Aware, Inc. (AWRE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript | stocknewsapi |
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Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript | stocknewsapi |
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Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 March 4, 2026 7:05 PM EST
Company Participants Fouad Tamer - CEO, President & Director Lorenzo A. Flores - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Joseph Moore - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Presentation Joseph Moore Morgan Stanley, Research Division Great. Welcome back, everybody. I'm Joe Moore, Morgan Stanley Semiconductor Research. Very happy to have today the management team of Lattice Semiconductor, Ford Tamer, Lorenzo Flores. I don't cover the company, so if I ask questions that I shouldn't ask, just answer the question I should have asked. It's fine. No harm done. But we've spent a lot of time in the FPGA space, and I like the Lattice story a lot. So Ford, I think you wanted to start with some opening kind of commentary? Or you want to share... Fouad Tamer CEO, President & Director Sure, if you'd like me to. So first, thank you for having us, Joe. And for those of you who don't know, it's Joe's birthday. So happy birthday. Joseph Moore Morgan Stanley, Research Division That's getting a lot of advertising, but thank you. Fouad Tamer CEO, President & Director So excited to be here and see some familiar faces. I'll take you through -- I've been at Lattice now for 17 months. So let me take you through the past 17 months and then fast forward to today. I joined 17 months when the inventory situation at the time was 6 months of inventory in the channel. The revenue had decreased from $730 million to $500 million in 2024. We had to cut costs. We took a 14% restructuring. And at the time, we said what we were going to do. And at the time, we said we were going to grow 25% in '26 compared |
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or "the Group"; HKEX: 2318/82318; SSE: 601318) has coordinated its subsidiaries, including Property & Casualty insurance ("P&C"), Life and Health insurance ("Life & Health"), and Ping An Bank, in response to the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The Group promptly issued early warning notifications and evacuation recommendations to customers stranded in the region, while simultaneously gathering information on personnel status and customer needs in high-risk areas.
Ping An Global Emergency Assistance Service Center has been alerting customers to potential risks and distributed targeted risk analysis reports. To date, the Group has issued a total of 59 risk warnings, 23 risk analysis reports, and handled 52 customer inquiries. Notably, it facilitated the safe evacuation of two employees of corporate clients from high-risk areas in the Middle East within 24 hours. Continued Support for Customers Ping An remains vigilant in monitoring customers' situations in high-risk regions, ready to deploy global resources at a moment's notice to address any emergency needs and provide support to Mainland Chinese citizens in conflict zones. On January 12, Ping An issued a high‑risk advisory and began providing timely alerts to customers in the Middle East. It carried out thorough risk assessments and prepared evacuation resources to ensure rapid support whenever needed. The Group will continue to closely monitor developments in high-risk areas and ensure immediate responses to assistance requests. Whether you are a Ping An customer or not, help is available by calling the emergency hotline at 95511 (from overseas: +86 755 95511). About Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEX:2318 / 82318; SSE:601318) is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It strives to become a world-leading provider of integrated finance, health and senior care services. Under the technology-enabled "integrated finance + health and senior care" dual-pronged strategy, the Group provides professional "financial advisory, family doctor, and senior care concierge" services to its nearly 250 million retail customers. Ping An advances intelligent digital transformation and employs technologies to improve financial businesses' quality and efficiency and enhance risk management. The Group is listed on the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. As of the end of December 2024, Ping An had more than RMB12 trillion in total assets. The Group ranked 27th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2025, 47th in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2025, and ranked AAA in MSCI ESG Ratings in 2025. For more information, please visit the www.group.pingan.com and follow our LinkedIn page - PING AN. SOURCE Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. |
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Natera, Inc. (NTRA) Presents at 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference Transcript | stocknewsapi |
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Q4: 2026-02-26 Earnings SummaryEPS of $0.36 beats by $0.89
| Revenue of $665.50M (39.79% Y/Y) beats by $64.82M Natera, Inc. (NTRA) 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference March 4, 2026 1:05 PM EST Company Participants Mike Brophy - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Cooper - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Presentation Andrew Cooper Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining us for the final day of the Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference. For those who don't know me, I'm Andrew Cooper, cover Diagnostics and Life Science tools for Raymond James. Happy to have Natera CFO, Mike Brophy, with me this afternoon. We're going to do a little bit of fireside chat, and then we'll head downstairs for a breakout in Amarante 1 afterwards. So please join us there. Question-and-Answer Session Andrew Cooper Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division But maybe just to start, Mike, can you give folks who are maybe a little bit newer to the story, a couple of minutes on just who Natera is, where you fit in the landscape and some of the topical items of late? Mike Brophy Chief Financial Officer Yes. No, thanks for having me. So always great to be here. We just announced our Q4 results. So that's always a good call because it's a great kind of recap of 2025 and you get to set the guide and expectations for '26. I think that was very well received. Well we did it. I mean, just maybe just a quick summary. In the quarter, we had another fantastic kind of revenue growth quarter. Signatera volumes where you had another kind of record absolute quarter and also a record kind of just growth unit quarter as well. Gross margins were extremely strong in the quarter. All in, we were -- I think we're about 67% and then even backing up the true-ups, we were close to 64% for gross margins |
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Q4: 2026-03-04 Earnings SummaryEPS of $0.04 misses by $0.01
| Revenue of $165.20M beats by $3.85M Webull Corporation (BULL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 4, 2026 5:00 PM EST Company Participants Carlos Questell Anthony Michael Denier - President & Director H. Wang - CFO & Director Conference Call Participants Christopher Brendler - Rosenblatt Securities Inc., Research Division Mike Grondahl - Northland Capital Markets, Research Division Karim Assef Edward Engel - Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Research Division Brian Vieten Presentation Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the Webull Corporation Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Carlos Questell, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Carlos Questell Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, everyone. Welcome to Webull's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Conference Call. Earlier today, we issued a press release detailing our fourth quarter and full year results. A copy of the release can be found on our IR website at webullcorp.com under the Investor Relations tab. Please note that this call is being recorded and will be available for replay via our IR website. During the call, we'll be making forward-looking statements about the company's performance and business outlook. These statements are based on how we see things today and contain elements of uncertainty. For additional information concerning the factors that can cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to the cautionary statement and risk factors contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and press release, both of which can be accessed via our website. Today's presentation will include a discussion on adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating profit and adjusted net income, all non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparative GAAP measures are included in the press release that we issued today. It is important to |
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SummaryUroGen Pharma faces a pivotal period as ZUSDURI, its recently approved bladder cancer therapy, is positioned for accelerated adoption following a permanent J-Code in 2026.ZUSDURI's peak sales are anticipated at $1 billion by 2030, with a four-year ramp, but near-term revenue guidance will not be provided until at least Q2–Q3 2026.URGN's liquidity improved to $245.5 million after a revised Pharmakon loan, yet cash burn remains high and ZUSDURI's commercial success is critical for financial stability.Risks include ZUSDURI's market adoption, management execution, and patent protection, with regulatory exclusivity expiring in 2028 and key patents expiring in 2031. designer491/iStock via Getty Images This is my seventh UroGen Pharma (URGN) article, following 11/2025's "UroGen: Expect Rough Patch Before Strong Recovery In 2026". Knee-Deep in Its Rough Patch, Urogen's Stock is Moving Erratically Price chart As shown by its 7.54K Followers Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of URGN either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I may buy shares of URGN over the next 72 hours Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body. |
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Indonesia gives Meta 'stern warning' over disinformation | stocknewsapi |
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JAKARTA, March 5 (Reuters) - Indonesia's communications ministry has issued a "stern warning" to Meta Platforms Inc (META.O), opens new tab for failing to curb the spread of online gambling and disinformation, the ministry said on Thursday. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here. The warning came after Indonesia's Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid on Wednesday made an unscheduled visit to Meta's operational office in Jakarta. Meta was warned over its low level of compliance with Indonesia's regulation regarding the spread of content that involved disinformation, online gambling, defamation and hate speech across its platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, the ministry said. Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Meta had taken action over only 28.47% of flagged content related to online gambling and disinformation, the ministry said. "Disinformation, defamation, and hate content threaten lives in Indonesia, yet Meta has allowed them to persist," Meutya said. The ministry urged Meta to strengthen its content moderation systems and accelerate the removal of illegal and harmful material. The ministry had summoned representatives of Meta and other social media platforms last year and ordered them to boost content moderation due to the spread of disinformation. Reporting by Ananda Teresia; Editing by Martin Petty Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab |
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Carnival Corporation: A Low-Risk, Dividend-Yielding 'Buy' For Income Investors | stocknewsapi |
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Ethereum to $2,400? BlackRock's latest $41.9M buy may be just the start it needs! | cryptonews |
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Posted: March 5, 2026 Ethereum is back above $2,000 for the third time in March 2026, powered by a wave of institutional buying. BlackRock’s sustained backing, along with other institutional moves, has solidified Ethereum’s position despite ongoing market volatility. Ethereum now faces a major wall – Will it break through or falter once again? BlackRock buys $41.9M in Ethereum, fueling momentum On 03 March 2026, BlackRock bought $41.9 million worth of Ethereum, giving the market a solid boost. Despite $10.8 million in short-term ETF outflows, led by Fidelity with $66.7 million in outflows, Grayscale’s ETHE saw $4.7 million in outflows while its Ethereum fund brought in $18.7 million. Source: X BlackRock’s bold move made one thing clear – It isn’t about quick profits. It is about long-term belief in Ethereum’s future. This is no small move. Institutions have been driving Ethereum’s price, and BlackRock’s actions have made it clear the big players may be in it for the long haul. Their decision to keep buying through market turbulence speaks volumes about their confidence. Network activity hits historic highs with 82% growth in active addresses By 04 March, Ethereum’s network activity had surged, with daily active addresses reaching 837.2k – Up 82%. According to Santiment analysts, 284.8k new Ethereum addresses were created daily too – A 64% uptick. Source: Santiment These figures are illustrative of Ethereum’s organic growth and adoption. The network is thriving, supported by real user growth, ensuring a strong future. Can Ethereum break $2,150 and reach $2,400? At the time of writing, Ethereum was trading at $2,075, pushing against its local resistance on the price charts. The 4-hour timeframe chart revealed strong momentum, with an ascending triangle signaling that a breakout may be near. Clear this resistance, and $2,400 would be possible, setting ETH up for a major rally. Source: TradingView The MACD and RSI flashed signs of strong bullish momentum too. The MACD crossover was solid, and the RSI was gaining strength. Put simply, Ethereum’s price seemed poised to break through resistance and move towards $2,400. However, if it loses the ascending support, there could be downside risk. However, with aggressive institutional buying continuing, that outcome might be unlikely. With strong institutional support and record network activity, Ethereum is ready for its next big move. The coming headlines will show if it can break free. Final Summary Ethereum’s price surge has been driven by institutional buying and impressive network activity. If Ethereum clears the $2,150 resistance, $2,400 will be the next target. |
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Manufacturing The Bitcoin Reserve: Inside The Trump Family's 11,000-Miner Expansion At American Bitcoin | cryptonews |
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Bitcoin is regaining momentum after reclaiming the $70,000 level, signaling renewed strength following weeks of consolidation and volatile price action. The move above this key psychological threshold has helped stabilize sentiment across the market, as investors assess whether the recent correction has begun to transition into a new accumulation phase.
At the same time, new on-chain data is providing insight into how certain entities are positioning within the network. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham, American Bitcoin — the mining operation associated with the Trump family — is actively mining Bitcoin and retaining the newly generated coins in its on-chain wallets rather than distributing them immediately to the market. This behavior is noteworthy because miner activity plays an important role in Bitcoin’s supply dynamics. When miners choose to hold rather than sell their rewards, the immediate circulating supply available to exchanges decreases. Over time, this can influence market liquidity and contribute to tightening supply conditions, particularly if sustained across multiple participants in the mining sector. The development also intersects with the broader conversation around the concept of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Mining operations that accumulate rather than liquidate their output effectively transform operational activity into long-term treasury positioning within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Arkham data further illustrates the scale of American Bitcoin’s current mining and accumulation strategy. According to the platform, the operation has mined approximately 766 BTC so far this year, representing roughly $54.39 million at current market prices. Rather than immediately distributing these rewards to cover operational costs, the mined coins appear to be held in on-chain wallets, reinforcing the company’s accumulation-oriented approach. American Bitcoin Transactions | Source: Arkham In total, American Bitcoin’s holdings now stand at around 6,100 BTC, with a combined value exceeding $433.7 million. For a mining operation, maintaining reserves of this magnitude signals a strategic treasury position rather than a purely transactional mining model. Historically, miners often sell a portion of their rewards to finance infrastructure, electricity, and operational expenses. Holding a large share of mined Bitcoin instead reflects confidence in the asset’s long-term value proposition. The company is also expanding its operational capacity. Arkham reports that American Bitcoin recently acquired an additional 11,000 Bitcoin mining machines to scale its future hash power. Increasing hardware capacity allows the operation to compete more effectively for block rewards and transaction fees as the network’s mining difficulty continues to evolve. Combined, these developments highlight how some mining entities are increasingly integrating production with long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategies. Bitcoin Tests Key Long-Term Support After Sharp Pullback Bitcoin’s weekly chart shows the market attempting to stabilize after a significant correction from the cycle highs set earlier in the year. Price is currently trading around $70,000, following a sharp rejection from the $110,000–$115,000 region, which marked the local top of the recent bullish expansion phase. BTC testing fresh demand | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView From a structural perspective, the correction has pushed Bitcoin back toward the confluence of major moving averages that historically act as dynamic support during bull markets. The price is now hovering near the 50-week moving average, while the 100-week moving average sits slightly below current levels. These zones often function as equilibrium areas where long-term participants reassess positioning. Importantly, the 200-week moving average remains far below the current market price, continuing to slope upward. This suggests that, despite the recent drawdown, the broader macro trend still maintains a constructive long-term structure. Volume patterns on the chart indicate that selling pressure intensified during the initial breakdown from the highs but has gradually decreased as price approached the $65,000–$70,000 region. This decline in aggressive selling activity may indicate that the bulk of forced liquidations has already occurred. If Bitcoin can consolidate above this zone, it could establish a base for renewed accumulation. However, a sustained breakdown below the $65,000 area would expose the market to deeper retracement toward the $60,000 region. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com |
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Solana (SOL) Rally Builds, Traders Watch Critical $100 Test | cryptonews |
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Solana started a fresh increase above the $88 zone. SOL price is now consolidating above $90 and might aim for more gains above the $95 zone.
SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $85 and $88 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $90 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $89 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $95 resistance zone. Solana Price Regains Traction Solana price started a decent increase after it settled above the $85 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $88 level to enter a short-term positive zone. The price even smashed the $90 resistance. The bulls were able to push the price above $92. A high was formed at $94.10, and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $82.50 swing low to the $94.10 high. Solana is now trading above $90 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $89 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com On the upside, the price is facing resistance near $92. The next major resistance is near the $95 level. The main resistance could be $100. A successful close above the $100 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $108. Any more gains might send the price toward the $112 level. Downside Correction In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $92 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $90 zone. The first major support is near the $88.50 level and the trend line or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $82.50 swing low to the $94.10 high. A break below the $88.50 level might send the price toward the $84 support zone. If there is a close below the $84 support, the price could decline toward the $78 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $90 and $88.50 Major Resistance Levels – $92 and $95. |
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Hash Global Lands $100 Million BNB Commitment | cryptonews |
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Hash Global has secured a $100 million strategic commitment from YZi Labs for its institutional BNB Holdings Fund. The move signals deeper institutional alignment with the BNB ecosystem and its expanding on-chain economy.
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Why is the Crypto Market Rising Today? Top Factors Impacting BTC, ETH & XRP Prices | cryptonews |
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Selling pressure across the crypto market is easing as Bitcoin has surged past the $73,000 mark for the first time in several weeks. The move has improved overall market sentiment, with Ethereum and other major altcoins like XRP also showing renewed strength. As Bitcoin regains momentum, capital is gradually flowing back into the broader crypto market, lifting several digital assets.
However, the key question remains: what is driving this sudden crypto market recovery? The crypto market is up 6.89%, with market capitalisation reaching $2.46 trillion, breaking the 7-day moving average of $2.33 trillion. The rise is primarily driven by BTC price breaking out of the consolidated zone. The markets also experienced a significant liquidation of over $500 million, with the shorts recording nearly $408 million. This is the second-largest short liquidation in the past 10 days, which has offered a strong bullish push to the BTC price and the other altcoins. With Bitcoin holding nearly half of the total short liquidations, the price is one of the best performers among the top 10 cryptos. On the other hand, BTC ETFs also experienced a $225 million inflow, compared to the ETH ETF outflows, substantiating the claims. Top Factors Impacting the Crypto Market TodayApart from the short liquidations and the ETF inflows, the macro uncertainty across the nations has played a major role in amplifying the BTC price. Due to the war in the Middle East, investors have shifted their focus to crypto, as they see Bitcoin as a hedge. The BTC price surged extensively to $74,000 while Ethereum made it close to $2,200. Interestingly, the derivatives’ positioning also changed significantly. Over the past 24 hours, global crypto futures Open Interest (OI) increased by 8% to reach $103 billion. DOGE led with a rise of over 10% among the top 10 cryptos. The funding rates and the CVD for the major cryptos, including BTC & ETH, are positive, which indicates a rise in the buying interest The 30-day implied volatility indexes for Bitcoin and Ethereum remain stable during the conflict, indicating that there is no panic in the market.The BTC & ETH puts on the Deribit exchange are trading higher than the call, signaling a major drop in the bearish fears among the tradersCan the Crypto Market Sustain This Recovery?The crypto market recovery now depends on whether Bitcoin can hold above $73,000–$72,000, which has turned into the immediate support zone after the breakout. If BTC sustains above this level, the price could extend toward $75,000–$76,500 in the short term. Meanwhile, Ethereum is attempting to reclaim $3,900, and a confirmed close above this level could push the price toward $4,050–$4,100. XRP is trading near $0.64, with the next resistance placed around $0.68. However, if Bitcoin slips back below $72,000, the rally may weaken, opening the door for a pullback toward $70,000. For now, the broader market remains bullish, but Bitcoin holding above $72K will be the key trigger for continuation. Trust with CoinPedia:CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors. Investment Disclaimer:All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices. Sponsored and Advertisements:Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners. |
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Bitcoin & Gold Bounce as Trump Admin Brokers US-Venezuela 1000 Kg Gold Deal | cryptonews |
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Bitcoin and gold prices rebound as the Trump administration facilitates a multimillion-dollar gold deal between the United States and Venezuela. Bitcoin price hits $74K as US services sector growth activity rises to a 3-year high and the US private sector adds more jobs than expected.
US-Venezuela Gold Deal Facilitated by Donald Trump Admin Venezuela’s state-owned mining company Minerven has signed a multimillion-dollar contract to supply 650 to 1,000 kilograms of gold dore bars to global commodities trader Trafigura, Axios reported on March 5. The gold is destined for U.S. refineries, facilitated under arrangements involving the U.S. government. U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who visited Venezuela this week leading a delegation of American mining firms, played a key role in brokering the agreement. The deal aligns with broader U.S. efforts to deepen commercial ties with Venezuela following the January 2026 U.S. military operation that ousted former President Nicolas Maduro. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez signaled upcoming reforms to Venezuela’s mining laws, aiming to attract foreign investment in gold, minerals, and rare earths. This follows earlier agreements redirecting Venezuelan oil toward the U.S. Notably, crude oil prices have skyrocketed since the US and Israel attacked Iran. BREAKING: President Trump has brokered a "multimillion-dollar" gold deal between the US and Venezuela, per Axios. Details include: 1. Venezuela's state-owned mining company, Minerven, agrees to sell up to 1,000 kilograms of gold destined for US markets 2. Trafigura will… — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 5, 2026 Bitcoin and Gold Prices Rebound The US-Venezuela gold deal, amid a broader precious metals and crypto market rebound, sparked positive sentiment. Gold rose to about $5,170 per ounce on Thursday, as investors rotated to safe havens amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Bitcoin is up more than 7% over the past 24 hours amid a tech-led rebound on Wall Street and positive macro developments. After ISM Manufacturing PMI triggered a Bitcoin rebound to $70,000, the higher-than-expected ISM Services PMI pushed Bitcoin further above $74,000. BTC price is trading at $72,815, moving towards the 50-day moving average at $75,878 currently. The 24-hour low and high are $67,482 and $74,051, respectively. Furthermore, trading volume has increased further by 46% over the last 24 hours, indicating massive interest among traders. CoinGlass data showed total Bitcoin futures open interest jumped more than 12% to $49.45 billion in 24 hours. Bitcoin futures open interest climbed more than 0.30% on CME and Binance. This signals bullish sentiment among derivatives traders. |
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Hayes Issues Dire Warning About Bitcoin's Impressive Price Rally | cryptonews |
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Bitcoin bulls are celebrating the asset's recent surge, but BitMEX co-founder and prominent crypto essayist Arthur Hayes is urging the market not to get overly excited.
Hayes has warned investors that the digital asset is still moving in lockstep with traditional tech equities. "BTC (white) hasn't decoupled yet from US SaaS tech companies (green). It could be a dead cat bounce. We aren't in the clear yet. Be patient," Hayes cautioned his followers on X . HOT Stories The SaaS tech correlationHistorically, Bitcoin enthusiasts have championed the cryptocurrency as "digital gold". However, when you overlay Bitcoin's trajectory with a major SaaS index or ETF, the charts often move in tandem. If tech stocks decline due to macroeconomic factors, Bitcoin routinely follows them down. card Hence, until Bitcoin proves it can rally independently of a broader tech stock pump, the market is not truly out of the woods. If the current tech rally stalls or reverses, a highly correlated Bitcoin will likely get dragged down with it. On March 4, Bitcoin experienced an impressive relief rally. The asset surged throughout the trading session, eventually tapping an impressive intraday high of $73,952.99. However, the cryptocurrency rallied in tandem with software stocks. Until Bitcoin breaks its tether to the traditional tech sector, Hayes advises keeping celebrations to a minimum. A significant moveIn the meantime, Brandt believes that the recent bounce represents a potentially significant change of price behavior for Bitcoin. Bitcoin was consolidating inside a clearly defined symmetrical triangle or pennant pattern. The final, massive daily candle completely shatters the upper descending trendline of that triangle, with the price reaching the $73,000 level. |
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Bitcoin Leverage Surges As Traders Bet On $70,000 Breakout | cryptonews |
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Data shows the Bitcoin Open Interest witnessed its largest daily spike since July 2025 as the cryptocurrency’s price neared the $70,000 mark. Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Open Interest Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how the Bitcoin Open Interest witnessed a sharp jump recently. The “Open Interest” is an indicator that measures the total number of perpetual futures contracts related to BTC that are currently open on all derivatives platforms. When the value of this metric rises, it means investors are opening up fresh positions on the market. Such a trend can be a sign that speculative interest in the asset is going up. On the other hand, the indicator registering a decline suggests investors are either pulling back on risk or getting liquidated by their platform. Now, here is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows the trend in the daily percentage change for the Bitcoin Open Interest over the last year: Looks like the value of the metric has observed a notable positive spike in recent days | Source: Glassnode on X As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Open Interest has seen a notably positive daily percentage change recently, indicating that the investors opened up a large amount of positions at once. This spike, which happens to be the largest since July 2025, came as BTC rallied on Monday to levels close to $70,000. Generally, investors find price surges to be exciting, so it’s not unusual to see an uptick in speculative interest alongside them. “Leverage expanded as price tested $69.4k,” noted the analytics firm. “This was consistent with speculators betting on a $70k breakout that didn’t materialize.” While the breakout initially failed when the bets appeared, BTC has since picked itself back up. BTC Breaks $71,000, Shorts Face Mass Liquidations Following its pullback down toward $66,000, Bitcoin has regained bullish momentum, with its price now hitting the $71,200 mark. The below chart showcases how the cryptocurrency’s trajectory has looked. The price of the coin seems to have shot up over the past day | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView The result of this rally has been that derivatives market traders have faced a significant amount of liquidations. As data from CoinGlass shows, more than $210 million in BTC-related contracts have been flushed during the last 24 hours. The liquidation heatmap for the crypto sector | Source: CoinGlass Since the liquidations were largely triggered by a price surge, it’s not surprising to see that short contracts made up for most of the liquidations (around $159 million). Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency, has also rallied inside this window, but there has been a large gulf between its liquidations and BTC’s, implying the latter is currently the center of market speculation at the moment. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com Editorial Process for bitcoinist is centered on delivering thoroughly researched, accurate, and unbiased content. We uphold strict sourcing standards, and each page undergoes diligent review by our team of top technology experts and seasoned editors. This process ensures the integrity, relevance, and value of our content for our readers. |
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Bitcoin: Shorts still dominate BTC – But buyers are fighting back | cryptonews |
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Posted: March 5, 2026 Bitcoin [BTC] has navigated weeks of turbulence. Amid renewed geopolitical tensions, capital has gradually rotated back into the asset, helping price reclaim lost ground. At press time, Bitcoin was holding above the $71,000 threshold after spending several weeks below it. The recovery is notable. However, the broader question remains whether this marks the beginning of sustained upside expansion or simply a temporary stabilization before another wave of volatility. Deleveraging reshapes market risk Bitcoin has entered a pronounced deleveraging cycle, significantly altering the risk profile of the derivatives market. Since the 6th of October, Open Interest has contracted from $47.5 billion to $23.2 billion—a $24.3 billion reduction. More than half of the leveraged capital previously deployed has now exited the market. This scale of capital withdrawal matters. When leverage compresses during a period of price struggle, it often signals that speculative excess has been flushed out. With fewer overextended positions in play, the probability of a cascading liquidation event declines materially. Source: CryptoQuant Earlier this year, the largest daily liquidation event reached $1.14 billion on the 5th of February. Several sessions in January also recorded combined long and short liquidations exceeding $500 million. In contrast, recent liquidation totals have struggled to breach $150 million. The sharp decline in forced position unwinds suggests that systemic fragility has eased. Without heavy leverage stacked in one direction, the market becomes less prone to violent swings triggered by liquidations. This does not eliminate volatility. However, it meaningfully lowers the risk of a disorderly breakdown from current levels. Derivatives positioning reflects lingering skepticism Despite the recent price rebound, derivatives data reveals persistent caution among traders. The Funding Rate remains negative, indicating that short traders continue to pay to maintain their positions. Since the 6th of January, bulls have controlled funding on only four occasions. That imbalance highlights a sustained bearish lean within perpetual markets. Source: CryptoQuant Price often reacts to funding dynamics. A negative Funding Rate during upward price movement can imply that traders expect the rally to fade. In some cases, such divergence signals underlying weakness. Yet the picture is not one-sided. The Taker Buy/Sell Ratio has climbed to 1.16, indicating that aggressive market buyers have recently outpaced sellers. A reading above 1 reflects stronger demand in the perpetual market. Notably, the last time this ratio reached similar levels was in June—a period that preceded a broader upward trend. If buying pressure continues to absorb supply, short positions could face pressure. A sustained imbalance between aggressive buyers and short-heavy positioning may create conditions for incremental upside. Exchange reserves strengthen the structural case Beyond derivatives, on-chain positioning offers additional insight. Bitcoin’s exchange reserves have fallen to approximately 2.73 million BTC. A declining reserve balance typically signals that investors are withdrawing assets from exchanges into private wallets. Source: CryptoQuant This behavior historically aligns with reduced immediate selling pressure. Coins held off exchanges are less accessible for quick liquidation, tightening available supply in the spot market. The steady drawdown in reserves provides mechanical support for price stability. While it does not guarantee appreciation, it reduces the probability of heavy spot-driven sell pressure emerging unexpectedly. Overall, the market has not fully transitioned into a bullish phase. Still, with leverage flushed out and structural selling pressure easing, the downside risk appears increasingly constrained—at least in the near term. Final Summary Ongoing deleveraging reduces the probability of a volatility shock. Shorts still dominate funding rates, yet volume strength and falling exchange reserves offer support. |
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From Contraband to Cash Flow? Paraguay To Mine Bitcoin With 30,000 Seized Rigs | cryptonews |
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Paraguay’s state‑owned electricity monopoly, Administración Nacional de Electricidad (ANDE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with infrastructure firm Morphware to launch a government‑run Bitcoin mining program powered by thousands of confiscated mining machines and surplus hydroelectric power.
In a first‑of‑its‑kind move, Paraguay state power company is about to become a Bitcoin miner. ANDE has signed a formal agreement with Morphware to to build a state‑run mining program that uses two things the country already has in abundance: seized mining rigs and cheap hydroelectric power from the Itaipú dam. In practice, ANDE will host and own the mining operations. Instead of exporting that energy at low, treaty‑defined prices, the utility will route part of it into Bitcoin mining facilities it controls. Morphware will act as a technical advisor rather than a speculative partner: according to Morphware founder and CEO Kenso Trabing, because ANDE has no experience mining Bitcoin, the company’s role will be “an advisory one. The pilot phase will plug in about 1,500 seized miners at existing utility buildings located next to substations, which can be converted into basic mining facilities with ventilation, transformers, distribution units, and proper metering. Seizing Background This decision follows a series of nationwide raids since early 2024, as ANDE moved against unmetered and fraudulent high‑voltage connections used by illegal miners. Most of the machines going into this program were seized between May and June 2024, when authorities intensified inspections in mining hotspots. In Salto del Guairá alone, ANDE confiscated 2,738 mining rigs after detecting an unmetered high‑load connection worth roughly 1.1 billion guaraníes (around 146,000 dollars) in stolen power every month, alongside dozens of similar operations that pushed the total stockpile of seized ASICs close to 30,000 units. Another State Turning To Bitcoin Paraguay’s move slots into a small but growing group of states that appear to be trying to turn energy policy into hash rate. El Salvador has already folded Bitcoin into its official toolkit, pointing geothermal power from state‑run plants into mining facilities and adding those coins to a government‑controlled BTC stockpile alongside its “volcano bond” ambitions, as reported by our sister website Bitcoinist. Further east, Bhutan’s sovereign wealth fund has quietly operated hydro‑powered mining since at least 2019, using surplus electricity from its dams to accumulate Bitcoin on the kingdom’s balance sheet and, more recently, to back new digital‑asset and “mindfulness city” projects. Paraguay’s ANDE–Morphware experiment is the hydro‑rich, Latin American version of that same playbook: keep the energy domestic, own the infrastructure, and let the state, not just private miners, capture the upside. BTC's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview |
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XRP News Today: Trump's Hormuz Insurance Move Fuel Crypto Rebound | cryptonews |
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XRP Price Gathers Strength, Traders Anticipate $1.50 Break | cryptonews |
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XRP price started a decent increase above $1.420. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.450 zone.
XRP price started a decent upward move above the $1.4320 zone. The price is now trading above $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.450. XRP Price Extends Gains XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.40 and $1.420, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.450 resistance. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls even pumped the price toward the $1.4650 zone. A high was formed at $1.4739 and the price started a consolidation phase. There was a drop below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3362 swing low to the $1.4739 high. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4420 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.450 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4750. Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com A clear move above the $1.4750 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4420 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.420 level. The next major support is near the $1.4050 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3362 swing low to the $1.4739 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4050 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3880. The next major support sits near the $1.3680 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.420 and $1.4050. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4420 and $1.4750. |
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Analyst: XRP Must Clear This Key Level to Invalidate Bearish Structure | cryptonews |
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Analyst EGRAG says only a weekly close above a certain level would flip XRP’s long-running descending channel bullish.
XRP is attempting to push above the 200 EMA and the $1.55 level, a move that market analyst EGRAG CRYPTO says would signal short-term strength if confirmed with a weekly close. Despite the attempted rally, the token remains trapped inside a descending channel that has defined its price action for months, leaving the broader trend corrective until a breakout above $2.20 flips the structure bullish. XRP Tests 200 EMA In a post published on X on March 4, EGRAG CRYPTO said XRP is “pushing above 200 EMA” but warned that the price is still trading inside a descending channel on the weekly timeframe. According to their breakdown, a weekly close above $1.55 would weaken the current downward trajectory, while a close above $2.20 would invalidate the bearish structure and open the path toward $2.70 to $3.60. If XRP fails to reclaim $1.55, the analyst outlined a move toward $1.26, with a possible sweep of macro support between $0.95 and $0.85. In a separate post, they assigned a 55% to 65% probability to a deeper sweep and a 35% to 45% chance of an early breakout reclaim. “Structure > Emotion,” they wrote, arguing that the descending channel still defines the trend. The technical standoff comes at a time when derivatives and spot activity are contracting. Analyst Amr Taha previously noted that XRP futures open interest had dropped 70% since October 2025, falling to $203 million. Binance open interest slipped below $270 million, levels last seen in April 2025 before a major rally. Historically, such resets have coincided with local bottoms as leverage is cleared out, though they do not guarantee a rebound. You may also like: XRP Open Interest Falls 70% to Yearly Lows: What Does it Mean for Ripple’s Price? 472 Million XRP Floods Binance Following Geopolitical Turmoil: Is Ripple’s Price in Danger? Is the Ripple ETF Hype Over? Inflows Disappoint as XRP Fights for $1.40 Price Action Reflects Fragile Recovery At the time of writing, data from CoinGecko showed that XRP had gained about 4% in the last 24 hours and roughly 3% over the past week, bouncing from a recent low near $1.27. Even so, the token remains down more than 12% over 30 days and about 40% across the past year. Furthermore, it is still more than 61% below its July 2025 all-time high of $3.65. The recent rebound has occurred within a 24-hour range between $1.34 and $1.42, with market capitalization holding near $86 billion. For now, the weekly close relative to $1.55 is the immediate focus. A decisive break above $2.20 would alter the chart structure described by EGRAG, while rejection below the 200 EMA will keep the descending channel intact and leave lower supports in play. Tags: |
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Vitalik Buterin Admits Ethereum Hasn't Meaningfully Improved People's Lives | cryptonews |
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In the recent downtrend, as crypto assets struggle amid war tensions, Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum Co-Founder, has sparked a fresh debate about the future direction of Ethereum after sharing two major concerns that have dominated discussions within the crypto community over the past year.
In a detailed social media post, Buterin explained that many developers, researchers, and Ethereum supporters he speaks with are increasingly worried about both the direction of the world and Ethereum’s role in addressing those challenges. His comments quickly became one of the most talked-about discussions across the crypto ecosystem. Concern #1: The World Is Becoming More Controlled and ChaoticThe first concern Buterin highlighted revolves around broader global trends that many in the tech and crypto communities find troubling. He pointed to rising government surveillance, growing corporate control, geopolitical conflicts, and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence as key forces reshaping society. At the same time, he believes the internet itself is changing in worrying ways. According to Buterin, social media platforms are increasingly turning into “memetic warzones,” where misinformation, manipulation, and algorithm-driven narratives dominate public conversations. Meanwhile, many users feel that large technology platforms are declining in quality and becoming overly controlled by corporate interests. While it is easy for communities to gather and complain about these issues, Buterin noted that the real challenge is building technologies that actually help people navigate and resist these pressures. Concern #2: Ethereum Isn’t Improving Lives EnoughThe second issue Buterin raised is more personal to the crypto industry. Despite Ethereum’s growth into one of the largest blockchain ecosystems in the world, many people feel it has not yet made a meaningful impact on improving people’s lives in areas that matter most, such as freedom, privacy, digital security, and community coordination. Buterin said this concern weighs heavily on him and other developers who originally joined the Ethereum ecosystem to build technologies that empower individuals. Interestingly, he noted that trends like speculative memecoins or gambling-style crypto applications on other blockchains never worried him. What concerns him more is whether Ethereum is truly delivering tools that help people deal with the real-world pressures shaping the digital age. His Solution: Building “Sanctuary Technologies”To address both concerns, Buterin proposed a new framework where Ethereum becomes part of a larger ecosystem of “sanctuary technologies.” He described these as free and open-source tools that allow people to live, communicate, collaborate, and manage wealth in ways that remain resilient to outside pressures. The goal, according to Buterin, is to create “digital islands of stability in a chaotic era.” In this vision, Ethereum would act as a shared digital space with no owner, enabling systems such as decentralized finance, governance structures, and coordination tools that individuals and institutions can rely on without centralized control. Rather than trying to completely reshape the world through blockchain technology, Buterin argues the real objective should be “de-totalization”, reducing the chances that any single power gains total control while ensuring people still have independent systems they can rely on. Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more. Trust with CoinPedia:CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors. Investment Disclaimer:All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices. Sponsored and Advertisements:Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners. |
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Tether invests in AI sleep tracking firm at a $1.5B valuation | cryptonews |
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Stablecoin firm Tether has led a $50 million strategic investment round in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep, to help the company integrate artificial intelligence agents into its sleep tech products.
The latest funding round was announced on Tuesday, with Eight Sleep raising $50 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. It follows a $100 million raise last August. The firm specializes in sleep health products, primarily across bedding and supplements. In an announcement on Tuesday, Tether expressed its strong conviction in health technology for supporting “longevity, performance, and disease prevention,” and will collaborate with Eight Sleep to bring artificial intelligence-based health technology products to the market. Tether has been using its stockpile of capital to invest in a wide range of areas outside of crypto. Its investments span the gold sector, media, biotechnology and AI. The firm also made multiple attempts to buy professional football clubs. Source: Matteo Franceschetti“Technologies that can turn continuous health data into clear, practical insights will shape the future of consumer health and wellness,” Tether said. “The investment is designed to empower Eight Sleep and establish a long-term collaboration to build advanced AI-driven health technology using, among others, Tether’s QVAC architecture and leveraging QVAC’s edge intelligence to enhance Eight Sleep products,” it added. Tether’s QVAC is a privacy-focused health tech service launched in December that enables users to integrate their bio-health data from multiple services or products like smart rings, into a singular platform, which is supported by a local on-device AI to help users with data management and health insights. Eight Sleep has stated that it plans to build a sleep-focused AI agent, which will be used to support its Pod, a sleep tech product that automatically adjusts bed temperature, elevation, and sound based on factors like heart rate, breathing, snoring, time asleep, and sleep stages. The Pod already has AI integrations to track sleep health data; however, Eight Sleep has said the funding will help evolve the company’s current AI tools and capabilities. “We’ve built the most seamless AI-powered health sensing system in the world, and this partnership with Tether gives us the infrastructure to take that intelligence beyond the Pod, into every aspect of personal health,” noted Franceschetti as part of Tether’s announcement. On X, Franceschetti gave more detail and said Eight Sleep is now building a predictive agent trained on over 1 billion hours of sleep data; meanwhile, it is also “advancing FDA filings for sleep apnea detection.” “Passive. Every night. No wires, no clinic visits,” he said. Magazine: Bitcoin may face hard fork over any attempt to freeze Satoshi’s coins Cointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently. Read our Editorial Policy https://cointelegraph.com/editorial-policy |
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