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Woolworths Ltd reported a 16.4% increase in underlying net profit after tax for the six months to January 4, alongside modest sales and margin gains. Shares jumped at the open as management flagged improving consumer demand, though statutory net profit fell sharply after a substantial provision for legal costs related to historical underpayments.
A Brazilian judge has overturned prior court orders that had suspended a November government decree imposing new fee caps on meal voucher providers. The decision restores the regulatory changes and directs the sector's leading companies to comply at once, the solicitor general's office said. Major firms affected include Ticket and Pluxee, alongside…
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that President Trump's emergency tariffs were unlawful, secondary-market valuations for the rights to seek government refunds have risen sharply. Although the court did not require immediate restitution of roughly $175 billion collected since last February, companies and outside buyers are repositioning: …
A Reuters poll of equity strategists indicates the Nikkei will move only slightly higher through June but is projected to surpass the 60,000 threshold by mid-2027, supported by robust corporate earnings and rising foreign investment. Strategists expect a period of consolidation following strong gains so far this year and show limited concern for a …
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Herbalife Ltd. to 'BB-' from 'B+' and assigned issue-level ratings to several proposed secured facilities, citing stronger operating results, management's financial targets and planned refinancing to extend maturities and lower interest costs. The rating action accompanies forecasts for modest revenue and EBITDA growth a…
S&P Global Ratings moved Wendy’s outlook from stable to negative while maintaining a B+ issuer credit rating. The agency projects adjusted leverage to rise to about 6.3x in 2025 and to about 6.8x in 2026, and it now expects flat to low-single-digit revenue declines in 2026 driven by planned restaurant closures, expected weak same-restaurant sal…
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Western Digital to BBB- from a lower rating, reflecting recent reductions in debt and an anticipated net cash position. The agency projects robust revenue growth, significant EBITDA margin expansion, and materially higher free cash flow for fiscal 2026, while noting the company retains convertible debt and an available r…
Woolworths reported a 16.4% increase in interim underlying net profit after tax to A$859 million for the 27 weeks ended January 4, driven by targeted price cuts and promotional activity aimed at value-sensitive shoppers. The retailer also recorded a rise in Australian Food segment revenue and declared a higher interim dividend.
MercadoLibre reported a quarterly net income decline that missed analyst forecasts, as higher investments in credit issuance, free shipping and direct sales compressed margins. Revenue outpaced estimates, supported by strong growth in Brazil and Mexico. Operating profits rose modestly while margins narrowed, and the company said Venezuela remains i…
First Solar said it now expects full-year 2026 net sales well below analyst estimates after warning that additional tariffs and resulting higher module prices will dampen demand. The company's stock plunged roughly 14% in after-hours trading despite year-over-year growth in quarterly net sales and higher per-share earnings.
A range of publicly traded companies saw notable after-hours stock moves following quarterly results and guidance. HP Inc. slid despite revenue growth, while CAVA and Trex gained on revenue beats. Workday and First Solar tumbled on forecasts that fell short of market expectations. Other companies reported mixed outcomes for earnings and revenue, co…
PayPal shares climbed for a second session after reports indicated Stripe has shown interest in acquiring all or portions of the company. Analysts outlined valuations for PayPal assets and argued why Stripe might pursue Braintree and Venmo, while noting scale and consumer reach considerations. The market reaction follows an initial surge after take…
Fortescue reported a 23% increase in first-half profit as record iron ore shipments and higher realised prices supported results. The miner recorded 100.2 million metric tons of shipments in the six months to December 31 and sold ore at about $90.87 per dry metric ton, while declaring a higher final dividend of 62 Australian cents per share.
Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell about 1% in after-hours trading after the company disclosed terms of an updated acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance. Netflix shares rose roughly 1.5%. Warner Bros. Discovery's Board said the revised Paramount Skydance bid could reasonably be expected to result in a 'Company Superior Proposal' under its ex…
U.S. equity benchmarks finished the session higher, led by strength in Industrials, Consumer Goods and Consumer Services. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.76%, the S&P 500 gained 0.77%, and the NASDAQ Composite climbed 1.05%. Several large-cap technology and industrial names paced the advance while a subset of health care and energy-related …
Cava Group projected fiscal 2026 same-restaurant sales above analysts' consensus and reported an unexpected uptick in quarterly same-store sales, prompting a rise in its stock in after-hours trading. The company credited demand for its customizable Mediterranean bowls and plans a selective price increase on premium items while holding core chicken …
Mexico's benchmark S&P/BMV IPC closed up 0.49% as gains in industrials, consumer goods and consumer staples buoyed the market. America Movil jumped to three-year highs while Coca-Cola Femsa and Vesta also posted notable gains. Airport operators and a spirits company were the session's laggards. Commodities and FX moves were mixed, with gold and cru…
The S&P/TSX Composite finished the Toronto trading day higher, climbing 0.57% to a fresh record close. Strength in Materials, Clean Technology and Industrials underpinned the advance, while select energy and consumer packaging names weighed on the index. Market breadth favored rising stocks, and moves in commodities and currency pairs were mixed.
Lucid reported a larger-than-expected adjusted loss for the fourth quarter, pressured by higher costs even as deliveries and revenue rose. The luxury EV maker cut U.S. staff by 12% and is relying on its Gravity SUV and an upcoming mid-sized model to broaden demand, while projecting a significant production increase in 2026.
Colombian stocks closed lower on Tuesday as losses in Financials, Investment and Public Services sectors pushed the COLCAP down 2.95%. Although a handful of names posted gains, including Grupo Cibest which reached an all-time high, the broader market saw more declines than advances. Movements in commodities and currency pairs accompanied the equity…
Russia's benchmark MOEX Russia Index ended Tuesday's session down 0.14% as declines in the Oil & Gas, Telecoms and Mining sectors pressured the market. Market breadth favored decliners, the Russian Volatility Index eased, and key commodity and currency benchmarks moved with mixed direction into the close.
The agricultural equipment sector offers a mix of premium growth leaders and value or turnaround candidates for 2026, according to WarrenAI rankings that rely on Fair Value metrics, Pro scores, technicals and analyst price targets. Deere & Company remains the industry frontrunner on profitability and technology positioning but is flagged as materia…
A U.S. Commerce Department official told lawmakers that, to his knowledge, none of Nvidia's H200 AI accelerators have been sold to Chinese buyers. The disclosure comes after a recent conditional approval from the Trump administration for China-bound shipments, which has drawn criticism from lawmakers and former officials across party lines. Shipmen…
SambaNova Systems announced a $350 million funding round and a strategic multi-year pact with Intel to provide cost-efficient AI inference solutions. The capital will support production and deployment of the SN50 inference chip, scale the SambaCloud platform and strengthen enterprise software integrations, while SoftBank Corp is set to be the initi…
PayPal shares climbed sharply after reports indicated that Stripe has expressed preliminary interest in acquiring all or parts of the company. The move follows earlier coverage that PayPal had attracted takeover interest from multiple suitors. Neither company has issued an official statement, leaving details and potential outcomes unclear.
