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Palo Alto Networks reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat analyst expectations on both EPS and revenue, yet the company provided softer-than-expected guidance for the coming quarter and fiscal year. CEO Nikesh Arora pushed back on market concerns that artificial intelligence could render cybersecurity products obsolete, saying customers a…
Canada and Ukraine agreed on a strategic energy partnership in Paris that commits Canada to work with domestic industry to provide oil and gas equipment to Ukraine on concessional terms, encourage investment in renewable projects and hydropower reconstruction, and conduct joint risk assessments to bolster energy infrastructure resilience amid ongoi…
UBS increased its price target on CAVA Group Inc to $69 from $66 but kept a Neutral rating, citing improving sales momentum and easier year-over-year comparisons into 2026. The firm raised its sales-driven estimates for 2026 and 2027 while stopping short of a more positive rating until it sees clearer evidence of sustained, outsized growth. Other a…
UBS reduced its 12-month price target for Somnigroup (SGI) to $115 from $122 while retaining a Buy rating after shaving its 2026 EPS estimate by 3%. The bank justified the adjustment by referencing Somnigroup's conservative 2026 guidance range and several analyst downgrades, but still sees upside tied to Mattress Firm synergies and modest organic g…
UBS has reduced its price target for Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) to $75 from $108 while keeping a Neutral rating, aligning with the low end of analyst estimates. The firm pointed to a marked decline in Sprouts' valuation and a shift away from the unusually strong growth drivers that supported the company from 2023 through early 2025. Other firms, …
UBS cut its price target for Genuine Parts Company to $135 from $150 and left a Neutral rating in place after the distributor reported softer fourth-quarter results and trimmed its 2026 outlook. The company posted an earnings shortfall and faces revenue softness and SG&A inflation as it moves forward with a planned separation of its Auto and Indust…
Morocco's main equity gauge closed lower on Wednesday in Casablanca, with the Moroccan All Shares index retreating 0.19% as losses in the Utilities, Banking and Mining sectors outweighed gains among select names. Market breadth favored decliners, while oil, Brent and gold futures registered notable gains. Local currency pairs EUR/MAD and USD/MAD ti…
Uber plans to invest over $100 million to establish fast-charging, autonomous-vehicle charging hubs in the United States, starting with the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Dallas. The move is intended to support the company’s role in operating robotaxi fleets, reduce operating costs, and maximize vehicle uptime, even as the stock faces rec…
An avalanche struck the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California, around 11:30 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, burying a group of backcountry skiers. Six people were rescued with injuries and two were hospitalized; nine skiers remained unaccounted for early Wednesday as teams continued a slow, cautious search amid continued avalanche danger.
Barclays cut its price target on XPeng Inc. to $17 from $20 and maintained an Underweight rating, citing weak vehicle deliveries in January, rising component expenses, and a less supportive Chinese EV market. The firm warns 2026 could be difficult for the company unless a planned new SUV gains traction, while margins face pressure from higher chip …
Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating and a $45.00 price target on Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE), citing progress on its test reactor program and regulatory milestones. The target implies about a 78% upside from the recent share price of $26.13. The company reported a first-quarter net loss driven by higher R&D spending, but its cash position surged af…
Benchmark has upheld a Buy rating and a $24.00 price target for Rush Street Interactive (RSI), pointing to the company's casino-focused strategy and evident operational efficiencies. The decision aligns with InvestingPro data that indicates RSI may be undervalued, with analyst targets spanning $20 to $30. Strong fourth-quarter results, robust user …
Benchmark Research has left its Buy rating and $13 price target unchanged for Liberty LiLAC (NASDAQ:LILA) ahead of the company's earnings report due after market close. The target implies roughly 64% upside from the current $7.89 share price, though InvestingPro's Fair Value model indicates the stock may be slightly overvalued. Benchmark left its 4…
Benchmark has reaffirmed its Buy rating and $75.00 price objective on The Andersons, Inc. following the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 report. The firm highlighted outperformance driven by Renewables and Agribusiness, supported by operational tailwinds and 45Z tax credits. The company reported adjusted EPS above expectations, a record adjusted net i…
Amy Wiles, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk and Credit Officer at NBT Bancorp, sold 4,435 shares on February 17, 2026, in a transaction worth $202,771. The sale leaves Wiles with 21,500 shares directly held. The bank reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that modestly exceeded expectations but saw a slight after-hours dip in its shares.
Snap announced its direct-revenue business has hit a $1 billion annualized run rate, propelled by growth in its Snapchat+ subscription service. The company reported more than 25 million subscribers across its paid products as it pursues alternatives to advertising amid competitive pressure and fluctuating user metrics.
Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office accumulated about 3.5 million shares of the $9.1 billion iShares MSCI Brazil ETF in the fourth quarter of 2023 and purchased call options on the fund. The ETF rose roughly 17% in January, helped by a softer dollar and higher commodity prices, with leading Brazilian names like Vale SA and Petroleo Brasi…
James Edwin Zimmer, a director at First Mid Bancshares, reported acquiring 217 shares of the company's common stock on February 17, 2026, for a total of $9,474 at prices between $43.5795 and $43.7302. The bank's shares trade near their 52-week high, and the company recently secured regulatory approvals for its planned acquisition of Two Rivers Fina…
Israel's equity market closed higher Wednesday, with the TA 35 index reaching a fresh all time high. Gains were concentrated in the Insurance, Communication and Technology sectors, while market breadth showed more decliners than advancers. Oil and gold prices also moved notably higher during the session.
Norwegian equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX index advancing 2.19% to a new record. Strength was concentrated in the Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities sectors. Frontline, Kongsberg Gruppen and Nordic Semiconductor were among the strongest performers, while Orkla, Norwegian Air Shuttle …
Benchmark has reiterated a Buy rating and a $112.00 price target on Expand Energy (EXE) after the company released quarterly results and a reserve report that exceeded expectations. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $1.425 billion, reserve revisions were driven by extensions and non-price related factors, and management outlined capital plans including a …
Stifel has maintained a Buy rating and a $160 per-share price target on Glaukos (GKOS), citing encouraging signs for the company’s iDose and Epioxa programs. The firm expects sequential expansion in iDose volumes in early 2026 and reports Epioxa system placements running ahead of management targets. Recent regulatory and payer developments, plus ba…
Greek equities closed higher on Wednesday, driven by strength in the Banking, Construction and Travel sectors. The Athens General Composite rose 3.30% at the close in Athens. Viohalco and Cenergy were standout performers, each reaching all-time highs, while a small number of stocks in real estate and construction slipped.
Erste Group has resumed coverage of Eni SpA with a buy rating, citing the oil and gas company's ability to sustain high operating cash flow and to offset declines from aging fields through planned gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects targeted for 2026. The broker pointed to robust recent share performance and a steady dividend track record …
Stifel increased its 12-month price target on Sunoco LP to $64 from $61 while retaining a Buy rating, pointing to benefits from the Parkland acquisition and ongoing synergies. The company reported stronger-than-expected revenue but a substantial earnings-per-share miss for fourth-quarter 2025. Management continues to pursue smaller bolt-on deals an…
