Far from the magnet it once was for investors during the 2020-2021 boom, electric vehicle (EV) companies have been in the penalty box for the last couple of years. Investors’ apathy towards EV stocks is not surprising, as most U.S. startup EV companies that went public between 2020 and 2021 have either gone bankrupt, are on the verge of doing so, or are struggling to stay relevant. Legacy Automakers Have Booked Massive Losses in Their EV Business Detroit automakers’ EV operations, on the other hand, are ...

By Eric Onstad LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Prices of two key rare earths, crucial for making super-strong magnets used in EVs and defence equipment, have rallied on firm ‌demand and bottlenecks in supply, above a ground-breaking price floor provided by the U.S. ‌last year to miner MP Materials. The near doubling of prices over seven months means the U.S. government will not ​have to subsidise MP Materials' output of neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) as long as it remains above the threshold of $110 per kg ...

Please see the reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures attached in today's slide presentation, which supplement our GAAP disclosures. I will now turn the call over to Ingrid. Thank you, Jason. Good morning, good afternoon, everyone, and thank youSuch statements include statements regarding the company's anticipated financial and operating performance, future events, and expectations, and may involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. For a summary of specific risk factors that could cause res ...

Union Pacific’s plans to submit its revised Norfolk Southern merger application slipped from March to April after federal regulators clarified how certain data must be formatted, UP Chief Executive Jim Vena said today. On Tuesday, UP (NYSE: UNP) and NS (NYSE: NSC) told the Surface Transportation Board that they would file their updated merger application on April 30. The railroads had previously hoped to submit it in March. “They said that we needed to give them some more information. Last week, through ...

Shares of car-wash operator Mister Car Wash (NASDAQ: MCW) were sharply higher on Wednesday morning following its earnings report -- and on news that the company has struck a deal to go private for $7.00 per share. As of 11:00 a.m. ET, shares were up about 16.4% to $6.99. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » A surprise deal to go private sent the stock surging In an early ...

March WTI crude oil (CLH26) today is up +2.06 (+3.30%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) is up +0.0438 (+2.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on geopolitical risks.  The likelihood of the Russian-Ukrainian war continuing will keep restrictions on Russian crude and limit global oil supplies.  Also, concerns remain that a conflict between the US and Iran could put crude flows through the Middle East at risk, which is supporting oil prices.  In addition, signs of US economic resilien ...

Core Insights - The IRS estimates that approximately 117.6 million taxpayers are owed refunds totaling $461.2 billion in fiscal year 2024 [1] Refund Processing Times - Most refunds are processed within 21 days of receiving a return, but various factors can affect this timeline [2] - E-filing and opting for direct deposit can expedite the refund process, while paper returns, especially those claiming certain credits, may take longer [3] Checking Refund Status - Taxpayers can check their refund status online through the IRS website or the IRS2Go app, with status updates available within 24 hours for e-filed returns or up to four weeks for paper returns [6] Refund Status Updates - The IRS provides several status updates: "Return received" indicates the return has been received, "Refund approved" means the return is processed and a refund is pending, and "Refund sent" confirms the funds have been dispatched [8][9][12] Common Reasons for Delayed Refunds - Errors or incomplete information on tax returns can lead to delays as the IRS may require an amended return [14] - Claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit can also delay processing, as these refunds cannot be issued until mid-February [15] - Filing a paper return can result in longer wait times for refunds [16] - Potential identity theft or fraud may cause delays, necessitating further investigation [17] Contacting the IRS - Taxpayers should consider contacting the IRS if their refund is late, particularly if it has been more than 21 days since e-filing or more than six weeks since mailing a return [19][20]

Core Insights - UnitedHealth Group faced significant challenges in the previous year, including leadership changes and a government investigation into its Medicare billing practices [1] - The company has taken proactive measures to address its issues, including the return of former CEO Stephen Hemsley and the initiation of an independent study to improve its processes [2] - Rising healthcare costs and increased service utilization have negatively impacted UnitedHealth's earnings growth, prompting the company to adjust its pricing and cut certain plans [5] Company Actions - UnitedHealth's independent study found its processes to be "robust," while also providing recommendations for further improvement [7] - The company aims to focus on execution and anticipates increased momentum in its growth trajectory through 2027 [6] Industry Challenges - A new challenge has emerged with the Trump administration's proposal to keep Medicare Advantage payment rates flat in 2027, which could affect the profitability of insurers [8] - The proposed increase in payment rates by only 0.09% for the upcoming year raises concerns about the financial sustainability of insurers like UnitedHealth [8]

Work continues with the Port of Houston expansion project, we expect completion of our upgrades to the grain elevator in Q2 of 2026. And the soybean meal export capacity should be online in late Q3 of 2026. After completing the first phase of the mineral processing facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico, we are adding processing capabilities in a second phase, scheduled to be complete in the second quarter. We continue the buildout of our corn and wheat light processing capabilities strategically located within o ...

Electric-vehicle (EV) stocks have cooled from their late-2023 highs, and especially since then, Tesla (TSLA) has been under particular pressure. After an AI-driven rally, Tesla’s core auto business has faced mounting headwinds, especially in China. Those pressures are now showing up clearly in recent sales data, highlighting just how quickly the competitive landscape is shifting. For example, in January 2026, Chinese tech-maker Xiaomi’s (XIACF) new YU7 SUV sold 37,869 units in China versus 16,845 for Tes ...