The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has backed measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2026, saying they underscore the accountancy profession’s national role. The institute regards the Budget as a signal for accountants to take on a stronger role in keeping businesses resilient, well governed and prepared for long-term expansion. Its response draws on recent ground engagements conducted with the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME), which pointed to mounting pressures ...

Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive and electric bus maker Jeti Industries have agreed in principle to produce modular electric buses in Finland. The companies signed a preliminary agreement covering serial production at Valmet Automotive’s plant in Uusikaupunki. Discussions on definitive terms are continuing. If concluded, the arrangement would represent the “first” production of electric buses for urban and regional transport in the Nordic region at a modern automotive facility under a co ...

Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining our fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. Before we start, as always, I want to thank our 65,000 global teammates for their efforts in serving our customers. Our employees are at the core of our success as they work every day to deliver solutions and service to our customers. Our 2025 achievements are a result of their hard work and dedication. We shared a significant and exciting update for Genuine Parts Company this morning: our intent to separa ...

Investors who choose to buy businesses that have huge potential for expansion are possibly setting up their portfolios for impressive returns. The key, however, is finding the companies that have staying power and durable trajectories, as opposed to those that might quickly see their gains erode. There's one unstoppable growth stock, which is up 104% in the past three years, but down 30% from its peak (as of Feb. 13), that passes the test. Here are three reasons to buy the dip. Will AI create the world's ...

On February 13, 2026, Ashford Capital Management reported selling 410,326 shares of Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT), with the estimated transaction value at $22.66 million based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated February 13, 2026, Ashford Capital Management sold 410,326 shares of Globalstar during the fourth quarter. The estimated transaction value was $22.66 million, calculated using the average unadjusted closing price for the period. The fund’s quarter-end position ...

Economic Data and Market Sentiment - US stock markets are starting the week slowly, with significant economic data expected later in the week that could influence market movements [1] - Thursday will feature the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes and initial jobless claims, followed by Friday's preliminary Q4 GDP numbers and December personal spending and income reports [2] - Analysts predict solid growth in Q4, with UBS forecasting a 2.4% annualized increase in real GDP, driven by steady consumer spending and strong equipment investment [3] Earnings Reports and Consumer Impact - Major companies reporting earnings include Walmart Inc, Alibaba Group, and Palo Alto Networks Inc, with the Chinese New Year holiday potentially impacting US consumer-focused stocks [4] Treasury Market and Economic Indicators - US Treasuries rallied despite equities underperforming, indicating that economic data and the January CPI report are more influential than concerns about de-dollarization [5] - The AI scare trade has negatively affected tech stocks, although some firms are now trading at more reasonable valuations [6] Federal Reserve and Rate Expectations - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain steady rates until at least May, influenced by stronger-than-expected January jobs data and ongoing inflation pressures [6] - Investors are closely monitoring signals from the Fed regarding the pace of rate cuts and the implications of housing and consumer data on market sentiment [7]

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Successfully integrating a transaction of this size while continuing to serve customers at the highest levels requires focus, collaboration, and execution, and our teams have delivered. The integration action taken in the fourth quarter further bolstered the critical work done in the third quarter where we expanded our field operating structure to 10 U.S. regions, adding key leadership roles to ensure operating continuity and scalability, completed a comprehensive sales territory optimization exercise to re ...

Clinical development has fundamentally changed, yet many supply chains have not. Nowadays making strategic adaptions to ensure secure patient access, control costs, and maintain high performance across the clinical supply chain is critical in ensuring a clinical trial’s success. Navigating the modern clinical trial supply chain requires technology and analytics to manage increasingly complex demands such as the cold storage of biologics and in handling cell and gene therapies (CGT). To enhance trial res ...

Core Viewpoint - Swiss accounting services company Tretor has partnered with Pictet Alternative Advisors to create an accounting services group aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Switzerland [1][5]. Group 1: Partnership and Objectives - The partnership aims to establish a network of accounting services for SMEs, focusing on high-quality standards, long-term development, and strong regional client relationships [2]. - The new organization will address challenges in the Swiss accounting market, which is characterized by fragmentation and owner-driven practices, by linking local accounting firms on a common platform [3]. Group 2: Services and Structure - The planned group will offer a range of services including accounting, tax advice, auditing, and interim CFO services, allowing partner companies to focus on their roles as local advisors [4]. - Centralized functions such as talent development, digital tools, IT, and quality management will be pooled to reduce costs and enhance client opportunities [3]. Group 3: Market Context and Future Outlook - The Swiss accounting market faces challenges such as AI integration, talent acquisition, compliance, and quality assurance, which the new partnership aims to tackle [2]. - The initiative is positioned to create a leading accounting services group that combines quality, continuity, and modernization in response to structural changes in the market [5].