Neils ChristensenNeils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada. He has worked exclusively within the financial sector since 2007, when he started with the Canadian Economic Press. Neils can be contacted at: 1 866 925 4826 ext. 1526 nchristensen at kitco.com @Neils_cShareDisclaimer: The views expressed ...

As of the period ending December 31, 2025, Sphera Management Technology Funds Ltd disclosed a complete exit from Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP). What happened According to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, Sphera Management Technology Funds Ltd sold all 15,000 shares of Check Point Software Technologies during the fourth quarter. The estimated value of the trade was $3.10 million, calculated using the average share price for the quarter. The fund’s quarter-end position in Check Point drop ...

With electricity demand projected to rise 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050 from 2023 levels, utilities are facing a perfect storm—aging infrastructure, climate-driven disruptions, and escalating expectations for reliability and resilience. Meeting this moment will require more than incremental improvement; it demands entirely new sources of capacity, and a fundamental rethink of how the industry delivers outcomes. Procurement is no longer a support function—it is the utility industry’s most critical capacity bu ...

Things in media M&A land continue to move fast with Netflix revealing this afternoon that it is $2.8 billion richer after receiving the fresh cash from Paramount. The David Ellison company’s Superior Proposal for Warner Bros. Discovery, which was accepted by the WBD board, included paying out the termination fee if WBD walked away from its Netflix deal. The giant streamer said WBD also informed it that their merger agreement is officially dead. “On February 27, 2026, WBD provided notice to Netflix that it ...

Kelsey Berro, fixed income portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, and Subadra Rajappa, head of research at Société Générale Americas, join Matt Miller and Emily Graffeo on "Bloomberg Real Yield." US bonds are wrapping up their best monthly performance in a year against a backdrop of rising global risks, with resurgent demand serving as proof that investors still see Treasuries as the premier haven in turbulent times. ...

As we prepare for the last weekend in February, I took a look at Cinemark Holdings, Inc. ( CNK ) after they released their earnings report last week.Max Greve is a graduate of Northwestern University with a quadruple major in History, Economics, Political Science, and International Studies. Max is a full-time writer and in addition to stock market trends also writes articles on government, current events, macroeconomic trends, and last but not least, the ongoing inefficiencies of professional sports.Analyst ...

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Key Takeaways ExxonMobil faces softer 2026 oil prices as EIA sees WTI at $53.42 vs the $65.40 registered in 2025.XOM relies on low debt exposure and a strong balance sheet to manage pricing pressure.XOM shares have risen 33.4% in a year and trade at 9.59X EV/EBITDA, above the industry average.According to data from OilPrice.com, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading above $65 per barrel, which is favorable for the upstream operations of Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) . However, the U.S. ...

Prospera Energy Inc. (TSXV: PEI) (OTC Pink: GXRFF) ("Prospera", "PEI", the "Company", or the "Corporation")Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - Prospera Energy is pleased to announce that the Company has been invited to present at an industry leadership presentation and a technical industry conference, reflecting growing industry recognition of Prospera's disciplined heavy oil reactivation strategy and operational execution across legacy assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. ...

Core Insights - Burger King has introduced an AI-powered tool named BK Assistant to enhance operational efficiency and customer service [2][3] Group 1: Implementation of BK Assistant - BK Assistant provides staff with access to operational guidelines, inventory management, and compliance tracking, allowing them to focus more on guest service and team leadership [2] - The tool consolidates fragmented data from various sources, such as drive-thru and kitchen equipment, to offer smarter recommendations [3] - It enables store managers to access information instantly, reducing the time spent gathering data in the office [3] Group 2: Operational Benefits - BK Assistant includes features that help ensure staff friendliness and prevent orders of out-of-stock items, simplifying operations amid increasing complexity in ordering methods [7] - The tool serves as a digital command center for franchisees, providing visibility into multiple restaurants and identifying specific issues in real-time [8] Group 3: Industry Trends - A survey by TD Bank indicated that 42% of restaurant operators believe AI and automation will significantly impact the industry in the coming year [9] - The fast food sector is increasingly adopting AI and automation to streamline operations, improve profitability, and enhance customer experience [8]