VENLO, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $QGEN #QIAGEN--QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced details for completion of plans to return approximately $500 million to shareholders through a synthetic share repurchase that combines a direct capital repayment to QIAGEN shareholders with a reverse stock split. QIAGEN announced in November 2025 plans for the repurchase, which comes after QIAGEN has returned about $650 million to shareholders since the start of 2024 through a synt ...

In Q3 2025, Dillard's net sales were $1.47 billion, up a mere 2.8% from the previous year. Comparable store sales, a key indicator of organic store sales, inched up by just 3% in the same period. Further, gross margins improved to 45.3% in the quarter, an increase from the previous year's figure of 44.5%, implying effective control over direct costs.Dillard's, despite its share price pop, is not for the growth enthusiasts. While its earnings have grown at a CAGR of 6.28% over the past 10 years, revenues hav ...

Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) stock is soaring today, after the AI heavyweight's fiscal first-quarter results blew past estimates. The company also issued strong guidance amid high memory chip demand, with business chief Sumit Sadana stating "we are more than sold out." MU was last seen up 11.4% at $251.27, earlier trading as high as $263.65 -- just below its recent Dec. 10 record high of $264.75. Should these gains hold, MU is headed for its largest daily percentage gain since an 18.8% pop in April. Ye ...

LONDON — Esi Eggleston Bracey is leaving as Unilever’s chief growth and marketing officer as part of a wider restructuring at the consumer products giant. Unilever, parent of brands including Dove, Vaseline and Liquid I.V., said Leandro Barreto, currently chief marketing officer for Unilever’s beauty and well-being business group, will “extend his remit” to take accountability for Unilever’s marketing agenda. More from WWD He will become chief marketing officer, Unilever and beauty and well-being, beginni ...

Key Takeaways DRI posted Q2 EPS of $2.08, missing estimates, while revenues beat and the stock rose 2.9% premarket.DRI revenues rose 7.3% on a 4.3% blended same-restaurant sales gain and contributions from net new openings.Darden lifted fiscal 2026 sales growth to 8.5-9.3% and comps to 3.5-4.3%.Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but revenues beat the same. Following the results, the stock rose 5% in today’s pre-mark ...

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) today is up +0.57 (+1.02%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) is up +0.0134 (+0.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are rising today amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia.  Also, today's sharp rally in stocks boosts optimism about the economic outlook, which is supportive of energy demand.  Gains in crude are limited due to a bearish global supply outlook. More News from Barchart Escalation of global geopolitical tensions is supportive for crude price ...

Key Points FuelCell Energy reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results. The company beat analysts' sales expectations and grew its backlog. Despite the progress, the company reported a steeper EBITDA loss in 2025 than it did in 2024. 10 stocks we like better than FuelCell Energy › After dropping 6.7% during yesterday's trading session, shares of FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) are more than recovering today. The fuel cell specialist reported its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results this mornin ...

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Chipotle trying to capitalize on the protein fad. Our Kate Rogers is with us now and has a look at some new offerings. Morning, Kate. >> Hey, good morning, Carl.Chipotle announcing today its first ever high protein menu, which will launch December 23rd. It's catering to consumers looking for ways to boost their protein intake. The company points to both a rise of GLP-1 usage and a focus on macronutrients.The menu has items that range from a double protein bowl to its first ever snack, which is a high protei ...

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