Authored by Mark Anthony of Forrester Research,Eaerlier this week, Netflix responded to the vast industry concerns about its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery from the likes of the Writers Guild of America and a who’s-who list of elected officials, including liberal ones like Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, by stating that “the “deal is about growth” and that the company is “strengthening one of Hollywood’s most iconic studios, supporting jobs, and ensuring a healthy future for film and TV p ...

On December 19th, 2015, The Walt Disney Company ( DIS ) closed at $111.37. As of this writing, early afternoon on December 19th, 2025, at this very moment it is trading at…$111.37. You can throw the dividends into the argument ifMax 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, a ...

President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a sweeping set of drug-pricing agreements with nine major pharmaceutical companies, presenting the initiative as a cornerstone of his effort to bring American medicine costs closer to those paid in Europe.The announcement marked a significant expansion of the administration’s pricing push, with Trump confirming that deals have now been struck with 14 of the 17 drugmakers he formally pressed in July to lower prices. Central to the strategy is the launch of a new dire ...

Core Insights - Oracle's relationship with OpenAI has raised market concerns reminiscent of past vendor-financing practices, leading to questions about its financial health and data center expansion capabilities [1][3][10] Financial Performance - The December quarterly release was mixed, with Oracle missing revenue and margin expectations while raising capital expenditure outlook, resulting in a negative stock reaction [2] - Oracle's capital expenditure for fiscal year 2025 reached $21.2 billion, a significant increase from $6.7 billion in fiscal year 2024, while generating $20.8 billion in free cash flow, indicating a free cash flow negative situation [4] - For fiscal year 2026, Oracle's capex budget is projected at $50 billion, approximately double the expected operating cash flows, suggesting continued reliance on debt markets for funding [4] Debt and Financial Health - Oracle's long-term debt as a share of total capital is a key indicator of its financial flexibility, although it currently holds an investment-grade credit rating of BBB, the lowest tier of investment-grade ratings [7][5] - The company's Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) reached $523 billion, with a significant portion attributed to OpenAI, highlighting customer concentration risk and its impact on stock performance [11][12] Market Position and Valuation - Oracle's stock valuation has fluctuated significantly over the past decade, currently trading at an 18% discount to Microsoft shares, despite its emerging role in the AI sector [17][18] - The narrative surrounding Oracle's financial health and its relationship with OpenAI has overshadowed broader AI market concerns, indicating a unique set of challenges for the company [10][12] Tech Sector Outlook - The tech sector, including Oracle, is expected to continue driving earnings growth, with the Mag 7 group projected to see 16.9% earnings growth on 16.4% higher revenues in Q4 2025 [30][35] - Positive estimate revisions for the tech sector have been consistent, contributing to overall earnings growth expectations for the S&P 500 index [21][24]

We're taking a look at the five worst performing Dow members in 2025. They include United Health, Salesforce, Nike, Proctor and Gamble, and Honeywell. Markets and data editor Jared Licky here now with a closer look at their performance in a series that we are calling down bad.>> I get it. Thank you, Julie. And yes, even in a good year, somebody's still getting coal in their stockings.And we've got eight Dow components in the red this year with a familiar list of reasons. We got healthc care bills, shopper m ...

Core Viewpoint - SoftBank Group is working to finalize a $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by the end of the year through various cash-raising strategies [1] Funding Strategies - The company plans to utilize a combination of selling some investments and potentially accessing undrawn margin loans secured against its ownership in Arm Holdings [1]

By Echo Wang, Miho Uranaka and Krystal Hu NEW YORK/TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group (SFTBY) is racing to close a $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) by year-end through an array of cash-raising schemes, including a sale of some investments, and could tap its undrawn margin loans borrowed against its valuable ownership in chip firm Arm Holdings (ARM), sources said. The "all-in" bet ​on OpenAI is among the biggest yet by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, as the Japanese b ...

After months of quiet accumulation first creeping up to 7.7% , then increasing further to 14.8%, Diana Shipping Inc. ( DSX ) has finally revealed their cards. They have made a non-binding proposal to acquire the remainingI'm a fundamental investor who targets situations where the market has pushed a company’s valuation far out of line with its underlying economics. My professional background in corporate financial analysis has deeply shaped my investment perspective, leading me to focus intensely on cash fl ...

Group 1 - Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) has made a non-binding proposal to acquire the remaining shares after increasing its stake from 7.7% to 14.8% [1] - The company is focused on identifying mispriced opportunities in the market, particularly in cyclical industries, energy, industrials, and under-followed mid-caps [1] - The investment strategy emphasizes cash flow durability, balance sheet strength, and the risks associated with different capital structures [1] Group 2 - The approach targets situations where market sentiment lags behind the underlying fundamentals, allowing for potential stock price appreciation with modest changes in expectations [1]

Core Insights - Alphinat Inc. reported an audited profit of $120,155 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 [1] - The company focused its commercial efforts primarily on partnerships and sales within the public sector during fiscal 2025 [1]