Sony grabbed control of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang in a new mega-deal that gives the company access to the famous group of characters for its movies, video games and other content.The Japanese entertainment giant, a leading player in movie production and video games, will pay more than $450 million to double its stake in Peanuts Holdings to 80%, according to The Wall Street Journal.The company is buying the stake from Canadian entertainment company WildBrain, which also owns the Teletubbies ...

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Key Takeaways CCL's Q4 FY25 adjusted EPS of 34 cents beat estimates, while revenues rose 6.6% Y/Y to $6.33B.Record net yields and onboard spend drove adjusted net income growth of over 60%.Strong forward bookings and pricing support a double-digit earnings growth outlook for FY26.Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended Nov. 30, 2025) results, with adjusted earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same. The top and bottom lines increased on a ...

akinbostanci/E+ via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Micron (MU) earnings take it to a new high (0:45). EV check-in with Ford (2:40). Rivian rally (4:45). Tesla quietly drifting higher (6:30). Economic data catching up after government shutdown (8:30). Transcript Rena Sherbill: Brian Stewart, Seeking Alpha's Director of news. Happy Friday. Brian Stewart: Happy Friday, great to be here. Rena Sherbill: Always great to do a Wall Street Roundup with you. Yesterday, I d ...

Core Insights - CarMax is currently facing financial challenges, including declining revenues and unit sales, which have led analysts to set a price target of $36 for its stock, indicating potential downside from its current trading price of $39.34 [1][3] Company Overview - CarMax, Inc. is a leading retailer of used vehicles in the United States, operating through two segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. The company is facing competition from other used car retailers and online platforms [2] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, CarMax reported an 8% decrease in retail used vehicle unit sales and a 12.9% reduction in total gross profit, attributed to intense competition and stabilization of used car prices [3] - The stock has fluctuated between $38.34 and $41.97 on a recent trading day, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.91 billion and a trading volume of 12.26 million shares on the NYSE [4] Management Actions - Despite the financial challenges, CarMax is actively repurchasing shares, with $1.36 billion authorized for this purpose, signaling management's confidence in the company's future prospects [4]

Key Takeaways HST gained 9.8%, outperforming its industry, supported by strong demand across Sunbelt and top U.S. markets.Host Hotels expects about 3% comparable RevPAR growth in 2025, aided by leisure and resort demand.HST boosted investor appeal with strong liquidity, investment-grade ratings and a special dividend payout.Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (HST) have gained 9.8% in the past month against the industry’s fall of 0.6%.With a solid portfolio of upscale hotels with strong demand drivers, Hos ...

Biohaven Ltd. (BHVN) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system ...

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In "long context," investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Even though momentum is a popular stock characte ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Even ...