DALLAS , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Â Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today said it will raise its quarterly cash dividend 4%, from $1.36 per share to $1.42, or $5.68 annualized. ...

US stocks notched fresh records on Thursday after the Federal Reserve returned to easing interest rates and signaled further cuts are coming. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the gains as Nvidia's (NVDA) $5 billion bet on Intel (INTC) boosted spirits. The Nasdaq jumped about 0.9%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) added 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), which includes fewer tech stocks, moved up 0.3%. All three major averages clinched record closes. The small-cap index Russell 2000 (^RUT) also climb ...

Core Insights - The generative AI software market has significantly boosted BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.'s shares, which have increased by 281% over the past year, but recent volatility raises questions about its future potential compared to Palantir Technologies Inc. [1] Financial Performance - BigBear.ai's shares have declined by 6.1% since the beginning of last month due to disappointing second-quarter results, with revenues falling to $32.5 million, an 18% decrease from $39.8 million in the same quarter last year [2][9] - Revenue growth has slowed year over year for the past four quarters, with the most significant decline occurring in the latest quarter, attributed to reduced volumes in certain Army programs [3] - The management has revised its full-year 2025 revenue forecast to between $125 million and $140 million, down from the previous estimate of $160 million to $180 million, due to postponed contracts from the U.S. government [4][9] Backlog and Contracts - BigBear.ai reported a substantial backlog of $380 million as of June 30, 2025, but only about 4% of this backlog is funded, which limits its near-term revenue impact [6][9] - The majority of contracts in the backlog are from the federal government, which may lead to prolonged approval procedures [6] Comparison with Competitors - In contrast to BigBear.ai, Palantir Technologies has shown strong performance, with U.S. business revenues growing by 68% year over year in the second quarter, and U.S. government revenues rising by 53% [7][10] - Palantir secured 157 deals worth at least $1 million in the reported quarter, indicating strong demand for its AI solutions [8] Investment Considerations - BigBear.ai's reliance on government contracts is hindering its revenue growth, and its backlog does not guarantee future expansion, making it a riskier investment [11] - Despite trading at a lower forward price-to-sales ratio of 15.44 compared to Palantir's 96.52, BigBear.ai has struggled to build a customer base at a commendable pace [11] - The recent launch of Enhanced Passenger Processing at Nashville International Airport and the overall increase in AI software spending may provide some positive momentum for BigBear.ai [12]

Core Insights - FactSet reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.05, which was below the estimated $4.13, resulting in an earnings surprise of -2.41% [2][6] - The company's revenue for the fourth quarter was $596.9 million, exceeding estimates and reflecting a 6.2% year-over-year growth [3][6] - For the full fiscal year 2025, FactSet's GAAP revenues reached $2.32 billion, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year [4] - FactSet's organic Annual Subscription Value (ASV) grew by 5.7% to $2.37 billion, indicating successful customer base expansion [4] - The fourth-quarter GAAP operating margin improved to 29.7%, showcasing efficient cost management [5][6] - The adjusted operating margin for the fourth quarter decreased to 33.8%, while the fiscal year GAAP operating margin was 32.2% [5] Financial Performance - EPS for the fourth quarter was $4.05, missing the estimate of $4.13, indicating a -2.41% earnings surprise [2][6] - Revenue for the fourth quarter was $596.9 million, surpassing the estimated $592.8 million, reflecting a 6.2% increase from $562.19 million in the same period in 2024 [3] - For the full fiscal year 2025, GAAP revenues were reported at $2.32 billion, a 5.4% increase from the previous year [4] Operating Metrics - The fourth-quarter GAAP operating margin improved by approximately 700 basis points to 29.7% [5] - The adjusted operating margin decreased by 200 basis points to 33.8% in the fourth quarter [5] - For the fiscal year, the GAAP operating margin was 32.2%, while the adjusted operating margin was 36.3% [5]

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Core Viewpoint - Metaguest.AI is actively engaging its shareholders ahead of the upcoming Annual and Special Meeting, while reaffirming its $1,000,000 secured loan facility to support its operations in the hospitality AI sector [1][3]. Group 1: AGM Details - The Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) in Toronto, Ontario [2]. - Shareholders of record as of September 1, 2025, are entitled to vote, and proxies must be submitted by September 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) [2]. Group 2: Financing Facility - The $1,000,000 secured loan facility was initially announced on May 9, 2025, and has been reaffirmed multiple times since [3]. - Each tranche of the facility carries a 12% annual interest rate and includes a 12% loan advance fee payable in Class A Common Shares at a deemed price of $0.10 per share [3]. - The loans are secured by a general security agreement over the company's assets and have a 12-month term, which can be extended for an additional six months [3]. Group 3: Market Visibility - Metaguest.AI has gained increased visibility in the market, being featured in the CSE Magazine Technology Issue and Capital Magazine's Spring/Summer 2025 Edition, highlighting its role as a leading innovator in hospitality AI [4]. - The company's flagship platform enhances guest experiences through advanced AI solutions, offering features such as on-property e-commerce, real-time service requests, and a multilingual virtual concierge [4].

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to the existing share repurchase authority in the amount of $1.5 billion. The $1.5 billion increase is in addition to the approximately $200 million remaining on the current open-ended repurchase authority. The Company is authorized to repurchase shares, by way of redemption or otherwise, and will consider whether to do so from tim ...

Welcome back to Market on Close. I'm Marley Caden here in our Chicago headquarters. Shares of Serve Robotics are on the move higher today, up about 7 and a half% right now and have gained 12% in September so far.The move higher comes after the company's integrated Voices technology into its autonomy platform offering. Joining me now to discuss what this means for the company and more is Ali Kashani, the CEO and co-founder of Serve Robotics. Ali, thanks for being with us today.you know, first could you just ...

Russian gas producer Novatek has rerouted approximately 70,000 metric tons of gas condensate to the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk due to a shutdown at its Ust-Luga gas condensate complex, sources told Reuters. The disruption traces back to a drone attack on August 24 that ignited a fire at the Ust-Luga facility, incapacitating all operations, including export loadings. Though partial operations resumed later in August, two of the facility’s three processing units remain offline, restricting its ability t ...

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco’s Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance. Jeremy began his career in 2006 as a Journalist at CTV (Canada’s largest network), initially engaging audiences as an entertainment reporter before pivoting to business reporting focusing on mining and small-caps. His macro-financial and market trends analysis made him a sought-after commentator on CTV Mornin ...