BING-JHEN HONG/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Is Nvidia in a trap of its own making? (0:25) Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce and AI moats (2:30) Week's biggest movers (8:00) Netflix bows out; Paramount and Warner Bros closer to deal (10:20) Transcript Rena Sherbill: Our last Wall Street roundup of February. Welcome back, Brian Stewart, Seeking Alpha's Director of News. Brian Stewart: Great to be here. Rena Sherbill: Talk to us, what are you looking ...

Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) posted a blowout fourth quarter Thursday, handily surpassing Wall Street’s expectations on both earnings and revenue.Celsius reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 26 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 20 cents. Quarterly sales of $721.628 million (+117% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $640.834 million.Quarterly adjusted EBITDA gained 113% to $134.1 million.Analysts’ TakeBank of America Securities analyst Peter T. Galbo upgraded t ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during a dinner event with the company's Taiwanese suppliers in Taipei, Taiwan, on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.Nvidia reported blowout earnings on Wednesday and issued a better-than-expected forecast showing accelerating growth. CEO Jensen Huang proclaimed that "compute demand is skyrocketing." Investor concerns appear to be elsewhere. The stock fell for a second straight day on Friday and is down 6% for the week in what would be its sharpest pullback since November. With the retr ...

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Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) posted a blowout fourth quarter Thursday, handily surpassing Wall Street’s expectations on both earnings and revenue.Celsius reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 26 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 20 cents. Quarterly sales of $721.628 million (+117% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $640.834 million.Quarterly adjusted EBITDA gained 113% to $134.1 million.Analysts’ TakeBank of America Securities analyst Peter T. Galbo upgraded t ...

Key Takeaways CRI beat Q4 estimates with 7.6% sales growth, but shares slid on weak Q1 and 2026 EPS outlook.U.S. Retail, Wholesale and International sales rose, lifted by an extra week adding $37M.2026 EPS seen down low double to mid-teens as tariffs and costs pressure margins.Carter's, Inc. (CRI) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. While earnings declined from the year-ago quarter’s respective number, sales increased.Carter’s adjusted ea ...

Skip to main content Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv The U.S. is the world's top oil-producing nation as well as its top consumer, but analysts have been expecting output to slow in response to the decline in oil prices in recent years. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were trading near $67 on Friday, compared with about $77.50 at the same time in 2024. Total U.S. petroleum demand rose 624,000 bpd to 20.85 million bpd in December, high ...

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARYPRFoods’ second quarter of the financial year continued to take place in a challenging economic environment, characterized by weak consumption, price sensitivity, and increased cost pressure. This has particularly affected the Group’s operations in Estonia and nearby markets. At the same time, management has remained focused on core activities, cost control, and strengthening the financial structure. In the second quarter of the financial year, the Group’s revenue amounted to EUR 5.1 mi ...

Core Insights - Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, announced a significant workforce reduction of approximately 4,000 jobs, highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence on corporate operations and employment trends [1][2] Group 1: Company Actions - Block's job cuts are framed as a strategic shift rather than merely a cost-cutting measure, indicating a transition towards AI-driven business operations [2] - Dorsey anticipates that many companies will follow Block's lead in restructuring their workforce in response to AI advancements [3] Group 2: Labor Market Context - Despite the layoffs at Block, the overall job market remains stable, with a low unemployment rate of 4.3% and job openings contracting sharply [5] - The information sector, a key indicator of the tech industry, has seen a decrease in job openings but a 12% increase in software development postings, suggesting specific roles still have strong demand [6] Group 3: Economic Perspectives - Economists caution against interpreting Block's layoffs as indicative of a broader labor market trend, emphasizing that such decisions may be unique to the company [4][7] - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller noted that AI is more likely to enhance productivity rather than eliminate jobs, drawing parallels to the introduction of ATMs in banking [8][9] Group 4: Future Implications - Companies are increasingly reallocating resources towards capital investments in AI, potentially leading to job disruptions as they seek to balance labor and technology [10][11]

The latest round of financial results is one bright spot that might carry stocks to new highs, despite this year's turmoil. ...