Key Takeaways U.S. equity outflows hit a 16-year high as investors diversify away from domestic assets.Emerging markets are outperforming the U.S., backed by strong inflows and returns.EM ETFs offer diversification and potential risk-adjusted return benefits.With the “AI scare” trade showing little signs of fading, volatility in the world’s largest economy has dampened investor appetite for U.S. assets. According to LSEG Lipper data, as quoted on a Reuters article published last week, U.S. investors are exi ...

Key Takeaways Archer Aviation is expected to narrow its quarterly loss to 17 cents per share year over year.ACHR has delivered mixed earnings surprises, with an average negative surprise of 14.96%.Shares have fallen 16.9% in a year, trailing industry gains despite AI and expansion moves.Archer Aviation (ACHR) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on March 3, 2026, after market close.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the bottom line is pegged at a loss of 17 cents per share, implying an improvement ...

Key Takeaways Donaldson posted Q2 EPS of 83 cents, missing estimates; sales rose 3% to $896M.DCI gross margin fell 170 bps to 33.5% on production inefficiencies.Donaldson sees FY26 EPS of $3.93-$4.01 and sales growth of 1-5%.Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended Jan. 31, 2026) adjusted earnings of 83 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 90 cents. The bottom line was flat on a year-over-year basis.DCI’s Revenue ResultsTotal revenues of $896.3 millio ...

Ensysce Biosciences (NASDAQ:ENSC) shares are up on Friday as the company has initiated a review of strategic alternatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value.The company on Wednesday announced that its Board of Directors is exploring a range of strategic alternatives, which may include partnerships, licensing arrangements, or asset sales.The strategic review is intended to support the advancement of its proprietary technologies, specifically the TAAP and MPAR platforms.“Our technologies were designed to fu ...

ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AllAmerican--Revolution Concrete Mixers and London Machinery are advancing mixer electrification with the introduction of e-HYDRIVEâ"¢, a patent-pending hybrid drum drive system validated through real-world field testing with Amrize. Designed to power mixer operation without engine idling, the system addresses one of the ready-mix industry's most persistent operational challenges — unnecessary idling during loading, waiting, and pouring — while supporting lower fuel use, ...

The U.S. stock market is facing significant downward pressure during midday trading this Friday, February 27, 2026. Investors are navigating a "perfect storm" of negative catalysts, ranging from a surprisingly hot wholesale inflation report to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The bearish momentum that began at the opening bell has intensified as the morning progressed, with all three major indexes trading deep in negative territory.Major Market Indexes and Midday MomentumAs of midday, th ...

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FRANKLIN, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(OTCID: TDCB) — Third Century Bancorp, an Indiana corporation and parent company of Mutual Savings Bank, announced that on February 26, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share for shareholders of record on March 18, 2026. The dividend payable date is April 2, 2026. Founded in 1890, Mutual Savings Bank is a full-service financial institution with $349 million in assets as of December 31, 2025. In addition to its main office at 80 East Jefferson Str ...

Key Takeaways AI-driven sell-off hit software on pricing-power fears and worries that hyperscaler AI capex may slow.ETSY saw a 3.1% broker-rating upgrade in four weeks, with 2026 earnings expected to be up 141%.CBRE & ASB log 7.7% and 8.3% broker-rating upgrades, respectively, and 2026 earnings are seen up 15.4% & 6.9%.This year has begun on a subdued note. The U.S. markets have witnessed an AI-driven sell-off as investors repriced lofty expectations. Several software stocks fell on fears that AI tools coul ...

Core Insights - MP Materials (MP) and USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) are pivotal U.S.-based companies in the rare-earth metals and magnets sector, essential for high-performance magnets in EVs, defense, and high-tech applications. The U.S. is intensifying efforts to establish domestic rare earth capabilities, with both companies expected to play significant roles in this strategic shift [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - MP Materials, with a market capitalization of $10.6 billion, is the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the U.S., covering the entire supply chain from mining to magnet manufacturing [2]. - USA Rare Earth, valued at approximately $4.4 billion, is constructing a sintered neo magnet manufacturing facility expected to commence commercial production in Q1 2026 [2]. Group 2: MP Materials Highlights - MP Materials operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine, the only large-scale rare earth mining and processing site in North America [4]. - In 2025, MP secured a long-term agreement to supply recycled rare earth magnets to Apple and partnered with the U.S. Department of War to enhance the domestic magnet supply chain [5]. - The company received a $200 million incentive package for a new facility and doubled its NdPr oxide production to a record 2,599 metric tons in 2025, alongside a 12% year-over-year increase in REO concentrate production [6][8]. - MP's revenues rose 10% year-over-year to $224.4 million in 2025, driven by higher NdPr oxide and metal revenues, despite a decision to cease sales to China [8]. - The company ended 2025 with $1.83 billion in cash and a debt-to-capital ratio of 0.33, planning $500–$600 million in capex for 2026 [11]. Group 3: USA Rare Earth Highlights - USA Rare Earth is developing a fully integrated rare earth and permanent magnet supply chain across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, having acquired LCM, a UK-based manufacturer [12]. - The Stillwater magnet facility is on track for commissioning in Q1 2026, and LCM has partnered with Solvay to secure rare earth metal supplies [13]. - As of December 31, 2025, USA Rare Earth had over $350 million in cash and anticipated operating expenses between $56-$62 million for 2025 [14]. - The company raised $1.5 billion in private sector investment to accelerate its mine-to-magnet value chain [16]. Group 4: Financial Estimates and Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MP Materials' fiscal 2026 earnings is 59 cents per share, indicating a turnaround from a loss of 24 cents in fiscal 2025 [18]. - For USA Rare Earth, the fiscal 2026 earnings estimate is a loss of 23 cents per share, a narrower loss compared to the expected loss of 76 cents for fiscal 2025 [18]. - MP Materials stock has increased by 149.9% over the past year, while USA Rare Earth has risen by 80.9% [21]. Group 5: Investment Outlook - Both MP and USAR hold a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating balanced risk-reward profiles in a strategically important sector [22]. - MP appears to have a near-term advantage due to established operations, significant partnerships, and a clearer path to profitability in 2026 [23]. - USAR's ambitious plans depend on ongoing projects, which present execution risks and potential losses [24].