Investors might want to bet on UBS (UBS) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.Since a changing earnings p ...

Core Viewpoint - CarMax, Inc. reported strong earnings and revenue but faces challenges in maintaining profitability due to plans to reduce margins on used cars and declining sales figures [2][3][6] Financial Performance - CarMax reported earnings per share of $0.43, exceeding the estimated $0.32, and revenue of approximately $5.79 billion, surpassing the estimated $5.63 billion [2][6] - The company announced plans to reduce margins on used cars, which has negatively impacted its stock price due to concerns over future profitability [2][6] Market Challenges - CarMax experienced an 8% decrease in retail used unit sales and a 9% decline in comparable store used unit sales, indicating competitive pressures in the used-car market [3][6] Financial Metrics - The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 11.88, a price-to-sales ratio of about 0.24, and an enterprise value to sales ratio of around 0.89, reflecting its market valuation [4] - CarMax's debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 2.87, indicating significant financial obligations relative to its equity, while the current ratio stands at about 2.46, suggesting good short-term liability coverage [5] - The earnings yield for CarMax is about 8.42%, providing some reassurance to investors regarding returns on investment [5]

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Mr. Chris Clark of Minnetonka, Minnesota, and Mr. Steve Rasche of St. Louis, Missouri, to the company's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Outgoing Board Member Steve Fritze, who has served as an independent Board member since 2013, will serve his last day at the Company's upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2026. Mr. Steve Fritze Nathan Partain, Board of Directors Chairman, stated, "We are grate. ...

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MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Picus Capital ("Picus†or the "Firm†), a global venture capital firm, today announced the closing of a €150 million preferred equity financing transaction provided by Carlyle AlpInvest, a leading global private markets manager. The transaction provides Picus with significant capital for new investments and supports the continued growth of its existing portfolio of almost 200 companies, including notable investments such as Personio and Enpal. Founded in 2015 as a privat. ...

Activist investor Elliott Management amassed a $1 billion stake in Lululemon Athletica as the battle for a new CEO of the yoga retailer heats up, according to a report.A week after Lululemon’s chief executive Calvin McDonald announced that he’s stepping down in January, at least two major investors in the Vancouver-based company are angling to install new leadership at the struggling athleisure company. 4 After seven years as CEO of Lululemon Calvin McDonald is stepping down in January. REUTERSNew York Ci ...

Brian Jacobson, we talked to um an economist earlier and other folks who are involved in the market and they said indeed take this one with a huge grain of salt. Is that how we should be viewing this report. >> Yeah, I actually think that'd be a mistake to take it with too much of a grain of salt.I mean, every data release you do want to have a grain of salt probably around the rim of a margarita glass. But I think that when we're looking at this, yes, they did start the data collection a little bit later. ...

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BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. Announces Closing of $230,000,000 Initial Public Offering. ...

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