Core Viewpoint - Listed infrastructure underperformed global equities in Q4, impacted by higher long-term bond yields despite two cuts in short-term rates in the U.S. [2] - European utilities outperformed U.S. utilities, aided by improving regulations, while renewables benefited from their growing relevance in AI and policy derisking [2] Sector Performance - Underperforming sectors included natural gas utilities, energy infrastructure pipelines, communication towers, and North American rails, primarily due to higher production levels and unfavorable weather forecasts [3] - Electric utilities and toll roads were the top contributors to portfolio performance, while renewables and energy infrastructure were the main detractors [12] Regional Highlights - Western Europe was the top portfolio contributor, with U.K. electric utility SSE and Spanish toll road operator Ferrovial leading the performance [4] Company Insights - SSE, the U.K.'s largest renewable energy generator, saw its share price rise as funding risks diminished and macroeconomic concerns eased [5] - Ferrovial's U.S. listing qualified for Nasdaq 100 inclusion, and its core toll road asset in Ontario announced higher-than-expected toll increases for 2026, indicating strong pricing power [6] - WEC Energy and Brookfield Renewable were the largest detractors, with WEC's shares declining after a disappointing annual update and Brookfield's share price falling as the renewables trade cooled [7][8] Outlook - The inflection in electricity demand and solid earnings growth are expected to continue benefiting listed infrastructure performance into 2026, supported by lower nominal bond yields [9] - Electric utilities are positioned to benefit from the energy transition, climate change adaptation, and growing electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers [10] Portfolio Highlights - The strategy outperformed relative to the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index in Q4, driven by strong stock selection in electric, water, and gas utility sectors [13] - Top contributors included SSE, Ferrovial, U.K. water utility Severn Trent, and U.S. electric utility NextEra Energy, while main detractors were WEC Energy and Brookfield Renewable [14] Investment Actions - Positions were initiated in Brookfield Renewable, Brazilian electric utility Equatorial, and U.S. electric utility Portland General Electric, while positions in Emera and Cheniere were exited [15]

AI Data Centers Fuel Clean Energy ETF Rally | ETF TrendsETF Trends is now VettaFi. Read More --The [ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES)] jumped 9.26% in January as investors turned their attention to the massive power requirements of AI data centers and the infrastructure needed to support them, according to recent ALPS Advisors [insights].The fund, which tracks seven clean energy segments including solar, wind, and energy storage, has attracted $115.8 million in assets since launching in June 2018, according to E ...

Key Takeaways SCCO posts record 2025 sales, EBITDA and net income on higher silver, molybdenum and zinc volumes and prices.SCCO's Q4 earnings jumped 59% year over year as sales rose 39% on higher metal volumes and elevated prices.SCCO expects copper output to fall nearly 5% in 2026 before long-term growth from major projects kicks in.Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) delivered higher year-over-year sales and earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025. Both beat the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate on higher ...

Core Viewpoint - Stellantis will incur approximately €22.2 billion ($26.32 billion) in charges in the second half of 2025 due to restructuring operations and adjustments in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy [1] Financial Impact - The charges include around €6.5 billion in cash outflows over the next four years, stemming from revised product roadmaps and a scaled-down EV supply chain [1] - Most charges, totaling €14.7 billion, are related to changes in product plans and compliance with US emissions regulations, including €2.9 billion in write-offs for scrapped projects and €6 billion from platform impairments [2] - Preliminary results indicate estimated net revenues of €78 billion to €80 billion, a net loss of €19 billion to €21 billion, and adjusted operating income of minus €1.2 billion to €1.5 billion [6] Strategic Adjustments - The company is shifting towards offering hybrids and internal combustion vehicles alongside battery-electric models, with a $13 billion US investment program over four years and the rollout of 10 new vehicles [3][4] - Stellantis has terminated projects deemed unlikely to reach profitable scale, including the planned Ram 1500 BEV [3] Operational Improvements - The company reported early operating improvements, with second-half 2025 shipments expected to reach 2.8 million vehicles, an 11% increase year-on-year, and a sequential rise in US market share to 7.9% [5] - There have been significant reductions in first-month vehicle faults, with over 50% drops in North America and more than 30% in Enlarged Europe since early 2025 [5] Future Outlook - Looking ahead to 2026, Stellantis anticipates a mid-single-digit percentage increase in net revenues, a low-single-digit adjusted operating margin, and year-on-year progress in Industrial Free Cash Flows [7]

During a period of escalating global tensions, Europe stands at a crossroads, grappling with the need for massive investments to bolster its strategic autonomy. According to recent analyses shared by Oliver Wyman, the continent must mobilize an extra €1.2 trillion between 2025 and 2030 to advance its energy transition, digital evolution, and defense capabilities.The research report indicated that this figure, up from earlier estimates of €800 billion highlighted in the Draghi report, underscores the urgency ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2026) - Nuclear Vision Limited (CSE: NUKV) ("Nuclear Vision" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced upsized non-brokered private placement by issuing 24,000,000 units of the Company ("Units") at a price of $0.25 per Unit for total gross proceeds of $6,000,000 (the "Offering"). Mr. Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., acquired 8,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of $2,000,000 pursuant to the Offering as ...

Core Insights - Mustang Energy Corp. has made significant advancements in its exploration and financing activities throughout 2025, positioning itself as a key player in the uranium and critical minerals sector in Canada [1] Exploration Advancement and Field Programs - The company initiated its first diamond drilling campaign at the Surprise Creek Uranium-Copper Project, targeting high-priority geophysical and structural zones [2] - A field prospecting and reconnaissance program was completed at the Cluff Lake area properties to evaluate priority target areas and enhance geological understanding [3] - Ground-based exploration programs were conducted across the broader project portfolio, including geological mapping and geophysical surveys, refining drill targeting [4] - Key exploration permits were secured for the 914W Uranium Project, allowing for expanded exploration and drilling activities [5] Portfolio Expansion and Strategic Property Acquisitions - Mustang acquired the Surprise Creek Uranium-Copper Project and Cluff Lake area properties, enhancing its presence in the Athabasca Basin [6] - The company staked the Onyx Uranium Project and Bridal Veil Copper-Silver Project, broadening its exposure to prospective terrains [6] - Additional claims were staked at the 914W Uranium Project in collaboration with Skyharbour Resources Ltd., increasing the project's footprint [6][7] Strategic Financing and Capital Raised - Throughout 2025, Mustang raised approximately $3.58 million through non-brokered private placements to support exploration and corporate development [8] Investor Engagement and Market Presence - The company enhanced its market presence through proactive investor communications and participation in industry forums, increasing visibility of its exploration strategy [9] Outlook for 2026 - Mustang plans to advance its high-priority properties and exploration targets through expanded drilling programs and further geophysical surveys in 2026 [10] Consulting Agreements - The company entered into consulting agreements with three parties to provide corporate advisory services, issuing 4,000,000 restricted share units as consideration [11]

Core Insights - Equinor ASA (EQNR) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 81 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents, and up from 63 cents in the same quarter last year [1][11] - Total quarterly revenues were $25.3 billion, a decline from $27.7 billion in the prior-year quarter, but still surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $23.4 billion [1][11] Financial Performance - The better-than-expected quarterly results were primarily due to increased liquids and gas production across major Exploration & Production segments, although a decline in liquid prices offset some of the positives [2] - The company's average daily production of liquids and gas increased by 5% to 1,468 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d) from 1,398 MBoe/d in the prior-year quarter, attributed to new fields and additional wells [4][11] - Equinor ended the fourth quarter with a negative net cash flow of $1,062 million, an improvement from a negative net cash flow of $4,969 million in the year-ago period [12] Segment Analysis - Exploration & Production Norway (E&P Norway) reported adjusted earnings of $5,026 million, down 26% from $6,804 million in the year-ago quarter, affected by natural declines in several fields and lower gas and liquids prices [3] - E&P International's adjusted operating profit totaled $214 million, down 29% from $303 million in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to a decline in production volumes and lower liquids prices [5] - E&P USA generated an adjusted operating profit of $359 million, a 95% increase from $184 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, supported by higher natural gas prices and production volumes [7] - The Marketing, Midstream & Processing segment reported adjusted earnings of $678 million, a 3% increase from $659 million a year ago, benefiting from higher sales volumes and increased realized gas prices in the U.S. [9] Future Outlook - Equinor expects oil and gas production to grow around 3% in 2026 compared to 2025 levels, with plans to drill approximately 30 exploration wells and projected organic capital expenditures of approximately $13 billion [14]

Stellantis (STLA) reported a massive charge of 22 billion euros ($25.94 billion) as it resets its EV business. Cash payments of 6.5 billion euros ($7.7 billion) will be paid out over the next 4 years, and charges totalling 14.7 billion euros ($17.34 billion) will be taken against the company’s 2025 second half results, Stellantis said. The charges won’t impact Stellantis adjusted operating income (AOI), however. “The charges announced today largely reflect the cost of over-estimating the pace of the en ...

Core Insights - ArcelorMittal S.A. reported a fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $177 million, or 23 cents per share, a significant improvement from a loss of $390 million, or 51 cents per share, in the same quarter last year [2] - Adjusted earnings were 86 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents [2] - Total sales increased by approximately 2% year over year to $14,971 million, although this figure fell short of the consensus estimate of $15,760.7 million [2] Financial Performance - Total steel shipments decreased by 4% year over year to 13 million metric tons, missing the consensus estimate of 14.5 million metric tons [3] - In North America, sales rose by 16% year over year to $3,045 million, while crude steel production fell by 4.2% to 1,804 million metric tons [4] - Brazil saw a slight sales increase of 0.4% year over year to $2,901 million, with crude steel production rising by 3.1% to 3,636 million metric tons [5] - European sales declined by around 6% year over year to $6,736 million, with crude steel production down nearly 17% to 6,398 million metric tons [6] - Mining segment sales surged by 29% year over year to $908 million, with iron ore production totaling 10.1 million metric tons, up approximately 13.5% [7] Cash and Debt Position - At the end of the reported quarter, cash and cash equivalents stood at $5,476 million, down from $5,733 million in the previous quarter, with net debt around $7.9 billion [8] Future Outlook - The company anticipates global steel demand, excluding China, to improve in 2026, with apparent steel consumption projected to grow around 2% year over year [9] - ArcelorMittal plans to invest $4.5 to $5.0 billion in capital expenditures during 2026 to enhance capacity and efficiency, targeting medium- and long-term structural demand drivers [11] Stock Performance - ArcelorMittal's shares have increased by 105.6% over the past year, contrasting with a 58.7% decline in the industry [14]