The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price is under the spotlight after the business reported its FY26 half-year result.AGL Energy is one of Australia’s largest energy retailers and generators.AGL Energy HY26 resultHere are some of the numbers from the report for the six months to 31 December 2025: What happened?In terms of the statutory profit, the figure included a loss on the fair value of financial instruments of $143 million, as well as $116 million of significant items. The $116 million included re ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved a unanimous settlement filed in the application by Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) for TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), the parent company of TNMP, to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure. The approval confirms that the acquisition is in the public interest. Terms of the settlement include $45 million in rate credits to customers, strong governance and local oversight, dividend restrictions, fin ...

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Core Viewpoint - Strong demand, years of underinvestment, and deglobalization trends are reinforcing the case for higher prices across metals and energy [1] Group 1: Demand and Supply Dynamics - There is a significant increase in demand for metals and energy, driven by various global economic factors [1] - Years of underinvestment in the metals and energy sectors have created supply constraints, further pushing prices upward [1] Group 2: Geopolitical Influences - Deglobalization trends are impacting supply chains, leading to increased costs and potential price hikes in the metals and energy markets [1]

Q1 2026 Performance Highlights - Sales reached $4.7 billion, a 22% increase reported and a 15% increase on an organic basis year-over-year[7] - Orders hit a record $5.1 billion, up 28% year-over-year and 9% sequentially, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1[7] - Adjusted operating margins expanded by 180 basis points year-over-year to 22%, driven by strong operational performance[7] - Adjusted EPS increased by 33% year-over-year to $2.72[7] - Strong free cash flow generation of $608 million, with approximately 100% returned to shareholders[7] Q2 2026 Guidance - Expect sales of approximately $4.7 billion, representing a 13% increase reported and a 6% increase organically year-over-year[7] - Adjusted EPS is projected to be around $2.65, a 20% increase year-over-year[7] Segment Performance - Industrial Solutions (Q1 2026) - Sales were $2.202 billion, up 38% reported and 26% organically[13] - Adjusted operating margin expanded by 520 basis points to 23.3%[13] - Digital Data Networks (DDN) sales increased by 71% reported and 70% organically[15] Segment Performance - Transportation Solutions (Q1 2026) - Sales were $2.467 billion, up 10% reported and 7% organically[18] - Adjusted operating margin was 21.2%[18] - Automotive sales increased by 10% reported and 7% organically[18]

Group 1 - TransAlta Corporation (TAC) is a Canadian energy company that is positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for AI technologies, particularly as an energy provider for data centers [1] - The company operates in sectors that are critical for the growth of technology, energy, and consumer staples, indicating a diversified investment approach [1] Group 2 - The analyst emphasizes the potential in emerging markets, which adds a risk component to the investment portfolio [1]

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming earnings season for 2025 is anticipated to present investment opportunities, particularly in blue chip stocks that are expected to provide stability and potential upside as companies report their results in early 2026 [1] Group 1: Keppel DC REIT - Keppel DC REIT operates data centres across Asia, Australia, and Europe, with 72% of its revenue generated from Singapore in H1 2025 [3] - The REIT's financial performance has shown significant growth, with gross revenue increasing by 34.4%, net property income by 37.8%, and distribution per unit by 12.8% in H1 2025 [4] - The REIT is expected to benefit from falling interest rates, which have been reduced to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% by the US Federal Reserve, potentially lowering finance costs and increasing distributions to investors [4][5] - The increasing adoption of AI is anticipated to drive demand for data centres, further benefiting Keppel DC REIT [6] - Keppel DC REIT has the lowest gearing among its peers, with an aggregate leverage of 29.8%, providing it with more capacity for growth and resilience against economic disturbances [6][7] Group 2: Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) - SingTel, Singapore's leading telecommunications provider, has shown positive financial momentum, with group revenue increasing by 1.9% and underlying net profit by 16.7% in H1 FY2026 [9] - The company is in discussions for a S$5 billion bank loan to acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, enhancing its digital infrastructure [10] - Analysts expect SingTel's average revenue per user to stabilize in Singapore, grow in India, and strengthen in Australia, leading to a potential re-rating of its forward EV/EBITDA ratio from 5x to 7x [11] Group 3: Sembcorp Industries Ltd - Sembcorp is acquiring Alinta Energy for S$4.8 billion, which is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, increasing adjusted EBITDA by 36% and net profit by 14% [12] - The acquisition will raise Sembcorp's net debt by 74%, but the stock is currently trading at a trailing PE ratio of 10.6, significantly lower than the regional median of 24x [13][14] - Positive analyst coverage following the Alinta acquisition has led to an upgrade to 'outperform' with a target price of S$7.04, while management expects to maintain dividends [16]

Core Viewpoint - The US economy is expected to continue its strong performance into 2026, avoiding recession and maintaining robust growth alongside high inflation [1][2]. Economic Outlook - Bank of America has labeled this scenario as "run-it-hot," predicting strong growth and inflation above target due to factors like Fed rate cuts, AI investments, supportive trade policies, and stimulus measures [2][3]. - Goldman Sachs also anticipates robust economic growth in 2026, attributing it to Fed rate cuts in a non-recessionary environment, despite stagnant job growth [4]. Investment Strategies - Analysts suggest that commodities, particularly oil and energy, will be favorable investments in the "run-it-hot" scenario, with Bank of America highlighting commodities as the top trade for 2026 [6][7]. - The investment thesis includes a focus on small caps and cyclicals, indicating a broad range of sectors that could benefit from the anticipated economic conditions [6][8].

Economic Overview - Inflation under Trump was reported at 2.7% in November, marking the largest monthly decline in two to three years, while Biden inherited an inflation rate of 1.4% which rose to 9.1% within a year and a half [1] - The average inflation rate has been cut from 5% to 2.7% under Trump's policies, indicating a significant reduction in consumer costs [1] Consumer Impact - Walmart's CEO reported a 21% decrease in grocery prices for Thanksgiving compared to the previous year, while Amazon's CEO noted that Christmas products will be cheaper this year [1] - Real income for consumers has increased by $1,200, and families are expected to receive the largest tax cuts in history, with average returns projected to increase by $1,000 to $4,000 for a family of four [1] Taxation and Economic Policy - Starting January 1st, there will be no tax on tips, benefiting those living paycheck to paycheck, and 86% of social security recipients will not pay taxes on their income [1] - The economic policies under Trump are positioned as a reversal of Biden's policies, which are criticized for causing record inflation and necessitating interest rate hikes [1] State Comparisons - Oklahoma's gas prices are significantly lower at $1.89 per gallon compared to California's average of over $4 per gallon, illustrating the economic impact of state policies [1] - The discussion highlights that Democrats are perceived to mismanage taxpayer dollars, leading to higher inflation rates under their governance [1]

Core Points - TXNM Energy, Inc. has announced a 3.7% increase in its annual dividend payment, raising it by $0.06 to an indicated annual rate of $1.69 per share [1][2] - The increase reflects the company's ongoing dividend growth strategy, supported by underlying earnings growth and increased capital investment plans [2] - The board declared a quarterly stock dividend of $0.4225 per share, payable on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record by January 30, 2026 [3] Company Background - TXNM Energy is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, providing energy to over 800,000 homes and businesses across Texas and New Mexico through its regulated utilities, TNMP and PNM [3]