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Team Internet Group PLC (AIM:TIG, OTCQX:TIGXF, FRA:4CN) this week outlined continued progress across its search, AI and international expansion initiatives, while also updating investors on refinancing discussions and strategic interest in its DIS business. Speaking with Proactive from New York, chief executive Michael Riedl said the company had now completed its transition from Google's longstanding AdSense for Domains model to the newer “Related Search on content” framework.
Vinci Compass (VINP) is downgraded to Hold due to deteriorating earnings quality and shrinking core private equity operations. Headline FRE margin improvement is largely inorganic, driven by the Verde acquisition, with underlying owner FRE margin closer to 33%. Private Equity AUM and management fees continue to decline, with no new capital raised and significant capital returns over the past year.
Nebius Group is upgraded to Strong Buy with a new price target of $256.91, reflecting 20% upside and robust earnings growth. Q1 2026 revenues surged 684% year-over-year to $399 million, with Cloud AI revenues up 841% and EBITDA margins rising to 32.5%. Guidance for 2026 includes $3–$3.4 billion in revenues, 40% margins, and increased capital expenditures of $20–$25 billion, driven by hyperscaler contracts.
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) is gaining momentum as investors respond positively to the company's surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The iShares Core High Dividend ETF offers defensive exposure with a 2.90% yield, focusing on quality, high-dividend companies with strong moats. HDV's portfolio is concentrated in consumer staples, energy, and healthcare, with minimal tech exposure, making it less likely to outperform in tech-driven rallies. Given rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, HDV is positioned to preserve capital and provide income stability, appealing to defensive and income-focused investors.
State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF is downgraded from Buy to Hold after a sharp rebound but persistent underperformance. XSW's diversified, equal-weighted structure limits concentration risk, but it remains the smallest tech ETF on my watchlist and has lagged broader tech indices. Despite a recent 22% rally, XSW is down 12% in 2026 and faces headwinds from potential sector rotation and bearish technology outlooks.
As the global financial community eagerly awaits SpaceX's historic initial public offering (IPO) – rumoured to command some $1.7 trillion valuation on June 12 – a wave of capital is flooding into public space stocks. This unprecedented offering promises to shine a “blinding spotlight” on the entire commercial space ecosystem, resetting industry benchmarks and driving institutional demand to a fever pitch.
Expedia Group NASDAQ: EXPE used a company event marking 30 years of Expedia to outline new partnerships, artificial intelligence initiatives and partner tools aimed at increasing traveler demand and simplifying travel operations.
SoFi (SOFI 0.19%) is producing impressive member growth and expanding margins, but there is one metric from the company's recent earnings report that investors should pay close attention to going forward.
The BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust offers a 7.12% yield and diversified energy equity exposure, outperforming the S&P 500 YTD amid oil price surges. BGR's portfolio is concentrated in major oil producers, positioning it to benefit from sustained high crude prices driven by Middle East geopolitical risks. While not a pure oil price play, over half of BGR's assets are in companies highly sensitive to crude price movements, which would allow it to benefit from rising prices.
Critical Mineral Resources PLC (LSE:CMRS, FRA:98J) this week outlined continued progress at its Agadir Melloul copper project in Morocco, with chief executive Charlie Long highlighting strong drilling results, an upcoming maiden resource estimate and ambitions to move into production within three years. Speaking to Proactive, Long described Morocco as one of Africa's most attractive yet underexplored mining jurisdictions.
Super Micro Computer shifts to a bullish outlook as margin declines appear to be bottoming and valuation is compelling. SMCI's Q3 results and guidance exceeded expectations, with revenue at $10.24B and net income surging to $483.4M, highlighting robust AI-driven demand. Despite ongoing corporate governance concerns, SMCI's backlog is at record highs and new manufacturing capacity positions it for scalable growth.
Booz Allen Hamilton is rated a conservative 'BUY' reflecting 15x P/E for 2028E. Despite a 40%+ market cap decline and revenue headwinds, BAH delivered strong 4Q26 EPS, a robust $38B backlog, and improved margins. The current valuation under 14-16x P/E is seen as overly discounted given BAH's resilient business model, government client base, and quality metrics.
Alaska Airlines launched its new Seattle-to-London route on Thursday, at a testing time for aviation. An executive told Business Insider most airlines are only covering up to 50% of increased fuel costs.
The iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (NYSEARCA:IEO) just paid a $0.55 distribution in March, the lightest quarterly payment since mid-2024.
Victoria's Secret is starting to turn itself around by going back to its roots. Crocs and Deckers are two undervalued footwear stocks.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that his forecast of a $200 billion market for CPUs includes China, signalling Nvidia still sees significant long-term demand in the market amid ongoing U.S.-China technology tensions.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust 6.375% RED PFD G offers a compelling total return outlook, trading 21% below liquidation value with high double-digit yield. PEB.PR.G's credit risk appears contained, supported by a 1.86x asset coverage ratio and fixed charge coverage near 1.8–1.9x. Despite a 2025 accounting loss, strong funds from operations and low preferred + unit holder payout ratio (~28.2%) indicate that preferred distributions remain well covered.
The Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHD | SPHD Price Prediction) sends income to shareholders every month, with distributions rising roughly 23% in 2025 and 2026 monthly payouts climbing to around $0.208 per share, with a current 30-day SEC yield of 4.5%.
European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance ministers on Saturday, suggesting a mix of reforms, consolidation and joint borrowing as a way to manage that.
Exelixis NASDAQ: EXEL remains focused on expanding its CABO franchise while preparing for potential launches and data readouts tied to zanzalintinib, Andrew Peters, the company's senior vice president of strategy, said during a session hosted by RBC Capital Markets.
Amphenol is positioned as an essential enabler of technological progress, supplying critical connectors and cable systems for AI, data centers, EVs, and robotics. APH's organic growth in AI infrastructure exceeds 80% annually, and robotics adoption is an underappreciated future catalyst for exponential product demand. Despite rapid revenue and profit growth, APH trades at a forward P/E of 26—mispriced relative to its high-growth, high-margin profile and sector leadership.
Trio-Tech's latest report showed Q3 FY 2026 revenue grew by 124% YoY, which pushed an already surging stock to a new 52-week high. While growth has accelerated, there is reason to think a slowdown may be coming, possibly as soon as in the next report. The stock has been extremely volatile in recent weeks, which presents opportunity to some but also great risk for many more.
BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust remains a buy for tax-efficient, high-yield income with direct exposure to leading AI-driven technology equities. BOE offers an 8.3% monthly dividend yield, supported by strong net realized gains and earnings coverage for at least 1.8 years at current payout levels. The fund underperforms peers like ETG in long-term capital appreciation, as its strategy prioritizes distributions over NAV growth and total returns.
Meta is building one of the largest artificial intelligence data centers in the world, and it's going up in a remote corner of Louisiana. Financed by one of the biggest private capital deals ever assembled, the project in rural Richland Parish will require up to 7.5 gigawatts of total power – 5 gigawatts of which will be for compute – from 10 brand new natural gas plants.
Stellantis laid out some big goals on Thursday. The market reacted with caution.
SINGAPORE, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a global consumer lifestyle company, today announced that the Company is providing an audio teleconference for participants who wish to virtually attend its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM"), scheduled to take place at 4 Pandan Crescent #03-03, Singapore, 128475, on May 25, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
JetBlue's CEO recently said that able-bodied travelers are requesting wheelchairs to skip lines. Her comments drew attention to the long-running "miracle flight" phenomenon.
Consumer growth investing works best when you focus on a few high-conviction companies with durable expansion potential. Chipotle Mexican Grill and Cava Group are both still in powerful unit-growth phases with room for long-term expansion.
Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Nexans S.A. (NEXNY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Ralph Lauren scores higher than Tapestry in strategy, growth runway, and financial health, with a total score of 12 vs. 9 out of 15. RL's focus on high-end brands and reducing wholesale exposure offers a more secure long-term growth runway than TPR's Gen Z-targeted, trend-sensitive strategy. TPR's high leverage (debt-to-equity 715%) and reliance on affordable handbags expose it to fashion cyclicality and profitability risks.
The price of gold has been heading higher in recent years. Gold is often viewed as a store of value, but owning it directly can be complicated and expensive.
OneWater Marine remains a 'Hold' as it shifts from serial acquisition to deleveraging and slow premiumization, improving its balance sheet and margins. ONEW's Q1 revenue from new boats fell 12%, but higher-priced yacht sales and improved used boat margins lifted gross margin to 23.8%, a two-year high. The $50 million Ocean Bio-Chem sale and disciplined FCF deployment reduced net LT debt/EBITDA to ~4.1x, below the 4.5x target.
RIVN's R2 mass-market ramp up is underway, targeting two production shifts by the end of 2026 while delivering higher volumes at richer gross margins via significant cost reductions. Software/services revenue surged +48.7% YoY in FQ1'26, driven by Autonomy+ monetization and a joint venture with VWAGY, aided by the promising future robo-taxi opportunities with UBER. With nearly $8B in available liquidity and diversified funding avenues, RIVN is well-capitalized to bridge near-term losses and elevated capex trends before achieving profitability.
Investors should pounce on the post-earnings dip.
Ackman's Pershing Square hedge fund largely exited from its massive Alphabet position in Q1 and initiated a stake in Microsoft.
Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO, Graeme Purdy, talked with Proactive about the company’s latest commercial progress, including the first...
Family offices poured more than $3 billion into tech, media, and telecom companies. But materials attracted the most capital—$4.8 billion.
Enlight Renewable Energy NASDAQ: ENLT used its 2026 Investor Day to outline its long-term growth strategy, emphasizing renewable power demand, expansion in the United States and Europe, operational execution and a new push into data center development.
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) delivered one of the most impressive earnings reports in the consumer discretionary sector. DECK achieved record revenues, record profits, and double-digit growth in its Hoka brand, signaling robust operational momentum. Despite sector-wide concerns over consumer sentiment and macro headwinds, DECK is outperforming and remains overlooked by the market.
Coca-Cola and Walmart are both dividend kings, with 64 and 53 consecutive years of dividend increases, respectively. Coca-Cola has an asset-light business model that lets it operate with industry-leading margins.
BrasilAgro (LND) reported weak 3Q26 results, reflecting bottom-cycle profitability amid falling crop prices and rising input costs. LND's revenues and adjusted EBITDA declined sharply, with negative R$30 million EBITDA and a 26% YoY revenue drop driven by lower fair value and volumes. Management warns of elevated input costs, challenging climate risks (El Niño), and potential cash flow strain for the next planting season.
Google appealed a landmark ruling accusing it of illegally maintaining its online search dominance through default deals with Apple.
easyJet plc (ESYJY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. (LYEL) Presents at Stifel 2026 Targeted Oncology Virtual Forum Transcript
Flughafen Wien Aktiengesellschaft (VIAAY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript