AstroNova delivered strong Q3 FY26 margin expansion and earnings growth, driving a 14% stock surge on earnings. The Aerospace segment remains the company's quality anchor, with operating margin rising to 36.8%, while the PI segment shows early signs of stabilization post-MTEX acquisition missteps. Debt reduction, improved liquidity, and a favorable amended credit facility put ALOT near sustainable financial stability, lowering future debt covenant breach risks.

Italy's antitrust authority (AGCM) on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms to suspend contractual terms that could shut rival AI chatbots out of WhatsApp, as it investigates the U.S. tech group for suspected abuse of a dominant position.

A few hedge fund managers with impressive track records bought shares of Alphabet and Meta Platforms in the third quarter. Meta Platforms is using artificial intelligence to improve engagement and ad conversion rates across its social media properties.

BP share price has pulled back in the past few weeks as investors have watched energy prices dip. The stock was trading at 427p, down by 10% from its highest point in November.

The consortium agreed to buy the Japanese beer maker's real-estate subsidiary valued around $3 billion.

French drugmaker Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. vaccines company Dynavax Technologies Corporation for around $2.2 billion (1.87 billion euros), it said on Wednesday.

Agree Realty Corporation offers a high-quality, diversified net lease retail REIT portfolio, with peer-leading investment-grade tenant concentration and robust lease terms. ADC trades below intrinsic value, supported by ramped-up investment guidance and solid AFFO growth, despite overall weakness in the macro environment. Financial strength is underpinned by low leverage, no significant debt maturities until 2028, and a manageable 4.07% average interest rate, providing flexibility, amid macro uncertainty.

TOKYO, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) today announced that it has been named a winner of TSMC's Excellent Performance Award, recognized in the category of Excellent Production Support. This was Advantest's first time winning an award at TSMC's annual Supply Chain Management Forum.

Shares of Reddit have soared more than 400% since their debut last spring. Just wait until next year.

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to the investment firm Stonepeak, valuing the business at about $10 billion and marking one of the biggest steps yet in the oil major's plan to slim down and shore up its finances.

BP has agreed to sell a 65% shareholding in lubricants business Castrol. The deal comes as the company looks to divest of $20 billion of assets by the end of 2027.

The Fidelity High Dividend ETF offers an attractive combination of growth and value characteristics for investors seeking balanced exposure. My current value bucket includes SCHD, FDVV, and BRK.B, reflecting a diversified approach. FDVV stands out for blending dividend growth with high capital appreciation potential holdings.

STAG Industrial demonstrates robust leasing momentum, with new leasing activity up over 34% in the last three quarters. Q3FY25 leasing volumes reflect a normalized market, with 2.15 million sq. ft. leased and stable renewal rates averaging 22.5%. STAG trades at a 25% discount to estimated NAV, with a calculated net asset value of $51.18 per share versus the current market price.

Oil and gas prices rebound 6% from five-year lows as geopolitical tensions add a risk premium, while technical resistance and surplus forecasts cap longer-term upside.

Lululemon's sales in the U.S. have been disappointing. The business still has a powerful brand that supports its impressive profits.

BP on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol unit to investment firm Stonepeak for about $6 billion.

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced an agreement to acquire a majority controlling interest in Castrol (or “the Company”), a global leader in lubricants, from BP p.l.c. (“bp”) (NYSE: BP) (LON: BP), in a transaction valuing the business at an enterprise value of approximately $10.1 billion. bp will retain a 35% minority interest in Castrol as part of the transaction. In connection wit.

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY ("Diversified", or the "Company") DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on March 20, 2025, the Company has purchased 54,988 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $13.9712 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

Bristol Myers Squibb remains significantly undervalued, trading at a forward P/E of 8x, versus the sector median of 19.5x. BMY's growth portfolio now generates 57% of total revenue, growing 18% YoY and overtaking legacy drugs, supporting a bullish outlook. Despite modest 3% total revenue growth, BMY maintains robust margins, strong cash flow, and a 4.65% dividend yield, enhancing its defensive appeal.

Turning Point Brands is significantly undervalued because investors are not adequately pricing in the growth of its modern oral nicotine pouch segment (FRE/ALP). A sum-of-the-parts DCF analysis, which separately values the declining legacy business and the high-growth pouch segment, results in a combined fair value of $194 per share. Value realization relies on three main factors: onshoring production to expand margins, securing a national rollout in major convenience stores like 7/11, and increased marketing.