Articles by James Calloway
HUL Shares Slip Despite One-Time Profit Surge as Core Earnings Decline
Hindustan Unilever's stock fell nearly 4% as a 30% drop in profit from continuing operations overshadowed a 121% headline profit jump driven by a one-off demerger gain.
Tesco Shares Retreat After Strong Gains, Focus Turns to Whoosh Expansion and April Results
Tesco shares declined 0.6% in early Thursday trading, partially reversing a 2.6% advance from the previous session. Investors are assessing consumer demand and the grocer's rapid delivery growth ahead of preliminary results on April 16.
Rio Tinto Shares Edge Higher Ahead of Annual Results Amid Executive Transition
Rio Tinto's stock advanced 0.9% in London trading, nearing a 52-week high, as the company announced its chief legal officer will depart in 2026. Investors await annual results due February 19.
SmartCentres REIT Posts Strong 2025 Occupancy, Expands Self-Storage Footprint
SmartCentres REIT achieved 98.6% occupancy at year-end 2025, with same-property net operating income rising 3.7%. The trust reported Q4 FFO of $0.54 per unit and leased 430,000 square feet of vacant space.
RELX Stock Gains on Strong 2025 Results and Expanded Share Repurchase Plan
Shares of RELX advanced over 3% after the information provider reported a 9% rise in adjusted operating profit and announced a £2.25 billion buyback for 2026, while highlighting AI-driven growth.
Rolls-Royce Continues Share Buyback Program Ahead of Key Earnings Release
Rolls-Royce repurchased 461,677 shares on Feb. 11, advancing its £200 million buyback initiative. The company's full-year results, scheduled for Feb. 26, will be closely watched for cash flow insights.
BP Halts Buybacks, Posts $7.5B Profit as Debt Focus Intensifies
BP suspended its share repurchase program and reported $7.5 billion in underlying replacement cost profit for 2025, while net debt fell to $22 billion. Shares dropped 7% after $4 billion in renewables charges.
ANZ Soars on Strong Q1 Profit, Cost Discipline Fuels Market Rally
ANZ shares surged 6.7% after reporting a $1.94 billion quarterly cash profit, driven by an 8% drop in expenses. The results helped lift the broader ASX 200 index.
MNTN Shares Soar 37% on Strong Q4 Results and Upbeat 2026 Forecast
MNTN stock surged 37% after reporting Q4 revenue growth of 36% to $87.1M and issuing robust 2026 revenue guidance of $345–$355M. The company holds $210M cash with no debt.
Diodes Soars 26% on Strong Q4 Results and Ambitious 2028 Targets
Diodes Incorporated shares surged 26% in after-hours trading after reporting Q4 revenue of $391.6M, up 15.4% year-over-year, and issuing a robust Q1 outlook alongside new long-term financial goals.
Teradata Soars 29% Post-Market on Board Deal and Upgraded 2026 Forecast
Teradata shares surged 29% in after-hours trading following a board agreement with activist investor Lynrock Lake and an improved 2026 annual recurring revenue outlook.
Heineken to Slash Up to 6,000 Positions in Major Cost-Restructuring Drive
Heineken announces a global workforce reduction of 5,000-6,000 roles over two years, targeting €400-500 million in annual savings. The move comes amid softening beer demand and a pending CEO transition.