Articles by James Calloway
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.
McDonald's Q4 Sales Surge on Value Strategy, Dividend Hiked
McDonald's posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with global comparable sales rising 5.7% and U.S. sales up 6.8%, driven by value-focused promotions. The company also increased its quarterly dividend.
BDX Surges 5% After Revising Long-Term Profit Outlook
Becton Dickinson shares rallied sharply in extended trading after the company updated its 2026 earnings forecast. Investors weighed margin pressures against a solid quarterly performance.
Vertiv Soars on Record Orders and Upgraded 2026 Outlook
Vertiv shares surged 24% after reporting a 252% jump in organic orders and raising its 2026 sales forecast above analyst expectations, driven by robust data center demand.
Omnicom Shares Slide 5% in Extended Trading Amid PR Restructuring
Omnicom Group's stock fell over 5% after hours as the company consolidated its PR agencies ahead of its Q4 earnings report next week.
CRH Shares Dip as Buyback Program Nears Conclusion, Earnings Loom
CRH shares declined 1.1% to $127.75 following a share repurchase disclosure. Investors are focused on next week's quarterly results and 2026 outlook.
Cisco Shares Dip Before Earnings as AI Chip Launch Intensifies Competition
Cisco Systems stock declined slightly ahead of its quarterly results, with investors focused on AI networking demand and the company's new chip challenging Nvidia and Broadcom.