Articles by James Calloway
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.
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.