MNTN shares surged in pre-market trading Wednesday after the connected TV advertising platform reported a fourth-quarter profit that comfortably cleared Wall Street expectations. Reversing a year-ago loss, the company posted earnings of $34.5 million, signaling a potential turnaround for a stock that has faced significant downward pressure over the last twelve months.
Upstream Bio shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the biotechnology firm reported mixed results from a Phase 2 trial of its respiratory treatment, verekitug. While the drug met primary goals in two dosing regimens for severe asthma, a third group failed to show consistent improvement, tempering investor enthusiasm for the clinical-stage program.
Oatly Group reported a significantly narrowed fourth-quarter loss on Wednesday, bolstered by a 9.1% revenue surge that outpaced analyst expectations. The Swedish plant-based dairy leader saw strong performance in international markets offset regional weakness in North America, signaling a stabilizing path toward profitability for the year ahead.
SOLV Energy is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market this Wednesday after pricing its initial public offering at the peak of its target range. The San Diego-based utility infrastructure provider raised approximately $512.5 million, selling 20.5 million shares at $25 each to meet strong investor demand.
Mercedes-Benz Group is expected to report a sharp decline in fourth-quarter earnings this Thursday as the luxury automaker grapples with cooling demand in China and looming trade pressures. Analysts anticipate a significant year-over-year drop in both revenue and net profit, setting a cautious tone as the company prepares to issue its strategic outlook for 2026.
QXO, the construction materials firm led by billionaire industrialist Brad Jacobs, has agreed to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion in a move to further consolidate the North American building supply market.
Hilton Worldwide reported a revenue surge in the fourth quarter, outperforming Wall Street expectations as higher room rates compensated for a slight decline in occupancy. While net income fell year-over-year, the hotel giant issued an optimistic outlook for the coming years, betting on resilient travel demand and a busy global event calendar to drive future growth.
NetEase reported a 29% drop in fourth-quarter net profit to 6.24 billion yuan ($902.9 million) on Wednesday, as the Chinese gaming giant grappled with a high year-on-year comparison and decelerating revenue growth. Despite the bottom-line pressure, the Hangzhou-based firm signaled a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence to streamline production and bolster its international pipeline.
Unilever is set to report its fourth-quarter results this Thursday, with investors shifting their focus toward potential deal-making and shareholder returns following the company’s recent restructuring. After spinning off its ice cream division, the consumer goods giant is expected to post a 3.9% rise in underlying sales, testing Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez’s strategy to prioritize core staples like Dove and Hellmann's.
TotalEnergies SE reported an adjusted net income of $15.6 billion for the full year 2025, a 15% decrease from the previous year driven by a decline in global oil prices. Despite market headwinds, the French energy giant achieved a 4% growth in hydrocarbon production and announced a 5.6% dividend increase, signaling confidence in its dual-pillar strategy of fossil fuels and renewable energy.
Solstice Advanced Materials announced its board of directors has authorized an inaugural quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share. The move marks a significant milestone for the Morris Plains, N.J.-based specialty materials producer following its separation from Honeywell International last year.
Cineplex reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter profit as a lack of blockbuster releases drove theater attendance lower, missing analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
France raised €8 billion through a new 33-year government bond on Wednesday, tapping into a massive wave of investor appetite that saw orders exceed the supply by nearly 17 times. The issuance of the May 2057 OAT represents the country's second major syndicated deal of the year, signaling robust confidence in long-dated European sovereign debt.
Tenet Healthcare reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter profit, outstripping analyst estimates as its surgery centers and hospital networks saw increased patient demand. The healthcare giant posted adjusted earnings of $4.70 per share, beating the $4.07 expected by Wall Street, while total revenue climbed to $5.53 billion.
Auburn Hills-based BorgWarner reported a narrower fourth-quarter loss and topped revenue estimates on Wednesday, even as the auto-parts supplier warned of a slowdown in electric vehicle demand. While the company exceeded immediate expectations, its long-term guidance for 2026 fell short of Wall Street targets, prompting a strategic pivot toward the booming data-center power market.
Nissan Motor is expected to report a significantly deeper net loss for its third quarter on Thursday, as the Japanese automaker grapples with shrinking revenue and the mounting financial pressure of U.S. trade tariffs. Analysts polled by Quick forecast a net loss of 71.38 billion yen ($462.4 million) for the three months ending in December, a sharp escalation from the 14.1 billion yen loss recorded during the same period last year.
French retail giant Casino Guichard-Perrachon is facing a more aggressive restructuring path as a key creditor group proposes a €1.2 billion capital raise to stabilize the company’s precarious balance sheet. The new terms, revealed late Tuesday, would see a deeper debt reduction than the plan currently backed by majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky.
Hermès is set to report its 2025 financial results this Thursday, with analysts expecting the French luxury powerhouse to post higher annual revenue despite a broader industry downturn. The maker of the iconic Birkin bag is projected to reach €15.95 billion in sales, underscoring its unique ability to maintain demand while competitors struggle with a global slowdown in high-end spending.
Forval Telecom Inc. reported a sharp increase in nine-month net profit through December 31, 2024, as the Japanese firm successfully expanded its margins despite a year-on-year decline in total revenue.
Aigan Co. Ltd. (9854.TO) reported a net profit of ¥166 million for the nine months ended Dec. 31, successfully reversing a loss from the same period last year as the Japanese retailer saw a steady uptick in consumer demand.
Daiichi Kensetsu Corp. (1799.TO) reported a double-digit rise in net profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year, bolstered by a consistent increase in revenue and operating efficiency. The Japanese construction firm recorded a parent net income of 4.02 billion yen for the period ending December 31, up from 3.59 billion yen a year earlier.
Nichiden Corp. (9902.TO) reported a marginal decline in net profit for the nine months ended Dec. 31, even as the Japanese industrial equipment distributor saw its top-line revenue climb past the ¥100 billion mark.
Japan Third Party Co. Ltd. (JTP) reported an 8% increase in net profit for the nine months ending December 31, driven by steady revenue growth and improved operating margins. The Tokyo-listed technology services provider saw its bottom line reach ¥430 million, up from ¥398 million in the same period last year, according to the company's latest financial disclosure.
Otani Kogyo Co. Ltd. reported a significant decline in nine-month earnings as lower revenue and contracting operating margins pressured the Japanese manufacturer’s bottom line.
Lead Co. Inc. (6982.TO) reported a net loss of ¥218 million for the nine months ended December 31, a significant increase from the ¥93 million loss recorded in the prior-year period. While the Japanese manufacturer saw a slight improvement in top-line revenue, escalating operating expenses weighed heavily on the company's bottom line.
Japan Engine Corp. reported a net profit of Y3.98 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, marking a 5.6% increase over the previous year despite a slight contraction in overall revenue. The Tokyo-listed manufacturer saw its earnings per share rise to Y474.58, supported by improved pretax margins and disciplined cost management.
Japanese restaurant operator Atom Corp. reported a narrowed parent net loss of ¥678 million for the nine months ended December 31, even as revenue saw a significant double-digit decline. The results, filed under Japanese accounting standards, show the company trimming operational deficits despite a challenging environment for its top-line growth.
Workman Co. Ltd. reported a sharp rise in nine-month earnings through December 31, with net profit climbing to ¥16.04 billion as the Japanese retailer capitalized on strong consumer demand and improved operational efficiency.
Tokyo-listed Kichiri Holdings & Co. Ltd. reported a revenue increase to ¥8.51 billion for the half-year ended December 31, though net income saw a moderate decline compared to the previous year.
Tokyo-based software provider Temairazu Inc. (2477.TO) reported a steady increase in its first-half earnings for the period ended December 31, with net profit rising to ¥546 million. The company saw growth across all key financial metrics, driven by a nearly 10% increase in revenue compared to the previous year.
