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Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. GoDaddy — Shares dropped 9% after the company forecasted annual revenue below estimates, citing slow AI-related adoption. GoDaddy said it expects its revenue to come in between $5.195 billion and $5.275 billion this year, falling short of analysts’ consensus estimate of $5.28 billion, according to FactSet. Lowe’s — The home improvement retailer’s shares tumbled about 3% after it issued lower-than-expected forward guidance for its bottom line through January 2027. The company forecasted earnings in the range of $12.25 – $12.75 per share excluding some items for the period, falling below analysts’…

Key PointsThe conglomerate’s cash stockpile is often cited as a reason to buy the stock.A change in leadership — as Warren Buffett passes the torch — is another.Berkshire’s new chief, Greg Abel, is already making his mark on the portfolio.10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway ›Many investors view Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) massive cash reserves, which totaled $382 billion at the end of the third quarter, as one of the reasons to consider the conglomerate’s shares. Indeed, a company’s cash on hand and ability to grow that stockpile are valid motivations to consider a stock.The good…

Chairman & CEO Paramount David Ellison attends the UFC 324 event at T-Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Bottari | Ufc | Getty ImagesIf there’s one thing that Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison knows well, it’s an impossible mission.Ellison, producer of five of the “Mission: Impossible” films, has been trying to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly six months. In September, he sent an initial, unsolicited offer to WBD, prompting the rival media company to explore a sale process that resulted in an agreement with Netflix to sell the famed Warner Bros. film studio and WBD’s…

Thailand unexpectedly cuts rates on lower growth outlook – Central Banking Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Central bank hopes easing of policy will support SMEs, households and overall economy Thailand’s central bank unexpectedly lowered its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points today (February 25), as officials said growth was projected to remain below potential this year and next. The monetary policy committee voted four to two to cut the rate from 1.25% to 1%, according to a statement from the Bank of Thailand (BoT). The two dissenting board members voted to keep the rate unchanged.The statement…

Hong Kong is integrating its debt market into the blockchain and crypto era, announcing a new digital asset platform in the second half of the year that will support the issuance and settlement of tokenized bonds.Financial Secretary Paul Chan confirmed Wednesday during his 2026/2027 budget speech that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) CMU OmniClear Holdings will build the infrastructure, with explicit plans to link it with regional tokenization hubs.The move shifts Hong Kong from pilot programs to permanent market architecture, consolidating liquidity across Asian markets. By connecting with external platforms, the initiative aims to prevent the “digital island” effect…

At a time when Wall Street is balancing steady economic growth with uncertainty around interest rates and geopolitics, mutual funds managed by PIMCO are attracting attention for their disciplined, research-driven approach to fixed income. Founded in 1971 in Newport Beach, CA, PIMCO began as a bond-focused investment manager and grew into a global firm with offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Newport Beach, it employs thousands of professionals worldwide, with a presence in major financial centers such as New York and London, supporting its global investment perspective.In the current environment, where inflation trends remain uneven and central…

Penny Software, the AI-driven digital procurement and spend-management platform, has officially opened a new UK office in Derby, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company provides a B2B digital procurement solution that currently serves enterprises across more than 75 countries. The new Derby location will act as a regional hub to support growing demand from UK and European clients, accelerating local partnerships and enhancing service delivery.Choosing Derby over LondonWhile many international fintech and software companies default to London for their UK base, Penny Software took a different approach.According to…

BloombergNEF’s Head of Carbon Market Research Emma Coker joined Bloomberg’s Daybreak Europe after recent price volatility in EU carbon markets. Speaking to Lizzy Burden, Coker discusses the impact of an upcoming set of reforms. (Source: Bloomberg)

Lowe’s shares dip after home-improvement retailer warns of ‘ongoing uncertainty’ in category

The Russell Microcap Index is surging — yet 57% of its members lost money last year. That never ends well.