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Hasbro (HAS) shares surge 11% after smashing Q4 profit estimates and offering upbeat longer-term guidance. Despite tariff headwinds, the toy industry is expected to stabilize and Hasbro is well-positioned to benefit with a strong innovation portfolio and cost-saving initiatives. Earnings analysis and executive commentary included.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC

Private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Sycamore Partners are among the bidders competing to acquire Family Dollar, a discount retail brand operated by Dollar Tree (DLTR). Brigade Capital Management has also expressed interest in buying Family Dollar, though a deal is not imminent.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC

Rivian (RIVN) reports Q4 earnings Wednesday, with analysts expecting revenue of $1.386 billion and an adjusted EPS loss of $0.65. Watch for updates on production, partnerships, and the status of the federal EV tax credit.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC

CEO Confidence Jumps to 3-Year High; Workforce Expansion Plans Mixed

Published on: February 20, 2025, 04:00 PM UTC

Amazon MGM Studios acquires creative control of the James Bond franchise in a joint venture with longtime rights holders.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 03:05 PM UTC

Fed Keeps Interest Rates on Hold as Economy Is Assessed

Published on: February 20, 2025, 03:03 PM UTC

The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief: - The S&P 500's new all-time highs are tempered by concerns over tariffs, trade wars, and inflation. - Consumer sentiment has fallen to a seven-month low, despite calm seas on the CBOE Volatility Index. - European stocks are beating American stocks, and people are especially excited about gold. - Investors are now seeing higher chances of an economic disaster than a market crash.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 03:03 PM UTC

Shyft (SHYF) missed Q4 sales targets with flat revenue year-on-year, but exceeded EPS estimates by 18.4%. While revenue guidance for 2025 meets analyst expectations, EBITDA guidance falls short. The company's historical sales growth has been weak, and its operating margin and EPS have declined over the past five years. Despite a mixed quarter, Shyft beat analyst EPS and EBITDA estimates. Its full-year EPS guidance also exceeds expectations, but full-year EBITDA guidance falls short. This quarter is just one piece of the longer-term business quality puzzle.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 02:06 PM UTC

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic says interest rate cuts remain possible in 2025 as the Fed assesses economic conditions and Trump administration policies.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 02:03 PM UTC

TransAlta Corp. (TAC) reported a Q4 loss of $46.5 million, or 16 cents per share, on revenue of $484.6 million. For the year, the company reported profit of $129.2 million, or 43 cents per share, on revenue of $2.08 billion.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 01:09 PM UTC