Hertz Global and SoundHound AI show high short interest and elevated days to cover, setting up potential short squeezes amid business turnaround efforts and analyst rating shifts.
Wilmington (LON:WIL) reported growth in eight of its nine continuing businesses for FY 2026, supported by the acquisition of Spanish compliance-services provider Conversia and continued expansion in recurring revenue.
Chief Executive Officer Mark Milner said ongoing revenue rose 37%, while organic
Fresnillo (LON:FRES) said it is continuing to focus on operating its existing mines efficiently while advancing a portfolio of brownfield and greenfield development projects in Mexico and Canada.
During a company presentation, Octavio said the miner operates eight mines across a mix of underground
Card Factory (LON:CARD) said first-half revenue rose 5.3% to £260.8 million, supported by the full-period contribution from Funky Pigeon and growth in wholesale partnerships, as the retailer continued to invest in expanding beyond its core greeting-card business.
Adjusted profit before tax was £12.
S&U (LON:SUS) reported first-half profit before tax of £15.7 million, up 1% from £15.6 million a year earlier, as higher revenue and stable impairment charges offset increased funding and sales costs.
Chairman Anthony Coombs said the comparison included an exceptional recovery at As
MongoDB shares fell 17% after CEO CJ Desai left for Meta, but the board reinstated Dev Ittycheria as interim CEO and reaffirmed guidance, signaling operational stability despite the leadership shakeup.
Amazon's net margin edges Alibaba's despite vastly different scale, while Alibaba's valuation trades at half Amazon's price-to-sales multiple, a rare divergence worth examining.
Customers are still flocking to its drive-thrus, but the coffee chain's sales multiple slid after Wall Street flinched at management's growth guidance.
A dual-industry leader and a foundational artificial intelligence (AI) hardware company are among the top holdings of at least five billionaire investors each.
Bernstein's Peter Weed downgraded Palo Alto Networks, Okta, and SentinelOne to Market Perform while raising price targets on all three, as analysts weigh AI-driven demand against slowing margin growth.
