An analysis of third-quarter earnings reveals a mixed picture for the safety and security services industry. While the sector showed overall revenue resilience, performance varied sharply among key players, with legacy giant Brink's posting the slowest growth.
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) reported quarterly revenue of $220.8 million, surpassing expectations and marking a 9.6% year-over-year increase. The vocational training provider's growth is fueled by new campus openings and program launches, even as near-term investments pressure margins.
Industrial technology firm Fortive (NYSE: FTV) posted fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street forecasts, with revenue climbing 4.6% year-over-year to $1.12 billion. Adjusted earnings of $0.90 per share also surpassed analyst consensus by 7.4%, driven by strategic launches and operational efficiency.
The Himalayan kingdom transferred Bitcoin holdings worth $22 million to institutional counterparties as prices slid, with analysts characterizing the move as part of routine treasury management rather than a sign of distress.
Blackstone reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue beating expectations but profits falling short. While strong capital inflows and performance in infrastructure and private equity drove growth, rising costs and a softer real estate fee environment squeezed earnings. The subsequent analyst call raised pointed questions on fundraising, fee structures, and the firm's positioning in the AI investment boom.
A persistent cold snap has left Berlin's sidewalks treacherously icy, leading to a surge in injuries and reigniting a contentious debate over whether to lift the city's ban on road salt—pitting public safety against environmental concerns.
A relentless series of winter storms continues to batter Portugal and Spain, with the latest, Storm Leonardo, claiming a life and leaving a young girl missing. Authorities brace for the next system as damage estimates soar into the billions.
New Jersey's retail sector faces sustained pressure as bankruptcy filings hit a 15-year high. Rising interest rates, shifting consumer habits, and policy uncertainty converge, forcing iconic chains and local staples alike to restructure or shutter.
Reclusive billionaire trader Bian Ximing, having amassed a fortune from gold, now holds the largest short position against silver on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. His high-stakes wager, facing volatile swings, is currently yielding substantial paper gains as prices retreat.
Ethereum's price decline accelerates following a confirmed technical breakdown and notable selling by founder Vitalik Buterin. On-chain data reveals a synchronized pullback by large holders and long-term investors, raising the stakes for a critical support test near $1,800.
As Russia intensifies winter attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, negotiators from both sides, with U.S. envoys present, continue high-stakes talks seeking a path to end the nearly four-year war, despite a reported surge in civilian casualties.
Consumer finance provider Regional Management (NYSE: RM) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, fueled by portfolio expansion and improved credit metrics. The company's leadership outlined an ambitious 2026 roadmap centered on branch network growth, a strategic push into auto-secured lending, and sustained tech investment.
In a major policy reversal, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formally withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to outlaw event contracts tied to politics, sports, and conflict. Chairman Michael S. Selig dismissed the plan as a politically motivated overreach, signaling the agency's intent to regulate—not stifle—the fast-growing prediction market sector.
LATAM Airlines Group capped off a robust 2025 with record profitability and passenger numbers, driven by premium offerings and network expansion. Management projects continued growth for 2026, backed by a healthy balance sheet and a fleet renewal strategy.
Johnson Controls International (JCI) reported a robust first quarter, exceeding expectations and raising its full-year earnings guidance. The company cited record order growth, particularly in data center and life sciences segments, alongside significant margin expansion. Executives highlighted a record $18 billion backlog but noted timing challenges for near-term revenue conversion.
IDEX Corporation capped off fiscal 2025 with stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results, propelled by a record-setting order surge in its Health & Science Technologies unit linked to data center and AI infrastructure. While management expressed confidence in its strategic evolution, it offered a measured outlook for the coming year amid a mixed industrial landscape.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a military battalion into Kwara State following one of Nigeria's deadliest attacks in recent months, which left scores dead after gunmen targeted a village. The assault underscores the persistent security crisis plaguing Africa's most populous nation.
A Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed near Flagstaff Wednesday night during an active shooting investigation. The suspect is in custody, but the condition of those aboard the aircraft remains unknown as multiple agencies respond.
On-chain data reveals the Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred over 184 Bitcoin to trading desks and exchanges as prices tumbled, marking its first significant wallet activity in months and raising questions about sovereign digital asset strategies during volatile conditions.
In an open letter to the British creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison details commitments for a potential Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, promising at least 30 annual theatrical releases and a staunchly competitive market stance, positioning the move as a counterweight to dominant streaming platforms.
