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KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) gained 1.3% on Thursday, outperforming the broader technology sector as the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.4%, after the semiconductor equipment manufacturer unveiled a $7 billion share repurchase program and increased its dividend by 21%. The new buyback authorization adds to an existing program that still had $3.944 billion available as of December 31,…

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ:REFI) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $0.43, falling short of the analyst estimate of $0.46. The commercial mortgage REIT generated net interest income of $14.2 million, or $0.66 per share, compared with $14.1 million in the same period a year earlier. Despite the earnings…

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLMA) reported fourth-quarter results that largely matched profit expectations while revenue came in slightly below forecasts, and the retailer issued a full-year outlook that exceeded market estimates. Adjusted earnings per share totaled $1.39 for the quarter, compared with analyst expectations of $1.41. Revenue increased 17% year-over-year to $779.25 million, falling short of…

TIC Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:TIC) reported a fourth-quarter loss on Thursday that came in worse than analyst expectations. Following the release of the results, the company’s shares fell 3.31% in premarket trading. The company recorded an adjusted loss of $0.25 per share for the quarter, missing the analyst consensus estimate of a $0.08 loss per share…

Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) reported mixed fourth-quarter results on Thursday, with revenue coming in above analyst forecasts while earnings fell short of expectations. The company’s shares climbed 9.64% in premarket trading following the release, as investors appeared encouraged by signs that the business may be stabilizing. The handbag and accessories retailer posted an adjusted loss…

Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) moved higher in premarket trading on Thursday after the retailer reported fourth-quarter results that topped analyst expectations. Adjusted earnings per share were $3.45, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.03 by $0.42. Revenue reached $6.23 billion, above forecasts of $6.08 billion and up sharply from $3.89 billion in the same…

Alliance Laundry Systems (NYSE:ALH) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter results that matched analyst forecasts, posting adjusted earnings per share of $0.24 on revenue of $435 million. The company’s shares were largely unchanged in after-hours trading following the announcement. The commercial laundry equipment manufacturer recorded a 10% increase in quarterly revenue compared with the same period last…

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ:SNDL) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $252.5 million on Thursday, falling short of analyst expectations of $257.55 million and marking a 2.0% decline from the same period a year earlier. Despite the revenue miss, the company’s shares rose 4.55% in premarket trading as investors focused on the company’s record profitability and strong cash flow…

CECO Environmental Corp. (NASDAQ:CECO) said it anticipates full-year 2026 orders will surpass $1.5 billion, implying a book-to-bill ratio above 1.5 and roughly 50% growth compared with 2025 levels. The forecast does not include the previously announced acquisition of Thermon. The company also reported that its sales pipeline has expanded to more than $6.5 billion. Chief…

The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) announced it has deployed Haven Safety AI across its U.S. utilities and renewable energy sites, marking one of the first large-scale uses of an artificial intelligence-based safety investigation system within the energy industry. The Arlington, Virginia-based company said the platform has cut the time required to investigate safety incidents by more…