Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million
A recent investigation into a tragic incident near the Greek island of Chios revealed that most of the 15 Afghan migrants who lost their lives did not drown. Instead, autopsies showed they suffered severe head and brain injuries when a small boat collided with a coast guard vessel on February 3. The
The biggest bank in Australia has reported a strong first half of the year, with lending to homes and businesses growing faster than the rest of the market. Home loans increased by 3. 7 % and business loans jumped 6. 0 %, outpacing overall system growth on both fronts. Deposits from households also
Maravai LifeSciences is set to release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year financial statements for 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p. m. PT (5:00 p. m. ET) on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can j
The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 record, followed by Tatnall and Cape Henlopen. St. Georges moves into the top five after a strong finish, while Salesianum and Middletown secure spots in
BitMine Immersion Technologies, a company that manages crypto assets for its own use and for others, added a large amount of Ethereum last week. They bought 40, 613 ETH during a market slump, pushing their total holdings over 4. 3 million tokens. At today’s prices that adds about $8. 8 billion to th
George Takei, famous for his role on Star Trek, spoke about the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ month‑long film series that celebrates space travel in movies. The event started on January 30 and ends February 28, showing titles such as Star Trek IV, The Right Stuff, Solaris, and Interstellar. A
Transocean is set to acquire the offshore drilling firm Valaris for about $5. 8 billion, a deal that will expand the combined company’s fleet to 73 rigs worldwide. The purchase comes at a time when oilfield services are looking for ways to cope with tighter budgets and higher operating costs. The t
The richest stars in Britain are not just famous for their talent – they’re also building massive property empires that rival those of top financiers. Among them, the Beckhams stand out with a portfolio worth around $205 million, covering five homes that make up almost a quarter of their total we
Inuvo, a tech company that specializes in search and advertising software, is drawing attention from analysts. A recent report on February 6 reaffirmed a Buy recommendation with a target price of $6, despite the stock ending last week at just $1. 90. The analyst who issued this rating is known for a
