project44 Delivers 34% New ARR Growth Fueled by AI Agent Momentum and Intelligent TMS Expansion

project44 announced Q1 FY27 results with 34% year-over-year new ARR growth and 52% growth in Shipper New ARR. The company launched an AI agent portfolio addressing key supply chain operations and deployed Autopilot, a no-code platform for managing AI-driven workflows. Customers report measurable improvements including 4% freight cost reduction, 70% reduction in manual coordination, and 75% faster sourcing cycles.

05/18/2026, 3:43 PM • GlobeNewswire

4 Brilliant High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

The article examines four high-yield consumer goods stocks suitable for long-term income portfolios. Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco offer strong dividend growth supported by smoke-free product transitions. Hormel Foods is a turnaround story with a 60-year dividend history but elevated payout ratios. Conagra offers the highest yield but carries dividend sustainability risks. The author emphasizes distinguishing between yields reflecting healthy businesses versus those signaling distress.

05/18/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

The Major Long-Term Risk Facing Altria Stock in 2026

Altria faces a critical long-term challenge as its core cigarette business continues to decline with domestic shipments falling 10% in 2025. While the company has maintained profit growth through price increases, this strategy is unsustainable as smoking rates decline, particularly among young Americans. Although Altria's On! oral nicotine pouches show promise with 11% shipment growth, they face intense competition from Philip Morris's Zyn and lost market share in Q4. The company's diversification efforts have largely failed, and without successful next-generation products, Altria's stock faces eventual decline.

03/31/2026, 1:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Altria Stock Closed Up Today

Altria stock rose 2.82% today as investors rotated into defensive, dividend-paying stocks amid market turmoil and geopolitical tensions. The tobacco giant's 6.6% dividend yield and recession-proof business model attracted safety-seeking investors, even as the broader S&P 500 fell 1.7%. The company also announced a nationwide rollout of its On! Plus nicotine pouch this week.

03/27/2026, 5:04 PM • The Motley Fool

According to SEC Filing, Thomas W. Smith Trimmed Yelp Stake as Local Services Advertising Reshapes the Business

Investment manager Thomas W. Smith reduced his position in Yelp by 96,280 shares during the fourth quarter, with the stake's value declining by $4.09 million. The remaining position now represents only 0.22% of the fund's assets under management. Yelp's stock has underperformed significantly, down 45.7% over the past year.

03/10/2026, 4:06 PM • The Motley Fool

Better-for-You Stimulant Formats Gain Scale as Consumer Demand Reshapes Delivery Landscape

The oral nicotine pouch market is projected to surge from $5.4 billion in 2024 to over $25 billion by 2030, driven by consumer shift toward tobacco-free and functional beverage formats. Major players including Celsius Holdings, British American Tobacco, Turning Point Brands, and Keurig Dr Pepper are expanding their portfolios with innovative energy and oral pouch products to capture growing demand for portable, controlled-dose stimulant delivery systems.

03/04/2026, 11:51 AM • Benzinga

Organigram Bets Big On Europe With Sanity Group Takeover

Organigram Global announced a proposed acquisition of Sanity Group, a German cannabis company, for €113.4 million upfront plus up to €113.8 million in earnout consideration. The deal aims to establish Organigram as a global cannabis pure-play with significant European market presence. Funding will come from cash on hand, a new credit facility, and a €47.8 million investment from British American Tobacco. OGI shares rose 7.09% in premarket trading, though technical indicators show bearish short-to-medium term trends.

02/18/2026, 7:26 AM • Benzinga

3 Dividend-Backed Consumer Staples to Reinforce Your Portfolio

The article highlights three consumer staples stocks as defensive investments during market volatility: Waste Management Inc. (WM) with a 52% dividend payout ratio and 22-year history of increases; British American Tobacco plc (BTI) yielding over 5% with 19 consecutive years of payout increases; and Service Corporation International Inc. (SCI) with a 1.68% yield and 15-year streak of dividend increases. These companies benefit from inelastic demand, pricing power, and low volatility relative to broader markets.

01/27/2026, 10:28 AM • Investing

Philip Morris International: Why 2026 Could Be the Tipping Point for Its Smoke-Free Dominance

Philip Morris International is positioning itself for significant growth in the smoke-free nicotine market, with potential FDA approval for Iqos Iluma in the US and strong performance in alternative nicotine products like Zyn.

12/11/2025, 4:35 PM • The Motley Fool

Is Altria's 7.3% Yield Safe? This 1 Thing Matters Most in 2026

Altria maintains a high 7.3% dividend yield despite declining cigarette sales, with financial stability in the short term but potential long-term challenges in transitioning to smoke-free nicotine products.

12/11/2025, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Shell plc announces Directorate changes

Shell PLC announces board changes, with Catherine Hughes and Neil Carson not standing for re-election at the 2026 AGM. Two new non-executive directors, Holly Koeppel and Clare Scherrer, will join the board on January 1, 2026, bringing extensive industry experience.

12/11/2025, 3:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Why Altria Stock Lost 15% in October

Altria experienced a 15% stock decline in October due to weak Q3 earnings, declining cigarette shipments, and challenges in transitioning to next-generation products amid consumer spending pressures.

11/05/2025, 3:35 PM • The Motley Fool

Charlotte's Web Appoints M. Borgia Walker to Board of Directors

Charlotte's Web Holdings has appointed M. Borgia Walker to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2025. Walker brings extensive global leadership experience from Reynolds American Inc., with expertise in transformation, human resources, finance, and compliance.

10/21/2025, 8:15 AM • Benzinga

World AI Show Returns to Kuala Lumpur with MDEC as Strategic Partner.

The 46th World AI Show will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focusing on AI, cloud technologies, and digital transformation, with strategic support from MDEC to position Malaysia as a Southeast Asian AI hub.

09/11/2025, 4:54 PM • GlobeNewswire

Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 5 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.

The article highlights five high-yield dividend stocks with strong financial fundamentals that can provide reliable income for investors in 2025 and beyond, focusing on companies with consistent dividend growth and sustainable payout ratios.

08/06/2025, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool