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Globe and Mail
02-08-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Should You Buy the Dip on C3.ai's Stock?
Key Points CEO and founder, Tom Siebel, has announced his decision to step down once a new CEO is in place. could go two different ways with its CEO search. 10 stocks we like better than › (NYSE: AI) has had a rough week. On July 24, the stock plummeted more than 10% after the abrupt announcement of a CEO search. This is a big deal because CEO Tom Siebel was one of the founders of He has numerous accolades, and isn't his only success story, so his stepping away from the company is not great news for shareholders. But is this an opportunity to scoop up the stock of a promising AI play at a discount, or something else? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Some companies wouldn't be the same without their leadership Not all CEO departures are the same. Abrupt ones without any forewarning are the most concerning. While this departure falls into this category, it's for an unfortunate reason. Siebel was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and has begun the search for his replacement. While he has mostly recovered from this disease, he believes that he cannot handle the rigorous demands of being the CEO of a rapidly growing AI company, which is why a new person is needed to lead While this is sad, investors need to understand that this happens from time to time in the market and assess if they were investing in for the company or its leadership. There are countless examples of companies that wouldn't be the same without their leader. One prime example is Tesla 's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Elon Musk. Whether you love him, don't like him, or are neutral doesn't matter -- the company would be different without him at the helm. So, is it worth scooping up shares at a discount without Siebel at the helm? is delivering strong growth at the cost of profitability provides turnkey AI solutions for its customers, making it a great option to get up and running in the AI game. Additionally, it has won several government contracts to develop AI solutions within the U.S. Defense Department. This has led to strong growth for the company, with revenue rising 25% year over year in fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 (ending April 30). It also expects strong growth for FY 2026, with revenue expected to be about $466 million, up 20% from FY 2025's $389 million. That projection is unlikely to shift with a new CEO eventually at the helm, so the big change will be where heads after this year. is at a crossroads as a company, and who Siebel and the board decide to bring on as a replacement will give investors a clue about what direction is heading. Right now, it's a growth-at-all-costs business. This is evidenced by its poor profitability. AI Profit Margin data by YCharts. While has made some improvements in its profitability, it remains a long way from turning a profit. Who decides to bring on as CEO will clue investors in as to where the company is heading next. It could bring on an operations-focused CEO who works toward shifting the company to be profitable, potentially at the cost of some revenue growth. Another option is to bring on a CEO who's growth-oriented and maintains current path. I think it would be smart to strike a balance between these two traits, but I'll have to wait and see who brings on before I can make a final decision. As a result, I think investors should be patient and see who decides to hire, then make a call from there. If you already own shares, there's no reason to sell. But I'd be cautious about adding until there is some clarity regarding who will lead the company. Should you invest $1,000 in right now? Before you buy stock in consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $625,254!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,090,257!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,036% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 181% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 29, 2025
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Should You Buy the Dip on C3.ai's Stock?
Key Points CEO and founder, Tom Siebel, has announced his decision to step down once a new CEO is in place. could go two different ways with its CEO search. 10 stocks we like better than › (NYSE: AI) has had a rough week. On July 24, the stock plummeted more than 10% after the abrupt announcement of a CEO search. This is a big deal because CEO Tom Siebel was one of the founders of He has numerous accolades, and isn't his only success story, so his stepping away from the company is not great news for shareholders. But is this an opportunity to scoop up the stock of a promising AI play at a discount, or something else? Some companies wouldn't be the same without their leadership Not all CEO departures are the same. Abrupt ones without any forewarning are the most concerning. While this departure falls into this category, it's for an unfortunate reason. Siebel was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and has begun the search for his replacement. While he has mostly recovered from this disease, he believes that he cannot handle the rigorous demands of being the CEO of a rapidly growing AI company, which is why a new person is needed to lead While this is sad, investors need to understand that this happens from time to time in the market and assess if they were investing in for the company or its leadership. There are countless examples of companies that wouldn't be the same without their leader. One prime example is Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Elon Musk. Whether you love him, don't like him, or are neutral doesn't matter -- the company would be different without him at the helm. So, is it worth scooping up shares at a discount without Siebel at the helm? is delivering strong growth at the cost of profitability provides turnkey AI solutions for its customers, making it a great option to get up and running in the AI game. Additionally, it has won several government contracts to develop AI solutions within the U.S. Defense Department. This has led to strong growth for the company, with revenue rising 25% year over year in fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 (ending April 30). It also expects strong growth for FY 2026, with revenue expected to be about $466 million, up 20% from FY 2025's $389 million. That projection is unlikely to shift with a new CEO eventually at the helm, so the big change will be where heads after this year. is at a crossroads as a company, and who Siebel and the board decide to bring on as a replacement will give investors a clue about what direction is heading. Right now, it's a growth-at-all-costs business. This is evidenced by its poor profitability. While has made some improvements in its profitability, it remains a long way from turning a profit. Who decides to bring on as CEO will clue investors in as to where the company is heading next. It could bring on an operations-focused CEO who works toward shifting the company to be profitable, potentially at the cost of some revenue growth. Another option is to bring on a CEO who's growth-oriented and maintains current path. I think it would be smart to strike a balance between these two traits, but I'll have to wait and see who brings on before I can make a final decision. As a result, I think investors should be patient and see who decides to hire, then make a call from there. If you already own shares, there's no reason to sell. But I'd be cautious about adding until there is some clarity regarding who will lead the company. Should you invest $1,000 in right now? Before you buy stock in consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $625,254!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,090,257!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,036% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 181% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 29, 2025 Keithen Drury has positions in Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Should You Buy the Dip on Stock? was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CFP Board Announces Search for Next CEO, Engages Spencer Stuart
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFP Board today announced that it has retained executive recruitment firm Spencer Stuart to assist in the search for its next Chief Executive Officer. The search follows the February announcement of CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller's planned April 2026 retirement and reflects CFP Board's commitment to a deliberate, strategic transition. The Board of Directors began preparing for this transition early in 2025, forming a CEO Search Committee led by 2025 Chair-Elect Terri Kallsen, CFP®. This thoughtful planning allows ample time to conduct a thorough search and engage a broad range of stakeholders. "The Board of Directors is approaching this transition with a clear plan, and we are excited to partner with Spencer Stuart in this important search," said CFP Board Chair Liz Miller, CFP®, CFA®. The search begins immediately. "We're looking for an innovative leader who will not only drive our strategic initiatives forward but also embody the core values of our organization — integrity, commitment to the profession and a focus on the public interest," said Kallsen. CFP Board invites highly qualified candidates to apply. This process will involve thorough outreach to leaders within the association and financial planning communities to help ensure a broad, well-qualified candidate pool. For inquiries or further information, contact the following at Spencer Stuart: Leslie Hortum (lhortum@ and Sarah Burley Reid (sburleyreid@ ABOUT CFP BOARD CFP Board is the professional body for personal financial planners in the U.S. CFP Board consists of two affiliated organizations focused on advancing the financial planning profession for the public's benefit. CFP Board of Standards sets and upholds standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification — widely recognized by the public, advisors and firms as the standard for financial planners — so that the public has access to the benefits of competent and ethical financial planning. CFP® certification is held by more than 100,000 people in the U.S. CFP Board Center for Financial Planning addresses diversity and workforce development challenges and conducts and publishes research that adds to the financial planning profession's body of knowledge. ABOUT SPENCER STUART Spencer Stuart is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm that works with organizations to help them find and develop the leaders they need to succeed in a complex and rapidly changing world. View source version on Contacts Mary Ellen Dingley, Manager of Public Relations, P: 770-361-0111,E: media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crown Castle Q2 Earnings Preview: Post-divestiture story
Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) reports Q2 results after the market close on Jul 23, 2025. Street estimates call for EPS of $0.56 and revenue of $1.04 billion, reflecting the shift of fiber operations to discontinued status. Shares are up roughly 18% so far this year as investors have embraced the $8.5 billion asset sale but await proof of sustained tower growth and cash flow stability. Investors will focus on whether the newly reset annual dividend of $4.25 per share (down from $6.26) remains sustainable under a 75-80% AFFO payout policy and on the execution of the $8.5 billion divestiture of fiber and small-cell assets and the planned $3 billion share buyback. Management projects about 4.5% organic tower revenue growth in 2025, but newer builds yield roughly half the margins of legacy sites. Management may also update its CEO search and comment on carrier amendment activity as 5G densification continues. With Elliott Management maintaining its activist stance, clarity around full-year AFFO guidance ($4.06$4.17 per share) and leverage targets (6) could sway sentiment ahead of the transaction's expected 1H 2026 close. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Baltimore City schools hire consulting firm to help with search for new CEO
Baltimore City Public Schools has selected a firm to assist in finding the next CEO for the district. Alma Advisory Group, a Chicago-based consulting firm, will help the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners in their search. The firm will evaluate top candidates using a description of qualities outlined by the Board and district stakeholders, as well as ensuring community engagement is woven into each phase of the search process. "This next superintendent is going to represent a generational change for our district," Baltimore City Schools Board Chair Robert Salley said. "We recognized that we need a firm to help make sure that we have top-ranked candidates." Salley said the board wanted a firm that meets the goals of the board, which includes a transparent search. "As we move through the various stages of the search, folks want to know a little bit more information about how the search is progressing, what we are learning in the search, where they can find more information, and how they can get involved," Salley said. Salley said the board is looking for a smooth transition from one leader to the next, as a successor to Dr. Sonja Santelises. "We're looking for a leader who can pick up that baton to help us to continue to think and shape about all those things we know families really care about," Salley said. The new CEO is expected to begin on July 1, 2026. City Schools contract with Alma Advisory Group The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners approved the contract with Alma Advisory Group on Tuesday. The estimated two-year contract is $107,926. The firm will develop a recruitment strategy, refine the job description, assess market competitiveness, and identify candidates who meet the desired qualifications. City Schools also expect Alma to work closely with the Board to ensure a strong and diverse candidate pool, provide regular updates, conduct initial screenings and interviews, support finalist selection, and assist with interview tools, reference checks, contract negotiations, and a post-search debrief. District CEO's contract ends in 2026 Selecting the firm comes after Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises received a second one-year contract extension in October 2024. Her contract ends in June 2026. Santelises, who was appointed CEO in 2017, is the longest-serving CEO in the Baltimore City schools in more than 30 years. Salley said the board hopes for a smooth transition from one leader to the next. About Alma Advisory Group The Baltimore City schools have worked with the consulting firm before. Alma Advisory Group assisted with executive recruitment and hiring efforts for two senior leadership positions, including chief human capital officer and executive director of special education. "The Board is thrilled to begin our partnership with Alma Advisory Group," Salley said. "This is a critical moment for the district, and we are committed to ensuring a transparent and inclusive search that reflects the voices and values of our entire community."
