Odvětví mREIT čelí tlaku kvůli vyšším hypotečním sazbám, slabší refinanční aktivitě a poklesu účetní hodnoty, což vede i ke snižování dividend. Zacks mu dává rank č. 211, tedy spodních 15 %.
The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry is bearing the brunt of mortgage rate volatility, fueled by persistent inflation and broader economic uncertainty. With mortgage rates averaging in the mid-6% in recent weeks, industry players are likely to face continued earnings pressure in the near term.
Ongoing affordability challenges in the housing market are weighing on purchase originations and refinancing activity. However, companies like Ellington Financial LLC (EFC - Free Report) , Redwood Trust Inc. (RWT - Free Report) and TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc. (MITT - Free Report) are well-poised to navigate industry challenges.
About the Industry The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry comprises mortgage REITs, also known as mREITs. Industry participants invest in and originate mortgages and mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), and provide mortgage credit for homeowners and businesses. Typically, these companies focus on either the residential or commercial mortgage markets. Some invest in both markets through asset-backed securities. Agency securities are backed by the federal government, making them safer bets and limiting credit risks. Such REITs raise funds in the debt and equity markets through common and preferred equity, repurchase agreements, structured financing, convertible and long-term debt, and other credit facilities. The net interest margin, the spread between interest income on mortgage assets and securities held, as well as funding costs, is a key revenue metric for mREITs.
What's Shaping the Future of the mREIT Industry? Volatility in Mortgage Rates Keeps Buyers on Sidelines: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed in recent weeks to the mid-6% from low-6% range in the start of the 2026.
Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged so far in 2026 as policymakers continue to balance rising inflation with a resilient labor market. Against this backdrop, mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated in the near term.
Higher borrowing costs, combined with affordability pressures and economic uncertainty, have discouraged many potential homebuyers from entering the market.
As a result, mortgage origination and refinancing activity are under pressure. This trend is expected to heighten operational and financial challenges for mREIT industry players, while weighing on gain-on-sale margins and limiting investment activity.
Industry Resorts to Dividend Cuts as Book Values Erode: Elevated interest rates, persistent mortgage market volatility, and the widening spread between 30-year Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and 10-year U.S. Treasury yields have reduced the value of Agency MBS portfolios.
As such, agency mREITs are witnessing a decline in tangible book value as spreads on benchmark indices have widened. This will increase earnings pressure for highly leveraged mREITs.
To preserve capital and align payouts with sustainable earnings, many ndustry players are reducing dividends. Dividend cuts may trigger investor outflows from income-focused funds, further weighing on share prices and book values, creating near-term headwinds for the mREITs.
Conservative Approach to Aid Long-Term Returns: In the current volatile mortgage market environment, mREITs are adopting a more conservative approach, which could strengthen their long-term positioning.
By becoming more selective in their investments, these companies are focusing on higher-quality assets, thereby enhancing the overall resilience and stability of their portfolios.
This disciplined strategy helps reduce exposure to risky credit conditions and limits potential losses during periods of uncertainty.
Additionally, the use of higher hedge ratios to manage interest rate risks reflects prudent financial management. While this approach may restrict near-term upside, it improves earnings visibility and protects capital from sudden market fluctuations.
By prioritizing liquidity, asset quality and risk management, mREITs are better-equipped to navigate market volatility and capitalize on attractive opportunities once conditions stabilize.
Overall, this cautious stance supports sustainable performance and creates a stronger foundation for consistent long-term returns.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bleak Prospects The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry is housed within the broader Zacks Finance sector. The industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank #211, which places it in the bottom 15% of more than 244 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates underperformance in the near term. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry’s positioning in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is an outcome of the discouraging earnings outlook for the constituent companies.
Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually losing confidence in this group's earnings growth potential. The industry’s current-year earnings estimate moved 9.3% down over the last year.
Before we present a few stocks that you may want to buy despite near-term challenges, let us take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Lags the Sector & the S&P 500 The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry has underperformed the broader Zacks Finance sector and the S&P 500 composite in the past year.
The industry has gained 1.4% in the above-mentioned period compared with the broader sector’s rise of 15.6%. Further, the S&P Index has grown 27.7% over the past year.
Price Performance
Industry's Current Valuation Based on the trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B), which is a commonly used multiple for valuing mREITs, the industry is trading at 0.93X compared with the S&P 500’s 8.02X. In the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 1.05X, as low as 0.70X and at the median of 0.91X.
Price-to-Book TTM
As finance stocks typically have a low P/B ratio, comparing REIT and Equity Trust with the S&P 500 may not make sense to many investors. A comparison of the group’s P/B ratio with that of the broader sector ensures that the group is trading at a solid discount. The Zacks Finance sector’s trailing 12-month P/B came in at 4.53X. This is above the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry’s ratio, as the chart below shows.
Price-to-Book TTM
3 mREIT Stocks to Bet On -- EFC, RWT & MITT
Ellington Financial invests in a diverse array of financial assets. These include residential and commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, consumer loans, and asset-backed securities.
The assets are supported by consumer loans, collateralized loan obligations, non-mortgage and mortgage-related derivatives, equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments.
EFC is well-positioned to weather volatility in the mortgage market, supported by its diversified exposure across residential and commercial mortgage loan portfolios, and strong momentum in its securitization platform.
The company’s loan originations, especially in commercial mortgage bridge loans, proprietary reverse mortgages and closed-end second lien loans, continue to contribute to stable growth and income.
Its first-quarter 2026 growth was driven by strong performance across its diversified mortgage and credit platforms. Its subsidiary, Longbridge Financial, remained a major earnings contributor in the first quarter of 2026, benefiting from higher loan originations, securitizations, and servicing income.
To navigate market uncertainty, Ellington Financial is actively leveraging dynamic hedging strategies, maintaining a broad and balanced portfolio, securing multiple sources of financing and operating with low leverage.
These measures reflect a disciplined approach to risk management and a commitment to preserving book value while adapting to shifting market conditions.
The company’s 2026 earnings estimates have been unchanged at $1.95 per share over the past month, indicating year-over-year growth of 7.1%.
Price and Consensus: EFC
Redwood Trust is a self-advised and self-managed real estate investment trust.
RWT specializes in acquiring and managing real estate mortgage assets, which may be acquired as whole loans or as mortgage securities representing interests in or obligations, backed by pools of mortgage loans.
The company has been witnessing exceptional growth in its mortgage banking platforms over the recent quarters despite a volatile interest-rate environment.
Mortgage banking production reached a record $8.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking the third consecutive quarterly record, supported by strong demand for Sequoia and Aspire products, increased securitization activity and higher whole-loan sales.
In recent months, RWT undertook targeted actions to simplify its operating structure and sharpen its focus on businesses generating strong and sustainable returns. This positions the platform to realize cost savings in the future.
Redwood Trust’s 2026 earnings have been unchanged at $1.28 over the past month. It indicates a year-over-year jump of 45.5%.
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank # 2 (Buy) and a market capitalization of $659.9 million.
Price and Consensus: RWT
TPG Mortgage is a residential mREIT with a focus on investing in a diversified risk-adjusted portfolio of residential mortgage-related assets principally in the U.S. mortgage market.
Over the past few quarters, MITT’s growth has been driven by a resilient residential mortgage portfolio and disciplined capital management despite market volatility.
The company maintained an $8.1-billion investment portfolio in the first quarter of 2026, supported by $7.7 billion of financing, primarily through non-recourse borrowings, while keeping economic leverage at a conservative 1.7X. The company is also benefiting from stable net interest income and continued strength in its investment in Arc Home.
In February 2026, TPG Mortgage announced a long-term strategic investment management partnership with Jackson Financial Inc., which is expected to unlock additional avenues for growth over time.
TPG Mortgage’s 2026 earnings have been unchanged at $1.09 per share over the past month. It indicates a year-over-year rally of 26.7%.
At present, MITT has a Zacks Rank #2 and a market capitalization of $252.5 million.
Quantum Computing Inc. dokončila akvizici NHanced Semiconductors za 73,1 mil. USD s možností dalších 72,0 mil. USD při splnění cílů. Transakce rozšiřuje výrobní kapacity a urychluje přechod k komerční produkci.
Strategic acquisition launches Fab 2 to accelerate key roadmap initiatives and expands manufacturing capabilities , /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced the completion of acquiring NHanced Semiconductors, Inc. ("NHanced"), for a combination of cash and QCi stock valued at $73.1 million, subject to customary adjustments, and up to an additional $72.0 million if certain performance targets are achieved (the "Transaction").
The acquisition marks an important step in QCi's transition from research-driven innovation and prototyping to scalable commercial production. By adding semiconductor and nanophotonics fabrication capabilities, advanced packaging expertise and specialized engineering talent, QCi is strengthening its operational capabilities and manufacturing readiness. Advanced photonics technology and manufacturing are at the core of QCi's commercialization roadmap. The recent acquisition and successful integration of Luminar Semiconductor Inc. have installed world-class expertise and fabrication in laser, light detection, photonic packaging, and testing at QCi. This acquisition will provide the foundation for scalable chip-manufacturing of the Company's quantum and photonics technologies, supporting commercialization efforts and advancing its vision of a vertically integrated platform spanning research, development and manufacturing. It positions QCi to address growing market demand across quantum computing, sensing, networking, and photonics markets while accelerating the path from innovation to market deployment. Aside from its quantum technology and product portfolio, QCi now also offers leading-edge services, products, and solutions in semiconductor and nanophotonics manufacturing, lasers, detectors, testing, and packaging.
"The acquisition of NHanced significantly enhances our nanophotonics manufacturing capabilities and strengthens QCi's ability to execute its long-term growth strategy. Last year, we successfully completed and operationalized Fab 1, a pioneering, small-scale manufacturing facility in Tempe, Arizona. Today, we are delivering on our commitment to launch Fab 2 and expand our manufacturing capabilities and capacity years ahead of our original timeline. By adding proven fabrication assets and deep technical expertise, we are accelerating commercialization across all verticals and substantially advancing the development and scaling of our thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuit platform. The expanded manufacturing footprint will increase production flexibility, enhance operational resilience and support future revenue growth. The Transaction accelerates our path to commercial-scale production and reflects our commitment to strategically investing in infrastructure that drives long-term growth and shareholder value. We look forward to welcoming the talented NHanced team to QCi and combining our strengths to advance the commercialization of quantum and photonic technologies," said Yuping Huang, CEO of QCi.
NHanced is a U.S-based advanced packaging foundry specializing in integration, hybrid bonding, chiplet architectures, silicon interposers and photonics device integration. Its expertise in advanced semiconductor packaging and manufacturing complements QCi's photonic and quantum portfolio, creating opportunities to accelerate commercialization and scale next-generation quantum and photonics solutions enabled by the 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration and scale-up of QCi's TFLN-on-Silicon Photonics technologies.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, bolster supply-chain resilience and support the development of advanced photonic chips for applications spanning quantum computing, artificial intelligence, networking, secure communications and defense technologies. This acquisition bridges the gap between quantum innovation and scalable semiconductor products, helping bring next-generation photonics and quantum solutions to market more efficiently.
"Joining forces with QCi marks an exciting new chapter for our company, our employees and our technology. Over the years, we have built a world-class semiconductor platform with a focus on innovation, manufacturing, excellence and customer success. By combining our expertise with QCi's vision for photonic and quantum technologies, we believe we can accelerate the commercialization and manufacturing of next-generation solutions and create greater value for customers and partners. We are proud of what our team has accomplished and look forward to contributing to QCi's mission," said Bob Patti, CEO of NHanced.
NHanced will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of QCi, remaining committed to supporting its current customers and partners, including those within the quantum ecosystem, and will continue to provide the products, services and technical expertise its customers rely on today while pursuing new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Rosenblatt served as financial advisor, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation served as legal counsel, to QCi. Needham & Company served as financial advisor, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP served as legal counsel, to NHanced.
About Quantum Computing Inc.
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) is a quantum optics and integrated photonics company focused on delivering accessible, scalable, and cost-effective quantum machines and photonic solutions. The Company provides foundry services for thin-film lithium niobate ("TFLN") photonic chips and offers a vertically integrated portfolio spanning photonics components, subsystems, and full-stack systems.
Designed to operate at room-temperature with low-power requirements, QCi's technologies enable practical deployment across high-growth markets, including high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, aerospace and defense, and advanced sensing and imaging.
Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, QCi has operations in Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts and Virginia. By combining advanced materials, device engineering, and scalable manufacturing, QCi delivers integrated quantum and photonics technologies, accelerating commercialization and real-world adoption.
Company Contact:
John Nesbett/Zach Nevas
IMS Investor Relations
[email protected]
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements and forecasts, generally identified by terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "enhance," "intends," "goal," "objective," "seek," "attempt," "aim to," or variations of these or similar words, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief, or current expectations of QCi and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances under which the anticipated benefits of the Transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of NHanced, diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities, operating costs and business disruption following the Transaction, exposure to potential litigation, the integration of NHanced's products and technologies with QCi, and the acceleration of QCi's development roadmap, supply chain risks, NHanced customer retention risks, and that actual results (including revenue growth and value creation) may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, QCi undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward- looking statements to reflect changed conditions.
Společnost QUBT vykázala rekordní tržby ve výši 3,7 mil. USD za 1. čtvrtletí 2026 a zakončila období s backlogem 16 mil. USD a zhruba 1,4 mld. USD v hotovosti a investicích. Průměrný cenový cíl analytiků naznačuje 73,9% růst.
Key Takeaways QUBT posted record $3.7M first-quarter 2026 revenues, driven by Luminar Semiconductor and NuCrypt buyouts.Quantum Computing ended the quarter with a $16M contract backlog and about $1.4B in cash and investments.QUBT regained its 50-day moving average, while analysts' average price target implies 73.9% upside. Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT - Free Report) or QCi has delivered a modest 6.2% gain over the past two months, trailing the broader Computer & Technology sector's 11.8% advance and the company’s direct peer IonQ’s (IONQ - Free Report) 23.2% growth. The relative underperformance stands in contrast to the company's improving fundamentals, raising an important question for investors: Is it time to book profits, or does the stock still have room to run? Let’s find out.
QUBT: 60-day Price Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The fundamental picture for QCi has strengthened meaningfully in recent months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 and the current year has risen over the past 60 days, reflecting growing confidence in the company's execution.
Estimates for first-quarter loss per share have narrowed by 1 cent to a loss of 5 cents per share in the past 60 days. The same for the current year has narrowed by 10 cents to a loss of 14 cents per share in the said time frame.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The upward estimate revisions follow a solid first-quarter 2026 report, in which QUBT posted record revenues of $3.7 million, driven primarily by the Luminar Semiconductor and NuCrypt acquisitions. The company ended the quarter with a $16 million contract backlog and approximately $1.4 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments.
QUBT management also reiterated its strategy of transitioning from a technology innovator to a volume manufacturer through Fab 2, expanding commercial deployments, advancing next-generation quantum hardware and strengthening its integrated photonics platform.
QUBT 50-and-200-Day SMAs
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
While the fundamental outlook has improved, the technical setup also suggests the rally may not be fully mature yet. QUBT has regained its 50-day simple moving average, reflecting improving short-term momentum, but the shares continue to trade below the 200-day moving average, a closely watched long-term resistance level. Any significant move above that threshold could support bullish sentiment.
Upbeat Target Price TooBased on short-term price targets from six analysts, the average price target for Quantum Computing represents a 73.9% increase over the last closing price of $10.54.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Our TakeQUBT appears well-positioned for additional upside. Rising earnings estimates, a strong balance sheet, expanding commercialization efforts and favorable quantum computing tailwinds support its long-term growth story. The stock's recent underperformance relative to the broader technology sector also suggests that much of its improving fundamental outlook may not yet be fully reflected in the share price. Backing this optimism, QUBT currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), making the stock worth considering for investors seeking exposure to the fast-growing quantum computing space. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Navitas uvedla, že její AI infrastruktura v 1. čtvrtletí vzrostla mezičtvrtletně o 50 % a že segment energetiky a sítí vidí jako trh o velikosti 1–1,8 mld. USD do roku 2030. Firma má navíc 221 mil. USD v hotovosti a žádný dluh.
Key Takeaways Navitas' AI infrastructure unit grew 50% sequentially in Q1, including data centers and grid infrastructure.Navitas sees energy and grid as a $1-$1.8B serviceable market by 2030, driven by power demand.NVTS has no debt, $221M in cash, and a 2030 serviceable market outlook of $3.5B across GaN and SiC. Most investors know Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS - Free Report) for its artificial intelligence (AI) story. The company has attracted much attention through its partnership with NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) , its 800V data center power architecture, and its gallium nitride (GaN) technology aimed at next-generation AI infrastructure.
But there's another growth driver taking shape in the background. As AI data centers consume ever-larger amounts of electricity, the need to upgrade and modernize the power grid is becoming increasingly urgent. And that's creating a meaningful opportunity for Navitas' silicon carbide (SiC) business.
Navitas' $1.8B Grid OpportunityOn the company's last earnings call, management revealed that its AI infrastructure segment—which includes both data centers and grid infrastructure—grew 50% sequentially. CEO Chris Allexandre emphasized that the two markets are closely linked.
The opportunity could be larger than many investors appreciate. Traditional transformers were designed decades ago and are increasingly being stretched by today's power requirements. As AI data centers proliferate and electricity consumption rises, utilities may need more efficient solutions capable of handling higher power loads. Management believes solid-state transformers and other advanced power-conversion technologies could become an important part of that transition.
In other words, the AI boom is creating a massive new demand for electricity, and that demand is forcing utilities and infrastructure providers to invest in grid upgrades. Customer engagement in the U.S. grid infrastructure accelerated in the first quarter of 2026. Navitas is already seeing interest from customers involved in grid-scale solar, megawatt power conversion, and other energy infrastructure projects, with adoption expected to build through 2026 and 2027 before accelerating further later in the decade. Importantly, Navitas sees the energy and grid segment alone representing a $1-$1.8 billion serviceable market by 2030.
Navitas’ 2.3kV and 3.3kV SiC modules are designed for applications like battery energy storage systems, utility solar farms, and solid-state transformers. Its 250kW solid-state transformer demonstration uses GeneSiC technology for scalable 800V DC distribution.
NVTS Combined TAM Makes the Real CaseNavitas puts its total serviceable addressable market at $3.5 billion by 2030— split roughly 50-50 between GaN and high-voltage SiC technologies, with a combined CAGR exceeding 60%. Management is laser-focused on data centers and grid opportunity, which it identifies as the largest portion of that total addressable market.
Navitas maintains a strong balance sheet with no debt and substantial liquidity. The company ended the first quarter of 2026 with $221 million in cash and cash equivalents. This financial position provides flexibility to continue investing in research and development, customer engagements, and product commercialization without immediate financing pressure.
Basically, the AI and grid infrastructure are not separate investment themes. They are, in fact, two sides of the same story. AI is driving an unprecedented increase in power demand, while grid modernization is the response required to support that demand.
Because Navitas has exposure to both data center power systems through GaN and grid infrastructure through high-voltage SiC, it sits at the intersection of these trends. Investors focused solely on the AI narrative may be missing a second growth engine that could become increasingly important over the next several years.
Competitive Landscape: onsemi & STMicroelectronicsonsemi (ON - Free Report) has built a strong position in energy storage systems (ESS), with management citing market share approaching 60% in string ESS and microgrid applications, and expecting revenues from these segments to grow more than 40% year over year in 2026. onsemi’s GaNEXUS power portfolio— targeting AI data center infrastructure and industrial power—recognizes the big opportunity in these areas.
STMicroelectronics (STM - Free Report) is similarly making grid and energy infrastructure a strategic priority, investing heavily in silicon carbide technologies while expanding relationships with solar, battery storage and power-conversion customers. As renewable energy deployment accelerates globally, STMicroelectronics is positioning its high-efficiency SiC portfolio to capture growing demand across industrial electrification and grid modernization.
NVTS' Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Navitas have rallied 232% year to date compared with the industry’s growth of 66%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, Navitas trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of roughly 97X, significantly higher than the industry’s 10X.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Navitas’ 2026 and 2027 bottom line is pegged at a loss of 17 cents/share and 15 cents/share, respectively. See how the loss estimates have been revised over the past 90 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Navitas currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
Americké ministerstvo energetiky podmíněně schválilo 17,5 miliardy USD na úvěry pro výstavbu až 10 reaktorů Westinghouse AP1000 v USA. Financování má urychlit výstavbu až o tři roky.
June 23, 2026 10:22 ET | Source: Brookfield Asset Management Ltd
BROOKFIELD, News, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) (“Brookfield”) is pleased to share that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (“EDF”) has conditionally committed funding for $17.5 billion in loan facilities (the “American Supply Chain Loans” or “the Loans”) to support investment in U.S. nuclear reactors. The Loans intend to finance the long-lead equipment necessary to construct up to 10 Westinghouse Electric Company (“Westinghouse”) AP1000 nuclear reactors in the United States. Westinghouse is a leading global nuclear services business jointly owned by Brookfield and its institutional partners (51%) and Cameco Corporation (49%).
Connor Teskey, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Asset Management, said: “Westinghouse continues to be at the forefront of major public and private partnerships that will materially accelerate the build-out of large-scale nuclear power generation, help meet growing energy demand, and support energy security in the U.S. The loan facilities help advance President Trump’s Executive Order and serves as a catalyst for nuclear, providing the certainty needed to enhance the domestic nuclear supply chain and accelerate construction of nuclear projects that will deliver reliable baseload power around the country for decades to come.”
The conditional financing package will enable eligible utility and energy company partners, the anticipated owners of the projects, to purchase long-lead items and help accelerate construction and commercial operations of Westinghouse reactors by up to three years, with the aim of having 10 reactors under construction by 2030. It is expected that DOE may make up to five Loans, with each loan supporting two reactors.
While this conditional commitment indicates DOE’s intent to provide loans to finance the projects, Westinghouse, its owners, and its partners must satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental, and financial conditions before DOE enters into definitive financing documents and funds the Loans.
About Brookfield
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX, BAM) is a leading global alternative asset manager, headquartered in New York, with over $1 trillion of assets under management across infrastructure, energy, private equity, real estate, and credit. We invest client capital for the long-term with a focus on real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. We offer a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world — including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors. We draw on Brookfield’s heritage as an owner and operator to invest for value and generate strong returns for our clients, across economic cycles.
For more information, please visit our website at www.brookfield.com
Contact information:
Media:Investors:Simon Maine Alex JacksonManaging Director – CorporateVice President – InvestorCommunicationsRelations (332) 298-0447 (416) [email protected]@brookfield.com Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of other relevant securities legislation, including applicable securities laws in Canada, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future results, events or conditions, and include, but are not limited to, statements which reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs and assumptions and which are in turn based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates, beliefs and assumptions of BAM are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and other uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and as such, are subject to change. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “intend”, expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “foresee”, “could”, “estimate”, “goal”, “plan”, “seek”, “strive”, “will”, “may” and “should” and similar expressions. In particular, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements referring to the expectation of the DOE to make the Loans and satisfaction of certain conditions prior to entering into definitive financing documents.
Although BAM believes that such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable estimates, beliefs and assumptions, certain factors, risks and uncertainties, which are described from time to time in our documents filed with the securities regulators in the United States and Canada, not presently known to BAM, or that BAM currently believes are not material, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements. Reference should be made to “Item 1A - Risk Factors” and “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Statements” in BAM’s most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K.
Readers are urged to consider these risks, as well as other uncertainties, factors and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based only on information available to us as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, BAM undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Sharplink oznámil emisi 10,013,351 akcií a warrantů za zhruba 75 milionů USD, s cenou 7,49 USD za kus, tedy 41 % nad poslední uzavírací cenou. Výtěžek chce použít na provozní kapitál, nákup ETH a zpětný odkup akcií.
MIAMI, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharplink, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) ("Sharplink" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest corporate holders of Ether ("ETH") and a prominent industry advocate of Ethereum adoption, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor (the “Investor”) for the purchase and sale of 10,013,351 shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Shares), and accompanying warrants to purchase up to 10,013,351 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), at a combined purchase price of $7.49 per Share and Warrant. The purchase price represents a 41% premium to the Company’s closing share price of $5.29 on June 18, 2026 (the “Closing Share Price”), as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and a premium to the net asset value (“NAV”) of Sharplink’s ETH holdings1 reported as of June 16, 2026 of 875,776 ETH. The Warrants will have an exercise price of $8.15 per Share, will be exercisable immediately upon issuance, and will expire four (4) years from the date of issuance.
The aggregate gross proceeds from the registered direct offering (the “Offering”) are expected to be approximately $75 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about Tuesday, June 23, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, the accumulation of additional ETH and the repurchase of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Company’s stock repurchase program.
Commenting on the transaction, Joseph Chalom, Sharplink’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This financing represents a powerful endorsement of Sharplink’s Ethereum treasury strategy. The fact that we raised capital at a premium to both our prevailing market price and the value of our underlying ETH holdings demonstrates that sophisticated investors recognize the unique value proposition we are building. Moreover, it is becoming evident that public market investors are increasingly seeking more than passive ETH exposure. They are looking for platforms capable of compounding ETH ownership and share value over time through active capital allocation, strategic treasury management and access to opportunities unavailable to most market participants.
“By issuing equity above the value of our existing ETH holdings, this transaction is immediately supportive of our objective to increase ETH exposure on an accretive per-share basis while preserving financial flexibility. The proceeds from this offering enhance our ability to expand our Ethereum treasury, opportunistically repurchase shares and continue executing on our mission to build the leading institutional-grade, most productive Ethereum treasury platform in the public markets.”
The Offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR (File No. 333-287708), which was automatically declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 30, 2025. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus that form a part of the effective shelf registration statement. A prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering will be filed by the Company with the SEC. When available, copies of the prospectus supplement relating to the Offering, together with the accompanying prospectus, can be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting A.G.P./Alliance Capital Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10022.
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent for the Offering.
Thompson Hine LLP is acting as legal advisor to Sharplink. Sullivan & Worcester LLP is acting as legal advisor to A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described above, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
1 Total ETH holdings represent ETH as-if redeemed from LsETH and WeETH.
About Sharplink, Inc.
Sharplink is a leading institutional-grade Ethereum treasury platform designed to give public market investors smarter, more productive exposure to ETH. Ethereum underpins the majority of global stablecoin, tokenized real-world assets and decentralized finance settlement, making ETH a unique native yield generation and long-term network growth opportunity. In addition to its Ethereum treasury platform, Sharplink operates an online affiliate marketing business. Sharplink was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Learn more at www.sharplink.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and these forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include, but are not limited to, goals and expectations regarding the Company’s strategy and potential partnerships; the intended use of proceeds, including potential share repurchases; the Company’s Ethereum treasury strategy and expected common stock per-share effects; and other statements accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the anticipated gross proceeds from the Offering, the intended use of proceeds therefrom, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and the expected timing and completion of the Offering, the potential use of the Company’s ATM facility; the Company’s ability to repurchase additional shares of its common stock under its stock repurchase program; the Company’s ability to achieve and sustain profitable operations; volatility in the market price of ETH and its resulting impact on the Company’s accounting and financial reporting; changes in government regulation of cryptocurrencies and online betting; changes in securities laws or other applicable regulations; fluctuations in customer demand and overall economic conditions; competitive pressures, including competing products, pricing, and sales cycles; the protection and enforcement of the Company’s proprietary rights; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report and other filings with the SEC. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, entities are generally required to measure certain crypto assets at fair value, with changes reflected in net income each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of crypto assets could result in significant fluctuations to the balance sheet and income statement results. Additionally, for other certain types of crypto assets, the Company uses the historical costs less impairment model. This model may require the Company to record an associated impairment charge reflected in net income as a result of a decrease in the market price of the crypto assets below the cost value at which the Company’s crypto assets are carried on its balance sheet. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this press release. There can be no assurance that any repurchases will be made under the program, and any repurchases may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and are subject to market conditions and applicable legal requirements.
CONTACT:
Sharplink’s Investor Relations Contact:
Sean Mansouri, CFA or Aaron D’Souza | Elevate IR
Phone: (720) 330-2829
Email: [email protected]
Kohl’s v 1. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2026 zvýšil srovnatelné tržby vlastních značek o 6 % a hrubá marže stoupla o 4 bazické body na 39,9 %. Tahouny byly FLX, Tek Gear a So, přičemž Juniors vzrostla o 10 %.
Key Takeaways Kohl's proprietary brands posted a 6% comparable sales increase in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Kohl's gross margin expanded 4 basis points to 39.9%, helped by higher proprietary brand penetration. FLX, Tek Gear and So showed strength, with Juniors up 10% and FLX expanding to Kids by June. Kohl’s Corporation (KSS - Free Report) is sharpening its focus on proprietary brands as a core element of its value proposition, with the category supporting merchandise margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Proprietary brands delivered a 6% comparable sales increase in the quarter, supported by customer demand for value-oriented offerings across categories. Kohl’s positions these brands as quality products offered at affordable opening price points, making them an important part of its merchandise mix.
The strength was visible across several businesses. Women’s, Kids, Home and Accessories posted flat to slightly positive comparable sales trends, while key proprietary labels such as FLX and Tek Gear showed strength across categories. Juniors was a standout, rising 10%, led by the So brand. Kohl’s is also expanding its proprietary brand presence, including the rollout of FLX to Kids in all stores by June.
The higher contribution from these brands showed up in profitability metrics. Gross margin expanded 4 basis points year over year to 39.9% in the first quarter, driven by higher proprietary brand penetration. However, the benefit was largely offset by increased shipping costs tied to higher digital penetration.
The key takeaway is that proprietary brands are giving Kohl’s a clearer margin-supporting lever while reinforcing its value and quality positioning. The first-quarter gain was limited by shipping pressure, but the 6% comparable sales increase shows that these brands are gaining traction where Kohl’s is leaning hardest.
How Are Target and Walmart Driving Margin Expansion?Target Corporation (TGT) is benefiting from a favorable sales and revenue mix. In first-quarter 2026, TGT’s gross margin rate expanded 80 basis points year over year to 29%, driven by supply-chain productivity improvements, growth in higher-margin revenue streams such as Roundel and Target Plus, and lower markdown rates, partly offset by higher product costs.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) is pursuing margin expansion through business and merchandise mix improvements. WMT’s gross profit rate rose 6 basis points to 24.3% in first-quarter fiscal 2027, led by Walmart U.S. Within Walmart U.S., the gross profit increased 29 basis points, supported by improved business mix and merchandise mix, partly offset by higher fuel costs. Walmart also continues to scale higher-margin areas such as advertising, marketplace and membership.
KSS Stock Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Kohl’s have surged 114.1% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 69%.
KSS Price Performance Versus Industry
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, KSS trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13, lower than the industry’s average of 13.32.
KSS’ Valuation Compared to Industry
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
BigBear.ai má forward P/S 12,11x, tedy nad úrovní odvětví, ale těží z nových kontraktů a 14% růstu backlogu na 281,9 mil. USD. Firma zůstává ztrátová a závislá na vládních zakázkách.
Key Takeaways BBAI trades at a forward P/S of 12.11X, above the industry's 11.89X, despite weak stock performance.BBAI's contract wins, 14% backlog growth and software shift are strengthening its AI growth outlook.BBAI remains unprofitable, with government spending dependence and integration risks weighing on sentiment. BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI - Free Report) currently trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 12.11X, modestly above the Zacks Computers – IT Services industry's 11.89X. Although the premium is not excessive, it reflects expectations that the company can deliver faster growth than many of its peers.
BBAI Stock’s Valuation (P/S F12M)
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
BigBear.ai remains one of the more closely followed pure-play artificial intelligence stocks, thanks to its growing presence in defense, homeland security and border protection. The company is benefiting from rising demand for AI-powered decision intelligence, generative AI and computer vision solutions across government agencies. However, investors continue to debate whether the company's long-term growth potential justifies its premium valuation.
The challenge is that operating performance has yet to fully match those expectations. Shares have plunged 28.1% year to date, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 18.2% gain and the S&P 500's 10% increase, although they have held up better than the industry's 21.7% decline. Investors are weighing BigBear.ai's improving business fundamentals against execution risks, persistent losses and a valuation that still leaves little room for disappointment.
BBAI’s Price Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
BBAI’s AI Strategy Is Gaining TractionBigBear.ai's first-quarter 2026 results showed encouraging progress despite essentially flat revenues. Sales slipped 1% year over year to $34.4 million as lower activity on certain Army programs offset contributions from the Ask Sage acquisition. More importantly, profitability at the gross margin level improved significantly, with gross margin expanding to 34% from 21.3% a year earlier, reflecting a richer mix of higher-margin generative AI software products. The company also reaffirmed its 2026 revenue outlook of $135-$165 million, signaling confidence that growth will strengthen during the rest of the year.
Management continues to focus on two attractive markets—national security and trade & travel—where AI adoption remains in its early stages. Instead of pursuing every enterprise AI opportunity, BigBear.ai is concentrating on mission-critical applications where operational expertise creates a competitive advantage.
Contract Wins Strengthen Growth Outlook for BBAI StockThe company's recent contract momentum supports management's confidence. During the first quarter, BigBear.ai secured a $53 million classified intelligence community contract, won airport security projects at Chicago O'Hare and Dallas-Fort Worth airports, expanded Shipyard AI deployments through contracts with Chantier Davie and Bollinger Shipyards, and added new Ask Sage customers, including NASA, the Army Intelligence and Security Command, and the Naval Research Laboratory. These wins demonstrate growing acceptance of the company's AI technologies across defense and government agencies.
Backlog also increased 14% sequentially to $281.9 million, providing better revenue visibility over the next several quarters. Management expects additional opportunities as procurement activity improves within the Department of Homeland Security following recent budget approvals and organizational changes.
Software Mix Is Improving Margins for BigBear.aiOne of BigBear.ai's biggest positives is its ongoing shift toward software and AI platforms.
Ask Sage has become an important driver of this transition. The platform provides secure generative AI capabilities for government agencies while allowing customers to use multiple AI models without vendor lock-in. During the quarter, Ask Sage introduced a simplified interface and expanded agent-building capabilities to improve customer adoption.
CargoSeer is also broadening BigBear.ai's product portfolio through AI-powered cargo inspection and fraud detection solutions for customs agencies. Combined with Shipyard AI and ProModel, these products should gradually increase recurring software revenue while supporting higher margins than traditional services. Management also completed an organizational restructuring designed to align engineering, sales and customer teams more closely with its highest-priority markets.
BBAI Stock’s Premium Valuation Leaves Limited Margin for ErrorDespite these positives, BigBear.ai's valuation continues to demand strong execution. A forward sales multiple above the industry average suggests investors expect sustained double-digit growth and continued margin expansion. However, current financial results still fall short of that expectation. Revenue growth remains modest, and profitability has not yet reached the level typically associated with premium software companies.
As a result, even relatively small operational disappointments can lead to meaningful stock volatility. This partly explains why BBAI shares have struggled despite positive contract announcements and improving margins.
Losses and Execution Risks Remain Key Concerns for BBAISeveral fundamental challenges continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Although gross margin improved substantially, the company remains unprofitable. Adjusted EBITDA stayed negative during the first quarter as higher selling expenses, acquisition-related amortization and integration costs offset much of the margin improvement. While debt reduction has lowered interest expense, management still needs to demonstrate that revenue growth can outpace operating costs over time.
The business also remains highly dependent on government spending. Contract awards can be delayed by procurement cycles, budget negotiations or administrative approvals, creating uneven quarterly results. Even with a growing backlog, the timing of revenue recognition remains difficult to predict.
Integration risk also deserves attention. BigBear.ai continues integrating Ask Sage and CargoSeer while simultaneously expanding its go-to-market strategy. Successfully converting these acquisitions into faster revenue growth will be critical over the next several quarters.
These uncertainties help explain why the stock has declined sharply this year despite improving operational metrics.
Stronger Balance Sheet Supports Long-Term Growth for BBAIThe company's financial position has improved considerably. BigBear.ai ended the first quarter with approximately $431.5 million in cash and investments after eliminating most of its convertible debt earlier this year. Lower debt reduces future interest expense while giving management greater flexibility to invest in product development, pursue acquisitions and support long-term growth initiatives.
Analysts also expect gradual improvement. During the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company's 2026 loss has narrowed to 25 cents per share from 35 cents. Revenues are projected to increase roughly 13% this year and another 13.7% in 2027, while losses are expected to continue narrowing.
BBAI’s Earnings Estimate Revision Trend
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Comparing BigBear.ai With Industry PeersBigBear.ai competes with Palantir Technologies (PLTR - Free Report) , C3.ai (AI - Free Report) and Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH - Free Report) , although each company serves the AI market differently.
Palantir continues to lead the government AI market with stronger revenue growth, expanding profitability and significantly larger commercial operations. Its execution has been superior, although its valuation is considerably higher than BigBear.ai's.
C3.ai remains focused on enterprise AI software across both commercial and government customers. It offers broader industry exposure than BigBear.ai but continues to work toward consistent profitability.
Booz Allen Hamilton combines decades of government relationships with expanding AI consulting capabilities. It generates far more stable earnings and cash flows than BigBear.ai, making it a lower-risk alternative for investors seeking exposure to government AI spending.
Buy, Hold or Sell for BBAI Stock?BigBear.ai is making meaningful progress. Contract wins are increasing, backlog continues to expand, software products are becoming a larger part of the business and the balance sheet is significantly stronger than it was a year ago. The improving earnings outlook also reflects better operating momentum.
Nevertheless, investors should recognize that much of the long-term opportunity remains forward-looking. Revenue growth has not yet accelerated meaningfully, profitability remains elusive and dependence on government procurement continues to create execution risk. Given these challenges, the stock's premium valuation appears difficult to justify today.
These factors support the current Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). While BigBear.ai possesses attractive long-term AI assets, investors may be better served waiting for stronger revenue growth, clearer progress toward profitability and a more attractive valuation before becoming more constructive on the stock.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Cava po výsledcích za 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila celoroční výhled: očekává 75 až 77 nových restaurací a růst tržeb ve srovnatelných provozovnách o 4,5 % až 6,5 %.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Cava Group (CAVA - Free Report) . Shares have added about 9.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cava due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for CAVA Group, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
CAVA's Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat EstimatesCAVA delivered first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of $0.20 per share, down 9.1% from the year-ago quarter, but beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 by 17.65%. Total revenues rose 32.1% year over year to $0.44 billion and topped the consensus mark of $0.42 billion by 4.49%.
Results reflected a combination of unit growth and healthy demand trends. Same Restaurant Sales increased 9.7% in the quarter, including Guest Traffic growth of 6.8%, supporting a step-up in restaurant volumes.
CAVA Q1 Unit Growth Drives Restaurant Sales ExpansionOn the top line, CAVA revenues grew 32.2% year over year to $434.4 million, primarily reflecting contributions from 92 Net New CAVA Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The company ended the quarter with 459 CAVA restaurants, up from 382 a year earlier.
Management also highlighted that new restaurant openings continue to exceed expectations in both top-line and margin performance, with first-quarter new restaurant productivity trending above 100%. That early performance can support continued reinvestment in new markets as the chain scales.
CAVA’s Q1 Restaurant-Level MarginCAVA’s restaurant-level profit margin was 25.1% in the first quarter, flat year over year, even as the business absorbed incremental wage investments and a higher mix of third-party delivery. The company said leverage from higher sales helped offset those pressures, keeping profitability at the restaurant level stable.
Cost structure details underscore that balance. Food, beverage and packaging costs were 29.1% of CAVA revenues, down 20 basis points versus the prior-year quarter, largely due to a favorable mix. Labor and related costs were 25.7% of revenues, approximately flat year over year, as sales leverage was offset by a 2% investment in team member wages, including the expansion of an Assistant General Manager role.
CAVA Generates Strong Cash Flow in Q1CAVA paired growth with improved cash generation. Net cash provided by operating activities was $64.1 million for the quarter, up from $38.6 million a year ago. Capital spending remained elevated as the company built out its footprint, with purchases of property and equipment of $48.6 million, resulting in free cash flow of $15.5 million.
Liquidity also remained ample. The company ended the quarter with $295.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and $107.2 million of investments, and it reported access to a $150 million revolving credit facility. Management said this base is expected to support near-term expansion and operating needs.
CAVA Raises FY26 OutlookReflecting first-quarter momentum, CAVA raised its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook. The company now expects 75-77 net new restaurant openings, compared with prior guidance of 74-76. Same Restaurant Sales growth is now expected to be 4.5%-6.5%, up from 3.0%-5.0% previously.
Profitability and investment assumptions moved as well. CAVA lifted its CAVA restaurant-level profit margin outlook to 23.7%-24.3% (from 23.7%-24.2%) and raised its pre-opening cost outlook to $22.0-$22.5 million (from $19.5-$20.0 million). Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be $181-$191 million, up from $176-$184 million.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in fresh estimates.
The consensus estimate has shifted 7.71% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Cava has a great Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of F on the value side, putting it in the bottom 20% quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Interestingly, Cava has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerCava belongs to the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry. Another stock from the same industry, Jack In The Box (JACK - Free Report) , has gained 11% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2026.
Jack In The Box reported revenues of $254.26 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -24.5%. EPS of $0.76 for the same period compares with $1.20 a year ago.
Jack In The Box is expected to post earnings of $0.90 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -11.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.4%.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Jack In The Box. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
CAVA spustila CavaCore a rozšířila CAVA Current, aby zlepšila rozhodování a provoz restaurací. Zároveň hlásí silnější zapojení do věrnostního programu i nové položky v nabídce, včetně Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon.
Key Takeaways CAVA launched CavaCore and expanded CAVA Current to improve operations and decision-making.CAVA reported stronger loyalty engagement, helping increase visits, retention and repeat business.CAVA added new menu offerings, including Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon, attracting guests and driving traffic. CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA - Free Report) is proving that growth in the restaurant industry is no longer driven solely by new store openings. The Mediterranean fast-casual chain is increasingly leveraging technology, customer engagement and product innovation to strengthen its business and drive sustainable expansion.
A key focus area is artificial intelligence and data infrastructure. During the first quarter of 2026, the company launched CavaCore, its modern data platform, and continued rolling out CAVA Current, a real-time operating system designed to improve decision-making across restaurants. Management believes these platforms will enable more personalized guest experiences, better demand forecasting, smarter labor scheduling and improved operational efficiency over time.
Loyalty is another powerful growth engine. CAVA reported encouraging results from its enhanced loyalty program, which has increased member engagement, visit frequency and customer retention. Digital campaigns, including its Flavor Bracket game and athlete partnerships, generated strong participation and helped deepen customer relationships. Management noted that loyalty members are increasingly moving up engagement tiers, supporting repeat business.
Innovation remains equally important. The return of the popular roasted white sweet potato drove guest frequency and attracted new customers, while the nationwide launch of Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon marked CAVA’s first seafood offering. Early customer response has been positive, reinforcing the company’s strategy of introducing exciting menu items without adding excessive operational complexity.
Combined with strong traffic growth, expanding brand awareness and disciplined execution, AI, loyalty and innovation appear to be key pillars supporting CAVA’s long-term growth strategy. As the company scales nationally, these initiatives could help it sustain customer demand while improving operational performance and profitability.
Can Rivals Match CAVA’s AI and Loyalty-Led Growth Strategy?Two notable competitors that are pursuing similar growth initiatives are Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG - Free Report) and Sweetgreen (SG - Free Report) .
Chipotle has been investing heavily in digital innovation, loyalty programs and operational technology to drive customer engagement. Its rewards platform has grown into a major traffic driver, while digital ordering, Chipotlanes and AI-powered tools help improve efficiency and convenience. Like CAVA, Chipotle focuses on menu innovation without overcomplicating operations, using limited-time offerings to attract customers and boost frequency.
Sweetgreen is taking an even more technology-centric approach. The company has embraced automation through its Infinite Kitchen concept and uses data-driven personalization to enhance the customer experience. Its digital-first strategy, combined with a strong loyalty ecosystem, aims to increase repeat visits and improve restaurant-level economics. Sweetgreen also emphasizes menu innovation and health-focused offerings, targeting a consumer base similar to CAVA’s.
While both competitors have made significant progress, CAVA’s combination of Mediterranean cuisine, growing loyalty engagement, AI-enabled infrastructure and disciplined innovation strategy provides a differentiated platform that could help it continue gaining market share in the fast-casual dining space.
CAVA’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of CAVA have gained 53.7% in the past six months against the industry’s decline of 2.1%.
Price Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, CAVA trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 6.4X, above the industry’s average of 3.33X.
P/S (F12M)
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CAVA’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share implies a year-over-year increase of 1.9% and 30.2%, respectively.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
CAVA currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Primary Health Properties potvrdila pokročilá jednání o vytvoření joint venture s podporou svého portfolia soukromých nemocnic. Akcie po zprávě vzrostly o 2,9 %.
Primary Health Properties PLC (LSE:PHP, OTC:PHPRF) shares rose 2.9% to 94.44p after the healthcare property investor confirmed it is in advanced discussions to create a joint venture backed by its private hospital portfolio.
The FTSE 250 group issued a statement in response to recent media speculation, saying it is in talks with an investor about contributing the portfolio to seed a new vehicle.
Primary Health Properties, which owns healthcare real estate across the UK and Ireland, said it has been exploring a range of options to enhance the long-term value of its private hospital assets, including potential joint venture arrangements with third-party investors.
The update appears to provide the clearest indication yet that the company is moving towards a partnership structure for the portfolio, although it stressed that discussions remain ongoing.
The company said any transaction would be subject to the necessary approvals and warned there could be no certainty that a deal will be agreed or on what terms.
Primary Health Properties added that it continues to evaluate all strategic options for the assets and will update the market when appropriate.
Investors welcomed the announcement, with the shares among the stronger performers in London trading after the statement. A joint venture could provide an alternative route to crystallising value from the portfolio while retaining exposure to the underlying assets.
No financial details or valuation metrics were disclosed.
Equinor a partneři investují přes 4 miliardy norských korun do nového podmořského projektu na ložisku Troll, který zvýší těžbu plynu v Norsku. Zahájení produkce je plánováno nejdříve na rok 2028.
The logo of Equinor is set up at the entrance of a building at Western Europe's largest liquefied natural gas plant Hammerfest LNG in Hammerfest, Norway, March 14, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
SummaryCompaniesCompanies investing $410 million to expand outputStartup of new wells expected in 2028Owners are Equinor, Petoro, Shell, TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillipsNorway is Europe's biggest gas supplierOSLO, June 19 (Reuters) - Equinor (EQNR.OL), opens new tab and its partners will invest just over 4 billion Norwegian crowns ($410 million) in a new subsea development that will boost gas production from Norway's offshore Troll field, the company said on Friday.
Norway is Europe's biggest supplier of natural gas, meeting around 30% of the continent's annual demand, and the North Sea Troll field is its largest gas resource.
The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here.
The expansion will lift Norway's output of gas by between 2 million and 2.5 million cubic metres (mcm) per day for the first eight years, a company spokesperson said, corresponding to just under 1% of the country's daily production.
The TWIN project agreed with partners Petoro, Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab, TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab and ConocoPhillips is expected to contribute a total of around 11 billion standard cubic metres of gas from Troll, Equinor said in a statement.
The companies aim to start production from the new development as early as 2028, said Gunnar Nakken, Equinor's senior vice president for projects and subsea in Norway.
"By simplifying, increasing standardisation, and reusing existing infrastructure and equipment, we are reducing costs and enabling faster production in line with our new ways of working," Nakken said in the statement.
PROJECT IS THIRD STAGE OF TROLL PHASE 3The TWIN project, consisting of two wells in a seabed template and a pipeline connected to existing subsea facilities, is the third step of Troll phase 3, which produces gas from the Troll West reservoir, Equinor said.
It follows the announcement last month that Norway's petroleum safety regulator had given Equinor permission to start gas production from the now completed second phase of Troll phase 3.
Operator Equinor owns a 30.55% stake in Troll, while state company Petoro holds 55.93%, Shell 8.19%, TotalEnergies 3.69% and ConocoPhillips 1.64%.
($1 = 9.7534 Norwegian crowns)
Reporting by Terje Solsvik; Editing by Nora Buli
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
Equinor do roku 2030 cílí na produkci 2,3 milionu barelů ropného ekvivalentu denně a více než 40 miliard USD volného peněžního toku. Zároveň plánuje v roce 2026 zpětný odkup akcií za 3 miliardy USD.
Key Takeaways Equinor plans to increase production to 2.3 MMBoe/d by 2030, driven by NCS and international growth.Equinor expects more than $40 billion in free cash flow after capex and lease payments during 2026-2030.Equinor plans a $3B 2026 share buyback program and targets annual dividend growth above 5%. Equinor ASA (EQNR - Free Report) presents an updated strategy focused on delivering higher production, stronger cash flows and enhanced shareholder returns through 2030. Equinor plans to increase total production to 2.3 million barrels of oil-equivalent per day (MMBoe/d) by 2030, driven by growth on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), and a 30% increase in international oil and gas output. EQNR also expects power generation to exceed 20 terawatt-hours by 2030, supported by projects under execution.
The Norwegian integrated giant is balancing disciplined spending with targeted investments and has outlined an $11-$13 billion capital expenditure (capex) plan for 2027. Equinor will direct roughly 60% of these funds to the NCS, 30% to international oil and gas projects and 10% to power. Management expects cash flow from operations (CFFO), after tax to increase 30% between 2025 and 2030, and forecasts more than $40 billion of free cash flow after capex and lease payments during 2026-2030.
Equinor's NCS portfolio remains a key value driver, supported by low-cost subsea developments with break-even prices below $35 per barrel and payback periods of less than 2.5 years. EQNR has upgraded its NCS production forecast by 100,000 barrels of oil-equivalent per day (Boe/d), with targets set at 1.35 MMBoe/d for 2030 and 1.3 MMBoe/d for 2035.
The Norwegian integrated giant is also expanding its international portfolio in key basins such as the United States, Brazil, Angola, the U.K. and Canada. International production is expected to reach 950,000 Boe/d by 2030, generating $20 billion in free cash flow after capital spending and lease payments over the next five years. EQNR expects CFFO to increase 80% to $9 billion in 2030, while trading and market optimization earnings are projected to rise 25% to $500 million per quarter through increased deployment of digital tools and artificial intelligence.
Equinor is expected to strengthen its shareholder return framework by doubling its 2026 share buyback program to $3 billion and introducing the annual buyback guidance of $2-$4 billion from 2027 onward. EQNR aims increasing its quarterly cash dividend per share by more than 5% per year. Combined with a targeted return on average capital employed above 15%, these initiatives reinforce Equinor's commitment to long-term value creation and capital returns.
Equinor currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the energy sector that have a presence in the upstream operations are W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI - Free Report) , YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF - Free Report) and Ecopetrol S.A. (EC - Free Report) .
As W&T Offshore, YPF and Ecopetrol have upstream presence like Equinor, their business models are highly sensitive to oil and gas price fluctuations. WTI currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and YPF and EC sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
W&T Offshore leverages a diverse portfolio of offshore assets in the Gulf of America to produce oil and natural gas. Holding approximately 605,000 acres, WTI maintains substantial 1P and 2P reserves, supporting a production lifespan of nearly 20 years.
YPF is an integrated energy company that leverages its strong foothold in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation to drive production growth. Increased field activity in the coming quarters is expected to boost YPF's oil and gas volumes in the second half of 2026.
Operating across the hydrocarbon value chain, Ecopetrol serves as Colombia’s leading integrated energy company. EC anticipates achieving production of 730,000-740,000 Boe/d in 2026, and plans to maintain this output between 700,000 and 750,000 Boe/d through 2040.
Klarna se spojí s Boltem a v aplikaci nabídne platby za jízdy a skútry ve čtyřech trzích. Partnerství má rozšířit dosah Klarny mimo e-commerce k více než 200 milionům zákazníků Boltu.
Key Takeaways Klarna will add Pay in Full and installment payments to Bolt rides and scooter trips in four markets.Klarna gains exposure to Bolt's 200M customers, expanding beyond retail and e-commerce.KLAR reported Q1 2026 active consumers up 21% and GMV up 33%, supporting growth efforts. Klarna Group plc (KLAR - Free Report) is expanding into mobility through a new partnership with Bolt, a leading European shared mobility platform. Per the agreement, Klarna’s payment options will be integrated directly into the Bolt app, allowing users in Sweden, Germany, Finland and Norway to pay for car rides and scooter trips using Klarna’s “Pay in Full” feature or customized monthly installment plans. Using secure tokenization, riders can link accounts once for seamless automated billing on future trips. The rollout is expected to wrap up across these markets by late June 2026.
The partnership extends Klarna’s reach beyond its traditional retail and e-commerce roots into transportation services. By embedding its payment solutions into a service consumers use regularly, Klarna can become a larger part of customers’ daily spending habits while expanding its reach through Bolt’s network of more than 200 million customers across 50 countries.
The move aligns with Klarna’s strategy of increasing payment frequency and driving engagement beyond online shopping. Mobility services are particularly attractive because they generate recurring transactions and encourage repeat usage. Integrating Klarna into the Bolt app will also increase its visibility among millions of users across Europe.
The partnership supports Klarna’s efforts to diversify its revenue base. Klarna entered the deal with strong momentum, as active consumers rose 21% year over year to 119 million and Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) increased 33% in first-quarter 2026. While the initiative is unlikely to have a material near-term financial impact, it strengthens Klarna’s long-term growth strategy and expands its presence across consumer transactions.
How Are Competitors Faring?While Klarna is expanding into everyday mobility payments, other payment companies like Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM - Free Report) and Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) are finding new ways to grow by tapping into travel and AI-driven commerce.
Affirm expanded its partnership with Royal Caribbean, bringing buy now, pay later (BNPL) options to cruise bookings in the United Kingdom and Canada. Affirm also strengthened its presence in the travel sector through broader integrations, reflecting its efforts to move beyond traditional retail purchases.
Visa recently integrated its payment capabilities into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to securely complete purchases using tokenized credentials. The move highlights Visa's growing focus on AI-powered commerce and its efforts to make digital payments more seamless across emerging platforms.
KLAR’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of KLAR have lost 34.9% year to date compared with the industry’s decline of 16.7%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, KLAR trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 1.46X, down from the industry average of 4.72X.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KLAR’s 2026 earnings is pegged at 4 cents per share, implying a 105.06% jump from the year-ago period’s level.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
KLARcurrently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies schválila hotovostní dividendu 0,1056 USD na akcii pro prioritní akcie série A s výnosem 9,50 %. Výplata proběhne 10. července 2026 držitelům k 30. červnu 2026.
, /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE : BMNR ; BMNP) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (« Bitmine » ou la « société ») annonce aujourd'hui que son conseil d'administration a déclaré un dividende en espèces de 0,1056 $ sur les actions privilégiées perpétuelles de série A à 9,50 % de la société (les « actions privilégiées de série A »), cotées à la Bourse de New York sous le mnémo « BMNP ».
Le dividende sera versé en espèces conformément aux dispositions du certificat de désignation régissant les actions privilégiées de série A. Le dividende sera versé le 10 juillet 2026 aux détenteurs des actions privilégiées de série A inscrits au registre des actionnaires à la clôture des marchés le 30 juin 2026.
À propos de Bitmine
Bitmine (NYSE : BMNR) est une société de minage de Bitcoin opérant aux États-Unis. L'entreprise déploie son capital excédentaire pour devenir la première société de trésorerie Ethereum au monde, mettant en œuvre une stratégie d'actifs numériques innovante pour les investisseurs institutionnels et les acteurs du marché public. Guidée par sa philosophie de « l'Alchimie des 5 % », l'entreprise s'est engagée à faire de l'ETH son principal actif de réserve de trésorerie, s'appuyant sur des activités natives au niveau du protocole, y compris le staking et des mécanismes de financement décentralisés. L'entreprise a lancé MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), une infrastructure de staking dédiée aux actifs de Bitmine, en 2026.
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur X :
https://x.com/bitmnr
https://x.com/fundstrat
Déclarations prospectives
Le présent communiqué de presse contient des déclarations qui constituent des déclarations prospectives au sens du Private Securities Litigation Reform Act de 1995. Les déclarations contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse qui ne sont pas purement historiques sont des déclarations prospectives qui impliquent des risques et des incertitudes. Ces déclarations prospectives peuvent être identifiées par des termes tels que « s'attendre à », « projeter », « avoir l'intention de », « croire », « anticiper », « estimer » et d'autres expressions similaires. Le présent document contient notamment des déclarations prospectives concernant le versement par la société de dividendes sur les actions privilégiées de série A. Pour évaluer ces déclarations prospectives, vous devez tenir compte de divers facteurs, notamment : la capacité de Bitmine à financer ses activités actuelles, ses opérations de trésorerie liées à l'Ethereum et ses projets d'activités futures ; les conditions de marché influant sur le cours des actions ordinaires et des actions privilégiées de série A de la société ; les évolutions réglementaires concernant les actifs numériques, y compris l'adoption et la mise en œuvre définitives des projets de loi en cours et des initiatives de la SEC ; la volatilité et l'imprévisibilité des prix des actifs numériques ; les performances, la fiabilité et la sécurité des opérations de staking de la société ; et la valeur future du Bitcoin et de l'Ethereum. Les performances et résultats réels futurs peuvent différer de manière significative de ceux exprimés dans les déclarations prospectives. Les déclarations prospectives sont soumises à de nombreuses conditions, dont beaucoup sont hors du contrôle de Bitmine, y compris celles énoncées dans la section « Risk Factors » du formulaire 10-K déposé par Bitmine auprès de la SEC le 21 novembre 2025, ainsi que dans tous les autres documents déposés auprès de la SEC, tels que modifiés ou mis à jour de temps à autre. Des copies des documents déposés par Bitmine auprès de la SEC sont disponibles sur son site web à l'adresse suivante : www.sec.gov. Bitmine ne s'engage pas à mettre à jour ces déclarations pour tenir compte des révisions ou changements intervenus après la date de ce communiqué, sauf si la loi l'exige.
IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) has transformed from a Bitcoin miner into one of the most aggressively contracted AI cloud platforms on the public market, and the stock has rerated to match.
Shares closed at $59.96 on June 18, 2026, up 511.84% over the past year. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for IREN is $114.86, implying 91.55% upside. Our model classification is Bullish, with confidence of 90%.
24/7 Wall St. Price Target Summary Metric Value Current Price $59.96 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $114.86 Upside 91.55% Recommendation BUY Confidence Level 90% A Year That Rewrote the IREN Story IREN is having a remarkable year. The stock is up 58.75% year to date, 25.6% over the past month, and trades roughly 5% below its 52-week high of $76.87.
The Q3 FY2026 report on May 7, 2026 looked weak on paper: revenue of $144.8 million missed consensus by 33.97% and the company posted a $247.8 million net loss that included a $140.4 million non-cash impairment on retired mining hardware.
The market looked past it because AI Cloud Services revenue almost doubled sequentially to $33.6 million, and IREN signed a five-year, $3.4 billion AI Cloud contract with NVIDIA. The June 16 acquisition of Spanish developer Ingenostrum added roughly 490 MW of European capacity.
The Case for $125 and Higher The bull case rests on capacity already under contract. Management is targeting $3.7 billion in ARR by the end of calendar 2026, with $3.1 billion already contracted. The $9.7 billion Microsoft AI Cloud deal, the NVIDIA partnership covering up to 5 GW of DSX-aligned infrastructure, and a $1.6 billion Dell agreement signed May 26 mean roughly 84% of the 2026 ARR target is already locked in.
CEO Daniel Roberts told investors, “There are no idle GPUs“. Our bull-case scenario points to $124.85, or 108% upside, with Jefferies most recently reiterating a Buy at $79 and the high end of Street targets at $105.
The Risks Worth Watching The bear case starts with capital intensity. IREN carries $3.7 billion in convertible notes, and analysts have flagged a potential $21 billion funding gap to fully execute the global build-out.
Needham cut estimates on June 11 citing a delayed AI revenue ramp, and JP Morgan sits at a bearish $46 target. Customer concentration with Microsoft and NVIDIA is real.
Bulls would counter that the headline net loss is dominated by non-cash impairments on decommissioned ASIC miners and that Adjusted EBITDA of $59.5 million at a 41% margin tells a healthier story. Our bear-case scenario lands at $79.52, which still implies upside from current levels.
IREN Price Prediction 2026-2030 Our 24/7 Wall St. price target is $114.86, our recommendation is buy, and confidence sits at 90%. The tipping factor for me is contracted ARR coverage: with 84% of the 2026 target already booked, the operational risk centers on execution and timing, with demand already in hand.
The setup looks constructive for investors comfortable with a 4.23 beta and seeking exposure to the AI infrastructure buildout. Investors who doubt IREN’s ability to fund the next leg without meaningful dilution may prefer to wait for clarity on financing.
Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $85 2027 $134 2028 $216 2029 $282 2030 $352 These projections assume IREN continues to convert secured power into contracted ARR on schedule. Significant upside could come from accelerated NVIDIA Vera Rubin deployments at Sweetwater, while regulatory or grid-connection delays in Texas, Spain, or Australia would push the curve lower.
USA Rare Earth zůstává ve ztrátě, protože vyšší provozní náklady a růst výdajů stlačily výsledky; v 1. čtvrtletí 2026 vykázala ztrátu 34 centů na akcii. Firma zároveň spustila první fázi výroby magnetů, což jí umožní začít plnit objednávky ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026.
Key Takeaways USAR remains unprofitable as expansion, acquisitions and workforce growth lift operating costs.Q1 2026 SG&A rose to $21.2M and R&D increased to $14.2M, contributing to a 34-cent per-share loss.USA Rare Earth commissioned Phase 1a magnet production, enabling Q2 2026 customer orders. USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR - Free Report) is still in the early phases of commercialization and continues to incur losses as it scales its operations. Though the company started generating revenues following the acquisition of Less Common Metals, higher operating expenses related to expansion, acquisitions and workforce growth are pressuring its profitability.
USAR’s cost of product revenues was $5.59 million in the first quarter of 2026. The figure was 98.1% of total revenues. In the same period, its selling, general and administrative expenses surged to $21.2 million from $7 million in the year-ago quarter owing to increasing legal & consulting costs, higher headcount & recruiting fees and other costs.
USAR’s research and development expenses climbed to $14.2 million compared with $1.7 million reported in the year-ago quarter due to higher employee-related and development costs. Consequently, the company posted a loss of 34 cents per share for the quarter.
However, USAR recently reached a significant milestone by commissioning Phase 1a of its commercial magnet production line at its Stillwater, OK, facility. This enables USAR to start fulfilling customer orders for sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets in the second quarter of 2026.
While USA Rare Earth is making steady progress in expanding its operations, continued losses and cost pressures remain challenges. The company’s ability to balance growth investments with improving revenues and cost discipline is expected to benefit it in the quarters ahead.
USAR’s Peer PerformanceAmong its major peers, NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NB - Free Report) is experiencing rising cost pressures. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Niocorp reported a significant year-over-year increase in operating expenses, primarily driven by spending related to the advancement of the Elk Creek Project. If these elevated costs persist, they could weigh on NioCorp’s margins and profitability.
Its another peer, Rio Tinto Group (RIO - Free Report) , is gaining from rising copper production, driven by strong operational performance across its assets. However, weather-related disruptions in 2025 affected Rio Tinto’s iron ore volumes. Planned maintenance activities at some copper mining projects temporarily reduced Rio Tinto’s output in 2025, while cost pressures from inflation and higher sustaining capital spending impacted margins.
USAR’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of USAR have gained 85.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 58.1%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, USAR is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of negative 70.07X against the industry’s average of 15.85X. USA Rare Earth has a Value Score of F.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for USAR’s 2026 earnings has decreased over the past 60 days.
USA Rare Earth získala celkem 3,5 miliardy USD na vybudování domácího řetězce od dolu až po magnety. Firma zároveň plánuje novou továrnu na magnety v Jižní Karolíně a rozvoj dolu Round Top v Texasu.
Rare-earth magnets are central to many modern technologies, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, defense and missile guidance systems, and advanced consumer electronics. For years, the U.S. has become dependent on China for mining and processing raw materials into refined magnets, a trend that has grown into a national security concern.
The U.S. is taking steps to achieve full independence in producing rare-earth permanent magnets by reshoring the supply chain, including mining, processing, and manufacturing of these crucial materials. This "mine-to-magnet" strategy has put several mining companies on the map, including USA Rare Earth (USAR 5.37%).
Over the past year, USA Rare Earth has raised significant capital from the U.S. government and outside investors to build its supply chain. Does that make the stock a buy today? Let's dive into the company and find out.
Today's Change
(
-5.37
%) $
-1.23
Current Price
$
21.66
USA Rare Earth has raised significant capital Earlier this month, USA Rare Earth finalized an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $1.6 billion in federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding package consists of $277 million in direct grants and up to $1.3 billion in senior secured loan capacity. In return, the federal government received 16.1 million common shares and 17.6 million warrants.
In addition to this federal funding, the company secured another $1.5 billion in private placement funds in January, bringing total liquidity to $3.5 billion. This funding is crucial for USA Rare Earth to build out its domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain, including developing the Round Top mine in Texas and expanding its processing and manufacturing capabilities.
The mine-to-magnet company has made some huge moves USA Rare Earth is building out its near-term capabilities and has made several key acquisitions to do so. Last year, it acquired U.K.-based Less Common Metals (LCM) for $100 million in cash, plus 6.5 million shares. Building on this, in April, it acquired Serra Verde Group for approximately $2.8 billion, structured via $300 million in cash and 126.8 million newly issued common shares.
Image source: Getty Images.
This move is crucial to helping USA Rare Earth get off the ground and running. That's because Serra Verde's Pela Ema mine in Brazil is currently the only operating, large-scale producer outside Asia that supplies all four primary magnetic rare-earth elements.
In addition, the company recently announced a $1.2 billion magnet manufacturing facility in South Carolina. Combining this with its acquisition of LCM and its active permanent magnet facilities in Oklahoma helps USA Rare Earth bridge the gap between raw extraction and finished commercial products.
The expansion efforts by USA Rare Earth have management projecting that the company will reach a magnet manufacturing run rate of 600 metric tons per annum (MPTA) at its Oklahoma facility, along with 3,000 MPTA of metal-making and alloy capacity through its LCM subsidiary.
In the longer term, the company is targeting annualized production capacity of 10,000 tons of rare-earth metal alloys and 10,000 tons of Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets, positioning it to capture high-margin market share across the defense, electric vehicle, and semiconductor sectors.
Is USA Rare Earth for you? USA Rare Earth is making progress on building its mine-to-magnet supply chain, and recent acquisitions have given its business a big boost. Looking ahead, the company will continue advancing its Round Top mine in Texas, which is rich in heavy rare-earth elements critical to the production of high-heat permanent magnets.
Another benefit of this mine is that its mineralization enables cleaner, cheaper processing of these rare-earth elements, which could enable low-cost production and provide a notable competitive advantage for USA Rare Earth. The company hopes to begin commercial production at Round Top as soon as 2028.
With this in mind, USA Rare Earth is still undergoing massive expansion efforts that will be expensive for shareholders. Its dealings with the U.S. government and other acquisitions have diluted shareholders, and scaling its mining and processing capabilities will take time, underscoring the risks of owning early-stage, start-up mining stocks.
USA Rare Earth spustila demonstrační zařízení v Coloradu a plánuje začít vyrábět komerční oxidy vzácných zemin ve 3. čtvrtletí 2026. Teck mezitím posiluje svou sázku na měď prostřednictvím plánované fúze s Anglo American.
Key Takeaways USAR commissioned a Colorado facility targeting separated rare earth oxide output in Q3 2026.USAR's Stillwater magnet line targets 600 metric tons annually by end-2026, doubling by Q1 2027.TECK plans major copper growth through Anglo Teck and advancing Zafranal and San Nicolas projects. USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR - Free Report) and Teck Resources Limited (TECK - Free Report) are key participants in the Zacks Mining - Miscellaneous industry. Both companies are engaged in the extraction, processing and development of minerals that are essential to modern technologies and industrial applications. USAR and TECK are well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for critical materials used in electrification, clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.
Both companies operate in capital-intensive mining industries that require extensive investments in infrastructure, advanced technologies and project development, while also navigating regulatory clearances and regulatory approval processes. At the same time, growing demand for minerals and metals critical to electric vehicles, renewable energy and other clean-energy technologies is creating favorable long-term growth opportunities for these companies.
The Case for USARUSA Rare Earth has commissioned its hydrometallurgical demonstration facility in Wheat Ridge, CO, in June 2026, marking a key step in building an integrated rare earth supply chain outside China. The company expects to begin producing commercial-quality separated rare earth oxides, including NdPr, dysprosium and terbium, in the third quarter of 2026.
The facility will process material from multiple sources, including the Round Top facility, third-party feedstocks and recycled magnet swarf, while supporting feasibility studies and future commercial-scale operations.
Also, the successful commissioning of Phase 1a of USAR’s commercial magnet production line at its Stillwater, OK, facility marks an important milestone in USAR’s growth strategy. The development enables the company to begin supplying sintered NdFeB permanent magnets to customers starting in the second quarter of 2026.
The commissioning demonstrates USA Rare Earth’s capability to operate a complex rare earth magnet manufacturing process at a commercial scale. At its Stillwater facility, USAR transforms rare earth materials into high-performance NdFeB permanent magnets through a series of production steps used in end markets such as defense, aerospace and automotive.
The Phase 1a is expected to achieve an annual production run rate of 600 metric tons by the end of 2026, while the planned Phase 1b expansion is projected to double total capacity to 1,200 metric tons annually by the first quarter of 2027. Once fully operational, the Stillwater facility is expected to be among the first large-scale NdFeB magnet manufacturing facilities in the United States, supporting a more resilient domestic rare earth supply chain.
USAR has strengthened its growth strategy through a combination of financing and acquisitions. In June 2026, the company secured access to up to $1.6 billion in government-backed funding under the CHIPS Program from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The package includes up to $277 million in federal funding and up to $1.3 billion in loan support as the company advances key development milestones.
In May 2026, USA Rare Earth secured a $14.2 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to boost the development of its Round Top Mountain rare earth project in West Texas, aimed at supporting domestic supply chains for critical minerals used in defense, semiconductors, AI and advanced technologies.
Also, in March 2026, USAR agreed to acquire Texas Mineral Resources Corp. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $73 million, giving it full ownership of the Round Top Project. The company expects commercial production at Round Top to begin in 2028, with a long-term goal of processing nearly 40,000 metric tons of rare earth and critical mineral feedstock per day by 2030. The November 2025 acquisition of Less Common Metals is expected to provide critical metal and alloy feedstock for the Stillwater plant.
While USAR is making progress with its growth initiatives, it is still in the early stages of commercialization and continues to report losses as it scales its operations. While the acquisition of Less Common Metals has started contributing to revenues, profitability remains under pressure from higher operating expenses associated with expansion efforts, acquisitions and workforce additions.
In the first quarter of 2026, selling, general and administrative expenses surged to $21.2 million from $7 million in the prior-year period, driven by higher legal, consulting and personnel-related costs. Research and development expenses also rose to $14.2 million from $1.7 million a year ago, reflecting increased investment in product development and growth initiatives.
The Case for TECKAs part of its long-term growth strategy, Teck Resources is increasing its focus on copper and other critical minerals that are essential for electrification and clean energy technologies. The company has agreed to merge with Anglo American plc to form the Anglo Teck group, creating one of the world's largest copper-focused mining companies. It will have more than 70% exposure to copper and is set to be among the top five global copper producers. The new company will consist of six world-class copper assets and premium iron ore and zinc operations with a combined annual copper production of 1.2 million tons. It is projected to grow 10% to 1.35 million tons by 2027, strengthening its position in the global copper market.
Teck Resources is further strengthening its copper growth pipeline by advancing several development projects toward sanction readiness. The company is progressing with permitting activities, securing land access and refining the business cases for its Zafranal and San Nicolás projects.
Zafranal is expected to have a mine life of 19 years and produce copper-gold concentrates through open-pit mining and conventional processing. The project is anticipated to generate an average of 126,000 tons of contained copper annually during its first five years of operation. Meanwhile, the San Nicolás project is advancing through the feasibility study stage and is expected to produce approximately 63,000 tons of copper and 147,000 tons of zinc annually during its first five years, on a 100% ownership basis.
Also, the Highland Valley Mine Life Extension is expected to extend the mine’s life from 2028 to 2046. Expected average annual copper production will likely be 132,000 tons over the life of the mine. The company expects to increase copper production to around 800,000 tons before the end of this decade.
However, the company’s zinc in concentrate production declined to 120 thousand tons in the first quarter of 2026 from 137 thousand tons a year earlier, reflecting lower grades at Red Dog in line with the mine plan. TECK expects zinc production to trend lower over the next three years as the mine approaches the end of its life. Full-year 2026 zinc production guidance is 410-460 thousand tons compared with 565 thousand tons produced in 2025.
Operating costs at several assets increased year over year due to higher contractor, energy and maintenance expenses. The company highlighted exposure to fuel price volatility and higher freight and explosives costs linked to geopolitical developments. Even though there is currently no significant risk of fuel supply disruption, the company expects an impact on costs at its Chilean operations due to the requirement for diesel imports.
How Does the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compare for USAR & TECK?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for USAR’s 2026 bottom line is pegged at a loss of 35 cents per share. Also, the company’s consensus estimate for the 2027 bottom line is pegged at a loss of 32 cents per share.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TECK’s 2026 bottom line is pegged at $3.35 per share. Also, the company’s consensus estimate for 2027 bottom line is pegged at $2.89 per share.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Price Performance and Valuation of USAR & TECKIn the past year, USAR’s shares have surged 103%, while TECK stock has gained 71.9%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
USA Rare Earth is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of negative 73.33X while Teck Resources’ forward earnings multiple sits at 21.39X.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Final TakeUSAR is benefiting from the ramp-up of its commercial magnet production line, along with strategic acquisitions and investments designed to build a fully integrated domestic rare earth supply chain. The acquisitions of Less Common Metals and Texas Mineral Resources are expected to enhance the company’s operational capabilities and support its long-term growth strategy. However, USAR remains in the early stages of commercialization and continues to incur losses as it invests in capacity expansion, technology development and other growth initiatives.
In contrast, Teck Resources’ strong performance in the coming quarters is supported by its scale of operation, asset diversity and strategic transformation. The planned merger with Anglo American will create a global copper and critical minerals leader, with more than 70% exposure to copper. Though near-term zinc in concentrate production at Red Dog has been impacted by operational issues, TECK’s long-life assets and growth projects are expected to lower execution risk.
Given these factors, TECK seems a better pick for investors than USAR currently. While TECK Materials carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present, USA Rare Earth has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Čína 22. června přidala 10 amerických společností na seznam kontrol vývozu, včetně MP Materials a USA Rare Earth, ale obě akcie za posledních pět dní vzrostly. Trh to bere jako potvrzení jejich strategického významu pro dodavatelské řetězce vzácných zemin.
On June 22, China added 10 U.S. companies to its export-control list, including rare-earth mining companies MP Materials (MP 3.85%) and USA Rare Earth (USAR 5.37%). Both stocks are up over the past five days, despite the news.
The restrictions are designed to stop dual-use item exports from China from reaching the companies. While the news appears negative on its face, the market often interprets these actions as a long-term validation of the companies' strategic importance and a catalyst for increased domestic government support.
Here are two reasons why the two mining stocks are climbing, and one reason to be cautious.
Image source: Getty Images.
The move is proof of strategic necessity China's decision to blacklist these firms serves as official confirmation that they are the primary credible threats to China's near-monopoly on rare-earth supply chains. For investors, this serves as a seal of approval, indicating that the companies have reached a level of operational maturity sufficient to disrupt Beijing's leverage.
While sanctions introduce operational hurdles, they paradoxically lower the risk that these companies will be undercut by state-subsidized Chinese imports in the future.
Retaliatory actions from China often accelerate the release of federal grants, low-interest loans, and Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. For instance, both companies have already secured massive backing, including a $400 million DoD investment in MP Materials and $1.6 billion in Commerce Department funding for USA Rare Earth to insulate them from Chinese supply disruptions.
Today's Change
(
-3.85
%) $
-2.27
Current Price
$
56.63
The supply chain decoupling has already begun The practical impact of these specific bans is often limited or symbolic. Both companies have spent the past year aggressively de-risking their supply chains. MP Materials and USA Rare Earth have largely transitioned away from relying on Chinese-sourced equipment or dual-use precursors.
Because they operate outside the Chinese-controlled ecosystem, they are increasingly able to command premium prices for non-China-certified rare-earths, which are in high demand among defense contractors and Western electric vehicle manufacturers subject to new trade regulations.
The move by China is also a reaction to the G7 agreement last week to cap rare-earth reliance on non-partner countries to below 60% by 2030.
Today's Change
(
-5.37
%) $
-1.23
Current Price
$
21.66
Still, there are concerns The operational reality remains challenging. Investors must weigh the long-term strategic support against potential near-term headwinds.
If these firms are barred from accessing specialized Chinese-made processing equipment or dual-use parts, they may face higher capital expenditures or project delays as they scramble to find alternative (often more expensive) suppliers.
On top of that, neither of the two companies is close to being profitable, and they're just beginning to ramp up production. MP Materials, in its first quarter, reported $90.6 million in revenue, up 49%, year over year, thanks to increased sales of NdPr oxide and metal, used in rare-earth magnets, but it had an earnings per share (EPS) loss of $0.04, compared to a loss of $0.12 in the same quarter in 2025.
USA Rare Earths' Round Top project in Texas isn't fully operational. It just commissioned a hydrometallurgical demonstration facility in Colorado, with production of separated oxides expected by the third quarter of the year. In the first quarter, the company had no revenue in the first quarter to go with its EPS loss of $0.34.
USA Rare Earth zprovoznila demonstrační hydrometalurgické zařízení ve Wheat Ridge a začala testovat rudu, externí suroviny i recyklovaný magnetický odpad. Firma očekává, že data podpoří studii proveditelnosti Round Top do 1. čtvrtletí 2027.
Key Takeaways USAR commissioned its Wheat Ridge demo facility to advance domestic rare earth processing.USAR began testing ore, third-party feedstock and recycled magnet swarf processing.USAR expects campaign data to support the Round Top feasibility study due by Q1 2027. USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR - Free Report) is advancing its growth strategy with the successful commissioning of its hydrometallurgical demonstration facility in Wheat Ridge, CO. This milestone marks a key step in the company's efforts to establish a fully integrated domestic rare earth supply chain and positions it to begin producing separated heavy rare earth oxides in the third quarter of 2026.
Over the past year, USAR expanded its integrated platform of proprietary technologies and capabilities spanning mining, processing and separation, metals, alloys and magnets. The company also prepared the Wheat Ridge facility for demonstration-scale operations to support future commercial processing activities.
The facility has started initial campaigns to test and optimize three processing methods simultaneously: processing ore from the Round Top project, processing third-party mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) feedstock, including material from Serra Verde's Pela Ema mine, and recycling rare earth magnet swarf. The resulting oxides are expected to support downstream metal, alloy and magnet production through Less Common Metals, one of the few commercial-scale metal, alloy and strip cast producers outside China. Heavy rare earth oxides such as dysprosium, terbium and yttrium are critical materials used in defense, energy, electric vehicle and other advanced technology applications.
The demonstration campaigns are expected to generate operational data that will support the Round Top Definitive Feasibility Study, which remains on track for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 and publication in the first quarter of 2027. As operations advance, the Wheat Ridge facility is expected to play an important role in strengthening the U.S. rare earth supply chain.
Snapshot of USA Rare Earth’s PeersAmong its major peers, NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NB - Free Report) is working to move its Elk Creek Project in Nebraska closer to production. In August 2025, NioCorp completed its first drilling program at the Elk Creek Project on schedule and within budget. In February 2026, NioCorp started construction of the main underground access for its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska.
USAR’s other peer, Trilogy Metals Inc. (TMQ - Free Report) , continues to make steady progress at the Ambler mining district. Although Trilogy is not yet in production, it is taking a step ahead with Ambler Metals LLC, which is a joint venture with South32 Limited. In July 2025, Trilogy began a multi-year core re-boxing program to protect drill core for long-term future use.
USAR’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of USAR have gained 90% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 50.3%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, USAR is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of negative 71.85X against the industry’s average of 14.92X. USA Rare Earth carries a Value Score of F.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for USAR’s 2026 earnings has decreased over the past 30 days.
Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) had its price target raised to $400 from $230 by Wedbush, which reiterated an ‘Outperform’ rating, citing stronger forward estimates and a higher valuation multiple reflecting improving growth visibility.
Shares of Silicon Motion added almost 5% at $337 on the news.
Wedbush said it is raising its outlook as it updates its model to better reflect “improving opportunities and shifts in fundamentals,” noting that both earnings estimates and the multiple have been increased to align with SIMO’s expected growth profile.
The firm pointed to a more constructive view on client SSD demand, driven by a combination of higher assumed market share and improving average selling prices tied to new product cycles.
It also highlighted next-generation Gen 5 PCIe controllers as a key pricing driver, noting they are being sold at a premium versus prior-generation products.
Wedbush added that SIMO’s share gains are expected to become more visible in the second half of the year as newer 4-channel mainstream controllers ramp across NAND manufacturers. The company’s share is currently around 30%, according to the note.
On enterprise storage, Wedbush highlighted growing traction for the MonTitan platform, which is beginning to ship in limited volumes and is expected by the company to reach mid-single-digit to low-double-digit percentages of revenue by the end of 2026.
The firm also sees potential upside into 2027 driven by strengthening demand from enterprise customers and emerging neocloud and AI infrastructure requirements.
In embedded, Wedbush pointed to continued opportunities across automotive and data center-related products, including expanding content in networking and boot drive applications, with additional wins referenced at large infrastructure and search-related customers.
The firm raised its estimates for 2026 and 2027 to $1.64 billion and $2.09 billion in revenue respectively, alongside higher EPS forecasts, reflecting stronger assumed growth across SSD, embedded, and enterprise segments.
Despite the more optimistic outlook, Wedbush noted its revised model may still understate potential upside, particularly if NAND pricing remains supportive, enterprise adoption accelerates, and share gains continue in key regions such as China.
Fiserv oznámil rezignaci CEO Michaela Lyonse, který přechází do Truist. Firma se přitom stále vzpamatovává po loňském propadu zisku a snížení celoročního výhledu.
The bank software and payments company Fiserv (FISV +1.84%) recently stunned investors by announcing that its chief executive officer, Michael Lyons, had resigned. The move is not due to a disagreement at the company, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, but rather that Lyons is set to become the next CEO of Truist, a super-regional bank with roughly $549 billion in assets.
The move caught investors off guard not only because Lyons joined the company at the beginning of 2025, but also because Lyons and the rest of the team at Fiserv have been trying to engineer a major turnaround after the company reported surprisingly poor earnings last year, sending the stock plummeting.
Is Lyons' departure a major red flag?
Image source: Getty Images.
Why the change comes at a bad time Any major leadership change needs careful evaluation, but Lyons' departure comes at a particularly unsettling time, given the challenges Fiserv has faced.
The company has been one of the dominant players in providing core banking processing technology that powers many banks' daily back-end operations. Fiserv also owns the Clover point-of-sale payments platform, which many small businesses use.
In its third-quarter earnings results reported last October, Fiserv missed earnings estimates by about 23% and then cut its full-year forecast by about 16% in an earnings surprise that BTIG analyst Andrew Harte called "shockingly bad" at the time.
The stock fell by more than 40% after the report and is down by more than 70% during the past year.
It turns out that past management had been over-inflating growth numbers at Clover and charging excessive fees. There were also issues in the core processing business, an area typically considered woefully outdated at a time when banks must embrace technology.
Revenue in Fiserv's banking segment declined 7% year over year.
Although things were bad after that dismal earnings report, the silver lining was that investors believed most of the mismanagement had occurred under former CEO Frank Bisignano, who is now commissioner of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Bullish investors believed a new management team, with Lyons at the helm, recognized the mistakes made and could correct them. After all, Fiserv still holds significant market share and has long-term customer contracts, making the stock a potentially compelling turnaround story.
Lyons' departure is certainly not a good sign Although Lyons' departure isn't necessarily a dealbreaker for the stock, it's certainly not a good sign.
I obviously don't know what is going through Lyons' head, but the biggest red flag I see is that Fiserv highly incentivized Lyons with a $70 million pay package that included some $56 million in equity awards spread out over several years.
However, based on Fiserv's proxy statement, a significant part of Lyons' total pay package is based on performance stock units (PSUs) tied to metrics such as total shareholder return, organic revenue growth, and adjusted earnings per share.
At Truist, Lyons will receive a base salary of $1.3 million per year, similar to the one he received at Fiserv. Lyons will also receive a long-term incentive award of $12 million for 2026, 40% of which is performance-based.
Lyons will also receive replacement awards to compensate for the money he is leaving on the table at Fiserv, so it seems as if the banking veteran will be made whole. But this raises the question of whether Lyons believed he would have an easier time getting his performance-based incentives at Truist than at Fiserv.
Truist has not exactly had an easy time either. Since the SunTrust and BB&T merger that created Truist in 2019, the stock has been deemed a disaster by most bank investors.
TFC data by YCharts
In fact, many investors believed Truist might be acquired by another bank before Lyons was hired.
The silver lining Looking at the situation from an optimistic perspective, it's possible Lyons simply wanted to be the CEO of a super-regional bank, given that he's spent most of his career climbing the ranks at PNC Financial Services Group, a direct peer of Truist.
The other good news for Fiserv investors is that the company named Takis Georgakopoulos as its new CEO. Georgakopoulos had served in various senior roles since joining the company in 2024, notably as chief operating officer.
While investors liked Lyons, they might have been more excited about Georgakopoulos, who is somewhat of a legend in the world of payments.
Before to Fiserv, Georgakopoulos spent 17 years at JPMorgan Chase, where he played a pivotal role in building JPMorgan's global payments business, which now processes more than $10 trillion in daily volume. He also ran the unit for seven years.
Investors have a lot of confidence in Georgakopoulos's abilities and knowledge of payments. Ultimately, although the Fiserv story is not dead, I see Lyons' departure as a major red flag and recommend that investors reevaluate their thesis before doing anything else.
Sandisk těží z AI boomu a nových víceletých smluv; letos uzavřel pět dohod, z nichž tři mají minimální hodnotu 42 miliard USD. Analytici čekají EPS kolem 65 USD ve fiskálním roce 2026 a 183 USD v následujícím fiskálním roce.
The memory and storage segment of the semiconductor sector is in the midst of a powerful boom, fueled by the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out. With hyperscalers and others pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into new data centers, demand for high-capacity solid-state drives (SSDs) is far outpacing the world's capacity to manufacture them. As a leading producer of NAND flash storage and enterprise SSDs, Sandisk (SNDK 0.11%) has been one of the clearest beneficiaries of this movement.
So far this year, Sandisk stock has surged 873% -- making it the top-performer in the Nasdaq-100 by a wide margin. While such gains might suggest to some that Sandisk's rally has become overdone, a close look at the company's operational trends and valuation points to the potential for further upside.
Let's dig into what the next year could look like for Sandisk investors. Spoiler alert: The stock could still be a multibagger from here.
Today's Change
(
-0.11
%) $
-2.23
Current Price
$
1961.37
Breaking down the memory up cycle's tailwinds The primary driver behind Sandisk's rise is big tech's insatiable demand for memory and storage solutions. AI training clusters require vast quantities of high-performance storage alongside accelerated compute systems, and data center operators are deploying those systems at a prodigious pace.
Also, large enterprises and cloud infrastructure providers are refreshing their aging servers by adding denser, faster SSDs; meanwhile, consumer demand for premium AI-enabled devices supports baseline volumes. The imbalance between supply and demand has allowed all of the memory makers to boost their average selling prices significantly. That has translated into noticeable profit margin expansion and top-line momentum for Sandisk.
SNDK Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts.
New contract structures give Sandisk strong earnings visibility One of the bearish talking points surrounding an investment in Sandisk is the cyclical nature of the memory and storage chip market. While this argument has some validity, Sandisk has made an interesting move that suggests that the memory and storage solutions markets are becoming more secular in the context of the broader AI infrastructure narrative.
Sandisk's management recently highlighted its new business model, which features multiyear supply agreements that provide the company with exceptional visibility into its future sales and profits -- something it historically lacked. During Sandisk's fiscal third-quarter earnings call, management shared that the company has signed five multiyear supply agreements this year -- and just the three it inked in its most recent fiscal quarter carry a minimum total value of $42 billion.
The resulting backlog and contracted performance obligations extend Sandisk's runway well into 2028 and beyond -- materially reducing its cyclical risk. For this reason, the analysts' consensus points to earnings per share (EPS) of approximately $65 in fiscal 2026, followed by a step-up to roughly $183 next year as its volumes scale further and its margins continue to widen.
Image source: Getty Images.
Where will Sandisk stock be in one year? Sandisk's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple has expanded significantly throughout 2026. While rapid multiple expansion can sometimes signal froth, I think Sandisk's current valuation profile remains compelling given the duration and magnitude of the demand outlook.
Should Sandisk continue to meet or exceed its revenue and profitability targets, further upside could be in store even without further multiple expansion. For example, if Sandisk hits analysts' 2027 EPS target of $183 and maintains a forward earnings ratio of around 33, the stock would rocket to about $6,000. That would be 160% above current levels.
Taking this one step further, Sandisk stock could easily continue rising even if its multiples contract or normalize a bit. For instance, if the company generates earnings results consistent with Wall Street's outlook but its forward P/E dips to a level more in line with the average S&P 500 figure of 22, Sandisk stock would still surge to roughly $4,000 per share by the end of next year.
All told, the combination of strong secular tailwinds supported by contracted revenue visibility and compounding earnings creates a compelling setup for share price appreciation. If this memory up cycle persists and the company delivers on its expectations, the stock has a credible path to at least double -- if not gain even more -- by year-end 2027.
Ucore vyrobila oxid neodymu a praseodymu s čistotou 99,5 % a odeslala první kvalifikační vzorky velkým výrobcům permanentních magnetů. Testy mají ověřit čistotu, složení a shodu s výrobou magnetů NdFeB.
Ucore has produced 99.5%+ neodymium-praseodymium oxide generated at its 52-stage RapidSX™ Demonstration Plant in Kingston, OntarioInitial NdPr oxide qualification samples were shipped to major rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers serving North American and European supply chainsTesting of the samples begin the process of confirming purity, phase composition, consistency, and compatibility with customer-compliant NdFeB permanent magnet manufacturing processesThe qualification work is intended to support the development of structured definitive supply agreements aligned with Ucore's planned Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex and its Commercialization and Demonstration Facility in Kingston, OntarioHalifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) ("Ucore" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has produced commercial-grade neodymium-praseodymium ("NdPr") oxide and shipped initial qualification samples to major rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers for technical evaluation.
The sample shipments mark an important step in Ucore's strategy to connect its RapidSX™ rare earth separation platform directly with downstream magnet, metal, alloy, and advanced materials supply chains. NdPr oxide is a critical midstream material that is converted into metal and alloy feedstock for neodymium-iron-boron ("NdFeB") permanent magnets, which are used across high-performance motors, robotics, electric vehicles, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, and defense applications.
The NdPr oxide qualification samples were produced as part of Ucore's ongoing demonstration and commercialization work. During this work, the Company's 52-stage RapidSX™ Demonstration Plant at its Commercialization and Demonstration Facility ("CDF") in Kingston, Ontario, processed a heavy mixed rare earth oxide ("MREO") feedstock derived from an ionic clay source and produced 99.5%+ NdPr chloride. Ucore subsequently converted a portion of this chloride solution into 99.5%+ NdPr oxide.
Strategic Alignment with Western Supply Chain Development
Ucore has previously announced strategic relationships with major rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers that are working to expand Western magnet production capacity. These relationships are intended to position Ucore as a midstream rare earth oxide supplier for strategically important downstream manufacturers focused on rebuilding North American and allied rare earth magnet supply chains. In addition to utilizing dysprosium ("Dy") and terbium ("Tb"), which Ucore plans to produce in Louisiana, these magnet manufacturers also utilize NdPr oxide, which is expected to be an important part of Ucore's product suite at its prospective Louisiana SMC.
"Sample qualification is a critical step toward developing potential offtake arrangements," stated Pat Ryan, P.Eng., Ucore's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The NdPr oxide shipped to major rare earth magnet manufacturers was not produced in a concept study. It was produced through Ucore's RapidSX™ demonstration platform, from real mixed rare earth feedstock, and is now in the hands of companies working to develop Western magnet manufacturing capacity."
Mike Schrider, P.E., Ucore's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, commented: "For downstream customers, oxide quality matters. Purity, impurity control, physical form, consistency, conversion performance, and traceability all have to be understood before commercial supply can begin. These samples give potential customers the material they need to evaluate Ucore's rare earth oxides against their own technical and manufacturing requirements."
Schrider added: "This work also gives Ucore direct feedback from downstream customers as we continue to translate the learnings from our Kingston CDF into the design, construction, commissioning, and operational plans of the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex."
Customer Qualification: Turning Separated Oxides into Supply Chain Inputs
The evaluation work by major downstream customers focuses on confirming that Ucore's rare earth oxides meet the technical, quality, and traceability requirements for use in Western magnet and advanced materials supply chains.
The qualification process is expected to include:
independent chemical assay work to confirm rare earth oxide purity and key impurity levels;confirmation of oxide characteristics, including phase composition, handling, moisture, and consistency;assessment of compatibility with magnet manufacturing requirements, including alloy formulation, process qualification, and finished magnet compliance expectations; anddevelopment of product specifications, quality assurance protocols, logistics requirements, and commercial terms to support definitive long-term supply agreements.This qualification process is a key step toward elevating strategic relationships currently at the MOU level and could contribute toward potential commercial offtake arrangements. It allows downstream manufacturers and advanced materials customers to certify that Ucore's separated rare earth oxide products meet their required technical specifications before larger-volume supply commitments are finalized.
# # #
About Ucore Rare Metals Inc.
Ucore is focused on rare- and critical-metal resources, extraction, beneficiation, and separation technologies with the potential for production, growth, and scalability. Ucore's vision and plan is to become a leading advanced technology company, providing best-in-class metal separation products and services to the mining and mineral extraction industry.
Through strategic partnerships, Ucore aims to support the development of a more diversified and resilient North American REE supply chain through the near-term development of a heavy and light rare-earth processing facility in the US State of Louisiana, subsequent SMCs in Canada and Alaska and the longer-term development of Ucore's 100% controlled Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Heavy REE Project on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, USA ("Bokan").
Ucore is listed on the TSXV under the trading symbol "UCU" and in the United States on the OTC Markets' OTCQX® Best Market under the ticker symbol "UURAF."
For further information, please visit www.ucore.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this release (other than statements of historical facts) that address future business development, technological development and/or acquisition activities (including any related required financings), timelines, events, products to be produced at the Louisiana SMC, or developments that the Company is pursuing are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance or results, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.
For additional risks and uncertainties regarding the Company, its business activities, its ability to qualify for and receive any additional funding from any U.S. or Canadian government, the CDF and the aforementioned projects (generally), see the risk disclosure in the Company's MD&A for Q1-2026 (filed on SEDAR+ on May 29, 2026) (www.sedarplus.ca) as well as the risks described below.
Regarding the disclosure above in the "About Ucore Rare Metals Inc." section, the Company has assumed that it will be able to procure or retain additional partners and/or suppliers, in addition to Innovation Metals Corp. ("IMC"), as suppliers for Ucore's expected future SMCs. Ucore has also assumed that sufficient external funding will be found to continue and complete the ongoing research and development work required at the CDF and also later prepare a new National Instrument 43-101 technical report that demonstrates that Bokan is feasible and economically viable for the production of both REE and co-product metals and the then prevailing market prices based upon assumed customer offtake agreements. Ucore has also assumed that sufficient external funding will be secured to continue the development of the specific engineering plans for the SMCs and their construction and eventual commissioning and operations.
Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material assumptions, including, without limitation: the successful completion and accuracy of baseline, front-end-engineering design and detailed engineering studies; the ability to complete further engineering, procurement, and construction activities as currently contemplated; the availability, cost, and timely delivery of equipment, materials, utilities, labour and construction services; the Company's ability to secure sufficient financing on acceptable terms; the receipt and timing of all required permits and approvals; the successful scale-up and commercial deployment of RapidSX™ technology from demonstration to commercial operation; the availability of qualified feedstock from third-party suppliers; successful customer qualification and offtake discussions; continued support from governmental partners; and general economic, market, and industry conditions, including assumptions regarding rare earth oxide prices, which are subject to significant volatility..
Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate or that the anticipated results, performance, or achievements will be realized. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation: risks associated with the development, scale-up, and commercialization of new or unproven technologies; the risk that RapidSX™ may not perform at commercial scale as expected; engineering design changes; inaccuracies in capital or operating cost estimates; cost escalation due to inflation, supply chain disruption, or market conditions; delays or failures in procurement, construction, or commissioning; the inability to obtain or maintain required permits, approvals, or regulatory authorizations; challenges in securing adequate financing; adverse capital market conditions; variability in feedstock supply, quality, or pricing; failure to secure or maintain commercial relationships, customer qualification, or offtake arrangements; fluctuations and uncertainty in rare earth oxide prices and demand; the risk that indicative or quoted market prices, including for ex-China markets, may not be realized; operational risks once in production, including equipment failures or lower-than-expected recoveries; geopolitical risk; changes in applicable laws or regulations; environmental or permitting challenges; loss of key personnel; and general economic, business, or competitive conditions.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined by the TSXV) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/302334
Source: Ucore Rare Metals Inc.
Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.
The stock of Centrus Energy Group (LEU 2.04%) didn't exactly go nuclear on Thursday, but investor enthusiasm over a new deal boosted its price. The nuclear fuel and enrichment services company's shares raced more than 12% higher on the news in that trading session.
A powerful piece of news In a joint press release published that morning, Centrus and small modular reactor (SMR) company Oklo announced they had signed a letter of intent for a set of projects in Ohio.
Image source: Getty Images.
Under the terms of the document, Centrus will supply sufficient high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for up to five of Oklo's Aurora powerhouses in the state. The letter of intent covers multiple years, the two companies wrote without being more specific. Deliveries are to start in 2029, they said.
The Ohio assets are being built by Oklo in partnership with social media company Meta Platforms to power its artificial intelligence (AI)-capable data centers.
Centrus and Oklo added that their pact "brings together domestic fuel supply, planned advanced nuclear power generation, customer demand, and project execution" for the latter company's operations.
Today's Change
(
-2.04
%) $
-3.63
Current Price
$
173.87
High on the coming supply On top of that, per Centrus and Oklo, the arrangement comes "at a time when access to domestically sourced HALEU remains one of the central constraints facing the advanced nuclear sector."
This is an important point, and a key reason why investors were understandably bullish on Centrus stock after the news hit the headlines.
The great bulk of the company's revenue derives from fuel supplies, so the more it can lock in with long commitments, the better. The current U.S. nuclear power revival seems to be picking up energy -- forgive the corny wordplay -- and Centrus should be one of the top beneficiaries of this. I'd be positive on the company's future too.
Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Liberty Media oznámila, že MotoGP uzavřela přecenění úvěrových linek a snížila Term Loan B z 800 milionů EUR na 720 milionů EUR. Čisté snížení dluhu o zhruba 114 milionů USD ekvivalentu bylo uhrazeno z hotovosti MotoGP.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty”) (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) announced today that MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, S.L. (“MotoGP”) closed the repricing of its first lien Term Loan B, first lien Term Loan A and first lien revolving credit facility on June 17, 2026. MotoGP is a subsidiary of Liberty and is the exclusive commercial rights holder of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship.
MotoGP repriced the previous €800 million Term Loan B with a maturity of August 18, 2032 with a new €720 million Term Loan B due August 18, 2032, the previous $231 million Term Loan A with a maturity of August 18, 2030 with a new $209 million Term Loan A with a maturity of August 18, 2030 and the previous €100 million multicurrency revolving credit facility with a maturity of August 18, 2030 with a new €100 million multicurrency revolving credit facility due August 18, 2030. The net reduction of approximately $114 million equivalent under the debt facilities was funded with cash from MotoGP’s balance sheet.
Based on MotoGP’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and assuming exchange rates as of that date, pro forma for the repricing transactions, MotoGP has approximately $72 million of cash and liquid investments and principal amount of debt of $1,037 million. MotoGP’s net senior secured leverage ratio as of March 31, 2026 as defined in its credit facility and pro forma for the repricing transaction is 4.6x.
The current margin for the Term Loan B has been reduced from 2.50% to 2.25% (with a new range of 2.00% to 2.25% based on MotoGP’s consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio; the prior range was 2.25% to 2.75%) with a reference rate of EURIBOR. The current margin for the Term Loan A is unchanged at 1.50% (with a new range of 1.25% to 1.50% based on MotoGP’s consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio; the prior range was 1.50% to 2.00%) with a reference rate of Term SOFR. The current margin for the revolving credit facility is unchanged at 2.00% (with a new range of 1.50% to 2.00% based on MotoGP’s consolidated net senior secured leverage ratio; the prior range was 2.00 to 2.50%) with a reference rate of one of Term SOFR, SONIA or EURIBOR based on the currency of the applicable borrowing. The Term Loan B, the Term Loan A and the revolving credit facility remain non-recourse to Liberty.
About Liberty Media Corporation
Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) operates and owns interests in media, sports and entertainment businesses. The portfolio of assets includes Liberty Media’s subsidiaries Formula 1, MotoGP and other minority investments.
About MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, S.L.
MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, S.L (“MotoGP”) became the sole commercial and television rights holder of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship in 1991 and is based in Madrid, with premises in Barcelona and a subsidiary in Rome. MotoGP holds exclusive rights to MotoGP feeder series Moto2™ and Moto3™, electric series MotoE™, the FIM Superbike World Championship and the FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship.
More News From Liberty Media Corporation and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, S.L.
SL Green Realty Corp. schválila čtvrtletní dividendu ve výši 0,6175 USD na akcii a dividendu z prioritních akcií Series I ve výši 0,40625 USD na akcii za období od 15. dubna 2026 do 14. července 2026. Obě jsou splatné 15. července 2026.
June 17, 2026 16:05 ET | Source: SL Green Realty Corp
NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly ordinary dividend of $0.6175 per share of common stock, which is the equivalent of an annualized dividend of $2.47 per share. The dividend is payable in cash on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026.
The board of directors also declared the regular quarterly dividend on the company's Series I Preferred Stock for the period April 15, 2026 through July 14, 2026 of $0.40625 per share, which is the equivalent of an annualized dividend of $1.625 per share. The dividend is payable in cash on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026.
About SL Green Realty Corp.
SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan’s largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of March 31, 2026, SL Green held interests in 55 buildings totaling 30.8 million square feet which included ownership interests in 29.4 million square feet and 1.4 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments, excluding fund investments, and managed 3 buildings totaling 0.8 million square feet owned by third parties.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions thereof. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including such matters as future capital expenditures, dividends and acquisitions (including the amount and nature thereof), development trends of the real estate industry and the New York metropolitan area markets, occupancy, business strategies, expansion and growth of our operations and other similar matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially, and we caution you not to place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," "project," "continue," or the negative of these words, or other similar words or terms.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by us. Factors and risks to our business that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.
Ondas plánuje koupit Cyberhawk za 125 milionů USD; uzavření se očekává ve 3. čtvrtletí 2026 po schválení regulačními orgány. Cyberhawk přidá dronové inspekce, digitální dvojčata, cloudový software a AI analytiku aktiv.
Key Takeaways Ondas plans a $125M Cyberhawk acquisition, expected to close in Q3 2026 pending approvals.Cyberhawk adds drone inspections, digital twins, cloud software and AI asset analytics capabilities.ONDS gains a business with 95% recurring revenue and a $95M backlog supporting future growth. The convergence of AI, autonomous drones, cloud software and critical infrastructure management is reshaping industries worldwide. In a strategic move, Ondas Inc. (ONDS - Free Report) recently announced its planned $125 million acquisition of Cyberhawk, a top provider of drone-based infrastructure inspection and AI-powered asset intelligence. Management indicated that approximately 95% of the consideration will be in stock, reducing immediate cash needs while aligning Cyberhawk shareholders with Ondas' long-term performance. The acquisition also requires regulatory approvals before the expected closing in the third quarter of 2026.
The strategic value of the Cyberhawk acquisition lies in its complementary capabilities. Cyberhawk brings drone inspections, digital twins, cloud-based infrastructure management and AI analytics, while Ondas contributes autonomous aerial systems, mission automation and advanced sensing technologies. Together, they create an end-to-end infrastructure intelligence platform spanning data collection, cloud visualization, AI-driven analysis and predictive maintenance. This integrated ecosystem enhances customer value and opens multiple recurring revenue opportunities.
Cyberhawk enhances Ondas both financially and strategically. The company is projected to generate more than $45 million in revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2027, starting with high-single-digit EBITDA margins and aiming for EBITDA margins exceeding 25% by 2030. About 95% of Cyberhawk's revenue comes from recurring sources, including multi-year contracts, software subscriptions and long-term infrastructure inspection agreements. Recurring revenue improves predictability, reduces earnings volatility and often attracts higher valuation multiples than project-based businesses. Cyberhawk also has a $95 million backlog, offering visibility into future growth.
ONDS is on an acquisition spree. Last month, it agreed to acquire Omnisys, adding AI-powered battlefield orchestration software to its defense portfolio. This is followed by prior buyouts of Rotron Aerospace, Mistral Inc., Bird Aero, Indo-Earth and World View, strengthening its capabilities across loitering munitions, counter-missile defense systems, military engineering equipment and stratospheric surveillance solutions.
Are ONDS’ Rivals Also Betting on Acquisitions?Draganfly (DPRO - Free Report) recently completed the acquisition of Skip Dynamix, strengthening its defense drone portfolio and expanding its presence in the low-cost autonomous aerial systems market. The deal adds fixed-wing drone technology and enhances Draganfly’s AI, autonomy and military systems capabilities, while improving its positioning in U.S., NATO and Indo-Pacific defense programs. The acquisition adds the Orca fixed-wing drone to Draganfly’s portfolio, expanding its capabilities in long-range autonomous systems. It also broadens the company’s reach across defense and government markets, creates revenue growth opportunities and retains key fixed-wing drone expertise through the continued involvement of Skip Dynamix’s founders.
Last month, Unusual Machines (UMAC - Free Report) agreed to acquire Upgrade Energy for approximately $52 million, adding battery and power system expertise to its drone components business. The deal expands the company’s product portfolio, strengthens domestic manufacturing capabilities, and supports future production growth through additional U.S. facilities. In 2025, UMAC completed the acquisition of Rotor Lab, adding high-performance drone motor and propulsion technologies to its portfolio. The deal strengthens its commercial and defense offerings, supports U.S. manufacturing expansion and enhances motor design and engineering capabilities. It also agreed to acquire Aloft Technologies for $14.5 million, adding leading drone fleet and airspace management capabilities to its portfolio.
ONDS’ Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of ONDS have gained a whopping 486.7% in the past year against the Zacks Wireless-National industry’s decline of 14.5%
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
ONDS seems overvalued, as suggested by the Value Score of F. In terms of the forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio, ONDS is trading at 8.63, considerably higher than the industry’s multiple of 1.6.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
For ONDS, earnings estimates for the current year have remained unchanged in the past 30 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
ONDS currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Comstock prodává své historické těžební aktivity Mackay Precious Metals za více než 45 milionů USD. Firma si ponechá 1,5% NSR royalty a čekají ji roční úspory přes 1,5 milionu USD.
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock,” “our” and the “Company”), today announced that it has executed a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) to sell 100% of its mineral, mining, processing and related mining district real estate entities to Mackay Precious Metals Inc. (“Mackay”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mackay Gold & Silver Corp., for an aggregate transaction value of over $45 million, consisting of over $30 million in cash and stock payments, a retained 1.5% NSR royalty, the assumption of all reclamation obligations and liabilities, and an additional contingent future payment of $10 million. Mackay will acquire 100% of four Comstock subsidiaries: Comstock Mining LLC, Comstock Processing LLC, Comstock Exploration and Development LLC, and Comstock Real Estate Inc., including all patented and unpatented mining claims, town lots, processing facilities, operating permits and water rights.
“This transaction achieves a critical milestone in our transformation from a hard rock, junior mining company to our growing, global, renewable metals and materials company, that potentially unlocks high value for our shareholders, delivers and reallocates non-dilutive capital to fund that growth, simplifies our business model and reduces costs while retaining real upside through both equity in MACK and potential future NSR royalties,” stated Corrado De Gasperis, Comstock’s CEO. “Mackay has now assembled a historic, world-class district with highly sophisticated capital partners, board members and management, coupled with a geological development plan that we support and remain vested in, to potentially unlock the discovery of millions of gold and silver ounces and the associated potential share value across the entirety of the historic mining district. We support all of Darwin’s and the Mackay team’s plans.”
Upon closing, the Company will have received $20 million in cash, plus 2 million shares of Mackay Gold & Silver (TSXV: MACK, OTCQB: MKGSF) valued at over $3.5 million at recent prices. A secured, second-tranche cash payment of $7 million is due within 18 months. Mackay may elect to satisfy up to $2 million of the second-tranche payment through the issuance of additional Mackay Gold & Silver Corp. shares, subject to the pricing thresholds and conditions set forth in the SPA. All reclamation obligations and liabilities will be assumed by the sold entities and all associated reclamation and surety bond deposits and collateral will also be assigned and remain with the sold entities.
Comstock expects the divestiture to reduce ongoing costs associated with maintaining these mining assets, permits, environmental compliance obligations and related activities, resulting in over $1.5 million in annualized savings.
The Company will also retain a 1.5% NSR royalty from sales of silver, gold, and all other valuable minerals and products extracted from these properties, subject to the terms of the Royalty Agreement. Mackay has the option to repurchase the royalty at any time for $3.5 million in cash. Comstock will further share in the success of Mackay’s exploration and development activities through a contingent payment of $10 million if, within seven years following closing, (i) Mackay makes a decision to proceed with the construction of a mine on any of the properties, or (ii) Mackay is sold, merged, or otherwise participates in a change-of-control transaction with aggregate consideration of at least $500 million. If the contingent payment does not occur, the value of the NSR buy-out doubles to $7 million.
This transaction follows Mackay’s very successful lease of Comstock’s Northern Targets starting in June 2023, and the purchase of those properties in December 2024 for a total value of $3.85 million. Over the life of these transactions, Comstock received approximately $8 million when adding prior lease payments and reimbursed expenses to the sale.
About Comstock Inc.
Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) innovates and commercializes technologies, systems and supply chains that enable, support and sustain clean energy systems by efficiently, effectively, and expediently extracting and converting under-utilized natural resources into reusable metals, like silver, aluminum, gold, and other critical minerals, primarily from end-of-life photovoltaics.
To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.
Comstock Social Media Policy
Comstock Inc. has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations link and main website at www.comstock.inc in addition to its X.com, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts, as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Contacts
For investor inquiries:
Judd B. Merrill, Chief Financial Officer
Tel (775) 413-6222 [email protected]
For media inquiries:
Zach Spencer, Director of External Relations
Tel (775) 847-7573 [email protected]
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and any related calls or discussions may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “forecast,” “seek,” “target,” “should,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “potential” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of doing so. Forward-looking statements include statements about matters such as: expectations regarding the completion of the proposed securities offering, future market conditions; future explorations or acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs or similar distribution transactions; future changes in our research, development and exploration activities; future financial, natural, and social gains; future prices and sales of, and demand for, our products and services; land entitlements and uses; permits; production capacity and operations; operating and overhead costs; future capital expenditures and their impact on us; operational and management changes (including changes in the Board of Directors); changes in business strategies, planning and tactics; future employment and contributions of personnel, including consultants; future land and asset sales; investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business combinations, operational, tax, financial and restructuring initiatives, including the nature, timing and accounting for restructuring charges, derivative assets and liabilities and the impact thereof; contingencies; litigation, administrative or arbitration proceedings; environmental compliance and changes in the regulatory environment; offerings, limitations on sales or offering of equity or debt securities, including asset sales and associated costs; and future working capital needs, revenues, variable costs, throughput rates, operating expenses, debt levels, cash flows, margins, taxes and earnings. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical and current trends, current conditions, possible future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, representations or warranties and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control and could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Some of those risks and uncertainties include the risk factors set forth in our filings with the SEC and the following: sales of, and demand for, our products, services, and/or properties; industry market conditions, including the volatility and uncertainty of commodity prices; the speculative nature, costs, regulatory requirements, and hazards of natural waste resource identification, exploration, development, availability, recycling, extraction, processing, and refining activities, including operational or technical difficulties, and risks of diminishing quantities or insufficiency of grades of qualified resources; changes in our planning, exploration, research and development, production, and operating activities; research and development, exploration, production, operating, and other variable and fixed costs; throughput rates, margins, earnings, debt levels, contingencies, taxes, capital expenditures, net cash flows, and growth; restructuring activities, including the nature and timing of restructuring charges and the impact thereof; employment and contributions of personnel, including our reliance on key management personnel; the costs and risks associated with developing new technologies; our ability to commercialize existing and new technologies; the impact of new, emerging, and competing technologies on our business; the possibility of one or more of the markets in which we compete being impacted by political, legal, and regulatory changes, or other external factors over which we have little or no control; the effects of mergers, consolidations, and unexpected announcements or developments from others; the impact of laws and regulations, including permitting and remediation requirements and costs; changes in or elimination of laws, regulations, tariffs, trade, or other controls or enforcement practices, including the potential that we may not be able to comply with applicable regulations; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; adverse effects of climate changes, natural disasters, and health epidemics, such as the COVID-19 outbreak; global economic and market uncertainties, changes in monetary or fiscal policies or regulations, the impact of terrorism and geopolitical events, volatility in commodity and/or other market prices, and interruptions in delivery of critical supplies, equipment and/or raw materials; assertion of claims, lawsuits, and proceedings against us; potential inability to satisfy debt and lease obligations, including because of limitations and restrictions contained in the instruments and agreements governing our indebtedness; our ability to raise additional capital and secure additional financing; interruptions in our production capabilities due to equipment failures or capital constraints; potential dilution from stock issuances, recapitalization, and balance sheet restructuring activities; potential inability or failure to timely file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission; potential inability to maintain the listing of our securities on any securities exchange or market; and our ability to implement additional financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures and comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as amended. Occurrence of such events or circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, or the market price of our securities. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements by or attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Except as may be required by securities or other law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither this press release nor any related calls or discussions constitutes an offer to sell, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation with respect to any securities of the Company, the fund, or any other issuer.
Mackay Gold & Silver koupí od Comstocku nevadská těžební aktiva za 20 milionů USD v hotovosti a 2 miliony akcií, čímž zvětší své pozemky o 70 % na 4 343 hektarů. Získá také dvě ložiska a povolené zpracovatelské zařízení.
Creates the largest consolidated mining claim package in the Comstock District's 167-year history, expanding Mackay's land position by 70% to 4,343 hectares (43 km²)
Unites the district's three major vein systems, the Silver City Lode, Occidental-Brunswick Lode and Comstock Lode, under single ownership for the first time
Adds two oxide gold-silver deposits supported by recent S-K 1300 historical estimates, plus numerous historical past-producing gold-silver mines
Includes a permitted heap-leach and Merrill-Crowe processing facility providing future development optionality
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Mackay Gold & Silver Corp. (TSXV: MACK) (OTCQB: MKGSF) ("Mackay" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Comstock Inc. ("Comstock") for the purchase of 100% of Comstock's mining assets in Storey County and Lyon County Nevada, referred to herein as the Silver City Lode properties ("SCL Properties"). The acquisition expands Mackay's total land holdings by 70% to 4,343 ha (43 km2), consolidating the largest property package held by one company in Comstock District history.
Consideration will consist of US$20 million in cash and 2,000,000 common shares of Mackay ("Mackay Shares") on closing, followed by a further US$7 million payable within 18 months in a combination of cash and shares, plus contingent future consideration as detailed later in this press release. With a balance sheet of over US$60M, Mackay is fully financed to make all cash payments while retaining a very strong treasury to fund the Company's ongoing exploration objectives.
The SCL Properties are contiguous with the southern boundary of Mackay's existing land package, covering the entire, multi-kilometer strike length of the Silver City Lode and its southern projection into Spring Valley (Figure 1). The SCL Properties include numerous historical past-producing gold-silver mines and two established oxide gold-silver deposits with historical resource estimates dating to 2022, completed pursuant to the US S-K 1300 standards, as detailed below. The SCL Properties also include a permitted mine and processing infrastructure at American Flats.
"Land consolidation has been central to unlocking modern exploration of the Comstock District. By removing the property boundaries that have long fragmented this camp, we can test targets and structural continuations that previous operators could never pursue. This is a district that historically produced a large amount of gold and silver at very high grades, and that has seen remarkably little modern exploration, a rare combination that offers an attractive opportunity for significant new discoveries," stated Darwin Green, CEO and Director of Mackay. "In this one transaction, we are simultaneously unifying the main lodes (veins) in the Comstock District under single ownership for the first time, adding significant ounces and infrastructure, and de-risking the future of the project by securing development site optionality. As we integrate this new highly prospective land package into our medium to long-range exploration planning, the near-term focus for Mackay remains squarely on our initial 20,000-meter drilling program at the Occidental-Brunswick Lode that is just now getting underway."
Figure 1. Claim map of Mackay Gold & Silver Corp's mineral tenures in the historic Comstock District, Nevada, highlighting newly acquired ground from Comstock Inc.
To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12351/302311_af53637cc4513b24_001full.jpg
Historical Resources
The SCL Properties host two oxide gold-silver deposits with historical resource estimates prepared by previous owners in 2022. These include the Lucerne Deposit located on the Silver City Lode and the Dayton Deposit located approximately one mile south of the Lucerne Deposit along the interpreted southern projection of the Silver City Lode.
CategoryTonsAu GradeAg GradeContained
AuContained
Ag(oz/ton)(gpt)(oz/ton)(gpt)(ounces)(ounces)Measured2,650,0000.031.030.2528.6380,000670,000Indicated7,620,0000.0280.960.196.51213,0001,450,000Inferred3,740,0000.0240.820.1294.4290,000480,000Total Lucerne and Dayton Consolidated
CategoryTonsAu GradeAg GradeContained
AuContained
Ag(oz/ton)(gpt)(oz/ton)(gpt)(ounces)(ounces)Total M & I24,388,0000.0250.850.248.32605,0005,880,000Total Inferred13,229,0000.0230.770.196.65297,0002,572,000Tons = US short tons
oz/ton = ounce per US short ton
gpt = gram per metric tonne
The Lucerne and Dayton Deposit resource estimates disclosed above are historical in nature and are treated as historical estimates under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Estimates ("NI 43-101"). A Qualified Person (as defined in NI 43-101) has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Mackay is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources, and the historical estimate should not be relied upon. It is being shared strictly for informational purposes. The Company believes that the historical estimate is relevant to an appraisal of the merits of the SCL Properties and forms a basis upon which to develop future exploration programs. While the historical estimate has not been independently verified by the Company, the public disclosure of the data and its preparation in accordance with S-K 1300 indicates that the historical estimate was prepared to a reasonably high standard.
The Lucerne estimate was prepared by Mine Development Associates ("MDA"), a division of RESPEC, in a technical report summary dated March 16, 2022. The estimated resource for the Lucerne Deposit is constrained within an open pit and reported at a cutoff grade of 0.005 ounces ("oz") gold ("Au") per ton. Pit design and cutoff grade are based on a gold price of $1,750/oz. The resource is based on data that includes 88,786 gold assays and 89,236 silver assays from a total of 477,099 feet of drilling (1,045 reverse circulation holes, 407 core holes, and 402 air track holes). Interpolation dominantly utilized inverse distance to the power of four (ID4).
The Dayton Deposit resource estimate was prepared by Behre Dolbear in a technical report summary dated November 1, 2022. The estimated mineral resource is constrained within an open pit economic shell based on a gold price of $1,800 per ounce and reported at a cutoff grade of 0.007 oz gold per ton.
The estimates and technical reports for the Lucerne and Dayton deposits were prepared in accordance with the disclosure and reporting requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's mining rules under subpart 1300 and item 601 (96)(iii) of Regulation S-K. While S-K 1300 and CIM standards utilized under NI43-101 are similar, including use of the same resource classification labels, potential differences exist.
In order to verify the historical estimate to a current mineral resource estimate, the Company will need to retain a Qualified Person to verify historical drilling and assaying methods and validate historical results, revise for current metal prices, add any drilling and assaying or other pertinent geological information generated since the last estimation, and complete a mineral resource estimate and a new technical report. There can be no assurance that any of the historical estimates, in whole or in part, will ever become economically viable.
American Flats Facilities
The fully permitted process facilities located at American Flats include a two-stage crushing circuit, including agglomeration drum and stacker, a heap leach facility, and a Merrill Crowe processing facility (~4,500 tpd). These facilities operated between 2012 and 2016, and since this time have been on care and maintenance.
A reclamation surety bond totalling approximately US$8.75M, including US$4M in cash collateral, is in place for the American Flats processing facility and Lucerne Mine. Upon closing of the acquisition, the approximately US$4M existing cash collateral for the surety bond, currently held within a dedicated interest-bearing account, will be assigned to Mackay or its subsidiary.
Terms of the Purchase Agreement
The Company and its wholly owned US subsidiary Mackay Precious Metals Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") have entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated as of June 21, 2026 (the Effective Date") with Comstock whereby the Buyer will acquire all of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Comstock Mining LLC, a Nevada limited liability company; Comstock Processing LLC, a Nevada limited liability company; and Comstock Exploration and Development LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (each, an "Acquired LLC" and collectively, the "Acquired LLCs"), and all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Comstock Real Estate Inc., a Nevada corporation ("CRE" and, together with the Acquired LLCs, the "Acquired Entities") (such membership interests in the Acquired LLCs and shares of capital stock of CRE, collectively, the "Acquired Interests").
The Acquired Entities own or control properties in Storey County and Lyon County, Nevada (the "Acquired Properties"), including patented and unpatented mining claims, town lots, processing facilities, operating permits and water rights, representing effectively all of Comstock's property interests and assets within the historic Comstock Mining District. The Acquired Properties are directly contiguous with Mackay's existing land package.
The Agreement and the acquisition of the Acquired Interests is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). Closing of the transaction will take place on the fifth business day following Exchange approval and after satisfaction or wavier of the conditions set out in the Agreement, or such other date as Comstock and Mackay may mutually agree in writing (the "Closing Date").
Aggregate Purchase Price for the Acquired Interests
On closing, the Buyer will deliver to Comstock US$20,000,000 (the "Initial Payment") and issue 2,000,000 Mackay Shares (the "First Tranche Shares") subject to certain re-sale restrictions as outlined below.
Within 18 months following the Effective Date, the Buyer shall pay to Comstock US$7,000,000 (the "Second Tranche Payment"), with up to US$2,000,000 of the Second Tranche Payment payable in Mackay Shares (the "Second Tranche Shares"):
If the volume-weighted average trading price (the "VWAP") of the Mackay Shares on the Exchange for the twenty trading days ending three trading days prior to the date that the Buyer makes the Second Tranche Payment (the "VWAP Price") is between US$0.50 and US$1.00, the Buyer may, at its election, pay up to US$1,000,000 of the Second Tranche Payment by delivering to Comstock Second Tranche Shares at a deemed value per Second Tranche Share of the VWAP Price.
If the VWAP Price is above US$1.00, the Buyer may, at its election, pay up to US$2,000,000 of the Second Tranche Payment by delivering to the Comstock Second Tranche Shares at a deemed value per Second Tranche Share of the VWAP Price.
The Buyer shall pay the portion of the Second Tranche Payment which is not satisfied by the delivery of Second Tranche Shares to Comstock in cash.
If, at any time on or prior to the date that is seven years after the Closing Date, (i) the Buyer makes a construction decision in respect of a mine on any of the Acquired Properties, or (ii) a change of control of the Buyer or Mackay occurs, then the Buyer shall pay to Comstock US$10,000,000 in cash (the "Contingent Payment") no later than 90 days following the occurrence of such triggering event. The Contingent Payment shall be payable only once.
Share Trading Restrictions
The First Tranche Shares shall be subject to contractual transfer restrictions, to be implemented by restrictive legend and/or stop-transfer instructions, such that 25% of the First Tranche Shares shall become freely transferable on the date that is 18 months after the date of issuance, an additional 25% shall become freely transferable on the date that is 22 months after the date of issuance, an additional 25% shall become freely transferable on the date that is 26 months after the date of issuance, and the remaining 25% shall become freely transferable on the date that is 30 months after the date of issuance.
The Second Tranche Shares, if any, shall be subject to contractual transfer restrictions, to be implemented by restrictive legend and/or stop-transfer instructions, such that all of the Second Tranche Shares shall become freely transferable on the date that is 18 months after the date of issuance.
The First Tranche Shares and the Second Tranche Shares will also be subject to a hold period expiring four-months and one day following the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws.
NSR Royalty
Comstock to retain a net smelter returns royalty (the "NSR Royalty") upon the Acquired Properties. The royalty rate of the NSR Royalty with respect to each part of the Acquired Properties (the "Royalty Rate") shall be 1.5% less the existing royalty burden on such part of the Acquired Properties as of the Effective Date; provided, that, with respect to any part of the Acquired Properties situated in Lyon County, Nevada (a "Lyon County Parcel"), the Royalty Rate shall not be less than 0.5% unless the existing royalty burden on such Lyon County Parcel as of the Effective Date is greater than 2.25%, in which case the total royalty burden on such Lyon County Parcel including the NSR Royalty shall not exceed 2.75%. For the avoidance of doubt, if the existing royalty burden on a Lyon County Parcel as of the effective date is 2.75% or greater, the Royalty Rate applicable to such Lyon County Parcel would be 0%.
The Buyer shall have the right at any time to repurchase 100% of the NSR Royalty for a payment of US$3,500,000, provided that if the seven-year period for the payment of the Contingent Payment has lapsed without the payment of the Contingent Payment, the royalty buyout payment shall be increased to US$7,000,000.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Darwin Green, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mr. Green is not independent of the Company. Mr. Green has not verified the historical data pertaining to the Acquired Properties disclosed in this press release, including the historical estimate, as such data is historical in nature and the original data is not readily available to the Company.
Mackay Gold & Silver Corp.
Mackay Gold & Silver Corp. is a Nevada-focused gold and silver exploration company with 100% control of a large, consolidated land package in one of America's richest, productive and oldest mining districts. With an estimated 8.2 million ounces of historical gold production and 192 million ounces of silver produced between 1859 and 1926 from so called 'bonanza lodes' that averaged 35 g/t gold and 726 g/t silver, the Comstock district is recognized as one of America's highest grade epithermal systems and an attractive setting for modern discovery. Led by an experienced team with a strong track record of discovery, development, and value creation, Mackay is well funded and committed to delivering shareholder value through disciplined exploration and responsible resource development.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Darwin Green,
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Further Information
For further information, please contact:
Mackay Gold & Silver Corp.
Suite 405, 375 Water Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5C6
Canada
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes, among other things, information regarding: the ability of the Company to carry out its exploration and land consolidation strategies and the timeline thereof, the discovery potential for the Comstock District, the ability of the Company to verify the historical estimates, the satisfaction of the conditions precedent under the Agreement and the closing of the acquisition of the Acquired Interests.
Readers are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect management of the Company's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are, among other things, the following: the ability of the Company to obtain regulatory approval, changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; stock market volatility that may adversely affect the price of the Company's securities; the ability of the Company to carry out its exploration and land consolidation activities as currently contemplated; and compliance with extensive government regulation. This forward-looking information may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of the Company and market conditions.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/302311
Source: Mackay Gold & Silver
Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.
Comstock Metals vybuduje v Cambridge v Ohiu průmyslové zařízení na recyklaci solárních panelů a logistické centrum. Projekt má vytvořit 20 plných úvazků a získal grant od JobsOhio ve výši 75 000 USD.
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Comstock Metals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE), a leader in the responsible recycling of end-of-life solar panels with the only certified, North American, zero-landfill solution, announced today, in collaboration with JobsOhio and OhioSE, its selection of Cambridge, Ohio, as one of the national locations for its industrial-scale solar panel recycling and production facility and logistics hub. The Ohio operation is expected to create 20 full-time positions.
The project is supported by a newly announced JobsOhio $75,000 Grant, which promotes economic development, business expansion, and job creation by funding eligible projects. OhioSE supported and assisted the company through the process of establishing itself and obtaining this financial assistance.
Comstock Metals LLC specializes in sustainable, industrial-scale recycling of end-of-life solar panels, that cleanly recovers valuable materials, including aluminum, copper, silver, and glass, using a fully circular, zero-landfill solution. The company has operated its initial recycling facility in Silver Springs, Nevada, for the past two and a half years, where it is currently scaling to 100,000 tons of solar panels annually, and achieves 100% material recovery. The Cambridge facility will expand that capacity to ultimately produce aluminum, silver, and glass bead outputs for resale into Midwest industrial supply chains.
“Comstock Metals’ decision to establish its first Ohio processing and production facility in Cambridge reflects the strategic advantages the state offers growing companies,” said JobsOhio President and CEO, J.P. Nauseef. “With its centralized location and strong logistics network, Cambridge is well positioned to support Comstock Metals’ continued expansion as demand for solar recycling services grows across the country.”
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Silver Springs, Nevada, Comstock Metals has built a national customer base across the Southwest, Midwest and eastern United States. The Cambridge facility will enable Comstock Metals to reduce long-distance transportation costs, which can account for 30 to 50 percent of total recycling expenses, while better serving its growing Midwest and eastern US customer base. The company has identified a 21,570-square-foot facility with an adjacent laydown yard.
“Our new Cambridge facility in Ohio is an integral part of our growing national capacity of logistics, storage and recycling of end-of-life solar materials that are decommissioning across the country,” said Corrado De Gasperis, Chief Executive Officer of Comstock Inc. “We truly appreciate the collaboration with JobsOhio and OhioSE for supporting and enabling these jobs. The speed that we build these human systems and deploy our recycling network is critical to keeping these hazardous materials out of our landfills, communities and eco-systems.”
“The central Ohio location provides a cost-effective, logistical solution for our growing Midwest and Northeast US customer base, supporting the company’s goal to set the standard for solar recycling here in the United States,” said Dr. Fortunato Villamagna, President of Comstock Metals. “Our team has developed a strong network of relationships in the eastern US with solar power producers, O&M groups, and manufacturers. The support from JobsOhio and OhioSE is an important step in our nation’s recognition and prioritization of these critical recycling activities that best serve our communities.”
“We are grateful for the decision of Comstock Metals to invest in Guernsey County,” said Matt Abbott, President & CEO of OhioSE Economic Development. “This investment continues to prove the positive momentum that is taking place in eastern and southeastern Ohio,” said Abbott.
“Guernsey County is excited to welcome Comstock Metals to the community and are grateful for their investment and the new job opportunities they will bring to Jackson Township,” said Bill Arnett, Executive Director, Cambridge-Guernsey CIC. “We look forward to supporting them through their local startup and future growth opportunities,” Arnett said.
The Cambridge-Guernsey County CIC was created by the Guernsey County Commissioners in 1965 and designated by resolution to perform the economic development functions for the County, City of Cambridge, and Village of Byesville. It was joined in this function in 2000 by the creation of the Guernsey County Port Authority. Operating out of the same office with a common director and staff, the organizations are positioned to offer the best resources of each to help businesses locate or expand in Guernsey County.
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources in 25 rural counties. Geographically the largest of the seven regions across the state, OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies, and other entities to expand, retain, and attract businesses in the counties they serve. Learn more at OhioSE.com or contact Sarah Arnold, OhioSE Director of Communication & Marketing: (740) 525-5510 and [email protected].
JobsOhio, Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across ten competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership, and Team NEO, JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage. Follow JobsOhio at LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com or contact Matt Englehart, JobsOhio Communications Manager: (614) 300-1152 and [email protected]
About Comstock Inc.
Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) innovates and commercializes technologies, systems and supply chains that enable, support and sustain clean energy systems by efficiently, effectively, and expediently extracting and converting under-utilized natural resources into reusable metals, like silver, aluminum, gold, and other critical minerals, primarily from end-of-life photovoltaics.
To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.
Comstock Social Media Policy
Comstock Inc. has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations link and main website at www.comstock.inc in addition to its X.com, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts, as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Contacts
For investor inquiries:
Judd B. Merrill, Chief Financial Officer
Tel (775) 413-6222 [email protected]
For media inquiries:
Zach Spencer, Director of External Relations
Tel (775) 847-7573 [email protected]
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and any related calls or discussions may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “forecast,” “seek,” “target,” “should,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “potential” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of doing so. Forward-looking statements include statements about matters such as: expectations regarding the completion of the proposed securities offering, future market conditions; future explorations or acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs or similar distribution transactions; future changes in our research, development and exploration activities; future financial, natural, and social gains; future prices and sales of, and demand for, our products and services; land entitlements and uses; permits; production capacity and operations; operating and overhead costs; future capital expenditures and their impact on us; operational and management changes (including changes in the Board of Directors); changes in business strategies, planning and tactics; future employment and contributions of personnel, including consultants; future land and asset sales; investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business combinations, operational, tax, financial and restructuring initiatives, including the nature, timing and accounting for restructuring charges, derivative assets and liabilities and the impact thereof; contingencies; litigation, administrative or arbitration proceedings; environmental compliance and changes in the regulatory environment; offerings, limitations on sales or offering of equity or debt securities, including asset sales and associated costs; and future working capital needs, revenues, variable costs, throughput rates, operating expenses, debt levels, cash flows, margins, taxes and earnings. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical and current trends, current conditions, possible future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, representations or warranties and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control and could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Some of those risks and uncertainties include the risk factors set forth in our filings with the SEC and the following: sales of, and demand for, our products, services, and/or properties; industry market conditions, including the volatility and uncertainty of commodity prices; the speculative nature, costs, regulatory requirements, and hazards of natural waste resource identification, exploration, development, availability, recycling, extraction, processing, and refining activities, including operational or technical difficulties, and risks of diminishing quantities or insufficiency of grades of qualified resources; changes in our planning, exploration, research and development, production, and operating activities; research and development, exploration, production, operating, and other variable and fixed costs; throughput rates, margins, earnings, debt levels, contingencies, taxes, capital expenditures, net cash flows, and growth; restructuring activities, including the nature and timing of restructuring charges and the impact thereof; employment and contributions of personnel, including our reliance on key management personnel; the costs and risks associated with developing new technologies; our ability to commercialize existing and new technologies; the impact of new, emerging, and competing technologies on our business; the possibility of one or more of the markets in which we compete being impacted by political, legal, and regulatory changes, or other external factors over which we have little or no control; the effects of mergers, consolidations, and unexpected announcements or developments from others; the impact of laws and regulations, including permitting and remediation requirements and costs; changes in or elimination of laws, regulations, tariffs, trade, or other controls or enforcement practices, including the potential that we may not be able to comply with applicable regulations; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; adverse effects of climate changes, natural disasters, and health epidemics, such as the COVID-19 outbreak; global economic and market uncertainties, changes in monetary or fiscal policies or regulations, the impact of terrorism and geopolitical events, volatility in commodity and/or other market prices, and interruptions in delivery of critical supplies, equipment and/or raw materials; assertion of claims, lawsuits, and proceedings against us; potential inability to satisfy debt and lease obligations, including because of limitations and restrictions contained in the instruments and agreements governing our indebtedness; our ability to raise additional capital and secure additional financing; interruptions in our production capabilities due to equipment failures or capital constraints; potential dilution from stock issuances, recapitalization, and balance sheet restructuring activities; potential inability or failure to timely file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission; potential inability to maintain the listing of our securities on any securities exchange or market; and our ability to implement additional financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures and comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as amended. Occurrence of such events or circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, or the market price of our securities. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements by or attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Except as may be required by securities or other law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither this press release nor any related calls or discussions constitutes an offer to sell, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation with respect to any securities of the Company, the fund, or any other issuer.
SummaryZeta delivered its 19th consecutive beat-and-raise quarter while underlying revenue growth accelerated to 29% excluding acquisitions.Athena generated seven times more agent interactions, helping drive 21% ARPU growth and over 50% multi-use-case expansion.Super-scaled customers increased 19% to 189, while the sales pipeline expanded approximately 40% year over year.Despite improving fundamentals and approaching GAAP profitability, Zeta trades at only 2.6x forward revenue and 12x EBITDA. kontekbrothers/iStock via Getty Images
My view on Zeta Global (ZETA) has become more bullish over the last several quarters but not because the stock is cheap or because AI has suddenly become a more attractive narrative. What changed is
1.86K Followers
Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ZETA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
Zeta Global po oznámení strategického partnerství s Palantir Technologies vyskočila, protože dohoda má vybudovat jednotnou datovou a AI infrastrukturu. Akcie pak uzavřely na 19,50 USD.
Zeta Global stock price jumped on Tuesday after the company intensified its pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI) by partnering with Palantir Technologies. It jumped to $20.50, and then pared back some of those gains to close at $19.50. So, will this partnership boost ZETA shares in the near future?
Zeta Global is a top company in the adtech industry, where it provides the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP) that is used by companies and advertising agencies. ZMP analyzes structured and unstructured data points to predict consumer behavior.
Zeta also offers the Consumer Data Platform (CDP) that ingests, analyzes, and distills data points to generate a single view of a consumer. Some of the top clients include companies like T-Mobile, Renault, Generali, Samsung, and General Mills.
Zeta Global stock jumped after announcing a strategic partnership with Palantir. This deal will help the company build a unified data and AI infrastructure, with Athena by Zeta being at the center.
READ MORE: Zeta Global stock soared after Snowflake OSI entry: what next?
The deal will pair two complementary platforms: Palantir Foundry and Zeta Data Cloud. In this, Zeta Data Cloud will be rearchitected on Foundry, with Athena by Zeta, turning that data into decisions and measurable outcomes. In a statement, Alex Karp, Palantir’s CEO said:
“Palantir and Zeta are using Ontology to create a next-generation marketing environment, giving Zeta all the advantages of AI while protecting against many of the known dangers. Bringing together containerized architecture and AI in the context of marketing will transform this industry.”
The announcement came at a time when its business is continuing its growth trajectory. Its revenue grew by 50% to $396 million, while its cash from operations soared by 43% to $50 million. This growth accelerated as 9 of the ten verticals it focuses on continued growing.
Most notably, the company boosted its revenue and profitability growth. It now expects that its revenue will grow by 37% this year, while its adjusted EBITDA margin moving to 22.3%.
The company’s customers continue to boost their spending, which has helped its average revenue per user (ARPU) gain momentum. Also, the management expects that its organic annual revenue will jump to $2.3 billion in 2028 from the estimated $1.78 billion. Its adjusted EBITDA is expected to move to $573 million that year from this year’s $397 million.
There are also signs that the company is not all that overvalued, especially based on the rule-of-40 multiple. Its annual revenue growth this year is expected to be 37%, while its EBITDA margin is expected to be 6%, giving it a multiple of 42%.
Zeta stock chart | Source: TradingView
The daily chart shows that the Zeta share price formed a double-bottom pattern at $14.48 and a neckline at $19.5. This pattern explains why it jumped to a high of $26 on June 2nd.
Most recently, the stock has pulled back as investors booked profits. It has remained above the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the 61.8% Fibonacci Retracement level.
Therefore, the most likely scenario is where it loses momentum after forming a doji candlestick pattern. If this happens, it may move below the 200-day EMA and then rebound later this year.
Modine zdvojnásobila segment datových center čtyři roky po sobě, ale kvůli nedostatku komponent čeká dočasné omezení výroby v 1. čtvrtletí. Celoroční výhled však nemění.
Key Takeaways MOD has doubled its data center business for four consecutive years amid strong customer demand.MOD is working closely with key suppliers and adding vendor options to ease component shortages.MOD expects a temporary first-quarter production impact but no change to its full-year outlook. Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD - Free Report) is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach as it scales its data center business to meet strong customer demand. The company has doubled its data center business for four consecutive years, a pace that has required significant operational effort and coordination across the organization.
As the business has scaled, Modine has begun encountering supply chain constraints for the first time, particularly with certain key suppliers. In response, the company is working closely with suppliers at both strategic and operational levels to ensure continuity of supply and maintain production capacity. This includes providing greater day-to-day support and oversight while strengthening supplier relationships to meet growing demand.
Supply chain management remains one of Modine’s top priorities. The company has invested heavily in talent and resources to support its expansion and ensure that capacity keeps pace with demand. The component shortages emerged late in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, creating some near-term challenges for production schedules and operational efficiency. To address these issues, a dedicated team is actively implementing corrective measures, including qualifying new vendors to ensure a more stable supply of components.
While these supply chain challenges are expected to affect the production plans of the first quarter temporarily, Modine does not anticipate any impact on its full-year outlook. Demand for Modine’s products remains exceptionally strong in the data center market, and the company is not experiencing any signs of a slowdown. For fiscal 2027, the data center sales are expected to grow by 60-80% year over year.
MOD carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
MOD Peers’ Effort to Build a Resilient Supply ChainnVent Electric plc (NVT - Free Report) reported that its backlog continues to grow sequentially, with most orders extending beyond the next 12 months and providing visibility into 2027. To support this demand, nVent is focused on maintaining competitive lead times while ensuring its suppliers can scale alongside its operations. nVent expects to invest about $130 million in capital expenditures this year, with much of the spending directed toward expanding data center capacity and enhancing supply chain resilience.
Vertiv Holdings Co’s (VRT - Free Report) continues to navigate supply chain challenges arising from global trade and macroeconomic uncertainties. To reduce supplier-related risks, Vertiv has prioritized multi-sourcing strategies across its supply chain. In addition, Vertiv is leveraging strategic acquisitions to further strengthen its supply chain capabilities and support long-term growth.
Modine’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMOD has outperformed the Zacks Automotive-Original Equipment industry in the last six months. Modine’s shares have rallied 112.8% compared with the industry’s growth of 3.9%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation perspective, MOD appears overvalued. Going by its price/sales ratio, the company is trading at a forward sales multiple of 3.59, higher than the industry’s 2.31.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MOD’s fiscal 2027 and 2028 EPS has moved up 50 cents and $1.10, respectively, in the past 30 days.
Modine v poslední seanci oslabil o 6,13 % na 277,46 USD, výrazně více než S&P 500. Před výsledky analytici očekávají zisk 1,43 USD na akcii a tržby 895,49 milionu USD.
In the latest close session, Modine (MOD - Free Report) was down 6.13% at $277.46. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.44% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 2.22%.
The stock of heating and cooling products maker has risen by 13.46% in the past month, leading the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 3.79% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.08%.
The upcoming earnings release of Modine will be of great interest to investors. In that report, analysts expect Modine to post earnings of $1.43 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 34.91%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $895.49 million, reflecting a 31.15% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.73 per share and a revenue of $4.03 billion, representing changes of +53.98% and +26.76%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Modine. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 6.99% increase. Right now, Modine possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Modine is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 38.24. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 13.11 of its industry.
Meanwhile, MOD's PEG ratio is currently 0.96. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. MOD's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.9 as of yesterday's close.
The Automotive - Original Equipment industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 160, this industry ranks in the bottom 35% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
TeraWulf oznámil, že výnosy z HPC leasingu ve 1. čtvrtletí 2026 mezikvartálně vyskočily o 117 % na 21 milionů USD a tvořily téměř 62 % celkových výnosů. IREN naopak dolů tlačí slabší těžba bitcoinu a odpisy.
Key Takeaways WULF's HPC leasing revenues surged 117% sequentially in Q1 2026 and accounted for 62% of total revenues.IREN is growing AI cloud revenues, but lower bitcoin mining revenues are pressuring near-term results.WULF benefits from long-term HPC contracts, while IREN faces transition-related impairment charges. IREN Limited (IREN - Free Report) and TeraWulf (WULF - Free Report) are key players in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market that offer next-generation data center infrastructure targeting high-performance computing (HPC), AI workloads and scalable computing. IREN Limited is one of the world’s largest and lowest-cost bitcoin miners that operate next-generation data centers using renewable energy, while TeraWulf focuses on HPC data centers designed for AI workloads.
Currently, IREN and WULF have an opportunity to capitalize on the emerging AI space as the need for AI compute infrastructure is witnessing a CAGR of 23.8%, per a report by MarketsAndMarkets. With this strong industry growth forecast, the question remains: Which stock has more upside potential? Let’s break down their fundamentals, growth prospects, market challenges and valuation to determine which offers a more compelling investment case.
The Case for IREN StockIREN’s recent financial results reflect its ongoing shift toward AI cloud services. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, AI Cloud Services revenues were $33.6 million compared with $17.3 million in the previous quarter, reflecting sequential growth of 94.2%. Here, strong AI infrastructure demand and rising contracted capacity are expected to continue supporting growth in IREN's AI cloud business.
IREN’s recent partnership with NVIDIA to strengthen its AI cloud business is a key positive. The company signed a $3.4 billion, five-year AI cloud contract with NVIDIA to deploy Blackwell GPUs across 60 megawatts of air-cooled capacity at its Childress campus in Texas. The above-mentioned contract should contribute around $700 million in annual recurring revenues (ARR) and support future growth in AI cloud revenues.
However, IREN is seeing near-term pressure on revenues as it moves away from Bitcoin mining and focuses more on AI cloud services. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, total revenues fell 21.6% from the previous quarter. Management said that this drop was mainly due to lower Bitcoin mining revenues, which declined 33.6% on a sequential basis in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
IREN is shifting power and infrastructure away from mining and toward AI workloads. AI cloud revenues are increasing, but they are not yet large enough to fully make up for the drop in mining revenues. Management said this pressure should be temporary. As more GPUs are installed and AI cloud contracts ramp up, AI revenues are expected to become the main source of revenue. Until then, quarter-over-quarter results may remain uneven.
Further, higher costs relating to the recognition of impairment charges on IREN’s Bitcoin mining hardware, as it shifts toward AI cloud infrastructure, continue to weigh on IREN’s prospects. In the fiscal third quarter, impairment charges amounted to $140.4 million, representing a whopping increase from $31.8 million incurred in the prior quarter. These impairment charges reflect the declining importance and value of IREN’s legacy mining business. IREN’s transition to AI cloud means that these charges are expected to continue in the near term, which may put reported profitability under pressure in the upcoming quarters.
The Case for WULF StockTeraWulf is rapidly transforming from a Bitcoin miner into an AI infrastructure company, where the company's HPC leasing business is becoming the main driver of growth. In the first quarter of 2026, HPC leasing revenues were $21 million, which increased 117% sequentially and contributed to nearly 62% of total revenues.
The growth was driven by the completion of the Core42 deployment at the Lake Mariner facility. During the first quarter, TeraWulf delivered all 60 megawatts of contracted capacity to Core42 and began generating revenues from the lease. This was the first quarter in which HPC leasing made a meaningful contribution to the company's financial results.
The contribution from HPC leasing is expected to increase further in the coming quarters. TeraWulf is developing additional capacity for Fluidstack and Google at Lake Mariner. The company expects CB-3 to begin operations shortly, while CB-4 and CB-5 are scheduled to come online in the third and fourth quarters of 2026. As these facilities come online, HPC leasing revenues should continue to grow.
The segment also carries higher profitability. Management stated that the reported HPC segment's profit margin was approximately 50% in the first quarter. Excluding tenant fit-out work, pre-revenue operating expenses and development costs for future sites, the profit margin would have been approximately 85%.
The business mix is also becoming more predictable. Bitcoin mining revenues depend on Bitcoin prices, mining difficulty and network conditions. In contrast, HPC leasing revenues come from long-term contracts with customers. Management stated that future revenue growth will increasingly come from contracted, credit-backed HPC customers rather than mining operations.
With additional capacity scheduled to enter service during 2026 and strong demand from AI and hyperscale customers, HPC leasing appears set to become TeraWulf's primary revenue and profit driver.
How Do Estimates Compare for IREN & WULF?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IREN’s fiscal 2026 loss is pegged at 40 cents per share, revised downward over the past 30 days. The company reported earnings of 4 cents per share in fiscal 2025.
The consensus mark for WULF’s 2026 loss is pegged at $1.53 per share, narrower than the loss of $1.66 per share reported in 2025.
IREN vs. WULF: Price Performance and ValuationYear to date, shares of IREN and WULF have returned 55.3% and 143.8%, respectively.
IREN Vs. WULF: YTD Price Return Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
In terms of the forward 12-month price/sales ratio, WULF is trading at 23.09X, higher than IREN’s 7.82X. Despite trading at a higher P/S multiple, WULF’s valuation premium is supported by the increasing contribution of its high-margin HPC leasing business and stronger revenue visibility from long-term customer contracts.
IREN vs. WULF: Forward 12-Month P/S Ratio
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Conclusion: WULF Has an Edge Over IRENBoth IREN and WULF are key players in the AI infrastructure space, but their near-term outlooks are quite different. Currently, IREN faces near-term risks from lower bitcoin mining revenues and rising impairment charges as the company moves away from Bitcoin mining to focus more on AI cloud services.
In contrast, TeraWulf’s HPC leasing contributed nearly 62% of first-quarter 2026 revenues and is becoming the company's primary growth driver. The business is supported by long-term contracts with customers such as Core42, Fluidstack and Google, providing greater revenue visibility than Bitcoin mining operations.
Currently, WULF carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), giving the stock a clear edge compared to IREN, which has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Futu v 1. čtvrtletí přidala 225 000 nových financovaných účtů na 3,59 milionu a stále míří na 800 000 za celý rok. Vedení čeká ve 2. čtvrtletí stabilní tempo růstu.
Key Takeaways Futu added 225,000 funded accounts in Q1, lifting its total to 3.59 million, up 34.3% year over year.Futu needs about 575,000 more funded accounts this year, with Q2 growth expected to stay stable from Q1.Malaysia and Hong Kong led Q1 account additions, while Moomoo held over 55% of group-funded accounts. Futu Holdings’ (FUTU - Free Report) account story still has momentum, but 2026 will test how broad that momentum really is. In the first quarter, the company added 225,000 net new funded accounts, taking the total to 3.59 million. This was a 34.3% jump from a year earlier and kept management comfortable with its full-year goal of 800,000 additions.
The target now depends on steady delivery. After the first quarter, Futu needs about 575,000 more funded accounts across the rest of the year. On the earnings call, management said second-quarter net new funded accounts are expected to remain stable from the first quarter, which would keep the target within reach.
That push is being supported by a wider geographic mix. Malaysia and Hong Kong together contributed more than half of the first-quarter net new funded accounts. Singapore delivered double-digit sequential growth, while Japan saw stronger U.S. stock and options activity. Futu also said more than 55% of group-funded accounts were under Moomoo, its overseas brand.
Futu’s user base is growing alongside higher activity. Total users rose 14.9% to 30.2 million, brokerage accounts climbed 26.8% to 6.28 million, and client assets increased 47.2% to HK$1.22 trillion. Trading volume hit HK$4.15 trillion, with U.S. stocks at HK$3.00 trillion and Hong Kong stocks at HK$1.01 trillion.
Still, regulation remains a watch point. Futu booked a proposed RMB1.85 billion CSRC penalty, which pushed net income down 61.2% to HK$831 million (US$106.0 million). Management said mainland China-funded accounts represented about 13% of funded accounts, around 17% of client assets and roughly 20% of revenues. Still, S&P reaffirmed Futu’s BBB- rating with a stable outlook, and management said the issue should not derail its 800,000-account guidance.
How Are Interactive Brokers and Robinhood Growing?Interactive Brokers (IBKR - Free Report) kept adding clients at a fast clip. In May 2026, Interactive Brokers reported 4.995 million client accounts, up 32% year over year and 3% from April. For Interactive Brokers, that growth came with $937.3 billion in client equity and $100.9 billion in margin loans, signaling deeper client engagement overall.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD - Free Report) remains a large retail name by funded customers. HOOD reported 27.7 million funded customers at May-end, up 1.76 million year over year, with total platform assets of $377 billion. For Robinhood, $5.6 billion of May net deposits and stronger equity/options volumes show accounts are active.
FUTU's Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Futu have declined 31% over the past three months against the industry’s growth of 8.7%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, FUTU trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 9.85, below the industry and also lower than its one-year median of 16.15. This valuation disparity might not be as favorable as it seems. It carries a Value Score of C.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Over the past 30 days, earnings estimates for both 2026 and 2027 have been revised downward, signaling a bearish outlook from analysts.
Micron čeká ve fiskálním 3. čtvrtletí 2026 tržby ve výši 33,5 mld. USD a hrubou marži kolem 81 % díky silné poptávce po HBM čipech. Seagate ve fiskálním 3. čtvrtletí 2026 vykázal tržby ve výši 3,11 mld. USD, meziročně o 44 %.
Key Takeaways MU expects fiscal Q3 2026 revenues of $33.5B and gross margin near 81%.Seagate posted fiscal Q3 2026 revenues of $3.11B, up 44% year over year. STX expects fiscal Q4 2026 revenues of about $3.45B and EPS near $5.00. For quite some time, Micron Technology (MU - Free Report) and Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX - Free Report) have been benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, as rising data needs fuel demand for memory and storage solutions.
Both stocks have delivered exceptional returns of more than 600% over the past year. Let us thus see in detail why they still have further upside potential, and what makes them a compelling buy –
Micron Rides AI Wave With HBM Growth Micron is currently enjoying strong pricing power as its state-of-the-art high-bandwidth memory (“HBM”) chips are in high demand amid tight supply conditions. Demand for HBM chips has skyrocketed as hyperscalers continue to increase investments in AI infrastructure. These HBM chips can handle complex workloads efficiently while reducing power usage.
Micron now expects revenues to improve to $33.5 billion in the fiscal third quarter of 2026 from $23.86 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 due to the high demand for HBM chips, according to investors.micron.com. The company’s expectations of a solid gross margin of about 81% for the fiscal third quarter of 2026 also reflect strong financial momentum and long-term growth outlook.
Supply constraints for Micron’s highly sought-after NAND flash chips are expected to continue through mid-next year, which could further strengthen margins. As a result, the company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 626.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $60.23 for MU’s earnings per share (EPS) is up 392.9% year over year (read more: Micron vs. NVIDIA: One AI Stock Is a Clear Buy Right Now).
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Seagate’s Nearline Business Fuels Growth Seagate reported revenues of $3.11 billion in the fiscal third quarter of 2026, up 44% year over year, according to investors.seagate.com. Such revenue growth is exceptional for a hardware company, indicating strong demand for Seagate’s high-capacity storage products. Seagate’s nearline storage business, known for providing high-capacity data center drives, is the company’s key growth engine.
But revenue growth is not a one-time event. It is expected to continue in the next quarter as well. For the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026, Seagate expects revenues of $3.45 billion, plus or minus $100 million. Similarly, the company expects non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5, plus or minus $0.2, in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026, up from $4.1 in the fiscal third quarter of 2026. The company’s solid non-GAAP gross margin of 47% in the fiscal third quarter of 2026 indicates that profitability is improving, the company is operationally efficient, and has pricing power.
Seagate’s free cash flow of $953 million in the fiscal third quarter of 2026 also indicates that the company now has sufficient funds to support future investments. As a result, the company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 84.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14.93 for STX’s EPS is up 51% year over year.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Both Micron and Seagate currently have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX | STX Price Prediction) has delivered one of the market’s most remarkable runs of 2026, with the stock up 297.98% year to date as AI-driven storage demand rewrites the narrative around legacy hard drive makers. After a parabolic move from $274.90 on December 31, 2025 to $1,094.04 on June 22, 2026, the question is how much higher this can go.
Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Seagate is $1,010.11 over the next 12 months, implying roughly 7.7% downside from current levels. Our recommendation is hold, with a 90% confidence level, reflecting high conviction in the model output even as fundamentals remain intact.
Metric Value Current Price $1,094.04 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $1,010.11 Upside/Downside -7.7% Recommendation HOLD Confidence Level 90% Why We Could Be Wrong Our 24/7 Wall St. price target sits below where Seagate trades today. STX is one of the most dynamic AI infrastructure stories in the market, and real upside could come from accelerated Mozaic 4 ramp through calendar 2026 or from HDD pricing power lasting deeper into 2028 than the model assumes. The bull case below explains why Seagate could keep rallying past our number.
From $131 to $1,094 in 12 Months Seagate has gained 746% over the past year and 34.61% in the past month alone.
The catalyst was Q3 FY26 earnings on April 28, 2026, where Seagate posted adjusted EPS of $4.10 versus $3.50 expected on revenue of $3.11 billion, up 44.07% year over year. Non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 47.0% from 36.2%, and free cash flow reached $953 million. Management guided Q4 to $3.45 billion in revenue and $5.00 EPS, fueling the move.
The Case for $1,200+ Bulls have real ammunition. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $1,035 from $767 citing HDD shortages through at least 2028. Mizuho raised its target to $1,090 from $875, JPMorgan to $920, and Wells Fargo to $900.
CEO Dave Mosley said Seagate has “exabyte-scale supply agreements in place with nearly all major cloud and hyperscale customers, with nearline capacity almost fully allocated through calendar 2027”, and management raised its annual revenue growth target to a minimum of 20% over the next few years. Our bull case scenario points to $1,217.94, an 11.32% return.
What Could Go Wrong The risk centers on valuation. STX trades at a P/E of 102 and roughly 88x forward earnings, well above the $898.09 analyst consensus target.
Insiders, including CFO Gianluca Romano and CEO Dave Mosley, sold shares in mid-June at $880.19, though bulls note these were pre-planned 10b5-1 transactions and Mosley still holds over 327,000 shares. Other risks include tariff exposure, Middle East conflict, and dilution from Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2028. Our bear case lands at $742.76, a 32.11% drawdown.
Seagate Price Prediction 2026-2030 A pullback to the $850 to $900 range would look more attractive on a risk/reward basis if HAMR qualification with remaining hyperscalers closes on schedule. The setup looks less compelling if Q4 results show softening in pricing or if exabyte shipments miss the mid-20% growth bar.
My 24/7 Wall St. price target of $1,010.11 and hold rating reflect high confidence that the easy money has been made, even though the structural AI thesis remains intact.
Here is where our model projects Seagate could trade, assuming current growth trajectories and pricing discipline hold.
Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $1,010 2027 $1,045 2028 $1,080 2029 $1,055 2030 $1,044 These projections assume Seagate executes the Mozaic roadmap and captures share of AI storage spend. Significant upside or downside could result from HAMR adoption pace, hyperscaler capex cycles, or competitive pressure from NAND on the storage tier.
Stanleyho Druckenmillera Duquesne Family Office nakoupila podíly ve společnostech Broadcom, Micron Technology a Seagate Technology jako sázku na AI infrastrukturu. Největší pozici má Broadcom, nejmenší Micron.
Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office disclosed positions in three AI-infrastructure semiconductor names, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO | AVGO Price Prediction), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), and Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) in its 13F for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed May 15, 2026. Per the disclosure, Broadcom is the largest position of the three, Seagate is next, and Micron is the smallest. These are sized as thematic exposure rather than core, high-conviction positions.
The unifying thesis is straightforward: every layer of the AI build-out, custom silicon, memory, and high-capacity storage, has been compounding revenue and margins faster than the broader tech tape.
Broadcom: The Custom-Silicon Flywheel Broadcom posted Q2 FY2026 revenue of $22.19 billion, up 47.9% year over year, with AI semiconductor revenue of $10.80 billion, up 143%. CEO Hock Tan guided “semiconductor revenue from AI to grow over 200 percent year-over-year to $16.0 billion” in Q3.
Shares closed most recently at $380.15, against a Wall Street consensus target of $523.84. The bull case is based on hyperscaler ASIC wins plus the VMware annuity. For the bear case, a forward P/E of 36x already prices in the 200% AI growth figure, and the stock is down 8.2% over the past month.
Seagate: AI Storage With a Margin Story Seagate’s Q3 FY2026 revenue rose 44.1% to $3.11 billion, with non-GAAP EPS of $4.10 and gross margin expanding to 47.0% from 36.2%. CEO Dave Mosley framed it as “a new era of structural growth as AI applications amplify data creation,” with HAMR-based Mozaic drives now qualified at some of the world’s largest cloud customers.
The bull case here hinges on build-to-order visibility through mid-2026 and a nine-quarter margin streak. On the other hand, shares are up 277.1% year to date to $1,038.59, trading above the analyst target of $898.09, with a forward P/E of 44x.
Micron: The Data Point That Splits the Room Micron’s Q2 FY2026 revenue jumped 196.3% to $23.86 billion, with non-GAAP EPS of $12.20 and GAAP gross margin of 74.4%. Management guided Q3 revenue to $33.50 billion at roughly 81% gross margin and raised the dividend 30%.
The valuation debate is sharp here: shares closed at $1,051.77 after a 13.2% single-day decline, while the consensus target of $945.60 implies modest downside, though analyst ratings skew heavily positive. The forward P/E of 11 is the cheapest of the three, but memory remains cyclical.
The Verdict For a retirement-focused investor, the takeaway is that Druckenmiller’s filing validates the AI-infrastructure thesis at the thematic level, while entry price remains a separate question. Broadcom looks like the most defensible secular compounder, given the software annuity behind the silicon. Seagate offers the cleanest margin story but the thinnest valuation cushion after a 690% one-year run. Micron’s earnings power is enormous, yet the gap between fundamentals and analyst targets warrants patience.
Following smart money on the thesis is reasonable; entry price still requires its own discipline. Sizing these as thematic exposure, as Duquesne did, is the more faithful replication of the trade.
Astera Labs v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila výnosy na 308,4 mil. USD, meziročně o 93 %, tažené silnou poptávkou po Aries a Taurus. Na 2. čtvrtletí vyhlíží výnosy 355–365 mil. USD.
Key Takeaways ALAB posted Q1 revenues of $308.4M, up 14% sequentially and 93% year over year. Astera Labs' PCIe Gen 6 revenues topped one-third of Q1 sales, driven by Aries adoption. ALAB expects Q2 revenues of $355M-$365M, implying 15% to 18% sequential growth. Astera Labs (ALAB - Free Report) is benefiting from robust demand for its Aries and Taurus product lines, which are central to the company’s strong performance in the AI infrastructure market. In the first quarter of 2026, Astera Labs reported revenues of $308.4 million, marking a 14% sequential increase and an impressive 93% year-over-year growth.
This surge was driven by broad-based adoption across the company’s signal conditioning and fabric switch portfolios, with Aries and Taurus playing pivotal roles in supporting both scale-up and scale-out connectivity for AI infrastructure and general-purpose compute platforms.
The Aries product line, focused on PCIe 6 signal conditioning, has seen strong early adoption, particularly as AI infrastructure spending accelerates. Aries solutions are now integral to both AI fabric and signal conditioning, with PCIe Gen 6 revenues contributing more than one-third of ALAB’s total revenues in the first quarter of 2026. The company has shipped millions of PCIe Gen 6 ports to date, demonstrating the maturity and robustness of its portfolio. Aries is set to expand into PCIe 7, positioning ALAB’s leadership in intelligent connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure.
Taurus, meanwhile, has delivered solid results through the broad adoption of its Active Electrical Cable technology, which extends connectivity reach in both AI and general compute environments. The Taurus portfolio is also poised for further expansion into 1.6T Ethernet, aligning with industry trends toward higher-speed networking.
Aster Labs is benefiting from strong demand for its Aries, Taurus, and Scorpio product families, all of which are expected to drive growth in the second quarter of 2026. For the same quarter, ALAB expects revenues between $355 million and $365 million, implying 15% to 18% sequential growth.
ALAB Faces Stiff CompetitionALAB is facing stiff competition from other industry players like Marvell Technology (MRVL - Free Report) and Credo Technology (CRDO - Free Report) . Both Marvell Technology and Credo Technology are making strong efforts in the connectivity space.
Marvell Technology’s expanding portfolio has been noteworthy. Marvell Technology recently introduced the Teralynx T100, a 102.4 Tbps AI-optimized switch silicon designed to enhance high-speed connectivity and networking efficiency in large-scale AI data centers through lower latency and reduced power consumption.
Credo Technology’s expanding portfolio has been noteworthy. In May 2026, Credo Technology completed its acquisition of DustPhotonics, adding industry-leading silicon photonics technology to strengthen its optical interconnect portfolio across 800G, 1.6T and 3.2T solutions. The acquisition enhances Credo Technology’s vertically integrated AI connectivity stack and is expected to be a significant growth driver in fiscal 2027, supported by increasing hyperscale AI adoption.
ALAB’s Share Price Performance, Valuation, and EstimatesALAB shares have surged 150.7% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s increase of 20%. The Zacks Internet - Software industry has decreased 13.7% in the same time frame.
ALAB Stock’s Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
ALAB stock is trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month Price/Sales of 39.34X compared with the Internet - Software industry’s 3.61X. ALAB has a Value Score of F.
ALAB’s Valuation
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at 69 cents per share, which has been unchanged over the past 30 days. This suggests 56.82% year-over-year growth.
ALAB’s Zacks RankAstera Labs currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
High Court of Justice of England and Wales schválil převzetí Centessa společností Lilly za 38,00 USD za akcii plus CVR až do výše 9,00 USD. Uzavření se očekává 24. června.
June 22, 2026 16:05 ET | Source: Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc
BOSTON and LONDON, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: CNTA), a clinical-stage company developing a new class of medicines for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness and other neurological conditions, which entered into a definitive agreement on March 31, 2026 relating to its proposed acquisition by Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”), through a wholly owned subsidiary, today announced that the High Court of Justice of England and Wales has approved the proposal for Lilly to acquire Centessa for $38.00 in cash per share plus one non-transferable contingent value right (“CVR”) that entitles the holder to receive up to an aggregate of $9.00 subject to the achievement of three milestones, for a total transaction value of approximately $7.8 billion (the “Transaction”).
The Transaction is being implemented by way of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under English law (the “Scheme”).
Centessa is pleased to announce that the Court has today issued the Court Order sanctioning the Scheme.
Closing of the Transaction will occur and the Scheme will become effective upon the Court Order being delivered to the Registrar of Companies, which is expected to occur on June 24, 2026. The last day of trading of Centessa American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) on Nasdaq is expected to be tomorrow, June 23, 2026, with trading in Centessa ADSs on Nasdaq being halted before the opening of trading on June 24, 2026.
Unless otherwise defined, terms used in this press release have the same meanings as set out in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by Centessa on May 7, 2026.
About Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company with a mission to discover, develop and ultimately deliver medicines that are transformational for patients. We are pioneering a new class of potential therapies within our orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonist program for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired attention, cognitive deficits and fatigue across neurological, neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.
UK Takeover Code Does Not Apply
Centessa is not a company subject to regulation under the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "UK Takeover Code"), therefore no dealing disclosures are required to be made under Rule 8 of the UK Takeover Code by shareholders of Centessa or Lilly.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including with respect to the Transaction. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Transaction; potential contingent consideration amounts; the parties' ability to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Transaction, including in connection with the expected timetable for the Transaction; and the anticipated occurrence, manner and timing of the closing of the Transaction. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: a condition to closing of the Transaction may not be satisfied (or waived); the ability of each party to consummate the Transaction; the closing of the Transaction might be delayed or not occur at all; the diversion of management time and attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the response of competitors to the Transaction; the effect of the Transaction on Centessa's operations and its relationships with its suppliers, business partners, management and employees, including its ability to attract and retain key personnel; the outcome of any legal proceedings that could be instituted against the parties to the Transaction; the risks inherent in drug research, development and commercialization; disruption in Centessa's plans and operations attributable to the Transaction; changes in Centessa's business during the period between announcement and closing of the Transaction; the effects of the Transaction on Centessa's share price; the risks related to non-achievement of any milestone and that holders of the CVRs will not receive any payments in respect of the CVRs; relationships with key third parties or governmental entities; regulatory changes and developments; and the impact of global macroeconomic conditions, including trade and other global disputes and interruptions, including related to tariffs, trade protection measures, and similar restrictions. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section of Centessa’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties and other important factors, in Centessa’s most recent filings with the SEC and in other filings that Centessa makes with the SEC in the future. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be consummated in the anticipated timeframe or at all, that any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement for the Transaction will not occur, or that any product candidates will be approved on anticipated timelines or at all. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Centessa as of the date of this press release. Centessa expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Contact:
Kristen Sheppard, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications [email protected]
www.centessa.com
Follow Centessa Pharmaceuticals on LinkedIn
Alstom vede konsorcium, které získalo čtyři zakázky za zhruba 690 milionů EUR na modernizaci klíčových železničních koridorů v Egyptě. Jeho podíl činí asi 300 milionů EUR.
Upgrading key logistics corridor to improve efficiency and strengthen Egypt’s trade flows 18 June 2026 – Alstom, leading a consortium with Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus, has signed four landmark contracts with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to modernise Egypt’s strategic railway corridors, covering the 6th of October–Alexandria corridor and Belbes–10th of Ramadan (B10) line.
The combined value of the contracts is approximately €690 million, with Alstom’s share representing around €300 million1. As four of Egypt’s most significant rail modernisation projects, the contracts support Egypt Vision 2030 by strengthening national logistics and improving connectivity between new dry ports, industrial zones, and major seaports.
The 6th of October–Alexandria corridor, valued at €550 million, of which Alstom’s share amounts to approximately €240 million, will be delivered across three major implementation lots. It will modernise the corridor with next-generation digital railway systems, upgraded telecommunications, reinforced power supply, and comprehensive civil and track rehabilitation. These enhancements will improve safety, increase capacity, enhance operational reliability, and reduce full route travel time by nearly 80 minutes.
The Belbes–10th of Ramadan (B10) project, valued at approximately €140 million, of which Alstom’s share amounts to approximately €60 million, will introduce the same advanced railway technologies and modernisation scope. It will enhance connectivity to one of Egypt’s largest industrial hubs, strengthening freight efficiency and supporting industrial growth across the eastern logistics corridor.
By transforming freight operations between the 6th of October Dry Port and the Alexandria Seaport and enhancing rail connectivity to the 10th of Ramadan industrial zone, the projects will strengthen links between Egypt’s major logistics hubs and maritime gateways.
They will help ease supply chain bottlenecks, support sustainable freight transport, and boost national and regional trade flows.
“The Africa, Middle East and Central Asia region has never been more committed to building smarter, more resilient rail networks, and Alstom is at the center of that transformation. These contracts demonstrate our capacity to deliver large-scale, complex signalling programmes, and our determination to be a long-term partner for its most critical mobility infrastructure”, said Martin Vaujour, President, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia (AMECA) at Alstom.
As consortium leader, Alstom will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering, design, supply, testing, and commissioning of the new digital railway systems across both corridors. This includes ETCS Level 1 signalling, modern telecommunications, reinforced power infrastructure, and state-of-the-art operations control capabilities, enabling real-time, coordinated management across the network.
“These projects are redefining the future of rail in Egypt,” said Ramy Salah, Managing Director of Alstom Egypt. “Our partnership with Egyptian National Railways, driven by world class expertise and Egyptian talents, is creating vital transport corridors that drive economic growth, connect key industrial and logistics centres, and unlock new opportunities for future generations.”
In parallel, Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus will deliver the technical buildings, MEP works, and the full suite of civil and track upgrades to secure resilient, future-ready rail infrastructure. The projects also strongly support national industry development, achieving around 50% local content through Egyptian engineering talent and local sourcing.
Alstom in Egypt
Alstom has been present in the country for more than 40 years, supporting the development and modernisation of rail infrastructure through landmark transport projects. Today, Alstom employs around 800 people locally and has established strong operational and engineering capabilities, including recognised centers of excellence in signalling, power supply, and depot equipment. These capabilities support complex rail programmes nationally and across the AMECA region, reflecting a deeply embedded, long term commitment and a solid industrial and technological footprint in the rail sector.
ALSTOM™ is a protected trademark of the Alstom Group.
About AlstomAlstom is the pure rail leader, committed to making rail the backbone of sustainable transportation. We design and deliver a complete range of future-ready solutions – from high-speed and regional trains to metros, monorails, trams, turnkey systems, end-to-end services, infrastructure, signalling and digital rail solutions. With 87,800 people in 61 countries, Alstom brings together global expertise and multi-local presence to make every journey smarter, cleaner and more enjoyable. Together with our partners and customers, we realise the power of rail. Listed in France, Alstom generated revenues of €19.2 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026. For more information, please visit
GFL Environmental plánuje soukromou nabídku seniorních dluhopisů v objemu 750 milionů USD splatných v roce 2031. Výtěžek použije na splacení čerpání z revolvingového úvěru a na financování akvizice SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp.
, /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced that it is planning to commence, subject to market and other conditions, a private offering (the "Notes Offering") of US$750 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be issued by a U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of GFL and will be guaranteed by GFL and certain of its other subsidiaries.
GFL intends to use the proceeds from the Notes Offering to repay amounts drawn on its revolving credit facility and to fund fees and expenses, with a view to maximizing its available liquidity to fund a portion of the cash consideration, transaction costs and expenses for the previously announced acquisition of SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. and to pursue other growth initiatives. The Notes Offering is expected to lower the Company's average effective borrowing rate and to be leverage neutral, consistent with the Company's commitment to maintain leverage in the mid 3.0x range.
The Notes being offered in the Notes Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. In Canada, the Notes are to be offered and sold on a private placement basis in certain provinces of Canada.
This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any security in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.
About GFL
GFL is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. GFL has a workforce of more than 15,000 employees across its organization.
Forward-Looking Information
This release includes certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking information"), within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws, respectively. Forward-looking information includes all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts and may relate to our future outlook, financial guidance and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding our financial performance, financial condition or results, business strategy, growth strategies, budgets, operations and services. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "an opportunity exists", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "outlook", "forecasts", "projection", "prospects", "strategy", "intends", "anticipates", "does not anticipate", "believes", or "potential" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will", "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved", although not all forward-looking information includes those words or phrases. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections, guidance, potential or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts nor assurances of future performance but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances.
Forward-looking information is based on our opinions, estimates and assumptions that we considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is stated, is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Important factors that could materially affect our forward-looking information can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of GFL's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2025 and GFL's other periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these risks carefully in evaluating our forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. There can be no assurance that the underlying opinions, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors not currently known to us or that we currently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The forward-looking information contained in this release represents our expectations as of the date of this release (or as the date it is otherwise stated to be made), and is subject to change after such date. However, we disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable U.S. or Canadian securities laws.
For more information:
Patrick Dovigi
+1 905-326-0101
[email protected]
Nano Nuclear Energy říká, že v roce 2027 získá stavební povolení a do roku 2030 spustí plně licencovaný komerční reaktor. NRC už 29. května 2026 přijala žádost o povolení pro mikroreaktor KRONOS.
Most nuclear timelines slip. James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ:NNE), says his will not. He expects construction permission in 2027 and a fully licensed, net-power-producing commercial reactor by 2030. That is an audacious promise from a pre-revenue startup, and the market is still figuring out what to do with it.
I’ve been tracking NNE for about eight months now, and what stands out is how rare it is to see a pre-revenue nuclear name commit to a hard date in public — most peers hedge every milestone.
What Walker Actually Said Walker laid out a sequence of milestones. Nano Nuclear is one of only five commercial companies to have submitted a construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, distinct from the roughly dozen companies participating in the Department of Energy’s reactor pilot program. Geotechnical drilling on the site has been completed and submitted. The NRC piece already has a paper trail: the agency formally accepted the construction permit application for the KRONOS microreactor on May 29, 2026, kicking off a multi-year safety and environmental review, with initial construction expected at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign site in mid-to-late 2027.
Walker also took a swing at competitor Antares. He called its criticality demonstration meaningful but fundamentally different, saying that "to take a reactor critical at a zero-power reactor" is a different exercise than running "a full-scale, fully operational, net-power-producing reactor system that’s commercially licensed." Translation: zero-power criticality is a lab benchmark; a commercially licensed plant selling electrons is a different beast.
The AI Power Argument Walker’s pitch leans hard on hyperscaler demand. Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and AWS are chasing nuclear because upgrading grid infrastructure to meet AI demand would require roughly $5 trillion. For hyperscalers that want off-grid, zero-downtime, clean baseload, Walker said nuclear is the only viable option, citing that "the highest capacity factor of all energies is nuclear" and that data centers can tolerate "minutes, maybe less" of annual downtime.
The math lines up with federal projections. The EIA’s High Electricity Demand case shows data center server electricity use growing more than 16 times the 2020 level by 2050, reaching 818 billion kilowatthours. Bloomberg energy reporter Will Wade noted that many hyperscalers are hedging by placing bets across multiple energy technologies, needing only one to pay off. That hedging behavior is exactly the demand backdrop NNE is selling into.
What the Market Is Pricing NNE trades at $25.17 as of June 15, 2026, with a market cap around $1.2 billion and a beta of 5.04. The shares are down about 28% over the past year and down 14% over the past month, even as the broader nuclear narrative has gotten louder. Analyst consensus sits at a $46.67 target with three buys and one hold.
Fundamentals look like a story stock. Revenue TTM is $0, EBITDA is negative $44.97 million, and diluted EPS is -$0.68. The recent Secured Transportation Services acquisition, valued at up to $13 million, adds $7.1 million in 2025 revenue and $1.3 million in net income, plus access to more than 90% of active NRC-approved spent fuel routes. NNE also signed an MOU with Super Micro Computer on June 13, 2026, to develop joint go-to-market strategies pairing microreactors with AI server infrastructure.
The Insider Tell Believers should reconcile the bullish narrative with what executives are actually doing. Under pre-arranged 10b5-1 plans, CEO James Walker sold roughly $3.28 million in shares, President and Chairman Yu Jiang sold about $19.9 million, and CFO Jaisun Garcha sold roughly $985,617. These were pre-planned sales tied to RSU vesting. They are a data point worth weighing against a 2030 promise.
Bringing It Back Walker’s 2030 claim only works if the NRC moves on schedule, the Illinois site breaks ground in 2027, and a hyperscaler signs an actual offtake. If you believe AI compute needs clean baseload more than anything else, NNE is one of the few public names with a permit application already accepted. If you think nuclear timelines always slip, the 346% five-year gain already prices in a lot of patience. The promise is on the table. The receipts are due in 2030.
A Wall Street plate is seen on a street vendor stall outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., July 11, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
SummaryCompaniesQuarterly revenue increases to $593,802Company plans NYSE listing as 'STDN'Earlier funding round raised $140 millionJune 18 (Reuters) - Nuclear fuel company Standard Nuclear reported an increase in quarterly revenue as it filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Thursday, joining a host of startups looking to tap the public markets.
Activity in the U.S. IPO market has seen a rebound in recent months, with several sectors joining in on the investor enthusiasm surrounding fresh stocks currently prevailing.
The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here.
President Donald Trump signed executive orders in May 2025, aimed at jumpstarting the U.S. nuclear energy industry by easing the regulatory process on approvals for new reactors and strengthening fuel supply chains.
Nuclear reactor developer X-Energy(XE.O), opens new tab debuted in New York in April after raising $1.02 billion in its IPO while Deep Fission went public earlier in the day.
Standard Nuclear produces advanced nuclear fuel and radioisotope power systems, with a focus on scaling up domestic manufacturing capacity to bolster U.S. energy security.
It is the only independent producer in the United States of TRISO fuel — a high-performance material used in next-generation nuclear reactors — according to the IPO filing.
The company supplies reactor-agnostic fuel solutions for both terrestrial and space applications, serving aerospace and defense customers.
Standard Nuclear announced earlier this year that it had raised $140 million in an early-stage funding round led by Decisive Point. Its other backers include Chevron Technology Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
The company reported revenue of $593,802 in the three months ended March 31, compared with $377,926 a year earlier.
The terms of the offering were not disclosed in the filing. It said the proceeds from the IPO would go towards general corporate purposes and to acquire or invest in complementary businesses.
The company intends to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "STDN". BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Barclays and UBS Investment Bank are among the underwriters for the offering.
Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Joyjeet Das
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in-orbit services, today announced that it has secured a new commercial contract with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) to provide in-orbit services.
“We’re proud to support the OWLS mission demonstrating the versatile capabilities of our advanced technology combined with the flexibility of the orbital hosting infrastructure of our latest OSV, Vigoride-9,” said John Rood, Chief Executive Officer of Momentus. “We are encouraged by the increasing demand across a diverse set of commercial customers to support mission-critical orbital services, delivering reliable long-duration hosting and sustained operations. As our orbital services portfolio increases, we are optimistic about the durability of incremental revenue growth opportunities.”
LASP has selected Momentus to host and operate its Occultation Wave Limb Sounder (OWLS) mission on the Company’s Vigoride-9 Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV). LASP’s upcoming mission will fly advanced instruments into orbit to target improvements to modeling of space weather in low Earth orbit (LEO). These instruments are designed to measure atmospheric density waves between 100 and 400 kilometers using solar occultation techniques, generating high-quality data intended to improve modeling of space weather, atmospheric drag, and the evolution of the operating environment for satellites in LEO. During its targeted mission launch in 2027, Momentus will integrate and operate two OWLS instruments on Vigoride-9.
“Partnering with Momentus allows us to deploy OWLS quickly and efficiently by leveraging its orbital transportation services during the upcoming LEO launch to optimize our latest space weather forecasting instruments,” said OWLS Principal Investigator Dr. Ed Thiemann. “The data we collect will help improve models of the upper atmosphere and deepen our understanding of how the weather we experience at Earth’s surface ultimately impacts satellites in LEO.”
The contract further expands Momentus’ commercial revenue portfolio of hosted payload and in-orbit services that provide the U.S. government, science and academic, technology organizations, and commercial customers with scalable orbital infrastructure and operational support capabilities. Vigoride’s modular architecture and high-power hosting capabilities are well-positioned to deliver on missions requiring long-duration operations, precision, and specialized environmental conditions.
Momentus launched its Vigoride-7 Orbital Service Vehicle in March, and the spacecraft is currently meeting all mission objectives. The company’s upcoming Vigoride-8 mission is fully booked supporting NASA and scheduled to fly in 2027. Momentus still has capacity available on the Vigoride-9 mission, and organizations interested in securing a payload slot can contact the Momentus Commercial team at [email protected].
About Momentus
Momentus is a U.S. commercial space company offering satellites, satellite components, and in-space transportation and infrastructure services. Through its Vigoride orbital service vehicle, the company delivers hosted payload support, last-mile delivery, and servicing capabilities tailored to scalable mission architectures.
Follow the University of Colorado Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) Occultation Wave Limb Sounder (OWLS) mission at (https://lasp.colorado.edu/missions/owls).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected filing of the Company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and its management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Momentus’ control. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company on April 9, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Commission, accessible on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations section of our website at investors.momentus.space. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
nVent Electric v Q1 2026 oznámila rekordní tržby i EPS a zvýšila celoroční výhled po objednávkách nad očekávání. Firma těží z rostoucí poptávky po kapalinovém chlazení v datových centrech.
This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.
52-Week Range$68.90▼
$184.64Dividend Yield0.50%
P/E Ratio56.04
Price Target$189.50
When a stock is up more than 60% in just six months, it can create one of two emotions in investors. On the one hand, it can create FOMO (fear of missing out), which can cause investors to chase the stock higher.
The other emotion is fear, which may cause existing shareholders to sell.
Get nVent Electric alerts:
This could be the situation with nVent Electric NYSE: NVT. This is a London-based manufacturer of electrical components and liquid cooling systems used inside data centers.
NVT is up 66% year to date, but recent analyst activity suggests there could be significant upside for the stock.
Part of the Modern Day Gold RushAs it turns out, data centers take a long time to build. That revelation is one reason behind the volatility in the AI infrastructure trade. Investors bought into many stocks that were linked to data centers in a fashion that resembled a modern-day gold rush.
But the real advice to follow behind this trade may be to be quick, but don’t hurry. It’s important to be in these stocks, but there is time. Many planned data center projects haven’t broken ground yet and won’t be completed in 2027, let alone 2026. This will be a growth story that has years to go.
That slow, steady approach applies to nVent. Energy is a major story relative to data centers. Specifically, the hardware needed to power AI models needs access to 24/7 power, and there’s not enough of it.
However, the other energy issue is the heat density problem created by modern AI and high-performance computing hardware. For example, many of the top AI accelerators in use today can draw 700W to 1,000W per chip. A single server rack full of them can pull 100kW or more. That exceeds the cooling capacity of traditional air cooling systems.
This is why many hyperscalers are turning to liquid cooling solutions. Water conducts heat roughly 25x more efficiently than air. That means far more heat can be removed from a much smaller space, which directly enables denser, more powerful server configurations.
The Sector Is Underpriced, But Not for LongInvestors who are aware of the liquid cooling story may point out that nVent competes with Vertiv NYSE: VRT in this space. That’s true, but the focus should be on the size of the pie, which will allow for more than one winner.
The liquid cooling market in 2026 is only projected to be valued at around $8.5 billion. However, that number is expected to grow to around $17.7 billion by 2030. That’s a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 20%.
In its Q1 2026 earnings report, nVent showed why investors can believe there’s more growth to come. The company delivered record revenue and earnings per share (EPS). But more importantly, it announced a backlog that exceeded forecasts. That allowed it to raise its full-year guidance on the top and bottom lines.
nVent Benefits From Long-Term AI Infrastructure SpendingOverall MarketRank™92nd Percentile
Analyst RatingBuy
Upside/Downside12.2% Upside
Short Interest LevelHealthy
Dividend StrengthWeak
News Sentiment1.37 Insider TradingSelling Shares
Proj. Earnings Growth22.42%
See Full Analysis
The risk in the AI infrastructure story in 2026 goes back to the timing. Specifically, is the AI infrastructure buildout an illusion or a story that’s still in the early stages? Critics (and cynics) would say that a data center planned isn’t the same as a data center built.
However, the earnings season just ended confirmed that hyperscalers continue to commit capital, and companies like nVent are confirming that those dollars are translating to projects that are under construction.
Companies such as Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT and Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL aren’t going to commit billions of dollars and eat into their earnings and free cash flow on projects they don’t intend to see through. The current reality is that many businesses will demand the compute capacity to run AI for their operations.
That’s why analysts continue to increase their price targets. In June, analysts from Bernstein and Melius Research issued price targets of $218 and $214, respectively, for NVT. Both are well above the consensus price target of $189.50.
NVT Stock Pullback: Key Levels Investors Should WatchNVT has been in a strong uptrend since early 2026, consistently riding above its 50-day moving average. That gap between the current price and the simple moving average (SMA) signals solid bullish momentum with room to pull back before the trend is threatened.
The recent drop of over 8% on a noticeable volume spike is the key event to watch. That kind of selling pressure warrants caution in the short term.
The RSI sits at 53.36, right in neutral territory, which in this case is constructive. It means NVT isn't oversold, but it also isn't overheated, leaving room to move in either direction.
Watch the $159–$160 SMA zone as the first meaningful support level on any continued weakness.
Should You Invest $1,000 in nVent Electric Right Now?Before you consider nVent Electric, you'll want to hear this.
MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and nVent Electric wasn't on the list.
While nVent Electric currently has a Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.
View The Five Stocks Here
MarketBeat just released its list of the 7 hottest IPOs expected to hit Wall Street in 2026. See which companies are preparing to go public and why investors are watching closely.
Wedbush u Cerebras při prvních výsledcích jako veřejně obchodované firmy spíše čeká prostor pro překvapení směrem vzhůru než problém s poptávkou. Klíčová bude exekuce a kapacita TSMC.
Cerebras Systems (NASDAQ:CBRS) is approaching its first earnings report as a public company with execution rather than demand as the key variable to watch, according to Wedbush analysts.
Demand risk is "almost zero," according to Wedbush, given Cerebras's existing deals with OpenAI and Amazon, meaning results will largely reflect how well management delivers against its own targets.
Driving the optimism is TSMC capacity. The analysts believe the foundry will deliver at least modest upside to expected wafer output in 2026 and 2027, which could translate into incremental system sales for Cerebras.
That dynamic is further helped by tightening accelerator availability across the industry and growing memory sourcing constraints, a challenge that matters less for Cerebras because its chips rely on SRAM rather than high-bandwidth memory.
The firm also flags the company's next-generation WSE-4 chip as a potential positive catalyst. While Cerebras has not provided a formal timeline, Wedbush notes that general speculation points to a late 2026 or early 2027 launch and ramp, with the new design expected to improve both margins and revenue.
Wedbush also credits management with building in some conservatism at the IPO stage, suggesting that simply executing to plan could yield upside to current estimates.
Longer term, the firm argues Cerebras's story is less about near-term beats and more about capturing share in a rapidly expanding AI accelerator market. Analysts point to continued growth in inference demand, potential incremental customers supported by TSMC output, and worsening memory pricing constraints as tailwinds that should work in the company's favor.
The firm considers 2028 the appropriate reference year as the first in which OpenAI-related investment costs begin to moderate and the company reaches what it views as meaningful revenue and operational scale.
Wedbush maintains a Buy rating and $270 price target on Cerebras based on a 40x price-to-earnings multiple applied to its 2028 EPS estimate of $6.03, plus net cash of $28.19 per share.
