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The explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent times has ignited a massive tailwind for utilities, traditionally known as a sleepy, stable, and slow-growth sector, translating into strong performance for Utility Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This boom is directly tied to the burgeoning electricity demand from power-hungry data centers that are required to train and run sophisticated AI models.

Notably prominent utility ETFs, Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ((XLU - Free Report) ), Vanguard Utilities ETF ((VPU - Free Report) ), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF ((IDU - Free Report) ) and Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF ((FUTY - Free Report) ), with heavy weightage toward Electric Utilities, have surged more than 7% over the past year, outperforming the Utility Sector’s growth of 5%.

Data Centers’ Boom Energizing Utility ETFsModern AI data centers are immense consumers of power, often drawing as much electricity as a small city, 24/7. The computational demands of AI, from deep learning to running large language models, require massive processing power. Data centers consumed about 1.5% of global electricity in 2024 — roughly 415 terawatt-hours (TWh) — with the United States accounting for 45%, as stated by a report from the International Energy Agency (“EIA”).

Therefore, as data centers scramble to build out infrastructure for machine learning and other computationally intensive applications, electric utilities have become indispensable partners, making utility ETFs central beneficiaries of this megatrend.

Looking ahead, IEA projects electricity demand from data centers worldwide to more than double by 2030 to around 945 terawatt-hours (TWh), slightly more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan (as of April 2025).

For utility companies, this represents a multi-decade, high-certainty growth opportunity, encouraging them to invest significant capital in expanding power generation and upgrading their transmission grids. Since regulated utilities can often secure rate increases from regulators to cover these investments, it translates directly into higher earnings, boosting the underlying companies and consequently the ETFs holding them.

Utility ETFs Capitalizing on the AI Power SurgeUtility ETFs, particularly those holding prominent U.S. utility stocks, offer investors exposure to companies providing essential energy to the digital economy, with the United States leading the AI power boom. These include:

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU - Free Report)

This ETF includes companies from electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities industries. The Electric Utilities industry comprises 64.2% of this fund, with U.S.-based utilities NextEra Energy (11.29%) and The Southern Company (7.82%) constituting its top three holdings.

XLU has gained 7.6% over the past year. The fund charges 8 basis points (bps) as fees.

Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU - Free Report)

This ETF includes electric, gas, and water utility companies as well as companies that operate as independent producers and/or distributors of power. The Electric Utilities industry comprises 60.7% of this fund, with U.S.-based utilities NextEra Energy (10.34%) and The Southern Company (6.78%) constituting its top three holdings.

VPU has gained 7.7% over the past year. The fund charges 9 bps as fees.

iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU - Free Report)

This ETF includes U.S. companies that supply electricity, gas, and water. The Electric Utilities industry comprises 56.1% of this fund, with U.S.-based utilities NextEra Energy (9.72%) and The Southern Company (6.87%) constituting its top three holdings.

IDU has gained 8.1% over the past year. The fund charges 38 bps as fees.

Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY - Free Report)

This ETF includes U.S. utility companies. The Electric Utilities industry comprises 60.4% of this fund, with U.S.-based utilities NextEra Energy (10.26%) and The Southern Company (7.01%) constituting its top three holdings.

FUTY has gained 8.6% over the past year. The fund charges 8 bps as fees.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Lantheus To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Lantheus between February 26, 2025 and August 5, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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According to the complaint, defendants provided investors with misleading statements concerning the true state of Pylarify’s competitive position; notably, that Lantheus was not equipped to properly assess the pricing and competitive dynamics for Pylarify, risking Pylarify’s price point, revenue, and overall growth potential. These statements caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Lantheus’ securities at artificially inflated prices.

Investors began to question the veracity of Defendants’ public statements on May 7, 2025, when Lantheus reported its first quarter results below market expectations with Pylarify’s performance particularly falling short. Then, on August 6, 2025, Lantheus again announced disappointing results and significantly reduced growth expectations for Pylarify, which had fallen 8.3% year-over-year, and slashed fiscal year 2025 growth projections. Defendants attributed the losses to the ongoing competition, impacting Pylarify’s pricing dynamics.

Investors and analysts reacted promptly to Lantheus’ revelations. The price of Lantheus’ common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $72.83 per share on August 5, 2025, Lantheus’ stock price fell to $51.87 per share on August 6, 2025, a decline of about 28.8% in the span of one day.

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Stock to Watch: Tetra Tech (TTEK - Free Report) Headquartered in Pasadena, Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, construction management, engineering, program management and technical services. It serves clients by providing cost-effective and innovative solutions on dealing with the fundamental needs for water, environmental and alternative energy services. Tetra Tech's has a diverse base of international and U.S. commercial clients, as well as U.S. federal and U.S. state and local government agencies.

TTEK is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

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For fiscal 2025, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $1.51 per share. TTEK boasts an average earnings surprise of +7.1%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, TTEK should be on investors' short list.

Shares of Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) are down 1.3% to trade at $235.99 at last glance, brushing off better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter amid a rise in bookings for generative AI services. The company issued a lackluster fiscal 2026 sales outlook despite also revealing a six-month, $865 million restructuring plan to meet rising AI demand.

The shares have also been struggling to distance themselves from a Sept. 19, four-year low of $238.59 amid overhead pressure from the 20-day moving average, while the $260 level emerged as an added resistance layer in mid-August. Year-to-date, the equity is down 29.7%. 

Analysts lean bullish on Accenture stock, with 14 of the 23 firms in coverage sporting a "buy" or better rating. Meanwhile, the 12-month consensus target objective of $302.66 is a healthy 28.5% premium to the stock's current levels.

Options traders are chiming in, with 11,000 calls and 9,311 puts exchanged so far, which is triple the intraday average volume. The most popular contract is the weekly 9/26 240-strike call, where new positions are opening.

It's also worth noting that Accenture stock's Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) sits at 87 out of 100. This means ACN has tended to outperform volatility expectations in the past year.

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Stock to Watch: Astrazeneca (AZN - Free Report) AstraZeneca plc, headquartered in London, UK, is one of the largest biopharmaceutical companies in the world. AstraZeneca was formed on Apr 6, 1999, through the merger of Sweden’s Astra AB and UK’s Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca’s business can be broken down into separate lines based on therapeutic classes. These include CVRM (cardiovascular, renal and metabolism), Respiratory & Immunology (R&I), Oncology, Rare Diseases, Vaccines and Other.

AZN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.64% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

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Stock to Watch: Burlington Stores (BURL - Free Report) Founded in 1972 and headquartered in New Jersey, Burlington Stores, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company and an off-price retailer operating in the United States and Puerto Rico. Through its subsidiary, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, the company provides a complete line of value-priced products, including women’s ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats.

BURL is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. BURL has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 15.4% for the current fiscal year.

Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.30 to $9.43 per share. BURL boasts an average earnings surprise of +11.7%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, BURL should be on investors' short list.

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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.64% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Keysight (KEYS - Free Report) Based in Santa Rosa, CA, Keysight Technologies, Inc. is a provider of electronic design and test instrumentation systems. In 2013, Agilent Technologies announced that it will split into two independent companies. One of the companies was named Keysight Technologies, which became a fully independent electronic measurement company on Nov 1, 2014 and got listed on the New York Stock Exchange on Nov 3, 2014, with ticker symbol KEYS.

KEYS is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. KEYS has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 5.7% over the past four weeks.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $7.07 per share. KEYS boasts an average earnings surprise of +4.7%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, KEYS should be on investors' short list.

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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.64% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Everest Group (EG - Free Report) Based in Warren, NJ and established in 1999, Everest Group, a Delaware reinsurance company and a direct subsidiary of Holdings, is a property and casualty insurer and reinsurer in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Everest Group underwrites property and casualty reinsurance for insurance and reinsurance companies in the U.S. and international markets. As of Dec 31, 2024, Everest Reinsurance had statutory surplus of $5.6 billion. The company’s business strategy is to sustain its leadership position within targeted reinsurance and insurance markets, provide effective management throughout the property and casualty underwriting cycle and achieve an attractive return for its shareholders.

EG is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. EG has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 0.6% over the past four weeks.

Four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.26 to $45.51 per share. EG boasts an average earnings surprise of +3.4%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, EG should be on investors' short list.

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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.64% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: ATI (ATI - Free Report) Pittsburgh, PA-based ATI Inc. is a diversified specialty materials producer. The company was created in November 1999 when Allegheny Teledyne spun out Teledyne Technologies and Water Pik Technologies into standalone companies.

ATI is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Aerospace stock. ATI has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 0.3% over the past four weeks.

For fiscal 2025, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $3.06 per share. ATI boasts an average earnings surprise of +12.4%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, ATI should be on investors' short list.

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Starbucks is closing its iconic Capitol Hill Roastery, just minutes from its Seattle headquarters

Starbucks' iconic Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill in Seattle will be among the locations shuttered by the company in its latest restructuring, Business Insider has learned.

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Starbucks announced Thursday it would close 1% of its corporate stores and lay off 900 non-retail staff.
Among the closures will be its flagship Reserve Roastery in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
The location was among the first unionized Starbucks stores and a prominent backdrop for protests.

Starbucks' iconic Reserve Roastery in Seattle is among the stores the company is closing, Business Insider has learned.

Starbucks on Thursday announced it would close many of its corporate-owned stores across North America, targeting locations where the company said it found it is "unable to create the physical environment our customers and partners expect" or where it doesn't "see a path to financial performance."

A letter was posted on the Reserve Roastery door early Thursday morning, breaking the news that it would close. The store is in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood, just minutes from the company's headquarters.

"To our Cap Hill neighbors and friends," it began.

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of the Seattle Reserve Roastery. This location has been the destination of coffee lovers from down the block and around the world. That you have chosen to share this experience with us is deeply appreciated," it continued.

The letter, signed by "The Starbucks Coffee Company," thanked the Capitol Hill neighborhood for its support and loyalty over the years, adding the "meaningful connections" forged at the store "will not be forgotten."

"At the heart of it all are our Cap Hill partners, who have gone above and beyond to create the best customer experiences possible," the letter reads, referring to in-store staff, which Starbucks calls partners. "We care deeply about them and are working closely to support them through this transition."

"While this was a difficult decision to make, we remain dedicated to serving you and hope to see you again soon at one of our other Starbucks coffeehouses," the letter concluded.

The Seattle Reserve Roastery was among the first unionized Starbucks stores, voting to unionize with Starbucks Workers United in April 2022.

It was also a prominent backdrop for protests, including a demonstration as recent as Monday, in which staff gathered for a rally to demand a completed labor contract.

Union-represented status was not a factor in the decision-making process related to the closure, Starbucks confirmed.

A company spokesperson confirmed the closure when reached for comment by Business Insider, and said Starbucks remains committed to its Reserve Roastery concepts in Chicago, Milan, New York, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

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SummaryMicron Technology, Inc. is a leading DRAM and NAND producer, benefiting from surging AI-driven demand, especially in high-bandwidth memory, or HBM.MU posted strong Q4 earnings and bullish guidance, with revenue and EPS beats driven by AI data center growth and improved pricing power in DRAM.Despite robust growth prospects, MU trades at elevated valuations, reflecting AI optimism, but faces cyclical risks and significant China exposure.Given its cyclical nature and current premium pricing, I rate MU as a Hold, cautioning against overestimating its AI exposure versus true fundamentals. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

Introduction Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:MU) is yet another semiconductor company on my list to review, assessing whether it could be a strong play in today’s ever-hungry world of chips. With the company just

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Halma PLC's (LSE:HLMA) update pointed to "encouraging progress", analysts said, after the FTSE 100 group raised its full-year outlook. 

The Amersham-headquartered safety equipment conglomerate now expects low double-digit percentage organic growth, up from its earlier guidance of a high single digit, sending its shares to new all-time highs.

Citi analysts said they think points to around a 3-4% upgrade to 2026 consensus revenue expectations.

"The upgrade is mainly driven by the strong growth (~40%) in photonics."

With adjusted EBIT margin guidance maintained at modestly above the middle point of the 19-23% range, Citi said it sees consensus adjusted pre-tax profit increasing to circa £510 million compared to the current consensus at £493 million and adjusted operating profit to at least £530 million before the expected one-off gain from disposals.

UBS analysts said they were also reassured by orders continuing to trend well with a book-to-bill ratio above 1.0x.

"We raise our revenue and profits estimates by circa 4% across FY26-27 to reflect the guidance upgrade," the UBS team said, driving a share price target upgrade to £40 [from 3,730p].

"We view this as another very strong print by Halma and continue to see an attractive compounding growth investment case in Halma, and hence reiterate our Buy rating."

Broker Panmure Liberum noted that the shares currently trade on at 32 times forecast earnings, a premium to the peer group, "but we believe this is justified given its low earnings volatility and acquisition track record which today's announcement continues to reinforce".

Key Takeaways TSMC plans volume production of its A16 process in the second half of 2026.A16 offers 8-10% speed gains or 15-20% power efficiency versus the N2P process.TSMC's Q2 2025 revenues jumped 44% as 3nm and 5nm nodes drove 58% of wafer sales.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM - Free Report) , also known as TSMC, is preparing to launch its A16 process technology, with volume production expected in the second half of 2026. The A16 node, which is an extension of its 2nm platform, introduces Super Power Rail (“SPR”) technology, which enhances power delivery and efficiency.

Compared to the N2P process, A16 promises 8% to 10% speed gains or 15% to 20% better power efficiency, along with a further increase in chip density. These improvements are significant for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, where performance and energy use are critical.

AI infrastructure has become increasingly power-hungry, with hyperscalers and chip designers seeking solutions that balance computational speed with electricity costs. Taiwan Semiconductor’s A16 node is positioned to address these needs. If widely adopted, it could help the company secure more business from leading AI chipmakers and cloud providers.

Taiwan Semiconductor continues to lead the global chip foundry market. Its scale and technology make it the first choice for companies driving the AI boom. The company’s latest earnings report highlights its continued dominance. In the second quarter of 2025, TSMC’s revenues surged 44% year over year. This growth was powered by the booming demand for its advanced 3nm and 5nm nodes, which now account for 58% of total wafer sales.

The A16 bet highlights Taiwan Semiconductor’s strategy to stay ahead in the AI arms race. A timely rollout could cement its dominance in data center chips, but any delays or weaker-than-expected uptake may limit the advantage. The node’s rollout will be a critical factor in TSMC’s long-term AI growth story. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 revenues indicates a year-over-year increase of 35.9% and 14.5%, respectively.

How Are TSMC’s Rivals Working on AI Chip Manufacturing?Intel (INTC - Free Report) and GlobalFoundries (GFS - Free Report) are also expanding their presence in AI chip manufacturing.

Intel is investing heavily in its foundry business, aiming to produce advanced chips. The company is currently focusing on its 18A process, which signifies 1.8nm chips. Intel’s 18A process is claimed to have higher performance and efficiency, which will help the company better compete with Taiwan Semiconductor’s upcoming N2 chips.

GlobalFoundries focuses more on mature nodes. However, the company is witnessing some AI-related demand, especially in edge computing and embedded AI. GlobalFoundries is working to expand capacity in the United States and Europe to attract customers looking for supply-chain flexibility.

TSM’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Taiwan Semiconductor have risen around 42.2% year to date compared with the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s gain of 22.6%.

Taiwan Semiconductor YTD Price Return Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, TSM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26.32, lower than the sector’s average of 29.45.

Taiwan Semiconductor Forward 12-Month P/E Ratio
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Taiwan Semiconductor’s 2025 and 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year increase of 39.6% and 11.6%, respectively. Estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been revised downward in the past 60 days.

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Taiwan Semiconductor currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Brent Technical Analysis
Brent markets are hanging around the $69 level, which, of course, is an area that’s been significant support and resistance. Also, the scene of a gap back at the beginning of the month of August. The 200 day EMA sits right around the $70 level. So, at this point, it’s close enough. I really need to see Brent break above there to get overly bullish.

Short-term pullbacks could be buying opportunities if you’re a short-term trader, but really at this point, we’re still at the top of a range. That hasn’t changed. $65 is the floor at the bottom, and we are nowhere near it. So, I think if we do start selling off, maybe short term short sellers might get involved in trying to drive it down there. But it looks like we’re trying to rally at least. So, we’ll just wait and see.

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Geneva, Switzerland and Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that AuthenTrend Technology, Inc., a Taiwan-based global leader in FIDO passwordless authentication solutions, started working on a proof-of-concept (PoC) integrating SEALSQ’s Quantum Shield “QS7001” chip into a fingerprint-enabled security key: “ATKey PQC edition”. This milestone aims to create the world’s first1 quantum-proof biometric authentication device, advancing FIDO2 and PKI-compliance with post-quantum ready security.

This collaboration highlights SEALSQ’s leadership in cutting-edge post-quantum technology products to strengthen digital trust as quantum computing threats emerge: The PoC will integrate match-on-device fingerprint biometrics with SEALSQ’s post-quantum cryptography, creating a phishing-resistant, user-friendly solution that aligns with zero-trust security models and anticipates regulatory mandates like CNSA 2.0 and EO 14144. It aims to protect identities and access credentials against vulnerabilities in traditional algorithms like ECDSA, RSA and ECC, which could be compromised by quantum computers within the next years, while still being resistant to traditional attacks.

The Quantum Shield QS7001, set for commercial launch in mid-November 2025, is a RISC-V-based secure hardware platform featuring NIST-standardized ML-KEM (Kyber) and ML-DSA (Dilithium) quantum resistant algorithms embedded at the hardware level. Offering superior efficiency over software layer implementations, enhanced side-channel protection, and tamper resistance, the QS7001 is designed to secure high-stakes applications, including enterprise access, financial services, and IoT ecosystems. AuthenTrend’s fingerprint technology available on the ATKey PQC edition will enhance the key’s adoption across markets in APAC, EU & US.

“The Quantum Shield QS7001 is a game-changer for secure authentication, and AuthenTrend’s PoC marks a critical first adoption of this technology,” said Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ. “As an early adopter, AuthenTrend is setting a new standard for quantum-proof biometric security keys, combining seamless usability with future-proof protection.”

“AuthenTrend is proud to lead the charge in integrating SEALSQ’s Quantum Shield QS7001 into our security key solution,” said Zake Huang, CEO of AuthenTrend. “This PoC aims at delivering quantum-ready authentication that protects our customers against emerging threats while maintaining the convenience they value.”

SEALSQ continues to expand its post-quantum portfolio, having secured over 1.75 billion devices worldwide. With initiatives like the QVault TPM (planned for H1 2026) and the SEALQUANTUM.com Lab, the Company supports industry transitions to quantum-safe encryption through dedicated research and development.

About AuthenTrend Technology, Inc.
AuthenTrend Technology, Inc., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in FIDO2-certified passwordless authentication solutions, including biometric security keys and smart cards. With a global network of partners, AuthenTrend delivers secure, user-friendly digital identity verification for consumers and enterprises across authentication, access control, and decentralized applications. For more information, visit www.authentrend.com.

About SEALSQ:
SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable.

SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.

For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit www.sealsq.com.

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HomeIndustriesAutomobilesSales in Europe are down 37% from the year-ago periodPublished: Sept. 25, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. ET

A Tesla car dealership in Berlin, Germany, was doused in blue paint by protesters on March 31, 2025. Tesla's European sales continued to struggle in August. Photo: Omer Messinger/Getty ImagesTesla Inc. suffered yet another month of falling sales in Europe, and shares of the electric-vehicle maker were dropping on Thursday.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association reported that Tesla TSLA sold 8,220 cars in the European Union in August, a roughly 37% drop from the same period a year ago. Year to date, Tesla sales have dropped 43%.

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Southern Copper (SCCO - Free Report) shares ended the last trading session 8.4% higher at $119.5. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 12.8% gain over the past four weeks.

The company’s shares have gained on the back of higher copper prices. Copper futures climbed 3.77% to a near two-month high of $4.84 per pound after Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX - Free Report) declared force majeure at its Grasburg mine in Indonesia. Mining operations have been temporarily suspended since Sept. 8 following the sudden inflow of approximately 800,000 metric tons of wet material though the mine. Freeport now expects third quarter 2025 sales to be 4% lower for copper and 6% lower for gold than its previous estimates. Notably, the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia is one of the world’s largest copper and gold deposits. Hudbay Minerals (HBM - Free Report) recently announced the temporary suspension of operations at its Constancia mine in Peru due to protests. Even though the company said that this will not impact its 2025 output, it has led to supply concerns, boosting prices. 

This miner is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -3.5%. Revenues are expected to be $3.09 billion, up 5.3% from the year-ago quarter.

While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For Southern Copper, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 11.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. And a positive trend in earnings estimate revision usually translates into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on SCCO going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Southern Copper belongs to the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry. Another stock from the same industry, Energy Fuels (UUUU - Free Report) , closed the last trading session 1.2% higher at $16.87. Over the past month, UUUU has returned 35.4%.

Energy Fuels' consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at -$0.08. Compared to the company's year-ago EPS, this represents a change of -14.3%. Energy Fuels currently boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Here are the stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, September 25th:  

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD - Free Report) : This pork producer and food-processing company, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3% over the last 60 days.

Smithfield Food's has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.97 compared with 10.80 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

VEON (VEON - Free Report) : This company which is engaged in telecommunication and digital services, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 15.2% over the last 60 days.

VEON has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.21 compared with 17.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

1st Source (SRCE - Free Report) : This bank holding company which offers a broad range of commercial banking, personal banking and trust services, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.2% over the last 60 days.

1st Source has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.07 compared with 11 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

See the full list of top ranked stocks here.

Learn more about the Value score and how it is calculated here.

TL;DR

HYPE finds immediate support at $44–45, while $50 remains the first key resistance level.
Analysts point to $38–40 as major support, with deeper levels around $30, $28, and $23.
Open interest holds strong at $2.17B, showing heavy trader activity despite recent price correction.

Price Pullback and Key Levels
Hyperliquid (HYPE) has fallen more than 26% in the past week, dropping from recent highs near $59 to around $42 at press time. Trading volume over the last 24 hours is around $907 million, with a daily decline of 4%.

On shorter timeframes, the previous range POC $44–$45 is serving as immediate support. Resistance at $50 corresponds to the last breakdown. A slightly stronger wall forms around $52–$53, aligned with weekly and Monday opens. A failure of the $44–$45 line could rally interest towards the lower levels.

Analysts Note Support and Market Imbalance
Crypto Bully said HYPE retraced more than expected but is still holding above the range POC.

$HYPE

– Retraced quite a bit more than expected. However the range prior to breakout is holding well so far as we’re trading right at the POC

– Can add here for a move back towards $50 (support that broke through which lead to the breakdown), invalidation is price finding… pic.twitter.com/cC4cyPIwtL

— Crypto Bully (@BullyDCrypto) September 24, 2025

Ali Marinez added that the $42 region aligns with a key retracement level, calling it a “golden buy-the-dip zone.” His chart outlines a potential rebound path that could take HYPE back toward $55, provided the $42 support holds.

Source: Ali Martinez/X
Husky pointed to other factors weighing on the market, including buybacks, whale selling, and token unlocks. He remarked, “That last move down is the imbalance that screams at me, though, I’d expect to see some of that filled.” Husky marked support at $38–40, with deeper levels at $30, $28, and $23. Short-term resistance is placed in the $47–50 area.

HIP-3 Update and Governance Proposals
According to Hyperliquid News, the final draft of HIP-3 is nearly ready. It includes staking requirements for creating decentralized exchanges, fee adjustments for stablecoins, and slashing penalties. HYPE staking benefits would extend to all HIP-3 trading pairs.

The final version of HIP-3 is almost ready.

– Bug bounties now correspond to those on the mainnet.

– To create a HIP-3 Dex, you must stake at least 500,000 $HYPE (which will be reduced over time).

– The first three assets will not be auctioned, but subsequent ones will function… pic.twitter.com/sgLxi49bTw

— Hyperliquid News (@HyperliquidNews) September 25, 2025

Separately, investment firm DBA has proposed reducing HYPE’s total supply by 45%, aiming to improve investor appeal. The proposal is under discussion and has not been enacted.

Futures Open Interest
Futures data shows open interest (OI) remains elevated at $2.17 billion. As May rolled in, OI crept slowly upward from less than $1 billion to current levels, suggesting the continued activity in the derivatives market.

Source: Coinglass

July and mid-September saw OI climbing together with price rallies. The recent fall from $59 down to $42 did not even see much of an unwind, meaning a whole lot of positions are still open. These are when high OI on a downtrend leaves markets open to volatility in the event of increasing liquidations.

DeFi Development Corp. strengthens capital strategy with $100M buyback, while Solana eyes potential breakout above $240.

Izabela Anna2 min read

25 September 2025, 11:57 AM

DeFi Development Corp. has strengthened its capital allocation strategy with a major increase to its stock repurchase program. The company, which is known for pioneering a treasury model centered on accumulating Solana (SOL), announced that its Board of Directors has expanded its existing buyback authorization from $1 million to $100 million. This move highlights the firm’s confidence in its long-term strategy, even as Solana faces short-term market challenges.

Repurchase Program DetailsThe authorization gives management flexibility to repurchase shares of common stock on the open market under prevailing market conditions. According to the press release, the company will have an active threshold of $10 million before updating the Board for further purchases. 

All repurchased stocks will either be retired or held as treasury stock. This flexibility enables the company to adjust its capital management according to market fluctuations while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Besides enhancing shareholder value, the expanded program may help stabilize investor confidence at a time of uncertainty for the digital asset sector. Management has stressed that timing and scale of purchases will be dependent on market, liquidity, and broader corporate priorities.

Solana Price Action and Technical OutlookWhile the buyback plan underscores corporate optimism, Solana itself has experienced notable price pressure. As of press time, the token trades at $205.50, marking a 2.29% decline in the past 24 hours and nearly 17% over the past week. Its market capitalization remains substantial at over $111 billion, supported by a circulating supply of 540 million SOL.

However, technical analysis suggests a potential turning point. According to market analyst Trader Tardigrade, Solana is forming a giant Wyckoff re-accumulation pattern on the weekly chart. The structure, lasting over 640 days, indicates that Solana may be preparing for a decisive breakout. 

Source: X

Support levels are clustered between $120 and $200, while resistance at $230–$240 remains critical. A confirmed weekly close above $240 could pave the way toward $300 and higher levels.

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Izabela Anna

Izabela Anna is a knowledgeable freelance journalist, who boasts over five years of experience covering the cryptocurrency market. Her tenure has seen her navigate through the ebbs and flows of multiple market cycles, giving her a deep understanding within. Her journalistic focus lies in dissecting price action dynamics, scrutinizing the on-chain landscape, and providing insights from a technical perspective, making her a trusted voice in the realm of cryptocurrency reporting.

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