Na společnost AeroVironment byla podána hromadná žaloba v souvislosti s údajným klamáním investorů ohledně kontraktu SCAR pro U.S. Space Force. Akcie po zprávě 2. března 2026 spadly o 17,42 %.
A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of AeroVironment investors after its stock plummeted over 17% because AeroVironment allegedly misled investors regarding its SCAR contract to provide the U.S. Space Force with its BADGER systems.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after its significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.
If you invested in AeroVironment, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/aerovironment-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the AeroVironment ($AVAV) Class Action:
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 27, 2026 Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud relating to AeroVironment's contract to provide the U.S. Space Force's SCAR program with its BADGER phased array antenna systems Largest Alleged Stock Drop: March 2, 2026 – 17% Stock Drop Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Action: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Investors have until July 27, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in AeroVironment securities. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. It is captioned Norrell v. AeroVironment, et al., No. 26-cv-01429.
Why is AeroVironment Being Sued for Securities Fraud?
In May 2025, AeroVironment acquired BlueHalo, LLC, a defense technology firm specializing in advanced engineering. Three years earlier, BlueHalo had been awarded a $1.4 billion contract to deliver its BADGER phased array antenna systems to support the U.S. Space Force's SCAR program.
According to the complaint, during the relevant period, AeroVironment consistently touted its SCAR contract and indicated it represented a "tremendous growth opportunity," that AeroVironment's work pursuant to the contract was "very much on track," that the customer was "asking for more [BADGER systems]," and that the Company stood "ready to build more."
As alleged, in truth, AeroVironment faced a significant likelihood of competition for the SCAR program and overstated its goodwill from its BlueHalo acquisition.
BFA Law is also investigating AeroVironment's June 22, 2026, announcement that the financial statements in its quarterly report for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2026 "require restatement and should no longer be relied upon."
Why did AeroVironment's Stock Drop?
On January 20, 2026, AeroVironment announced that the U.S. government issued a stop work order on the Company's agreement to deliver BADGER systems to the SCAR program, upon mutual agreement with the Company. This news caused the price of AeroVironment common stock to decline $61.97 per share, or 15.77%, from $392.86 per share on January 16, 2026, to $330.89 per share on January 20, 2026.
On March 2, 2026, Space News reported that the U.S. Space Force was reopening the SCAR program to suppliers other than AeroVironment and "are going to move into a new acquisition strategy for SCAR" which would "likely take the form of other companies building versions or variants of SCAR." On this news, AeroVironment's common stock dropped $43.93 per share, or 17.42%, from $284.24 per share at open on March 2, 2026, to a close of $208.32 per share.
Then, on March 10, 2026, AeroVironment announced its Q3 financial results reporting an operating loss of $179.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $3.1 million for the same period in fiscal year 2025. The company also announced the impact of a $151.3 million goodwill impairment in the AeroVironment's space division after the stop work order tied to the Space Force's SCAR program. This news caused the price of AeroVironment common stock to drop $13.84 per share, or 6.24%, from $221.57 per share on March 10, 2026, to $207.73 per share on March 11, 2026.
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Certara spolupracuje s NVIDIA na rozšíření své AI platformy pro vývoj léků. BioNeMo Agent Toolkit má urychlit získávání poznatků v celém procesu vývoje.
New capabilities unify Certara's biosimulation software, products, datasets, and scientific expertise with AI-driven agents to deliver specialized insights for life sciences July 07, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: Certara
RADNOR, Pa., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Certara, Inc. (Nasdaq: CERT), a global leader in model-informed drug development, is partnering with NVIDIA to advance Certara's open integrated AI platform, unifying its scientific software, regulatory expertise, and proprietary datasets with AI-first, agentic frameworks.
The NVIDIA BioNeMo Agent Toolkit turns any AI agent into an autonomous life sciences scientist, providing access to NVIDIA’s full life science stack. Within Certara's platform, BioNeMo Agent Toolkit serves as one of several agentic frameworks available to clients, working alongside Certara's biosimulation models, regulatory expertise, and scientific teams to accelerate insight generation.
“Agentic AI combined with Certara's world-class scientists, validated models, and data keeps the scientist in the loop while delivering the speed, scale, and reproducibility our clients need to generate integrated evidence for regulators,” said Jon Resnick, Chief Executive Officer. “Our collaboration with NVIDIA intends to bring frontier AI to life sciences responsibly, at scale, and with the scientific rigor the industry demands.”
Specialized AI agents will reason over Certara's scientific models, data, and domain expertise to produce insights across the full development continuum — optimizing a dosing strategy with systems pharmacology models, interrogating a clinical dataset, simulating patient and trial scenarios, evaluating ADMET properties, assembling regulatory-ready evidence, and exploring early discovery hypotheses. Agentic AI augments biosimulation experts and scientific teams, delivering faster access to insights while keeping scientists at the center of decision-making.
“We believe it will become increasingly possible to computationally simulate human biology in ways that will transform the discovery and development of new medicines,” said Chris Bouton, Chief Technology Officer, Chief AI Officer. “Our collaboration with NVIDIA and addition of the BioNeMo Agent Toolkit to the integrated platform helps accelerate that vision.”
About Certara
Certara transforms drug discovery and development for good, helping scientists and clinical teams generate regulatory-grade evidence faster. Its solutions combine biosimulation, clinical intelligence, and regulatory science, and are embedded in the workflows of drug developers worldwide. Certara clients include more than 2,600 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and global regulatory agencies. Learn more at certara.com.
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Caesars Entertainment dál tíží dluh kolem 11,9 miliardy USD a zhruba 2,3 miliardy USD ročních úroků. Firma v 1. čtvrtletí 2026 opět vykázala ztrátu a minula očekávání zisku.
Sometimes a stock looks cheap for a reason. Most of the time, the reason is macro trends affecting the industry the stock is in. No matter how nice it looks on paper, no matter how much value you perceive…it could get worse. Beware of those value traps. One way to avoid them is by leaning on the Zack Rank. Stocks in the bad graces of our Zacks Rank often have earnings estimates moving in the wrong direction.
Today’s Bear of the Day is one of those names. It’s Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) Caesars Entertainment ((CZR - Free Report) ). Caesars remains one of the biggest names in gaming, operating iconic Las Vegas resorts alongside a massive portfolio of regional casinos and a growing digital sportsbook business. But despite its recognizable brands, the investment story continues to be weighed down by one overwhelming issue, debt.
The company carries approximately $11.9 billion in debt, and that's before factoring in billions more in long-term lease obligations tied to its casino real estate. Those financial commitments translate into roughly $2.3 billion in annual interest expense, making it difficult for Caesars to consistently generate meaningful profits even when business conditions are favorable.
The result has been a string of disappointing bottom-line results. Caesars posted another loss in the first quarter of 2026, missing Wall Street earnings expectations as higher interest costs continued to eat away at operating performance. While revenue has remained relatively stable, growth has been sluggish, and adjusted EBITDA has largely stalled despite continued consumer spending.
That's a problem because gaming is an inherently cyclical business. Las Vegas visitation fluctuates with the economy, regional casinos depend heavily on discretionary consumer spending, and digital sports betting remains an intensely competitive market with high customer acquisition costs and evolving regulatory hurdles. If the economy slows, consumers typically cut back on vacations, casino visits, and entertainment spending long before reducing essential purchases.
The stock has missed earnings expectations for six consecutive quarters, helping to prompt analysts all over Wall Street to cut their estimates. The Leisure and Recreational Services industry ranks in the Bottom 16% of our Zacks Industry Rank. There are a few stocks within this industry that are in the good graces of our Rank. These include Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) The Marcus ((MCS - Free Report) ) and Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality ((PRSU - Free Report) ).
SoFi spustila ETF SFYI, který investuje do 50 nejčastěji držených amerických akcií v účtech SoFi a přidává aktivně řízenou opční strategii pro měsíční příjem a růst.
The Social 50 Income ETF combines exposure to stocks widely held in SoFi member-driven accounts, with an active options strategy that seeks monthly income and long-term growth
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), the everything app for digital financial services, today announced the availability of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF), the SoFi Social 50 Income ETF (NYSE Arca: SFYI). SFYI invests in the top 50 U.S.-listed stocks held by SoFi Invest self-directed brokerage accounts and adds an actively managed options strategy designed to pursue monthly income distributions and growth potential.
Many investors use options strategies, like covered calls, as part of an income-oriented investment approach. But putting those strategies into practice can require a significant upfront investment, ongoing risk management, and time to execute.
SFYI offers a simpler way to access potential income by combining a professionally managed options strategy with a diversified portfolio of stocks held in SoFi Invest self-directed brokerage accounts. Through a single ETF, investors can gain exposure to an options-based income strategy without having to build and manage covered call positions on their own.
“Income-seeking investors are being challenged to rethink their traditional playbook amid an uncertain interest rate environment and economic volatility – but they may not know where to start,” said Brian Walsh, Head of Advice and Planning at SoFi. “With SFYI, we are providing investors with another way to pursue their objectives. By combining the most-widely held stocks by members of the SoFi Active Invest community with a strategy that seeks monthly income and potential growth, SFYI helps simplify options-based strategies by offering exposure through a single ETF.”
SFYI offers a simpler path to options-based income with strategies such as covered calls and call spreads. By embedding these tools directly into the fund, investors receive:
Lower Capital Barriers: Covered call strategies typically require owning at least 100 shares of a stock. SFYI provides access to an options-based income strategy through a single ETF. Active Management: The fund is actively managed by professional portfolio managers, removing the need for investors to manually execute and manage options trades. Convenient ETF Structure: SFYI provides an efficient way for investors to access complex options strategies rather than executing them independently. Greater Diversification: Rather than concentrating on a single company stock, the fund's options strategy is applied across a broad portfolio of some of the most widely-held stocks, offering a more diversified approach to income investing. SFYI builds upon SoFi’s existing ETF, the SoFi Social 50 ETF (NYSE Arca: SFYF), which invests in the top 50 stocks most widely held by members of the SoFi Active Invest community, and adds an income-generating options strategy. Current holdings for SFYF, though subject to change, include names such as Tesla, NVIDIA, and Amazon. Stocks are rebalanced monthly and weighted according to how much money members have invested in each company at the end of every month.
SFYI is a series of Tidal Trust I. Tidal Investments LLC, a Tidal Financial Group company, is the Investment Adviser to SFYI with a gross expense ratio of 0.73%. SoFi serves as brand sponsor and marketing support provider, but does not make investment decisions, provide investment advice, or otherwise act as investment adviser. SFYI is listed on NYSE Arca and can be purchased through SoFi Invest and other brokerage platforms like other ETFs available in the secondary market.
In addition to SFYI and SFYF, other SoFi-sponsored ETFs are advised by Tidal Investments LLC:
SoFi Agentic AI ETF (AGIQ) – invests in U.S. companies driving the next wave of artificial intelligence SoFi Select 500 (SFY) – composed of the 500 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, weighted using a proprietary growth factor SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF (THTA) – combines U.S. Treasuries and options-trading to pursue monthly income For more information on SFYI, please visit: sofi.com/invest/etfs/sfyi/.
About SoFi
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is the everything app for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. 14.7 million members trust SoFi to borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money and buy, sell and hold their crypto – all in one app – and get access to financial planners, exclusive experiences, and a thriving community. Fintechs, financial institutions, and brands use SoFi’s technology platform Galileo to build and manage innovative financial solutions across 133 million global accounts. For more information, visit www.sofi.com or download our iOS and Android apps.
About Tidal
Tidal Investments LLC, a Tidal Financial Group company, serves as investment adviser to the Fund.
Disclosures
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. SFYI’s investment objective, strategy, distribution target, and references to monthly income, long-term capital appreciation, growth potential, or options-based income are not guarantees of future results. There is no guarantee that SFYI will achieve its investment objective or make distributions in any given month. Distributions, if any, may vary and may include return of capital. Options strategies involve risks different from ordinary portfolio securities transactions and may limit gains or result in losses. Review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.
SoFi Invest is a trade name used by SoFi Wealth LLC and SoFi Securities LLC when offering investment products and services. Robo investing and advisory services are provided by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Brokerage and self-directed investing products offered through SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Neither SoFi Securities LLC nor SoFi Wealth LLC are the issuer, investment adviser, distributor, or underwriter of SFYI and do not sponsor SFYI in their broker-dealer or investment adviser capacities, respectively. This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy shares of SFYI or any other security through SoFi Securities LLC or any other broker-dealer.
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Equifax podepsal definitivní dohodu o koupi Círculo de Crédito v Mexiku za enterprise value 750 milionů USD. Transakce má být dokončena ve 4. čtvrtletí 2026.
Strategic Acquisition of Fastest-Growing Credit Bureau in Mexico Expands Equifax International Presence; Aligned with Equifax Strategy to Invest in Bolt-On Acquisitions: Offers Círculo de Crédito Customers Access to Cloud-Native Capabilities and Patented EFX.AI Technology to Accelerate Customer Growth and Financial Inclusion
Investor Call and Webcast to be Held on July 7 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
, /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, a leading credit information services company and the fastest-growing credit bureau in Mexico, for an enterprise value of $750 million1. This acquisition would expand Equifax into the fast-growth Mexico market, the second-largest economy in Latin America, and offer Círculo de Crédito customers access to industry-leading Equifax cloud-native capabilities, patented EFX.AI technology, and award-winning identity protection and fraud prevention offerings for the development of solutions designed to help customers grow and expand financial inclusion. Círculo de Crédito has delivered very strong financial results with revenue for the 12 months ended June 30, 2026 estimated at $134 million, up 31%, with $62 million of Adjusted EBITDA2. Círculo de Crédito is expected to continue to deliver strong high double-digit revenue growth in 2026, and is expected to be accretive to Equifax Adjusted EPS in the first full year of ownership. An investor call and webcast on the agreement will be held on July 7 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
"The acquisition of Círculo de Crédito will expand Equifax's presence in the fast-growing Mexico market and marks an energizing new global chapter for both companies. The acquisition is aligned with our strategy to reinvest our strong free cash flow in accretive and strategic acquisitions to strengthen Equifax. Círculo de Crédito will be our 17th bolt-on acquisition in the past six years, totaling nearly $5 billion. Our strong performance and balance sheet allow Equifax to reinvest in growth, return cash to shareholders and acquire accretive and strategic acquisitions," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax. "Mexico is one of the fastest-growing credit markets globally. More than 25% of the Mexican population is without access to formal financial products, and nearly 44% of the population does not have a bank account.3 Equifax and Círculo de Crédito have a shared commitment to helping more consumers live their financial best, and together we will continue to offer deeper alternative data and unique insights that can help our customers deliver unique solutions to expand their consumer credit offerings."
Círculo de Crédito is the only Mexican credit bureau currently operating both consumer and commercial credit bureau services – with more than 1,700 bank, retail, fintech, small business lending, micro-finance, and telecommunications customers; and 2 billion tradelines covering 80 million validated identities. The company is a leader in alternative data, or information not included in traditional credit reports, including gig-economy transactions and utility and telecommunications payment history. This alternative data can responsibly expand access to credit and support a more inclusive economy, critical in a country where more than 33 million people4 are engaged in "informal" employment such as unregistered microbusinesses or gig employment.
"We are energized to join the Equifax team and have access to their industry-leading cloud-native technology, platforms, and products to help our customers grow and expand our position in Mexico. Consumer credit growth in Mexico is driven by inclusion and digitization, and Círculo de Crédito has been a first-mover in the market with the market's broadest data set and innovative solutions. We provide strategic data, decision-making, and digital solutions that empower lenders to deliver innovative financial services products across Mexico and expand access to credit for Mexican citizens," said Juan Manuel Ruiz Palmieri, CEO of Círculo de Crédito. "We are excited to integrate cloud-native Equifax data, analytics, and global solutions to help our customers grow."
Under the terms of the agreement, Equifax will acquire 100% of Círculo de Crédito equity from its existing shareholders, including: Banca Afirme, S.A. Institución de Banca Múltiple Afirme Grupo Financiero; Coppel, S.A. de C.V.; Grupo Elektra, S.A.B. de C.V.; and a group of private investors. Upon completion of the acquisition, Juan Manuel Ruiz Palmieri and the Círculo de Crédito team will continue to lead the company, which will join the Equifax International business team. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory review and approval, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Conference Call and Audio Webcast
Equifax will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on July 7 in which senior management will discuss the Círculo de Crédito acquisition. Related presentation materials will be published on investor.equifax.com on July 7 at 6:30 a.m. ET.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
1. Purchase price of $825 million. Enterprise value of $750 million reflects purchase price net of estimated $75 million cash at closing with zero debt balance
2. Financials were converted from Mexican Peso to USD at an exchange rate of 17.37 USD/MXN. Estimated Last twelve months financial results through June 30, 2026 based on information provided by Círculo de Crédito
3. Source: ENCUESTA NACIONAL DE INCLUSIÓN FINANCIERA (ENIF) 2024
4. Source: ENCUESTA NACIONAL DE OCUPACIÓN Y EMPLEO (ENOE) INDICADORES DE OCUPACIÓN Y EMPLEO, June 25, 2026
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At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
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Broadridge v červnu v rámci Distributed Ledger Repo zpracoval denně v průměru repo transakce v objemu 357 miliard USD, celkem 7,5 bilionu USD. Data z DLR jsou nyní dostupná předplatitelům Bloomberg Terminal.
June 2026 ADV reaches $357 billion;
DLR market data now available to Bloomberg Terminal subscribers
, /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), global Fintech leader, today announced that its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) processed an average of $357 billion in daily repo transactions during June, with volumes totaling $7.5 trillion. The daily average is a 68% increase year-over-year, reflecting the continued evolution of tokenized market infrastructure and the expanding role of distributed ledger technology in modernizing funding and collateral markets.
"With DLR, we're seeing tokenized finance move into a new phase of maturity," said Horacio Barakat, Global Head of Digital Innovation at Broadridge. "Institutions are moving beyond evaluating distributed ledger technology. They're incorporating it into their day-to-day market activity. That shift reflects growing confidence that tokenized settlement can support the scale, resiliency and performance required by today's capital markets."
DLR enables firms to settle repo transactions using distributed ledger technology while operating within existing trading and post-trade workflows. By facilitating the efficient movement of tokenized securities, the platform helps firms improve capital utilization, increase funding flexibility and streamline collateral management while integrating seamlessly into established market infrastructure.
Building on DLR's continued growth, Broadridge is now making aggregated market data from DLR available to Bloomberg Terminal subscribers through a collaboration with Kaiko. The offering provides access to DLR repo par value, turnover and trade count alongside existing fixed income data, giving subscribers greater visibility into institutional onchain repo activity through one of the financial industry's most widely used market data platforms.
DLR is a cornerstone of Broadridge's broader tokenization strategy, supporting the issuance, trading, financing, settlement and servicing of tokenized securities across multiple asset classes. As part of its recently announced integrated infrastructure for tokenized securities, Broadridge continues to expand DLR's capabilities while helping financial institutions operate seamlessly across traditional and tokenized markets. To learn more about DLR, the world's largest institutional platform for settling tokenized real assets, visit Broadridge's DLR.
About Broadridge's Tokenization Solutions
Broadridge enables on-chain proxy voting and governance, digital asset infrastructure including post trade, wallets and custody, and the scaling of digital asset capabilities across multiple asset classes. Through these innovations, Broadridge is helping financial institutions unlock the next era of digital assets investing.
Broadridge's Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) solution is the world's largest institutional platform for settling tokenized real assets, tokenizing $357 billion a day. As tokenization gains momentum across financial services, Broadridge is meeting the complexity of operating across traditional and digital ecosystems with established scale, critical market knowledge, and technological expertise.
About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.
Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in tokenized and traditional securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.
For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com
Cytokinetics oznámila tři late-breaking abstrakty na kongresu ESC, včetně Hot Line prezentace primárních výsledků studie ACACIA-HCM s aficamtenem u pacientů s neobstrukční hypertrofickou kardiomyopatií. Firma chystá i investorskou akci k jejich výsledkům.
Hot Line Presentation of Primary Results from ACACIA-HCM to Elaborate on Positive Topline Results in Patients with Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Company to Host In-Person and Virtual Investor Event to Discuss Results from Late-Breaking Science Presentations
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced three Late Breaking Science abstracts were accepted for presentation at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, taking place August 28-31 in Munich, Germany, including a Hot Line presentation of the primary results from ACACIA-HCM, the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of aficamten in patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Hot Line and Late-Breaking Science Presentations
Title: ACACIA-HCM: Aficamten for Symptomatic Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Presenter: Ahmad Masri, M.D., M.S., Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Oregon Health & Science University
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Session Title: Hot Line 1
Session Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CEST
Presentation Time: 11:45 – 11:55 AM CEST
Location: Munich, Main Auditorium (Hall B3)
Title: Effect of Aficamten on Cardiac Structure and Function in Patients with Symptomatic Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Results from the ACACIA-HCM Trial
Presenter: Sheila Hegde, M.D., MPH, Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas, TX and Affiliate Faculty, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Session Title: Late-Breaking Clinical Science: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Session Time: 4:15 – 5:15 PM CEST
Presentation Time: 4:15 – 4:30 PM CEST
Location: Achgabat (Hall A3)
Title: Aficamten vs. Metoprolol Monotherapy in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy According to Pre-Trial Treatment in MAPLE-HCM
Presenter: Fernando Dominguez, M.D., Ph.D., Consultant Cardiologist, Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro Majadahonda – Madrid, Spain
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Session Title: Late-Breaking Clinical Science: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Session Time: 4:15 – 5:15 PM CEST
Presentation Time: 4:30 – 4:45 PM CEST
Location: Achgabat (Hall A3)
Investor Event and Webcast
Cytokinetics will host an in-person and virtual investor event onsite at ESC to discuss results from the Late-Breaking Science presentations at the Congress. Additional details including the date, time and registration information will be announced at a later date.
About Cytokinetics
Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. Cytokinetics’ MYQORZO® (aficamten) is a cardiac myosin inhibitor approved in the U.S., Europe and China for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM). Following positive topline results in ACACIA-HCM, a Phase 3 clinical trial of aficamten in patients with non-obstructive HCM (nHCM), the company plans to discuss the results with the U.S. FDA and other regulatory authorities. Cytokinetics is also developing omecamtiv mecarbil, an investigational cardiac myosin activator for the potential treatment of patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction and ulacamten, an investigational cardiac myosin inhibitor for the potential treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, while continuing pre-clinical research and development in muscle biology.
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Item 1 of 5 A GlobalEye aircraft, manufactured by Saab Technologies, on static design during the fifth day of Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo
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SummaryCompaniesSaab valued the potential purchase at up to $4.5 billionSays could start deliveries in 2030 if a deal were signed soonPrice could range from roughly $400 million to $450 million per aircraftANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - NATO announced a roughly $4.5 billion plan on Tuesday to buy up to 10 Saab (SAABb.ST), opens new tab GlobalEye surveillance planes to replace ageing AWACS early warning aircraft, backing a Swedish system over a rival solution from U.S. planemaker Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab.
Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the replacement of Cold War-era Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) planes, best known for their rotating radomes, with a new system based on smaller business jets would tackle threats like drone swarms.
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"This will ensure we keep NATO's... surveillance and early warning capability strong and credible for decades to come," he said during an event at a NATO summit.
With U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly pressing allies to spend more on defence and buy more U.S. equipment, Rutte took pains to underline the international pedigree of the system which is mounted on top of Bombardier Global 6500 business jets.
"Like its predecessor, GlobalEye is a transatlantic programme, delivered by European and Canadian industries with essential contributions from US industries. It is a real success story, again, made in NATO," he told delegates.
Trump has repeatedly criticised European allies for relying on the U.S. for their security, while pressing them to buy more U.S. weapons. He has also threatened at times to quit NATO.
GlobalEye competes with Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail, an early warning and command-and-control aircraft based on the 737 jetliner and designed to oversee and direct battle.
NATO said GlobalEye was a mission-proven system but did not elaborate.
Saab's shares rose near 4% on Tuesday, outperforming the European aerospace and defence index (.SXPARO), opens new tab that edged lower.
POTENTIAL DELIVERIES FROM 2030Reuters reported on Thursday that NATO would replace its Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS jets with Saab's Swedish GlobalEye.
Technically, NATO is now entering into formal negotiations with Saab after making its provisional selection public.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson valued the purchase at up to $4.5 billion and told reporters that the Swedish group would be able to start deliveries in 2030 if a deal were signed soon.
He added that the final price had not been agreed but that it would be between roughly $400 million and $450 million per aircraft.
The final number of aircraft had been unclear as planners debated whether to order a more expensive version capable of mid-air refuelling.
A person familiar with the matter said the GlobalEyes would not initially have this capability but that it was expected to be added in a later update.
The current AWACS fleet can be refuelled in flight, a capability that has proved valuable for missions near Ukraine.
Reporting by Sabine Siebold, Additional reporting by Tim Hepher, Louise Rasmussen, Editing by Alexandra Hudson
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Garmin uvedl LiveScope 2, svůj dosud nejostřejší živý sonar s až 20% vyšším rozlišením a jednodušší instalací bez black boxu. Řada je už v prodeji za 1 999,99 až 2 199,99 USD.
Next-generation LiveScope 2 and LiveScope 2 HD deliver live sonar images with unprecedented clarity, improved range and simplified installation
, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the LiveScope™ 2 Series, the next evolution of its award-winning live-scanning sonar lineup. Widely considered one of the most influential innovations in modern fishing electronics, LiveScope lets anglers see real-time views of fish, bait and structure around the boat—now with three new transducer models that offer 20% greater resolution, improved noise reduction and expanded sonar coverage over the previous generation.
LiveScope 2 delivers Garmin’s clearest live sonar yet, helping anglers see fish, bait and structure in real time with improved detail, range and simplified installation. "LiveScope revolutionized the way anglers approach the water by giving them a real-time view of what's happening below the surface. LiveScope 2 builds on that foundation with clearer target separation at both short and long ranges, up to 50% more detail, broader sonar coverage and a streamlined setup that eliminates the need for a black box. Better performance and fewer components give anglers a cleaner setup and more space on the boat, so they can spend less time rigging and more time fishing."
–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Improved detail and expanded coverage
In addition to improved image clarity, the LiveScope 2 Series offers Garmin's smoothest LiveScope sonar with integrated image stabilization, reduced noise and better target separation to help anglers see fish and lures more clearly as they move through the sonar beam in real time. Wider sonar angles improve the coverage in all three modes – Forward, Down and Perspective – and fast processing speeds and low latency help anglers see fish react and time their hookset accordingly.
Designed to give anglers flexibility based on how they fish, the series features three new transducers:
LiveScope 2 (LVS44) builds on the proven technology of LiveScope Plus and delivers 20% more resolution and 25% more range—out to 250 feet—for anglers who want to cover more water and find fish farther from the boat. LiveScope 2 HD (LVS42HD) is optimized for castable distances out to 125 feet with Garmin's clearest live sonar ever, offering 50% more detail at closer ranges compared to the previous model. For hardwater anglers, the LiveScope 2 HD Ice Fishing Transducer delivers the same high-definition sonar with a shorter, flexible cold-water cable and convenient all-in-one power/network cable packaged with the 0-degree shaft mount in the box. Simplified, all-in-one installation
All LiveScope 2 and LiveScope 2 HD transducers connect directly to a compatible Garmin multi-function display (MFD) and power source, eliminating the need for a black box and simplifying installation. Integrated sensors enhance usability, including the built-in water sensor, which automatically turns off the sonar when the transducer gets lifted out of the water, and the onboard water temperature sensor for accurate readings. LiveScope 2 and LiveScope 2 HD come with a trolling motor barrel mount and adjustable Perspective mode mount so the transducers can be easily adjusted to fit an angler's fishing techniques and preferences on the water, no tools required.
For a fully connected fishing system, the LiveScope 2 Series integrates seamlessly across the Garmin marine ecosystem, with combability for accessories like the Spy™ Pole mount for independent sonar control and the GT360UHD transducer for a combined live and 360-degree view around the boat.
The LiveScope 2 Series is available now with suggested retail prices ranging from of $1,999.99 to $2,199.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the 11th consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminfishhunt on social, or follow the Garmin blog.
1Based on 2025 sales.
About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and LiveScope and Spy are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Akcie Fiserv v předobchodní fázi vyskočily o více než 6 % poté, co zpráva uvedla, že několik velkých amerických bank zvažovalo koupi její debetní sítě. Zájem souvisí s rostoucím významem platební infrastruktury.
Shares of Fiserv climbed more than 6% in premarket trading on Tuesday after a report said several of the largest US banks had explored acquiring one of the fintech company's debit-card networks, highlighting the growing strategic importance of payments infrastructure as banks compete with fintech firms and crypto players.
According to The Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PNC Financial Services Group have in recent months held preliminary discussions about a potential acquisition of a payments network owned by Fiserv.
The discussions remain tentative, and there is no certainty that a transaction will materialize.
The report said several banks that reviewed the opportunity have already concluded they are unlikely to proceed.
Reuters also reported that some institutions expressed concerns that such a deal could trigger opposition from lawmakers, regulators, and merchant groups.
The reported discussions underscore how aggressively traditional banks are searching for new ways to strengthen their position in the fast-changing payments industry.
The sector has faced mounting competition from fintech companies and digital assets as the Trump administration has taken a more supportive stance toward financial innovation and cryptocurrencies.
Owning payment infrastructure could provide banks with greater control over transaction processing while potentially creating new revenue opportunities.
The interest in Fiserv's network is also tied to long-running debates over debit-card interchange fees.
Under the Durbin amendment, a provision of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, large banks face limits on the debit-card fees they can collect from merchants when transactions are routed through outside payment networks.
However, banks that own a payments network are exempt from those caps, making ownership of such infrastructure strategically valuable.
Interchange fees are paid by merchants whenever consumers use debit cards and largely flow to the financial institutions issuing those cards.
The Federal Reserve regulates these fees for banks with more than $10 billion in assets.
Banks have long argued that reduced interchange income forced them to scale back free checking accounts and debit-card rewards programs after the Durbin rules took effect.
Merchant groups, meanwhile, maintain that lower fees have helped reduce costs for businesses and ultimately benefited consumers through lower prices.
Fiserv owns the STAR and Accel debit-payment networks, which process debit card transactions across the United States.
According to the company's website, the STAR Network routes debit, ATM, and e-commerce transactions between consumers, merchants, and financial institutions.
The network serves more than 115 million debit-card holders through over 2,800 financial institutions.
The payments infrastructure has become increasingly valuable as banks seek to strengthen their competitive positions in digital payments.
The reported takeover interest comes during a difficult period for Fiserv.
The company has faced significant pressure over the past year, with its shares falling roughly 70% from year-earlier levels before Tuesday's rally.
Inclusion reflects Centrus' growing role in advancing U.S. energy security by strengthening America's nuclear fuel supply chain
, /PRNewswire/ -- Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE: LEU), a trusted American supplier of nuclear fuel and services, today announced that the company is set to join the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The company's inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 marks an important milestone for Centrus as it works to restore America's domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, strengthen the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain, and support the nation's long-term energy security and energy independence.
"Centrus is proud to play a leading role in rebuilding our nation's domestic nuclear fuel infrastructure at a time when reliable, affordable and secure sources of American energy are more important than ever," said Amir Vexler, President and CEO of Centrus. "Our invitation into the S&P SmallCap 600 reflects the progress our team has made and the expanding role that Centrus will play in fueling the future of nuclear energy here at home and around the world."
Late last year, Centrus launched domestic centrifuge manufacturing to support a major expansion of its uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio, which is expected to create thousands of jobs across the United States. The expansion will help meet to meet the growing need for commercial Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) for the existing fleet of nuclear reactors; commercial High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), an advanced nuclear fuel needed by many next-generation reactor designs; as well as enriched uranium needed for national security missions. The anticipated multi-billion-dollar scope would make the expansion one of the largest nuclear infrastructure construction projects underway in the United States today.
Last week, Centrus announced that it has signed a contract to finalize the terms of the competitively-awarded, $900 million task order it received earlier this year from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The S&P SmallCap 600 is designed to measure the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. Inclusion in the index follows S&P Dow Jones Indices' announcement that Centrus will replace Whitestone REIT in the index.
About Centrus Energy
Centrus Energy is a trusted American supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry, helping meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free energy. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,850 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to more than 7 billion tons of coal.
With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is pioneering production of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium and is leading the effort to restore America's uranium enrichment capabilities at scale so that we can meet our clean energy, energy security, and national security needs. Find out more at www.centrusenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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Comstock Metals integrovala a otestovala robotické nakládání a první dopravní systém v rámci zprovozňování své první průmyslové linky na recyklaci solárních panelů. Kapacita zkoušky překročila odhadovaný maximální návrh o 10 %.
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) and Comstock Metals LLC (“Comstock Metals”), a leader in the responsible, zero-landfill recycling of end-of-life solar panels with the first certified North American operations announced today that it has integrated, tested and operated the robotic loading and initial conveyance system, representing the front-end stages of its production process as part of the overall commissioning of its first-of-a-kind, industry-scale solar recycling facility.
The operating system has three major operating stages that are currently being integrated, individually stress tested and commissioned. This represents another significant step toward the full commissioning, start up and continuous operation of the 100,000 ton per year solar panel recycling production line. The robotic arms and the continuous loading and conveyance systems that feed the initial crushers are now fully integrated and operational.
“We are pleased to report that, as of last week, we completed the wiring, interconnection of the PLC systems, integration and testing of the first third of the plant, and specifically the robotic loading arms and that the initial tests all resulted in effective and expedient loading of the panels into the system. In fact, the loading systems capacity test exceeded our estimated capacity design maximums by 10%,” stated Corrado De Gasperis, CEO of Comstock. “The team will now stress test the particle size reduction stage of the system and continue forward into our proprietary process integration and testing. We remain on track for stress testing those components over the next two weeks.”
Comstock Metals’ robotic arms feeding solar panels onto conveyance system.
“We are now well into the process of bringing the industry-scale production plant online while taking great care to make sure each stage is working as designed and to specification and then stress-testing these processes at volumes representing the equipment’s stated capacities,” stated Dr. Fortunato Villamagna, Comstock Metals President. “The front end is now actually working better than initial designs and has been tested and operating, and we will continue moving through the rest of the production system in that same sequence, such that by next month, the nine distinct unit operations will all be operational together. We are also now leveraging the modular nature of the start-up process to train and develop the operating crews to move from a 24/5 to a 24/7 on a 12-hour rotating shift basis.”
The start-up sequence is largely dictated by the engineering requirements and, to a lesser extent, the responses to continued requests for materials and samples from the growing population of potential offtake customers.
While we work on bringing the recycling process online, we also continue to stress-test the secondary upgrading processes for the offtake products, especially glass, in order to ensure compliance with customer specifications as we continue expanding our addressable markets for those products,” continued Villamagna. “The operating team and the personnel development that resulted from a multi-year demonstration facility is now proving extremely beneficial. These developmental and commissioning activities, along with all aspects of integration, testing, tuning and staged stress testing will continue throughout July, while continuous operations should commence this August.”
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.
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FTAI Aviation a AEI oznámily spolupráci na levnějším řešení přestaveb Boeingů 737-800 na freightery pro aerolinky po celém světě. Spojí údržbu motorů s cargo konverzemi, aby snížily provozní náklady.
Combination of Market Leaders in Engine Maintenance and Cargo Conversion is Expected to Bring a More Cost-Effective Freighter Solution to Airlines Globally July 07, 2026 06:30 ET | Source: FTAI Aviation Ltd.
NEW YORK and MIAMI, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI; the "Company" or "FTAI") and Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. ("AEI") today announced a collaboration focused on delivering a more cost-effective Boeing 737-800 freighter solution to airline partners globally. The collaboration will combine FTAI's engine maintenance capabilities with AEI's cargo conversion leadership to deliver customized freighter aircraft at scale and at a lower cost.
“The Boeing 737-800 is poised to become the workhorse of narrowbody freight, but growth has been constrained by the lack of an engine solution designed for cargo economics,” said David Moreno, President of FTAI. “We can build and maintain lower cycle engines customized for cargo enabling FTAI and AEI to deliver aircraft at a significantly lower operating cost. This collaboration adds cargo to FTAI’s CFM56 platform, extending the engine’s lifecycle across passenger, cargo and power.”
“AEI has led the global narrowbody freighter conversion market for over 60 years and has converted more aircraft than any other provider in the industry,” said Robert T. Convey, Senior Vice President at AEI. “Combining our conversion expertise with FTAI's engine maintenance services gives airlines a proven path to freighter capacity built for the long term.”
With almost 6,000 aircraft delivered, the Boeing 737-800 is the most widely produced narrowbody in aviation history, giving it the scale to anchor the freighter market for many years. FTAI’s ability to provide CFM56 engines is critical to support the market at scale and its aftermarket engine maintenance capabilities will play a central role in ensuring the aircraft can fly reliably and cost-effectively for airlines worldwide. As a global leader in passenger to freighter conversions for a wide array of aircraft, AEI has developed over 130 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), 625+ aircraft have been modified with AEI STCs – more than any other conversion provider.
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, expectations regarding the collaboration providing a more cost-effective freighter solution to airlines globally, ability to deliver customized freighter aircraft at scale and at a lower cost, and delivering aircraft at a significantly lower lifecycle cost. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained and such differences may be material. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect such forward-looking statements, see the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the Company’s website (www.ftaiaviation.com). In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any statement is based. This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Nothing on the Company’s or AEI’s website is included or incorporated by reference herein.
About FTAI
FTAI combines advanced turbine technology and asset ownership to power the world’s most essential markets. Additional information is available at https://www.ftaiaviation.com.
About AEI
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is the global leader in the aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion business and is the oldest conversion company in existence today. Since the company’s founding in 1958, AEI has developed over 130 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and has modified over 625 aircraft with the STCs. AEI helps its customers extend aircraft life and increase the overall value of aircraft assets by continuously focusing on dependable and flexible product offerings. AEI currently offers passenger-to-freighter conversions for the Boeing 737-800, 737-400, 737-300, MD-80 series, and CRJ200 aircraft. https://www.aeronautical-engineers.com/
Apple v Číně během promo akce 618 prodal meziročně o 9 % méně iPhonů, i když díky slevám vystoupal na 2. místo v žebříčku smartphonů. Celý trh se propadl o 13 %.
Apple’s Discounts Boost Market ShareAccording to Counterpoint Research, Apple’s iPhone sales fell 9% year over year during the four-week 618 promotional period, despite a strong sequential rebound.
The company began promotions about a month before the annual shopping festival, offering savings of up to 2,000 yuan (about $290) on the iPhone 17 Pro series through official discounts, e-commerce platform incentives, and trade-in offers. Those promotions helped Apple climb to the No. 2 spot in China’s smartphone rankings.
The research firm said the year-over-year decline reflected tougher comparisons, as Apple had run even more aggressive promotions for the iPhone 16 series during last year’s 618 event.
China’s Smartphone Market Faces Broad SlowdownThe broader Chinese smartphone market remained under pressure. Counterpoint estimated total smartphone sales fell 13% from a year earlier during the promotional period as rising memory prices forced manufacturers to raise prices and scale back discounts. The weaker promotional environment dampened already soft consumer demand.
Huawei Outperforms RivalsHuawei was the standout performer, becoming the only major smartphone brand to post year-over-year growth. The company captured a 21% market share, driven by strong demand for the Enjoy 90 Pro Max and solid performance from the Mate 80.
Counterpoint also noted that Chinese Android vendors, including OPPO, HONOR, vivo and Xiaomi, all posted double-digit sales declines as manufacturers prioritized profitability over aggressive discounting.
Counterpoint Sees More Weakness AheadLooking ahead, Counterpoint expects China’s smartphone market to weaken further in the second half of 2026. The firm said vendors and supply chain partners have signaled that higher prices are likely to persist, while manufacturers continue adopting a profit-first strategy and trimming shipment plans. As a result, Counterpoint forecasts a double-digit decline in China’s smartphone shipments for the full year.
Apple Stock Technical AnalysisApple continues to trade well above its major moving averages, signaling a strong long-term uptrend. The stock sits 6.8% above its 20-day simple moving average, 7% above its 50-day SMA, 13.6% above its 100-day SMA and 16.2% above its 200-day SMA.
The 20-day SMA remains above the 50-day SMA, while the 50-day stays above the 200-day SMA, reinforcing a bullish “golden cross” formation.
Momentum indicators also remain constructive. The moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator is above its signal line, suggesting buyers continue to control the near-term trend despite the stock’s extended rally.
On the upside, resistance is near $317.50, close to Apple’s 52-week high of about $317.40. A decisive move above that level could attract additional buying interest. On the downside, initial support sits around $287.50, near the rising 20-day and 50-day moving averages.
Apple Earnings And Analyst OutlookApple is scheduled to report quarterly earnings on July 30. Wall Street expects earnings of $1.89 per share, up from $1.57 a year earlier, on revenue of $108.86 billion compared with $94.04 billion in the prior-year period.
The stock trades at about 37.9 times earnings, reflecting a premium valuation.
Analysts maintain a consensus Buy rating with an average price forecast of $324.16. Recent analyst moves include Evercore ISI reiterating an Outperform rating with a $365 price forecast, KGI Securities downgrading the stock to Hold with a $315 price forecast, and Bank of America maintaining a Buy rating with a $380 price forecast.
Apple Price ActionAAPL Stock Price Activity: Apple shares were up 0.65% at $314.68 during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Moderna letos více než zdvojnásobila cenu akcií, protože trh sází na její pipeline a pokrok u vakcíny proti chřipce. Firma míří k uvedení několika produktů v letech 2027 a 2028, včetně sezónní vakcíny proti chřipce, kombinované vakcíny proti chřipce/COVID-19 a norovirové vakcíny.
Moderna's (MRNA +2.57%) share price has more than doubled this year as the market has grown increasingly optimistic about the company's pipeline and encouraging regulatory progress for its flu vaccine. But after such a sharp rally, it's fair to ask whether there's still an opportunity here to make some money.
What comes next for Moderna? The investment case for Moderna isn't just about COVID-19 vaccines anymore. It's about what comes next.
Today, the company has three commercial products, multiple late-stage vaccine programs, and an expanding pipeline that stretches well beyond infectious diseases. Moderna is developing personalized cancer vaccines in partnership with Merck and pursuing therapies for rare genetic disorders.
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The company is now preparing for multiple product launches in 2027 and 2028, including seasonal flu, a flu/COVID-19 combination vaccine, and a norovirus vaccine. That's a dramatically different company than the one investors knew during the pandemic, when nearly all of its revenue came from a single COVID-19 vaccine. If even a handful of these late-stage programs reach the market, Moderna could become a much more diversified biotechnology company with multiple sources of recurring revenue. And the financial picture is improving, too.
Possible breakeven by 2028 During the first quarter of 2026, Moderna generated $389 million in revenue, up from $108 million a year earlier. Although the company still posted a net loss, it finished the quarter with approximately $7.5 billion in cash and investments, providing it with ample resources to continue funding its research pipeline. Management also continues targeting up to 10% revenue growth in 2026 while working toward cash breakeven by 2028.
The biggest near-term catalyst may be the company's flu vaccine. An FDA advisory committee recently voted 9-0 to recommend approval for Moderna's seasonal influenza vaccine for adults 50 and older. While the FDA isn't required to follow the panel's recommendation, it often does, with a final decision expected in early August. Of course, that doesn't mean the stock is without risk.
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High expectations for Moderna Much of Moderna's recent rally reflects higher expectations, and several important clinical readouts (including late-stage melanoma data) are still ahead. Any disappointing results could quickly change investor sentiment. But it's still hard to justify passing on the stock, even after its latest run.
You see, Moderna is no longer just a play on COVID-19. It's actually becoming a highly successful, diversified biotechnology company with multiple opportunities to create value over the next several years. After such a strong run, don't expect the shares to move in a straight line. But if you're thinking long-term, Moderna still offers considerable upside.
IBM představila nové konfigurace z17 a LinuxONE 5 v rack mount i single frame provedení, aby firmám pomohla lépe využít prostor v datových centrech. Novinky přidávají až 82 jader a 18 TB paměti.
Powerful single frame and rack mount systems and new AI and automation software upgrades for IBM Z and LinuxONE 5 help enterprises deploy workloads with more flexibility
, /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announces new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations, marking the first time IBM is offering rack mount alongside single frame systems across its full Z and LinuxONE portfolio. The expanded IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolios now offer a wide range of deployment options, engineered with the same flagship performance, security, and ecosystem standards. New single frame and rack mount options provide additional ways for organizations to position their infrastructure where it fits best for their business needs, helping support flexibility and operational efficiency.
LinuxONE 5 Single Frame System
z17 Single Frame System. Organizations processing highly sensitive workloads at scale are facing record-low data center vacancy and rental rates exceeding $400 per kW/month, according to CBRE's 2026 Global Data Center Trend Report.1 At the same time, they need infrastructure that can optimize their data center footprint while prioritizing the resilience required for their core applications. Enterprises can use IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 rack mount and single frame systems to address these challenges, optimizing their data center real estate to meet today's realities.
"The number of mission-critical workloads is rising at an incredible pace, forcing organizations to make tough decisions about performance, AI integration, and infrastructure footprint," said Tom McPherson, General Manager, IBM Z and LinuxONE. "With these new IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE systems, we're making it easier to run workloads where they make the most sense, while opening the door for a wider range of organizations to benefit from these technologies for the first time."
New Systems Built for Data Center Flexibility
The new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations support up to 82 cores and 18 TB of memory across two processor drawers, representing about a 20% increase in core count and 12% increase in memory capacity. Single processor capacity of IBM z17 ME2 provides full speed IBM z/OS configurations including 10% greater throughput per core than IBM z16 A02 with some variation based on workload and configuration.2
Clients have the flexibility to co-locate IBM and non-IBM equipment to achieve the best fit-for-purpose installation in their data center. Each system is designed to help organizations reclaim space, improve energy efficiency, and integrate seamlessly into existing environments:
IBM z17 single frame is a fully packaged solution in an IBM rack and intelligent power distribution units (iPDUs), delivered as a complete enclosed unit ready to deploy, now with the added flexibility for clients to co-locate other technologies within the frame. IBM z17 rack mount allows clients to install IBM Z components directly into their own industry-standard rack, with built-in flexibility for co-location with other technologies. IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 5 is the scalable, multi-drawer LinuxONE system for high-density workloads, with on-chip AI acceleration, confidential computing, and post- quantum cryptography available in both single frame and rack mount configurations. IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 5 rack mount and Express offerings deliver enterprise-grade Linux, confidential computing, and on-chip AI acceleration in a compact 18U configuration. Designed for organizations supporting a smaller set of workloads, the offering provides a cost-efficient entry point that can scale as business grows, while prioritizing security, resiliency, and performance. As with the rest of the IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolio announced last year, the single frame and rack mount systems deliver advanced multi-model AI inferencing through the IBM Telum® II processor, Red Hat OpenShift AI and the IBM Spyre™ Accelerator to deliver in-transaction predictive AI and generative AI.
Maximizing Business Value at the Core
Building on the flexibility of IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE systems, IBM is announcing new software and management capabilities designed to help clients simplify infrastructure operations, reduce the skills required to run the platform, and get more value from the workloads already running their business.
IBM Infrastructure Management for Z and LinuxONE brings together provisioning, configuration, and operations together. Enterprises can now leverage Terraform and widely adopted Infrastructure-as-Code that are engineered to automate infrastructure deployments, and orchestrate configurations in a unified user interface with a simple visual I/O topology and configuration while addressing the number of specialists required. IBM COBOL Elevate for z/OS is built to simplify modernization and optimize performance for COBOL applications running on IBM z17, helping clients get more value from the applications they depend on with no rewrites or specialized skills required, with availability beginning September 18. Post-quantum cryptography security is now standard on z17 and LinuxONE Rockhopper 5 systems, leveraging post-quantum cryptography, confidential computing, and enterprise-wide secrets management. New IBM Crypto Discovery & Inventory capabilities are engineered to simplify security operations by giving security teams a consolidated view of their cryptographic posture across the enterprise, helping them prepare for post-quantum standards with end-to-end visibility. "With the emergence of generative AI methods, we need the highest levels of performance, efficiency, resiliency and security to safely hold, and process the sensitive datasets," said Dr. Owain Kenway, Head of Research and Development (Platform Technologies) in ARC at University College London. "The new IBM LinuxONE 5 single frame, rack mount, and Express models enable organizations like us to access advanced technologies at cost-effective prices, and help our academic teams deliver outstanding research."
Availability
The new z17 single frame and rack mount configurations, IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 5, and IBM LinuxONE 5 Express will all be generally available August 12, 2026. IBM Infrastructure Management for IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE will be generally available August 14, 2026. IBM COBOL Elevate for z/OS will be generally available September 18, 2026. For more information, visit https://www.ibm.com/products/z17 and https://www.ibm.com/products/linuxone-5.
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IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.
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Micron Technology očekává ve 4. čtvrtletí tržby 50 miliard USD po 41,5 miliardy USD ve 3. čtvrtletí. Firma říká, že trh s paměťmi zůstane napjatý nejméně do roku 2027.
Micron Technology (MU +1.18%) has been a great stock to own for the first half of 2026. It has risen around 240%, easily ranking it among the best-performing stocks in the market. After a run-up like that, before taking a position in the stock, investors must ask themselves what catalyst will sustain the stock's incredible momentum.
Well, Micron's management team delivered that news to shareholders a few weeks ago during its earnings announcement, and it could easily propel Micron to new heights.
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The memory chip crunch isn't going to wane anytime soon Micron makes memory chips, which are vital for nearly all computing devices. It makes both NAND and DRAM memory, which have different use cases. Both are heavily used in data centers, and Micron and its peers in the memory chip industry weren't ready for the surge in demand. As a result of spiking demand and limited supply, prices have risen. Consumers have felt this with rising PC prices and potentially rising phone prices. While consumers may be feeling the squeeze, Micron isn't, as it's a major beneficiary.
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Its revenue has soared alongside chip prices. In the second quarter of Micron's fiscal year 2026 (ending Feb. 26), Micron generated $23.9 billion in revenue and gave a bold projection that its Q3 revenue would be around $33.5 billion. For Q3 (ending May 28), Micron blew well beyond that projection, delivering $41.5 billion in revenue. For Q4, Micron dropped the bombshell that it expects a whopping $50 billion in revenue. That's a major spike in just a handful of quarters, and it's the driving force behind Micron's rise.
But here's the thing: Micron's stock still isn't all that expensive.
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At 14 times forward earnings, Micron still trades at a discount to its peers because the market worries that memory demand will drop in the near future and that all of its gains will go with it. While that's a valid concern, Micron's management informed investors that it expects a "tight" memory market through at least 2027. As for now, the memory chip crunch remains active, and Micron will thrive in it.
Despite its massive gains already, I think investors are OK taking a position in the stock right now, as long as they can monitor the AI situation closely to see whether memory chip supply remains tight. If it is, Micron is an excellent stock to buy and hold. If there are signs of relief, then it's time to get out.
Lockheed Martin a Rheinmetall podepsaly memorandum o porozumění o společné výrobě střel ATACMS v Německu, poprvé mimo USA. Výroba má probíhat v závodě Rheinmetallu v Unterlüssu v severním Německu.
Item 1 of 2 An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is displayed during the inauguration of a new artillery plant of ammunition maker Rheinmetall, in Unterluess, Germany August 27, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
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CompaniesANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. defence company Lockheed Martin (LMT.N), opens new tab and Germany's Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE), opens new tab signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, a move that would mark the first manufacture of the short-range ballistic missile outside the United States.
In a joint statement, the companies said the agreement, backed by the U.S. and German governments, was a step toward establishing a joint venture to create a European hub for the manufacture, integration and distribution of ATACMS missiles for NATO members and allied countries.
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The guided missiles will be made at Rheinmetall's artillery plant in Unterluess, northern Germany, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said.
The memorandum, signed at a NATO Industry Forum on the sidelines of the alliance's summit in Ankara, reflects efforts by the United States and its European allies to expand defence industrial capacity and replenish weapons stockpiles strained by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Plug Power získal 50MW zakázku na elektrolyzéry pro projekt Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub v Austrálii, který dosáhl finálního investičního rozhodnutí. Zařízení má ročně vyrobit asi 4 700 tun obnovitelného vodíku.
Plugs GenEco™ PEM electrolyzers to power Australia's largest renewable hydrogen project and first Hydrogen Headstart recipient to reach FIDProject supports Orica’s decarbonization efforts by producing renewable hydrogen to displace natural gas in making ammonia, underscoring Plug's expanding footprint in Australia and the Asia-Pacific regionPlug's electrolyzers to power facility expected to produce approximately 4,700 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year
SLINGERLANDS, N.Y., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, today announced that the 50-megawatt (MW) Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH) project in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, has reached final investment decision (FID), moving the project into execution and advancing the delivery of Plug's GenEco Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub is being developed by Orica, a global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions operating across more than 100 countries.
Located adjacent to Orica's existing ammonia manufacturing facility on Kooragang Island, the Hunter Valley project will use renewable electricity to produce renewable hydrogen via electrolysis, progressively replacing natural gas in the company’s production of low-carbon ammonia and ammonium nitrate. These are essential products for Australia's mining, agriculture, and industrial sectors. The HVHH is the largest green hydrogen project in Australia to reach FID, and the first among the recipients of Australia's Hydrogen Headstart program, which awarded AU$432 million in production credits to support the project through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
At full capacity, the facility is expected to produce approximately 4,700 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year, displacing around 7.5 percent of Orica's natural gas consumption at Kooragang Island, the equivalent of removing approximately 26,500 cars from Australian roads annually.
"Reaching FID on the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub is a significant milestone for Orica, for Australia's hydrogen industry, and for Plug," said José Luis Crespo, CEO of Plug. "Being selected as the electrolyzer OEM for the country's largest renewable hydrogen project to reach FID, and the first Hydrogen Headstart project to move into the execution phase, reflects the confidence our customers place in Plug’s technology and our ability to deliver at scale. Australia is a key part of our global growth story, and this project reinforces our expanding presence across the Asia-Pacific region."
“This Final Investment Decision is a significant milestone in bringing the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub to life. It demonstrates Orica’s commitment to maintaining the competitiveness of both our manufacturing operations and the Hunter Valley, while strengthening Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capability. Importantly, it supports the reliable, lower-carbon supply of critical inputs to industries such as mining and agriculture," said Germán Morales, Orica Group President - AusPac and Sustainability. "We selected Plug as our electrolyzer OEM because of its proven track record in delivering large-scale PEM systems and their ability to support a project of this complexity and ambition. We look forward to bringing this facility online and supplying low-carbon ammonia to the mining, agriculture, and industrial customers who depend on us."
Plug's selection for the HVHH reflects the company's deep footprint in the Australian hydrogen market and its growing global project pipeline. Plug has significant activations in Australia, having previously supported electrolyzer projects across the country, including an electrolyzer in Townsville that has already started production, and an electrolyzer in Chinchilla, Queensland.
With more than 320 MW of GenEco electrolyzer systems deployed across six continents, Plug continues to leverage its growing installed base to optimize system performance, streamline commissioning timelines, and deliver proven, reliable hydrogen solutions at scale. The HVHH project adds to Plug's growing portfolio of landmark hydrogen projects, including the 100 MW Galp project in Portugal, one of Europe's largest electrolyzer installations, as the company's global pipeline continues to advance from development into execution.
Hear a message from Plug CEO Jose Luis Crespo on today’s announcement: https://www.plugpower.com/a-message-from-our-ceo-on-the-orica-announcement/
About Orica
Orica is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
Operating for 150 years, today our 14,000+ global workforce supports customers across surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.
Sustainability is integral to our operations. We have set an ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and are committed to playing our part in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Find out more about Orica: www.orica.com.
About Plug Power
Plug is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fueling infrastructure to industries such as material handling, industrial applications, and energy producers, advancing energy independence and decarbonization at scale.
With electrolyzers deployed across six continents, Plug leads in hydrogen production, delivering large-scale projects that redefine industrial power. The company has deployed over 74,000 fuel cell systems and 280+ fueling stations, and is the largest user of liquid hydrogen. Plug is rapidly expanding its generation network to ensure reliable, domestically produced supply, with hydrogen plants currently operational in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana, capable of producing 40 tons per day.
With employees and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the globe, Plug powers global leaders like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, BMW, and BP.
For more information, visit www.plugpower.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the facility’s expected production of approximately 4,700 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year; Plug’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific Region; Plug’s involvement in the Australian hydrogen market; Projects in Plug’s global project pipeline advancing from development into execution stage. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including but not limited to: Plug’s expectations regarding future opportunities deploying electrolyzers; Plug’s ability to deploy complex hydrogen systems, optimize system performance, streamline commissioning timelines, and deliver proven, reliable hydrogen solutions at scale; Plug’s ability to meet market needs with reliable and scalable execution; competition in the electrolyzer supply market; technological challenges; regulatory and policy changes; market acceptance of hydrogen solutions; Plug’s ability to achieve profitability and manage liquidity; supply chain disruptions; and general economic and market conditions. Additional risks are described in Plug’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Plug undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Cintas zveřejní výsledky za 4. čtvrtletí před otevřením trhu ve středu 15. července. Analytici čekají zisk 1,23 USD na akcii a tržby 2,87 miliardy USD.
Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) will release its fourth quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Wednesday, July 15.
Analysts expect the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, up from $1.09 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Cintas’ quarterly revenue is $2.87 billion. It reported $2.67 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 12, Cintas announced it had received a request for additional information from the FTC regarding its merger with UniFirst, which extends the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period for another 30 days.
Shares of Cintas fell 1.7% to close at $178.24 on Monday.
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WRAP spustila WrapShield, autonomní platformu pro obranu a veřejnou bezpečnost, která začíná s TPiCore® thermal-polarimetric imaging od Frenel Imaging pro detekci dronů. Součástí je i strategická investice do Frenel a exkluzivní licence pro USA a NATO.
MIAMI, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”), a global public safety technology company, today launched WrapShield, an autonomous defense and public safety platform designed to detect threats earlier, orchestrate the response, and act with proportionate, mission-appropriate action; built on the conviction that this decade’s defining threats, from the battlefield to the homeland, will be solved not by better individual devices but by an intelligent operating layer connecting detection to response.
WrapShield represents the next evolution of WRAP – from a company recognized for innovative non-lethal tools to a platform company connecting advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, command-and-control, and response technologies into a unified operating architecture for public safety, homeland security, defense, and critical infrastructure.
To stand up the platform’s detection layer, WRAP announced a strategic investment in Frenel Imaging Ltd. (“Frenel”), an Israeli advanced-sensing company, together with an exclusive U.S. and NATO license to Frenel’s proprietary TPiCore® thermal-polarimetric imaging. Frenel is expected to be the first of many planned investments into WrapShield. WRAP believes it identified the market’s blind spot early and secured access before the U.S. market fully understood this newly validated operational technology. Already in operational use in Israel, Frenel’s technology brings WRAP access to a sensing capability that the Company believes is relevant to U.S. defense and public safety markets.
WrapShield is an autonomous defense and public safety platform intended to serve as an operating layer that connects detection, decision, and response across complex operational environments. WrapShield is designed to enable government agencies to integrate existing and future sensors, AI capabilities, and response technologies into a unified operational ecosystem.
Detect: Advanced multi-modal sensing beginning with Frenel's TPiCore® thermal-polarimetric imaging and AI edge processing, with an architecture designed to incorporate additional sensing technologies over time.Orchestrate: AI-assisted, human-supervised threat detection, classification, and decision support that fuses sensor data, assesses threats, and recommends proportionate courses of action while interoperating with government and third-party command-and-control systems.Respond: A response layer capable of integrating WRAP's own technologies as well as third-party and government response capabilities – kinetic or non-kinetic, lethal or non-lethal, autonomous or human-directed – based on mission requirements, rules of engagement, and customer preferences. The initial application is counter-UAS, with an architecture designed to expand across defense, public safety, critical infrastructure, border security, and other autonomous security missions. The platform’s advantage begins with physics. Conventional thermal cameras generally read one dimension of infrared data – intensity; TPiCore® is designed to read a additional data layers, capturing the polarization of thermal radiation at the pixel level to support reconstruction for each object’s physical characteristics and material composition. The Company believes this polarimetric fingerprint cannot be spoofed, jammed, or turned off, and requires no RF signal to detect. Frenel’s technology implements real-time processing on edge hardware across drone, ground, fixed-site, naval, and handheld configurations.
“We believe the polarimetric fingerprint of an object is as immutable as its molecular composition — it cannot be spoofed, jammed, or turned off. WRAP is the right partner to scale this capability across the U.S. and NATO” said Sagi Zur Arie, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Frenel
For two decades these were nation-state problems – engineered abroad, fought on foreign battlefields, and countered almost exclusively by the U.S. military. We believe that era is over: the same autonomous, RF-silent systems now cross the U.S. border, loiter over domestic airspace, and probe critical infrastructure at home – and defending against them is no longer the military’s job alone: homeland security, critical infrastructure, and public safety must all be able to detect, orchestrate, and respond. The most dangerous of these systems may carry no radio link, rendering them invisible to the RF-based detection the counter-UAS market is built on. WrapShield is designed to help address that blind spot.
"WrapShield represents our long-term vision for the future of defense and public safety," said Scot Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of WRAP. "We're beginning with one of the most urgent operational challenges facing the world today – countering the rapidly growing threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems. As asymmetric threats become more accessible to lone actors and sophisticated adversaries alike, our customers need platform-level solutions that match the speed, scale, and economics of the threat. WrapShield is our answer: an autonomous platform that is designed to enable earlier detection, AI-assisted decision support, and integration with the response technologies our customers trust. Frenel's advanced thermal polarimetric sensing technology is the first building block in what we believe will become a foundational platform for the next generation of defense and public safety."
A Sensing Capability Applicable Across Emerging Security and Autonomous Markets
Thermal polarimetric sensing is the next level of Visual Actionable Intelligence with applicability extending well beyond traditional public safety environments. Illustrative markets and applications include:
Defense Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS)Autonomous Ground, Maritime, and Aerial VehiclesMaritime Domain AwarenessPersistent Surveillance MissionsAI-Enabled Perception SystemsRobotics and Autonomous PlatformsMilitary and Allied Defense ApplicationsBorder SecurityCritical Infrastructure ProtectionIndustrial MonitoringAdvanced Remote Sensing ArchitecturesAirborne and Persistent Observation Missions Because thermal polarimetric sensing measures characteristics inherent to physical materials rather than solely thermal intensity, management believes it is positioned as the underlying technology that will support future applications ranging from ground-based security operations to airborne remote sensing architectures, persistent observation missions, and intelligent autonomous systems where advanced material discrimination, anomaly detection, and situational awareness are increasingly important.
About Frenel Imaging Ltd.
Frenel Imaging Ltd. specializes in polarimetric thermal imaging for defense, security, and precision-sensing applications. Its Division of Focal Plane (DoFP) architecture delivers simultaneous polarimetric and thermal data at the pixel level, processed in real time on deployable edge hardware. Frenel is a 2024 SPIE Prism Award recipient and NVIDIA Inception Program member. www.frenel.ai
About Wrap Technologies, Inc.
Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations.
WRAP’s complete public safety portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap® 150 device, Wrap Reality® immersive training platform, WrapVision™ body-worn camera system, WrapTactics™ training programs, and next-generation C-UAS solutions like the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette, all of which supports the Company's mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective technologies for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.
With a growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls, Wrap's BolaWrap® 150 incorporates a multi-sensory distraction of sight and sound as a first response, followed by a non-lethal restraint if further escalation is required. This approach reduces the risk of injury to officers, subjects, and the community.
Wrap's BolaWrap® 150 solution is intended to provide law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident. This innovative, patented device deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption to expand the pre-escalation period and gives officers the advantage and critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap® 150 is not pain-based compliance. It does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate, instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap® is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap's commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.
WrapReality™ VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under stress.
As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations,
WrapReality™ is intended to equip officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high stakes encounters effectively, which we believe leads to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.
WrapVision is an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency.
Designed for efficiency, security, and transparency to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, WrapVision captures, stores, and helps manage digital evidence, ensuring operational security, regulatory compliance, and enhanced video picture quality and field of view.
The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES, boasts streamlined cloud integration and final North American assembly, with a critical made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026. This track helps ensure data integrity and helps eliminate critical concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.
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WRAP, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, Non-Lethal Response™, WrapReality™, Wrap Training Academy, and Non-Lethal Response™ are trademarks of WRAP Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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Parsons získal tříletou zakázku na řízení programu, řízení výstavby a stavební dohled pro infrastrukturu Lusail City v Kataru. Jde o pokračování téměř 20leté spolupráce s Qatari Diar.
Parsons has been awarded a three-year contract to provide program management, construction management, and construction supervision for the Lusail City Infrastructure Program in Qatar, one of the Middle East’s most significant master-planned developments.At 38 square kilometers, Lusail’s 19 districts position it as a key driver of investment, tourism, and sustainable growth in Qatar.The award extends Parsons’ nearly 20-year relationship with Qatari Diar, delivering complex urban development programs across the region. CHANTILLY, Va., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that it has been selected by Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LREDC), to provide program management, construction management, and construction supervision (PMCMCS) to support the delivery of the Lusail City Infrastructure Program, a master-planned development north of Doha. The three-year contract represents a continuation of Parsons’ ongoing engagement in Lusail under a new contractual arrangement.
Under the contract, Parsons will provide oversight of design and construction, interface management, project controls, quality assurance, and coordination with multiple stakeholders across the program to drive the successful delivery.
“Lusail is one of the most significant urban developments in the region, and we are proud to continue supporting its delivery,” said Ahmed El-Essnawi, Vice President – Qatar Country Manager at Parsons. “Since 2006, we have been working with LREDC to provide project management, construction management and site supervision for infrastructure, utilities, and landscape projects. This new program reflects our longstanding relationship in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder developments that support the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Spanning 38 square kilometers, Lusail comprises 19 residential, mixed-use, commercial, entertainment, and waterfront districts, including four islands and growing hospitality, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for investment, tourism, and sustainable urban growth in Qatar. This award strengthens Parsons’ position as a trusted delivery partner for complex Middle East development programs, supporting public and private‑sector clients with integrated PMCMCS. In November 2026, Qatari Diar is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a true milestone reflecting two decades of improving the quality of life and its commitment to local communities, partnerships and sustainability.
This award builds on Parsons’ nearly 20 years of partnership with Qatari Diar on the Lusail City program, during which the company has supported the delivery of large scale infrastructure and landmark urban development programs including Lusail Marina District, The Seef Lusail Development, Lusail Plaza, the Lusail Commercial Boulevard, as well as the Qetaifan Islands earning multiple industry recognitions including MEED and Big Project Middle East Awards for Road Project of the Year and Residential/Urban Development Project of the Year, respectively.
Parsons has had a presence in the EMEA region for nearly 70 years, supporting clients across the full project lifecycle. From urban and destination development, transport infrastructure and smart mobility to industrial and commercial development, asset management, and defense and security, Parsons draws on its global expertise and local knowledge to deliver projects that are aligned with national strategic frameworks and priorities.
About Parsons
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.
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Ford v USA stahuje 110 626 vozů Mustang ve dvou samostatných svolávacích akcích kvůli závadě stěračů a riziku prasknutí hřídele zadního diferenciálu, uvedla NHTSA. Zásah se týká 67 842 vozů Mustang a Mustang GTD a 42 784 vozů Mustang Mach-E.
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CompaniesJuly 7 (Reuters) - Ford (F.N), opens new tab is recalling 110,626 Mustang vehicles in the U.S. in two separate recalls over malfunctioning windshield wipers and a rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
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Ford will recall 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles because in certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly, NHTSA said.
Separately, Ford is recalling 42,784 Mustang Mach-E vehicles because the rear differential pinion shaft may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power or unintended movement if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied.
Dealers will repair or replace the damaged parts free of charge, NHTSA added.
Reporting by Sumedha Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee
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Colgate-Palmolive je letos YTD +20,4 % a firma čeká pro rok 2026 růst čistých tržeb o 2 % až 6 %. Zůstává Dividend King s nepřerušenou historií dividend od roku 1895.
As of market close on July 3, the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.72%) and the Nasdaq-100 are up 9.3% and 16.2%, respectively, year to date (YTD). This is well ahead of their historical average annual gains. The tech sector, especially semiconductor stocks, has been the driver of broader market returns. But that doesn't mean all value stocks are underperforming the major indexes.
Colgate-Palmolive (CL 1.93%) is up 20.4% YTD. And it's also an ultra-reliable dividend stock that has paid uninterrupted dividends since 1895 and has increased its payout for 63 consecutive years. That streak earns Colgate-Palmolive a spot on the list of Dividend Kings, which are companies that have paid and increased their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years.
Here's why Colgate-Palmolive remains a top buy now even after its recent run-up.
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Colgate-Palmolive is at the top of its game Colgate-Palmolive has been a standout in the household and personal products industry. The company is guiding for 2026 net sales growth of 2% to 6% and organic sales growth of 1% to 4% at a time when many of its peers are experiencing sales declines. And even with margins under pressure, Colgate-Palmolive remains one of the most profitable companies in its industry. By comparison, Unilever, Kenvue, Church & Dwight, Clorox, Kimberly-Clark, and Estee Lauder all have operating margins under 20%.
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The industry has been dealing with inflationary pressures and consumer resistance to price increases. But Colgate-Palmolive has done a masterful job of navigating these challenges through its elite brand portfolio, highly efficient supply chain and operations, and geographic diversification.
In addition to its flagship Colgate and Palmolive brands, the company owns Softsoap, Irish Spring, Tom's of Maine, and Speed Stick, among others. One of Colgate-Palmolive's top brands, Hill's Pet Nutrition, made up 23% of total 2025 sales.
Without factoring in Hill's, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Latin America, and Asia Pacific sales are more than triple those of North America, which has helped make Colgate-Palmolive resistant to U.S.-specific inflationary pressures. In the first quarter of 2026, North America was the only region that reported declining net and organic sales, while Latin America and EMEA posted double-digit growth and total company net sales rose 8.4% year over year.
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A dividend you can count on Colgate-Palmolive is far from cheap -- trading at 25 times forward earnings -- because the stock price has been rising faster than the company's earnings growth. But Colgate-Palmolive deserves its premium valuation because its results are solid despite a difficult operating environment. This resilience is particularly appealing to risk-averse folks seeking a stable passive income stream to help supplement retirement income. If inflationary pressures ease and consumer spending improves, a rising tide will lift the broader household and personal products industry. But Colgate-Palmolive isn't dependent on those factors to drive sales growth.
Colgate-Palmolive yields 2.2%, which is good but not quite high-yield territory. Many of its peers offer higher yields because they distribute the vast majority of their cash flow to shareholders through dividends, whereas Colgate-Palmolive's dividend is highly affordable. Its trailing-12-month free cash flow per share is at an all-time high of $4.66, well over double its $2.06 per-share annualized dividend.
So while Colgate-Palmolive could easily afford to pay a higher dividend, the company prefers a balanced approach of using cash to reinvest in the business, paying a steadily growing (and manageable) dividend, and buying back stock. Colgate-Palmolive has reduced its share count by 10% over the last decade, which has helped make the stock a better value.
Investing in a market leader Colgate-Palmolive's geographic diversification and portfolio of leading brands across pet nutrition and oral, personal, and home care make it highly recession resistant. The company continues to deliver solid growth through volume and price increases, while many of its peers face a difficult trade-off: either cutting prices to drive volume or keeping prices high at the expense of lower sales volumes.
All told, Colgate-Palmolive stands out as one of the most reliable dividend-paying stocks on the market. It's a top buy for the second half of the year for investors who don't mind paying a premium price for a quality company.
Micron klesl zhruba o 22 % z rekordního maxima, ale i po propadu je letos stále výše o více než 250 %. Trh řeší hlavně valuaci a vybírání zisků po silné AI rally.
Micron stock NASDAQ:MU has fallen roughly 22% from its record high, sliding to around $985 on Monday after touching an all-time high near $1,255.
The drop looks jarring because the memory-chip maker only recently posted record quarterly results and upbeat guidance.
The selloff has shifted the debate from Micron’s earnings strength to valuation risk, with investors weighing an overheated AI chip trade against a memory market that remains unusually tight.
The latest pullback does not appear to be a Micron-specific blow-up, but part of a broader reset across the AI hardware trade after a blistering rally in memory and storage stocks.
Meta’s reported move to build a third-party AI compute business rattled investors because it was read as a possible sign that some hyperscalers may eventually have excess capacity to sell.
That hit sentiment across chipmakers and AI infrastructure names, not just Micron.
The analyst linked MU’s drop to Meta’s cautious data-centre signals and broader worries about whether the memory boom can sustain its momentum.
The selling also came after a huge run.
Even after the pullback, Micron remains up more than 250% year-to-date. That makes the 22% fall look less like a collapse and more like profit-taking after a powerful AI-driven run.
Hedge-fund positioning may have amplified the move.
As per Goldman Sachs, US hedge funds had sold technology hardware stocks for a fourth straight week ahead of earnings season, reflecting caution after sharp semiconductor gains.
Analysts remain broadly constructive because the fundamentals still look strong.
Micron reported record fiscal third-quarter revenue of $41.5 billion, up from $23.9 billion in the prior quarter and $9.3 billion a year earlier.
Non-GAAP net income came in at $28.9 billion, or $25.11 per diluted share, while operating cash flow reached $25.4 billion.
Bank of America’s Vivek Arya raised his Micron price target to $1,500 from $950 while keeping a Buy rating.
His bullish view reflects the idea that AI infrastructure is shifting from a pure demand story to a physical bottleneck story, where memory, chips and power remain scarce.
Citi’s Atif Malik has also stayed upbeat as the analyst raised his target to $1,200 in June, citing better-than-expected memory pricing, strong data-centre demand and constrained supply.
UBS is even more bullish as analyst Nicolas Gaudois viewed the latest dip as a buying opportunity and kept a $1,625 target, citing persistent memory-industry strength and tight supply.
Still, the buying-window argument is not risk-free.
Michael Burry has reportedly taken a short position against Micron, while questioning whether the stock’s surge reflects AI hype rather than sustainable value.
There is also the classic memory-cycle risk, as today’s shortage can become tomorrow’s glut if rivals add too much capacity.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan a combined $2.1 trillion in long-term investment, a scale that could eventually pressure pricing if AI demand cools or supply arrives faster than expected.
Lockheed Martin je podle článku lepší obranná akcie pro rok 2026 díky zakázkám na protiraketový štít Golden Dome a backlogu téměř 194 miliard USD. Palantir sice roste, ale jeho ocenění je už velmi vysoko.
The defense trade of the past few years has split into two stories. One is about software -- the code that turns a flood of sensor data into a targeting decision. The other is about steel -- the interceptors, aircraft, and factories that fill a shooting war's shopping list.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR +2.51%) owns the first story. Lockheed Martin (LMT 1.45%) owns the second. Both are winning work, and the contrast between them says a lot about where defense budgets are heading in 2026.
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What Palantir is doing in defense Palantir has moved from a data vendor to the decision layer of the U.S. and allied militaries. Its Maven Smart System is built on the company's Artificial Intelligence Platform, which sifts sensor feeds and flags targets, and the Pentagon made it an official program of record in 2026.
That status matters because it signals lasting, budgeted demand rather than a pilot that could vanish. The Army folded some 75 separate contracts into a single enterprise agreement with a $10 billion ceiling over 10 years, the largest deal in the company's history, and both NATO and the U.K. have signed on for their own Maven deployments. Palantir is embedding itself as the software spine that other systems plug into, a durable place to sit as warfare becomes software-defined.
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What Lockheed Martin is doing in defense Lockheed Martin is building the hardware as needed. The center of gravity is the Golden Dome, the national missile shield that has become the defining U.S. defense program of the decade.
Lockheed landed a $35.5 billion award to produce THAAD interceptors, agreed to triple PAC-3 output and quadruple THAAD production under multiyear deals, and won prototype work on space-based interceptors designed to strike missiles after launch. Around the shield, the company keeps upgrading the F-35 with new sensors and electronic warfare capabilities, pairs the jet with autonomous drone wingmen, and pushes ahead with hypersonic weapons. It closed 2025 with a backlog of nearly $194 billion, more than two and a half years of sales on the books at the year's start.
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The case for each defense stock, and the risks Palantir's momentum is real, and its software could ride every platform in the field. The catch is that the stock trades at a level that assumes years of flawless growth, so a single quarter that misses the bar can punish the shares. It sells software into budgets that fund hardware first, which caps how large the defense slice can grow in a given year.
Lockheed carries its own scars. It lost the next-generation fighter contract to a rival, its fixed-price programs have a history of cost overruns, and the space-interceptor race for the Golden Dome includes a dozen competitors chasing the same dollars.
Neither name is a clean bet, and an investor should weigh the flaws in both before choosing.
The tiebreaker for me is what 2026 funds. The money in this budget cycle flows to the missile shield and the magazines of interceptors behind it, and Lockheed Martin sits at the center of both, with multiyear contracts and a backlog that turns today's headlines into years of booked revenue.
Palantir may prove the better business over a longer arc, and its software keeps spreading across the same programs Lockheed builds. For the year ahead, though, the visibility of funded programs and the price an investor pays to own them tilt the decision toward the hardware maker.
Palantir is also caught up in the broader AI trade, where any stock with an artificial intelligence story gets bid higher on the theme rather than the results underneath it. That link cuts both ways: If sentiment around AI names cools, Palantir could sell off alongside them even if its defense contracts keep landing on schedule.
This means Lockheed Martin is the better defense stock to own in 2026, with Palantir as the one to watch as the software layer continues to grow. Investors who want defense exposure with a clear line of sight into next year's revenue have the stronger setup in Lockheed. Those who buy Palantir should size their positions to its valuation and treat the swings as the cost of admission.
Samsung Electronics ve druhém čtvrtletí více než zdvojnásobil tržby a vykázal devatenáctinásobný růst zisku, přesto jeho akcie prudce oslabily. Investoři totiž od společností stojících v centru boomu umělé inteligence očekávají stále výraznější překvapení. Analytici přitom upozorňují, že nedostatek paměťových čipů by měl přetrvat minimálně do roku 2027, což Samsungu i jeho konkurentům zajišťuje mimořádně silnou cenovou pozici a rekordní ziskové marže.
Tržby Samsung Electronics se více než zdvojnásobily na 171 bilionů wonů. Zisk ve druhém čtvrtletí narostl 19násobně a převyšuje souhrnný zisk za poslední tři roky. Je to zároveň třetí rekordní fiskální čtvrtletí po sobě. Přesto nezvládl ohromit investory zvyklé na raketová čísla růstu dodavatelů čipů. Akcie proto klesly o více než 10 %, což vedlo k propadu jihokorejského benchmarku Kospi, jenž musel i krátkodobě pozastavit obchodování. Společnost Samsung by měla zveřejnit kompletní finanční výkaz, včetně čistého zisku a rozdělení podle divizí, kolem konce měsíce.
Investoři už do značné míry počítali s vysokými ziskovými maržemi z budování AI infrastruktury po celém světě. „Čísla, ačkoli jsou v absolutním vyjádření mimořádná, nejsou o moc lepší než to, co trh modeloval pro akcie nacházející se v epicentru nejžhavějšího sektoru na celém trhu,“ řekl Adam Crisafulli, zakladatel společnosti Vital Knowledge.
"Velmi příznivé hospodářské výsledky společnosti Samsung se všeobecně očekávaly a trh je do značné míry už zohlednil v ceně akcií, které před jejich zveřejněním posílily," uvedl Albert Yong, řídící partner společnosti Petra Capital Management, která akcie Samsungu vlastní. "Investoři nadále vyjadřují obavy ohledně udržitelnosti rozmachu umělé inteligence a rizika, že velké americké technologické firmy zpomalí výdaje na infrastrukturu pro tuto technologii," dodal.
Analytici očekávají, že nedostatek pamětí potrvá minimálně do roku 2027, což Samsungu a jeho konkurentům SK Hynix a Micron Technology propůjčuje obrovskou cenovou sílu. Prodejní ceny DRAM vzrostly v dubnovém až červnovém čtvrtletí o více než 40 % oproti předchozím třem měsícům, zatímco ceny NAND vzrostly o více než 50 %, uvádí HSBC.
Průměrná provozní zisková marže těchto tří výrobců čipů se v červnovém čtvrtletí pravděpodobně pohybovala kolem 75 % až 80 %, uvádí průzkumná společnost Counterpoint. To může vyvolat obavy z nadměrného zisku ze strany výrobců pamětí a vést k regulačnímu tlaku, pokud situace bude pokračovat, uvádí se ve zprávě.
„Nemyslím si, že trh dostatečně chápe, jak dobrá jsou tato čísla,“ řekl ředitel společnosti Counterpoint Tom Kang. Růst cen pamětí byl ke konci druhého čtvrtletí ještě strmější ve srovnání se začátkem čtvrtletí, řekl. „Boom bude v nadcházejících čtvrtletích rozhodně pokračovat.“
Akcie Samsungu zaostávají za konkurenční SK Hynix, která se více zaměřuje na paměti s vysokou šířkou pásma určené pro výpočetní potřeby umělé inteligence. Letos vzrostl o přibližně 150 % ve srovnání se zhruba 250% ziskem SK Hynix.
Tito dva výrobci čipů hrají klíčovou roli v ambicích Jižní Koreje předběhnout ostatní země a ujmout se vedoucího postavení v oblasti umělé inteligence a jsou pod tlakem, aby zvýšili dodávky pamětí. Obě společnosti plánují postavit dva závody na výrobu čipů na jihozápadě země za celkovou investici 800 bilionů wonů, aby rychle rozšířily svou kapacitu. Korea si klade za cíl do pěti let zdvojnásobit svou výrobní kapacitu pamětí. Samotný Samsung letos plánuje vynaložit více než 70 miliard dolarů na rozšíření výrobní kapacity a výzkum.
Constellation Brands oznámila upravený zisk 3,43 USD na akcii, nad odhadem 3,25 USD, a Jim Cramer po poklesu akcií říká, že je to „steal“. Tržby v pivním byznysu podpořil růst dodávek o 1,8 %.
Spotting a Bottom in BeerConstellation Brands recently reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.43 per share, topping Wall Street expectations of $3.25. The beat was driven by 1.8% shipment growth and strong margins in its core beer business, which includes hit brands like Modelo Especial and Corona Extra.
Cramer, however, views the sell-off as a drastic overreaction. While acknowledging the recent negative sentiment around spirits, he argued that Constellation’s latest report “was one of the first that even remotely smacked of a bottom, especially in beer.”
“I think there was enough here to say that we got a bottom in earnings,” Cramer noted. Pointing to the severity of the market’s reaction, he added, “but this historic thin trader fell nearly $7 today, 130 and change.”
Capitalizing on Collateral DamageWith the stock’s valuation compressed, Cramer is explicitly bullish on the Corona and Modelo maker. “I think it’s a steal down here,” Cramer emphasized, contrasting the current valuation with past highs.
Cramer quickly dismissed this headwind, stating, “And no, I am not worried about World Cup sales being down because Mexico lost in the World Cup. Hey, by the way, that defeat is now in the stock today.”
Ultimately, Cramer views Constellation Brands as “collateral damage” in a broader market rotation, calling it a “great place to do some buying.”
How Has STZ Performed In 2026?Constellation Brands shares have declined 5.28% year-to-date, 7.26% over the last month, and 24.16% over the year. It closed 4.94% lower at $130.68 apiece on Monday, and it was up 0.24% in overnight trading.
Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that STZ maintains a weak price trend in the long, short, and medium terms, with a good growth score.
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Reshma Kewalramani - CEO, President & Director
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Good day, and welcome to the Vertex Pharmaceuticals conference call to announce the acquisition of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals.
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Susie Lisa
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Thanks, Chuck. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us on short notice for this exciting announcement. I'm Susie Lisa, and as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, it's my pleasure to welcome you to this conference call to discuss Vertex's acquisition of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals.
Making prepared remarks on today's call, we have Dr. Reshma Kewalramani, Vertex's CEO and President; Duncan McKechnie, Chief Commercial Officer; and Charlie Wagner, Chief Operating and Financial Officer. We recommend that you access the webcast slides as you listen to this call. The call is being recorded, and a replay will be available on our website. We will make forward-looking statements on
SoundHound AI na začátku roku otevřel na 10,29 USD a na konci června uzavřel na 6,47 USD, což za první pololetí znamenalo pokles zhruba o 37 %, i přes růst tržeb o 99 % na 168,9 milionu USD v roce 2025. Investory dál trápí ztráta 25 milionů USD za první čtvrtletí a chystaná akvizice LivePerson za 43 milionů USD.
On Jan. 2, SoundHound AI (SOUN +6.26%) stock opened at $10.29. On June 30, it closed at $6.47. For the first six months of the year, that represents a loss of roughly 37%, a tough start for anyone who invested at the beginning of the year.
The decline was due to several factors. And while there is an opportunity for the stock to rebound in the second half, it's going to be an uphill battle.
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Purchasing $5,000 worth of SoundHound stock at $10.29 would have given an investor roughly 485 shares. By June 30, the end of the first half of the year, that stake would have been worth roughly $3,143.
There's been a lot weighing on the stock price during that time, including concerns over the company's continued unprofitability, worries about shareholder dilution, and fears about the impacts of a high-risk, but potentially high-reward, acquisition.
On the positive side, SoundHound AI keeps posting impressive revenue totals: In 2025, the top line increased 99% to $168.9 million, and first-quarter 2026 revenue increased 52% to $44.2 million.
The issue, however, is that more investors want to see artificial intelligence (AI) companies showing signs that they are headed toward profitability rather than continually burning through cash. For the first quarter, SoundHound reported a net loss of $25 million, according to generally accepted accounting principles.
In addition, with SoundHound AI in particular, there are concerns about shareholder dilution and a looming acquisition. It is trying to buy the conversational AI agent company LivePerson (LPSN 2.59%) for $43 million, and that deal -- an all-equity transaction, which is dilutive to shareholders -- is expected to close by the end of this year.
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What shows promise There are many risks involved in the acquisition. LivePerson is not a profitable company and has struggled heavily. Its stock price is down by more than 99% over the last five years. But if SoundHound can successfully integrate LivePerson's tech into its offerings, the deal could provide long-term value.
SoundHound AI expects its 2027 revenue to land between $350 million and $400 million, with $100 million of that coming from LivePerson. Given that SoundHound's revenue was just under $170 million in 2025, that would be a significant jump.
Why the rest of 2026 could still be bumpy SoundHound AI is likely to keep up its strong revenue growth, but dilution concerns and the pending LivePerson deal still hang heavily over the stock. If the stock price does rebound, it likely won't occur until after the LivePerson acquisition is finalized and investors have a few quarters to see whether it's actually benefiting the buyer.
SoundHound AI is a promising company that has landed many big-name clients, including Walmart, but for shareholders, the second half of the year could be just as rocky as the first.
Equinor od 29. června do 3. července odkoupil 439 635 vlastních akcií za průměrnou cenu 313,6694 NOK za kus. V rámci druhé tranše programu už nakoupil 2 754 103 akcií.
Please see below information about transactions made under the second tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR, CEUX:EQNRO, TQEX:EQNRO).
Date on which the buy-back tranche was announced: 6 May 2026.
The duration of the buy-back tranche: 19 May to no later than 20 July 2026.
Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 6 May 2026, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/672447
From 29 June to 3 July 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 439,635 own shares at an average price of NOK 313.6694 per share.
Overview of transactions:
DateTrading venueAggregated daily volume (number of shares)Daily weighted average share price (NOK)Total daily transaction value (NOK) 29 JuneOSE100,000311.491531,149,150.00 CEUX TQEX 30 JuneOSE99,635312.093931,095,475.73 CEUX TQEX 1 JulyOSE CEUX TQEX 2 JulyOSE120,000313.420837,610,496.00 CEUX TQEX 3 JulyOSE120,000317.041238,044,944.00 CEUX TQEX Total for the periodOSE439,635313.6694137,900,065.73 CEUX TQEX Previously disclosed buy-backs under the trancheOSE2,314,468339.9067786,703,130.95CEUX TQEX Total2,314,468339.9067786,703,130.95 Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)OSE2,754,103335.7185924,603,196.68CEUX TQEX Total2,754,103335.7185924,603,196.68 Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 13,259,988 own shares, corresponding to 0.55% of Equinor ASA’s share capital, including shares under Equinor’s share savings programme (excluding shares under Equinor’s share savings programme, Equinor owns a total of 2,754,103 own shares, corresponding to 0.12% of the share capital).
This is information that Equinor ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and that is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Appendix: A overview of all transactions made under the buy-back tranche that have been carried out during the above-mentioned time period is attached to this report and available at www.newsweb.no.
There is just no stopping Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +6.74%) right now. Shares of the semiconductor specialist have soared by more than 300% over the past 12 months (as of writing) and recently hit a fresh all-time high. For investors worried they may have missed the boat, here's the good news: There are solid reasons to remain bullish on AMD's outlook, and the stock may still deliver market-beating returns over the medium term. Here is why.
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Accelerating demand AMD's financial results have been strong. In the first quarter, the company's revenue increased by 38% year over year to $10.3 billion. The tech leader's data center segment grew even faster, posting sales of $5.8 billion, up 57% year over year. On the bottom line, AMD's adjusted earnings per share climbed 43% year over year to $1.37. The company did all that while slightly improving its gross and operating margins. The business is booming.
However, the market is even more excited about what's coming. AMD could ride the next wave of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry even more than it did the first. While AMD is a notable player in the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) market, it is far behind the leader in this niche, Nvidia (NVDA +0.38%). But AMD has a much larger share of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) market. As the AI industry shifts from training to inference, demand for CPUs will soar.
Notably, the rise of agentic AI will be a major tailwind for AMD. AI agents are complex, autonomous systems that can accomplish tasks and work toward goals with limited human involvement. As AMD argues, agentic AI systems require a full stack of CPUs to function properly. As a result, although during the first phase of the AI revolution GPUs were in much higher demand, the CPU-to-GPU ratio will now move closer to 1:1, according to AMD, versus the previous 1:4 or 1:8.
This is great news for AMD, as its EPYC processors are among the market leaders. Meanwhile, the company has gained share in the server CPU market in recent quarters. All of this suggests that AMD's financial results may improve, and it could continue beating the market over the next few years.
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There are some risks Although AMD's prospects look strong, it's worth considering several potential pitfalls. First, AMD is not the only CPU giant that is looking to tap into the soaring demand. The company's longtime rival, Intel (INTC +1.50%), is doing the same. There is also Nvidia which is launching its Vera CPU, specifically to take on the agentic AI revolution. Nvidia may be a formidable competitor, as the Vera CPU is designed as part of an integrated AI computing platform that includes the Rubin GPU.
Since Nvidia remains the runaway leader in GPUs, many companies may choose its CPUs, which are better suited to work with its GPUs. Second, there is always the possibility that the agentic AI boom won't live up to expectations. Nvidia estimates a $200 billion total addressable market for CPUs thanks to agentic AI. AMD projected a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 35% through 2030, and a total market worth over $120 billion by then. If this demand falls short of expectations, AMD's top-line growth will slow, and the company's shares may decline significantly.
Third, AMD's shares don't exactly look cheap after its run. The company is currently trading at 73.5x forward earnings, compared to an average of 22.2x for information technology stocks. At current levels, the stock may drop sharply at the first sign of trouble. So, should investors still invest in AMD? My view is that it looks attractive even with these caveats. AMD's recent market share gains show that it can thrive despite the competition in an industry that can accommodate multiple winners.
Further, CPU demand has risen so rapidly that AMD's recent 35% CAGR estimate through 2030 is almost double the company's projection six months earlier. Finally, AMD's valuation could become more reasonable as growth accelerates. In fact, the company's forward price/earnings-to-growth ratio -- which accounts for expected earnings growth -- is 1.2. The "undervalued" range typically starts below "1," but AMD's shares don't look drastically overvalued by this metric. And the stock is worth a premium anyway, considering what may lie ahead. In short, AMD's shares are still worth investing in.
Synopsys ukončí prodej softwaru EES a FDC pro řízení výroby polovodičů a přesouvá zdroje do návrhu čipů s využitím AI. O plánu už informoval více než 10 výrobců čipů včetně Samsungu a SK Hynix.
SummaryCompaniesSynopsys informed chipmakers including Samsung, SK Hynix about 'end of life' move, sources saySoftware helps monitor and detect production anomalies during chip productionSynopsys says it is discontinuing select legacy products to focus resources on other higher-value onesSEOUL, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. chip design giant Synopsys (SNPS.O), opens new tab plans to stop offering a suite of manufacturing process control software used by global semiconductor makers, six sources briefed on the matter said, as it seeks to divert resources to higher-margin offerings such as AI design.
Synopsys in April and May informed more than 10 chipmakers including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix (000660.KS), opens new tab, Kioxia Holdings Corp (285A.T), opens new tab and Qorvo Inc (QRVO.O), opens new tab about the "end of life" move that means Synopsys will not provide future new versions and will only carry out maintenance obligations, two of the sources said.
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The affected products include the Equipment Engineering System (EES) and Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), a set of automation software that acts as the central nervous system of semiconductor fabrication plants to monitor and detect any anomalies before they cascade into costly defects, the two sources said.
The company has already laid off a few dozen staff, said three of the sources, one of whom added that Synopsys plans to conclude talks with each chipmaker on maintenance obligations by July.
Synopsys is discontinuing some legacy manufacturing analytics products to focus resources on the highest-value products, a company spokesperson told Reuters in a statement, without naming the products.
The move highlights a changing balance in the semiconductor software industry, where vendors are investing more heavily in AI design technologies while some chipmakers increasingly build manufacturing software in-house.
"While we are discontinuing certain manufacturing analytics products, which are older diagnostic tools not in our customers' critical paths of production, we continue to invest in new capabilities in this area of our portfolio and are honoring all existing contractual and support obligations as we take this action,” the Synopsys spokesperson said.
The company declined to disclose whether job cuts were involved.
CUSTOMERS LOOK TO DEVELOP IN-HOUSE TOOLSSynopsys began offering the EES product after acquiring semiconductor manufacturing solutions from South Korean firm BISTel in 2021 for an undisclosed amount.
One of the sources said Synopsys had been wanting to be free of support and maintenance obligations related to IP services and to reallocate engineers to high-margin AI design. Synopsys completed its $35 billion purchase of engineering software firm Ansys, opens new tab in 2025.
That person and a second source said the software's removal risked causing some declines in production yields for chipmakers as the software needed to be constantly maintained, updated and patched.
However, four of the other sources said they did not expect an impact on production at major chipmakers.
One of the sources said the decision was also taken partly because enhancing the EES service required chipmakers to share tightly-held manufacturing data. Some clients like Samsung were also developing their own in-house tools, impacting the competitiveness of Synopsys' offerings, two sources said.
A Samsung spokesperson confirmed the end-of-life decision and said active discussions were underway with Synopsys regarding the product's sunset. Samsung had established compatible alternatives and there would be "no negative impact on production," the spokesperson said when asked if production yields could decline.
SK Hynix declined to comment. Kioxia and Qorvo did not respond to requests for comment.
Synopsys has for decades been one of the main suppliers of software used in determining how to arrange the tens of billions of transistors that make up chips, which can be 2,000 times smaller than the width of a strand of human hair.
In March, Synopsys introduced a technology it said would pave the way toward AI agents taking over many of the tasks in creating chips.
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M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Wednesday, July 15.
Analysts expect the Buffalo, New York-based company to report quarterly earnings of $4.67 per share, up from $4.24 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for M&T Bank’s quarterly revenue is $2.46 billion. It reported $2.4 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 23, M&T Bank announced the appointment of Krista Phillips as its Delaware regional president.
M&T Bank shares rose 0.4% to close at $239.92 on Monday.
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Intercontinental Exchange oznámila, že celkový otevřený zájem v červnu meziročně vzrostl o 20 %. Rekordy táhly hlavně finanční deriváty a úrokové sazby.
ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), one of the world’s leading providers of financial market technology and data powering global capital markets, today reported June 2026 trading volume and related revenue statistics, which can be viewed on the company’s investor relations website at https://ir.theice.com/ir-resources/supplemental-information in the Monthly Statistics Tracking spreadsheet.
“For over 25 years, ICE has built and scaled technology that evolves with our customers' needs, combining deep liquidity, global participation, operational resilience and transparent price discovery into a single connected marketplace," said Ben Jackson, President of ICE. “Open interest is up 20% year-over-year across ICE’s markets, highlighting the value of our global, all-weather model which allows customers to navigate complex risk in whatever way they choose, and as precisely as they need. The record performance in ICE’s financial derivatives complex this year underscores the depth of liquidity our platform provides when markets shift materially.”
June highlights include:
Total open interest (OI) up 20% y/y Total Energy OI up 6% y/y Total Natural Gas OI up 8% y/y North American Gas OI up 8% y/y TTF gas OI up 8% y/y Asia gas OI up 44% y/y, including record OI of 252k lots on June 30 Total Agriculture & Metals ADV up 29% y/y; OI up 43% y/y Sugar ADV up 20% y/y; OI up 28% y/y Cocoa ADV up 97% y/y; OI up 73% y/y Coffee ADV up 27% y/y; OI up 22% y/y Cotton ADV up 35% y/y; OI up 109% y/y Total Financials ADV up 27% y/y; OI up 46% y/y, including record OI of 56.8M lots on June 11 Total Interest Rates ADV up 29% y/y; OI up 52% y/y, including record OI of 53.0M lots on June 11 Euribor ADV up 16% y/y; OI up 32% y/y, including record OI of 28.7M lots on June 11 SONIA ADV up 53% y/y; OI up 85% y/y Gilts ADV up 13% y/y; OI up 17% y/y Total Equity Indices ADV up 16% MSCI ADV up 21% y/y NYSE Cash Equities ADV up 32% y/y NYSE Equity Options ADV up 47% y/y Second quarter highlights include:
Asia Gas ADV up 6% y/y Record total Agriculture & Metals ADV up 36% y/y Sugar ADV up 30% y/y Cocoa ADV up 73% y/y Coffee ADV up 16% y/y Record Cotton ADV up 59% y/y Total Financials ADV up 22% y/y Total Interest Rates ADV up 24% y/y Euribor ADV up 12% y/y SONIA ADV up 39% y/y Gilts ADV up 18% y/y Total Equity Indices ADV up 8% y/y MSCI ADV up 19% y/y NYSE Cash Equities ADV up 12% y/y NYSE Equity Options ADV up 44% y/y About Intercontinental Exchange
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TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on August 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026.
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As a leading strategic partner to government, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus provides tech-enabled services to government agencies, including innovative business process management and technology solutions, that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. For more information, visit maximus.com.
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Meta uvedla, že čtyři americké státy požadují v srpnovém soudním řízení až 1,4 bilionu USD na pokutách kvůli obvinění, že Facebook a Instagram měly návykové funkce pro mladé uživatele. Firma tvrdí, že částka není podložena důkazy.
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SummaryCompaniesPenalties were calculated based on state laws in Colorado, California, Kentucky and New JerseyMeta says the number is not supported by evidenceThe company faces thousands of claims over addictive featuresJuly 6 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users and misled the public about their safety.
Meta put forward the figure in its response to the attorneys general's filings on how penalties should be calculated if the states prevailed at trial.
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The number, which has not previously been disclosed and is close to Meta’s market capitalization of around $1.5 trillion, comes ahead of an August trial in Oakland, California over the claims brought by California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey against the company.
Meta said the amount was unsupported by the evidence.
"A sanction of that size has no analog in the history of consumer protection enforcement," the company said in the filing.
Representatives for the attorneys general did not immediately respond to requests for comment after the filing.
TALLYING DAMAGESThe states' filings are sealed, but at a court hearing in June they said they were calculating the penalties by multiplying the number of violations by fine amounts set by state law. The number of violations is based on the estimated number of teens and young users affected by Meta's actions, the states said.
Twenty-nine states have sued Meta in federal court, most of them alleging the company violated the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting data from children without proper parental consent. The trial in August before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will address all claims brought under that law, plus the four states’ allegations that the company violated their state laws protecting consumers by misleading them about the safety of their platforms.
Meta has denied the allegations, saying the attorneys general have no evidence it misled consumers about its platforms' alleged addictiveness because "social media addiction" is not an established psychiatric condition, and therefore statements that its platforms were not addictive could not be false.
A further 14 states have brought claims under their own laws, which will be heard at a separate trial in February.
Last month, Rogers rejected Meta’s bid to cancel the trial, saying there remained factual disputes over whether its social media platforms were addictive, whether Meta falsely denied it designed them that way, and whether it "partially" directed the platforms at children.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said after Rogers' ruling that Meta was putting profits ahead of children's safety and breaking consumer protection laws, promising to hold the company "fully accountable" for its role in the teen mental health crisis.
Meta, Snapchat and parent Snap Inc. (SNAP.N), opens new tab, YouTube and parent Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL.O), opens new tab, and TikTok and parent ByteDance are facing thousands of lawsuits in both federal and state court over claims they knowingly designed their platforms to have features that addict children and teens, fueling a mental health crisis.
States across the country have sued the companies, some as part of the case before Rogers and others in their home state courts. New Mexico was the first to go to trial, and a jury awarded the state $375 million in March after finding the company had misled New Mexico consumers.
A judge in New Mexico is currently weighing the second portion of the state’s case, which seeks additional damages and a court order directing the company to make changes to its Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp platforms.
Reporting by Diana Novak Jones; Editing by Alexia Garamfalvi and Kate Mayberry
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Diana reports on product liability, litigation, mass torts and the plaintiffs' bar. She previously worked at Law360 and the Chicago Sun-Times.
Microsoft v první polovině roku klesl asi o 20 % a byl nejhorším mega-capem v Dow Jones. Firma ale uvedla, že její AI byznys vzrostl o 123 % na roční tempo tržeb přes 37 miliard USD.
After three years of spectacular gains, technology companies faced a rockier path in the first half of this year -- particularly in the first quarter. Investors worried about the pace of spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and whether the revenue opportunity would make it all worthwhile. Turmoil in Iran also weighed on sentiment as energy prices rose and investors carefully watched U.S. economic reports -- and many of these reports prompted them to question the strength of the economy. All of these uncertainties pushed investors into a rotation out of certain AI stocks and into companies viewed as offering more revenue stability.
The situation brightened in the second quarter, as strong corporate earnings reports and work toward peace in Iran offered investors reason for optimism. The S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average even advanced in the double digits. And the Dow posted its best first half in five years.
But, during the first half, one particular tech stock had a difficult time. This giant was the worst-performing mega-cap in the Dow over that period. Is the company a stock to avoid, or is it offering investors a no-brainer buying opportunity right now? Let's find out.
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Platforms you may use daily Which company am I talking about? One that you probably know very well -- you may even use one of its key products daily at work or at home. I'm talking about Microsoft (MSFT 0.94%), owner of the Microsoft 365 suite of apps, including the immensely popular platforms Word and Excel.
Microsoft stock dropped about 20% in the first half of the year, posting the biggest loss of any mega-cap member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Why such a decline? Earlier in the year, as the abilities of AI models progressed, some investors started to worry that AI would eventually replace software. As a result, software stocks such as Microsoft slid.
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Now, I'll address this concern right away: It's very possible that AI could replace some software down the road -- but I wouldn't expect the Microsoft 365 suite to be part of this group. Companies have extensively integrated Microsoft's software into their operations, meaning it would be difficult, time-consuming, and costly to drop this platform in favor of another option. It's also important to note that Microsoft's software integrates AI, offering AI features such as Copilot to users. So as AI advances, Microsoft's software is likely to improve too.
Meanwhile, at home users of Microsoft may not be quick to shift out of their habits of writing on Microsoft Word, for example, and favor a new system. People tend to stick with what they feel most comfortable with -- and many people have been using Microsoft's software for decades.
AI as a valuable partner So I don't think AI represents a major threat to Microsoft, and instead, it may even be a valuable partner. On top of this, Microsoft's cloud business is significantly benefiting from AI as it offers AI products and services to its customers. In the recent quarter, the company said its AI business soared 123% to exceed an annual revenue run rate of $37 billion. As a cloud leader and a key partner of OpenAI -- Microsoft has invested about $13 billion in the AI lab -- Microsoft is well-positioned to win in the coming chapters of the AI story.
Of course, Microsoft stock may not soar as much as a young, up-and-coming AI stock, but that's OK. The company has a profile that may suit a broad range of investors: Its earnings track record will impress cautious investors, and its exposure to AI will please growth investors. And this combination should support stock performance over the long run.
Meanwhile, Microsoft looks dirt cheap at 20x forward earnings estimates, making this Dow Jones stock a no-brainer buy right now.
Netflix podle Bloombergu ztrácí diváky ještě před druhou řadou, protože publikum stále více míří k TikToku, YouTube a krátkým videím. Firma proto už testuje feed ve stylu TikToku.
A buzzy Bloomberg report citing Netflix data suggests viewers are increasingly abandoning popular shows before the second season. The likely reasons aren’t hard to guess: Netflix frequently cancels shows, there’s too long a wait in between seasons, and much of Netflix’s content is designed for an algorithm instead of for the sake of art.
But the data also points to a shift in how people are consuming entertainment. Netflix’s defining innovation – the binge — was built for an era when streaming was competing with traditional TV. Today, Netflix is competing with TikTok, YouTube, Reels, and various microdrama apps. That shift makes Netflix’s binge model feel like a dated relic from another era.
Bingeing helped Netflix beat TV When Netflix first dropped an entire season of “House of Cards” in February 2013, it was a revelation.
Ad-free, internet-connected TV meant we could be unshackled from the traditional routine of once-per-week shows punctuated by commercials. Instead, bingeable shows meant viewers could be entertained for hours on end, quickly forming a bond with titles and their characters that would have otherwise taken years to develop. Plus, you could drop in on them at any time — not only the day the network decided to air them, as with linear television.
This way of viewing made sense in a world where Netflix was largely still competing with traditional TV like broadcast, cable, and satellite. But Netflix won that fight. Nielsen in June 2025 announced that the TV era reached a new milestone, when the Netflix-style streaming format for the first time eclipsed broadcast and cable viewing — a milestone that made clear Netflix’s original competition was no longer the threat.
Now Netflix’s competition isn’t the TV of old, but what has become the TV of today: video apps.
TikTok and YouTube are today’s threats Thanks to the rise of TikTok, Reels, and other short-form video platforms, there’s no need for you to visit Netflix when you have a couple of hours to kill with mindless entertainment. There’s an endless, free supply of video you can turn to instead.
According to eMarketer analysts, TikTok was already nearing Netflix in terms of time spent back in 2024, when U.S. adults were spending an average of 62.1 minutes per day streaming from Netflix and 58.4 minutes per day on TikTok. In 2024, the Financial Times reported that, globally, TikTok users spent an average of 95 minutes per day on the app, the highest engagement rate among major social networks.
Image Credits:eMarketer Then there is YouTube, which offers a combination of both short and longer-form content. Per a report released this year by Digital i, YouTube surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing for the first time, with 99.1 minutes daily in 2025 compared with Netflix’s 93.4 minutes.
These market reports use differing methodologies and demographics, so they should be taken with a grain of salt — but directionally, they point the same way. YouTube and apps like TikTok are Netflix’s real competition, not TV.
Netflix has even acknowledged this existential threat by way of a product redesign in April that added a TikTok-like feed based on Netflix content.
Where Netflix gets the feed wrong is that it’s still pitched as a way to help you find something to watch, rather than being the thing you watch. It’s understandable why Netflix went this route, given its library, but it’s not necessarily what the end user wants. Today, many people with dopamine-drained attention spans are instead seeking out microdrama apps in growing numbers when they want a serialized storyline they can consume in minutes.
Image Credits:ReelShort According to data from the app intelligence firm Appfigures, one top microdrama app, ReelShort, saw roughly $1.2 billion in gross consumer spending in 2025, up 119% from 2024, TechCrunch’s Amanda Silberling previously reported. Meanwhile, another leading app, DramaBox, generated $276 million in gross consumer spending last year, more than doubling its 2024 numbers. Even TikTok acknowledged the competition, launching a microdrama app of its own to test the market appetite for this type of content.
Where does Netflix go from here? Where does that leave Netflix, whose claim to fame has been full seasons dropped at once for rapid consumption?
Likely, it will have to rethink how it’s greenlighting, producing, and releasing what it considers a “TV show.”
That doesn’t mean that the Netflix model has to pivot entirely to short-form to keep up with the competition, but it may need to reconsider how people want to stream. Viewers may no longer want to commit the hours and weeks it takes to get through a show and all of its subsequent seasons, for instance. They want something that feels more “finishable,” the way you can easily get through a YouTube video or TikTok series from a creator.
A simple fix could see Netflix try prioritizing single-season shows, traditionally known as miniseries or limited series, allowing people to tune into a completed work without having to worry whether it would end on a cliffhanger and never be renewed.
Netflix could also experiment with breaking up shows into smaller chunks, like the before-its-time Quibi model.
The Jeffrey Katzenberg-backed startup, Quibi, had bet that people would eventually gravitate towards TV content designed to be consumed in shorter sessions. Unfortunately for Quibi, the pandemic hit, and people suddenly had a lot of time to watch TV, leading to its demise.
Many Netflix shows could be easily revamped for shorter viewing sessions, particularly lightweight competition shows like “Nailed It,” “Is It Cake?,” or “Squid Game: The Challenge.” Meanwhile, Netflix could surely produce better microdramas than the ones currently on the market with their awful acting and ridiculous storylines.
To generate interest in its higher-quality content, some Netflix shows could be shifted to the weekly release model. This is something Netflix has already proven works in specific cases. For instance, it drops new episodes of its reality show “Love Is Blind” in weekly dumps, making it great watercooler fodder as everyone is watching the new episodes around the same time. (Faster consumption models could work, too. For instance, Peacock’s “Love Island USA” is the reality hit of the summer, as there’s a new episode almost daily).
But instead of experimenting with different types of short-form content for quick entertainment, combined with slower releases for seasons, or focusing more heavily on miniseries worth watching, Netflix has been dabbling in other areas.
As of late, it’s expanded its lineup with podcasts, which reportedly no one is watching, and live content, which can be hit or miss. In terms of the latter, Netflix investments in live sports have generally done well, but its recent entry into live reality competition shows, “Star Search,” has already been canceled despite a clever real-time voting feature. More work here is still needed.
Bloomberg’s report framed the problem facing Netflix as a failure to create loyal TV viewers who tune into a Season 2, but the underlying issue facing the streamer is much bigger. Netflix may need to rethink whether it still needs to focus on competing with traditional TV and its long-running shows, or whether it should focus on entertainment projects whose storytelling arcs have less filler and wrap up more quickly.
To find the right balance between viewers ditching cable and those who just want something better than TikTok, Netflix is finding itself needing to reinvent TV all over again.
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Generální ředitel Clover Health Andrew Toy prodal 313 476 akcií za zhruba 1,67 milionu USD. Šlo o nediskreční prodej kvůli daňovým povinnostem z vestingu RSU.
Andrew Toy, Chief Executive Officer of Clover Health Investments (CLOV 3.80%), reported the direct sale of 313,476 shares of Common Stock on July 1, 2026, for a transaction value of ~$1.67 million according to the SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)313,476Transaction value$1.7 millionPost-transaction shares (direct)9,609,825Post-transaction value (direct ownership)$51.8 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($5.32); post-transaction value based on the July 1 closing price ($5.39).
Key questionsHow does this sale affect Toy's overall ownership in Clover Health Investments?
Direct holdings declined by 3.16%, with Toy retaining 9,609,825 shares of Class A Common Stock after the sale, and no indirect or derivative holdings reported.Is there any impact on Toy's capacity for further open-market sales?
Following this transaction, Toy holds approximately 96.8% of his pre-sale direct position, indicating substantial remaining capacity; future open-market trades may continue to be driven by restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting and related tax events.Does the transaction signal a change in sentiment or alignment with shareholders?
This sale was a non-discretionary "sell to cover" event tied to tax obligations, so it does not reflect a shift in executive sentiment or portfolio strategy; the CEO maintains a large direct equity stake.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$2.21 billionNet income (TTM)-$56.94 millionEmployees5701-year price change82.01%* 1-year performance calculated using July 1st, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshotClover Health offers Medicare Advantage insurance plans, including both PPO and HMO products, supported by the proprietary Clover Assistant software platform.It generates revenue primarily through insurance premiums and risk-adjusted payments from government healthcare programs, leveraging data-driven technology to manage medical costs and improve care outcomes.The company targets individuals eligible for Medicare, focusing on seniors and beneficiaries seeking value-driven healthcare coverage in the United States.Clover Health Investments operates at scale in the U.S. Medicare Advantage market, utilizing advanced analytics and its Clover Assistant platform to drive operational efficiency and member engagement.
The company’s technology-centric approach aims to deliver better health outcomes while managing costs, positioning it competitively within the healthcare plans sector. Its strategy centers on expanding its member base and deepening relationships with healthcare providers through data-driven insights.
What this transaction means for investorsClover Health CEO Andrew Toy’s July 1 sale of company stock came just days after shares hit a multi-year high of $5.59 on June 29. Even so, his disposition is not a cause for investor concern.
The shares were sold to fulfill tax withholding obligations incurred in connection with the vesting of RSUs, making this a non-discretionary transaction. Moreover, his post-sale holdings of 9.6 million shares represents a significant equity stake in the company, indicating his interests align with that of shareholders.
Clover Health stock soared after the company won a court case that mandated Medicare upgrade its rating in the government program. This helps to unlock additional revenue.
In addition, Clover reported an impressive 51% year-over-year increase in Medicare Advantage memberships in the first quarter of 2026. The rise in members contributed to strong 62% year-over-year growth in Q1 revenue to $749.2 million.
The excellent start to 2026 led Clover Health management to forecast full-year sales between $2.8 billion and $2.9 billion, an outstanding jump up from 2025’s $1.9 billion.
Robert Izquierdo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX - Free Report) closed at $77.61 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.14% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.72%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.12%.
Heading into today, shares of the home construction supplier had gained 12.34% over the past month, outpacing the Construction sector's gain of 0.11% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Louisiana-Pacific in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.64, marking a 35.35% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $683 million, indicating a 9.54% downward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2 per share and a revenue of $2.57 billion, demonstrating changes of -24.53% and -5%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Louisiana-Pacific. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. At present, Louisiana-Pacific boasts a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Louisiana-Pacific has a Forward P/E ratio of 39.65 right now. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 28.84.
Also, we should mention that LPX has a PEG ratio of 1.99. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Building Products - Wood industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.51.
The Building Products - Wood industry is part of the Construction sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 167, this industry ranks in the bottom 33% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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In the latest close session, Southern Co. (SO - Free Report) was down 2.03% at $95.99. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.72%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.3%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.12%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the power company had gained 5.81% outpaced the Utilities sector's gain of 3.93% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9%.
The upcoming earnings release of Southern Co. will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 30, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.03, signifying a 13.19% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $7.39 billion, showing a 5.94% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.58 per share and revenue of $31.35 billion, which would represent changes of +6.51% and +6.08%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Southern Co. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.04% downward. Southern Co. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Southern Co. has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.41 right now. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 18.72, so one might conclude that Southern Co. is trading at a premium comparatively.
It's also important to note that SO currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.96. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.81.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, positioning it in the top 42% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest close session, Boston Scientific (BSX - Free Report) was down 1.2% at $44.60. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.72%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.3%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.12%.
The medical device manufacturer's stock has dropped by 7.02% in the past month, falling short of the Medical sector's gain of 12.48% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Boston Scientific in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on July 29, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.83, showcasing a 10.67% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $5.39 billion, reflecting a 6.54% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.36 per share and a revenue of $21.61 billion, signifying shifts of +9.8% and +7.65%, respectively, from the last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Boston Scientific should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.32% lower within the past month. Right now, Boston Scientific possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In terms of valuation, Boston Scientific is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.44. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 19.08, so one might conclude that Boston Scientific is trading at a discount comparatively.
We can additionally observe that BSX currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.86. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Medical - Products industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.73 as of yesterday's close.
The Medical - Products industry is part of the Medical sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 170, positioning it in the bottom 31% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest trading session, Ulta Beauty (ULTA - Free Report) closed at $452.49, marking a -1.92% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.72% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.12%.
Shares of the beauty products retailer witnessed a loss of 1.23% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its loss of 0.64%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Ulta Beauty in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is expected to report EPS of $6.16, up 6.57% from the prior-year quarter. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.97 billion, indicating a 6.4% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $28.67 per share and a revenue of $13.21 billion, indicating changes of +11.82% and +6.61%, respectively, from the former year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Ulta Beauty. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.19% upward. Ulta Beauty is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Ulta Beauty has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.09 right now. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 15.56 for its industry.
It's also important to note that ULTA currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.44. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Retail - Miscellaneous was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.06 at yesterday's closing price.
The Retail - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 77, which puts it in the top 32% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest trading session, Hasbro (HAS - Free Report) closed at $77.98, marking a -2.71% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.72% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.3%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.12%.
The stock of toy maker has fallen by 4.79% in the past month, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 2.31% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Hasbro in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 21, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.17, showcasing a 10% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.04 billion, up 6.13% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.96 per share and a revenue of $4.97 billion, demonstrating changes of +7.58% and +5.74%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Hasbro. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
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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 past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.1% upward. Hasbro is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In terms of valuation, Hasbro is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.44. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 9.96 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that HAS has a PEG ratio of 1.97. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. HAS's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.57 as of yesterday's close.
The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 198, this industry ranks in the bottom 20% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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Caesars Entertainment se dohodla na převzetí společnosti Fertitta Entertainment za zhruba 17,6 miliardy USD. Po schválení dostanou akcionáři 31 USD za akcii.
Investors choosing between Caesars Entertainment (CZR 0.82%) and Six Flags Entertainment (FUN 6.86%) face two very different paths in the leisure market. Both companies are navigating major corporate shifts that will define their performance throughout 2026.
Caesars is a gaming giant currently moving toward a massive buyout while Six Flags is reshaping its theme park portfolio following its landmark merger with Cedar Fair. These businesses represent two distinct ways to play the consumer spending cycle. This comparison evaluates their financial health and growth prospects to see which stock fits your portfolio better.
Caesars operates a vast network of 52 domestic properties including iconic brands like Harrah’s and Horseshoe across 18 states. The company generates revenue through casino operations, hospitality, and a growing digital wagering segment that spans 34 North American jurisdictions. On May 28, 2026, the company entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in a deal valued at approximately $17.6 billion, which could provide a clear exit strategy for current shareholders.
In its 2025 fiscal year (FY), revenue reached $11.5 billion, representing a growth rate of 2.1% compared to the prior year. Despite the steady revenue stream, the company reported a net loss of $502.0 million for the period. This widening loss from the previous fiscal year reflects the ongoing costs of maintaining a massive physical footprint and expanding its digital betting infrastructure.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, Caesars reported a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.5x, meaning it carries 7.5 times more total debt than shareholder equity. Its current ratio of 0.8x indicates it has fewer short-term assets than short-term liabilities, which is a common trait among consumer discretionary stocks with high fixed costs. Free cash flow, the cash remaining after paying for operations and capital equipment, remained positive at roughly $520 million.
The case for Six Flags EntertainmentSix Flags Entertainment operates a diverse portfolio of 20 amusement parks and 14 water parks across North America and Saudi Arabia. The company utilizes popular characters from Warner Bros. and DC Comics to drive attendance and merchandise sales. In March of 2026, the company divested seven parks to EPR Properties for approximately $331 million as part of a strategic pivot to optimize its remaining high-performing assets.
During FY 2025, the company generated revenue of $3.1 billion, which was a significant 14.4% increase over the previous year. However, Six Flags reported a substantial net loss of $1.6 billion for the fiscal year. This loss was largely influenced by the complexities of integrating its operations following the merger with Cedar Fair and the associated restructuring costs.
Following its December 2025 balance sheet update, the company carried a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.8x. This high level of leverage shows that total debt is nearly ten times the value of shareholder equity. The current ratio of 0.7x suggests the company may face tight liquidity in the short term, while free cash flow was negative at $152.2 million for the year.
Risk profile comparisonCaesars Entertainment faces significant uncertainty regarding its pending acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment, as the deal must still clear regulatory and antitrust hurdles. Beyond the merger, the company is dealing with reputational and legal risks following a May 2026 data breach involving cloud-hosted guest records. High leverage and heavy rent obligations to real estate partners also limit the company's ability to pivot if consumer gaming demand softens.
Six Flags Entertainment is currently managing the difficult task of realizing cost synergies from its recent merger while simultaneously selling off underperforming assets. The business remains highly seasonal, with the majority of revenue tied to the summer months, making it vulnerable to bad weather or economic downturns. It also faces stiff competition for family entertainment spending from larger rivals such as Disney, which often have deeper pockets for new attractions and marketing.
Valuation comparisonSix Flags currently trades at a significantly lower forward earnings multiple than Caesars, though Caesars offers a lower valuation relative to its annual sales.
MetricCaesars EntertainmentSix Flags EntertainmentSector BenchmarkForward P/E90.3x49.5x93.7xP/S ratio0.5x0.7xn/aSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLY sector ETF. Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
Which stock would I buy in 2026?In comparing Caesars and Six Flags Entertainment, weighing whether to invest in the former depends on if its planned acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment goes through. Caesars has until July 11 to consider alternative acquisition proposals. If Fertitta acquires the company, Caesars shareholders will receive $31 in cash for each outstanding Caesars share.
With Caesars stock trading around $30 as of July 6, the Fertitta acquisition does not provide much upside if you buy Caesars shares now. As a result, Six Flags is the better investment choice at this time.
Six Flags stock is well below its 52-week high of $33.50 reached last July, suggesting now is not a bad time to pick up shares. That said, the company has challenges, particularly its high debt and struggles to integrate Cedar Fair, as demonstrated by its mounting net losses.
In the first quarter, Six Flags reported a net loss of $268.6 million, up from $219.7 million in the previous year. However, adding Cedar Fair’s assets helped the company enjoy 12% year-over-year Q1 revenue growth to $225.6 million.
In the latest close session, Owens Corning (OC - Free Report) was down 2.83% at $146.79. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.72% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.3%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.12%.
The construction materials company's shares have seen an increase of 26.73% over the last month, surpassing the Construction sector's gain of 0.11% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Owens Corning in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Owens Corning to post earnings of $3.02 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 28.27%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $2.67 billion, showing a 2.75% drop compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $9.53 per share and a revenue of $9.93 billion, signifying shifts of -20.91% and -1.68%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Owens Corning. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical 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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Owens Corning currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Owens Corning is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.86. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 18.63 of its industry.
We can additionally observe that OC currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.74. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Building Products - Miscellaneous industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.58.
The Building Products - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Construction sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 183, placing it within the bottom 26% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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SpaceX loni vykázala čistou ztrátu 4,9 miliardy USD při tržbách 18,7 miliardy USD. Firma zároveň letos spálila hotovost přes 10 miliard USD jen v 1. čtvrtletí.
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX 0.99%) was an IPO of superlatives. From its unparalleled $75 billion raise to its enormous day-one trading volume, it broke so many records that it probably even broke the record for breaking the most records. With a heady mix of space travel, artificial intelligence (AI), and proposals to take tourists to the moon, it's natural to wonder if SpaceX has a place in your portfolio.
The trouble is that it is hard to justify a valuation of over $2 trillion for a firm that reported a net loss of $4.9 billion last year and had total 2025 revenue of $18.7 billion. Plus, many of the claims in its prospectus -- including the potential total addressable market of $28.5 trillion -- don't stand up to scrutiny. If you're thinking of buying SpaceX today, here are three things to know.
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1. You may already own it Several major indexes fast-tracked SpaceX's entry, causing index funds to automatically add the stock. The Russell 1000 added SpaceX on June 27, and the Nasdaq-100 followed on July 7, so investors who hold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that mirror those indexes, such as the iShares Russell 1000 ETF or the Invesco QQQ Trust, already own a small stake in SpaceX.
Other technology- and space-themed ETFs also give exposure to SpaceX. These include Ark Space & Defense Innovation ETF and iShares AI Innovation and Tech Active ETF. Think about what percentage of your portfolio you want to allocate to SpaceX and what you'll get through your existing investments.
2. SpaceX is burning through a lot of cash Last year, SpaceX's capital expenditure (capex) totaled $21 billion for its space, connectivity, and AI segments. This year, it is spending money even faster: It burned through over $10 billion in Q1 alone. SpaceX is different from the AI hyperscalers racing for dominance because big tech firms like Alphabet have pretty solid financial cushions and are generating significant revenue to justify some of the costs.
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In fairness, SpaceX has already landed three major AI deals, and its Starlink internet arm does generate cash. Even so, it is borrowing heavily to fund its expansion into two high-risk areas -- space and AI -- and it isn't clear when they will start to pay off. In fact, some of its forays into unproven technologies may never generate revenue.
3. Elon Musk is part of SpaceX's DNA SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is part of why the company's IPO broke so many records. Some invested in SpaceX purely because they believed Musk could deliver, regardless of the risks. But his reputation is not the only reason Musk and SpaceX are tied; the firm is structured around his leadership.
Musk's Class B shares have 10 times the voting power of the Class A shares investors bought in its IPO, giving him control of around 80% of SpaceX's votes. Among other things, if shareholders lose faith in his leadership, they can't force his dismissal. That raises some interesting governance questions that will likely play out in the coming years.
It also raises a practical issue because Musk has other commitments, and any distractions could delay SpaceX's ambitious timelines. Moreover, without a clear succession plan, SpaceX may not survive if ill health or other issues remove Musk from the helm.
The period after high-profile IPOs is always volatile. Throw in the high risks, heavy spending, debt, and structural challenges, and it makes sense for long-term investors to wait and reevaluate SpaceX once the frenzy has passed.
Toll Brothers (TOL - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $155.13, demonstrating a -1.28% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.72%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.3%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.12%.
Coming into today, shares of the home builder had gained 13.94% in the past month. In that same time, the Construction sector gained 0.11%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.9%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Toll Brothers in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.9, reflecting a 22.25% decrease from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $2.6 billion, indicating a 11.81% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $12.69 per share and a revenue of $10.7 billion, indicating changes of -5.93% and -2.44%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Toll Brothers. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.18% higher within the past month. Currently, Toll Brothers is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Toll Brothers is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.38. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 15.51.
We can additionally observe that TOL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.3. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Building Products - Home Builders industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.58 as of yesterday's close.
The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 225, finds itself in the bottom 9% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Google nově používá k tréninku AI i média nahraná uživateli přes služby jako Google Lens a Google Translate. Uživatelé jsou do programu automaticky zařazeni, ale mohou se odhlásit.
Google has expanded the scope of data it collects to train its artificial intelligence models, now incorporating media uploaded by users across several of its primary search-related services.
The policy change, Engadget reported Monday (July 6), was implemented without much public fanfare and allows the technology giant to use images, audio, video and other files submitted through tools such as Google Lens and Google Translate.
Google’s move highlights the demand for high-quality datasets as generative AI developers confront a scarcity of fresh information to feed their large language models.
Under the updated terms, any photo uploaded to Google Lens for visual identification or audio captured during a voice-activated search may be harvested for training purposes. The data collection also extends to any files processed through Google Translate, encompassing “images, files and audio and video recordings,” according to the report.
For professionals in the digital economy and banking sectors concerned with data privacy or corporate security, it is notable that users are automatically opted into this training program. Engadget, citing earlier findings by TechCrunch, notes that the current policy is restricted to search-related products; personal repositories such as Google Photos are currently excluded from this specific training data sweep.
As generative AI seeks new data sources, Google has provided a manual mechanism for users to restrict their data from being used in this manner. To opt out, users must navigate to their dedicated Search Services History page to uncheck the “Save Media” box. Additionally, users are advised to review their Search Services Personalization settings to ensure no further media is being retained for AI training.
For those seeking to limit their interaction with Google’s AI outputs entirely, the report also highlights a technical workaround: appending “-AI” to a search query will effectively remove AI-generated overview results from the interface.
The shift underscores a broader trend among Big Tech firms seeking to leverage proprietary user interactions to maintain a competitive edge in the AI race, even as questions regarding user permission and data ownership persist. Google itself highlighted this trend earlier this year, when the company pressured news organizations to allow its AI to train on their articles or risk losing the annual payment for being featured in Google News.
