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Earlier this month, Dave Inc. announced the full rollout of CashAI v5.5, its newest AI-powered cash flow underwriting engine, which doubles the feature set and is optimized for the company's updated fee structure. With real-time credit analysis trained on over 7 million recent ExtraCash originations, Dave expects CashAI v5.5 to improve risk ranking, approval rates, and credit performance, supporting broader access to ExtraCash and potential gross profit expansion. We'll explore how CashAI...

Earlier this month, Li Auto introduced the Li i6 battery electric SUV, priced between RMB 250,000 and RMB 300,000, and rolled out its VLA Driver advanced assisted driving system to all Li AD Max users via OTA 8.0, while also evolving its Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent smart cockpit features. Li Auto's August vehicle deliveries exceeded 28,500 units, and its Q2 figures surpassed revised guidance, reflecting strong operational execution amid product innovation and a temporary sales system...

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) just dropped some news that may make investors reconsider their outlook. The company reported record quarterly sales, earnings per share, and incoming orders, thanks in large part to a surge of demand in municipal markets like flood control and storm water management. With infrastructure spending up and the data center boom continuing to ripple through the industry, Gorman-Rupp has found itself in the right place at the right time. Pair that revenue momentum with strong cash...

In recent days, Las Vegas Sands drew market attention as multiple analysts issued upbeat outlooks following solid gaming revenue reports from Macau and Nevada, while director Charles Forman sold 20,000 shares and Appaloosa exited its position. This blend of analyst confidence and insider trading activity signals both optimism regarding company performance and an evolving sentiment among major shareholders. We'll explore how the surge in analyst upgrades and improved regional gaming results...

Take-Two Interactive recently attracted significant analyst attention due to expectations of strong year-over-year earnings growth and increased revenue, supported by rising estimate revisions and growing optimism about the company's future performance. An important driver behind this outlook is anticipation for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI in May 2026, which is expected to generate substantial revenue growth and capture heightened investor interest in the lead-up to its launch. With...

If you have been watching O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), this summer brought a series of events that turned more heads than usual. Management announced the company is on pace for its 33rd straight year of same-store sales growth. This figure speaks to O'Reilly’s ability to keep customers coming in, even as the retail landscape shifts. In addition to this consistency, O'Reilly’s leadership also executed an aggressive share buyback over the past year, while a 15-for-1 stock split caught the...

On September 5, 2025, Solid Power, Inc. filed a shelf registration and announced a $150 million at-the-market follow-on equity offering for its common stock. This move signals that Solid Power is seeking to raise significant capital, potentially supporting its production scaling and technology development plans in the competitive solid-state battery market. We'll examine how Solid Power's capital raise may influence its ability to fund growth and withstand ongoing industry headwinds. AI is...

Earlier this week, Hope Bancorp reported a net loss of US$27.9 million for the second quarter of 2025 after one-time items, alongside announcements of executive stock sales and continued focus on strategic transformation. Despite these challenges, the company emphasized capital discipline and ongoing integration efforts from its Territorial Bancorp acquisition, highlighting resilience during a period of industry uncertainty. We'll review how Hope Bancorp's financial loss and disciplined...

Investors watching Amdocs (NasdaqGS:DOX) got fresh news to consider as the company announced an expanded multi-year deal with Optimum, aiming to overhaul the telecom provider’s billing infrastructure with AI-powered solutions. This is not just another contract. Amdocs is set to implement new digital tools such as an AI-powered Bill Presenter and a GenAI Care Agent, deepening its footprint in the fast-evolving world of telecommunications AI. With long-term, recurring revenue and high margins...

Stanley Black & Decker recently presented at Morgan Stanley’s 13th Annual Laguna Conference, where senior management discussed the company’s outlook and operational challenges. An important insight from the event was management’s disclosure of an US$800 million annualized tariff impact and their announcement of further price increases to help counter these cost pressures. To understand how the company’s efforts to manage tariff headwinds could reshape its future prospects, we’ll examine the...

If you’re watching GDS Holdings (NasdaqGM:GDS) after this week’s headlines, you’re not alone. The company’s stock has been energized by a wave of optimism, as China’s accelerating adoption of AI and surging demand for cloud capacity have vaulted data center operators like GDS into the spotlight. Fresh partnerships with industry giants, most notably Alibaba’s push to upgrade its cloud infrastructure, and GDS’s solid revenue guidance for 2025 have gotten investors paying close attention to...

In recent weeks, Uber Technologies has announced major partnerships with Sephora and Best Buy to expand Uber Eats’ offerings beyond food, while also launching a new collaboration with Pipe to provide restaurant partners fast access to working capital via the Uber Eats Manager platform. These moves position Uber Eats as a broader commerce platform by integrating retail and financial services, offering merchants and consumers a wider range of value-added solutions within the app. We'll explore...

Thinking about what to do next with DoorDash (DASH) after its latest moves? The company is grabbing headlines again, rolling out high-profile partnerships with Brex and Ace Hardware and making big pushes into drone delivery and grocery fulfillment. These are not just flashy announcements; each signals a step further into new verticals, hinting at a business that sees its future far beyond restaurants. It’s no surprise investors are watching closely, as the stock has climbed 18% over the past...

If you have been eyeing Blink Charging (BLNK) but weren’t sure when to act, this week’s moves might give you something to talk about. The company put lingering delisting worries to rest after confirming it regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price rule. That alone tends to move the needle for risk-sensitive investors, yet Blink didn’t stop there. It also announced a major partnership with Paua in the UK that adds roughly 3,500 new charging connectors across the country’s commercial...

Everus Construction Group (NYSE:ECG) just delivered the kind of update that makes investors sit up and take notice. Net sales for the second quarter jumped 31% over last year, impressive by any measure. What really stands out is the upgraded revenue forecast for the rest of 2025. Institutional investors are starting to call attention to Everus’s growing backlog and dependable cash flow, suggesting there may be fundamental strength backing the headlines. Whenever a company surprises markets on...

Tetra Tech (TTEK) has been making waves lately, and if you’re trying to decide what to do with the stock, you’re not alone. The big story driving attention is the company’s Government Services Group, which has seen a boost from a full pipeline of water infrastructure upgrades and disaster response programs. In addition, Tetra Tech has acquired SAGE Group Holdings and Carron + Walsh, broadening its digital automation expertise and strengthening its presence in Europe and the municipal water...

Ardagh Metal Packaging (NYSE:AMBP) has just released its 2024 Sustainability Report, and it is already making waves among investors. The company’s achievement of a 10% reduction in direct emissions and an increase in renewable electricity usage to 30% globally stands out in an industry where environmental impact is under a microscope. With nearly four out of five cans now made from recycled aluminum and most facilities reaching Zero Waste to Landfill status, Ardagh is putting its...

Earlier this month, DigitalOcean Holdings announced the launch of Single Sign-On (SSO) integration, enabling seamless and secure authentication for digital native businesses by connecting existing identity providers like Okta to their platform. This move positions DigitalOcean to better serve growing, cloud-native teams with automated user management and enterprise-grade security controls as part of every plan. We'll look at how support for Single Sign-On could enhance DigitalOcean's ability...

In the past quarter, Toast reported that its annual recurring revenue reached US$1.93 billion in Q2, supported by positive outlooks from several major Wall Street analysts in August 2025. This combination of robust recurring revenue growth and growing analyst confidence highlights Toast’s continued market traction and strong customer engagement. We’ll explore how Toast’s significant annual recurring revenue climb may shape the company's broader investment narrative and future prospects. Rare...

If you have been following DaVita (DVA) lately, you know that this week’s earnings report had something for both optimists and skeptics. The company managed to slightly exceed revenue expectations, but shares slid 3.1% during the afternoon session after markets retreated, driven in part by DaVita lowering its full-year profit guidance. Operational hurdles like declining patient count and more center closures continue to create uncertainty around growth, and investors are understandably...

Earlier this month, Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski reaffirmed a Buy rating on RXO Inc. following the company’s strong Q2 performance, highlighting productivity gains from AI and machine learning that reached 45% over two years and adjusted EBITDA at the high end of guidance despite softness in freight and automotive sectors. RXO’s approach to optimizing price, volume, and service delivered a 7% sequential increase in truckload gross profit per load even as truckload volume declined,...

Trying to figure out whether to buy, hold, or move on from FTI Consulting stock? You are far from alone. Investors have been watching this company’s movements pretty closely, and for good reason. The stock has seen a notable slide so far this year, with a year-to-date drop of 13.4%. Stretch that timeframe out to the past 12 months and the loss widens to 26.6%. However, looking over the last five years, FTI Consulting is actually up a strong 51.9%. So, has something truly changed about the...

If you have been watching DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD), the latest headlines may have caught your attention. A recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1, signaling a strong bullish case according to the research provider, has put the stock in the spotlight. Add to that an 80% jump in full-year earnings estimates in the past quarter, and you have a recipe for heightened investor interest, especially from those laser-focused on growth and profitability trends. This surge comes as DRDGOLD has outshined its Basic...

If you're trying to figure out whether to buy, hold, or simply watch Axsome Therapeutics, you're in good company. Plenty of investors are pausing to reassess after seeing this biotech's stock make some major moves lately. Over the past year, Axsome has put up a 28.1% gain, and year-to-date returns sit at 35.6%. The longer you zoom out, the more dramatic those numbers get, with shares up 98.5% over the past three years and 50.3% over the last five. Still, it hasn't been a straight shot upward...