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CoreWeave, ticker NasdaqGS:CRWV, secured a US$2b equity investment from Nvidia to support further data center expansion. The company announced a multi year partnership with Perplexity focused on AI inference workloads on dedicated Nvidia clusters. CoreWeave plans deployments of Nvidia’s next generation Rubin platform alongside other architectures as part of its AI cloud build out. CoreWeave operates an AI focused cloud platform, supplying GPU infrastructure to customers that need high...

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) announced the resignation of Executive Vice President James Peters, following his recent transition out of his CFO and President, Whirlpool Asia positions. The company is collaborating with PPG Industries and IPG Photonics on a pilot project using advanced laser curing technology to support more efficient and lower impact manufacturing. These developments highlight leadership changes and a manufacturing trial that focuses on operational efficiency and environmental goals...

Earlier this month, BlackRock launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), an exchange-traded product offering spot ether exposure with a portion of holdings staked to potentially generate income, alongside a temporarily reduced 0.12% sponsor fee on the first US$2.50 billion of assets. The move deepens BlackRock’s digital asset footprint, giving investors a choice between plain ether exposure and a staked option that introduces additional staking-specific risks such as illiquidity...

In March 2026, Stoke Therapeutics and Biogen reported New England Journal of Medicine data showing that investigational antisense therapy zorevunersen produced substantial, durable seizure reductions and multi-year cognitive and behavioral improvements in children and adolescents with Dravet syndrome on top of standard anti-seizure medicines, with an overall safety profile the companies describe as generally well tolerated. The publication is important because it presents multi-year...

In recent days, V2X, Inc. extended its long-running training partnership with General Motors through 2030 under a multi-year contract valued at over US$100,000,000, while GM also reported Q4 results that beat adjusted earnings expectations, raised its quarterly dividend by 20%, and authorized a new US$6,000,000,000 share repurchase program. Together, the expanded technician training agreement and increased cash returns to shareholders highlight GM’s focus on service quality and capital...

Recently, NewMarket Corporation has come under pressure as its core petroleum additives business faces structural oversupply, with global capacity additions outstripping demand and intensifying competition from Chinese exporters. An additional concern for investors is that bearish research has highlighted how NewMarket’s heavy reliance on this challenged segment could weigh on overall profitability despite past diversification efforts. Against this backdrop, we’ll explore how persistent...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has already welcomed guests aboard its new Norwegian Luna, a next‑generation ship now sailing from Rome and preparing for a U.S. debut in Miami with short Bahamas and longer Caribbean itineraries centered around upgraded private island experiences. This launch deepens the company’s focus on premium, multigenerational travel and exclusive destinations, even as recent quarterly results showed weaker earnings compared with the prior year. We’ll now examine how...

Seabourn, Carnival Corporation's luxury brand, has introduced a new premium Alaska land program called The Denali Experience. The program is offered as a pre cruise add on to Seabourn's Alaska voyages and is planned to run across the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The Denali Experience focuses on curated, small group exploration in Denali, expanding Carnival's reach in high end Alaska travel. Carnival Corporation & (NYSE:CCL) is adding this new land option at a time when its share price stands at...

What the regulatory shift and product push mean for DraftKings stock Recent comments from the CFTC Chair on treating sports event contracts as federally regulated swaps, combined with DraftKings (DKNG) ESPN tie up and Super App plans, have put the stock’s opportunity set in sharper focus. See our latest analysis for DraftKings. Despite the headlines around the Super App, ESPN account linking and shifting CFTC rhetoric, DraftKings’ share price return has been weak over the past year. The...

VinFast Auto (NasdaqGS:VFS) has just posted another loss making quarter, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue of about ₫18.1 trillion and basic EPS of a loss of ₫10,238.74, set against a trailing twelve month revenue base of roughly ₫67.5 trillion and a cumulative loss of about ₫92.5 trillion. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from about ₫8.7 trillion in Q2 FY 2024 to ₫12.3 trillion in Q3 FY 2024, ₫16.3 trillion in Q1 FY 2025 and now ₫18.1 trillion in Q3 FY 2025, while...

IonQ recently announced a landmark agreement with the University of Cambridge to establish the IonQ Quantum Innovation Centre, deploying its 6th-generation, chip-based 256-qubit system on campus and providing access to its quantum cloud for research across computing, networking, sensing, and security. This collaboration is structured to align academic incentives with commercial outcomes, potentially accelerating commercialization of quantum research, expanding IonQ’s intellectual property...

Latest FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) just posted its FY 2025 numbers with third quarter revenue of US$123.25 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.02, while net income excluding extra items was a loss of US$0.67 million. The company has seen revenue move from US$89.80 million in the third quarter of 2024 to US$123.25 million in the same period of 2025. The trailing twelve month revenue figure in the dataset stands at US$733.30 million with a net loss of US$91.25...

CRH (NYSE:CRH) is back in focus after announcing plans to fully delist from the London Stock Exchange and to concentrate its ordinary and preference share listings on the New York Stock Exchange. See our latest analysis for CRH. The latest LSE delisting plan comes after a sharp reset in the 30 day and 90 day share price returns. However, the 1 year and especially 3 year total shareholder returns remain firmly positive. This suggests that longer term momentum has not fully faded. If you are...

Valaris (NYSE:VAL) is working toward a potential agreement with Transocean that could reshape its role in offshore drilling. Management expects the discussions with Transocean to influence how Valaris positions itself within the sector over the long term. Institutional holders have been active, with Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increasing its position in Valaris and WINTON GROUP Ltd cutting its stake. These moves highlight differing institutional views on Valaris at a time of sector...

CoreCivic recently obtained a Special Use Permit for its Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, allowing the previously idled facility to resume operations and begin accepting detainees on a phased basis. This regulatory approval effectively brings an additional revenue-generating asset back online, with phased intake potentially enhancing utilization and supporting CoreCivic’s broader detention services footprint. We’ll now examine how reactivating the Midwest Regional...

Nvidia has fully exited its investment in Applied Digital (NasdaqGS:APLD), closing out its position in the company. Applied Digital plans to spin off its cloud computing business, aiming to reshape its focus within AI and cloud services. These moves mark a significant shift in how the company organizes its operations and allocates capital. Applied Digital comes into this shift with a current share price of $27.05 and a very large 1 year return, alongside a 3 year return of more than 7x and...

Trupanion (TRUP) shares are in focus after the Human Animal Bond Research Institute announced a new partnership with the pet insurer, centering on research and support for service dogs and the broader human animal bond. See our latest analysis for Trupanion. Despite the HABRI partnership highlighting Trupanion's role in supporting the human animal bond, the stock has faced selling pressure, with a 90 day share price return of 32.03% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 31.47%...

Tradeweb Markets (TW) is back in focus after reporting February 2026 operating metrics, including total trading volume of $61.8 trillion and average daily volume of $3.1 trillion, reflecting 23.4% year-over-year growth in activity. See our latest analysis for Tradeweb Markets. The release of stronger February volumes and heightened attention on bond trading has come alongside a 30 day share price return of 9.71% and a 90 day share price return of 19.83%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Piper Sandler’s decision to initiate coverage on Pathward Financial (CASH) with an Overweight rating, along with an average brokerage view of Outperform, has drawn fresh attention to the bank’s shares and recent return profile. See our latest analysis for Pathward Financial. The Piper Sandler initiation lands after a strong run, with Pathward Financial’s share price return of 22.82% over 90 days and year to date share price return of 26.85% feeding into a 1 year total shareholder return of...

In recent days, Corebridge Financial has faced sector-wide pressure as concerns about private credit stability, tighter lending to private credit providers, and fund redemption limits prompted investors to reassess risk across financial companies. At the same time, Corebridge Financial increased its dividend by 4% for shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026, signaling management’s emphasis on returning capital despite heightened market scrutiny of its private credit exposure and cash...

Earlier this month, The Toro Company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sales of US$1,036.3 million and net income of US$67.9 million, and management raised full-year 2026 net sales growth guidance to a range of 3% to 6.5%. Management attributed the stronger performance and confidence in higher guidance to robust demand for snow and ice products, contributions from recent acquisitions, and progress on cost-saving initiatives such as the AMP productivity program. Next, we’ll...

In March 2026, Par Pacific Holdings attracted increased attention as Barclays PLC raised its stake by almost one-quarter, while multiple brokerage firms maintained an “Outperform” consensus rating on the company. This combination of higher institutional ownership and supportive analyst views highlights growing institutional engagement with Par Pacific’s refining and fuel distribution footprint in Hawaii and the Rocky Mountain region. We’ll now explore how rising institutional ownership,...

The Chemours Company recently completed a private offering of US$700,000,000 in 7.875% senior unsecured notes due 2034, using the proceeds and cash on hand to redeem existing 5.750% notes due 2028 and 5.375% notes due 2027. This refinancing, alongside a very large 31.5% increase in CEO Denise Dignam's 2025 compensation, highlights how Chemours is reshaping its balance sheet while drawing attention to management incentives and governance. We will now examine how this major debt refinancing...

ICU Medical recently faced scrutiny over stagnant revenues and rising capital intensity, with projections pointing to declining sales and tighter free cash flow margins. This combination raises questions about how effectively the company can convert its revenue base into cash, potentially reshaping its operational and financial priorities. Next, we’ll examine how concerns about ICU Medical’s shrinking free cash flow margins may influence the company’s broader investment narrative and...