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First Horizon Bank announced it has transitioned support for its broker-dealer and investment advisory services program, First Horizon Advisors Inc., to LPL Financial Holdings’ institution services platform, resulting in approximately US$12 billion of client assets onboarding to LPL as of August 2025. This collaboration significantly expands LPL’s managed assets base, highlighting continued momentum in winning institutional relationships and increasing its scale in the wealth management...

Lumen Technologies recently announced a collaboration with Palantir Technologies to integrate Palantir's Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform into its business operations in pursuit of digital transformation and operational efficiency. This partnership aims to utilize advanced AI to accelerate decision-making, simplify complex workflows, and support Lumen's shift toward next-generation telecom infrastructure and services. We'll now examine how the integration of Palantir's AI...

Kinder Morgan, Inc. participated in the Barclays 39th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference on September 3, 2025, in New York, where company executives discussed recent developments and future outlook. This high-profile industry event often draws significant attention as executives may provide fresh insight into strategic priorities, operational updates, or upcoming projects that can influence investor perceptions. We'll explore how Kinder Morgan's recent executive presentation at a major...

PagSeguro Digital Ltd. recently announced a special dividend of US$0.1200 per share, payable on November 3, 2025, with an ex-date and record date of October 6, 2025. This announcement is often interpreted by investors as an indication of confidence in the company’s financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders. We’ll explore how this special dividend announcement could influence PagSeguro Digital’s investment case, especially as a signal of financial strength. Rare...

Chagee Holdings Limited recently reported strong revenue growth and successful expansion into Southeast Asia and North America, while also disclosing ongoing challenges in its domestic market from heightened competition and rising operating costs. An interesting aspect is the company’s continued focus on premium brand positioning and long-term overseas investments despite domestic pressures impacting short-term performance. We’ll look at how Chagee’s global growth strategy shapes the...

In its latest quarterly update, Whirlpool reported a 5.5% year-over-year decrease in sales and a 44% decline in adjusted earnings per share, alongside lowered full-year free cash flow, adjusted EPS, and EBIT margin guidance. This combination of disappointing results and a cut in outlook has heightened investor focus on the company's ability to manage near-term challenges despite leadership stressing confidence in long-term domestic manufacturing and housing demand fundamentals. With...

On August 26, 2025, Viper Energy, Inc. filed a shelf registration allowing it to offer up to US$8.02 billion in Class A Common Stock, totaling 203,172,011 shares. This unusually large registration amount signals potential major capital-raising plans or significant corporate actions, drawing heightened attention across financial circles. We’ll explore how this large potential equity issuance could shift the company’s investment narrative and affect future earnings expectations. These 11...

In its most recent report, F5 announced third quarter revenue of US$780 million, representing 12% year-over-year growth, driven by a 26% increase in product revenue and raising its full-year revenue outlook above analyst expectations. This was the largest beat of analyst estimates and the most significant upward full-year guidance revision among peers in the content delivery sector, signaling business momentum compared to competitors like Cloudflare, Akamai, and Fastly. We'll examine how...

In recent days, public comments by Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan emphasized a shift away from traditional investing models, highlighting the rapid rise of private markets and private credit, while the firm also appointed Yasuo Kashiwagi as Head of Japan to further its local expansion. Rowan’s views on the changing investment landscape have further intensified market interest in private asset managers, as institutions reconsider portfolio allocations and the lines between public and...

J. M. Smucker reported first-quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2025, posting US$2.11 billion in sales and a net loss of US$43.9 million, while also raising full-year sales and earnings guidance for 2026 to reflect higher price realization despite divestitures of Voortman® and certain snack brands. Although the company faced a quarterly net loss, its updated outlook now forecasts stronger comparable net sales, highlighting a focus on price-driven revenue growth amid shifting...

nVent Electric plc recently announced it has leased a new 117,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Blaine, MN to expand production of data center solutions, including liquid cooling products, with operations set to begin in early 2026. This marks nVent's second facility expansion in two years to address surging demand from data center customers and is expected to create over 325 jobs between the new Blaine space and the previously expanded Anoka, MN site. We'll explore how nVent's...

AST SpaceMobile announced that its first Block 2 BlueBird satellite, BlueBird 6, is now fully assembled and undergoing final testing ahead of shipment, while 20 of its satellites have received conditional launch approval from the FCC as of early September 2025. This milestone marks tangible progress toward building a space-based mobile network, advancing AST SpaceMobile’s plans to expand connectivity through space-based direct-to-mobile technology. We’ll examine how FCC approval for...

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has expanded its exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), now including over 450 hotels in 12 new countries, according to an announcement from SLH. This collaboration has led to a very large rise in booking traffic for participating properties and enables Hilton Honors members to earn and redeem points at unique luxury destinations worldwide. We'll explore how Hilton’s expanded global luxury footprint through the SLH partnership could...

American Airlines recently reported its second quarter results, with revenues exceeding analyst expectations but issuing earnings guidance for the full year and next quarter that fell significantly short of forecasts. This contrast between strong revenue performance and weaker profitability outlook adds complexity for investors considering the airline's future operating environment. We'll explore how American Airlines' earnings guidance miss affects the company's investment narrative and...

Virco Mfg ( NASDAQ:VIRC ) Second Quarter 2026 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: US$92.1m (down 15% from 2Q 2025...

On September 4, 2025, Palantir Technologies announced a five-year expansion of its partnership with Lear Corporation, enabling broader adoption of Palantir's Foundry, Warp Speed manufacturing operating system, and Artificial Intelligence Platform across Lear’s global operations. This expanded partnership has been central to Lear's IDEA program, producing over US$30 million in savings during the first half of 2025 and significantly advancing efficiency and innovation for more than 11,000...

PagerDuty announced the appointment of Todd McNabb as Chief Revenue Officer, effective September 29, 2025, bringing more than 25 years of experience in scaling enterprise organizations, alongside reporting a return to profitability with second quarter sales of US$123.41 million and net income of US$9.78 million. The return to profitability and leadership change highlight PagerDuty’s operational progress and sharpen its focus on revenue growth and retention. We'll explore how Todd McNabb's...

DiDi Global recently reported its earnings for the second quarter and first half of 2025, revealing sales of CNY 56.40 billion for the quarter and CNY 109.67 billion for the half year, alongside a move from net income to net loss in both periods. While revenue experienced year-on-year growth, the company shifted from profits to losses, indicating that higher sales have not translated into improved profitability. We'll examine how DiDi's revenue growth alongside the return to losses may...

Goldman Sachs and T. Rowe Price recently announced a major collaboration to provide diversified public and private market investment solutions, with Goldman planning to invest up to US$1 billion in T. Rowe Price stock for a 3.5% equity stake. This alliance stands out by aiming to broaden access to private markets for retirement and wealth investors, signaling a significant shift toward integrated, co-branded offerings between two leading financial firms. We'll explore how this new...

On September 5, 2025, Opera Limited's Chief Financial Officer Frode Fleten Jacobsen presented at Citi’s 2025 Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference in New York, providing updates on Opera’s growth strategy and financial outlook. An important takeaway was Opera’s emphasis on its strengthened financial position, highlighted by raised full-year guidance, continued AI-driven growth, and ongoing integration of advanced features across its products. We'll examine how Opera’s...

Endava recently reported fourth-quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2025, with sales of £186.78 million and net income of £1.17 million, completing a buyback of 6,722,491 shares for US$111.2 million. Despite surpassing analyst earnings expectations, the company released cautious revenue guidance and highlighted ongoing macroeconomic pressures impacting client spending and operational stability. We'll now examine how Endava's successful share repurchase, paired with weaker...

Earlier this week, Zoom Communications was honored with an Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award for its Zoom for Broadcast technology, which enables broadcasters worldwide to transmit high-quality, low-latency remote media into live television production. This distinction, combined with expanding enterprise adoption of Zoom’s employee experience platform and AI-driven offerings, highlights the company’s growing impact across both media production and corporate communications...

In early September 2025, Targa Resources launched a non-binding open season for its proposed Forza Pipeline Project in the Delaware Basin, featuring a 36-mile, 36-inch pipeline with 750 dekatherms per day of primary firm transportation service from Lea County, New Mexico to the Waha Hub in Texas. This move underscores Targa's efforts to expand natural gas transportation infrastructure linking gas processing assets to major demand centers, reflecting its focus on enhancing market access and...

Brightstar Lottery PLC recently showcased its next-generation lottery solutions at the NASPL 2025 conference, featuring advancements such as self-service and in-lane terminals, advanced vending machines, digital menu boards, and AI-driven innovations aimed at boosting player engagement and operational efficiency. Executive participation in industry panels and the company’s exclusive focus on lottery innovation highlighted its determination to drive customer growth through technology. We’ll...