NYSE:SBH
NYSE:SBHSpecialty Retail

Is Sally Beauty’s (SBH) Share Buyback Strategy Reflecting a Shift in Long-Term Growth Priorities?

On August 5, 2025, Sally Beauty Holdings reported third quarter results showing an increase in net income to US$45.72 million and higher earnings per share, despite a slight year-over-year decline in sales, updated its full year guidance to expect flat comparable sales, and announced continued progress in its multi-year share buyback program. An interesting insight is that consolidated net sales are projected to be about 75 basis points lower than comparable sales for the year, reflecting...
NasdaqGM:VERA
NasdaqGM:VERABiotechs

Will Vera Therapeutics' (VERA) Major Equity Raise Reshape Its Resilience Amid Mounting Losses?

Vera Therapeutics recently reported a second quarter net loss of US$76.53 million, significantly higher than a year ago, and announced a US$200 million follow-on equity offering of Class A common stock. The concurrent disclosure of increased quarterly losses and a major capital raise highlights potential funding needs and ongoing operational pressures facing the company. We’ll examine how Vera Therapeutics’ expanded capital raise shapes its investment narrative amid growing financial...
NasdaqGS:CRDO
NasdaqGS:CRDOSemiconductor

Credo Technology Group Holding (CRDO) Settles Patent Dispute With Amphenol Ending Legal Battles

Credo Technology Group Holding (CRDO) recently secured a significant 95% price increase over the last quarter, coinciding with its settlement agreement with Amphenol that ended patent disputes on electrical cable technology. This favorable legal development likely added a sense of stability and confidence among investors. Parallelly, the company announced robust earnings, showing major revenue and net income improvements, which may have been instrumental in driving this rally. Meanwhile, the...
NasdaqCM:BTBT
NasdaqCM:BTBTSoftware

Bit Digital (BTBT) Reports US$7M Sales Drop But Turns US$15M Profit

Bit Digital (BTBT) recently reported a significant 34% increase in share price over the last quarter, possibly influenced by key events such as its earnings announcement. The company noted a turnaround in net income to $14.87 million for the second quarter, a stark contrast from the previous year's losses. Although the broader market experienced a general upswing, Bit Digital's performance may have been impacted by its follow-on equity offerings and executive changes. Overall, while the...
NasdaqGS:TMC
NasdaqGS:TMCMetals and Mining

TMC the metals (TMC) Reports Higher Net Loss For Q2 2025

TMC the metals (TMC) announced a Q2 net loss of $74 million, a significant increase from the $20 million loss in Q2 2024, with losses per share also seeing a sharp rise. Despite these financial challenges, the company's share price rose by 49% over the last quarter, a move that stands out against a flat broader market. Contributing factors may include TMC's private placements with Korea Zinc, providing a potential financing boost, and new board appointments that could signal strategic shifts...
NasdaqGS:OKTA
NasdaqGS:OKTAIT

Okta (OKTA) Expands Board With Industry Veterans Schellhase And Wilderotter

Okta (OKTA) recently expanded its Board of Directors, adding experienced leaders to improve its governance with two new appointments, David Schellhase and Mary Agnes Wilderotter. Despite these changes, the company's share price declined 3% over the last month. Meanwhile, the market overall has shown positive momentum with significant gains, particularly seen in the Dow hitting a record high. The board changes at Okta might have lent some stability during this period, but broader market...
NasdaqGS:LYFT
NasdaqGS:LYFTTransportation

Lyft (LYFT) Co-Founders Exit Board as Sean Aggarwal Takes Charge

Lyft (LYFT) recently announced significant executive changes, with co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer stepping down from the Board of Directors, a move that could have implications for board independence under new Chair Sean Aggarwal. This shift coincides with Lyft's share price gaining 2.89% over the past week, aligning with broader market trends where the Dow Jones reached record highs, though the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw slight declines. These executive moves at Lyft add weight to the...
NasdaqCM:QUBT
NasdaqCM:QUBTTech

Quantum Computing (QUBT): Sales Decline With US$36 Million Net Loss in Earnings Report

Quantum Computing (QUBT) announced considerable second-quarter financial setbacks, with sales dropping by 67% year-over-year and a net loss widening significantly. However, during the period, the company also marked important milestones, including securing a contract with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and shipping its first commercial entangled photon source. These developments coincided with a period where the Dow hit record highs, although the S&P 500 and Nasdaq...
NYSE:GLW
NYSE:GLWElectronic

Corning (GLW) Powers U.S. Solar Supply Chain with T1 Energy Partnership

Corning (GLW) recently announced a strategic commercial agreement with T1 Energy, focusing on the U.S. solar supply chain, which is aligned with national interests in energy self-sufficiency. Over the past quarter, Corning's stock price has risen by 36%, a move that likely benefited from multiple positive developments. The partnership with T1 Energy is significant, but other contributing events include the major expansion of Corning's partnership with Apple and their positive Q2 earnings...
NYSE:AON
NYSE:AONInsurance

Aon (AON) Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent CPI Product And Vesttoo Collapse

Aon (AON) has faced legal turmoil, with a lawsuit alleging fraudulent practices linked to its Collateral Protection Insurance product impacting the insurance sector and leading to Vesttoo's bankruptcy. This development coincides with Aon's exploration of selling Wealthspire Advisors and various executive appointments, such as Jo Ann Jenkins joining the Board. Meanwhile, the broader market saw mixed movements, with the Dow reaching new highs while other indices slipped slightly. Aon's 4% share...
NasdaqGS:SIRI
NasdaqGS:SIRIMedia

Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Sees 10% Rise Over Past Week

Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) recently reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the full year 2025, setting expectations amid a challenging financial landscape highlighted by a 10% drop in second-quarter net income year-over-year. Despite these challenges, the company's stock price increased by 10% over the past week, potentially boosted by corporate actions such as its ongoing share repurchase program and a declared quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share. This notable gain outpaced the broader...