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Simon Property Group recently reported second-quarter 2025 real estate FFO per share of US$3.05, surpassing expectations amid higher revenues driven by increased occupancy and rents, and announced the full acquisition of Brickell City Centre in Miami. This expansion into complete ownership of a major mixed-use asset highlights Simon Property's ongoing commitment to enhancing its portfolio with high-traffic, experience-focused destinations. We'll explore how the Brickell City Centre...

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals recently presented positive long-term data from the HELIOS-B Phase 3 study of AMVUTTRA (vutrisiran) at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025, showing durable reductions in all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events for adults with ATTR-CM across up to 48 months of treatment. The study also highlighted sustained improvements in quality of life and days lost to death or hospitalization, with a consistent long-term safety profile supporting vutrisiran’s...

If you are staring at UnitedHealth Group (UNH) in your portfolio, you are not alone. Wall Street is abuzz following word that Berkshire Hathaway scooped up a substantial stake. The timing is striking, given that UNH is still facing scrutiny over its Medicare billing practices from an ongoing Department of Justice investigation. Despite this cloud, Berkshire’s bet, along with strong institutional signals, has put new energy into the conversation about UNH’s future. It is no wonder investors...

Lazard, Inc. has announced the appointment of Dmitry Shevelenko, Chief Business Officer of Perplexity and former technology leader at Uber, LinkedIn, and Meta, to its Board of Directors, effective September 2, 2025. This leadership addition brings expertise in technology and innovation, potentially aligning Lazard's board with growing trends in digital transformation and operational efficiency. We'll consider how Dmitry Shevelenko's technology background could influence Lazard's ongoing...

Northwestern Medicine recently announced it will become the first health system to fully integrate Tempus AI's generative AI clinical co-pilot, 'David', into its electronic health record platform for clinical teams, marking a significant expansion of the longstanding collaboration between the two organizations. This integration aims to provide real-time AI-enabled insights and workflow efficiencies for clinicians, highlighting the growing real-world adoption of Tempus AI's platform in...

On September 3, 2025, Bank of New York Mellon announced and completed a US$500 million fixed-income offering of non-convertible, perpetual, callable depositary shares, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes. This move could result in the potential redemption of the company's Series H and Series G Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, subject to future market conditions and final corporate decisions. We'll now explore how the depositary share offering and potential...

Cadence Design Systems recently reported second quarter 2025 results, with adjusted EPS of US$1.65 and revenue of US$1.30 billion, both surpassing analyst expectations, while also raising annual guidance for both metrics. An important factor behind this performance was the resumption of sales to China after U.S. export restrictions were eased, with China accounting for 9% of second quarter sales. To understand how this renewed access to the Chinese market affects Cadence's outlook, we'll...

Mondelez International recently launched SOUR PATCH KIDS Strips, introducing a new chewy, ribbon-style candy in five flavors now available at Target, with expanded national rollout expected through early 2026. This product innovation offers a fresh twist on a classic brand, aiming to capture consumer excitement with both texture and flavor variety in the competitive candy category. We'll explore how this SOUR PATCH KIDS extension could impact Mondelez’s focus on product innovation and...

In early September 2025, US President Donald Trump announced impending tariffs on imported semiconductors, with exemptions for companies that manufacture or plan to manufacture in the United States. This policy change could create new contrasts within the semiconductor industry, potentially strengthening the competitive position of firms with established US operations. We’ll look at how ON Semiconductor’s US manufacturing footprint could shape its outlook under these newly proposed...

On September 4, 2025, Palo Alto Networks announced Prisma SASE 4.0, an AI-driven secure access service edge solution designed to neutralize real-time web threats within enterprise browsers and continuously adapt protections for private applications, addressing gaps left by traditional cybersecurity platforms. This launch marks a substantial step as the browser becomes a primary enterprise operating system, with Prisma SASE’s pre-trained machine learning models and adaptive app protection...

Primoris Services recently reported an $11.5 billion project backlog at the end of the second quarter of 2025, driven by robust demand for renewable energy, data center, and communication infrastructure projects. The company exceeded its earlier outlook for renewables revenues in 2025 amid strong utility-scale solar and battery storage demand, with margin improvement anticipated in the latter half of the year as projects advance and legislative clarity on tax incentives supports...

Copart reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, posting revenue of US$1.13 billion for Q4 and US$4.65 billion for the year, both higher than the prior year, with net income and earnings per share also increasing. Copart’s stronger quarterly and annual profit margins, alongside steady earnings per share growth, point to ongoing improvements in its business operations. We’ll examine how Copart’s robust increases in both revenue and net income shape its investment narrative and...

KLA Corporation recently presented at SEMICON India 2025 in New Delhi, with Ahmad A. Khan, President of Semiconductor Products & Customers, highlighting the company's latest innovations. This appearance comes shortly after KLA delivered strong fourth-quarter financial results, but market sentiment remains cautious despite exceeding analyst expectations. We'll explore how resilient financial performance alongside near- and mid-term sentiment challenges could influence KLA's long-term...

Earlier this week, Norton announced the expansion of its Small Business offering with enhanced Dark Web Monitoring and new Social Media Monitoring features aimed at protecting businesses from data breaches, scams, and account takeovers. With business data breaches up sharply in 2025, Norton’s updated services now monitor critical business details like Tax ID and VAT numbers for early detection of threats across both the dark web and major social platforms. We’ll explore how the launch of...

Astera Labs recently reported that its Scorpio P-Series switches, which entered volume production in the second quarter of 2025, have become its fastest-growing product line and now contribute over 10% of total revenues. This surge is further supported by collaborations with major industry players, including NVIDIA, AMD, and Alchip Technologies, solidifying Astera Labs’ role in advancing data center connectivity for AI infrastructure. We’ll explore how the rapid growth of the Scorpio...

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Petco Health and Wellness Company reported a return to profitability for the second quarter of 2025, despite a drop in revenue to US$1.49 billion, and announced plans to close about 25 stores during the year. Alongside improved earnings, the company issued guidance for both the third quarter and full year suggesting overall net sales are expected to decline by a low single-digit percentage year over year. We’ll examine how Petco’s return to profitability and planned store closures could...

MetLife has expanded its Critical Illness Insurance with a new Cancer Support benefit, collaborating with Private Health Management to offer employees personalized guidance from diagnosis to recovery, including access to top oncology professionals and patient counseling. This move comes as cancer cases are projected to rise above two million in 2025, addressing widespread financial and care challenges through more comprehensive insurance solutions for employees and employers. We’ll explore...

In late August 2025, Carnival Corporation & plc announced the completion of its redemption of approximately US$322 million in 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027, emphasizing efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and optimize capital structure. This proactive reduction in debt highlights management’s focus on financial health, which could improve market confidence in the company’s long-term resilience. We’ll examine how this debt redemption may reinforce Carnival’s investment narrative...

Rivian Automotive announced its plans to begin production of the more affordable R2 mid-size SUV in 2026, while also preparing to break ground on a US$5 billion Georgia factory that will be key for manufacturing and scaling the new model beginning in 2028. This expansion comes amid workforce reductions and mounting cost pressures from regulatory changes and tariffs, posing near-term challenges as the company seeks to extend its market reach and operational efficiency. We'll examine how...

In August 2025, General Motors achieved a new monthly record for electric vehicle sales, delivering over 21,000 units across its Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC brands prior to the expiration of the federal EV tax credit on September 30. This surge was propelled by strong consumer demand ahead of the tax credit deadline, with GM now scaling back EV production and emphasizing its diversified product lineup to adapt to evolving market conditions. Now, we'll explore how GM's record EV sales and...

GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies recently announced a new strategic partnership and US$300 million equity investment to jointly develop hybrid electric turbogenerators for Advanced Air Mobility and next-generation aviation applications. This collaboration leverages GE's global scale and technical capabilities alongside BETA’s electric flight achievements, aiming to advance hybrid propulsion systems that may reshape long-range, electric-enabled aircraft segments. We’ll explore how GE’s move...

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals recently announced that its Phase 3 NIMBLE trial evaluating cemdisiran monotherapy in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis met both primary and key secondary endpoints, marking a significant milestone for the company’s pipeline. This advancement highlights Regeneron’s ongoing progress in rare disease therapeutics, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its portfolio of innovative treatments. We’ll examine how these successful Phase 3 results for...

In late August 2025, International Business Machines launched a new brand campaign, "Let's create smarter business," featuring Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton to promote enterprise AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum technologies, with the campaign debuting during the US Open and running throughout the year. This initiative underscores IBM's focus on bridging the gap between AI pilot projects and full-scale enterprise adoption, highlighting its commitment to making AI solutions practical and...