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Earlier this month, the SPAM® brand in collaboration with Kroger launched the first-ever SPAM® Musubi Mobile food truck and introduced a permanent lineup of SPAM® sushi offerings nationwide, alongside Hormel Foods' release of new Jalapeño and Dill Pickle pepperoni flavors. This product expansion leverages iconic branding and consumer interest in bold flavors, aiming to drive engagement across both traditional and new customer segments. We'll explore how Hormel's nationwide SPAM® sushi launch...

Avadel Pharmaceuticals recently reported a profitable second quarter for 2025, reversing a prior year loss, and raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of US$265 million to US$275 million, with third quarter product revenue expected between US$71 million and US$75 million. The company also filed new universal and ESOP-related shelf registrations, signaling continued corporate development and potential future capital flexibility. We'll look at how Avadel's shift to profitability and...

Earlier this month, Lotus Technology Inc. announced that Mr. Anish Melwani resigned as an independent director for personal reasons and entered into a loan agreement of up to £80 million with Lotus Cars Limited, bearing 8% annual interest and a final repayment date of December 31, 2025. This significant financial support, combined with the move to acquire key equity interests in Lotus UK, signals an ongoing effort to enhance integration and control over manufacturing and engineering...

NCR Atleos Corporation recently reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations, announced a major ATM deployment partnership with FCTI, reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, and authorized a US$200 million share buyback program. A unique highlight from the recent announcements is the addition of Casey's to NCR Atleos' Allpoint Network, expanding surcharge-free cash access across thousands of U.S. convenience store locations in underserved communities. We’ll consider how...

Upbound Group, Inc. announced past earnings results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, reporting second quarter sales of US$904.58 million and revenue of US$1.16 billion, both higher than the prior year, but with net income down to US$15.49 million from US$33.95 million. This result highlights a situation where revenue growth was accompanied by significantly lower profitability, reflecting pressures affecting the company's bottom line despite rising top-line figures. We'll...

SPS Commerce reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$187.4 million and net income increasing to US$19.73 million, and updated its buyback progress and raised full-year revenue and earnings guidance on July 30, 2025. Alongside these positive results, the company's full-year outlook now anticipates double-digit percentage growth rates in both revenue and net income per diluted share, pointing to management's confidence in ongoing business momentum. With SPS...

NRG Energy reported its second quarter 2025 results, showing increased sales to US$6.74 billion but a swing from net income to a net loss of US$104 million, and also reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance and completed a major share repurchase program in the months prior to August 13, 2025. A significant operational development saw NRG secure financing for new natural gas units in Texas, positioning the company to add over 1.5 gigawatts of new generation capacity by 2028 amid rising...

Rush Street Interactive recently reported strong second quarter financial results, including US$269.22 million in sales and a swing to net income, and raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to a range of US$1.05 billion to US$1.1 billion. The company also completed a tranche of its share buyback program and will present at the Oppenheimer Technology, Internet & Communications Conference, highlighting increased management confidence and engagement with investors. We'll explore how the...

On August 6, 2025, Westamerica Bancorporation filed a shelf registration to offer up to 750,000 shares of common stock, totaling approximately $35.90 million, in connection with its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ESOP-related shelf registration suggests the company is considering enhancing employee ownership, which may impact both capital structure and long-term incentives. We’ll explore how the potential increase in outstanding shares for ESOP purposes could shape Westamerica...

Fair Isaac Corporation recently reported strong third quarter results, with revenue rising to US$536.42 million and net income reaching US$181.79 million, while also announcing an updated annual guidance with increased revenue and earnings expectations for 2025. This move, along with the completion of a US$119.91 million share repurchase, signals management's confidence and a proactive approach in capital management despite anticipating some quarterly revenue fluctuations ahead. We will now...

On August 12, 2025, Insmed announced that the U.S. FDA approved BRINSUPRI™ (brensocatib), making it the first and only therapy for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in adults and children over 12. This milestone addresses a significant unmet clinical need and sets the stage for Insmed’s broader expansion into respiratory disease markets worldwide. We'll examine how the first-ever FDA approval for NCFB therapy transforms Insmed’s investment narrative and growth outlook. Find companies...

Earlier this month, Qualys reported strong second-quarter results with sales of US$164.06 million and net income of US$47.29 million, unveiled major Agentic AI enhancements to its security platform, and raised its full-year 2025 revenue and earnings outlook. Management's increased guidance and focus on AI-driven automation highlight rising demand and customer confidence in their evolving cloud-based risk management offerings. We’ll explore how Qualys’s upgraded outlook and AI innovation may...

PPL Corporation announced past second quarter results, reporting US$2.03 billion in sales and US$183 million in net income, along with reaffirmed guidance for 2025, projecting 6% to 8% annual EPS and dividend growth through at least 2028. An interesting insight is that the company expects to achieve EPS growth near the upper end of its guidance range, highlighting continued momentum in both earnings and dividends. With management reiterating its EPS and dividend growth outlook, we'll examine...

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. recently reported second-quarter results, posting revenue of US$1.51 billion and net income of US$124.09 million, with earnings per share slightly below analyst expectations and reaffirmed 2025 guidance for positive comparable restaurant sales growth. The company is also moving forward with expansion plans, modest menu price increases to counter inflation, and ongoing capital-return initiatives, indicating confidence in its operational strategy despite anticipated...

Benchmark Electronics recently announced the completion and on-time delivery of 24 Mobile Vehicle Surveillance Systems with Radar (MVSS-R) for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Federal Aviation Administration, integrating AI-powered sensor fusion and advanced radar for enhanced surveillance. This achievement highlights Benchmark’s ability to engineer and manufacture complex, field-ready surveillance solutions domestically, reinforcing its position as a trusted government technology...

Sezzle Inc. recently reported its second quarter and half-year 2025 earnings, revealing sales of US$98.7 million for the quarter, up from US$55.97 million a year earlier, with net income of US$27.6 million, which was slightly lower than the prior year's US$29.7 million. Despite strong year-over-year sales growth for both the quarter and six-month period, net income for the latest quarter declined compared to the previous year, providing investors with mixed results to consider. With...

Earlier this month, Fortinet announced major enhancements to its FortiRecon platform, expanding internal attack surface monitoring, integrating advanced dark web intelligence, and automating security orchestration, all unified under the continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) framework. This development comes amid industry recognition of Fortinet’s operational readiness and broad integration, with the company named Overall Leader in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Attack...

Lincoln Electric Holdings recently reported second quarter results, with sales rising to US$1,088.67 million and net income reaching US$143.4 million, compared to a year ago; the company also completed a buyback of 646,184 shares from April to June 2025, finishing a multi-year buyback of over 4.47 million shares for US$811.77 million. The combination of solid revenue growth, stronger profitability, and share repurchases highlights both operational momentum and the company’s ongoing...

Stepan Company recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing higher sales of US$594.69 million and net income of US$11.34 million, alongside affirming a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.385 per share payable in September. Importantly, this marks the 57th consecutive year that Stepan has increased its cash dividend, reflecting a longstanding commitment to shareholder returns. We’ll explore how these stronger earnings and the company’s sustained dividend growth shape Stepan’s...

Simon Property Group recently reported strong second quarter results, increased its quarterly dividend to US$2.15 per share, announced new executive appointments, and launched a US$1.5 billion senior notes offering for debt refinancing and general corporate purposes. These moves highlight Simon's proactive approach to capital structure management and leadership succession, signaling confidence in operational momentum and future cash flow generation. With the dividend increase underscoring...

Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. recently reported first-quarter results, with sales reaching US$249.28 million and net income at US$47.47 million, both lower than the previous year, and the company also reduced its full-year revenue and earnings guidance for fiscal 2026. This announcement followed comments from company leadership highlighting ongoing efforts to pursue acquisitions and investments, supported by an expected US$1 billion in free cash flow over four years. We'll examine how...

Viavi Solutions Inc. recently reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue rising to US$290.5 million and a swing to net income of US$8 million compared to a net loss a year ago, alongside positive revenue guidance for the start of fiscal 2026. An important development was the company's outperformance against analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings, attributed to robust demand from data center, aerospace, and fiber network segments, as well as the...

Apogee Therapeutics recently announced positive 16-week results from its Phase 2 APEX trial for APG777 in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, where the treatment met all primary and key secondary endpoints and enabled reduced injection frequency. This progress, coupled with plans to advance into Phase 3 studies and expand into new indications, highlights Apogee’s momentum in the immunology pipeline. We'll explore how the rapid advancement of APG777’s clinical program could influence...

Americold Realty Trust recently opened its first Import-Export Hub in Kansas City, Missouri, in partnership with Canadian Pacific Kansas City, to streamline refrigerated rail service between the U.S. and Mexico with a US$100+ million facility supporting cross-border trade and food logistics. This expansion initiative was announced shortly after Americold adjusted its earnings guidance for 2025 and disclosed an impairment of long-lived assets, underscoring a mix of growth ambition and ongoing...