Viking targets massive, validated markets with GLP-1/GIP and THR-β agonists, offering injectable and oral alternatives with promising Phase 2/3 results. Positioned as a second-line, tolerable, patient-friendly treatment in an established space with significant addressable market size. Compared to some other binary bets in big pharma, Viking offers leaner operations, lower complexity, faster trial execution, and less execution risk.

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Microsoft Corp. opened its annual developer conference with the announcement of new artificial-intelligence capabilities that analysts say will resonate with enterprise customers and help the company expand beyond its relationship with OpenAI.

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Apple will hold WWDC from June 9 — Neutral

AAPL   TechCrunch — May 20, 2025

Apple sent invites for its developer-focused event, Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which will be held from June 9 to June 13 with an “On the horizon” tagline.

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MRK, Daiichi Begin Pivotal Esophageal Cancer Study With ADC Drug — Neutral

MRK   Zacks Investment Research — May 20, 2025

The IDeate-Esophageal01 study is set to evaluate Merck & Daiichi's ADC drug ifinatamab deruxtecan in pre-treated patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ: PPTA) between April 17, 2024 and February 13, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Perpetua is a development-stage company engaged in acquiring mining properties to move them into production. For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call a.

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3 Restaurant Stocks That Stand Tall Amid Industry Challenges — Positive

BJRI  CAVA  WING   Zacks Investment Research — May 20, 2025

Restaurant stocks like CAVA, WING and BJRI are likely to benefit from sales-building initiatives and digital initiatives.

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RTX Ships AN/TPY-2 Radar to the US Missile Defense Agency — Neutral

RTX   Zacks Investment Research — May 20, 2025

RTX ships its first AN/TPY-2 radar, equipped with complete GaN technology, to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.

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DAL vs. LUV: Which Airline Stock is a Stronger Play Now? — Neutral

DAL  LUV   Zacks Investment Research — May 20, 2025

Both DAL and LUV are being hit by tariff risks. Read on to know which company holds an edge now.

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Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, ETR:INL) is considering selling its networking and edge businesses, previously grouped under its NEX division, as part of a strategic refocus under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, according to a Reuters report. Per the report, which cited people with knowledge of the proposed sale, Intel has begun preliminary discussions with potential buyers and interviewed investment bankers to advise on the possible sale, but no formal sale process or solicitation of bids has yet been launched.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:IOVA) and certain of the Company's senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Iovance you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/iovance-biotherapeutics-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

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The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript — Neutral

HD   Seeking Alpha — May 20, 2025

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 20, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Isabel Janci - VP of IR and Treasurer Ted Decker - Chair, President & CEO Ann-Marie Campbell - SEVP Billy Bastek - EVP of Merchandising Richard McPhail - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Michael Lasser - UBS Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Zhihan Ma - Bernstein Zach Fadem - Wells Fargo Seth Sigman - Barclays Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett Steven Zaccone - Citi Operator Greetings and welcome to the Home Depot …

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Orion Properties: Occupancy Returns To Growth After Capex Surge — Positive

ONL   Seeking Alpha — May 20, 2025

Orion Properties is an office REIT pivoting towards flex, laboratory, medical, and governmental properties. Core FFO improved Q/Q, helped by lower administrative and interest expenses. Occupancy was also higher by 1.5% Q/Q, helped by elevated capex. Even so, Core FFO remains well below prior-year levels, impacted by past net operating income declines.

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Altria vs. Philip Morris: Which Tobacco Stock Is a Better Buy Now? — Positive

MO  PM   Zacks Investment Research — May 20, 2025

Philip Morris leads in terms of its global growth and its smoke-free future strategy, making it a strong long-term buy.

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NKE or DECK: Which Athletic Footwear Stock Should You Bet On? — Positive

DECK  NKE   Zacks Investment Research — May 20, 2025

The competition in the athletic footwear space is heating up, with two key players — NIKE Inc. NKE and Deckers Outdoor Corporation DECK — drawing investor attention. While NIKE leans on its global brand power and deep product portfolio, Deckers is gaining traction with strong growth from brands like HOKA and UGG.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / WHY: New York, N.Y., May 20, 2025.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Open Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:LPRO) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/open-lending-corporation-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=149413&wire=1&utm_campaign=11 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Quantum Computing Stock Breaks Record on New Launch — Positive

QUBT   Schaeffers Research — May 20, 2025

The shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:QBTS) are up 29.6% to trade at a record high of $17.04 at last glance.

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Sea Limited: Still Cheap Despite The Monstrous Rally - Maintain Buy — Positive

SE   Seeking Alpha — May 20, 2025

SE appears well positioned to deliver on its aggressive FY2025 guidance, as observed in the robust FQ1'25 performance metrics. With all three of its business segments being highly profitable on an individual basis, it is unsurprising that SE continues to report high growth and profitable cadence thus far. The same may occur over the next few years, as the Southeast Asian region may report over +5% in GDP growth and +14.2% in e-commerce sales growth.

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Green Brick: My Top Pick In The Housing Industry — Positive

GRBK   Seeking Alpha — May 20, 2025

Green Brick Partners has outperformed its peers during Q1, delivering double-digit revenue growth. The company maintains manageable debt levels and has almost $2B in land and housing inventory accounted at cost, which I believe has greater market value. Green Brick is expanding into the Houston market and has ample growth opportunities.

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Amazon reportedly exploring foldable phone — Positive

AMZN   CNBC Television — May 20, 2025

CNBC's Steve Kovach joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest details on how Apple could be facing a surprising competitor in a new Amazon product.

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