CrowdStrike Rises 28% in 6 Months: Is the Stock Still Worth Buying? — Positive
CRWD Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025CRWD's 28% rally outpaces peers as Falcon Flex adoption and AI alliances with NVIDIA, Salesforce, and Meta fuel growth.
UPDATE - Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ: CRML) Secures Another Significant Tanbreez Offtake Agreement for 15% of its Production with Leading U.S. Vertically Integrated Rare Earth Company, REalloys Inc. — Neutral
CRML GlobeNewsWire — October 08, 2025NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for an offtake agreement with REalloys Inc. (“REalloys”), a private company currently completing an S-4 merger to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker BLBX.
Hour Loop, Inc. (HOUR) is at risk from impacts of the US-China tariff spat, particularly, we believe, the closing of the de minimis loophole. Recent inventory frontloading ahead of tariff changes temporarily supported margins, but future demand destruction and price sensitivity remain major concerns. HOUR's reliance on Amazon (AMZN) exposes it to platform power, fee increases, and fulfillment competition, further threatening profitability.
Joby Aviation shares tumble after pricing of $514 million discounted offering — Negative
JOBY Reuters — October 08, 2025Shares of Joby Aviation fell more than 11% on Wednesday after the electric air-taxi maker priced a $514 million discounted share sale.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Remains A Compelling Prospect — Positive
FDP Seeking Alpha — October 08, 2025Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. remains a Buy as shares are undervalued despite rising revenue, profits, and cash flows. FDP's diversified fresh and value-added product segment, especially bananas and pineapples, drives steady growth amid industry challenges like tariffs and climate impacts. Valuation is attractive, with FDP trading cheaper than most peers on EV/EBITDA and price-to-cash-flow metrics.
Verizon Partnership Sends Shares of a Space-Based Cell Provider AST SpaceMobile Soaring — Positive
ASTS Investopedia — October 08, 2025Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) blasted off, trading at an all-time high after the provider of space-based cellphone service announced it had struck a deal with Verizon Communications (VZ) to offer direct-to-customer broadband service across the continental U.S.
Can IBM Profit From S&P Global Tie-Up For Supply Chain Management? — Positive
IBM Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025IBM's tie-up with S&P Global integrates watsonx AI into supply chain tools, promising smarter, faster decision-making for enterprises.
STAAR Surgical Board of Directors Reiterates Unanimous Recommendation that STAAR Stockholders Vote “FOR” the Alcon Merger Agreement on WHITE Proxy Card — Neutral
ALC STAA Business Wire — October 08, 2025LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) (“STAAR”), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today provided the following statement in response to a report issued by Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) related to STAAR's pending merger with Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC): The STAAR Board of Directors and management team strongly disagree with the recommendation issued by Glass Lewis.
Roundhill Brings Back a Meme Stock ETF. Opendoor, Rigetti, Bloom Energy Make the Cut. — Neutral
BE MEME OPEN Barrons — October 08, 2025The relaunched fund shows how the idea of meme stocks has evolved.
Ford Stock: A Regulatory Catalyst May Help Break The $12 Barrier — Positive
F Seeking Alpha — October 08, 2025Ford stock has been a frustrating investment, struggling to break the $12 barrier, but a major catalyst that could finally unlock shareholder value is now in play. A series of under-the-radar regulatory shifts has already allowed Ford to slash over $1.4 billion in future compliance-related liabilities, and this is just the beginning. This tailwind is unleashing a reallocation of capital, enabling a strategic pivot from money-losing compliance EVs to Ford's high-margin truck and commercial powerhouse.
Top 4 Women-Run Companies Delivering Market-Beating Returns — Positive
ACN ADP PGR PSX Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025From tech to defense, women-run companies like PSX, PGR, M and GD are outperforming peers and redefining growth in 2025.
Can Apollo Go's Global Expansion Power Baidu's Next Growth Phase? — Positive
BIDU Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025Apollo Go's expanding footprint may mark the start of BIDU's next structural growth cycle in high-margin mobility.
JOBY Soars 41% in a Month: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock? — Positive
JOBY Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025JOBY's 41% surge follows successful airshow demos, a key acquisition and commercial expansion plans--but risks still loom large.
JD Expands Core Retail Engine: Is the Growth Thesis Strengthening? — Positive
JD Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025JD Retail sharpens its logistics edge as it doubles down on execution, category mix and ecosystem expansion for sustained growth.
Can Campbell's Snacks Business Stabilize After a Gradual Recovery in 2H25? — Positive
CPB Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025CPB's snacks business shows early signs of recovery, but sustaining momentum into fiscal 2026 depends on execution and cost control.
LW Expands Global Footprint With New Argentina Production Facility — Positive
LW Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025Lamb Weston opens a Mar del Plata, Argentina Production facility, boosting Latin America's supply and efficiency.
Intrusion Unveils Shield Cloud on AWS Marketplace for Threat Prevention — Neutral
INTZ Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025INTZ's launch of Shield Cloud on AWS Marketplace expands its reach and fortifies its mission to stop evolving cyber threats.
Micron Expands AI PC Memory Portfolio: Is it a New Growth Engine? — Positive
MU Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025MU expands its AI PC lineup with new LPCAMM2 memory, aiming to power next-generation laptops and fuel stronger revenue growth.
MP Materials' Cash Flow Under Pressure: A Turnaround on the Horizon? — Neutral
MP Zacks Investment Research — October 08, 2025MP's cash flow struggles continue amid rising costs and inventory buildup, but higher NdPr output and a DoD deal could steady its recovery.
PressReader Partners with Leading Luxury Cruise Lines Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® — Neutral
NCLH GlobeNewsWire — October 08, 2025VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PressReader, the leading digital newspaper, magazine and eBook platform, is now available on ships operated by the luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises® and ultra-luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. Cruise guests can access PressReader's digital catalog of more than 8,000 publications from 120 countries, available in over 60 languages, from the convenience of their own devices.