Arista Networks: 5 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors — Positive

ANET   The Motley Fool — February 25, 2025

Arista Networks (ANET -5.71%) held its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call on February 18, 2025, highlighting strong momentum in artificial intelligence (AI) networking and cloud infrastructure. For long-term investors, the discussion revealed important insights about Arista's competitive positioning in high-performance networking, its expansion beyond core cloud customers, and its strategy for capturing the growing AI infrastructure opportunity.

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HD Tops Earnings Estimates, Guidance Weaker Than Anticipated — Neutral

HD   Schwab Network — February 25, 2025

Shares of Home Depot (HD) were choppy after reporting better than expected earnings. Jenny Horne dives into the numbers, which revealed a top and bottom line beat.

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Tesla stock price prediction as China's BYD gains more ground — Neutral

TSLA   Finbold — February 25, 2025

Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) dominance in the global electric vehicle (EV) market continues to face significant threats as sales decline in key regions amid mounting competition.

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Gold Price Forecast – Gold Continues to Look Sideways — Neutral

AAAU  BAR  DBP  DGL  GLD  GLDM  IAU  OUNZ  SGOL  UGL   FXEmpire — February 25, 2025

The gold market continues to consolidate overall as we are trying to figure out where things are going around the world via economics, and of course, geopolitics.

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ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today reported net income of $9.7 million and a net income attributed to common stockholders of $8.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. This compares to net income of $9.4 million and net income attributed to common stockholders of $7.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Expanse Studios (GMGI) Completes 4th U.S. Sweepstakes Integration — Neutral

GMGI   Newsfile Corp — February 25, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - Expanse Studios, part of Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), has successfully completed its fourth major integration in the U.S. sweepstakes market, further solidifying its presence across 40+ states. The latest partnership has been facilitated through Casimba Gaming and extended Expanse Studios' third-party distribution strategy, allowing its proprietary slots, crash games, and table games to reach an even broader network of regulated sweepstakes operators.

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5 ETFs That Can Serve as the Bedrock of Any Retirement Portfolio — Positive

DIV  DVY  JEPI  JEPQ  SCHD  SPYD   24/7 Wall Street — February 25, 2025

Retirement can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be. Imagine having an expert in your corner to help you with your financial goals.

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February's Top 3 Stock Upgrades: What Investors Need to Know — Positive

DASH  LULU  ULTA   MarketBeat — February 25, 2025

At the end of February, Lululemon NASDAQ: LULU, DoorDash NASDAQ: DASH, and Ulta Beauty NASDAQ: ULTA were among the Most Upgraded Stocks tracked by MarketBeat. Investors should pay attention to this because the sentiment trends drive these markets and lead them to fresh highs likely set early this year.

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Primech AI Pte. Ltd. ("Primech AI" or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Primech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PMEC), today announced its acceptance into The GEAR Community Access Programme, hosted at The Kajima Lab for Global Engineering, Architecture & Real Estate.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / A class-action lawsuit has been filed against TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMDX), a medical technology company specializing in organ transplant therapy, alleging that the company and certain executives engaged in fraudulent practices and concealed safety issues. The suit, captioned Jewik v.

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NEW YORK , Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SunCar Technology Group Inc. ("SunCar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SDA), an innovative leader in auto e-insurance and cloud-based B2B auto services in China, participated in the National Automotive Circulation Industry New Year Forum and Consumer Promotion Conference in Beijing. The Company, serving as a vice president unit of the National Automotive Circulation Industry Association, was represented by Vice President Gu Saiye, who delivered a keynote address highlighting SunCarOnline's technological solutions that help dealers enhance customer retention, renewal rates, and profitability.

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UFP Technologies Announces Record 2024 Results — Neutral

UFPT   GlobeNewsWire — February 25, 2025

NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT), a designer and custom manufacturer of engineered solutions primarily for the medical market, today reported 2024 net income of $59.0 million, 31.3% higher than net income of $44.9 million for 2023. Adjusted net income grew 32.5% to $67.6 million. Net sales for 2024 were $504.4 million, 26.1% higher than 2023 sales of $400.1 million. GAAP and adjusted earnings per diluted common share outstanding (EPS) were $7.58 and $8.68 respectively.

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GeoPark Announces Pro Forma 2P Reserve Replacement of 480% — Neutral

GPRK   Business Wire — February 25, 2025

BOGOTA, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GPRK), a leading independent energy company with over 20 years of successful operations across Latin America, today announced its independent oil and gas reserves assessment1, certified by D&M under PRMS methodology, as of December 31, 2024. The Company's 2024 year-end reserves, related net present values, and other information included in this press release incorporate pro forma figures reflecting the ac.

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Price pressure on gold amid normal profit taking — Neutral

AAAU  BAR  DBP  DGL  GLD  GLDM  IAU  OUNZ  SGOL  UGL   Kitco — February 25, 2025

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.

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The US indices that I follow here at FX Empire look as if they are trying to find a floor, after falling significantly. At this point, the market looks like we are stabilizing if nothing else.

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GXC: China's Industrial Rebound And Stimulus Will Support Momentum In 2025 — Positive

GXC   Seeking Alpha — February 25, 2025

GXC: China's Industrial Rebound And Stimulus Will Support Momentum In 2025

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U.S. electric and gas utility Public Service Enterprise Group on Tuesday forecast a higher profit for 2025 than the year earlier and raised its five-year capital spending plan to meet growing demand for power.

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Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees and eliminate hundreds of open and unfilled positions, CEO Brian Niccol said on Monday.

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Shell-BP Merger Buzz: A Trend Shaping the Future of Big Oil — Neutral

BP  SHEL   Zacks Investment Research — February 25, 2025

As Shell and BP merger rumors swirl, industry giants are consolidating to stay competitive. A new wave of oil mergers is changing the future of global energy.

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Evergy to Release Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know — Positive

EVRG   Zacks Investment Research — February 25, 2025

EVRG's fourth-quarter 2024 results are expected to continue to benefit from investments, energy efficiency programs and customer growth.

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