Prediction: These 2 Vanguard ETFs Will Trounce the Nasdaq-100 This Year — Positive
MGK VGT 24/7 Wall Street — February 24, 2025
While Alphabet, Microsoft Stumble, This Partner Enters The Spotlight — Negative
FI Investors Business Daily — February 24, 2025In a rocky market that has rattled Google and Microsoft, partner Fiserv's stock earns a spot on IBD Leaderboard and another elite screen. The post While Alphabet, Microsoft Stumble, This Partner Enters The Spotlight appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Axsome Says Symbravo Hits Primary Goal In Late-Stage Migraine Trial In Patients Experiencing Inadequate Response To Commonly Used Drugs — Positive
AXSM Benzinga — February 24, 2025On Monday, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXSM announced that the EMERGE Phase 3 trial of Symbravo (MoSEIC meloxicam and rizatriptan) in patients experiencing inadequate response to oral CGRP inhibitors (most commonly used drugs for migraine) met its primary endpoint.

It's the longest stretch without buybacks since the CEO got expanded authority to repurchase shares in 2018.

Nike: Why I'm Turning Cautiously Optimistic (Rating Upgrade) — Positive
NKE Seeking Alpha — February 24, 2025I am cautiously optimistic about Nike, upgrading my rating to "buy" with a price target of $87, despite short-term headwinds to both revenue and earnings in FY25. Nike's strategic shift to a full-price model for Nike Digital and building an integrated marketplace across Direct and Wholesale should help reignite brand momentum, while boosting overall margins. While Q2 FY25 earnings showed early signs of revenue bottoming, challenges persist as they get rid of excess inventory with management expecting top and bottom line pressures in Q3 and Q4.

Final Trades: Progressive Corp., KWEB and the DTCR — Neutral
KWEB CNBC Television — February 24, 2025The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

Newmont Corporation (NEM) Investors: April 1, 2025 Filing Deadline in Securities Class Action - Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP — Neutral
NEM Accesswire — February 24, 2025RADNOR, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2025 / The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP(www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Newmont Corporation ("Newmont") (NYSE:NEM) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Newmont securities between February 22, 2024, and October 23, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lead plaintiff deadline is April 1, 2025.

Humana Foundation Donates $250,000 to Support Disaster Recovery in the Wake of Catastrophic Flooding in Kentucky — Neutral
HUM Business Wire — February 24, 2025LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is donating $250,000 in support of relief and recovery efforts for Kentuckians impacted by destructive flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Following the flooding, some areas were also hit by winter snowstorm activity. Over the past week, torrential rains fell across Kentucky causing flooding in some areas while overflowing rivers onto neighborhoods and communities. At least 14 people died due to.

Smithfield Foods' Post-IPO Momentum: Morgan Stanley Sees Attractive Value In The Transformed Company — Positive
SFD Benzinga — February 24, 2025Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian initiated coverage on Smithfield Foods Inc SFD with an Overweight rating and a price forecast of $28.00.

eBay's User Crisis: Investors Should Go Elsewhere Too — Neutral
EBAY Seeking Alpha — February 24, 2025Despite outperforming the S&P year-to-date, eBay Inc.'s stock shows caution signals, with a mixed experience from a top-rated seller and declining GMV since 2021. eBay's GMV surged during COVID-19 but has since dropped significantly, with recent stock price increases not aligned with substantial GMV or Active Buyer growth. Key factors behind eBay's 2024 stock surge include AI innovations, strategic partnerships, fee eliminations, and a slight GMV rebound, though these may not justify the rise.

ICON: An Excellent Investment Opportunity With Strong Growth Potential — Positive
ICLR Seeking Alpha — February 24, 2025ICON's revenues and net income have increased by 196.06% and 137.71%, respectively, between 2020 and 2024. Even though the CRO market expects a challenging outlook for 2025, in the next 9–10 years, the CRO market expects to grow at a 5.8%-7.42% CAGR. ICON has seen a decline in its non-current bank and loan debts of 36.88% since 2021. Its non-current bank and loan debts accounted for 57.74% of its liabilities in 2021.

Gold pokes to record high as traders/investors seek safety — Positive
AAAU BAR DBP DGL GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ SGOL UGL Kitco — February 24, 2025Jim 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.

Steve Weiss, Founder and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to explain why he's trimming Uber at these levels.

Microsoft reiterates plan to invest $80 billion in AI, but may 'adjust our infrastructure in some areas' — Positive
MSFT CNBC — February 24, 2025Microsoft said it might make some infrastructure adjustments but still plans to spend over $80 billion on capital expenditures this fiscal year, which ends in June. Analysts at TD Cowen circulated a note on Friday suggesting that the company has canceled data center leases.

Steve Weiss, Founder and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to explain why he's trimming Vertiv here.

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day on two entertainment stocks.

Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss trims Meta, Dick's and Bitcoin (IBIT) — Neutral
META CNBC Television — February 24, 2025Steve Weiss, Founder and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to detail his latest portfolio moves.

Options Traders Target Tech Stock Amid February Rally — Positive
SMCI Schaeffers Research — February 24, 2025IT stock Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) just staged a massive rally , up 90.7% since the start of February.

Celsius' $1.8 Billion Alani Nu Deal: Analyst Highlights Enhanced Exposure To Female Consumers — Positive
CELH Benzinga — February 24, 2025Celsius Holdings Inc CELH reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and entered into an agreement to acquire Alani Nutrition for $1.8 billion.

Universal Health to Report Q4 Earnings: What Do the Estimates Say? — Positive
UHS Zacks Investment Research — February 24, 2025UHS' fourth-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from growing admissions and patient days.
