KLC Investor Update: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against KinderCare Over IPO– Hagens Berman — Neutral
KLC GlobeNewsWire — August 25, 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased shares in KinderCare (NYSE: KLC) during its October 2024 initial public offering (IPO). The lawsuit alleges that the company made false and misleading statements in its IPO documents, failing to disclose significant risks related to the quality and safety of its childcare services.
SOC Update: Lawsuit Alleges Sable Offshore Misled Investors on Oil Production – Hagens Berman — Neutral
SOC GlobeNewsWire — August 25, 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A class-action lawsuit is underway against Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC), alleging the company and its executives misrepresented its oil production status to investors. The lawsuit, captioned Johnson v. Sable Offshore Corp., represents those who purchased or acquired the company's publicly traded securities between May 19, 2025, and June 3, 2025. It also includes investors who bought shares in the company's secondary public offering (SPO) on May 21, 2025.
Douglas Elliman's Noble Black: Housing market remains a 'rate driven story' — Neutral
DOUG CNBC Television — August 25, 2025Noble Black, Douglas Elliman broker, joins CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss outlooks on real estate, market expectations, and much more.
Eve Holding: Delays eVTOL Flight Testing But Opportunity Remains — Positive
EVEX Seeking Alpha — August 25, 2025Eve Holding remains a speculative buy despite a six-month delay in EVE-100's first flight, with flight testing now expected in late 2025 or early 2026. The company raised $230 million to strengthen its liquidity, helping fund operations and reduce the risk of running out of cash before certification and production ramp-up. Partnership with Embraer and São Paolo's large helicopter market provides strategic advantages, supporting long-term growth potential for Eve's eVTOL business.
If a Recession Comes, 4 High-Yield Warren Buffett Stocks Are Safe Havens — Neutral
CVX KHC KO KR 24/7 Wall Street — August 25, 2025If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett, and with good reason.
Simulations Plus (SLP) Faces Investor Scrutiny After Asset Impairments and Grant Thornton Contests Company Statements About Dismissal -- Hagens Berman — Neutral
SLP GlobeNewsWire — August 25, 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors in Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLP) saw the price of their shares decline about 25% on July 15, 2025 after the company reported its Q3 2025 $67.3 million net loss that included a $77.2 million impairment charge and the company's firing of its independent auditor Grant Thornton, whom it hired on April 15, 2025. Simulations Plus's revelation has prompted national shareholders rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether the company may have misled investors about its asset valuations and the reasons why it abruptly dismissed Grant Thornton and …
SoFi's stock surged 55% in two months as fee-based revenue hit $378M, 44% of total revenue. Financial Services revenue soared 106% YoY to $363M with 52% contribution margins, nearly tripling last year's profitability levels. Technology Platform revenue reached $110M, up 15% YoY, maintaining a 30% margin while scaling recurring income streams.
Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' seemingly smashed the box office. Here's why it's likely a one-off — Positive
NFLX CNBC — August 25, 2025Netflix brought a sing-along version of the popular animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" to theaters to promote the sing-along's launch on its streaming platform. The streamer does not disclose theatrical ticket sales numbers to the public, but some box office analysts have reported that two-day event generated between $16 million and $20 million in receipts.
Musk's xAI sues Apple, OpenAI alleging antitrust violations — Neutral
AAPL TechXplore — August 25, 2025Elon Musk's companies xAI and X filed a sweeping US antitrust lawsuit Monday against Apple and OpenAI, alleging the tech giants formed an illegal partnership to stifle competition in artificial intelligence and smartphone markets.
Marex Group (MRX) Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Short Seller Accusations – Hagens Berman — Neutral
MRX GlobeNewsWire — August 25, 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 5, 2025, investors in Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) saw the price of their shares significantly decline in the wake of a critical short report accusing the company of engaging in an improper multi-year accounting scheme.
Nvidia Front And Center For Markets This Week: Browne — Positive
NVDA Bloomberg Technology — August 25, 2025Erin Browne, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Pimco, says AI has come under pressure but eyes remain focused on Nvidia earnings to gauge the health of the sector. She joins Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Tech.
Copper Shows Resilience Amid Consideration as a Critical Mineral — Positive
COPJ ETF Trends — August 25, 2025Despite tariff contagion upending prices at the tail end of July, copper continues to push higher ahead of its industrial metal peers as seen in its S&P indexes. This performance comes as copper is under consideration as a critical mineral by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
PDD Holdings delivered a double beat on earnings and revenue, surprising positively after a history of missing estimates. Despite the beat, revenue growth slowed to 9%, the weakest since early 2022, reflecting regulatory and macro headwinds. Valuation has increased compared to last year, while growth and profitability have softened, making me less bullish than before.
Deal Will Transform Media Buying for U.S. Advertisers Key Takeaways: Integration streamlines media buying for advertisers, enhancing efficiency and value. Acquisition expands Spectrum's advertising solutions for businesses of all sizes.
New Mountain Finance: Lackluster Growth Prospects For This BDC — Neutral
NMFC Seeking Alpha — August 25, 2025I maintain my hold rating on NMFC due to limited earnings growth and weak distribution coverage, despite its attractive 12.4% dividend yield. NMFC's concentrated portfolio and lack of new investment allocation increase vulnerability to sector-specific risks and limit growth potential. Although NMFC trades at a 15% discount to NAV, this reflects weaker growth prospects rather than a compelling value opportunity.
RNA Stock Moves More Than 30% in a Week: What's Driving This Rally? — Positive
RNA Zacks Investment Research — August 25, 2025Avidity Biosciences surges 36% on reports that Novartis may eye a deal, with talks said to be early and interest from other suitors possible.
Why Dividend Cuts Aren't Always Bad: A Case Study From 3M — Neutral
MMM Seeking Alpha — August 25, 2025Few things are more misleading than a blue-chip company under financial strain that keeps paying, and sometimes even raising its dividend. On the surface, it signals confidence. Underneath, it can mask deteriorating fundamentals. But just as cutting losses can be a healthy decision in investing, the same principle applies to companies reassessing their dividend strategy.
BellRing Brands (BRBR) Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Upcoming Retailer Destocking, Share Price Decline; BRBR Investors With Substantial Losses And Persons With Knowledge Encouraged To Contact Hagens Berman — Neutral
BRBR GlobeNewsWire — August 25, 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2025 investors in BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) saw the price of their shares decline about 19% after BellRing announced during its Q2 2025 earnings call that it anticipated Q3 2025 reduction in retailer inventory levels.
PBR Charters DOF Group's Construction Vessel for Offshore Operations — Positive
PBR Zacks Investment Research — August 25, 2025Petrobras secures DOF Group's Skandi Salvador on a $165M four-year charter, boosting subsea capacity, with delivery set for December.
Millrose Properties: An 8% Investment-Grade Dividend Yield From American Land Banking — Positive
MRP Seeking Alpha — August 25, 2025Millrose Properties is paying out a substantial dividend yield of 8% following its spinoff from Lennar earlier this year. The REIT is trading at a small discount to its book value per share and is targeting a dividend payout ratio of 100% of AFFO. An investment-grade rating and a conservatively leveraged balance sheet reduce MRP's overall risk profile.