Administration isn't eyeing equity in semiconductor companies that are increasing U.S. investment like TSMC and Micron, but may take stakes in others.

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: CLDI) (“Calidi” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of targeted therapies with the potential to deliver genetic medicines to distal sites of disease, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering and the exercise in full of the underwriters' over-allotment option for gross proceeds of $6.9 million, prior to deducting underwriting commissions and offering expenses.

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Workday (WDAY) Q2 Earnings — Neutral

WDAY   Zacks Investment Research — August 21, 2025

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Workday (WDAY) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended July 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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NEW YORK , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Nick Brien as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Brien, who has served as Interim CEO since February 2025, will continue as a member of the Board.

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Tidewater: Another Strong Quarter, But Some Near-Term Weakness Ahead - Buy — Positive

TDW   Seeking Alpha — August 21, 2025

Leading offshore support vessel provider Tidewater Inc. reported strong second quarter results, with decent cash generation and profitability reaching new recovery highs. Following a comprehensive debt refinancing last month, covenants do no longer preclude the company from returning more substantial amounts of capital to shareholders. Consequently, the board has authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program.

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Zoom Communications (ZM) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates — Positive

ZM   Zacks Investment Research — August 21, 2025

Zoom Communications (ZM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.39 per share a year ago.

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Coty Stock Plunges Over 20% After Cosmetics Maker Reports Surprise Loss — Negative

COTY   Investopedia — August 21, 2025

Shares of Coty (COTY) plunged nearly 22% Thursday, a day after the cosmetics maker posted a surprise loss and gave weak guidance as retailers pulled back on orders.

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People of the State of New York, by Attorney General Letitia James v. Donald J. Trump, et al. People of the State of New York, by Attorney General Letitia James v. Donald J. Trump, et al.

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Oculis Holding AG (OCS) Reports Q2 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates — Neutral

OCS   Zacks Investment Research — August 21, 2025

Oculis Holding AG (OCS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.59 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.53. This compares to a loss of $0.56 per share a year ago.

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Workday (WDAY) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates — Positive

WDAY   Zacks Investment Research — August 21, 2025

Workday (WDAY) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.75 per share a year ago.

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Intuit (INTU) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates — Positive

INTU   Zacks Investment Research — August 21, 2025

Intuit (INTU) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.75 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.99 per share a year ago.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates — Positive

ROST   Zacks Investment Research — August 21, 2025

Ross Stores (ROST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.59 per share a year ago.

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Target shares tumble as sales fall and retailer picks new CEO — Negative

TGT   CNBC Television — August 21, 2025

Target on Wednesday said that company veteran Michael Fiddelke will become its next CEO at a critical point in its effort to break out of a sales slump and win back Wall Street's favor. Fiddelke, the company's 49-year-old chief operating officer and former chief financial officer, will succeed Brian Cornell effective Feb. 1.

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Photronics (PLAB) "Overlooked" A.I. Beneficiary: What Wall Street is Missing — Positive

PLAB   Schwab Network — August 21, 2025

Photronics (PLAB) is a legacy tech company that David Trainer says has gone completely unnoticed by Wall Street for what he considers as a key role in the A.I. space. He points out its photomask development as critical to building chips.

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DARWIN, Australia & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power Integrations is rolling out a new reference design kit tailored specifically for solar-powered race cars as 37 student teams prepare to race across the Outback in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starting August 24. The kit, RDK-85SLR, features the PI™ InnoSwitch™3-AQ IC , which incorporates PI's PowiGaN™ gallium-nitride switch technology. The kit is inspired by a design created by PI's PowerPros℠ online support engineers in coll.

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Jack Henry & Associates: Shares Aren't As Cheap As I Would Like Them To Be — Positive

JKHY   Seeking Alpha — August 21, 2025

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. delivered strong Q4 and FY2025 results, exceeding analyst expectations in revenue, EPS, and adjusted EPS, with robust growth in cloud and payment services. Management projects continued growth for FY2026, driven by new digital payment innovations like Tap2Local and expanding partnerships with financial institutions. Despite impressive fundamentals and a net cash position, shares appear fairly valued or slightly expensive compared to peers on key valuation multiples.

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A ransomware attack that encrypted certain elements of dialysis firm DaVita's network affected 2.7 million people, the U.S. health department's website showed on Thursday.

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Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial on Thursday named the executive leadership team to oversee the combined bank, as the regional lenders prepare for a new chapter after the deal closes early next year.

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Bill Simon, Former Walmart U.S. CEO, joins 'Fast Money' with reaction to Walmart quarterly results and the state of U.S. retail.

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Ross Stores on Thursday topped quarterly profit estimates and reinstated its annual earnings forecast, betting on demand for discounted apparel and accessories as tariffs raise retail prices during the holiday season.

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