CVS Health: Outlier In Healthcare Implosion - Further Margin Recovery Ahead — Positive
CVS Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025CVS has emerged as an outlier during the ongoing implosion observed in the healthcare insurance sector, as they drive improved YoY margins despite the rising medical costs. This is on top of the somewhat stable performance metrics observed in the PBM and pharmacy end markets, as the management confidently raises the FY2025 adj EPS guidance. These directly contrast the massive pessimism observed in CVS' healthcare peers, where CEO is being replaced and FY2025 guidance has been cut/ suspended.
Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s strong revenue and profitability growth are driven by innovation and strategic execution in aerospace components and engineered solutions. Howmet Q2 2025 earnings beat expectations, with double-digit YoY growth in revenue, EBITDA, operating income, and EPS, plus record free cash flow. Robust commercial and defense aerospace demand fueled segment growth, with Engine Products and Fastening Systems delivering standout performance.
Tesla Stock Is Up. Why It's Getting Hard For Musk's Company To Sell EVs. — Positive
TSLA Barrons — August 18, 2025Tesla stock has bobbed up and down over the past eight weeks, since the company launched its robo-taxi service on June 22.
Novo Nordisk's Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Approved to Treat Liver Disease — Positive
NVO Investopedia — August 18, 2025U.S.-listed shares of Novo Nordisk (NVO) gained 4% in premarket trading after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the pharmaceutical firm's popular weight-loss drug, Wegovy, to treat a serious liver disease.
Bitcoin, Ether, and Crypto-Tied Stocks Drop as Profit-Taking Persists — Negative
ARKB ARKW BETE BETH BITB BITC BITO BITQ BITS BITW BLKC BRRR BTCO BTCW BTF BTOP DEFI EZBC FBTC GBTC HODL IBIT SATO SPBC STCE WGMI XBTF Investopedia — August 18, 2025Bitcoin (BTCUSD) prices fell Monday as investors continued to take profits after the token hit record highs last week.
Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Dips — Neutral
AAAU BAR DBP DGL GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ SGOL UGL FXEmpire — August 18, 2025The gold market continues to see a lot of buyers underneath, as the market has been seeing “higher lows” for several months. At this point, the market continues to watch the Federal Reserve and its plane going forward.
SHCO Investors Have the Opportunity to Join Investigation of Soho House & Co Inc. with the Schall Law Firm — Neutral
SHCO Business Wire — August 18, 2025LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SHCO--SHCO Investors Have the Opportunity to Join Investigation of Soho House & Co Inc. with the Schall Law Firm.
This Market-Beating Stock Is a Hidden Buffett-Style Gem — Positive
CPRT 24/7 Wall Street — August 18, 2025Key Points in This Article: Warren Buffett prioritizes stocks with wide moats, ensuring durable competitive advantages and long-term profitability.
QUBT Q2 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Miss, Stock Down — Negative
QUBT Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Quantum Computing posts a wider loss, and revenues lag estimates. However, milestones in quantum tech, NASA contract and index inclusion mark growth steps.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in LATAM Airlines Stock? — Neutral
LTM Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Investors need to pay close attention to LTM stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates — Negative
BTDR Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.76 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.19. This compares to earnings of $0.03 per share a year ago.
NanoViricides says antiviral NV-387 may reduce cancer resurgence risk tied to viral infections — Positive
NNVC Proactive Investors — August 18, 2025NanoViricides (NYSE-A:NNVC) said on Monday that its experimental broad-spectrum antiviral drug NV-387, now advancing into Phase II clinical trials, may help lower the risk of metastatic cancer returning in patients following viral infections. The company said recent studies have found that inflammation, particularly elevated levels of the cytokine IL-6 caused by infections such as COVID-19 and influenza, can reactivate dormant cancer cells, leading to the resurgence of metastatic disease.
Lumen Technologies: Why My Preference Has Shifted From Bonds To Shares — Positive
LUMN Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025Lumen Technologies is transforming via AI-driven deals, boosting deferred revenue and setting up for future earnings growth despite current revenue declines. The company's improved free cash flow outlook, supported by Congressional legislation, enhances its ability to reduce debt and/or invest in growth. Recent debt refinancing and the pending AT&T consumer fiber sale will significantly lower interest expenses and strengthen the balance sheet.
Kratos Keeps Climbing After Q2, But Valuation Risk Looms — Positive
KTOS MarketBeat — August 18, 2025Since reporting Q2 2025 earnings, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions NASDAQ: KTOS has continued to be one of the most impressive defense stocks of the year.
EWC: A Year Ago I Turned Cautious Canadian Equities - That Was A Mistake (Rating Upgrade) — Neutral
EWC Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025EWC offers targeted exposure to Canadian equities, mainly large and mid-cap companies, providing diversification for US-focused portfolios. Despite my prior caution, EWC has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, proving my earlier assessment too conservative. The fund remains a valuable tool for balancing geographic risk, especially for investors heavily weighted in US stocks.
This Week's Market Movers: Ukraine War, FOMC & WMT Economic Barometer — Neutral
WMT Schwab Network — August 18, 2025President Trump will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine, something Kevin Hincks expects to moves markets to start the trading week. Also on the docket: Jackson Hole and what will likely be Fed chair Jerome Powell's final speech at the summit.
Can Home Depot's SRS Distribution Boost Pro Sales Momentum in Q2? — Positive
HD Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025HD leverages its 2024 SRS acquisition with a planned GMS deal, expanding Pro offerings and fueling future growth.
Datasea Achieves Breakthrough in Acoustic Technology, Accelerating Billion-Dollar Commercialization in Healthcare — Neutral
DTSS PRNewsWire — August 18, 2025DTSS' Acoustic innovation Addresses the Healthcare Application Market Projected to Exceed $100 Billion in China and Approach $90 Billion Globally by 2030 BEIJING , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) ("Datasea" or the "Company"), a Nevada-based technology enterprise specializing in advanced acoustic high-tech products and AI multimodal digital solutions, today announced a milestone breakthrough in its acoustic technology. The Company has successfully achieved an exciting leap forward in its acoustic core technologies with the integration of sound wave coupling with AI; the first application for this innovative technology will be precision health management and clinical intervention.
Aon Announces Strategic Investment in eMed to Scale GLP-1 Population Health Platform — Neutral
AON PRNewsWire — August 18, 2025Strategic investment is accelerating the transformation of employer-focused obesity solutions to boost adherence, retention and deliver breakthrough health outcomes with cost savings DUBLIN , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced a strategic investment in eMed Population Health, Inc., an emerging leader in the delivery of GLP-1 programs. The partnership will enhance employer sponsored access to GLP-1 therapies and scale solutions for obesity.
American Water Works: A Sleep-Well-At-Night Long-Term Dividend Stock — Positive
AWK Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025American Water Works, a utility company that provides water and wastewater services in the IS, is now a $28 billion (by market cap) major water utility. AWK increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 9.5%. The company advanced its revenue from $3.2 billion in FY 2015 to $4.7 billion in FY 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.