Co-Diagnostics, Inc. to Host Booth at 17th Next Generation Dx Summit in Washington, D.C. — Neutral
CODX PRNewsWire — August 18, 2025SALT LAKE CITY , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company" or "Co-Dx"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, today announced that it will be hosting a booth at the 17th Annual Next Generation Dx Summit, held virtually and in-person at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. on August 18-20, 2025.
Genprex Receives Notice of Allowance for Multiple Patents for Reqorsa® Gene Therapy with PD-L1 and PD-1 Antibodies to Treat Cancers — Neutral
GNPX PRNewsWire — August 18, 2025Strengthens Intellectual Property Estate for REQORSA Oncology Program with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors AUSTIN, Texas , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX ), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent to Genprex that covers the use of the Company's lead drug candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy, in combination with PD-L1 antibodies, such as Tecentriq®. Similarly, the European Patent Office has issued a Notice of Allowance to Genprex for …
Walmart: Recent Inflation Data Is A Headwind Ahead Of Q2 Earnings — Negative
WMT Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025Walmart faces margin pressure and slowing annual revenue growth, with inflation and tariffs posing additional risks to profitability and consumer demand. Recent results showed modest revenue growth and strong e-commerce and advertising gains, but net margins remain under pressure and debt levels have increased. Valuation appears stretched, with the stock trading well above five-year averages and a low dividend yield offering little downside protection.
Double the tenders, double the flavor DALLAS , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is doubling down on flavor with the next Wingstop Drop – and this time, it is all about tenders. Starting today, August 18, through Sunday, August 24, fans can score Wingstop's newest menu innovation (and more of it) with Buy-One-Get-One free 4-piece tenders*.
Ocean Power Technologies opens office at AUVSI headquarters in Washington, DC — Positive
OPTT Proactive Investors — August 18, 2025Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NYSE-A:OPTT) announced it has opened a new office at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) headquarters in Washington, DC, expanding its US presence and strengthening ties with the uncrewed systems industry. The company said the office underscores its commitment to advancing uncrewed systems operations and national policy engagement.
Performance Shipping Inc. Secures Time Charter Contract for M/T P. Aliki at US$30,000 Per Day — Neutral
PSHG GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) (“we” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (“PNSC” or the “Charterer”) for its M/T P. Aliki, a 105,304 DWT LR2 Aframax tanker, built in 2010.
Add These 4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks to Boost Portfolio Returns — Positive
DDS FTDR NEM NYT Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025NYT, DDS, NEM and FTDR make the cut as top liquid stocks, with each boasting strong liquidity, growth attributes and operational efficiency.
Can Costco's Affirm Tie-Up Accelerate Digital Sales in Q4? — Positive
COST Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025COST's partnership with Affirm adds BNPL financing to boost digital sales, big-ticket purchases and member loyalty.
Primega Group Acquires China Wangmao Liquor Industry Group to Enter the Premium Baijiu Market and Drive Diversified Growth — Neutral
ZDAI GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Primega Group (NASDAQ: ZDAI) has officially announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with China Wangmao Liquor Industry Group Co. Limited, planning to acquire the company through an equity purchase. This marks a significant step in Primega Group's journey toward diversified business development while showcasing its strategic planning and innovation capabilities in new business sectors.
First Patient Enrolled in Merit Medical's WRAPSODY (WRAP) North America Registry — Neutral
MMSI GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, announced today the successful enrollment of the first patient in the WRAP North America registry.
KLC INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. and Announces Opportunity for Investors with Substantial Losses to Lead Class Action Lawsuit — Neutral
KLC Business Wire — August 18, 2025SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning KinderCare business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $1.6 billion investment in UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) on August 15, 2025, causing the stock to rise by 11% in its best trading day since 2020. This investment signifies Buffett's re-entry into UNH after liquidating his entire position back in 2010, indicating that he perceives significant value at the current lowered prices.
Tempus AI (NASDAQ: TEM) has already posted a strong 2x gain since its IPO, rising from $37 to $74. Although it trades at a lofty 14x trailing revenue multiple, the company's solid growth trajectory and expanding market opportunity indicate room for continued upside, as outlined below.
Wrap Technologies Secures $4.5M in Private Placement to Accelerate Emerging Counter-Drone Technologies and Dual-Use Go-to-Market Strategy — Neutral
WRAP GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025Key Financing Highlights: Accelerates Counter-UAS Fielding: Proceeds are expected to advance Wrap's recently announced Wrap-Merlin and Wrap-PANDA programs, which repurpose existing BolaWrap® 150 inventory into new counter-drone capabilities, enabling rapid progression from development to field application. Dual-Use Pathway: Supports both Wrap's continued law enforcement go-to-market strategy and near-term commercial wins in federal sales, where counter-UAS demand is accelerating.
Amphenol boosts defense portfolio with $1 billion buyout deal for Trexon — Positive
APH Reuters — August 18, 2025Amphenol will buy cable assembly firm Trexon for about $1 billion in cash, the electronic equipment maker said on Monday, as it aims to tap into rising defense spending and expand its military-focused product portfolio.
SaverOne Broadens its Relationship with Cemex: An Additional European Cemex Division Deploys SaverOne's Driver Distraction Prevention System — Neutral
SVRE GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025Marks Continued Growth in SaverOne's Global Footprint and Further Expansion Within Cemex's Operations
Why Arista's Blowout Q2 Is Good News for Chip-Giant Broadcom — Positive
ANET MarketBeat — August 18, 2025Within the data center and artificial intelligence (AI) trade, one of the most impressive earnings reports of Q2 came from Arista Networks NYSE: ANET. The company showed a substantial surprise, exceeding expectations on sales and earnings per share (EPS).
AEHL Signs Strategic Agreement with BitGo to Advance Bitcoin Acquisition and Security — Neutral
AEHL GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025New York, NY, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: AEHL, or the “Company”), today announced that its Bitcoin strategy has officially entered the second phase with the Company signing a formal cooperation agreement with BitGo, a global leader in digital asset custody. Under the agreement, AEHL will complete account opening and Bitcoin purchases on the BitGo platform, with the acquired Bitcoin stored on-chain and safeguarded through a multi-signature private key management mechanism to ensure asset security and compliance.
Trump Takes A Cut of AMD and Nvidia's (NVDA) Sales — Negative
AMD NVDA 24/7 Wall Street — August 18, 2025[00:00:04] Doug McIntyre: So I think we figured out how we make up the national deficit and maybe even start to pay down the debt.