Merck and a woman suing the drugmaker agreed to halt a trial over alleged injuries from the drugmaker's human papillomavirus vaccine in a case with ties to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the company said.

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Hims & Hers Stock Is On Fire, But Is It a Bubble? — Positive

HIMS   The Motley Fool — February 18, 2025

Shares of Hims & Hers (HIMS -0.96%) stock are up nearly 500% in the past year, but is the stock in bubble territory, or is there still growth ahead? Travis Hoium tackles that question plus the company's high short interest in this video.

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Monster Beverage Stock Falls 8% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip? — Positive

MNST   Zacks Investment Research — February 18, 2025

MNST faces near-term challenges, including decelerating U.S. energy drink growth and currency impacts, but its long-term growth potential remains compelling.

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Sherwin-Williams to Buy BASF's Suvinil in an All-Cash Transaction — Positive

SHW   Zacks Investment Research — February 18, 2025

The buyout will allow SHW to accelerate profitable above-market growth by providing industry-leading solutions.

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Tucows Reports Narrower Y/Y Loss & 7% Revenue Increase in Q4 — Negative

TCX   Zacks Investment Research — February 18, 2025

TCX reports 7% y/y revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with adjusted EBITDA skyrocketing 403%. The net loss widens due to restructuring and impairment charges.

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Cooper Standard Posts Narrower Y/Y Loss in Q4 Amid Cost Cuts — Neutral

CPS   Zacks Investment Research — February 18, 2025

Cooper Standard returns to profitability in fourth-quarter 2024, driven by cost savings and operational efficiencies, while providing optimistic 2025 guidance.

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Abercrombie Stock Drops 25% YTD: Buy Now or Wait for the Right Time? — Positive

ANF   Zacks Investment Research — February 18, 2025

ANF is well-positioned due to its strong brand, regional growth, rebranding initiatives, digital expansion and store upgrades.

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Mastercard Debuts Accelerator For Middle-Market Companies — Positive

MA   PYMNTS — February 18, 2025

Mastercard has unveiled a tool to help financial providers service their middle-market customers. The company's Middle Market Accelerator, announced Tuesday (Feb. 18), combines Mastercard's digital payments technology with services to provide transparency, automation and security, Mastercard said in a news release.

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NetSol Incurs Loss in Q2 Despite Reporting Y/Y Revenue Growth — Positive

NTWK   Zacks Investment Research — February 18, 2025

NTWK saw Q2 revenues rise 2%, but a $1.1-million net loss and rising expenses weigh on profitability. AI investments and recurring revenues grow.

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Is now the time to short silver? One firm thinks so — Negative

SIL  SILJ  SIVR  SLV  SLVP   Kitco — February 18, 2025

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada.

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Powerfleet: A Great Story, But I'll Pass — Positive

AIOT   Seeking Alpha — February 18, 2025

I love a good growth story, but PowerFleet, Inc.'s numbers don't match the excitement. The company's debt level is too high for my liking, making me uneasy about its future. Acquisitions have inflated its revenue growth, and I prefer more organic expansion.

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Less than two weeks after reporting quarterly financials, Walt Disney Company's DIS stock is back in the spotlight with its latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film hitting theaters.

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Kingstone Companies: Not Leaving This Stone Unturned — Positive

KINS   Seeking Alpha — February 18, 2025

Kingstone Companies has seen significant growth due to competitors exiting the New York homeowners insurance market, capturing over 6,000 policies and $23 million in premiums. The company has improved profitability by reducing non-core business and enhancing pricing power, positioning for continued success in 2025. Valuation remains attractive at ~10x forward earnings, with potential for further upside if EPS growth continues.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Elastic N.V. (NYSE: ESTC) between May 31, 2024 and August 29, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 14, 2025.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2025 / WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCAT) resulting from allegations that Red Cat may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Red Cat securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

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EWT: Coming Out Of A Slump — Negative

EWT   Seeking Alpha — February 18, 2025

Taiwan's economy has recovered from a brief recession in early 2023 but faces new challenges due to semiconductor industry volatility. Quarterly GDP growth dipped to 1.8% last quarter, indicating slower economic momentum. Trade war tensions are contributing to economic uncertainties and could impact future growth prospects.

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VEA vs VWO: Which International Vanguard ETF Is Worth Owning? — Neutral

VEA  VWO   24/7 Wall Street — February 18, 2025

After President Donald Trump's November 2024 election victory, the Financial Times had reported $140 billion new investment into US equity funds in just the first month.

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Unity Software to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock? — Neutral

U   Zacks Investment Research — February 18, 2025

U's Q4 results are likely to suffer due to portfolio restructuring and low ad spend, despite steady revenue growth in parts of its core businesses.

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What Is Driving Hims & Hers Stock Higher? — Neutral

HIMS   The Motley Fool — February 18, 2025

In this video, I will talk about recent updates regarding Hims & Hers Health (HIMS -1.85%). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

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Intel stock is soaring; Here's why — Neutral

INTC   Finbold — February 18, 2025

Intel has been in an extended downtrend since late 2023. In that time, the price of Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) dropped from a peak of $50.25 in December of 2023 to $25.93 at press time on February 18, 2025.

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