Ispire Technology Inc. to Participate in Webull Corporate Webinar Series on February 18, 2025 — Neutral
ISPR PRNewsWire — February 12, 2025LOS ANGELES , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ispire Technology Inc. ( NASDAQ: ISPR ) ("Ispire," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), an innovator in vaping technology and precision dosing, today announced that Michael Wang, Co-Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Webull Consumer Webinar Series: Consumer, on February 18, 2025. Conference Details: Webull Corporate Webinar Series - Consumer Date/Time: Tuesday, February 18th at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Planet Fitness Realigns Leadership Team to Drive Growth Initiatives — Neutral
PLNT PRNewsWire — February 12, 2025HAMPTON, N.H. , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced today that it has realigned its leadership team to support the Company's strategic imperatives and propel the brand forward.

Arbe to Announce Q4 & FY 2024 Financial Results and Hold a Conference Call on March 5 — Neutral
ARBE PRNewsWire — February 12, 2025TEL AVIV, Israel , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbe Robotics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ARBE) (TASE: ARBE), a global leader in perception radar solutions, will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2024 conference call on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Applied Digital Closes $375 Million Financing with SMBC to Support Ellendale HPC Campus — Neutral
APLD SMFG GlobeNewsWire — February 12, 2025Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) leads a $375 million financing for the Company's Ellendale High Performance Computing (“HPC”) data center campus (the “Ellendale HPC Campus”) Provides further validation of the Ellendale HPC Campus through a partnership with one of the world's leading data center financing platforms DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) ("Applied Digital" or the "Company"), a designer, builder, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure for HPC applications, announced today that the Company, through its HPC subsidiary APLD HPC Holdings LLC (“APLDH”), closed a $375 million financing with SMBC. The Company used a …

Conduent Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results — Neutral
CNDT GlobeNewsWire — February 12, 2025Key Q4 and Full Year 2024 Highlights Revenue: Q4 $800M / FY $3,356M Adj. Revenue(1): Q4 $800M / FY $3,176M Pre-tax Income (Loss): Q4 $(82)M / FY $504M Adj.

Aeries Technology Announces Strategic Leadership Changes to Strengthen Market Leadership and AI-Driven Operational Excellence — Neutral
AERT GlobeNewsWire — February 12, 2025NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeries Technology, Inc. (“Aeries” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: AERT), a leading provider of global capability center (GCC) solutions, today announced a strategic leadership realignment to drive sustainable growth and strengthen its market position.

Cruise into Convenience: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings expands strategic collaboration with PayPal — Neutral
NCLH PYPL PRNewsWire — February 12, 2025SAN JOSE, Calif. , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the addition of PayPal as a checkout option for all U.S.-based cruise reservations operated by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE: NCLH).

Clinical and Immunological Results from Phase 1/2 Study of INO-3107 as a Treatment for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Published in Nature Communications — Neutral
INO PRNewsWire — February 12, 2025Data shows that INO-3107 induced new populations of T cells in the blood that traveled to airway tissue and were associated with clinical benefit as measured by reduced need for surgeries PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases, today announced that peer-reviewed data from its Phase 1/2 clinical trial with INO-3107 as a potential treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) were published online in Nature Communications under the title DNA immunotherapy for …

Compass Minerals: Risky, But Still Worth Considering — Negative
CMP Seeking Alpha — February 12, 2025Compass Minerals International's Q1 2025 results disappointed, with earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share falling short of expectations despite higher-than-anticipated revenue. The company's Salt segment saw significant revenue decline due to lower tonnage sold, while the Plant Nutrition segment showed strong growth in sales volumes. Elevated leverage and operational underperformance make CMP stock a risky investment, but shares remain attractively priced for those willing to take on higher risk.

Kraft Heinz wraps up ‘challenging' year with a profit warning — Negative
KHC Market Watch — February 12, 2025The company said it's “committed to making the necessary investments to drive top-line improvement, while remaining disciplined.”

Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) just received a fresh price target from analysts at investment banking and financial advisory firm Benchmark.

Restaurant Brands International (QSR 0.78%), a leading quick-service restaurant company known for brands like Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes, reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on February 12, 2025. The results beat market expectations, with Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.81 compared to predictions of $0.784, an 8% year-over-year growth.

Could Uber Be Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire by 2035? — Neutral
UBER The Motley Fool — February 12, 2025Uber Technologies (UBER -2.14%) recently reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenue of just under $12 billion came in ahead of Wall Street expectations.

Don't Get Stuck In The Mud: There's A Better Pick Than CNH Industrial — Neutral
CNH Seeking Alpha — February 12, 2025CNH Industrial, the second-largest farming equipment manufacturer, benefited from Deere's unmet demand in 2022-2023 but now faces declining revenues and profitability due to a cyclical downturn. The macroeconomic environment has shifted, with higher interest rates and lower farm income, leading to reduced demand and production cuts, favoring market leader Deere. CNH's Q4 performance was weak, with significant revenue and EBIT declines, inventory reduction efforts, and higher warranty costs impacting financials.

Energy Transfer LP delivered a robust performance since my November 2024 call, returning nearly 20% to investors. ET's 6.5% distribution yield is rock-solid, supported by impressive financial performance, including record adjusted EBITDA levels and strong cash flow generating capacity. The company's ambitious $5 billion growth projects and favorable macroeconomic trends position it well for future expansion, particularly in the midstream industry.

Biogen's stock hit by soft guidance and a decline in sales of MS drugs — Negative
BIIB MS Market Watch — February 12, 2025Sales of an Alzheimer's disease treatment were better than expected, but that and a quarterly beat wasn't enough to offset below-consensus EPS outlook.

Prospect Capital: Deteriorating NAV And Vulnerable To Higher Rates (Rating Downgrade) — Neutral
PSEC Seeking Alpha — February 12, 2025Prospect Capital's portfolio continues to show weakness in a high interest rate environment, leading to a 23% price drop over the last year and a slight dividend reduction. Despite a high dividend yield of 13%, PSEC's total return is negative, and it trades at a significant discount to NAV due to underlying weaknesses. PSEC's earnings have declined, with net investment income at its lowest levels since 2021 and NAV decreasing by 12.1% over the past year.

IPG Photonics Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y (Revised) — Negative
IPGP Zacks Investment Research — February 12, 2025IPGP struggles with declining material processing and medical sales, but growth in advanced applications sparks optimism.

Shares of tech giant Broadcom Inc. NASDAQ: AVGO have been a joy for investors to hold, delivering a massive 130% gain in 2024 that included an all-time high in December. It would have been a shock for them when the rally came to an abrupt halt last month after a DeepSeek-driven selloff saw the stock shed 20% in just a matter of sessions.
