The headline numbers for SolarWinds (SWI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

While initially skeptical, we now see QDTE as a high-quality, high-yield ETF with serious upside / income potential, despite the risks. QDTE's construction involves daily selling 0DTE call options on Nasdaq 100 exposure, converting potential intraday gains into weekly cash income distributions. QDTE will likely suffer from some NAV erosion, but we're upgrading QDTE to a 'Buy' as the fund's income generation should materially outpace these losses.

China's Baidu said on Thursday that its artificial intelligence model Ernie would be free from April 1.

Electric Vehicle Technology, Innovation & Sustainability OSCEOLA, AR / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV), a leading provider of electric commercial vehicles, is proud to announce the relocation of its corporate headquarters and the establishment of a new 86,000-square-foot facility in Houston, Texas. This strategic move reinforces Envirotech's commitment to expanding U.S. manufacturing, strengthening fleet services, and supporting the growing demand for commercial electric vehicles (EVs).

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your TELUS International (Cda) Inc. (NYSE:TIXT) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/telus-international-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=129153&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Howard Wang - VP of IR Bill Hornbuckle - CEO and President Jonathan Halkyard - CFO and Treasurer Gary Fritz - President, MGM Interactive Corey Sanders - COO Kenneth Feng - Executive Director and President, MGM China Holdings Conference Call Participants Shaun Kelley - Bank of America Carlo Santarelli - Deutsche Bank Brandt Montour - Barclays David Katz - Jefferies Barry Jonas - Truist Securities John DeCree - CBRE Stephen Grambling - Morgan Stanley Dan Politzer - Wells Fargo Robin Farley - …

NorthWestern (NWE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $1.38 per share a year ago.

I am upgrading McDonald's from hold to buy due to its improved valuation, strong technical chart, and potential for margin expansion and international growth. Despite a soft Q4, MCD shares rose 4.8%, indicating bullish investor sentiment. The focus is on increasing foot traffic and app-based sales. Management expects operating margins in the mid-to-high 40% range for 2025, with capex between $3-$3.2 billion for new restaurant development.

Media giant Paramount Global's channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon, will be unavailable on YouTube TV starting Thursday after the two companies failed to reach a contract renewal, both parties said.

Palantir's Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, showing strong customer growth and operational efficiency, reinforcing the company's potential for future expansion and revenue increases. Despite a 75% gain, Palantir still presents scenarios with significant upside, driven by continued dominance and the secular AI trend. The stock's current valuation seems high, but holding a small position is justified due to potential upside if Palantir exceeds expectations.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/icon-public-limited-company-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=129149&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Semtech Corporation ("Semtech Corporation") (NASDAQ:SMTC) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. On February 10, 2025, Semtech announced that net sales of its CopperEdge products are expected to fall below its prior floor estimate of $50 million in fiscal year 2026, citing changes in the firm's server rack architecture due to poor feedback from a key customer.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Edison International (NYSE:EIX) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/edison-international-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=129152&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Elastic N.V. (NYSE:ESTC) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/elastic-n-v-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=129151&wire=1 or contact Joseph E.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. ("Skyworks Solutions, Inc.") (NASDAQ:SWKS) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Skyworks issued a press release on February 5, 2025, reporting its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended December 27, 2024.

Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Nicole Russell - SVP, IR Glenn Williams - CEO Tracy Tan - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Wilma Burdis - Raymond James John Barnidge - Piper Sandler Mark Hughes - Truist Securities Suneet Kamath - Jefferies Dan Bergman - TD Cowen Jack Matten - BMO Capital Markets Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Primerica Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Precision Drilling (PDS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.40 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.45 per share a year ago.

IAC Inc. (NASDAQ:IAC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Halpin - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Barry Diller - Senior Executive and Chairman, IAC Joey Levin - Chief Executive Officer, IAC and Chairman, Angi, Inc. Jeff Kipp - Chief Executive Officer, Angi Inc. Conference Call Participants Cory Carpenter - JPMorgan John Blackledge - TD Cowen Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Jason Helfstein - Oppenheimer James Heaney - Jefferies Ross Sandler - Barclays Justin Patterson - KeyBanc Youssef Squali - Truist Securities Nick Jones - Citizens JMP …

So goes the housing market and real estate, goes the U.S. economy. Well maybe not exactly, but the housing market plays an important role in the economy.

Fastly, Inc. (NYSE:FSLY ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Vernon Essi - Investor Relations Todd Nightingale - Chief Executive Officer Ronald Kisling - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Frank Louthan - Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Rudy Kessinger - D.A. Davidson & Co. Sanjit Singh - Morgan Stanley Madeline Brooks - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Jeff Van Rhee - Craig-Hallum Capital Group Christopher Fountain - RBC Capital Markets LLC Quinton Gabrielli - Piper Sandler & Co. Operator Good afternoon.