Here's why The Metals Company's plans for electric vehicle battery metals could spark massive upside.In this video, I'm breaking down why the deep‑sea electric vehicle metal strategy envisioned by The Metals Company (TMC -4.43%) is igniting a speculative surge, despite zero revenue. With a 466% rally and strategic supplier deals, TMC stock could be a contrarian gem, but dilution and regulatory hurdles loom.*Stock prices used were the market prices of July 21, 2025. The video was published on July 27, 2025 ...

A new neocloud filed a patent for data center architecture with Super Micro Computer as its exclusive server partner.Shares of artificial intelligence (AI) server specialist Super Micro Computer (SMCI 10.24%) rallied 10.2% on Monday.Supermicro was named as a partner of choice in a press release from new private AI data center company Digi Power X, which filed a patent today for its modular AI data center solution. As part of the press release on the patent filing, Digi Power X noted it was ordering Nvidia ( ...

The company has a clear-eyed strategy for advancing the development of artificial intelligence (AI).A top figure at Alibaba (BABA 1.71%) basically reiterated the company's commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) technology over the weekend, and on Monday, the stock market rewarded the company for this. Shares of the Chinese e-commerce and tech giant were rising by nearly 2% in mid-session trading that day, easily topping the 0.2% slump of the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.12%) during that time. Not so-cloudy visionW ...

Investors seemed to be disappointed with the new trade deal between the E.U. and the U.S.Shares of LVMH Louis Vuitoon Moet Hennessy (LVMUY -2.09%) were pulling back today after the luxury conglomerate giant as investors continued to digest last week's disappointing earnings report and reacted to the new tariff agreement between the U.S. and the European Union.As of 1:45 p.m. ET, the stock was down 2%. Luxury weakness continuesLVMH was one of several high-profile European stocks to fall today, including Hein ...

Mr. Cooper Group (COOP 0.23%), a leader in mortgage servicing and a major originator, released its second-quarter 2025 earnings on July 23, 2025. The results revealed both earnings per share and revenue coming in below analyst estimates. Earnings per share (GAAP) stood at $3.04, below the $3.18 consensus, Revenue was $608 million, nearly 10% short of the $674.24 million expectation. Despite falling short on top-line and bottom-line GAAP targets, the quarter showcased continued growth in its core servicing b ...

Core Laboratories (CLB 2.47%), a specialist in reservoir optimization and production enhancement services for the oil and gas industry, reported its second quarter 2025 earnings on July 23, 2025. GAAP revenue of $130.2 million for Q2 2025 outpaced analyst expectations of $129.1 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.19 matched consensus estimates. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue was essentially unchanged. The quarter showed incremental operational progress, with sequential improvements in internati ...

One pundit tracking the enterprise software specialist intimates its embrace of artificial intelligence is a smart growth strategy.A new, bullish analyst note was a key catalyst for ServiceNow (NOW 2.26%) stock's lift as the trading week kicked off on Monday. The specialized tech company's shares were nearly 2% higher in value during mid-session action, contrasting well with the slight dip of the S&P 500 index at that point.Plenty of fuel for optimism, says prognosticatorServiceNow, a business process solut ...

Core Insights - LCNB reported a significant GAAP earnings beat for Q2 2025, with earnings per share reaching $0.41, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $0.38 [1][6] - Total revenue for the quarter was $22.7 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.6% [3][6] - The bank demonstrated broad-based improvement in profitability metrics, particularly in net interest margins and returns [2][7] Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) increased by 486% year-over-year from $0.07 in Q2 2024 to $0.41 in Q2 2025 [3][6] - Revenue rose from $19.3 million in Q2 2024 to $22.7 million in Q2 2025, marking a 17.6% increase [3][6] - Net interest margin improved from 2.86% in Q2 2024 to 3.47% in Q2 2025, a 0.61 percentage point increase [3][7] - Non-interest expense decreased by 12.4% from $17.8 million in Q2 2024 to $15.6 million in Q2 2025 [3][8] Business Overview - LCNB is a community-focused bank based in Ohio, offering a full range of financial products to individuals and small businesses [4] - The bank's strategy emphasizes local service, disciplined pricing, and expanding wealth and trust services [5] Notable Developments - The bank's net interest income rose by 15.1% year-over-year, while non-interest income increased by 28.6% due to stronger results from trust and wealth services [6] - Nonperforming loans increased to $4.8 million, or 0.28% of total loans, up from $3.0 million (0.17%) the previous year [9] - Shareholders' equity at the end of Q2 2025 was $263.5 million, with book value and tangible book value per share rising by 7.3% and 16%, respectively [12] Growth Trends - Net loans at the end of Q2 2025 were $1.71 billion, with loan origination activity at $88.8 million [11] - Bank deposits totaled $1.92 billion, while total assets under management slightly decreased to $4.18 billion [11] - The bank reported significant growth in cross-selling wealth and trust services, particularly in recently acquired branches [11] Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the bank's strong asset quality and enhanced profitability, positioning it for continued growth [13] - Key trends to monitor include loan and asset growth, changes in nonperforming loans, and deposit stability [14]

Boston Scientific (BSX -0.32%), a leading medical device maker known for its heart and surgical products, released second-quarter results on July 23, 2025. Revenue reached $5.06 billion for Q2 2025, beating analyst estimates of $4.89 billion. Adjusted EPS finished at $0.75 for Q2 2025 compared to a consensus estimate of $0.73. Driven by high performance in Cardiovascular devices, the period marked another quarter of strong execution, but management noted some lag in organic net sales growth in its MedSurg a ...

Lamb Weston (LW -2.38%), a major producer of frozen potato products serving restaurants and retailers worldwide, reported its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter earnings on July 23, 2025. The company reported results above expectations, posting adjusted EPS of $0.87 compared to analyst estimates of $0.78. Revenue reached $1.68 billion, outpacing consensus forecasts of $1.65 billion. Despite these positive headline numbers, pressures on profitability remain due to competitive pricing, higher fixed costs, and muted g ...