- Our merger arbitrage strategy returned +5.5% before expenses (+4.2% net) in the second quarter and +9.4% before expenses (+7.1% net) for the first half of the year, marking our strongest first-half performance in over 25 years - Expect vibrant M&A activity over the balance of the year - Assets Under Management ("AUM"): $1.34 billion at June 30, 2025 compared to $1.27 billion at March 31, 2025 - Book Value per share ended the quarter at $43.30 per share vs $42.51 at March 31, 2025 - Board authorized the re ...

McDonald's reported better-than-expected earnings on Wednesday — as the fast-food chain's push into value meals and promotional tie- up attracted budget-conscious diners amid economic uncertainty. "While rivals like Yum Brands and Chipotle struggled with consumer pullback, McDonald's played to its strengths by leaning into value, nostalgia and limited-time promotions," eMarketer analyst Zak Stambor said. Same-store sales in the US – which is McDonald's largest market – rose 2.5%, above a 0.7% decline in the ...

Key Takeaways Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings of $1.33 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.26% and increased 9.9% year over year. Revenues of $965 million increased 6.6% on a year-over-year basis and surpassed the consensus mark by 2.66%. SWKS shares were up 4.98% in pre-market trading. Year to date, Skyworks shares have dropped 16.2% underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's return of 11.8%. SWKS' Q3 Top-Line Detail ...

With the second-quarter earnings season underway, profits from early reporters may catch investors' attention. Yet, rather than chasing stocks that have already delivered, focusing on those poised to outperform expectations may offer greater upside. An earnings beat often serves as a catalyst, enhancing investor sentiment and pushing share prices upward. This is likely to be reflected in the earnings releases of Realty Income Corporation (O) , Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) and Plymouth Industrial REIT ...

Key Takeaways Astera Labs (ALAB) reported second-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 44 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 33.33%. The company reported earnings of 13 cents per share. Net revenues surged 149.7% year over year to $192 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.1%. Astera Labs is ramping up production of its PCIe 6 product portfolio for customized rack-scale AI systems. Scorpio Fabric switches won multiple design wins in the reported quarter. The company saw ...

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.27 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -28.6%. Revenues are expected to be $18.43 million, down 19.2% from the year-ago quarter. While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. (YMAB) shares ended th ...

Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc Half-Yearly Results Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc announces its unaudited half-yearly results for the six months ended 31 May 2025. Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc (the 'Company') is a Venture Capital Trust (VCT) which aims to provide shareholders with attractive tax-free dividends and long-term capital growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of predominantly AIM-traded companies. The Company is managed by Octopus Investments Limited ('Octopus' or the 'Investment Manager'). Financial summary | | Six ...

U.S. legacy automaker General Motors (GM) is solidifying its position in the driver-assistance game with its hands-free Super Cruise technology. Launched in 2017, Super Cruise was the first true hands-free driving system for highways in the industry. It works on pre-mapped, divided roads using a combination of cameras, sensors, GPS and LiDAR-based maps to keep the car centered, manage speed and maintain a safe distance. While it lets one drive hands-free, it's not fully autonomous, requiring the driver to s ...

For the quarter ended June 2025, Uber Technologies (UBER) reported revenue of $12.65 billion, up 18.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.63, compared to $0.47 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.57% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.46 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.62, the EPS surprise was +1.61%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine ...

Lineage, Inc. (LINE) reported $1.35 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 0.9%. EPS of $0.81 for the same period compares to -$0.46 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 billion, representing a surprise of +1.47%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +8%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.75.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how ...