tips@investopedia.com Ulta Beauty (ULTA) CEO Dave Kimbell is retiring after 11 years at the company, effective Monday, the cosmetics retailer said after the closing bell. Kimbell will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer (COO) Kecia Steelman and remain with the company as an advisor through June 28. Steelman "has been instrumental in developing our recently refreshed strategic framework," Chair Lorna Nagler said in a release. Ulta had unveiled a strategic roadmap in October, which included opening 200 ne ...

Key Takeaways Tesla (TSLA) shares have gained ground the past two sessions after a five-day losing streak during which the stock lost 18% of its value. The stock hit a record high in mid-December amid optimism that CEO Elon Musk's close ties with President- elect Donald Trump will benefit the EV maker. Tesla shares surged more than 60% in 2024, with the lion's share of those gains coming after the November 5 election. When applying the analysis to Tesla's chart, we take the price bars that comprise the stoc ...

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Core Message - Toyota is exploring rocketry and space mobility, hinting at a future beyond Earth-bound transportation [1] - The company views its technologies as "invention by multiplication," suggesting a collaborative and expansive approach to innovation [1] - The exploration of rockets aligns with the broader vision of mobility, potentially challenging competitors like Tesla and SpaceX [1] Rocketry and Space Exploration - Toyota showcased a rendering of a rocket designed by Interstellar Technologies, a Japanese spaceflight company [2] - The collaboration with Interstellar Technologies aims to explore telecommunications networks for Woven City, a prototype city near Mount Fuji [2] - Woven City, announced in 2020, has now opened its first phase, serving as a living laboratory for future technologies [2] Telecommunications and Autonomous Vehicles - Toyota emphasizes the need for seamless and uninterrupted communication networks to support autonomous vehicles in Woven City [3] - The mountainous location of Woven City makes it an ideal testing ground for advanced communication infrastructure [3] Investment and Strategic Moves - Woven by Toyota has invested 7 billion yen (approximately $44.3 million) into Interstellar Technologies [4] - The announcement of space exploration aligns with Toyota's broader strategy, which has been cautious in the electric vehicle space but may now focus on more ambitious goals like space mobility [5]

(Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)Getty ImagesLet the 2025 Hollywood Consolidation Derby begin! Fubo, the sports-minded upstart online replacement for traditional cable television, will merge operations with Disney-owned competitor Hulu+Live TV, and settled its lawsuit that had stalled the launch of Venu, a sports-focused “skinny bundle” from Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.The string of announcements show the importance of sports programming, as the most valuable content on traditional broadcast and ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACXP) ("we" or "Acurx" or the "Company"), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of antibiotics for difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 2,463,058 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $1.015 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In ...

LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: LX ) recently delivered a 19.5% decrease y/y in total loan origination in the third quarter and a decrease in the number of active users. Other key performance indicators, like the number of users and the outstanding loanLondon Stock Market Research is a service offered by an ex-investment banker from the city of London. After around 11 years in the industry, I decided to drop out, and made dollars out of what I learned in business. I appreciate value investments, and I u ...

While the Chinese internet giant Tencent is best-known for its super-app WeChat, it’s also a major investor in U.S. tech companies and startups. Some of its most notable and still active investments include Reddit, Snap, and Fortnite creator Epic Games.Things might get a little awkward, though, because Tencent was designated a “Chinese military company” by the U.S. Department of Defense on Monday. The listing serves as a warning from the U.S. about companies it claims are involved in Chinese “military-civil ...

A Tesla Inc TSLA analyst sees upcoming revamped and new vehicle models helping to boost sales along with Full Self-Driving licensing potential, brushing aside the company's recent fourth-quarter delivery miss.The Tesla Analyst: Tesla analyst Stephen Gengaro reiterated a Buy rating on Tesla. He also raised the price target from $441 to $492.Read Also: Tesla Q3 Earnings Highlights: EPS Beat, Revenue Miss, Shares Climb On 2025 Timeline For Lower-Cost EVsThe Analyst Takeaways: The upcoming rollout of the "Model ...