Vancouver, British Columbia – August 14, 2025 – TheNewswire - Blackbird Critical Metals Corp. (CSE: BBRD) (FSE: N79) (OTCQB: BBCMF) (the “Company”) announces that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement, dated August 13, 2025  (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Lir Life Sciences Inc. (“Lir Life Sciences”), a party at arm’s length to the Company, pursuant to which it has agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares (each, a “Lir Share”) in the capital of Lir Life Sciences ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO, CTO-PA) between February 18, 2021 and June 24, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 7, 2025. SO WHAT: If you purchased CTO Realty securities d ...

Thesis Summary CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) just reported Q2 earnings, and the stock plummeted more than 20% following the news. Although the company missed earnings, there are some encouraging numbers in the release. Moreover, there’s a compelling argument to be made for buying ...

Key Takeaways New NASA deal covers astronaut health, ISS, Artemis and commercial crew support through 2035.KBR's spacesuit tests for the Moon mission reinforce its spaceflight expertise and NASA ties.As of July 4, 2025, KBR's backlog rose 7.3% Y/Y to $21.57B, with the MTS segment contributing $17.85B.KBR, Inc.’s (KBR) backlog received a boost from winning the $2.459 billion Human Health and Performance Contract 2 for NASA. This is a follow-on award with an indefinite delivery period, which could extend up t ...

Key Takeaways BTG's Q2 revenues climbed 40% to $692 million on higher gold prices.Projects like the Goose mine, Fekola underground are set to boost production.EPS growth is projected at 262.5% for 2025, but will slow down to 2.7% in 2026.B2Gold Corp. (BTG) shares have gained 31.3% in the past three months, outpacing the industry's 26.3% growth. It has also fared better than the Zacks Basic Materials sector, which has gained 8.3%, and the S&P 500, which rose 10% in the said timeframe.Image Source: Zacks Inve ...

Core Viewpoint - Air Canada anticipates significant flight cancellations due to a planned strike by flight attendants, affecting around 100,000 passengers and disrupting the tourism sector during peak summer travel [1][4][10]. Flight Cancellations and Impact - The airline expects to cancel several dozen flights by the end of Thursday and around 500 flights by the end of Friday [1][8]. - The cancellations are a result of the complexity of Air Canada's operations, which involve over 250 aircraft flying to more than 65 countries [1][2]. - As of Thursday midday, Air Canada had already canceled nine flights [4]. Union and Negotiation Status - The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents 10,000 flight attendants and has expressed that Air Canada negotiators are not engaging in discussions [9]. - The union has previously opposed binding arbitration and believes the company is seeking federal government intervention [9][13]. - Air Canada has offered a 38% increase in total compensation over four years, with a 25% raise in the first year, but the union is pushing for compensation for all hours worked, including boarding and waiting times [14]. Passenger Concerns - Passengers have expressed anxiety over potential cancellations affecting their travel plans, with some reporting difficulties in rebooking flights [5][6]. - Support for the flight attendants' strike is evident among passengers, who are concerned about fair compensation for the crew [7][8]. Government Involvement - Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has urged both Air Canada and the union to return to the bargaining table to avoid disruptions [9].

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Core Insights - Arm Holdings plc (ARM) shares have increased by 15% year to date, lagging behind the semiconductor industry's 22% growth during the same period [1][7]. Group 1: Company Performance - ARM's strength lies in its energy-efficient chip architecture, which is crucial for its leadership in mobile computing, powering devices from major companies like Apple, Qualcomm, and Samsung [4][5]. - The company is becoming a key player in AI and IoT, with its architecture being increasingly utilized by Apple, Qualcomm, and Samsung for AI-driven innovations [6][7]. - Recent analyst sentiment has turned cautious, with three downward revisions to ARM's third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings estimates and a 3% drop in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings [13][16]. Group 2: Market Challenges - ARM faces significant risks in China, its second-largest market, due to the rising adoption of RISC-V, an open-source chip architecture favored by Chinese firms, which could weaken ARM's market position [9][10]. - The company's potential move into producing its own CPUs could strain relationships with key customers, as it may become a direct competitor, risking existing licensing revenues [11][12]. - ARM's stock is currently considered expensive, trading at around 74.12X forward 12-month earnings per share, significantly higher than the industry average of 40X [17]. Group 3: Conclusion - Despite ARM's leadership in power-efficient chip architecture and growing relevance in AI and IoT, multiple headwinds, including competition from RISC-V and potential fallout with clients, suggest limited upside for investors [18].

Core Insights - Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has established itself as a leader in the launch and space systems market, particularly with its Electron rocket, which is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket [1][4]. Group 1: Company Developments - Rocket Lab secured a significant contract with Japan-based iQPS for eight dedicated Electron launches, with six missions planned for 2025 and two for 2026, marking one of the largest deals for the Electron rocket to date [2]. - The company successfully launched its 68th Electron rocket in June 2025 for a confidential commercial customer [2]. - Rocket Lab was selected to conduct its first dedicated Electron mission for the European Space Agency (ESA), deploying satellites for a future navigation constellation in Europe, with launches scheduled no earlier than December 2025 [3]. Group 2: Market Position and Performance - The demand for Rocket Lab's services is growing, as evidenced by high-profile contracts and the increasing need for agile satellite deployment [4]. - Rocket Lab's shares have experienced a remarkable increase of 637.6% over the past year, significantly outperforming the industry average growth of 43.3% [8][9]. - The company's forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio stands at 26.45X, which is considerably higher than the industry's average of 10.16X, indicating that the shares are relatively expensive [10]. Group 3: Industry Context - The space launch services market is expanding due to rapid technological advancements, rising demand for satellite deployment, and increasing commercial space activities [5]. - Other key players in the industry, such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, are also positioned to benefit from these growth trends, particularly through their joint venture, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) [6]. - ULA's new Vulcan rocket aims to provide more affordable and accessible launch options, enhancing its competitive position in the market [7].

Core Insights - CME Group has achieved record open interest (OI) in interest rate futures, reaching 40,031,688 contracts on August 13, 2025, with U.S. Treasury futures and options OI at 31,615,333 contracts and SOFR futures OI at 13,738,220 contracts [1][3] Group 1: Market Demand and Trends - The increase in open interest records in interest rate, U.S. Treasury, and SOFR contracts indicates a growing market need for risk management and price discovery across the yield curve [3] - CME Group's interest rate futures have reached a record of 3,526 large open interest holders (LOIH) as per the CFTC's report [2] Group 2: Client Benefits and Features - Clients can access $20 billion in daily margin savings across CME Group's interest rate products, enhancing capital efficiency [4] - U.S. Treasury and SOFR futures are eligible for portfolio margining with other cleared interest rate swaps and futures, as well as cross-margining with FICC-cleared cash U.S. Treasury notes, bonds, and certain Repo transactions [4] Group 3: Company Overview - CME Group is recognized as the world's leading derivatives marketplace, offering a wide range of global benchmark products across major asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products, and metals [5]