Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA is a former strategy consultant within the field of brand and intangible assets valuation. During his career in the City of London he has been working with some of the largest global brands within the technology, telecom and banking sectors. He graduated from the London School of Economics and is interested in finding reasonably priced businesses with sustainable long-term competitive advantages.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of t ...

Core Insights - IBM reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted earnings and revenues exceeding expectations, driven by the ongoing AI boom [1][2] - Despite the positive earnings report, IBM's stock fell by 0.9% on October 23, 2025, due to concerns over slower growth in its Red Hat software business [1][4] Financial Performance - Total revenues increased to $16.33 billion from $14.97 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $16.1 billion [2] - Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations was $2.65 per share, up from $2.30 in the prior-year quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21 cents [2] Business Segments - Demand for hybrid cloud and AI solutions remains strong, with IBM's AI business surpassing $9.5 billion, up from $7.5 billion in the previous quarter [3] - The hybrid cloud unit, including Red Hat, saw a 14% increase in sales, which was a slowdown from the previous period and below analysts' expectations of 16% [4] Guidance and Future Outlook - IBM raised its revenue guidance, now expecting "more than" 5% revenue growth, up from "at least" 5% [6] - The company anticipates free cash flow for the year to reach $14 billion, an increase from the previous estimate of $13.5 billion [6] Investment Opportunities - Investors may consider IBM stock through ETFs to mitigate company-specific risks [7] - Several ETFs, such as First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund and FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF, have significant allocations to IBM, with 8.6% and 8.56% respectively [8][9]

LONDON, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedCloud Holdings plc (Nasdaq: RCT) ("RedCloud" or the "Company") the RedAI trading platform used by Fast Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) businesses, today announced that CEO Justin Floyd will participate in the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 27–30, 2025. FII9, one of the world's largest convenings of policymakers, investors, and innovators, brings together more than 600 speakers and global leaders under the theme "The Key t ...

First Characterization of a TDP-43 PET Tracer Published in Nature Communications Showing Potential of AC Immune’s ACI-19626 in Precision Medicine Aggregated TDP-43 is a pathological hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases including ALS, FTD and LATE, and a co-pathology in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseasesPET imaging of aggregated TDP-43 could facilitate precision medicine in these diseases, whose shared clinical features complicate differential diagnosis, potentially delaying therapyBased on specificity, ...

CANADA - 2025/05/09: In this photo illustration, the Rigetti Computing logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesRigetti Computing’s stock is experiencing an upward trend following news that the U.S. government is contemplating investments in quantum computing firms. While the U.S. Department of Commerce has denied any active negotiations, the WSJ reported that a Rigetti representative ...

Core Viewpoint - SuperX AI Technology Limited has entered into a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture, SuperX Cooltech, with Shenzhen Chengtian Weiye Technology Co., Ltd. to provide liquid cooling products and infrastructure solutions globally, excluding mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR [1][2]. Group 1: Joint Venture Details - The joint venture will leverage the strengths of both companies in AI system integration and thermal management core components [2]. - SuperX will become the single largest shareholder of the joint venture [1]. Group 2: Industry Context - The demand for efficient cooling solutions is driven by new generation GPU architectures, such as NVIDIA Blackwell, which have increased power consumption above 100kW, making traditional air cooling methods inadequate [3]. - Liquid cooling technologies are becoming the preferred choice in the industry due to their ability to enhance heat exchange efficiency and server stability, while also improving energy efficiency ratios [4]. Group 3: Strategic Advantages - The joint venture will enable SuperX to offer a comprehensive product matrix, simplifying procurement and integration processes for customers [8]. - By collaborating on R&D and manufacturing, the joint venture aims to build system-level technical barriers and enhance global delivery capabilities [8]. - The partnership is expected to optimize customer return on investment by reducing project delivery cycles and operational energy consumption [8]. Group 4: Company Profiles - SuperX AI Technology Limited specializes in AI infrastructure solutions, providing a range of products and services for AI data centers, including high-performance AI servers and liquid cooling solutions [9]. - Shenzhen Chengtian Weiye Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on R&D and manufacturing of thermal management products, with a strong presence in various industries [10].

I aim to provide alpha-generating investment ideas. I am an independent investor managing my family's portfolio, primarily via a Self Managed Super Fund. You can expect my articles to deliver a clearly structured, evidence-based thesis. But first and foremost, I encourage readers to judge me on my performance.I have a generalist approach as I explore, analyze and invest in any sector so long there is perceived alpha potential vs the S&P500. The typical holding period ranges between a few quarters to multipl ...

I aim to provide alpha-generating investment ideas. I am an independent investor managing my family's portfolio, primarily via a Self Managed Super Fund. You can expect my articles to deliver a clearly structured, evidence-based thesis. But first and foremost, I encourage readers to judge me on my performance.I have a generalist approach as I explore, analyze and invest in any sector so long there is perceived alpha potential vs the S&P500. The typical holding period ranges between a few quarters to multipl ...

Insulet Corporation (PODD), headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, operates as an innovative medical device company. Valued at $22.8 billion by market cap, the company develops, manufactures, and sells insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes. The insulin infusion systems maker is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, Nov. 6. Ahead of the event, analysts expect PODD to report a profit of $1.13 per share on a diluted ...

Solventum Corporation (SOLV), based in Maplewood, Minnesota, is a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes a portfolio of solutions to address critical customer and patient needs. With a market cap of $12.5 billion,  the company’s broad portfolio of solutions leverages material and data science, clinical research, and digital capabilities. Solventum operates in separation and purification, health information, medical solutions, medical device components, and the oral care market. ...