Restaurant stocks have somewhat mirrored artificial intelligence (AI) stocks this earnings season. That is, investors are not taking a one-size-fits-all approach. In the case of AI, investors are looking for companies that show an ability to monetize the technology. In the case of restaurant stocks, investors are rewarding companies that demonstrate their value proposition. CAVA Group TodayCAVACAVA Group$70.64 -13.86 (-16.40%) 52-Week Range$65.70▼$172.43P/E Ratio58.99Price Target$101.56Add to WatchlistThat ...

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerita Resources Corp. (“Emerita” or the “Company”) (TSXV:EMO) (OTCQB:EMOTF) (FSE:LLJA) is pleased to announce that, due to strong investor demand, it has agreed with Clarus Securities Inc. and Velocity Trade Canada as co-lead agents on behalf of a syndicate of agents (collectively, the “ ...

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerita Resources Corp. (“Emerita” or the “Company”) (TSXV:EMO) (OTCQB:EMOTF) (FSE:LLJA) is pleased to announce that, due to strong investor demand, it has agreed with Clarus Securities Inc. and Velocity Trade Canada as co-lead agents on behalf of a syndicate of agents (collectively, the “ ...

Core Viewpoint - Chip companies are currently profiting significantly from the AI arms race, particularly those involved in AI hyperscalers and cloud infrastructure [1] Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia is a fabless chip company that designs chips and relies on external manufacturing, with its GPUs being the primary computing unit for AI due to their parallel processing capabilities [4] - Nvidia has experienced impressive sales growth, with a 69% revenue growth recently and a projected 50% growth for Q2 [5][7] - Projections from AI hyperscalers suggest continued capital expenditure growth, indicating a strong demand for Nvidia's chips, especially with the new export deal for H20 chips to China [8] - Nvidia remains a strong growth stock with significant potential for future expansion [9] Group 2: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - Taiwan Semiconductor is a leading chip fabricator for major tech companies and is diversifying its production globally, with a $165 billion investment in U.S. facilities [10][11] - The company expects its AI revenue to grow at a 45% compound annual rate over the next five years, with total revenue projected to increase at a 20% compound annual rate [12] Group 3: ASML - ASML holds a technological monopoly on EUV lithography machines, essential for producing advanced chips, benefiting from the global demand for high-end chip production [14][16] - The company faces challenges due to tariffs on its machines entering the U.S., but it maintains a long-term revenue guidance of 44 billion to 60 billion euros by 2030 [15]

Strategic Product Expansion Targets New Markets and Growing Demand for Clean, Adaptogenic BeveragesBOULDER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE: LSF), a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfood products made with simple, minimally processed ingredients, is proud to announce expanded availability of its fan-favorite products at Costco locations across key U.S. regions. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the company's mission to make clean, functional a ...

Core Insights - Insider transactions, especially insider buys, are significant indicators of management's confidence in a company's future performance [1][11] - The analysis of insider transactions can reveal potential investment opportunities and risks based on the timing and size of the trades [3][11] Insider Transactions Overview - IonQ insiders made substantial purchases, leading to a nearly 60% increase in share value since the transactions [2] - Hims and Hers CEO sold over $30 million worth of stock, contributing to a total of $199 million in insider sales over the past year, indicating potential concerns about the company's outlook [4][5] - Eli Lilly insiders, including CEO David A. Ricks, purchased nearly $3 million worth of stock following a 14% drop in share price, suggesting they view the dip as a buying opportunity [6] - TransMedics Group CEO Waleed Hassanein made a significant insider buy of nearly $2 million, marking the first insider purchase since 2023 [9]

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 400 points on Wednesday.The Dow traded up 0.97% to 44,888.04 while the NASDAQ rose 0.14% to 21,711.19. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.24% to 6,461.26.Check This Out: Top 2 Tech & Telecom Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff In Q3Leading and Lagging SectorsHealth care shares jumped by 1 % on Wednesday.In trading on Wednesday, utilities stocks fell by 0.7%.Top HeadlinePerformance Food Group Company PFGC reported bet ...

Financial Performance - H&R Block reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.27 per share, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.83 per share [1] - The company reported quarterly sales of $1.111 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $1.075 billion [1] Future Guidance - For FY2026, H&R Block expects adjusted EPS of $4.85-$5.00 per share, below market estimates of $5.25 [2] - The company anticipates revenue of $3.875 billion to $3.895 billion, compared to projections of $3.725 billion [2] Strategic Initiatives - The CEO highlighted meaningful progress in the company's transformation journey, emphasizing strong revenue growth, disciplined capital allocation, and innovation in client offerings [3] - Future efforts will focus on engaging clients with complex needs, expanding small business reach, and leveraging technology and AI for enhanced business efficiencies [3] Stock Performance - Following the earnings announcement, H&R Block shares fell 4.8% to trade at $49.03 [3] Analyst Ratings - Goldman Sachs analyst maintained a Sell rating and lowered the price target from $54 to $48 [6] - Barrington Research analyst maintained an Outperform rating and reduced the price target from $70 to $62 [6]

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB) Canaccord Genuity 45th Annual Growth Conference August 13, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Joseph Giamatteo - CEO & Director Tim Foote - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants William Kingsley Crane - Canaccord Genuity Corp., Research Division William Kingsley Crane Welcome, everyone, to this Wednesday session. I'm Kingsley Crane, a software analyst here at Canaccord Genuity. With me, I have the BlackBerry management team, John Giamatteo, CEO; and Tim Foo ...

Key Takeaways Affirm integrates pay-over-time plans into Chrome Autofill for eligible U.S. customers.Plans range from $35-$30,000 with 0% APR options and no late or hidden fees.Feature aims to grow AFRM's consumer base after a 46% year-over-year Q3 transaction count jump.Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) recently announced an expanded partnership with Google Pay to make its flexible, transparent payment options available through Chrome’s autofill feature. This enhancement builds on AFRM’s initial 2024 integratio ...