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BTM's Q2 BTM Kiosks Revenues Rise 5.9% Y/Y: Will the Upside Continue?
ZACKS· 2025-08-13 17:56
Key Takeaways BTM Kiosks drove 99.9% of Bitcoin Depot's $172.1M Q2 revenues, up 5.9% year over year.The company operates 8,978 kiosks and expanded via Pelicoin's Gulf South assets.Partnerships with CEFCO and EG America are aimed at boosting kiosk presence and transactions.Bitcoin Depot Inc. (BTM) reported $171.9 million of BTM Kiosks revenues for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting 5.9% growth on a year-over-year basis.  The metric, which accounts for almost 99.9% of the company’s total revenues, has bee ...
Strength in Commercial Aerospace Drives Howmet: Will the Momentum Last?
ZACKS· 2025-08-13 17:56
Key Takeaways Commercial aerospace made up 52% of HWM's Q2 2025 sales, up 8% year over year.Engine Products revenues rose 13.2% on stronger commercial aerospace demand.Defense sales benefit from F-35 engine spares demand and higher military budgets.Howmet Aerospace Inc.’s (HWM) commercial aerospace market is playing a significant role in driving its overall growth. In the second quarter of 2025, the company’s revenues from the commercial aerospace market increased 8% year over year, which accounted for 52% ...
PFE New & Acquired Drugs Back 1H Top-Line Growth: Will the Trend Last?
ZACKS· 2025-08-13 17:56
Core Insights - Pfizer's COVID product sales have declined post-pandemic, but non-COVID operational revenues are improving due to key products and acquisitions [1][4] - 2023 was a record year for new drug approvals, with nine new medicines/vaccines contributing to revenue growth [2] - The acquisition of Seagen is expected to significantly enhance Pfizer's oncology portfolio and revenue potential [5] Group 1: Revenue and Product Performance - Pfizer's recently launched and acquired products generated $4.7 billion in revenues in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 15% operational increase year-over-year [3][9] - The company anticipates continued positive momentum in revenue for the second half of 2025 [3] - Pfizer expects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6% in revenues from 2025 to 2030, despite challenges such as loss of exclusivity [4] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Pfizer is a major player in the oncology market, competing with companies like AstraZeneca, Merck, and Bristol-Myers [6] - AstraZeneca's oncology sales rose 16% in the first half of 2025, driven by key products [6] - Merck's Keytruda, a leading oncology drug, saw sales increase by 6.6% to $15.1 billion in the first half of 2025 [7] Group 3: Stock Performance and Valuation - Pfizer's stock has declined 2.1% year-to-date, compared to a 6.4% decrease in the industry [8] - The company's shares are trading at a forward price/earnings ratio of 7.95, lower than the industry average of 13.73 and its own 5-year mean of 10.79 [11] - Earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have seen upward revisions, indicating positive market sentiment [12]
Crypto Exchange Bullish Surges 160% In IPO, Becomes Latest Wall Street Debut Darling
Forbes· 2025-08-13 17:55
ToplineShares of Bullish, the crypto exchange backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, more than doubled their initial offering price Wednesday after the company raised more than $1 billion, becoming the latest debut on Wall Street to find initial success. Trading was briefly halted for the Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange as shares rallied well above its IPO price.Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedKey FactsBullish, which issued an IPO price of $37 per share, opened at $90 and peaked at ab ...
Small caps rally as Magnificent 7 stocks roll over in market rotation
CNBC· 2025-08-13 17:53
Group 1: Market Trends - Small-cap stocks, represented by the Russell 2000, gained over 1% in midday trading, contrasting with the S&P 500, which remained relatively unchanged due to major technology stocks [2][4] - The Russell 2000 has increased more than 4% this week, indicating it is on track for its best week since May [3] - The CNBC Magnificent 7 Index, tracking seven megacap technology companies, lost 0.3% after reaching a 52-week high earlier in the day [1] Group 2: Federal Reserve Expectations - Investors are increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting on September 16-17, which would particularly benefit small companies reliant on borrowed capital [4][5] - Interest rate futures traders are pricing in a nearly 100% likelihood of a rate cut from the current 4.35% to a range of 4.50% at the September meeting, a significant increase from less than 60% a month ago [5] - A growing number of economic and political voices are advocating for rate cuts, especially following weaker-than-expected job growth and a cooler-than-expected consumer inflation report [6] Group 3: Political Influence - President Trump and his allies have criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell's rate policy, urging the Federal Open Market Committee to ease monetary policy [8] - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that the Fed should lower rates by at least 1.5 percentage points, proposing a 50 basis point cut in September [9] Group 4: Performance Comparison - Despite recent gains, small caps have underperformed compared to larger stocks, with the Russell 2000 advancing less than 26% since the introduction of the ChatGPT app in late 2022, while the S&P 500 has climbed 64% during the same period [10]
Amazon to expand same-day grocery service to 2,300 cities – sinking shares of rivals Walmart, Instacart
New York Post· 2025-08-13 17:52
Core Viewpoint - Amazon is significantly expanding its same-day grocery delivery service, which is expected to impact competitors negatively, particularly Instacart and Walmart, as it aims to enhance convenience for its Prime members and capture a larger market share in the grocery sector [1][4][5]. Group 1: Expansion Details - Amazon plans to offer same-day delivery in 2,300 cities by the end of the year, more than doubling its current reach of 1,000 locations [1][4]. - The service is free for Prime members on orders over $25, while non-members will incur a $13 fee regardless of order size [2][5]. - The minimum order threshold has been lowered to $25, which poses a direct challenge to Instacart's business model focused on quick, small purchases [5][7]. Group 2: Competitive Impact - Shares of Instacart fell nearly 11%, while DoorDash and Uber saw declines of 4.8% and 1.8%, respectively, following Amazon's announcement [5][11]. - Grocery giants such as Kroger, Walmart, and Ahold Delhaize experienced share price drops of 4.3%, 1.9%, and 0.7%, respectively [5][11]. - Amazon's stock rose by 1% on the same day, indicating positive market reception to its expansion plans [6]. Group 3: Strategic Focus - Amazon's grocery expansion is aimed at providing value to customers, especially as economic pressures influence consumer spending habits [7][9]. - The company emphasizes the convenience of ordering diverse products in one transaction, enhancing the shopping experience for customers [7][9]. - Amazon's CEO has expressed optimism about the grocery business, highlighting a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction [9].
Jacobs Secures Program Role in Pediatric Megaproject, Stock Up
ZACKS· 2025-08-13 17:51
Key Takeaways J has been named program manager for a large pediatric hospital project in Dallas.The 4.5M sq. ft. facility will expand capacity and house a Level IV NICU.J's backlog hit $22.2B in Q3 2025, up 20% y/y, signaling continued growth momentum.Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) has been appointed as the program manager for a hospital project in Dallas, TX. This project is a joint venture between Children’s Health and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.As one of the largest pediatric healthca ...
Pilgrim's Pride Leans Into E-Commerce: Can It Win the Digital Shelf?
ZACKS· 2025-08-13 17:51
Key Takeaways Pilgrim's Pride saw digitally enabled sales rise over 26% in Q2 2025.Just Bare gained over 10% market share in fully cooked chicken.PPC boosts product visibility with retailers and food service providers online.Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ((PPC) has ramped up its focus on e-commerce, with digitally enabled sales rising more than 26% year over year in the second quarter of 2025. The company is expanding its presence and optimizing its media investments across a range of digital channels, includ ...
Seneca Stock Rises Following Q1 Earnings Despite Sales Decline
ZACKS· 2025-08-13 17:51
Shares of Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) have gained 1.9% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 28, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 Index’s 1.6% rise over the same period. Over the past month, the stock advanced 2.1%, matching the S&P 500’s 3.2% increase.SENEA’s Earnings SnapshotFor the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Seneca reported net sales of $297.5 million, down 2.4% from $304.7 million in the prior-year period, reflecting lower sales volumes partially offset by higher s ...
Tile Shop Stock Down Following Q2 Earnings on Lower Sales and Margins
ZACKS· 2025-08-13 17:51
Shares of Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (TTSH) have lost 1.1% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, trailing the S&P 500 Index’s 1.6% gain in the same period. Over the past month, the stock declined 3.1%, while the S&P 500 rose 3.2%.TTSH’s Earnings SnapshotTile Shop posted net sales of $88.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, down 3.4% from $91.4 million in the prior-year period, as comparable store sales declined 3.5% due to lower store traffic. Gross profit fell 5.8% ...