Medtronic (MDT 0.54%) is a large medical device maker, but its stock hasn't performed particularly well of late. After hitting a peak in 2021, the stock fell nearly 50% and has since moved roughly sideways. If you think in decades and not days, this is a long-term opportunity. Here are five reasons why. 1. Medtronic has a large and diversified business 2. Medtronic is an industry veteran One of the complexities of the healthcare sector is the importance of research and development. Smaller companies often e ...

Core Viewpoint - Epson has launched a new lineup of PowerLite L-Series laser projectors that support Apple AirPlay, enhancing content sharing capabilities in educational and corporate environments [1][3][4]. Product Features - The new PowerLite L-Series projectors feature brightness levels ranging from 6,000 to 8,000 lumens, with Full HD WUXGA resolution and 4K Enhancement Technology for high-quality image display [5][12]. - The projectors offer an expanded range of throw ratios from 0.5 to 2.2, providing installation flexibility for various settings such as classrooms, meeting rooms, and lecture halls [2][5]. - Key features include optical zoom, wide lens shift, geometric correction tools, and built-in wireless communication for remote monitoring and control [6][12]. Compatibility and Connectivity - The addition of Apple AirPlay compatibility allows users to stream content directly from Apple devices, enhancing user experience in collaborative settings [4][6]. - The projectors support various screen casting tools, including Epson iProjection and Miracast, facilitating seamless content sharing [6][14]. Availability and Special Programs - The new PowerLite L-Series models are available through authorized Epson resellers, with specific models featuring built-in Apple AirPlay compatibility [7]. - Epson offers special education pricing through the Brighter Futures program, aimed at helping schools select and implement suitable products while optimizing budgets [8].

Air taxis are a different type of aircraft But I think FAA approval could be closer than most investors think. Here's why. What does Archer Aviation do? Archer Aviation builds an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that is meant to be used over short distances, and it can only carry a few passengers. Effectively, it is an air taxi that can fly over congested city streets. In 2025, the company hopes to build as many as 10 of its Midnight eVTOLs in the near future. The problem here is that ...

Recently, Opendoor announced that it could seek to complete a reverse stock split within the next few months. While a reverse split is typically bad news for stocks, there is good reason to believe that Opendoor's business could improve significantly over the next year or two. It wasn't too long ago that Opendoor Technologies (OPEN 6.30%) was an extremely popular momentum stock, with a market cap of more than $20 billion at one point. The clear leader in the iBuying industry, Opendoor went public as part of ...

Core Viewpoint - Semtech Corporation's stock has seen a nearly 9% increase due to renewed optimism from U.S.-China trade talks, although it remains down 33% year-to-date in 2025 [2] Financial Performance - Semtech's quarterly revenues rose 30.1% to $251 million from $193 million a year prior, compared to a 4.8% growth for the S&P 500 [6] - The company's revenue has increased at an average rate of 7.2% over the past three years, outpacing the S&P 500's 5.5% growth [7] - Semtech's revenues expanded 4.7% from $869 million to $909 million in the last 12 months, again against a 5.5% rise for the S&P 500 [7] Profitability Metrics - Semtech's operating income over the last four quarters was $62 million, reflecting a poor operating margin of 6.9%, compared to 13.2% for the S&P 500 [8] - The company's net income was -$162 million, resulting in a net income margin of -17.8%, significantly lower than the S&P 500's 11.6% [8] Valuation Comparison - Semtech has a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.4, higher than the S&P 500's 3.0 [7] - The price-to-free cash flow (P/FCF) ratio for Semtech is 52.6, compared to 20.5 for the S&P 500 [7] Financial Stability - Semtech's debt stood at $558 million, with a market capitalization of $3.4 billion, resulting in a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 18.3% [9] - Cash and cash equivalents amount to $164 million of the total $1.4 billion in assets, giving a cash-to-assets ratio of 11.6% [9] Downturn Resilience - Semtech's stock has experienced more severe declines than the S&P 500 during recent downturns, including an 85.4% drop from its peak in 2021 [11] - The stock's performance during past crises indicates a neutral resilience to downturns [14]

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia talks about quantum computing on stage at Nvidia GTC Paris on Wednesday 11 June, 2025.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is growing more bullish about quantum computing — and he expects they'll start solving real-world problems in the coming years."Quantum computing is reaching an inflection point," Jensen declared during his keynote speech at Nvidia's GTC Paris developer conference Wednesday.Quantum computers are machines that use the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex ...

RiverNorthPhotography Listen here or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Transcript Today, we're taking a really close look at a company that's been, let's say, hard to pin down, GameStop (NYSE:GME). You think video games, maybe malls, but our sources, paraphrased and quoted here, from our news team, Seeking Alpha analysts and straight from GME's stock page, its Virtual Analyst Report, tell a story of pretty fundamental change happening. So our mission for this deeper dive into GME is simple. Cu ...

The cybersecurity market is growing. These cutting-edge security stocks are most likely to benefit from the long-term tailwinds. A highly connected world creates security vulnerabilities. That's where Palo Alto Networks (PANW -0.19%) comes in. The company specializes in firewall technology, which acts like a security guard on a network, monitoring what is trying to get in, and stopping suspicious actors. The company has expanded into cloud security and integrated artificial intelligence (AI), a common theme ...

HOUSTON, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talen Energy Corporation (“Talen,” “we,” or “our”) (NASDAQ: TLN), an independent power producer dedicated to powering the future, announced today that it has expanded its existing nuclear energy relationship with Amazon to provide carbon-free energy from Talen’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant to Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) data centers in the region. Under the terms of a new power purchase agreement (“PPA”), Talen will supply electricity to Amazon for operations t ...

MIDLAND, Mich., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Court of King's Bench of Alberta, Canada has issued a judgment ordering NOVA Chemicals Corporation to pay Dow (NYSE: DOW) an additional amount of CAD$1.620 billion (equivalent to approximately USD$1.2 billion) in damages. The judgment, signed on June 10, 2025, relates to losses Dow incurred from the companies' jointly owned ethylene asset in Joffre, Alberta, Canada. The award includes interest to April 7, 2025, but excludes subsequent interest or legal costs ...