Key Takeaways Carnival's Paradise Collection and fleet upgrades drive pricing power and long-term brand positioningRoyal Caribbean expands with Star of the Seas, Celebrity Xcel, and exclusive destination projects.CCL stock has surged 40.7% in three months, trading at a lower forward P/E than RCL's 19.87X multiple.Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) represent two of the largest players in the global cruise industry, yet they are pursuing distinctly different strategies to ...

Key Takeaways Kratos posted 17.1% revenue growth, raised 2025 guidance and strengthened cash reserves.L3Harris' EPS grew 15.8%, satellite facilities expanded and NTS-3 navigation satellite launched.KTOS stock soared 195.4% in a year, far outpacing LHX's 20.4% growth, though LHX trades at lower valuation.As global defense spending rises amid geopolitical tensions, companies like Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) are gaining increased attention from investo ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Fly-E Group, Inc. (“Fly-E” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FLYE).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Fly-E and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class action] On August 13, 202 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Rivian's stock is experiencing bullish momentum, with a Needham analyst providing an optimistic outlook and maintaining a 'Buy' rating with a price target of $14, driven by confidence in the company's upcoming product lineup [1][3][4]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of the latest update, Rivian's shares are trading at $13.26, reflecting a 1.3% increase, with a weekly gain of over 6% and a year-to-date increase of only 0.11% [1]. - The average 12-month price target for Rivian is $13.83, indicating a modest upside of 4.38% from the current price [6]. Group 2: Product Development - The upcoming R2 model, a mid-size SUV priced around $50,000, is crucial for Rivian as it aims to expand its consumer base beyond the higher-end R1 series [4]. - The R2 model is expected to enhance Rivian's total addressable market, positioning the company favorably in the electric vehicle sector [4]. Group 3: Market Sentiment - Despite the positive outlook from Needham, Wall Street remains cautious, with a consensus 'Hold' rating from 23 analysts, including 7 'Buy', 13 'Hold', and 3 'Sell' recommendations [6]. - Rivian's stock has faced volatility over the past year, struggling to maintain consistent upward momentum amid competition from established players like Tesla [8]. Group 4: Consumer Insights - Encouraging survey results from regions with low electric vehicle penetration indicate strong brand awareness and promising purchase intent for Rivian vehicles [5].

Key Takeaways SOUN revenue jumped 217% in Q2 to $42.7M, driven by rapid adoption in over 14,000 restaurant locations.BigBear.ai Q2 revenue slips to $39.8M, missing estimates on execution challengesSOUN raised its 2025 revenue guidance to $160-$178M, while BBAI cut its outlook and withdrew EBITDA guidance.Artificial intelligence ("AI") stocks have been on a roller coaster in 2025, with investors weighing huge growth opportunities against volatile financial performance. Two of the more widely followed small-c ...

Key Takeaways NVIDIA is expected to benefit from generative AI demand across industries in Q2.Datacenter momentum remains the key driver, with projected Q2 revenue growth of 53% year over year.Q2 revenue guidance is $45B (+/-2%) versus consensus at $46.14B, up sharply from last year.NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is set to report its second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Aug. 27, and expectations are high.NVIDIA has become the face of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, with its chips powering everythi ...

Economic Overview - The U.S. economy faced significant volatility with mixed signals, as major indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones increased by 0.28% and 1.60%, while the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.62% [1] - The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested the possibility of an interest rate cut as early as September during the Jackson Hole symposium [1] Labor Market Concerns - A slowing labor market is a primary concern for the Federal Reserve, with recent data showing a downward revision of job growth in May and June, and only 73,000 jobs added in July [2] - Despite strong Q2 GDP numbers, labor market and manufacturing data indicate a potential economic slowdown, presenting a dilemma for the Fed between supporting the job market and combating inflation [2] Zacks Research Performance - WisdomTree, Inc. shares increased by 28% since being upgraded to Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) on June 23, outperforming the S&P 500's 8.7% gain [4] - Hafnia Limited shares rose by 14.1% after a Zacks Rank 2 upgrade on June 25, also surpassing the S&P 500's 6.4% increase [5] - A hypothetical portfolio of Zacks Rank 1 stocks returned +20.65% in 2023, compared to +24.83% for the S&P 500 index [6] Focus List and Model Portfolios - The Zacks Focus List portfolio returned +10.91% in 2025 (through July 31) compared to +8.59% for the S&P 500 index [12] - The Top 10 portfolio has delivered a cumulative return of +2,220.4% since 2012, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index's +517.8% return [24] Sector-Specific Performance - Johnson & Johnson and The Hershey Company, part of the Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio, returned 17.2% and 16.8% respectively over the past 12 weeks, driven by investor interest in quality dividend stocks amid market volatility [19] - Mettler-Toledo International Inc. and PepsiCo, part of the Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio, saw returns of 18.6% and 15.7% over the past 12 weeks [15]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM) filed applications for approval of its proposed acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).NMPRC ApplicationThe NMPRC regulates PNM, TXNM Energy's wholly owned utility in New Mexico that delivers electricity to approximately 550,000 customers.In addition to strong governance and overs ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JHX).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.    The investigation concerns whether James Hardie and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class ac ...