Economic Policy and Federal Reserve Actions - Senator Elizabeth Warren argues that the Federal Reserve had to cut interest rates to protect American jobs, indicating a weak job market despite inflation concerns [1] - The inflation rate is currently at 2.9%, down from a high of 9% under the Biden administration, but the job market shows signs of weakness with unemployment at 4.3% [1] - Consumer debt has increased by $4 trillion over the past six years, indicating that many families are struggling to make ends meet without borrowing [1] Impact of Tariffs and Healthcare Costs - The Trump administration's tariffs are driving up costs for American families, contributing to rising prices in groceries, utilities, and real estate [2][3] - The Republicans have cut healthcare access for 15 million Americans, which is expected to increase costs for those with health insurance as well [3] Economic Disparities - There is a growing divide in the economy, with significant gains for Wall Street and the wealthy, while many Americans are facing increased financial burdens [1] - The current economic policies are criticized for benefiting a small number of billionaires at the expense of the broader population [4]

Group 1 - CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP) saw an increase in premarket trading following J.P. Morgan's initiation of coverage with an Overweight recommendation [5] - The company is recognized for its strong position in the gene editing sector, attributed to its promising pipeline potential [5]

Novo Nordisk A/S NVO presented data from the STEER real-world study of evidence gathered from actual patient experiences at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2025.The STEER study investigated the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) with Wegovy (semaglutide) 2.4 mg compared with Eli Lilly and Co.’s LLY tirzepatide treatment in people with overweight or obesity and established CVD without diabetes.DataCompared with tirzepatide, Wegovy showed a significant 57% greater risk reduct ...

Core Viewpoint - Hedge fund billionaire David Tepper expressed concerns that while the Federal Reserve may cut rates further, excessive cuts could lead to inflation and economic risks [1][2]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve recently lowered interest rates by a quarter point, marking the first cut of the year, with indications of two more reductions to follow [2]. - Tepper warned that cutting rates without fully controlling inflation could lead to increased demand outpacing supply, potentially reigniting price pressures [2]. Group 2: Market Valuations and Investment Strategy - Tepper acknowledged that market valuations are high but indicated he would not short stocks while the Fed is in an easing phase, suggesting a cautious approach to investment [3]. - He noted the challenge of not owning stocks given the Fed's anticipated further cuts, despite concerns over high multiples [3].

eminisThe market wasn't quite sure what to do with the FOMC decision yesterday. On the chart you can see the volatility following the announcement and Powell's comments.In the overnight session, the mood began to improve and that continued until European trading. In the past couple hours there has been s a modest drift lower but S&P 500 eminis remain up 40 points, or 0.6%.Tech is leading the way with Nasdaq futures up 1% led by Intel, which is up 28% after the announcement that Nvidia will invest $5 billi ...

Federal Reserve Decision - The Federal Reserve cut the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4-4.25%, marking the first interest rate cut of the year [1][9] - The decision was supported by 11 out of 12 voting members, with expectations of two more rate cuts of 25 basis points each this year and additional cuts in 2026 and 2027 [2] AI Infrastructure Sector - A low-interest-rate environment is expected to benefit high-growth sectors, particularly technology, consumer discretionary, and cryptocurrency [3][9] - The AI infrastructure segment is experiencing significant momentum, driven by strong demand and projected spending that will transform various industries over the next five years, including automation, robotics, healthcare, and cybersecurity [5] Recommended AI Infrastructure Stocks - Five mid-cap AI infrastructure stocks are recommended for investment: UiPath Inc. (PATH), Qualys Inc. (QLYS), Calix Inc. (CALX), TaskUs Inc. (TASK), and InterDigital Inc. (IDCC) [4][9] - Each of these companies has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), indicating strong investment potential [4] Company Highlights UiPath Inc. (PATH) - UiPath offers an end-to-end automation platform with advanced AI capabilities, including generative AI features [10] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 10.1% and 20.8%, respectively, with a 14.3% improvement in earnings estimates over the last 30 days [11] Qualys Inc. (QLYS) - Qualys is benefiting from the demand for cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, with a balanced customer mix that enhances resilience [12] - The company has expected revenue and earnings growth rates of 8.1% and 4.6%, respectively, with a 0.5% improvement in earnings estimates over the last week [14] Calix Inc. (CALX) - Calix provides cloud and software platforms for communication service providers and has integrated AI into its offerings [15][16] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for 2025 are 15.3% and over 100%, respectively, with a 25.6% improvement in earnings estimates over the last 60 days [16] TaskUs Inc. (TASK) - TaskUs specializes in outsourced digital services across various sectors and has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its AI capabilities [17][18] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for 2025 are 17.8% and 16.3%, respectively, with a 4.2% improvement in earnings estimates over the last 30 days [20] InterDigital Inc. (IDCC) - InterDigital focuses on technology solutions for mobile and IoT markets, with innovations in AI-powered receiver design for future wireless communications [21][22] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are -6.7% and -6.2%, respectively, with a 5.9% improvement in earnings estimates over the last 30 days [24]

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that advisors, Benjamin Worley, AAMS®, and Robert Monroe, CFP®, have come together to form Worley Monroe Advisors and join LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. They reported serving approximately $400 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join LPL from Edward Jones. Based in southeast Missouri in the town of Dexter, the team has 36 years of experience. Worley's ...

This will be the last reverse stock split Bollinger initiates for the next three yearsBREA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Bollinger Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: BINI) (“Bollinger Innovations” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle manufacturer, today announces that it will effect a 1-for-250 reverse stock split (“Reverse Stock Split”) of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), that will become effective on Sept. 22, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The Common Sto ...

ClearBridge Investments, an investment management company, released its “ClearBridge Select Strategy” second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities strongly rebounded in the second quarter. The S&P 500 Index returned 10.9%, and the benchmark Russell 3000 Index advanced 11.0%, as risk-on sentiment took hold following the pause in tariff implementation. The strategy outperformed the benchmark in the quarter, driven by the strength in portfolio construction acr ...

Core Insights - Alphabet's Google Search is reportedly in a stronger position than ever, countering narratives of an existential crisis due to the rise of chatbots like ChatGPT [1] Group 1: Company Positioning - Alphabet is better positioned now than at any previous point, indicating a potential resilience against competition from AI-driven platforms [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The narrative surrounding Google Search's challenges has shifted, suggesting a more favorable outlook for the company in the context of evolving AI technologies [1]