Core Viewpoint - Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:RGTI) has experienced a significant 1,070% gain over the past year, but has seen a decline of 25% year-to-date in 2025, with a 5.3% drop in June alone. The current pullback is testing a historically bullish signal [1]. Group 1 - RGTI has pulled back to its 50-day moving average, being within 0.75 of the trendline's 20-day average true range (ATR) after spending at least 80% of the last 10 days and two months above it. Historical data shows that in three similar instances over the past three years, RGTI was higher one month later, averaging a 4.4% gain [2]. - The trendline previously provided resistance before the recent pullback, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment [2]. Group 2 - A decrease in short interest could provide positive momentum for RGTI, with bearish bets down by 16% in the latest reporting period. However, 55.28 million shares sold short still represent 19.3% of the stock's total available float [3]. Group 3 - The 14-Day Relative Strength Index (RSI) for RGTI is currently at 30, nearing "oversold" territory, suggesting a potential short-term rebound could occur [5].

Core Insights - AppLovin Corporation is transitioning from a mobile-first advertising platform to a diversified advertising powerhouse, focusing on web advertising, e-commerce, and connected TV (CTV) through the acquisition of Wurl [1][7] - The CTV market is experiencing increased ad spending as viewers move from linear TV to streaming, with Wurl enhancing AppLovin's AXON AI engine for targeted ad campaigns across CTV devices [2][3] - AppLovin's strategy diversifies revenue streams and reduces platform dependency risks, positioning the company as a strong contender in omnichannel advertising [3] Industry Competition - The Trade Desk remains a significant competitor, expanding its Demand-Side Platform capabilities and enhancing CTV offerings, leveraging strong relationships with content providers [4] - Roku utilizes its streaming ecosystem for ad placements, enhancing targeting accuracy through proprietary platform data and improving its ad tech stack to stay competitive in the CTV market [5] Financial Performance - AppLovin's stock has increased by 11.3% year-to-date, outperforming the industry's growth of 3.3% [6][7] - The company trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 35.86, significantly higher than the industry's 22.77, indicating a valuation concern [8] - Earnings estimates for AppLovin have been rising over the past 30 days, reflecting positive market sentiment [9]

Core Insights - Lantronix, Inc. (LTRX) has formed a partnership with Aerora to enhance Edge AI solutions for drones, robotics, and surveillance, utilizing Aerora's OEM platform for AI-driven visual navigation [1][9] - This collaboration aims to provide developers with advanced tools based on leading embedded compute technologies, facilitating new applications in both private and government sectors [2] Industry Overview - The global drone market is projected to reach $163.6 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of approximately 15%, driven by increased drone usage in logistics, agriculture, infrastructure, and public safety [3] - The U.S. Federal Government is actively supporting drone innovation and manufacturing, recognizing the sector's growing importance [3] Company Developments - Lantronix's Open-Q System-on-Module (SoM), powered by Qualcomm Technologies' chipsets, is central to the innovation, providing essential processing capabilities for real-time decision-making and AI-enhanced situational awareness [4] - The integrated solution from Aerora includes Teledyne FLIR's Hadron 640R module and Prism software, enabling advanced thermal and RGB imaging, and facilitating compliance with NDAA requirements [5][9] - In Q3 of fiscal 2025, Lantronix reinforced its leadership in AI edge intelligence and industrial connectivity, introducing the Open-Q 8550CS SoM, which enhances AI and machine learning capabilities for industrial applications [6] Financial Performance - Despite strategic initiatives, Lantronix experienced a decline in sales across its IoT System Solutions and Software & Services segments, with IoT System Solutions revenues down 45% year-over-year, and Embedded IoT Solutions revenues down 3.7% [7] - The company reported that IoT System Solutions contributed 51.7% to total revenues, while Embedded IoT Solutions contributed 42.1% [7] Stock Performance - Lantronix currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with shares declining by 29.1% over the past year, contrasting with a 41.2% growth in the Zacks Computer Networking industry [8]

Key Takeaways SOUN's Q1 revenue grew 151% year over year, driven by growth in restaurant and automotive voice AI. Polaris and Amelia 7.0 platforms boost SOUN's in-car voice capabilities with multilingual, agentic AI. SOUN supports over 13K restaurants, multiple OEM pilots, and reaffirmed full-year revenue outlook.SoundHound AI (SOUN) is increasingly positioning itself as a real contender in the automotive AI space, traditionally dominated by tech giants. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported ...

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PITTSBURGH, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PNC Bank, N.A., a tax credit syndication leader, today announced the closing of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Fund 98, which is investing more than $208 million in the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing across the U.S. The fund includes investments from PNC and seven other financial services and insurance companies, including two investors that are new to PNC's LIHTC funds.  The investment will provide a positive impact nationwide by ...

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