Kaspi: A Long-Term Compounder Navigating A Year Of Noise
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-23 16:15
Kaspi’s ( OTC:KSPI ) biggest strength is its powerful three-sided network effect and the seamless integration of all its services, with Kaspi Pay at the core. The more people use the app, the more merchants join the Marketplace. As more merchants accept KaspiI’m a long-term, value-focused investor and the founder of Pilea Invest, a private family investment fund. Over the past five years, I’ve built a concentrated, research-driven portfolio rooted in fundamentals, with a strong focus on free cash flow, capi ...
TEGNA Appoints Three New Vice Presidents of Content
Globenewswire· 2025-06-23 16:15
TEGNA veterans Carol Fowler and Julie Wolfe and former Univision executive Chris Peña join the company’s content leadership team Carol Fowler Carol Fowler has been named vice president of content for TEGNA stations in the Mid-South. Julie Wolfe Julie Wolfe has been named vice president of content for TEGNA stations in the West. Chris Peña Chris Peña has been named vice president of content for TEGNA stations in the Midwest. TYSONS, Va., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) t ...
Major Escalation In Middle East Tensions Places Crosshairs On Direxion's Palantir-Focused Bull And Bear Funds
Benzinga· 2025-06-23 16:14
Group 1: U.S. Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict - The U.S. has launched attacks on key Iranian nuclear sites, marking a significant escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict [1] - This military involvement raises concerns about commercial activity in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade [2] - The potential for retaliation from Iran could lead to increased demand for defense stocks, particularly benefiting companies like Palantir Technologies Inc. [2] Group 2: Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Overview - Palantir's core product, Gotham, is utilized by government institutions for counterterrorism analysis, which may see increased sales due to heightened military activity [3] - The stock is currently trading at a high valuation of nearly 600 times trailing 12-month earnings, indicating a premium that assumes flawless execution [4] - Over 50% of Palantir's revenue comes from U.S. government contracts, making the company vulnerable to budget constraints and political changes [5] Group 3: Investment Vehicles Related to PLTR - Direxion offers ETFs focused on Palantir, including the PLTU, which aims for 200% of PLTR's daily performance, and the PLTD, which seeks the inverse performance [6][7] - The PLTU ETF has performed well, increasing by 132% since the beginning of the year, while the PLTD ETF has lost over 59% of its value [10][13] - Both ETFs provide a mechanism for retail investors to speculate on PLTR's performance without engaging in more complex derivatives trading [8]
Latin Metals Signs Definitive Option Agreement for Huachi Copper-Gold Project, San Juan Province, Argentina
Globenewswire· 2025-06-23 16:14
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latin Metals Inc. ("Latin Metals" or the "Company") - (TSXV: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive option agreement (the "Agreement") with Golden Arrow Resources Corp. ("Golden Arrow") to acquire up to a 100% interest in the Huachi property ("Huachi"), a 3,500-hectare copper-gold project located in San Juan Province, Argentina (see previous news release, dated March 13, 2024). The Huachi property is imm ...
How A Poet's Words Shed Light On Nike's Business And Earnings
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-23 16:12
Few stocks are being debated as much as Nike (NYSE: NKE ) this year. Leaving aside big tech and AI plays, I think that Nike, together with Hershey ( HSY ), Starbucks ( SBUX ), and Intel (I focus on long term growth and dividend growth investing. I follow both the US and the European stock markets, looking for undervalued stock and/or for high quality dividend growing companies that provide me with cash to reinvest. Over time, I have come to realize that profitability is a much safer driver of gains than low ...
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Sable Offshore Corp. – SOC
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-23 16:11
NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Sable Offshore Corp. (“Sable” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SOC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Sable 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 May 19, 2025, Sa ...
Lottery.com and Sports.com Drivers Shine at Road America
Globenewswire· 2025-06-23 16:10
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On one of the most technically demanding and tactically complex weekends of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone seasons, Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) and Sports.com-backed drivers impressed fans and analysts alike with strong performances at Road America—a legendary 6.51-km road course nestled in the woodlands of Wisconsin. Famed as America’s National Park of Speed, Road America’s long straights, fast corners, and razor-thin margin ...
UnitedHealth, CVS Among Major Insurers To Fast-Track Prior Authorizations: Will It Cut Profits Even More?
Benzinga· 2025-06-23 16:07
Group 1 - Major U.S. health insurers, including CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group, and Elevance Health, have agreed to measures to expedite patient care and reduce paperwork for providers [1][2] - The changes will affect commercial insurance and some Medicare and Medicaid plans, potentially benefiting 257 million Americans [2] - Insurers recognize that these changes may increase patient care usage, impacting profits, but are deemed necessary for healthcare system improvement [2] Group 2 - Healthcare stocks are underperforming the broader market, with the Healthcare Select Sector SPDR Fund trading at its lowest relative value to the S&P 500 in over a decade, reflecting a 40% drop from 2015 levels [3] - Historical trends indicate that significant undervaluation in healthcare often leads to strong rebounds, as seen after downturns in 2001 and 2008 [4] - Analysts remain optimistic, with 59 out of 60 healthcare companies in the XLV having 12-month price targets above current prices, indicating an average expected upside of 17% [4] Group 3 - A common standard for electronic prior authorization requests is set to be established by 2027, aiming for at least 80% of requests to receive real-time responses [5] - The number of services requiring prior authorization is expected to be reduced by 2026, streamlining processes to alleviate the administrative burden on healthcare providers [5]
Howmet's Transportation Market Under Pressure: Is the Risk Priced In?
ZACKS· 2025-06-23 16:05
Key Takeaways HWM's commercial transportation revenues fell 14% in Q1 2025 due to weaker truck builds. Soft demand in Forged Wheels is expected to persist until the second half of the year. Aerospace growth and strong defense budgets are helping support HWM's overall top-line performance.Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) has been witnessing persistent weakness in the commercial transportation market. In the first quarter of 2025, revenues from the commercial transportation market declined 14% on a year-over-yea ...
Costco's E-Commerce Sales Surge: A Dark Horse Growth Engine?
ZACKS· 2025-06-23 16:00
Key Takeaways COST's e-commerce comparable sales rose 15.7% in Q3, nearly doubling overall comp sales growth of 8%. New features like BNPL via Affirm and personalized promotions are boosting digital engagement. Costco Logistics deliveries surged 31% year over year, supporting growth in bulky-item e-commerce.While Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is primarily known for its dominance in brick-and-mortar warehouse retailing, its e-commerce business is steadily gaining traction. The segment may soon emerge ...