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UBS Plans January Job Cuts to Start Final Integration Year
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 16:39
You can find original article here WealthManagement. Subscribe to our free daily WealthManagement newsletters. (Bloomberg) -- UBS Group AG is set to begin its latest wave of job cuts in mid-January, according to people familiar with the matter.  That step will be followed by another round later in 2026 as UBS intends to switch off computer systems it acquired when it took over its former competitor in 2023, the people said, asking not to be named discussing internal matters. UBS is entering the fi ...
Micron surges on soaring AI memory demand
Youtube· 2025-12-18 16:39
Core Insights - Micron's stock surged significantly following a strong earnings report, driven by tighter supply in the memory market [1] - The company’s advanced memory production for AI is sold out through 2026, with memory pricing increasing by 20% quarter-over-quarter and storage chips rising in the mid-teens [2] - Micron's CFO anticipates continued improvement in margins and performance through fiscal 2026, although pricing increases are expected to slow after February [2] Industry Impact - The rising memory costs are affecting major hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which need these chips for AI data centers, leading to higher operational costs [4] - Server manufacturers such as Dell, Lenovo, and HPE are passing on increased costs to consumers, with HPE raising server prices by 15% and Dell expected to increase prices by 15-20% [4][5] - Broadcom is also experiencing margin compression due to rising memory costs, contributing to an 11% decline in their stock post-earnings [5]
Recursion Pharmaceuticals: Upgrading To Buy - My Most Surprising Call Of 2025 (RXRX)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 16:38
If you are interested in keeping up to date with stocks making moves within the biotech, pharma and healthcare industries, and understanding the key trends and catalysts driving valuations ahead of the market, why not subscribe to my weekly newsletter via my Investing Group, Haggerston BioHealth ?When I last covered the self-styled TechBio company Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( RXRX ) in early October, I was attempting to find reasons why the company's share price was on the rise, up from ~$4.5Edmund Ing ...
'Absence of data' in CPI report flashes yellow for further interest rate cuts
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 16:38
The first fresh inflation reading since the government shutdown showed prices unexpectedly eased in November, though the report may not immediately change the Fed’s outlook because of potential distortions in the data. “This looks like positive news overall, but the lack of detail and the absence of data collection during the shutdown introduce a degree of skepticism that’s hard to ignore,” said Olu Sonola, head of US economic research for Fitch Ratings. “We’ll need to wait until next month for a clearer ...
Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. (SOIL:CA) Discusses 2026 Capital Budget, Development Strategy and Flexible Asset Management - Slideshow (TSX:SOIL:CA) 2025-12-18
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 16:38
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Recursion Pharmaceuticals: Upgrading To Buy - My Most Surprising Call Of 2025
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 16:38
Core Insights - Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RXRX) has seen a rise in share price, increasing from approximately $4.5 in early October, indicating positive market sentiment towards the company [1]. Company Overview - Recursion Pharmaceuticals is categorized as a TechBio company, focusing on biotechnology and healthcare sectors [1]. - The company is under the coverage of a biotech consultant with over five years of experience in the industry, who has analyzed more than 1,000 companies [1]. Investment Group Insights - The Haggerston BioHealth investing group provides resources for both novice and experienced biotech investors, including catalysts to monitor, buy and sell ratings, and detailed financial forecasts for major pharmaceutical companies [1]. - The group also offers integrated financial statements, discounted cash flow analysis, and market-by-market analysis, which are essential for informed investment decisions in the biotech sector [1].
International Growth Outlook: Necessity Sparks Opportunity
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 16:37
Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ASML, SBGSY either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All opinions and data included in this commentary are as of the publication date and are subject to change. The opini ...
WildBrain Ltd. (WILD:CA) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 16:37
Group 1 - The meeting is being recorded for the benefit of shareholders [1] - Participants must consent to the recording and disclose personal information responsibly [2] - The company is now taking over the meeting proceedings [3]
Are QS' Expanding OEM Partnerships Gaining Real Traction?
ZACKS· 2025-12-18 16:36
Core Insights - QuantumScape Corp. has achieved a significant milestone by signing a new joint development agreement (JDA) with a top-10 global automaker, marking a key step in its commercial roadmap for 2025 [2][9] - The company has focused on expanding commercial engagement with multiple automakers, indicating growing interest in its solid-state battery technology beyond initial partners like Volkswagen [2][3] Company Developments - Over the past year, QuantumScape has made substantial progress, including expanding its collaboration with Volkswagen's PowerCo and signing JDAs with two major global automakers [3] - The company has also initiated a technology evaluation agreement with another large OEM, suggesting various stages of engagement with multiple automakers [3] - QuantumScape is building a broader ecosystem by partnering with Murata Manufacturing and Corning to develop high-volume ceramic separator production, which is essential for its solid-state battery design [4] Strategic Outlook - Management has described 2025 as a "banner year," focusing on creating a layered commercial pipeline that includes licensing, joint development, and technology validation [5] - With multiple OEMs actively involved, QuantumScape is entering 2026 with increasing industry validation [5] Competitive Landscape - Solid Power is developing long-term relationships with established automakers like BMW and Ford, focusing on all-solid-state battery technology [6] - SES AI is engaging in development partnerships with major automotive OEMs, applying its AI-for-Science platform to innovate new electrolyte materials for EV batteries [7] Market Performance - QuantumScape's shares have surged approximately 145% over the past six months, significantly outperforming the industry [8]
LMND vs. EVER: Which InsurTech Stock Is the Better Pick?
ZACKS· 2025-12-18 16:36
Key Takeaways LMND targets adjusted EBITDA breakeven by 2026, backed by diversification and premium growth.EVER's ROE of 38.2% outperforms the industry, supported by innovation and a debt-free balance sheet.Both LMND and EVER shares have surged 116% YTD, but EVER shows stronger profitability and EPS growth.InsurTechs — technology-led insurers — are trying hard to be game changers, leveraging technologies like AI, telematics, data-driven underwriting and machine learning, among others. Yet, Lemonade Inc. (LM ...