Brian Gilmartin, is a portfolio manager at Trinity Asset Management, a firm he founded in May, 1995, catering to individual investors and institutions that werent getting the attention and service deserved, from larger firms. Brian started in the business as a fixed-income / credit analyst, with a Chicago broker-dealer, and then worked at Stein Roe & Farnham in Chicago, from 1992 - 1995, before striking out on his own and managing equity and balanced accounts for clients. Brian has a BSBA (Finance) from Xav ...

Key Takeaways Mission Produce's Q2 revenues jumped 28% to $380.3M, but gross profit fell 8% to $28.4M.Margins were hit by Mexican supply issues, tariffs and Canadian facility closure costs.Management points to sourcing shifts and easing tariffs as signs that the pressures may be temporary.Mission Produce, Inc.’s (AVO) second-quarter fiscal 2025 results highlight a classic margin squeeze that raises the question of whether the issue is temporary or structural. Despite record revenue growth of 28% to $380.3 m ...

Key Takeaways META's 2Q25 ad revenues rose 21.5% y/y to $46.56 billion, accounting for 98% of the total revenues.AI tools, content improvements and new safety features across apps are driving user engagement.Instagram's repost, map and Reels features, plus WhatsApp anti-scam tools, enhance user connections.Meta Platforms’ (META) focus on enhancing safety for WhatsApp users and new ways to connect Instagram users is expected to help drive advertising revenues. The company’s focus on integrating AI into its p ...

An updated edition of the July 7, 2025 article.3D Printing, or additive manufacturing, is a groundbreaking technology that converts digital designs into physical objects by building them layer by layer with remarkable precision. Since its debut in the 1980s, the technology has advanced rapidly, reshaping how products are designed, created and manufactured. From customized prosthetics and mechanical components to architectural structures, 3D Printing has unlocked new levels of innovation and efficiency.  Due ...

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The United States said the United Kingdom will end its effort to access U.S. Apple users’ encrypted data.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. director of national intelligence, said i ...

Donald Trump's relationship with Intel Corp INTC has flipped almost overnight. After calling the chipmaker "a disaster" last year, the president is now touting it as a national champion — right as the stock begins to claw its way back.Track INTC stock’s trajectory here.Trump's Whiplash TurnaroundTrump's reversal highlights how quickly politics can shape investor sentiment. Once skeptical of Intel's ability to compete with Taiwan and South Korea, he is now openly cheering its rebound as central to America's ...

Key Takeaways Chewy's Q2 performance likely boosted by digital upgrades, assortments and expansion efforts.Autoship growth, healthcare services and Chewy+ launch are driving stronger customer adoption.Net sales per active customer estimated at $589, up 4.2% from the prior-year quarter.Chewy, Inc. ((CHWY) is likely to report top and bottom-line growth when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly sales is currently pegged at $3.1 billion, showing a 7.8% increa ...

Key Takeaways Strategy stock fell 14.7% in a month, lagging peers and broader tech benchmarks.The company projects $24B net income in 2025 if bitcoin reaches $150,000.Strategy expects to achieve a bitcoin yield of 30% and $20 billion in gains.Strategy (MSTR) shares have declined 14.7% in the past month, underperforming the Zacks Computer - Software industry and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s returns of 0.3% and 3%, respectively.Strategy is the world’s largest bitcoin treasury company, holding 62 ...

Key Takeaways Medifast is focusing on health, nutrition and coaching through its OPTAVIA program.The company is broadening wellness to cover sleep, hydration, motion and mental well-being.Digital tools and apps enhance engagement, linking customers with OPTAVIA coaches.Medifast, Inc. ((MED) is strategically positioning itself at the intersection of health, nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Amid growing consumer demand for health and wellness solutions, MED has been emphasizing the importance of personalized ...