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Nick Szabo· 2025-11-13 15:50
US-Israel Defense Partnership Act (HR1229 & S554) Implications - The bill mandates US taxpayers to allocate an additional $355 million per year to Israel, potentially enabling Israel to leverage US technology [1] - The Act aims to foster defense collaboration with Israel in emerging technologies, including AI, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum computing, and automation [1] Financial Allocations - $50 million per year is allocated to establish a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel [2] - $150 million per year is allocated to the United States-Israel Program on Countering Unmanned Systems [5] - $80 million per year is allocated to extend and modify United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation [5] - $75 million per year is allocated for unspecified purposes [7] Strategic and Technological Cooperation - The US Department of Defense is directed to discuss Israel's potential inclusion into the national technology and industrial base [3] - The Act includes an assessment of integrated air and missile defense cooperation among the US, Israel, and other regional partners [4] - Focus on lessons learned from countering Iranian airstrikes against Israel on April 13, 2024, and October 1, 2024 [5]
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The Economist· 2025-11-13 15:20
When the spectrum of plausible outcomes includes a decent portion of white-collar tasks being automated, or a tenth of all electricity in America being used for AI training and deployment, good forecasts matter https://t.co/sbHb9Y7W8K ...
Radcom's Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat on AI-Driven Growth, Stock Gains
ZACKS· 2025-11-13 15:05
Core Insights - RADCOM reported third-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of 29 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents and up from 23 cents in the prior-year quarter [1][9] - Revenues for the quarter reached $18.4 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.7% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.2%, driven by demand for AI and automation solutions [2][9] Financial Performance - The company achieved a strong gross margin of just over 77%, attributed to an improved revenue mix with fewer third-party costs, and expects to maintain this level in the fourth quarter [5] - Non-GAAP R&D expenses increased by 11.6% year over year to $4.7 million, indicating a commitment to innovation and portfolio expansion [6] - Non-GAAP operating income rose to $3.8 million from $2.6 million, marking the highest level since 2017, supported by strong scalability and disciplined execution [6] Strategic Developments - RADCOM partnered with 1Global to deploy its AI-driven assurance platform, RADCOM ACE, across Europe, North America, and Asia, covering over 43 million connections [3] - The company launched its High-Capacity User Analytics solution, the first in the industry to capture data at 400Gbps on a single server, showcasing its focus on next-generation network observability [3] Cash Flow & Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, RADCOM had $106.7 million in cash and equivalents with no debt, exiting the third quarter with a cash flow of $5.1 million [7] Future Guidance - RADCOM reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance of 15%-18% year-over-year revenue growth, implying approximately $71.1 million in revenue at the midpoint [8]
AsiaFIN Holdings Delivers 53% Revenue Growth, Positive Net Income, for Third Quarter of 2025
Accessnewswire· 2025-11-13 12:00
KUALA LUMPUR, MY / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2025 / AsiaFIN Holdings Corp., (OTCQB:ASFH), a leading fintech financial ecosystem enabler, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025, the three-month period ended September 30, 2025. CEO of AsiaFIN, KC Wong said, "Supported by increasing government regulations and demand for improved automation, AsiaFIN delivered significant growth and profitability in the third quarter. ...
JD LOGISTICS(02618) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-13 10:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, JD Logistics achieved total revenue of RMB 155.08 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 24.1% [23] - Non-GAAP profit was RMB 2.02 billion with a profit margin of 3.7%, while non-GAAP EBITDA was RMB 5.32 billion, a decrease of 7.1% year-over-year [31] - Employee benefit expenses rose to RMB 21.82 billion, up 49.8% year-over-year, primarily due to the addition of full-time food delivery riders [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from ISC customers totaled RMB 13.13 billion, up 45.8% year-over-year, with external ISC customer revenue at RMB 8.93 billion, increasing by 13.5% [24] - Average revenue per external ISC customer reached RMB 134,000, up 0.7% year-over-year [25] - Revenue from other customers, including express and freight delivery services, was RMB 24.95 billion, up 5.1% year-over-year [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of external ISC customers grew to approximately 67,000, reflecting a 12.7% year-over-year increase [24] - JD Logistics maintained a strong position in the logistics market, ranking among the top tier in China for cargo volume and revenue scale in freight delivery services [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing its service capabilities and expanding its international business, with plans to double the gross floor area of overseas warehouses by the end of 2025 [13] - JD Logistics aims to deepen its presence in the ISV space, leveraging digital technology and operational management to improve service efficiency [8] - The company is committed to investing in automation and digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that China's macroeconomy remained stable, supporting JD Logistics' growth [23] - The company expects economies of scale and improved resource utilization to enhance profitability as business volume increases during peak seasons [23] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential driven by strategic investments and operational improvements [33] Other Important Information - JD Logistics was rated as the strongest logistics brand in 2025 by Brand Finance, highlighting its international competitiveness [16] - The company has established multiple overseas warehouses in the Middle East, enhancing its global logistics capabilities [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on capital investment, efficiency, and cost regarding automation - Management highlighted the importance of balancing investment and return in automation, with plans to gradually upgrade investments based on real-life data [39] Question: Orders accepted per day and innovation in food delivery - Management discussed the integration of full-time riders and outsourced riders to enhance delivery capacities and improve service quality [42] Question: Plans for the overseas market - Management outlined goals for building a global network by the end of 2025, focusing on capacity building and reducing compliance costs for customers [46] Question: Core sector and capacity in ISC customers - Management acknowledged the need to improve the number of ISC customers and RPARC, emphasizing the importance of serving both key and small accounts [51]
JD LOGISTICS(02618) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-13 10:02
JD Logistics (SEHK:02618) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 13, 2025 04:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsWu Hao - CFOWang Zhenhui - CEOWei Hu - CEOSong Shan - Head of Investor RelationsJon Rohan - VP and Product ManagerConference Call ParticipantsNone - AnalystNone - AnalystNone - Analyst 1OperatorLadies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the JD Logistics Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference call. At this time, all participants are in the listen-only mode. After management's prepared remarks, th ...
JD LOGISTICS(02618) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-13 10:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, JD Logistics achieved total revenue of RMB 55.1 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 24.1% [4][22] - Non-GAAP net profit was RMB 2.02 billion, with a profit margin of 3.3% [4][31] - Average profit was RMB 1.96 billion, with a non-GAAP profit margin of 3.7% [22][31] - Gross profit margin was 9.1% [25] - Employee benefit expenses increased by 49.8% year-over-year to RMB 21.82 billion, accounting for 39.6% of total revenue [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from direct-to-supply chain ISC customers reached RMB 13.1 billion, up 45.8% year-over-year [4][23] - ISC revenue from JD Group amounted to RMB 21.20 billion, up 165.8% year-over-year [23] - Revenue from external ISC customers was RMB 8.93 billion, up 13.5% year-over-year [23] - Revenue from other customers, including express and freight delivery services, was RMB 24.95 billion, up 5.1% year-over-year [12][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of external ISC customers reached approximately 67,000, up 12.7% year-over-year [23] - Average revenue per customer for external ISC was RMB 134,000, up 0.7% year-over-year [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing service experience and delivery capabilities, with targeted investments in international business expansion and capacity improvement [4][22] - JD Logistics aims to deepen its presence in the ISV space, leveraging digital technology and operational management [8][10] - The company plans to double the gross floor area of its overseas warehouse by the end of 2025 [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that China's economy maintained a steady trend, supporting JD Logistics' growth [3][22] - The company expects economies of scale and improved resource utilization to support profitability improvement as business volume increases [22] - Management emphasized the importance of automation and technology investments for long-term growth and efficiency [35][39] Other Important Information - JD Logistics was rated as the strongest logistics brand in 2025 by Brand Finance [16] - The company has established multiple overseas warehouses in the Middle East, enhancing its international logistics capabilities [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on automation and capital investment - Management highlighted the extensive use of automation technologies and the balance between investment and return [34][35] Question: Orders accepted per day and network utilization - Management discussed the integration of full-time riders and the positive impact on delivery capacities and user experience [36][37] Question: Plans for the overseas market - Management outlined goals for building a global network and improving terminal-to-terminal capacities by the end of 2025 [39] Question: ISC customers and RPARC - Management acknowledged the need for improvement in ISC customer numbers and RPARC, focusing on enhancing product offerings [41][42]
Schneider National (NYSE:SNDR) FY Conference Transcript
2025-11-12 20:10
Summary of Schneider National FY Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR) - **Industry**: Transportation Logistics - **Business Segments**: - **Truckload**: $2.5 billion, with 70% in dedicated configurations, focusing on longer contracts and deeper customer relationships [9][10] - **Intermodal**: $1 billion-$3 billion, asset-based with ownership of chassis and containers, partnerships with Union Pacific, CSX, and CPKC [9][10] - **Logistics**: $1 billion-$1.2 billion, including brokerage and new offerings like Power Only [10] Market Dynamics - **Current Freight Market**: - Demand has been stable but not dramatically improving; August and September were sub-seasonal [16][17] - Customers are cautious due to government uncertainties, leading to reduced volumes in consumer products [18] - **Regulatory Environment**: - Changes in regulations are being enforced differently, impacting supply dynamics [22][23] - Concerns about shadow capacity and the need for supply rationalization [22][23] Intermodal Market Insights - **Rail Merger Impact**: - Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger could create a more competitive environment; Schneider is optimistic about potential benefits [46][51] - Performance has improved, with a 10% year-over-year growth in the third quarter [48] Dedicated Market Dynamics - **Market Trends**: - Focus on specialty equipment and long-term contracts; pipeline activity has increased significantly [56][58] - Private fleets have grown disproportionately compared to for-hire services, but a correction is expected [56] Financial Outlook - **2026 Projections**: - Optimism for a more constructive environment due to fiscal and monetary stimulus, with expectations for mid to slow single-digit increases in contracts [75][76] - Focus on organic growth, capital deployment for dedicated and intermodal segments, and potential acquisitions [93][94] Technology and Automation - **AI and Automation**: - Schneider is investing in automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs; initiatives include using AI for low-value tasks [81][86] - A target of $40 million in annual savings has already been surpassed, indicating effective cost management [90][92] Shareholder Value - **Share Buybacks**: - Schneider views its stock as undervalued and is considering share purchases as part of its strategy [96] Key Takeaways - Schneider National is adapting to a dynamic freight market with a focus on dedicated and intermodal services - Regulatory changes and market conditions are influencing supply and demand dynamics - The company is leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and is optimistic about future growth prospects in 2026
This is an AI Arms Race Says Dan Ives
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-12 19:27
Yeah. And look in that party it's 10:30 p. m.was 9 p. m. , but that party goes to 4 a.m. But look, we've talked about it. There's going to be the deejay is going to stop playing music.Sometimes there could be glass on the dance floor. Maybe cops come to the party, but the party is going to form. These are just white knuckle moments.What I view is this tech bull market is two more years ahead of it in terms of a supercycle of CapEx. Dan, I know you travel, you spend a lot of your time traveling around the wo ...
Full Employment to Be a Challenge for Years, BlackRock’s Rieder Says
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-12 14:31
Have we got a labor market problem. I do, I do. And by the way, I don't think it's a cyclical phenomenon.I think there is, or at least I think we have a productivity revolution that is pretty extraordinary and people point to is an exclusive driver of that. If you look across what companies are doing, including second quarter earnings, their quarter earnings give you a dynamic around around how you think about logistics, freight management, predictive maintenance, customer procurement. Companies are doing m ...