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Core Viewpoint - Market volatility driven by macro uncertainty necessitates a focus on stocks with strong long-term return potential, supported by top Wall Street analysts' recommendations [1][2] Group 1: Nvidia (NVDA) - Nvidia reported market-beating results for Q1 of fiscal 2026, maintaining confidence in AI infrastructure demand despite chip export restrictions [3][4] - JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur reiterated a buy rating with a price target of $170, noting solid revenue despite a $4.5 billion write-down related to H20 inventory [4][6] - Excluding H20 shipments, data center revenue is projected to grow 16% quarter over quarter, driven by strong customer spending on AI projects [5][6] - Demand for Nvidia's Blackwell platform is strong, expected to exceed supply for several quarters, supported by mega data center deals [6][7] Group 2: Zscaler (ZS) - Zscaler's fiscal Q3 results surpassed expectations, driven by demand for its Zero Trust Exchange platform and AI security needs [8][9] - JPMorgan analyst Brian Essex reaffirmed a buy rating and raised the price target to $292, highlighting the company's raised full-year outlook for revenue and profitability [9][11] - The number of customers with over $1 million in annual recurring revenue increased by 23% year over year, positioning Zscaler to exceed $3 billion in ARR [11][12] - The acquisition of Red Canary is viewed positively, expected to enhance Zscaler's IP and threat intelligence capabilities [12] Group 3: Salesforce (CRM) - Salesforce reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings for Q1 of fiscal 2026 and raised its full-year forecast, alongside an $8 billion acquisition of Informatica [13][14] - TD Cowen analyst Derrick Wood reiterated a buy rating with a price target of $375, noting strong demand signals from the company's renewed focus on sales capacity growth [14][16] - AI adoption is accelerating, with Data Cloud and AI ARR rising over 120% year over year, indicating strong traction for the Agentforce offering [15][16] - Salesforce is increasing its workforce aggressively, signaling positive demand and growing sales pipelines [16][17]

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华夏时报（www.chinatimes.net.cn）记者 刘佳 北京报道 信托行业正经历着前所未有的人员结构重塑。 据57家信托公司公布的2024年年报数据，信托行业员工人数降至16150人，较去年减少252人，同比降幅达 1.54%。其中，有54.39%的信托公司减员。 员工人数的持续下行印证着行业转型的迫切性。 业内人士分析指出，随着业务结构的持续优化，行业人才流动或将展现出显著的专业化导向。这场人员结构重 塑，既是行业应对挑战的必然选择，也为未来高质量发展奠定基础。 半数以上信托公司人员缩减 在此之前，信托行业员工数量曾保持多年增长态势，而自 2021 年起，员工人数数量首次出现下滑拐点。 据中国信托业协会每年披露的《中国信托业社会责任报告》中员工人数数据显示，截至2021年底，68家信托公司 共有员工22387人，较2020年同期减少了284人。 截至目前，据云南信托研究发展部统计，57家信托公司中，有54.39%信托公司减员。虽然还有10家信托公司未公 开披露最新人数，但员工人数数量与此前相比已明显减少。 头部机构精简人员的现象较为普遍。以平安信托为例，在去年共减少161人，成为缩减幅度最大的机构 ...

Core Insights - Zscaler is experiencing significant growth in its ITOps and SecOps operations, driven by the introduction of ZDX Copilot and agentic operations across various security modules [1][3][10] ITOps Summary - The launch of ZDX Copilot has resulted in a 70% year-over-year increase in bookings for the ZDX Advanced Plus package, reaching $75 million since its introduction [2][10] SecOps Summary - Zscaler's SecOps business has seen a remarkable 120% year-over-year growth in annual contract value due to the integration of agentic operations [3][10] New Growth Categories Summary - The New Growth Categories (NGC), which include Zero Trust Everywhere, Data Security Everywhere, and Agentic Operations, have achieved approximately $1 billion in annual recurring revenues (ARR), contributing to Zscaler's total ARR of $2.9 billion in Q3 fiscal 2025 [3][10] Competitive Landscape Summary - Competitors like Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike are also expanding their capabilities in agentic operations, with Palo Alto Networks deploying Cortex XSIAM and CrowdStrike introducing Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and Charlotte AI [5][6] Market Dynamics Summary - The agentic operations market is still expanding, providing ample growth opportunities for multiple players, including Zscaler, which has established a strong position in this emerging market [7] Price Performance Summary - Zscaler's shares have increased by 66.8% year-to-date, outperforming the Zacks Security industry's growth of 20.6% [8] Valuation Summary - Zscaler currently trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 15.16X, which is higher than the industry average of 14.6X [11] Earnings Estimates Summary - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Zscaler's fiscal 2025 earnings indicates a slight decline of 0.31%, while the estimate for fiscal 2026 suggests an 11.86% growth, with recent upward revisions in estimates for both years [12]

Key Takeaways APLD secured up to $5B from Macquarie and $375M from SMBC to fund hyperscale infrastructure growth. APLD's Ellendale campus will deliver 400 MW, with the first 100MW building set to be launched in Q4 2025. APLD is exploring a REIT shift and Cloud Services exit to align with HPC and hyperscale strategy.Applied Digital (APLD) is advancing an ambitious expansion strategy to support hyperscale infrastructure, anchored by its Ellendale campus build-out and strengthened by major institutional part ...

Key Takeaways CYBR is expanding in identity security with AI-driven innovations. Recent buyouts of Venafi and Zilla Security boost CYBR's machine identity and governance capabilities. PANW sees slowing revenue growth and shorter contracts, whereas CYBR posts stronger earnings momentum.Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and CyberArk Software (CYBR) are both U.S.-based cybersecurity companies that specialize in protecting enterprises from evolving digital threats. While Palo Alto focuses broadly on next-gen firewall ...

Core Viewpoint - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) is rated as a Hold for investors interested in real estate investment trusts (REITs) due to its business being subject to cyclical fluctuations as the world's largest private owner of timberlands [1]. Company Summary - Weyerhaeuser Company is recognized as the largest private owner of timberlands globally, which leads to a business model that experiences significant ups and downs [1]. Analyst Background - The analysis is provided by David A. Johnson, who has over 30 years of investment experience and holds multiple advanced degrees in finance and business [1].

Core Viewpoint - Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. reported strong financial performance for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, with notable growth in sales, gross profit, and net earnings, driven by favorable market conditions and operational efficiencies [2][3][5]. Financial Highlights - Revenue increased by 9% year-over-year, reaching $560.8 million, with retail and wholesale sales growing by 9% and 8% respectively [3][22]. - Gross profit rose by $16.9 million, or 6%, to $289.2 million, influenced by a $45.1 million increase in revenues, partially offset by a $28.1 million rise in cost of products [4][22]. - Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. were $59.1 million, up from $52.8 million in the prior year, reflecting a $6.3 million increase primarily due to higher gross profit [5][22]. Operational Highlights - Propane sales volumes increased by 13.4 million gallons, or 6%, compared to the prior year, with residential sales volume growing by 12% [9][10]. - The company gained six new national account customers through a three-year deal, expected to add 1.6 million gallons of new business [13]. - Blue Rhino, the tank exchange business, is preparing for the peak summer selling season, with capital projects underway to enhance efficiency [12]. Cost and Expense Analysis - Operating expenses increased by $8.8 million, driven by higher costs in plant operations, personnel, and vehicle expenses [6][22]. - Interest expense rose by $3.5 million, primarily due to debt issuance costs and lease-related charges [7][22]. Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA increased by $10.8 million, or 10%, to $114.8 million, supported by the rise in gross profit and a decrease in general and administrative expenses [8][24]. Debt Refinancing - The company is actively working on refinancing its $308.8 million revolving credit facility and $650.0 million senior unsecured notes, with completion anticipated before maturity [16].

Akamai (AKAM) FY Conference June 05, 2025 11:40 AM ET Speaker0 Excellent. Hello, everyone, and thank you for joining us for our Growth Stock Conference and today's session with Akamai. My name is Jonathan Hoenn. I'm the cybersecurity analyst for William Blair and Company. Our speaker today is Ed McGowan, who is the chief financial officer of the company and has been with Akamai and is with Akamai. Before we begin, I'm required to inform you that a complete list of research disclosures or conflicts of intere ...