Agreement Positions NextNRG for Domestic Battery Supply, Tariff Mitigation as Storage Demand AcceleratesMiami, FL, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with A123 Systems, LLC (A123) a battery manufacturer and energy storage technology leader with advanced LFP chemistry, to support the deployment of battery energy st ...

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Core Insights - Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) is experiencing growth due to a strong product portfolio, AI-driven innovation, and margin expansion, aiming for Rule of 45 status by 2030 [1][10] - The company's shares increased approximately 12.5% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks Computer – Software industry's growth of 2.8% [1] Product Portfolio and Innovation - Blackbaud is focusing on cloud software solutions and data-driven decisions, utilizing AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics [3] - The introduction of Agents for Good, an AI suite, aims to assist social impact organizations by automating complex tasks [4] - The launch of the 2025 Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit is designed to enhance fundraising success for organizations [5] - A partnership with Constant Contact allows for better engagement across various digital channels within Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT [6] Financial Performance and Projections - For full-year 2025, Blackbaud anticipates non-GAAP EPS between $4.30 and $4.50, with an adjusted EBITDA margin projected at 35.4-36.2% [7][9] - The company expects adjusted free cash flow of $195–$205 million for 2025, supporting investments in innovation and shareholder returns [10] - Projected GAAP revenues are between $1.120 billion and $1.130 billion, indicating approximately 5% organic growth [11] Competitive Landscape and Challenges - Blackbaud faces competition from nonprofit-focused peers and large enterprises, which pressures pricing and margins [12] - Ongoing acquisitions increase integration risk and have inflated goodwill and intangibles to 55.6% of total assets as of September 30, 2025 [12] Valuation and Investment Appeal - The stock trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 18.46, below the industry's average of 28.81, indicating potential undervaluation [13] - With strong cash flow, a robust product portfolio, and consistent share repurchase programs, BLKB presents an attractive investment opportunity [14]

Core Viewpoint - Gold Hunter Resources Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Windfall Geotek to implement advanced AI and machine learning technology in its Great Northern Project in Newfoundland, aiming to enhance exploration efficiency and target generation for upcoming drilling campaigns [1][2]. Technology Integration - The engagement with Windfall Geotek allows Gold Hunter to utilize AI for predictive targeting, transitioning from data aggregation to identifying high-probability drill targets ahead of the Q1 2026 drilling campaign [2]. - The AI platform will integrate data from a recent VTEM™ Plus airborne survey and a comprehensive historical database, which includes nearly 500 diamond drill holes and over 36,000 soil samples [3]. Project Details - The Great Northern Project is a district-scale land package in Newfoundland, consolidating Gold Hunter's mineral licenses and claims, with a total area of 26,237 hectares and over 35 kilometers of strike length along the Doucers Valley Fault [10][12]. - The project aims to unify a historically fragmented district into a cohesive exploration opportunity, leveraging a dense and diverse dataset that has not been processed as a single model [4]. AI Application - The AI application is viewed as a "synthetic intelligence" layer to support the geological workflow, focusing on auditing historical data, validating magnetic targets, and optimizing drill planning [5][6]. - The technology will help identify subtle mineralization vectors and generate "heat maps" for guiding the Phase 1 drill program [5][6]. Next Steps - Data aggregation is complete, and initial target generation from Windfall Geotek is underway, with preliminary results expected soon to finalize the upcoming drill program [9]. - The company is committed to responsible exploration and stakeholder engagement while aiming to create long-term shareholder value [12]. Financial Update - Gold Hunter has amended the terms of its non-brokered private placement, extending the expiry term of share purchase warrants from 24 months to 36 months [7][8].

Core Insights - Advantest Corporation has been awarded TSMC's Excellent Performance Award for Excellent Production Support, marking its first recognition at TSMC's annual Supply Chain Management Forum [1][4] Group 1: Award Recognition - The award was presented during the Supply Chain Management Forum held on November 25, which celebrated supplier contributions over the past year [2] - The evaluation criteria for the awards emphasized construction safety, sustainability, and localization [2] Group 2: Company Performance - Advantest was recognized for its flexibility in expanding production capacity and supporting project development, which has strengthened its partnership with TSMC [3] - Doug Lefever, Advantest's CEO, expressed the company's commitment to serving partners and enhancing supply chain resilience [4] Group 3: Product Portfolio - Advantest offers a broad range of products including SoC and memory testers, handlers, software, and system-level test solutions, catering to the entire semiconductor value chain [5] - The company focuses on developing advanced solutions for various applications such as 5G, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and AI [6]

Core Insights - Advantest Corporation has been awarded TSMC's Excellent Performance Award for Excellent Production Support, marking its first recognition at TSMC's annual Supply Chain Management Forum [1][4] Group 1: Award Recognition - The award was presented during the Supply Chain Management Forum held on November 25, which celebrated supplier contributions over the past year [2] - The evaluation criteria for the awards emphasized construction safety, sustainability, and localization [2] Group 2: Company Performance - Advantest was recognized for its flexibility in expanding production capacity and supporting project development, which has strengthened its partnership with TSMC [3] - The company aims to enhance supply chain resilience and drive innovation through continued collaboration with partners [4] Group 3: Product Portfolio - Advantest offers a broad product portfolio that includes SoC and memory testers, handlers, software, system-level test solutions, and field service support, catering to the entire semiconductor value chain [5] - The company is involved in R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications, and develops advanced test-interface solutions [6]

Core Insights - Snowflake (SNOW) is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for AI-driven solutions, with AI influencing 50% of bookings in fiscal Q3 2026 and achieving a $100 million AI revenue run rate ahead of schedule [1][11] Group 1: AI and Product Developments - The introduction of Snowflake Intelligence, an agentic AI platform, has led to rapid adoption, with 1,200 customers utilizing its capabilities in fiscal Q3 2026 [2] - Snowflake's investments in AI and machine learning, including Cortex AI and partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic, have resulted in over 7,300 customers using its AI and ML technology weekly [3] - A multi-year $200 million expansion of the partnership with Anthropic aims to integrate Claude models into the Snowflake platform and enhance enterprise AI capabilities [4] Group 2: Financial Performance and Projections - For fiscal Q4 2026, Snowflake anticipates product revenues between $1.195 billion and $1.2 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth of 27% [5][11] - The consensus estimate for Snowflake's fiscal 2026 earnings is $1.20 per share, reflecting a 44.58% year-over-year increase [14] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Snowflake faces strong competition from major players like Amazon and Oracle, both of which are expanding their AI initiatives [6] - Amazon's AI efforts, including the launch of Project Rainier, have significantly advanced, with Trainium2 chips seeing a 150% quarter-over-quarter growth [7] - Oracle's introduction of the AI Agent Marketplace for Fusion Cloud customers is facilitating large-scale AI adoption across various sectors [8] Group 4: Stock Performance and Valuation - Snowflake shares have appreciated 1.6% over the past six months, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector's return of 21.3% but outperforming the Zacks Internet Software industry's decline of 5.1% [9] - The stock is trading at a premium with a forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio of 13.85X compared to the Internet Software industry's 4.86X [12]

TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading global provider of intelligent transportation system ("ITS") solutions, today announced the appointment of Burland East to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.  Mr. East is the CEO of Soledad Realty Capital, LLC, an Advisor at Oxygen Investment Management, and a Member of the Board of Advisors and CFO of Unmanned Aerospace. He has over 30 years of experience on Wall St ...

The increasing demand for business process outsourcing (BPO), driven by its flexibility and reduced costs, aids the Zacks Outsourcing industry. The upsurge in data encryption and cybersecurity risks necessitates the need to pivot toward outsourcing. Trends like the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming the sector.Investors can consider TriNet (TNET) and Capgemini SE (CGEMY) from the Outsourcing market.About the Industry Outsourcing ...

Enova ranks No. 15 among midsize organizations for its collaborative culture, continuous learning and people- first workplace CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundry's Computerworld has named Enova International (NYSE: ENVA), a leading financial services company powered by machine learning and world-class analytics, to the Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list. Enova ranked No. 15 among midsize organizations, marking its 13th consecutive year recognized for maintaining an exceptional IT w ...