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Why we need the currency of imagination | Esther Chungu Nyathando | TEDxLusaka
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-18 15:34
[Music] Please trust me for the next minute or so by closing your eyes. Go on, close your eyes and go on a trip with me back in time. Remember the 5-year-old you.You were full of life and adventure. You had your own little dreams. You were so so happy. Can you remember a happy moment.How does that make you feel. And now remember the 19-year-old you. You had gotten to know yourself a little better.You were still full of life and excited for what the future had in store for you. And now you can come back to r ...
Kymera Surges 70% in 3 Months: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-07-18 14:56
Key Takeaways KYMR stock soared 70.7% in 3 months, outperforming its industry and the broader market. A new $750M collaboration with GILD on CDK2 degraders has fueled investor enthusiasm. Despite a Sanofi setback, KYMR earned a $20M milestone and eyes key pipeline advances in 2025-2026.Shares of Kymera (KYMR) have surged 70.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s gain of 9.7%. The stock has also outperformed the sector and the S&P 500 index during this timeframe.This clinical-stage biotec ...
Huntington(HBAN) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-18 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Earnings per common share were reported at $0.34, with EPS excluding notable items growing 27% year over year [14] - Average loan balances increased by $2.3 billion or 1.8% from the prior quarter, while average deposits rose by $1.8 billion or 1.1% [15][20] - Adjusted common equity tier one (CET1) was 9%, up 40 basis points from last year, and tangible book value per share increased 16% year over year [8][15] - Return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) was 16.1% for the quarter, adjusted ROTCE was 17.6% [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average loans grew by almost $10 billion year over year, with significant contributions from commercial loans and new initiatives [7][17] - New initiatives accounted for approximately 40% of total loan growth, with $900 million in growth [17] - Fee income in strategic areas such as payments, wealth, and capital markets grew by 11% year over year [8][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong deposit growth, with primary bank relationships increasing by 46% year over year in consumer and business banking [8] - The overall cost of deposits declined by one basis point, reflecting disciplined deposit pricing [20][52] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth and has announced the acquisition of Veritex to accelerate growth in Texas [5][10] - The acquisition is expected to enhance commercial lending and capital markets opportunities, as well as expand the consumer franchise in Texas [12][13] - The company aims to maintain a moderate to low risk appetite while delivering strong performance [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the economic environment, noting improving sentiment and strong growth momentum [29] - The outlook for loan growth has been increased to 6% to 8%, and net interest income guidance has been raised to 8% to 9% for the full year [30][31] - Management remains focused on driving long-term shareholder value and believes the acquisition will contribute to future growth [36][109] Other Important Information - The company is maintaining a strong liquidity position with two times coverage of uninsured deposits [9] - Credit performance remains stable, with net charge-offs at 20 basis points and an allowance for credit losses at 1.86% [15][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about net interest income guidance - Management indicated that they are on track to potentially hit the higher end of the net interest income guidance range, with economic stability being a key factor [42][43] Question: Feedback on the Veritex acquisition - Positive feedback was received from both internal and external partners, with excitement about the opportunities the acquisition presents [45][46][48] Question: Deposit trends and competition - Management noted strong deposit performance and expects continued solid growth, with stable deposit costs anticipated [50][52] Question: Changes in expense guidance - The increase in expense guidance is primarily due to higher incentive compensation linked to better revenue outlook [62][63] Question: Loan growth and competitive environment - Management acknowledged a slowdown in growth from new initiatives but remains optimistic about future contributions [65][66] Question: Outlook for North and South Carolina - The company continues to invest in these markets, with plans for new branch openings and hiring [72][73] Question: Capital levels and future distributions - Management is focused on maintaining a strong capital position and plans to begin regular capital distributions post-acquisition [108][109]
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CoinMarketCap· 2025-07-18 13:51
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CEA Industries Applauds FDA Authorization of JUUL Products, Signals Opportunity for U.S. Market Expansion
Globenewswire· 2025-07-18 12:30
Louisville, Colorado, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: VAPE) (“CEA Industries” or the “Company”), owner of Central Canada’s largest independent vape retailer and vertically integrated manufacturer, Fat Panda Ltd., today issued a statement applauding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to authorize JUUL e-cigarette products for sale in the United States. The announcement follows the FDA’s reversal of its 2022 federal ban, marking a significant milestone in the ...
Is SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
ZACKS· 2025-07-18 11:21
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) debuted on 01/31/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.What Are Smart Beta ETFs?Market cap weighted indexes were created to reflect the market, or a specific segment of the market, and the ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on this strategy.Market cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and tra ...
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Crypto.com· 2025-07-18 07:54
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Citius Oncology Announces Closing of $9.0 Million Public Offering
Prnewswire· 2025-07-17 20:30
CRANFORD, N.J., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Citius Oncology, Inc. ("Citius Oncology" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CTOR), a majority-owned subsidiary of Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXR), today announced the closing of its "reasonable best-efforts" public offering of 6,818,182 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase shares of common stock at a public offering price of $1.32 per share. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.32 per share, are immediately exercisable upon iss ...