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10 Incredible Growth Stocks Poised for Long-Term Gains
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-02 10:30
Core Insights - Growth stocks are experiencing significant volatility in 2025 due to geopolitical issues, high interest rates, AI developments, and valuation concerns [1] - Despite the focus on the "Magnificent Seven," there are transformative companies reaching key inflection points that present compelling investment opportunities [1] Company Summaries - **Oscar Health (OSCR)**: Achieved 42% revenue growth to $3 billion in Q1 2025, with membership exceeding 2 million and net income rising to $275 million from $177 million year over year [3][4] - **Equinix (EQIX)**: Operates 260 data centers globally, but stock dropped 16% due to lower-than-expected growth guidance of 5% to 9% annual adjusted funds from operations through 2029 [5][6] - **Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)**: Developing a potential obesity drug VK2735, which showed up to 14.7% weight loss in phase 2 trials; the obesity drug market is projected to reach $130 billion by 2030 [7][8] - **BigBear.ai (BBAI)**: Provides AI-powered analytics with a revenue growth of 2% year over year to $158 million in 2024; trading at 10.6 times trailing sales, offering exposure to practical AI applications [9][10] - **Rocket Lab (RKLB)**: Posted 32% revenue growth to $123 million in Q1 2025, with a focus on its Neutron rocket debuting in late 2025 and a $1.45 billion federal contract [11][12] - **Archer Aviation (ACHR)**: Progressing through FAA certification for electric vertical takeoff aircraft, targeting commercial operations in Abu Dhabi by Q4 2025, with a total addressable market for urban air mobility potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2040 [13][14] - **Joby Aviation (JOBY)**: In the final phase of FAA certification, plans to carry passengers in Dubai by late 2025 or early 2026, backed by a $500 million investment from Toyota [15][16] - **Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS)**: Focused on gallium nitride power semiconductors, despite a 40% revenue decline to $14 million in Q1 2025, positioned for growth in AI data centers and EVs [17] - **Intuitive Machines (LUNR)**: First commercial company to land on the moon, with Q1 2025 revenue of $62.5 million and a contracted backlog of $272 million [18][19] - **Palantir (PLTR)**: Experiencing explosive adoption of its AI Platform, with U.S. commercial revenue surging 71% and government revenue stable at $373 million quarterly [20][21] Market Trends - These companies are targeting massive markets, achieving operational inflection points, and trading at reasonable valuations relative to their potential [22] - The focus on these growth stocks may provide compelling risk-reward opportunities for investors looking beyond the more prominent tech names [23]
Fed Chair Powell Weighs in on Potential July Rate Cut, Trump’s Criticism | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-07-01 18:37
- Ignore the tariffs for a second. Inflation is behaving pretty much exactly as we have expected and hope that it would. We haven't seen effects much yet from tariffs and we didn't expect to by now.We've always said that the timing, amount, and persistence of the inflation would be highly uncertain, and it's certainly improved that. So, we're watching, we expect to see, over the summer, some readings, higher readings, but we're prepared to learn that it can be higher or lower or later or sooner than we'd ex ...
Powell: ''Ignore the tariffs,'' inflation is behaving as the Fed expected
Yahoo Finance· 2025-07-01 17:54
If you look ignore the tariffs for a second, uh inflation is behaving pretty much exactly as we as we have expected and and hoped that it would. We haven't seen effects much uh yet uh from from tariffs and we didn't expect to by now. We've always said that the timing, amount, and persistence of the inflation would be highly uncertain and it certainly improved that.So, we're watching. We expect to see over the summer some readings, higher readings, but we're prepared to learn that it that it can be higher or ...
Should You Forget Apple and Buy These 2 Millionaire-Maker Stocks Instead?
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-01 17:05
Is the shine coming off of Apple stock? It's a question I've been asking for years, and, so far this year, Apple is leaving investors disappointed. Its shares have fallen by nearly 20%. That makes it one of the two worst-performing stocks -- along with Tesla -- among the "Magnificent Seven" (Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla).So, has the time come for investors to shunt Apple to the side in favor of some new stocks? I think so, and here are two companies I would consider. ...
EHang Partners with Reignwood Aviation to Create a New Model of General Aviation and eVTOL Collaboration in the Low-altitude Economy
Globenewswire· 2025-07-01 15:35
Core Viewpoint - EHang Holdings Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Reignwood Aviation Group to develop the low-altitude economy in China, focusing on integrating traditional aviation with next-generation eVTOL aircraft [1][7]. Group 1: Partnership Objectives - The partnership will initially focus on consumer applications such as low-altitude tourism and will expand to build a three-dimensional urban transportation network over time [2]. - Long-term goals include expanding into various low-altitude services such as passenger transportation, aerial logistics, and emergency response [2]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Services - EHang and Reignwood plan to establish integrated low-altitude service hubs that will offer flight demonstrations, aircraft takeoff and landing services, energy supply, and maintenance [3]. - A digitalized fleet management platform will be developed to support high-density and high-frequency low-altitude UAV and eVTOL flights [3]. Group 3: International Expansion - The partnership aims to promote local airworthiness certification and deploy the EH216-S eVTOL in key tourist areas in Southeast Asia, such as Bangkok and Phuket [4]. - This collaboration seeks to replicate China's low-altitude economy model in the ASEAN region, fostering the development of UAM ecosystems [4]. Group 4: Company Background - EHang is recognized as a leader in urban air mobility technology, having received the world's first airworthiness certificate for a pilotless aircraft [8]. - Reignwood Aviation Group is a top private general aviation enterprise in China, with a fleet of over 60 aircraft and a total investment of RMB 2.0 billion [5][9].
Explore Digital Beijing -- 2025 Experience Week Kicks Off in Style
Globenewswire· 2025-07-01 08:20
Core Insights - The 2025 Beijing Digital Economy Experience Week commenced on June 27, 2025, at Beijing Fun Qianyechang in Xicheng District [1] - This event serves as a significant precursor to the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) [1] - The theme for this year's Experience Week is "A Brilliant Digital-Friendly Beijing · New Trends in Consumer Experiences," focusing on the integration of digital technologies with consumer experiences [1]
Where Will Rocket Lab USA Be in 5 Years?
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-01 08:15
Core Insights - Rocket Lab USA is positioned as a significant player in the modern space race, particularly as a second-most utilized launch provider in the U.S. focusing on small satellite launches with its Electron rocket [1][2] - The company is set to launch its larger Neutron rocket, which is expected to enhance its market position and profitability by accommodating larger payloads [4][5] Group 1: Company Developments - The Neutron rocket is designed to carry payloads of up to 13,000 kilograms, representing a 60-fold increase in capacity compared to the Electron rocket, allowing Rocket Lab to better compete with SpaceX [5] - Rocket Lab plans to launch the Neutron rocket in the second half of this year, although some analysts express skepticism about this timeline, predicting potential delays until mid-2026 or 2027 [7] - The company aims to pursue "every part of the space value chain," with ongoing missions planned for satellite deployments and a focus on becoming a comprehensive end-to-end space-services provider [8][9] Group 2: Strategic Acquisitions - Rocket Lab's acquisition of Mynaric AG will enhance its capabilities in satellite-to-satellite connectivity, supporting high-value contracts such as the $515 million contract with the Space Development Agency [10] - The expected acquisition of Geost in late 2025 will further strengthen Rocket Lab's integrated capabilities in launch services and national security missions [11] Group 3: Financial Outlook - As of March 31, Rocket Lab had a backlog of $1.07 billion, with 56% expected to be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months, compared to last year's revenue of $436 million [13] - The Neutron rocket has been selected for the U.S. Space Force's National Security Space Launch program, which could be worth up to $5.6 billion, extending through June 2029 [14]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-07-01 02:08
Economic Outlook - Asia's manufacturing activity slowdown deepened in June, signaling a warning for the region's growth prospects [1]