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The Economist· 2025-08-09 02:00
South America is the world’s fastest-growing region for oil and gas, says one energy consultancy. Three countries in particular stand out https://t.co/KGkpVicKU4 ...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: We have seen crazy numbers from GPT-5 adoption
CNBC Television· 2025-08-08 17:15
In terms of the growth, uh this company is obviously just on a remarkable I mean just seeing the numbers from 500 million to 700 million active users. Do you think that the growth is going to continue at that pace. Does it get faster. Does it get slower.And in terms of paid customers, how do you see that shifting. Um we are it's only been you know 20 hours or whatever since we launched GBT5 but we are seeing crazy numbers uh from the level of GPT5 adoption. Um I would it looks like we're going to have a sig ...
DraftKings Posts Record Quarter, Eyes Profitability
MarketBeat· 2025-08-08 13:42
Core Insights - DraftKings Inc. reported record revenue and earnings in Q2 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of 30 cents on revenue of $1.51 billion, representing a 37% year-over-year growth [2][3] - The company raised its full-year guidance for revenue to between $4.95 billion and $5.05 billion and adjusted EBITDA to between $460 million and $540 million [11] Financial Performance - DraftKings achieved a significant profit due to reduced advertising and marketing spending after the Super Bowl, allowing more revenue to contribute to the bottom line [4] - The company experienced a 29% increase in average revenue per user and growth in iGaming revenue, indicating a positive trend towards sustained profitability [3] Market Dynamics - There are concerns regarding slower growth in iGaming and active users as DraftKings expands into new markets, which may indicate market saturation in early-entry states [7][8] - DraftKings continues to trade at growth-stock valuations, necessitating evidence that any deceleration in growth is a natural plateau rather than a sign of deeper issues [9] Stock Performance - DraftKings stock has increased over 20% in 2025, outperforming other consumer discretionary stocks, and is currently trading above its 50-day simple moving average [15] - Analysts have set a consensus price target of $54.48 for DraftKings stock, indicating a potential upside of 22% from its recent closing price [16] New Product Developments - DraftKings has launched prediction markets in select states, although these may come under the oversight of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, raising concerns among investors [13][14] - While prediction markets currently contribute a small portion of revenue, they represent an opportunity for growth in a competitive market [14]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on path to profitability: Willing to run at a loss to focus on growth
CNBC Television· 2025-08-08 13:12
your company uh is reportedly now worth up to $500 billion dollars. Is that accurate in terms of uh >> I always think I'm not supposed to like comment on currently in flight stuff. >> Um well, let me ask you this.There is a a uh effort by Robin Hood and by the way others uh to try to sell your shares in a secondary market um sometimes people are tokenizing these these uh special purpose vehicles and other things like that. What do you make of what's happening. And do you do you think or want the public to b ...
X @Andy
Andy· 2025-08-07 20:47
Tokenomics & Capital Allocation - Buybacks are not a novel concept, but the focus should be on reinvesting capital into business growth rather than token buybacks and burns [1] - Hyperliquid's success highlights the importance of a profitable product beyond the early stage before launching a token [1] Early Stage Protocols & Growth - Early-stage companies should prioritize achieving product-market fit (PMF) and generating fees before considering buybacks [2] - The industry is making a mistake by pushing early-stage protocols to conduct buybacks [2] - Protocols need to prioritize growth, as no startup, whether centralized or decentralized, can succeed without it [3]
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TylerD 🧙‍♂️· 2025-08-07 16:30
Company Expansion - Igloo Inc has launched Igloo APAC to expand Pudgy Penguins across the Asia-Pacific region [1] - All local communities are uniting under the Pengu Asia banner [1] Strategic Focus - The company emphasizes connecting through culture in Asia, not just language [1] - Pengu is the symbol of this cultural connection [1]
Elanco(ELAN) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-07 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Elanco reported revenue of $1,241 million, representing a 5% increase on a reported basis and an 8% organic constant currency growth driven by a 5% increase in volume and a 3% contribution from price [43][44] - Adjusted EBITDA was $238 million, a decrease of $37 million year-over-year, while adjusted EPS was $0.26, down $0.04 year-over-year [48] - The net debt leverage ratio improved to four times, reflecting strong second quarter results and working capital discipline [8][48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Pet Health revenue increased by 11%, driven by demand for key innovation products and contributions from the vaccine portfolio [11][44] - International Pet Health grew by 7% in organic constant currency, led by demand for AdTab and ZENRELIA [12][44] - The U.S. Farm Animal business grew by 5%, while international farm animal revenue increased by 6% in organic constant currency [13][45] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall pet health market is experiencing double-digit growth, with significant contributions from innovative products like Credelio Quattro and ZENRELIA [20][21] - The dermatology market is growing rapidly, with ZENRELIA gaining market share and achieving a reorder rate of almost 80% [21][27] - The farm animal market is supported by increased demand for animal protein, with Experior showing rapid adoption and strong customer retention [30][31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on growth, innovation, and cash generation, with a clear path to becoming a leader in pet health and farm animal markets [6][10] - Elanco is increasing its full-year innovation revenue expectations by $60 million, reflecting strong performance across multiple products [8][15] - The Elanco Ascend initiative aims to drive efficiencies and improve productivity through automation and AI [39][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating external uncertainties and executing long-term growth strategies, with a strong position to raise revenue and earnings outlook [10][56] - The company anticipates organic constant currency growth of 5% to 6% for the full year, with adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $850 million to $890 million [10][50] - Management highlighted the importance of innovation in stabilizing the base business and driving future growth [10][76] Other Important Information - The company is actively managing tariff risks and has implemented strategies to mitigate potential impacts, estimating a net impact of $10 million to $14 million for 2025 [9][53] - Elanco's cash generated from operations was $237 million in the quarter, compared to $200 million in the same quarter last year [48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about some of the accelerated investments being made in the business? - Management indicated that investments are focused on DTC spending for Credelio Quattro and R&D for upcoming blockbusters, with a strong market response supporting these initiatives [61][62] Question: What are the expectations for the sustainability of mid-single-digit growth for the company? - Management believes that the base business is stable, with innovation expected to drive additional growth, and emphasized the importance of maximizing the potential of their product portfolio [72][76] Question: Can you provide insight into the main contributors to the increased innovation sales target? - Management noted that growth is being led by multiple products, particularly Credelio Quattro, and highlighted the seasonal nature of some products [81] Question: How does the company plan to allocate upside in a given quarter? - Management stated that they will monitor the effectiveness of investments in sales and marketing or R&D and adjust spending accordingly [83] Question: Can you discuss the margin uplift from innovation gaining scale? - Management confirmed that margin accretion is expected as new products gain scale, with a focus on operational improvements and leveraging existing cost structures [90][92]
Tariff news is an offset to tax benefits of Trump's tax bill, says Citi's Drew Pettit
CNBC Television· 2025-08-06 15:41
Let's turn now to the markets as investors continue processing what all of these earnings reports mean for the broader economy. Joining us now is City Research US equity strategist Drew Pettit. Drew, um, what's your takeaway, especially as it pertains to the types of companies that are in this AI growth phase versus the rest of the market.>> Yeah. Hi, Leslie. So, the key here is having a secular or thematic tailwind in the market.When we think of the S&P 500 broadly, 50% of index market cap is really tied t ...
The power of getting it wrong | Ali Majeed | TEDxSunmarkeSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-06 15:22
[Music] Next up is a 17-year-old A-level student from Pakistan who approaches problems with precision, insight, and empathy. With a passion for mechatronics engineering and interest in the UKMT, he opens a conversation often overlooked, growth behind failure, and why it's time to look beyond success. Please put your hands together for Ali Majid.[Applause] [Music] Success is loud. It comes with claps, podiums, medals, high scores, and filtered Instagram posts. We grow up chasing it.We're taught to aim high, ...
X @Andy
Andy· 2025-08-05 17:05
Network Growth - Celestia's data posting has broken its all-time high (ATH) on a daily basis four times in the past 11 days [1] - The specific dates of new ATHs are July 24th, July 27th, July 30th, and August 1st [1] - Average monthly compound growth is approximately 40% [1]