[Music] Please join us in welcoming Mayor Paul Esser. Sun Prairie is at a defining moment of time. The changes we make, the decisions we make today are going to affect the future for years to come. And this is our opportunity to have real influence, to change the future, to create the future that we want to have, and to leave something a legacy for those who are going to follow over the next 25 years.this community, the demographics of this community, the the makeup of who lives here is going to change dram ...

Core Insights - Mastercard's shares have increased by 12.7% over the past three months, outperforming Visa and the broader industry, which rose by 9.2% and 10.1% respectively, while American Express surged by 28.4% [2][7] - The company is navigating significant legal and regulatory challenges, particularly concerning interchange and network fees, which are critical to its revenue model [5][6] - Mastercard is proactively integrating stablecoins into its payment ecosystem, aiming to enhance transaction efficiency while maintaining its competitive edge [9][10] Regulatory and Competitive Landscape - Recent rulings in the U.K. have deemed Mastercard and Visa's interchange fees as violations of European competition laws, potentially leading to regulatory caps [5] - In the U.S., the Department of Justice has accused Mastercard and Visa of overcharging merchants, with proposed legislation that could disrupt Mastercard's pricing power [6] - The company faces increasing competition from fintechs and major retailers exploring alternative payment systems, including stablecoin-based solutions [8] Financial Performance and Growth Drivers - Mastercard's forward P/E ratio stands at 32.32X, above the industry average of 22.87X, indicating strong investor confidence [12] - The company's Value-Added Services have seen revenue growth of 17.7% in 2023, with continued growth projected for 2024 and 2025 [15] - In Q1 2025, Mastercard generated $2.4 billion in operating cash flow, up from $1.7 billion a year ago, and repurchased shares worth $2.5 billion [16] Future Outlook - Analyst estimates suggest EPS growth of 9.5% in 2025 and 16.6% in 2026, with revenue growth expected at 13.1% and 11.9% respectively [17] - The company has consistently outperformed earnings expectations, with an average earnings surprise of 3.7% over the last four quarters [17] - Mastercard's ability to innovate and adapt to market changes positions it favorably for long-term growth despite current challenges [18][19]

Vertical Integration Strategy - The company believes vertical integration is crucial for delivering optimal solutions to large clients and sophisticated consumers of infrastructure [2][3] - The acquisition of Core Scientific is viewed as a move down the stack, integrating physical data centers and power requirements [4] - Vertical integration provides more physical control over building and delivering infrastructure, which is valuable in a dynamic market [6] - The company tried to acquire Core Scientific for approximately 1 billion USD last year, indicating a long-standing interest in integration [7] - Vertical integration enables efficient and effective scaling to remain relevant in the cloud revolution [13][20] Margin and Profitability - The company anticipates margin accretion from in-sourcing infrastructure components [6] - Acquiring Core Scientific is expected to be margin accretive as it internalizes hosting contracts [9] - The company disagrees with assessments suggesting the acquisition will not be margin accretive [5][10] Market Demand and Growth - The market is experiencing a generational shift in the scale and type of infrastructure needed [2] - Demand for infrastructure to support AI is voracious, evidenced by a nearly 12 billion USD contract and a 30 billion USD contract [15] - The company is broadening its client base beyond Microsoft, including a second hyperscaler [16] - The company aims to position itself to deliver infrastructure faster and at a larger scale [16] Challenges and Bottlenecks - Integrating two companies is always challenging [14] - Extending capacity to deliver infrastructure is also enormously challenging [14] - Energy is identified as a bottleneck [14]

BOSTON, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, announced that its second quarter financial results will be released after market close on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Flywire will host a conference call to discuss its second-quarter financial results at 5:00 pm ET the same day. Hosting the call will be Mike Massaro, CEO, Rob Orgel, President and COO, and Cosmin Pitigoi, CFO. The conference call will be webcast liv ...

Key Takeaways BILL's Q3 fee-based revenues rose 17% to $252.1M, driven by an 11% gain in TPV to $79.4B. Growth in Instant Payments and Supplier Payments Plus fueled higher monetization and platform use. Despite gains, BILL saw softer spending and a sequential TPV dip as larger rivals tightened competition.BILL Holdings (BILL) continues to gain momentum as transaction fee revenues increased 17% year over year to $252.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This growth was largely driven by an 11% in ...

Core Points - Satellogic, Inc. has been added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 3000 Index, effective after market close on June 27, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company [1][3] - Membership in the Russell 3000 Index enhances Satellogic's visibility among institutional investors and is expected to increase liquidity for its shares [2][3] - The inclusion validates Satellogic's strong fundamentals and business performance, emphasizing its vertically integrated approach to democratizing access to high-resolution Earth observation data [3][4] Company Overview - Founded in 2010, Satellogic is the first vertically integrated geospatial company, focusing on providing scalable Earth observation solutions [5] - The company aims to democratize access to geospatial data, addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, energy supply, and food security [5] - Satellogic utilizes patented Earth imaging technology to deliver high-quality insights at competitive prices, with a proven track record in satellite deployment and data provision [5]

CALGARY, AB, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQX: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ) ("Westbridge", "Westbridge Renewable" or the "Company") a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy and energy infrastructure, is pleased to announce the launch of its first data centre project, Fontus, located in Colorado, USA.The 380-megawatt data centre campus marks Westbridge's strategic entry into digital infrastructure, underscoring its commitment to building sustainable, high-per ...

Google Maps app arrives to the Connect IQ Store, providing directions on the wristOLATHE, Kan., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Google Maps app is now available for free in the Connect IQ™ Store, providing simple, turn-by-turn directions on compatible Garmin smartwatches, including select Venu®, Forerunner®, vívoactive® and fenix® products. After users input a destination into Google Maps on their Android™ smartphone, the app will send notifications to their watch, letti ...

July 6, 2025 09:00 PM GMT Asia Sustainability | Asia Pacific Are Asset Owners Staying the Course? Amid uncertainty against the sustainability landscape, we believe asset owners - top of the investment value chain - are staying the course. We highlight 3 reasons why we are optimistic. M 1) Asian asset owners continue allocations on sustainability: Since 2024, several asset owners in the region have publicly announced the allocation of at least US $5.4bn in sustainability mandates to asset managers. Beyond sp ...

V i e w p o i n t | 02 Jul 2025 10:54:37 ET │ 33 pages Taiwan Semiconductors GPU vs AI ASIC- More Than Just Chip Design - Interoperability and System Integration are Key CITI'S TAKE We see major CSPs turning more aggressive on ASIC systems to achieve cost efficiency and differentiation. Yet, success would depend on several factors than just building a chip: 1) interconnect and packaging - must be able to support scalability; 2) software stacks - must be CUDA-competitive to drive adaptation; 3) system integr ...