Industry Overview - The Zacks Internet - Delivery Services industry includes companies providing services through Internet-based platforms, such as food delivery, online travel booking, and web hosting [2] - Growth-stage companies in this industry are increasing spending on R&D and sales & marketing, which may hinder short-term profitability [2] Growth Drivers - The rise in smartphone usage and improved Internet access are creating significant opportunities for the industry, with 4G and emerging 5G technology enhancing user experiences [3] - Shifting consumer preferences towards convenience and online services are expected to benefit the industry, particularly in food ordering and travel booking [4] - Technological advancements, such as smart routing algorithms and real-time GPS tracking, are improving delivery efficiency and customer experience [5] Challenges - Persistent macroeconomic uncertainties, inflation, and high interest rates pose challenges to the industry [1] - Higher upfront costs associated with market expansion may negatively impact profitability, especially as competition intensifies from major tech companies like Amazon and Alphabet [7] - The potential fallout from tariff wars could indirectly affect revenue growth and margins due to reduced spending from small businesses and startups [6] Market Performance - The Zacks Internet - Delivery Services industry has outperformed the S&P 500 and the broader Computer and Technology sector, rising 23.2% over the past year compared to 11.7% and 11% respectively [11] - The industry currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, placing it in the top 22% of approximately 250 Zacks industries, indicating solid near-term prospects [9][10] Valuation - The industry is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.81X, significantly lower than the S&P 500's 5.23X and the sector's 6.62X [14] Company Highlights - **Vipshop Holdings**: An online discount retailer in China, benefiting from a growing online shopping trend and a focus on high-margin apparel businesses. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings is $2.49 per share [19][21] - **QuinStreet**: A provider of online marketing services, well-positioned to capitalize on the shift to online business models. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is $1.05 per share [24][25] - **GoDaddy**: An Internet domain registrar and web hosting company, experiencing growth in its Applications & Commerce business. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings is $5.92 per share [28][30] - **Asure Software**: A cloud computing firm focused on human capital management solutions, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings of 90 cents per share [33][34]

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Key Takeaways PAAS' Q1 silver AISC was $13.94, a 16% drop year over year and well below its $21.00-$22.25 guidance. Cost gains came from La Colorada's ventilation upgrades and Cerro Moro's gold by-product credits. Planned MAG Silver deal may cut AISC further with Juanicipio's $6.00-$8.00 projected cost range.Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) impressed with notable declines in costs for its silver segment in the first quarter of 2025. The segment’s All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) per silver ounce came in at ...

Industry Overview - The Zacks Airline industry is involved in transporting passengers and cargo globally, with operators maintaining a fleet of mainline jets and regional planes [3] - The industry includes both legacy carriers and low-cost airlines, and its performance is closely tied to the overall economy [3] - Air travel demand has improved significantly from pandemic lows, indicating a recovery trend [3] Current Market Conditions - The gradual de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict has led to a decline in oil prices, positively impacting airline fuel costs [1][9] - The average jet fuel cost is projected to decrease to $86 per barrel in 2025 from $99 per barrel in 2024, contributing to a lower total fuel bill of $236 billion in 2025 compared to $261 billion in 2024 [8] - Despite low fuel costs, airlines are facing increased labor costs due to a post-COVID-19 labor shortage, which is affecting their bottom-line growth [10] Financial Performance and Projections - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts total airline revenues to reach $979 billion in 2025, with passenger revenues expected to hit $693 billion, marking a 1.6% increase from 2024 [4] - A record 4.99 billion passengers are anticipated to travel globally in 2025, representing a 4% increase from 2024 [4] - The Zacks Airline industry has outperformed the S&P 500, returning 22.7% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's 9.6% rise [14] Shareholder Returns - Airlines are increasingly returning cash to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, reflecting financial strength and confidence [5] - Delta Air Lines has approved a 25% dividend hike, raising its quarterly cash dividend to $0.75 from $0.60, to be paid on August 21, 2025 [6][7] Investment Opportunities - LATAM Airlines is experiencing strong air travel demand, with a 3.6% increase in passengers in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, and a 28.8% upward revision in earnings estimates [22] - Copa Holdings is benefiting from regional economic expansion and has consistently beaten earnings estimates, with upward revisions of 6.3% and 4.5% for current and next-year earnings, respectively [26][27] - SkyWest has gained 7.5% over the past three months, with a 3.5% upward revision in earnings estimates for 2025 [31]

We realize that people are feeling high housing costs and high financing costs. Um, in terms of inflation, uh, we we look at something called owner's equivalent rent and rentals and and that's meant to capture both rented housing and owned housing. And it's been very sticky. You know, it's been one of the one of the stickiest parts of inflation.I'm happy to say now it actually is coming down quite regularly. That's very good news. That's been the part really, it's been the service inflation that's been stic ...

Joining us now is Arjun Mertie. He is partner for energy macro and policy at energy consultancy Veritin and former equity analyst at Goldman Sachs. Arjun, welcome.So does lawyer lower oil today just reflect that investors believe Iran has been defanged. I think that's right. I mean, keep in mind, we probably had built as much as a 15 to20 dollar per barrel premium in oil over the last week versus where we were trading pre-Israel Iran and we're now in the process of eliminating that and I think the market is ...

RT Amy (@_SFTahoe)LOWEST FLEET COSTSIf anything, the below analysis that Tesla’s costs are 1/7th of Waymo’s undersells Tesla’s advantage. ...

All right, welcome back. Let's talk energy because tensions remain high as Israel targets Iran's missile production sites. Oil and natural gas prices have been rising over the past week on concerns that shipping may be hindered or even shut down in the ultra critical Persian Gulf and Straight of Hormuz.But here is a story you are not hearing much about elsewhere. Even if shipping remains the same as it is today and the ships, they are still flowing, you may still see energy prices that you pay go up. Let's ...

Key Takeaways Aris Mining's Q1 consolidated AISC rose 6% YoY to $1,667/oz, reflecting weaker cost efficiency. Higher CMP mill feed costs, royalties and processing expenses drove ARMN's cost increase. ARMN shares surged 95.7% year to date and trade at a 67.1% discount to its industry average.Aris Mining Corporation (ARMN) reported an increase in its first-quarter all-in-sustaining costs (AISC) per ounce, a key indicator of cost efficiency in mining. The Segovia Operations in Colombia, a cornerstone of Aris ...