Asian sales of bonds that can be turned into shares have soared in 2025, heading toward multiyear highs https://t.co/jpRnpfyDos ...

MONSEY, N.Y., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The law firm of Wohl & Fruchter LLP is investigating the fairness of the proposed sale of Monogram Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) (“Monogram”) to Zimmer Biomet for an upfront payment of $4.04 per share in cash, and a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) entitling the holder to receive up to $12.37 per share in cash if certain product development, regulatory, and revenue milestones are achieved through 2030. At least two investors have already express ...

The early numbers indicate “Superman” is on track through box office sales to earn back its $225 million budget, a figure The Wall Street Journal confirmed last week. (Photo: Kate Green via Getty Images for Warner Bros) https://t.co/hX1jazA7iK https://t.co/JPwxlE2hmn ...

US auto production is slowly increasing after two months of tariffs. Philippo joins us right now. He's got the details on that. Phil, good morning. Good morning, Becky. This is a good snapshot to look at what the impact has been of the tariffs. And remember, anything built in Canada, Mexico, over in Asia, in Europe, there's a 25% tariff for those vehicles coming into the country. There may be some offsets with US MCA, but the bottom line is this. Automakers have said, "What production do we have in the US. ...

Kioxia Holdings plans to raise as much as $3 billion via a dollar bond sale that would be its first corporate debt issuance, in the latest sign of investor appetite abroad for Japanese company notes including riskier firms https://t.co/B6LUqRHiSJ ...

Aleksander Peterc +33 1 57 29 45 25 aleksander.peterc@bernsteinsg.com 7 July 2025 Global Semiconductors and Semiconductor Capital Equipment Global Semis: May 2025 WSTS Tracker - Sales up 9.5% MoM, slightly better than typical (+8.2% MoM) & up 18.5% YoY Stacy A. Rasgon, Ph.D. +1 213 559 5917 stacy.rasgon@bernsteinsg.com Mark Li +852 2123 2645 mark.li@bernsteinsg.com Qingyuan Lin, Ph.D. +852 2123 2654 qingyuan.lin@bernsteinsg.com Arpad von Nemes +1 917 344 8461 arpad.vonnemes@bernsteinsg.com Zheng Cui +852 21 ...

Despite a slow start to the Prime Day summer sales event, U.S. online sales reached $24.1 billion with retailers offering deeper discounts than last year. https://t.co/iQUZqQlS2D https://t.co/iQUZqQlS2D ...

Core Insights - US inflation may be quietly rising as companies gradually pass higher import costs onto consumers, with a focus on upcoming consumer inflation and retail data [1] - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to rise by 0.3% month-over-month in June, the highest increase in five months, with a year-over-year increase projected at 2.9%, marking the first rebound since January [1][2] - Analysts anticipate cumulative inflation pressure as companies adjust pricing in the second half of the year, despite limited tariff transmission reflected in June data [2] Inflation Dynamics - The transmission of price changes is uneven, with certain goods experiencing tariff impacts while service prices remain soft, indicating a mixed inflation landscape [2] - Consumer sensitivity to prices is heightened due to a cooling job market and slowing wage growth, complicating retailers' decisions on price increases [2] - The tug-of-war between corporate pricing strategies and consumer resilience adds complexity to the Federal Reserve's policy decisions, with upcoming meetings set to consider these inflation trends [2] Retail Sales Data - Following the CPI report, the US Commerce Department will release June retail sales data, which is expected to show a slight rebound after two months of decline [3] - Weak consumer spending aligns with a cooling job market, and lackluster retail sales data could support the narrative of a "soft landing" for the US economy [3] - Together, the CPI and retail sales data will provide insights into the current state of the US economy at the intersection of inflation and growth, particularly in light of the evolving tariff policies [3]

Core Viewpoint - Costco Wholesale has significantly outperformed the broader market, with a 200% increase in stock price over the last five years, doubling the S&P 500's return during the same period [1] Group 1: Sales Growth and Opportunities - Costco's sales have accelerated post-pandemic, with annualized revenue growth of about 11% from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2024, compared to 8% from fiscal 2010 to 2019 [2] - The company has substantial growth opportunities in e-commerce and non-food sales, with e-commerce sales increasing nearly 16% year over year last quarter [6][7] - Costco's competitive advantage lies in its membership model, with nearly 80 million paying households, allowing it to offer low prices and continue expanding [4] Group 2: Expansion Plans - As of the recent quarter, Costco operates 914 warehouses globally, with plans to open 24 new locations in high-quality markets such as Sweden, Japan, South Korea, and Canada [5] - The company is experiencing double-digit sales growth in various non-food categories, including jewelry, toys, and home goods, indicating strong demand for diverse product offerings [8] Group 3: Valuation Concerns - Costco's stock trades at a high earnings multiple of 54 times forward earnings, significantly above the S&P 500's forward P/E ratio of 26 [9] - The current P/E ratio is also above Costco's five-year average of 44, raising concerns about the sustainability of such a high valuation given the slowing sales momentum in e-commerce and non-food sales [10][11] - Analysts expect long-term earnings growth at an annualized rate of 9%, which may not justify the current high P/E, potentially leading to disappointing returns for investors [11][12]

Prime Day Summer Sales Event Tops Forecasts To Reach $24.1 Billion In Online Saleshttps://t.co/F0VHdMjjph https://t.co/LGzA7kV4td ...