Core Concept - MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, began purchasing Bitcoin in 2020, believing its finite supply could serve as a hedge against inflation, leading to a significant increase in its stock value by approximately 2,970% since the first purchase [1][2] Company Overview - MicroStrategy currently owns over 2.5% of all outstanding Bitcoin tokens and has positioned itself as a Bitcoin treasury company [2] - GameStop, a struggling video game retailer, has also started buying Bitcoin, attempting to replicate MicroStrategy's success [3][11] Financial Performance - GameStop reported a profitable fiscal 2024, but net sales fell by roughly 27.5% [9] - In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, GameStop generated nearly $45 million in net income, a significant improvement from a $32 million loss the previous year, although revenue declined by 16.9% [10] Strategic Moves - GameStop announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through convertible senior notes to purchase Bitcoin, making its first purchase of over $500 million at the end of May [11] - CEO Ryan Cohen highlighted Bitcoin's advantages as a hedge against global currency devaluation and systemic risk, emphasizing its portability and scarcity [12] Market Sentiment - Analysts express skepticism regarding GameStop's Bitcoin strategy, noting a significant valuation gap between GameStop and MicroStrategy [12] - GameStop's stock is viewed as a highly volatile investment, with concerns that it is becoming a leveraged play on Bitcoin rather than a stable business strategy [13][14]

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that employees represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have voted to ratify the five-year collective bargaining agreement covering approximately 3,400 locomotive engineers. This is the first ratification reached by a Class I freight railroad with BLET. “The ratified agreement demonstrates the value of our partnership with BLET, our CSX General Chairmen, and our shared commit ...

Chewy, Inc. (CHWY -11.99%) reported its Q1 FY2025 earnings on June 11th, delivering net sales of $3.12 billion (+8.3% year-over-year), adjusted EBITDA of $192.7 million (6.2% adjusted EBITDA margin), and 20.8 million active customers (+3.8% year-over-year). The company exceeded internal forecasts on both growth and profitability, continued disciplined share repurchases, and announced strong incremental progress across core initiatives including AutoShip, Chewy Plus, advertising, and veterinary clinic expans ...

Chewy (CHWY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call June 11, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Natalie Nowak - Director - IRSumit Singh - CEODavid Reeder - CFOEric Sheridan - Managing DirectorMark Mahaney - Senior Managing DirectorNathan Feather - Equity Research AssociateShweta Khajuria - Managing DirectorSteven Zaccone - Director, Equity Research, Hardlines Retail Conference Call Participants Curtis Nagle - Director - Senior US SMID Cap Internet AnalystDouglas Anmuth - Managing Director & Internet AnalystRupesh Parikh ...

Chewy (CHWY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call June 11, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, everyone, and a warm welcome to Chewy's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is Emily, and I'll be coordinating your call today. After the presentation, you'll have the opportunity to ask any questions. I will now hand over to our host, Natalie Nowak, Director of Investor Relations to begin. Natalie, please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you for joining us on the call today to discuss our first quarter results f ...

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