Welcome to ETF Edge, your go-to place for all things exchange traded funds. I'm Julia Borston in for Dominic 2. Two areas of the market, international and energy, are coming up on their own crossroads.So, which way to go. Joining us now is Malcolm Dorson, head of active investment team and senior emerging markets portfolio manager at Global X along with Paul Bay, head of fund sales and strategy SSNC Alps Adviserss. Now Malcolm, after more than a decade of lackluster performance, international established in ...

Semiconductor veteran brings decades of experience in sales, operations and business leadership.Positions Navitas for expected growth in AI data center as well as energy infrastructure and other industrial markets poised for GaN- and SiC-based electrification. TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS), the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, toda ...

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Core Viewpoint - Navitas Semiconductor reported its Q2 2025 financial results, highlighting a strategic focus on AI data centers and energy infrastructure, supported by a $100 million capital raise and new manufacturing partnerships [2][6][7]. Financial Highlights - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $14.5 million, a decrease from $20.5 million in Q2 2024 and a slight increase from $14.0 million in Q1 2025 [7]. - GAAP loss from operations was $21.7 million, improved from a loss of $31.1 million in Q2 2024 and a loss of $25.3 million in Q1 2025 [7]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $161.2 million as of June 30, 2025 [7]. Market, Customer, and Technology Highlights - Navitas is focusing on AI data centers and energy infrastructure, leveraging partnerships with NVIDIA and others [2][6]. - The company estimates that GaN and SiC technologies can support a 100x increase in server rack power capacity for AI data centers, with a projected market potential of $2.6 billion by 2030 [2]. - Navitas has developed a new market for GaN mobile chargers and aims to expand into AI data centers and energy infrastructure [2]. Near Term Business Outlook - Q3 2025 net revenues are expected to be around $10.0 million, with a non-GAAP gross margin projected at 38.5% [8]. - Non-GAAP operating expenses for Q3 2025 are anticipated to be approximately $15.5 million [8]. - The company plans to reduce revenue dependence on mobile, consumer, and appliance sectors while increasing focus on AI data centers and energy infrastructure [6]. Strategic Developments - Navitas announced a partnership with Powerchip for manufacturing 200mm (8") GaN, aimed at reducing costs and increasing capacity [6]. - The company continues to lead in the high-end mobile GaN charger market, collaborating with Xiaomi to deliver a compact 90W charger [6].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 9.4% year over year for the second quarter of 2025, and by 9.1% year over year for the first six months of the year [5][19] - FPL's earnings per share increased by $0.02 year over year, driven by nearly 8% growth in regulatory capital employed [19] - FPL's capital expenditures for the quarter were approximately $2 billion, with full-year expectations between $8 billion and $8.8 billion [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - FPL's retail sales increased by 1.7% year over year, with a weather-normalized growth of approximately 2.6% [20] - Energy Resources reported an adjusted earnings per share increase of $0.11 year over year, with contributions from new investments increasing $0.14 per share [21][22] - Energy Resources added 3.2 gigawatts to its backlog, totaling nearly 30 gigawatts, with 30% of the backlog coming from storage projects [23][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for electricity is expected to exceed the last three decades combined, with significant growth across all sectors of the U.S. economy [7] - The company is positioned to meet increased demand through a diversified energy mix, including renewables, storage, gas, and nuclear [16][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build more energy infrastructure than any other in the U.S., focusing on an all-of-the-above energy strategy [13][14] - FPL plans to add over 8 gigawatts of reliable solar and battery storage by 2029, complementing its existing natural gas and nuclear fleet [15] - The company is actively pursuing opportunities in nuclear and gas generation, including the potential restart of the Duane Arnold nuclear facility [17][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating a challenging regulatory environment while capitalizing on significant opportunities due to increased demand [12][13] - The company believes it is well-positioned to execute through challenges and capitalize on opportunities, emphasizing its strong balance sheet and supply chain capabilities [13][18] - Management expects to deliver financial results at or near the top end of adjusted earnings per share expectations for 2025, 2026, and 2027 [25] Other Important Information - The company has a large pipeline of early and late-stage projects and is leveraging artificial intelligence across its business [13] - FPL's typical residential bill remains well below the national average, expected to grow at an annual average rate of just 2.5% from 2025 through 2029 if the proposed base rate adjustments are approved [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on OBBB and permitting updates - Management clarified that the OBBBA provides a safe harbor for projects that begin construction before July 4, 2026, allowing them to avoid the placed-in-service requirement [30][32] - The company is comfortable navigating federal permitting issues, as most of its backlog already has secured federal permits [34] Question: Customer reactions and market share expectations - Management noted that customers are still digesting recent changes, but expects significant opportunities for ramping up demand [36][38] Question: Update on FPL rate case - Management indicated that while they prepare for hearings, discussions for a potential settlement could occur at any time [56] Question: Financing and tax equity - The company has increased its tax equity providers by 50% and feels confident in accessing financing for renewable and storage projects [60] Question: Gas strategy and market opportunities - Management is exploring both new build and market opportunities for gas generation, focusing on regions that are more accommodating [106] Question: Update on Duane Arnold nuclear facility - Progress on Duane Arnold is advancing well, with ongoing engineering analysis and customer discussions [48][50] Question: Thoughts on SMRs and future deployment - The company is actively developing small modular reactors and assessing their potential for future deployment [91]

Energy Policy & Infrastructure Development - The Trump administration aims to facilitate infrastructure development, including power plants, transmission lines, and natural gas pipelines, to meet growing energy demands [3][7] - Streamlining the permitting process is crucial to attract investors and ensure projects are completed efficiently, preventing capital from flowing to other countries like China [4][13][14] - The previous administration's clean power plan made it virtually impossible to build new natural gas or coal plants, hindering energy production [6] Energy Production & Market Dynamics - Private capital investments in energy have increased from $70 billion to $90 billion [2] - Pennsylvania is an energy powerhouse, but its production is limited by pipeline capacity [3] - The US relies heavily on fossil fuels, which accounted for 82% of US energy both before and during the current administration [10] - OPEC is increasing its production output by 548,000 barrels a day [14] - Current oil prices are considered favorable for global economic growth, although potentially on the lower end for American producers [15] Energy Demand & Grid Stability - There is a potential for a 100-fold increase in blackouts in 5 years if energy challenges are not addressed [5] - Energy demand is increasing due to factors like the construction of large data centers, such as Meta/Facebook's planned 5-gigawatt data center, which requires power equivalent to a couple million homes [12] - Government subsidies for wind and solar energy have driven up electricity prices and destabilized the grid [9][10]

Group 1 - ONEOK, Inc. will release its second quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on August 4, 2025, with a conference call scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern [1] - The company operates a vast pipeline network of approximately 60,000 miles, providing essential energy products and services, including gathering, processing, transportation, and storage [2] - ONEOK is recognized as one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, contributing to energy security and meeting both domestic and international energy demands [2][3] Group 2 - The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is listed on the S&P 500 [3] - For further information and updates, ONEOK maintains an online presence through its website and social media platforms [3]

Core Viewpoint - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation has received four significant work awards, enhancing its role in the U.S. energy infrastructure and contributing to its revenue visibility for 2025 and beyond [5][7]. Group 1: Work Awards - The company has been awarded a dredging contract for the Woodside Louisiana LNG project, which includes the construction of a ship berthing basin for LNG carriers, with operations expected to start in early 2026 [1]. - The Galveston Entrance Channel and Houston Ship Channel maintenance project involves dredging to maintain operating depths, with work expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025 and complete by the fourth quarter of 2025 [2]. - The Mississippi River Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3 involves rental of a dredge for maintenance dredging on the Mississippi River, with work having started in May 2025 [3]. - The Charleston Entrance Channel project, awarded in the first quarter of 2025, has been completed in the second quarter of 2025 [4]. Group 2: Financial Aspects - The awarded projects include financial figures: Galveston Entrance Channel and Houston Ship Channel project is valued at $36.2 million, Mississippi River Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3 at $17.6 million, and Charleston Entrance Channel at $10.8 million [7]. Group 3: Company Overview - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., with a history of completing significant international projects and a diverse fleet of approximately 200 specialized vessels [6]. - The company is expanding its core business into the offshore energy industry and employs experienced engineering staff for project management [6].

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the quarter was $21.8 million, down from $51.7 million in the prior year, primarily due to planned downtime and top-line pressure from the April 2024 halving [18][20] - Net loss for the quarter was $134.3 million compared to net income of $250.7 million in the prior year [20] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative $117.7 million, down from $297 million [20] - Energy costs per megawatt hour rose to $51.71 from $40.06 in the prior year [21][22] - The company ended the quarter with 10,264 Bitcoin held in reserve, valued at $847.2 million [22][46] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Power segment revenue declined from $9.9 million to $4.4 million, driven by a reduction in managed services revenue [39] - Digital Infrastructure segment revenue fell from $5.8 million to $1.3 million, primarily due to the termination of an ASIC colocation agreement [39] - Compute segment revenue decreased from $32.1 million to $16.1 million, reflecting planned downtime and increased network difficulty [40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of March 31, 2025, the power origination pipeline expanded to approximately 10,800 megawatts, with about 2,600 megawatts under exclusivity [11] - The price of Bitcoin declined from approximately $93,000 as of December 31, 2024, to $82,500 as of March 31, 2025 [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building an integrated energy infrastructure platform, emphasizing a power-first strategy [9][28] - The launch of American Bitcoin aims to streamline capital allocation and enhance cash flow predictability [29][30] - Investments in infrastructure, including the Vega Data Center and Riverbend site, are expected to drive sustained margin expansion and capital productivity [24][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the transitional cost pressures and external headwinds but expressed confidence in the long-term value creation from recent investments [21][27] - The company anticipates a step change improvement in mining economics beginning in the second quarter following the fleet upgrade [21][24] - Management highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships and the ability to monetize power assets through mining [28][57] Other Important Information - The company executed a fleet upgrade, increasing deployed hash rate to 9.3 exahash with an average efficiency of approximately 20 joules per terahash [24][40] - A proprietary direct-to-chip liquid cooling system is being developed to enhance operational efficiency and reliability [25][67] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on Riverbend project - Management confirmed initial site work has begun on the Riverbend campus, which includes civil work and substation development [52][54] Question: Logic of colocation agreement with American Bitcoin - The colocation agreement is structured to achieve a payback equivalent to the depreciation cycle of the miners hosted [55] Question: HPC customer conversations and JV potential - Management noted increasing interest in customer contracts and definitive agreements, with a focus on larger announcements rather than small milestones [78] Question: Decline in power under diligence and exclusivity - The decline is attributed to a focus on high-potential projects and a filtering of less promising sites [86] Question: HODL strategy for Bitcoin on the balance sheet - The company aims to use Bitcoin on its balance sheet as investable capital while maintaining exposure to Bitcoin upside through American Bitcoin [90]