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Data Storage (NasdaqCM:DTST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 19, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAlexandra Schilt - Investor RelationsChuck Piluso - Chairman and CEOChris Panagiotakos - CFOConference Call ParticipantsMatthew Galinko - SVP and Senior Equity Research AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGreetings and welcome to the Data Storage Corporation third-quarter earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are on a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presenta ...

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Behold the granny shot: an underhanded technique that can help basketball players improve their free-throw percentages, while also managing to look like absolute dorks. Generally, NBA players refuse to employ the granny shot, no matter how bad their percentages may be. Of course, asset managers worry about image differently. Fundstrat CIO and lead portfolio manager Tom Lee embraces the idea of the granny shot, so much so that his line of ETFs bears the name. This week, the company announced that two new e ...

Core Insights - First Commonwealth Financial Corporation has appointed Joseph V. DiVito Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, bringing extensive experience in information technology, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and governance [2][3] Company Overview - First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and operates 127 branches across Pennsylvania and Ohio, providing a full range of commercial and retail banking services [4] Board Appointment Details - Joseph V. DiVito Jr., age 58, retired as a Principal of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP in June 2025 after a 35-year career, and holds multiple degrees and certifications in business administration, law, and information privacy [3] - DiVito's expertise spans various industries, including retail, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, pharmaceuticals, utilities, insurance, and banking [3] Strategic Importance - The appointment of DiVito is expected to enhance the company's governance and risk management capabilities as it navigates a complex financial and digital landscape [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a 5% year-on-year earnings growth in Q3 2025, aligning with estimates despite slower service revenue growth, and is increasing CAPEX investment to capitalize on the demand for domestic IP AI cloud services [1][3]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 earnings rose by 5.3% year-on-year to RMB 5.5 billion, with stable EBITDA and margin compared to the previous year [1]. - Service revenue increased by 0.2% year-on-year to RMB 83.3 billion, while depreciation and amortization costs decreased by 3.4% year-on-year to RMB 20.1 billion [1]. - The decline in depreciation costs is attributed to stringent CAPEX spending over the last two years, marking a reduction for the last eight quarters [1]. Investment and R&D - The company is focusing on key technologies such as next-gen Internet, Big Data, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, leading to a 5.9% year-on-year increase in R&D expenses [2]. - CAPEX for Cloud and computing power in 2025 is expected to rise by 28% year-on-year to RMB 18 billion, driven by aggressive price competition in the market [3]. Market Outlook - The 2025 General Purpose Server centralized tender was announced for approximately RMB 6 billion, with vendors offering discounts of 30-40% compared to list prices [3]. - The company maintains a target price of HK$ 15.02, with projected cloud revenue of RMB 82.3 billion and group EBITDA of RMB 105.29 billion, sustaining a 2x P/S for cloud and 2.8x EV/EBITDA [3].

Cybersecurity Concerns - Cybersecurity professionals view a certain move as nonsensical and stupid [1] - The move is related to technologies used to look for illegal contiguous content [1]

Cybersecurity Threats - Cybersecurity experts are warning about hackers using Gemini to embed hidden instructions within images [1] Social Media & Information Sharing - The information was shared on Twitter (now X) by the account @DudespostingWs [1]