BEIJING, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cheer Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHR) (“Cheer Holding” or the “Company”), a leading provider of advanced mobile internet infrastructure and platform services, today announced the results of its 2025 Annual General Meeting, which was held on May 12, 2025 in Beijing, China. At the Annual General Meeting, the Company’s shareholders: (1) re-elected Mr. Ke Chen as a Class III director of the Company until the 2028 annual general meeting of the Company or until his respectiv ...

Core Viewpoint - DA Davidson maintains a 'Neutral' rating on Google with a price target of $160, while the average Wall Street target is $198.79, indicating potential upside for investors [1][6]. Group 1: Analyst Insights - Analyst Gil Luria suggests that Google may need to consider "passive-aggressive" spin-offs of its Network and possibly Chrome/Android divisions to address DOJ antitrust concerns [2]. - Luria believes that the ongoing debate over Google Search will continue, with revenue growth expected to persist for several quarters before potential changes from Apple and OpenAI's ChatGPT impact the market [2]. - The analyst posits that breaking up Google could ultimately be beneficial for the company, allowing for higher valuations of its individual businesses [3]. Group 2: Valuation and Market Comparison - According to Luria, Google's conglomerate structure limits its stock valuation multiple to 16x, which is applied to Google Search; however, spun-off businesses could achieve much higher multiples, comparable to Netflix (47x) or Tesla (92x) [4]. - If the $160 price target is met, it would represent a 1.85% upside from the current stock price of $157.09 [5]. - In contrast to DA Davidson's outlook, other analysts, such as Tigress Financial's Ivan Feinseth, have set a higher price target of $240, reflecting confidence in Google's ability to navigate AI-related challenges [6].

Group 1 - Google has agreed to pay $1.375 billion to settle a lawsuit with Texas over user privacy violations, marking the highest compensation for similar issues paid by Google to a single U.S. state [2] - The lawsuit included allegations of illegal tracking of user location, misleading users about incognito mode, and unauthorized collection of biometric identifiers such as facial and voice data [2] - The settlement surpasses the $391.5 million that Google paid to 40 states in 2022 for similar privacy issues, highlighting its significance [2] Group 2 - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stated that the settlement addresses multiple lawsuits against Google related to privacy concerns [2] - Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda emphasized that the company does not admit to any wrongdoing or liability in the settlement process [2] - The Texas Attorney General's office has not disclosed the intended use of the settlement funds or the detailed terms of the agreement, which still need to be finalized before implementation [2]

Core Insights - Google has announced the comprehensive introduction of an AI fraud detection system across its applications and search engine to combat online fraud effectively and create a safer online environment for users [1] Group 1: AI Implementation in Search Engine - Google successfully blocks "hundreds of millions" of fraudulent search results daily, achieving a 20-fold increase in interception efficiency compared to three years ago, thanks to deep application of AI technology [3] - The AI algorithms quickly identify and filter out fraudulent information, ensuring users access reliable information [3] Group 2: AI Features in Applications - Google Messages and Phone applications have integrated AI-driven fraud detection features that analyze messages and call content to identify potential scams, significantly reducing the occurrence of phone fraud [3] - The AI system alerts users promptly, protecting their financial security [3] Group 3: Browser Security Enhancements - For the desktop version of Chrome, Google has introduced the Gemini Nano large language model, which runs locally to provide additional security by analyzing web content for malicious intent [3] - This model sends security reports to Google's Safe Browsing service for final assessment, enhancing detection speed and identifying newly launched fraudulent websites [3] Group 4: AI Warnings in Chrome for Android - The Android version of Chrome has launched an "AI Warning" feature that analyzes suspicious notifications from web pages using local machine learning models [4] - Users receive immediate alerts when potentially fraudulent notifications are detected, advising caution to avoid phishing scams [4]

Core Insights - The article discusses the rapid evolution of generative AI, particularly focusing on Alibaba's Quark "AI Super Box" and its recent upgrade to "Deep Search," marking a significant advancement in AI applications [2][6][8]. Company Developments - Quark has launched the first "Deep Search" product in China, positioning itself as the first AI application to cater to over 200 million active users [3][4]. - The cumulative download of Quark has surpassed 370 million by 2024, indicating its substantial user base and strategic importance within Alibaba's AI To C (AI to Consumer) business [5][4]. - The new "AI Super Box" integrates various AI capabilities, transforming Quark into a comprehensive "AI Super Assistant" for users [10][20]. Product Features - The "Deep Search" feature allows for intelligent recognition of user intent, utilizing various models and agent modules to provide quick and accurate information [8][9]. - Quark's "High Search Intelligence" (高搜商) enables the AI to understand what to search for, where to search, and how to search, moving beyond traditional search paradigms [8][10]. - The implementation of a "transparent reasoning chain" technology allows users to trace the sources of information, enhancing trust and reliability, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare and law [18][20]. Industry Implications - The launch of Quark's "Deep Search" signifies the onset of the "AI Super Application" era, with Alibaba positioning itself as a leader in this space [6][21]. - The integration of AI into everyday tasks suggests a shift where users will delegate tasks directly to AI, rather than using traditional search tools [20][21]. - Alibaba's commitment to AI-native applications as a core investment direction indicates a strategic focus on enhancing its AI capabilities and ecosystem [21].

Core Viewpoint - The Mexican government has filed a lawsuit against Google for labeling the entire Gulf of Mexico as "American Bay" in its digital maps, asserting that the naming rights belong to Mexico and Cuba, not the United States [1] Group 1: Legal Action - The lawsuit was announced by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on September 9 [1] - The Mexican government demands that Google adhere to the naming approved by the U.S. government, which allows the U.S. to name its continental shelf as "American Bay," but insists that the sovereignty of the waters belongs to Mexico and Cuba [1] - The Mexican government accuses Google of overstepping its bounds by expanding the marked area and disregarding international law and bilateral agreements between the U.S. and Mexico [1]

Core Viewpoint - Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has seen significant stock performance, with shares more than quadrupling over the last 12 months and up over 40% year to date, but it is not expected to be among the top long-term winners compared to other stocks [1][2]. Group 1: Intuitive Surgical - Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) currently has a market cap approximately $70 billion smaller than Palantir, but it is anticipated that this could change in the near future [3]. - Intuitive Surgical's revenue grew by 19% year over year in Q1 2025, with procedure volume for its da Vinci robotic systems expected to increase by 15% to 17% this year [3][4]. - The forward price-to-earnings ratio for Intuitive Surgical is 68, which is considered relatively cheap compared to Palantir's forward earnings multiple of 196 [4]. - Intuitive Surgical performed around 2.7 million procedures last year and estimates that there are approximately 22 million soft-tissue procedures targeted with products under development [5]. Group 2: Alibaba Group - Alibaba Group (BABA) is already larger than Palantir and is expected to widen its market cap gap over the next five years [6]. - Alibaba's shares trade at only 12.5 times forward earnings, with a low price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.71 based on five-year earnings projections [7]. - The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to benefit Alibaba significantly, with AI-related product revenue growing by triple-digit percentages for six consecutive quarters [8]. - Potential growth limitations for Alibaba could arise from the Chinese government, but if allowed to operate freely, it is expected to remain larger than Palantir by the end of the decade [9]. Group 3: Alphabet - Alphabet (GOOG) is currently over 7 times larger than Palantir and is expected to maintain this size in five years [10]. - Despite challenges such as antitrust lawsuits and concerns about generative AI, Alphabet is expected to thrive, with AI positively impacting its business [12]. - Google Cloud's business is booming as customers develop generative AI applications, and AI Overviews in Google Search have increased both search usage and customer satisfaction [12]. - The antitrust rulings may present challenges, but resolutions could take years, and the outcomes may not be overly detrimental to Alphabet [13].

三、扣除部分返点作为运营费，大部分推广账户都有返点，比如返点是40%，可以将5%扣除作为运营费，也可以给客户固定返点，运营 公司承担后续返点，为什么会出现这种情况，因为不同季度、不同地域返点都有所不同，给客户固定点位，这就以为这运营公司的收费 也是浮动的。 四、按线索收费，这里面包含两种，一种是没产生一条线索，收取固定的费用，比如3元/条；另外一种就是固定价格给客户，比如给客 户都是按照80一条，如果运营推广的数据成本低，那就比较赚钱，如果高于80，那运营公司将要承担亏损。这种的话，对于客户来讲， 只与线索数量有关。 常见的收费模式已经介绍完，其他影响收费的，那就是代运营公司了，不同的公司都有不同的收费模式和费用。另外，服务永远是第一 位，我们认为只有先做好服务，客户永远不会差你运营费。 百度竞价代运营的收费与什么有关?这就要看，你与合作的代运营公司之间是如何协商的了，下面简单的说几种常见的百度代运营收费 模式，你就会明白百度代运营的收费与什么有关了。 一、按比例收费，比例一般在5%-10%，比如阅读消费10万，那运营费用就是5000-10000元，这种模式只与账户消费有关，与账户个数 及效果数据没有关系。 ...

Core Points - Google has agreed to pay nearly $1.4 billion to Texas to settle allegations of violating data privacy rights [1][2] - The settlement amount is significantly larger than previous settlements by other states with Google for similar violations [2] - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton emphasized that this settlement represents a victory for Texans' privacy and serves as a warning to companies about the consequences of abusing user trust [3] Company Response - A Google spokesperson stated that the settlement addresses a series of old claims, many of which have already been resolved elsewhere, and highlighted that product policies have since changed [3] - The spokesperson expressed satisfaction in moving past these issues and reaffirmed the company's commitment to enhancing privacy controls in its services [3]

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying approximately 25% of all internet traffic[9] - The company serves three customer bases: Corporate (45% of revenues), Netcentric (37% of revenues), and Enterprise (18% of revenues)[9] - IP Services (DIA, VPN and Transit) account for 88% of Cogent's revenue[9] Growth and Market - Cogent is experiencing rapid growth in its wave network, as evidenced by the increase in wave service locations from 22 in Q2 2023 to 883 in Q1 2025[12] - The company's addressable market is growing, with on-net MTOB SqFt increasing from 597 million in Q1 2010 to 1015 million in Q1 2025[12] - Cogent purchased over $34 billion of original investment and $700 million in cash in exchange for $60 million[38] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, On-Net Revenue was $1408 million, Off-Net Revenue was $1114 million, Wave Revenue was $71 million, and Non-Core Revenue was $44 million[54] - Q1 2025 total revenue was $247 million, a 21% increase year-over-year and a 72% increase quarter-over-quarter[54] - Non-GAAP Gross Margin reached 446% in Q1 2025[54] - EBITDA, as adjusted for Sprint acquisition costs and cash payments under IP Transit Services Agreement, was $688 million in Q1 2025, representing a 278% margin[54] Network and Infrastructure - Cogent's network is interconnected with 8240 access networks[29, 37] - The company owns 180 data centers with 26000 server racks in 205 million square feet of floor space offering 211 MW of power[33] - Cogent has 99000+ intercity fiber route miles and 32000+ metro fiber route miles[29]