Although the technology arena is still heavily involved in the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race, the quantum computing race is starting to heat up. Quantum computing could unlock the next phase of AI, as well as drive innovations in other fields, like logistics. However, the industry is still a few years away from seeing quantum computing deployed on a wide scale, and investors need to be careful not to get involved too early. Still, I think there are a few quantum computing stocks that are worth buyi ...

USA | Payments, Processors & IT Services Equity Research Stablecoins and Payments: 10 Things We've Learned Like most others, we've spent the last two weeks working through how stablecoins might impact the payments ecosystem. After a series of expert calls and industry checks, we distill down to ten things we've learned. We continue to believe the risk to V and MA is limited (lack of compelling consumer payments use-case) and CPAY's cross-border business is well- protected (stablecoins still require fiat off ...

Key TakeawaysLamb Weston shares fell Monday, when the company announced it reached an agreement with the activist investment firm, Jana Partners Management.Investors sent the stock higher when Jana's stake in Lamb Weston was disclosed, suggesting they may have envisioned Jana's involvement leading to a more dramatic outcome.Under the agreement, Jana will play a role in appointing six board members, including the next chairman, former Nestlé USA leader Bradley Alford. Lamb Weston shares were among the S&P 50 ...

Group 1 - Conagra Brands, Inc. has completed the divestiture of the Van de Kamp's® and Mrs. Paul's® brands to High Liner Foods, including all associated intellectual property and inventory, but excluding employees or manufacturing facilities [1] - Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies with a history of over 100 years, focusing on quality food, collaboration, and innovation [2] - The company's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, and many others, reflecting its commitment to evolving with consumer preferences [2] Group 2 - In fiscal 2024, Conagra Brands generated net sales exceeding $12 billion, indicating a strong market presence [2]

转自：前瞻产业研究院 行业主要上市公司：双汇发展(000895.SZ)、安井食品(603345.SH)、广州酒家(603043.SH)、三全食品 (002216.SZ)、千味央厨(001215.SZ)、金字火腿(002515.SZ)、海欣食品(002702.SZ)、味知香(605089.SH)、海 底捞(6862.HK)等 本文核心数据：预制菜产业链;企业区域热力图;产业园区分布图等 1、预制菜产业链全景梳理：预制菜生产主要有自产自销和委托代工生产两大类 中国预制菜生产企业主要可分为两大类：自产自销的预制菜企业和委托代工生产预制菜的企业。预制菜上游 企业主要为食品原料来源和食品初加工企业(农作物种植企业、米面粮油和蔬菜初加工企业、畜禽水产养殖 屠宰企业、调味品制造企业等)以及食品包装加工制造企业，预制菜产业下游主要为各类消费端口，食品运 输企业则贯穿整个预制菜产业链。 中国预制菜成品生产主要参与者为味知香、春雪食品、谷言、龙大美食、广州酒家、千味央厨等。预制菜上 游食品原料来源和食品初加工行业的主要参与者有獐子岛、国联水产，以及外资的泰森;上游食品包装加工 制造行企业主要有合兴包装、巨化集团、奥瑞金和嘉美包装 ...

Core Insights - Mastercard is a leading corporate giant with a market cap of nearly $500 billion, ranking as the 16th-largest American company by market cap, surpassing major financial institutions like Bank of America and American Express [1] Business Model - Mastercard operates a payment processing business model, acting as a middleman that facilitates transactions between merchants, cardholders, and card-issuing institutions, charging fees for network usage [3] - The company generated $29 billion in revenue over the last 12 months, reflecting a 12% increase from $26 billion the previous year, driven by growing global payment volumes and a shift towards cashless transactions, particularly in emerging markets [4] Financial Performance - Mastercard's operating margin has improved from 53% to 58% over the last decade, with net income rising from $3.7 billion to over $13.1 billion, benefiting from economies of scale [5] - The stock has delivered a total return of 518% over the past 10 years, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's total return of 246% during the same period [7] Shareholder Value Initiatives - The company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.76 per share, yielding 0.55%, and has announced a $12 billion share repurchase plan to enhance shareholder value by reducing outstanding shares [8] - Mastercard generated $14.3 billion in free cash flow over the last 12 months, equating to $15.53 per share, supporting its dividend and buyback initiatives [9]

Key Takeaways PPC reported a 12% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1, up 350 bps from the prior-year period. U.S. EBITDA margin rose to 14.3%, led by Prepared Foods, Case Ready and Big Bird pricing gains. Mexico faced $8.5M in FX headwinds, while Europe saw margin gains from structural reorganization.Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) delivered a strong first-quarter 2025 performance with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12%, up 350 basis points from the prior year. This marks a substantial improvement, driven primar ...

重庆市涪陵榨菜集团股份有限公司 2025 年 6 月 26 日投资者关系活动记录表 证券代码：002507 证券简称：涪陵榨菜 编号：2025-006 回复：公司坚持"双轮驱动"战略，目前川渝味复合调味料市场空间 大，需求广泛，且行业内暂无明显龙头企业，公司拟通过收购味滋美快速 进入复调领域同时具有一定的复调行业基础。一方面，味滋美深耕川调领 域多年，主营川式风味复合调料和预制菜，已经具备成熟的 B 端产品研发 生产能力，在产品研发、柔性生产、市场快速反应等方面独具优势，通过 本次收购，公司可依托其餐饮终端，完善新渠道布局，从而快速实现渠道 拓展，开辟第二增量市场。另一方面，公司经过多年的 C 端产品渠道精耕， 在经销商和渠道网络、销售网络上具备优势，味滋美目前正在储备开发 C 端产品，并购完成后，可借助公司自身渠道优势对其进行快速铺货上市。 | | □特定对象调研 □分析师会议 | | --- | --- | | 投资者关系活 | □媒体采访 □业绩说明会 | | 动类别 | □新闻发布会 □路演活动 | | |  现场参观其他 | | | 本次参与交流的人员名单如下： | | | 序号 姓名 机构 | ...

Concentrix Corp. CNXC released its second-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details in the report. The Details: Concentrix reported quarterly earnings of $2.70 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.75. Quarterly revenue came in at $2.42 billion, which beat the Street estimate of $2.38 billion.Read Next: AST SpaceMobile Stock Downgraded, Rocket Lab Prepares Electron Launch: Space Stock Countdown“In the second quarter, we continued to outperform expecta ...

McCormick surged Thursday as the spice maker posted better-than-expected profit on a higher volume and product mix, and said it was in a position to deal with the impact of higher tariffs. https://t.co/1AVRrxxFVh ...