SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cricut, Inc. (“Cricut”) (NASDAQ: CRCT), the creative technology company that has brought a connected platform for making to millions of users worldwide, today announced it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 after the U.S. markets close on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Cricut management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A l ...

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Experienced finance and tech leader to spearhead engagement with investment community as Anywhere continues to build financial octaneMADISON, N.J., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) ("Anywhere"), a global leader in residential real estate services, today announced the appointment of Tom Hudson as Head of Investor Relations. As Anywhere accelerates its strategic focus on growth, Hudson will spearhead engagement with the investment community to spotlight the full potential o ...

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Core Insights - The Counterpoint macro index continuously monitors the global technology industry's monthly environment and market sentiment, covering four core dimensions [2] - The index aims to address key macro trend questions for technology industry decision-makers [2] Positive Factors - Economic Data: - GDP growth remains stable across most regions [4] - Inflation is generally controllable, though concerns about localized rebounds persist [4] - Consumer Sentiment: - Overall business sentiment is positive [4] - Technology Industry Sentiment: - The AI wave is expanding into energy, infrastructure, and other sectors [5] - Political and Policy Factors: - Interest rates in developed countries are on a steady decline, with a rate-cutting cycle underway [5] - China is expected to achieve its annual GDP target under stimulus policies [5] Risk Factors - Trade War: - The US-China tariff war has significantly heightened negative sentiment [7] - Supply Chain: - High tariffs are putting pressure on the technology and manufacturing supply chains [7] - Inflation: - Trade wars, tax cuts, and rising US Treasury yields are making the fiscal situation in the US increasingly unsustainable [7] - There is a high probability of inflation rebounding in the US [7] - Regulatory Environment: - Divergence in regulatory frameworks between the US and other countries is emerging [7] - The US is rapidly exiting the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda [7] - The index may experience declines similar to those seen from the second half of 2022 to the first half of 2023 [7] - Geopolitical Tensions: - Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza may present turning points, but US-China tensions are expected to reach historical peaks [7]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market is experiencing volatility, with the S&P 500 declining 0.8% in April, marking its third consecutive monthly drop, while GDP shrank 0.3%, the first decline since early 2022. However, strong consumer spending and a stable job market indicate underlying confidence in the economy [1]. Group 1: Investment Strategy - In uncertain market conditions, a relative price strength strategy can help investors identify stocks that outperform their peers, thus staying aligned with market momentum [2]. - Stocks that show better performance than their industry or benchmark should be included in investment portfolios, as they are more likely to yield significant returns [4]. - It is essential to assess whether a stock has upside potential, particularly those that have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 1 to 3 months and possess solid fundamentals [5]. Group 2: Screening Parameters - The screening criteria for identifying potential stocks include positive relative price changes over 12 weeks, 4 weeks, and 1 week, as well as positive current-quarter estimate revisions [7]. - Stocks must have a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), a current price of at least $5, and an average 20-day trading volume of at least 50,000 to ensure adequate liquidity [8]. Group 3: Featured Stocks - **Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)**: Expected earnings growth of 66.1% for 2025, with a market cap of $1.1 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has increased by 35.4% over the past 30 days, although shares have decreased by 29.3% in the past year [10][11]. - **Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)**: Anticipated earnings growth of 30.7% for 2025, with shares rising 131.9% in the past year. The company has consistently beaten earnings estimates, with a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of approximately 16.5% [12][13]. - **BGC Group, Inc. (BGC)**: Projected EPS growth rate of 23.2% year-over-year for 2025, with a favorable expected growth rate of 24.7% over the next three to five years compared to the industry average of 13.8%. Shares have gained 7% in the past year [14][15]. - **ODDITY Tech Ltd. (ODD)**: Expected earnings growth of 3.1% for 2025, with shares increasing by 95.8% in the past year. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of about 32.8% [16][17].

Apple CEO Tim Cook, center, watches during the inauguration ceremonies for President Donald Trump, right, and Vice President JD Vance, left, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.A tale of two different technology companies is playing out this earnings season as President Donald Trump's global trade upheaval makes planning nearly impossible.Businesses reliant on advertising appear to be holding on for the near-term as those dependent on consumer spending have started to feel the cr ...