Group 1: Apple Inc. - Apple shares reached a record high, climbing nearly 4% following strong demand for the iPhone 17 in the U.S. and China [4][9] - Sales of the iPhone 17 significantly outpaced those of the previous model in the first 10 days of availability, according to Counterpoint Research [4] Group 2: Super Micro Computer - Shares of Super Micro Computer increased by 5.5% as a technical analyst suggested a potential bullish cup and handle pattern [5] - The company has garnered attention for opportunities related to AI infrastructure, despite a slump in August due to missed sales and profit forecasts [5] Group 3: Natural Gas Market - Natural gas prices rose due to forecasts of colder weather, increasing expectations for heating-related demand [6] - Expand Energy, the largest natural gas producer in the U.S., saw its shares surge by 6%, while EQT Corp. shares gained close to 5% [6] Group 4: AppLovin Corp. - AppLovin's stock dropped 5.6% amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny and an ongoing investigation by the SEC into its data-collection practices [7] Group 5: Oracle Corporation - Oracle shares fell nearly 5% as concerns arose regarding the company's capital expenditure plans and reliance on revenue from OpenAI [10][9] - The company had set ambitious growth targets at its Oracle AI World conference, which raised skepticism among analysts [10] Group 6: Data Storage Companies - Shares of Seagate Technology and Western Digital fell by 4.9% and 3.7%, respectively, despite UBS raising their price targets [11] - Analysts suggested that while demand trends driven by AI infrastructure are strong, a potential cyclical downturn could occur in 2027 [11]

isions. Our next guest says there is global momentum in developing sovereign artificial intelligence and not just borrowing it from hyperscalers. Paul Block is co-president a co-founder and president at DDN, a California-based data storage company.Paul, um, good morning. Great to have you with us. Thank you for joining us.>> Good morning, Juliana. Thanks for having me. >> Why does sovereign AI matter so much right now.And perhaps that's a silly question for those who are well acquainted um with the with AI ...

Key Takeaways NetApp integrates OPSWAT's MetaDefender Storage Security with ONTAP to boost file protection.The solution adds multilayer threat prevention, including Multiscanning, Deep CDR and adaptive sandboxing.Collaborations with Red Hat and Google Cloud further extend NetApp's intelligent data infrastructure strategy.NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) has announced the integration of OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP, enhancing file security across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. Thi ...

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (“DSC” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its repurchase of substantially all outstanding warrants originally issued in July 2021 (the “July 2021 Warrants”). The Company paid an aggregate of $2,049,388 to repurchase warrants exercisable for a total of 858,750 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The repurchase was conducted under the fundamental transaction provision of the July 2021 War ...

Group 1: Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) - Urban Outfitters has a Zacks Rank 1 and a PEG ratio of 1.05 compared to the industry average of 1.67 [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 5.9% over the last 60 days [1] - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [1] Group 2: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) - Micron Technology has a Zacks Rank 1 and a PEG ratio of 0.43 compared to the industry average of 1.41 [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 27.1% over the last 60 days [2] - The company possesses a Growth Score of A [2] Group 3: Western Digital Corporation (WDC) - Western Digital has a Zacks Rank 1 and a PEG ratio of 0.98 compared to the industry average of 2.29 [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 1.9% over the last 60 days [3] - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [3]

记者10月17日从天津大学获悉，该校应用数学中心与合成生物学国家重点实验室吴华明教授团队在《自然·通讯》发表最新研究成果，提出名 为"StairLoop"的新型DNA存储方案，显著提升了在高错误率合成环境下的数据恢复能力。 图为体外存储实验编码框架。 吴华明介绍，该方案通过设计阶梯式交织结构和迭代式软判决解码机制，在不依赖复杂多序列比对的情况下，有效校正了插入、删除、替换等典型合成错 误，同时具备并行解码能力，有助于实现大规模数据的高效检索。 图为基于置信度传播的行解码器。 在验证实验中，研究团队成功将代表早期人类文明的甲骨文图像通过电化学合成方式写入DNA链。实验结果显示，即使面对部分合成区块核苷酸错误率超 过6%、序列丢失率超过30%的极端情况，StairLoop仍能准确解码并完整复原原始图像。 这一突破性进展，为DNA存储技术在高错误率合成环境下的可靠应用提供了可行路径，也推动了DNA存储从实验室研究向产业化迈出关键一步。 （文章来源：科技日报） 随着全球数据存储需求飞速增长，传统的存储介质逐渐面临瓶颈，DNA因其存储密度高、稳定性强、环境友好等优势，被视为下一代存储技术的重要方 向。然而，DNA存储走 ...

Core Insights - Three stocks with strong growth characteristics and buy ranks are highlighted for investors: Ultrapar Participacoes, Skillsoft, and Western Digital [1][2][3] Group 1: Ultrapar Participacoes (UGP) - Ultrapar Participacoes is a major Brazilian industrial group, one of the largest distributors of liquefied petroleum gas in Brazil, and a leading producer of petrochemicals [1] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and has seen a 33.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Ultrapar has a PEG ratio of 1.98, which is lower than the industry average of 2.56, and possesses a Growth Score of A [2] Group 2: Skillsoft (SKIL) - Skillsoft provides digital learning, training, and talent solutions and also carries a Zacks Rank of 1 [2] - The company has experienced a significant increase of 240.9% in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - Skillsoft has a PEG ratio of 0.43, compared to the industry average of 0.99, and holds a Growth Score of B [2] Group 3: Western Digital (WDC) - Western Digital is a leading developer and manufacturer of data storage devices and solutions based on NAND flash and hard disk drive technologies [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 and has seen a 1.9% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - Western Digital has a PEG ratio of 0.98, significantly lower than the industry average of 2.31, and possesses a Growth Score of B [3]

Raymond James raised the price target on Pure Storage's (NYSE:PSTG) stock to $99 from $88 while maintaining its Outperform rating on the shares. "Our model now incorporates assumptions for royalties from Meta. Management has offered little disclosure, but has said the Meta project ...

Market Trends - Growing AI demand is expected to drive higher prices [1] Supply Chain - Persistent supply shortages could support higher margins for data storage providers [1]

Notably, Evercore ISI has assigned STX stock a high price estimate of $330 and an “Outperform” rating. Evercore stated that Seagate's improved pricing discipline and technical advancements, such as Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR), are altering the competitive landscape and paving the way for a multi-year upcycle. Analysts at the firm say the HDD sector is now "on a path to transformation," with expanding margins, improved supply dynamics, and increased significance in the AI-driven data economy all ...