-       The agreement includes Wealthspire Advisors, Fiducient Advisors, Newport Private Wealth and related platforms -       Transaction reinforces Aon's focus on core Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities and presence in the middle market-       Madison Dearborn Partners to support further growth of businesses to meet evolving client needs-       Purchase price estimated to be $2.7 billion at time of close, which is expected in Q4 2025DUBLIN and CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: ...

Core Points - Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is set to release its second quarter fiscal year 2026 results on September 4, 2025, before market open [1] - A conference call to discuss the operational and financial results will take place at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, which will be webcast to the public [2] - SAIC is a Fortune 500 mission integrator with a focus on technology and innovation across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets [3] - The company has approximately 24,000 employees and annual revenues of about $7.5 billion [4]

Cognizant assembled the world's largest online generative AI hackathon, producing 30,601 working protype projects. More than 53,000 Cognizant associates, across 40 countries, joined the Vibe Coding event to explore the future of work and accelerate AI literacy across the enterprise. "This wasn't just a hackathon, it was a rehearsal for the future of work," said Anton Osika, CEO and co-founder of Lovable. "Millions of people who never thought of themselves as builders are realizing they can create prototypes ...

Core Insights - Globant reported a revenue of $614.2 million for Q2 2025, reflecting a 4.5% year-over-year growth [7] - The company’s pipeline reached an all-time high of $3.7 billion, up 25% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for its AI-related offerings [2][3] - The adjusted diluted EPS for Q2 2025 was $1.53, compared to $1.51 in Q2 2024 [7] Financial Performance - Revenues for the first half of 2025 totaled $1.225 billion, compared to $1.159 billion in the same period of 2024 [16] - The adjusted operating margin for Q2 2025 was 15.0%, consistent with the previous year [7] - The company incurred a one-time charge of $47.6 million as part of its Business Optimization Plan [3][21] Market Position and Strategy - Globant is positioning itself as a full-stack AI company, focusing on AI Pods, subscription models, and the Globant Enterprise AI platform [2] - The geographic revenue breakdown for Q2 2025 showed 54.1% from North America, 19.7% from Latin America, 19.6% from Europe, and 6.6% from new markets [7] - The company served 981 customers in the last twelve months, with 339 accounts generating over $1 million in annual revenues [7][22] Future Outlook - For Q3 2025, revenues are estimated to be at least $615.0 million, indicating a slight growth [7] - The fiscal year 2025 revenue is projected to be at least $2.445 billion, implying a year-over-year growth of at least 1.2% [13] - The estimated Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin for fiscal year 2025 is at least 15.0% [13]

Financial Performance - Q2 2025 - Recurring revenue for Q2 2025 was $492 million, a decrease of 2.6% compared to the proforma adjusted Q2 2024[13] - Project revenue for Q2 2025 was $36 million, a decrease of 20% compared to Q2 2024's $45 million[13] - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $528 million, a decrease of 4% compared to the proforma adjusted Q2 2024's $250 million[13] - Adjusted Gross Profit for Q2 2025 was $205 million, a decrease of 6.4% compared to the proforma adjusted Q2 2024's $219 million, with a margin of 38.8%, down 100 bps[13] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $127 million, a decrease of 0.8% compared to the proforma adjusted Q2 2024's $128 million, but the margin increased by 80 bps to 24.1%[13] Revenue Growth Drivers & Outlook - The initial 2025 outlook for revenue from new wins was ~5-7%, which was updated to ~3.5-5.5%[16] - The initial 2025 outlook for revenue from volumes was ~0-1%, which was updated to ~0%[16] - The contract renewals are expected to have a negative impact of (6.5)% on revenue, consistent with the initial outlook[16] - The overall revenue impact is projected to be between (3)% and (1)%, with revenue between $2.282 billion and $2.329 billion[16,18] - The company has 95% of projected 2025 revenue under contract[18] FY25 Outlook - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $620 million and $645 million, representing a growth of 4% to 9%[18] - Adjusted EPS is projected to be between $0.58 and $0.64, representing a growth of 2% to 12%[18] - Free Cash Flow is projected to be between $250 million and $285 million, representing a growth of 13% to 29%[18]

On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer recommended buying Tesla TSLA. "It's in transition from being a car company to being a technology company, and you want to be in there because the tech is worth a lot more than what it's selling for right now," he added. Tesla announced in a filing that the company approved an award of 96 million shares of restricted stock to Musk under the company's 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The board approved the payment plan on Sunday. Ford, on July 30, reported second- ...

TEANECK, N.J., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one of the world's leading professional services companies, today announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. "Our second quarter revenue performance exceeded the high end of our guidance range, underscoring the effectiveness of our strategy to build a resilient and durable portfolio that positions us to win in the AI era," said Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer. "Our investments in talent, platforms and AI infrastructure dr ...

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to investment recommendations, considering the entire investment ecosystem rather than evaluating companies in isolation [1]. Group 1 - The analyst, Michael Del Monte, has over 5 years of experience in the investment management industry and previously spent over a decade in professional services across various sectors including Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, Midstream, Industrials, Information Technology, EPC Services, and Consumer Discretionary [1].

Group 1 - Aon plc plans to announce its second quarter results on July 25, 2025, with a news release at 5:00 am Central Time [1] - The conference call will be hosted by Aon's President and CEO Greg Case and CFO Edmund Reese at 7:30 am CT on the same day, available live on Aon's Investor Relations website [1] - A replay of the conference call and the earnings release, along with a supplemental slide presentation, will be accessible shortly after the live webcast [1] Group 2 - Aon plc operates globally, providing clients in over 120 countries with insights and solutions to make better risk and people decisions [2] - The company focuses on actionable analytic insight, integrated Risk Capital, and Human Capital expertise to protect and enrich lives [2]

Core Insights - Investing in stocks based on valuation metrics, particularly the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, can identify opportunities with strong upside potential, especially for unprofitable or early-stage companies [2][3][4] Valuation Metrics - The P/S ratio compares a company's market capitalization to its revenues, providing a clearer picture of value when earnings are minimal or volatile [3][6] - A P/S ratio below 1 indicates that investors are paying less than $1 for each $1 of revenue, marking a potential bargain [7][11] - The P/S ratio is preferred over the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio as sales are harder to manipulate than earnings, making it a more reliable metric [8][9] Screening Parameters - Companies with low P/S ratios and strong fundamentals are highlighted as potential investment opportunities [11] - Additional screening parameters include P/E ratio, price-to-book ratio, and debt-to-equity ratio, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of a stock's value [12] Company Highlights - **Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (HG)**: Specializes in insurance and reinsurance, benefiting from strong execution and a clear growth roadmap, with gross premiums written rising significantly [13][14] - **The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX)**: A leading supplier in freight transportation markets, with a strong product lineup and revenue visibility, currently holding a Value Score of A and Zacks Rank 1 [15][16] - **Signet Jewelers (SIG)**: A major retailer of diamond jewelry, demonstrating strength in key segments and improving operational efficiency through strategic restructuring [17][18] - **Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)**: A professional services company experiencing robust organic growth, particularly in Health Sciences and Financial Services, bolstered by acquisitions and AI initiatives [19][20] - **PagSeguro Digital (PAGS)**: Offers a suite of financial solutions in Brazil, focusing on innovation and sustainable growth, currently holding a Value Score of A and Zacks Rank 2 [21][22]