This company has continued to grow while navigating a changing landscape.The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.40%) is generally recognized as the most comprehensive measure of the U.S. stock market, made up of the 500 leading publicly traded companies in the country. Given the broad reach of the businesses that make up the index, it is regarded as the most reliable benchmark of overall stock market performance.To be considered for admission to the S&P 500, a company must meet the following criteria:Be a U.S. companyIts mar ...

曾经风光无限，年初凭借其卓越性能迅速蹿红的 DeepSeek，这款搭载 gemini-2.0-flash 平台的 AI 明星产 品，在短短不到半年的时间里，却仿佛经历了"神坛坠落"般的舆论风暴。根据《2025年二季度AI应用价 值榜》的触目惊心的数据显示，DeepSeek 的月均下载量从巅峰时期的惊人的 8000 多万次，骤然下滑至 如今的 2000 多万次，暴跌幅度高达 72.2%。这个令人瞠目结舌的数字，如同一颗重磅炸弹，在行业内 外引发了轩然大波，人们纷纷猜测：DeepSeek 难道真的"凉了"吗？ 然而，如果我们拨开云雾，深入探究，就会发现事情的真相远比表面看起来复杂得多。诚然，下载量暴 跌、市场份额萎缩是不争的事实，但这并非仅仅是单一原因导致的"失宠"，而是平台策略的主动调整、 用户行为的悄然变化以及市场结构的加速演变等多重因素相互交织、共同作用的复杂结果。接下来，我 们将从三个不同的维度，抽丝剥茧，深入剖析 DeepSeek 当下所面临的局面，力求还原隐藏在这场"陨 落"背后的真实逻辑。 一、官方下载量锐减 ≠ 用户规模崩塌：第三方平台的崛起与"隐形"渗透 乍一看，DeepSeek 官方 App ...

"How SDNY Saved Its Opening Witness With A 100 Year Old Accounting Method"- Aug. 2022: OFAC sanctioned Tornado for allegedly facilitating over $1B in illicit funds laundering-Treasury argues that Tornado is a money laundering platform aiding sanctions evasion-Privacy advocates argue code = speech-they argue Tornado is a neutral tool-Roman Storm (co-developer) arrested in Aug. 2023-charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, sanctions violations, and operating an unlicensed money transmitter-Faces po ...

Privacy is not a crime.Free Roman Storm!https://t.co/0IfNesOpSm https://t.co/S1RXX0gWNVHaseeb ＞|＜ (@hosseeb):Dragonfly invested into PepperSec, Inc., the developers of Tornado Cash, in August of 2020. We made this investment because we believe in the importance of open-source privacy-preserving technology. Prior to our investment, we obtained an outside legal opinion that confirmed that ...

Shares of iconic brand house LVMH Moët Hennessy (LVMUY 5.39%) rallied 5.3% on Friday, as of 3:28 p.m. ET.The luxury goods giant reported earnings last night for the first half of 2025, which showed continued year-over-year declines in revenue and profits. And yet, LVMH's stock rose, as results were apparently better than feared, and investors may believe the stock has already bottomed after being cut in half from its highs.Revenue and profits down but so was the stockComing into the day, LVMH's stock had fa ...

Heritage Commerce (HTBK -3.13%), a bank focused on serving small and medium-sized businesses in the San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley, announced its earnings for Q2 2025 on July 24, 2025. The headline news was its adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings per share of $0.21, which topped analyst estimates of $0.19 in Q2 2025. GAAP revenue of $47.8 million also came in ahead of the $47.3 million expectation in Q2 2025. However, a large legal settlement charge pushed net income to $6.4 million, down 31% from the second ...

RT Haseeb ＞|＜ (@hosseeb)Dragonfly invested into PepperSec, Inc., the developers of Tornado Cash, in August of 2020. We made this investment because we believe in the importance of open-source privacy-preserving technology. Prior to our investment, we obtained an outside legal opinion that confirmed that Tornado Cash as built complied with the law, under the guidance given by FinCEN in 2019.The government has now stated in open court that they are contemplating charges against Dragonfly for having invested i ...

Key Takeaways SOFI is shifting to fee-based revenues and expanding its ecosystem with new credit card offerings.SOFI's 2025 EPS and sales are projected to grow 87% and 26%, with recent upward estimate revisions.GDOT's BaaS partnerships drive revenue, but 2025 EPS is expected to decline 11% with flat estimate trends.Green Dot (GDOT) and SoFi Technologies (SOFI) are both U.S.-listed fintech firms competing in the rapidly evolving digital banking space. Green Dot operates primarily as a provider of prepaid deb ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core earnings per share increased to $1.27, core return on assets at 1.3%, and core return on tangible common equity at 18.03%, all up from the first quarter [4][5] - Core net interest margin expanded by one basis point to 3.89%, with total funding costs reduced by nine basis points [5] - Total net credit costs were $14.3 million, with net charge-offs at 30 basis points, half attributed to the Upstart sale [7][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wealth business grew 17% year over year, with institutional services up 39% and Brimmore Trust Company of Delaware up 7% [6] - Core fee revenue grew 9% quarter over quarter, driven by growth in wealth, capital markets, and mortgage [5] - Gross loans remained flat quarter over quarter, but commercial fundings reached the highest level in over a year, with C&I loan balances growing 2% linked quarter [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total client deposits increased by 1% linked quarter and grew by 5% year over year, with non-interest deposits up 11% year over year [6] - The company expects low single-digit growth in the commercial portfolio and flat growth in the consumer portfolio, excluding Upstart [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accretive loan growth, particularly in the C&I sector, while maintaining profit margins [19][20] - Strategic opportunities are being pursued in the wealth and trust franchise, with a focus on broadening product offerings [12][31] - The company plans to continue executing buybacks as part of a multi-year glide path to reach a CET1 capital target of 12% [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a mild uptick in optimism among commercial borrowers, with some projects previously on hold now moving forward [23][24] - The outlook for net interest margin (NIM) has been raised to approximately 3.85%, factoring in expected interest rate cuts [11][38] - Management remains committed to driving high performance and growth, with expectations for continued strong performance in fee businesses [10][64] Other Important Information - The company completed the sale of its powder mill business, which is expected to create strategic opportunities despite some near-term revenue headwinds [12] - The company is managing expenses for growth, with a focus on investing in technology and talent [58] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth expectations and commercial borrower sentiment - Management emphasized a focus on C&I growth and maintaining profit margins, with a mild uptick in optimism among borrowers regarding tariffs [19][23] Question: Expense outlook and run rate - Management indicated that the second quarter is a good run rate for future growth, with some potential increases in the back half of the year [25][28] Question: Impact of buybacks on CET1 and M&A opportunities - Management confirmed that buybacks are driven by excess capital, with a focus on investing in the business first, but open to M&A opportunities in fee businesses [30][31] Question: NIM outlook and potential upside - Management discussed the expected impact of interest rate cuts on NIM, with strategies in place to mitigate these effects [36][38] Question: Cash Connect profitability and pricing strategies - Management reported progress in driving profit margins in Cash Connect, with ongoing pricing increases expected to enhance profitability [61] Question: Long-term margin outlook - Management did not provide specific guidance for 2026 but aims to continue improving ROA and mitigating impacts from interest rate cuts [64]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core earnings per share increased to $1.27, core return on assets at 1.3%, and core return on tangible common equity at 18.03%, all up from the first quarter [3][4] - Core net interest margin expanded by one basis point to 3.89%, with total funding costs reduced by nine basis points [4] - Core fee revenue grew by 9% quarter over quarter, driven by growth in wealth, capital markets, and mortgage businesses [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wealth business grew by 17% year over year, with institutional services up by 39% and Brimmore Trust Company of Delaware up by 7% [5] - Total client deposits increased by 1% linked quarter and grew by 5% year over year, with non-interest deposits up by 11% year over year [5] - Gross loans remained flat quarter over quarter, but commercial fundings reached the highest level in over a year, with C&I loan balances growing by 2% linked quarter [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects low single-digit growth in the commercial portfolio and flat growth in the consumer portfolio, excluding Upstart [8] - The outlook for net interest margin (NIM) has been raised to approximately 3.85%, factoring in two anticipated rate cuts [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accretive loan growth, particularly in the C&I sector, while maintaining profit margins [19][20] - Strategic opportunities are being pursued in the wealth and trust business, with a focus on broadening product offerings [10] - The company plans to continue executing buybacks as part of a multi-year glide path to reach a CET1 capital target of 12% [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a mild uptick in optimism among commercial borrowers, indicating a potential shift in sentiment regarding tariffs [22][23] - The company is managing expenses for growth, with continued investments in technology and talent [57] - Future performance is expected to be driven by fee businesses, which are accretive to ROA, despite temporary impacts from interest rate cuts [64] Other Important Information - The company returned $87.3 million of capital in the second quarter, including $77.7 million in buybacks, representing 2.7% of outstanding shares [7] - The sale of the Upstart portfolio is expected to impact net charge-offs, with total net charge-offs projected between 35 to 45 basis points for the year, excluding Upstart [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth expectations and commercial borrower sentiment - Management emphasized a focus on C&I growth and noted a mild uptick in optimism among borrowers regarding project initiation [19][22] Question: Expense outlook and run rate - Management indicated that the second quarter represents a good run rate for future growth, with some potential increases due to business-as-usual activities [26][57] Question: Impact of buybacks on CET1 and M&A considerations - Management confirmed that buybacks are being executed due to excess capital, with a focus on investing in the business first before considering M&A opportunities [30][31] Question: NIM outlook and potential upside - Management discussed the expected impact of interest rate cuts on NIM, with a focus on mitigating these impacts through deposit repricing [38][41] Question: Cash Connect profitability and pricing strategies - Management reported progress in driving profit margins in Cash Connect, with ongoing pricing increases expected to enhance profitability [60][61]