Welcome back to NextGen Investing. It's now time for under 30 and today we are talking UIP path which has risen now almost 40% just this week so far. Joining us now is George Telis, senior markets correspondent for the network for some more factors on why why we're seeing this phenomenal jump and today is no exception as we're up another 15% today.George. >> Yeah, it's a good question Jenny. There's a there's a lot going on with UiPath.I mean first off the company is effectively a software solutions company ...

Group 1 - UiPath Inc. is a leading player in the robotic process automation (RPA) sector, known for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its software solutions [1][6] - The company competes with major tech firms such as Automation Anywhere and Blue Prism in the RPA market [1][6] - BMO Capital has maintained a "Market Perform" rating for UiPath, with the stock trading at $12.99 [2][4][6] Group 2 - UiPath has formed significant partnerships with AI infrastructure leaders like Nvidia, Microsoft, Snowflake, Alphabet, and OpenAI to enhance AI adoption and reduce implementation costs [3][6] - Despite a consensus price target reduction to $13, a buy rating is upheld due to strong Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) metrics [4] - The company's market capitalization is approximately $6.9 billion, with a trading volume of 30,991,988 shares, indicating active investor interest [5]

Market Overview - Major indices are mixed with the Dow flat, S&P 500 up about 0.1%, and NASDAQ also roughly flat [1][2] - The S&P 100 managed to climb into the green, up 8 points or about 0.13% [4] - The Russell 2000 is down approximately 0.67% [4] - Healthcare sector is performing well, up 2.5%, while energy is down nearly 1.5% [5][6] Government Shutdown - A government shutdown appears imminent with lawmakers showing little progress in negotiations [10][11] - Both Democratic and GOP plans to avert the shutdown are expected to fail again [11] - President Trump indicated that the shutdown could be used to implement significant cuts to programs favored by Democrats [12] - The upcoming jobs report will be delayed if the shutdown occurs [13][15] Investor Sentiment - Investors are concerned about the potential impact of the shutdown on the economy and markets [28] - The likelihood of a shutdown is estimated to be between 80-90% [15] - The integrity of employment data is a significant concern among investment professionals [17] Historical Context of Shutdowns - Historical data shows that markets tend to look past shutdown noise, with stocks often rebounding after initial drops [50][54] - Long-term yields typically drop following shutdowns, with a median drop of 19 basis points one month after [52] - Short-term rates show mixed movements but tend to skew lower after about a year [53] Pfizer Drug Pricing Agreement - Pfizer has reached an agreement with the White House to lower drug prices in exchange for avoiding tariffs for three years [37] - The deal includes significant discounts on prescription medications, with savings rates of up to 85% on select drugs [39] - A new government website, Trumprx.gov, is set to launch to help consumers find the lowest drug prices [42] Ford's Workforce Challenges - Ford's CEO highlighted a significant shortage of skilled workers in essential trades, impacting productivity and project timelines [69][70] - The company is implementing apprenticeship programs and collaborating with trade schools to address the skills gap [82] - The CEO expressed concerns about the long-term implications of the labor shortage on inflation and project costs [78][81] AI Investment Trends - AI spending is projected to exceed $420 billion this year, indicating a strong growth trajectory [93][98] - Analysts believe the current phase of AI development could last for 20 years, similar to past tech cycles [95][96] - Infrastructure investments in AI are expected to remain robust, with companies like Microsoft and Oracle being key players [106][112]