HONG KONG, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SU Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: SUGP) ("SU Group" or the "Company"), an integrated security-related engineering services company in Hong Kong, today announced it has been awarded the largest contract in the Company's history, valued at HK$88.5 million (approximately US$11.3 million).The landmark contract involves the design, delivery, and integration of a full spectrum of security, monitoring, public address, and safety systems for a major hospital expansion and up ...

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Core Viewpoint - CenterPoint Energy is deploying 15 large temporary emergency generation units to San Antonio to address energy needs and reduce costs for Houston-area customers [2][7]. Group 1: Deployment and Impact - The first five of the 15 emergency generation units have begun leaving the Greater Houston area for San Antonio, with the deployment occurring in three waves over the next two months [1][2]. - The units will provide critical generation capacity, each capable of powering approximately 30,000 homes, to mitigate the risk of power generation shortfalls in San Antonio this summer and next [8]. - The cost of these units will be excluded from the monthly bills of Houston-area customers, resulting in an estimated savings of $2 per month by 2027 for the average customer using 1,000 kWh/month [2][8]. Group 2: Collaboration and Agreements - The deployment is part of a collaborative effort involving ERCOT, elected leaders, regulators, and industry partners, culminating in agreements finalized in early June [4][8]. - CenterPoint Energy will not receive any revenue or profit from the operation of these 15 units, emphasizing the company's commitment to addressing Texas' energy needs [8]. Group 3: Company Overview - CenterPoint Energy, headquartered in Houston, serves approximately 7 million metered customers across multiple states and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility [6]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets and has been serving customers for over 150 years [6].

Core Insights - Rigetti Computing (RGTI) is advancing its superconducting quantum hardware roadmap with the Ankaa-3 system, featuring 84 qubits and a median iSWAP fidelity of 99% [1][6] - The company plans to release a 36-qubit multi-chip module by mid-2025, followed by a 100+ qubit system by year-end, aiming for 99.5% fidelity [2][6] - Rigetti's collaborations with Qruise, Riverlane, and Quanta indicate a strategic approach to building a scalable quantum ecosystem [2][6] Company Developments - The Ankaa-3 system is designed for low-latency operations with fast gate speeds of 60-80 ns and a modular architecture [1][6] - Future plans include the Lyra processor, a 336-qubit system expected in 2026, which aims to demonstrate narrow quantum advantage [2] - Rigetti's stock has underperformed, losing 18% year-to-date compared to the industry's growth of 13.1% [5] Financial Performance - Rigetti's price-to-book ratio stands at 17.35, above the industry average, indicating a potentially overvalued stock [8] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rigetti's 2025 earnings suggests an 86.1% increase from the previous year [10] - Current earnings estimates for 2025 indicate a loss of $0.05 per share, with a year-over-year growth estimate of 86.11% [11]

Core Insights - IonQ is a prominent player in the quantum computing sector, showing significant progress in addressing fundamental challenges and securing valuable contracts [1][4] - The stock has experienced volatility, currently trading approximately 30% below its all-time high, with potential fluctuations of up to 50% off the peak due to the headline-driven nature of the quantum computing market [1][2] Company Progress - IonQ employs trapped ion technology to create qubits, which allows for a vast amount of information storage compared to traditional bits [4] - The company has achieved a gate fidelity of 99.9%, significantly reducing calculation errors through all-to-all connectivity among qubits [6] - IonQ has developed a scalable architecture that operates at room temperature, facilitating easier deployment compared to other solutions [6] Future Projections - IonQ plans to launch its new Tempo system in 2025, with expectations of providing commercial value to clients, and aims to produce a quantum computer with wide-scale utility by 2026 [7] - The CEO anticipates profitability by 2030, projecting $1 billion in sales, indicating substantial growth potential [8] - The quantum computing market is expected to reach $87 billion by 2035, with IonQ targeting a 10% market share, which would represent a significant investment opportunity [10] Market Context - The quantum computing industry is expected to see widespread adoption starting in 2030, with rapid expansion anticipated in subsequent years [10] - The competitive landscape is intense, and IonQ's success is contingent on outperforming rivals in the quantum computing and AI sectors [11][12]

Core Perspective - Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell WVEO(DT), WTCV(DT), and WVOZ-TV Puerto Rico to Word of God Fellowship, Inc., enhancing its focus on core audio and digital businesses [1][2] Group 1: Strategic Focus - The sale reinforces SBS's commitment to its leading radio portfolio and digital platforms, including the most-listened-to station WSKQ-FM and the highest-rated Latino music streaming app LaMusica [2] - SBS aims to expand its core competency in delivering culturally resonant content through radio and digital channels, which connect and inform Hispanic audiences [3] Group 2: Daystar's Mission - Daystar Television Network plans to utilize the acquired signals to bring its faith-based channel "Daystar Español" to Puerto Rico, focusing on inspirational content for local communities [4] Group 3: Continued Presence - SBS will maintain a strong presence in Puerto Rico through its top-rated radio stations, ensuring continued engagement with the island's listeners [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter net sales reached $4.6 billion, exceeding guidance of $4.4 billion to $4.5 billion, with a decline of 5.1% year-over-year [7][27] - Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.16, above the guidance range of $0.12 to $0.15, compared to $0.27 last year [9][32] - Comparable sales (comps) declined 1.2%, better than the guidance of a decline of 4.5% to 2.5% [7][27] - Gross margin was $1.8 billion or 39.2% of net sales, flat compared to the prior year [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Macy's net sales were down 6.5% with comps down 2.1% [28] - Bloomingdale's net sales increased by 2.6% with comps rising 3.8% [30] - Blue Mercury's net sales were up 0.8% with comps increasing 1.5% [30] - Backstage outperformed full-line stores by several hundred basis points, while Marketplace achieved approximately 40% GMV growth [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International tourism negatively impacted comps by about 30 basis points [8] - Go forward business comps declined 0.9%, outperforming total comps [8] - The luxury segment showed resilience with Bloomingdale's and Blue Mercury continuing positive comp trends [12][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its "Bold New Chapter" strategy, emphasizing omni-channel performance and improving customer experience [6][10] - The strategy includes strengthening and reimagining Macy's, accelerating luxury offerings, and modernizing operations [10][14][15] - The company aims to diversify sourcing to mitigate tariff impacts, reducing reliance on China from over 50% pre-pandemic to 20% currently [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism for the second quarter, noting improved performance in May compared to earlier months [43][44] - The company anticipates a more choiceful consumer and plans to navigate a competitive promotional landscape [21][34] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy inventory to sales ratio while being disciplined with inventory commitments [21][22] Other Important Information - The company closed 64 underperforming locations last year as part of its strategy [24] - Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $800 million, reflecting a commitment to long-term growth [37] - The company plans to return approximately $152 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Sales guidance and consumer pressure - Management reaffirmed annual sales guidance, noting stronger performance in March and April compared to February, with cautious optimism for the rest of the year [43][44] Question: Strategic pricing decisions - Pricing adjustments are being made selectively, with a focus on maintaining value for consumers while navigating tariff impacts [45][46] Question: Impact of tariffs on pricing - Pricing is gradually being integrated into the system, with limited pricing seen in Q2, and negotiations with vendors are ongoing [50][51] Question: Actions to capture market share - The company is focusing on product diversity, improved marketing, and enhanced in-store experiences to capture market share [59][62] Question: Inventory planning amid tariffs - The company plans to remain disciplined with inventory flow and avoid over-purchasing to mitigate tariff impacts [86][87] Question: Consumer health across income cohorts - Consumer health remains under pressure, but discretionary spending is showing signs of improvement, particularly in categories like fine jewelry [108][110]

作为我国首个以技术作为展示和交易标的国家级、国际性、综合性展会，上交会也是技术贸易领域展示先进技术、 链接创新资源、深化国际交流合作的重要平台。 在第十一届中国（上海）国际技术进出口交易会（下称"上交会"）举办前夕，第一财经记者跟随上交会组委会探营 了几家参会机构。 第三次参加上交会的上海计算机软件技术开发中心，是全国首批商用密码检测机构之一，承担首个国家区块链创新 （上海）综合应用试点的落地工作，目前已建成上海市首家生成式人工智能质量检验检测中心、上海量子软件技术 研究与验证中心、上海市标准化创新中心（区块链）等。 上海计算机软件技术开发中心主任蔡立志告诉第一财经记者，今年他们将会在商用密码展区集中展示基于大模型的 商用密码知识库、大模型赋能漏洞检测技术等最新技术成果。"今年展出内容主要集中在两方面：一是大模型在第 三方软件质量和安全方面的深度应用，包括区块链、商业密码、网络安全、大数据等方面的应用；二是构建可信的 数据空间，赋能产业的一些基本发展。" 去年的上交会，他们把区块链技术应用到了商用密码中，而今年最大的技术特点，是基于大模型构建商用密码知识 库，打造商密领域的"大模型专家"。 具体来看，就是通过 ...

Group 1 - The 11th China (Shanghai) International Technology Import and Export Fair (referred to as "the Fair") will be held from June 11 to 13 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, covering an exhibition area of 35,000 square meters [1][3] - The theme of this year's Fair is "Open Cooperation: Empowering New Quality Productivity and Sustainable Development," featuring a main exhibition area, a provincial exhibition area, and four specialized technology exhibition areas focusing on commercial cryptography, green energy, intelligent marine engineering, and consumer technology [3] Group 2 - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Shanghai Center (referred to as "HKUST Shanghai Center") will showcase several cutting-edge technologies, including a full-scene intelligent endoscope system and a digital meteorological service innovation laboratory, marking its debut at the Fair in 2025 [4] - HKUST Shanghai Center will present six latest research outcomes and quality projects related to artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable development, aiming to promote technology transfer and industry-academia collaboration in the Yangtze River Delta region [4] Group 3 - The TI (Temporal Interference) neural modulation therapy, a non-invasive brain deep stimulation technology, will be showcased, which effectively regulates neural activity and has therapeutic effects on conditions such as Parkinson's disease, insomnia, depression, and anxiety [8] Group 4 - The Shanghai Computer Software Technology Development Center, one of the first commercial cryptography testing institutions in China, will present its latest achievements, including a blockchain intelligent vulnerability detection system with a detection accuracy of 94% for high-risk items [12][15] - The center has established several key facilities, including a generative artificial intelligence quality inspection center and a quantum software technology research center, contributing to the development of industry standards in quantum computing [20] Group 5 - Shanghai CA, a leading third-party electronic certification service provider, will showcase various cryptographic products and applications, focusing on digital identity, data circulation, and cross-border trust services [21][24] - The "XINMI全栈密码服务平台" will be highlighted, which provides unified cryptographic security services based on domestic CPU capabilities, aiming to meet the core needs for data security and business compliance in the digital age [28]

Core Insights - WillScot Holdings Corporation is a leader in innovative temporary space solutions and will participate in several investor conferences in June 2025 [1][4]. Company Overview - WillScot is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "WSC" and is the premier provider of turnkey space solutions in North America [2]. - The company offers a comprehensive range of products including modular office complexes, mobile offices, classrooms, temporary restrooms, portable storage containers, protective buildings, climate-controlled units, and clearspan structures [2]. - WillScot operates approximately 260 branch locations and additional drop lots across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, serving diverse customer segments across all sectors of the economy [2]. Upcoming Investor Conferences - Stifel Cross Sector Insights Conference on June 3, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts [4]. - Baird Global Consumer, Tech & Services Conference on June 4, 2025, in New York, New York [4]. - Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference on June 10, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois [4].