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IBM competitor Pegasystems Inc (PEGA) also delivered its latest figures on Wednesday (July 24) after the close of trading. The company offers AI-supported software solutions for Business Process Management (BPM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Digital Process Automation (DPA). The company helps organizations automate business processes and improve customer interactions by providing scalable...

Nexans is a leading company in the development and production of cable systems and related services. The cable specialist is benefiting from lively market demand driven by global megatrends such as solar energy. The global transition to renewable energy sources and the rise of AI are leading to increased demand for cable infrastructure. Nexans is a leading company in the development...

Hims & Hers Health Inc. is adding Kåre Schultz, the longtime Novo Nordisk A/S executive, to its board after the company entered the booming weight-loss drug market, Bloomberg reports. Schultz, who spent more than 25 years at Novo Nordisk, including stints as president, vice CEO and COO, said in an interview that Hims has a "long future" in selling so-called compounded versions of blockbuster...

According to media reports, the Meta Group is considering intensifying its cooperation with eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica by taking a stake of up to 5%. After the second generation of the Ray-Ban Meta was significantly better received than its predecessor, the third generation is expected to be launched at the end of 2025. According to expert estimates, the market for smart glasses...

Hemnet, Sweden's leading real estate portal, benefits from a unique market structure where sellers are responsible for marketing costs. This direct control over expenses is reflected in the overwhelming presence of 9 out of 10 properties sold on the platform. Despite economic challenges such as high inflation and interest rates, Hemnet has been able to significantly increase its revenue through...

The current short-term rally move in the broad market Russel2000 index reminds me strongly of the move in November when the inflation peak stoked the first signs of an end to the FED rate hike cycle. In the previous week, it was again the CPI data that led to a massive rotation in the market as the start of the rate cut cycle in September is a virtual certainty. This is also good news for interest...

Munters Group is a leading global provider of energy-efficient air treatment and climate control solutions. The data center boom for new orders because, in addition to cooling solutions, the company also provides ventilation and humidity control. On 17.07.2024, the company announced two significant pieces of news. First, Geoclima in Italy was acquired. This expands the company's position in air...

Starboard Value LP acquires a 6.6% stake in Match Group. The activist investor wants to ensure more growth, a higher margin and higher dividends! The EBITDA margin could be raised from 36.1% to 40% by cutting costs and consolidating the technology platform. Match Group is undervalued! There was nothing to be gained on the long side in the shares of dating app providers in recent weeks. They...

HP Inc (HPQ) is a stock to keep an eye on in the wake of the AI era. Last quarter, the company saw a recovery in demand in its PC business, particularly in commercial PCs, which grew for the first time in eight quarters. The AI era promises a wave of renewal in PCs and could provide HP with additional growth opportunities. While the impact of AI PCs on earnings is still expected to be small in the...

This week, US President Biden signed a bipartisan bill that aims to strengthen nuclear power in the US. The nuclear package is intended to speed up the timetable for the approval of new nuclear reactors and reduce the fees that companies have to pay. In addition, environmental review procedures are to be simplified and shortened. Around 440 nuclear power reactors are currently in operation worldwide...

Morgan Stanley has raised the valuation of Tesla's energy storage business and expects a global surge in demand driven by the boom in artificial intelligence. Tesla will be able to significantly increase its market share in this segment. The brokerage firm raised the value of the energy division to $50 per share of its $310 price target, up from its previous estimate of $36 per share, while lowering...

The Wix(dot)com stock is one of the AI profiteers. Following a setback in recent weeks to the adjusted pivotal price line resulting from the latest figures, the consolidation could now be coming to an end. What makes the stock interesting? The group has more than 268 million users and generates over $1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue with its tools to automate the creation of websites, create...

Prysmian is one of the leading manufacturers of cables for the energy and telecommunications industry. The cables are required for the modernization and expansion of the electricity grid and the connection of large wind farms. Germany alone is expected to invest €320 billion in the electricity grid by 2045. The expansion of the company's position on the US market, where it announced the purchase...

Meta Platforms (META) is one of the most exciting AI profiteers. The share is now on the verge of a big-picture breakout. Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is one of the largest social networks in the world. The current user figures continue to be impressive: the monthly active users (MAUs) on Facebook are scratching the 3 billion mark. Instagram has over 2 billion, Messenger has around 1.3...

Commvault Systems provides a data protection platform that helps customers secure, protect and recover their data. CVLT shares are benefiting from the underlying momentum in the technology sector and the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions. Commvault offers AI-based cloud solutions to help with ransomware attacks. Commvault Systems (NASDAQ: CVLT) is a market leader in data protection...

FormFactor is a leading provider of test and measurement solutions focused on the semiconductor industry. It develops, produces and markets advanced test equipment for integrated circuits (ICs) and wafers. The sale of the China business raised $20 million. FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) is a leading provider of critical test and measurement technologies for the entire lifecycle of semiconductor...

The acquisition of Pluto Capital brings customized investment strategies and advanced data analytics to Robinhood clients. Robinhood is driving growth with new products such as the Gold Credit Card and the planned launch of cryptocurrency futures. With monthly derivatives volumes of $3.69 trillion, the crypto derivatives market is more than twice the size of the spot market Robinhood...

As a leading contract manufacturer in the healthcare sector, UFP Technologies (UFPT) already serves 25 of the 30 largest manufacturers of medical technology devices. It supports design processes through to series production, including in the aerospace, industrial, automotive and consumer goods sectors. However, 87% of its revenue comes from the medtech segment, which serves a $518 billion market that...

The WSJ learned of Amazon's (AMZN) plans to invest $100 billion over the next ten years in AI and explicitly in the massive expansion of its data center infrastructure. Priority will now be given to investing in cloud and AI infrastructure, but also in building a global network of retail warehouses to further optimize the e-commerce business. According to the WSJ, the company will now invest more...

With InsuranceSuite, Guidewire has the leading cloud platform for insurers. Due to the high data load, there is a lot of optimization potential in the insurance industry through AI. The use of machine learning will make risk assessment more efficient. Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) offers a leading platform for property and casualty insurers. It combines analytics, machine learning and AI applications...

CNBC has learned that Amazon is planning to launch a new section on its website dedicated to affordable fashion and lifestyle items that will allow Chinese sellers to ship directly to US customers. Amazon fights back against Temu and Shein The move would be an attempt to fend off growing competition from e-commerce newcomers Temu and Shein. The two companies have expanded their presence in the...

The stock of Grindr (GRDN) is still holding up best among the battered stocks of dating platform providers. While Match Group and Bumble are weakening, the stock has been quite solid since last fall. There have already been several up-gaps accompanied by high volumes. Such a pivotal point should also occur on Wednesday (June 26). After all, Grindr is the provider of a popular dating app that is primarily...

The introduction of e-prescriptions has made it just as easy to fill a prescription online as in a bricks-and-mortar pharmacy. Customers only need to hold their electronic health card in front of their smartphone to redeem the prescription online Warburg Research upgrades Redcare Pharmacy. Analyst Michael Heider expects the increase in sales due to the e-prescription to become visible in the...

Many companies are currently struggling to successfully expand their AI programs. Current developments are too complex and too fast. This is where consulting companies come into play. ExlService Holdings (EXLS) is a global company specializing in data analytics and digital solutions. EXL offers a wide range of services in the areas of strategy, consulting, digital transformation, technology and operations...