DLH delivers improved health and readiness solutions for federal programs through research, development, and innovative care processes. The Company’s experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With over 2,300 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to public health to improve the lives of millions. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.
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Refined Model. We had an opportunity to dig deep into our model with DLH management. As a result of our discussion, we revised our model. While minor, the changes do impact quarterly EPS, so we believe a model revision is instructional for investors.
Changes. We increased our D&A expense in both the third and fourth quarters to $4.25 million from our prior $4 million. In addition, we increased our fourth quarter interest expense to $3.75 million from a prior $3.5 million. We kept our tax rate at 30%. As a result of the changes, our third quarter net income and EPS declined to $350,000 and $0.02, compared to $525,000 and $0.04, respectively, and our fourth quarter declines to $350,000 and $0.02 from $700,000 and $0.05, respectively. For the full year, EPS is now $0.19 versus a prior $0.22.
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In a major geopolitical and economic announcement, the White House on Tuesday revealed that Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest $600 billion in a series of U.S.-based initiatives and partnerships, following President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to Riyadh. The commitment, announced during a U.S.-Saudi investment forum, marks one of the largest foreign investment packages ever pledged to the United States and comes as part of renewed diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
During his speech at the forum, President Trump praised the Saudi leadership and emphasized a deepening strategic alliance. “This historic investment is not just a sign of trust in the American economy — it’s a cornerstone of a new era of collaboration that spans defense, technology, and economic innovation,” Trump said.
The centerpiece of the announcement is a nearly $142 billion defense agreement that includes the transfer of advanced military equipment and services from more than a dozen U.S. defense firms to the Saudi kingdom. The figure is nearly double Saudi Arabia’s 2025 defense budget, highlighting the scale of the partnership. The White House did not specify when the deal would be completed, but it’s expected to unfold over several years.
In a notable and controversial move, Trump also announced that he will order the removal of all remaining U.S. sanctions on Syria, claiming the decision aims to “give them a chance at greatness.” The statement drew mixed reactions in Washington and abroad, as it represents a major shift in U.S. foreign policy.
Beyond defense, the agreement includes significant investment in technology and infrastructure. DataVolt, a Saudi digital infrastructure firm, is committing $20 billion to build AI-focused data centers across the U.S., positioning itself as a key player in the growing artificial intelligence arms race.
Additional commitments total $80 billion in joint investments between U.S. tech giants such as Google, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber, and Saudi firms. These funds will support a mix of projects both in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, aligning with Riyadh’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on oil.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the goal is to eventually raise total bilateral cooperation to $1 trillion. However, economists caution that executing such an ambitious investment plan may prove difficult, especially as Saudi Arabia grapples with its own budgetary constraints, fueled by fluctuating oil prices and expansive domestic spending.
Still, the symbolic and political significance of this deal cannot be understated. It signals a renewed U.S.-Saudi partnership that is likely to influence regional dynamics and global investment flows in the years ahead.
CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO) (“GoHealth” or the “Company”), a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
First Quarter Highlights
First quarter 2025 net revenues of $221.0 million, a 19.1% increase compared to $185.6 million in the prior year period.
First quarter 2025 net loss of $9.8 million, a 54.2% improvement compared to a net loss of $21.3 million in the prior year period.
First quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA1 of $42.1 million, a 56.4% increase compared to $26.9 million in the prior year period.
First quarter 2025 Submissions2 were 303,026, a 40.2% increase compared to 216,148 Submissions in the prior year period, primarily driven by strong contributions from GoHealth’s internal captive agents.
First quarter 2025 Direct Operating Cost per Submission3 was $522, an 18.4% improvement compared to $640 in the prior year period.
Launched GoHealth Protect, a suite of products offered to cover unexpected life events, with the expansion into guaranteed acceptance life insurance as the inaugural product.
“Our achievements in the first quarter demonstrate substantial progress in key financial metrics, including revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, margin enhancement, and capital efficiency,” said Vijay Kotte, CEO of GoHealth. “We are continuously refining our platform, tools, product offerings and technology to provide consumers with a more personalized and higher-quality experience as they navigate complex coverage options. We believe these investments are not only elevating the consumer journey but also driving better outcomes across our business. With the recent launch of GoHealth Protect, we are diversifying our product offerings with a curated marketplace of coverage options. By expanding into guaranteed acceptance life insurance, we seek to extend the value of customer relationships, bolster unit economics, and further our mission of delivering peace of mind to consumers.”
“We delivered strong year-over-year growth, reduced customer acquisition costs, and improved operating leverage. At the same time, we continued to invest selectively in high-return initiatives, including the launch of our GoHealth Protect life insurance,” said Brendan Shanahan, CFO of GoHealth. “As this new offering scales, we expect it to enhance our ability to generate cash flow throughout the year while driving down acquisition costs across the business. A combination of disciplined execution and smart investment will position us well for continued momentum in the quarters ahead.”
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Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available via GoHealth’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.gohealth.com/. A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call.
About GoHealth, Inc.
GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company whose purpose is to compassionately ensure consumers’ peace of mind when making healthcare decisions so they can focus on living life. For many of these consumers, enrolling in a health insurance plan is confusing and difficult, and seemingly small differences between health plans may lead to significant out-of-pocket costs or lack of access to critical providers and medicines. GoHealth’s proprietary technology platform leverages modern machine-learning algorithms, powered by over two decades of insurance purchasing behavior, to reimagine the process of matching a health plan to a consumer’s specific needs. Its unbiased, technology-driven marketplace coupled with highly skilled licensed agents has facilitated the enrollment of millions of consumers in Medicare plans since GoHealth’s inception. For more information, visit https://www.gohealth.com.
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RESTON, Va., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — V2X Inc. (NYSE: VVX) has been selected as an awardee on the U.S. Army’s Live Training, Ranges, and Combat Training Centers (LTRaC) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract 3. This strategic contract, supporting the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), delivers life-cycle product line management, engineering, and manufacturing for both existing and new training instrumentation systems.
LTRaC is expected to modernize and enhance major range and Combat Training Center (CTC) instrumentation systems. Under this contract, V2X will provide support for live fire ranges, CTC’s, home station training environments, and potentially U.S. Marine Corps live training systems.
“With the addition of LTRaC, V2X completes the trifecta of premier Army training contracts, joining our work of BEST MAC and W-TRS,” said Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of V2X. “From daily operations to modernization and advanced instrumentation, V2X supports every stage of the warfighter’s training journey, delivering readiness at scale.”
The scope of LTRaC includes continuous technology refresh efforts, modernization initiatives, research and development, and new system delivery for live training systems. “From every soldier and every weapon system, to every major training installation, V2X delivers integrated support across training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations,” said Ken Shreves, Senior Vice President of Mission Support at V2X.
The LTRaC IDIQ contract has a ceiling value of $379 million over an eight-year period of performance, including a five-year base and a three-year option period.
About V2X V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission’s lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today’s toughest challenges across all operational domains.
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MIAMI, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a “SKYX Technologies”), a highly disruptive advanced and smart home platform technology company for homes and buildings, with more than 97 issued and pending patents globally and a portfolio of over 60 lighting and home décor websites, announced today that it has secured approximately $4 million in recent funding from strategic investors through the purchase of preferred stock representing $2.00 per share. This investment is part of a broader financing round totaling approximately $15 million to date, led by The Shaner Group, owner and developer of more than 70 hotels worldwide.
The $15 million broader funding round also included substantial participation from company insiders, including SKYX President Steve Schmidt and Co-CEOs Lenny Sokolow and John Campi, underscoring their continued confidence in SKYX’s strategic vision and growth trajectory.
Proceeds from the financing will be used for general working capital and corporate purposes.
About SKYX Platforms Corp. As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 97 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
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V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission’s lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today’s toughest challenges across all operational domains.
Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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New Repurchase Program. Yesterday, V2X announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase, from time to time, up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock for a three-year term ending on May 12, 2028.
Why? According to management, the share repurchase program reflects the strength of the business and management’s commitment to enhancing shareholder returns through a disciplined capital allocation strategy. As of yesterday’s close, the $100 million represents approximately 6.1% of the outstanding shares. To remind investors, private equity firm AIP owns about 45% of the outstanding shares.
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1Q25 Reported With Product Launch and Clinical Trial Updates. Gyre reported Net Income of $3.7 million with Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of $2.7 million or $(0.03) per share. Data analysis for the Phase 3 Hydronidone trial in CHB-ALF (chronic hepatitis B-associated liver fibrosis) is ongoing, with a data announcement expected during 2Q25. The company also launched avatrombopag in China and plans to launch nintedanib during 2Q25. The cash balance on March 31, 2025 was $51.3 million.
Product Sales Declined But Gross Margin Was As Expected. Product sales were $22.1 million, a decline from $27.8 million in 4Q24. The decline in sales of Etuary, its drug for ITP, was attributed to the economic conditions in China and the shift in marketing resources away from Etuary and toward the new products, nintedanib and avatrombopag. Gross Margin of 96% was as we expected despite lower product volume.
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FY Q3 results. The company reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $408.2 million, largely in line with our estimate of $417.0 million. Adj. EBITDA of $37.7 million was 10% lower than our estimate of $41.8 million, the variance largely due to higher cost of revenue.
Focusing on Pharmacy efficiency. In April, the company opened its new fulfillment center in Kansas, which is expected to drive higher profitability in the Healthcare Services segment over the long-term through newer technology and machinery. We expect the new facility to be a drag on profitability over the next quarter or so, however, due to the investments the company is making in the facility. The launch of the new facility aligns with the company’s goal to focus more on Healthcare Service profitability, given the scale that the segment has already achieved (approx. 106k SelectRx members).
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is a prominent pure-play Capesize shipping company listed in the U.S. capital markets. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. The Company’s operating fleet consists of 18 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 17 Capesize) with an average age of approximately 13.4 years and an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,236,212 dwt. Upon completion of the delivery of the previously announced Capesize vessel acquisition, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 19 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 18 Capesize) with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,417,608 dwt. The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”.
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Updating first quarter estimates. We are revising our first quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA and EPS estimates to $6.1 million and a loss of $0.38, respectively, from $6.0 million and a loss of $0.39. The revisions are driven by fewer dry-docking days during the quarter and an increase in operating days to 1,716 from 1,691. We also expect lower general and administrative costs, though this benefit is partially offset by higher vessel expenses tied to an increase in estimated ownership days.
Full year 2025 estimates. We are lowering our adjusted EBITDA and EPS estimates to $68.1 million and $0.59, down from $79.6 million and $1.17, respectively. The downward revisions reflect lower time charter rates and fewer operating days of 7,241 compared to our previous estimate of 7,391 due to an increase in the number of dry-docking days during the year. We have lowered our total revenue forecast to $142.5 million from $154.9 million. We modestly lowered our operating expense estimate to $111.7 million from $113.2 million, driven by expectations for lower general and administrative costs.
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Saga Communications, Inc. is a broadcast company whose business is primarily devoted to acquiring, developing and operating radio stations. Saga currently owns or operates broadcast properties in 27 markets, including 79 FM and 33 AM radio stations. Saga’s strategy is to operate top billing radio stations in mid sized markets, defined as markets ranked (by market revenues) from 20 to 200. Saga’s radio stations employ a myriad of programming formats, including Active Rock, Adult Album Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Country, Classic Country, Classic Hits, Classic Rock, Contemporary Hits Radio, News/Talk, Oldies and Urban Contemporary. In operating its stations, Saga concentrates on the development of strong decentralized local management, which is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the stations in their market area and is compensated based on their financial performance as well as other performance factors that are deemed to effect the long-term ability of the stations to achieve financial objectives. Saga began operations in 1986 and became a publicly traded company in December 1992. The stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “SGA”.
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Favorable Digital growth outlook. Digital revenues are expected to accelerate to 18% revenue growth in Q2 versus 13.5% in Q1. Year to date, the company generated $5.5 million in digital revenue, surpassing the $5.0 million generated for full year 2024. We believe that the company’s Digital businesses should grow faster than industry averages.
Q1 Overview. The company reported Q1 revenue of $24.2 million and an adj. EBITDA loss of $0.5 million, both of which declined over the prior year period, but were modestly better than our estimates of $23.0 million and a loss of $1.1 million. Notably, the company is focused on its blended digital growth strategy and improving profitability. We believe the company’s strategic actions are a step in the right direction for returning toward revenue and adj. EBITDA growth.
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Transformation Plan on Track. The enterprise transformation is now roughly 70% complete. Notably, the diversification is away from the automotive industry. Of the $160 million (peak value) of new wins over the past seven quarters, one-quarter are non-auto, and about half of the pipeline is now in non-auto verticals.
New Business. NN shifted the business development focus to closing and winning immediate ramp up sales, given the softness in certain end markets. The Company now has 120 programs that are ramping up this year worth $55 million in annualized sales, an increase over the 50 programs reported at the end of 4Q24.
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Key Points: – US and China agreed to a 90-day truce slashing tariffs, sparking a major market rally. – Retailers and energy stocks surged as sectors hit hardest by tariffs saw renewed investor interest. – Investors should remain cautious, as the deal is temporary and economic data will shape the next move.
Markets exploded higher Monday as Wall Street celebrated a surprise truce between the United States and China, easing months of investor anxiety over escalating tariffs. The temporary agreement—which reduces reciprocal tariffs and establishes a 90-day negotiation window—was met with enthusiasm from institutional and retail investors alike. But while the relief rally was immediate and broad-based, the question remains: is this just a short-term bounce, or the start of a more durable rebound?
Under the new deal, the U.S. will slash tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China will reduce its levies on American goods from 125% to 10%. That’s a dramatic step down in trade barriers, at least temporarily, and it caught markets off guard. The Dow Jones surged over 1,000 points, the S&P 500 gained 2.9%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq led the charge with a nearly 4% jump.
Big Tech names that had been under pressure from trade war concerns—like Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon—posted strong gains. However, it wasn’t just megacaps moving higher. The broad nature of the rally suggests optimism is spilling over into sectors that were directly affected by tariffs, including retail, manufacturing, and commodity-linked industries.
Retailers in particular could be big winners. Analysts at CFRA and Telsey Advisory Group noted that the tariff pause may have “saved the holiday season,” allowing companies to import critical inventory at lower costs just in time for the back-to-school and Christmas shopping periods. Companies such as Five Below, Yeti, and Boot Barn all saw noticeable gains on the news.
Oil prices also responded positively, with West Texas Intermediate crude climbing over 2% as traders embraced a “risk-on” environment. This could bode well for small energy producers and service firms that had been squeezed by demand worries tied to trade tensions.
Still, not everyone is celebrating unconditionally. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warned that tariffs, even at reduced levels, still act as a “negative supply shock” that may push prices higher and slow economic activity. With inflation data, retail sales, and producer prices all set to drop later this week, investors will soon get a better sense of the underlying economic landscape.
For investors, this is a critical moment to reassess market exposure. While the 90-day truce is a positive step, it’s a temporary one. Volatility could return quickly if trade talks stall or inflation surprises to the upside. Still, the sharp market reaction highlights that sentiment had grown too pessimistic—and that even incremental progress can unlock upside.
If the rally holds, it could mark a broader shift in market tone heading into summer. For now, the rebound has begun. Whether it continues depends on what comes next from Washington and Beijing.
Key Points: – April’s CPI showed the slowest annual increase since February 2021, offering some relief from persistent inflation pressures. – Core categories like shelter, medical care, and some food items continue to climb, keeping financial strain high for many consumers. – The full effect of President Trump’s new tariffs hasn’t materialized in CPI data yet—future inflation may hinge on trade policy outcomes.
Inflation in the United States slowed in April to its lowest annual rate in over four years, offering a tentative sign of relief for policymakers and consumers alike. But under the surface, essential costs—like food, shelter, and medical care—continued to pressure household budgets, highlighting the uneven nature of disinflation in the current economic environment.
According to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.3% over the previous year, down slightly from March’s 2.4%. This marks the smallest annual increase since February 2021. On a monthly basis, prices ticked up 0.2%, lower than economists’ expectations and a deceleration from previous months.
The slowdown comes amid heightened attention to President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs, which began to take effect in April. So far, their full impact has not shown up in inflation data, but analysts warn the effects may be delayed. “There isn’t a lot of evidence of tariffs boosting the CPI in April, but this shouldn’t be surprising—it takes time,” noted Oxford Economics’ Ryan Sweet.
Despite the broad deceleration in inflation, many everyday necessities remain stubbornly expensive. Shelter costs, which make up about a third of the CPI basket, rose 0.3% month-over-month and 4% from the previous year—still the largest contributor to overall inflation.
Medical care was another driver, rising 0.5% in April and 3.1% annually. Hospital services and nursing home care climbed even more sharply, up 3.6% and 4.6%, respectively. Prescription drug prices were also up, increasing 0.4% month-over-month.
Food prices presented a mixed picture. Grocery costs declined 0.4% from March, led by significant drops in prices for eggs, cereal, and hot dogs. Yet key categories such as meat and dairy remain well above year-ago levels. Ground beef prices, for instance, are 10% higher than this time last year, and steaks are up 7%.
Eating out also continues to climb in cost, with restaurant prices rising 0.4% in April and nearly 4% over the past year.
Consumer goods categories like furniture, bedding, appliances, and toys—some of which are most directly impacted by tariffs—showed modest increases in April. Furniture and bedding prices rose 1.5%, while appliances were up 0.8%.
Although tariffs were initially expected to drive prices higher more broadly, the effect may be blunted or deferred due to a 90-day pause recently announced by the White House, applying to most countries except China. A baseline 10% duty remains in place globally, leaving future pricing trends dependent on trade policy developments.
While the latest inflation report offers encouraging signs that price pressures are easing, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to pivot its interest rate policy soon. Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, and “core” inflation—excluding food and energy—remained flat at 2.8% year-over-year.
For American households, modest relief at the gas pump or in the grocery aisle may be welcome, but rising healthcare and housing costs continue to erode real income gains. The road to price stability is still uncertain—and the next few months will be critical in determining whether inflation has truly turned a corner or is merely catching its breath.
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