Release – Perfect Corp. to Announce Financial Results for Second Quarter of 2025 on July 29, 2025

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July 15, 2025

    NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF) (“Perfect” or the “Company”), a global leader in providing augmented reality (“AR”) and artificial intelligence (“AI”) Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solutions to beauty and fashion industries, today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 before U.S. markets open on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

    About Perfect Corp.

    Founded in 2015, Perfect Corp. is a leading AI company offering self-developed AI- and AR- powered solutions dedicated to transforming the world with digital tech innovations that make your virtual world beautiful. On its direct to consumer business, Perfect operates a family of YouCam consumer apps and web-editing services for photo, video and camera users, centered on unleashing creativity with AI-driven features for creation, beautification and enhancement. On the enterprise business side, Perfect empowers major beauty, skincare, fashion, jewelry, and watch brands and retailers by supplying them with omnichannel shopping experiences through AR product try-ons and AI-powered skin diagnostics. With cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, real-time facial and hand 3D AR rendering and cloud solutions, Perfect enables personalized, enjoyable, and engaging shopping journey and helps brands elevate customer engagement, increase conversion rates, and propel sales growth. Throughout this journey, Perfect maintains its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and fulfilling social responsibilities. For more information, visit https://ir.perfectcorp.com/.

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    Zimmer Biomet Acquires Monogram Technologies to Lead in Robotic Orthopedics

    Zimmer Biomet (NYSE: ZBH), one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Monogram Technologies (NASDAQ: MGRM), a fast-growing robotics innovator, in a strategic move that could redefine the future of orthopedic surgery. The $177 million all-cash deal includes an upfront payment of $4.04 per share and a potential additional $12.37 per share via a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR), contingent on milestones through 2030.

    The acquisition marks a major milestone in Zimmer Biomet’s mission to deliver a next-generation surgical robotics platform. Monogram brings proprietary semi- and fully autonomous robotic systems designed for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), bolstered by FDA clearance in early 2025. The deal also positions Zimmer Biomet to be the first company in orthopedics to offer a fully autonomous surgical robot—a potential game-changer in an increasingly tech-driven sector.

    Zimmer Biomet’s existing ROSA® Robotics platform already leads in imageless robotics and is nearing 2,000 global installations. By integrating Monogram’s AI-driven, CT-based surgical systems, the company expands its portfolio to address varying surgeon preferences—manual, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous—and across different anatomical procedures.

    This acquisition gives Zimmer Biomet a first-mover advantage in the race for orthopedic robotics innovation. With Monogram’s platform, the company aims to deliver safer, more efficient surgeries and drive adoption across hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) seeking digital and robotic enhancements.

    Monogram’s technology complements Zimmer Biomet’s current development pipeline, including ROSA Knee with OptimiZe, ROSA Posterior Hip, and ROSA Shoulder—key components of its multi-year plan to remain the global leader in orthopedic robotics.

    Financially, the acquisition is expected to be neutral to Zimmer Biomet’s adjusted earnings per share through 2027 and accretive thereafter. Management projects high-single-digit returns on invested capital by year five, fueled by accelerated robotic knee adoption, greater share of wallet, and broader customer reach in the U.S. and internationally.

    Tariffs and broader market volatility have weighed on the healthcare sector in 2025, but Zimmer Biomet’s move signals a long-term, innovation-led growth strategy. By enhancing its robotics suite, the company is positioning itself to capture demand in one of the fastest-growing medtech segments.

    With regulatory approval and Monogram shareholder consent still pending, the merger is expected to close later this year. Once complete, Zimmer Biomet will be uniquely positioned with the industry’s most flexible and comprehensive orthopedic robotics ecosystem.

    This acquisition isn’t just a strategic bolt-on; it’s a forward-looking bet on where surgery is headed—autonomous, data-driven, and personalized. For investors seeking exposure to the convergence of AI, robotics, and healthcare, Zimmer Biomet’s expanding portfolio offers a compelling case for long-term value creation.

    Bitcoin Breaks New High: Is This the Start of a Bigger Run?

    Bitcoin has once again captured the spotlight after smashing through the $112,000 mark this week—its first all-time high since May 2025. This milestone solidifies the cryptocurrency’s remarkable comeback and affirms its growing relevance in mainstream finance. As of Thursday morning, BTCUSD is trading slightly below its record, consolidating gains while traders and investors alike look ahead to what’s next.

    The digital asset’s latest rally is driven by a combination of favorable technicals, strengthening institutional demand, and a more constructive policy environment in the U.S. That’s an increasingly powerful trifecta in a year where markets have otherwise been defined by policy uncertainty and choppy economic data.

    Technically, Bitcoin has broken above the top of a descending channel it’s been trading in since late May. This kind of breakout is often viewed as a bullish continuation signal, suggesting the uptrend that started earlier in the year may still have room to run.

    Momentum indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remain strong but not yet overbought, implying the rally could continue without immediate risk of a pullback. A widely used forecasting technique known as the measuring principle places Bitcoin’s next major upside target near $146,400, suggesting a potential 30% gain from current levels.

    Fundamentally, Bitcoin’s breakout is underpinned by a steady stream of positive developments. Notably, more corporations have begun adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets—signaling long-term belief in its value as a hedge or store of wealth. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Washington are making progress on bipartisan crypto legislation aimed at providing regulatory clarity, particularly around digital asset custody and taxation.

    Additionally, the rise of spot Bitcoin ETFs continues to attract institutional money that might otherwise avoid crypto exchanges. While trading volumes on platforms like Coinbase remain muted, demand through custodial services and ETFs is on the rise—a sign that “quiet accumulation” is likely underway.

    Bitcoin is up nearly 19% year-to-date, a performance that puts it in line with top-performing tech stocks like Microsoft and Nvidia. For many investors, this reinforces the asset’s appeal as a digital growth play with asymmetric upside potential.

    While the medium- and long-term outlook remains bullish, investors should keep an eye on near-term support. The $107,000 level, just under the breakout trendline and 50-day moving average, could serve as the first key floor during any pullbacks.

    A break below that might open the door for a retest of the psychological $100,000 level, which coincides with a dense area of price action from late 2024 and early 2025.

    Bitcoin’s new all-time high marks more than just a number—it reflects growing maturity in the asset class. Whether you’re a long-term believer or a tactical trader, the setup ahead presents both opportunity and risk. But for now, Bitcoin’s breakout confirms what many in the crypto space have long expected: the next chapter of mainstream adoption is already underway.

    Release – ISG to Announce Second-Quarter Financial Results

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    7/9/2025

    STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, said today it will release its second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time.

    The firm will host a conference call with investors and industry analysts at 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, the following day, Thursday, August 7. Dial-in details are as follows:

    • The dial-in number for U.S. participants is +1 (800) 715-9871.
    • International participants should call +1 (646) 307-1963.
    • The security code to access the call is 9414856.

    Participants are requested to dial in at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.

    A recording of the conference call will be accessible on ISG’s investor relations page for approximately four weeks following the call.

    About ISG

    ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

    Source: Information Services Group, Inc.

    Release – SKYX Announces a Global Sales and Marketing Collaboration Agreement with World Leading Ceiling Fan Manufacturer Parrot Uncle for Its Smart Turbo Heater & Ceiling Fans Among Other Plug & Play Products

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    July 08, 2025 10:07 ET | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

    Parrot Uncle is a World Leading Ceiling Fan and Home Décor Manufacturer Selling Millions of Ceiling Fans in the U.S. and Global Markets

    Ceiling Fans and Space Heaters Category Represents a Multi-Billion-Dollar Annual Market with Tens of Millions of Units Sold in the U.S. Alone

    SKYX Anticipates Q3 Winter Global Launch Will Support its Path to Cash-Flow Positive in 2025

    MIAMI, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (“SKYX” or the “Company”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 100 issued and pending patents globally and a growing portfolio of over 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become smart, safe, and advanced as the new standard, today announced a U.S. and global sales and marketing collaboration agreement with Parrot Uncle, a world leading ceiling fan and home décor manufacturer selling millions of fans globally.

    SKYX and Parrot Uncle will jointly market SKYX’s disruptive technologies and products in the U.S. and to global markets including its patented all-in-one smart turbo heater & ceiling fan.

    The ceiling fan and space heater category represents a multi-billion-dollar annual market with tens of millions of units sold in the U.S. alone.

    In response to the strong demand, SKYX will introduce two different versions of the product each in 6 to 8 colors, designed to meet both residential and commercial needs. Production has officially begun with the Company’s manufacturing partners, and SKYX anticipates a broad launch in Q3 2025, aligned with the upcoming winter season.

    This highly innovative product—integrating a ceiling fan with a built-in heater—is designed to address a massive market opportunity for all four seasons. The combined ceiling fan and portable heater category is a multi-billion-dollar market, with tens of millions of units sold annually in the U.S. alone.

    The Company believes that the successful launch of this product line is a critical milestone on its path toward achieving cash-flow positive operations in 2025.

    SMART SkyFan, Heater & Light

    SMART SkyFan, Heater & Light - Good for All-Seasons

    Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms Corp., stated:
    “This sales and collaboration agreement with Parrot Uncle is strategic for both U.S. and global markets. This exemplifies our commitment to global strategic relationships based on our innovation, safety, and global market products. As we prepare for our upcoming launch, we believe this breakthrough all-in-one heater ceiling fan solution will drive significant value for our customers, partners, and shareholders.”

    To view SKYX’s technologies in action, click here: CLICK HERE

    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 100 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.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Jeff Ramson
    PCG Advisory
    jramson@pcgadvisory.com

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    Release – Conduent Transportation Implements EMV Contactless Payment System for Navigazione Laghi’s Boat Fleet in Italy

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    July 08, 2025

    Transportation

    One of the first contactless payment systems introduced for boat transportation in Italy

    MILAN & FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), has implemented a new EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) contactless payment system for Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi, the government agency of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport that operates a fleet of boats on Lakes Maggiore, Garda, and Como in northern Italy. This marks one of the first EMV contactless payment systems deployed for boat transportation in Italy.

    Enhancing Passenger Convenience Through Digitalization

    The new contactless payment system simplifies transactions for passengers by enabling tap-in and tap-out payments using the on-board validators with contactless debit and credit cards, as well as NFC-enabled digital wallets. This advancement modernizes the fare structure and facilitates the digitalization of payments, making travel more seamless and efficient.

    Complementing the electronic ticketing system previously implemented by Conduent at ticket offices across the three lakes, this new solution enhances on-board accessibility, facilitating a smooth travel experience for the 12 million passengers Navigazione Laghi serves annually.

    “Operating an efficient, passenger-friendly boat fleet is vital to the transportation network on Lakes Maggiore, Garda, and Como, which are some of Italy’s most visited destinations,” said Pietro Marrapodi, Government Manager at Navigazione Laghi. “As part of the public tender won by Conduent, we first introduced electronic ticketing, and now we’ve further enhanced the system with EMV contactless payment. This upgrade gives passengers more flexible ticketing options, ensuring a seamless travel experience.”

    Industry Leaders in EMV Payment Systems for Transportation

    “Navigazione Laghi’s adoption of contactless EMV payment systems reflects a global shift toward digitalized ticketing,” said Jean-Charles Zaia, President, Transit Solutions at Conduent. “Across the world, transportation authorities are modernizing their systems, encouraging wider adoption of EMV payment methods. Contactless EMV solutions make travel easier for passengers while enabling dynamic and flexible fare management – key benefits of public transport digitalization.”

    Conduent fare collection systems are in use on more than 400 public transit networks of all sizes around the world. In July 2024, Conduent announced that it had launched a contactless payment system on the Venice transportation network managed by Azienda Veneziana della Mobilità (AVM).

    Conduent Transportation is a leading provider of streamlined, high-volume mobility services and solutions, spanning tolling and advanced transit systems, which enhance the services provided by transportation agencies to benefit the citizens who use them. For over 50 years, the company has helped clients advance transportation solutions in more than 20 countries.

    About Conduent

    Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 56,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $85 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.

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    Nvidia Shatters Records: AI Giant Becomes World’s Most Valuable Company

    In a stunning display of market dominance, Nvidia has officially entered uncharted territory by achieving a market capitalization of $3.92 trillion, surpassing Apple’s previous record and establishing itself as the most valuable company in corporate history.

    The semiconductor giant’s shares surged as much as 2.4% to $160.98 during Thursday morning trading, propelling the company beyond Apple’s historic closing value of $3.915 trillion set on December 26, 2024. This milestone represents far more than a simple changing of the guard—it signals a fundamental shift in how markets value artificial intelligence infrastructure.

    Nvidia’s ascent to unprecedented valuation levels reflects Wall Street’s unwavering confidence in the artificial intelligence revolution. The company’s specialized chips have become the essential building blocks for training the world’s most sophisticated AI models, creating what industry experts describe as “insatiable demand” for Nvidia’s high-end processors.

    The magnitude of Nvidia’s valuation becomes even more striking when placed in global context. The company is now worth more than the combined value of all publicly listed companies in Canada and Mexico. It also exceeds the total market capitalization of the entire United Kingdom stock market, underscoring the extraordinary concentration of value in AI-related assets.

    The transformation of Nvidia from a specialized gaming hardware company to Wall Street’s AI bellwether represents one of the most remarkable corporate evolution stories in modern business history. Co-founded in 1993 by CEO Jensen Huang, the Santa Clara-based company has seen its market value increase nearly eight-fold over the past four years, rising from $500 billion in 2021 to approaching $4 trillion today.

    This meteoric rise has been fueled by an unprecedented corporate arms race, with technology giants Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Tesla competing to build expansive AI data centers. Each of these companies relies heavily on Nvidia’s cutting-edge processors to power their artificial intelligence ambitions, creating a virtuous cycle of demand for the chipmaker’s products.

    Despite its record-breaking market capitalization, Nvidia’s valuation metrics suggest the rally may have room to run. The stock currently trades at approximately 32 times analysts’ expected earnings for the next 12 months—well below its five-year average of 41 times forward earnings. This relatively modest price-to-earnings ratio reflects the company’s rapidly expanding profit margins and consistently upward-revised earnings estimates.

    The company’s remarkable recovery trajectory becomes evident when examining its recent performance. Nvidia’s stock has rebounded more than 68% from its April 4 closing low, when global markets were rattled by President Trump’s tariff announcements. The subsequent recovery has been driven by expectations that the White House will negotiate trade agreements to mitigate the impact of proposed tariffs on technology companies.

    Nvidia’s dominance hasn’t gone unchallenged. Earlier this year, Chinese startup DeepSeek triggered a global equity selloff by demonstrating that high-performance AI models could be developed using less expensive hardware. This development sparked concerns that companies might reduce their spending on premium processors, temporarily dampening enthusiasm for Nvidia’s growth prospects.

    However, the company’s ability to maintain its technological edge has kept it at the forefront of AI hardware innovation. Nvidia’s newest chip designs continue to demonstrate superior performance in training large-scale artificial intelligence models, reinforcing its position as the preferred supplier for major technology companies.

    Nvidia now carries a weight of nearly 7.4% in the benchmark S&P 500, making it a significant driver of broader market performance. The company’s inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average last November, replacing Intel, symbolized the semiconductor industry’s strategic pivot toward AI-focused development.

    As Nvidia approaches the $4 trillion threshold, its unprecedented valuation serves as a barometer for investor confidence in artificial intelligence’s transformative potential across industries.

    Release – SKYX Announces 8 Newly Issued U.S. and Global Patents With Now Over 100 Patents and Pending Applications With 45 Issued Patents

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    July 02, 2025 10:43 ET | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

    SKYX New Patents Were Issued in the U.S., India, Japan, U.K. France, Germany, Italy, and Spain

    SKYX’s Patent Portfolio Includes Advanced Plug & Play Smart Home Platforms, Enabling AI Capabilities and Eco System Integration, Home Safety Sensors, Ceiling Fan & Heater, Lighting, Among Others

    MIAMI, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (“SKYX” or the “Company”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 100 issued and pending patents globally and a growing portfolio of over 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become smart, safe, and advanced as the new standard, today announces the issuance of 8 newly issued U.S. and global patents with now over 100 patents and pending applications with 45 issued patents. The new patents were issued in U.S., India, Japan, U.K., France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

    The Company’s patent portfolio includes advanced and plug and play smart home platforms, enabling AI capabilities and ecosystem, home safety sensors, ceiling fan & heater, lighting, among others.

    SKYX’s Total Addressable Market (“TAM”) of over $500 billion, with its robust and versatile U.S. and global patent portfolio, creates tremendous Company value. The Company’s U.S. and global patent portfolio of over 100 issued and pending patents, 45 of which are issued patents covers SKYX’s advanced plug-and-play and smart home platform technologies for safety, smart home, AI, electrical, lighting and ceiling fan industries.

    Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms, said: “We are proud to announce these additional 8 patent issuances, which further strengthen our globally robust intellectual property portfolio in the important areas of our advanced safe, smart homes, and sensor technologies. These advancements position SKYX to be a leading technology provider of smart home platforms for the smart home, electrical, lighting and ceiling fan industries.”

    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 100 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.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with First-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions, including recent measures adopted by the federal government, on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Management considers earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, as adjusted, an important indicator in evaluating the Company’s business on a consistent basis across various periods. Due to the significance of non-recurring items, EBITDA, as adjusted, enables management to monitor and evaluate the business on a consistent basis. The Company uses EBITDA, as adjusted, as a primary measure, among others, to analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments and potential acquisitions. The Company believes that EBITDA, as adjusted, eliminates items that are not part of the Company’s core operations, such as interest expense and amortization expense associated with intangible assets, or items that do not involve a cash outlay, such as share-based payments and non-recurring items, such as transaction costs. EBITDA, as adjusted, should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, pre-tax income (loss), net income (loss) and cash flows used in operating activities. This non-GAAP financial measure excludes significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company’s financial statements and is subject to inherent limitations. Investors should review the reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure. Investors should not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company’s business.

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Jeff Ramson
    PCG Advisory
    jramson@pcgadvisory.com

    GoHealth (GOCO) – Credit Amendment Provides Reprieve


    Wednesday, July 02, 2025

    Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

    Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

    Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Amended credit agreement. On June 30, the company announced an amendment to its credit agreement, extending the maturity of the company’s Class A Revolving Commitments from Q2 end to Q3 end. Moreover, any interest due on the revolver and refinanced term loans through that date will be paid in-kind. The amendment also waived financial covenant testing for Q2 and Q3, offering the company a temporary liquidity reprieve.

    Cost of amendment. As part of the amendment, GoHealth will pay a 1.00% amendment fee to consenting lenders, which, along with all interest through September 30, will be paid in-kind and added to the principal balance of its loans. As a result, we estimate these provisions will increase the company’s outstanding debt by approximately $6 million.


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    U.S. and China Cement Trade Agreement, Signaling Easing of Rare Earth and Tech Restrictions

    The United States and China have confirmed the finalization of a new trade framework that aims to ease ongoing tensions over rare earth exports and high-tech restrictions, offering a cautious step forward in the complex trade relationship between the two global superpowers.

    According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, the agreement outlines reciprocal actions: China will review and approve export applications for goods subject to control rules, while the United States will begin lifting a range of restrictive measures previously targeting Beijing. While the announcement did not specify which exports or restrictions will be affected, the move signals a broader effort to stabilize bilateral trade ties.

    This development follows remarks from U.S. officials confirming that a framework agreement had recently been signed. The new accord builds on groundwork laid earlier this year during high-level talks in Geneva, and more recently in London, where Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng led discussions that helped shape the final structure of the deal.

    The London meetings reaffirmed both sides’ interest in implementing the Geneva consensus, which had paused a significant portion of bilateral tariffs for 90 days and introduced initial efforts to de-escalate commercial pressures. That earlier agreement had come after months of strained communications, with both countries accusing one another of delaying policy rollbacks.

    Though the agreement has been received as a sign of progress, analysts have highlighted the lack of detailed commitments on critical components such as rare earth elements. These materials, essential to the production of semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense technology, remain a key point of leverage in ongoing U.S.-China negotiations. Both countries have historically viewed rare earths as strategic assets, and any long-term easing of restrictions is expected to be handled with caution.

    In addition to export concerns, tensions had also mounted over U.S. limitations on Chinese access to advanced technologies and student visa policies. The latest agreement is expected to reduce some of those barriers, although specifics have yet to be disclosed.

    Observers note that while this step could bring a temporary reprieve to certain industries—particularly tech manufacturing and defense-related supply chains—significant challenges remain. The nature of the agreement, without clearly defined measures, may limit its immediate impact and leaves room for further diplomatic friction.

    Financial markets reacted modestly, with shares in key industrial and tech sectors showing slight gains. Stakeholders across both countries are now expected to monitor implementation efforts closely to determine how the agreement translates into policy and trade flows on the ground.

    Although the finalized trade framework provides an opening for improved relations, the success of the deal will depend on continued engagement, transparency, and measurable outcomes as the global economic landscape continues to evolve.

    Bit Digital (BTBT) – A Flurry of News


    Friday, June 27, 2025

    Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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    News. Bit Digital released a flurry of news over the past two days, including a strategic shift in its business strategy, the potential IPO of its WhiteFiber subsidiary, and a $150 million equity offering. Needless to say, a lot to digest. If completed, the announced shifts would result in a significant change to Bit Digital.

    Ethereum Focus. Operationally, Bit Digital will exit the bitcoin mining business and transition to become a pure-play Ethereum staking and treasury company. Given the economics of bitcoin mining versus Ethereum staking, we see the rationale in the move. The Company has commenced a strategic alternatives process for the Bitcoin mining operations.


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    CoreWeave Pursues $4B Deal to Power AI Ambitions with Core Scientific

    CoreWeave, the rapidly rising AI cloud infrastructure provider, is once again making headlines — this time for reigniting acquisition talks with bitcoin mining giant Core Scientific. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the companies are in advanced discussions that could lead to a deal in the coming weeks, pending negotiations.

    The move marks a notable turn in a high-stakes courtship that began last year, when CoreWeave made an unsolicited offer to acquire Core Scientific for $1.02 billion. That bid, valued at $5.75 per share, was promptly rejected by Core Scientific for undervaluing the company. Fast-forward a year, and Core Scientific’s market value has climbed to nearly $4 billion, with shares rising roughly 8% following the renewed acquisition chatter.

    CoreWeave’s interest in the company is strategic. As AI workloads continue to demand massive computational power and access to stable energy supplies, former crypto mining operations like Core Scientific have become increasingly attractive targets. With expansive infrastructure already in place, these facilities offer AI players a fast track to scaling data centers without starting from scratch.

    CoreWeave and Core Scientific already have history. Following the failed acquisition attempt in 2024, the companies entered a multi-decade partnership involving 12-year infrastructure contracts. Among them was a landmark deal in which Core Scientific committed to providing CoreWeave with 200 megawatts of power capacity to support its high-performance computing operations. That agreement alone signaled a convergence between the worlds of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence — both of which depend on energy-intensive server farms.

    The potential acquisition now appears to be a natural next step in that partnership. By bringing Core Scientific under its umbrella, CoreWeave would not only secure long-term access to critical power infrastructure but also strengthen its foothold in the competitive AI cloud race — a space dominated by the likes of Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.

    While the exact financial terms of the revived offer have not been disclosed, market analysts suggest any deal would likely exceed the previous $1 billion bid, given Core Scientific’s increased valuation and rising relevance in the post-crypto AI landscape.

    Still, a finalized agreement is not guaranteed. Regulatory scrutiny, shifting market conditions, or resistance from shareholders could delay or derail the talks. Neither Core Scientific nor CoreWeave has publicly commented on the latest developments.

    The acquisition would mark another significant move in a broader trend: tech and AI companies consolidating energy assets and computing infrastructure once built for cryptocurrency mining. As AI continues to evolve and expand, the race to control the digital and physical backbones of computation is heating up — and CoreWeave is positioning itself at the center.

    Nvidia Eyes Robotics as Its Next Trillion-Dollar Frontier

    Key Points:
    – Nvidia identifies robotics as its next major growth driver, second only to artificial intelligence, with self-driving cars and humanoid robots as early focus areas.
    – Robotics and automotive revenue is currently small—just 1% of total sales—but growing rapidly, with 72% annual growth reported last quarter.
    – Nvidia is evolving into a full AI infrastructure provider, offering chips, software, and cloud services to power future autonomous systems and robotics at scale.

    Nvidia, the global leader in AI computing and graphics processing, is turning its attention to robotics as its next major growth engine—second only to artificial intelligence itself. During its annual shareholders meeting, CEO Jensen Huang outlined how robotics could transform from a niche revenue stream into a multitrillion-dollar opportunity for the company.

    While Nvidia is best known today for the chips that power generative AI tools like ChatGPT, its ambitions are quickly expanding beyond data centers. Robotics, according to Huang, is poised to become one of the largest markets for Nvidia’s technology—integrating AI with physical systems across industries from transportation to manufacturing.

    Currently, Nvidia’s automotive and robotics business makes up a small fraction of the company’s total revenue. In the most recent quarterly report, that segment generated $567 million, accounting for about 1% of total revenue. However, it showed strong momentum, up 72% year-over-year. Huang emphasized that this is only the beginning of what he sees as a long-term play.

    One of the most immediate commercial applications of robotics, according to Nvidia, is autonomous vehicles. The company’s Drive platform—already adopted by major carmakers like Mercedes-Benz—includes powerful onboard chips and AI models capable of handling the complex task of self-driving navigation. But Nvidia’s robotics vision extends far beyond the road.

    At the meeting, Huang also spotlighted the company’s newly released Cosmos AI models for humanoid robots. These models represent a leap toward enabling general-purpose robots that can interact with and adapt to dynamic environments. From warehouse automation to robotic factories and healthcare assistants, Nvidia sees its chips playing a central role in bringing these systems to life.

    To support these ambitions, Nvidia continues to evolve its identity from a chip manufacturer to a full-fledged AI infrastructure provider. In addition to its industry-dominating GPUs, the company now offers networking hardware, enterprise software, and its own cloud services—all designed to create a seamless pipeline from model training to deployment in the real world.

    Huang’s comments reflect Nvidia’s long-term strategy to build an end-to-end ecosystem for intelligent computing. With demand for AI capabilities showing no sign of slowing and emerging use cases like robotics gaining traction, the company appears well-positioned to lead in both digital and physical AI applications.

    The financial markets appear to agree. Nvidia’s stock surged to a record high following the shareholder meeting, pushing its market capitalization to $3.75 trillion—surpassing Microsoft to become the most valuable public company in the world.

    Although robotics currently represents a small sliver of Nvidia’s earnings, the strategic importance of this segment is growing. As more industries invest in automation and intelligent systems, Nvidia is betting that the same technology powering chatbots and data centers will eventually control fleets of robots, smart factories, and autonomous machines across the globe.

    With the groundwork now in place, Nvidia is not just building chips—it’s building the future of intelligent automation.