| | | Presented By | | | Good Afternoon! | Hey, everyone. It's Adam from Elite Trade Club. | Here’s what moved the market today. |
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| | Markets 📈 | The market fought was a mixed bag today as investors wade through a myriad of earnings reports. The Nasdaq Composite was able to pull out a win, adding 100 points to its total. | DJIA [-0.28%] S&P 500 [+0.36%]
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| Nasdaq [+0.51%] Russell 2K [-0.44%]
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| | Market-Moving News 📈 | Tech | Oracle Expands AI Infrastructure with Massive Data Center Investment | | Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) is positioning itself as a key player in the AI infrastructure race. New reports confirm the company’s involvement in Stargate, a joint venture with OpenAI and SoftBank to build next-generation AI data centers across the U.S. The initiative, expected to reach $500 billion in private investment, underscores Oracle’s growing influence in cloud and AI computing. | Stargate is finalizing locations for major data center campuses in Texas. The first facilities are already under construction, reinforcing Oracle’s strategic expansion into AI-driven cloud computing. | As AI workloads demand massive computing power, Oracle’s cloud business is set to benefit from increased demand for high-performance data centers. The company’s existing partnership with OpenAI, providing cloud infrastructure for ChatGPT, further solidifies its sector role. | Investors have taken note, with Oracle’s stock seeing strong performance amid growing AI adoption. With Microsoft, Amazon, and Google ramping up AI investments, Oracle’s move to expand its AI footprint positions it as a formidable competitor. | With construction underway and future expansion mapped out, Oracle is betting big on AI infrastructure, reinforcing its long-term vision in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. |
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| | Restaurants | Yum Brands Stock Jumps After Strong Taco Bell Sales Drive Earnings Beat | | Yum Brands (NYSE: YUM) saw its stock climb after reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings, fueled by strong demand at Taco Bell and steady performance in KFC’s international markets. The restaurant giant, which owns Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, saw increased digital and delivery orders contributing to its growth. | Taco Bell, a standout performer for Yum, continued to attract customers with its value-driven menu and steady traffic. Executives highlighted the brand’s strong customer appeal as a key driver of same-store sales growth. KFC’s international segment also delivered solid results, helping to offset softer performance in some regions. | Beyond restaurant traffic, Yum has focused on expanding digital ordering, with online, app-based, and in-store kiosk purchases now making up a significant portion of total sales. This shift has helped drive efficiency and customer engagement. | Investors responded positively to the earnings report, increasing Yum Brands’ stock. The company reaffirmed its confidence in its long-term strategy, pointing to menu innovation, digital expansion, and strong brand positioning as key factors in sustaining growth. |
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| | | | Retail | PVH Placed on China’s Blacklist, Raising Supply Chain Concerns | | PVH (NYSE: PVH), the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has been added to China’s “unreliable entities” list, a designation that could impact its business operations in the region. The decision introduces potential challenges, including restrictions on manufacturing, store operations, and supply chain activities. | China is a significant market for PVH in terms of sales and production. The company sources a considerable portion of its materials and finished goods from the region, and any disruption to manufacturing could lead to logistical challenges. With Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger maintaining a strong retail presence in China, restrictions could also affect direct consumer sales. | PVH has acknowledged the decision and stated that it remains committed to regulatory compliance and continued operations. The company expressed disappointment over the development but has not announced any immediate operational changes. | The situation places renewed focus on trade policies and their effect on global brands operating in China. As the company assesses the impact, PVH’s long-standing presence in the market underscores the complexity of managing international retail and manufacturing in a shifting regulatory environment. |
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| | Top Winners and Losers 🔥 | | Quantum BioPharma Ltd [QNTM] $14.50 (+69.00%) | Quantum BioPharma is still sitting on cloud nine after sharing the success of its latest clinical trial. | American Superconductor Corp [AMSC] $34.24 (+34.17%) | American Superconductor soared today upon revealing it surpassed earnings and revenue estimates in its Q3 financial report. | TransCode Therapeutics [RNAZ] $11.37 (+27.18%) | TradeCode Therapeutics updated shareholders on the completion of Cohort 3 in its Phase 1 trial, causing shares to jump. |
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| | | | Sensus Healthcare Inc [SRTS] $6.08 (-32.37%) | Sensus Healthcare failed to meet analyst expectations in its Q4 2024 earnings report despite seeing promising revenue numbers. | Skyworks Solutions Inc [SWKS] $65.60 (-24.67%) | Skyworks Solutions tanked on fears about rising competition in the smartphone market and lackluster earnings. | WEX Inc [WEX] $151.93 (-18.66%) | WEX also lost ground as its earnings report left investors wondering. |
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