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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Schwab Trading Activity Index™: Cautious Optimism in July as STAX Score Edges Upward
Schwab clients were net sellers of equities in July; Net selling was highest in the Information Technology sector while net-buying activity was seen in Communication Services, Health Care and Financials WESTLAKE, Texas, August 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 41.79 in July, up from its score of 40.66 in June. The only index of its kind, the STAX is a proprietary, behavior-based index that analyzes retail investor stock positions and trading activity from Schwab's millions of client accounts to illuminate what investors were actually doing and how they were positioned in the markets each month. The reading for the four-week period ending July 25, 2025, ranks "low" compared to historic averages. "What the July STAX shows us is that while Schwab's retail clients are bullish, that optimism is measured," said Joe Mazzola, Head Trading and Derivatives Strategist at Charles Schwab. "The S&P 500 may have hit new all-time highs in July, but when we consider the ways Schwab's retail clients are engaging with the markets, we're not seeing the kinds of risk-on strategies that would indicate a lot of confidence in the rally's longevity." Stock market volatility fell to five-month lows in July, easing as geopolitical worries receded and the U.S. budget debate got settled relatively easily. Tariff concerns remain in the market, but a deal with Japan in late July with 15% tariffs on its products appeared to calm worries. The Cboe Volatility Index® (VIX) fell beneath 15 by late July, well below its historic 20 average. Economic data generally held up decently during the STAX period, with June seeing 147,000 U.S. jobs created and unemployment dropping to 4.1%, both improvements from May. Retail sales in June grew a healthy 0.6% from May, and preliminary July University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment rose to 61.8, its highest level in five months. Inflation reports in July brought new concerns that tariffs might be factoring into price growth, though monthly gains weren't extraordinary. The June Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw headline CPI up 0.2% and core – which excludes food and energy – up 0.3% from May. And on an annual basis, the CPI rose 2.7%, up from 2.4% in May. Even as services prices saw slower increases, prices of goods ticked higher, to some a sign that tariffs were beginning to take their toll. Prices for toys, clothing, and furnishings rose. Second quarter earnings season got off to a mostly solid start in July, with around 83% of companies exceeding Wall Street analysts' expectations. The estimate for blended second quarter profit growth, which includes companies reporting and projections of companies yet to report, rose while actual earnings from companies reporting the first few weeks of earnings season climbed more than 8%. The rally in July broadened through the month, with nearly 75% of S&P 500 stocks trading above their respective 50-day moving averages by the end of the STAX period. Volatility continued to depress, pushing the VIX to the low 15's, as the S&P 500 failed to record a 1% move for the fourth consecutive week. Stocks briefly dove and yields for the 10-year Treasury note climbed to nearly 4.5%, the high end of their recent range, on media reports that President Trump had asked congressional Republicans if he should fire U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. After reassurance that the termination would not take place, stocks resumed their rally and yields eased. Aside from that spike, the Treasury market generally marched in place during July despite worries that the Republican budget plan could significantly raise U.S. debt (yields trade inversely to Treasuries). Yields again fell below 4.3% for the benchmark 10-year note in early July, but mostly stayed between 4.3% and 4.5%, not far from the Fed's target range. Popular names bought by Schwab clients during the period included: NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Inc. (AMZN) UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) Names net sold by Schwab clients during the period included: Apple Inc. (AAPL) Ford Motor Co. (F) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) Boeing Co. (BA) Nike Inc. (NKE) About the STAX The STAX value is calculated based on a complex proprietary formula. Each month, Schwab pulls a sample from its client base of millions of funded accounts, which includes accounts that completed a trade in the past month. The holdings and positions of this statistically significant sample are evaluated to calculate individual scores, and the median of those scores represents the monthly STAX. For more information on the Schwab Trading Activity Index, please visit Additionally, Schwab clients can chart the STAX using the symbol $STAX in either the thinkorswim® or thinkorswim Mobile platforms. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Content intended for educational/informational purposes only. Not investment advice, or a recommendation of any security, strategy, or account type. Historical data should not be used alone when making investment decisions. Please consult other sources of information and consider your individual financial position and goals before making an independent investment decision. The STAX is not a tradable index. The STAX should not be used as an indicator or predictor of future client trading volume or financial performance for Schwab. About Charles Schwab At Charles Schwab, we believe in the power of investing to help individuals create a better tomorrow. We have a history of challenging the status quo in our industry, innovating in ways that benefit investors and the advisors and employers who serve them, and championing our clients' goals with passion and integrity. More information is available at Follow us on X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 0825-TAZA View source version on Contacts At the Company Margaret FarrellDirector, Corporate Communications(203)
Business Upturn
30-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Infobip Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform-as-a-Service for the Third Consecutive Year
By Business Wire India Published on July 30, 2025, 14:50 IST Global communications platform Infobip has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS)1. This year the company is placed furthest in Completeness of Vision. Infobip views this third consecutive recognition as acknowledging its status as a global CPaaS powerhouse. Business Wire India Global communications platform Infobip has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS)1. This year the company is placed furthest in Completeness of Vision. Infobip views this third consecutive recognition as acknowledging its status as a global CPaaS powerhouse. Magic Quadrant2 reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables customers to get the most from market analysis in alignment with their unique business and technology needs. As a Leader, Infobip is recognized for both its Ability to Execute and its Completeness of Vision. Infobip powers conversations for some of the world's most innovative businesses including Microsoft, Uber, Meta, NEXT, Digitaleo, AXA Partners, and the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. Its full-stack omnichannel platform spans voice, SMS, email, and Rich Communication Services (RCS), delivering advanced conversational capabilities and AI-enhanced experiences. Complementing this, Infobip's strategic partnerships with Deutsche Telekom AG, NVIDIA, Telefónica, and others highlight its commitment to driving innovation and building next-generation communication and AI infrastructures. Infobip is accelerating the future of CPaaS through bold innovation in AI and automation. Its AI Hub seamlessly integrates agentic AI, generative AI and advanced analytics to drive scalable customer engagement. At the same time, Infobip is driving global adoption of RCS Business Messaging and pioneering the expansion of the Network API ecosystem, reinforcing its leadership in emerging communication technologies. Silvio Kutić, CEO at Infobip, said: 'We're not just participating in the evolution of communications; we are defining it in co-creation with our customers and partners. We will continue setting the pace in transforming how global enterprises connect, engage, and grow. We believe that being recognized by Gartner as a Leader is a strong validation of our continuous innovation and strategic foresight.' Read a complimentary copy of the Gartner CPaaS Magic Quadrant 2025 report here: 1 Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Communications Platform as a Service by Lisa Unden-Farboud, Manoj Bhatia, Pankil Sheth, Ajit Patankar, 21 July 2025. 2 Gartner Magic Quadrant: . Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.
Techday NZ
30-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Proximus Global named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Proximus Global has been named a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS). This achievement marks Proximus Global's first appearance in the Magic Quadrant, following its establishment through the integration of BICS, Telesign, and Route Mobile at the start of 2025. The recognition highlights the company's unified approach and ambition within the CPaaS sector. Gartner Visionary status Gartner describes Visionaries as companies that both understand the market's direction and actively shape its future. Proximus Global's Visionary status reflects the strategic goal of fusing its constituent organisations' capabilities for a comprehensive market offering. The company's portfolio now includes expanded reach, enhancements in fraud prevention, and integrated network APIs, all supported by the scope of its global telecom infrastructure. Proximus Global is working to respond to increased demand for communications technology, particularly through its efforts to broaden global Rich Communication Services (RCS) coverage. This approach aims to accommodate customer demands for interactive, app-like messaging experiences. The company is also advancing its suite of CPaaS solutions with Telco-grade network APIs, enabling developments such as location services, Quality of Service (QoS) metrics, and device information access for enterprises and developers. Leadership perspective Rajdip Gupta, Business Lead at Proximus Global and Managing Director & CEO of Route Mobile, highlighted the value of the newly formed group: "The combined strength and vision of Proximus Global allows us to achieve far more than any individual entity could do alone. This belief has been the cornerstone of our strategy from the very beginning, and being recognized by Gartner validates that our ambition and strategy are on solid ground. Our mission is to foster trustworthy engagements on a global scale, and our CPaaS offering plays a pivotal role in this - delivering unmatched global reach, a comprehensive range of channels and services, and security that's seamlessly built-in rather than bolted-on." The company has placed emphasis on its integrated strategy combining security features directly into its solutions and not as add-ons. This is intended to build trust and align with evolving expectations among customers for both engagement and safety in their communications. Combined capabilities Each of the three organisations comprising Proximus Global contributes distinct strengths to the collaborative CPaaS offering. Route Mobile has an established presence in emerging markets across APAC and EMEA, and provides tools for customer engagement including conversational AI. Telesign adds its network API technologies for phone number identification, risk scoring, and omnichannel verification, supporting secure and reliable interactions. BICS supplies travel eSIM support and operates an extensive SS7 network, which contributes to the scalability and reliability of CPaaS delivery worldwide. The expanded scale of Proximus Global allows the organisation to reach over five billion subscribers and secure more than 180 billion transactions. This reach leads to a broad customer base and facilitates adoption of its full suite of services, including voice, messaging, data networks, IoT, verification, and intelligence offerings. Industry context As businesses invest in richer, more secure digital communication, CPaaS platforms are being adopted to enable personalised, multichannel engagement and support global operations. Proximus Global's recognition in Gartner's Magic Quadrant positions it as a contender in the ongoing development and deployment of such services for enterprise customers world-wide. The Visionary status in the Magic Quadrant acts as a formal acknowledgement of Proximus Global's direction and strategy at a global scale, supported by its investment in unified digital identity and communications solutions, and broad-reaching telecom infrastructure.
Globe and Mail
26-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Paramount Global Class B (PARA) and IMAX (IMAX)
Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Communication Services sector with new ratings on Paramount Global Class B (PARA – Research Report) and IMAX (IMAX – Research Report). Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Paramount Global Class B (PARA) TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz reiterated a Hold rating on Paramount Global Class B today and set a price target of $14.00. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $13.26. According to Creutz is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 14.8% and a 65.8% success rate. Creutz covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Live Nation Entertainment, Starz Entertainment Corp, and Warner Music Group. ;'> Paramount Global Class B has an analyst consensus of Moderate Sell, with a price target consensus of $12.00, which is a -9.0% downside from current levels. In a report issued on July 22, Needham also maintained a Hold rating on the stock. IMAX (IMAX) In a report released today, Patrick Sholl from Barrington reiterated a Buy rating on IMAX, with a price target of $32.00. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $28.29. According to Sholl is a 2-star analyst with an average return of 0.6% and a 58.8% success rate. Sholl covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Paramount Global Class B, Clear Channel Outdoor, and Nexstar Media Group. ;'> Currently, the analyst consensus on IMAX is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $33.11, which is a 13.7% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 16, TR | OpenAI – 4o also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $31.00 price target.
Globe and Mail
12-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Warner Bros (WBD) and DoorDash (DASH)
Companies in the Communication Services sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Warner Bros (WBD – Research Report) and DoorDash (DASH – Research Report). Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Warner Bros (WBD) Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon maintained a Hold rating on Warner Bros today and set a price target of $11.00. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $11.65. According to Yoon is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 10.3% and a 75.0% success rate. Yoon covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Paramount Global Class B, Charter Communications, and T Mobile US. ;'> The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Warner Bros with a $12.82 average price target, which is an 11.6% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 2, Wells Fargo also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $11.00 price target. DoorDash (DASH) In a report released today, Mike McGovern from Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating on DoorDash, with a price target of $245.00. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $238.24. McGovern has an average return of 33.3% when recommending DoorDash. ;'> According to McGovern is ranked #1798 out of 9871 analysts. DoorDash has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $229.04, which is a -6.7% downside from current levels. In a report issued on June 29, Raymond James also maintained a Buy rating on the stock.
