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The National
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The National
Pictures of the week: From Limp Bizkit in Abu Dhabi to a robotic knockout
Investing in disruptive technology can be a bumpy ride, as investors in Tesla were reminded on Friday, when its stock dropped 7.5 per cent in early trading to $575. It recovered slightly but still ended the week 15 per cent lower and is down a third from its all-time high of $883 on January 26. The electric car maker's market cap fell from $834 billion to about $567bn in that time, a drop of an astonishing $267bn, and a blow for those who bought Tesla stock late. The collapse also hit fund managers that have gone big on Tesla, notably the UK-based Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF. Tesla is the top holding in both funds, making up a hefty 10 per cent of total assets under management. Both funds have fallen by a quarter in the past month. Matt Weller, global head of market research at GAIN Capital, recently warned that Tesla founder Elon Musk had 'flown a bit too close to the sun', after getting carried away by investing $1.5bn of the company's money in Bitcoin. He also predicted Tesla's sales could struggle as traditional auto manufacturers ramp up electric car production, destroying its first mover advantage. AJ Bell's Russ Mould warns that many investors buy tech stocks when earnings forecasts are rising, almost regardless of valuation. 'When it works, it really works. But when it goes wrong, elevated valuations leave little or no downside protection.' A Tesla correction was probably baked in after last year's astonishing share price surge, and many investors will see this as an opportunity to load up at a reduced price. Dramatic swings are to be expected when investing in disruptive technology, as Ms Wood at ARK makes clear. Every week, she sends subscribers a commentary listing 'stocks in our strategies that have appreciated or dropped more than 15 per cent in a day' during the week. Her latest commentary, issued on Friday, showed seven stocks displaying extreme volatility, led by ExOne, a leader in binder jetting 3D printing technology. It jumped 24 per cent, boosted by news that fellow 3D printing specialist Stratasys had beaten fourth-quarter revenues and earnings expectations, seen as good news for the sector. By contrast, computational drug and material discovery company Schrödinger fell 27 per cent after quarterly and full-year results showed its core software sales and drug development pipeline slowing. Despite that setback, Ms Wood remains positive, arguing that its 'medicinal chemistry platform offers a powerful and unique view into chemical space'. In her weekly video view, she remains bullish, stating that: 'We are on the right side of change, and disruptive innovation is going to deliver exponential growth trajectories for many of our companies, in fact, most of them.' Ms Wood remains committed to Tesla as she expects global electric car sales to compound at an average annual rate of 82 per cent for the next five years. She said these are so 'enormous that some people find them unbelievable', and argues that this scepticism, especially among institutional investors, 'festers' and creates a great opportunity for ARK. Only you can decide whether you are a believer or a festering sceptic. If it's the former, then buckle up.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
MDB Capital Holdings to Host Second Quarter 2025 Update Conference Call on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Addison, TX, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MDB Capital Holdings, LLC, (NASDAQ: MDBH) ('MDB'), a public venture platform focused on launching category-leading disruptive technology companies, plans to host a Zoom webinar on Wednesday August 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to provide a business update for the second quarter 2025. A press release detailing the results will be issued prior to the call. Christopher Marlett, CEO and Co-Founder of MDB will lead the call and may be joined by other members of the management team to review recent developments, ongoing initiatives, anticipated milestones, as well as host a question-and-answer period. Investors can pre-register now for the Zoom webinar HERE . The live webinar can also be accessed on the day of the event through MDB's investor relations website at About MDB Capital Holdings, LLC Founded in 1997, MDB Capital makes investments that can change lives by discovering and transforming disruptive technology Big Ideas into valuable public companies through a unique approach to public venture capital. This approach focuses on community-driven financings of pre-revenue, early-stage disruptive technology companies through early initial public offerings (IPOs), primarily listed on NASDAQ, as well as post-IPO offerings for already public companies that fit MDB's overall investment criteria. MDB Capital is the brand under which MDB Capital Holdings, LLC (NASDAQ: MDBH) and its subsidiaries operate and provide services. Its subsidiaries include MDB Capital, a self-clearing broker-dealer with the MDB Direct trading platform, and PatentVest, the first integrated IP strategy and law firm focused on transforming innovation into market value. MDB Capital is a registered broker-dealer, a member of FINRA and a member of SIPC. For more information, please visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "should," "believe," "hope," "target," "project," "goals," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "may," "will," "might," "could," "intend," "shall" and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond MDB's control. MDB's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, risks detailed in documents that may be filed by MDB from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent MDB's views as of the date of this press release. MDB anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. MDB undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing MDB's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MDB Capital Holdings to Host Second Quarter 2025 Update Conference Call on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Addison, TX, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MDB Capital Holdings, LLC, (NASDAQ: MDBH) ('MDB'), a public venture platform focused on launching category-leading disruptive technology companies, plans to host a Zoom webinar on Wednesday August 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to provide a business update for the second quarter 2025. A press release detailing the results will be issued prior to the call. Christopher Marlett, CEO and Co-Founder of MDB will lead the call and may be joined by other members of the management team to review recent developments, ongoing initiatives, anticipated milestones, as well as host a question-and-answer period. Investors can pre-register now for the Zoom webinar HERE . The live webinar can also be accessed on the day of the event through MDB's investor relations website at About MDB Capital Holdings, LLC Founded in 1997, MDB Capital makes investments that can change lives by discovering and transforming disruptive technology Big Ideas into valuable public companies through a unique approach to public venture capital. This approach focuses on community-driven financings of pre-revenue, early-stage disruptive technology companies through early initial public offerings (IPOs), primarily listed on NASDAQ, as well as post-IPO offerings for already public companies that fit MDB's overall investment criteria. MDB Capital is the brand under which MDB Capital Holdings, LLC (NASDAQ: MDBH) and its subsidiaries operate and provide services. Its subsidiaries include MDB Capital, a self-clearing broker-dealer with the MDB Direct trading platform, and PatentVest, the first integrated IP strategy and law firm focused on transforming innovation into market value. MDB Capital is a registered broker-dealer, a member of FINRA and a member of SIPC. For more information, please visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "should," "believe," "hope," "target," "project," "goals," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "may," "will," "might," "could," "intend," "shall" and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond MDB's control. MDB's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, risks detailed in documents that may be filed by MDB from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent MDB's views as of the date of this press release. MDB anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. MDB undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing MDB's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Investor Relations Contact: IR@ Media Contact: press@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 Incredible Growth Stocks Poised for Long-Term Gains
These 10 companies are attacking massive markets with disruptive technologies, from space launches to electric aviation. Many trade at steep discounts to their growth potential as Wall Street fixates on megacap tech names. The combination of operational momentum and reasonable valuations creates a rare buying opportunity for patient investors. 10 stocks we like better than Oscar Health › Growth stocks have been on a tumultuous ride in 2025. The confluence of geopolitical turmoil, high interest rates, the artificial intelligence (AI) superbuild, and valuation concerns has created dramatic volatility. While everyone obsesses over the "Magnificent Seven," a collection of transformative companies are quietly hitting key inflection points -- and some may offer truly compelling opportunities at current valuations. Here are 10 growth stocks that deserve serious consideration right now. Oscar Health (NYSE: OSCR) just posted 42% revenue growth to $3 billion in Q1 2025, with membership surpassing 2 million. The company's tech-first approach to health insurance is finally hitting scale, with net income jumping to $275 million from $177 million year over year. At just 15.4 times 2027 projected earnings, Oscar trades like a mature insurer despite growing like a tech start-up. The company expects meaningful margin expansion this year as it leverages its AI-powered platform across a rapidly expanding member base. Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) operates 260 data centers across 33 countries -- the critical infrastructure powering the AI revolution. The stock dropped 16% last Thursday after management guided for just 5% to 9% annual adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) growth -- essentially, cash flow for real estate companies -- through 2029, disappointing investors expecting AI to drive explosive expansion. But that's exactly the opportunity: Equinix must spend heavily now to build AI capacity that will pay off later. With 10,000 plus enterprises already on its platform and AI workloads requiring unprecedented interconnection, patient investors can buy this essential infrastructure play at a rare discount. Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) is developing what could be the next breakthrough obesity drug. Its dual agonist VK2735 showed up to 14.7% weight loss in just 13 weeks during phase 2 trials -- competitive with marketed GLP-1 drugs but potentially with better tolerability. With the obesity drug market expected to reach $130 billion by 2030, Viking's $3.1 billion market cap looks tiny if VK2735 succeeds. The company plans to announce Phase 2 oral data later this year, a catalyst that could drive a radical revaluation of the stock. (NYSE: BBAI) provides AI-powered analytics for defense and commercial customers, with revenue growing just 2% year over year to $158 million in 2024. The company's decision-intelligence platform helps organizations make sense of complex data in real time -- a critical capability as data volumes explode. Trading at 10.6 times trailing sales, versus 30-plus times for many high-profile AI stocks, BigBear offers exposure to practical AI applications at a reasonable valuation. Recent contract wins with the Army and Air Force validate its technology. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) posted 32% revenue growth to $123 million in Q1 2025, with its annual revenue run rate approaching $500 million. The company completed 16 launches in 2024 and has over 20 booked for 2025. However, the real story is Neutron, its medium-lift rocket set to debut in late 2025. With a $1.45 billion federal contract win and new satellite manufacturing capabilities, Rocket Lab is transforming from a launch provider into an end-to-end space company. At a $16.2 billion market cap at the time of this writing, it's still a fraction of SpaceX's rumored valuation. Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is progressing through FAA certification for its electric vertical takeoff aircraft. While the company targets commercial operations in Abu Dhabi as early as Q4 2025, aviation certification timelines are notoriously optimistic, and prudent investors should expect delays. Still, with over $1 billion in funding, United Airlines ordering 200 aircraft, and partnerships with Southwest and the Department of Defense, Archer has serious backing. The total addressable market for urban air mobility could reach $1 trillion by 2040 -- making today's $5.45 billion valuation potentially attractive for patient investors. Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) is arguably ahead of Archer, having entered the final phase of FAA certification with Type Inspection Authorization testing. The company plans to carry its first passengers in Dubai by late 2025 or early 2026. With Toyota Motor investing $500 million and a strong $813 million cash position, Joby has the resources to reach commercialization. The company's consistent execution and manufacturing progress -- with five aircraft rolling off its production line -- demonstrates its operational maturity in the nascent eVTOL industry. Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) makes gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors that are revolutionizing everything from electric-vehicle (EV) chargers to data center power supplies. While revenue declined 40% year over year to $14 million in Q1 2025, the company is positioned for a major inflection point with GaN production ramp ups expected in AI data centers, solar micro-inverters, and EVs over the next 12 months. With over 250 million GaN chips shipped and industry-leading reliability, Navitas offers a speculative play on the inevitable transition from silicon to next-gen power semiconductors. Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) made history in 2024 as the first commercial company to successfully land on the moon. Now, the company is executing on its vision, with Q1 2025 revenue of $62.5 million and its first-ever positive free cash flow of $13.3 million. With a $272 million contracted backlog, a strong $373 million cash position, and 2025 revenue guidance of $250 million to $300 million, the company is building the infrastructure for the emerging lunar economy. As NASA's Artemis program accelerates and commercial lunar activities expand, Intuitive Machines is positioned as the SpaceX of moon missions. Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) needs no introduction, but its 2025 setup is particularly compelling. The company's AI Platform (AIP) is seeing explosive adoption, with U.S. commercial customer count growing 39% year over year, while U.S. commercial revenue surged 71%. Government revenue remains rock solid at $373 million quarterly, providing a stable base for commercial expansion. While the stock has run up significantly, Palantir's unique position bridging classified government AI and commercial applications creates a moat that's nearly impossible to replicate. These 10 stocks share common traits. Each is attacking massive markets, hitting operational inflection points, and trading at reasonable valuations relative to potential. While the broader market obsesses over whether Nvidia is overvalued or if the AI bubble will burst, these companies are quietly building the future. Yes, many have already delivered strong returns, but the best growth stories often last longer than investors expect. With massive addressable markets and early execution proving their models work, these 10 stocks still offer compelling risk-reward for investors willing to look beyond the Magnificent Seven. 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See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 30, 2025 George Budwell has positions in Archer Aviation, Intuitive Machines, Joby Aviation, Navitas Semiconductor, Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, Rocket Lab, Toyota Motor, and Viking Therapeutics and has the following options: long January 2026 $55 calls on Viking Therapeutics, long January 2026 $60 calls on Viking Therapeutics, and long January 2027 $60 calls on Viking Therapeutics. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Equinix, Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, and Rocket Lab. The Motley Fool recommends Southwest Airlines and Viking Therapeutics. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 10 Incredible Growth Stocks Poised for Long-Term Gains was originally published by The Motley Fool
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tradr Launches Leveraged ETFs on Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI)
QUBX, a first-to-market fund, and RGTU offer 2X daily exposure on disruptive quantum computing stocks NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today announced the launch of two new single stock leveraged ETFs: the Tradr 2X Long QUBT Daily ETF (Cboe: QBUX) and the Tradr 2X Long RGTI Daily ETF (Cboe: RGTU). The funds aim to deliver twice (200%) the daily performance of the common stocks of Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) and Rigetti Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI), respectively. Similar to Tradr's 2X Long QBTS Daily ETF (Cboe: QBTX), which was launched in late April, QUBX is also a first-to-market strategy, while the addition of RGTU rounds out Tradr's suite of quantum computing offerings. These latest two listings follow the early June debut of two first-to-market leveraged single stock ETFs – ARCX and UPSX – covering Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) and Upstart Holdings (Nasdaq: UPST). In 2022, Tradr ETFs became the first issuer to launch leveraged ETFs on single stocks, starting with TSLQ for Tesla and NVDS for Nvidia. "After a sensational 2024, quantum computing stocks continue to pop up on more investors' radars," said Matt Markiewicz, Head of Product and Capital Markets at Tradr ETFs. "Both Quantum Computing Inc. and Rigetti are thrilling emerging-tech stories whose stocks exhibit traits well suited for a daily leveraged strategy. Our ETFs certainly have the potential to attract active traders who are looking to capture big moves in these fast-moving names." QUBX and RGTU can be traded through brokerage accounts and allow investors to avoid the hassle of using margin and the complexity of options trading. With this launch, Tradr's lineup grows to 14 leveraged ETFs. The firm continues its mission of providing sophisticated investors with innovative trading tools that enhance their ability to express market views with precision and efficiency. For detailed information on Tradr ETFs and the significant risks involved with leveraged ETFs, please visit About Tradr ETFsTradr ETFs are designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders who are looking to express high conviction investment views. The strategies include leveraged and inverse ETFs that seek short or long exposure to actively traded stocks and ETFs. IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION Tradr ETFs are for sophisticated investors and professional traders with high conviction views and are very different from most other ETFs. The Funds are intended to be used as short-term trading vehicles and pursue leveraged investment objectives, which means they are riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage because the Funds magnify the performance of their underlying security. The volatility of the underlying security may affect a Fund's return as much as, or more than, the return of the underlying security. 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The exact exposure of an investment in the Fund intra-period will depend upon the movement of the reference security from the end of the prior period until the time of investment by the investor. The Fund will not attempt to position its portfolio to ensure it does not gain or lose more than a maximum percentage of its net asset value on a given trading day. As a consequence, investors in a Fund that seeks two times daily performance would lose all of their money if the Fund's underlying security moves more than 50% in a direction adverse to the Fund on a given trading day. ETFs involve risk including possible loss of the full principal value. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Principal risks and other important risks may be found in the prospectus. Past performance does not guarantee future results. ETF shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the ETF. There can be no guarantee that an active trading market for ETF shares will develop or be maintained, or that their listing will continue or remain unchanged. Buying or selling ETF shares on an exchange may require the payment of brokerage commissions and frequent trading may incur brokerage costs that detract significantly from investment returns. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the Prospectus, which can be obtained by visiting The Prospectus should be read carefully before investing. Distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc, which is not affiliated with AXS Investments or its Tradr ETFs. AXI000701 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tradr ETFs
