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Billionaire Bill Ackman Buys a Monster Growth Stock Called a "Sleeping Giant" by a Wall Street Analyst
Billionaire Bill Ackman is the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund that returned 191% in the last five years. Comparatively, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) returned 102% over the same period. That outperformance makes Ackman a good source of inspiration for individual investors.La...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Roblox Stock Craters on Outlook. Is This a Buying Opportunity?
Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) share prices plunged after the virtual gaming platform issued disappointing guidance. The drop cooled off what had been a hot start to the year for the stock, which is still up more than 13.5% on the year as of this writing. The stock has risen by about 48% over the past year.Let...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Here Is My Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Right Now
As most informed artificial intelligence (AI) stock investors know, not all of these investments are multibaggers. In fact, some have struggled to outperform the S&P 500 during specified time periods.Such has been the case with prominent semiconductor stock Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM). Despite the compa...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Amazon Shares Sink on Outlook. Is This a Buying Opportunity in the Stock?
Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) slipped as investors were disappointed with the company's first-quarter revenue forecast. However, the company remains very upbeat about its opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the biggest technological shift ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Adicon Recognizes the Importance of Attracting and Retaining Talent Through its Incentive Plans
HANGZHOU, China (February 11, 2025) – Adicon Holdings Limited (the "Company," together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading independent clinical laboratory company, is pleased to provide the latest status of the 2019 Incentive Plans adopted by the Company and defined in the Company’s latest financial reports. The Company recognizes the importance of attracting, retaining, and motivating talented individuals who contribute to the Group's success. Our 2019 Incentive Plans were approved and adopted on July 9, 2019, and since inception, it had been administered by a plan administrator, who is a director of the Company, designated by the board from time to time. Since IPO, Trident Trust Company (HK) Limited (“Trident Trust”) acted as trustee under the 2019 Incentive Plans, and from the latest disclosures, Trident Trust transferred 31,884,991 shares to Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited's account at DBS Vickers (Hong Kong) Limited (“Computershare”) on September 28, 2023. As of the date of this press release, the 31,884,991 shares held by Computershare, representing 4.39% of total shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares), together with shares held by Trident Trust, has and continue to be governed and managed under the 2019 Incentive Plans as described in the Company’s IPO prospectus. The Company will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these plans and make adjustments as necessary to ensure they remain aligned with the Group's strategic goals and shareholder interests.About AdiconAdicon is one of the leading independent clinical laboratory (ICL) networks in China. The Company offers comprehensive and best-in-class testing services primarily to hospitals and health check centers as well as central laboratory services to biopharma clients and contract research organizations through an integrated network of 34 self-operated laboratories across China. Currently, 21 of Adicon’s laboratories are accredited by ISO15189, which enabled the Company to provide customers with the quality assurance that comes with this rigorous international standard. The Company’s testing portfolio consists of over 4,000 medical diagnostic tests, including over 1,700 routine tests and over 2,300 esoteric tests. Adicon is committed to serving patients and the general public continuously with high-quality testing services as a leading ICL service provider in China and becoming a trusted and reliable partner for medical professionals and the general public. 11/02/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Feb 11
LIVE MARKETS-New highs for DAX and FTSE, luxury up
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comNEW HIGHS FOR DAX AND FTSE, LUXURY UPEuropean shares got of to a muted start on Tuesday as traders awaited to hear from Fed Chair Jerom...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Working While on Social Security? 3 Important Things You Need to Know.
As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little under $24,000 per year, which isn't a ton of money to live on.That's why it's not a bad idea at all to work at the same time you're collecting Social Security. Living on those benefits alone can be e...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
China, HK stocks snap three-day rally as AI enthusiasm wanes
Updates to market close SHANGHAI, Feb 11 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks declined on Tuesday, ending a three-session rally, as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and chip stocks cooled, while traders weighed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs.** China's blue-...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Huitongda (9878.HK) SaaS+ Platform Achieve Full Integration with DeepSeek
【For immediate release】-11 February 2025Huitongda Network Co., Ltd.(Stock Code: 9878.HK)* * *HTD SaaS+ Platform Achieve Full Integration with DeepSeekSupport the Smart Development of Family-run Retail Stores in Suburban and Rural areas in China(11 February 2025, Hong Kong) Huitongda Network Co., Ltd (9878.HK), a leading commerce and service platform dedicated to serving business customers in China’s retail market, recently announced that its cloud-based SaaS+ Platform, “HTD SaaS+”, has achieved full integration with DeepSeek, the open-source, cost-effective generative AI that could greatly facilitate offline family-run retail stores operations in suburban and rural areas in China. Bringing Powerful AI Engine to Family-run Retail Stores in ChinaBy bridging with DeepSeek, the Group’s “HTD SaaS+” empowers its member stores to make smarter business decisions and improve operating efficiency. Notable improvements were seen in its AI shopping guide and AI private domain traffic CRM functions, with precise profiling leading to more frequent consumption, higher customer stickiness, and a 20% increase in recommended product adoption rate, and an improved engagement system leading to low-cost, streamlined operations but with customized experiences, promoting family-run retail stores to effectively retain and acquire customers. The current service upgrade has been extended to aspects including “digital management”, “intelligent services”, “marketing services”, “supply chain optimization”, and “omni-channel expansion”, essentially covering the fundamental AI needs of family-run retail stores from procurement, marketing, to customer service and after-sales. In the future, the Group intends to further expand the use of large-scale modeling technologies, by introducing additional SaaS tools that cater to the specific needs and characteristics of the rural economy in China, and help family-run retail stores to achieve intelligent and automated shop operations.Huitongda to Promote a Demand-Pull Supply ChainIn 2024, Huitongda officially announced its “industrial upgrade” strategy, looking to tap into new product categories, open up new distribution channels, and explore new business models. The introduction of DeepSeek not only provides great convenience to its member shops, but the increasingly accurate customer profiling and predictive models would also significantly enhance supply chain agility, pushing Huitongda closer to its end goal of creating a demand-pull supply chain for family-run retail stores in China. With the help of the operating data from its extensive member store network, the Group expects further efficiency enhancement in product R&D and distribution across niche sectors such as household appliances, consumer electronics, liquor and beverages, and daily necessities. The Group is also looking to collaborate with local governments and leading enterprises in deploying AI technologies to agricultural products and other rural resources, contributing to rural advancement in China, while further establishing Huitongda as the leading commerce service provider for business customers among suburban and rural markets in China.- End -About Huitongda Network Co., Ltd.Huitongda Network (9878.HK) is a leading commerce and service platform dedicated to serving business customers in China’s retail market. Supported by its established e-commerce platform and SaaS solutions, expansive brands and wholesaler network, strong fulfilment and logistics capability, and localized servicing team, the Group is able to provide one-stop product and operation solutions for family-run retail stores in China, creating a unique digital ecosystem and business opportunities in China’s suburban and rural areas. As of June 30, 2024, Huitongda has established a retail ecosystem covering 21 provinces and municipalities, with more than 25,000 villages and towns and 246,000 member stores in China. The Company was listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) on February 18, 2022.This press release is issued by DLK Advisory Limited on behalf of Huitongda Network Co., Ltd..For enquiries, please contact: DLK Advisory 金通策略Telephone: +852 2857 7101Fax: +852 2857 7103pr@dlkadvisory.comFile: 9878_DeekSeek_Press release_ENG_20250211_FINAL11/02/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Feb 11
Huitongda (9878.HK) SaaS+ Platform Achieve Full Integration with DeepSeek
【For immediate release】-11 February 2025Huitongda Network Co., Ltd.(Stock Code: 9878.HK)* * *HTD SaaS+ Platform Achieve Full Integration with DeepSeekSupport the Smart Development of Family-run Retail Stores in Suburban and Rural areas in China(11 February 2025, Hong Kong) Huitongda Network Co., Ltd (9878.HK), a leading commerce and service platform dedicated to serving business customers in China’s retail market, recently announced that its cloud-based SaaS+ Platform, “HTD SaaS+”, has achieved full integration with DeepSeek, the open-source, cost-effective generative AI that could greatly facilitate offline family-run retail stores operations in suburban and rural areas in China. Bringing Powerful AI Engine to Family-run Retail Stores in ChinaBy bridging with DeepSeek, the Group’s “HTD SaaS+” empowers its member stores to make smarter business decisions and improve operating efficiency. Notable improvements were seen in its AI shopping guide and AI private domain traffic CRM functions, with precise profiling leading to more frequent consumption, higher customer stickiness, and a 20% increase in recommended product adoption rate, and an improved engagement system leading to low-cost, streamlined operations but with customized experiences, promoting family-run retail stores to effectively retain and acquire customers. The current service upgrade has been extended to aspects including “digital management”, “intelligent services”, “marketing services”, “supply chain optimization”, and “omni-channel expansion”, essentially covering the fundamental AI needs of family-run retail stores from procurement, marketing, to customer service and after-sales. In the future, the Group intends to further expand the use of large-scale modeling technologies, by introducing additional SaaS tools that cater to the specific needs and characteristics of the rural economy in China, and help family-run retail stores to achieve intelligent and automated shop operations.Huitongda to Promote a Demand-Pull Supply ChainIn 2024, Huitongda officially announced its “industrial upgrade” strategy, looking to tap into new product categories, open up new distribution channels, and explore new business models. The introduction of DeepSeek not only provides great convenience to its member shops, but the increasingly accurate customer profiling and predictive models would also significantly enhance supply chain agility, pushing Huitongda closer to its end goal of creating a demand-pull supply chain for family-run retail stores in China. With the help of the operating data from its extensive member store network, the Group expects further efficiency enhancement in product R&D and distribution across niche sectors such as household appliances, consumer electronics, liquor and beverages, and daily necessities. The Group is also looking to collaborate with local governments and leading enterprises in deploying AI technologies to agricultural products and other rural resources, contributing to rural advancement in China, while further establishing Huitongda as the leading commerce service provider for business customers among suburban and rural markets in China.- End -About Huitongda Network Co., Ltd.Huitongda Network (9878.HK) is a leading commerce and service platform dedicated to serving business customers in China’s retail market. Supported by its established e-commerce platform and SaaS solutions, expansive brands and wholesaler network, strong fulfilment and logistics capability, and localized servicing team, the Group is able to provide one-stop product and operation solutions for family-run retail stores in China, creating a unique digital ecosystem and business opportunities in China’s suburban and rural areas. As of June 30, 2024, Huitongda has established a retail ecosystem covering 21 provinces and municipalities, with more than 25,000 villages and towns and 246,000 member stores in China. The Company was listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) on February 18, 2022.This press release is issued by DLK Advisory Limited on behalf of Huitongda Network Co., Ltd..For enquiries, please contact: DLK Advisory 金通策略Telephone: +852 2857 7101Fax: +852 2857 7103pr@dlkadvisory.comFile: 9878_DeekSeek_Press release_ENG_20250211_FINAL11/02/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Feb 11
CORRECTED-BUZZ-'On the cusp of accelerating', Jefferies raises EssilorLuxottica to 'buy'
Correct company name throughout** Jefferies upgrades EssilorLuxottica ESLX.PA to "buy" from "hold," seeing the Franco-Italian eyewear maker's earnings on the cusp of accelerating thanks to its new growth drivers in AI and medical technology** The broker notes lucrative partnershi...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: Europe steady at peaks, UniCredit beats
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comBEFORE THE BELL: EUROPE STEADY AT PEAKS, UNICREDIT BEATSEuropean shares were set to steady on Tuesday, one day after scaling fresh peak...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
South African rand softer, markets focus on Trump steel tariff impact
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 11 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand weakened early on Tuesday as traders gauged the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, which risk sparking a multi-front trade war.At 0727 GMT, the rand traded at 18.4725 against the U.S. dollar ZA...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
KFC India operator posts quarterly profit drop on soaring costs
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Devyani International DEVY.NS, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in India, reported a lower pre-tax profit on Tuesday, hurt by soaring costs due to rapid store expansion, pushing its shares down by nearly 4%.The company's consolidated profit before tax fell 12% ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
EMERGING MARKETS-Trump's latest tariff salvo hits Asia FX, with Vietnam dong near record lows
Dong 2 points shy of record lowTraders aversive to risk sentimentBaht falls 0.7%Updates as of 0651 GMTBy Rishav Chatterjee and Rajasik Mukherjee Feb 11 (Reuters) - Vietnam's currency came within touching distance of its all-time low on Tuesday, pressured along with other Asian currencies by t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Hotelbeds owner HBX valued at $2.9 billion in one of the first IPOs of 2025
MADRID, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Spanish travel tech company HBX Group, owner of the Hotelbeds brand, has priced its initial public offer at 11.5 euros ($11.85) a share, for a total valuation of up to 2.84 billion euros ($2.93 billion) in one of the year's first euro zone IPOs.After a successful bookb...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Canada's TD Bank to exit Charles Schwab stake for about $14.6 billion
Updates with offering price in headline and paragraph 1, details in paragraphs 2-3By Manya Saini and Nivedita BaluFeb 11 (Reuters) - Canada's Toronto-Dominion Bank TD.TO said it would offload its entire 10.1% stake in U.S. financial services firm Charles Schwab SCHW.N for about $14.6 billion, as...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
International Petroleum Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
International Petroleum Corp IPCOR.ST reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 1 cent per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 22 cents. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 27 cents per...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
ArcelorMittal South Africa shares down 2% after Trump steel tariffs
Adds context in paragraph 2 JOHANNESBURG, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Shares in steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa ACLJ.J traded 2% weaker on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange early on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports to the United States.Trump raised tariffs o...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Gold soars, stocks sanguine as investors weigh Trump's latest tariff threat
Corrects by adding dropped word 'all' in paragraph 8More Trump tariff announcements expected in coming daysFed Chair Powell to speak TuesdayGold eyes $3,000 an ounceOil bounces; BYD roils EV sectorBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Gold shot to a record high, the dollar wa...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
