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Toast: Earnings Edge Expectations, Long-Term Value Is More Obvious

Toast: Earnings Edge Expectations, Long-Term Value Is More Obvious

Toast is positioned as the 'Operating System' for restaurants, offering integrated POS and management solutions. I rate TOST a cautious buy ahead of earnings, citing high growth and improving profitability but noting restaurant industry headwinds. Valuation remains elevated with GAAP P/E at 48.46 and PS at 2.93, yet strong 23.44% YOY revenue growth and improving FCF support the thesis.

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The Dividend Mind Trick

The Dividend Mind Trick

SpaceX stock looked to have finally achieved liftoff after a rocky start, but then investors got spooked by some otherworldly AI spending plans announced alongside its generally good results. Along with a negative reaction to results from chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, that has put a damper on tech stocks in early trading. Yet broader U.S. indexes might hit fresh highs Wednesday amid hope for progress in talks with Iran.

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Oil prices move higher after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim Saudi tanker strike

Oil prices move higher after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim Saudi tanker strike

Oil prices rebounded Wednesday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis reportedly hit a Saudi Arabian tanker in the Red Sea. The reported strike dented hopes of a potential ceasefire agreement, which rose this week following comments by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Shoals Q2 Review: Market Underestimates Margin Improvement Prospects

Shoals Q2 Review: Market Underestimates Margin Improvement Prospects

Shoals Technologies delivered robust Q2 results, with revenue up 47.4% Y/Y and a record $801M backlog, but shares fell 6%. SHLS's BESS segment and strong EBOS foundation position the company for long-term growth, especially as AI drives energy demand. Margin pressures from tariffs and new facility ramp-up have weighed on profitability, but Q2 showed early signs of stabilization.

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The Fed Holds, But Bond Volatility Breaks Higher

The Fed Holds, But Bond Volatility Breaks Higher

Implied volatilities were mixed across asset classes last week as investors weighed stronger-than-expected corporate earnings against rising yields and persistent geopolitical risks. Strong earnings led to a broad decline in equity vol last week, with the VIX Index down 2.6 pts to 16% and the VIXEQSM Index down 3.4 pts to 44%.

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Exagen: The Path To Profitability Just Became More Credible

Exagen: The Path To Profitability Just Became More Credible

Exagen delivered a standout quarter, with 16% revenue growth, record ASP, and near-breakeven adjusted EBITDA, reinforcing the turnaround thesis. XGN raised full-year revenue guidance to $72-75M, with Pharma Services revenue tripling and backlog growing, highlighting new long-term growth levers. Operating margin improved to -8.6%, and Q2 cash generation turned positive, signaling tangible progress toward profitability and improved liquidity.

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AmpliTech: A 50% Selloff Creates A Better Entry Point

AmpliTech: A 50% Selloff Creates A Better Entry Point

AmpliTech Group is transitioning from a niche RF component supplier to a higher-value Open RAN infrastructure provider, driving significant revenue growth. AMPG reported 165% FY2025 revenue growth and gross margins near 50% in Q1 2026, with management reaffirming at least $50 million 2026 revenue guidance. Recent FCC and ISED certifications for new Open RAN and 5G products validate AMPG's commercialization efforts and support the evolving investment thesis.

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