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Costco stock targets $1,200 amid strong growth, but elevated 49x earnings valuation and declining membership renewal rates pose risks to reaching that goal.

CEFC raises quarterly dividend to 15 cents per share, up 1 cent. The 7.1% increase reflects management confidence in strong cash generation and capital returns.

Nova Bus secures 15-unit order from Academy Bus for U.S. deployment. Ten buses head to Orlando, five to New Jersey, with deliveries starting early 2027.

CEFC raises quarterly dividend 7% to 15 cents per share, reflecting management confidence in financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.

Portnoy Law Firm filed securities class action against Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, alleging the company made false statements about investigational drug setrusumab and concealed material clinical trial risks.

Licensing Expo returns to Las Vegas May 19-21, 2026, bringing major brands like Netflix, Warner Bros., and PepsiCo to showcase merchandising opportunities in the $369.9 billion licensing market.

Palmetto Publishing releases posthumous Christian memoir 'The God of All Seasons' by Ron Thomas, exploring faith, purpose, and spiritual reliance through life's transitions.

Flutter Entertainment will announce 2025 full-year results on February 26, 2026, followed by an investor conference call with webcast and phone access.

Small-cap biotech and industrial firms rallied on acquisitions and patent filings. Interactive Strength surged 40% after acquiring Ergatta, while biotech companies advanced through strategic initiatives and IP development.

EPAM shares fell 18.4% despite beating earnings expectations, as investors worry about declining profitability and margin compression despite revenue growth.

CrowdStrike partners with Qualtrics to integrate endpoint security with experience management software, combining threat protection with customer feedback analytics.

UATP and MICA launch tokenized payment platform enabling credential-less multi-tender transactions. Platform consolidates cards, transfers, vouchers, and loyalty currencies while enhancing security through patented tokenization technology.

Catheter Precision divests atherectomy business for $15M upfront plus equity stake and royalties, refocusing on electrophysiology platform.

First Resource Bancorp initiates its first quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share after 20 years, signaling management confidence in financial stability.

UBS beat earnings expectations but stock fell 6% due to concerns over profit quality. Remaining integration costs and legal liabilities from Credit Suisse acquisition pose sustainability risks.

Nasdaq 100 holds support levels despite hawkish Fed minutes suggesting sustained higher rates. Tech stocks show resilience as markets now expect July rate cuts instead of June.

SKYX secures $33M funding and NVIDIA partnership, expanding retail presence across major chains with projections of 100,000+ units by 2026.

Remote patient monitoring market projected to grow from $36.6B (2026) to $164.5B (2035) at 18.18% annual growth, driven by chronic disease prevalence and aging populations.

Global stand-up pouch market projected to double from $35.64B (2025) to $78.01B (2035), driven by sustainability commitments and packaging innovations.

Family Insight appoints Kyle Williamson as VP of Business Development to expand value-based care across multiple states. He brings behavioral health experience from Optum.