Daily Brief United States: Ethereum, Tesla Motors, Adobe Systems, Jabil Circuit, Dentsply International, Intel Corp, PagerDuty Inc, Topbuild Corp, Esperion Therapeutics, Dollar Tree Inc and more

• Last Wednesday, on March 13th, Ethereum launched its biggest upgrade in the past 18 months, marking a significant milestone since the Ethereum Merge on September 15, 2022.
• Dubbed Dencun or Cancun-Deneb, this upgrade introduced the eagerly awaited Proto-Danksharding feature, aimed at dramatically enhancing the scalability of Ethereum’s Layer 2, also known as rollups, and slashing the costs associated with rollup transactions, while making them less volatile.
• Proto-Danksharding brought to the table so-called ‘blobs’.

• Tesla Inc. will increase the price of its popular Model Y crossover by 5,000 yuan ($694) in China, a move that offers rivals a temporary reprieve as a raging price war engulfs the world’s largest auto market.
• The price rise on China-made Model Y vehicles will start on April 1, Tesla confirmed with Caixin Wednesday. Meanwhile, some of the extras offered by Tesla to its Chinese customers, including an 8,000-yuan insurance subsidy, will expire on March 31.
• Tesla previously announced a price increase of $1,000 for the Model Y in the United States and 2,000 euros ($2,542) in Europe.

• Adobe Inc.
• delivered robust financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, with a revenue of $5.18 billion.
• This represents a 12% year-over-year growth, demonstrating the significant role of Adobe products in powering the global digital economy.

• The second quarter of fiscal year 2024 saw Jabil Inc.
• achieve approximately $6.8 billion in revenue.
• This performance was in line with the guidance for the majority of the company’s businesses.

• Dentsply International (XRAY US) guided for 2024 revenue of $3.96–4.02B, flat to up 1.5% on an organic basis and 12% growth in 2024 EPS at midpoint.
• The macro environment continues to be challenging. The company anticipates the ongoing softness in imaging will continue in 2024. Cost savings will support the bottom-line growth.
• In terms of every valuation metrics, Dentsply is overpriced compared to its U.S.-listed peers. Strong balance sheet, accelerating dividend, and buyback do not justify the pricey valuation.

• Intel snags $8.5 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to advance its commercial semiconductor projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.
• Investment Tax Credit (ITC) of up to 25% on > $100 billion in qualified investments and eligibility for federal loans up to $11 billion are also on offer
• Meanwhile, two separate reports suggest delays of up to two years in Ohio and suppliers in Arizona unable/unwilling to meet previous commitments to establish local supply chains. Ouch!

• In the Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024 Results, PagerDuty demonstrated solid growth, indicating the company’s steady progression in the market.
• The full-year revenue grew 16% year over-year, and non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 13%.
• Similarly, in the fourth quarter, revenue grew 10% to $111 million, exceeding the high end of the company’s guidance range.

• BLD offers comprehensive services for roofing, including material selection, expert installation, and post-installation service.
• They are known for their focus on high-quality materials, professional installation, and exceptional customer service.
• BLD has established itself as a leader in the industry, serving both residential and commercial markets with a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the construction industry.

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• ESPR pharmaceutical company has two commercialized drugs and could potentially double in value with a $300 million milestone payout
• Ongoing litigation with DSE due to failure to meet payment obligations under a milestone agreement
• ESPR entitled to a Regulatory Milestone Payment pending regulatory approval for a licensed product in DSE territory, making it a strong investment opportunity with potential for high returns

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• Dollar Tree, Inc., in their latest quarterly earnings, reported continued progress in their organizational transformation towards establishing a foundation for sustainable growth.
• The company experienced growth across the retail metrics of sales per square foot, transactions, and units sold, indicating an overall positive momentum in the business.
• It reported an increase of 12% in consolidated net sales to $8.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, including a $560 million benefit from the year’s 53rd week.