Daily Brief United States: Tesla , Gold, Applied Blockchain Inc, General Electric , Hunt (Jb) Transprt Svcs, Soybean Active Contract, Ipg Photonics, Aldeyra Therapeutics , Packaging Corporation of America, Five9 Inc and more

• Energy Growth: Tesla’s energy storage business surged to 9.4 GWh in Q2, a 135% increase from Q1’s 4 GWh.
• China’s Impact: Shanghai Gigafactory shipments fell 24.2% YoY in June, delivering 71,007 units amid a Chinese price war.
• FSD & Robotaxi: Full Self-Driving price cut to $8,000 from $15,000; investors await Robotaxi Day on 8/8.

• WA gold explorers and developers are struggling in the market compared to producers
• Value gap between explorers/developers and producers has widened, with little progress in projects
• Cash balances are dwindling for many companies, raising questions for investors about the incentive to fund them

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• Doug O’Laughlin: Today, on Fabricated Knowledge, I have the privilege of having Wes from Applied Digital on to talk about Applied Digital.
• Today, we’re gonna talk about the change in his business model. The company is experiencing a lot of changes, and there are a lot of new things in the pipeline.
• And so I just wanted to sit him down and have an opportunity to chat about that. 

• General Electric Company, known as GE, recently marked a significant milestone by completing the spin-off of GE Vernova and launching GE Aerospace, positioning the company as a focused leader in the aerospace and defense industry.
• This transition follows the successful spin-off of GE Healthcare last year, achieving a strategic restructuring aimed at strengthening the company’s core operations and financial health.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. presented its First Quarter 2024 results delineating challenges primarily driven by continued market pressures, alongside optimistic notes on strategic positioning and long-term growth.
• The results highlighted a decline in revenues and profits, accentuated by inflationary pressures intermingling with deflationary pricing dynamics, reflecting the intricate operational environment the company navigates.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• Recent acreage report shows benign planting figures and solid ending stocks for Corn sending its prices lower. Wheat also declined on higher stocks, while Soybeans rebounded.
• Wheat faces headwinds & tailwinds. Fundamentals are dragged down by favorable weather in exporting countries & imminent US harvest; Strong US demand & weak EU forecast has supported prices.
• Soybeans appear well supported from an unlikely ally in Trump. Import Duty tit-for-tat could see China slapping duty on Soy imports.

• IPG Photonics’ first quarter of 2024 financial results and business updates reflect a mix of challenges and strategic advancements amid an evolving market landscape.
• The company, a leader in high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers, reported a decline in revenue, largely attributed to softening demand in key industrial sectors, particularly e-mobility and general industrial manufacturing.
• These sectors represent a significant portion of IPG Photonics’ sales, translating revenue impacts across various applications.

• Mack885 identified buying opportunity in ALDX due to management’s plan to address FDA setback
• Perceptive Advisors increased stake in anticipation of reproxalap approval for dry eye disease
• Potential option agreement with AbbVie could greatly benefit ALDX financially, making its share price undervalued

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• Packaging Corporation of America reported its first quarter 2024 results, including a net income of $155 million, or $1.72 per share, and a total net sales of $2 billion.
• While these figures show a decrease from first quarter 2023 results of $198 million net income, or $2.20 per share, and the same $2 billion net sales, they still mark a significant achievement for the company.
• To tackle inflation, Packaging Corporation of America has been focusing on cost management and improving process efficiencies across its manufacturing and converting facilities.

• Five9’s recent financial recap underscores its robust position in the cloud-based contact center market, highlighted by a notable 20% year-over-year growth in subscription revenues and a total revenue surpassing guidance expectations.
• These achievements are particularly significant because they underscore organic growth without contributions from transitioning customers from on-premise to cloud solutions, distinguishing Five9 as purely cloud-focused in its operations.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.