Dragon Claws/iStock via Getty Images Whoop has raised $575M in a fresh funding round, a move CEO Will Ahmed said will help the company scale its health platform and expand globally as demand for wearable technology grows. Speaking to CNBC , Ahmed said the raise strengthens the company’s position as it invests further in product development and international markets. “This is about continuing to in...
Dragon Claws/iStock via Getty Images Whoop has raised $575M in a fresh funding round, a move CEO Will Ahmed said will help the company scale its health platform and expand globally as demand for wearable technology grows. Speaking to CNBC , Ahmed said the raise strengthens the company’s position as it invests further in product development and international markets. “This is about continuing to invest in the business,” he said, framing the funding as fuel for long-term growth rather than a short-term milestone. Ahmed stressed that Whoop’s ambitions go beyond fitness tracking, describing a broader shift in how people manage their health. “We’re trying to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive,” he said, adding that “the annual check-up should be a daily check-up.” The company’s subscription-based model and screenless wearable are central to that vision, allowing users to continuously monitor metrics like sleep, recovery, and strain. Ahmed said this approach is designed to build deeper engagement and deliver more meaningful health insights over time. Looking ahead, he reiterated Whoop’s positioning as a platform rather than a single device. “We’re building a health platform, not just a wearable,” Ahmed said, as the company explores new capabilities and data-driven tools. The funding underscores investor confidence in the growing market for continuous health monitoring. More on markets Strategy: Down 77% And Still Isn't Cheap Enough Anthropic's IPO: What You Need To Know Power Corporation Of Canada: Insurance Is Tactical With Reinflation Risks Dave & Buster's shares rise as investors look past Q4 miss to improving traffic trends Stock index futures climb as hopes of Iran conflict de-escalation lift mood
Love Employee/iStock via Getty Images Markets took a beating in March, thanks to the war with Iran. Commodities surged and cash edged higher, but the rest of the major asset classes fell, in some cases sharply, based on a set of proxy ETFs. The only place to hide was in raw materials. The iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ( GSG ) soared more than 24% last month and is now the top performer ...
Love Employee/iStock via Getty Images Markets took a beating in March, thanks to the war with Iran. Commodities surged and cash edged higher, but the rest of the major asset classes fell, in some cases sharply, based on a set of proxy ETFs. The only place to hide was in raw materials. The iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ( GSG ) soared more than 24% last month and is now the top performer over several trailing windows. To the extent that a given portfolio strategy is ahead of its rivals, there’s a decent chance that a relatively high weight in commodities and/or cash explains the alpha. Red ink dominated the performance ledger otherwise in March. Global property shares ex-US ( VNQI ) were hit especially hard, tumbling more than 12% last month. Despite the widespread selling, all the major asset classes are posting gains in year-over-year terms and for the trailing 3-year window. With reports emerging that the war could soon end, the optimists are arguing anew that March could soon be viewed as another painful but temporary diversion in an ongoing bull trend. Repair and recovery, when it does begin, will certainly be welcome after last month’s carnage. The Global Market Index (GMI) in March posted its biggest monthly decline in 3-1/2 years. For perspective, keep in mind that the benchmark had been running hot for an extended period before the war, posting 11 straight months of gain, the longest stretch of wins in nine years. Something had to give, and in this case the war was the catalyst. GMI is an unmanaged benchmark (maintained by CapitalSpectator.com) that holds all the major asset classes (except cash) in market value weights via ETFs and represents a competitive benchmark for globally diversified, multi-asset class portfolio strategies. Original Post Editor's Note: The summary bullets for this article were chosen by Seeking Alpha editors.
(RTTNews) - Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Wednesday, extending the substantial rebound seen over the course of the previous session. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.6 p
(RTTNews) - Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Wednesday, extending the substantial rebound seen over the course of the previous session. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.6 p
Bill Ackman landed his latest buy call with exceptional timing, with stocks gaining close to 3% in a session, just one day after he told the startled public that it’s one of the best times to buy quality stocks. From the “stupidly cheap” Fannie and Freddie to the “deeply discounted” shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), ... Bill Ackman Thinks It’s Time to Buy Stocks. Here are 3 Magnificent Deals...
Bill Ackman landed his latest buy call with exceptional timing, with stocks gaining close to 3% in a session, just one day after he told the startled public that it’s one of the best times to buy quality stocks. From the “stupidly cheap” Fannie and Freddie to the “deeply discounted” shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), ... Bill Ackman Thinks It’s Time to Buy Stocks. Here are 3 Magnificent Deals in the Pershing Portfolio
Thomas Barwick Applied Digital ( APLD ) has amended two of its lease agreements with CoreWeave ( CRWV ) regarding its Polaris Forge 1 data centers in Ellendale, N.D., according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Applied Digital originally leased the 100 MW data center known as ELN-02 and a 150 MW data center known as ELN-03 to CoreWeave in May 2025. However, the companie...
Thomas Barwick Applied Digital ( APLD ) has amended two of its lease agreements with CoreWeave ( CRWV ) regarding its Polaris Forge 1 data centers in Ellendale, N.D., according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Applied Digital originally leased the 100 MW data center known as ELN-02 and a 150 MW data center known as ELN-03 to CoreWeave in May 2025. However, the companies have agreed to suspend the ELN-02 leases under CoreWeave and create new leases with CoreWeave Compute Acquisition Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of CoreWeave. In addition, CoreWeave delivered an Unconditional Springing Guaranty of Payment and Performance to Applied Digital. CoreWeave is also obligated to provide a letter of credit in the amount of $50M to secure obligations under the ELN-02 Parent Lease within 30 days. The companies made the same changes with the ELN-03 data center lease as well. "Based on the enhanced credit ratings of CoreWeave Parent's refinanced indebtedness for each of the ELN-02 and ELN-03 data center facilities, and the additional credit support provided, the Company has determined that the foregoing transactions are favorable to the holders of its 9.250% notes due 2030," according to the Form 8-K. Under the terms of these lease agreements, Applied Digital will deliver 250 MW of capacity to CoreWeave's AI and high-performance computing infrastructure at the Ellendale campus. The 15-year lease is expected to generate about $7B in revenue for Applied Digital. CoreWeave also holds an option for a third 150 MW building at the site, which is expected to come online in 2027. Applied Digital shares surged 15% by the close of trading on Tuesday. They had edged up another 3.6% during pre-market trading on Wednesday. Similarly, CoreWeave jumped 12% by Tuesday's close and was up another 2% by Wednesday morning. More on Applied Digital and CoreWeave Looking Ahead To Applied Digital's Q3 Earnings: Is The $2.4B Power Build Worth It? CoreWeave: A Compelling R...
press release ( SHAZ ): FY GAAP EPS of -$4.04. Revenue of $1.57M (+256.8% Y/Y). More on SharonAI Holdings Inc. Sharon AI prices $125 million U.S. IPO, to list on Nasdaq Financial information for SharonAI Holdings Inc.
press release ( SHAZ ): FY GAAP EPS of -$4.04. Revenue of $1.57M (+256.8% Y/Y). More on SharonAI Holdings Inc. Sharon AI prices $125 million U.S. IPO, to list on Nasdaq Financial information for SharonAI Holdings Inc.
John M. Chase/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images The last time I wrote about Strategy Inc ( MSTR ) stock was in November 2024, the day when MSTR stock topped. My article was titled "MicroStrategy Stock: Signs Of Topping Have Appeared." I argued that the technical setup for both MSTR and Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) wasn't great and that cracks were forming in the sentiment around MSTR stock, which was way ...
John M. Chase/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images The last time I wrote about Strategy Inc ( MSTR ) stock was in November 2024, the day when MSTR stock topped. My article was titled "MicroStrategy Stock: Signs Of Topping Have Appeared." I argued that the technical setup for both MSTR and Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) wasn't great and that cracks were forming in the sentiment around MSTR stock, which was way too hot at the time. Lots of people didn't like my article because I went against the bulls. See below. Seeking Alpha Now, with MSTR stock 77% off its highs and BTC 46% off its highs, the story is a lot different. In other words, I don't want to poke my eyes out when looking at Strategy anymore (at least not as much). The reason is that the premium to mNAV, when using enterprise value, is now at 1.14x, a major improvement compared to the 3x+ multiples the stock used to carry. And its market cap is actually under its BTC holdings. Bitcoin's chart is also around a major support level, which can help stabilize MSTR stock for now. And the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is in fear territory. That's generally viewed as a good contrarian signal. Based on what I said above, you might think I've flipped to being bullish, but I give it a Hold rating because there are factors that offset the positives. Let's get into it. Why MSTR Isn't A Buy Basically, I don't think there's a clear Buy signal just yet. There's still a 14% premium to mNAV on an enterprise value basis, and that can come down to 1x if Bitcoin ends up making one more swing lower. I really don't see any reason to pay a premium for MSTR at the moment. Not to mention, Bitcoin and BTC-related stocks are more like sentiment plays than fundamental ones because there aren't traditional cash flows to value them on. You need good reasons to believe that sentiment will improve. At the current price, with its market cap under its BTC holdings, it's harder for MSTR to raise money in an accretive way. That's a possible reason why Strategy ...
Trump To Address Nation With 'Important Update' On Iran War: What Will He Say? Update (0845ET): Minutes after we prepared this post, President Trump posted on his social media feed that Iran has asked for a ceasefire: "Iran’s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!" Trump added that he ...
Trump To Address Nation With 'Important Update' On Iran War: What Will He Say? Update (0845ET): Minutes after we prepared this post, President Trump posted on his social media feed that Iran has asked for a ceasefire: "Iran’s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!" Trump added that he will consider it if the Strait is opened... or else! "We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!! " Presumably this will be a topic of tonight's address to the nation, but once again it takes two (or three) to TACO and until the Strait is open, all bets are still off. * * * President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the nation on April 1 to give an update on the military operation in Iran, according to the White House. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X that the president will provide “an important update” about the ongoing war at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday. During a White House press conference on March 31, Trump indicated that the U.S. military may conclude its combat operations against Iran within weeks. “I would say that within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three. We’re hitting them very hard. Last night we knocked out tremendous amounts of missile-making facilities,” he told reporters. “We’re finishing the job, and I think within, maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer, to do the job. But we want to knock out every single thing they have.” As The Epoch Times' Aldgra Fredly reports, Trump said while there is a possibility of reaching a deal with Iran to end the military operations for Tehran’s surrender of its nuclear weapons program, the operation could still be ended without any deal. “If they come to the table, that’ll be good. But it doesn’t matter whether they come or not. We’ve set them back, it’ll take 15 to 20 year...
NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier discusses the future of the NATO alliance following fresh criticism from President Donald Trump amid the war in Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier discusses the future of the NATO alliance following fresh criticism from President Donald Trump amid the war in Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)