MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, TSX Venture: RX) released today its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full year (FY) ended December 31, 2025. Key highlights include: (CAD) Q4 2025 % Change vs. Q4 2024 FY 2025 % Change vs. FY 2024 Canadian Pharma Sales 8,792,653 +3 % 37,143,783 +13 % International Pharma Sales 601,387 +240 % 3,735,959 +302 % Legacy Business Sales 277,883 +278 % 2,172,241 +86 % Total Company Sales 9,671,923 +10 % 43,051,983 +23 % EBITDA1 2,528,561 +13 % 12,122,756 +30 % Net Income After Taxes (NIAT) 1,991,788 +23 % 9,012,232 +24 % Fully Diluted EPS 0.17 +25 % 0.78 +27 % Return on Average Equity for FY 2025 was 24% as compared to 21% for FY 2024 During FY 2025, repurchased for cancellation a total of 19,500 common shares under a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) Paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.05 per common share on March 14, 2025, June 13, 2025, September 15, 2025, and December 15, 2025 Increased quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.055 per common share - paid on March 13, 2026 Generated $2.4 million in sales in 2025 from international Tibelia ® (tibolone) assets acquired in 2024 (tibolone) assets acquired in 2024 Completed acquisition of Oral Science Inc., a Canadian owner and distributor of specialized dental hygiene and oral health products, as announced on March 2, 2026 “We finished 2025 with double-digit overall revenue growth in the fourth quarter with continued growth in our Canadian pharmaceutical business and sizable contributions from our international Tibelia® business and legacy business,” commented Mr. René Goehrum, President and CEO of BioSyent. “For the full year, we are proud to have delivered 23% total Company revenue growth while maintaining a healthy 21% NIAT margin. We continue to invest in our FeraMAX® and Tibella® / Tibelia® products which were significant drivers of revenue and profit growth both in Canada and internationally during the year. We also continued to i...

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A trade association of cloud service providers (CSPs) filed an antitrust complaint today with the European Union’s European Commission (EC) over Broadcom's shuttering of VMware’s CSP partner program this year. Since Broadcom bought VMware, it has drastically cut the number of channel partners VMware works with, a shift that began with the elimination of VMware’s partner program . Broadcom replaced the program with an invite-only alternative that favors larger partners working with enterprise-sized clients rather than small-to-medium-sized businesses . There are even fewer CSP partners working with VMware today. Broadcom introduced a requirement that CSP partners operate at least 3,500 cores, rendering hundreds of CSPs ineligible for partnership. Before Broadcom bought VMware, the virtualization company had over 4,000 CSP partners, per a February 2024 report from The Register . Today, VMware reportedly has 19 CSP partners in the US and about nine in the United Kingdom, The Register reported. Read full article Comments

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00:00 Speaker A Let's get to some of today's other trending tickers. We're taking a look at Alibaba, Accenture and Align technology and Jared Blikry is with me, markets in data editor. 00:10 Speaker A Um let's talk about Alibaba first. Of course, the Chinese e-commerce giant. Um it did report weaker than expected revenue, but the company also said it's going to get to um to quintuple um its cloud and AI revenue. $100 billion annually in five years is the company's aim here. 00:30 Speaker A Um but the shares are pulling back a little bit. So it looks like like XAI, not XAI, Elon Musk's XAI. excluding AI, the business is not as strong. 00:40 Speaker B They still got to sell stuff. 00:41 Speaker B And the problem is there's this brutal competition in that industry and e-commerce in China. Not a surprise there. So let's go over some of the earnings highlights. AI cloud is still the part that works. So cloud revenue up 36%, AI related product revenue, uh triple digit growth for 10 consecutive quarters. 01:05 Speaker B Uh the company says the business goal of Alibaba's AI strategy is very clear. Over the next five years, our goal is to surpass $100 billion dollars in combined combined cloud and AI external revenue, what you were just talking about Julie. Core results were weak enough to overpower that AI pitch though. So revenue was up 2% to 285 billion yuan. Net income down 67%. So that's a big drop in in profits. 01:34 Speaker B Um so Alibaba needs a number of things to kind of fall into place. The monetization story still not really convincing yet. AI revenue goal implies roughly 35% annual growth. E-commerce and food delivery still the main earnings drivers, but we talked about those headwinds of being so much competition there. Bloomberg Intelligence saying Alibaba's push into agentic AI and creation of token Hub will not alter the e-commerce giant's AI profit profit outlook, which remains challenged. 01:57 Speaker A So, stock is down 6.4%. 02:00 Speaker B If we go t...

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Friday is the first day of spring. It is also the first “triple-witching” options expiration during what has already been a busy year for markets.

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Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Get Free Report) shares traded up 1.8% on Thursday . The company traded as high as $156.92 and last traded at $155.6890. 21,917,833 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 22% from the average session volume of 28,034,938 shares. The stock had previously closed at $152.90. Get Oracle alerts: Sign Up More Oracle News Here are the key news stories impacting Oracle this week: Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on Oracle from $400.00 to $320.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on shares of Oracle from $275.00 to $220.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on shares of Oracle from $240.00 to $210.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on Oracle from $300.00 to $200.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $313.00 price target on shares of Oracle in a report on Monday, February 9th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $265.77. Get Our Latest Report on ORCL Oracle Trading Up 1.8% The company has a market cap of $447.77 billion, a PE ratio of 27.95, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.66. The company has a current ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.66. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $163.42 and a 200 day moving average price of $216.29. Ora...

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Get Free Report) shares rose 2.9% during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $205.88 and last traded at $205.27. Approximately 32,006,714 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 16% from the average daily volume of 38,200,914 shares. The stock had previously closed at $199.46. Get Advanced Micro Devices alerts: Sign Up Key Headlines Impacting Advanced Micro Devices Here are the key news stories impacting Advanced Micro Devices this week: Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms have recently issued reports on AMD. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on Advanced Micro Devices from $260.00 to $255.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a "buy" rating on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Raymond James Financial initiated coverage on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $377.00 target price for the company. Roth Mkm reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $235.00 price target on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $290.53. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on AMD Advanced Micro Devices Price Performance The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 2.01 and a current ratio of 2.85. The company's 50 day moving average price is $215.10 and its 200-day moving average price is $210.79. The company has a ma...

Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are on sale in both color options. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are the best noise-canceling wireless earbuds you can buy, but they’ve been hard to recommend over the last-gen model because of the price. While the older version is often on sale for $248 , the update costs $329 — and has never before been marked down. That’s why this deal is worth paying attention to: right now, Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are on sale for about $298 ($31 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and directly from Sony , marking their first discount. Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds Where to Buy: $329.99 $298 at Amazon $329.99 $298 at Best Buy $329.99 $299.99 at Sony Sony’s WF-1000XM lineup has long been among our favorite wireless earbuds, and the latest model simply builds upon what already works so well. In his review, my colleague John Higgins noted they block out noise even more effectively, outperforming both the Bose Ultra Earbuds and AirPods Pro when it comes to tuning out nearby conversations. They also sound as impressive as ever, delivering clean, well-balanced audio with richer bass than their predecessor, along with continued support for Sony’s LDAC codec so music retains more detail. Sony has added a new listening mode designed to make audio less distracting by mimicking the effect of background music in a cafe, which is helpful if you rely on music to help you focus. Beyond sound and noise cancellation, the buds remain well-suited for everyday use. Battery life remains top-notch, lasting up to eight hours on a single charge or up to 24 hours with the wireless charging case. For comfort, Sony continues to include swappable foam ear tips in multiple sizes, and will send silicone tips for free if the foam ones don’t work for you. That said, getting the best noise cancellation and sounds depends on achieving a secure fit with one of the included foam ear tips, which our reviewer struggled with. Read our Sony WF-1000XM6 review.

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jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis I rate Charles Schwab's ( SCHW ) Series J Preferred Shares ( SCHW.PR.J ) a "Hold." Although SCHW.PR.J (Series J Preferreds thereafter) trades at a steep discount to the redemption price; this discount is not thesis-changing. When factoring in Series J's modest $1.11 annual coupon (distributed quarterly), it seems overvalued compared to other fixed-income alternatives. This "Hold" rating balances SCHW's strong profitability and coverage ratios against Series J overvaluation. Series D Versus Series J Both Series D and Series are perpetual, non-cumulative preferreds with solid net income coverage. Both are pari passu with each other, senior to common shares, and subordinated to SCHW's debt. We'll talk about these features in a minute. For now. Let's talk about the share price. Series D trades at $24.8/share, close to the redemption price of $25/share. On the other hand, Series J trades at $18.3/share, a steep discount to the redemption price. All things being constant, investors are better off with a fixed-income security trading at a discount to redemption than one that is not. Series J will become callable at the redemption price next June. The only reason Series D and Series J trade at different prices is because the coupon rate of each security is different. Since they're in pari passu, their prices adjust to equalize the dividend yield. For example, Series D pays $1.49/unit annually (distributed quarterly). On the other hand, Series J pays $1.11/unit annually (distributed quarterly). The prices of each preferred series adjust so that the yield is almost identical despite paying different coupon rates. Series D yields 5.99% versus 6.06% for Series J. The Likelihood of Redemption The probability of SCHW redeeming Series J preferreds is low, in my view. Typically, corporations redeem the preferreds when they need to deleverage or when refinancing becomes cheaper. Financing is now more expensive than whe...

Key Points Carvana's fourth-quarter 2025 revenue surged 58% year over year to $5.6 billion. A massive, one-time tax benefit boosted net income, signaling management's confidence in long-term profitability. The stock's extreme historical volatility and premium valuation combine to create a risky -- but potentially still attractive -- setup. 10 stocks we like better than Carvana › Shares of online used-car retailer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) have experienced a brutal start to 2026. After logging astronomical gains over the past three years as it pulled itself back from the brink of financial collapse, the growth stock is down about 35% year to date as of this writing. The steep drop comes as many high-flying growth stocks take a breather amid geopolitical conflict and uncertainty over artificial intelligence (AI). Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » But looking at Carvana's most recent earnings report, the underlying business is actually putting up extraordinary numbers. So, why did shares fall despite the company reporting record results? Rapid growth and a hidden profit signal Highlighting the e-commerce auto platform's robust underlying momentum, Carvana's fourth-quarter revenue surged 58% year over year to $5.6 billion. The top-line acceleration was driven by a 43% year-over-year jump in retail units sold, which reached more than 163,000 for the period. And the full-year picture is just as impressive. For the entirety of 2025, Carvana sold nearly 600,000 retail units, generating a record $20.3 billion in revenue -- a 49% increase from 2024. "Achieving all of this at once is rare," noted Carvana founder and CEO Ernie Garcia in the company's fourth-quarter earnings release, "and speaks to the powerful positive feedback our model generates as we grow." But the most telling signal of Carvana's...

Earnings Call Insights: Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Q3 2026 Management View CEO Yongming Wu stated that Alibaba maintained strong investment momentum in AI plus cloud and consumption, emphasizing that "Cloud Intelligence Group revenue growth accelerated to 36%, while our Quick Commerce business continued to expand in scale with ongoing improvement in unit economics." Wu outlined a clear business goal: "Over the next 5 years, our goal is to surpass USD 100 billion in combined cloud and AI external revenue, including MaaS." Wu detailed that "Cloud Intelligence Group's market share has grown for 3 consecutive quarters, rising to 36% with our lead continuing to widen." He further highlighted that "Alibaba Cloud's cumulative external revenue through February for fiscal year 2026 officially surpassed RMB 100 billion." Wu described the launch of Alibaba Token Hub Business Group as "the organizational foundation for executing Alibaba's AI strategy and the hub for efficient coordination across our AI businesses." Wu reported that "T-Head's proprietary GPU chips have achieved scaled mass production. As of February 2026, T-Head had cumulatively shipped 470,000 AI chips... more than 60% of the T-Head ships serve external customers." CFO Toby Xu stated, "Total revenue was RMB 284.8 billion, excluding revenue from Sun Art and Intime revenue on a like-for-like basis have grown by 9%. Total adjusted EBITA decreased by 57% primarily due to our strategic investments in technology-related innovation initiatives and the consumption front, including quick commerce business." Xu added, "Our GAAP net income was RMB 15.6 billion, a decrease of 66%. Operating cash flow was an inflow of RMB 36 billion. Free cash flow was RMB 11.3 billion, a decrease of RMB 27.7 billion from the same quarter last year. We are reinvesting our cash flow to be a leader in AI and quick commerce." Outlook Wu communicated a five-year external revenue target: "Over the next 5 years, our goal is to surpass U...

Kajdi Szabolcs/iStock via Getty Images Our thesis on Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ), has been that risk-reward remains favorable in H1 '26, but come H2, it is time to be more cautious, and this fiscal Q2 print confirmed why. The company reported a stellar quarter, growing the top line by 75% sequentially to $23.86B, easily ahead of the expected $19.4B, and guiding for sales to grow 40% Q/Q to $33.5B, again comfortably ahead of expectations by +$10B, for $22.8B. Non-GAAP gross margins surged from 56.8% last quarter to 74.9% this quarter, even ahead of management’s own guidance for the 68% level. The stock, however, was down almost 3% in extended trading. YahooFinance By Thursday morning, the stock pulled back further, close to -7%, and now intra-trading has recovered slightly to -4%. Heading into this print, momentum around MU was quickly building after the market as a whole took a mini-Iran war hit, with the stock pulling back to the $370 level earlier this month before bouncing back this week, breaking resistance, and hitting new highs in the $460s. We think that, heading into H2 '26, the fuel for upside will begin to run out, much like current global oil reserves. This quarter, similar to Q1, MU’s upside didn’t really come from AI hyper-demand or high bandwidth memory ("HBM") more specifically; instead, it came from MU benefiting from price uplift on non-AI memory resulting from a supply-tight environment driven by the structural reallocation of manufacturing capacity to HBM. We know this from MU itself; last quarter, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra told us that “supply will remain substantially short of the demand for the foreseeable future” and recognized that the company can only meet 55-60% of customer demand. SK hynix and Samsung ( SSNLF ), the two biggest memory players, have confirmed the same. Keep in mind that part of what’s squeezing supply is the fact that HBM has a 3:1 trade ratio when it comes to wafer consumption per unit of memory output, meaning HBM’s architec...

Kajdi Szabolcs/iStock via Getty Images Our thesis on Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ), has been that risk-reward remains favorable in H1 '26, but come H2, it is time to be more cautious, and this fiscal Q2 print confirmed why. The company reported a stellar quarter, growing the top line by 75% sequentially to $23.86B, easily ahead of the expected $19.4B, and guiding for sales to grow 40% Q/Q to $33.5B, again comfortably ahead of expectations by +$10B, for $22.8B. Non-GAAP gross margins surged from 56.8% last quarter to 74.9% this quarter, even ahead of management’s own guidance for the 68% level. The stock, however, was down almost 3% in extended trading. YahooFinance By Thursday morning, the stock pulled back further, close to -7%, and now intra-trading has recovered slightly to -4%. Heading into this print, momentum around MU was quickly building after the market as a whole took a mini-Iran war hit, with the stock pulling back to the $370 level earlier this month before bouncing back this week, breaking resistance, and hitting new highs in the $460s. We think that, heading into H2 '26, the fuel for upside will begin to run out, much like current global oil reserves. This quarter, similar to Q1, MU’s upside didn’t really come from AI hyper-demand or high bandwidth memory ("HBM") more specifically; instead, it came from MU benefiting from price uplift on non-AI memory resulting from a supply-tight environment driven by the structural reallocation of manufacturing capacity to HBM. We know this from MU itself; last quarter, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra told us that “supply will remain substantially short of the demand for the foreseeable future” and recognized that the company can only meet 55-60% of customer demand. SK hynix and Samsung ( SSNLF ), the two biggest memory players, have confirmed the same. Keep in mind that part of what’s squeezing supply is the fact that HBM has a 3:1 trade ratio when it comes to wafer consumption per unit of memory output, meaning HBM’s architec...

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle was poised to make landfall in far north Queensland on Friday morning, likely as a “high-end” category four system but still posing a severe threat to several remote communities. Locals took shelter early in the morning as the winds began to pick up ahead of forecast winds over 250km/h. A tracking map released by the Bureau of Meteorology on Friday morning predicted Narelle would make landfall after 7am AEST, somewhere between Lockhart River and Cape Melville in Cape York. View image in fullscreen Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast tracking map, issued at 4:47am on Friday. Illustration: Bureau of Meteorology Authorities were warning of combined threats from strong winds, heavy rain, flooding from already-swollen river systems and storm surge in coastal areas, as the cyclone arrives close to a high tide. Sustained winds of 195km/h have been measured at the centre of the cyclone, with gusts up to 270km/h. The system was tracking almost directly towards the town of Coen, which has a population of about 320. Locals said the town had been eerily calm on Thursday, but that heavy winds began to pick up about 4am. “You can hear a couple of things moving around outside now,” said Sara Watkins, owner of the local mechanic and bush pantry. “Until the wind started it was so still. It was raining but it was really still. That’s not like Coen, when it rains it pours and the wind moves about.” Climate experts said Narelle was likely fuelled by climate change, with the system moving west over the Coral Sea where sea surface temperatures have been at record highs in recent months. Higher ocean temperatures provide more fuel for cyclones, increasing their intensity. Coastal inundation will be worsened by rising sea levels and the system will also be able to produce more rainfall, also due to global heating, scientists say. Emergency warnings have been issued for the Lockhart River, Port Stewart and Coen. The Bureau of Meteorology said Narelle wou...

Alistair Berg U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday as investors assessed more economic data and digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged, which signaled deep concerns about the war in Iran. The benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) closed -0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) ended -0.3%, and the blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) finished -0.4%. Now, here are some stocks to watch for after-hours on Thursday: FedEx ( FDX ) shares gained almost 9% after an earnings beat. The shipping giant gained 8.9% in Thursday after-hours trading after topping expectations on its Q3 earnings report. The company reported an 8.1% increase in revenue year-over-year, with EPS at $5.25 vs. $4.15 consensus and $4.51 a year ago. In addition, operating income was $1.62B for the quarter on an adjusted basis, and operating margin was 6.7% vs. 6.8% a year ago. Micron ( MU ) turned green in the post-market after shares experienced weakness Micron ( MU ) shares were +0.5% in post-market hours, after its shares closed -3.8%, experiencing weakness even after the memory chipmaker delivered a beat in its quarterly results, with guidance for nearly $20 per share for Q3. CFO Mark Murphy said the company plans to increase capital expenditure for the year by at least 25%. Paul Meeks, head of technology research at Freedom Capital Markets, said Micron’s ( MU ) recent decline is “a buying opportunity.” Planet Labs ( PL ) surged more than 18% after beating earnings The satellite and geospatial data platform Planet Labs ( PL ) rose an impressive 18.5% after market hours after its fourth-quarter earnings report indicated that EPS beat the expected loss of $0.05 per share. Revenue was up 41.1% year-over-year, and for 2027 Q1, the company expects revenue to be around $87-91M. More on MU, PL, and FDX Bears Cross 50% Dow Jones And U.S. Stock Market Outlook - Wall Street Gaps Down, Weak Dip-Buying Attempts AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Leaps 3 things to look forward to on Friday The market i...

S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.27%) fell 0.27% to 6,606.49, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.28%) slipped 0.28% to 22,090.69, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.44%) lost 0.44% to 46,021.43 as oil prices drove another volatile day of trading. Market movers Energy names such as ExxonMobil (XOM +0.40%) and Chevron (CVX +1.43%) extended gains today. Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ +2.95%) continued its rally. The stock has surged 60% in the past six months. Micron Technology (MU 3.71%) fell despite strong quarterly results as investors weighed wider unease and spending concerns. Alibaba Group (BABA 7.02%) dropped sharply on disappointing earnings. Gold miner Newmont (NEM 6.89%) tumbled nearly 9% on plummeting bullion prices. Industrial bellwethers GE Aerospace (GE 3.22%) and Boeing (BA 2.27%) each sank amid broad aerospace selling. What this means for investors Oil prices again pressured markets today after Brent crude spiked briefly above $119 a barrel before falling back to $108 at close. U.S. stocks pared losses in the final hours of trading, finishing with slight losses. Strikes on Middle Eastern energy facilities intensified fears that energy prices would remain elevated even after the conflict ends. The Federal Reserve’s comments about inflation added to the risk-off sentiment, weighing on tech stocks, industrials, and consumer staples. Mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in three months. JPMorgan Chase cut its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500. It joined other investment firms in warning that the Iran conflict could slow global growth. The firm said the assumption that elevated oil prices would be short-lived had led to a sense of complacency.

Expand NASDAQ : RIVN Rivian Automotive Today's Change ( 3.70 %) $ 0.57 Current Price $ 16.11 Key Data Points Market Cap $19B Day's Range $ 15.55 - $ 17.11 52wk Range $ 10.36 - $ 22.69 Volume 2.8M Avg Vol 31M Gross Margin -276.59 % Rivian Automotive (RIVN +3.70%), which designs and manufactures electric pickup trucks and SUVs, closed Thursday at $16.12, up 3.80%. Shares rose after Uber Technologies (UBER 1.60%) announced plans to invest up to $1.25 billion through 2031 to deploy Rivian’s R2 SUVs as robotaxis. Investors are watching execution milestones on autonomy and volume commitments. Trading volume reached 75.4 million shares, coming in about 132% above its three-month average of 32.6 million shares. Rivian Automotive IPO'd in 2021 and has fallen 84% since going public. How the markets moved today S&P 500 slipped 0.28% to 6,606, while the Nasdaq Composite also fell 0.28% to 22,091. Among electric vehicle manufacturing peers, Tesla closed at $380.30, down 3.18%, while Lucid Group finished at $10.30, up 3.52%, reflecting mixed sentiment across the sector. What this means for investors Uber announced plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to provide it (or its partners) with “10,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis with the option to purchase up to 40,000 more in 2030.” The robotaxis will initially be deployed in Miami and San Francisco in 2028, potentially expanding to 25 cities by 2031. The initial $300 million cash infusion will help Rivian continue ramping up its mass-market EV manufacturing volume, which should keep improving the company’s margins over time. That said, Rivian is still a ways off from consistent profitability and cash generation, so the stock is best left for risk-tolerant investors. However, home to partnerships with Uber, Amazon, and Volkswagen, Rivian will be well supported.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), which designs and manufactures electric pickup trucks and SUVs, closed Thursday at $16.12, up 3.80%. Shares rose after Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) announced plans to invest up to $1.25 billion through 2031 to deploy Rivian’s R2 SUVs as robotaxis. Investors are watching execution milestones on autonomy and volume commitments. Trading volume reached 75.4 million shares, coming in about 132% above its three-month average of 32.6 million shares. Rivian Automotive IPO'd in 2021 and has fallen 84% since going public. How the markets moved today S&P 500 slipped 0.28% to 6,606, while the Nasdaq Composite also fell 0.28% to 22,091. Among electric vehicle manufacturing peers, Tesla closed at $380.30, down 3.18%, while Lucid Group finished at $10.30, up 3.52%, reflecting mixed sentiment across the sector. What this means for investors Uber announced plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to provide it (or its partners) with “10,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis with the option to purchase up to 40,000 more in 2030.” The robotaxis will initially be deployed in Miami and San Francisco in 2028, potentially expanding to 25 cities by 2031. The initial $300 million cash infusion will help Rivian continue ramping up its mass-market EV manufacturing volume, which should keep improving the company’s margins over time. That said, Rivian is still a ways off from consistent profitability and cash generation, so the stock is best left for risk-tolerant investors. However, home to partnerships with Uber, Amazon, and Volkswagen, Rivian will be well supported. Should you buy stock in Rivian Automotive right now? Before you buy stock in Rivian Automotive, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Rivian Automotive wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list...