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Nano-X Imaging (NNOX) held its Q4 2024 earnings call on March 31, 2025, featuring CEO Erez Meltzer and CFO Ran Daniel. The company reported significant regulatory achievements, including FDA general use clearance in December and CE Mark designation for Nanox.ARC in February 2025. Meltzer highlighted advancements in market deployment, positive customer feedback, new channel partnerships, and efforts to penetrate the European market, along with updates on their Nanox.AI team and ongoing clinical trials to support...

Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT) held its Q4 2024 earnings call on March 31, 2025, led by CEO Dan Sceli and CFO Bill Larkin. The company reported a 9% decrease in annual revenue to $302.3 million, with Q4 revenue down 14% to $75.1 million, attributed to business transitions. Despite these declines, Westport improved gross margins and achieved positive net cash from operations, while announcing a strategic transaction to divest its light-duty business, aiming to focus on...

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported its first same-store sales decline since 2020, with January sales falling 2% and overall traffic not recovering due to economic concerns. Despite a 6% revenue growth to $2.88 billion and a slight increase in adjusted EPS, the company expects same-store sales growth to be lower than previously forecasted, with challenges in Q2 ahead. However, Chipotle remains optimistic about long-term growth prospects, planning to expand locations in the U.S. and internationally,...

Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) has faced a challenging three-month period, with shares dropping 20% from their February peak amid market weakness and concerns over potential divestment of its Chrome web browser due to a DOJ antitrust lawsuit. Despite these worries, investing in Alphabet could be beneficial, as the company has been preparing for a possible sale of Chrome, leveraging first-party cookies and its AI assistant Gemini for advertising. Even in a pessimistic scenario where Chrome's loss...

Rivian Automotive (RIVN 4.42%) shares are trading at a significant discount compared to peers like Lucid Group and Tesla, with potential for sales growth in the next 12 months. The company plans to launch three new mass market vehicles priced under $50,000 by early 2026, which could significantly increase sales, similar to Tesla's previous models. However, current market estimates show flat sales in the near term, indicating that Rivian's growth potential isn't yet reflected in...

This article discusses the pros and cons of borrowing from a 401(k), acknowledging that while it may be necessary in certain scenarios—such as urgent financial needs, credit issues, or high-interest rates—there are significant drawbacks. Reasons to avoid such loans include job instability, the risk of double taxation, possible penalties for early withdrawal, and the temptation to finance non-essential purchases. Ultimately, it advises individuals to carefully consider all options and understand their plan's terms before proceeding...