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Former President Donald Trump has outlined significant cryptocurrency policies aimed at positioning the U.S. as a global leader. Central to his platform is the creation of a “strategic Bitcoin stockpile,” filled with Bitcoin acquired through legal seizures. Trump also proposes a pro-crypto regulatory environment, including the establishment of a presidential advisory council on cryptocurrency and the appointment of a crypto-friendly SEC chairman. These proposals align with Trump’s broader economic agenda and have garnered support from key Silicon Valley figures. However, they also raise concerns about market volatility and the potential risks of reduced oversight. [more]

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch discusses DCM and eResearch’s 16-page Equity Research Report that covers an in-depth analysis of DCM’s Q1/2024 financial results. [more]

We have written a 16-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management (DCM) after it released Q1/2024. DCM is a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider. Revenue increased to $129.3 million in Q1/2024, up 69.9% from $76.1 million in Q1/2023, but lower than our estimate of $139.0 million. Revenue fell short of expectations mainly because several projects from larger clients were postponed to later quarters this year. DCM reported Adjusted EBITDA of $18.7 million in Q1/2024, an increase of 46.2% from $12.8 million in the same quarter last year. The EBITDA growth reflects the positive impact of the MCC acquisition and ongoing efforts to improve margins and reduce expenses. [more]

We have written a 17-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management (DCM) after it released Q4/2023 and 2023 financial results. DCM is a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider. Revenue increased to $130.0 million in Q4/2023, up 77.9% from Q4/2022, and in-line with our estimate of $131.0 million. For the full year, Revenue hit $447.7 million, up 63.5% from 2022, and in-line with our estimate of $448.8 million. The Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $53.4 million, a 30.3% increase from the previous year. The Revenue and EBITDA growth were mainly attributable to the acquisition of Moore Canada Corporation, which closed in Q2/2023. The report provides an overview of DCM‘s financial results, strategic directions for 2024, and our financial estimates and target price calculations. [more]

We have written a 12-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management, a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider that offers comprehensive online and offline communications and marketing solutions to businesses. The report highlights how STG Partners’ acquisition of MediaValet Inc. for $79 million showcases a favorable valuation trend for Canadian SaaS and DAM sectors. DCM’s valuation could benefit as it enhances its SaaS offerings and focuses on a Print-to-Digital transition. The Company has also successfully completed a series of sale and leaseback transactions, raising $37.8 million, and aiding in debt reduction. DCM’s recognition in the 2024 OTCQX Best 50 underscores its market performance and strategic positioning. We are maintaining our price target and recommendation. [more]

Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) is not just a key player in government intelligence and data integration, it’s a burgeoning force in the private sector, with a 23% growth outpacing its government revenue growth. Its Q3/2023 earnings reflect a 210% YTD stock price increase, ranking it among the top Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks. With the launch of its AI Platform and other innovative products, Palantir is rapidly expanding its customer base and commercial footprint. Analysts see a large TAM, predicting significant revenue growth and a potential stock upside, as Palantir leverages AI to redefine its industry. [more]

We have written a 15-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management, a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider that offers comprehensive online and offline communications and marketing solutions to businesses. The update report provides highlights of the Company’s Q3/2022 financials and an update on integration activities and synergies after merging with Moore Canada Corporation. [more]

AMD’s MI300 series, blending CPU, GPU, and memory, is poised to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI accelerator market. AMD’s MI300 series of accelerators, introduces two distinct models to cater to diverse market needs and specifically targeting the AI and large language model (LLM) market. [more]