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Adam Garcia
February 19, 2025
Good Afternoon!
Hey, everyone. It's Adam from Elite Trade Club. Here’s what moved the market today.
Polymetallic Discoveries (Sponsored)
The global push for clean energy, EVs, and AI is accelerating, and at the heart of this revolution are critical metals like copper, nickel, and PGMs. As demand soars, supply constraints are creating a prime opportunity for early investors.
One Canadian mining company is rising to meet that demand with a high-grade polymetallic discovery in Quebec—already drawing comparisons to the world-renowned Norilsk Mine.
Backed by industry heavyweights Robert Friedland and Rob McEwen, and with a fully funded 2025 exploration program, this company is positioned to become a key player in global supply chains.
Markets 📈
The market struggled to maintain Tuesday’s slow forward momentum, resulting in a mixed bag of ups and downs. Even so, the S&P 500 reached an all-time high today, 0.24% above yesterday’s score.
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Market-Moving News 📈
Healthcare
Hims & Hers Expands Telehealth Services With Home Testing Acquisition
Hims & Hers Health Inc. is expanding its services with the acquisition of a home blood-testing company, strengthening its position in personalized healthcare solutions. This move follows the company’s rapid growth in providing alternative weight-loss treatments.
The newly acquired company, operating under the name Trybe Labs, specializes in at-home testing for various health markers, including hormones and cholesterol. By integrating this technology, Hims aims to enhance its telehealth platform, offering users more accessible and customized care options.
With a surge in demand for weight-loss treatments, Hims has drawn significant consumer interest, particularly from those seeking alternatives to brand-name medications. The company has also gained visibility through high-profile marketing efforts, positioning itself as a major player in the evolving digital health landscape.
The introduction of home testing kits is expected to support Hims’ expansion into more tailored treatments, ranging from supplements to prescription medications. By streamlining diagnostics and treatment access, the company is further solidifying its role in the growing telehealth sector.
Travel
JetBlue Explores New Airline Partnerships to Strengthen Growth Strategy
JetBlue Airways is actively pursuing new partnership opportunities and remains open to investing additional funds to secure a deal. The company is in discussions with multiple airlines as it looks to strengthen its position in the industry following the end of a previous collaboration.
A recent court ruling blocked JetBlue’s alliance with another major carrier, a partnership that had allowed coordinated operations in key markets. Despite this setback, JetBlue sees value in forming new agreements that could enhance customer benefits, particularly in improving its loyalty program to stay competitive.
The company’s broader strategy includes initiatives aimed at strengthening operations, expanding its network, and improving financial performance. As part of its long-term plan, JetBlue has outlined significant financial targets through the next few years, focusing on increasing efficiency and reliability.
While the airline is prepared to allocate funds toward a partnership, leadership remains committed to ensuring any agreement aligns with its overall growth strategy. Moving forward, JetBlue is focused on delivering enhanced service offerings while navigating regulatory challenges in an evolving industry landscape.
AI Profit Opportunities (Sponsored)
While most people are worried about DeepSeek and what it means for the stock market, “Market Wizard” Larry Benedict is excited.
According to him, it’s opened the door for a whole new way to make money from AI.
He’s teaming up with Silicon Valley insider Jeff Brown to share the details in The Overnight AI Gains Summit, tonight, February 19th, at 8 p.m. ET.
(When you click the link, your email address will be added to the event guest list.)
Restaurants
KFC Moves U.S. Headquarters to Texas in Corporate Restructuring
KFC is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas as part of a broader corporate strategy by its parent company. The move will shift operations to Plano, where the global teams for KFC and Pizza Hut are already based. Employees affected by the transition will be required to relocate within the next six months.
Yum Brands, which owns KFC, is restructuring its corporate presence with two main headquarters—one in Plano and another in California. This shift also impacts remote employees, who will need to work from designated office locations.
Despite the move, the company plans to maintain a presence in Kentucky. Corporate offices and a flagship restaurant will remain in Louisville, preserving some local ties. The decision aligns with a broader trend of companies reconsidering their headquarters locations due to tax benefits and changing office space needs.
Texas has become a leading destination for corporate relocations in recent years, attracting businesses with its favorable policies. The transition mirrors similar moves by other restaurant chains adjusting their operations to align with evolving business strategies and workforce trends.
Top Winners and Losers 🔥
Alpha Technology Group Limited [ATGL] $39.30 (+28.87%)
Alpha Technology saw a significant share price boost today as artificial intelligence sentiment continues to climb.
Compass Inc [COMP] $10.24 (+28.32%)
Compass stock jumped after the company reported higher-than-expected sales and revenue in its Q4 update.
Hims & Hers Health Inc [HIMS] $68.74 (+17.50%)
Hims & Hers Health made waves by increasing its testing capabilities through its acquisition of new in-home facilities.
Bumble Inc [BMBL] $5.64 (-30.31%)
Bumble sank after the online dating company offered first-quarter guidance that was softer than expected on key metrics.
PROG Holdings Inc [PRG] $30.58 (-28.37%)
PROG Holdings did not please shareholders with its fourth-quarter financial statement, causing its stock to fall.
Celanese Corp [CE] $54.91 (-21.42%)
Celanese shares plummeted following the release of its Q4 earnings snapshot that revealed a weak 2025 outlook.
Precious Metals (Sponsored)
A junior mining company in Canada’s Red Lake District just hit a major milestone, bringing them one step closer to restarting production by 2025.
With a fully permitted, high-grade gold mine, 1.65 million ounces of proven reserves, and $68 million in secured funding, this project is gaining serious momentum.
Infrastructure upgrades are already underway, positioning the company for a potential production surge.
Backed by mining legend Frank Giustra and supported by a January Pre-Feasibility Study, this opportunity could offer significant upside for early investors.
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— Adam G.
Elite Trade Club
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