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Adam Garcia
March 27, 2025
Good Afternoon!
Hey, everyone. It's Adam from Elite Trade Club. Here’s what moved the market today.
Uranium Sector (Sponsored)
On Behalf of Azincourt Energy Corp
A junior miner with high-grade uranium assets in Canada’s Athabasca Basin and Central Mineral Belt is making moves.
Plans are in motion, and the uranium market is heating up.
*Examples that we provide of share price increases pertaining to a particular Issuer from one referenced date to another represent an arbitrarily chosen time period and are no indication whatsoever of future stock prices for that Issuer and are of no predictive value. Our stock profiles are intended to highlight certain companies for YOUR further investigation; they are NOT stock recommendations or constitute an offer or sale of the referenced securities.
Markets 📈
The market fought off a turkey-induced coma to surprising gains to kick off the week. The Nasdaq Composite reached a new all-time high as a result.
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Market-Moving News 📈
Retail
Walmart Commits to Multi-Billion Dollar Expansion Across Mexico
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has committed to a multi-billion-dollar investment in Mexico, reinforcing its confidence in the region's long-term potential. This year, the retailer plans to invest over $6 billion in an ongoing effort to grow its presence in Latin America.
Executives confirmed the announcement during a joint appearance with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The investment includes opening new stores across multiple regions, with plans to create around 5,500 new jobs. This step highlights Walmart's intent to deepen its reach in urban and regional communities.
Operations in Mexico have played a key role in Walmart's international strategy since the company first entered the country over six decades ago. By continuing to expand its infrastructure and services, Walmart aims to improve local residents' access to goods and employment.
Developments under the new plan include enhancements to supply chain systems and the rollout of additional store formats. Locations for these new stores have not been fully disclosed, but expansion will target a mix of high-demand and underserved areas.
Officials in Mexico praised the move as a strong signal for Mexico's retail and labor sectors. While exact timelines remain undisclosed, Walmart indicated that store openings will begin in phases throughout the year.
This strategic push solidifies Walmart's commitment to Mexico and underscores its role as a major employer and service provider.
Trading Methods (Sponsored)
Bitcoin’s ups and downs have made and lost fortunes. But what if there was a way to outperform BTC—without ever buying it?
Hedge fund titan Larry Benedict has revealed a new approach called "Bitcoin Skimming," a strategy that has outpaced Bitcoin’s returns by as much as 22-to-1.
With the SEC’s latest decision set to shake up crypto markets, now is the perfect time to discover how this works.
Consumer Goods
Philip Morris Brings Flagship Heated Tobacco Device to U.S. with Austin Launch
Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) officially launched its heated tobacco device, IQOS, in Austin, Texas, as part of a broader push into the U.S. market for smoke-free alternatives.
The company introduced the product following a successful pilot program and has begun offering IQOS to smoking-age adults in the Austin area. IQOS will be sold at select mobile locations, and trained "IQOS coaches" will guide customers through product demonstrations. Online sales are expected to begin later in April.
This marks the first U.S. city rollout for IQOS, a product already leading the global heated tobacco segment. Philip Morris plans to expand IQOS in additional U.S. markets while awaiting regulatory clearance for its latest version, IQOS ILUMA. The company is offering an earlier model that has already received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization.
IQOS operates by heating tobacco instead of burning it, aiming to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals found in traditional cigarettes.
Philip Morris aims to capture 10% of the U.S. and heated tobacco unit volumes by 2030. With this launch, the firm begins its attempt to build a new user base in one of the world's largest nicotine markets.
The FDA continues to review Philip Morris's application to introduce the IQOS ILUMA device in the U.S., while advocacy groups have raised concerns about previous product claims.
Smart Screen Solutions (Sponsored)
A tech innovator could enable the mass commercialization of MicroLED displays, securing a partnership with Taiwan’s leading manufacturer.
Can this under-the-radar company follow in OLED’s footsteps?
*Examples that we provide of share price increases pertaining to a particular Issuer from one referenced date to another represent an arbitrarily chosen time period and are no indication whatsoever of future stock prices for that Issuer and are of no predictive value. Our stock profiles are intended to highlight certain companies for YOUR further investigation; they are NOT stock recommendations or constitute an offer or sale of the referenced securities.
Manufacturing
Kimberly-Clark Targets Full Clean Power at European Facility
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) is moving forward with a significant sustainability initiative by transitioning its Koblenz, Germany, manufacturing facility to run entirely on renewable energy by 2029. The site, which produces toilet paper, hand towels, and wipers, will become the company's first tissue plant to follow a clean energy pathway.
The transition includes replacing natural gas systems with electric alternatives, a shift expected to cut over 13,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Kimberly-Clark will source power through virtual solar agreements in Italy and Spain to meet the facility's total energy needs.
Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action supported the prroject through grant funding. The company's investment aligns with broader decarbonization targets while helping reduce the environmental footprint of its global operations.
Electric boilers and new infrastructure are being installed to support the changeover. The project will add new capabilities to the company's sustainability efforts and open the door to similar conversions at other global manufacturing sites.
Kimberly-Clark continues refining its operational footprint across Europe. The Koblenz site now serves as a testing ground for energy models that could shape how the company modernizes production in key markets.
This move reflects an accelerating trend among multinational manufacturers aiming to lower carbon emissions and shift to more resilient energy strategies.
Top Winners and Losers 🔥
Concentrix Corp [CNX] $65.04 (+42.38%)
Concentrix, a tech company focusing on customer experience (CX) solutions, surged to its highest since September after posting positive Q1 results. Its revenue beat estimates by 1% while adjusted EPS was nearly 8% better than expected.
Soleno Therapeutics Inc [SLNO] $67.39 (+37.61%)
Soleno Therapeutics’ share price jumped after it received the FDA’s nod for its treatment of excessive hunger in patients dealing with a genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi syndrome.
Avis Budget Group [CAR] $74.16 (+20.49%)
Car rental service provider Avis Budget gained over 20% as investors expect Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles to boost its financials because it sells its used cars every two years. Its rival company, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, showed similar gains.
GameStop Corp [GME] $22.08 (-22.13%)
Popular stock GameStop was in free fall today, and Redditors were not around to help it. The company declined to its lowest level this year after announcing its plans to borrow $1.3 billion to buy Bitcoin.
New Fortress Energy Inc [NFE] $9.28 (-16.17%)
New Fortress Energy extended losses after LNG infrastructure provider Excelerate Energy agreed to buy its Jamaica business for $1.06 billion in cash. Investors were not happy with NFE selling a core asset only to cover a portion of its huge debt.
Verint Systems Inc [VRNT] $18.73 (-13.37%)
Verint Systems, a CX automation service provider, couldn’t catch up with its rival Concentrix. The company’s stock fell after it reported lower-than-expected revenue figures for Q4.
Insider Intel (Sponsored)
Every investor in America is trying to figure out what Musk will do in Washington, D.C., in the coming weeks.
One Boston-based think tank – who has studied Elon's work for decades – is stepping forward to share what they've found.
They believe his TRUE plan is far more radical than anyone realizes. It could change the way you live, work, get paid, and collect Social Security...AND could make more people rich than all of Elon's previous ventures – PUT TOGETHER.
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— Adam G.
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