Breakthrough Device Sparks 40% Biotech Surge

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Adam Garcia
April 22, 2025

An aerospace leader is surging after beating earnings estimates, a major telecom firm’s stock is down due to unexpected subscriber losses, and a hypertension-focused biotech is soaring 40% after its pacemaker-based therapy received FDA breakthrough status.

Here’s what’s moving the markets today.

Air Mobility Watch (Sponsored)

Electric aviation isn’t just the future—it’s starting to take off now.

They just secured $50 million in financing, strengthening their balance sheet and adding serious momentum to their transformation plan.

With revenue over $119 million in 2024, they’re not just competing; they’re a leader in the regional air travel space.

And trading for under $3 on the NYSE, its clear operational vision positions it to take advantage of a potential $75B+ growth industry.

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Futures 📈

What to Watch

Earnings:

  • Tesla, Inc. [TSLA]: Afterhours

  • Intuitive Surgical, Inc. [ISRG]: Afterhours

  • Chubb Limited [CB]: Afterhours

Economic Reports:

  • Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 9:30 am

  • Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari will speak at 2:00 pm

  • Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 2:30 pm

Future of Global Energy (Sponsored)

On Behalf of Azincourt Energy Corp

When Peter Thiel joins the board of a uranium enrichment startup and backs a $50 million raise, you pay attention.

Because this isn’t just Thiel.

It’s Gates with TerraPower. Bezos with General Fusion. Altman with Oklo. And now Thiel with General Matter.

The smartest minds of this generation are placing billion-dollar bets on one thing: Nuclear.

And it’s not hard to see why.

Global electricity demand is set to soar 50% by 2050.

AI. Data centers. EVs. Every megatrend needs power — and clean, baseload nuclear is the only source that scales.

Meanwhile, uranium production can’t keep up.

That’s why a tiny uranium explorer in the Athabasca Basin — home to the world’s highest-grade deposits — may soon be on every investor's radar.

Drill programs are planned. Momentum is building. And the market hasn’t caught up.

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Aerospace

GE Aerospace Rallies on Strong Results and Cost Strategy

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) shares are climbing 1% in premarket trading after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter and reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite global tariff pressures.

The aerospace firm posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.49 on revenue of $9.94 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.26 EPS and $9.77 billion in revenue.

The company also maintained its guidance for full-year adjusted EPS between $5.10 and $5.45.

CEO Larry Culp attributed the strong performance to disciplined cost control and a commercial services backlog exceeding $140 billion.

He emphasized the company’s proactive steps to cushion the impact of tariffs, including optimizing operations, adjusting pricing, and leveraging trade support programs.

The results mark a solid start to GE Aerospace’s second year as an independent company following its split from GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV).

Earlier this year, the firm announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion into its U.S. manufacturing footprint and supply chain—doubling its 2024 investment.

Despite recent concerns over tariff exposure that rattled all three former GE divisions, analyst sentiment remains positive.

Telecom

Verizon Tops Q1 Estimates But Shares Fall on Subscriber Churn Concerns

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results Tuesday morning, but its shares are down 3.3% in premarket trade due to an unexpected rise in customer churn.

The telecom giant posted adjusted earnings of $1.19 per share, beating analysts’ expectations of $1.15, according to a FactSet poll.

Total revenue rose 1.5% year-over-year to $33.5 billion, slightly ahead of the $33.3 billion estimate.

Wireless service revenue increased by 2.7% to $20.8 billion, and wireless equipment sales rose 0.7% to $5.4 billion.

Free cash flow grew to $3.6 billion, up from $2.7 billion in the same quarter last year.

Despite these positives, Verizon logged 289,000 net losses in postpaid phone subscribers—well above the 197,000 decline analysts had anticipated.

Inflation concerns, partly tied to new tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, may be driving customers toward more affordable plans, creating longer-term retention risks.

The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, projecting flat to 3% growth in adjusted EPS for 2025.

However, it noted the forecast does not yet incorporate any potential tariff-related impacts on consumer behavior or costs.

Verizon’s stock has gained 7.4% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX), which is down 12% in 2025.

Its relatively stable domestic business and 6.3% dividend yield have helped insulate it from broader market volatility, especially as it becomes the first of the major U.S. wireless carriers to report earnings this season.

Aerospace Disruption (Sponsored)

The market is expanding rapidly, and one stock is standing out with its innovative approach and strong industry partnerships.

Find out more about this potential game-changer.

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Aerospace

Aerospace Demand Fuels RTX Growth, Defense Backlog Hits $92B

RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) reported first-quarter results that outpaced analyst expectations, buoyed by strong demand for jet maintenance services.

The company also reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, despite softness in its defense division and a challenging global trade backdrop.

For the quarter ending March 31, RTX reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.47, topping the $1.35 consensus estimate compiled by LSEG.

Total revenue reached $20.31 billion, beating forecasts of $19.79 billion.

The solid performance was driven largely by continued demand in commercial aviation services.

Collins Aerospace, RTX’s avionics and systems arm, recorded an 8% year-over-year revenue increase to $7.22 billion.

Pratt & Whitney, which supplies engines for Airbus’ A320neo, posted a 14% sales gain as airlines ramped up service requests for aging fleets.

However, Pratt continues to navigate challenges linked to inspections of its Geared Turbofan engines, which have grounded hundreds of aircraft due to potential defects.

Meanwhile, Raytheon, RTX’s defense arm, saw revenue fall 5%, reflecting the sale of its cybersecurity and intelligence business last year.

This is perhaps the reason why RTX shares are down nearly 4% in premarket.

Despite that, geopolitical tensions and a possible loosening of U.S. military export rules under President Donald Trump could offer future tailwinds for defense suppliers.

CEO Chris Calio optimistically highlighted the company’s strong backlog and operational readiness in a “very dynamic” environment.

RTX reiterated its full-year outlook, signaling confidence in navigating both commercial and political uncertainty.

Movers and Shakers

Meiwu Technology Company Limited [WNW] - Last Close: $1.24

Meiwu Technology has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, lifting a cloud that had loomed over its stock and causing it to surge nearly 100% in premarket today.

The Shenzhen-based firm, which previously focused on food and SMS sales, is now pivoting into the functional skincare market through its subsidiary Chunshang Xiamen.

My Take: Meiwu’s regained compliance buys it time—but the success of its skincare pivot will determine long-term viability. Watch for revenue traction and consumer response in China’s crowded skincare space.

Calix, Inc [CALX] - Last Close: $33.25

Calix is a broadband technology provider.

Despite year-over-year dips in earnings and revenue, the company surprised investors today with better-than-expected Q1 results and an upbeat Q2 outlook, fueling a 13% surge in premarket trading.

My Take: Calix’s solid Q2 guidance combined with aggressive buybacks could signal a turnaround quarter for the firm. If broadband infrastructure investment stays hot, CALX may have more upside ahead.

Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. [OBIO] - Last Close: $2.84

Orchestra BioMed is a biomedical innovation company pioneering advanced therapies through strategic collaborations.

The stock is growing 40% in premarket trading after the FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to its AVIM therapy—an implantable pacemaker-based system for treating uncontrolled hypertension in patients with high cardiovascular risk.

My Take: OBIO’s FDA breakthrough status is a major milestone that elevates its credibility and market potential. With Medtronic backing and a clear regulatory path, this could be a sleeper biotech stock with high long-term upside.

Air Travel Reinvented (Sponsored)

Electric aviation is no longer just a vision—it’s rapidly becoming reality. Major players are jumping in.

Toyota has invested $500 million to support electric air taxis.

United Airlines has already ordered hundreds of electric aircraft for future regional air travel.

And even the US Air Force is testing electric air taxis.

But one company is ahead of the pack.

This NYSE-listed stock just secured a $50 million financing, strengthening its balance sheet and adding fuel to its transformation plan.

With over $119 million in revenue in 2024, they’re not just joining the boom; they’re helping set the pace.

While others are gearing up, this company is already generating real results, flying passengers today on its network of regional flights across the U.S. using aircraft that could one day upgrade to electrified technology.

Trading for under $3, it’s well positioned in a potential growth industry that’s still in its early days.

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— Adam Garcia
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