Smartkarma Daily Briefs

• Retirement is a key focus for BlackRock, with half of their assets being retirement related
• Recent policy changes have expanded access to workplace retirement plans in the US
• BlackRock and the Bipartisan Policy Center have co-authored a paper with recommendations to increase access to retirement plans and improve best practices for saving and investing for retirement

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• Fortive and Ralliant began when-issued trading on June 25, 2025 under the ticker ‘FTV WI’ and ‘RAL WI’. 
• The regular-way trading will begin on June 30, 2025. Ralliant will trade under the ticker ‘RAL’ and Fortive (ex Ralliant) will continue to trade under the ticker ‘FTV’.
• As part of the transaction, FTV (ex RAL) will receive $1.15 billion in dividend from Ralliant Corp. RAL will assume debt to pay the cash dividend to FTV.

• In recent months, Nvidia has quietly transformed from the undisputed leader in AI semiconductors into a formidable new player in cloud computing.
• What began with DGX Cloud—launched two years ago as an infrastructure offering focused on AI workloads—has evolved into a full-fledged attempt to reshape how cloud services are consumed and delivered.
• The latest development is the launch of DGX Cloud Lepton, a marketplace designed to aggregate unused GPU capacity across a network of Nvidia-aligned cloud providers, including CoreWeave, Lambda, and Crusoe.

• International Gaming Technologies (IGT) is in the process of selling its Global Gaming and PlayDigital segments.
• The merger arbitrage market implies a high likelihood that this deal closes soon ($14.23 share price for EVRI vs. acquisition price of $14.25).
• Guidance is the deal could close as soon as July 1, 2025.

• Dollar decoupled from US rates and equities, investors expected to chase dollar lower
• Dollar positioning not as crowded as perceived, global holdings of US equities still large
• Unlikely for significant repatriation of Japanese foreign bond investments, focus on rebalancing rather than one-way repatriation; implications of upcoming election on Yen uncertain

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• Hims & Hers Health has found itself at the center of investor turmoil after its high-profile collaboration with Novo Nordisk on FDA-approved weight loss drug Wegovy abruptly ended.
• The Danish pharmaceutical titan terminated the pact, accusing Hims & Hers of misleading marketing practices and non-compliance with regulations governing compounded drugs—actions it deemed a threat to patient safety.
• Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum fired back, insisting the company’s compounding approach is legal under FDA rules and accusing Novo Nordisk of leveraging its market dominance to pressure patients toward branded Wegovy.

• This week, I recommended a new idea: Buy International Gaming Technologies.

• If you are interested in buying IGT, I would recommend doing so on Monday.

• IGT is in the process of selling its Gaming division for $4BN, and the transaction could close as soon as Tuesday, July 1.

• MIRA Pharmaceuticals(MIRA) Company Sponsored Research Report

• Euronet Worldwide concluded its first quarter of 2025 with several notable achievements and strategic moves that highlight both the strengths and challenges of the company’s diverse business model.
• The company reported double-digit growth in both operating income and adjusted EBITDA, an 18% increase in operating income compared to the previous year.
• The growth spanned across all segments, driven by robust performance in transaction processing and foreign exchange activities.

• Carter’s, Inc. recently held its first quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call, revealing a mixed performance marked by both challenges and strategic initiatives intended to bolster long-term growth.
• Under Doug Palladini, the new CEO, Carter’s is gearing towards a reinvigorated strategy aimed at sustainable and accretive growth.
• His prior experience with brand expansion at Vans suggests an inclination towards focusing on enduring consumer connections and brand loyalty, elements he deems critical for Carter’s path forward.