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CRISPR Therapeutics AG | CRSP

Price: $55.96

CRISPR shares have surged 42.5% YTD and added momentum this week on the back of a new gene-editing partnership between Pairwise and candy giant Mars.

The collaboration will use CRISPR technology to develop more resilient cacao plants, an application that could pave the way for broader agricultural adoption.

Meanwhile, Q2 results showed a narrower-than-expected loss of $1.29 per share versus the $1.47 estimate, though revenue of $0.89M fell well short of consensus. Analysts remain cautious on short-term earnings trends overall.

Why it matters:
CRISPR’s core strength lies in its disruptive biotech platform, and real-world adoption outside of medicine (like agriculture) could drive a rerating.

Long-term investors may see recent volatility as an entry point into a transformative technology.

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. | ZETA

Price: $19.58

Zeta reported Q2 EPS of $0.12, missing estimates by a penny, but revenue of $308 million beat expectations by over $11 million.

The company raised full-year guidance, now expecting $1.26–$1.27 billion in sales, up from a prior $1.24 billion.

Despite the earnings miss, shares have climbed nearly 8% YTD and are now up nearly 19% over the past three months.

Analysts still see strong demand for Zeta’s AI-powered marketing tools as enterprises scale up personalized digital campaigns.

Why it matters:
Zeta’s rising revenue and raised guidance suggest strong customer demand and execution, even if bottom-line results missed narrowly.

In a crowded martech space, revenue consistency and revised guidance are often stronger signals than small EPS deviations.

Iris Energy Ltd. | IREN

Price: $18.57

Iris Energy stock rallied 8% after B. Riley hiked its price target from $15 to $22 and maintained a Buy rating.

The optimism follows record-breaking June revenues and hardware profit margins, along with the completion of a $550 million convertible notes offering to support growth in AI and Bitcoin mining.

The company is expanding its AI Cloud infrastructure by adding 2,400 Blackwell GPUs and has transitioned to U.S. domestic issuer status to attract more institutional capital. IREN is now up over 75% YTD.

Why it matters:
IREN’s ability to blend crypto mining and AI infrastructure investment puts it at the intersection of two secular growth themes.

The price target upgrade and liquidity boost could lead to more momentum ahead.

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Coupang Inc. | CPNG

Price: $27.81

Coupang posted Q2 adjusted earnings of $0.02 per share, falling short of both the $0.06 consensus and last year’s $0.03 result.

Revenue declined 11.1% year-over-year to $6.51 billion, well below expectations for $8.47 billion. Net income came in at $32 million, and shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading.

Despite the earnings miss, analysts remain broadly positive, with 11 of 14 calling the stock a Buy and a 12-month price target of $32, around 6.6% above current levels.

Shares are still up 34.8% YTD, reflecting underlying confidence in the firm’s logistics infrastructure and Korean e-commerce dominance.

Why it matters:
Coupang’s growth runway in South Korea and its expansion into international markets remain intact.

With a high P/E ratio and analyst optimism, a return to top-line growth could reaccelerate the stock.

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | FUN

Price: $25.16

Six Flags fell over 19% after Q2 results missed across the board. EPS came in at $0.99 vs. $1.03 forecast, and revenue dropped to $930 million from expectations near $1.03 billion.

Attendance declined 12% in the final six weeks of the quarter, and adjusted EBITDA guidance was cut meaningfully.

Management cited macroeconomic challenges and extreme weather as key headwinds but maintained a long-term strategy of cost-cutting and operational improvement.

With shares down 49% YTD, analysts still project 23% revenue growth in FY2025.

Why it matters:
Despite disappointing attendance and financials, Six Flags remains a turnaround candidate.

Investors betting on cost discipline and macro stabilization may see a contrarian opportunity as the stock trades near 52-week lows.

Markets remain on edge after Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, excluding companies manufacturing domestically.

While the impact won’t be immediate, the move raises questions about supply chain pricing, inflation, and downstream tech sector performance.

For now, expect selective strength in stocks with strong earnings stories or tariff tailwinds, and potential pressure on those with offshore exposure or weak Q2 prints.

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