Chinese tea chain Chagee valued at $6.2 billion in strong Nasdaq debut
  • April 17, 2025

Chinese tea chain Chagee valued at $6.2 billion in strong Nasdaq debut

Chagee sold 14.7 million ADS at the top of its marketed range of $26 to $28 per share to raise $411 million, in the biggest listing for a Chinese consumer company since vaping firm RLX Technology's $1.4 billion IPO in January 2021, according to Dealogic data. The market reaction signals sustained investor appetite for Chinese IPOs on U.S. exchanges at a time when two of the world's biggest economies are engaged in a full-on trade war.

Why Insteel (IIIN) Stock Is Trading Up Today
  • April 17, 2025

Why Insteel (IIIN) Stock Is Trading Up Today

Shares of steel wire manufacturer Insteel (NYSE:IIIN) jumped 11.9% in the morning session after the company reported impressive first-quarter 2025 (fiscal Q2) results, which significantly blew past analysts' sales, EPS and EBITDA estimates.

Why Badger Meter (BMI) Stock Is Up Today
  • April 17, 2025

Why Badger Meter (BMI) Stock Is Up Today

Shares of water control and measure company Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) jumped 7% in the morning session after the company reported impressive first quarter 2025 results which exceeded analysts' revenue and EPS estimates. Sales rose 13% year-on-year, fueled primarily by a 16% gain in utility water sales. Margins also expanded meaningfully due to a more favorable product and customer mix. While the company did not issue formal guidance, management acknowledged that the second quarter would face tough