Cadence Design Systems Soars: US Settlement & Raised Outlook Fuel 2025 Rally
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Wall Street's favorite EDA play just got a turbocharge—regulatory clouds clear as guidance jumps.
Settlement Smokescreen Lifts
Cadence sidesteps regulatory landmines with DOJ deal, proving even tech's 'boring' backbone can deliver drama. Stock up 14% pre-market—because nothing says 'buy signal' like legal loose ends tied with golden parachute thread.
Guidance Game Strong
2025 revenue projections now kissing $4.2B as semiconductor clients keep printing money. Who needs crypto volatility when you've got the picks-and-shovels play for the AI gold rush?
The Cynic's Corner
Another quarter, another 'raised outlook'—because in today's market, missing estimates is so 2022. Just don't ask about the $87M settlement fine buried in footnote 12.