DENVER, Colo., Oct 02, 2025 (247marketnews.com)- FICO (NYSE:FICO) is front and center this morning after unveiling its Mortgage Direct License Program, which allows tri‑merge resellers to distribute FICO Scores directly, bypassing credit bureaus and slashing costs for lenders. Under the new model, fees drop to $4.95 per score (plus a $33 funded‑loan fee) or stay at $10 under an alternate structure. The move sent FICO shares sharply higher and rattled bureau peers like Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.
Meanwhile, VENU (NYSE:VENU) is riding its own wave of momentum. The company reported increased Luxe FireSuite sales, fueling confidence in its $200 million 2025 sales target. VENU is also seeing surging interest in its NNN real estate lease program, projected to contribute $100 million in additional annual capital via its partnership with Sands Investment Group. With these premium suites now a powerful economic driver, VENU is rapidly transforming from venue operator to high-margin entertainment real estate platform.
VENU also announced the addition of Tommy Ginoza to VENU’s live entertainment programming team. Ginoza brings a wealth of nearly 30 years expertise in concert promotion, talent buying, and marketing that will help drive VENU into its next chapter of business growth.
VENU is riding extraordinary momentum as it executes its national growth strategy. The company recently announced a multi-billion-dollar with $1.3 billion in active construction currently underway, on their way to a projected $5 billion in the next 36 months. VENU is targeting a total of 40 locations by 2030 including their innovative multi-seasonal model able to support year-round programming. Ginoza’s addition represents a significant step forward for VENU’s programming team. His industry expertise and proven ability to secure and shape high-caliber entertainment will directly strengthen our annual lineup, expand our audience reach, and increase the overall value of our offerings.
Over at Bakkt (NYSE:BKKT) continues its 2-week run and yesterday announced that the company is wrapping up its pivot to digital assets, shedding its Loyalty business to refocus entirely on infrastructure, tokenization, and crypto payments. This leaner structure aims to sharpen its path to profitability.
Back in the infrastructure space, Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) remains a standout. The company continues to leverage its AI data center ambitions, having already secured multi‑gigawatt infrastructure plans and long-term contracts. While revenue growth is strong, the real test will be executing on those capital‑intensive buildouts without overleveraging.
Applied Digital continues to steal the spotlight, posting 41% YoY revenue growth in Q4 and unveiling plans for a $3B Polaris Forge 2 AI campus powered by 280 MW of capacity.
Kodiak AI (NASDAQ:KDK) is now trading, marking its entry into the public markets. With institutional backing and ambitious plans in autonomous trucking, all eyes will be on how well it scales, handles safety protocols, and generates real-world traction.
Angel Studios (NYSE:ANGX) is pushing its global expansion agenda, securing new international distribution deals for its content slate and leveraging its Pay‑It‑Forward model to amplify reach and community engagement.
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