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Quarterly Performance: Metagenomi reported a quarterly loss of $0.54 per share, better than the expected loss of $0.68, but down from a loss of $0.29 per share a year ago. The company also posted revenues of $8.51 million, exceeding estimates by 20.50%, although this is a decline from $20.01 million in the previous year.

Market Outlook: Despite underperforming the market with a 49.3% drop in shares since the beginning of the year, Metagenomi holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market. Future stock movements will depend on earnings estimate revisions and industry outlook, as the Medical - Drugs sector ranks in the top 35% of Zacks industries.

Altman's Regret: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed regret for underestimating Elon Musk's influence, believing he would not misuse his power to hinder OpenAI's $500 billion "Stargate" data-center deal, which aims to create a major AI infrastructure in Texas.

Tensions with Microsoft: OpenAI is considering accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive practices as it seeks to reduce reliance on the tech giant while navigating a complex relationship that affects its transition to a fully for-profit entity.

Eli Lilly's Acquisition of Verve Therapeutics: Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire Verve Therapeutics for $10.50 per share, totaling approximately $1 billion, with potential additional payments bringing the total to $1.3 billion. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2025 and represents a significant premium over Verve's recent stock price.

Market Impact and Analyst Reactions: Analysts view the acquisition as a positive validation for the gene editing sector, despite downgrading Verve's stock. They believe the deal benefits Verve shareholders and strengthens Eli Lilly's position in the genetic medicines market, which has faced challenges recently.