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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bernstein Hikes Adobe (ADBE) Price Target to $530 on AI Prospects
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) is one of the 11 must-buy AI stocks analysts are betting on. On June 16, Bernstein SocGen Group reiterated an 'Outperform' rating on the stock and hiked the price target to $530 from $525. Copyright: photogearch / 123RF Stock Photo Bernstein SocGen Group remains bullish about Adobe's outlook owing to its potential to deliver 10% revenue growth in the near term. The firm also touted the company's improving margins and significant stock buybacks, which are expected to trigger mid-teens earnings per share growth. In addition, the research firm expects the company to benefit from the acceleration of artificial intelligence. According to Bernstein, Adobe has evolved from a 'show me a story' to an 'explain to me and show me a story.' Consequently, it views the company as an AI winner in the enterprise. Nevertheless, the research firm remains cautious, awaiting clarity on its AI monetization strategy and go-to-market initiatives. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) is a global technology company operating across Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing & Advertising. Its Creative Cloud offers tools for content creation, while Document Cloud supports digital workflows. While we acknowledge the potential of ADBE as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 12 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy Now and 10 Stocks Analysts Are Upgrading Today. Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Certiport Names 2025 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Champions
DALLAS, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities, today announced the winners of Certiport's 2025 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship. First: Callum Rettig, OHSecond: Phoenix Leifer, GAThird: Norah Dunyach, CAFourth: Likha Belenytska, MAFifth: Hannah Forbes, FLSixth: Raquel Rengifo, FLSeventh: Radha Falgun Mehta, GAEighth: Carolyn Urelius, TXNinth: Makenzie Grey, OKTenth: Addison Lane, NC Across the U.S., students aged 13 to 22 became eligible for this year's competition by earning an Adobe Certified Professional certification in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. Certified students entered original design creations, and 41 students were selected to compete at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, from June 16-18. Finalists had eight hours to use Adobe Creative Cloud software to design marketing materials for a joint initiative with QB United and the Cook Center for Human Connection. QB United is a non-profit organization comprised of 57 current and former NFL quarterbacks working together to maximize charitable impact and save lives. The Cook Center for Human Connection is a non-profit supporting children, families, and schools in eradicating suicide, and providing resources for those who struggle with mental health. "We are thrilled to partner with Certiport and QB United for the 2025 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship," said Mark Welling, Chief Strategy Officer at the Cook Center for Human Connection. "Our team strives each day to provide families with critical mental health support and break down stigma around emotional wellness. These young people's designs beautifully portray our message and will help families and students access needed wellness resources." "Our mission is to use our platform to make a real difference," said Jeff Hostetler, founder of QB United and former Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl quarterback. "By joining efforts with the Cook Center and Certiport, we can increase our reach to create national change through real solutions at the local level." "What these students have demonstrated through the course of attaining their certification as well as through this competition is simply incredible," says Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE. "This competition gives us a chance to see what these students can do with the Adobe Creative Cloud applications under pressure, with a time limit, and for a real client. Their Adobe certifications and success in this competitive event will be the first step toward a successful career." The top three finalists will now advance to Certiport's Adobe Certified Professional World Championship from July 27 - 30 in Orlando, Florida. Finalists from more than 30 countries will come to the World Championship and demonstrate their proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud. "Certiport's Adobe Certified Professional National and World Championships provide a unique opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and technical skills while participating in real-world design challenges," said Liana Maharaj, Head of Student Learning and Certification at Adobe. "By earning an Adobe certification and competing at this level, these students are building confidence, gaining valuable experience, and creating a strong foundation for their future careers. We're excited to support their journey and celebrate the incredible potential they bring to the world of design." Learn more about the Adobe Certified Professional US National Championship here. About Certiport Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services delivered through an expansive network of over 13,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office Specialist certification program, the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certification program, the Microsoft Certified Educator program, the Adobe® Certified Professional certification program, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit certification program, the App Development with Swift certification program, the Unity Certified User certification program, the Communication Skills for Business certification program, the IC3 Digital Literacy certification, and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification program. Certiport reliably delivers over three million tests each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce, and corporate technology markets in 148 countries and 29 languages worldwide. For more information visit or follow Certiport on X at "Certiport" is a registered trademark of NCS Pearson, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pearson Vue
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Adobe launches Firefly app for mobile with AI image, video tools: Details
Adobe has launched its Firefly app for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to create AI-generated images and videos directly on their phones. Already available as a web app, Firefly allows users to input text prompts to generate or edit content using Adobe's own tools as well as models from OpenAI, Google, Flux, and others. The app syncs with Creative Cloud, allowing creators to begin projects on mobile and continue them seamlessly on desktop applications like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Pricing and availability Firefly Mobile is now available for download from the App Store and Google Play. Firefly Boards is currently in beta on the web version. All new features introduced across the Firefly web and mobile apps are included in the Creative Cloud Pro plan. Pricing (inclusive of GST) is as follows: Firefly mobile app features The Firefly mobile app consolidates multiple creative AI tools in one interface. It lets users generate and edit visuals using prompts or reference inputs, and supports mixing different models for tailored output. Key features include: Text to Image: Generate images from text prompts Text to Video: Create short video clips from descriptions Image to Video: Animate stills into moving visuals Generative Fill: Add or remove elements from images with AI Generative Expand: Extend images by intelligently filling expanded areas AI Model Access: Use Adobe Firefly models along with OpenAI, Google Imagen 3/4, Veo 2/3 Creative Cloud Sync: Sync projects across mobile, web and desktop apps AI transparency and creative rights To enhance trust and protect creator rights, Adobe Firefly attaches Content Credentials to every AI-generated output. These credentials disclose which AI model was used—Adobe's or a third party—ensuring transparency and giving creators control over attribution. Firefly Boards (Public Beta) Adobe has also introduced Firefly Boards, a collaborative tool for creative brainstorming. Teams can use text prompts to generate and remix visuals and videos. It supports integration with Adobe's Firefly Video Model, Google's Veo 3, Luma AI's Ray2, and Pika 2.2. Firefly Boards is currently available as a Public Beta on the web.
Gulf Business
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Adobe brings Firefly to mobile, expands AI ecosystem for creators
Image: Adobe Adobe has extended its leadership in creative ideation with a major expansion of Adobe Firefly – its destination for AI-assisted content ideation, creation, and production – by bringing Firefly's powerful image and video generation tools to phones. The newly launched Firefly iOS and Android app gives creators the freedom to explore ideas and generate or edit images and videos using AI, anytime and anywhere. Whether starting from scratch or refining content on the go, creators can now experience Firefly as a standalone mobile or web app, with seamless syncing to Adobe Creative Cloud applications, ensuring uninterrupted project continuity from ideation to production. Also introduced in this expansion is Firefly Boards, now available in public beta on the web. This AI-first moodboarding surface is transforming how creative teams collaborate on concepts. With the addition of video capabilities, Firefly Boards allows professionals to explore, edit, and iterate across media types using AI-powered tools in a collaborative environment. Read: Adobe expands Firefly generative AI ecosystem The new partner models are initially launching in Firefly Boards and will soon become accessible across the Firefly app, giving creators unprecedented flexibility to work with diverse aesthetic styles and media formats. The goal is to offer creators a comprehensive, AI-powered toolkit — on mobile and web — that supports everything from early ideation to final production. And for those wondering about transparency in AI-generated content – Adobe continues to embed Content Credentials into every asset, clearly identifying which models and tools were used. It's a move toward trust and accountability in an increasingly AI-driven creative world. Since its launch, Firefly has generated more than 24 billion assets, and interest continues to climb. Adobe has seen traffic and paid subscriptions to Firefly rise by 30 per cent quarter over quarter, signalling a growing appetite for AI-powered tools that still prioritise creative control.
Techday NZ
4 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile
Adobe has introduced Firefly image and video generation capabilities to mobile devices via a new application now available for iOS and Android. The rollout of the Firefly mobile app brings AI-powered tools directly to creators, granting the ability to generate, edit and iterate on images and videos from their phones. With both a standalone web and mobile experience, Firefly seamlessly synchronises with Adobe's suite of Creative Cloud applications, allowing users to maintain project continuity and create workflows that transition efficiently from concept to production. Mobile expansion The Firefly mobile app gives creators, from professionals to casual users, the option to generate images and videos using text prompts (Text to Image, Text to Video), convert images into videos (Image to Video), add or remove elements from visuals using Generative Fill, and extend image sizes with AI-generated backgrounds through Generative Expand. Integration with Adobe's Creative Cloud means assets developed on mobile can be continued seamlessly on desktop versions of Photoshop, Premiere Pro and other applications. Adobe states that the Firefly mobile application builds on its existing ecosystem of mobile products, which includes Photoshop, Lightroom and Adobe Express. Utilising AI models that also power desktop Adobe software, these mobile offerings allow for professional content creation suitable for social media, presentations, print and other formats. Firefly Boards for collaboration Firefly Boards, now in public beta, introduces an AI-first moodboarding platform aimed at transforming ideation and team collaboration. Incorporating both video and image generation and editing, Firefly Boards enables creative teams to work together on hundreds of ideas simultaneously, interact with various media types, and modify assets using conversational text prompts and AI-powered tooling from both Adobe and partnering companies. Teams can remix video clips, generate new footage using Adobe's commercially safe Firefly Video Model, or tap into partner models, including those offered by Google, Luma AI, and Pika. Additional image editing features rely on Black Forest Labs' Flux.1 Kontext and OpenAI's generative models, which allow for iterative changes based on user instructions. Expanded AI model ecosystem Adobe has broadened the Firefly ecosystem by incorporating generative AI models from new partners such as Ideogram, Luma AI, Pika, and Runway, supplementing its existing integrations with OpenAI, Google and Black Forest Labs. These models introduce different styles and media capabilities, giving creators the option to experiment with and combine model outputs for greater creative flexibility. The recently added models include Flux.1 Kontext by Black Forest Labs, Ideogram 3.0 by Ideogram, Ray2 by Luma AI, Pika 2.2 text-to-video, Gen-4 Image by Runway, as well as Google's Imagen 4 and Veo 3. The expanded model offering is available initially through Firefly Boards and will be rolled out to the broader Firefly app in future updates. Adobe also continues to maintain native support for its in-house image, video, audio, and vector models within the platform. Content credentials and creator rights In a move to support transparency and uphold creators' rights, Adobe attaches Content Credentials to all AI-generated content produced with Firefly. These credentials visibly specify which model—Adobe's or a partner's—was used in the generation process, aiming to empower creators and stakeholders to identify the provenance of creative assets. Adobe states, "At Adobe, we take the most creator-friendly approach to AI in the industry, driven by our roots in the creative community and our respect for creators." Ongoing updates across Creative Cloud Alongside the Firefly launch, Adobe announced enhancements to Creative Cloud products such as Lightroom, Photoshop and Illustrator, all geared towards enabling users to move from initial concepts to final outputs more efficiently through AI-driven workflow improvements. Updates include batch photo refinement, advanced vector resizing and new capabilities for typography fine-tuning. Firefly usage and growth According to Adobe, over 24 billion assets have been produced globally using Firefly's generative AI models. Creators are using Firefly Image Model 4 and its Ultra variant for highly detailed lifelike images, generating 1080p video from prompts, and producing vector artwork including logos via Text-to-Vector tools. The company also reports a 30 percent quarter-on-quarter increase in Firefly usage and a similar rise in first-time subscribers, while paid subscriptions nearly doubled in the same period. "Creators continue to impress us with the breadth and artistry of the images, videos, graphics and designs they're dreaming up in the Firefly app using models from both Adobe and our partners," said Ely Greenfield, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "Our goal with Firefly is to deliver creators the most comprehensive destination on web and mobile to access the best generative models from across the industry, in a single integrated experience from ideation to generation and editing." The Firefly mobile app is available to download on iOS and Android. Firefly Boards is currently accessible in public beta through the Firefly web application, and all features are offered as part of Adobe's Creative Cloud Pro plan.
