CIBC tops profit and revenue estimates for fiscal Q2 — Positive
CM Proactive Investors — May 29, 2025Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) (TSX:CM) posted a strong earnings report for the fiscal second quarter of 2025, with both revenue and profit exceeding market expectations. For the quarter, adjusted earnings per share of $2.05 beat estimates of $1.88.

Here's Why Investors Should Retain Graco Stock in Their Portfolio Now — Positive
GGG Zacks Investment Research — May 29, 2025GGG is gaining momentum through strength in the Industrial and Expansion Markets segments, product innovations and acquisitions. However, it faces headwinds from the Contractor segment softness and rising costs.

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Ares Management (ARES) Stock? — Neutral
ARES Zacks Investment Research — May 29, 2025Investors need to pay close attention to Ares Management (ARES) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

When market and economic uncertainty strikes, dividend strategies become a popular choice amongst advisors and investors. Investors now enjoy a wide array of choices when it comes to investing in dividend-paying companies via ETF.

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral
HRL Seeking Alpha — May 29, 2025Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL ) Q2 2025 Results Conference Call May 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jess Blomberg - Director of Investor Relations Jim Snee - President and Chief Executive Officer Jacinth Smiley - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Ghingo - Executive Vice President, Retail Segment Conference Call Participants Peter Galbo - Bank of America Michael Lavery - Piper Sandler Tom Palmer - Citi Ben Theurer - Barclays Heather Jones - Heather Jones Research Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Pooran Sharma - Stephens Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Hormel's Foods Corporation …

Kaltura's Q1 2025 results beat estimates, showing improved operating leverage and near-breakeven earnings, but topline growth remains slow. The market has re-rated KLTR higher, yet its valuation still lags SaaS peers due to lower revenue growth and ongoing Media & Telecom churn. Kaltura's modular, customer-centric offerings and generative AI integration drive margin improvement, but can also create revenue volatility.

Nordson's Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y — Positive
NDSN Zacks Investment Research — May 29, 2025NDSN's Q2 fiscal 2025 revenues increase 5%, driven by the strong performance of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment.

Choice Hotels on Expansion Spree, Expands Everhome Suites Nationwide — Positive
CHH Zacks Investment Research — May 29, 2025CHH accelerates Everhome Suites expansion with new openings and groundbreakings across key U.S. markets, targeting 25 locations by year-end.

CADL Up as FDA Grants RMAT Status to CAN-2409 in Prostate Cancer — Positive
CADL Zacks Investment Research — May 29, 2025Candel stock rises as FDA grants RMAT tag to CAN-2409 after phase III success in prostate cancer. BLA submission is planned at the end of 2026.

Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia Launches Travel Packages – Offering Incredible Points Earning, Redemption, and Savings Opportunities to Its Members — Neutral
EXPE Business Wire — May 29, 2025TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scene+ members can now book travel packages through Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia, giving them access to new ways to save and opportunities to earn and redeem points when planning their next travel adventure. Plus, when redeeming their Scene+ points for a travel package – airfare and hotel, members can now also earn points on the hotel portion of their package. “Our members have been clear with us – they want more opportunities to earn points and greater flexibilit.

Securities Lawsuit Alert: Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC (CODI) Investors - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before July 8, 2025 — Neutral
CODI Accesswire — May 29, 2025NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE:CODI) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/compass-diversified-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=150741&wire=1&utm_campaign=2 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

LyondellBasell Keeps Raising Its Dividend While Everyone Walks Away — Positive
LYB Seeking Alpha — May 29, 2025LyondellBasell offers a nearly 10% dividend yield, with management maintaining payouts despite cyclical headwinds and weak earnings, signaling confidence in recovery. The company's strategic focus on cost savings, niche markets, and sustainable products positions it well for long-term growth once industry conditions improve. Strong cash flow, disciplined capital allocation, and a robust balance sheet provide resilience, supporting both the dividend and future recovery potential.

Coca-Cola Stock Has Momentum, PepsiCo May Be the Better Buy — Positive
KO PEP MarketBeat — May 29, 2025The stocks of The Coca-Cola Company NYSE: KO and PepsiCo. Inc. NASDAQ: PEP are a source of debate between value and growth investors. In 2025, KO stock clearly holds the upper hand.

3 Reasons I'm Buying Nvidia After Earnings And So Should You — Positive
NVDA Seeking Alpha — May 29, 2025Nvidia Corporation's expected 44% EPS growth and remarkable execution make it highly attractive heading into its critical earnings release, presenting rare hypergrowth at a compelling valuation. Jensen's Law—Nvidia's relentless 4X annual AI performance improvement—positions it as a potential "chip utility," justifying premium valuation multiples similar to those of Apple and Costco. Tom Lee's bullish 10X in 10 years thesis is grounded in explosive AI demand, stable margins, and Nvidia's dominant market share, with an 18.5% consensus long-term EPS growth.

Oklo vs. NuScale: Which Nuclear Startup Stock is the Better Player Now? — Positive
OKLO SMR Zacks Investment Research — May 29, 2025Both OKLO and SMR operate in promising corners of the nuclear energy space, backed by notable partnerships and strong financials.

NVIDIA Q1 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Increase Y/Y — Negative
NVDA Zacks Investment Research — May 29, 2025NVDA's Q1 results reflect growth across Data Center, Gaming, Professional Visualization, Automotive and OEM end markets.

For investors seeking momentum, Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF DBEU is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 19% from its 52-week low of $38.58 per share.

LyondellBasell (LYB) is a global chemical company, producing critical chemicals that power modern life. Recent weakness in end markets - along with higher-than-average input costs - have driven net income lower. That said, we think the dividend remains safe for the time being. If a few things 'go right', LYB could produce solid total returns as a cyclical value play.

Byrna Technologies in the less-lethal self-defense products market is a buy opportunity for retail value investors, driven by strong growth with robust momentum. Q1'25 saw net revenue up 57% year-over-year, expanding sales channels, and improving profitability, with no significant debt and strong liquidity. Valuation is supported by growth potential, improving margins, and insider/institutional buying, despite current high PE and sector-lagging metrics.

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral
NDSN Seeking Alpha — May 29, 2025Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Lara Mahoney - Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Sundaram Nagarajan - President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Hopgood - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Halloran - Baird Andrew Buscaglia - BNP Paribas Saree Boroditsky - Jefferies Christopher Glynn - Oppenheimer Matt Summerville - D.A. Davidson Walter Liptak - Seaport Research Christopher Dankert - Loop Capital Markets Operator Thank you for standing by and welcome to the Nordson Corporation Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Conference Call.
