Illinois Tool Works: Superior Capital Allocation Compared To Dover — Positive
ITW Seeking Alpha — June 30, 2025Illinois Tool Works boasts strong ROIC, efficient capital allocation, and a shareholder-friendly approach, making it attractive for dividend investors seeking stability. Programmatic acquisitions and strategic divestitures have enhanced ITW's portfolio, but growth opportunities are less visible compared to peers like Dover. ITW's manageable debt and robust free cash flow support its dividend, though higher leverage poses a risk in a deep recession scenario.

Crown Crafts Stock Declines Post Q4 Earnings Amid Tariff Headwinds — Negative
CRWS Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025CRWS posts fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 loss on goodwill charge and tariff costs, despite higher sales and a strong full-year cash flow performance.

DE or CNH: Which Equipment Maker Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio? — Negative
CNH DE Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025DE and CNH are expected to ride tech and infrastructure megatrends, but weak demand and falling earnings raise big questions for investors.

Brookfield Renewable to Host Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call — Neutral
BEP BEPC GlobeNewsWire — June 30, 2025BROOKFIELD, News, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) (“Brookfield Renewable”) will hold its Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss results and business initiatives.

FatPipe Inc. Added to Russell 3000E and Russell Microcap Indexes — Neutral
FATN PRNewsWire — June 30, 2025SALT LAKE CITY , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FatPipe, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATN) ("FatPipe" or the "Company") has been added as a member of the Russell 3000E™ and Russell Microcap® Indexes, effective after the US market closed on June 27, as part of the 2025 Russell Indexes annual reconstitution. Dr. Ragula Bhaskar, CEO of FatPipe Inc., comments: "We are honored to be included in the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell 3000E™ Index, which marks another milestone in our journey as a public company.

Home Depot is buying GMS for about $4.3 billion as retailer chases more home pros — Positive
GMS HD CNBC — June 30, 2025Home Depot's SRS Distribution unit is buying GMS, a building-products distributor, for about $4.3 billion. Home Depot is trying to attract more sales from contractors and other home professionals.

American Battery Technology Company's Tonopah Flats Lithium Project Selected by Trump Administration for Fast-Track Permitting as Critical Mineral Priority Project — Neutral
ABAT GlobeNewsWire — June 30, 2025Reno, Nev., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company commercializing both the development of primary battery minerals and the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to announce that its Tonopah Lithium Flats Project (TFLP) has been selected as a Transparency Priority Project by the U.S. Federal Permitting Council. This designation highlights the projects critical role in advancing domestic critical mineral lithium production and supporting U.S. energy independence. The project is now featured on the FAST-41 Permitting Dashboard, underscoring its importance as a national priority.

The AI Revolution in Oil & Gas: A New Era of Smart Energy — Positive
BP Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies are harnessing AI to boost efficiency, cut emissions, and drive smarter energy production.

4 Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio as S&P 500 Hits New All-Time High — Positive
ADBE ANET ATO MO Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025S&P 500 hits a record high--here are four stocks, namely ADBE, MO, ANET and ATO that could strengthen your 2025 portfolio.

ASML's High-NA Progress Amazes: Can Early Trials Turn to Mass Demand? — Positive
ASML Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025ASML Holding's High-NA lithography tools show strong early results, but mass adoption may still be years away.

Equinor Encounters New Oil at Johan Castberg Field, Boosts Reserves — Positive
EQNR Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025EQNR strikes oil at Johan Castberg's Drivis Tubaen prospect, potentially adding up to 15M barrels to reserves.

S&P 500 Hits New Record Close: Why ETFs Could Gain More — Positive
IVV SPY VOO Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025The S&P 500 hit a new high as investor confidence rebounded, valuations climbed, and Wall Street upgraded 2025 forecasts. This puts focus on ETFs like SPY, VOO and IVV.

HOOD Unveils Micro Futures for BTC, SOL, XRP: Riding on Crypto Demand? — Positive
HOOD Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025Robinhood rolls out micro futures for BTC, SOL and XRP, aiming to widen crypto access and boost trading volume.

Acentra Health Earns Fourth Consecutive Recognition on the Washington Business Journal's Annual ‘Largest Private Companies' List — Neutral
CG GlobeNewsWire — June 30, 2025MCLEAN, Va., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions and services company dedicated to accelerating better outcomes for its government and commercial healthcare clients and the populations they serve, has earned the No.

Cintas Corporation is a dominant, well-managed company with strong competitive advantages, exceptional growth, and a robust track record in uniforms and other business services. The company boasts superior margins, brand value, and network effects, driving consistent market share gains and high customer retention. Despite its strengths, Cintas trades at a historically high valuation, with a P/E of 51 and a PEG above 3, making shares look expensive even relative to its own history.

S&T Bank Named a Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces 2025 Award Winner — Neutral
STBA PRNewsWire — June 30, 2025INDIANA, Pa., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of S&T Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ, STBA), is announcing its naming by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer as a Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces 2025 award winner.

Can a Growing Backlog of Renewables Secure NEE's Market Leadership? — Neutral
NEE Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025NextEra aims to add more renewable projects to its portfolio and has nearly 28 GW of renewable projects in backlog.

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Ubiquiti, Flotek Industries & Goldman Sachs in Focus — Positive
FTK GS UI Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025Ubiquiti, Flotek and Goldman Sachs stand out as top Zacks picks, each posting major gains after key rating upgrades.

2 Supermarket Stocks in the Spotlight Amid Industry Challenges — Negative
KR WMT Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025While the supermarket industry struggles, WMT and KR stand out with strong digital plays and strategic cost management.

SYK Boosts Foot & Ankle Portfolio With FDA-Cleared Total Ankle System — Positive
SYK Zacks Investment Research — June 30, 2025Stryker expands its Foot & Ankle portfolio with FDA-cleared InCompass, targeting streamlined total ankle replacement.
