Large Shareholder Questions Governance of the SPAR Group Board of Directors — Neutral
SGRP Newsfile Corp — June 23, 2025Palm Beach Gardens, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2025) - SPAR Group, Inc. (" SPAR ") held the 2025 Annual Shareholders' Meeting on June 12, 2025 (the " 2025 Shareholder Meeting "), to, among other proposals, elect nominees to the Board. Of the 7 nominees for election to the Board, 3 of the then-serving directors nominated for reelection were not reelected.

Ford Recalls Already Top 2024 Total, Taking Less Than 6 Months to Get There — Negative
F 24/7 Wall Street — June 23, 2025A new analysis shows that Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) recalls in 2025 have already surpassed all those of in 2024.

Dividend Danger Zone: 1 BDC And I REIT Facing Potential Cuts — Negative
BIZD HR PNNT SPY VNQ Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025I favor BDCs and REITs for their attractive yields and solid fundamentals, making them key components of my income-focused portfolio. Yet, the current market conditions are unfavorable for both BDCs and REITs, with limited prospects for earnings growth, or price appreciation. Despite bargain valuations, investors must remain cautious, due to heightened risks of dividend cuts and permanent capital impairment.

Unisys' Device Subscriptions Gains Traction: Is Momentum Building Up? — Positive
UIS Zacks Investment Research — June 23, 2025UIS' Device Subscription Service fuels contract wins, field service growth and momentum into late 2025.

Question: Why would anyone pay 17 times earnings for Johnson & Johnson stock when Pinterest stock is available at a more attractive valuation of 11 times earnings? Most wouldn't—especially when considering three key points:

Concorde Career Colleges and Marquis Companies Continue Successful Partnership to Meet Oregon's Nursing Demand — Neutral
UTI PRNewsWire — June 23, 2025"Peak Pathways Career Development" program at Marquis offers employees forgivable student loans to attend Concorde's Portland campus PORTLAND, Ore. , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges and Marquis Companies are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful partnership to address the demand for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Oregon.

Velocity Financial: Another Good Performance And Potential Acquisition Target — Positive
VEL Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025Velocity Financial continues to impress with its vertically integrated real estate finance model, though share performance has lagged expectations. The company's main revenue streams are interest income, upfront loan origination fees, and gains on loan sales and servicing. Loan origination momentum is robust, with $640M in new loans in Q1/25—a record, up 13.7% quarter-over-quarter and 69% year-over-year.

Washington National Launches Individual Term Life Insurance Product — Neutral
CNO PRNewsWire — June 23, 2025A solution to bridge the financial protection gap for underserved workers and families CARMEL, Ind. , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington National Insurance Company, a national provider of supplemental health and life insurance products for middle-income Americans, has introduced today its new Individual Term Life Insurance (ITL).

Lexaria Reaches Patent Milestone - 50 Patents Now Granted Worldwide — Neutral
LEXX Accesswire — June 23, 2025New patents received for the treatment of epilepsy and for the sublingual delivery of nicotine KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX)(NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is pleased to announce that it has received 2 new international patents. This now brings Lexaria's total worldwide patent portfolio to 50.

Lexaria Reaches Patent Milestone - 50 Patents Now Granted Worldwide — Neutral
LEXX TheNewswire — June 23, 2025New patents received for the treatment of epilepsy and for the sublingual delivery of nicotine Kelowna, British Columbia – June 23, 2025 – TheNewswire - Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (Nasdaq: LEXX, LEXXW) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is pleased to announce that it has received 2 new international patents. This now brings Lexaria's total worldwide patent portfolio to 50.

I Sold Gorilla Technology Stock After Its Run, But I'm Not Coming Back Yet — Neutral
GRRR Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025Gorilla Technology's growth narrative is compelling, with strong revenue gains and a robust AI video analytics pipeline, but execution risks remain high. Despite impressive contract wins and insider share buybacks, thin capital reserves, negative cash flow, and margin volatility undermine confidence in sustainable profitability. Heavy reliance on politically complex mega-deals and slow government payments create persistent liquidity risks and make revenue recognition unpredictable for GRRR.

New Study Reveals AI Adoption in Healthcare Payments Reaches Strategic Inflection Point — Neutral
WAY PRNewsWire — June 23, 2025Study finds AI is delivering double-digit gains in revenue cycle performance, becoming indispensable to healthcare providers' success LEHI, Utah and LOUISVILLE, Ky. , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waystar (Nasdaq: WAY), a provider of leading healthcare payment software, today announced the results of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Waystar revealing that AI is becoming mission-critical in revenue cycle management (RCM) because of its proven impact and measurable return on investment.

Cadiz Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend for Q2 2025 on Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock — Neutral
CDZI PRNewsWire — June 23, 2025LOS ANGELES , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP) ("Cadiz," the "Company"), a California water solutions company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following cash dividend on the Company's 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). Holders of Series A Preferred Stock will receive a cash dividend equal to $560.00 per whole share.

IMCG Is A Solid Mid-Cap Growth ETF, But Ranks Below IWP And VOT — Positive
VOT Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025Mid-cap growth stocks continue to outperform large caps, offering robust earnings growth, attractive valuations, and greater diversification. IMCG is a top-tier mid-cap growth ETF with strong historical returns, broad sector diversification, low expense ratio, and consistent dividend growth. While IMCG is a solid, lower-risk option, alternatives like IWP and VOT offer higher returns and liquidity but come with slightly higher risk.

Mastercard Launches Afrobeat and Amapiano Sonic Anthems to Deepen Cultural Connection across Africa — Neutral
MA Business Wire — June 23, 2025JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard Launches Afrobeat and Amapiano Sonic Anthems to Deepen Cultural Connection across Africa.

AMD Stock Pops. The Case to Buy as It Competes With Nvidia on AI Chips. — Positive
AMD NVDA Barrons — June 23, 2025New AI chips should help the company carve out a lasting niche in the market, according to Melius Research.

FactSet Research (FDS) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates — Negative
FDS Zacks Investment Research — June 23, 2025FactSet Research (FDS) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.37 per share a year ago.

W. P. Carey: Thank Macro Headwinds For Richer Return Profile — Positive
WPC Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025W. P. Carey's sideways trading has been a boon for those looking at the dollar cost average, as observed in the richer forward dividend yields as the management also raises payouts. It is apparent that the NLOP spin-off has been top/bottom line accretive as well, given the expanded growth profile compared to historical trends. The management's competence has also been observed in the prudent capital use, with the FY2025 investments mostly using cash raised from asset sales during an expensive borrowing cost environment.

ChatGPT picks 3 war stocks to buy as U.S. strikes Iran — Positive
GD LMT RTX Finbold — June 23, 2025Following the U.S. airstrikes on Iran on June 21, which involved at least six B-2 Spirit stealth bombers targeting nuclear infrastructure, traders quickly turned their focus to defense stocks as markets reopened.

JPMorgan Chase: The Financial Fortress Built for Today's Investor — Negative
JPM MarketBeat — June 23, 2025It can be challenging to grasp the sheer scale of JPMorgan Chase & Co. NYSE: JPM. As the largest bank in the United States, it manages a balance sheet of over $4 trillion.
