Palm 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.

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Ford Recalls Already Top 2024 Total, Taking Less Than 6 Months to Get There — Negative

F   24/7 Wall Street — June 23, 2025

A new analysis shows that Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) recalls in 2025 have already surpassed all those of in 2024.

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Dividend Danger Zone: 1 BDC And I REIT Facing Potential Cuts — Negative

BIZD  HR  PNNT  SPY  VNQ   Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025

I 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.

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Unisys' Device Subscriptions Gains Traction: Is Momentum Building Up? — Positive

UIS   Zacks Investment Research — June 23, 2025

UIS' Device Subscription Service fuels contract wins, field service growth and momentum into late 2025.

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Is Pinterest Stock A Winner? — Positive

PINS   Forbes — June 23, 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:

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"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.

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Velocity 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.

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Washington National Launches Individual Term Life Insurance Product — Neutral

CNO   PRNewsWire — June 23, 2025

A 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).

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New 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.

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Lexaria Reaches Patent Milestone - 50 Patents Now Granted Worldwide — Neutral

LEXX   TheNewswire — June 23, 2025

New 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.

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Gorilla 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.

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Study 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.

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LOS 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.

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IMCG Is A Solid Mid-Cap Growth ETF, But Ranks Below IWP And VOT — Positive

VOT   Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025

Mid-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.

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JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard Launches Afrobeat and Amapiano Sonic Anthems to Deepen Cultural Connection across Africa.

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New AI chips should help the company carve out a lasting niche in the market, according to Melius Research.

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FactSet Research (FDS) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates — Negative

FDS   Zacks Investment Research — June 23, 2025

FactSet 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.

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W. P. Carey: Thank Macro Headwinds For Richer Return Profile — Positive

WPC   Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025

W. 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.

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ChatGPT picks 3 war stocks to buy as U.S. strikes Iran — Positive

GD  LMT  RTX   Finbold — June 23, 2025

Following 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.

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JPMorgan Chase: The Financial Fortress Built for Today's Investor — Negative

JPM   MarketBeat — June 23, 2025

It 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.

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