The shares of language learning platform Duolingo Inc (NASDAQ:DUOL) are down 2.7% at $411.54 at last glance, looking to extend their recent slide.

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The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Manwalamink Water and Sewer Company's (Manwalamink) water and wastewater systems. The newly acquired systems serve approximately 1,260 water and 1,260 wastewater connections in Middle Smithfield and Smithfield townships in Monroe County. “Pennsylvania American Water is pleased to welcome our new Manwalamink water and wastewater customers,” said Justin Ladner, President of Pe.

SYF teams up with Sploot to launch CareCredit at pet clinics, expanding access to veterinary financing in key cities.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 25, 2025 investors in CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) saw the price of their shares significantly decline after Wolfpack Research published CTO: The B. Riley Of REITS, accusing CTO of misleading investors about its dividend sustainability and engaging in dubious financial activities.

RTX remains a top-tier aerospace and defense company, benefiting from strong government contracts, technological innovation, and robust operational performance. Recent contract wins and technological milestones reinforce RTX's strategic positioning, while Q1 2025 results show solid growth in sales, margins, and free cash flow. Despite excellent fundamentals, RTX trades at premium valuation multiples, limiting upside unless earnings or guidance are meaningfully revised upward.

BlackBerry Limited BB posted better-than-expected first-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell.

Joe Terranova, Senior Managing Director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest sells.

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Evercore (EVR) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Xbox managers expect substantial job cuts across the gaming division next week as Microsoft continues streamlining processes following its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shares of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) plunged nearly 15 percent in intraday Wednesday trading, as the private equity firm scrambled to shore up its finances following the discovery of troubling accounting practices at one of its subsidiaries, which has sparked a securities class action. Hagens Berman is investigating the claims and urges investors who purchased Compass shares and suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.

Amphenol APH and Bel Fuse BELFB are well-known manufacturers and marketers of electrical and electronic products. While Amphenol offers electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial, high-speed and specialty cable, Bel Fuse offers a broad array of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits.

IUSG hits a new 52-week high, surging 35% from its low as growth stocks shine amid renewed market momentum.

FDX tops Q4 estimates but falls over 5% on weak guidance, shaking ETFs with high FedEx exposure like SUPL and IYT.

AMT has stabilized after past volatility, with strong fundamentals and accelerating growth expected as it laps tough international comparables and benefits from 5G rollouts. Current valuation (23x FFO, 3% yield) reflects optimism, but I see it as fully valued, offering market-like returns rather than clear outperformance. The market is underestimating long-term risks from satellite internet (e.g., Starlink), which could threaten the relevance of tower assets over time.

ATLANTA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (“Ichor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ICHR) complied with federal securities laws. On May 5, 2025, Ichor reported first quarter 2025 financial results. In a conference call held the same day, Ichor's CEO explained the quarter's results, stating: “In Q1, our strategy did not materialize into the margin flow through we anticipated, essentially because we ended up purchasing far more external supply than we had forecasted.” Following this news, the price of the Company's stock dropped.

Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) is in early-stage talks to acquire its rival BP PLC (LSE:BP.) in what would be the largest oil deal in decades, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

FCPT continues its portfolio expansion efforts and acquires four Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen properties for $14.7 million.