Brookfield Renewable (BEPC 1.00%) (BEP 1.44%) has been a wealth-creating machine over the years . The leading global renewable energy producer has grown its dividend at a 6% compound annual rate since 2001.

JACKSON, Miss. , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that it will hold its Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

SAN DIEGO , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) securities between June 10, 2024 and June 9, 2025, all dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until August 19, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Apple class action lawsuit. Captioned Tucker v.

Strategy (MSTR 7.77%), formerly known as MicroStrategy, the onetime tech company that pivoted hard into effectively becoming an institutional Bitcoin (BTC 3.30%) investor, easily surmounted the hump of Hump Day. The company's shares closed the day almost 8% higher in price, thanks to (unsurprisingly) an increase in the digital coin's value, on general optimism for its future.

It's always nice to see the prices of your stock appreciate, but that's not the only way to make a good amount of money in the stock market. There are also dividends, which are more predictable and can significantly contribute to your total returns.

Quantum Computing (QUBT 10.94%) stock recorded a day of big gains in Wednesday's trading. The tech specialist's share price rose 10.8% in a daily session that saw the S&P 500 rise 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite jump 0.9%.

Altria's dominant U.S. market share, strong pricing power, and brand loyalty provide a robust moat despite declining cigarette volumes. The company boasts exceptional profitability, high free cash flow yield, and a 7% dividend, supported by decades of dividend growth and share buybacks. Valuation remains attractive, with Altria trading at a discount to peers and maintaining industry-leading margins and returns on capital.

Global agribusiness Bunge Global said it officially closed a long-delayed deal to merge with Glencore-backed Viterra on Wednesday, two years after announcing the $34 billion mega-deal.

Asking for a Trend, anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market trend of today for July 2, 2025. Optimism over US trade deals helped drive the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record highs.

It replaces Juniper Networds in the index.

The travel-review company's shares have fallen after it rejected takeover offers last year.

A range of risks threaten U.S. stocks and bonds in the second half. Concerns over expanding the government deficit, inflationary impacts of tariffs, and more create challenges for U.S. stocks and bonds.

US stocks closed mixed with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh new record. The Nasdaq was also able to notch a record close.

Ed Butowsky was "surprised" that Tesla's (TSLA) vehicle deliveries came in at just above 384,000 for the quarter. He expected a "disaster" print despite sales already showing more than 10% year-over-year decline.

Zhibao Technology Acquires Controlling Interest in Zhonglian Jinan, More than Doubling its Branch Network and Strengthening Its Nationwide Insurance Brokerage Capabilities. Shanghai, China--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2025) - Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO) ("Zhibao," "we," or the "Company"), a leading and high growth InsurTech company primarily engaging in providing digital insurance brokerage services through its operating entities in China, today announced that one of its subsidiaries, Zhibao Technology Co., Ltd.

DUBLIN, Ohio, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the launch of its AI-powered Internal Loan Officer Assistant. This newly released AI-powered assistant is designed to streamline administrative tasks within the mortgage division, driving operational efficiency and enhancing loan processing accuracy.

Market gains are driven by a concentrated group (NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Meta) raising concerns for Michael Kramer from Mott Capital Management and Reading The Markets about sustainability and overvaluation in tech. AI hype is real, but commoditization and high spending may limit long-term profits for current leaders.

Golden Pass LNG, which is owned by Exxon Mobil and QatarEnergy, has asked U.S. regulators for permission to re-export liquefied natural gas from October 1, as the export plant nears production after previous delays.

NEW YORK , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) between August 13, 2024 and May 12, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 12, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So What: If you purchased 3D Systems securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action lawsuit styled Ho v. Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al., No. 3:25-cv-10049 (D. N.J.) has been filed and seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Rocket Pharmaceuticals securities between February 27, 2025 and May 26, 2025.