All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world moves towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 2030 target, Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) (TSX:ABX) remains committed to playing its part by driving economic growth, enabling social progress and protecting the environment, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow in the company's 2024 Sustainability Report, published today. Called Beyond the Horizon, the report highlights Barrick's journey from the transformational merger in 2019 to becoming a leader in responsible mining, underscoring its commitment to sustainability-driven growth, community empowerment and environmental stewardship, focused on long-term value …

A 2-stock portfolio is, obviously, a no-go scenario for prudent investors. Yet, having this kind of a question, offers a valuable mental exercise. It also helps internally figure out which ones are really safe long-term buy-and-hold picks. In this article I share two picks that I would buy, if I was forced to go with only a 2-stock portfolio.

NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE American: CRF) (CUSIP: 21924U300) is pleased to announce the completion of its one-for-three rights offering which expired on Friday, May 16, 2025 (the “Offering”). Under the terms of the Offering, record date stockholders were entitled to purchase one newly issued share of common stock of the Fund for every three rights held. The subscription price for each newly issued share was determined to be $6.97 which, under the terms of the prospectus, was equal to the greater of (i) 112% of net asset value …

Award Recognizes ScanTech AI's Visionary Leadership in Driving Strategic Growth, Innovation, and Capital Market Success Award Recognizes ScanTech AI's Visionary Leadership in Driving Strategic Growth, Innovation, and Capital Market Success

NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE American: CLM) (CUSIP: 21924B302) is pleased to announce the completion of its one-for-three rights offering which expired on Friday, May 16, 2025 (the “Offering”). Under the terms of the Offering, record date stockholders were entitled to purchase one newly issued share of common stock of the Fund for every three rights held. The subscription price for each newly issued share was determined to be $7.30 which, under the terms of the prospectus, was equal to the greater of (i) 112% of net asset value …

New AI Agents Help Speed Hiring, Improve Frontline Worker Experiences, Streamline Complex Financial Processes, and Empower Employees to Find Information Fast PLEASANTON, Calif. , May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc.

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Acquisition Advances Positive Choices Growth Strategy and Enhances PepsiCo Functional Food and Beverage Offerings PURCHASE, N.Y. and AUSTIN, Texas , May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ("PepsiCo") today announced that it has closed the acquisition of poppi for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion.

Named winner of the 2025 Cyber OSPAs in London LONDON , May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- White Hat (an EPAM company), a premier cybersecurity company acquired in 2021 by the US digital transformation leader EPAM (NYSE: EPAM), won the 2025 Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) in the category of Outstanding Cybersecurity Consultant. The recognition was announced during the official Cyber OSPAs Award Ceremony in London.

Moody's U.S. credit downgrade and surging yields hit the S&P 500 hard as Tesla and Walmart lead losses in tech and consumer sectors.

Artificial intelligence is already transforming the future of work in profound ways, and it's only accelerating. Kellanova SVP and Chief Digital and Information Officer, Lesley Salmon , shares insights on the company's strategies to prepare its workforce for the AI revolution.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION NEW YORK , May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein"), a preeminent national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces its investigation of potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the Board of Directors and senior management of Semler Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ: SMLR) ("Semler" or the "Company"). The investigation concerns whether and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud.

Company Announcement COPENHAGEN, Denmark; May 19, 2025 – Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB). On March 25, 2025, Genmab announced the initiation of a share buy-back program to repurchase up to 2.2 million shares to reduce capital and to honor our commitments under the Restricted Stock Unit program.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company faces low expectations for Q2 earnings amid Juniper acquisition delays, weak free cash flow, and trade/tariff headwinds. Valuation is compelling—forward P/E under 10, strong dividend yield—but reflects limited growth expectations and ongoing business challenges. Activist Elliott Management's $1.5B stake could drive change, but leadership uncertainty and execution risks remain high.

Burlington's ability to adapt to shifting market conditions reinforces its position in the off-price retail sector.

Alcoholic beverage giant Diageo (DEO) said in its fiscal third-quarter report Monday that it expects a $150 million annualized impact from tariffs.

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) invites Rite Aid customers to easily fill or transfer their prescriptions to the retailer's more than 1,700 pharmacy locations nationwide. Rite Aid employees impacted by the company's recent bankruptcy filing are invited to apply for open positions in Albertsons Cos. pharmacies and stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Shaw's and ACME. “Albertsons Cos. pharmacies provide dedicated and personalized care to mi.

Chris Versace joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE to chew through the macro headlines weighing on equities. From the Moody's credit downgrade to Fed speakers, Chris says the U.S. central bank "still has things to digest" as investors look for rate cut guidance.

Toast is transitioning from a point-of-sale provider to a full-stack restaurant operating system, making it indispensable to its customers. The company reported $1.34 billion in Q1 2025 revenue, a 24.4% increase, and achieved $56 million in net income, marking a major profitability milestone. Subscription revenue grew 38.4% to $209 million, reflecting Toast's successful pivot to high-margin, recurring SaaS revenue.

Verizon Communications has been a solid performer this year, gaining 9% while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones averages were plummeting due to panic selling.