Target's Core Operating Margin Slides to 3.7%: Tougher Road Ahead? — Negative

TGT   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

TGT's core operating margin drops to 3.7% in Q1, exposing pressures from markdowns, digital costs and sluggish sales.

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Hims & Hers Strengthens Its Footprint in Consumer-Driven Obesity Care — Positive

HIMS   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

HIMS expands its weight loss platform with a bundled Wegovy program and tech-driven obesity care solutions.

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Tri-Continental Corporation Holds 95th Annual Meeting of Stockholders — Neutral

TY   Business Wire — June 24, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today held its 95th Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stockholders voted in favor of the recommendations of the Corporation's Board of Directors (the “Board”) on each of two proposals at the Meeting. Specifically, Stockholders re-elected Directors Daniel J. Beckman, Janet Langford Carrig, Douglas A. Hacker, and Sandra L. Yeager, each for a term that will expire at the.

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Tesla's stock is giving back its robotaxi gains. Here's what happened. — Negative

TSLA   Market Watch — June 24, 2025

A technical roadblock got in the way of Tesla shares' robotaxi run.

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Chip designer Ambarella has held talks with bankers and is considering a sale, according to a Bloomberg report. Sources told the news outlet that the company could draw interest from semiconductor firms looking to beef up their automotive business.

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SHOP Soars 8.4% in a Month: Can Growing Merchant Base Fuel More Gains? — Positive

SHOP   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

Shopify gains momentum as its expanding merchant base and strategic partnerships fuel optimism despite stiff competition.

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock? — Positive

ZION   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Zions (ZION) have what it takes?

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Worthington Enterprises Increases Quarterly Dividend by 12% — Neutral

WOR   GlobeNewsWire — June 24, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: WOR) board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, which represents an increase of $0.02 per share or 12% from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2025.

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Iran Escalation Could Rally U.S. Defense Stocks -- XAR My Top ETF Choice — Positive

ITA  PPA  XAR   Seeking Alpha — June 24, 2025

US Aerospace & Defense stocks are poised for improved sentiment due to escalating Middle East tensions and direct US involvement in Iran. Recent negative pressures—peace prospects in Ukraine and potential US defense budget cuts—have faded, with a $1 trillion budget proposal boosting the sector. Key beneficiaries include Boeing, Northrop Grumman, RTX, and Lockheed Martin, as their products are central to current military actions.

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Lynch Carpenter Investigates Claims in Krispy Kreme Data Breach — Neutral

DNUT   GlobeNewsWire — June 24, 2025

PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation (“Krispy Kreme”) recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of tens of thousands of employees.1 The information potentially impacted in the data breach includes employees' names, dates of birth, contact information, Social Security Numbers, Driver's license ID, financial account information and health insurance information.

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KB Home Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q2 Earnings — Negative

KBH   Benzinga — June 24, 2025

KB Home KBH posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter after the closing bell on Monday.

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AppLovin: This Ad-Tech Juggernaut Is Ready To Shine — Positive

APP   Seeking Alpha — June 24, 2025

AppLovin's Q1 results were outstanding, with 40% YoY revenue growth and 81%+ EBITDA margins, driven by the scalable Ads business and AXON platform. The company's expansion into web-based advertising and development of a self-service platform opens up a massive, underpenetrated market for future growth. While not cheap, the premium valuation is supported by immense free cash flow, aggressive share buybacks, and explosive EPS growth that should outpace market expectations.

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How today's stock market compares to the one during the Arab oil embargo of 1973 — Negative

BNO  DBO  GUSH  IEO  OIH  OIL  PXJ  UCO  USO  XOP   Market Watch — June 24, 2025

Today's stock market is so overvalued that it won't take much of a piece of straw to break the camel's back — much less an economic or geopolitical shock from the Middle East.

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UMC or IFNNY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Positive

IFNNY  UMC   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

Investors interested in Electronics - Semiconductors stocks are likely familiar with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Infineon Technologies AG (IFNNY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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LYG vs. TD: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Positive

LYG  TD   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

Investors with an interest in Banks - Foreign stocks have likely encountered both Lloyds (LYG) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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QGEN vs. EXAS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Neutral

EXAS  QGEN   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

Investors interested in Medical - Biomedical and Genetics stocks are likely familiar with Qiagen (QGEN) and Exact Sciences (EXAS). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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AFYA or LRN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Neutral

AFYA  LRN   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Afya (AFYA) and K12 (LRN). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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FHI or BLK: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Neutral

BLK  FHI   Zacks Investment Research — June 24, 2025

Investors interested in Financial - Investment Management stocks are likely familiar with Federated Hermes (FHI) and BlackRock (BLK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WaterConservation--As summer temperatures rise and watering demands increase, Pennsylvania American Water is offering water conservation tips. “With summer upon us, it's more important than ever to use water wisely,” said Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water. "We encourage our customers and the public to reduce outdoor watering, especially after it rains, and to adopt smart irrigation practices. It's our collective responsibility to reduce water consumption.

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Crude Oil Falls Sharply; US Current Account Deficit Widens In Q1 — Negative

BNO  DBO  GUSH  IEO  OIH  OIL  PXJ  UCO  USO  XOP   Benzinga — June 24, 2025

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% on Tuesday.

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