Crisis Hits U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Because of Chinese Restrictions on Heavy Rare Earth Exports — Neutral
NB Accesswire — June 04, 2025NioCorp's Elk Creek Project in Nebraska Could be the Fastest to Market With Made-in-America Heavy Rare Earth Products CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NB) today released the following statement in response to news reports in the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, New York Times and other media outlets that U.S.-based automotive and other manufacturers may be forced to halt production because of shortages of high-performance rare earth magnets caused by China's decision to slow or stop exports of these magnets and the heavy rare earths they contain.

Wells Fargo CEO goes from fixer to builder as regulators lift punishments — Positive
WFC Reuters — June 04, 2025Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf knows he has a reputation for sternness, but he said that when the bank was finally freed of a $1.95 trillion asset cap by regulators on Tuesday, he became emotional.

Dollar Tree's Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Comps Rise 5.4% — Positive
DLTR Zacks Investment Research — June 04, 2025DLTR delivers strong Q1 FY25 results, fueled by momentum from its ongoing strategic initiatives and execution.

AnaptysBio's Arthritis Drug Matches Top Therapies In Phase 2 Trial, Analyst Sees Turning Point — Positive
ANAB Benzinga — June 04, 2025AnaptysBio, Inc. ANAB on Tuesday released updated data from the Phase 2b trial of rosnilimab, a PD-1 depleter and agonist, for rheumatoid arthritis.

Tesla, Waymo and the camera vs. lidar showdown — Neutral
GOOG GOOGL TSLA CNBC Television — June 04, 2025CNBC's Deirdre Bosa joins 'Money Movers' to discuss on Tesla's Robotaxi launch following a fatal accident in its self driving vehicle.

Is it Wise to Retain Vornado Realty Stock in Your Portfolio Now? — Positive
VNO Zacks Investment Research — June 04, 2025VNO is well-poised to benefit from its premium assets in select high-rent markets and portfolio-repositioning efforts, despite choppiness in the office real estate market.

The tech company has talked with Disney and A24 about exclusive content for a premium VR device.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Has Turned Into A Turnaround Story — Positive
HPE Seeking Alpha — June 04, 2025HPE delivered strong Q2 earnings and raised FY25 EPS guidance, driven by growth in AI infrastructure and GreenLake cloud adoption. Management is executing operational improvements — flattening the structure, leveraging AI, and cutting costs — to boost margins and innovation. Valuation remains compelling at 5.5x EV/EBITDA, with shares trading at a discount to peers and upside from turnaround initiatives.

NWTN ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates NWTN Inc. for Possible Securities Fraud Violations — Neutral
NWTN Accesswire — June 04, 2025NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of NWTN Inc. ("NWTN Inc.") (NASDAQ:NWTN) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. NWTN disclosed receipt of a determination notice from Nasdaq on May 28, 2025, informing the Company that its securities will be delisted from Nasdaq in accordance with its listing rules.

Annaly Capital: Cheap While Beating Earnings And Hiking Dividends — Positive
NLY Seeking Alpha — June 04, 2025Annaly Capital is a mortgage REIT that has experienced some issues resulting in dividend cuts in recent years. More recently, the REIT raised its dividend, resulting in a 15% yield. NLY's mortgage backed securities are largely fixed rate so they benefit from falling rates--which I see materializing in the near term.

LifeMD is experiencing a major growth inflection, with record Q1 revenue, first-ever GAAP profitability, and strong subscriber and margin gains. Multiple growth drivers - including GLP-1 programs, Medicare expansion, AI automation, and a women's health acquisition - support a robust multi-year growth outlook. Valuation is high on earnings metrics but discounted on sales multiples. Significant upside exists if LifeMD sustains revenue growth and achieves positive EPS.

Edwards Lifesciences: With A Heart Beating Strong And Steady — Positive
EW Seeking Alpha — June 04, 2025Edwards Lifesciences is a high-quality, dominant player in structural heart medical devices, with a solid growth history and strong cash generation. The TMTT segment is now the main growth engine, showing rapid expansion, while TAVR growth has plateaued but remains stable. Strategic acquisitions and robust R&D investment position EW for continued innovation and long-term revenue growth above S&P 500 averages.

Axon 2 Drives AppLovin's Advertising Surge and Gaming Ecosystem — Positive
APP Zacks Investment Research — June 04, 2025APP's AI engine Axon 2 has quadrupled ad spend and reignited mobile gaming, fueling explosive growth in revenues and earnings.

The shares of Yum!

Jefferies hires Lazard's Thomas for activism defense, sources say — Positive
LAZ Reuters — June 04, 2025Jefferies has hired a veteran Lazard banker as global head of the firm's activism defense practice, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, as more corporations face pressure from activist investors.

Gold and silver break out as ‘macro setup is shifting in favour of precious metals' – Saxo Bank's Hansen — Positive
AAAU BAR DBP DGL GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ SGOL SIL SILJ SIVR SLV SLVP UGL Kitco — June 04, 2025Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

2 Inflation-Protection ETFs Climb to Yearly Highs: Here's Why — Positive
PPI RAAX Zacks Investment Research — June 04, 2025Inflation-protection ETFs RAAX and PPI recently hit a 52-week high as the OECD raised U.S. inflation forecasts.

FLAGSTAR FINANCIAL, INC. ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF 2025 ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING — Neutral
FLG PRNewsWire — June 04, 2025HICKSVILLE, N.Y. , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FLG) (the "Company") announced today that, based on preliminary voting results from the 2025 Annual Shareholders' Meeting held earlier today, all three proposals passed with a strong majority of votes for each one.

GREENSBORO, N.C. , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Jackson as its new Chief Credit Officer, effective April 2025.
