Lantronix Enables TAA- and NDAA-Compliant Edge AI Solution, Supporting Sensitive U.S. Government Missions and Expanding Long-Term Defense Market Positioning Lantronix Enables TAA- and NDAA-Compliant Edge AI Solution, Supporting Sensitive U.S. Government Missions and Expanding Long-Term Defense Market Positioning

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Gray Renews All Fox Affiliation Agreements — Neutral

GTN   GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025

ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. (“Gray,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: GTN) has reached an agreement with the Fox Television Network that extends and renews the network affiliations for all of Gray's Fox affiliated television stations across 27 markets, including Portland, Oregon; Cincinnati, Ohio; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Birmingham, Alabama. About Gray Media: Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Non-inferiority trial to assess safety and efficacy, including rates of disease rebound and incidence of Long COVID development of ratutrelvir, a ritonavir-free treatment, compared to PAXLOVID ®

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Bitfarms Appoints Former AWS Executive Wayne Duso to Board of Directors — Neutral

BITF   GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025

TORONTO, Ontario and NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitfarms Ltd. (Nasdaq/TSX: BITF) (the “Company”), a global energy and compute infrastructure company, today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has unanimously approved the appointment of Wayne Duso to the Company's Board, effective immediately. With the appointment of Mr. Duso, Bitfarms' Board is now comprised of seven directors, six of whom are independent.

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DALIAN, China, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy,” or the “Company”) a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2025 ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter of 2025 Financial Results Net revenues 1 were $40.52 million, down 15% from $47.79 million in the same period of 2024.

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Total Contracted Capacity Increases to Over 360 MW of Critical IT Load Represents $6.7 Billion in Contracted Revenue, with Potential to Reach $16 Billion with Lease Extensions Google Increases Backstop to $3.2 Billion and Stake in TeraWulf to 14% TeraWulf and Fluidstack Engaged in Discussions Regarding Additional Capacity EASTON, Md., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of vertically integrated, predominantly zero-carbon digital infrastructure, today announced that Fluidstack, a premier AI cloud platform, has exercised its option to expand at the Company's Lake Mariner data center campus in …

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DOL: Redundant Dividend Play In Developed Markets — Positive

DOL   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

DOL offers broad, diversified exposure to large-cap developed market dividend payers but lacks standout yield or growth advantages over peers. Dividend yield is conservative at 2.9% TTM, trailing comparable international dividend ETFs, despite competitive total returns and an acceptable expense ratio. WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Fund ETF's methodology provides solid diversification but fails to deliver superior yield, its core objective, and offers no compelling diversification benefits.

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DALLAS , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE: SGI) announced today that Steve Rusing, currently serving as President of Mattress Firm, has expanded his leadership role to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14, 2025. Scott Thompson, Somnigroup's Chairman, CEO and President, has been serving as Mattress Firm's interim Chief Executive Officer since February 2025.

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A $1.9 billion project backlog will be key for Argan to meet the rising demands for power infrastructure from the data center, EV, and solar & battery markets. The Sandow Lakes Power Station project will be key for Argan gaining a footprint in one of North America's largest data center hubs and securing future contracts in the data center market. Despite the expensive valuation, a debt-free balance sheet and robust long-term growth potential present the company as a great long-term investment opportunity.

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Recent penny stock crashes in U.S.-listed Chinese names, raise red flags about potential pump-and-dump scams fueled by social media promotion. Google faces a $36 million fine in Australia for anti-competitive deals with telcos, reinforcing global scrutiny of Big Tech's market dominance.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD) (the “Company”), a leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The Company will host an investor call to discuss these results today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. “We delivered solid second-quarter results, driven by consistent execution and demand for our platform. As fraud becomes more complex, we have advanced our AI capabilities to strengthen our compe.

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Pentair Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hydra-Stop — Neutral

PNR   Business Wire — August 18, 2025

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hydra-Stop LLC, a leading provider of specialty valve solutions, for approximately $290 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments, from Madison Industries. When adjusted for approximately $50 million of expected tax benefits, the net transaction value is approximate.

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Omdia: Global TV Shipments Fell 2.1% in 2Q25 as Key Markets Decline — Neutral

TTGT   Business Wire — August 18, 2025

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #InformaTechTarget--Global TV shipments experienced a 2.1% year-on-year decline in the second quarter of 2025, according to new analysis from Omdia's quarterly TV Sets Market Tracker. The drop comes as brands realign inventory and shift focus to new target markets amid volatile tariffs. According to Omdia's latest TV Sets (Emerging Technologies) Market Tracker: History – 2Q25, global TV shipments fell to 47.1 million units in Q2 2025, down from 48.1 million in the same period last year. Th.

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Timken has delivered solid long-term returns, but sluggish growth looms as the company has a weak long-term expected rate of return. Revenue per share and gross margins have grown, yet management warns of margin pressure and lower sales volumes ahead. Dividend growth is slow, but a low payout ratio suggests potential for stronger increases if management prioritizes shareholder returns.

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Caleres to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on September 4 — Neutral

CAL   Business Wire — August 18, 2025

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, will release its second quarter 2025 financial results before market open on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Following the announcement, company executives will host a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the quarterly results and provide a general business update. Investors, Caleres associates, media, and the public are invited to join the call. Participants in North Ameri.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality", "Target" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TH), one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services, today announced a multi-year lease and services agreement ("Data Center Community Contract") to construct and provide comprehensive facility services and hospitality solutions supporting the development of a regional data center campus located in the Southwestern United States ("Data Center Community" or the "Community"). Target will construct and provide full turnkey support for the Data Center Community, including premium culinary offerings, facilities management, and comprehensive support …

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(FSE:GV6)("Avino" or "the Company") reports results of four drill holes from La Preciosa which were drilled to twin previous drilling.

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Joia M. Johnson named to Brown & Brown, Inc. board of directors — Neutral

BRO   GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (the “Company”) announces the addition of Joia M. Johnson, retired chief legal officer, chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary of Hanesbrands Inc. (“Hanes”), to Brown & Brown's board of directors.

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SCHD remains a reliable income ETF but has underperformed the S&P 500 and peers due to lower tech exposure and recent portfolio changes. Despite SCHD's attractive 3.81% yield and low P/E, some investors may seek alternatives with higher growth potential. SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF offers a strong tech weighting (31%) and a competitive 2.81% yield.

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Novo Nordisk makes the wildly popular GLP-1 drug semaglutide which it sells under the brand name Wegovy for weight-loss and Ozempic for diabetes.

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