Selective Insurance Set to Grow on Rising Premium Amid Challenges — Negative

SIGI   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

Selective Insurance targets growth with rising premiums, strong Commercial Lines and geographic expansion despite industry headwinds.

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RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Centene Corporation (“Centene”) (NYSE: CNC) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Centene securities between December 12, 2024, and June 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is September 8, 2025.

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UnitedHealth: Buy Like Buffett — Positive

UNH   Seeking Alpha — August 15, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway's $1B+ investment in UnitedHealth signals confidence in the company despite recent share price declines and profitability headwinds. UnitedHealth's Q2 revenue grew 13%, but profit margins fell due to rising costs, leading to a significant drop in net profit year-over-year. Analysts expect UNH's profitability to rebound in coming years, with potential for 50-80% share price gains by 2028 if margins recover.

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PHILADELPHIA , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague PC is investigating claims under the federal securities laws against CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) ("CTO" or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Winter Park, Florida. Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired CTO securities between February 18, 2021 through June 24, 2025 (the "Class Period") may, no later than October 7, 2025 , seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class.

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Kewaunee Upgraded to Outperform on Nu Aire Synergies, Backlog — Positive

KEQU   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

KEQU earns an upgrade to "Outperform" as Nu Aire integration drives sales growth, margins expand and a record backlog boosts visibility, offsetting tariff risks with proactive inventory strategies.

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Bank of Montreal May Sell Transport Finance Arm Amid Market Shift — Neutral

BMO   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

BMO may sell its $11-billion transportation finance arm, drawing private equity interest but keeping options open.

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Can Domino's New Menu Additions Boost Average Ticket Size? — Positive

DPZ   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

DPZ's Parmesan Stuffed Crust is fueling sales growth, boosting average tickets and winning customer praise as a long-term menu fixture.

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Is Ralph Lauren's Digital Push Enough to Offset Retail Headwinds? — Positive

RL   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

RL's double-digit online sales growth highlights its digital-first strategy as it works to counter softer retail trends worldwide.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Novo To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Novo between May 7, 2025, to July 28, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Novo Nordisk A/S ("Novo" or the …

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Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Delivery to Steer Competition — Positive

AMZN   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

AMZN pushes same-day grocery to 2,300 cities by year-end, blending fresh produce with Prime delivery as Walmart, Target, Kroger race to defend market share.

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares surged Friday after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) revealed a stake in the embattled healthcare giant.

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Top Stock Movers Now: UnitedHealth, Salesforce, Applied Materials, and More — Negative

AMAT  CRM  UNH   Investopedia — August 15, 2025

U.S. equities were mixed at midday as a report on retail sales showed consumers are continuing to spend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell.

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2 CEF Swaps Into ETFs For July 2025 — Neutral

BRW  BTCI  CEFS  GLO  IAUI  QDTE  QQQI   Seeking Alpha — August 15, 2025

Every month I share what closed-end funds I've been buying in the last month. For July, that included swapping out some holdings in favor of others and consolidating my portfolio a bit. In doing that, it also included swapping out of two CEFs in favor of ETF positions, one of which I already held a position in.

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PHILADELPHIA , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague PC is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors of Altimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALT) ("Altimmune" or the "Company") following the filing of a securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Altimmune securities between August 10, 2023 through June 25, 2025 (the "Class Period"). Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Altimmune securities during the Class Period may, no later than October 6, 2025 , seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class.

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Federal support could get the troubled chip maker over some hurdles, but risks great harm to the U.S. tech sector.

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Amprius Technologies' Blowout Quarter Fuels Record-Setting Growth — Positive

AMPX   MarketBeat — August 15, 2025

The advanced battery firm recently posted second-quarter 2025 results that showcased a dramatic surge in revenue and, more critically, a landmark achievement in profitability.

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The Big 3: OPEN, RIGL, JOBY — Positive

JOBY   Schwab Network — August 15, 2025

@Stockstotrade's Tim Bohen talks about Opendoor's (OPEN) "fundamental case" for real estate, even after shares exploded to the upside in an ongoing meme stock craze. He sees something similar in Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), noting the stock nearly doubling just in August.

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Seadrill's Drillships Secure Key Contracts in the Gulf of America — Positive

SDRL   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

SDRL secures new Gulf of America contracts for West Vela and Sevan Louisiana, boosting its $2.5B order backlog.

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Will Colgate's Innovation Drive Market Share Gains in 2025? — Neutral

CL   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

CL's innovation push spans premium oral, personal, home and pet care to drive market share growth in 2025 despite headwinds.

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American Financial Banks on Renewal Pricing Amid Cost Woes — Neutral

AFG   Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025

AFG stock gains from new business opportunities, increased exposures, a better renewal rate environment, and effective capital deployment.

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