New Strong Buy Stocks for June 23rd — Positive

AFYA  ALSN  DPMLF  EGO  HMN   Zacks Investment Research — June 23, 2025

DPMLF, EGO, AFYA, ALSN and HMN have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 23, 2025.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for June 23rd — Negative

ARCC  BIDU  BRKR   Zacks Investment Research — June 23, 2025

ARCC, BIDU and BRKR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 23 2025.

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Eni has reduced the presence of its personnel at the Zubair oil and gas field in Iraq as a precautionary move, a spokesman for the Italian energy group said on Monday.

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Technology breakthroughs are allowing DHL and other companies to automate the laborious, injury-prone work of loading and unloading.

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning Apple business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.

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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) stock has had a rough ride in 2025, plunging 40% year-to-date. Despite the turmoil, members of Congress have continued to buy shares.

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Tesla did it. They have taken money for a fully autonomous taxi ride.

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Planned for early 2027, destination advances Company's NYC expansion in key locations NEW YORK , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced a significant lease agreement with Prop and Building Corp (PBC) at 10 Bryant, a premier Midtown Manhattan office tower, with an anticipated opening in early 2027. Life Time Signs Landmark Lease at 10 Bryant Bringing New Wellness Destination to Midtown Manhattan in early 2027 The planned 52,000-square-foot Life Time athletic urban country club will be housed within the iconic 30-story tower at 10 Bryant, located at the corner …

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Aetna Supports Industry Actions to Simplify Prior Authorization — Neutral

CVS   PRNewsWire — June 23, 2025

Company commits to distinctive actions that will make it easier to navigate the health care system, access care, and achieve better health HARTFORD, Conn. , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), today announced its support of initiatives championed by American's Health Insurance Plans to improve the experience of doctors and patients.

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Quantum Computing (QUBT -1.10%) is an up-and-coming pioneer in the red-hot field of quantum computing. Could investing $10,000 in this stock turn into $1 million by 2035?

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Willdan Group Expected To Stay On Current Growth Track — Positive

WLDN   Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025

Willdan Group's robust earnings growth, improved margins, and successful acquisitions support my continued Strong Buy rating and a one-year price target of $71.95. Momentum, double-digit guidance increases, and expanding commercial demand—especially from AI-driven data centers—underscore strong future prospects. Valuation remains attractive for growth investors, with a low PEG ratio and price momentum outpacing sector medians despite a neutral P/E grade.

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Circle Stock At 60% Safety? — Positive

CRCL   Forbes — June 23, 2025

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) has been one of the most exciting fintech IPOs in recent months. Since its debut at $31 per share in early June, the stock has surged to current levels of almost $240 - an 8x gain.

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Equitable Holdings' preferred shares now offer higher yields, due to rising rates, but balance sheet risks persist, especially from unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments. The company's net income remains healthy relative to preferred dividends, yet leverage is extremely high, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 37.6 to 1. S&P's negative credit outlook and a BBB- rating put the preferred shares on the brink of junk status, increasing the risk of further yield spikes.

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Spectris jumps after Advent offer agreed, and KKR suggests rival bid in works — Positive

KKR   Proactive Investors — June 23, 2025

Spectris PLC (LSE:SXS) shares shot 15% higher to 3,778p after it accepted a take-private offer from Advent International, and rival US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts said it was also in talks with the engineer. Advent said its 3,763p offer has been accepted by the board of the FTSE 250 company, with shareholders also getting the 2024 dividend of 56.6p announced in February and to be paid this Friday.

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LOS ANGELES , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Compass Diversified ("Compass" or "the Company") (NYSE: CODI) for violations of the securities laws. INVESTIGATION DETAILS: According to the Company, its investigation "has preliminarily identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing, accounting, and inventory practices," adding that, "Effective May 7, 2025, Lugano's founder and CEO, Moti Ferder, resigned from all of his positions at Lugano and will not receive any severance compensation.

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GPIX: A Smarter Covered Call Play On The S&P 500 — Positive

IVV  SPLG  SPXL  SPY  SSO  UPRO  VOO   Seeking Alpha — June 23, 2025

Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF offers a dynamic covered call strategy (25-75% notional), aiming for higher growth and yield than SPYI, with manageable volatility. Recent performance shows GPIX outperformed SPYI in total returns, validating its active approach and upside capture potential in certain markets. GPIX maintains a healthy yield (~8%) and acceptable NAV protection, making it suitable for income-focused investors seeking reduced volatility.

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Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY ) Special Call (Lilly Investor Event at American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 85th Scientific Sessions) Conference June 22, 2025 7:30 PM ET Company Participants Jeffrey Emmick - Vice President of Diabetes Product Development Kenneth L Custer - Executive VP & President of Lilly Cardiometabolic Health Michael Czapar - Director of Investor Relations Ruth Gimeno - Corporate Participant Conference Call Participants Akash Tewari - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Alexandria Janet Hammond - Wolfe Research, LLC Bryan Russell Dollinger - Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division Courtney Breen - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC.

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Analysts say they don't expect significant crude supply disruptions

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Apple mulls Perplexity AI acquisition in bid to catch up in generative tech race — Positive

AAPL   Proactive Investors — June 23, 2025

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) is reportedly weighing an acquisition of Perplexity AI, a fast-rising name in artificial intelligence, as the company looks to reassert itself in a sector where it has so far lagged behind peers. The discussions, said to involve senior executives including mergers chief Adrian Perica and services lead Eddy Cue, remain at an early stage, according to reports first published by Bloomberg.

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GXO Logistics (GXO) Soars 12.1%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock? — Positive

GXO   Zacks Investment Research — June 23, 2025

GXO Logistics (GXO) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

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