CHICAGO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a leading mortgage provider offering unparalleled lending services through its exclusive partnership with Coldwell Banker, has appointed Lynne Haney as Vice President of Mortgage Lending. With more than 35 years of industry experience and a strong track record of community involvement, Haney brings deep expertise and a service-first mindset to the role.

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WASHINGTON , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC), in partnership with EQT Corporation (EQT), Halliburton Company (Halliburton), and Range Resources, on Thursday hosted Department of the Interior Secretary and Chair of the National Energy Dominance Council Doug Burgum for a Marcellus shale field visit in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Secretary Burgum visited a hydraulic fracturing site highlighting modern energy development and the vital role of Pennsylvania oil and gas in meeting America's growing energy needs.

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KIT KAT® Brand is Here to Protect Your Break in New Ad Campaign — Neutral

HSY   PRNewsWire — April 04, 2025

KIT KAT's® new break protectors, the Break Brothers will hit the big screen April 7th during the NCAA Men's Championship Game HERSHEY, Pa. , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it—breaks are disappearing.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 4, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/applovin-corporation-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=140963&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 4, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/rocket-lab-usa-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=140964&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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STMicroelectronics Announces Timing for First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Geneva – April 4, 2025 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced that it will release first quarter 2025 earnings before the opening of trading on the European Stock Exchanges on April 24, 2025. The press release will be available immediately after the release on the Company's website at www.st.com.

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Zhibao Technology Launches ZBOT, an AI Agent to Enhance Sales Efficiency — Neutral

ZBAO   Newsfile Corp — April 04, 2025

Shanghai, China--(Newsfile Corp. - April 4, 2025) - Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO) ("Zhibao," "we," or the "Company"), a leading and high growth InsurTech company primarily engaging in providing digital insurance brokerage services through its operating entities in China, today announced the launch of ZBOT, an advanced Artificial Intelligence ("AI") agent designed to empower Zhibao's sales staff with AI-enhanced efficiency. The launch of ZBOT marks a major step in Zhibao's ongoing commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize sales operations and improve the overall customer experience.

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Gold price down on more profit-taking, weak long liquidation — Negative

AAAU  BAR  DBP  DGL  GLD  GLDM  IAU  OUNZ  SGOL  UGL   Kitco — April 04, 2025

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.

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Buy 5 Low-Beta High-Yielding Stocks Amid Trump Tariffs and Market Rout — Positive

ATO  CMS  CNP  EXC  WEC   Zacks Investment Research — April 04, 2025

Five low-beta stocks with high dividend yield look attractive at current market scenario. These are: ATO, WEC, EXC, CMS, CNP.

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Should You Invest in Barrick Gold Stock After a 25% Rally in 3 Months? — Negative

GOLD   Zacks Investment Research — April 04, 2025

While GOLD's actions to advance key projects and solid financial health augur well, its high costs and downbeat production outlook warrant caution.

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Crude Oil Price Outlook – Crude Plunges Again on Friday — Negative

BNO  DBO  GUSH  IEO  OIH  OIL  PXJ  UCO  USO  XOP   FXEmpire — April 04, 2025

The crude oil market has fallen hard again on Friday, as the markets continue to look at the very real possibility of a global recession in the near future. With this, the market has broken a major three year support barrier.

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Sarepta Therapeutics said on Friday it would temporarily halt three trials testing its gene therapy Elevidys.

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Zacks Initiates Coverage of Franklin Financial With Outperform Recommendation — Positive

FRAF   Zacks Investment Research — April 04, 2025

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates Franklin Financial as "Outperform." Explore how FRAF excels in loan, deposit and wealth growth, rewarding shareholders while managing margin and liquidity challenges.

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KWR Wraps Up Dipsol Chemicals Buyout & Announces Natech Acquisition — Positive

KWR   Zacks Investment Research — April 04, 2025

Dipsol and Natech strengthen Quaker Chemical's position in their respective markets and product technologies.

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Michael Burry's biggest stock holding is crashing like crazy — Neutral

BABA   Finbold — April 04, 2025

Michael Burry made a name for himself by correctly predicting and profiting from the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, as immortalized in the blockbuster motion picture ‘ The Big Short '.

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Sale Will Support Commercialization of Additional Advanced Technologies at its Operational Commercial-Scale Battery Recycling Facility in McCarran, Nevada Sale Will Support Commercialization of Additional Advanced Technologies at its Operational Commercial-Scale Battery Recycling Facility in McCarran, Nevada

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Are Short Sellers Wrong About These 3 Semiconductor Stocks? — Positive

INDI  PI  RGTI   MarketBeat — April 04, 2025

Three U.S. chip stocks have 25% or more of their floated shares sold short, indicating a very high level of bearish sentiment among a certain group of investors.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 4, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZYXI) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/zynex-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=140962&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 4, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLNC) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/fluence-energy-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=140961&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. Home Depot — Neutral

AMZN  HD   The Motley Fool — April 04, 2025

There's a lot of uncertainty in the stock market right now, and it's causing many investors to reconsider some of their stocks and look at which ones might offer good opportunities to buy. With U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff actions against trade partners and some economists increasing their estimates of a potential recession, it's no surprise that investors are taking a more skeptical approach to each stock they buy.

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