National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration does not want to "harm Apple" with tariffs. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that Apple will have to pay a tariff of 25% or more for iPhones made outside the U.S.

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today May 27th:

HII is a solid pick in the aerospace-defense industry, given its growth potential and ability to increase shareholder value through consistent dividends.

Nvidia made early investors rich, but there is a new class of ‘Next Nvidia Stocks' that could be even better.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE:IBTA) 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/ibotta-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=150338&wire=1&utm_campaign=28 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

LOS ANGELES , May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas" or "the Company") (NYSE: CIVI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 27, 2024 and February 24, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 1, 2025.

Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM, ETR:FOO) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Informatica (NYSE:INFA), a leader in cloud data management, in an $8 billion all-cash deal aimed at accelerating its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The company will pay $25 per share for Informatica, significantly below the mid-$30s per share price previously discussed in April.

American Public Education, Inc.'s APEI shares have moved up 12.6% since it released its first-quarter 2025 results on May 12, 2025, significantly outperforming the Zacks Schools industry, the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 Index. The detailed price performance is shown in the chart below.

LYB raises quarterly dividend to $1.37, marking 15 straight years of growth and reinforcing its shareholder value strategy.

UPST plunges 32% in three months, but AI-driven lending growth and soaring revenues make the stock worth holding onto.

It is not every day that a stock soars over 164%, but that is exactly what happened to little-known chip company Navitas Semiconductor NASDAQ: NVTS on May 22. The stock exploded in value after announcing a partnership with chip giant NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA.

Brookfield Renewable's global asset base has provided a hedge against efforts in the U.S. to radically reduce clean energy tax credits. The company offers a 6.3% dividend yield and has grown FFO per unit by an 8% compound annual growth rate since 2012. Renewable energy capacity is set to ramp up materially for BEP regardless of the "One Big Beautiful Bill".

LOS ANGELES , May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against MGP Ingredients, Inc. ("MGP Ingredients" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MGPI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between May 4, 2023 and October 30, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 26, 2025.

Alphabet is undervalued, with excessive pessimism about search and too little optimism about its AI leadership and innovation pipeline. Google's AI capabilities, especially with DeepMind and Gemini, have surpassed OpenAI in several benchmarks, leveraging unmatched data assets and integration into its ecosystem. Search revenues may peak within the next years, but structural tailwinds and a growing global middle class will keep it a cash cow for at least a decade.

LOS ANGELES , May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Zenas BioPharma, Inc. ("Zenas" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: ZBIO) for violations of the federal securities laws. Investors who purchased the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's Offering Documents issued in connection with its initial public offering ("IPO") conducted on September 13, 2024, are encouraged to contact the firm before June 16, 2025.

JAKK, PCB and IVR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on May 27, 2025.

EMCOR Group, Inc. EME seems to be incrementally benefiting from the growing infrastructural demand across the network and communications sector, mainly data centers, healthcare, water and wastewater market sectors. Its major contributing segment, the U.S. Construction segment, has been witnessing robust trends thanks to this favorable market movement.

Natural gas stays flat as EIA reports higher supply, focus turns to stocks like GPOR, CTRA and AR amid mixed demand and tightening signals.

Tap into quality with IQDY, ADVE, UEVM and FDL -- ETFs offering lower P/Es than SPY and with yields up to 6.5% amid market uncertainty.

PEMBROKE, Bermuda and DALLAS , May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kestrel Group LLC ("Kestrel") and Maiden Holdings, Ltd. ("Maiden") (NASDAQ: MHLD) today announced the successful closing of their previously announced combination, forming a new, publicly listed specialty program group operating under the name Kestrel Group Ltd ("Kestrel Group").