New Strong Buy Stocks for July 17th — Positive

KRP  MAG  PHAR  PROK  ROKU   Zacks Investment Research — July 17, 2025

PHAR, ROKU, PROK, MAG and KRP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 17, 2025.

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SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the launch of fully driverless Robobus operations at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (RWS) — the first autonomous vehicle (AV) in Southeast Asia to operate without a safety officer on board. Following extensive testing and safety assessments of its remote operations and on-road performance, WeRide has secured approval from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) to offer fully autonomous rides to the public.

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Sarepta Therapeutics: What's Happening With SRPT Stock? — Negative

SRPT   Forbes — July 17, 2025

Sarepta Therapeutics stock (NASDAQ: SRPT) experienced a significant turnaround on Wednesday, with shares rising 33% in after-hours trading following the announcement of an extensive restructuring plan, which involves laying off 500 employees — nearly 40% of its workforce of over 1,300. The company also plans to halt several gene therapy programs, including the majority of its limb-girdle muscular dystrophy initiatives.

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HONG KONG , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company") today announced that all resolutions presented to shareholders at its extraordinary general meeting held on July 17, 2025 (the "Second Extraordinary General Meeting") were duly passed. Each was approved by no less than 99.3% of the total votes cast, and no less than 81% of the votes cast by non-affiliate shareholders of the Company were in favor of each of the resolutions.

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Buy CSX Stock At $35 Amid Acquisition Speculation? — Positive

CSX   Forbes — July 17, 2025

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) stock experienced a 5% increase in after-market hours on July 16, following a Semafor report indicating that Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) is considering the acquisition of an East Coast railroad. Both CSX and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) operate in this area, and Union Pacific has supposedly engaged Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) for advisory on potential strategies.

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The joint venture is launching a direct-to-consumer service of Eliquis after discussions with the Trump administration.

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TSXV: ITR; NYSE American: ITRG www.integraresources.com VANCOUVER, BC , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Integra Resources Corp. ("Integra" or the "Company") (TSXV: ITR) (NYSE American: ITRG) is pleased to provide an interim operational update for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (the "second quarter 2025" or "Q2 2025"). The Company plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, followed by a conference call hosted by senior management on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 8:00 AM Pacific Time.

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Vertiv To Acquire Custom Rack Solutions Manufacturer — Neutral

VRT   PRNewsWire — July 17, 2025

Acquisition positioned to strengthen leadership in high-density integrated infrastructure offerings COLUMBUS, Ohio , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies (collectively "Great Lakes") for $200 million. Great Lakes is recognized for designing and manufacturing innovative, highly customized data rack enclosures and other integrated infrastructure offerings that form the foundation of today's data centers.

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB): Key Financial Data Key Highlights $ in millions for all balance sheet and income statement items 2Q25 1Q25 2Q24 Stability: Net charge-off ratio(b) declined 1 bp sequentially and 4 bps compared to 2Q24; NPAs decreased 11% sequentially, including commercial NPAs down 18% Interest-bearing liabilities costs down 2 bps compared to 1Q25; 4% DDA growth year-over-.

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MALVERN, Pa., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced that it will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss the Company's second quarter 2025 financial results and provide a business update at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, August 1, 2025.

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Insteel Industries Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results — Neutral

IIIN   Business Wire — July 17, 2025

MOUNT AIRY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) (“Insteel” or the “Company”), the largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications in the United States, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended June 28, 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Highlights Net earnings of $15.2 million, or $0.78 per share Net sales of $179.9 million Gross profit of $30.8 million, or 17.1% of net sales Operating cash flow of.

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Snap-on Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results — Neutral

SNA   Business Wire — July 17, 2025

KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap-on announces second quarter 2025 results including sales of $1,179.4 million and diluted EPS of $4.72 in the quarter.

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WAYNE, Pa., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results and provide an operational update at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

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ATLANTA, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (“Aveanna”) (NASDAQ: AVAH) today announced that the company will release its second quarter results before the market open on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to be followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on the same day.

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Marsh McLennan Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results — Neutral

MMC   Business Wire — July 17, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "We had another solid quarter with 12% revenue growth reflecting continued momentum across our business and the contribution from acquisitions. We generated 4% underlying revenue growth, 14% growth in adjusted operating income, and 11% grow.

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SASKATOON, SK , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Orano Canada Inc. ("Orano Canada") and Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison") (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN), as joint-venture partners in the McClean Lake Joint Venture ("MLJV"), are pleased to announce the successful start of uranium mining operations using the joint venture's patented Surface Access Borehole Resource Extraction ("SABRE") mining method. Orano Canada owns a 77.5% interest and is the operator of the MLJV and Denison owns a 22.5% interest.

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PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the eyes of the energy world on Pennsylvania this week, the state's largest natural gas utility is at the ready to support data center and related development stemming from the $92 billion in statewide investment announced during Tuesday's inaugural Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit. Essential Utilities' gas division, Peoples Natural Gas, had a presence at the Summit's expo space for innovative energy and tech companies. Peoples showcased its ongoing.

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SoundHound AI: Cautiously Optimistic On Emerging AI Play — Positive

SOUN   Seeking Alpha — July 17, 2025

SoundHound AI offers a high-risk, high-reward opportunity as an emerging leader in customizable, enterprise-grade voice AI solutions across diverse industries. The company's proprietary technology and early-mover advantage position it well in a massive, rapidly expanding TAM, driven by secular AI adoption trends. Revenue growth has been impressive, but profitability remains a distant priority, and valuation is demanding.

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CHANTILLY, Va., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) is proud to announce that its leadership as prime design consultant on the Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation Project has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Award in the Structural Systems category from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York (NY). This award represents the highest recognition given by ACEC NY and celebrates projects that demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, and benefit to the public. This award places the Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation among North America's most distinguished infrastructure projects.

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Markets today await key retail sales, jobless claims, and earnings data as Fed speakers shape rate outlook.

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