Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why — Positive
HBAN Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know — Positive
EQBK Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Equity Bancshares (EQBK) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Samsara Inc. (IOT) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know — Positive
IOT Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Samsara Inc. (IOT) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Trump pushes for 15-20% minimum tariffs on European Union: FT — Negative
BBEU DBEF DBEU DFE EDEN EPOL EWD EWG EWI EWL EWN EWP EWQ EWU EZU FDD FEP FEZ FLGB HEDJ HEZU IEUR IEV SPEU VGK CNBC — July 18, 2025Trump has escalated his demands on the EU following weeks of negotiations over a possible framework deal, the FT reported. Trump is particularly aggrieved by the EU's 198 billion euro ($231 billion) trade surplus in goods with the U.S.

44th Anniversary Buy-and-Hold Pick: Lemonade (LMND) — Positive
LMND Schaeffers Research — July 18, 2025Schaeffer's Investment Research turns 44 this month!

44th Anniversary Buy-and-Hold Pick: Brinker International (EAT) — Positive
EAT Schaeffers Research — July 18, 2025Schaeffer's Investment Research turns 44 this month!

Microsoft Stock Hovers In Record-High Territory Before Earnings Report — Positive
MSFT Investors Business Daily — July 18, 2025Wall Street analysts are becoming increasingly bullish on Microsoft stock ahead of the software giant's June-quarter earnings report.

JPMorgan eyes new research frontier with coverage of private firms, source says — Positive
JPM Reuters — July 18, 2025JPMorgan Chase has begun publishing research notes on prominent private companies transforming industries, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

We like taking profits after a 20%+ gain, backing out the initial investment plus 25% of the profit and letting the rest run as a house position. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated delivered solid Q2 results with reliable growth in net income, loans, deposits, and net interest margin, outperforming many regional peers. Asset quality improved in Q2 with lower net charge-offs and a strong allowance for credit losses, supporting the bank's efficiency and stability.

In a year that tobacco stocks have been on the up and up, Altria has been a relative laggard. There's a good reason for it too: it's challenges in making inroads into the vaping market. For now, though, its projected earnings growth and attractive forward P/E and forward dividend yield compared with peers work in its favour.

AJG Picks Equinox to Expand Health Benefit Services in Pennsylvania — Positive
AJG Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Arthur J. Gallagher strengthens its presence in Pennsylvania through the Equinox acquisition, enhancing its reach in health benefits consulting.

CAPRICOR THERAPEUTICS, INC. (NASDAQ: CAPR) INVESTOR ALERT: Investors With Large Losses in Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their Rights — Neutral
CAPR GlobeNewsWire — July 18, 2025CAPRICOR THERAPEUTICS, INC. (NASDAQ: CAPR) INVESTOR ALERT Investors With Large Losses in Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP

PMGC Holdings Inc. Completes Acquisition of CNC Machining Company - AGA Precision Systems LLC — Neutral
ELAB GlobeNewsWire — July 18, 2025Adds $1.39 Million in Cash-Flow-Positive Revenue from a CNC Machining, Mold Manufacturing, and Specialty Metals Operation Serving the Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Markets. Adds to PMGC's U.S. Manufacturing Revenue Through a Second Bolt-On Acquisition Under Its Roll-Up Strategy, Bringing Estimated Total Annualized Revenue to Over $2.25 Million.

MOS Unveils New Facility in Palmeirante, Expands Presence in Brazil — Positive
MOS Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025MOS opens $84M Brazil plant to boost fertilizer capacity and tap growth in the key MATOPIBA farming region.

Amphenol Before Q2 Earnings: Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock — Positive
APH Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Strong AI tailwinds, defense end-market gains and Andrew's full-quarter impact keep APH's second quarter outlook sharply bullish.

Why BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now — Positive
BKU Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does BankUnited (BKU) have what it takes?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy? — Positive
CNP Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint (CNP) have what it takes?

Why First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now — Positive
FFBC Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial (FFBC) have what it takes?

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock? — Positive
MS Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Morgan Stanley (MS) have what it takes?

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock? — Positive
HAFC Zacks Investment Research — July 18, 2025Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Hanmi Financial (HAFC) have what it takes?
