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Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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HMC is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 28.34; value investors should take notice.

For fiscal 2027, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $1.22 to $0.93 per share. HMC boasts an average earnings surprise of +90.2%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, HMC should be on investors' short list.

Honda agrees to a deal with battery-tech company QuantumScape.

Honda Makes Surprise Bet on Solid-State Batteries With New Research Deal Why solid-state? Honda's wider electrification picture Honda R&D, the independent research and development arm of Honda Motor Company, has signed a multiyear joint research agreement with California-based battery technology company QuantumScape. The deal, announced Thursday, is focused on developing and manufacturing solid-state battery cells. 

The agreement follows Honda's review of QuantumScape's technology, providing an important vote of confidence in the company's solid-state battery efforts.

Why solid-state?Solid-state batteries are often viewed as one of the most promising advances in next-generation energy storage. They could allow electric vehicles to travel farther, charge more quickly and operate more safely than those using today's lithium-ion batteries. The potential uses go beyond electric vehicles. The technology could also help power AI data centers, aircraft and defense systems.

Not every solid-state battery claim has gone unchallenged. Earlier this year, Finnish startup Donut Lab attracted attention after announcing what it described as the world's first production-ready solid-state battery. But battery researcher Ryan Inis Hughes, who publishes on YouTube as Ziroth, questioned that claim, arguing that the cell appears to rely on conventional lithium-ion chemistry rather than the sodium-ion solid-state design the company implied.

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QuantumScape kicked off pilot production of its 5-amp-hour QSE-5 solid-state cell earlier this year at its San Jose, California, headquarters.

Antuan Goodwin/CNETQuantumScape, by contrast, appears to have stronger validation for its technology. An existing deal licensing its technology to PowerCo SE, the battery company of the Volkswagen Group, gave the company its first major automotive alignment. Honda's more recent evaluation and research agreement reinforces the appearance that its technology is holding up under serious scrutiny.

"QS technology demonstrated compelling and unique advantages during our evaluation," Atsushi Ogawa, chief operating officer of Honda R&D, said in a statement accompanying the announcement. "We see potential for QS technology to add value across a range of applications, including automotive, and we are excited to move forward into the next phase of our partnership."

The deal is a meaningful step toward solid-state battery tech reaching consumer cars. Earlier this year, QuantumScape opened its Eagle Line pilot facility at its Silicon Valley headquarters. The facility will produce QSE-5 solid-state battery samples for partner evaluations and serve as a blueprint for large-scale manufacturing before customers such as Honda commit to licensing the technology.

Honda's wider electrification pictureThe agreement comes at an unexpected moment. Earlier this year, Honda pulled back on several high-profile North American EV initiatives, including the Zero Saloon and SUV concepts, the Acura RSX SUV, and its Afeela collaboration with Sony Honda Mobility.

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Earlier this year, Honda took a huge loss and ended development of the upcoming 0 EV concepts and Acura RSX due to insufficient demand.

HondaHonda has reduced its near-term EV ambitions, cutting EV and software investment and lowering its 2030 global battery-electric sales target to about 20%. The company is now prioritizing hybrids, with a new wave of models planned from 2027, rather than pursuing an all-electric and fuel-cell lineup by 2040.

A representative for Honda didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The Reveal A Roth IRA is funded with money you already paid tax on. Because the IRS already got its cut, the government treats your contributions as yours to reclaim whenever you want. Pull out $4,000 next Tuesday to fix a roof, cover a deductible, or float a gap between jobs, and as long as you stay within the total you’ve put in over the years, the withdrawal is tax-free and penalty-free. Earnings are a different story, but the principal is liquid.

The Proof The mechanic is the “ordering rules” in IRC Section 408A(d)(4) and laid out in plain English in IRS Publication 590-B. Withdrawals always come out in a fixed order: regular contributions first, then conversions, then earnings. That ordering is what makes contributions reachable at any age. As Clark Howard has repeated for years on his show, “with a Roth IRA, you’re allowed to withdraw your contributions at any time. Your earnings have to stay in the plan, but your actual contributions, that’s money that you can draw in as needed.” Suze Orman puts it the same way: “You can withdraw your original contributions without tax or penalties whatsoever. It is simply the earnings that your contributions earn have to stay in there until at least 59 and a half years of age and the account has got to have been open for at least five years.”

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The Civic 50 evaluates how companies embed community engagement into their business through employee involvement, investment of resources and measurable impact. Schwab’s continued inclusion reflects a consistent, firm-wide commitment to supporting the communities where employees live and work.

Schwab’s giving mission to empower people of all backgrounds to achieve brighter futures by advancing financial literacy and strengthening communities comes to life through employee volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, and grants and investments. Over the past decade, Schwab has invested more than $100 million to advance financial literacy and support local communities, including $16.7 million in grants and 156,000 employee volunteer hours contributed in 2025.

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Austin, TX, USA, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Foresights has published a new research report titled “Ear Health Market Size, Trends and Insights By Component (Ear Health Devices, Hearing Aids, Behind-the-Ear (BTE), Receiver-in-the-Ear (RITE/RIC), In-the-Ear (ITE), In-the-Canal (ITC), Completely-in-Canal (CIC), Hearing Implants, Cochlear Implants, Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems, Middle Ear Implants, Diagnostic Devices, Other Devices, Tinnitus and Ear Impairment Care Supplements, Ear Infection Treatment Medication), By Technology (Digital Hearing Aids, Analog Hearing Aids), By Patient Type (Adults, Pediatric), By Distribution Channel (Audiology Centers, ENT Clinics, Hospitals, E-Commerce and Online Platforms, Retail and Pharmacy Outlets), and By Region - Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2026 – 2035” in its research database.

According to the latest research study, the global Ear Health Market size and share was valued at approximately USD 10.12 billion in 2025, is expected to reach USD 10.82 billion in 2026, and is projected to reach around USD 16.87 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 5.7% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035.

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The ear health market worldwide strives to enhance ear and hearing conditions using medical equipment, medications, and preventive treatment. The ear health market is increasing at a high pace, owing to high rates of hearing loss, the upward trend in the population of elderly people, and the rise in the degree of exposure to environmental noise, as well as the advancements in hearing devices, diagnostic technologies, and non-invasive treatment approaches in the medical system of the entire world.

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The growing demand for ear health products has been triggered by the fact that more people are getting exposed to high levels of noise pollution through urbanization, industrialization and the use of personal listening devices that have increased the number of individuals with hearing impairment, tinnitus and chronic ear infections. According to statistics released by Johns Hopkins University approximately 1 out of every 3 adults aged 65 to 74 years is deafened. The population that has attained 65 years and above is continuously rising and therefore more patients will be in need of hearing aids, implantation and follow-up care for their ears.

Technological progress has also given us the artificial intelligence-powered hearing aids, online audiology tools, tele-audiology, and minimally invasive surgery that have significantly improved the results of treatments and their compliance by the patients. The other factors that have contributed to the development of this market are the heightened awareness of healthcare and access to ENT services and government-funded screening and rehabilitation of hearing in the developed and developing parts of the world.

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By products, the percentage of the Ear Health market dominated by hearing health related products recorded the highest proportion by far as of 2025 due to a rise in the demand of Hearing aids, Diagnostic audiology equipment, and Implant hearing solutions, as all of these have a significant role in the initial diagnosis, treatment, and management of hearing Impairment, with the Digital Hearing Aids having a further significant impact due to further Innovation in Digital Hearing Aids and Hearing Implant Products (Digital Hearing Aids have been mentioned by a number of users as the most effective tool).

By Distribution Channel

The biggest market share is within the Audiology Centers which are provided as the main Assessment Hub of hearing and the center of choice in the placement of devices and follow up. Audiology Centers have become the preferred choice for those wishing to help patients with hearing loss and chronic ear conditions, as these centers offer professional knowledge and expertise.

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As a result of the availability of a well-established health care system, increased awareness of hearing wellness, and a more open attitude toward the use of more advanced hearing aids, North America controls the ear health marketplace in the world. The reimbursement systems in North America are also effective and there is high accessibility to audiology and ENT. Moreover, North America implemented AI-powered and other digital technologies earlier than other regions around the globe. This situation, along with the presence of major industry players in the region and ongoing product development and innovation, further strengthens North America's dominance.

In addition, the ear health market is experiencing the fastest growth in the Asia Pacific region due to the large number of patients, the growth in noise-induced hearing loss, and the growing rate of development of the healthcare infrastructure. It has been witnessed that the use of hearing aids and ear care products in China, India and Japan has been on the rise since the countries have become more affordable, there is more awareness of hearing among the people and also the government is encouraging the use of hearing screening programs. The progress in urbanization, industrialization, and the accelerated pace of digital health adoption in this area will help this market grow rapidly in the Asia Pacific region.

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Feature of the ReportDetailsMarket Size in 2026USD 10.82 billionProjected Market Size in 2035USD 16.87 billionMarket Size in 2025USD 10.12 billionCAGR Growth Rate5.7% CAGRBase Year2025Forecast Period2026-2035Key SegmentBy Component, Technology, Patient Type, Distribution Channel and RegionReport CoverageRevenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent TrendsRegional ScopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central AmericaBuying OptionsRequest tailored purchasing options to fulfil your requirements for research. Recent Developments

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List of the prominent players in the Ear Health Market:

Sonova Holdings AGGN Store Nord A/SWilliam Demant Holdings A/SStarkey Laboratories Inc.WS AudiologyCochlear LimitedMED-ELEargo Inc.Audina Hearing Instruments Inc.Rion Co. Ltd.Others The Ear Health Market is segmented as follows:

By Component

Ear Health Devices Hearing Aids Behind-the-Ear (BTE)Receiver-in-the-Ear (RITE/RIC)In-the-Ear (ITE)In-the-Canal (ITC)Completely-in-Canal (CIC) Hearing Implants Cochlear ImplantsBone-Anchored Hearing SystemsMiddle Ear Implants Diagnostic DevicesOther Devices Tinnitus and Ear Impairment Care SupplementsEar Infection Treatment Medication By Technology

Digital Hearing AidsAnalog Hearing Aids By Patient Type

AdultsPediatric By Distribution Channel

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North America

U.S.CanadaMexicoRest of North America  Europe

GermanyFranceU.K.RussiaItalySpainNetherlandsRest of Europe Asia Pacific

ChinaJapanIndiaNew ZealandAustraliaSouth KoreaTaiwanRest of Asia Pacific  The Middle East & Africa

Saudi ArabiaUAEEgyptKuwaitSouth AfricaRest of the Middle East & Africa Latin America

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The Ear Health Market Report provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market based on segmentation involving economic and non-economic factors.Ear Health The Market report outlines market value (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment.This report indicates the region and segment expected to witness the fastest growth and dominate the market.Ear Health Market Analysis by geography highlights the consumption of the product/service in the region and indicates the factors affecting the market in each region.The competitive landscape incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled.Extensive company profiles comprise a company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players.Recent developments, including growth opportunities and drivers, as well as challenges and restraints in both emerging and developed regions, shape the industry's current and future market outlook.Ear Health Market: Includes in-depth market analysis from various perspectives through Porter's five forces analysis and offers an overview of the market through the value chain. Reasons for the Research Report

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF) ("Sierra Madre") and First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) ("First Majestic", and together with Sierra Madre, the "Parties") are pleased to announce that, pursuant to the share purchase agreement dated December 17, 2025 (the "Share Purchase Agreement") between Sierra Madre and First Majestic, Sierra Madre has completed its previously announced acquisition (the "Acquisition") of First Majestic Del Toro, S.A. de C.V. ("Subco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Majestic incorporated under the laws of Mexico that holds a 100% interest in the Del Toro Silver Mine ("Del Toro"), as described in further detail in Sierra Madre's and First Majestic's news releases dated December 17, 2025 and Sierra Madre's management information circular dated March 24, 2026 (the "Circular"). All amounts herein are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated in U.S. dollars ("US$").

Alex Langer, Sierra Madre's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The acquisition of Del Toro marks an important step for Sierra Madre Gold and Silver as we advance towards mid-tier silver production. A past-producing asset of this scale is a complementary addition to our Mexico-focused silver portfolio. With existing production infrastructure in place, our focus now turns to near-term resource expansion drilling, with approximately 30,000 metres planned. This program is expected to support an updated Mineral Resource estimate, followed by a potential mine restart, positioning the asset for a return to cash flow generation. We see significant upside at Del Toro, both from resource growth and restart potential. We are excited to get boots on the ground at Del Toro and wish to thank First Majestic for their continued support and trust."

Under the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement, and as further described in the Circular, Sierra Madre acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Subco in exchange for a cash payment of US$20,000,000 and the issuance to First Majestic of 10,870,000 common shares of Sierra Madre (the "Common Shares") at a deemed price of $1.30 per Common Share, with each occurring at closing. In addition, within 18 months of closing the Acquisition, Sierra Madre must pay First Majestic US$10,000,000 in cash or, at Sierra Madre's option, Common Shares at a price per Common Share equal to the market price (as determined in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV")) on the day prior to issuance of the Common Shares, subject to a maximum of 10,575,385 Common Shares, provided that if the aggregate deemed value (based on the market price of the Common Shares on the day prior to issuance) of the maximum number of Common Shares does not equal US$10,000,000, the remaining balance will be paid in cash.

The Share Purchase Agreement also sets out the following future milestone-related payments:

if, within 48 months of closing the Acquisition, Sierra Madre files a National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") technical report over any or all of Del Toro that demonstrates "mineral resources" (as defined in NI 43-101) of at least 100 million ounces ("Moz") silver equivalent ("AgEq") or Sierra Madre issues a news release announcing "mineral resources" of at least 100 Moz AgEq (whichever occurs earlier), Sierra Madre must pay First Majestic an additional US$10,000,000 in cash or, at Sierra Madre's option, Common Shares at a price per Common Share equal to the market price (as determined in accordance with the policies of the TSXV) on the day prior to issuance of the Common Shares, subject to a maximum of 10,575,385 Common Shares, provided that if the aggregate deemed value (based on the market price of the Common Shares on the day prior to issuance) of the maximum number of Common Shares does not equal US$10,000,000, the remaining balance will be paid in cash; andif, within 60 months of closing the Acquisition, Sierra Madre achieves commercial production at Del Toro of at least 4,000 tonnes per day ("tpd") for 30 consecutive days, Sierra Madre must pay First Majestic an additional US$10,000,000 in cash or, at Sierra Madre's option, Common Shares at a price per Common Share equal to the market price (as determined in accordance with the policies of the TSXV) on the day prior to issuance of the Common Shares, subject to a maximum of 10,575,385 Common Shares, provided that if the aggregate deemed value (based on the market price of the Common Shares on the day prior to issuance) of the maximum number of Common Shares does not equal US$10,000,000, the remaining balance will be paid in cash.All Common Shares issued to First Majestic in connection with the Acquisition will be subject to a hold period ending on the date that is four months and one day following the date of issuance of the Common Shares. In addition, First Majestic has agreed to the following contractual resale restrictions on all such Common Shares issued:

Release DatesProportion of Total Escrowed Securities to 
be ReleasedDecember 19, 202625%June 19, 202725%December 19, 202725%June 19, 202825%As First Majestic is an insider of the Company, the Acquisition is a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). Sierra Madre relied on the exemption from the requirement of a formal valuation for the Acquisition pursuant to subsection 5.5(b) of MI 61-101 as its Shares are not listed on a specified market. Sierra Madre was not exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirements in MI 61-101, and the Acquisition was approved by a simple majority of the votes cast at the Siera Madre's special meeting of shareholders held on April 28, 2026 excluding, for the purposes of MI 61-101, votes attached to Shares held by First Majestic or any other persons described in items (a) through (d) of Section 8.1(2) MI 61-101. For further details, please refer to the management information circular dated March 24, 2026 available on Sierra Madre's website at www.sierramadregoldandsilver.com and on Sierra Madre's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Concurrent Financing

Concurrent with the Acquisition, Sierra Madre completed a brokered private placement offering of subscription receipts of Sierra Madre (the "Subscription Receipts") at a price of $1.30 per Subscription Receipt (the "Concurrent Financing") pursuant to an agency agreement dated January 14, 2026 (the "Agency Agreement") among Sierra Madre, Beacon Securities Limited ("Beacon"), as lead agent and sole bookrunner, and a syndicate of agents including Canaccord Genuity Corp., BMO Capital Markets and VSA Capital Limited (together with Beacon, the "Agents").

In connection with the Concurrent Financing, Sierra Madre issued an aggregate of 44,231,300 Subscription Receipts for aggregate gross proceeds of $57,500,690, including the full exercise of the Agents' option, in two tranches: (i) on January 14, 2026, Sierra Madre closed the first tranche and issued 30,521,724 Subscription Receipts for aggregate gross proceeds of $39,678,241; and (ii) on January 30, 2026, Sierra Madre closed the second and final tranche and issued 13,709,576 Subscription Receipts for aggregate gross proceeds of $17,822,449.

Each Subscription Receipt was deemed to be exercised, without payment of any additional consideration, for one Common Share immediately prior to closing of the Acquisition. Sierra Madre used the net proceeds of the Concurrent Financing to fund the completion of the Acquisition and intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds for exploration and development of Del Toro and for general working capital purposes.

Early Warning Disclosure

Pursuant to the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement, upon closing of the Acquisition, First Majestic acquired 10,870,000 Common Shares at a deemed price of $1.30 per Common Share.

Immediately prior to closing of the Acquisition, First Majestic beneficially owned or controlled 51,563,076 Common Shares of Sierra Madre, representing approximately 26.18% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis.

As a result of the Acquisition, First Majestic now beneficially owns or controls a total of 62,433,076 Common Shares representing approximately 24.77% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of the date of this news release on a non-diluted basis.

The Common Shares acquired by First Majestic are for investment purposes. First Majestic has no current intention to enter into any of the transactions listed in clauses (a) to (k) of item 5 of Form 62-103F1 of National Instrument 62-103 The Early Warning System and Related Take-over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues ("NI 62-103"), but in the future First Majestic may acquire or dispose of securities of Sierra Madre depending on market conditions, reformulation of plans and/or other relevant factors, in each case in accordance with applicable securities laws.

This news release and First Majestic's corresponding early warning report (the "Early Warning Report"), which is expected to be filed on SEDAR+ in the near term, constitutes the required disclosure pursuant to section 5.2 of National Instrument 62-104 Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids ("NI 62-104").

The Early Warning Report that will be filed on SEDAR+ will satisfy the requirement of section 5.2 of NI 62-104 to have the Early Warning Report filed by an acquiror, in this case by First Majestic, with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the jurisdictions in which Sierra Madre is a reporting issuer and which contains the information required by section 3.1 of NI 62-103, which includes the information required by Form 62-103F1.

A copy of the Early Warning Report filed by First Majestic in connection with the Acquisition will be available under First Majestic's profile on SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. is a precious metals development and exploration company focused on the Guitarra mine in the Temascaltepec mining district, Mexico, and the exploration and development of its Tepic property in Nayarit, Mexico. The Guitarra mine is a permitted underground mine, which includes a 500 tpd processing facility that operated until mid-2018 and restarted commercial production in January 2025.

The +2,600 ha Tepic Project hosts low-sulphidation epithermal gold and silver mineralization with an existing historic resource.

Sierra Madre's management team has played key roles in managing the exploration and development of silver and gold mineral reserves and mineral resources. Sierra Madre's team of professionals has collectively raised over $1 billion for mining companies.

On behalf of the board of directors of Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd.,

"Alexander Langer"

Cautionary Note

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this press release only, and the Parties do not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budgets", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "predicts", "projects", "intends", "targets", "aims", "anticipates" or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, the intended use of proceeds from the Concurrent Financing, Sierra Madre's exploration and development plans for Del Toro, Sierra Madre's general business and growth strategy and the amount of cash and number of shares received as consideration by First Majestic per the milestone payments contemplated under the Share Purchase Agreement.

In making the forward-looking statements included in this news release, the Parties have applied several material assumptions, including that Sierra Madre will have sufficient capital to fund its planned exploration and development activities at Del Toro and that there will be no material adverse changes to applicable laws, regulations or market conditions. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Parties to control or predict, that may cause Sierra Madre's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including, but not limited to, changes in commodity prices and general economic, market and business conditions.

Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/302269

Source: First Majestic Silver Corp.

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Key Takeaways First Majestic completed the Del Toro mine sale for total potential consideration of up to $60 million.AG received $20M in cash, 10.87M Sierra Madre shares and may collect another $20M in milestone payments.First Majestic now owns 62.43M shares or 24.77% of Sierra Madre. First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG - Free Report) announced the closing of its agreement with Sierra Madre Gold & Silver Ltd. to sell the Del Toro Silver Mine. The Del Toro Mine, located in Mexico, is a past-producing silver, gold and lead mine fully owned by First Majestic and was placed under care and maintenance by it in January 2020.

Details of First Majestic’s Deal With Sierra MadreFirst Majestic and Sierra Madre inked a definitive agreement on Dec. 17, 2025, for the total consideration in cash and shares of up to $60 million.

Sierra Madre is a precious metal development and exploration company whose Mexico-focused silver portfolio will benefit from the addition of a past-producing asset, the Del Toro mine. The acquisition will help Sierra Madre move toward mid-tier silver production as it plans an immediate 30,000-meter drilling program at the mine and prepares for a potential mine restart. This will position the mine for a return to cash flow generation.

At closing, Sierra Madre paid $20 million in cash and 10.87 million common shares to AG for $1.30 per share. First Majestic will receive an additional $10 million within 18 months of closing. Following the closing of the transaction, First Majestic now owns 62.43 million shares or 24.77% of Sierra Madre.

If the mine reports mineral resources of 100 million silver-equivalent ounces within 48 months of closing, Sierra Madre will have to pay another $10 million to AG. Finally, if Del Toro produces 4,000 tons per day for 30 consecutive days within 60 months of the deal closing, First Majestic will receive an additional $10 million.

AG Stock’s Price PerformanceFirst Majestic’s stock has skyrocketed 119.5% so far this year compared with the industry’s 100.1% surge.

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First Majestic’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderThe company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) , CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF - Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) . ALB sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, and CF and ASM carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Albemarle has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 74.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $12.45 per share, indicating year-over-year growth from a loss of 79 cents. ALB shares have skyrocketed 181% so far this year.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CF Industries’ current-year earnings is pegged at $17.16 per share, indicating an 83% year-over-year surge. CF has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.4%. CF Industries’ shares have gained 21.4% in a year.

Avino Silver has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 125%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Avino Silver’s 2026 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share, indicating 34.5% year-over-year growth. Its shares have surged 90.5% in a year.

How Will These Marijuana Stocks React To Federal Reform

3 minute read Top Canadian Marijuana Stocks To Watch As The Sector Continues To Shift A lot is going on in the cannabis industry between the USA and Canadian markets. As more people and companies prepare for the road ahead with the rescheduling of cannabis. This has put a lot of pressure on legal operators to make the necessary adjustments to remain compliant. However, this also impacts marijuana stock investors both in the short and long term.

With all these changes, short-term investing is viewed as a window for finding top marijuana stocks to buy. Even with this progress in rescheduling cannabis, the public sector is still one with highly volatile trading. This volatile trading more times than not leads to more downtrends than upward trends. Now, just becuase trading is not as profitable as the business doesn’t mean all is lost.

More companies, in the lack of not-so-good trading, have been able to show growth and profits as a company. So with this success, it tells investors that at some point cannabis stocks stand a good chance of rising and finding stable trading. But this will most likely be a long-term play, which gives those interested in cannabis stocks the chance to plan and prep and find low entry points. Below are several marijuana stocks to watch the rest of the year for potential upward trading at a more consistent rate.

Top Marijuana Stocks For Investors 2026 Tilray Brands, Inc.(NASDAQ:TLRY) Canopy Growth Corporation. (NASDAQ:CGC) Cronos Group Inc.(NASDAQ:CRON) Tilray Brands, Inc. Tilray Brands, Inc., a lifestyle consumer products company, engages in the research, cultivation, processing, and distribution of medical cannabis products in Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally.

In more recent news, the company announced BrewDog turns up Father’s Day across the UK. This is being done with gift-ready beer and custom cans, and dads eat free.

Words From The Company Lauren Carrol, Chief Commercial Officer, BrewDog, said, “Father’s Day deserves more than the usual routine. At BrewDog, we’re bringing fresh energy to the occasion with standout beer, personalised gifts and experiences made to be shared.”

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Canopy Growth Corporation Canopy Growth Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis, hemp, and cannabis-related products in Canada, Germany, and Australia.

Recently, the company announced Claybourne’s Frosted Flyers Variety Pack has been awarded Best Infused Pre-Roll at the 2026 Grow Up Awards.

Words From The CEO “Winning Best Infused Pre-Roll at Grow Up is a clear signal that consumers and the industry are responding to what Claybourne is building in Canada,” said Luc Mongeau, Chief Executive Officer, Canopy Growth.

[Read More] Top Cannabis Companies Building Momentum in June 2026

Cronos Group Inc. Cronos Group Inc., a cannabinoid company, engages in the cultivation, production, distribution, and marketing of cannabis products in Canada, Israel, and internationally.

On June 16th, the company announced that it has filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”), and the TSX has accepted, the company’s notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid.

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today announced that Nick Miaritis has been named executive vice president and chief brand officer, a new position overseeing the Company's brands and leading all its marketing strategies and initiatives. The appointment represents a strategic pivot in the Company's SMG 2.0 transformation into a premier outdoor lifestyle brand.

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APD is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

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Next-generation organics processing facility designed to significantly expand composting capacity across Southern California

, /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), has started construction on the San Bernardino Sustainability Park, a next‑generation organics processing facility designed to significantly expand composting capacity across Southern California. The facility is expected to open in late 2026.

The Republic Services San Bernardino Sustainability Park, located in San Bernardino County will play a critical role in helping communities meet California's SB 1383 organic waste reduction requirements while advancing a more circular approach to material management.

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Republic Services is a leader in organics recycling and processing in California, with 17 facilities throughout the state, including six compost sites, six commercial food waste preprocessing facilities, four green waste sites and an anaerobic digester. In 2025, the company processed 886,000 tons of food and yard waste across the state, helping customers and communities divert organic material from landfills for beneficial reuse.

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry‑leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com.

Republic Services Media Relations
[email protected] 
(480) 757-9770

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Investors interested in stocks from the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector have probably already heard of Daikin Industries (DKILY - Free Report) and Rockwell Automation (ROK - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.

The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.

Daikin Industries and Rockwell Automation are both sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now. Investors should feel comfortable knowing that both of these stocks have an improving earnings outlook since the Zacks Rank favors companies that have witnessed positive analyst estimate revisions. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.

Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.

DKILY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 22.61, while ROK has a forward P/E of 36.25. We also note that DKILY has a PEG ratio of 1.62. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. ROK currently has a PEG ratio of 3.02.

Another notable valuation metric for DKILY is its P/B ratio of 2.06. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, ROK has a P/B of 14.51.

These metrics, and several others, help DKILY earn a Value grade of B, while ROK has been given a Value grade of D.

Both DKILY and ROK are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that DKILY is the superior value option right now.

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For the better part of three years, the Physical AI narrative — the idea that AI would move off the cloud and into the physical world, powering robots, wearables, autonomous vehicles, and smart devices — played out like every great tech story does: loud, early, and mostly theoretical. 

Elon Musk stood on stage and told us Optimus robots would soon be doing our laundry. Venture capitalists competed to fund the most humanoid-looking thing they could find. CNBC ran breathless segments about the robot revolution. And the stock market assigned billion-dollar valuations to companies whose most impressive product was a press release and a demo reel.

That was then. This is now.

The Proof Points Are Piling Up Consider what happened in a single quarter:

Microsoft (MSFT) shipped AI PCs with on-device inference chips from Qualcomm (QCOM) — real products, real volumes, real revenue. Genesis AI launched an industrial robot that, more than just executing programmed sequences, can reason adaptively. Plaud is targeting $500 million in wearable AI device sales this year. Applied Materials (AMAT) partnered with EssilorLuxottica to industrialize smart optical systems for AR eyewear. Apple (AAPL) confirmed cameras in AirPods for 2027, signaling that Physical AI is now a core product roadmap item for the world’s most valuable company. Mobileye (MBLY) announced a concrete U.S. robotaxi deployment with a scaling plan to 17,000 vehicles. Six different companies. Six different products. One underlying shift in what AI needs to run. 

What Physical AI Actually Means — and Why the Architecture Is Completely Different From Cloud AI  What makes this cycle different from the AI wave we’ve been riding isn’t the ambition. It’s the architecture. 

Cloud-based AI is about scale — throw compute at a model, let it learn, serve answers via API. Physical AI is about efficiency — get the answer right, in milliseconds, on a device with a 40-watt thermal budget, without a network connection. 

It’s the AI inside your headphones that filters background noise before you even notice it… 

The vision system on a warehouse robot that decides which box to pick next… 

The autonomous vehicle perception stack that identifies a pedestrian at 60 miles per hour.

The requirements are completely different — and that difference runs all the way down the supply chain. 

The Six Pillars of the Physical AI Supply Chain Think of Physical AI not as a single industry but as six distinct hardware categories that all need to scale simultaneously. 

1. Edge AI Silicon This is the foundation. Every physical AI device needs a chip that can run inference locally — fast, cool, and cheap. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2, which just launched inside Microsoft’s new Surface lineup, is the clearest proof point that on-device AI silicon has crossed the viability threshold. 

Arm‘s (ARM) architecture underpins virtually every mobile AI chip on the planet. Nvidia (NVDA) is pushing into embedded inference with its Jetson platform. AMD (AMD) and Intel (INTC) are fighting for their share of the AI PC market. The edge silicon war is just beginning, and the winners here get paid on every device that ships. 

Key names: QCOM, ARM, NVDA, AMD, INTC

2. Sensors & Machine Vision Image sensors, depth cameras, radar, lidar, microphones — these are the eyes and ears of every robot, wearable, and autonomous vehicle. 

The AMAT-EssilorLuxottica partnership to develop intelligent optical systems for AR eyewear tells you everything: the optics industry is being recruited into the AI supply chain at the component level. Apple’s forthcoming AI AirPods with embedded cameras will drive a new demand cycle for miniaturized sensor modules. 

Key names: Ambarella (AMBA), ON Semiconductor (ON), STMicroelectronics (STM), Sony (SONY), Cognex (CGNX)

3. Advanced Optics AR glasses and AI eyewear aren’t a consumer curiosity anymore — they’re a hardware category. And the bottleneck? Optics. 

Waveguides, photonic displays, specialty glass, and laser projection systems are what separate a pair of glasses from a heads-up display. Corning (GLW) and Coherent (COHR) are two of the most underappreciated Physical AI plays in the market for precisely this reason. Applied Materials’ pivot into intelligent optics manufacturing signals how seriously the semiconductor equipment industry is taking this category. 

Key names: AMAT, GLW, Lumentum (LITE), COHR

4. Robotics & Industrial Automation Genesis AI’s Eno robot isn’t interesting because it’s humanoid — it’s interesting because it reasons. That’s the leap from industrial automation 1.0 (programmed motion) to Physical AI 1.0 (adaptive intelligence). 

Companies like Symbotic (SYM), Teradyne (TER), Rockwell Automation (ROK), and Honeywell (HON) are already deploying AI-driven automation in factories and warehouses at scale. Tesla‘s (TSLA) Optimus is the flashy version; the boring but lucrative version is already running in distribution centers across America. 

Key names: SYM, TER, ROK, HON, TSLA

5. Memory, Storage & Power On-device AI needs more local memory than anyone planned for. That means Low Power Double Data Rate 6 (LPDDR6) RAM, expanded NAND storage, power management integrated circuits (PMICs) that can handle burst inference workloads, and analog semiconductors for signal processing. 

Micron (MU) is already winning here with its LPCAMM modules for AI PCs. The storage plays — Seagate (STX), Western Digital (WDC), SanDisk (SNDK) — get a demand tailwind as every edge device needs local model storage. 

Key names: MU, STX, WDC, SNDK, Monolithic Power (MPWR), Analog Devices (ADI), Texas Instruments (TXN).

6. Connectivity & Infrastructure Even edge AI needs the cloud. Local inference handles the latency-sensitive tasks; cloud AI handles the heavy lifting — model updates, data sync, fleet coordination for robotaxis, telemetry from billions of wearables. 

That means the optical networking and connectivity layer is a direct beneficiary of Physical AI scaling. Robotaxis syncing to the cloud. AR glasses streaming map data. Industrial robots phoning home with diagnostic telemetry. Broadcom (AVGO), Marvell (MRVL), Arista (ANET), Ciena (CIEN), Credo (CRDO), and Corning are all toll roads on that data highway. 

Key names: AVGO, MRVL, ANET, CRDO, CIEN, GLW

The Investor’s Guide: Own the Picks and Shovels for the Biggest Hardware Cycle Since the Smartphone Nobody made more money in the California Gold Rush by panning for gold. The real fortunes went to the people selling the equipment.

Physical AI follows the same logic — with one important difference. 

In the Gold Rush, you could only sell one pan at a time. In Physical AI, every device that ships — every robot, wearable, AI PC, and autonomous vehicle — needs chips, sensors, optics, memory, power management, and connectivity. The suppliers don’t need to pick the winning application. They get paid on every unit, across every category, regardless of which company’s robot ends up in your warehouse or which AR glasses end up on your face.

The transition from cloud AI to Physical AI is the single biggest hardware cycle since the smartphone. And like the smartphone, the companies that win aren’t just the device makers — they’re the entire supply chain underneath them.

The hype was right. It just took the hardware a few years to catch up. 

The names in this piece — the edge silicon suppliers, the sensor makers, the optics companies, the memory and connectivity plays — are the public-market expression of that thesis. But the smartest money isn’t just moving into the obvious trades. 

Take Peter Thiel’s most recent 13F, for example: zero shares of Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, or Tesla. Not trimmed — liquidated entirely. His private fund, meanwhile, has been quietly building positions in energy infrastructure, nuclear power, chip fabrication, and natural resources — the physical backbone of everything described in this piece.

He can’t buy most of those positions publicly. 

Seven of them, however, have a backdoor…

And we think they’re among the most compelling AI plays hiding in plain sight.

New solution coordinates end-to-end material flow and production processes to improve throughput and operational responsiveness across the factory floor

, /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of FactoryTalk® Orchestration™ software, a new solution designed to coordinate material flow and production processes from end-to-end. Rockwell will showcase the solution live at the Automate trade show from June 22–25 in Chicago, Ill.

Rockwell Automation's new FactoryTalk Orchestration software coordinates end-to-end material flow and production processes to improve throughput and operational responsiveness across the factory floor FactoryTalk Orchestration software is a key component of Rockwell's production logistics strategy, connecting automated equipment with enterprise and plant systems to coordinate operations using real-time production signals. Built on the FactoryTalk® Optix™ platform, the solution standardizes connectivity across the portfolio, including OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), with additional ecosystem integrations planned.

"As manufacturers continue investing in automation and robotics, the opportunity is shifting from deploying individual technologies to coordinating them across the operation," said Ara Surenian, Production Logistics Business Manager at Rockwell Automation. "FactoryTalk Orchestration software is designed to help manufacturers move from fragmented automation toward more connected, autonomous operations."

By connecting machines, material handling, and production processes into a unified operation, FactoryTalk Orchestration software helps manufacturers:

Improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks Respond faster to disruptions and changing demand Simplify operations through real-time orchestration At Rockwell's Twinsburg, Ohio facility, FactoryTalk Orchestration software enabled autonomous operations across key production processes, improving drop-off zone space utilization by 70%, and reducing overall material handling space requirements by 50%. The solution is now expanding to additional Rockwell manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Rockwell will showcase FactoryTalk Orchestration software at Automate in booth S2267 through a live production logistics demonstration. Visitors can also see how Emulate3D digital twin software and OTTO AMRs work alongside the solution to enable more coordinated, end-to-end operations across the plant.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:  ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

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Recognition highlights advanced manufacturing capabilities at Rockwell’s Singapore facility and the company’s role in scaling AI-driven transformation

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced its Singapore manufacturing facility has been named a member of the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The designation recognizes this facility for applying advanced technologies at scale to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality and workforce enablement.

Rockwell’s Singapore site was recognized with distinction in the productivity category, reflecting its transformation into a highly flexible, data-driven operation. By deploying more than 50 digital and AI-enabled solutions - including intelligent automation, AI-driven quality control and predictive maintenance - the facility improved output efficiency, reduced defects and accelerated workforce onboarding.

“This recognition reflects how Rockwell is applying advanced automation technologies not just within a single site, but in ways that can scale across our global operations and for our customers,” said Bob Buttermore, SVP and chief supply chain officer at Rockwell Automation. “We are focused on turning data into decisions and AI into outcomes - helping manufacturers build Factories of the Future that are more resilient, adaptive and productive.”

According to the World Economic Forum, this latest cohort of Lighthouse sites demonstrates how AI is becoming embedded into core operations, enabling organizations to improve decision-making, accelerate innovation and continuously optimize performance.

Rockwell’s participation in the Global Lighthouse Network connects the company to a global community of leading manufacturers advancing industrial transformation. Through this collaboration, Rockwell will share best practices and work alongside other Lighthouse members to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies across industries and regions.

“The world’s leading manufacturers are no longer optimizing individual processes; they are reimagining entire operating systems,” said Kiva Allgood, managing director, World Economic Forum. “The newest Lighthouse sites show how intelligence is becoming embedded into the fabric of operations, enabling organizations to respond faster, learn continuously and unlock new levels of performance across their value chains.”

This recognition reinforces Rockwell’s commitment to helping manufacturers move beyond pilot programs to scaled transformation, linking data, automation and AI to deliver measurable business outcomes.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

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The average S&P 500 stock has seen a maximum drawdown of 21% this year. Read that again. While the index itself has held up, the individual companies within it have taken real damage, and a meaningful portion of that damage landed on consumer stocks that had nothing to do with AI spending debates, rate path uncertainty, or geopolitical conflict. They just got caught in the current.

That's where a $5,000 allocation starts to look like an opportunity rather than a risk. Spread across the names below, you're not making a concentrated bet. You're buying a collection of food and beverage businesses that people will still need whether rates go up, down, or sideways.

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1. J.M. Smucker The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM +3.06%) just delivered one of the cleanest consumer earnings results of 2026, and the stock barely gets mentioned outside of grocery industry coverage. The fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended April 30, came in with net sales up 6% to $2.3 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) up 20%. The moment worth dwelling on: Uncrustables, the crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich, crossed $1 billion in annual sales and added 3 million new households in a single year.

What's funny to me is the frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich has also become a surprising staple across the NFL, with teams collectively consuming tens of thousands each year as players embrace it as a convenient, reliable snack. Smucker's is a brand gaining ground in the lunchbox aisle and in popular culture while consumers are actively looking for value.

The company is doing something counterintuitive for the moment: cutting shelf prices on its grocery products. It projects a 3% to 4% revenue dip as a result, but expects earnings per share to grow 7% to 12% next year because its gross margin is expanding. That's a company putting consumers first and betting on volume. With a portion of your $5,000 here, you're buying a brand with a billion-dollar growth engine and a management team that's willing to sacrifice short-term revenue for long-term loyalty.

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2. Tyson Foods Tyson Foods (TSN +3.40%) has been one of the market's least-loved consumer companies for two years. That's changing. In fiscal Q2 2026, which ended March 28, the company beat earnings estimates, posting $0.87 per share against an expectation of $0.78, and raised its full-year chicken segment income forecast to as much as $2.05 billion. The chicken business has now posted five consecutive quarters of year-over-year volume gains.

The noise around Tyson in the past has been about beef margin compression and tariff exposure on cattle imports. But beef is one segment of a diversified protein company. Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, and Hillshire Farm are all gaining retail shelf space, and the company is executing on a multiyear cost-reduction program that is widening margins in the prepared foods segment. At current prices, Tyson trades at a fraction of where its chicken segment alone would likely be valued as a stand-alone business. $5,000 here as a bet on food and protein demand is about as durable as consumer demand gets.

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3. Hormel Foods Hormel Foods (HRL +2.55%) has raised its dividend for more than 25 consecutive years, and it currently yields nearly 4.8%. The stock is near multiyear lows, trading at roughly 15.5 times earnings, compared with a 10-year average of closer to 19 times. The math on that gap represents a real rerating opportunity.

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Hormel is a strong investment because of its restructure play. Hormel sold its Planters snack-nuts business and is working through a transition in its turkey segment that has pressured short-term guidance. Organic net sales grew 3% in Q2 of fiscal 2026, which ended April 26, the fifth consecutive quarter of organic growth, and the dividend remains fully covered. With roughly $1,000 of your $5,000 here, you're collecting almost $48 annually in dividends per $1,000 invested while waiting for the valuation to normalize. Boring is underrated right now.

June 23, 2026 16:05 ET  | Source: Tyson Foods, Inc.

SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) a core S&P 500 Large Cap Value equity, will release third quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, August 3, 2026. Management will host a conference call and webcast beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). A press release and supplemental materials will be issued before the market opens that morning.

Webcast
A link for the webcast of the conference call will be available on the Tyson Foods Investor Relations website: https://ir.tyson.com.

Audio Only
Participants may join the audio-only version of the conference call by calling:
Dial In (Toll Free): 1-844-890-1795
International Dial In: 1-412-717-9589
Please note: All dial-in participants should ask to join the Tyson Foods call.

Webcast and Audio Replay
For those who cannot participate at the scheduled time, a replay of the live webcast and accompanying slides will be available at https://ir.tyson.com. A telephone replay will also be available until Thursday, September 3, 2026, by calling:

US Toll Free: 1-855-669-9658
International Toll: 1-412-317-0088
Canada Toll Free: 1-855-669-9658
Replay Access Code: 7882726

About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, it has grown under four generations of family leadership. The Company is unified by this purpose: Tyson Foods. We Feed the World Like Family™ and has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. Tyson Foods is dedicated to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely and affordably, now and for future generations. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company is a member of the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 large capitalization indices. It had approximately 133,000 team members on September 27, 2025. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.

Media Contact: Laura Burns, [email protected]
Investor Contact: Jon Kathol, [email protected]
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Source: Tyson Foods

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 24:

Bunge Global SA (BG - Free Report) : This agricultural and food company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.6%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

TFI International Inc. (TFII - Free Report) : This transportation and logistics company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.3%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

BHP Group Limited (BHP - Free Report) : This resources company that operates in Petroleum, Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.4%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Find more top income stocks with some of our great premium screens.

Key Takeaways Pembina Pipeline gained 24.5% in six months, outperforming its sector and sub-industry peers.PBA raised 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance after a stronger marketing performance and market conditions.PBA is advancing major projects backed by demand and contracts to support future earnings growth. Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PBA - Free Report) is one of Canada’s premier energy infrastructure companies, operating a vast network of pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, liquids infrastructure, storage assets and export terminals. Its integrated business model provides end-to-end services that connect production sites with key markets across North America and beyond. Backed largely by long-term, fee-based agreements, Pembina Pipeline generates stable and predictable cash flows while maintaining a strong focus on operational safety, reliability and disciplined capital allocation. The company continues to invest in strategic infrastructure projects aimed at supporting resource development, improving market connectivity and reinforcing its competitive position in a changing global energy environment.

For investors, the central question is whether the stock’s recent strong performance justifies maintaining a position for additional upside or warrants a reassessment of valuation levels. Evaluating Pembina Pipeline’s financial strength, favorable industry dynamics and long-term growth opportunities can provide valuable insight into whether the stock remains an attractive holding.

PBA’s Price PerformanceIn the past six months, PBA’s shares have gained 24.5%, outperforming the broader oil and energy sector's rise of 19.3% and the Oil & Gas Production and Pipelines sub-industry’s growth of 17.3%.

PBA’s Six-Month Stock Performance
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Core Strengths of Pembina PipelineStrong Fee-Based Business Model Provides Stable Cash Flows: Pembina Pipeline's business remains heavily supported by long-term, fee-based contracts, insulating earnings from commodity price volatility. Management highlighted that the fee-based business is performing ahead of plan and continues to support the company's target of approximately 5% annual adjusted EBITDA-per-share growth through 2026. This predictable cash flow profile allows Pembina Pipeline to fund growth projects, maintain balance sheet strength and support shareholder returns even during periods of energy market uncertainty. The stability of its pipeline and midstream infrastructure network makes the company particularly attractive for income-oriented and risk-conscious investors.

Upward Revision to 2026 EBITDA Guidance Signals Momentum: Following a strong first quarter, management increased its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance range to C$4.35-C$4.55 billion, representing a midpoint increase of approximately C$175 million from prior expectations. The upgrade reflects stronger marketing performance, improved commodity-related opportunities and favorable market conditions. Raising guidance early in the year demonstrates confidence in operating performance and suggests earnings momentum is stronger than originally anticipated. Companies that consistently outperform and raise forecasts often command higher valuation multiples over time.

A Positive 2026 Earnings Estimate: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PBA’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.28 per share, indicating 20% year-over-year growth. The positive earnings estimate outlook makes the stock attractive for investors.

PBA’s Earnings Estimate Overview
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Significant Growth Project Portfolio Creates Long-Term Upside: The company continues to advance a substantial portfolio of projects, including Cedar LNG, the RFS IV fractionator, Alliance Pipeline expansion and the Greenlight Electricity Center. Several projects are progressing on time and under budget, while others are approaching final investment decisions. These developments should contribute incremental earnings over the next several years and expand Pembina Pipeline's integrated value chain. Importantly, many of these projects are backed by customer demand and long-term contracts, increasing the likelihood that future capital investments will generate attractive returns.

Risks That Could Hinder PBA's GrowthDeclining EBITDA in the First Quarter of 2026: Despite a solid quarter overall, first-quarter adjusted EBITDA fell approximately 3% from the prior year. Management attributed the decline partly to the new Alliance Pipeline toll structure and revenue-sharing mechanisms, as well as weaker NGL marketing economics earlier in the quarter. While the company expects improvement going forward, the decline highlights that regulatory changes, contract renegotiations and market conditions can offset volume growth and operational improvements, creating headwinds for earnings expansion.

Earnings Remain Exposed to Commodity-Related Marketing Activities: Although Pembina Pipeline's core business is fee-based, a meaningful portion of earnings still comes from marketing operations that are influenced by commodity prices, frac spreads and market conditions. Management acknowledged that guidance improvements were driven largely by stronger marketing expectations. If propane prices weaken, frac spreads narrow, or global energy markets soften, marketing profits could decline materially. This introduces earnings variability and can make financial results less predictable than those of a purely regulated pipeline operator.

Elevated Leverage Due to Growth Investments: Pembina Pipeline expects its debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio to range between approximately 3.5x and 3.7x in 2026. While manageable for a midstream company, leverage remains elevated due to ongoing capital spending and investments such as Cedar LNG. Rising interest rates, weaker earnings, or unexpected project expenditures could place additional pressure on the balance sheet. Investors seeking highly conservative financial profiles may view this leverage level as a potential concern.

Dependence on Producer Activity Levels: The company’s infrastructure volumes depend heavily on drilling activity and production levels from upstream energy companies. While management expects long-term production growth in Western Canada, short-term activity can fluctuate due to commodity price swings, mergers among producers, or changes in drilling plans. If upstream operators reduce capital spending, throughput volumes on Pembina Pipeline’s pipelines and facilities could decline, affecting revenues.

Final Thoughts on PBA StockPembina Pipeline appears well-positioned with its stable fee-based contract structure and upward 2026 EBITDA revision that supports predictable cash flows. Ongoing expansion projects and LNG export opportunities also provide visible long-term growth potential, while positive earnings expectations reinforce confidence in its operational outlook.

However, recent EBITDA pressure, exposure to commodity market fluctuations and the company’s heavy capital spending phase introduce near-term financial risks and potential earnings volatility. Given the balance between solid long-term fundamentals and short-term uncertainties, a wait-and-see approach appears prudent for this company, allowing investors to participate in structural upside while waiting for clearer earnings traction.

Key PicksCurrently, PBA has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Investors interested in the energy sector may consider some top-ranked stocks like Global Partners LP (GLP - Free Report) , Crescent Energy Company (CRGY - Free Report) and CrossAmerica Partners LP (CAPL - Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Global Partners is a Delaware limited partnership formed by affiliates of the Slifka family. It owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of refined petroleum products in New England. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GLP’s 2026 earnings indicates 113.1% year-over-year growth.

Crescent Energy is a U.S. onshore oil and gas producer focused on three major basins: the Eagle Ford in Texas, the Permian in Texas and New Mexico and the Uinta in Utah. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRGY’s 2026 earnings indicates 39.4% year-over-year growth.

CrossAmerica Partners engages in the wholesale distribution of motor fuels, consisting of gasoline and diesel fuel, and owns and leases real estate used in the retail distribution of motor fuels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CAPL’s 2026 earnings indicates 4% year-over-year growth.

On June 17, 2026, A.O. Smith Corp AOS shares fell by 3.9%, bringing the current price to $57.88. The stock has traded within a 52-week range of $54.16 to $81.87, reflecting volatility in the market. The recent decline adds to a year-to-date loss of 12.5%.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price at $57.88 is 24.6% below GF Value™ of $76.73.GF Score™ of 86/100 indicates a strong overall performance.Most notable signal: Financial Strength rated at 8/10, suggesting robust financial stability. Is AOS Overvalued or Undervalued? A.O. Smith Corp is currently priced at $57.88, which is significantly lower than the GF Value™ estimate of $76.73, marking the stock as 24.6% undervalued. This discrepancy indicates a potential opportunity for value-oriented investors, as the current pricing offers a margin of safety. The GF Valuation label characterizes the stock as modestly undervalued, suggesting that the price may not fully reflect the company's intrinsic value based on its historical performance and future expectations.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. While the undervaluation presents an opportunity, it is essential to consider market risks and economic conditions that could impact stock performance moving forward.

How Does AOS's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 15.4x 20.7x Forward P/E 15.4x N/A A.O. Smith Corp's current P/E ratio of 15.4x is significantly lower than its 5-year median P/E of 20.7x, indicating that the stock is trading below its historical valuation. This analysis agrees with the GF Value™ verdict that A.O. Smith is undervalued, supporting the notion that the stock may provide a good entry point based on historical earnings multiples.

What Does AOS's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 86/100 Financial Strength 8/10 Profitability 9/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 8/10 Momentum 4/10 The GF Score™ of 86/100 reveals a strong overall performance, particularly in Profitability, which is rated at a high 9/10. This suggests that A.O. Smith Corp maintains a healthy profit margin and efficient operations. The Financial Strength score of 8/10 further underscores the company's solid balance sheet and operational stability. However, the Momentum rank of 4/10 indicates that the stock has faced recent challenges in maintaining upward price trends, which may necessitate careful consideration by potential investors.

What Are Insiders Doing with AOS Stock? According to the latest data, there have been no insider transactions in the last three months for A.O. Smith Corp. This lack of insider activity may suggest that company executives and board members currently do not see immediate opportunities to buy or sell shares, which could indicate a stable outlook from their perspective, but it also leaves open the question of confidence in the stock's future performance.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, A.O. Smith Corp is currently undervalued at a price of $57.88 compared to a GF Value™ of $76.73. This valuation presents a potential opportunity for investors, although it is essential to remain aware of market volatility and other external factors that might influence future stock performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions What is AOS's GF Score™?

A.O. Smith Corp has a GF Score™ of 86/100, indicating a strong overall performance and potential for higher long-term returns.

Is AOS overvalued or undervalued?

A.O. Smith Corp is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $76.73 compared to the current price of $57.88.

What is AOS's P/E ratio?

A.O. Smith Corp has a current P/E (TTM) of 15.4x, which is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 20.7x, indicating a more attractive valuation compared to historical levels.

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