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HOUSTON, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNSide Diagnostics, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (“Plus” or the “Company”), announced today that it has signed a national agreement with Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV), effective May 1, 2026, covering approximately 45.4 million people throughout the United States, to provide the CNSide® Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Tumor Cell Enumeration (TCE) assay. This brings CNSide CSF TCE assay total contracted coverage to 126 million people.

The CNSide® CSF Assay Platform supports rapid diagnoses, treatment monitoring, and treatment guidance for patients with leptomeningeal metastases. The superior clinical utility of CNSide® over standard of care has been shown in 9 peer-reviewed publications, the FORESEE clinical trial, and has been validated in the market through real-world use.

More than 11,000 CNSide® tests have been performed at over 120 U.S. cancer institutions since 2020, delivering high sensitivity (92%) and specificity (95%), while influencing treatment decisions in 90% of cases.

This test is available exclusively through CNSide Diagnostics, LLC. as a testing service provided to health care professionals in the U.S.

About CNSide Diagnostics, LLC
CNSide Diagnostics, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Plus Therapeutics, Inc. that develops and commercializes proprietary laboratory-developed tests, such as CNSide®, designed to identify tumor cells that have metastasized to the central nervous system in patients with carcinomas and melanomas. The CNSide® CSF Assay Platform enables quantitative analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid that informs and improves the management of patients with leptomeningeal metastases. For more information, visit https://www.cnside-dx.com/.

About Plus Therapeutics
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Plus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers of the central nervous system with the potential to enhance clinical outcomes. Combining image-guided local beta radiation and targeted drug delivery approaches, the Company is advancing a pipeline of product candidates with lead programs in leptomeningeal metastases (LM) and recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). The Company has built a supply chain through strategic partnerships that enable the development, manufacturing, and future potential commercialization of its products. For more information, visit https://www.plustherapeutics.com.

About Elevance Health
Elevance Health is a lifetime, trusted health partner whose purpose is to improve the health of humanity. The company supports consumers, families, and communities across the entire healthcare journey – connecting them to the care, support, and resources they need to lead better lives. Elevance Health’s companies serve approximately 105 million consumers through a diverse portfolio of industry-leading medical, pharmacy, behavioral, clinical, home health, and complex care  solutions. For  more  information,  please  visit www.elevancehealth.com or  follow us @ElevanceHealth on X and Elevance Health on LinkedIn.

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This press release contains statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, including statements regarding clinical trials, expected operations and upcoming developments. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by future verbs, as well as terms such as “expect,” “potential,” “anticipating,” “planning” and similar expressions or the negatives thereof. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the potential market for the CNSide CSF Assay, the timing in which the CNSide CSF Assay is commercially launched and commercialization is expanded, revenue and corporate profitability expectations including support reimbursements and payments for the CNSide CSF Assay, the development and utility of the CNSide CSF Assay and expectations as to the Company’s future performance, including the next steps in developing the Company’s product candidates.

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Michael Burry is a contrarian investor made famous by "The Big Short." Jim Spellman/WireImage Michael Burry isn't afraid to be controversial.

He was ridiculed by Wall Street and castigated by clients for betting against the mid-2000s housing boom, but his contrarian wager paid off when the bubble burst.

Since then, he's come out strongly against many speculative market trends, from meme stocks and SPACs to crypto and NFTs. He's also shorted Tesla and Palantir, leading to clashes with CEOs Elon Musk and Alex Karp, and has warned the AI boom will end badly.

The investor of "The Big Short" fame gave a fresh example of his love for controversy in a Substack post on Wednesday.

He recalled that in 2011, Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slapped "Who is JOHN GALT" on the athleisure brand's reusable shopping bags.

Emblazoning Lululemon bags with the opening line of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" was an alienating move, Burry said. The book is beloved by many conservatives and libertarians, while Lululemon's core demographic is young, progressive, yoga-loving women.

Burry swiftly secured one of the questionable bags. "Because my habit is to poke bears, I framed it, and it hangs in my conference room to this day," he wrote.

"Yoga and Ayn Rand," he continued. "They do not belong together in the same sentence let alone a tight proper noun phrase."

Burry listed the bag's design as one of numerous "own goals" by Lululemon that have turned off customers, squeezed margins, and pulled down its stock price from over $400 to under $120 in the past 18 months.

The investor turned writer, who counts Lululemon among his personal holdings, also blamed the company's woes on new taxes and tariffs, product misfires, and a "management vacuum."

Burry made the case that Lululemon is out of fashion in the AI era. But he drew a parallel to Ross Stores falling out of favor during the dot-com bubble, only for its stock to compound at nearly 21% a year for more than 25 years — double the S&P's return excluding dividends.

Lululemon shares rose nearly 4% on Wednesday to $113. Burry said in his Substack post that at the time of writing, they were trading at around $105 a share or 2.5 times tangible book value, or the value of Lululemon's physical and financial assets. That was the lowest multiple since the first quarter of 2009, he noted, describing that fact as "incredible."

"I see a spring-loaded franchise, weighed down mostly by temporary factors," Burry wrote.

"I should expect a roughly 18% CAGR over a 15 year holding period if all my assumptions are correct," he added.

Burry framed a Lululemon bag on his firm's wall because he enjoyed how contentious its message was. Now he may be courting controversy himself by championing an apparel stock that's faced a raft of issues and halved in value over the past 12 months.

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Wendy's shares extended their rally for a second day on Thursday, as retail traders continued piling into the heavily shorted fast-food chain.

Shares surged another 9% after a 25.7% gain in the previous session, their biggest advance since June 2021. The rally appeared largely disconnected from company fundamentals and instead reflected a burst of social-media enthusiasm that has transformed Wendy's into the latest meme-stock favorite.

"Reddit crowd hijacks stock," Don Bilson, head of event-driven research at Gordon Haskett, wrote in a note.

"GameStop is inarguably the OG of meme stocks. It earned that distinction during Covid and credit for this is owed to the army of apes that get their marching orders from Reddit's WallStreetBets thread," Bilson said. "This army happens to be on the move again this morning outside of Columbus, Ohio. That is where Wendy's makes its home and its stock."

The rally began Wednesday after Wendy's announced the appointment of former Potbelly executive Steven Cirulis as chief financial officer and chief strategy officer.

Traders on Reddit forums increasingly portrayed Wendy's as a company worth "saving" after years of stock-market underperformance. One widely shared WallStreetBets post titled "We need to save Wendy's" and urged fellow traders to rally behind the restaurant chain.

Vanda Research flagged Wendy's as the most extreme case of abnormal retail buying on Thursday, with net purchases running more than seven times recent norms after a viral "Save Wendy's" campaign swept through Reddit trading communities.

One Reddit user posted a screenshot showing a roughly $350,000 position in Wendy's stock under the headline "$WEN to the moon – 350K YOLO," drawing hundreds of comments and upvotes from fellow traders. Another post featured a meme image encouraging investors to "pump those numbers up," joking that buying only one meal's worth of Wendy's stock amounted to "rookie numbers."

— CNBC's Nick Wells and Michael Bloom contributed reporting.

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Key Takeaways PAYX framed fiscal 2027 around organic growth, Paycor progress and the WISE AI engine. Paychex said WISE supports about 600 AI features and is already generating some revenues. PAYX guided fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 5%-6% and adjusted EPS growth of 7%-9%. Paychex, Inc. (PAYX - Free Report) used its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call to frame the year less around the quarter’s modest estimate beat and more around what management sees as a cleaner setup for fiscal 2027.

Executives pointed to accelerating organic growth, Paycor integration progress and the launch of the WISE AI engine as the main reasons they believe the company is entering the new year with stronger momentum.

PAYX Leans on Organic Growth MomentumChief executive officer John Gibson said Paychex exited fiscal 2026 with improving sales momentum in every quarter, supported by execution in upmarket expansion and advisory offerings. He said fourth-quarter bookings topped the third quarter, which he had already described as unusually strong.

Chief financial officer Robert Schrader said organic growth nearly doubled from about 3% a year earlier and that the fourth-quarter exit rate broadly aligns with the company’s fiscal 2027 revenue outlook. That framing mattered because management did not present next year as requiring a sharp second-half acceleration.

For the quarter, adjusted EPS of $1.32 topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31, delivering a 0.8% surprise. Revenues of $1.61 billion beat the consensus estimate of $1.6 billion by 0.2%. Total revenues rose 12% year over year.

Paychex Ties WISE to New Revenue PathsGibson devoted much of his prepared remarks to WISE, the company’s AI-powered intelligence engine, saying it now supports roughly 600 AI features and agents across workflows and internal operations. He positioned the offering as both a productivity tool and a longer-term monetization opportunity.

Management said WISE is already helping automate handbook updates, schedule generation, payroll service tasks, and time-sheet approvals. In Q&A, Gibson added that some revenues are already being generated through reporting enhancements and intelligent timekeeping tools now in soft launch.

The broader message was that Paychex sees AI differentiation coming from compliance knowledge, proprietary data, and advisory expertise rather than from automation alone. Gibson repeatedly tied that point to the company’s 50-plus years of payroll and HR data.

PAYX Says Paycor Is Adding More Than ScaleManagement’s tone around Paycor was notably confident. Gibson said the company exceeded its fiscal 2026 synergy targets, while Schrader said the deal contributed more than 50 basis points to revenue growth and delivered more than $100 million in cost synergies.

In response to TD Cowen and BMO questions, executives argued that investor focus should be less on legacy Paycor growth math and more on the combined enterprise business. Gibson said Paychex now treats Paycor as the brand for clients with 100 or more employees and said retention in that cohort is the highest he has seen in 13 years.

Schrader also said cross-selling into the Paycor base should contribute even more to growth next year, especially in ASO, retirement and PEO. That suggests the acquisition story is shifting from integration execution to revenue synergy delivery.

Paychex Guides to Steady Fiscal 2027 GrowthSchrader guided fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 5% to 6%, with Management Solutions also expected to grow 5% to 6% and PEO and Insurance Solutions 6% to 7%. Adjusted EPS is projected to rise 7% to 9%, with adjusted operating margin near 44%.

He said the outlook assumes a stable macro backdrop, flat employment levels, and no further Federal Reserve rate changes. Interest on funds held for clients is expected to decline year over year because of prior rate cuts and the absence of one-time portfolio gains.

Asked about quarterly cadence, management resisted overexplaining seasonality and instead emphasized relatively even growth through the year. That response reinforced the view that the company sees the setup as more balanced than fiscal 2026.

PAYX Highlights PEO Strength and Client MixAnother important theme was the durability of PEO demand. Schrader said PEO worksite employee growth continued to outpace the industry, supported by double-digit demand and record retention, while the insurance agency drag has begun to ease.

Executives also described healthcare inflation as both a tailwind and a client pain point. Management argued that the company’s multiple insurance and benefits delivery models, including Perks and health reimbursement tools, help small businesses stay competitive in hiring.

On client growth, Gibson was direct that Paychex is not chasing low-value additions. He said losses remain concentrated in smaller, out-of-business customers and that the company remains focused on larger, higher-lifetime-value accounts that support margin discipline.

Paychex Pushes Beyond the Payroll BundleSeveral Q&A exchanges showed management widening the strategic lens beyond core payroll. Gibson said the company has now completed the back-office modernization needed to sell more products on a stand-alone basis, even when clients are not on a Paychex payroll platform.

He said that capability can help retain pieces of client relationships, broaden market reach, and eventually support payroll-agnostic compliance and advisory tools. Management described this as early-stage, but the comments suggested a meaningful expansion of the addressable market.

Coming out of the call, the company’s posture was clear: Paychex wants investors to see fiscal 2027 as a year of cleaner execution, steadier growth, and increasing monetization of assets built over the last year.

Zacks Signals Stay MixedPAYX carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which indicates more balanced near-term expectations than the stronger revision trends associated with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The stock’s Style Scores are uneven, with a Value Score of C, Growth Score of B, Momentum Score of F, and VGM Score of D.

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

That combination points to some support from growth characteristics, but weaker momentum and a middling overall profile. Under Zacks’ framework, stronger return potential is usually associated with Rank #1 or #2 stocks paired with A or B Style Scores, and the Zacks Rank can still change as estimate revisions adjust after the quarter.

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), today announced the appointment of retail industry veteran John Gehre as Chief Executive Officer, alongside expanded leadership roles for Chris Green and Paul Ambruso, and the formation of the company's inaugural Strategic Advisory Board. The appointments mark a milestone in the company's development, as retailers increasingly seek AI-powered retail intelligence solutions to improve inventory.

EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne MEMS announced today that it has been selected as the advanced micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) manufacturing partner for two recipients of the latest FABrIC Challenge funding awards announced by CMC Microsystems through the Government of Canada's FABrIC initiative.FABrIC (Fabrication of Integrated Components for the Internet's Edge) is a Strategic Response Fund initiative designed to strengthen Canada's domestic semiconductor capabilities and.

FunPlus Phoenix has signed Colin “coconut” Chung from JD Gaming to serve as the team’s new in-game leader, replacing Blendi “kovaQ” Kovaci in the role. The move reshapes FPX’s competitive identity just months after kovaQ joined the organization.

JD Gaming confirmed coconut’s departure on June 26, 2026, citing mutual agreement following discussions between the player and the organization.

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A quick turnaround on the IGL position FPX brought kovaQ on board around March 12, 2026, recruiting the former Team Vitality player to anchor their VCT China Stage 1 campaign. That’s roughly three and a half months of runway before the organization decided a change was necessary.

Coconut, born April 4, 2003, had been competing with JDG through at least mid-2026. His departure from JD Gaming and immediate pickup by FPX suggests this wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision but rather a targeted acquisition.

What this means for FPX’s competitive trajectory Pulling a player from another VCT China team means coconut already understands the regional meta, the tendencies of opposing squads, and the pace at which the Chinese Valorant scene evolves.

For JDG, losing their IGL creates its own set of challenges. The organization will need to identify a replacement or restructure its existing roster around a new calling structure.

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Natera (NTRA) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

While many eyes are on SpaceX NASDAQ: SPCX, other companies in the industry give investors reasons to watch the skies as well. Quarterly earnings are always a popular way of identifying potential targets in the space and defense industry, but investors may risk overlooking the importance of backlog in this sphere as well. Backlog—work or orders that are contracted but not yet completed or recognized as revenue—is especially key to these firms because they often work on massive contracts spanning multiple years.

Backlog is particularly important at this stage because so many governments around the world are continuing to ramp up defense spending. Add to the mix rising political tensions, a race toward AI-supported tools, and the industry-wide boost from SpaceX's highly visible IPO, and it's easy to see why space and defense companies with robust backlogs and a history of revenue growth are looking especially good heading into the second half of the year.

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Karman Is Down From Its High But Still PromisingIn the early part of its second full year of public trading, defense firm Karman NYSE: KRMN has been on something of a course correction in terms of share price. KRMN stock has plunged by nearly 40% year-to-date (YTD), though it remains about twice its price at the February 2025 IPO.

Overall MarketRank™90th Percentile

Analyst RatingModerate Buy

Upside/Downside136.3% Upside

Short Interest LevelHealthy

Dividend StrengthN/A

News SentimentN/A

Insider TradingN/A

Proj. Earnings Growth54.24%

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Investors may be wondering why the price dropped, especially given the strengths to be found across Karman's Q1 2026 earnings report. In particular, record first-quarter revenue of $151 million represented a 51% increase year-over-year (YOY) as well as a solid beat over analyst predictions. This growth was driven by strong demand across multiple portions of Karman's business, including both defense and space programs, so it may signal continued strength even if the external situation changes. It is also evidence of the company's success at converting strong demand from customers into real sales.

But perhaps the biggest takeaway from Karman's first earnings report of the year is its record-high backlog of more than $1 billion. As a company that is relatively untested in the public sphere, this signals significant strength across both defense and government customers. The fact that revenue and backlog are both increasing at the same time also suggests that Karman is able to handle this surging demand by meeting order requests and timelines.

Of course, there are risks. Karman's dramatic rise means that, even after the recent selloff, the company has a sky-high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of nearly 200, far above the broader market and even the sector. Valuation may indeed be a concern for investors. The company's heavy reliance on high-profile government contracts leaves it somewhat vulnerable in case plans change or if there is a program delay, for example.

Still, analysts are more inclined to see Karman's share price dip as a momentary bump in the road than evidence of a long-term issue. The consensus share price across Wall Street is nearly $106 per share, roughly 128% above KRMN's recent trading price. Nine of 11 analysts view the stock favorably, with a consensus Buy rating.

A Higher-Risk Option With Strong Backlog and SalesAs one of the leading drone firms, AeroVironment Inc. NASDAQ: AVAV stands out for its $1.1 billion funded backlog as of the latest quarterly report. This comes on top of $4.6 billion in YTD awards as of that time, despite a slowdown due to government funding delays and other issues that prompted a $151 million non-cash goodwill impairment.

Overall MarketRank™85th Percentile

Analyst RatingModerate Buy

Upside/Downside119.3% Upside

Short Interest LevelHealthy

Dividend StrengthN/A

News Sentiment0.25 Insider TradingSelling Shares

Proj. Earnings Growth26.87%

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Despite the fact that AeroVironment came up short of analyst revenue predictions in the last reported quarter, it still sported an impressive 143% YOY growth in that area. And with production capacity growing rapidly—thanks in large part to a new 140,000 square foot plant in the works in Salt Lake City—the company should have no issues tackling ever-increasing demand.

It should be noted that the firm is suffering from some financial health red flags according to its TradeSmith health indicator, and shares have fallen by nearly 40% YTD. Still, analysts predict a strong 27% in earnings growth in the year to come, and Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on AVAV shares. Twenty of 24 analysts rate AVAV a Buy, and the consensus share price of nearly $312 is about 110% higher than the current stock price. That said, due to its recent issues, AeroVironment may be considered a higher-risk venture than some other companies in the defense space—although that may also come with the potential for greater reward.

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New data offering combines high-resolution imagery enabled by DoorDash Tasks and structured metadata to accelerate property insights and decision-making for businesses

, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, announces the launch of Ground Level Images, a new data offering enabled by DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH). The solution connects datasets from Precisely to recent, high-resolution images captured through DoorDash Tasks featuring commercial properties. Together, data helps businesses view sites remotely and align on ground-truth information to make faster, more informed decisions.

As businesses increasingly rely on accurate, up-to-date information about their physical locations, collecting that data at scale remains a challenge. Ground Level Images addresses this need by leveraging Dashers to help deliver a new dataset of reliable commercial property imagery. The offering easily integrates with location, business, and consumer datasets from Precisely or from data providers participating in the Data Link partner program. Together, these datasets help fuel accurate AI, analytics, and operational systems, helping businesses easily verify property conditions, assess risk, and automate workflows using trusted, governed data.

"Organizations increasingly need current, reliable commercial property visuals to assess conditions, evaluate risk, and plan operations," said Dan Maxwell, SVP of Product and Technology at Precisely. "Ground Level Images delivers not just imagery. It includes the structured metadata needed to be ready for AI and analytics, and it integrates directly into business workflows, helping customers reduce manual effort, align teams, and make faster, more confident decisions at scale."

"We're excited to expand our physical world data collection with Precisely. This offering gives Dashers more options to earn with quick Tasks, and in turn helps businesses access the important data they need to make more informed decisions," said Ethan Beatty, General Manager, DoorDash Tasks.

Benefits include:

On‑demand imagery and standardized photo sets: Up‑to‑date, consistent exterior photos of commercial properties that reduce site visits, accelerate early‑stage screening, and provide teams with a shared visual record. Structured metadata: Semantically rich descriptions and labels so that data is easy to search, understand, and use by AI, analytics, and operational systems. Connected data workflows: Ability to easily combine commercial property imagery with other datasets from Precisely and its Data Link partners using unique identifiers – without heavy manual stitching. Ground Level Images supports a wide range of use cases across real estate, insurance, retail, telecommunications, and utilities industries, helping teams verify property details, assess risk, monitor portfolios, and plan operations more efficiently. Currently, the commercial property imagery offering is available in select places in the United States to support site selection, underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and other property‑centric workflows. To learn more, visit: https://www.precisely.com/data-guide/products/ground-level-images/.

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As a global leader in data integrity, Precisely ensures that your data is accurate, consistent, and contextual. Our portfolio, featuring the Precisely Data Integrity Suite, brings together software, data, and data strategy consulting services. This unique combination enables organizations to move to Agentic-Ready Data, the highest-quality of data that is integrated, governed, and enriched for AI, automation, and analytics initiatives at enterprise scale. Over 12,000 organizations in more than 100 countries, including 95 of the Fortune 100, trust Precisely to support some of the world's most complex, regulated, and mission-critical data environments. Learn more at www.precisely.com.

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DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is one of the world's leading local commerce platforms that helps businesses of all kinds grow and innovate, connects consumers to the best of their neighborhoods, and gives people fast, flexible ways to earn. Since its founding in 2013, DoorDash has expanded to more than 40 countries, using technology and logistics to shape the future of local commerce and broaden access to opportunity. With a growing international presence that now includes Deliveroo and Wolt, DoorDash combines global scale with local expertise to serve communities around the world. 

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BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Lease in Hayward, CA.

Leader, Author, and Community Advocate Joins Bank to Expand Relationships and Accelerate Growth

, /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Financial Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: FDVA) announced the appointment of Sheila K. Stabile to its Board of Directors. Ms. Stabile brings a wealth of experience in relationship-centered leadership, business development, and community engagement, further strengthening Freedom Bank's commitment to supporting clients and communities.

Ms. Stabile began her career at Boise Cascade and established a strong market presence in the Washington, D.C. area. She later served as Business Development Manager for CBRE, advising corporate clients on strategic real estate solutions. She is the founder of ConnectionYOU!, LLC and the author of ConnectionYOU! Build, Strengthen, and Profit by Making Connections in Work, Life, and Self. Throughout her career, she has helped leaders, teams, and organizations strengthen relationships, enhance communication, and create opportunity through meaningful connection.

"Sheila's experience in leadership, business development, and community service aligns perfectly with our mission to empower our clients and strengthen the communities we serve," said Joe Thomas, President & CEO of Freedom Bank. "Her insights will help us in our next phase of growth as we continue to expand and scale our entrepreneurial and client-centric franchise."

In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Stabile has a long record of civic engagement. She has served as President of the Capital Speakers Club of Washington, D.C., held multiple board positions within the organization, and served as Vice President of the Light of Healing Hope Foundation, supporting charitable initiatives benefiting individuals and families in need. In 2024, she was named Champion of the Year by Best Buddies International after leading the highest fundraising campaign in D.C./Virginia history for the organization.

Ms. Stabile holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Olivet Nazarene University and completed graduate-level master's coursework at Southern Illinois University.

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The Freedom Bank of Virginia is a next-generation community bank focused on empowering clients to achieve their dreams through innovative business, commercial, personal, and mortgage banking solutions. Through its deep banker expertise and entrepreneurial DNA, exceptional service, and easy-to-use technology, Freedom Bank is built to be its clients' primary relationship bank. Freedom Bank has locations in Chantilly, Fairfax, Manassas, Reston, Tysons, and Vienna, with corporate offices in Tysons, VA. To learn more, visit www.freedom.bank.

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WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SUI Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) (“SUI Group,” “SUIG” or the “Company”), today announced an expansion of its strategic lending partnership with Bluefin, the leading decentralized exchange on the Sui blockchain. Under an amended and restated digital currency loan agreement, SUI Group will lend an additional 4 million SUI to Bluefin, bringing total SUI on loan to 6 million. SUI Group will also increase its revenue share to 11.00%, payable in SUI, up from.

Axon Enterprise (AXON) was up 0.29% in premarket after Citizens analyst Trevor Walsh reiterated a Market Outperform rating and $700 price target following a cus

Winnebago Industries (WGO - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.81 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -19.76%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this recreational vehicle maker would post earnings of $0.25 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.27, delivering a surprise of +8%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Winnebago, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $698.7 million for the quarter ended May 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.07%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $775.1 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Winnebago shares have lost about 32.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.5%.

What's Next for Winnebago?While Winnebago has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Winnebago was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.78 on $783.67 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.31 on $2.89 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders is currently in the bottom 5% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the broader Zacks Construction sector, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.79 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -107.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s revenues are expected to be $1.46 billion, down 4.9% from the year-ago quarter.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, which included a 53rd week of operations compared to 52 weeks last year.

Fourth Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

Total sales increased 13.7% to $3.72 billion driven by 7.6% in additional sales from an extra week of operations, a blended same-restaurant sales1 increase of 4.6%, and sales from 43 net new restaurants Same-restaurant sales:
               ‌

Consolidated Darden1

4.6 %

Olive Garden

2.4 %

LongHorn Steakhouse

9.5 %

Fine Dining

1.9 %

Other Business1

4.6 %

Reported diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $3.54 Excluding $0.12 of costs primarily related to restaurant closures and associated impairments and the Chuy's integration, adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $3.66, an increase of 22.8%2 The extra week of operations contributed $0.25 to both reported and adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations The Company repurchased $138 million3 of its outstanding common stock Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights

Total sales increased 9.4% to $13.21 billion driven by 2.1% in additional sales from an extra week of operations, a blended same-restaurant sales4 increase of 4.5%, and sales from 43 net new restaurants Same-restaurant sales:
                ‌

Consolidated Darden4

4.5 %

Olive Garden

4.0 %

LongHorn Steakhouse

7.2 %

Fine Dining

1.2 %

Other Business4

3.9 %

Reported diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $10.44 Excluding $0.20 primarily related to restaurant closures and associated impairments, income tax adjustments and benefits, the Chuy's integration, and the Olive Garden Canada sale, adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations were $10.64, an increase of 11.4%2 The extra week of operations contributed $0.25 to both reported and adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations
1   Quarter same-restaurant sales is a 13-week metric and excludes the impact of Bahama Breeze as all locations are expected to be closed or converted to other brands (between Q3 fiscal 2026 and Q4 fiscal 2027).

2  See the "Non-GAAP Information" below for more details.

3  Inclusive of 1% excise tax incurred on net repurchases, resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

4   Annual same-restaurant sales is a 52-week metric and excludes the impact of Chuy's, as they were not owned and operated by Darden for a 16-month period prior to the beginning of Fiscal 2026, as well as Bahama Breeze as all locations are expected to be closed or converted to other brands (between Q3 fiscal 2026 and Q4 fiscal 2027).

"The fourth quarter was a strong finish to an excellent year, one in which we significantly outperformed the industry," said Darden President & CEO Rick Cardenas. "Our restaurant teams continued to execute at a high level and that consistent execution helped each of our brands deliver positive same-restaurant sales for the quarter.

"Our performance throughout the fiscal year reflects the strength of our brands, the discipline of our strategy, and the quality of our teams. With the right brands, strategy, and team in place, I am confident we are well positioned to continue growing the business and creating long-term shareholder value."

Segment Performance
Segment profit represents sales, less costs for food and beverage, restaurant labor, restaurant expenses and marketing expenses. Segment profit excludes non-cash real estate related expenses. Sales and profits from Chuy's restaurants are included within the Other Business segment from the date of acquisition forward.

Q4 Sales

Q4 Segment Profit

($ in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Consolidated Darden

$3,718.8

$3,271.7

Olive Garden

$1,538.0

$1,381.0

$373.0

$328.4

LongHorn Steakhouse

$1,016.5

$833.8

$215.2

$167.8

Fine Dining

$371.0

$334.6

$69.0

$62.9

Other Business

$793.3

$722.3

$142.1

$126.3

Annual Sales

Annual Segment Profit

($ in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Consolidated Darden

$13,210.9

$12,076.7

Olive Garden

$5,594.8

$5,212.9

$1,257.9

$1,163.9

LongHorn Steakhouse

$3,423.0

$3,025.5

$635.1

$582.7

Fine Dining

$1,375.7

$1,304.8

$243.1

$242.5

Other Business

$2,817.4

$2,533.5

$446.9

$397.4

Dividend Declared
Darden's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.62 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock, an 8.0% increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2026. The dividend is payable on August 3, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2026.

Share Repurchase Program
During the quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 0.7 million shares of its common stock for a total of $138 million4. In addition, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Darden's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $1.5 billion of its outstanding common stock. This repurchase program does not have an expiration and replaces the previously existing share repurchase authorization.

"Our strong operating model generates significant and durable cash flows," said Darden CFO Raj Vennam. "Since 2019, we have delivered 9% annualized adjusted EBITDA growth. This consistent cash generation provides more than sufficient capacity each year to fund the core requirements of the business, including maintenance capital to sustain our existing asset base, continued growth of our dividend, and investment in new restaurant development."

Fiscal 2027 Financial Outlook
Below is the full year financial outlook for fiscal 2027. We will provide more details during our investor conference call scheduled for this morning at 8:30 am ET.

Total sales of $13.60 billion to $13.75 billion Same-restaurant sales5 growth of 2.5% to 3.5% New restaurant openings of 75 to 80 Total capital spending of approximately $875 million Total inflation of approximately 3.0% An effective tax rate of approximately 13.5% Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $11.10 to $11.35 EBITDA of $2.26 to $2.29 billion2 Approximately 114 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding
5    Annual same-restaurant sales is a 52-week metric and excludes the impact of Bahama Breeze as all locations are expected to be closed or converted to other brands (between Q3 fiscal 2026 and Q4 fiscal 2027).

Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Darden will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on September 23, 2026. The meeting will be held in a virtual format only. The record date for shareholders to vote in the Annual Meeting is July 29, 2026.

Investor Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call today, Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 8:30 am ET to review its recent financial performance, which will be available via a live webcast through the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.darden.com.  Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download any software required to listen to the webcast. Supplemental materials will be available on the Investor Relations website prior to the start of the conference call. For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call.

About Darden
Darden is a restaurant company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52, and Eddie V's. For more information, please visit www.darden.com.

Information About Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this communication regarding our expected earnings performance and all other statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation statements concerning our future economic performance, are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "focus," "anticipate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "project," "believe," "plan," "outlook," or similar expressions. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are first made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date. We wish to caution investors not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those anticipated in the statements. The most significant of these uncertainties are described in Darden's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports. These risks and uncertainties include: a failure to address cost pressures and a failure to effectively deliver cost management activities and achieve some economies of scale in purchasing, certain economic and business factors and their impacts on the restaurant industry and other general macroeconomic factors including unemployment, energy prices, tariffs and interest rates, the inability to hire, train, reward and retain restaurant team members and determine and maintain adequate staffing, a failure to recruit, develop and retain effective leaders or the loss or shortage of personnel with key capacities and skills that could impact our strategic direction, increased labor and insurance costs, health concerns arising from food-related pandemics, outbreaks of flu, viruses or other diseases, food safety and food-borne illness concerns, insufficient guest or employee facing technology or a failure to maintain a continuous and secure cyber network, compliance with privacy and data protection laws and risks of failures or breaches of our data protection systems,  risks relating to public policy changes and federal, state and local regulation of our business, intense competition, changing consumer preferences, an inability or failure to recognize, respond to and effectively manage the accelerated impact of social media, a failure to identify and execute innovative marketing and guest relationship tactics, ineffective or improper use of other marketing initiatives and increased advertising and marketing costs, climate change, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, long-term and non-cancelable property leases, inability or failure to execute a business continuity plan following a major natural disaster, shortages, delays or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products and services from our third-party vendors and suppliers, failure to drive profitable sales growth, a lack of availability of suitable locations for new restaurants or a decline in the quality of locations of our current restaurants, higher-than-anticipated costs associated with the opening of new restaurants or with the closing, relocating or remodeling of existing restaurants, risks associated with doing business with franchisees, licensees and vendors in foreign markets, volatility in the market value of derivatives, volatility in the U.S. equity markets affecting our ability to efficiently hedge exposures, failure to protect our intellectual property, our reporting on environmental, social and governance matters or our sustainability ratings, litigation, unfavorable publicity or failure to respond effectively to adverse publicity, disruptions in the financial and credit markets, impairment of the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets, changes in tax laws or unanticipated tax liabilities, failure of our internal controls over financial reporting and future changes in accounting standards, and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Non-GAAP Information
The information in this press release includes financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), such as adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"). The Company's management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. The Company believes that the presentation of certain non-GAAP measures provides useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the operating results of the Company's businesses. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures are included in this release.

(Analysts) Courtney Aquilla, (407) 245-5054; (Media) Rich Jeffers, (407) 245-4189

Fiscal Q4 Reported to Adjusted Earnings Reconciliation

Q4 2026

Q4 2025

$ in millions, except per share amounts

Earnings
Before
Income
Tax

Income
Tax
Expense

Net
Earnings

Diluted
Net
Earnings
Per
Share

Earnings
Before
Income
Tax

Income
Tax
Expense

Net
Earnings

Diluted
Net
Earnings
Per
Share

Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations

$ 465.6

$  57.8

$ 407.8

$  3.54

$ 336.5

$  32.5

$ 304.0

$  2.58

Adjustments:

Closed restaurant and other strategic review costs6

7.2

1.5

5.7

0.05

9.2

2.3

6.9

0.06

    General and administrative expenses

4.3

0.7

3.6

0.03

9.2

2.3

6.9

0.06

    Depreciation and amortization

2.9

0.8

2.1

0.02

—

—

—

—

Impairment due to restaurant closures7

9.7

2.4

7.3

0.06

47.7

11.9

35.8

0.30

Chuy's integration related one-time costs

1.1

0.3

0.8

0.01

7.0

2.1

4.9

0.04

Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations

$ 483.6

$  62.0

$ 421.6

$  3.66

$ 400.4

$  48.8

$ 351.6

$  2.98

% Change vs Prior Year

22.8 %

Fiscal YTD Reported to Adjusted Earnings Reconciliation

2026

2025

$ in millions, except per share amounts

Earnings
Before
Income
Tax

Income
Tax
Expense

Net
Earnings

Diluted
Net
Earnings
Per
Share

Earnings
Before
Income
Tax

Income
Tax
Expense

Net
Earnings

Diluted
Net
Earnings
Per
Share

Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations

$         1,388.6

$ 174.9

$         1,213.7

$ 10.44

$         1,187.2

$ 136.2

$         1,051.0

$  8.88

Adjustments:

Closed restaurant and other strategic review costs6

19.4

4.5

14.9

0.13

9.2

2.3

6.9

0.06

    General and administrative expenses

15.7

3.6

12.1

0.10

9.2

2.3

6.9

0.06

    Depreciation and amortization

3.7

0.9

2.8

0.03

—

—

—

—

Impairment due to restaurant closures7

34.8

8.6

26.2

0.22

47.7

11.9

35.8

0.30

Income tax adjustments and benefits

—

(7.1)

7.1

0.06

—

—

—

—

Chuy's integration related one-time costs

9.5

2.4

7.1

0.06

44.6

7.9

36.7

0.31

Gain on Olive Garden Canada sale

(42.1)

(10.5)

(31.6)

(0.27)

—

—

—

—

    Impairment and restaurant disposals, net

(42.3)

(10.5)

(31.8)

(0.27)

—

—

—

—

    General and administrative expenses

0.2

—

0.2

—

—

—

—

—

Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations

$         1,410.2

$ 172.8

$         1,237.4

$ 10.64

$         1,288.7

$ 158.3

$         1,130.4

$  9.55

% Change vs Prior Year

11.4 %

YTD Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

$ in millions

5/26/2019

5/31/2026

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

$      718.6

$     1,213.7

Interest, Net

50.2

194.2

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

63.7

174.9

Depreciation and Amortization

336.7

561.1

EBITDA

$    1,169.2

$     2,143.9

Adjustments:

Restaurant impairments7

14.6

34.8

Chuy's integration related one-time costs

—

9.5

Restaurant closing costs6

—

15.7

Gain on Olive Garden Canada sale

—

(42.1)

Adjusted EBITDA

$    1,183.8

$     2,161.8

Fiscal 2027 EBITDA Outlook Reconciliation

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

$1.26 billion

to

$1.29 billion

Interest, Net

$0.21 billion

$0.20 billion

Income Tax Expense

$0.19 billion

$0.20 billion

Depreciation and Amortization

$0.60 billion

$0.60 billion

EBITDA

$2.26 billion

to

$2.29 billion

6  Closed restaurant costs and costs related to the exploration of strategic alternatives for the Bahama Breeze brand

7  Fiscal 2026 impairment costs due to non-cash asset impairment charges primarily related to the closures of Bahama Breeze locations and another underperforming location in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.  Fiscal 2025 impairment costs were due to restaurant closures primarily related to the closure of 22 underperforming restaurants that were permanently closed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2019 non-cash asset impairment charges related to four underperforming restaurants whose projected cash flows were not sufficient to cover their respective carrying values.

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

NUMBER OF COMPANY-OWNED RESTAURANTS

5/31/26

5/25/25

Olive Garden

949

935

LongHorn Steakhouse

618

591

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

184

181

Chuy's

110

108

Yard House

93

88

Ruth's Chris Steak House

83

82

The Capital Grille

74

71

Seasons 52

44

43

Eddie V's

31

29

Bahama Breeze

13

28

The Capital Burger

3

3

Darden Continuing Operations

2,202

2,159

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

5/31/2026

5/25/2025

5/31/2026

5/25/2025

Sales

$   3,718.8

$     3,271.7

$  13,210.9

$  12,076.7

Costs and expenses:

Food and beverage

1,119.3

983.9

4,038.8

3,657.0

Restaurant labor

1,147.4

1,022.0

4,182.4

3,833.1

Restaurant expenses

586.0

517.1

2,127.2

1,944.0

Marketing expenses

43.2

41.0

180.4

169.9

Pre-opening costs

11.7

8.7

34.5

24.8

General and administrative expenses

139.0

133.1

514.4

520.3

Depreciation and amortization

146.3

135.0

561.1

516.1

Impairments and disposal of assets, net

9.1

48.1

(10.7)

49.2

Total operating costs and expenses

$   3,202.0

$     2,888.9

$  11,628.1

$  10,714.4

Operating income

516.8

382.8

1,582.8

1,362.3

Interest, net

51.2

46.3

194.2

175.1

Earnings before income taxes

465.6

336.5

1,388.6

1,187.2

Income tax expense

57.8

32.5

174.9

136.2

Earnings from continuing operations

$     407.8

$       304.0

$   1,213.7

$   1,051.0

Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $1.3, $0.1, $2.9 and
$0.8, respectively

(2.9)

(0.2)

(7.0)

(1.4)

Net earnings

$     404.9

$       303.8

$   1,206.7

$   1,049.6

Basic net earnings per share:

Earnings from continuing operations

$       3.57

$        2.60

$     10.51

$       8.94

Losses from discontinued operations

(0.03)

(0.01)

(0.06)

(0.01)

Net earnings

$       3.54

$        2.59

$     10.45

$       8.93

Diluted net earnings per share:

Earnings from continuing operations

$       3.54

$        2.58

$     10.44

$       8.88

Losses from discontinued operations

(0.03)

—

(0.06)

(0.02)

Net earnings

$       3.51

$        2.58

$     10.38

$       8.86

Average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

114.3

117.1

115.5

117.5

Diluted

115.2

117.9

116.3

118.4

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

5/31/2026

5/25/2025

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$         219.5

$         240.0

Receivables, net

129.9

93.8

Inventories

326.3

311.6

Prepaid income taxes

139.8

135.6

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

127.4

156.7

Total current assets

$         942.9

$         937.7

Land, buildings and equipment, net

5,048.6

4,716.0

Operating lease right-of-use assets

3,433.1

3,555.9

Goodwill

1,658.2

1,659.4

Trademarks

1,346.4

1,346.4

Other assets

433.2

371.6

Total assets

$     12,862.4

$     12,587.0

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$         427.7

$         439.6

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

693.6

—

Accrued payroll

236.1

207.5

Accrued taxes

87.0

87.7

Unearned revenues

606.0

599.4

Other current liabilities

955.0

913.3

Total current liabilities

$      3,005.4

$      2,247.5

Long-term debt

1,637.7

2,128.9

Deferred income taxes

343.6

278.8

Operating lease liabilities - non-current

3,722.3

3,816.9

Other liabilities

1,945.9

1,803.6

Total liabilities

$     10,654.9

$     10,275.7

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock and surplus

$      2,296.3

$      2,295.6

Retained earnings (deficit)

(108.4)

(16.1)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

19.6

31.8

Total stockholders' equity

$      2,207.5

$      2,311.3

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$     12,862.4

$     12,587.0

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Twelve Months Ended

5/31/2026

5/25/2025

Cash flows—operating activities

Net earnings

$      1,206.7

$      1,049.6

Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax

7.0

1.4

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings from continuing operations to cash flows:

Depreciation and amortization

561.1

516.1

Impairments and disposal of assets, net

(10.7)

49.2

Stock-based compensation expense

79.1

79.1

Change in current assets and liabilities and other, net

9.9

11.6

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

$      1,853.1

$      1,707.0

Cash flows—investing activities

Purchases of land, buildings and equipment

(734.0)

(644.6)

Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings and equipment

45.5

2.5

Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

—

(613.7)

Purchases of capitalized software and changes in other assets, net

(22.9)

(22.5)

Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations

$       (711.4)

$     (1,278.3)

Cash flows—financing activities

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

25.0

55.6

Dividends paid

(693.0)

(658.5)

Repurchases of common stock

(671.7)

(418.2)

Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt, net

194.0

(86.8)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net

—

750.0

Principal payments on finance leases, net

(18.1)

(21.0)

Payments of debt issuance costs

—

(6.9)

Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations

$     (1,163.8)

$       (385.8)

Cash flows—discontinued operations

Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations

(4.8)

(8.5)

Net cash used in discontinued operations

$          (4.8)

$          (8.5)

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(26.9)

34.4

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period

254.5

220.1

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period

$         227.6

$         254.5

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:

5/31/2026

5/25/2025

Cash and cash equivalents

$         219.5

$         240.0

Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets

8.1

14.5

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows

$         227.6

$         254.5

SOURCE Darden Restaurants, Inc.: Financial

Darden Restaurants reported higher profit and sales in its fiscal fourth quarter, once again led by its LongHorn Steakhouse brand.

Primoris Services announced Q1 results in early May, and the stock tanked more than 50% in a single day. The company recently announced that a previous issue thought to be related only to one project has now ballooned to six projects. PRIM stock is rated a Sell at this time as a result of ongoing execution and financial struggles.

Acuity (AYI - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.12 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.07%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this lighting maker would post earnings of $4.01 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.14, delivering a surprise of +3.24%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Acuity, which belongs to the Zacks Technology Services industry, posted revenues of $1.2 billion for the quarter ended May 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.07%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.18 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Acuity shares have lost about 15.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.5%.

What's Next for Acuity?While Acuity has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Acuity was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $5.46 on $1.24 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $19.40 on $4.63 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Technology Services is currently in the bottom 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Fathom Holdings (FTHM - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +72.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Fathom Holdings' revenues are expected to be $93.7 million, up 0.6% from the year-ago quarter.

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #USACE--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District has selected the Company for a $49 million multiple-award contract to provide architect-engineer (A-E) design and technical services for inland and coastal navigation and water resources infrastructure projects. Under this 5-year c.

Traders who dumped Energy Fuels NYSEAMERICAN: UUUU shares after its $1.9 billion deal to buy German magnet maker Vacuumschmelze are missing a major shift.

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The immediate share price pullback reflects short-term dilution anxiety rather than long-term asset value. By acquiring Vacuumschmelze, Energy Fuels is pursuing a vertical integration strategy to secure a domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain.

The broader industrial economy is shifting toward nuclearizing the power grid to support AI data centers and advanced electric vehicle networks. By linking raw material mining with precision manufacturing, Energy Fuels builds an airtight domestic pipeline that bypasses foreign restrictions on critical minerals. The short-term dip in the stock price masks a strategic business transition that is insulated against geopolitical volatility, positioning Energy Fuels as a cornerstone of national security and Western industrial supply chains.

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Shovels in Australia and Magnets in CarolinaTo understand the asset value, investors must map out the operational pipeline. The loop starts with the excavation of heavy mineral sands at the shovel-ready Donald Project in Australia, where a final investment decision is expected in the third quarter of 2026. Monazite feedstock from this mine will then be processed and separated into heavy rare earth oxides at the White Mesa Mill in Utah. These separated oxides will get transported to Australian Strategic Materials' Korean Metals Plant for conversion into high-purity metals and alloys, with plans to replicate this processing step at a future American Metals Plant.

The final stage of this loop occurs at Vacuumschmelze's advanced magnetics manufacturing plants, specifically the newly commissioned facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This facility has the physical capacity to produce 2,000 tonnes per annum of permanent neodymium-iron-boron magnets, with a clear pathway to scale to 12,000 tonnes per annum. This domestic footprint is supported by a 20-year, $725 million conditional loan commitment from the U.S. Office of Strategic Capital, which will accelerate the expansion of the White Mesa Mill. Energy Fuels is also progressing discussions with Export Finance Australia for a 220 million Australian dollars (approx. $146 million U.S.) lending package to support the Donald Project, alongside an existing $41 million grant from the U.S. Department of War.

Yellowcake Yields Are Funding the New Rare Earth FrontierExpensive acquisitions often trigger shareholder anxiety regarding toxic debt or excessive equity issuance. However, Energy Fuels possesses an internal funding mechanism that sets it apart from risky, still-developing players. The company remains the leading natural uranium producer in the United States, and its primary business is generating exceptional cash flow.

According to the mid-year operational update, first-half uranium production reached 1.6 million pounds of finished uranium oxide, achieving full-year guidance in just six months. Processing costs at the White Mesa Mill are tracking at an exceptionally low $9 to $12 per pound, while mining costs at the Pinyon Plain mine range between $23 and $30 per pound. With spot uranium prices trading at healthy premiums, this highly profitable uranium segment acts as an internal cash generator. This reliable cash stream supports Energy Fuels' aggressive rare-earth expansion, reducing the need to rely on high-interest debt.

Breaking China's Magnetic MonopolyA primary risk for magnet manufacturers is their reliance on imported raw materials. In late 2025 and April 2026, China implemented stringent export controls on critical heavy rare earth additives, including dysprosium and terbium.

These export controls directly impacted Vacuumschmelze, capping its 2025 adjusted EBITDA at $28.6 million, resulting in a net loss of $50.6 million due to severe feedstock constraints.

Energy Fuels' heavy rare-earth separation capabilities directly address this challenge. By processing monazite at the White Mesa Mill, Energy Fuels can deliver a domestic, reliable stream of heavy rare-earth oxides to Vacuumschmelze's plants.

Unshackling the German firm from Chinese supply restrictions should unlock immense operating leverage. Once fully supplied, the Sumter facility alone is expected to generate $65 million to $75 million in run-rate EBITDA at its current 2,000 tonnes-per-annum capacity. Scaling to 4,000 tonnes per annum projects run-rate EBITDA to $130 million to $140 million, highlighting the explosive margin expansion potential of this deal.

Energy Fuels Recharges Its OutlookThe market's initial reaction treated the acquisition as a risky, premium-priced gamble, but a closer look at the price chart suggests a near-term floor is being established. While some observers claim the deal creates an outright Western monopoly, a realistic assessment points to a highly lucrative domestic duopoly.

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Energy Fuels' primary competitor is MP Materials NYSE: MP, which has a market capitalization of $10.2 billion and is constructing a 10,000-tonne-per-annum permanent magnet facility in Northlake, Texas, supported by a 10-year defense contract. This dual-player dynamic ensures healthy competition while establishing a highly secure, diversified supply base for Western automotive and defense clients.

Wall Street is increasingly recognizing this potential. On June 22, 2026, H.C. Wainwright reiterated its Buy rating and maintained its $29 price target, signaling robust analyst backing immediately prior to the transaction announcement. Recent headlines and the options market reinforce this bullish outlook, presenting a tight volume put/call ratio of 0.17. Meanwhile, short interest stands at 39.76 million shares, representing 16% of the free float. As Energy Fuels achieves its vertical integration milestones over the coming quarters, this heavy short position could provide a powerful short-squeeze catalyst.

Prepare for the Final Atomic AttractionThe strategic alignment of low-cost upstream mining and processing with downstream magnet fabrication creates a highly resilient business model. Cautious investors may prefer to monitor the progress of the upcoming regulatory approvals and the formal transaction close in early 2027 before initiating a core position to capitalize on the positive analyst forecasts.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is tapping into fan cravings and bringing bold flavor to summer gatherings with its newest limited-time flavor, Sweet Heat Chamoy featuring Tajín. The new offering combines a custom chamoy dry rub with a vibrant Tajín Chamoy drizzle, creating a layered flavor experience that balances sweet, tangy fruit notes with chili heat and citrus brightness.

Wingstop announces its newest limited-time flavor, Sweet Heat Chamoy featuring Tajín.

The flavor features a chamoy dry rub finished with a drizzle of Tajín Chamoy Sauce, bringing together sweet, tangy and spicy notes. The new Sweet Heat Chamoy flavor will be available exclusively to Club Wingstop members June 26 through June 29 before launching nationwide on June 30 for a limited time. To complement the flavor, Wingstop is introducing Chamoy Ranch, a sweet and savory twist on the brand's iconic ranch, crafted specifically to pair with Sweet Heat Chamoy. Fans can also complete their summer meal with the new Fanta Summer Punch beverage, available exclusively at Wingstop locations featuring Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers nationwide.

"At Wingstop, we're always looking for ways to bring fans flavors that are both culturally relevant and uniquely Wingstop," said Donnie Upshaw, Chief Brand Officer of Wingstop. "Chamoy has become one of the most talked-about flavor profiles in food culture, and Sweet Heat Chamoy is our take on that trend. By combining a bold dry rub with Tajín Chamoy, we've created something that feels authentic, craveable and unmistakably Wingstop. It's the perfect flavor for summer, and we're excited to bring it to fans in a way only Wingstop can."

Wingstop's Flavor Experts transformed the popular chamoy flavor profile into a distinctive dry rub designed to deliver bold, mouthwatering flavor in every bite. Finished with a drizzle of Tajín Chamoy Sauce, Sweet Heat Chamoy brings together sweet, tangy and spicy notes in a way that reflects one of today's fastest-growing flavor trends. Fans can enjoy Sweet Heat Chamoy across the Wingstop menu, including classic and boneless wings, tenders, chicken sandwiches, fries and corn, all paired perfectly with the new limited-time Chamoy Ranch.

"We love bringing bold, authentic flavors to every moment with Tajín, and Wingstop's Sweet Heat Chamoy is the perfect way to experience that sweet and tangy kick," said Javier Leyva, Director of Tajín USA. "With the signature zest of Tajín via our Tajín Chamoy drizzle, this refreshing twist on a classic flavor will excite taste buds everywhere and add a deliciously vibrant touch to any meal."

Whether fans are elevating a spontaneous gathering, hosting a summer soccer watch party or simply looking to try the season's hottest flavor, Sweet Heat Chamoy delivers. Fans can get their hands on the new flavor at Wingstop's new Sweet Heat Chamoy cart in Venice Beach on June 27, with more summer experiences to follow. Additionally, fans can join Club Wingstop through the Wingstop app or at Wingstop.com for exclusive early access to Sweet Heat Chamoy featuring Tajín, along with members-only rewards, perks and future flavor launches.

To learn more about Wingstop, visit www.wingstop.com or follow @wingstop on Instagram and TikTok. To learn more about Tajín, visit www.tajin.com or follow @TajinUSA on Instagram or TikTok.

About Wingstop
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 3,000 restaurants worldwide, with approximately 98% of the total restaurant count owned by brand partners. Generating over $5 billion in system-wide sales in fiscal 2025, Wingstop offers made-to-order, always fresh classic and boneless wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches in 12 bold, distinctive flavors, alongside signature sides and iconic housemade ranch and bleu cheese dips. Dedicated to Serving the World Flavor, Wingstop is the Official Chicken Partner of the NBA with a vision to become a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand. Learn more at wingstop.com or follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

About Tajín
Industrias Tajín® is a market leader in both Mexico and the United States in chile products, in addition to being one of the most important brands in producing and commercializing products derived from chile worldwide. Today, it has a presence in more than 65 countries around the world. Tajín was founded in 1985, surprising consumers with the perfect blend of mild chile peppers, lime, and sea salt. In 1993, Tajín made its first export to the United States, and Tajín International Corporation was established in Houston, TX, from where all commercial activity of the brand in the U.S. is managed. The brand arrived in Central American and European markets in 2006. For more information visit www.tajín.com.

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U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Nasdaq 100 futures gaining more than 2% on Thursday.

Shares of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) fell sharply in pre-market trading following second-quarter results.

H.B. Fuller posted upbeat earnings for the second quarter and raised its FY2026 earnings outlook. The company also announced offer to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions.

H.B. Fuller shares dipped 8.3% to $59.27 in pre-market trading.

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Blue Owl Capital is upgraded to "Strong Buy" due to the big 26% discount to NAV and an 11.75% yield. OBDC's portfolio is diversified, 78% senior secured, with limited direct software exposure and low nonaccruals, countering market fears. The dividend reset to $0.31 aligns the payout with recurring NII, enhancing sustainability despite recent cuts driven by rate compression.