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Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Howmet (HWM - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.

Howmet currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.38, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 24 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.38 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.

Of the 24 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 19 are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 79.2% and 4.2% of all recommendations.

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The ABR suggests buying Howmet, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.

Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.

In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.

Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.

Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.

It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.

In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.

In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.

There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.

Is HWM Worth Investing In?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Howmet, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.5% over the past month to $4.96.

Analysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term.

The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Howmet. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Howmet may serve as a useful guide for investors.

Deckers (DECK - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.

Shares of this maker of Ugg footwear have returned +16.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. The Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, to which Deckers belongs, has gained 12.3% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?

While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.

Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.

For the current quarter, Deckers is expected to post earnings of $0.93 per share, indicating no change. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -7.1% over the last 30 days.

The consensus earnings estimate of $7.42 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +5.7%. This estimate has changed +2.1% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $8.26 indicates a change of +11.3% from what Deckers is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +2.7%.

Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Deckers is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.

For Deckers, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.02 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +5.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $5.9 billion and $6.44 billion estimates indicate +7.9% and +9.1% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryDeckers reported revenues of $1.12 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.6%. EPS of $0.96 for the same period compares with $1 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.45%. The EPS surprise was +18.52%.

The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.

ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.

Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.

As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Deckers is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Deckers. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Key Takeaways ONTO exceeded first-quarter revenue guidance as AI compute boosted front-end and advanced packaging demand.Onto expects advanced packaging revenue to grow more than 50% in 2026 on established and new products.ONTO sees Dragonfly G5 shipments nearly doubling each quarter, with 15 applications across 10 customers. Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO - Free Report) is capitalizing on rising advanced packaging demand by expanding its inspection and metrology portfolio, accelerating new product adoption and strengthening its position across high-performance AI compute applications. On the last earnings call, management highlighted that strong demand for AI compute is driving momentum across both front-end and advanced packaging, contributing to first-quarter revenue that exceeded its original guidance and supporting expectations for continued growth throughout 2026.

Management also expects customer expansions, new product adoption and a growing backlog to sustain this momentum. The company believes its broad optical process control portfolio provides customers with actionable manufacturing intelligence that supports increasingly complex packaging requirements.

A major contributor to this strategy is the qualification and adoption of the Dragonfly G5 inspection system at a leading 2.5D logic customer, following earlier wins in high-bandwidth memory for both 2D inspection and 3D metrology. Onto Innovation stated that the new platform delivers improved sensitivity, high throughput and the flexibility of multiple sensors, creating a differentiated value proposition for customers. Shipments are running ahead of plan, while the company is actively engaging with new customers and applications. With more than 15 distinct applications across over 10 customers in the pipeline, management views Dragonfly G5 as an opportunity to gain share in existing markets while expanding into new ones.

Onto Innovation is also benefiting from advanced packaging trends, with rising 3DI adoption, growing OSAT orders and JetStep qualification for panel-level packaging amid increasing AI-driven demand.

Management expects advanced packaging revenue to grow more than 50% in 2026, supported by contributions from both established and emerging products. While Dragonfly G5 currently represents a relatively small portion of advanced packaging revenue, the platform is ramping steadily, with shipments expected to nearly double each quarter throughout the year. The company also indicated that demand for the Dragonfly G3 continues to increase.

Additionally, Onto Innovation sees growing opportunities in surface charge metrology as chiplet architectures become more mainstream, as well as in panel-level packaging solutions through JetStep and Firefly, reflecting expanding demand across multiple advanced packaging technologies.

Taking a Look at ONTO’s CompetitorsApplied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) is benefiting from AI-driven demand that is shifting wafer fabrication equipment spending toward leading-edge foundry-logic, DRAM and advanced packaging, where it holds leading process positions. Applied Materials expects its packaging revenues to grow more than 50% in calendar 2026, with investments shifting toward its leadership positions in 3D stacking. This outlook is reinforced by Applied Materials’ intent to acquire NEXX, which would add panel-level electrochemical deposition capabilities and broaden its portfolio for larger-body AI accelerator packages. Management framed packaging as one of the most enabling parts of AI compute systems, which can extend the duration of packaging investment beyond a single memory build cycle.

KLA Corporation (KLAC - Free Report) continues to benefit from AI-driven spending in leading-edge foundry/logic, high-bandwidth memory and advanced packaging, supporting market share gains in process control and steady services growth that helps anchor cash generation. Management expects its semiconductor process control advanced packaging portfolio revenue to grow from about $635 million in 2025 to about $1 billion in 2026, and it sees the wafer equipment market, including advanced packaging, exceeding $140 billion in 2026 with faster growth in 2027. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, KLA expects revenues of $3.575 billion plus or minus $200 million.

ONTO Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesONTO’s shares have soared 226.1% in the past year, underperforming the Zacks Nanotechnology industry’s growth of 242.1% but surpassing the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 composite’s growth of 49.2% and 31.6%, respectively.

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In terms of forward price/earnings, ONTO’s shares are trading at 38.34X, higher than the industry’s 7.99X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ONTO has moved up for both 2026 and 2027 over the past 60 days.

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Onto Innovation currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Former Sterling McCall Toyota location is among the dealerships now operating under the unified Group 1 brand

, /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing nationwide initiative to unify its extensive network of dealerships, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Houston-based automotive retailer with dealerships across the U.S. and U.K., today highlighted Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston, formerly Sterling McCall Toyota, which has operated under its new name since January 5, 2026.

The southwest Houston dealership is one of a growing number of U.S. locations aligned under the initiative, giving customers a clearer connection to Group 1's scale, resources, and operational standards while preserving the local team, Toyota expertise, and customer relationships that have served southwest Houston for decades.

Backed by the scale, resources, and expertise of an international automotive retailer, Group 1 Automotive remains focused on delivering the personalized service and community connections that define the local dealership experience. Learn more at Group1Auto.com.

Better Customer Experience

The transition from Sterling McCall Toyota to Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston is part of a broader effort to create a more consistent customer experience across Group 1's U.S. retail network. The rebrand did not represent a change in ownership, staffing, product offerings, or day-to-day operations, and customers have continued to work with the same local professionals under the new name.

Group 1 Automotive has owned and operated the southwest Houston dealership for more than two decades. The new name formally connects the location to Group 1's national platform, giving local customers the benefit of a familiar southwest Houston dealership supported by the resources, technology, and operational discipline of a larger automotive group.

"The name changed; the team didn't. Customers still work with the same people they've trusted for years, now backed by Group 1's resources," said Keegan Savell, General Manager of Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston. "Our job is a clear, consistent experience, whether you're buying a Toyota or servicing the one you own."

Continuity of Service and Local Commitment

Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston continues to serve customers from its existing location at 9400 Southwest Freeway in Houston, Texas, supporting drivers throughout southwest Houston, Bellaire, Sugar Land, and surrounding communities with new Toyota vehicles, pre-owned vehicles, Toyota service, parts, and maintenance support.

The dealership remains focused on the same local relationships that defined Sterling McCall Toyota, while gaining a clearer connection to Group 1's broader retail network. Customers can expect continuity in the sales and service experience, along with the added benefit of a unified Group 1 brand that makes locations easier to recognize, find, and trust across markets.

Additional Customer Questions

Why did Sterling McCall Toyota change its name to Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston?

Sterling McCall Toyota became Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston on January 5, 2026 as part of Group 1 Automotive's effort to create a clearer, more consistent naming structure across its U.S. dealerships. The new name reflects the dealership's connection to Group 1 while continuing to serve customers in southwest Houston and the surrounding communities. As part of the Group 1 network — 250 dealerships offering 37 vehicle brands — the dealership connects customers to new and pre-owned sales, financing, service, parts, and collision support, with a consistent experience from transparent pricing to online scheduling at every Group 1 store.

How can shoppers find a reliable place to buy a Toyota nearby?

Franchised Toyota dealerships offer new inventory, Toyota Certified Used Vehicles, factory-trained service, and manufacturer-backed warranties. Comparing dealerships on pricing transparency, customer reviews, inventory selection, and service department reputation helps identify a trusted store.

Gas, hybrid, or electric: which powertrain is right for me?

The right powertrain depends on driving patterns, budget, and charging access. Hybrids generally deliver higher fuel economy without changing refueling habits, electric vehicles offer the lowest running costs for drivers who can charge regularly, and gas models often carry lower upfront prices. Comparing total ownership costs for a specific commute is a useful starting point.

What are the benefits of a certified pre-owned vehicle?

Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles generally undergo a multi-point factory inspection and reconditioning process and include limited warranty coverage beyond a standard used vehicle. Benefits may also include roadside assistance and a vehicle history report, with specific coverage varying by program and model year.

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Kimberly Barta
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About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 owns and operates 250 automotive dealerships, 310 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 37 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

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Former Sterling McCall Lexus location is among the dealerships now operating under the unified Group 1 brand

, /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing nationwide initiative to unify its extensive network of dealerships, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Houston-based automotive retailer with dealerships across the U.S. and U.K., today highlighted Lexus Southwest Houston, formerly Sterling McCall Lexus, which has operated under its new name since November 3, 2025.

The southwest Houston dealership is one of a growing number of U.S. locations aligned under the initiative, giving customers a clearer connection to Group 1's scale, resources, and operational standards while preserving the local team, Lexus expertise, and customer relationships that have served southwest Houston for more than two decades.

Backed by the scale, resources, and expertise of an international automotive retailer, Group 1 Automotive remains focused on delivering the personalized service and community connections that define the local dealership experience. Learn more at Group1Auto.com.

Better Customer Experience

The transition from Sterling McCall Lexus to Lexus Southwest Houston is part of a broader effort to create a more consistent customer experience across Group 1's U.S. retail network. In keeping with Lexus's dealer naming standards, the dealership operates under the Lexus name while remaining wholly part of the Group 1 network. The rebrand did not represent a change in ownership, staffing, product offerings, or day-to-day operations.

Group 1 Automotive has owned and operated the southwest Houston dealership for more than two decades. The new name formally connects the location to Group 1's national platform, giving local customers the benefit of a familiar southwest Houston dealership supported by the resources, technology, and operational discipline of a larger automotive group.

"Since taking our new name, our customers have found the same local team they know and trust, now with a clearer connection to the strength and resources of Group 1," said Joey Dupuis, General Manager of Lexus Southwest Houston. "The name on the building changed, but what matters here has not: a consistent, convenient, and transparent experience, whether someone is shopping for a new Lexus, servicing their current vehicle, or considering a trade-in."

Continuity of Service and Local Commitment

Lexus Southwest Houston continues to serve customers from its existing location at 10025 Southwest Freeway in Houston, Texas, supporting drivers throughout southwest Houston, Bellaire, Sugar Land, and surrounding communities with new Lexus vehicles, pre-owned vehicles, Lexus service, parts, and maintenance support.

The dealership remains focused on the same local relationships that defined Sterling McCall Lexus, while gaining a clearer connection to Group 1's broader retail network. Customers can expect continuity in the sales and service experience, along with the added benefit of a unified Group 1 brand that makes locations easier to recognize, find, and trust across markets.

Additional Customer Questions

Why did Sterling McCall Lexus change its name to Lexus Southwest Houston?

Sterling McCall Lexus became Lexus Southwest Houston on November 3, 2025 as part of Group 1 Automotive's nationwide brand alignment initiative. In keeping with Lexus's dealer naming standards, the new name follows Lexus's convention while the dealership remains part of the Group 1 network, continuing to serve customers in southwest Houston and the surrounding communities. As part of the Group 1 network — 250 dealerships offering 37 vehicle brands — the dealership connects customers to new and pre-owned sales, financing, service, parts, and collision support, with a consistent experience from transparent pricing to online scheduling at every Group 1 store.

How often should tires be replaced for safe driving?

Tire life depends on tread wear, age, and driving conditions. Common indicators that replacement is due include tread depth at or below 2/32 of an inch, visible wear bars, cracking, vibration, or uneven wear. Many manufacturers also recommend replacing tires that are more than six to ten years old regardless of tread.

What are the requirements to get approved for luxury auto financing?

Luxury vehicle financing follows the same fundamentals as other auto loans — credit history, income, debt-to-income ratio, and down payment — though loan amounts are typically larger. Lenders may apply stricter criteria at higher amounts, and lease programs are common in the luxury segment. Dealerships can compare offers across multiple lenders.

Is Lexus owned by Toyota?

Yes. Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation, launched in 1989. Lexus vehicles share Toyota's engineering foundations while offering distinct designs, materials, and dealership experiences focused on the luxury segment.

Media Contact:

Kimberly Barta
Head of Marketing, Brand and Communications
[email protected]
503-539-0756

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 owns and operates 250 automotive dealerships, 310 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 37 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today the release of its eighth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Company's CR strategy, initiatives, and 2025 performance.

"This report highlights how central Corporate Responsibility is to how we operate and grow," stated Brian Finnegan, Chief Executive Officer and President. "From investing in our people and strengthening community connections to advancing environmental stewardship and upholding strong governance, these priorities are embedded in our business. Aligning them with the needs of our stakeholders drives sustained performance and long-term value creation." 

Notable achievements in each pillar of Brixmor's Corporate Responsibility strategy for calendar year 2025 included:

Employee Engagement:

Achieved an employee satisfaction rate exceeding 95% for the third consecutive employee survey, demonstrating our commitment to providing an exceptional employee experience.  Maintained an annual voluntary turnover rate of 10% or below for the third consecutive year, reflecting our ongoing efforts to foster an engaged and stable workforce. Community Connection:

Sponsored more than 3,400 hours of employee service in Brixmor's communities and donations equivalent to 20,000+ meals to local organizations, reflecting our business's connection to local communities and our team's dedication to purposeful action. Hosted 190 events across the portfolio, including grand openings, family events, fitness classes, concerts, and fundraisers, showcasing the vibrancy of our local communities and tenants. Environmental Stewardship:

Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% compared to 2018 levels, surpassing our 50% emissions reduction goal and sustaining performance above target ahead of our 2030 goal year. Reduced like-for-like common area water usage by 60% and like-for-like common area electricity usage by 57%, demonstrating our prioritization of resource efficiency and the impact of sustainability initiatives in our portfolio.  Ethics & Governance:

Maintained the top corporate governance rating from Green Street for the second consecutive year, demonstrating our continued focus on strong, shareholder-aligned governance practices. Maintained the highest score of "1" from ISS's Governance QualityScore, in recognition of our culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and oversight. To learn more and read the entire CR report, please visit https://www.brixmor.com/corporate-responsibility.

ABOUT BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP

Brixmor (NYSE: BRX) owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. The Company's 344 retail centers comprise approximately 62 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas. Brixmor's properties reflect its vision "to be the center of the communities we serve" and are home to a diverse mix of thriving national, regional and local retailers. Brixmor is a valued partner to a broad range of retailers, including The TJX Companies, The Kroger Co., Publix Super Markets and Ross Stores.

Brixmor announces material information to its investors in SEC filings and press releases and on public conference calls, webcasts and the "Investors" page of its website at https://www.brixmor.com. The Company also uses social media to communicate with its investors and the public, and the information Brixmor posts on social media may be deemed material information. Therefore, Brixmor encourages investors and others interested in the Company to review the information that it posts on its website and on its social media channels.

SAFE HARBOR LANGUAGE

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, and other non-historical statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "projects," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We believe these factors include, but are not limited to, those described under the sections entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are accessible on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov. These factors include (1) changes in national, regional, and local economies, due to global events such as international geopolitical conflicts, international trade disputes, a foreign debt crisis, foreign currency volatility, or due to domestic issues, such as government policies and regulations, tariffs, energy prices, market dynamics, general economic contractions, ongoing levels of inflation and interest rates, unemployment, or limited growth in consumer income or spending; (2) local real estate market conditions, including an oversupply of space in, or a reduction in demand for, properties similar to those in our portfolio; (3) competition from other available properties and e-commerce; (4) disruption and/or consolidation in the retail sector, the financial stability of our tenants, and the overall financial condition of large retailing companies, including their ability to pay rent and/or expense reimbursements that are due to us; (5) in the case of percentage rents, the sales volumes of our tenants; (6) increases in property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, which are relatively inflexible and generally do not decrease if revenue or occupancy decrease; (7) increases in the costs to repair, renovate, and re-lease space; (8) earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, damage from rising sea levels due to climate change, other natural disasters, epidemics and/or pandemics, civil unrest, terrorist acts, or acts of war, any of which may result in uninsured or underinsured losses; (9) changes in laws and governmental regulations, including those governing usage, zoning, the environment, privacy, data security, intellectual property rights, and taxes; and (10) cybersecurity incidents or other disruptions to information technology systems used by us, our tenants, or our vendors, which could compromise data or impair business operations. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this press release and in our periodic filings. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except to the extent otherwise required by law.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“NFE” or the “Company”) refers to its previous announcements in relation to the consensual UK Restructuring Plan (the "UK RP") between its subsidiaries, NFE Global Holdings Limited (“NFE Global”) and NFE Brazil Newco Limited (“NFE Brazil”, together with NFE Global, the “Plan Companies”), and certain of their creditors (the "Plan Creditors").

NFE is pleased to announce that the UK RP has been approved today at a hearing in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales before Mr. Justice Cawson, where the Plan Companies were granted an order sanctioning the UK RP, which are two inter-conditional restructuring plans proposed by each of the Plan Companies (the “Sanction Order”). The Sanction Order will shortly be filed with the Registrar of Companies and the UK RP will become effective in accordance with its terms.

Plan Creditors showed overwhelming support for the UK RP at the meetings of Plan Creditors convened earlier this week on June 15, with 99% of Plan Creditors voting in favor of the UK RP and unanimous consent obtained in nearly all classes of Plan Creditors.

Next steps

A hearing before the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York to confirm the recognition of the UK RP will be held on June 26, 2026.

The transactions contemplated by the UK RP are expected to be implemented by the third quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

Creditors should contact the Information Agent at [email protected] with any questions on accessing the Plan Documentation, the Sanction Order or the Recognition Order – including to request provision of hard or electronic copies.

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About New Fortress Energy Inc.

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is a global energy infrastructure company founded to address energy poverty and accelerate the world’s transition to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. The Company owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics assets to rapidly deliver turnkey energy solutions to global markets. Collectively, the Company’s assets and operations reinforce global energy security, enable economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship and transform local industries and communities around the world.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, in particular, any statements about our plans, strategies, objectives, initiatives, roadmap and prospects. We generally use the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “intend,” “aim” and similar expressions in this press release to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to, statements related to the transaction described above, including the Company’s ability to complete the transaction on the terms contemplated by the RSA, on the timeline contemplated or at all, and the Company’s ability to realize the intended benefits of the transaction. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks and other factors. Additional risks that could cause future results to differ from those expressed by any forward-looking statement are described in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should understand that many important factors, including those identified herein, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or suggested in any forward-looking statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that occur after the date of the filing of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.

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Milestone reflects growing demand for trusted, high-quality aging care solutions that can serve families consistently across the country

, /PRNewswire/ -- TheKey and CareScout today announced they have helped more than 500 families begin receiving in-home care through their partnership, reflecting growing demand for trusted, high-quality aging care solutions that can serve families consistently across the country.

TheKey is a participating provider in the CareScout Quality Network – the first network of aging care providers where every provider has met rigorous quality standards and committed to person-centered care. The network currently reaches more than 97% of the country and was created to help families more confidently identify trusted aging care providers in an increasingly fragmented care landscape.

"This represents more than 500 families who needed care and were able to access it without added complexity during an already stressful time," said Chris Gerard, CEO of TheKey. "Families want confidence that quality care will be there when and where they need it. That's what this partnership is helping deliver at a national scale."

With locations nationwide, TheKey is positioned to support families across the CareScout Quality Network footprint while maintaining a localized, person-centered care experience.

"Families are often forced to navigate aging and long-term care decisions during moments that can feel fragmented and inconsistent," said Brian Harrington, senior vice president of sales at CareScout. "Partnerships like this help create a more connected experience – one that gives families greater confidence in the quality and consistency of care, regardless of where they live."

TheKey's partnership infrastructure is purpose-built for national carrier relationships, with dedicated enterprise account management, standardized intake protocols, and the operational consistency required by insurance partners managing long-tail policyholder populations.

Both organizations remain focused on simplifying access to high-quality care while improving outcomes and the overall experience for aging adults and their families.

About TheKey
For 24 years, TheKey has earned the trust of more than 120,000 clients by delivering 12 million hours of personalized home care each year using our science-backed Balanced Care Method® that actively supports well-being. With local caregivers supported by national expertise, we serve discerning clients who expect more than basic tasks. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects our commitment to anticipating needs and delivering the comprehensive care families deserve.

About CareScout
CareScout helps older adults and their families navigate the aging journey, find, and fund quality care. Inspired by a mission to simplify and dignify the aging experience, we're building an integrated ecosystem of care and funding solutions. To learn more about CareScout, visit www.CareScout.com. CareScout is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW). CareScout is the marketing name for CareScout Holdings, Inc., its affiliates and entities. Affiliates and entities are solely and separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations.

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H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) will release earnings for its second quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday, June 24.

Analysts expect the Saint Paul, Minnesota-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share, up from $1.18 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for H.B. Fuller's quarterly revenue is $923.62 million. It reported $898.1 million last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

On April 16, H.B. Fuller increased its quarterly dividend by 4.3%.

Shares of H.B. Fuller rose 1.7% to close at $64.77 on Wednesday.

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Investors looking for stocks in the Chemical - Specialty sector might want to consider either H. B. Fuller (FUL) or Novozymes A/S (NVZMY).

Advanced Drainage Systems is rated Buy, driven by its ability to deliver complete water-management systems for large, complex stormwater projects. WMS's competitive edge stems from product breadth, engineering expertise, manufacturing scale, and national distribution, making it a preferred supplier as project complexity increases. Data center construction is a key forward catalyst, with WMS positioned to capture higher revenue per project as demand for integrated stormwater solutions grows.

Investors interested in Finance stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Acadian Asset Management (AAMI - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Finance sector should help us answer this question.

Acadian Asset Management is a member of the Finance sector. This group includes 847 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #2. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.

The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Acadian Asset Management is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AAMI's full-year earnings has moved 1.3% higher within the past quarter. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.

According to our latest data, AAMI has moved about 11.1% on a year-to-date basis. At the same time, Finance stocks have lost an average of 8.4%. This means that Acadian Asset Management is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (BNL - Free Report) is another Finance stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 6.3%.

Over the past three months, Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.'s consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 0.3%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Looking more specifically, Acadian Asset Management belongs to the Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, a group that includes 102 individual stocks and currently sits at #149 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has lost an average of 19.4% so far this year, so AAMI is performing better in this area.

In contrast, Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. falls under the REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry. Currently, this industry has 24 stocks and is ranked #197. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved -8.9%.

Going forward, investors interested in Finance stocks should continue to pay close attention to Acadian Asset Management and Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. as they could maintain their solid performance.

Blue Owl Capital remains a hold as macro uncertainty and tight dividend coverage offset improved liquidity and leverage. OBDC trades at a 22.5% discount to NAV and offers an 11% forward dividend yield after a recent 16% dividend cut. Leverage improved to 1.13x, non-accruals declined, and Moody's upgraded OBDC to Baa2, enhancing balance sheet strength.

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SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container use at six Company facilities in Spokane County for residents displaced or impacted by the Upriver Fire.

U-Haul is ready to help anyone affected by the wildfires who needs a secure storage solution at no cost for one month.

Share The wildfire east of Spokane has burned more than 200 acres and damaged or destroyed at least 15 homes, according to reports. Containment was 10% as of Thursday. Evacuation orders remain in place for communities nearest the fire perimeter.

Access to self-storage units and portable storage containers is essential to the communities when natural disasters strike. U-Haul is ready to help anyone affected by the wildfires who needs a secure storage solution at no cost for one month.

The 30 days free offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability at participating locations. The U-Box offer is for on-site storage at Company facilities; delivery is available for a modest fee.

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Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 24,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers’ patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 204,800 trucks, 136,600 trailers and 42,000 towing devices. U-Haul, which offers rate transparency to self-storage customers through its 1-Year Price Lock, is the third largest storage operator in North America with 1,136,000 rentable storage units and 99 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.

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Martin Marietta (MLM) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

ROAD's premium valuation puts investors at a crossroads as a record backlog, Sunbelt expansion and acquisitions support growth.

New C.H. Robinson self-service digital freight tool offers more loads and less complexity, connecting unmet shipper and carrier needs

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, today announced the launch of BidBoardX™, a digital freight tool that gives carriers direct access to the company’s portfolio of longer-term committed freight opportunities, while giving shippers the strategic carrier base and operational options they need in a fast-evolving economy.

In response to customer and carrier desires, BidBoardX brings together two major industry needs:

Carriers have been looking for better access to committed freight, dependable opportunities, and predictable revenue streams. Shippers have been looking for more reliable coverage on critical lanes, a broader pool of carriers that fit their needs, and more consistency in service. Despite these overlapping needs, there has long been a disconnect that sent both sides looking for solutions on the spot market, with all the extra effort and unpredictability involved. BidBoardX closes that disconnect by creating an efficient online marketplace at the industry-leading scale of C.H. Robinson, which connects 450,000 carriers with 75,000 customers and manages 37 million shipments annually.

"C.H. Robinson works with carriers of all sizes that have different needs,” said Adam McDonough, Vice President for Capacity at C.H. Robinson. “Small carriers want consistent, predictable revenue opportunities, while mid- to large-size carriers want to optimize their networks. With BidBoardX, they get direct access to the opportunities that best fit their business needs, including local or short haul, dedicated freight, and our Drop Trailer Plus and 4PL programs. That’s how we connect unmet supply and demand and create significantly more value in the marketplace.”

Committed freight refers to planned, higher-volume shipments with defined timelines and expectations. For instance, it could mean a series of 400 loads between two cities, within a certain timeframe, on specific days of the week. This is the kind of steady, repeatable freight that carriers can plan around and for which shippers need coverage they can count on.

The same way C.H. Robinson’s network comprises carriers of all sizes, it also includes tens of thousands of shippers – ranging from small businesses to global enterprises – all with their own specific logistics needs. For carriers, finding these companies’ committed freight opportunities has historically been a manual process that involved long phone or email exchanges, with limited visibility into what was available. Through BidBoardX, available on C.H. Robinson’s digital platform, certified carriers in C.H. Robinson’s network can search for freight that previously wasn’t accessible to them, submit bids and track their activity – all through one user-friendly online interface. As a result:

Carriers can find more freight, thanks to C.H. Robinson’s industry-leading scale. They can use advanced search tools to find the opportunities best fit for them and bid on deals of various sizes. They can go beyond one-off transactions and build strong relationships with leading shippers. BidBoardX builds on C.H. Robinson’s Carrier Commitment: delivering more loads, smarter solutions and personalized support. By lowering the barriers to entry for committed freight, it levels the playing field for carriers of all sizes in the C.H. Robinson network, reduces friction, and saves significant time and effort. This allows carriers to spend more time moving loads instead of searching for them.

At the same time, it preserves the crucial human element by involving C.H. Robinson’s trusted experts in the process. As they review and finalize bids, they help ensure that carriers and shippers are a good fit for each other. For shippers, this is an extra layer of assurance that the carriers moving their freight meet strict safety standards.

“The carrier market has long been built around fragmented, transactional decisions,” said Michael Castagnetto, C.H. Robinson’s President of North American Surface Transportation. “What we’re doing with BidBoardX is creating a more structured, network-driven approach that helps carriers build their business with greater stability, while giving shippers more dependable outcomes. At our scale, that is the kind of improvement that can drive meaningful impact across the supply chain.”

BidBoardX is available today. Carriers can sign up via the C.H. Robinson carrier platform.

About C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson is the global leader in Lean AI supply chains. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. Now, as we redefine what’s next for the industry, that same drive fuels our commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chains, Today™. Trusted by 75,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers, we manage an unmatched 37 million shipments annually, representing $23 billion in freight. We deliver tailored solutions across the world via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air and more. With our unique combination of human insight and Lean AI working as one, supply chains move faster, smarter and more sustainably. As a responsible global citizen, we proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information visit www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)

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It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.

The popular research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor, giving you access to daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens.

It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Dillard's (DDS - Free Report) Dillard's Inc. is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. As of May 2, 2026, DDS operated 272 Dillard’s stores, including 28 clearance stores across 30 states. The company also sells its merchandise through the Internet at www.dillards.com. Stores are mainly located in the Southwest, Southeast, and Midwest regions of the United States.

DDS is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Retail-Wholesale stock. DDS has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 0.6% over the past four weeks.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $2.74 to $35.26 per share. DDS boasts an average earnings surprise of +27.9%.

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

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) Chief Executive Officer Anthony Noto has extended his 2026 buying streak in his own company’s stock.

On June 16, Noto acquired 13,888 shares at a weighted-average price of $18.0578, deploying roughly $250,787, according to a Form 4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), analyzed by Finbold on June 17.

Noto’s SOFI purchase. Source: SEC filing Following the recent stock buy, Noto directly holds 11,960,507 SOFI shares. In March 2026, the CEO made two purchases, worth around $1.5 million. In May, he invested $500,000 in two trades when the stock was trading at about $16 per share.

With the latest purchase, Noto has accumulated SOFI stock via the open-market buys this year worth more than $2.25 million. He was a persistent buyer in 2024 as the stock traded at lower prices, thereby signaling sustained conviction.

What’s next for SOFI stock amid insider trading? Noto has been deploying personal capital into SOFI stock, which currently trades at $17.71, roughly 45% below its 52-week high of $32.21. Significant insider trading may have helped the SOFI stock signal a potential near-term rebound.

Notably, the company’s stock has established a strong support level around $16 since March 2026, which coincides with Noto’s purchases. At press time, SoFi had a market capitalization of approximately $22.7 billion.

SOFI 1-year chart. Source: Finbold. As such, if Noto continues to make relentless SOFI stock purchases over the coming months, a potential reversal could lead to a new all-time high (ATH). However, if the CEO reverses his course and begins taking profits in the near term, the stock price could tumble, as it could signal reduced confidence.

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SoFi stock is going through a rough patch that has seen its valuation drop from nearly $40 billion in November last year to $22.7 billion today. It has slipped by 32% this year, while popular US indices like the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 have jumped by double digits. 

SoFi Technologies’ retreat could either create a good entry point for long-term investors, or a big mistake if the weakness continues. 

US investors and analysts have soured on SoFi shares, a trend that accelerated after a report by Muddy Waters. This report alleged that the company had an unrecorded debt worth about $312 million and that it engaged in aggressive accounting to boost its revenue growth metrics. It also noted that the firm had substantial understated credit losses. 

At the same time, Muddy Waters accused the company of financial engineering to meet bonuses. It pointed to its share dilution, which has seen its outstanding shares jump to 1.28 billion from 805 million in 2021. Earlier this year, SoFi raised $1.5 billion to boost its balance sheet and fund growth. 

Equity issuances are usually bearish for stocks because they dilute existing shareholders. 

Despite these challenges, Anthony Noto and the team have continued to innovate and position the company for future growth. Since becoming CEO in 2017, he has added its products from 3 to 12 today, making it a “financial supermarket”.

Its platform now offers most services that people use, including personal loans, mortgages, credit scores, an investing platform, and credit card. It recently relaunched its crypto trading platform, allowing users to buy, sell, and hold over 25 coins. 

Most recently, it moved into the growing stablecoin industry by launching SoFiUSD. SoFiUSD is backed by the US dollars and aligns with the GENIUS Act. Still, the challenge is that the industry has become highly competitive, with newer stablecoins like PYUSD and RLUSD struggling to gain market share.

The most recent numbers showed that SoFi’s business was doing well. Its revenue jumped by 41% to $1.1 billion, while its adjusted EBITDA was up by 62% to a record high of $340 million. 

This growth happened as its members grew by 35% to 14.7 million, and its total originations hit $12.2 billion. Wall Street analysts are optimistic that its business has more room for growth. The estimate is that its annual revenue will jump 30% this year to $4.6 billion, followed by $5.7 billion next year. Its earnings-per-share is also expected to grow from 58 cents this year to 78 cents in 2027.

There are signs that SoFi is not all that overvalued, especially when you compare its revenue growth and its margins. Its forward revenue growth for the year is 30%, while its profit margin is 14%, giving it a rule-of-40 metric of 44%.

SoFi stock chart | Source: TradingView

There are signs that the SoFi stock price has bottomed as bears have failed to drag it below the key support of $14.97. It has formed a double-bottom pattern at this level and a neckline at $20, its highest point on April 17.

The double-bottom level is crucial as it coincided with the strong, pivot, reverse point of the Murry Math Lines.  It has flipped the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA).

Therefore, while it’s too early to call a bottom, there is a possibility that it will rebound in the near term. A clear bullish breakout will be confirmed if it moves above the neckline at $20. Such a move will point to more gains to $25.

The Space Exploration Technologies initial public offering (IPO) made history last week, raising as much as $85 billion and achieving a $1.8 trillion valuation at the open. That valuation has already increased to $2.5 trillion, and SoFi Technologies (SOFI +2.96%) played an important role in getting shares to everyday retail investors.

Retail investors helped the SpaceX stock surge on its first day of trading. According to the Wall Street Journal, they bought $18 million worth of the stock within the first 20 minutes of trading, and by day's end, had bought $118 million.

SoFi's involvement in the SpaceX IPO is more than a one-time stunt or gambit. There are far-reaching consequences that could impact the company positively for years. Here's why.

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IPO access at SoFi SoFi has touted its retail access to IPOs for years. It has offered shares in several high-profile IPOs, including Rivian, Nu Holdings, Figma, and Cerebras Systems, along with SpaceX and others. It offered access to the only private equity fund that has owned SpaceX since 2024, and it still provides access to other private companies in high demand.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made it a priority to allow more retail investors access to the SpaceX IPO, and as much as 30% of shares were earmarked for them, according to reports. The stock was made available through five different brokerages, including SoFi. Only SoFi and Robinhood Markets granted relatively unconditional access. Since the IPO was highly oversubscribed, it's unlikely that many investors received their full requests, though.

SoFi has perhaps the strictest flipping policy. All brokerages discourage selling IPO shares within 30 days of buying, and SoFi will bar a flipper from future IPO access for 180 days, with a second violation resulting in a 365-day ban and a third in a permanent ban. It also reserves the right to charge a $50 fine if an IPO stock is sold within 120 days. That policy encourages customers to hold the stock and stick with the platform.

SoFi's one-stop shop SoFi's status as one of the five chosen brokerages for SpaceX IPO access could attract new business to its platform, especially since it has relatively few conditions for buying. Onboarding new customers is a major part of the company's growth strategy right now as it builds its brand, and it has reported a record 1.1 million new additions in the first quarter.

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The other major element of SoFi's strategy is cross-selling, and offering a high-profile IPO today could have major long-term implications as this group engages with SoFi's platform. It's a low-cost way to bring in new business and get the full flywheel effect as they adopt new products. The cross-selling rate has accelerated to 43% in the first quarter. Product growth continues to outpace member growth, 39% to 35% in the quarter.

I think the market might be missing this crucial fact, as SoFi's stock price has fallen 37% this year, and it's not likely to stay that way for long.

Jennifer Saibil has positions in Nu Holdings, Rivian Automotive, and SoFi Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Figma and Nu Holdings. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) delivered its tenth consecutive GAAP-profitable quarter, with record $1.1B sales and 41% YoY growth, yet shares remain pressured. SOFI's accounting recognizes loan profits upfront, making tangible book value and net interest margin (5.94%) key metrics amid macro sensitivity. Deposit growth (2.2x in two years) and a shift away from market debt support robust funding and justify recent dilution.

SoFi Technologies is rated a strong buy, driven by robust revenue growth, expanding margins, and significant upselling potential within its member base. SOFI's net revenues grew 42.5% YoY, with forecasts of 14–30% annual growth through 2030 and a projected $7.8B in revenues by then. Operating leverage is increasing as non-interest expenses fall relative to revenues, with net-product retention rising to 115.4% in Q1 and margins expected to reach 20% by 2030.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2026) - Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc. (CSE: ICS) (OTCQB: IGCRF) (FSE: Y4G), doing business as Integrated Quantum Technologies ("Integrated Quantum", "IQT", or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Gustin Prudner as Head of Engineering, strengthening the Company's leadership team as it accelerates the commercialization of VEIL™ and expands its portfolio of AI infrastructure technologies.

Engineering Leadership to Support Commercialization

Mr. Prudner brings extensive enterprise-scale engineering leadership experience to the Company. He previously served as Vice President of Engineering at Equifax, where he led the Digital Identity and Fraud engineering organization, overseeing more than 120 engineers and helping drive the modernization of identity and fraud platforms serving millions of customers. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in engineering operations, enterprise architecture, security governance, compliance frameworks, organizational scaling, and the delivery of enterprise-grade software platforms.

As Head of Engineering at Integrated Quantum, Mr. Prudner will be responsible for engineering execution across the Company's product portfolio, with a particular focus on scaling VEIL™, strengthening enterprise product delivery, and accelerating the commercialization of future innovations, including initiatives such as MASQ™ and other next-generation AI infrastructure solutions.

"I am very excited to join Integrated Quantum at such an important stage in its growth," said Gustin Prudner, Head of Engineering. "VEIL™ addresses a critical challenge facing enterprise AI adoption, and I believe the Company is uniquely positioned to help organizations deploy AI with greater confidence. I look forward to working alongside the team to advance the Company's vision and bring its growing portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions to market."

"Gustin's appointment represents an important step in strengthening the engineering foundation required to scale VEIL™ and bring future innovations to market," said Alan Guibord, Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Quantum. "His experience building and leading enterprise-scale engineering organizations in highly regulated environments will be invaluable as we advance the commercialization of VEIL™ and expand our AI infrastructure portfolio. Innovation remains at the core of Integrated Quantum, and Gustin's leadership will help transform breakthrough technologies into enterprise-ready solutions capable of addressing some of the most significant challenges facing AI adoption today."

Snowflake Summit Participation

The appointment follows the Company's participation at Snowflake Summit, where Integrated Quantum showcased VEIL™ and engaged with enterprise organizations, technology partners, and prospective customers regarding AI security, data exposure, and privacy considerations within enterprise environments. The event provided an opportunity for the Company to demonstrate VEIL™ and discuss emerging requirements around securing AI pipelines, reducing data exposure, and supporting the scalable deployment of AI technologies within enterprise environments. Mr. Prudner's appointment is intended to support the Company's ongoing product development and commercialization initiatives across VEIL™ and its broader AI infrastructure portfolio.

Mr. Guibord added, "Snowflake Summit provided an opportunity to introduce VEIL™ to a broad range of industry participants and continue discussions with prospective customers and partners. We look forward to building on those relationships as we continue advancing VEIL™ and our broader AI infrastructure portfolio."

About Integrated Quantum Technologies Inc.

Integrated Quantum Technologies Inc. is building quantum-ready infrastructure to help secure and scale artificial intelligence. The Company's product offerings include AIQu™ platform that supports its long-term strategy for privacy-preserving and resilient AI systems and VEIL™ is its first commercial product designed to protect sensitive AI data and workflows in enterprise environments. IQT's proprietary technologies address emerging post-quantum security risks, growing compute demands, and the increasing complexity of deploying AI at scale, complemented by its Managed Services offering and SecureGuard360™ cybersecurity platform for end-to-end AI security and monitoring. For more information, visit: www.integratedquantum.com.

The Company's published VEIL™ technical white paper, "Informationally Compressive Anonymization: Non-Degrading Sensitive Input Protection for Privacy-Preserving Supervised Machine Learning," is available at: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2603.15842

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained herein contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements with respect to, claims regarding the potential applicability of VEILTM, including practical applications to organizations with sensitive or regulated datasets, the privacy protection possibilities of VEILTM, predicative performance of VEILTM, viability of the theoretical foundation for non-invertible of encoded representations, Generally, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof.

Such forward-looking information is based on numerous assumptions, including among others, assumptions regarding the Company's ability to execute its business strategy; successfully develop and commercialize its technology and products; obtain and maintain necessary intellectual property protections; secure adequate financing on commercially reasonable terms; operate under applicable regulatory and legal frameworks; the continued demand for and adoption of privacy-preserving artificial intelligence solutions under prevailing economic and market conditions; the concepts, methodologies, and technical conclusions described in the Paper, including the VEIL™ architecture and Informationally Compressive Anonymization framework, will continue to be viable and applicable in commercial and operational environments; that the Company will be able to further develop, refine, and implement these technologies in products; that the performance characteristics, security properties, and scalability observed in experimental and modeled scenarios can be achieved in practical deployments; that the Company will be able to operate its solutions within applicable regulatory, data protection, and governance frameworks; and that sufficient technical, financial, and human resources will be available to support ongoing research, product development, and commercialization efforts. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward-looking information are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate.

Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events or results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future events or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others: risks relating to the Company's ability to further develop, implement, and commercialize the VEIL™ architecture and related technologies; uncertainties regarding whether the technical performance, security characteristics, and scalability demonstrated in the Paper's research, modeling, or experimental scenarios can be replicated in real-world commercial deployments; risks associated with evolving data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence regulatory frameworks; the Company's ability to secure and protect intellectual property rights; dependence on key personnel and technical expertise; availability of financing on acceptable terms; market acceptance of the Company's products; and the receipt of necessary governmental, regulatory, or other approvals and the risk factors with respect to the Company set out in the Company's filings with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or implied by forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Source: Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc.

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