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Blue Chip Partners LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS – Free Report) by 5.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 97,464 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 5,334 shares during the period. Blue Chip Partners LLC’s holdings in Morgan Stanley were worth $16,040,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in shares of Morgan Stanley by 10.2% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 12,782 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,607,000 after purchasing an additional 1,185 shares during the period. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC increased its stake in Morgan Stanley by 69.0% during the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 8,964 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,263,000 after buying an additional 3,661 shares during the period. Diversify Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 90.9% during the second quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 16,148 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,378,000 after acquiring an additional 7,688 shares during the period. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main increased its position in shares of Morgan Stanley by 6.3% during the 2nd quarter. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main now owns 263,575 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $37,127,000 after purchasing an additional 15,623 shares during the period. Finally, Jupiter Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Morgan Stanley by 7.8% in the 2nd quarter. Jupiter Wealth Management LLC now owns 52,825 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $7,805,000 after acquiring an additional 3,807 shares during the last quarter. 84.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Morgan Stanley Stock Down 0.2% Shares of Morgan Stanley stock opened at $214.11 on Monday. Morgan Stanley has a 12 month low of $136.17 and a 12 month high of $232.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.52. The stock has a market cap of $337.71 billion, a PE ratio of 17.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.23. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $213.93 and a 200 day simple moving average of $189.99.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The financial services provider reported $3.46 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.89 by $0.57. Morgan Stanley had a net margin of 15.65% and a return on equity of 19.51%. The business had revenue of $21.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.67 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.13 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 27.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts predict that Morgan Stanley will post 12.68 EPS for the current year.

Morgan Stanley announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, June 24th that authorizes the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the financial services provider to repurchase up to 5.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Morgan Stanley Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 31st will be issued a dividend of $1.15 per share. This is an increase from Morgan Stanley’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.00. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. This represents a $4.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Morgan Stanley’s payout ratio is currently 32.34%.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms recently commented on MS. Daiwa Securities Group raised their price objective on shares of Morgan Stanley from $175.00 to $198.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. CICC Research increased their target price on shares of Morgan Stanley from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $243.00 target price on shares of Morgan Stanley in a research note on Monday, July 20th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on Morgan Stanley from $240.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, HSBC upped their price target on Morgan Stanley from $190.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $224.50.

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More Morgan Stanley News Here are the key news stories impacting Morgan Stanley this week:

Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley’s recent earnings results were strong, with the firm beating estimates on both EPS and revenue and posting robust year-over-year growth, which supports the stock’s longer-term fundamental case. Positive Sentiment: The company continues to receive constructive Wall Street commentary, including a “Moderate Buy” consensus and recent bullish analyst coverage tied to its earnings power and capital markets franchise. Positive Sentiment: Recent headlines also pointed to Morgan Stanley’s wealth management unit attracting new assets tied to SpaceX IPO interest, which reinforces the strength of its wealth and investment management businesses. Neutral Sentiment: Several unrelated market stories involving Morgan Stanley analyst calls on other stocks, plus broader AI/capex and earnings-driven volatility across large-cap tech and financials, may be influencing sentiment around MS indirectly. Morgan Stanley Profile (Free Report)

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1935 by Henry S. Morgan and Harold Stanley, the company provides a broad range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services to corporations, governments, institutions and individual investors. Leadership has been guided by a senior executive team and board of directors; James P. Gorman has served as the company’s chief executive and chairman in recent years.

The firm’s primary business activities are organized around three principal businesses: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management and Investment Management.

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SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until September 8, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Intuit class action lawsuit. Captioned Baldwin v. Intuit Inc., No. 26-cv-07086 (N.D. Cal.), the Intuit class action lawsuit charges Intuit as well as certain of Intuit’s top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Intuit class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:

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You can also contact attorneys Ken Dolitsky or Michael Albert of Robbins Geller by calling 800/851-7783 or via e-mail at [email protected].

CASE ALLEGATIONS: Intuit provides financial management, payments and capital, compliance, and marketing products and services.

The Intuit class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) they had overstated Intuit’s competitive advantages and growth, as well as the overall strength and sustainability of its business model and operations; (ii) in reality, Intuit was losing significant business in its tax-related business, particularly in its Turbo Tax business, as a result of, among other things, increasing competitive and pricing pressures; and (iii) accordingly, Intuit’s previously issued 2026 TurboTax revenue growth guidance was unreliable and/or unrealistic.

On May 20, 2026, during pre-market hours, Reuters published an article entitled “Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows,” allegedly reporting that Intuit “is laying off about 17% of its workforce, or about 3,000 employees worldwide.” On this news, the price of Intuit stock dropped nearly 4%, according to the complaint.

Later that day, during post-market hours, Intuit issued a press release announcing its fiscal third quarter 2026 results, allegedly reporting weak Q3 2026 tax season revenue, including that TurboTax revenue grew by only 7% year-over-year versus consensus estimates of at least 8% revenue growth. The Intuit class action lawsuit further alleges that on an accompanying conference call that day, Sasan K. Goodarzi, Intuit’s Chairman and CEO, disclosed that TurboTax online paying units were expected to grow by only 2% as total Internal Revenue Service filers were expected to decline by approximately 30 basis points, representing the “most significant industry-wide contraction since the post-COVID tax season.” On this news, the price of Intuit stock dropped over 20%, according to the complaint.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Intuit securities during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Intuit class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Intuit class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Intuit class action lawsuit. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Intuit class action lawsuit.

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Bittensor (TAO) experienced a modest gain on Monday, July 27, 2026, yet technical signals suggest weakening momentum after the token failed to overcome a significant resistance level. This development raises the possibility of a deeper pullback unless buying pressure returns swiftly and decisively.

TAO struggles after failed resistance breakTAO is currently trading at $197.24, reflecting a 3.11% increase over the last 24 hours. Market activity has intensified, with trading volume posting a notable 51.87% surge to $99.38 million. Over the previous week, TAO’s price saw only a slight increase of 0.47%, according to CoinMarketCap.

Market analysts are observing a struggle for TAO after its breakout attempt above the $214 resistance failed. The unsuccessful effort triggered a decline, though the token avoided sliding to its next major support at $167.43.

CryptoTXG observed that TAO could revisit the $167.43 support level following its inability to sustain a move above $214. The analyst emphasized the importance of reclaiming $214 to reverse current downside risks.

The short-term market outlook remains cautious. CoinCodex, a digital asset prediction platform, forecasts a 25.02% fall for TAO over the next month, targeting $147.09 as the potential bottom by the period’s end.

If this forecast is realized, TAO would significantly underperform its current price range, suggesting broader uncertainty among traders.

MetricCurrent ValueSupport/Resistance1-Month ProjectionTAO price$197.24$167.43 / $214$147.0924h volume$99.38 million——Technical indicators and trading signalsCoinGlass analytics show that TAO futures volume climbed by 21.07% to $220.69 million, while open interest dropped by 9.80% to $255.48 million. The OI-weighted funding rate held at a positive 0.0006%. This pattern—higher volume alongside lower open interest—can indicate increased short-term activity without strong conviction for longer positions.

TradingView charts highlight that TAO is trading below key short-term exponential moving averages (EMAs). The 20-day EMA is recorded at $200.30, and the 50-day EMA at $214.10. Both indicators remain above the current price, with differences of $2.90 and $16.70, respectively.

On a longer-term basis, the 100-day EMA stands at $229.10, and the 200-day EMA at $247.60, both exceeding TAO’s current level. The sequence of ascending EMAs suggests a broader uptrend remains intact, despite the recent dip.

Bollinger Bands data presents a middle band at $200.50, an upper band at $214.80, and a lower band at $186.10. TAO is now $3.10 below the middle band, $17.40 beneath the upper band, and $11.30 above the lower band, indicating its position within a compressed trading range.

The current price action and technical indicators point to shrinking bullish momentum for TAO with rising caution among traders following the failed breakout attempt.

Bittensor is a decentralized machine learning protocol that incentivizes the creation and sharing of artificial intelligence models using blockchain technology. Its native token, TAO, is used for governance, staking, and rewards within the network.

Mini dictionary: Bollinger Bands, a technical indicator consisting of three lines (upper, middle, and lower bands) plotted relative to a security’s price. They measure price volatility and help identify overbought or oversold conditions.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Bittensor (TAO) is under pressure following a failed attempt to break above a significant resistance level, prompting concerns about a potential deeper retracement. The token shows signs of weakening momentum at the start of the week, with key support levels coming into focus for traders and analysts alike.

Sliding momentum raises possibility of further lossesAs of Monday, Bittensor (TAO) is trading at $197.24, up 3.11% in the past 24 hours. Daily trading volume has jumped 51.87% to reach $99.38 million. While the weekly gain stands at a modest 0.47%, recent price movements suggest instability around current levels.

Price projections from CoinCodex anticipate a 25.02% decline over the next month, with a target of $147.09 for the TAO token. These forecasts highlight caution for the near term, signaling a risk of the price moving well below current levels if buyers fail to assert control.

Current PriceProjected 30-Day PricePercentage Change$197.24$147.09-25.02%Analyst CryptoTXG has stated that TAO recently failed to clear a resistance level at $214, suffering a strong rejection and triggering a downward move. Despite the drop, the pullback halted above a critical support at $167.43.

The $167.43 support is expected to be retested, and the token needs to reclaim $214 to avoid further losses. If TAO cannot break above this resistance, a renewed pullback appears likely.

Technical signals reinforce downside riskData from CoinGlass shows that futures volume increased by 21.07% to $220.69 million, while open interest dropped by 9.80% to $255.48 million. The OI-weighted funding rate is slightly positive at 0.0006%. The rise in trading activity alongside a decline in open positions points to a cautious sentiment in the derivatives market.

Short-term technical signals reveal that TAO is trading below key exponential moving averages (EMAs). The 20-day EMA is at $200.30, and the 50-day EMA stands at $214.10, both above the current price. The 100-day and 200-day EMAs, at $229.10 and $247.60 respectively, are positioned even higher and form an ascending sequence, underlining broader upward momentum that has stalled in the short run.

EMALevelDifference from Current Price20-day$200.30+$3.0650-day$214.10+$16.86100-day$229.10+$31.86200-day$247.60+$50.36Bollinger Bands provide further context, with the middle band at $200.50, the upper band at $214.80, and the lower band at $186.10. TAO is currently $3.10 below the middle band and $11.30 above the lower band, while trailing $17.40 below the upper band.

Bittensor is an open-source protocol focused on decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, designed to enable a global peer-to-peer neural network. The TAO token powers its network and incentivizes participants contributing computational resources and models.

Mini dictionary: Bollinger Bands (BB), a technical analysis indicator that plots volatility bands above and below a moving average, helping traders identify overbought and oversold conditions.

If momentum continues to weaken and resistance levels remain unbroken, TAO could face a significant pullback toward lower support levels in the coming weeks.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Bittensor (TAO) experienced reduced upward momentum on Monday, July 27, 2026, as the cryptocurrency failed to overcome a crucial resistance point and faced renewed selling pressure. The asset’s inability to retake this level has increased the likelihood of a more significant pullback in the days ahead.

Bittensor Price Performance and Market ActivityAs of publication, TAO trades at $197.24, reflecting a 3.11% rise over the past 24 hours. Trading volume registered a significant 51.87% increase, reaching $99.38 million, signaling elevated activity among buyers and sellers. Over the previous week, the price advanced a modest 0.47%, data from CoinMarketCap shows.

Despite this incremental weekly gain, technical factors point toward increased downside risk for Bittensor in the short term. CoinCodex forecasts that TAO may decrease 25.02% over the next 30 days, projecting the token could reach $147.09 by the end of that period. Such a move would leave TAO trading well below its current price level.

CoinCodex expects weaker momentum for TAO, estimating a significant drop to $147.09 within the next month if bearish conditions persist. The platform highlights a cautious one-month scenario amid the current price action.

Analyst CryptoTXG highlighted that TAO failed to breach resistance at $214 and faced a forceful rejection, triggering a subsequent pullback. Despite this, the retracement halted before reaching the $167.43 support area.

Technical Signals Indicate Cautious OutlookAccording to CryptoTXG, the $167.43 support remains a critical level. The analyst suggests that regaining momentum above $214 could reduce the risk of deeper losses, but the likelihood of a continued pullback increases if TAO remains below this threshold.

CoinGlass data reveals that futures trading volume has surged by 21.07% to total $220.69 million, while open interest dropped 9.80% to $255.48 million. The OI-weighted funding rate remains slightly positive at 0.0006%. This pattern of rising volume coupled with declining open interest and marginally positive funding suggests a short-term shift in sentiment.

Looking at key moving averages, the 20-day EMA sits at $200.30 and the 50-day EMA at $214.10, both above the present TAO price. The 100-day and 200-day EMAs are positioned at $229.10 and $247.60, respectively, maintaining an upward sequence across these timeframes but remaining beyond the asset’s current value.

Bollinger Bands data locates the middle band at $200.50, with upper and lower bands at $214.80 and $186.10. TAO trades $3.10 under the middle band and $11.30 above the lower band, while still standing $17.40 below the upper boundary, underscoring continued price compression within a narrowing range.

With momentum indicators favoring further monitoring, investors are increasingly relying on flexible cryptocurrency portfolio management tools to stay ahead of market movements. Solutions like CryptoAppsy integrate real-time prices, advanced charts, and multi-currency tracking into a single dashboard. Users can set instant price alerts, filter news for specific tokens, and monitor new altcoin listings as they appear, all supported by timely macroeconomic updates such as Federal Reserve interest rate changes.

TradingView charts confirm that TAO continues to move below the short-term EMAs, reinforcing the cautious near-term outlook forecasted by technical analysts. Volume and price action point towards a potential retest of lower support unless the trend reverses decisively.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

HSBC strategists see EUR/USD at risk of moving lower as the European Central Bank (ECB) maintains a cautious, data-dependent stance and refrains from signalling further rate hikes. They note that Euro (EUR) support from higher yields is fragile, while weak eurozone growth, rising energy costs and deteriorating terms of trade could increasingly weigh on the Euro against the US Dollar (USD).

Euro support seen as increasingly fragile"On 23 July, the European Central Bank (ECB) held rates at 2.25% and reiterated a data-dependent, meeting-by-meeting stance."

"This message underwhelms and weakens support for EUR/USD."

"EUR/USD has been remarkably stable over the last month propped up by higher yields as markets mark up inflation and tightening expectations in response to rising energy prices."

"But that’s a fragile kind of support and only lasts as long as the ECB is perceived as prepared to deliver."

"Without a firmer commitment to support interest rates, we think EUR/USD is likely weaken as investors refocus on growth downside and terms-of-trade risks."

(This article was created with the help of an Artificial Intelligence tool and reviewed by an editor. Know more.)

Almost 70% of the Nasdaq-100 index's value is occupied by technology stocks, which is why it tends to outperform the more diversified S&P 500. However, it can also be more volatile during periods of uncertainty, and it's currently down 8% from its recent peak as investors trim their exposure to the high-flying artificial intelligence (AI) trade.

But for investors who believe in AI's long-term potential, this could be a great buying opportunity. Picking winners and losers won't be easy, so it might be a better idea to consider an exchange-traded fund (ETF) like the Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (CHAT -4.40%), which holds 52 of the AI industry's fastest-growing stocks.

The ETF is currently down 20% from its record high amid the broader tech sell-off, and investors can now scoop up a single share for under $85. 

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Loaded with AI leaders The Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF exclusively invests in companies developing the platforms, software, and infrastructure driving the AI revolution forward. It's an actively managed fund, meaning a team of portfolio managers carefully selects the stocks that they believe will deliver the best returns. It differs from a passive fund, which simply mimics the holdings of an index like the Nasdaq-100 or the S&P 500.

Active funds have the freedom to invest aggressively in stocks that are working and quickly trim those that aren't, which can be a recipe for exceptional returns. Despite holding 52 different stocks, the top five positions in the Roundhill ETF account for 24% of the total value of its portfolio -- and they have been five of the best-performing names in the AI industry over the last few years.

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Roundhill ETF Portfolio Weighting

1. Nvidia (NVDA -1.01%)

6.61%

2. Alphabet (GOOG +0.21%)(GOOGL +0.58%)

5.30%

3. Broadcom (AVGO -2.88%)

4.22%

4. SK Hynix (SKHY -8.83%)

4.15%

5. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD -3.54%)

3.71%

Data source: Roundhill Investments. Portfolio weightings are accurate as of July 26, 2026, and are subject to change.

Although Nvidia stock is having a forgettable 2026, with a return of just 10% so far, it's up more than tenfold since the AI boom started gathering momentum in early 2023. The stock is actually cheap right now, paving the way for more potential upside as demand continues to outstrip supply for the company's data center graphics processing units (GPUs), which are the industry's best chips for AI training and inference workloads.

Broadcom and AMD are both competing with Nvidia in the data center chip market. Alphabet is another emerging supplier in this space, after it recently agreed to start selling its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to other businesses. It uses these chips internally to train its Gemini models, which underpin the growing list of AI-powered features in its Google Search platform.

Korea-based SK Hynix is one of the world's largest suppliers of high bandwidth memory (HBM), which is a key component in the AI data center hardware stack. It competes with America's Micron Technology, which is also in the Roundhill ETF. Shares of SK Hynix and Micron have delivered blistering year-to-date returns of 160% and 190%, respectively.

Other AI infrastructure stocks, such as Samsung Electronics and ASML Holdings, are also in this ETF, as are AI cloud and software powerhouses like Amazon and Microsoft.

Despite its recent decline, the Roundhill ETF is performing very well The Roundhill ETF might be down 20% from its recent peak, but it's still boasting a year-to-date gain of 40% in 2026. The fund has now returned a whopping 220% since it was established in May 2023, more than doubling the return of the Nasdaq-100 over the same period.

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However, past performance isn't always a reliable indicator of future results, and we can't draw many conclusions from such a short track record. The resilience of this Roundhill ETF hasn't been tested, as the AI industry has yet to hit a major speed bump despite recent volatility. Given its highly concentrated portfolio, I would expect the fund to suffer very steep losses if there is a prolonged downturn in AI stocks.

As a result, investors should avoid putting all of their eggs in one basket. This ETF should only be added to a diversified portfolio of other funds and individual stocks that don't already have a high degree of exposure to the technology sector.

Finally, cost is another important consideration. The Roundhill ETF has an expense ratio of 0.75%, meaning an investment of $10,000 would incur an annual fee of $75. That doesn't sound like much, but it's 25 times higher than what an investor would pay to own an index fund like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, which has an expense ratio of just 0.03%. This is a good argument for using a small position size.

Anthony Di Pizio has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends ASML, Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron Technology, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Entropy Technologies LP acquired a new stake in First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG – Free Report) (TSE:FR) during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 120,702 shares of the mining company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,593,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its position in First Majestic Silver by 77.4% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 604,186 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $4,042,000 after buying an additional 263,688 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in First Majestic Silver by 355.7% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 1,193,589 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $7,985,000 after buying an additional 931,690 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in First Majestic Silver by 12.4% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 240,083 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $1,994,000 after buying an additional 26,553 shares during the last quarter. Creative Planning lifted its stake in First Majestic Silver by 25.3% during the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 28,837 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $238,000 after acquiring an additional 5,828 shares during the period. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in First Majestic Silver by 12.8% during the 2nd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 25,940 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $215,000 after acquiring an additional 2,936 shares during the period. 27.16% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms have recently commented on AG. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of First Majestic Silver from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Zacks Research lowered shares of First Majestic Silver from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. HC Wainwright lowered their price target on shares of First Majestic Silver from $30.75 to $26.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Scotiabank cut their price target on First Majestic Silver from $23.00 to $22.50 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, ATB Cormark Capital Markets upgraded First Majestic Silver from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $23.50.

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First Majestic Silver Stock Down 0.0% AG opened at $16.30 on Monday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $17.85 and a two-hundred day moving average of $20.89. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.18 and a beta of 0.91. First Majestic Silver Corp. has a fifty-two week low of $7.74 and a fifty-two week high of $32.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 2.54 and a current ratio of 2.73.

First Majestic Silver (NYSE:AG – Get Free Report) (TSE:FR) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 12th. The mining company reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.33 by ($0.02). First Majestic Silver had a return on equity of 11.19% and a net margin of 19.51%.The firm had revenue of $476.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $522.00 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.05 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 95.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that First Majestic Silver Corp. will post 0.8 earnings per share for the current year.

First Majestic Silver Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th were given a $0.0171 dividend. This represents a $0.07 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. This is a boost from First Majestic Silver’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 20th. First Majestic Silver’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 11.67%.

First Majestic Silver Company Profile (Free Report)

First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG) engages in the production of silver from its wholly owned operations in Mexico. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company focuses on acquiring, developing and operating high-grade silver projects. Established in 2002, First Majestic has built a multi-mine portfolio to supply silver primarily for the global industrial and investment markets while generating by-products such as gold, lead and zinc concentrates.

First Majestic’s principal operations are located in the historic Mexican Silver Belt, with producing mines including La Encantada in Coahuila, Santa Elena in Sonora and La Parrilla in Durango.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Caxton Associates LLP trimmed its stake in shares of Stag Industrial, Inc. (NYSE:STAG – Free Report) by 40.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 21,857 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 14,895 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP’s holdings in Stag Industrial were worth $788,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Stag Industrial by 17.6% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 9,952 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $359,000 after buying an additional 1,491 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Stag Industrial by 37.0% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,671,949 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $60,391,000 after buying an additional 451,355 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new stake in shares of Stag Industrial during the first quarter worth $229,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Stag Industrial by 270.1% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,436 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 1,048 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Stag Industrial by 173.4% during the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 177,756 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $6,449,000 after acquiring an additional 112,747 shares during the period. 88.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets STAG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $44.00 price objective on shares of Stag Industrial in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Raymond James Financial began coverage on shares of Stag Industrial in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $44.00 target price on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of Stag Industrial from $41.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Stag Industrial from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Stag Industrial from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $40.70.

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Stag Industrial Trading Down 0.0% NYSE:STAG opened at $41.11 on Monday. Stag Industrial, Inc. has a 1-year low of $33.72 and a 1-year high of $42.61. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $38.74 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $38.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.87 and a beta of 0.97.

Stag Industrial (NYSE:STAG – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $224.21 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $221.51 million. Stag Industrial had a return on equity of 6.80% and a net margin of 28.25%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.61 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Stag Industrial, Inc. will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Stag Industrial Profile (Free Report)

Stag Industrial, Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership and operation of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States. The company’s portfolio is focused on free-standing warehouses, distribution centers and light manufacturing facilities designed to meet the logistical needs of a diverse tenant base. By concentrating on properties with straightforward layouts and minimal common-area maintenance, Stag Industrial seeks to deliver stable rental income and attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders.

Since its founding in 2010 and initial public offering in 2011, Stag Industrial has pursued a disciplined investment strategy centered on high-quality, well-located assets.

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Entropy Technologies LP purchased a new stake in shares of CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 28,146 shares of the pharmacy operator’s stock, valued at approximately $2,021,000.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in shares of CVS Health by 407.2% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 350 shares of the pharmacy operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 281 shares during the period. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in CVS Health during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Sankala Group LLC acquired a new stake in CVS Health in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Global Trust Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in CVS Health by 344.8% in the first quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC now owns 387 shares of the pharmacy operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares during the period. Finally, Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of CVS Health in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.66% of the company’s stock.

Key CVS Health News Here are the key news stories impacting CVS Health this week:

Positive Sentiment: CVS is getting a sentiment boost from multiple headlines around its expanded pharmacy services, including nationwide filling of select pet prescriptions and a new service for harder-to-find medications, which could support retail pharmacy traffic and reinforce its convenience-driven growth story. Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary remains constructive, with Zacks calling CVS a top long-term momentum stock and other reports noting a “Moderate Buy” consensus and higher price targets, suggesting Wall Street still sees upside tied to pharmacy, PBM, and Medicare Advantage execution. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Options activity also pointed to bullish trading interest, with unusually heavy call buying in CVS, often interpreted as a sign that traders expect further upside or a continued positive trend. Neutral Sentiment: A recent report on CVS’s dividend noted that payouts have been unchanged for 10 quarters, framing the dividend as a question for income investors rather than a clear catalyst for the stock. Neutral Sentiment: CVS stock has already had a strong run over the past year, and one article highlighted the shares nearing valuation levels that depend heavily on continued operational execution and policy stability. Negative Sentiment: Henry Ford Health filed a lawsuit alleging CVS used fraudulent reimbursement practices tied to the 340B drug discount program, which could create legal costs, headline risk, and potential pressure on margins if the claims gain traction. Article Title CVS Health Stock Performance Shares of CVS Health stock opened at $107.64 on Monday. CVS Health Corporation has a one year low of $58.99 and a one year high of $110.68. The company has a market cap of $137.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.42, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.87. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $100.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $86.16.

CVS Health (NYSE:CVS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The pharmacy operator reported $2.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.21 by $0.36. CVS Health had a return on equity of 11.88% and a net margin of 0.72%.The company had revenue of $100.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $94.99 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.25 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. CVS Health has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.300-7.500 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that CVS Health Corporation will post 7.46 EPS for the current year.

CVS Health Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, July 23rd will be issued a $0.665 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 23rd. This represents a $2.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. CVS Health’s dividend payout ratio is currently 117.18%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on CVS shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded CVS Health from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. DA Davidson boosted their price target on shares of CVS Health from $80.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price objective on shares of CVS Health from $100.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on shares of CVS Health from $92.00 to $94.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on shares of CVS Health from $94.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $105.67.

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Insider Activity In related news, Director Larry Robbins sold 370,462 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.45, for a total transaction of $34,619,673.90. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,824,799 shares in the company, valued at approximately $450,877,466.55. This trade represents a 7.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Tilak Mandadi sold 69,551 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.58, for a total transaction of $6,230,378.58. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 10,133 shares in the company, valued at $907,714.14. The trade was a 87.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 3,441,551 shares of company stock valued at $323,703,977. 0.85% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

CVS Health Profile (Free Report)

CVS Health Corporation is a diversified healthcare company that operates a large network of retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services and health care solutions. Headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the company traces its roots to the early 1960s and has grown into an integrated provider of prescription drugs, over‑the‑counter products, clinical services and health insurance offerings. Its operating model combines retail pharmacy locations and in‑store clinics with broader pharmacy and health plan capabilities.

Key business activities include CVS Pharmacy retail operations, MinuteClinic walk‑in medical clinics and HealthHUB locations that offer expanded clinical services.

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Dai ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd cut its holdings in Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE – Free Report) by 36.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,404 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 7,200 shares during the period. Dai ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd’s holdings in Nucor were worth $2,098,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Nucor by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 28,407,540 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $4,633,554,000 after purchasing an additional 144,038 shares in the last quarter. Morgan Stanley raised its position in shares of Nucor by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 3,853,205 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $628,497,000 after buying an additional 41,728 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Nucor in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $609,002,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of Nucor by 0.9% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,539,044 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $429,298,000 after buying an additional 22,718 shares during the period. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its position in Nucor by 3.0% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,919,883 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $313,152,000 after buying an additional 56,565 shares in the last quarter. 76.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Nucor from $227.00 to $258.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Nucor from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 16th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on shares of Nucor from $210.00 to $248.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Nucor from $260.00 to $284.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Nucor from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $266.31.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Nucor In related news, EVP Allen C. Behr sold 10,096 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $226.08, for a total transaction of $2,282,503.68. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 62,871 shares in the company, valued at $14,213,875.68. This represents a 13.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Michael D. Keller sold 4,554 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.86, for a total value of $1,028,566.44. Following the transaction, the insider owned 16,834 shares in the company, valued at $3,802,127.24. The trade was a 21.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 82,378 shares of company stock valued at $18,963,930. 0.62% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Nucor Stock Up 0.1% Shares of NYSE NUE opened at $247.81 on Monday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $239.91 and a 200 day simple moving average of $204.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 2.90 and a quick ratio of 1.55. Nucor Corporation has a 1 year low of $131.32 and a 1 year high of $270.90. The firm has a market cap of $56.44 billion, a PE ratio of 24.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.91.

Nucor (NYSE:NUE – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, April 27th. The basic materials company reported $3.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.82 by $0.41. The firm had revenue of $9.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.88 billion. Nucor had a return on equity of 10.68% and a net margin of 6.82%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 21.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.77 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Nucor Corporation will post 17.53 EPS for the current year.

Nucor Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 11th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $0.56 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $2.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. Nucor’s dividend payout ratio is 22.18%.

Nucor Profile (Free Report)

Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) is an American steel producer headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products, operating a network of steel mills, recycling facilities and fabrication plants across the United States and North America. Nucor’s operations emphasize electric arc furnace steelmaking using recycled scrap metal, which supports a decentralized, mill-based production model focused on efficiency and flexibility.

Product offerings span a broad range of basic and value‑added steel items, including sheet, plate, merchant bar, structural beams, reinforcing bar, tubing, fasteners and fabricated components.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 3,601 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $958,000.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Ecolab by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,028 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $270,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Ecolab by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,362 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $395,000 after buying an additional 36 shares during the period. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. grew its position in shares of Ecolab by 22.0% during the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 211 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $55,000 after buying an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Ecolab by 5.2% during the 4th quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 764 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $201,000 after buying an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC increased its stake in shares of Ecolab by 5.5% during the fourth quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 730 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $192,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.91% of the company’s stock.

Ecolab Trading Down 0.0% Shares of NYSE ECL opened at $268.73 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 0.89. Ecolab Inc. has a 1-year low of $243.15 and a 1-year high of $309.27. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $266.62 and a 200 day moving average price of $273.19.

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The basic materials company reported $1.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.70. The company had revenue of $4.07 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.03 billion. Ecolab had a return on equity of 22.64% and a net margin of 12.80%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.50 earnings per share. Ecolab has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.430-8.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.020-2.120 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Ecolab Inc. will post 8.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ecolab Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th were issued a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 16th. Ecolab’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 39.51%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades ECL has been the subject of several recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Ecolab from $352.00 to $345.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Zacks Research cut shares of Ecolab from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. UBS Group raised shares of Ecolab from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $293.00 to $325.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on shares of Ecolab from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Ecolab from $337.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $324.06.

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Insider Transactions at Ecolab In related news, Director Suzanne M. Vautrinot sold 1,004 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $264.98, for a total transaction of $266,039.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 11,651 shares in the company, valued at $3,087,281.98. The trade was a 7.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Michel D. Doukeris bought 7,750 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $258.00 per share, with a total value of $1,999,500.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,326 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,148,108. The trade was a 1,345.49% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have bought 10,550 shares of company stock worth $2,719,508. 0.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Ecolab Company Profile (Free Report)

Ecolab, Inc is a global provider of water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. The company develops and supplies cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, dispensing equipment, water-treatment systems, pest elimination services and related technologies designed to help businesses maintain clean, safe and efficient operations. Its offerings span both products and onsite services, often paired with technical support and training.

Ecolab serves a broad range of end markets including hospitality and foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial operations, and energy and utilities.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Entropy Technologies LP cut its position in shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS – Free Report) by 48.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 10,420 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 9,785 shares during the period. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in Essex Property Trust were worth $2,522,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of ESS. Woodline Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of Essex Property Trust during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $1,664,000. Focus Partners Wealth acquired a new position in Essex Property Trust in the first quarter valued at approximately $223,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Essex Property Trust by 70.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 279 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $79,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in Essex Property Trust by 186.2% in the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 33,614 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $9,526,000 after acquiring an additional 21,871 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of Nova Scotia grew its position in Essex Property Trust by 10.9% in the second quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 8,274 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $2,345,000 after acquiring an additional 811 shares during the period. 96.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets ESS has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Raymond James Financial upgraded Essex Property Trust from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $320.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on Essex Property Trust from $282.00 to $288.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Jefferies Financial Group raised Essex Property Trust to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Barclays raised their price objective on Essex Property Trust from $277.00 to $296.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their price objective on shares of Essex Property Trust from $290.00 to $291.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Essex Property Trust has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $299.08.

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Essex Property Trust Stock Performance NYSE:ESS opened at $293.32 on Monday. Essex Property Trust, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $238.46 and a fifty-two week high of $303.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 0.98. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $285.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $265.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.96, a PEG ratio of 12.65 and a beta of 0.70.

Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.96 by ($2.31). Essex Property Trust had a net margin of 30.03% and a return on equity of 10.00%. The firm had revenue of $484.76 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $479.89 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.97 EPS. Essex Property Trust has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.040 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Essex Property Trust, Inc. will post 16.11 EPS for the current year.

Essex Property Trust Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a $2.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $10.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Essex Property Trust’s payout ratio is presently 116.40%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Essex Property Trust In related news, Director Mary Kasaris sold 600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $279.45, for a total value of $167,670.00. Following the sale, the director owned 2,394 shares in the company, valued at approximately $669,003.30. The trade was a 20.04% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 3.47% of the company’s stock.

Essex Property Trust Profile (Free Report)

Essex Property Trust, Inc (NYSE: ESS) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, owns and operates multifamily residential properties. The company focuses on market-rate apartment communities and delivers a full suite of property services including leasing, resident services, asset management, and capital improvement programs designed to preserve and enhance long‑term property values.

Essex concentrates its portfolio in West Coast markets, with a significant presence in California and the Pacific Northwest.

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Gold (XAU/USD) opens the week with a bullish gap on Monday as a temporary pause in attacks between the United States (US) and Iran improves risk sentiment and sends Oil prices sharply lower. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,102, up 1.24% on the day.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is giving negotiations some space while keeping all military options on the table. Tehran also said it would refrain from fresh attacks as long as Washington did the same.

Still, buyers appear reluctant to chase Gold higher as the geopolitical situation remains fluid. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the situation in the Strait of Hormuz had not changed and that the strategic waterway remained closed.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades near $82.50 per barrel, down more than 7% on the day. Gold’s reaction again shows how the metal has decoupled from its traditional safe-haven role since the US-Iran war began.

Positive developments lift Gold by pushing Oil prices lower, easing inflation concerns and reducing hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) bets. In contrast, renewed fighting tends to drive energy prices and interest-rate expectations higher, weighing on the precious metal.

The Fed’s interest-rate decision on Wednesday is the key risk event this week, alongside the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data on Thursday.

The central bank is expected to leave rates unchanged, but traders still price in a 33% chance of a hike, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. The probability of a rate increase in September stands near 79%.

The possibility of higher US interest rates remains a major headwind for the non-yielding metal, while the US Dollar continues to benefit from hawkish Fed expectations and the evolving geopolitical situation.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback's value against a basket of six major currencies, trades around 101.28, recovering from an intraday low of 101.12.

Strategists at OCBC note that “a hold accompanied by hawkish guidance would likely push expected rate hikes further out the curve without materially altering the roughly 55bp of cumulative tightening priced in through mid-2027.” In their view, “in this scenario, the USD should remain supported.”

By contrast, OCBC cautions that “a decision to leave rates unchanged with little explanation could be interpreted as dovish and create confusion about the Fed's reaction function,” a misstep that “risks lifting long-end inflation breakevens, a development that would be negative for the USD.”

Technical analysis: XAU/USD consolidates near 21-day SMA

From a technical perspective, XAU/USD remains range-bound between $4,000 and $4,200, with prices fluctuating around the 21-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $4,070. The near-term outlook is neutral, although the broader bias stays bearish as the metal trades below the 50-day and 100-day SMAs at $4,222 and $4,470, respectively.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart is at 49, leaning neutral, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) stays in positive territory, suggesting that downside momentum is limited even as the broader structure remains capped by overhead averages.

On the upside, the $4,200 psychological mark and the 50-day SMA at $4,222 form the initial resistance zone. A decisive break above this area could open the door toward the 100-day SMA at $4,470.

Initial support is seen at the 21-day SMA near $4,070, followed by the $4,000 level. A daily close below this level would expose deeper retracement, while holding above it would keep XAU/USD in a range, with bulls needing a clear move through $4,222 to regain control.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prince & Izant ("P&I" or "the Company"), a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners, for approximately $1.066 billion in cash, including certain tax benefits.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Prince & Izant is a leading global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered brazing alloys and specialty metal components used across a range of advanced performance and high cost-of-failure applications. The Company primarily supports the aerospace and defense, aeroderivative turbine, and transportation end markets.  Within aerospace and defense, select applications include aircraft engine fuel nozzles and rocket engines.  Additionally, but to a lesser degree, the Company also serves the medical and general industrial end markets. 

The Company derives the majority of its revenue from the aftermarket and supports a large installed base globally.  Prince & Izant's products are highly proprietary in nature and support end customers through the Company's advanced metallurgy, precise chemistry requirements, and deep formulation expertise which are critical to supporting the evolving performance requirements in the markets which it serves.

The Company's products span nearly 10,000 active SKUs, and the majority of P&I's revenue is derived from specialty metals including gold, silver, and platinum alloys.  

P&I is expected to generate approximately $360 million in revenue for the calendar year ending December 31, 2026. The Company has manufacturing locations in Cleveland, Ohio; Tinley Park, Illinois; Franksville, Wisconsin; and Bay Shore, New York. Prince & Izant employs approximately 220 people.

Mike Lisman, TransDigm's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are excited to have an agreement to acquire Prince & Izant. The Company offers highly engineered, custom, proprietary products and provides excellent service to its customers - attributes that align well with TransDigm's acquisition criteria.  Further, we are familiar with the applications and benefits of these products. As with all TransDigm acquisitions, we expect this acquisition to create equity value in-line with our long-term private equity-like return objectives."

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals in the United States and customary closing conditions.

About TransDigm Group

TransDigm Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. Major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, engineered connectors and elastomer sealing solutions, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized and advanced cockpit displays, engineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology, parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems, specialized flight, wind tunnel and jet engine testing services and equipment, electronic components used in the generation, amplification, transmission and reception of microwave signals, and complex testing and instrumentation solutions.

Forward-Looking Statements

All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause TransDigm Group's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, TransDigm Group. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: the sensitivity of our business to the number of flight hours that our customers' planes spend aloft and our customers' profitability, both of which are affected by general economic conditions; supply chain constraints; increases in raw material costs, taxes and labor costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; failure to complete or successfully integrate acquisitions; our indebtedness; current and future geopolitical or other worldwide events, including, without limitation, wars or conflicts and public health crises; cybersecurity threats; risks related to the transition or physical impacts of climate change and other natural disasters or meeting regulatory requirements; our reliance on certain customers; the United States ("U.S.") defense budget and risks associated with being a government supplier including government audits and investigations; failure to maintain government or industry approvals; risks related to changes in laws and regulations, including increases in compliance costs and potential changes in trade policies and tariffs; potential environmental liabilities; liabilities arising in connection with litigation; risks and costs associated with our international sales and operations; and other factors. Further information regarding the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results can be found in TransDigm Group's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports that TransDigm Group or its subsidiaries have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, TransDigm Group undertakes no obligation to revise or update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

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July 27, 2026 07:01 ET  | Source: Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund

NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund (“PENF” or the “Fund”) announced today that the Fund’s Board of Directors has declared a $0.04775 increase in the monthly cash shareholder distributions for July, August, and September 2026. These distributions represent the 10th, 11th, and 12th monthly distributions paid by the Fund.

As a result of this announcement, the annualized total cash distribution is $2.85 per share (11.5% annualized rate based on the June 30, 2026 net asset value), for distributions with record dates between July 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 based on the June 30, 2026 net asset value of $24.87 per common share.

The cash distribution will have monthly record dates and will be payable monthly to common stockholders of record at the close of business each month. These declared distributions equal $0.71325 on a quarterly basis, as follows:

Monthly Cash
Shareholder
DistributionRecord DatePayment DateTotal
Amount
($ per share)July 202607/30/202608/03/2026$0.23775August 202608/28/202609/01/2026$0.23775September 202609/29/202610/01/2026$0.23775
Distributions shall first be treated as a distribution of taxable investment company income undistributed from the prior year (not applicable for 2025) and then treated as a distribution of taxable investment company income for the current year. This treatment will not affect tax reporting to shareholders.

The Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund is distributed by Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

About Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund
Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund is a closed-end fund that operates as an interval fund and was created to acquire and grow an investment portfolio primarily consisting of non-mortgage related structured credit instruments, including: asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations and other securitized investments representing interests in cashflows from various assets, such as loans, leases, and warehouse facilities. The Fund may invest in structured credit instruments that are fixed rate or floating or variable rate, and of any credit quality, duration, or maturity. The Fund is managed by Prospect Enhanced Yield Management, LLC, which is led by a team of investment professionals from the investment and operations team of Prospect Capital Management L.P. For more information, visit www.ProspectEnhanced.com.

About Prospect Capital Management L.P.
Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), headquartered in New York City, is an SEC-registered investment adviser that, along with its predecessors and affiliates, has more than 30-years of investing in and managing high-yielding debt and equity investments using both private partnerships and publicly traded closed-end structures. Prospect and its affiliates employ a team of over 100 professionals who focus on credit-oriented investments yielding attractive current income. Prospect, together with its affiliates, has $6.9 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026. Prospect is the investment adviser to Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC). For more information, call (212) 448-0702 or visit https://www.prospectcap.com.

Additional Information

Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The achievement of investment returns is dependent on a multitude of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund. Any investment involves risk, including the risk of loss of all or a portion of the invested amount. Any investment is subject to a variety of risks and there can be no assurance that any investment will meet its investment objectives, if any, or that investors will not incur losses.

Our distributions may exceed our earnings, and therefore, portions of the distributions that we make may be a return of the money that you originally invested and represent a return of capital to you for tax purposes. The Fund will ordinarily pay distributions from its net investment income, if any, on a monthly basis. Distributions are not guaranteed. Based on current estimates, July, August, and September 2026 distributions reflect a return of income, and the Fund does not expect any portion of the distributions to be a return of capital. Such a return of capital is not immediately taxable, but reduces your tax basis in our shares, which may result in higher taxes for you even if your shares are sold at a price below your original investment.

Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and ongoing expenses of an investment carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contains this and other information relevant to an investment in the fund. Please read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. To obtain a prospectus, please contact your investment representative or Investor Services at 866.655.3650.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the future performance of Priority Income Fund, Inc. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are highly likely to be affected by unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the control of Priority Income Fund, Inc. and that Priority Income Fund, Inc. may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from any forward-looking statements. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and Priority Income Fund, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT lessened its position in Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST – Free Report) by 18.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 11,276 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 2,470 shares during the quarter. Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT’s holdings in Ross Stores were worth $2,443,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. lifted its position in Ross Stores by 7,000.0% during the 4th quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 142 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Ross Stores in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Bard Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ross Stores in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. City Holding Co. increased its position in shares of Ross Stores by 1,080.0% in the fourth quarter. City Holding Co. now owns 177 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 162 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Virtus Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ross Stores in the fourth quarter valued at about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.86% of the company’s stock.

Ross Stores Stock Performance ROST opened at $238.89 on Monday. Ross Stores, Inc. has a 12-month low of $134.37 and a 12-month high of $242.81. The stock has a market cap of $76.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.36, a PEG ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 0.87. The business has a 50 day moving average of $226.43 and a 200-day moving average of $214.04. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12.

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The apparel retailer reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.73 by $0.29. Ross Stores had a return on equity of 38.42% and a net margin of 9.74%.The company had revenue of $6.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.47 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Ross Stores has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.500-7.740 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.850-1.930 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Ross Stores, Inc. will post 7.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Ross Stores Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 9th were paid a $0.445 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 9th. This represents a $1.78 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. Ross Stores’s dividend payout ratio is 24.86%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages recently commented on ROST. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Ross Stores in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Ross Stores from $248.00 to $251.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $257.00 price objective on shares of Ross Stores in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays increased their price objective on Ross Stores from $242.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $270.00 target price on shares of Ross Stores in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $233.18.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on ROST

Ross Stores Company Profile (Free Report)

Ross Stores, Inc (NASDAQ: ROST) is an American off‑price retailer headquartered in Dublin, California, that operates the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS store formats. The company sells a broad assortment of apparel, footwear, home fashions, accessories and other soft goods, positioning itself as a value-oriented destination for brand‑name and fashion merchandise at reduced prices.

Ross’s business model centers on opportunistic buying of excess inventory, closeouts, cancelled orders and overstocks from manufacturers, department stores and other suppliers.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Caxton Associates LLP lessened its position in Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM – Free Report) by 43.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 70,068 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 52,762 shares during the quarter. Caxton Associates LLP owned approximately 0.08% of Chimera Investment worth $879,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in Chimera Investment by 864.7% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,193 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 2,862 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Chimera Investment by 1,211.4% during the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 6,216 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $77,000 after buying an additional 5,742 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in shares of Chimera Investment by 92.1% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 7,140 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $99,000 after buying an additional 3,423 shares in the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chimera Investment in the 4th quarter worth about $105,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its stake in shares of Chimera Investment by 59.2% in the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 7,686 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $107,000 after acquiring an additional 2,857 shares in the last quarter. 48.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In CIM has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $14.00 price target on shares of Chimera Investment in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Chimera Investment from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Chimera Investment from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, June 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $14.75.

Check Out Our Latest Report on CIM

Chimera Investment Price Performance Shares of NYSE:CIM opened at $12.48 on Monday. Chimera Investment Corporation has a 1-year low of $11.67 and a 1-year high of $14.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.31, a current ratio of 0.08 and a quick ratio of 0.08. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $13.20 and a 200-day moving average price of $13.19. The company has a market capitalization of $1.04 billion, a PE ratio of -15.61 and a beta of 1.67.

Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.02. Chimera Investment had a return on equity of 9.36% and a net margin of 2.27%.The firm had revenue of $32.37 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $102.35 million.

Chimera Investment Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a $0.45 dividend. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 14.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Chimera Investment’s dividend payout ratio is currently -225.00%.

Chimera Investment Profile (Free Report)

Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that specializes in investing in residential mortgage assets. The company’s portfolio primarily consists of agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, whole loan residential mortgages and other mortgage-related assets. As a REIT, Chimera Investment aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through its focus on high-quality collateral and disciplined risk management.

The firm’s core business activities include identifying and acquiring portfolios of residential mortgage loans and securities from financial institutions and in the secondary market.

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Entropy Technologies LP acquired a new stake in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 5,547 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,814,000.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MAR. Invesco Ltd. boosted its position in Marriott International by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,440,359 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,377,577,000 after purchasing an additional 118,504 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Investors grew its stake in shares of Marriott International by 7.1% in the fourth quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,107,531 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,274,475,000 after buying an additional 272,250 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $812,570,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its position in Marriott International by 13.2% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 1,879,028 shares of the company’s stock worth $582,952,000 after acquiring an additional 219,579 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in Marriott International by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,619,423 shares of the company’s stock valued at $502,410,000 after acquiring an additional 19,387 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Key Marriott International News Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott International this week:

Positive Sentiment: Marriott signed a dual agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to add all-inclusive properties in Jamaica and Tanzania, expanding its global all-inclusive portfolio and deepening its presence in popular leisure markets. Marriott International Signs Dual Agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to Bring All-Inclusive Properties to Jamaica and Tanzania Positive Sentiment: Additional coverage highlighted Marriott’s expanding all-inclusive footprint in Jamaica and Zanzibar, reinforcing the company’s growth strategy in resort travel. Marriott Expands All-Inclusive Footprint with New Properties in Jamaica, Zanzibar Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary turned more upbeat, with TD Cowen raising its price target to $420 and other firms citing upside potential for MAR. TD Cowen Raises Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target to $420.00 Positive Sentiment: Marriott also announced new consumer-facing promotions, including a wedding campaign in the Philippines and an expanded holiday “ice” attraction, which can support brand engagement and ancillary demand. ‘Where Love Takes You’: Marriott International PH launches first wedding campaign Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $352.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. UBS Group lifted their price target on Marriott International from $336.00 to $412.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Barclays upped their price objective on Marriott International from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird decreased their target price on Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $388.59.

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Marriott International Stock Performance NASDAQ MAR opened at $374.43 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $98.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.29, a PEG ratio of 2.93 and a beta of 1.11. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $253.76 and a 1-year high of $410.98. The company has a 50 day moving average of $378.14 and a 200-day moving average of $352.45.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.56 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 80.97% and a net margin of 9.72%.The company’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.32 EPS. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.380-11.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.990-3.060 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.66 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd were given a dividend of $0.73 per share. This is a positive change from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 22nd. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.64%.

Insider Transactions at Marriott International In other Marriott International news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total transaction of $1,084,680.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 19,827 shares in the company, valued at $7,168,650.12. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 11.43% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Marriott International (Free Report)

Marriott International is a global lodging company that develops, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Its core activities include hotel and resort management, franchise operations, property development and the provision of centralized services such as reservations, marketing and loyalty program management. The company’s brand architecture spans market segments from luxury and premium to select-service and extended-stay, enabling it to serve a wide range of business and leisure travelers as well as corporate and group customers.

The company traces its roots to the hospitality business founded by J.

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Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in shares of PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF – Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 19,642 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $935,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PBF Energy during the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in PBF Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new position in PBF Energy in the first quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in PBF Energy by 65.3% in the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,466 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 579 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new position in PBF Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $57,000. 96.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other PBF Energy news, insider Control Empresarial De Capital sold 570,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.36, for a total value of $26,425,200.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 17,142,128 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $794,709,054.08. The trade was a 3.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 3,541,570 shares of company stock valued at $165,787,386. Company insiders own 5.50% of the company’s stock.

PBF Energy Stock Performance Shares of PBF stock opened at $61.74 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $46.67 and its 200 day moving average price is $41.72. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.30 billion, a PE ratio of 16.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.10 and a beta of 0.11. PBF Energy Inc. has a 52-week low of $21.24 and a 52-week high of $68.33.

PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The oil and gas company reported ($0.88) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.79) by ($0.09). PBF Energy had a negative return on equity of 4.12% and a net margin of 1.46%.The company had revenue of $7.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.32 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($3.53) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that PBF Energy Inc. will post 10.94 EPS for the current year.

PBF Energy Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 14th were issued a dividend of $0.275 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $1.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. PBF Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.65%.

Key Headlines Impacting PBF Energy Here are the key news stories impacting PBF Energy this week:

Positive Sentiment: PBF was added to multiple Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) lists on July 24, including momentum, value, income, and general strong-buy screens, which can boost trader interest and signal improving analyst sentiment. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Several Zacks pieces highlighted PBF as a top-ranked growth, value, income, and momentum stock, reinforcing the idea that the name is screening well across multiple investment styles. Article Title Positive Sentiment: PBF was featured in a “Best Momentum Stocks” article and noted as being up strongly over the past week, suggesting short-term buying momentum remains intact. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: One article compared PBF’s year-to-date performance with peers like Phillips 66, which is mainly a relative-performance check and not a direct catalyst. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Another note said PBF does not have the ideal setup for a likely earnings beat ahead of next week’s report, so investors may remain cautious until the company releases results. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published an earnings preview titled “Don’t Get Trapped At The Top”, which suggests some skepticism about upside after the recent run-up. Article Title Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have recently weighed in on PBF. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of PBF Energy in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of PBF Energy from $34.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on PBF Energy from $51.00 to $71.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of PBF Energy from $43.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Finally, Freedom Capital raised shares of PBF Energy to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $45.62.

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About PBF Energy (Free Report)

PBF Energy, Inc is an independent petroleum refiner organized in 2008 and headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in July 2012 under the ticker symbol PBF. Since its formation, PBF Energy has grown through acquisitions and operational optimization, positioning itself as a leading supplier of refined petroleum products in the United States.

The company owns and operates five refineries located along the U.S. Gulf Coast, East Coast and in the Pacific Northwest, with a combined crude oil processing capacity of approximately 900,000 barrels per day.

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Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT cut its holdings in Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS – Free Report) by 12.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,965 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after selling 2,603 shares during the period. Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT’s holdings in Keysight Technologies were worth $5,073,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Keysight Technologies by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 21,525,694 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $4,373,806,000 after purchasing an additional 101,856 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its holdings in Keysight Technologies by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 17,419,811 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $3,539,532,000 after purchasing an additional 85,693 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its position in Keysight Technologies by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 8,191,895 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $1,664,511,000 after purchasing an additional 200,279 shares in the last quarter. Boston Partners lifted its position in Keysight Technologies by 3.4% during the third quarter. Boston Partners now owns 4,870,268 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $851,525,000 after purchasing an additional 160,728 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital World Investors grew its holdings in Keysight Technologies by 6.5% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 3,940,767 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $800,732,000 after purchasing an additional 240,058 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.58% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of brokerages have commented on KEYS. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Keysight Technologies from $300.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Keysight Technologies from $375.00 to $385.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Keysight Technologies from $360.00 to $390.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Susquehanna increased their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $415.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $310.00 to $376.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $371.92.

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Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CEO Satish Dhanasekaran sold 507 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.32, for a total value of $183,189.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 121,391 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $43,860,996.12. The trade was a 0.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Ingrid A. Estrada sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $340.87, for a total value of $681,740.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 105,861 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $36,084,839.07. The trade was a 1.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 5,507 shares of company stock valued at $1,904,669. Corporate insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.

Keysight Technologies Price Performance NYSE:KEYS opened at $319.22 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.51, a current ratio of 1.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $336.66 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $299.48. The stock has a market cap of $54.55 billion, a PE ratio of 52.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.21. Keysight Technologies Inc. has a 52 week low of $152.85 and a 52 week high of $374.96.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 19th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $2.87 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.32 by $0.55. The business had revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. Keysight Technologies had a return on equity of 21.58% and a net margin of 17.25%.The business’s revenue was up 31.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.70 earnings per share. Keysight Technologies has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.430-2.490 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 9.03 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Keysight Technologies (Free Report)

Keysight Technologies is a global provider of electronic design, test, measurement and optimization solutions for communications, electronics and related industries. The company was formed as a corporate spin-off from Agilent Technologies in 2014; its origins trace back to the electronic measurement business that was part of Hewlett‑Packard before Agilent. Keysight develops hardware and software used throughout the product development lifecycle, from design and simulation to prototype validation and manufacturing test.

Keysight’s product portfolio includes electronic test and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, network and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers and modular PXI-based systems, together with software platforms for simulation, automated test and data analysis.

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LONG BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems today announced it has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force. This landmark contract further solidifies Rocket Lab’s position as a leader in launch and critical mission enabler for programs with significant national importance.

Under the contract awarded by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP), Rocket Lab will execute 12 suborbital launches, with up to six additional launches. The first launch of this contract is expected to take place no earlier than the end of 2026.

The launches will primarily take place from a new Rocket Lab location at the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska (PSCA) in Kodiak, Alaska, complementing Rocket Lab’s existing launch sites at Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, and Launch Complex 2 and Launch Complex 3 in Virginia.

Sir Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, says: “Cadence, iteration, and relentless execution are essential to maturing America’s missile defense capabilities, and that’s exactly what we bring with launch leadership. The size and scale of this contract reflects the Space Force’s confidence in our ability to meet their urgent national security demands with speed, responsiveness, and scale, and we’re proud to provide the high-frequency launch capacity required to keep the U.S. ahead of global threats.”

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About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a leading space company that provides launch services, spacecraft, payloads and satellite components serving commercial, government, and national security markets. Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is the world’s most frequently launched orbital small rocket; its HASTE rocket provides hypersonic test launch capability for the U.S. government and allied nations; and its Neutron launch vehicle in development will unlock medium launch for constellation deployment, national security and exploration missions. Rocket Lab’s spacecraft and satellite components have enabled more than 1,700 missions spanning commercial, defense and national security missions including GPS, constellations, and exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and Venus. Rocket Lab is a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq stock exchange (RKLB). Learn more at www.rocketlabcorp.com.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Bessemer Group Inc. trimmed its holdings in iRhythm Technologies (NASDAQ:IRTC – Free Report) by 99.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,432 shares of the company’s stock after selling 319,552 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc.’s holdings in iRhythm Technologies were worth $286,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of iRhythm Technologies by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,310,519 shares of the company’s stock worth $587,418,000 after purchasing an additional 70,420 shares during the period. RTW Investments LP acquired a new position in shares of iRhythm Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at about $209,732,000. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in iRhythm Technologies by 8.6% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 858,405 shares of the company’s stock worth $152,337,000 after acquiring an additional 68,301 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its stake in iRhythm Technologies by 45.6% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 829,862 shares of the company’s stock worth $147,251,000 after acquiring an additional 259,800 shares during the period. Finally, Millennium Management LLC lifted its holdings in iRhythm Technologies by 197.4% in the fourth quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 826,376 shares of the company’s stock worth $146,632,000 after acquiring an additional 548,519 shares during the last quarter.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on IRTC. Weiss Ratings upgraded iRhythm Technologies from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Stephens began coverage on iRhythm Technologies in a research note on Thursday. They set an “overweight” rating and a $160.00 price objective for the company. Bank of America dropped their target price on iRhythm Technologies from $225.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price target on shares of iRhythm Technologies from $254.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on shares of iRhythm Technologies from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $184.71.

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iRhythm Technologies Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ IRTC opened at $109.20 on Monday. iRhythm Technologies has a twelve month low of $100.85 and a twelve month high of $212.00. The company has a current ratio of 5.17, a quick ratio of 4.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.03. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $113.59 and a two-hundred day moving average of $127.90. The company has a market capitalization of $3.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -126.98 and a beta of 1.27.

iRhythm Technologies (NASDAQ:IRTC – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported ($0.35) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.56) by $0.21. iRhythm Technologies had a negative return on equity of 10.26% and a negative net margin of 3.53%.The company had revenue of $199.39 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $194.11 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.97) EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 25.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that iRhythm Technologies will post 0.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at iRhythm Technologies In other iRhythm Technologies news, Director Abhijit Y. Talwalkar bought 5,312 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The shares were bought at an average price of $10.71 per share, with a total value of $56,891.52. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 25,611 shares in the company, valued at $274,293.81. The trade was a 26.17% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.98% of the company’s stock.

iRhythm Technologies Profile (Free Report)

iRhythm Technologies, Inc is a medical technology company that develops and commercializes wearable cardiac monitoring devices and associated data analytics services. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company’s flagship product is the Zio® patch, a discreet, single-use, continuous ECG recorder designed to monitor heart rhythms for up to 14 days. iRhythm’s digital diagnostics platform combines biosensor technology with proprietary algorithms to detect arrhythmias and streamline data interpretation for physicians.

The Zio service is prescribed by cardiologists and other healthcare providers to aid in the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia and other rhythm disorders.

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Coursera (COUR - Free Report) : This online learning platform, which partners with university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including Guided Projects, courses, Specializations, certificates and bachelor's and master's degrees, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 46.3% over the last 60 day.

Avidia Bancorp, Inc. (AVBC - Free Report) : This chartered stock savings bank, which operates full-service banking offices principally in western Middlesex County and eastern Worcester County, in MA, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.9% over the last 60 days.

JAKKS Pacific (JAKK - Free Report) : This multi-brand company, that has been designing and marketing a broad range of toys and consumer products since 1995, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.3% over the last 60 days.

Vita Coco Company (COCO - Free Report) : This leading coconut water brand in the United States, which is leveraging its strong brand equity, expanding global presence and asset-light business model to capitalize on the growing demand for healthier hydration beverages, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.8% over the last 60 days.

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Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) : This company, which is an original equipment manufacturer of analog, mixed signal and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.7% over the last 60 days.

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

Summary:

The USD/INR pair fell nearly 0.7% after failing to breach 97.00, driven by active RBI intervention and declining crude oil prices The pair’s rejection near higher levels echoes mid-May failures around 97.00, highlighting persistent resistance without stronger supporting catalysts Rising oil prices and US inflation present key risks, while delayed exporter dollar conversions offer opportunities for further rupee appreciation The USD/INR currency pair experienced a notable reversal on Monday, declining by nearly 0.7% after a period of steady gains since late June. The Indian rupee strengthened, with early trading showing gains of approximately 28 paise, reaching levels near 96.25 against the US dollar, before settling in the mid-95.80s.

This movement mirrors previous attempts to push towards the 97.00 psychological level, including a peak in mid-May. Such instances where a clear trend encounters significant resistance often lead market participants to consider whether the change is temporary or signals a broader shift.

What Drove the Latest Decline? The main source of pressure was a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Brent futures fell over 4% to about $92.74 per barrel, which eased pressure on India’s large oil import bill. Adding to this, positive signals from West Asia emerged, where the United States and Iran indicated a halt to strikes and opened the door for diplomatic talks.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said negotiations were progressing on multiple fronts. This helped reduce the geopolitical risk premium that had pushed oil prices higher and boosted dollar demand.

A softer US dollar index, which came down from its highs, also helped. Strong buying in domestic equity markets encouraged capital flows, which in turn benefited the rupee.

A Familiar Ceiling Near 97.00 Today’s pullback feels like history repeating. Back in mid-May, USD/INR pushed toward the 97.00 mark but just couldn’t hold. The pair swung through one of its widest ranges in modern history in the first half of 2026, hitting an all-time record high of 96.84 on May 20. It then recovered partly to around 94.35 by late H1. That recovery was helped by RBI intervention, falling crude prices, and a coordinated package of capital-account reforms.

Now, the pattern feels almost repetitive. The pair climbed back toward similar territory over the past week. Wise’s exchange rate data shows it hit a high of 96.888 on July 23, 2026, before rolling over again. Today’s dip to a low of 96.166 on July 27, 2026, suggests the 97.00 zone remains a meaningful resistance level. The pair has now failed to clear it twice.

Risks and Opportunities for Investors For investors and traders monitoring the USD/INR pair, the current situation presents a balanced outlook. Repeated rejections near the 97.00 level indicate a technical ceiling, likely reinforced by consistent dollar selling, potentially including actions by the RBI.

Opportunities may arise for those anticipating a reduction in market volatility. A sustained decrease in oil prices would positively impact India’s macroeconomic balance by reducing the import bill and inflationary pressures.

However, underlying factors that could drive the pair higher remain. Elevated crude oil prices linked to tensions in West Asia and ongoing foreign portfolio outflows are persistent risks that could push USD/INR back towards its recent highs.

Why did USD/INR decline sharply today?

Falling crude oil prices and signals of easing US-Iran tensions reduced dollar demand and supported the rupee in Monday’s session.

How does this compare to earlier moves towards 97.00?

Similar to mid-May, advances near 97.00 failed to sustain, reflecting market caution at higher levels without stronger catalyst.

What should investors watch for in USD/INR going forward?

Going forward, investors should monitor crude oil price movements, the trend of foreign institutional investor outflows, and whether the 97.00 level holds as resistance or experiences a decisive break.