BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, acquired an industrial property located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida on June 17, 2026 for a purchase price of approximately $56.3 million.
The property consists of one industrial distribution building containing approximately 98,000 square feet on 16.8 acres. The property is at 10910 NW 144th Street, adjacent to the intersection of Florida’s Turnpike and Okeechobee Road, and provides nine dock-high and six grade-level loading positions and parking for 596 cars. The building is 100% leased to a leading e-commerce firm. The estimated stabilized cap rate is 5.0%.
Estimated stabilized cap rates are calculated as annualized cash basis net operating income stabilized to market occupancy (generally 95%) divided by total acquisition cost. Total acquisition cost includes the initial purchase price, the effects of marking assumed debt to market, buyer’s due diligence and closing costs, estimated near-term capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to achieve stabilization.
Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: New York City/Northern New Jersey, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
Additional information about Terreno Realty Corporation is available on the company’s web site at www.terreno.com.
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Key Takeaways Terreno Realty bought a Landover industrial property for about $77.1M on June 16, 2026.Terreno Realty acquired three buildings totaling 305,000 square feet on 24.0 acres, 92% leased.TRNO also bought a 50,000-square-foot Alexandria industrial property this week for about $13M. Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO - Free Report) announced the acquisition of an industrial property located in Landover, MD. The buyout was carried out on June 16, 2026, for a purchase price of around $77.1 million. The move will aid the company in fostering its future growth by building a robust portfolio.
Located at 3100-3300 Hubbard Road, adjacent to U.S. Route 50, approximately three miles outside Washington, D.C., the property consists of three industrial distribution buildings spanning around 305,000 square feet on 24.0 acres. It offers 49 dock-high and nine grade-level loading positions, as well as parking for 417 cars. The property is 92% leased to nine tenants. The estimated stabilized cap rate is 5.5%.
TRNO is on an acquisition spree. This week, it also acquired an industrial property in Alexandria, VA, for approximately for $13 million. The property consists of a 50,000-square-foot industrial distribution building situated on 2.8 acres. It was 77% leased to three tenants and carried an estimated stabilized cap rate of 5%.
The newly acquired buildings are expected to strengthen Terreno’s income-generating asset base while providing opportunities to increase cash flows through lease renewals and the leasing of remaining vacant space. With the properties already substantially leased, the acquisitions should generate stable rental income while providing additional value-creation opportunities over time.
Terreno continues to focus on acquiring industrial properties in high-demand coastal markets. Its portfolio spans six major coastal U.S. markets — New York City/Northern New Jersey, Los Angeles, Miami, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Washington, D.C. These markets benefit from strong population and employment trends, strategic transportation infrastructure and sustained demand for modern logistics and distribution facilities.
In the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 3.2% compared with the industry's 8% growth.
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Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Cousins Properties (CUZ - Free Report) and Vornado Realty Trust (VNO - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CUZ’s 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $2.93, which indicates year-over-year growth of 3.17%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VNO’s full-year FFO per share is pinned at $2.34, which calls for an increase of 0.86% from the year-ago period.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
Key Takeaways Terreno Realty acquired a fully leased 98,000-square-foot Hialeah Gardens building for $56.3 million.The asset adds Miami exposure near Florida's Turnpike and carries a 5% estimated stabilized cap rate.Terreno Realty ended Q1 2026 96.3% leased, with cash rents on new and renewed leases up 22.4%. Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO - Free Report) is keeping its acquisition engine active, with its latest move centered on Hialeah Gardens, FL. The REIT acquired a 98,000-square-foot industrial distribution building at 10910 NW 144th Street for about $56.3 million. The property sits on 16.8 acres and is fully leased to a leading e-commerce company, making it an immediately income-producing addition to Terreno’s Miami portfolio.
This deal looks strategic for Terreno because it deepens the company’s presence in one of its core coastal logistics markets. The property is advantageously located adjacent to Florida’s Turnpike and Okeechobee Road intersection, along with parking spaces for 596 cars, nine dock-high loading positions and six grade-level loading positions. With a 5% estimated stabilized cap rate, the return is not aggressive, but the asset’s location, tenant profile and full occupancy make it a strategic long-term fit.
The Hialeah Gardens purchase is also part of a wider buying push. Terreno recently acquired a 305,000-square-foot property in Landover, MD, for $77.1 million, a 50,000-square-foot asset in Alexandria, VA, for $13.0 million and a 65,000-square-foot property in San Francisco, CA, for $25.9 million. These acquisitions show the industrial landlord is still willing to deploy capital across high-barrier markets where logistics space remains valuable.
Terreno’s operating backdrop remains supportive. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, Terreno’s operating portfolio was 96.3% leased, while cash rents on new and renewed leases rose 22.4%. It also reported $101.8 million of first-quarter acquisitions and raised $135.0 million through its at-the-market equity program while adding a new $200 million term loan, giving it capital to keep expanding.
For investors, Terreno’s acquisition spree signals confidence in demand for infill industrial real estate. High occupancy, strong rent growth, premium coastal-market exposure and a focused expansion strategy augur well for Terreno.
Over the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 6.6% compared with the industry’s growth of 9%.
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Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked stocks from the industrial REIT sector are Prologis (PLD - Free Report) and Stag Industrial (STAG - Free Report) , carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLD’s 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $6.18, which indicates year-over-year growth of 6.4%.
The consensus estimate for Stag Industrial’s full-year FFO per share is pinned at $2.63, which calls for a 3.1% increase from the year-ago period.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – June 18, 2026 -- VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA; “VERAXA”), an emerging leader in designing novel cancer therapies, today announced that the Company has generated new in vitro proof-of-concept data validating its novel BiTAC-ADC technology platform and its potential to enable more precise and targeted cancer therapies. VERAXA will attend the BIO International Convention in San Diego, Calif., June 22-25, 2026, to discuss partnering opportunities based on its novel BiTAC-ADC and BiTAC-TCE platforms.
The BiTACTM therapeutic strategy is designed to unlock a new level of precision in cancer treatment by using two complementary precursors and enabling a tumor-restricted activation of the desired therapeutic effect. Applied to the development of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), the technology delivers a systemically inactive prodrug and a cell-impermeable proactivator through two separate antibodies, each addressing a defined tumor-associated antigen. While the single BiTAC-ADC precursors are therefore not toxic by design, the selective internalization of both components into the same cancer cells leads to dose-dependent cytotoxicity. In in vitro studies, BiTAC-ADCs have now been shown to discriminate between breast cancer and healthy cells and have demonstrated efficient and dose-dependent killing of 3D tumor cell spheroids.
“Following our successful listing on NASDAQ earlier this month, the BIO International Convention presents a great opportunity and is the ideal timing to provide more details on how our BiTAC-ADC platform can be applied to the potential benefit of cancer patients,” said Heinz Schwer, Ph.D., MBA, Chief Business Officer of VERAXA. “Current ADC technologies have transformed cancer treatment but continue to face challenges associated with off-tumor toxicity caused by payload exposure in healthy tissues. BiTAC-ADCs are specifically designed to address this issue. By doing so, the platform could allow the use of very potent payloads in more settings than previously possible, with the ambition of improving both safety and targeted efficacy of next-generation ADC therapeutics.”
“While still early in development, the data now available for our BiTAC-ADC platform indicate that our concept of selectively delivering and activating a toxic payload in tumor cells is working,” said Christoph Erkel, Ph.D., Vice President Research & Development at VERAXA. “Following the presentation of our BiTAC-TCE strategy at the recent AACR Annual Meeting in April, these novel datasets on the BiTAC-ADC platform underpin that the company has two viable and clearly differentiated product platform technologies, which can be applied in a range of solid tumor indications by us and our potential future partners.”
About VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA)
At VERAXA, we are building a premier engine for the discovery and development of next-generation antibody-based therapeutics, including bispecific T cell engagers, bispecific ADCs and other innovative formats. Powered by a suite of transformative technologies and guided by rigorous quality-by-design principles, we are rapidly advancing our pipeline of ADCs and proprietary BiTAC formats into clinical development and beyond. VERAXA was founded on scientific breakthroughs made at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), a world-renowned institution known for pioneering life science research and cutting-edge technology.
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Agree Realty is a high-quality net lease REIT with strong exposure to investment-grade, necessity-based retail tenants and a robust development platform. ADC delivered 7.9% YoY AFFO per share growth in Q1 2026, with a 104% rent recapture rate and active capital recycling supporting bottom-line expansion. I maintain a "buy" rating on ADC, citing its 4.3% yield, conservative 3.2x net debt/EBITDA, and well-covered 70% payout ratio.
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On June 3, 2026, ADC "announced topline data from its Phase 3 LOTIS-5 confirmatory trial evaluating ZYNLONTA® (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) in combination with rituximab in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (r/r DLBCL)." Although ADC's treatment extended progression-free survival by 1.4 months, 27 deaths were recorded for those given Zynlonta, compared to the nine deaths recorded for the immunotherapy arm.
On this news, ADC's stock price fell $2.05 per share, or 66.56%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $1.03 per share on June 5, 2026.
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PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Biosciences, a techbio company pioneering clinical-grade single-cell tumor profiling, today announced financial support via a Paris-Saclay Cancer Cluster (PSCC) BOOST grant to develop the first single-cell assay for antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) therapies in oncology.
“This grant is an important milestone for One Biosciences and for the broader adoption of single-cell technologies in oncology drug development," said Hedi Ben Brahim, CEO of One Biosciences.
Share The rapid growth of ADCs is driving demand for more sophisticated biomarker strategies. By capturing tumor complexity at cellular resolution, single-cell profiling has the potential to enhance patient selection and support the development of next-generation ADCs. Ultimately, it will help match the right patients to the right therapies, maximizing therapeutic benefit.
The PSCC BOOST-funded project seeks to bring a new level of precision to ADC development. It will be conducted in collaboration with Adcytherix, a clinical-stage biotech company developing differentiated ADCs for cancers with high unmet medical need.
The collaboration will combine Adcytherix’s expertise in ADC development with One Biosciences’ AI-powered single-cell profiling technology to analyze tumor samples and explore cellular and molecular signatures associated with treatment response. The long-term objective is to support more precise patient selection and lay the foundation for future companion diagnostic development.
“This grant is an important milestone for One Biosciences and for the broader adoption of single-cell technologies in oncology drug development,” said Hedi Ben Brahim, CEO of One Biosciences. “This project enables us to deploy our single-cell platform in the context of an innovative ADC development program with the aim of better understanding treatment response and thereby supporting the development of more precise therapeutic strategies.”
Supported by a PSCC BOOST grant, this project aims to position France at the forefront of precision oncology innovation while accelerating the emergence of clinical-grade single-cell companion diagnostics for cancer drug development.
One Biosciences is already accelerated by PSCC and works with many partners within the cluster. This project will further reinforce the company’s ties with the oncology community.
About One Biosciences
One Biosciences is a single-cell transcriptomics company pioneering clinical-grade tumor profiling solutions. Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from Institut Curie, the company has developed OneMap™, an end-to-end single-cell molecular profiling platform designed to help clinicians select optimal treatments for cancer patients and support pharmaceutical companies in the development of precision therapies and companion diagnostics. One Biosciences is supported by leading investors and partners including Redmile Group, Blast, Sofinnova Partners, Institut Curie, Gustave Roussy, and by the Paris-Saclay Cancer Cluster as part of its BOOST program.
For more information, visit: www.onebiosciences.fr
Dick's Sporting Goods delivered a 62.66% YoY revenue surge in Q1 2026, decisively beating analyst expectations. The Foot Locker acquisition is already yielding tangible benefits, expanding DKS's reach into sneaker culture and new customer segments. Management highlights enhanced partnerships with leading sports brands and increased athlete engagement as strategic advantages post-acquisition.
June 18, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Northrop Grumman Corporation
FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today that its second quarter 2026 financial results will be released on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, prior to the market opening. The earnings announcement, and accompanying earnings presentation, will be available on the company’s website at http://investor.northropgrumman.com.
Earnings Call Webcast
The company will host a live, audio only, earnings call webcast at 9:30 a.m. ET the same day. This webcast can be accessed on the company’s website at http://investor.northropgrumman.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call and will remain available for a limited time.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world, and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our employees define possible every day.
Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS 5.75%) stock fell 4.4% through 11:55 a.m. ET Thursday -- and it's no mystery why.
President Trump announced yesterday that the U.S. and Iran have signed an "interim agreement" to end their conflict. While it's hard to answer the age-old question "war, huh, what is it good for?" investors today seem to think ending the Iran war is bad news for Kratos stock.
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Details on the agreement Details are in flux, and the interim agreement mainly kicks off 60 days of more intense negotiations surrounding the status of the Strait of Hormuz and the fate of Iran's nuclear weapons program. Still, the broad outlines today look like this:
The U.S. naval blockade on Iran will end. Iran may resume foreign sales of oil. Other countries' ships have 60 days' free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. S. sanctions on Iran will lift. Previously frozen Iranian bank accounts will unfreeze. And Iran will set up a $300 billion reconstruction fund. Not much of this is immediately relevant to Kratos stock, but knowing the details is important for context, so investors can gauge the chances that both sides will believe they're getting enough out of this peace deal for it to hold together.
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What this means for Kratos Defense stock So, how is the peace deal relevant to Kratos? Well, if peace holds and fighting doesn't resume, this might depress demand for new drones from Kratos. Kratos primarily focuses on producing target-practice drones, however, and also an advanced "loyal wingman" drone called the XQ-58A Valkyrie that isn't reported to have been used in the Iran conflict at all.
Since Kratos presumably made no sales when the war was "on," I wouldn't expect it to suffer any falloff in sales now that the war is "off" either.
Rich Smith has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Key Takeaways Defense Rocket Systems revenues surged nearly 46% year over year in Q1 2026 for KTOS.Kratos Defense is expanding capacity in rocket motors, missile engines, propulsion and hypersonics.KTOS trades below the industry's average forward P/S and EPS is projected to grow in 2026. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS - Free Report) is best known for its unmanned systems and tactical drones, but one of the company's fastest-growing businesses is its Defense Rocket Systems segment. As military conflicts reshape defense priorities around the world, demand for missiles, propulsion systems, and related technologies is increasing significantly. KTOS appears well positioned to benefit from these trends.
During the first quarter of 2026, Defense Rocket Systems revenues surged nearly 46% year over year, making it one of the strongest-performing businesses within the company's Government Solutions segment. The growth reflects increasing customer demand for propulsion technologies, missile-related hardware, target systems, and advanced defense capabilities that support both offensive and defensive military operations.
KTOS continues to expand manufacturing capacity and invest in solid rocket motors, jet engines for missiles and drones, propulsion technologies, and hypersonic-related capabilities. These investments are designed to position the company for larger production programs.
An important aspect of the company's strategy is its focus on enabling technologies rather than relying on a single missile platform. KTOS supplies critical components, propulsion systems, and technology solutions that can support multiple defense programs across different branches of the military. This diversified approach may allow the company to benefit from increasing missile demand, regardless of which specific weapons systems ultimately receive the largest procurement budgets.
Defense leaders have repeatedly emphasized the need to strengthen the defense industrial base and increase production capacity for key munitions. Companies that can provide propulsion systems, rocket technologies, and manufacturing capabilities may play an increasingly important role in this effort.
Defense Companies Benefiting From Similar TrendsOther defense companies positioned to benefit from rising missile demand and military modernization efforts include:
Lockheed Martin (LMT - Free Report) remains one of the largest suppliers of advanced missile systems and missile defense technologies, with exposure to programs such as THAAD, PAC-3, and various next-generation strike platforms.
L3Harris Technologies (LHX - Free Report) continues to expand its presence in missile warning systems, propulsion technologies, tactical communications, and defense electronics that support modern military operations.
KTOS Stock’s Earnings EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings per share indicates an increase of 32.73% year over year.
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KTOS Stock Trades at a DiscountIn terms of valuation, KTOS’ forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) is 5.56X, a discount to the industry’s average of 12.64X.
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KTOS Stock’s Price PerformanceIn the past six months, shares of the company have lost 25.5% against the industry’s 13.7% growth.
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KTOS’ Zacks RankThe company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways AXON's Connected Devices revenues jumped 33% in Q1 2026, driven by TASER and counter-drone demand.Kratos grew Unmanned Systems and Government Solutions revenues, supported by a $2 billion backlog.AXON's software growth, collaborations and valuation compare favorably with Kratos' higher costs. Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON - Free Report) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS - Free Report) are two prominent names operating in the aerospace and defense equipment industry. As rivals, both companies are engaged in producing highly engineered public security and defense solutions in the United States and internationally.
Both companies have been enjoying significant growth opportunities in the public safety and defense equipment industries on account of growing instances of terrorism and criminal activities and the expansionary U.S. budgetary policy. Let’s take a closer look at their fundamentals, growth prospects and challenges.
The Case for AxonAxon’s Connected Devices segment is thriving on the back of robust demand for TASER devices. Solid demand for virtual reality training services, TASER 10 products and counter-drone equipment has been supporting the segment’s growth. Segmental revenues surged 33% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, following an increase of 29.1% in 2025.
Axon introduced its next-generation body-worn camera, Axon Body 4, in 2023. With upgraded features such as a bi-directional communications facility and a point-of-view camera module option, this body camera is still generating significant demand, thus bolstering the segment’s growth.
In first-quarter 2026, revenues from the company’s TASER product line increased 19% year over year, driven by TASER 10, while those from the Personal Sensors surged 23%, led by Axon Body 4. Also, revenues from Platform Solutions product line soared 95%, supported by counter-drone equipment, Dedrone.
The Software & Services segment has been benefiting from solid growth in the aggregate number of users to the Axon network. After witnessing a year-over-year 39.6% jump in revenues in 2025, revenues from the segment increased 35% in the first quarter. The segment’s growth has been bolstered by continued momentum in digital evidence management and increased demand for premium add-on features.
AXON remains committed to strategic collaborations with other companies to expand its product offerings and customer base. In October 2025, Axon’s Dedrone business announced its partnership with TYTAN (a leading provider of interceptor systems for Group 3 drones). The integration of TYTAN’s kinetic interceptor technology enhanced Dedrone’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) mitigation capability, making it suitable to deploy against Group 3 threats.
The company’s Carbyne buyout (in February 2026) also enabled it to create Axon 911, a state-of-the-art, fully integrated solution that is designed to connect callers and responders instantly. The company currently expects revenues to increase approximately 30-32% year over year, higher than the 27-30% predicted earlier.
The Case for Kratos DefenseKratos Defense is a major unmanned aerial target drone system provider for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army and several allied defense agencies. This position has led to multiple recent contracts and partnerships that are expanding its presence in the global UAS market, including a Counter-UAS award in March 2026 and teaming activity tied to the XQ-58A Valkyrie. In first-quarter 2026, Unmanned Systems revenues increased to $82.6 million from $63.1 million a year earlier, driven primarily by Valkyrie-related activity.
Beyond unmanned systems, Kratos Defense is expanding into hypersonics, rocket systems, propulsion and microwave electronics. The company continues to reference orders for hypersonic vehicles such as Erinyes and DarkFury and ongoing development work in its Ghost Works organization. In the first quarter, Kratos Defense highlighted organic growth in parts of Kratos Government Solutions such as Defense Rocket Systems, Turbine Technologies and Microwave Products businesses. Kratos Government Solutions revenues rose to $288.4 million in the quarter from $239.5 million a year earlier.
Such a diverse product portfolio ushers in solid order flows for the company, which, in turn, resulted in a robust consolidated backlog worth $2 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026. This implies solid revenue generation prospects for the company.
Kratos Defense is also investing in facilities and programs intended to support future production and test needs, including its hypersonic payload integration facility in Crane, IN. The company’s recent Orbit and Nomad acquisitions add capabilities in satellite communications systems and connected mobile operations centers, extending its customer reach within national security.
However, Kratos Defense continues to cite supply-chain disruptions and parts availability as industry issues that can delay material receipts and deliveries. Management’s 2026 outlook explicitly assumes potential manufacturing and supply-chain disruptions, parts shortages and continued cost increases.
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In the past month, Axon shares have risen 9.7%, while Kratos Defense stock has lost 3.5%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AXON & KTOSThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for AXON’s 2026 sales and earnings per share (EPS) implies year-over-year growth of 31% and 18.1%, respectively. Although the EPS estimates for 2026 have decreased over the past 60 days, the estimate for 2027 has increased.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KTOS’ 2026 sales and EPS implies year-over-year growth of 29.8% and 29.1%, respectively. KTOS’ EPS estimates have declined for both 2026 and 2027 over the past 60 days.
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Axon’s Valuation Attractive Than Kratos DefenseAxon is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 45.45X, while Kratos Defense’s forward earnings multiple sits much higher at 63.23X.
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Final TakeKratos Defense’s strength in both segments and strategic investments have been dented by rising costs, expenses and supply-chain disruptions, which might affect its margins and performance. Also, KTOS’ expensive valuation warrants a cautious approach for existing investors.
In contrast, Axon’s market leadership position and strength in TASER, counter-drone equipment and digital evidence management solutions provide it with a competitive advantage to leverage the long-term demand prospects in defense and security market. AXON holds robust prospects due to strong estimates, stock price appreciation, attractive valuation and better prospects for sales growth.
Given these factors, AXON seems to be a better pick for investors than KTOS currently. While AXON currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), KTOS has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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MINNETONKA, Minn. & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the launch of FDM® PA6/66-GF30-FR, a new flame-retardant composite material designed to enable rail and transportation manufacturers to produce certified end-use parts and critical spare parts. The new material expands Stratasys’ portfolio of industrial-grade, rail-ready FDM thermoplastics and is engineered specifically for use on Fortus® 450mc and F900® systems.
Developed in response to long-standing collaboration with railway OEMs and service providers, the new material addresses a clear market need for certified, production-ready additive manufacturing solutions that balance compliance, performance, and total cost of ownership. It meets EN 45545-2 HL2 (R22/R23) and FMVSS 302 fire safety requirements, delivering high stiffness and strength suitable for load-bearing, functional rail applications. Customers benefit from the durability, performance, and quality associated with Stratasys-certified parts.
Designed for production environments, the material offers reliable printability, excellent surface finish, and repeatable part quality. Its flame-retardant PA 6/66 base polymer is reinforced with 30% glass fiber, delivering stronger and stiffer performance than PC-FR alternatives and positioning it competitively around materials such as ULTEM™ 9085 resin. Compatibility with SUP4050B breakaway supports enables efficient post-processing and throughput for end-use parts.
“With Stratasys, we can implement additive manufacturing in a controlled, certifiable way, which is essential for the rail industry,” said Lorenzo Gasparoni, 3D Printing Program Manager, Alstom Group. “FDM PA6/66-GF30-FR supports reliable, repeatable production of qualified spare parts, along with streamlined, easy support removal using SUP4050B. The surface finish is exceptional and directly reflects the quality and performance of the parts.”
Rail and transportation manufacturers are increasingly adopting additive manufacturing to support production of on-demand spare parts, reducing lead times and lowering inventory costs, particularly across long-life assets and maintenance operations.
“At Siemens Mobility, we see additive manufacturing as a key enabler of flexible production in the railway industry,” said Christian Ochs, Head of Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Mobility GmbH. “Its ability to produce complex, application-specific parts on demand supports more efficient maintenance, reduces lead times, and enhances lifecycle management across rail systems.”
“Stratasys is strategically focused on mobility, transportation, automotive, and industrial applications, where our high-end additive manufacturing solutions have a real advantage in meeting production and certification requirements. The launch of FDM® PA6/66-GF30-FR demonstrates our excellence in design for mobility applications,” said Rich Garrity, Chief Business Unit Officer at Stratasys. “By expanding our rail-certified FDM materials portfolio, we’re enabling customers to scale additive manufacturing with greater flexibility and confidence, while producing parts when and where they’re needed.”
FDM® PA6/66-GF30-FR is generally available for Fortus® 450mc and F900® systems. Additional specifications and supported applications are available on the product page: https://www.stratasys.com/en/materials/materials-catalog/fdm-materials/fdm-pa6-66-gf30-fr/
About Stratasys
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage of the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com, the Stratasys blog, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Stratasys reserves the right to utilize any of the foregoing social media platforms, including Stratasys’ websites, to share material, non-public information pursuant to the SEC’s Regulation FD. To the extent necessary and mandated by applicable law, Stratasys will also include such information in its public disclosure filings.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those forward-looking statements are based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to potential change, due to risks and uncertainties faced by the Company, including those risks described in Item 3.D “Key Information - Risk Factors” of Stratasys’ annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, which Stratasys filed with the SEC on March 6, 2025, and in other reports and documents that Stratasys files with or furnishes to the SEC from time to time, which are designed to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect Stratasys’ business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and Stratasys undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Stratasys, FDM, Fortus, F900 and SUP4050B are trademarks or registered trademarks of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its affiliates. ULTEM™ and 9085 are trademarks of SABIC, its affiliate or subsidiary.
3D Printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has revolutionized the way products are designed, developed and manufactured. Since its emergence in the 1980s, the technology has evolved from a niche prototyping tool into a technologically advanced manufacturing process that converts digital designs into physical objects layer by layer, enabling high precision, customization and faster production cycles.
3D printing is now being applied across a wide range of end markets, including medical prosthetics, aerospace components, architectural models and consumer products. Companies like Xometry (XMTR - Free Report) , Proto Labs (PRLB - Free Report) and Stratasys (SSYS - Free Report) remain key players in this space.
Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing reduces material waste and enables production of complex structures that were once difficult, costly or even impossible to produce. Localized production helps shorten supply chains and lower transportation costs, while on-demand manufacturing reduces the need for large inventories. This is especially useful for industries with seasonal demand or urgent replacement-part needs. Companies are thus increasingly turning to 3D printing for rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing driven by its cost advantages and sustainability benefits.
Adoption is gaining across healthcare, aerospace, automotive and consumer goods. In aerospace, the technology is used to produce lightweight yet durable aircraft and spacecraft components. The automotive industry relies on 3D printing for prototyping, tooling and customized parts. In healthcare, it enables the production of patient-specific medical devices and prosthetics, and ongoing progress in tissue and organ printing could significantly influence the future of modern medicine.
North America remains the leading market, accounting for more than 35% of global share due to strong research investments, supportive government policies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Asia-Pacific countries, particularly China and India, are rapidly expanding adoption to strengthen their industrial competitiveness.
We believe 3D Printing presents compelling growth opportunities for investors, supported by an expanding addressable market and a strong innovation pipeline.
Our 3D Printing Screen makes it easy to identify high-potential stocks in this space. Currently, stocks like DuPont de Nemours (DD - Free Report) , Proto Labs, AMETEK (AME - Free Report) and ATI Inc. (ATI - Free Report) look lucrative.
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4 Must-Have 3D Printing Stocks for Your PortfolioDuPont’s association with 3D printing and additive manufacturing began in the late 1980s, when it developed the Somos solid-imaging business, one of the early material and equipment platforms linked to stereolithography, a foundational 3D-printing process. Although DuPont divested the Somos business in 1999, its early participation positioned it as a notable innovator in the formative years of the additive manufacturing industry. Through the acquisition of Spectrum Plastics Group in 2023, DuPont strengthened its position in complex medical components and advanced manufacturing, including medical additive manufacturing capabilities. Spectrum's strategic focus on key, fast-growing therapeutics areas such as structural heart, electrophysiology, surgical robotics and cardiovascular complemented DuPont's existing offerings for biopharma and pharma processing, medical devices and packaging, including DuPont's Liveo silicone solutions and Tyvek Medical Packaging. Spectrum is currently reported in DuPont’s Healthcare Technologies business within the Healthcare & Water Technologies segment.
Spectrum has developed medical additive manufacturing technologies that utilize proprietary processes and medical-grade materials to create complex, high-resolution components. Its primary additive manufacturing methods include Projection Micro Stereolithography Technology, SLA (Stereolithography), PTTP (Proprietary Thermoplastic Tubing Printing), FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), Silicone 3D Printing and Metal SLM (Selective Laser Melting). Its manufacturing capabilities support a broad range of medical-grade thermoplastics. Going forward, DuPont can benefit from the rising demand for customized medical devices, lightweight industrial components, rapid design iteration and high-performance materials that allow additive manufacturing to shift from prototyping into regulated, end-use production.
DuPont currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Proto Labs is widely recognized as the world’s fastest digital manufacturing platform for rapid prototypes and on-demand production parts. Since its inception, it has manufactured more than 700 million parts, catering to more than 300,000 customers.
Initially focused on prototypes and relatively simple components, the company gradually expanded its capabilities to include more complex parts as well as full-scale production. Over time, it broadened the scope of its offerings by increasing the range of sizes and materials available. Proto Labs also strengthened its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including FineLine in 2014 to introduce 3D printing, Alphaform in October 2015 to expand 3D printing services in Europe and RAPID in 2017 to add sheet-metal manufacturing. Through the acquisition of 3D Hubs, Inc., which was rebranded to Protolabs Network in 2021, it provides customers access to a global network of premium manufacturing partners.
The company unveiled ProDesk in February 2026, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled manufacturing platform to accelerate projects from prototyping to production. It features AI-driven manufacturability analysis across injection molding, CNC machining and 3D printing services for instant feedback on parts before they enter production. The platform also allows users to customize quotes based on materials, finishes, secondary operations and lead-time requirements. Through this platform, the company promises an industry-leading online experience that will accelerate product development timelines. PRLB currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
AMETEK, through its Specialty Metal Products (SMP) unit, is a leading producer of high-performance metal powders designed for additive manufacturing. It offers a range of alloys and size distributions specific to different additive manufacturing processes, including Laser Powder Bed, Binder Jet and Cold Spray and machines. AME’s most common additive manufacturing powder materials include stainless steel 316L (including A240 grade), Stainless steel 304L and Stainless steel 17-4PH. It also offers specialty austenitic and ferritic stainless steels, as well as a selection of high-quality nickel and cobalt alloy powders that are designed specifically for 3D printing applications.
Backed by more than five decades of expertise, the combination of scale, precision and material science enables the company to deliver reliable, high-quality powders that support consistent performance and cost efficiency in additive manufacturing.
In July 2025, AME acquired Faro Technologies, a leading provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions. Faro’s offerings included portable measurement arms, laser scanners and trackers, software solutions and comprehensive service offerings serving a diverse range of end markets. This was AMETEK’s largest addition in precision scanning since the acquisition of Creaform in 2013. Creaform is a well-known developer and manufacturer of innovative portable 3D measurement technologies and a provider of 3D engineering services. In October 2024, the company complemented Creaform’s business capabilities with the acquisition of Virtek Vision International, a leading provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems. AME currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
ATI provides a full range of capabilities throughout the additive supply chain, from metal powder and material science to the finished part. ATI Additive Manufacturing is one of the select providers with expertise in both Electron Beam Melting and Powder Bed Fusion, designed for highly demanding and precision-critical performance environments. ATI Additive Manufacturing has been at the forefront of Aerospace additive manufacturing since 2014.
Given its extensive powder metals offering, ATI Additive can quickly respond to customers' needs for their additive part demands. Leveraging ATI’s metallurgical leadership, it can also develop new alloys for additive manufacturing on request or address industry challenges. The company continues to increase its production capacity for advanced metallic powders for use in next-generation aerospace products, including additive manufacturing applications.
ATI has commissioned a state-of-the-art facility for additive manufacturing products, bringing online the most advanced large-format, metal additive manufacturing capabilities in the industry. The facility combines design, printing, heat treating, machining and inspection capabilities under one roof. From design to finished product, the company has created a one-stop solution center to address challenges in high-performance markets like aerospace, defense and space. ATI currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
John Alexander Young, Chief Financial Officer of Ambarella (AMBA +1.06%), reported the direct sale of 5,033 shares of Common Stock for a transaction value of approximately $340,000 on June 17, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)5,033Transaction value~$340,000Post-transaction shares (direct)112,590Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$7.4 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average reported price ($67.54); post-transaction value based on June 17, 2026 market close price.
Key questionsHow does this sale compare to John Young's historical trading pattern?
In the past year, Young executed eight sales, with the current sale of 5,033 shares ranking at the higher end of his typical transaction size, which averaged 2,845 shares per sale; this larger trade reflects the reduced remaining holdings rather than a voluntary scale-up.Did the transaction involve any indirect holdings or derivative securities?
No, the sale was limited to direct ownership of Common Stock; no indirect holdings or options were involved in the transaction.What is the impact on Young's overall economic exposure to Ambarella?
While direct Common Stock holdings decreased by 4.28%, Young's direct Common Stock holdings after the transaction total 112,590 shares.Company overviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close 2026-06-17)$65.88Market capitalization$3.07 billionRevenue (TTM)$405.19 million1-year price change35.39%* 1-year performance calculated using June 17, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshotAmbarella develops advanced system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions integrating high-definition video processing, AI computer vision, and image manipulation for automotive, security, robotics, and consumer electronics markets.The company generates revenue by designing and selling semiconductor solutions to OEMs and ODMs, leveraging both direct sales and distributor networks.Primary customers include automotive manufacturers, security camera providers, robotics companies, and producers of consumer electronics such as wearable cameras and drones.Ambarella is a leading semiconductor company specializing in high-performance video processing and artificial intelligence SoCs. The company leverages deep technical expertise to deliver integrated solutions that enable advanced imaging, computer vision, and efficient power usage across diverse end markets.
Ambarella's competitive edge lies in its ability to combine video, AI, and system functions on a single chip, supporting demanding applications in automotive, security, and next-generation consumer devices.
What this transaction means for investorsAmbarella CFO John Young’s June 17 sale of company stock came at a time when shares were on an upswing after falling to a 52-week low of $48.30 on March 30. That said, the rising share price was not the catalyst for Young’s disposition.
His sale was performed for a couple of reasons. Young disposed of 3,186 shares to fulfill tax withholding obligations incurred in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
The remaining 1,847 shares were sold as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in January of 2026. Such plans are often implemented by insiders to avoid accusations of trading based on insider information. This indicates the disposition was a non-discretionary transaction.
Ambarella’s stock recovered from its low thanks to excellent business performance. In the company’s fiscal first quarter ended April 30, revenue rose 17% year over year to $100.4 million.
Its artificial intelligence solutions appear to be gaining growing traction. Ambarella forecasted sales to accelerate to between $105.0 million and $111.0 million for its fiscal second quarter.
Robert Izquierdo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
AI workloads triggered a 93% surge in log and telemetry volume, while teams rely on an average of seven different tools, forcing manual correlation that doesn’t scale
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leading AI-powered observability platform, today released findings from its new research, The State of Log Management 2026 report, revealing that the rapid growth of AI workloads is pushing traditional log management approaches to their limits. Modern logs have become critical to understanding, validating, and securing AI-driven decisions, helping organizations ensure reliability, compliance, and performance at scale. However, the volume and complexity of AI telemetry are overwhelming legacy tools, making it harder for teams to keep AI systems explainable, trustworthy, and production ready. As a result, enterprises must rethink how they manage and analyze telemetry data to maintain visibility, control costs, and support AI at scale.
Key findings from the report include:
AI workloads have driven a 93% increase in log volume over the last 12 months. Organizations use an average of seven different tools to manage logs and telemetry. 80% say turning telemetry into actionable insights is negatively impacting customer experience and delaying AI initiatives. Organizations exclude an average of 86% of log data to manage costs and system limitations. Teams spend nearly $2.5 million annually on logging solutions. Nearly three-quarters say AI workloads require a platform-based approach to log management. 81% believe log ingestion and processing must be open and automated for real-time analysis. According to a global study of 450 senior technology leaders, this surge in data, combined with fragmented tools, is making it increasingly difficult for teams to detect issues, secure AI systems, and extract timely insights. Organizations are forced into manual, time-consuming workflows as they compare insights across systems, slowing time to insight and limiting their ability to move AI initiatives from pilot to production.
AI growth pushes traditional log management to breaking point
Respondents estimate they spend an average of nearly $2.5 million annually on logging solutions, including log ingestion, management, storage, indexing, rehydration, and querying. At the same time, logs are a key component for understanding and securing AI systems. To manage rising costs and system limitations using traditional methods, many organizations are forced to limit the amount of telemetry they ingest or retain.
Nearly half of organizations report discarding or not collecting logs, excluding an average of 86% of log data from ingestion, storage, or analysis to manage cost and system limitations. These challenges are most pronounced in environments that rely on fragmented or log‑centric approaches, rather than a unified observability platform designed to handle AI‑scale telemetry.
“AI is accelerating enterprise innovation, but most logging systems were never built for the scale, speed, or complexity of AI‑driven environments,” said Mala Pillutla, Vice President of Log Management at Dynatrace. “As AI agents operate probabilistically, treating logs, metrics, traces, and events as separate signals is no longer viable. To make AI systems reliable and trustworthy, organizations need a unified, intelligent approach that brings all telemetry together in real time, enriched with deep context to drive confident decisions.”
As AI initiatives move from experimentation to production, fragmented log management from too many tools is emerging as a key barrier to reliability, trust, and operational scale.
Unified observability becomes essential to scaling AI workloads
The report underscores the need for a fundamentally new approach to log management, where logs serve as the high-fidelity foundation, unified with distributed tracing and other telemetry data to deliver real-time, context-rich insights at a massive scale.
Nearly three‑quarters of respondents say AI workloads now demand a platform‑based approach to log management, while 81% believe log ingestion and processing must be open and automated to enable real‑time analysis without rigid schemas, indexing overhead, or rehydration delays.
The real cost of observability fragmentation isn't just the infrastructure bill — it's the opportunity cost of AI initiatives that stall between pilot and production because teams can't trust their telemetry. The research shows that roughly a third of organizations are paying for redundant or underutilized observability features, and more than a quarter are burning engineering cycles just keeping multiple tools running across environments. That's capacity that should be going toward making AI workloads production-ready, not toward stitching together dashboards across numerous different tools.
Download The State of Log Management 2026 report here to explore benchmark data on how AI workloads are exploding log volume and costs, and why unified observability is now essential for reliable, trustworthy AI operations.
Methodology
The State of Log Management 2026 report is based on a global survey of 450 senior leaders and decision makers responsible for log management in enterprises with annual revenues of $750 million or more. The research was conducted by Coleman Parkes on behalf of Dynatrace in January and February of 2026.
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Dynatrace is advancing observability for today’s digital businesses, helping to transform the complexity of modern digital ecosystems into powerful business assets. By leveraging AI-powered insights, Dynatrace enables organizations to analyze, automate, and innovate faster to drive their business forward. To learn more about how Dynatrace can help your business, visit www.dynatrace.com, visit our blog and follow us on LinkedIn and X @dynatrace.
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Dynatrace is rated a buy, with the market undervaluing its resilience and growth amid AI-driven SaaS concerns. DT's observability tools are increasingly critical as AI adoption amplifies digital complexity, driving sustained customer expansion and usage. FY'26 revenue grew 19% to $2.02B, FCF reached $530M, and dollar-based net retention remained robust at 110%.
Round led by Lumira Ventures and Roche Venture Fund with new investment from Sanofi June 18, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: COUR Pharma
CHICAGO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COUR Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class, antigen-specific immune tolerance therapies for autoimmune diseases, announced today it has closed a $50 million Series B funding round led by existing investors Lumira Ventures and Roche Venture Fund with participation from new investor, Sanofi. Existing investors including Alpha Wave Ventures, Pfizer Ventures, Angelini Ventures, and T1D Fund: A Breakthrough T1D Venture also participated, demonstrating continued conviction in COUR's tolerance platform.
The proceeds will be used to support the clinical advancement of CNP-103, an investigational therapy developed using COUR’s proprietary nanoparticle platform for antigen-specific immune tolerance. CNP-103 is being evaluated in an active Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (NCT06783309) to assess its safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics, and efficacy in adolescents and adults ages 12-35 who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) within the last six months. CNP-103 encapsulates four recombinant proteins which can reprogram the inflammatory autoimmune response directed toward islet cell destruction. Notably, these proteins are believed to cover >95% of known antigens driving T1D. By inducing tolerance to these proteins, COUR aims to prevent further islet cell destruction and maintain insulin production at a clinically important level while potentially reversing dysglycemia.
“New technological innovations have transformed the management of type 1 diabetes, yet the standard of care remains focused on controlling blood glucose rather than addressing the underlying autoimmune disease,” said Dannielle Appelhans, President and Chief Executive Officer of COUR Pharma. “Our clinically validated antigen-specific immune tolerance platform has the potential to change the treatment paradigm for T1D through a disease-modifying approach that is designed to protect insulin-producing cells from immune-mediated damage. We are excited to continue building evidence for the potential of immune tolerance therapies across autoimmune diseases.”
With the prioritization of evaluating CNP-103 in T1D, COUR is seeking partners for the clinical development of CNP-104 in primary biliary cholangitis and CNP-106 in myasthenia gravis.
About COUR Pharma
COUR Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class antigen-specific immune tolerance therapies for autoimmune diseases. COUR’s therapies are developed using a proprietary antigen-specific immune tolerance nanoparticle platform. COUR nanoparticles encapsulate disease-specific antigens and have been designed with specific features to mimic the anti-inflammatory nature of apoptotic cells. COUR’s nanoparticles work to address the complexity of autoimmunity at its source, reprogramming upstream pathways to induce tolerance toward specific, disease-relevant autoantigens. Data from multiple clinical and preclinical programs have demonstrated the ability of COUR’s product candidates to induce antigen-specific immune tolerance, with the potential to treat a wide range of autoimmune diseases.
For more information, please visit www.courpharma.com.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) (the “Company”) today announced that its operating partnership, Kilroy Realty, L.P. (the “Borrower”), has closed on a fifth amended and restated senior unsecured revolving credit facility that permits borrowings of up to $1.25 billion (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The term of the Revolving Credit Facility was extended two years and now matures July 31, 2030, prior to the exercise of available extension options. Additionally, the Borrower closed on an amended and restated senior unsecured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) that matures on July 31, 2031. The Term Loan Facility provides for a $250 million senior unsecured term loan, of which $200 million was previously outstanding under the prior term loan agreement and remains outstanding, and $50 million of which represents additional delayed draw term loan commitments available to be drawn through June 11, 2027.
“We are pleased to announce the recast of our Revolving Credit and Term Loan Facilities, which has allowed us to extend the maturity dates, improve pricing, and increase total available borrowing capacity,” stated Angela Aman, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “We are grateful to our strong banking partnerships, which continue to provide Kilroy with robust liquidity and financial flexibility as we look to create value for all stakeholders.”
Revolving Credit Facility Key Terms Overview
Fifth Amended and Restated
Revolving Credit Facility
Previous Revolving
Credit Facility
Amount
$1.25B
$1.10B
SOFR Borrowing Spread
100 bps
110 bps
SOFR Credit Spread Adjustment
None
10 bps
Annual Facility Fee
25 bps
25 bps
Maturity Date before Extension Options
July 31, 2030
July 31, 2028
Extension Options
Two 6-Month
Two 6-Month
Term Loan Facility Key Terms Overview
Amended and Restated
Term Loan Facility
Previous Term Loan Facility
Amount
$250M
$200M
SOFR Borrowing Spread
115 bps
120 bps
SOFR Credit Spread Adjustment
None
10 bps
Maturity Date
July 31, 2031
October 3, 2026
Extension Options
None
One 1-Year
The Revolving Credit Facility was syndicated to a group of U.S. and international banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and U.S. Bank National Association, which acted as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is the administrative agent for the Revolving Credit Facility and Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the syndication agents. Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia, BMO Capital Markets Corp., and Royal Bank of Canada acted as joint lead arrangers. PNC Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association, Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Barclays Bank PLC, BMO Bank, N.A., and Royal Bank of Canada acted as co-documentation agents.
The Term Loan Facility was syndicated to a group of U.S. and international banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and U.S. Bank National Association, which acted as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is the administrative agent for the Term Loan Facility and Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the syndication agents. Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia, and Royal Bank of Canada acted as joint lead arrangers. PNC Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association, Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia, and Royal Bank of Canada acted as co-documentation agents.
About Kilroy Realty Corporation
Kilroy is a leading U.S. landlord and developer, with operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego, and Austin. The Company has earned global recognition for sustainability, building operations, innovation, and design. As a pioneer and innovator in the creation of a more sustainable real estate industry, the Company’s approach to modern business environments helps drive creativity and productivity for some of the world’s leading technology, media, life science, and professional services companies.
The Company is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index with more than seven decades of experience managing, developing, and acquiring office, life science, and mixed-use projects.
As of March 31, 2026, Kilroy’s stabilized portfolio totaled approximately 17.1 million square feet of primarily office and life science space that was 77.6% occupied and 82.3% leased. The Company also has 608 residential units in San Diego, with a quarterly average occupancy of 95.0%.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, and assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, changes in circumstances, trends, and factors that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of our control. Accordingly, actual performance, results, and events may vary materially from those indicated or implied in the forward-looking statements, and you should not rely on the forward-looking statements as predictions of future performance, results, or events. Numerous factors could cause actual future performance, results, and events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: global market and general economic conditions, including actual and potential tariffs and periods of heightened inflation, and their effect on our liquidity and financial conditions and those of our tenants; adverse economic or real estate conditions generally, and specifically, in the States of California, Texas, and Washington; risks associated with our investment in real estate assets, which are illiquid, and with trends in the real estate industry; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants; any significant downturn in tenants’ businesses, including bankruptcy, lack of liquidity or lack of funding, and the impact labor disruptions or strikes, such as episodic strikes in the media industry, may have on our tenants’ businesses; our ability to re-lease property at or above current market rates; reduced demand for office space, including as a result of remote working and flexible working arrangements that allow work from remote locations other than an employer's office premises; costs to comply with government regulations, including environmental remediation; the availability of cash for distribution and debt service, and exposure to risk of default under debt obligations; increases in interest rates and our ability to manage interest rate exposure; changes in interest rates and the availability of financing on attractive terms or at all, which may adversely impact our future interest expense and our ability to pursue development, redevelopment, and acquisition opportunities and refinance existing debt; a decline in real estate asset valuations, which may limit our ability to dispose of assets at attractive prices, or obtain or maintain debt financing, and which may result in write-offs or impairment charges; significant competition, which may decrease the occupancy and rental rates of properties; potential losses that may not be covered by insurance; the ability to successfully complete acquisitions and dispositions on announced terms; the ability to successfully operate acquired, developed, and redeveloped properties; the ability to successfully complete development and redevelopment projects on schedule and within budgeted amounts; delays or refusals in obtaining all necessary zoning, land use, and other required entitlements, governmental permits and authorizations for our development and redevelopment properties; increases in anticipated capital expenditures, tenant improvement, and/or leasing costs; defaults on leases for land on which some of our properties are located; adverse changes to, or enactment or implementations of, tax laws or other applicable laws, regulations, or legislation, as well as business and consumer reactions to such changes; risks associated with joint venture investments, including our lack of sole decision-making authority, our reliance on co-venturers’ financial condition, and disputes between us and our co-venturers; environmental uncertainties and risks related to natural disasters; risks associated with climate change and our sustainability strategies, and our ability to achieve our sustainability goals; and our ability to maintain our status as a REIT. These factors are not exhaustive and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. For a discussion of additional factors that could materially adversely affect our business and financial performance, see the factors included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this press release that becomes untrue because of subsequent events, new information, or otherwise, except to the extent we are required to do so in connection with our ongoing requirements under federal securities laws.
Investors looking for stocks in the Mining - Miscellaneous sector might want to consider either Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) or Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
The Williams Companies is upgraded to strong buy, driven by robust project execution and a pivot into behind-the-meter power solutions for data centers. WMB targets a 9% contracted EBITDA CAGR through 2029, outpacing the sector average, with a $7.3B growth CapEx pipeline and long-term revenue visibility. Dividend growth is accelerating, supported by fee-based revenues and strong coverage; projections suggest a potential 4.5% yield by 2029.
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE) has had a volatile two months. XLE climbed to $61.29 on May 19 as Brent crude touched $124.61 in early April on the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, then gave back 12% in a month as crude collapsed toward the mid-$80s. The fund is still up 21% year to date, but the round trip tracked oil almost tick for tick, and the next leg depends on whether the geopolitical risk premium stays in the barrel.
The fund in one sentence XLE is a market-cap-weighted basket of S&P 500 energy names offering cheap, liquid exposure to U.S. integrated oils, E&P, refining, and midstream at a 0.08% expense ratio. The catch is concentration. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM | XOM Price Prediction) sits at 23.7% and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) at 17.6%, so two stocks drive 41% of every move. Add ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Williams (NYSE:WMB), and Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) and you reach roughly 56% of the fund in five tickers.
The macro factor that matters: where Brent settles by year-end The single variable with the most leverage on XLE over the next 12 months is Brent crude’s path as Strait of Hormuz traffic normalizes. The EIA’s May Short-Term Energy Outlook expects Brent to average around $106 in May and June, then fall to $89 in Q4 2026 and $79 in 2027 as Middle East production returns and global inventories rebuild. Brent has already moved faster than that schedule, printing $93.76 the week of June 12.
The threshold to watch is $80 Brent. Chevron’s Q1 result was built on $81 average Brent; ConocoPhillips realized $50.36 per BOE at that price. A drop into the $70s would compress upstream cash flow across XOM, CVX, and COP simultaneously, which is most of the fund. Check the EIA weekly petroleum status report on Wednesdays and the monthly STEO; whether EIA’s 2027 $79 forecast drifts lower signals risk. The 2014-2016 cycle is the cautionary parallel: a similar OPEC supply normalization took XLE from roughly $100 to under $50.
The fund-specific factor: timing-effect noise versus underlying earnings Q1 reports inside XLE were optically ugly for a reason worth understanding. Exxon booked $3.88 billion in unfavorable mark-to-market timing on unsettled derivatives plus $706 million in Middle East physical losses, dragging headline net income to $4.18 billion even as underlying earnings rose to $8.77 billion. Chevron carried roughly $2.9 billion of similar timing effects, and Phillips 66 absorbed $839 million in derivative hedge losses from a LIFO mismatch as commodity prices rose.
These hedges unwind as physical inventory clears. Q2 earnings, reported in late July and early August, should show meaningful reversal if oil settles where it is now. Watch the segment-level “identified items” tables in each 8-K filing. If timing effects flip positive while production volumes hold, the integrated majors will print numbers that look better than the underlying barrel price would suggest, and XLE’s two largest holdings will carry the fund. If hedges keep generating losses into Q3, the buyback pace at Exxon ($20 billion guided for 2026) and Chevron’s 16-quarter streak of $5 billion-plus returns become the marginal source of support.
A quieter corner worth watching Williams is the holding that does not behave like the rest. WMB is up 23% YTD on natural gas demand from data centers, with over $7 billion of power innovation projects in execution including the $2.3 billion Project Neo. For investors who want the AI power-demand thesis without oil price beta, the Alerian MLP and pure midstream ETFs offer cleaner exposure than XLE.
What to monitor The signal for the next 12 months is Brent’s path toward the EIA’s $79 average for 2027, watched through the monthly STEO and weekly EIA inventory reports. The fund-level tell is whether Q2 and Q3 filings from Exxon and Chevron show the timing-effect drag reversing; if not, 41% of XLE fights an accounting headwind even if the barrel cooperates.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR - Free Report) .
Interactive Brokers currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.40, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 10 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.40 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 10 recommendations that derive the current ABR, eight are Strong Buy, representing 80% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for IBKR
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The ABR suggests buying Interactive Brokers, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.
In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.
Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Should You Invest in IBKR?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Interactive Brokers, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $2.46.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Interactive Brokers. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +13.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, which Interactive Brokers falls in, has gained 13%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Interactive Brokers is expected to post earnings of $0.59 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +15.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.46 points to a change of +12.3% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.82 indicates a change of +14.6% from what Interactive Brokers is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Interactive Brokers is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Interactive Brokers, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.66 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +12.2%. For the current and next fiscal years, $6.9 billion and $7.77 billion estimates indicate +12.1% and +12.5% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryInteractive Brokers reported revenues of $1.68 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +20.3%. EPS of $0.6 for the same period compares with $0.47 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.71 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -1.91%. The EPS surprise was -3.23%.
Over the last four quarters, Interactive Brokers surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Interactive Brokers is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Interactive Brokers. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Additional Asset Classes Available Including Options and Futures
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global broker, today announced the expansion of its agentic trading capabilities with the addition of ChatGPT and Grok, further broadening a growing ecosystem of AI platform integrations that began with Claude. Available through certified AI connector marketplaces across multiple leading platforms, these integrations allow clients to research, analyze, and generate instructions with speed and efficiency to uncover new trading and investing opportunities instantly. With this release, Interactive Brokers also extends the selection of products available for order instructions to include support for options, futures and futures options in addition to equities and ETFs.
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) today announced the expansion of its agentic trading capabilities with the addition of ChatGPT and Grok, further broadening a growing ecosystem of AI platform integrations that began with Claude.
Share “We continue to see growing interest from investors in using artificial intelligence as a more natural way to interact with financial markets,” said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers. “Adding ChatGPT and Grok, together with support for options and futures, expands the ways clients can securely connect AI tools to Interactive Brokers for research, analysis and execution. We will continue to broaden the capabilities and asset classes available through these integrations over time.”
Clients can now link their existing IBKR account to ChatGPT, Grok, or Claude in minutes using their IBKR login at no extra cost, with no new account required, and no passwords or API keys ever shared with the AI provider. Once connected, clients can use natural language to explore their portfolio, analyze markets, and generate order instructions. Every instruction is reviewed and approved by the client in a dedicated AI Instructions tab before any order is submitted to the market.
What Clients Can Achieve
A few examples of the kinds of questions and functionality that the integration handles:
“Show me the possible Options strategies that can help protect the gains on my five largest stock positions and generate the order instructions for each.”
The AI finds options strategies to protect gains on five positions and generates the order instructions. “Buy 2 contracts of nearby month ICE OIL futures.”
The AI generates order instructions to buy 2 contracts of front-month ICE OIL futures. "Which of my positions currently have an RSI above 70 (overbought) or below 30 (oversold)?"
The AI computes technical indicators across the client's holdings and flags stretched positions. "Compare my portfolio's recent momentum against a broad market index ETF."
The AI benchmarks aggregate portfolio performance against a relevant index. IBKR's Full Suite of AI Tools
The AI Integration complements IBKR's existing AI-powered tools, available directly within IBKR's platforms:
AI Screeners: Use natural language to describe what you are looking for – like "small-cap tech stocks with strong cash flow” – and get a ranked list of matches from more than 70,000 global stocks. Investment Themes: Search for a theme such as "clean energy" or "cloud computing" and view connected companies, industries, and trends. Connections: Enter any stock and discover the related companies, sector ETFs, derivatives, thematic data, and event contracts all in one view. Ask IBKR: Use natural language to ask questions about your portfolio – like “How concentrated am I in tech?” – and get answers grounded in your own account data. AI News Summaries: Get concise recaps of market news filtered to the stocks and sectors in your portfolio and watch lists – so the news most relevant to your investments is always easy to find, with important articles flagged automatically. For more information on IBKR’s AI Integration, visit:
US and countries served by IB LLC: AI Integration
Canada: AI Integration
United Kingdom: AI Integration
Europe: AI Integration
Hong Kong: AI Integration
Singapore: AI Integration
Australia: AI Integration
To provide feedback on IBKR's platforms, tools, and services, use: [email protected]
The best-informed investors choose Interactive Brokers.
About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR) is a member of the S&P 500. Its affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and prediction markets around the clock on over 170 markets in numerous countries and currencies from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation have enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Interactive Brokers has consistently earned recognition as a top broker, garnering multiple awards and accolades from respected industry sources such as Barron's, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and many others.
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Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global broker, today announced the expansion of its agentic trading capabilities with the addition of ChatGPT and Grok, further broadening a growing ecosystem of AI platform integrations that began with Claude. Available through certified AI connector marketplaces across multiple leading platforms, these integrations allow clients to research, analyze, and generate instructions with speed and efficiency to uncover new trading and investing opportunities instantly. With this release, Interactive Brokers also extends the selection of products available for order instructions to include support for options, futures and futures options in addition to equities and ETFs.
“We continue to see growing interest from investors in using artificial intelligence as a more natural way to interact with financial markets,” said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers. “Adding ChatGPT and Grok, together with support for options and futures, expands the ways clients can securely connect AI tools to Interactive Brokers for research, analysis and execution. We will continue to broaden the capabilities and asset classes available through these integrations over time.”
Clients can now link their existing IBKR account to ChatGPT, Grok, or Claude in minutes using their IBKR login at no extra cost, with no new account required, and no passwords or API keys ever shared with the AI provider. Once connected, clients can use natural language to explore their portfolio, analyze markets, and generate order instructions. Every instruction is reviewed and approved by the client in a dedicated AI Instructions tab before any order is submitted to the market.
What Clients Can Achieve
A few examples of the kinds of questions and functionality that the integration handles:
“Show me the possible Options strategies that can help protect the gains on my five largest stock positions and generate the order instructions for each.”
The AI finds options strategies to protect gains on five positions and generates the order instructions.
“Buy 2 contracts of nearby month ICE OIL futures.”The AI generates order instructions to buy 2 contracts of front-month ICE OIL futures.
"Which of my positions currently have an RSI above 70 (overbought) or below 30 (oversold)?"The AI computes technical indicators across the client's holdings and flags stretched positions.
"Compare my portfolio's recent momentum against a broad market index ETF."
The AI benchmarks aggregate portfolio performance against a relevant index.
IBKR's Full Suite of AI Tools
The AI Integration complements IBKR's existing AI-powered tools, available directly within IBKR's platforms:
AI Screeners: Use natural language to describe what you are looking for – like "small-cap tech stocks with strong cash flow” – and get a ranked list of matches from more than 70,000 global stocks.
Investment Themes: Search for a theme such as "clean energy" or "cloud computing" and view connected companies, industries, and trends.
Connections: Enter any stock and discover the related companies, sector ETFs, derivatives, thematic data, and event contracts all in one view.
Ask IBKR: Use natural language to ask questions about your portfolio – like “How concentrated am I in tech?” – and get answers grounded in your own account data.
AI News Summaries: Get concise recaps of market news filtered to the stocks and sectors in your portfolio and watch lists – so the news most relevant to your investments is always easy to find, with important articles flagged automatically.
For more information on IBKR’s AI Integration, visit:
US and countries served by IB LLC: [url="]AI Integration [/url]
Canada: [url="]AI Integration [/url]
United Kingdom: [url="]AI Integration [/url]
Europe: [url="]AI Integration [/url]
Hong Kong: [url="]AI Integration [/url]
Singapore: [url="]AI Integration [/url]
Australia: AI Integration
To provide feedback on IBKR's platforms, tools, and services, use: [email protected]
The best-informed investors choose Interactive Brokers.
About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR) is a member of the S&P 500. Its affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and prediction markets around the clock on over 170 markets in numerous countries and currencies from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation have enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Interactive Brokers has consistently earned recognition as a top broker, garnering multiple awards and accolades from respected industry sources such as Barron's, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and many others.
Follow Interactive Brokers on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube
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, /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, has announced its research into the Synergic Quantum Generative Network (SQGEN).
Addressing the issues of unstable training, high quantum resource consumption, and low training efficiency in traditional Quantum Generative Adversarial Networks (QGAN), WiMi has designed a new parallel quantum learning framework and algorithm optimizations aimed at achieving a dual breakthrough in the performance and practicality of quantum generative machine learning.
The SQGEN architecture completes technological innovation across four aspects: operating framework, algorithm optimization, function design, and communication mechanism. Different from the traditional QGAN serial operation mode, SQGEN establishes a brand-new parallel quantum learning framework that enables the generator and discriminator to run synchronously and interact in real time within a quantum computing environment. Leveraging the superposition and entanglement characteristics of qubits, the model can process multiple sets of data samples in parallel and simultaneously complete the data generation and authenticity discrimination processes. This fundamentally accelerates the model training process from the underlying architecture and significantly improves the overall algorithm operation efficiency.
At the quantum circuit optimization level, SQGEN innovatively introduces the Nelder-Mead optimization algorithm, overturning the traditional gradient-based optimization mode. This algorithm does not rely on gradient information calculations, perfectly adapting to the technical issue of difficult precise gradient computation in quantum computing scenarios, thereby greatly improving the adaptability and operational stability of the quantum circuits. At the same time, the team at WiMi has carried out special optimization on the model cost function by relaxing the reversibility constraints and raising the lower bound of cost function computation, effectively reducing the number of function evaluations within a single training cycle. This optimization not only significantly reduces ineffective consumption of quantum hardware resources but also avoids training oscillation problems at the algorithm level, enhancing model training stability. SQGEN takes the game balance between the generator and the discriminator as the core measurement standard of the cost function. When the two core components both reach their optimal operating states, the cost function achieves its maximum value, ensuring that the model continues to iterate and converge to the optimal solution.
Meanwhile, the technology leverages quantum entanglement characteristics to build a dedicated quantum communication channel, achieving high-speed and synchronous information transmission between modules, and is equipped with an efficient synchronous update mechanism. This solves the core problems of asynchronous module updates and poor model stability in traditional QGAN training processes, significantly improving the model's robustness and generalization capability.
Compared with traditional QGAN models, the SQGEN architecture researched by WiMi has significant technical advantages. The parallelization framework and optimized quantum circuits effectively shorten the model convergence cycle and achieve a significant improvement in training speed; the cost function optimization and lightweight evaluation mechanism greatly reduce quantum resource consumption. At the same time, the dynamic game optimization and synchronous operation mechanism effectively enhance the authenticity, diversity, and precision of the generated data, solving the problems of unstable training and poor generation quality in traditional models.
As a brand-new quantum machine learning generative framework, SQGEN provides an innovative technical solution for the field of quantum generative network technology through multiple innovations in architecture, algorithms, communication, and optimization. In the future, with the continuous upgrading of quantum computing hardware technology and the continuous iteration of quantum resources, SQGEN technology is expected to be widely applied in multiple industry fields, driving technological innovation and industrial upgrading in the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
About WiMi Hologram Cloud
WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WiMi) focuses on holographic cloud services, primarily concentrating on professional fields such as in-vehicle AR holographic HUD, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR, head-mounted light field holographic devices, holographic semiconductors, holographic cloud software, holographic car navigation, metaverse holographic AR/VR devices, and metaverse holographic cloud software. It covers multiple aspects of holographic AR technologies, including in-vehicle holographic AR technology, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR virtual advertising technology, holographic AR virtual entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic virtual communication, metaverse holographic AR technology, and metaverse virtual cloud services. WiMi is a comprehensive holographic cloud technology solution provider. For more information, please visit http://ir.wimiar.com.
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Woodward (WWD) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
While SpaceX (SPCX) and chip names have been on investors' radar as of late, Woodward (WWD) stock has stealthily climbed and is on pace for three straight weeks of gains. The aerospace and industrial power systems stock broke out of a cup base on Tuesday.
Wednesday's IBD 50 Growth Stocks To Watch name raised its fiscal 2026 profit and sales outlook in its latest earnings report. Woodward has tapped into growing industries, including satellites and data centers.
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Woodward designs and manufactures clean energy control technology and systems. It makes aircraft engines and flight control systems, as well as those used in space launch vehicles and missiles.
The IBD 50 and IBD SwingTrader name also serves the energy and transportation industries with its gas, steam and hydro turbines and engines. Its fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems are designed for airplanes and power plants as well as marine vessels, refineries, data centers and mines.
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Woodward Stock Breaks Out Woodward stock bolted up 4.7% in above-average volume and broke out of a first-stage cup base with a 407 buy point on Tuesday. The base count reset after its prior consolidation pattern breakout didn't pan out, and the stock then sank below the bottom of the prior base.
On Wednesday, shares are rising nearly 3% and are now extended from the 5% buy zone, reaching 427.35, according to IBD MarketSurge chart analysis. Woodward hit an all-time high on Wednesday and has gained around 43% year to date.
Shares reclaimed their 21-day exponential moving average and their 50-day moving average in early June.
Its relative strength line has rocketed higher since its June 1 low, and its IBD Relative Strength Rating rose to 86 from 64 four weeks ago.
Mutual funds have added shares of Woodward to their portfolios for four straight quarters, according to IBD Stock Checkup. Two IBD Mutual Fund Index names owned shares as of the March quarter, with Fidelity Contrafund (FCNTX) boosting its position to around 247,500 shares.
Power Systems Maker Raises Forecasts Woodward on April 29 said its fiscal second-quarter sales grew 23% to $1.091 billion. Its aerospace segment made up 64% of its second-quarter revenue, with the remaining amount coming from its industrial business.
The power systems firm's profit grew 34% to $2.27 per share. The quarterly profit margin at Woodward's aerospace division came in at 22.5%, while its industrial unit produced 17% earnings.
"Based on our first-half performance and continued demand strength, we are raising our full-year outlook," Woodward's Chief Executive Chip Blankenship said in the earnings release.
Woodward lifted its fiscal 2026 per-share earnings forecast to a range between $9.15 and $9.45. Its view on Feb. 2 called for $8.20 to $8.60 per share. Also, it now sees its total sales rising between 20% and 23%, up from its prior outlook of 14% to 18%. FactSet consensus sees its fiscal 2027 profit at $10.69 per share.
Woodward holds a 98 out of 99-possible IBD Composite Rating and a 97 Earnings Per Share Rating.
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On June 17, 2026, we present a detailed DCF analysis for Xcel Energy Inc XEL , a company that has shown a price performance of +21.9% over the past year and +8.5% year-to-date. The current price stands at $78.98, which raises questions about its valuation based on our models. Here are some key points:
DCF Earnings-based intrinsic value of $48.47 vs current price ($78.98) indicates a margin of safety of -63.0%. DCF Free Cash Flow (FCF)-based intrinsic value of $-138.39 suggests a significantly overvalued status. GF Score™ of 81/100 indicates a reliable assessment of the company's financial health and performance metrics. What Is XEL Worth? DCF Earnings-Based Model To determine the intrinsic value of Xcel Energy Inc, we utilized a two-stage DCF model. The first stage accounts for growth over the next ten years, while the second stage reflects a terminal growth phase. Below are the assumptions used in our DCF analysis:
Parameter Value Current EPS (TTM, excl. non-recurring) $3.86 10-Year Growth Rate 6.3% 10-Year Treasury Rate 4.43% Discount Rate (ceil(Treasury) + 6%) 11% Terminal Growth Rate 4% In the first stage, we project that EPS will grow at a rate of 6.3% per year for the next ten years, which is then discounted at a rate of 11%. The calculated value for this growth stage is $30.66 per share. In the second stage, we assume a terminal growth rate of 4% for the following ten years, also discounted at 11%, resulting in a terminal stage value of $17.81 per share. The summary of our calculations is as follows:
Stage Description Value Growth Stage (Years 1-10) EPS growing at 6.3%, discounted at 11% $30.66 Terminal Stage (Years 11-20) 4% terminal growth, discounted at 11% $17.81 Intrinsic Value Growth + Terminal $48.47 With the current price at $78.98, the intrinsic value of $48.47 indicates that the stock is modestly overvalued, with a margin of safety of -63.0%. It is important to note that GuruFocus uses EPS excluding non-recurring items, as research shows stock prices correlate more closely with earnings than with free cash flow. For further details, you can visit the XEL DCF Calculator.
What Does the Free Cash Flow DCF Say? In addition to the earnings-based DCF model, we also conducted a Free Cash Flow (FCF) DCF analysis. The FCF-based intrinsic value calculated is $-138.39, which starkly contrasts with the earnings-based valuation of $48.47. This significant discrepancy highlights that the stock is significantly overvalued, with a margin of safety of -100.0%. The divergence between the two models suggests that investors should exercise caution when considering Xcel Energy Inc as a potential investment.
How Does GF Value™ Compare to the DCF Models? According to our analysis, the GF Value™ of Xcel Energy Inc is $67.23. This proprietary measure is calculated based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. When comparing the three valuation models, we find that the DCF earnings-based model and the GF Value™ indicate that the stock is overvalued, while the FCF model presents an even more extreme valuation perspective. For more insights, you can check the GF Value™ page.
What Does XEL's GF Score™ Tell Us? The GF Score™ ranks stocks from 0 to 100 based on five key aspects: Financial Strength, Profitability, Growth, Valuation, and Momentum. Stocks with higher GF Score™ values have been found to generate higher long-term returns based on backtested data from 2006-2021. Below is the breakdown of Xcel Energy Inc's GF Score™:
Metric Rating GF Score™ 81/100 Financial Strength 4/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 6/10 Momentum 9/10 With a predictability rank of 0/5 stars, it indicates that the DCF model may be less reliable for this stock. For more information, visit the XEL stock page.
Key Assumptions and Limitations It is important to note that DCF models are highly sensitive to growth rate and discount rate assumptions. Stocks with low predictability ratings, such as Xcel Energy Inc, produce less reliable DCF estimates. The terminal growth rate of 4% used in our analysis is a simplifying assumption that may not reflect future market conditions accurately.
What This Means for Investors In summary, our analysis using the DCF earnings model suggests that Xcel Energy Inc is overvalued at its current price of $78.98, with an intrinsic value of $48.47. The FCF model further supports this view, indicating a significant overvaluation. The GF Value™ of $67.23 also aligns with the overvalued status. Overall, the consensus across all three models indicates that Xcel Energy Inc is overvalued at this time. For the full DCF analysis, visit the XEL DCF Calculator. You can also explore the GF Value™ page, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find undervalued predictable companies.
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Program provides grants for rural fire districts, offers firefighter mental health resources
, /PRNewswire/ -- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today announced the fifth year of its Fighting Fires Together campaign, combining the company's wildfire management and community support efforts across Oregon. The campaign unifies support for rural fire districts, wildfire response partnerships, and resources that strengthen firefighter and community resilience in fire-prone areas of the state.
The campaign addresses the realities of wildfire response in rural Oregon, where communities and agencies often face limited resources to protect both residents and wildland firefighters. The campaign focuses on:
Financial support for Rural Fire Protection Districts (RFPDs), including nearly $25,000 through the company's recent Giving Fund grants to four fire districts serving Oregon's vulnerable rural communities. Wildfire response partnerships with the Oregon Department of Forestry and local agencies to fight active wildfires on the company's forestlands and nearby public and private lands, including a $10,000 investment in Lane Community College's Wildland Fire Management Program. Mental health resources from Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance designed for wildland firefighters. "Wildfire response isn't just a seasonal concern — it's a year-round commitment that requires collaboration," says Shane Conway, vice president of Western Timberlands for Weyerhaeuser. "Our fifth year of the Fighting Fires Together campaign highlights the fact that preparedness is built on strong partnerships and ongoing support. Working closely with our rural communities and firefighters is essential to keeping Oregon's forests and communities safe from wildfire."
Rural Fire Protection Grants
Across Oregon, grants from the company's Giving Fund help rural fire protection districts secure critical rescue, medical and wildland firefighting tools, along with expanded training to support faster, safer responses when wildfires occur. These grants build on Weyerhaeuser's 38-acre land donation to the Row River RFPD in 2025. The site will house a new emergency substation and strengthen early suppression efforts in an area of rural Lane County where emergency resources are often stretched thin.
"In rural communities, we're often the first responders on the scene," says Kathleen Istudor, executive director at Row River Valley Community Partnership. "Support from Weyerhaeuser helps us strengthen our response and better protect our firefighters and the people who live here in the Dorena, Culp Creek, and Disston areas. It's an investment in our community that makes a real difference when it matters most."
Wildfire Response Partnerships
Weyerhaeuser continues to play an active role in fire prevention by collaborating with state and local agencies, including the Oregon Department of Forestry, and providing operational support during wildfire response, including aerial wildfire coordination and suppression efforts when fires occur.
Additionally, Weyerhaeuser is supporting the next generation of wildland firefighters and forestry professionals. A recent $10,000 grant to Lane Community College's Wildland Fire Management Program will support funding for tools and safety equipment that expands hands-on training and prepares students to enter the workforce. The investment enhances field-based learning in fuels reduction, use of wildland firefighting tools, and evaluating fire behavior in real-world conditions.
"This investment will help students safely gain real-world skills used in prescribed burns and wildland firefighting. It's a critical investment that will make our community safer and open new workforce opportunities for students," said Rick Glover, Wildland Fire Management Program Coordinator.
Mental Health Support for Wildland Firefighters
The campaign also offers free and accessible online tools from Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) specifically designed to address the unique mental health challenges that wildland firefighters may face during their lifesaving work. Wildland firefighters experience increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and suicide risk. The campaign's online resource hub offers videos and educational articles, links to regional peer groups and access to behavioral health providers who are trained in supporting wildland firefighters and their families.
Through Fighting Fires Together, Weyerhaeuser brings together investments, partnerships and on-the-ground resources that support wildfire preparedness, response and recovery across Oregon. Learn more at: https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/timberlands/fighting-fires-together.
ABOUT WEYERHAEUSER
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900 and today owns or controls more than 10 million acres of timberlands in the U.S., as well as additional public timberlands managed under long-term licenses in Canada. Weyerhaeuser has been a global leader in sustainability for more than a century and manages 100 percent of its timberlands on a fully sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized sustainable forestry standards. Weyerhaeuser is also one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America and operates additional business lines around product distribution, climate solutions, real estate, energy and natural resources, among others. In 2025, the company generated $6.9 billion in net sales and employed approximately 9,500 people who serve customers worldwide. Operated as a real estate investment trust, Weyerhaeuser's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY. Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com.
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Denny Marie Post, Director of Travel + Leisure Co. (TNL 2.62%), disclosed a sale of 2,500 common shares for a total of ~$160,000 on May 14, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)2,500Transaction value$160KPost-transaction shares (direct)1,977Post-transaction value (direct ownership)$126KTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($63.83); post-transaction value based on May 14, 2026, market close ($63.58).
Key questionsHow does this sale compare to Denny Marie Post's recent trading activity?
Since May of last year, Denny Marie Post has completed two open-market sales totaling 8,000 shares, with this transaction constituting the smaller of the two as capacity diminished following an initial 5,500-share sale in May 2025.What portion of her overall holdings does this trade represent?
The 2,500 shares sold accounted for 55.84% of her direct ownership, reducing her stake from 4,477 to 1,977 directly held shares, with no remaining indirect or derivative interests reported.Was the transaction conducted at a premium or discount relative to recent trading levels?
The shares were sold at around $63.83 per share, closely aligned with the May 14, 2026 market close of $63.58 and modestly above the current price of $62.55 as of May 19, 2026.Does this activity indicate a change in sentiment or strategy?
The cadence and size of sales are consistent with ongoing portfolio management, and the smaller trade size reflects a significantly reduced available share base rather than an active shift in disposition strategy.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$4.05 billionNet income (TTM)$237.00 millionDividend yield3.22%1-year price change29.10%* 1-year price change calculated using May 14th, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshotOffers vacation ownership interests, resort property management, vacation exchange networks, travel memberships, and private-label travel technology solutions.Generates revenue through the sale and financing of vacation ownership interests, membership fees, and travel technology services.Serves individual consumers seeking vacation ownership and travel experiences, as well as businesses utilizing travel technology and booking solutions.Travel + Leisure Co. operates a diversified hospitality platform focused on vacation ownership and travel membership services. The company leverages a broad portfolio of resorts and travel brands to capture recurring revenue streams from both individual and business clients.
What this transaction means for investorsTravel + Leisure director Denny Marie Post sold 2,500 shares for about $160,000 and now has only 1,977 shares remaining. That sounds alarming, but she holds 42,758 deferred shares and 741 restricted shares. That means they are not available for sale until a future date. So, she still has a substantial stake in the company, and this sale does not appear particularly meaningful to investors.
The travel industry in general has rebounded in a big way since the COVID-19 pandemic derailed many people’s vacation plans. Many of today’s consumers are prioritizing experiences over material goods, and this trend seems to be holding up despite concerns about the broader economy.
So, is this particular company’s stock a buy for the average investor?
Travel + Leisure focuses on vacation property ownership and travel membership services. While timeshares themselves may not appreciate much in value, the company’s stock is highly appealing to investors. It trades at a reasonable price-to-earnings ratio and offers an attractive dividend yield. The bearish angle is that the company carries substantial debt. And despite consumers’ continued appetite for travel experiences, the industry as a whole can be cyclical and dependent on economic factors.
Investors who seek exposure to travel stocks may prefer an ETF that holds a broad range of hospitality and entertainment companies, such as the Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ 0.84%).
Pamela Kock has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Should you prioritize the steady returns of an established lender or the high-growth potential of an AI disruptor? Comparing OneMain (OMF +0.09%) and Upstart (UPST 3.42%) helps determine which fits your individual goals.
OneMain focuses on personal loans for nonprime borrowers through a massive network of physical branches and digital tools. Upstart operates as a technology platform that uses artificial intelligence to help banks and credit unions price risk more accurately. Both companies facilitate consumer credit but utilize radically different business models to reach their target markets.
The case for OneMainOneMain provides personal loans and credit products to nonprime consumers through its extensive network of 1,300 branches and online platforms. The company operates in the consumer credit market and is a notable player among financial stocks. By focusing on personalized service and a local presence, it reaches borrowers who may have limited options through traditional banking channels.
For FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $6.2 billion, representing an increase of roughly 9.1% over the previous year. The company reported net income of approximately $783 million, resulting in a net margin of nearly 12.5%. This performance reflects a steady recovery in earnings compared to the prior two fiscal years.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was roughly 6.7x. This metric indicates that the company's total debt is approximately 6.7 times its shareholders’ equity. Free cash flow, which represents cash from operations minus capital expenditures, reached nearly $3.1 billion in FY 2025.
The case for UpstartUpstart operates an AI-driven marketplace that connects consumers with more than 100 banks and credit unions to facilitate various loan products. The company relies heavily on a small group of partners, with three entities originating roughly 83% of its loans and contributing about 61% of total revenue. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue surged by nearly 59% to reach nearly $1.1 billion. This growth allowed the company to return to profitability, reporting net income of roughly $53.6 million. This resulted in a net margin of close to 5.0%, a significant improvement over the net losses recorded in the previous two years.
As of December 2025, the company maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 2.3x. Its current ratio, which measures the ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets, was roughly 3.0x. For the fiscal year, Upstart reported negative free cash flow of approximately -$166.1 million.
Risk profile comparisonOneMain faces significant risks from adverse macroeconomic conditions that could disproportionately impact its nonprime borrower base. The company also navigates intense competition from larger financial institutions, such as JPMorgan Chase (JPM +2.23%), which have a lower cost of funds. Furthermore, strict oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could lead to increased compliance costs or regulatory penalties.
Upstart is highly dependent on institutional investors and a few key lending partners to maintain its loan volume and revenue. Its proprietary AI models pose a risk of pricing errors if they fail to adapt quickly to rapid economic shifts. Additionally, the company faces growing competition from other financial technology firms such as SoFi Technologies (SOFI 4.58%).
Valuation comparisonOneMain currently offers a significantly lower Forward P/E than its rival, making it a potentially attractive option for value-oriented investors.
MetricOneMainUpstartSector BenchmarkForward P/E7.8x35.1x16.6xP/S ratio1.4x3.1xSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLF sector ETF.
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
While both companies take radically different approaches to providing loans, each business is ultimately dependent on the same thing: the financial health of the average American consumer.
As a business with a greater focus on subprime lending, OneMain is more susceptible to the weaker part of the ‘K-shaped’ economy, where the very wealthiest are thriving while everyone else is in worse financial condition. While that can boost the need for loans, it also heightens the risk of loan defaults by OneMain borrowers. The company hedges this a bit by packaging and selling batches of its loans, such as auto receivables, to other parties.
Upstart, meanwhile, competes for a slightly more upmarket customer base with AI-powered lending models designed to provide near-instantaneous loan offers that accurately reflect risk for the lender. Don’t let the AI nature of the process allow you to overlook what could be very real risks to the modeling: AI may not be able to accurately price loans in changing economic conditions, and, in the long run, regulators may take a closer look at AI lending for bias, given the large amounts of information such systems may consume, and which might violate fairness in lending standards
OneMain is cheaper on a valuation basis, but the company saw an uptick in delinquencies in the first part of the year. While it expects that to decline, it’s an immediate risk. Upstart, meanwhile, is likely more insulated given its slightly higher-quality consumer base. The nearly 36% revenue rise expected for 2026, to more than $1.4 billion, compared to OneMain’s expected 10% revenue rise, gives Upstart the nod.
Waste Management (NYSE:WM | WM Price Prediction) is the name every defensive-sector screener is spitting out this June as macro volatility sends investors scrambling for recession-proof cash flows. But here’s what you should actually be watching.
WM has become the consensus hide-out trade, and consensus hide-out trades are where retirement capital goes to underperform. The headline numbers look fine on the surface: Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.81 beat consensus, and free cash flow nearly doubled to $920 million. Look closer. Revenue of $6.23 billion missed expectations, marking the third consecutive quarterly revenue miss after Q3 and Q4 2025 also came in light. Revenue growth has decelerated from 19.03% in Q2 2025 to just 3.47% in Q1 2026.
The Stericycle deal is still a brick in the saddlebags. Full-year 2025 interest expense jumped to $912 million from $598 million, integration costs ran $137 million for the year, and management took $274 million in asset impairments after suspending its plastic film recycling operations. With bond yields punishing capital-intensive infrastructure plays, paying 32 times trailing earnings for a leveraged integrator that just whiffed on the top line three quarters running is the kind of trade that looks safe until it isn’t.
The Trash-to-Cash Operator Quietly Executing Redirect your attention to Republic Services (NYSE:RSG), the second-largest non-hazardous waste operator in the country and the quieter half of this duopoly. Three reasons it stands out versus WM right now.
1. Execution that actually shows up on the scoreboard. RSG beat both EPS and revenue in Q1 2026, posting $1.70 against a $1.64 estimate on $4.113 billion in revenue. Full-year 2025 closed at $7.02 per share, also a beat. EPS has surprised to the upside in three straight quarters.
2. Pricing power and margin expansion the competition can’t match. Core price on total revenue rose 5.7% in Q1, with open-market pricing up 8.4%. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 50 basis points to 32.1%, and free cash flow jumped 73.85% year over year to $984 million. CEO Jon Vander Ark called out “disciplined pricing and effective cost management” as the drivers, and the cadence backs him up: margin expanded in every quarter from Q2 2025 forward.
3. A clean balance sheet and a disciplined shareholder-return engine. RSG is deploying $700+ million in tuck-in acquisitions year to date without bloating leverage, returned $1.6 billion to shareholders in 2025, and has $1.3 billion remaining on its buyback authorization. The next dividend of $0.625 hits accounts on July 15, 2026. Bill Gates’ Cascade Investment just bought 366,000 shares for roughly $74.0 million; Partners Group and King Luther are accumulating right alongside.
The kicker: RSG is down 16.26% over the past year and trading near its 52-week low at $208.09, against a Wall Street average price target of $243.58. The forward earnings multiple sits at 29, slightly cheaper than WM’s 27 forward but attached to far cleaner financials and a beat-driven track record.
Republic Services stands out as the cleaner operator in the waste duopoly heading into the back half of 2026, with execution and balance-sheet metrics that compare favorably to WM.
Waste Management earns a reaffirmed "Buy" rating for its high quality, low-risk profile, and attractive relative valuation. WM delivered broad-based revenue and margin growth, driven primarily by price increases and efficiency improvements across core and ancillary operations. Renewable Energy and recycling segments are expanding rapidly, with targeted fixed-price sales growth of 70%–90% this year and significant cost reductions.
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Waste Management (NYSE:WM | WM Price Prediction) is often discussed as a long-duration retirement holding for the next two or three decades because it is the closest thing the public markets offer to a regulated economic utility with private-sector pricing power. The forever case rests on three pillars: a network that cannot be rebuilt, an income stream that compounds through every cycle, and a business that does not need a strong economy to function.
Pillar 1: A network competitors cannot replicate WM operates the largest network of landfills and transfer stations in North America, and that asset density is the moat. Strict regulatory hurdles and intense environmental pushback make it almost impossible for new competitors to build new landfills near major metropolitan hubs. CEO Jim Fish framed the consequence on the Q1 2026 call: “As landfill capacity slowly comes offline for the industry or moves to more center-U.S. locations away from big cities, we end up in a better position because our lives, our landfill lives, are longer than the rest of the industry. It gives us the ability to raise price.” That scarcity showed up in core pricing of 6.3% and MSW yield of 6.9%, driving 110 basis points of margin expansion in the Collection and Disposal segment.
Pillar 2: Income that compounds quietly The dividend has climbed every year for more than a decade, rising from $1.70 annualized in 2017 to $3.78 in 2026, with the latest quarterly payout stepping up from $0.825 to $0.945. Coverage is overwhelming. Dividend payouts have run at 22% to 24% of operating cash flow for years. On top of the payout, management plans roughly $2 billion in buybacks during 2026 and intends to deploy over 90% of free cash flow back to shareholders. Free cash flow nearly doubled in Q1 to $920 million.
Pillar 3: Survival through every cycle Trash collection is non-discretionary. Households and businesses generate waste in expansions, recessions, and everything in between, and roughly 40% to 45% of revenue is indexed to inflation measures that reset quarterly. The stock carries a beta of 0.457, reflecting how dampened its swings are versus the broader market. Operating cash flow grew from $2.498 billion in 2015 to $6.043 billion in 2025, advancing through a pandemic, a rate-hike cycle, and a regional banking scare without a missed dividend.
The scenario where it lags In sharp risk-on rallies led by high-beta tech and discretionary names, WM underperforms. It has underperformed this past year. Shares are down 6.51% over twelve months while the S&P 500 advanced. Recycled commodity prices ($65/ton vs $88/ton prior year) and Renewable Fuel Standard credit volatility add quarter-to-quarter noise. None of that disturbs the forever thesis. The moat lives in the landfill network, the recycling spot market is quarterly noise, and a low-beta compounder lagging during euphoric rallies is the trade-off that lets it survive the drawdowns that follow.
At roughly $214.60, shares sit closer to the 52-week low of $191.77 than the high of $246.08, with a forward P/E of 26 and a dividend that has never been cut. For an investor in their 50s or 60s focused on stability, the profile suits a long-duration holding horizon rather than short-term trading, with consistent income and low volatility relative to the broader market.
Retail “apex predators” like TJX Companies NYSE: TJX, Williams-Sonoma NYSE: WSM, and Tractor Supply Company NASDAQ: TSCO weaponize consumer trends to gain market share, drive cash flow, and provide value for their investors.
While dividends are central to their investment quality, they also aggressively buy back shares, boosting profitability and dividend health and signaling confidence in their cash flow. Capital efficiency is a unifying factor among these three, with growth, financial health, and shareholder returns balanced to support long-term sustainability.
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Buybacks Drive Value Gains for Stock OwnersThe impact of buybacks on shareholder value cannot be understated. At worst, buybacks offset the impact of dilutive actions; at best, as with the stocks on this list, they reduce the share count. Share count reduction increases the value of each remaining share, as it represents a larger portion of the underlying business, and is a tax-efficient means of returning capital. Share count reduction also offsets the impact of dividend payments, reducing the number of shares to be paid and enabling sustainable dividend increases that amplify shareholder returns.
Institutional activity affirms the importance of these companies to income and total-return investors. TJX carries the lowest institutional ownership, but even it is robust at 90%, while Tractor Supply and Williams-Sonoma are virtually 100% institutionally owned.
Tractor Supply Company: Life Is Good, Gaining ShareTractor Supply Today
$29.81 -0.43 (-1.42%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern
52-Week Range$28.36▼
$63.99Dividend Yield3.22%
P/E Ratio14.61
Price Target$45.50
Tractor Supply Company is a big-box retailer focused on less-urbanized areas. Product offerings span categories but focus on home, yard, and farm, with an emphasis on daily items, hardware/supplies, and pets.
The story in 2026 is that growth has slowed but remains present, with revenue advancing at a sustainable, modest single-digit pace. Margin compression was present in fiscal Q1, tied to an expanding store count offset by slowing sales. The critical takeaway is that cash flow remained healthy, sufficient to cover the dividend and enable share buybacks.
Tractor Supply Company’s buybacks reduced its share count by more than 1% on a trailing 12-month basis. Meanwhile, the dividend yielded approximately 3.2%. Buybacks are likely to continue, as the company is committed to capital returns, and distribution increases are expected. The company has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and is on track to be included in numerous dividend-tracking indices. This year’s catalysts include expanded offerings in hardware and electrical, store count growth, and an inflection in revenue and earnings growth, expected to be reflected in the upcoming Q2 release.
Williams-Sonoma: Margin Strength Shines in All Parts of Consumer CycleWilliams-Sonoma Today
WSM
Williams-Sonoma
$225.95 -0.97 (-0.43%)
As of 03:59 PM Eastern
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52-Week Range$154.11▼
$234.41Dividend Yield1.35%
P/E Ratio25.30
Price Target$211.47
Williams-Sonoma is a smaller, niche retailer focused on an upscale, chic lifestyle. A critical takeaway from its performance is that its target market is resilient, what Bank of America analysts call a demographic sweet spot, reducing the need for markdowns and marketing to drive business.
The takeaway is that Williams-Sonoma operates a high-margin business, sustaining above-target margins over the last few years and driving robust cash flow despite business contraction. The story in 2026 is that revenue growth resumed in Q1, with an operating margin of over 16% and strength across categories.
Williams-Sonoma’s buyback is more aggressive. The company reduced the count by an average of nearly 4% over the trailing-12-months (TTM) as of Q1 2026 and is expected to sustain a robust pace as the year progresses. Last year’s $1 billion buyback authorization is backed up not only by earnings and cash flow, but also by a healthy balance sheet with approximately $1 billion in cash. The dividend is also substantial, yielding approximately 1.2% as of mid-June, growing at a double-digit compound annual growth rate, and only 28% of the current-year earnings forecast.
TJX Companies: Top of the Retail Food ChainTJX Companies Today
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TJX Companies
$164.38 +0.57 (+0.35%)
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52-Week Range$119.84▼
$170.00Dividend Yield1.17%
P/E Ratio31.92
Price Target$174.58
TJX Companies is at the top of the retail food chain in 2026, growing at an industry-leading pace and taking share from mainstream retailers across categories.
Industry trends and macroeconomic conditions have its off-price model perfectly positioned to secure deals from top-tier merchants and pass them on to resilient yet price-conscious consumers. It, too, shows strengths across brands and categories and expects those strengths to continue.
TJX Companies is also a top-tier capital return machine. Its high-margin business outperformed in early 2026, with profit growth outpacing revenue at the gross and operating levels. The strength led management to increase its target range for buybacks, which now amounts to approximately 1.6% of the share count. The dividend is worth approximately 1.2%, in addition to the share count reduction, and the distribution is expected to increase at the end of the fiscal year. TJX dividend growth is a driving force for its market, with the CAGR running at a double-digit pace.
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New Collection Celebrates the Popular Fashion House’s Signature Prints and Patterns for Stylish Tabletop and Home Furnishing Collections
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today a new collaboration with Hill House Home, the fashion and lifestyle brand founded by Nell Diamond. The new collaborations for both Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home reimagine Hill House’s beloved feminine and romantic aesthetic through thoughtfully curated assortments of dinnerware, kitchen textiles, bedding, entertaining essentials, furniture and decorative accents for the home. Featuring romantic florals, soft color palettes, heirloom-inspired details, and elevated craftsmanship, the collection blends Hill House’s signature charm and iconic prints and patterns with Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home’s heritage of quality and design.
Created for gathering, hosting, and everyday rituals alike, the new collections provide customers with elevated summer entertaining options designed to be utilized both indoors and outside the home. Each piece reflects an intentional balance of beauty and functionality, pairing heirloom-inspired style with elevated materials and thoughtful craftsmanship made to be used, loved, and shared season after season. Across the assortment, signature floral prints, botanical patterns, soft stripes and lattice patterns appear on items ranging from dinnerware and serveware pieces to Italian-woven percale bedding, embroidered linens and decorative accessories. The collection also features scalloped details, woven materials and vintage-inspired silhouettes designed to bring a garden-inspired aesthetic to everyday entertaining and living spaces.
“For Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home, we love collaborating with brands that have created a distinctive visual identity and finding new ways to translate that point of view into the home,” said Felix Cabullido, President of Williams Sonoma. “With Hill House, we were able to reinterpret the brand’s inspirational prints, romantic sensibility and attention to detail resulting in a collection that feels both aspirational and approachable.”
“Williams Sonoma is a brand I have admired and shopped for years, and one that so many of us associate with creating a warm, welcoming home,” said Hill House Founder & CEO, Nell Diamond. "I started Hill House as a home brand, so this collaboration feels incredibly meaningful and full circle to see our prints and aesthetic come to life on so many different home, tabletop, entertaining and furniture pieces. Together, we have created a collection that celebrates gathering, everyday rituals, and the idea that beautiful, thoughtfully designed pieces can make even the simplest moments feel special.”
To celebrate the launch of this new collaboration, Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, and Hill House Home will host a special event on Wednesday, June 24, at 5:30PM inside the Williams Sonoma store at Columbus Circle in New York City. Customers are invited to experience the charming world of Hill House to sip signature drinks from Nell’s Coffee Bar while shopping the collection and enjoying a special meet-and-greet with Hill House founder, Nell Diamond.
For more information on the Hill House Home for Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home collaboration, please visit www.williams-sonoma.com/hillhouse.
ABOUT WILLIAMS SONOMA
Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma brand has been bringing people together around food. A member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams Sonoma is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer experience. Products include cookware, cooks’ tools, cutlery, electrics, bakeware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store offers cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. A comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events is available in stores and online. On williams-sonoma.com, customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create delicious meals. Williams Sonoma is also part of The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family of brands.
Williams Sonoma can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
ABOUT WILLIAMS-SONOMA. INC.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer. The company’s brands — Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, GreenRow, and Dormify — represent distinct merchandise strategies that are marketed through e-commerce, direct-mail catalogs, retail stores, and business-to-business. These brands collectively support The Key Rewards, our loyalty and credit card program that offers members exclusive benefits. We operate in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, and have unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in Mexico, South Korea, India and the Philippines.
ABOUT HILL HOUSE HOME
Hill House Home is a lifestyle brand reimagining everyday rituals through timeless design. Founded in 2016, the brand began with bedding and has since expanded into ready to wear, accessories, baby, and home. Known for its proprietary Nap Dress and romantic, heritage inspired aesthetic, Hill House Home blends comfort and polish in pieces designed to be worn and lived in for years. With an emphasis on thoughtful craftsmanship, quality fabrics, and accessible luxury, the brand creates items that feel both special and effortless, inviting customers to find beauty in the everyday.
Key Takeaways LCUT's Q1'26 net sales rose 2.4% y/y to $143.5 million, led by kitchen tools strength.Farberware performed strongly, while KitchenAid tools improved after a Walmart share reset.Lifetime Brands expects 2026 sales of $650-$700M, backed by pricing and new products. Lifetime Brands (LCUT - Free Report) is gaining traction in the kitchenware market as investments in product innovation, pricing discipline and brand development continue to strengthen its competitive position. The company delivered a solid start to 2026, with management noting that kitchen tools, its largest product category, delivered a strong performance and helped the company outperform many peers. First-quarter net sales increased 2.4% year over year to $143.5 million.
The momentum has been driven by the continued strength of the Farberware brand across retail channels and improving trends for KitchenAid kitchen tools. Management noted that KitchenAid is recovering following a significant market-share reset at Walmart over the past two years. The company has also relaunched the Farberware kitchen tool line with new products and recently introduced KitchenAid storage solutions, both of which have received strong early customer acceptance. These initiatives are expected to support continued progress throughout 2026.
Lifetime Brands is also benefiting from improving international performance. Management stated that KitchenAid is now the company’s fastest-growing international brand, supported by a more aligned global product strategy. Many of the same products designed in the United States are now being sold across international markets, supporting international growth and strengthening the company’s global presence.
The Dolly Parton brand continues to gain momentum across kitchen tools, cutlery, dinnerware and home décor. After generating approximately $18 million in shipments during 2025, the brand is expected to deliver substantial growth in 2026 as distribution expands to additional retailers and channels.
Lifetime Brands expects 2026 net sales of $650-$700 million. Supported by favorable pricing actions, operational improvements and a growing pipeline of new products, the company appears well-positioned to build on its kitchen tools momentum. Continued brand innovation and stronger retailer partnerships could help LCUT further expand its share in the highly competitive housewares market.
ARHS & WSM’s Sales Picture vs. LCUTArhaus (ARHS - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 net revenues of $314 million, up 0.9% year over year and marking the highest first-quarter revenues in its history. Arhaus saw strength across custom upholstery, outdoor furniture, product launches, and its interior design and trade channels, which continued to drive higher-value projects and customer engagement. Management noted strong customer response to its expanded product assortment and outdoor collections.
Arhaus reiterated its 2026 outlook, projecting net revenues of $1.43-$1.47 billion, indicating growth of 3.7-6.6%, supported by improved inventory availability, marketing initiatives, and continued momentum in design and trade businesses.
Williams-Sonoma (WSM - Free Report) delivered a strong first-quarter fiscal 2026, with net revenues rising to $1.81 billion and comparable sales increasing 4.8%. Growth was broad-based across the portfolio, with all brands posting positive comps, including strong performances from West Elm, Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn Kids. Williams-Sonoma also saw strength in the furniture and non-furniture categories, while its B2B division grew 13.7%, supported by robust trade and contract business demand.
Williams-Sonoma reiterated its fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting comparable revenue growth of 2-6%, total revenue growth of 2.7-6.7% and an operating margin of 17.5-18.1%, reflecting confidence in its growth initiatives despite macroeconomic uncertainty.
LCUT’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesLifetime Brands’ shares have skyrocketed 128.4% in the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 3.2%.
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From a valuation standpoint, LCUT trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 0.28X, below the industry’s average of 3.00X. It has a Value Score of A.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LCUT’s 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year decline of 9.9%, whereas the same for 2027 indicates an uptick of 36.3%. Estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been revised upward by 12 cents and 22 cents, respectively, in the past 60 days.
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Lifetime Brands currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, June 18:
TWFG, Inc. (TWFG - Free Report) : This insurance company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.7% over the last 60 days.
TWFG's shares gained 15.1% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 13.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
XPO, Inc. (XPO - Free Report) : This freight transportation services company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8% over the last 60 days.
XPO’s shares gained 45.6% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 10.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
See the full list of top ranked stocks here
Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here.
Wynn Las Vegas and Chef's Table, the brand behind the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series, present Wynn Revelry, a three-day culinary celebration featuring renowned chefs, signature dining events, and exclusive access to the stories and flavors shaping today's culinary landscape. Wynn Revelry takes place Sept. 18-20, bringing together more than 30 internationally-acclaimed chefs – including Thomas Keller and Marcus Samuelsson – for events including The Icons Dinner, The Feast grand tasting, Grand Revelry Brunch, and Revelry Revealed: Chef's Table Experiences. Other special guests include Nancy Silverton and Mashama Bailey. Tickets and packages are now on sale at lasvegasrevelry.com, ranging from a $295 general admission ticket to The Feast to the all-access Ultimate Off Menu package starting at $3,500 per person. , /PRNewswire/ -- This September 18-20, Wynn Las Vegas and Chef's Table, the brand behind the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series, present a three-day celebration bringing together chefs, celebrities, and culinary enthusiasts from around the globe. Featuring acclaimed Chef's Table alumni alongside an international roster of culinary stars, Wynn Revelry by Chef's Table offers access to visionary talent through returning events including The Icons Dinner and The Feast, along with Grand Revelry Brunch and Revelry Revealed: Chef's Table Experiences – where guests access influential figures in intimate and behind-the-scenes settings.
Tickets and packages are now on sale at lasvegasrevelry.com, ranging from a $295 general admission ticket to The Feast to the all-access Ultimate Off Menu package starting at $3,500 per person, not inclusive of taxes or fees.
"Our partnership with Chef's Table creates something truly special: an experience that brings people together around incredible food and meaningful moments that linger long after the weekend ends," said Brian Gullbrants, Chief Operating Officer, Wynn Resorts North America. "This collaboration is about more than a weekend of exceptional dining – it's a natural extension of our shared vision. It brings the storytelling, talent, and creativity of the Chef's Table universe off the screen and into a fully immersive experience at Wynn, where guests can engage in a way that feels personal and unforgettable."
"Wynn Revelry by Chef's Table is designed to be the defining culinary weekend in Las Vegas," said Justin Connor, President of Chef's Table Projects. "We're bringing together an extraordinary group of chefs from five continents and giving them a platform to reimagine some of Vegas's most iconic dining experiences – from the buffet to Sunday brunch. Each event offers its own distinct point of view, from the open-air atmosphere of The Feast to the grand spectacle of The Icons Dinner. The goal is simple: create unforgettable food experiences that celebrate culinary excellence on a global scale."
The Event Lineup
Revelry Revealed: Chef's Table Experiences: Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18–20 Throughout the weekend, certain guests will have access to intimate master classes, live demonstrations, hands-on tastings, and behind-the-scenes experiences at unexpected resort locations, gaining insight into the techniques, creativity, and inspiration that advance some of the industry's most influential kitchens. The Icons Dinner: 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 at The Buffet Eighty years after the first Las Vegas buffet debuted at El Rancho Vegas, this remarkable event reimagines the buffet experience with a Champagne reception and opulent presentations. Participating chefs include Casa Playa's Executive Chef Sarah Thompson, a 2026 James Beard Award-winner, as well as Thomas Keller (The French Laundry, Yountville, California), Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster Harlem and Hav & Mar, New York, New York), Chris Bianco (Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix, Arizona), Nina Compton (Compère Lapin, New Orleans, Louisiana), Asma Khan (Darjeeling Express, London, England), Doug Psaltis (Asador Bastian, Chicago, Illinois), Tam Kwok Fung (Chef Tam's Seasons, Wynn Macau), Supaksorn "Ice" Jongsiri (Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand), Eric Kragh Vildgaard (Jordnær, Copenhagen, Denmark), and Michael White, chef and restaurateur behind Santi (New York, New York) - with additional chefs to be announced. Actor, entrepreneur, and Brother's Bond Bourbon co-founder Ian Somerhalder will also make a special appearance. The Feast: 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Wynn's Event Pavilion and Lawn This centerpiece event brings together culinary stars for an immersive grand-scale tasting journey featuring chefs Serigne Mbaye (Dakar Nola, New Orleans, Louisiana), Camila Fiol (Fiol Dulcería, Santiago, Chile), Doug Psaltis (Asador Bastian, Chicago, Illinois), Rodolfo Guzmán (Boragó, Santiago, Chile), Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson (Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Ontario, Canada), Álvaro Clavijo (El Chato, Bogotá, Colombia), Asma Khan (Darjeeling Express, London, England), Sarah Thompson (Casa Playa, Wynn Las Vegas), Alejandro Chamorro (Nuema, Quito, Ecuador), and Jaime Rodríguez (Celele, Cartagena, Colombia), among others. VIP access is available starting at 6:00 p.m. VIP ticket holders also gain entry to the Chef + Celebrity Cook-Off, where chefs Sarah Glover (The Wild Kitchen, Oakley Utah), Chris Bianco (Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix, Arizona), Sara Aqel (Dara Dining, Amman, Jordan), Chintan Pandya (Dhamaka and Semma, New York, New York), Daniel Hadida (Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Ontario, Canada), and Nina Compton (Compère Lapin, New Orleans, Louisiana), among others, team up with social creators to recreate signature dishes during a friendly competition. Club Gourmet: 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Encore Beach Club Available only to Ultimate Off Menu package guests, this one-of-a-kind experience brings together exceptional food, cocktails, and music. Attendees will enjoy signature bites prepared by featured chefs and opportunities to mingle with culinary talent and personalities. Participating chefs include Phillip Frankland Lee (Sushi by Scratch Restaurants, Multiple Locations) and Susan Bae (Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.), among others. Grand Revelry Brunch: 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 at Mizumi The weekend closes with a celebratory experience showcasing signature dishes such as sushi and live teppanyaki inspired by American classics, alongside an impressive selection of desserts, pastries, and thoughtfully crafted beverages from the weekend's roster of talent. Participating chefs include Mizumi's Executive Chef Jeff Ramsey, along with Kate Reid (Lune Croissanterie, Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane, Australia), Phillip Frankland Lee (Sushi by Scratch Restaurants, Multiple Locations), Susan Bae (Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.), Santiago Moctezuma (Maizajo, Mexico City, Mexico), and celebrated culinary personality Henry "Fatboy" Zhang (Drunken Fish, Wynn Macau), among others. On Sunday, Sept. 20, the weekend culminates at Delilah, where the industry's leading voices gather for the inaugural Chef's Table Honors – an invite-only celebration recognizing the most influential and visionary figures shaping the future of dining.
About the Wynn Las Vegas and Chef's Table Partnership
Wynn Revelry by Chef's Table marks the inaugural event in a multi-year collaboration between Wynn Las Vegas and Chef's Table, uniting two institutions with a shared commitment for excellence. Extending beyond this single event, the partnership is intended to further cement Wynn's resorts as esteemed epicurean destinations.
For more information on ticket packages, programming, and participating chefs, visit www.lasvegasrevelry.com or follow @lasvegasrevelry.
About Wynn Revelry by Chef's Table
Now in its third year, Revelry is Wynn Las Vegas' signature culinary festival - a three-day celebration of food, entertainment, and extraordinary hospitality. Curated by Chef's Table, the 2026 edition unfolds September 18–20 with an unparalleled lineup of one-of-a-kind experiences featuring some of the world's most acclaimed chefs. From masterclasses and tastings to multi-chef events that could only happen in Las Vegas, Revelry is designed as the ultimate expression of creativity, indulgence, and celebration. Every event is crafted to surprise, delight, and bring guests closer to the people, flavors, and stories shaping the future of food. Chef's Table, the brand behind the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series, joins Wynn Las Vegas to create a festival where remarkable stories, unforgettable flavors, and larger-than-life experiences converge in one spectacular weekend. This partnership furthers Wynn's standing as one of the world's preeminent epicurean destinations and extends Chef's Table's celebrated universe beyond the screen. For more information on Wynn Revelry, visit lasvegasrevelry.com.
About Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn Resorts has the longest-running Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards of all independent hotel companies in the world, and in 2026 was once again honored on FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas have two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas. The resort features approximately 196,000 square feet of casino space, 21 signature dining experiences, 10 bars, two award-winning spas, approximately 560,000 rentable square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 174,000 square feet of retail space as well as two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club, and recreation and leisure facilities, including Wynn Golf Club, an 18-hole championship golf course. For more information on Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, visit newsroom.wynnresorts.com.
About Chef's Table
Chef's Table premiered on Netflix in 2015 and has since become one of the defining documentary series of the streaming era. Created by David Gelb, the Emmy Award–winning production established a new standard for cinematic food storytelling, introducing global audiences to the artistry, discipline, and personal vision behind some of the world's most influential chefs. Through intimate, visually immersive portraits, the series has built an enduring presence within contemporary food culture. Now in its second decade, Chef's Table continues to evolve through strategic partnerships with industry-leading brands and the launch of Chef's Table: Talks, a podcast hosted by creator, David Gelb. For more information, visit chefstable.com.
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It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.
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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.
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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: W.R. Berkley (WRB - Free Report) Founded in 1967 and based in Greenwich, CT, W.R. Berkley Corp. is a Fortune 500 company. It is one of the nation’s largest commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. The company offers a variety of insurance services from reinsurance to workers’ comp third-party administrators (TPAs) across the United States and in 87 other countries.
WRB is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 14.58; value investors should take notice.
Eight analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $4.67 per share. WRB also boasts an average earnings surprise of +4.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, WRB should be on investors' short list.
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.
That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.
However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks.
WisdomTree, Inc. (WT - Free Report) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank.
Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this company is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:
Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.
While the historical EPS growth rate for WisdomTree, Inc. is 26.6%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 32.1% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 21.4%.
Cash Flow GrowthWhile cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, growth in cash flow enables these companies to expand their businesses without depending on expensive outside funds.
Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for WisdomTree, Inc. is 25.3%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 12.3%.
While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 13.7% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 12.6%.
Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for WisdomTree, Inc.. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.9% over the past month.
Bottom LineWisdomTree, Inc. has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This combination indicates that WisdomTree, Inc. is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.
The WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ - Free Report) was launched on 06/28/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.
What Are Smart Beta ETFs?The ETF industry has long been dominated by products based on market cap weighted indexes, a strategy created to reflect the market or a particular market segment.
A good option for investors who believe in market efficiency, market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns.
On the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.
Based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance.
While this space offers a number of choices to investors, including simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies, not all these strategies have been able to deliver superior results.
Fund Sponsor & IndexThe fund is managed by Wisdomtree, and has been able to amass over $294.77 million, which makes it one of the average sized ETFs in the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs. OPPJ seeks to match the performance of the WISDOMTREE JAPAN OPPORTUNITIES INDEX before fees and expenses.
The WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Index tracks the performance of Japanese companies.
Cost & Other ExpensesExpense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long-term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins, other things remaining the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.58%, making it on par with most peer products in the space.
It's 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 1.46%.
Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
When you look at individual holdings, Marubeni Corpaccounts for about 10.14% of the fund's total assets, followed by Mitsui & Co Ltd and Mitsubishi Corp.
Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 51.19% of OPPJ's total assets under management.
Performance and RiskSo far this year, OPPJ has added roughly 29.67%, and it's up approximately 0% in the last one year (as of 06/22/2026). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $35.34 and $61.09.
OPPJ has a beta of 0.24 and standard deviation of 0.00% for the trailing three-year period. With about 103 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .
AlternativesWisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) tracks MORNINGSTAR JAPAN TRGT MRKT EXPOSURE ID and the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) tracks MSCI Japan Index. JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF has $18.04 billion in assets, iShares MSCI Japan ETF has $23.08 billion. BBJP has an expense ratio of 0.19% and EWJ changes 0.49%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs
Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.
, /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) ("Essential Utilities") today announced that the Virginia State Corporation Commission issued an order approving the companies' proposed merger, marking the third favorable regulatory action toward completing the combination of the two companies and first regulatory approval in a state where both companies have regulated water and wastewater operations.
The companies received approval of the merger from the Kentucky Public Service Commission on April 21, 2026, and from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on May 13, 2026. Earlier in the year, shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved the transaction.
The all-stock merger, announced October 27, 2025, will create a combined company serving more than 4.7 million water and wastewater customer connections and more than 740,000 gas customer connections. The combined company will operate under the American Water name and be headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
The merger is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, but remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, obtaining clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and required regulatory approvals, including approval from the remaining applicable public utility commissions.
For additional details regarding the transaction, please visit americanwateressentialutilitiesmerger.com.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. With a focus on water, wastewater, and natural gas, Essential is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting thousands of acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across nine states. Essential is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. Learn more at www.essential.co.
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Certain statements included in this communication are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words with prospective meanings such as "intend," "plan," "estimate," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "project," "propose," "assume," "forecast," "outlook," "future," "likely," "pending," "goal," "objective," "potential," "continue," "seek to," "may," "can," "will," "should" and "could," or the negative of such terms or other variations or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things: statements about the benefits of the proposed merger, including future financial and operating results; the parties' respective plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the merger and related transactions; the results of any strategic review; expected synergies of the proposed merger; the timing and result of various regulatory proceedings related to the proposed merger, and other general rate cases, filings for infrastructure surcharges and other governmental agency authorizations and proceedings, and filings to address regulatory lag; the combined company's ability to execute its current and long-term business, operational, capital expenditures and growth plans and strategies; the amount, allocation and timing of projected capital expenditures and related funding requirements; the future impacts of increased or increasing transaction and financing costs associated with the proposed merger or otherwise, as well as inflation and interest rates; each party's ability to finance current and projected operations, capital expenditure needs and growth initiatives by accessing the debt and equity capital markets and sources of short-term liquidity; impacts of the proposed merger on the future settlement or settlements of a party's forward sale agreements, including potential adjustments to the forward sale price or other economic terms thereunder, and the amount of and the intended use of net proceeds from any such future settlement or settlements; the outcome and impact on other governmental and regulatory investigations; the filing of class action lawsuits and other litigation and legal proceedings related to the proposed merger; the ability to complete, and the timing and efficacy of, the design, development, implementation and improvement of technology and other strategic initiatives; each party's ability to comply with new and changing environmental regulations; regulatory, legislative, tax policy or legal developments; and impacts that future significant tax legislation may have on each such party and on its business, results of operations, cash flows and liquidity.
These forward-looking statements are predictions based on currently available information, the parties' current respective expectations and assumptions regarding future events that American Water Works Company, Inc. ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. ("Essential Utilities") believe to be reasonable. They are not, however, guarantees or assurances of any outcomes, performance or achievements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon them. You should not regard any forward-looking statement as a representation or warranty by American Water, Essential Utilities or any other person that the expectation, plan or objective expressed in such forward-looking statement will be successfully achieved in any specified time frame, or at all. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of estimates and assumptions, and known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements included in this communication as a result of the factors discussed in American Water's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 18, 2026 (available at: ir.amwater.com), Essential Utilities' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026 (available at: essential.co), and each party's other filings with the SEC, and additional risks and uncertainties, including with respect to (1) the parties' ability to consummate the proposed merger pursuant to the terms of the definitive merger agreement or at all; (2) each party's requirement to obtain required governmental and regulatory approvals required for the proposed merger (and/or that such approvals may result in the imposition of burdensome or commercially undesirable conditions, including required dispositions, that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed merger); (3) an event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; (4) the failure to satisfy or waive a condition to closing of the proposed merger on a timely basis or at all; (5) a delay in the timing to consummate the proposed merger; (6) the failure to integrate the parties' businesses successfully; (7) the failure to fully realize benefits, efficiencies and cost savings from the proposed merger or that such benefits, efficiencies and cost savings may take longer to realize or be more costly to achieve than expected; (8) negative or adverse impacts of the announcement of the proposed merger on the market price of American Water's or Essential Utilities' common stock; (9) the risk of litigation, legal proceedings or other challenges related to the proposed merger; (10) disruption from the proposed merger making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, contractors, suppliers, regulators, vendors, elected officials, governmental agencies, or other stakeholders; (11) the diversion of each party's management's time and attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities of such party on merger-related matters; (12) the challenging macroeconomic environment, including disruptions in the water and wastewater utility industries; (13) the ability of each party to manage its respective existing operations and financing arrangements on favorable terms or at all, including with respect to future capital expenditures and investments, operations, and maintenance costs; (14) changes in environmental laws and regulations regarding each party's respective operations that may adversely impact such party's businesses or increase the cost of operations; (15) changes in each party's key management and personnel; (16) changes in tax laws that could adversely affect beneficial tax treatment of the proposed merger; (17) regulatory, legislative, local or municipal actions affecting the water and wastewater industries, which could adversely affect the parties' respective utility subsidiaries; and (18) other economic, business and other factors, including inflation, interest rate fluctuations or tariffs. The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
These forward-looking statements are qualified by, and should be read together with, the risks and uncertainties set forth above and the risk factors included in American Water's and Essential Utilities' respective annual and quarterly reports as filed with the SEC and in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus, as filed with the SEC on December 31, 2025 (available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410636/000119312525337598/d15683d424b3.htm), and readers should refer to such risks, uncertainties and risk factors in evaluating such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this communication is first used or given. Neither American Water nor Essential Utilities has any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for American Water or Essential Utilities to predict all such factors. Furthermore, it may not be possible to assess the impact of any such factor on American Water's or Essential Utilities' businesses, viewed independently or together, or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
Proposed Merger
For additional information regarding the proposed merger, please see American Water's registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-292182), which was declared effective by the SEC on December 30, 2025, and the other documents that American Water or Essential Utilities has filed or may file with the SEC.
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Weight Watchers helps members achieve lasting weight loss through medication, personalized nutrition, and community support. As part of its collaboration with the American Heart Association, Weight Watchers is supporting enrollment and engagement in a nationwide study examining real-world health experiences and long-term health outcomes of people living with excess weight across weight management treatment pathways. June 22, 2026 09:21 ET | Source: WW International Inc.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) (“Weight Watchers”), the global leader in science-backed weight health, today announced that it is continuing its long-standing support of the American Heart Association by engaging members to enroll and participate in the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study. The American Heart Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study is one of the most inclusive efforts to understand the lived experiences and long-term health outcomes of people living with obesity or those who are overweight.
Weight Watchers offers a comprehensive care model that supports people throughout their weight health journey, including those using GLP-1 medications, by combining medical support, proven nutrition, and behavior and lifestyle guidance to help achieve and maintain meaningful results. Through its collaboration with the American Heart Association, Weight Watchers is helping connect members with research opportunities that can deepen understanding of real-world weight health and help shape more effective, supportive care. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States, with weight and cardiometabolic health playing a critical role in long-term outcomes and overall longevity. Healthy Living BEYOND Weight aims to improve care, advance research, and elevate the voices of people living with weight challenges.
The Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study explores real-world experiences of adults navigating weight and health challenges, including individuals using prescription weight-management therapies, weight loss surgery, and lifestyle-based approaches. The nationwide effort is designed to support the evolving reality of weight care today, helping researchers and healthcare professionals improve care and redefine what it means to live well.
“At Weight Watchers, we believe the future of health depends on rigorous science that works in the context of people’s lives- integrating medical care, sustainable lifestyle change, and community to deliver outcomes that hold up in the real world,” said Dr. Kim Boyd, Chief Medical Officer of Weight Watchers. “Our ability to support people across different treatment pathways, including GLP-1s, has generated meaningful, real-world results. Collaborating with the American Heart Association allows us to extend those insights beyond our platform and contribute to a broader understanding of how to improve care across the weight health journey.”
Weight Watchers’ approach is grounded in decades of evidence-based behavior-change research, delivered through an integrated care model that pairs medical treatment with behavioral support. Analyses of real-world member data show that among Weight Watchers Med+ members prescribed GLP-1 medication, those who regularly engaged in the behavioral support program lost significantly more weight than those who did not. At 1 month, engaged members lost 61.3% more body weight on average, and at 12 months, they lost 29.1% more on average, than those who used GLP-1s without corresponding behavioral support. These results underscore the importance and impact of pairing GLP-1 therapy with evidence-based programs designed to deliver better outcomes over time.*
Through its comprehensive care model, Weight Watchers provides access to board-certified clinicians, personalized coaching, community support, and purpose-built digital tools. Members receive nutrition guidance, progress and medication tracking, side-effect support, and strength-building programs to promote long-term metabolic and cardiovascular health. With millions of members and decades of real-world outcomes, Weight Watchers brings unmatched scale and insight to advancing weight health beyond any single intervention. Through its collaboration with the American Heart Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study, Weight Watchers is helping to ensure that research reflects the full spectrum of real-world weight health experiences.
“Connecting with Weight Watchers allows us to reach people whose lived experiences are essential to understanding the real‑world impact of overweight and obesity,” said Mariell Jessup, M.D., FAHA, chief science and medical officer for the American Heart Association. “Weight Watchers is a trusted organization with a strong national community, and their support in sharing information about the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study helps ensure that more people have the opportunity to contribute to research that can improve care for all communities.”
The Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study is open to U.S. adults. To learn more or enroll, visit heart.org/GoBEYOND.
ABOUT WEIGHT WATCHERS
Weight Watchers is the global leader in science-backed weight management, offering an integrated support system built for the GLP-1 era that combines scientific expertise, medication, cutting-edge technology, and human connection. With more than 60 years of experience, Weight Watchers is the most studied commercial weight management program in the world, delivered through its No. 1 U.S. doctor-recommended weight-loss program. Its holistic, personalized approach also includes U.S.-based clinical interventions and access to GLP-1 medications when clinically appropriate, and a global network of coaches and community support. Since 1963, the company has led with science to deliver its members the personalized support they need to reach and sustain their goals. Members can access these solutions directly, or through Weight Watchers for Business’ full-spectrum platform for employers, health plans, and payers. In a landscape crowded with contradictory advice, isolating apps, and one-size-fits-all solutions, Weight Watchers offers a proven path forward that is rooted in research, grounded in empathy and designed to help every member feel better in their body and live a longer, healthier life. For more information, visit weightwatchers.com.
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*Both outcomes were based on internal analyses of self-reported member data that has not been independently verified.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin attends the Brazil–Russia Business Forum meeting at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
CompaniesMOSCOW, June 18 (Reuters) - Russia's second new domestically-built ice-class carrier for transporting liquified natural gas (LNG) is ready to enter into service and its commissioning ceremony will take place on Thursday, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.
Mishustin said that the ceremony for the vessel, the "Konstantin Posiet," will take place at the Zvezda shipyard in Russia's far eastern Primorsky region.
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The ships are designed to be able to transport LNG from Russia's Arctic projects to Asian and other markets all year-round regardless of harsh conditions.
Zvezda, one of Russia's most advanced shipbuilding facilities, specialises in building large Arc7 ice-class tankers capable of breaking through ice up to two metres thick.
The shipyard was meant to build 15 tankers for Russia's Arctic LNG-2 project, but sanctions imposed over the conflict in Ukraine have caused delays and difficulties.
Sovcomflot (FLOT.MM), opens new tab, Russia's largest shipping company, took delivery of the "Alexei Kosygin," the first domestically- built ARC 7 ice-class tanker, in December of last year.
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European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
SummaryCompaniesLetter to ship broker says marketing, trading Russian LNG forbidden for EU operatorsCompanies have said EU ban was vague on selling Russian LNG outside EUTotalEnergies, Naturgy and SEFE all import Russian LNG under long-term contractsPARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - EU-based companies will be prohibited from selling Russian liquefied natural gas next year, even if buyers are located outside the EU, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.
"The ban prohibits companies to trade/market Russian LNG to third countries as it is not relevant whether the Russian LNG is destined for the EU or not," said the letter dated June 1 from the office of EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen, addressed to Poten and Partners, a shipping brokerage and LNG advisory.
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While the European Union voted to stop importing Russian gas by 2027 in response to Moscow's war with Ukraine, several EU-based companies holding long-term contracts for Russian LNG have said those rules, coupled with sanctions against Russia, were unclear about whether firms would be able to divert those cargoes to buyers outside the EU.
"The transfer of Russian LNG by Union operators irrespective of final destination is prohibited in the context of the LNG ban," the letter states.
A Commission spokesperson said on Friday the letter reflected updated guidance released in late 2025.
Last year, the EU imported 14.94 million metric tons from the Yamal LNG project in Russia's western Arctic, a figure that looks set to rise so far this year. France's TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab, Germany's SEFE and Spain's Naturgy (NTGY.MC), opens new tab all hold long-term purchase contracts.
FIRMS COUNTED ON DIVERTING CARGOESTotal, which owns a 20% stake in Yamal, said in February that if it were prohibited from marketing that gas outside the EU it would consider selling its stake.
Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne said earlier this month he still had not received clarity on the matter from authorities, after receiving conflicting legal advice.
TotalEnergies declined to comment on the letter on Thursday.
Naturgy (NTGY.MC), opens new tab warned in its 2025 annual report that the import ban would affect 10.95 billion euros ($12.57 billion) in purchase commitments for Russian gas.
Manuel García Cobaleda, Naturgy's general counsel, told Reuters in a February interview that the EU sanctions were designed to be able to allow companies to invoke "force majeure," legally relieving them from obligations to comply with their purchase contracts.
"But as with any force majeure, civil law states, and the contract also states, that in order to invoke it, all parties have to make an effort to mitigate the damage... These mitigation efforts include, among other things, being able to send those volumes to places other than Europe," Garcia Cobaleda said.
Naturgy did not respond to requests for comment on Thursday.
A spokesperson for SEFE said on Friday the letter was consistent with their understanding of the LNG ban and sanctions, and that they would comply.
Other Yamal shareholders include private Russian firm Novatek (NVTK.MM), opens new tab (60%) and China's CNPC (20%).
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ATHENS, Greece, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international owner of ocean-going vessels (the "Company," "CCEC," "we" or "us"), today announced that it has successfully taken delivery of the LNG Carrier ("LNG/C") 'Agamemnon'.
Following its delivery on June 17, 2026, the LNG/C Agamemnon (HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd., 174,000 cbm) has commenced its previously announced time charter with a major energy company through March 2027. Upon completion of that charter, the vessel will, at the Company's option, commence either the long-term charter originally allocated to LNG/C Athlos or the one allocated to LNG/C Archon, with firm periods of five years and seven years, respectively, each including an additional five-year option at the charterer's discretion.
The acquisition of LNG/C Agamemnon was funded using cash on hand together with a new senior secured bridge loan facility of $216.0 million. This facility will be refinanced in July 2026 upon the drawdown of an eight-year JOLCO facility in the amount of $216.0 million.
Agamemnon is the 14th latest-generation LNG/C delivered to the Company. CCEC's under-construction fleet also includes seven additional latest-generation LNG/Cs, scheduled for delivery between the third quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2029.
About Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international shipping company, is a leading platform of gas carriage solutions with a focus on energy transition. CCEC’s in-the-water fleet includes 18 high specification vessels, including 14 latest generation LNG/Cs, one legacy Neo-Panamax container vessel, one dual-fuel medium gas carrier and two handy LCO2/multi-gas carriers. In addition, CCEC’s under-construction fleet includes seven additional latest generation LNG/Cs, five dual-fuel medium gas carriers, two handy LCO2/multi-gas carriers and one LNG DF Bunkering vessel to be delivered between the third quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2029.
For more information about the Company, please visit: www.capitalcleanenergycarriers.com
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The statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, among other things, statements related to CCEC’s delivery of strategic goals, ability to pursue growth opportunities and expectations or objectives regarding future vessel deliveries and share repurchase, charter rate and revenue expectations, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the stated or forecasted results to be materially different from those anticipated. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of forward-looking statements and other risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” in our annual report filed with the SEC on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on April 27, 2026. Unless required by law, CCEC expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in its views or expectations, to conform them to actual results or otherwise. CCEC does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
