June 30, 2026 11:04 ET | Source: The Brink’s Company; NCR Atleos
RICHMOND, Va. and ATLANTA, Ga., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO) and NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) announced today that Brink’s shareholders and NCR Atleos’ stockholders overwhelmingly voted to approve Brink’s previously announced acquisition of NCR Atleos at special meetings held earlier today. These approvals represent a significant milestone toward the completion of the transaction, whereby Brink’s will acquire NCR Atleos and bring together the two companies’ complementary products, services and software to provide an even broader set of solutions for financial institutions and retail customers.
“Today’s votes mark a significant step forward in bringing together our two great companies and reflect strong shareholder support for the future of the combined business and the value it can create,” said Mark Eubanks, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Brink’s Company. “This combination will expand our presence in ATM managed services and digital retail solutions, enabling us to deliver a broader and more innovative set of offerings to our customers. With these expanded capabilities, we will be well positioned to serve customers more effectively and pursue attractive growth opportunities in large markets in the U.S. and abroad.”
Tim Oliver, President and Chief Executive Officer of NCR Atleos, said, “We thank our stockholders for their support, which reaffirms their confidence in the future value creation potential of the combined company. With Brink’s, we have the unique opportunity to accelerate the outstanding work the NCR Atleos team has accomplished and deliver enhanced offerings and more value to our customers.”
The transaction has also received clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to satisfaction of the remaining regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Additional information regarding the transaction is available in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Detailed voting results will be disclosed in Form 8-K filings with the SEC by each company.
About The Brink’s Company
The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, please visit our website at www.brinks.com.
About NCR Atleos
NCR Atleos (NYSE: NATL) is a leader in expanding self-service financial access, with industry-leading ATM expertise and experience, unrivalled operational scale including the largest independently-owned ATM network, always-on global services and constant innovation. NCR Atleos improves operational efficiency for financial institutions, drives footfall for retailers and enables digital-first financial self-service experiences for consumers. For more information, visit www.ncratleos.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “can,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “target,” “possible,” “project,” “predict,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “may,” “should”, “will” and similar expressions are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict or quantify, and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are anticipated.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: Brink’s ability to consummate the acquisition of NCR Atleos (the “Transaction”); the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement with respect to the Transaction; Brink’s ability to finance the Transaction; Brink’s indebtedness, including the substantial indebtedness Brink’s will incur in connection with the Transaction and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such indebtedness; failure to consummate any anticipated repayment of the combined company’s indebtedness or make any returns to shareholders in the expected timeframe or at all; failure to obtain applicable regulatory approvals in a timely manner or otherwise; failure to satisfy any other conditions to closing of the Transaction; failure to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the Transaction in the expected timeframe or at all, including as a result of a delay in consummating the Transaction; the success of integration plans and the time required to successfully integrate NCR Atleos’ operations with those of Brink’s; the focus of management’s time and attention on the Transaction and other potential disruptions arising from the Transaction; the effects of the announcement of the Transaction on Brink’s or NCR Atleos’ businesses; that operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with banks, employees, customers or suppliers) may be greater than expected following the public announcement of the Transaction; Brink’s or NCR Atleos’ ability to retain certain key employees following the public announcement of the Transaction; litigation related to the Transaction; Brink’s or NCR Atleos’ ability to obtain certain third party or governmental regulatory consents, approvals or clearances; potential undisclosed liabilities of NCR Atleos not identified during the due diligence process; the impact of the Transaction on the market price of Brink’s or NCR Atleos’ common stock and/or operating results; and general economic conditions that are less favorable than expected.
Additional information concerning other risk factors is also contained in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of (i) Brink’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026, and (ii) NCR Atleos’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026 and, in each case, in subsequent filings with the SEC.
The forward-looking information included in this press release is representative only as of the date of the communications included in this press release and Brink’s and NCR Atleos undertake no obligation to update, revise or clarify any information contained in this press release or forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time on either of their behalf, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Key Takeaways Vishay posted Q1 2026 revenues of $839M, up 17.3%, supported by broad demand recovery.VSH said Newport reached gross-profit neutrality as Germany fab received major CapEx funding.Vishay's 1.34 book-to-bill ratio and 21% gross margin signal improving factory utilization. Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (VSH - Free Report) is entering a critical phase in which years of aggressive capacity investments could begin to translate into meaningful profit expansion. During the first quarter of 2026, management emphasized that its Vishay 3.0 transformation strategy is gaining traction, as revenues rose 17.3% year over year to $839 million, supported by a broad-based demand recovery across industrial, automotive, aerospace, and AI-related applications. A major pillar of this strategy has been heavy capital investment to expand manufacturing capacity across high-growth product categories.
The company’s two largest investment projects — the Newport semiconductor facility and the new 12-inch fab in Germany — represent the backbone of Vishay’s long-term growth plan. Management disclosed that Newport attained gross-profit neutrality during the first quarter, an important milestone after several quarters of margin drag. Vishay spent $87 million during the quarter alone toward the Germany fab, with nearly half of its full-year $400-$440 million CapEx plan allocated to this facility.
The profitability now depends on efficient utilization. Management expects stronger order momentum to steadily absorb this new capacity. The company ended the first quarter with a 1.34 company-wide book-to-bill ratio and a 21% increase in backlog to $1.6 billion. Higher factory loading, combined with improving pricing actions and volume growth, already improved first-quarter gross margin to 21%, while guidance implies further expansion toward 22% during the second quarter.
Vishay reaffirmed its long-term gross margin target of roughly 31%, but management acknowledged that if demand recovery slows before these large fabs are fully utilized, under-absorption costs and elevated CapEx could pressure profitability longer than expected. The margin expansion story now hinges on demand keeping pace with the company's increasing capacity.
Peer UpdatesDiodes Incorporated (DIOD - Free Report) delivered notable margin expansion in the first quarter of 2026. The company’s gross margin improved 70 basis points sequentially to 31.8%, driven primarily by a stronger revenue mix from higher-margin automotive and industrial businesses. Together, the two categories accounted for 44% of product revenues, up from 42% in the prior quarter.
Improving factory utilization amid stronger demand recovery also supported profitability, while operating leverage became increasingly visible as EBITDA margin expanded to 12.2% from 10.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Management expects further margin improvement, guiding gross margin to be 32.8% in the second quarter.
The improvement is likely to be supported by continued demand strength in AI infrastructure, industrial automation and automotive electrification. Given improving utilization, supply discipline and manufacturing efficiency initiatives, DIOD’s margin expansion trend appears sustainable through the remainder of 2026.
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC - Free Report) continues to demonstrate strong margin expansion, with adjusted gross margin improving 60 basis points sequentially to 70% in the first quarter of 2026. The operating margin also expanded 370 basis points to 34.4%.
Profitability is being driven by accelerating demand from high-value AI data center and compute applications, which accounted for 62% of revenues, alongside a favorable product mix reflecting the premium value of Lattice Semiconductor’s low-power FPGA portfolio. Rapid year-over-year revenue growth of 42% enabled significant operating leverage, with earnings per share rising more than 80%.
Management expects margins to remain near 70% going forward, although supply-chain cost pressures may rise in the second half of 2026. The pending AMI acquisition, which carries an even higher gross margin profile, should support long-term margin expansion.
VSH’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of VSH have skyrocketed 288.4% so far this year compared with the sector’s 12.8% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, VSH trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 6.35X, below the sector average. It is higher than its five-year median of 0.87X. Vishay carries a Value Score of D.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VSH’s fiscal 2026 earnings implies a 1600% improvement from the year-ago period’s level.
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Elastic představil nativní podporu Promethea a PromQL, která má zrychlit dotazy na metriky až 30× a zjednodušit observabilitu v jednom backendu s logy. Součástí jsou i automatické migrace z Datadogu a Grafany.
Elastic Delivers Best-in-Class Metrics With Native Prometheus Support and Agentic Investigation Experiences Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, today announced new capabilities that bring the same scale, performance, and operational simplicity that have made Elastic a trusted platform for logs to metrics. With native Prometheus and PromQL support, out-of-the-box Kubernetes investigation workflows, and automated migration from Datadog and Grafana, Elastic now delivers a unified platform for metrics and logs. Built on Elasticsearch's columnar metrics engine, the platform can query metrics up to 30x faster than Prometheus and store data up to 2.5x more efficiently, without cardinality limits or custom metric penalties.
The metrics landscape has changed dramatically. Kubernetes and microservices have already pushed observability systems from thousands to millions of time series. Now AI workloads are accelerating that growth, making metrics not only a scale challenge but also a strategic cost and reliability problem. Most platforms make that growth expensive: premium vendors increase costs as cardinality grows, while lower-cost alternatives fragment metrics and logs across separate backends and query languages. The result is that teams often reduce data collection to control costs, leaving engineers with less context when incidents occur.
Elastic Observability addresses both problems in a single platform that stores OpenTelemetry, Prometheus-native, and application-defined metrics at full resolution alongside logs and traces, with no separate backends and no retention trade-offs. The release spans the metrics engine and the capabilities built on it:
Native PromQL and Prometheus Remote Write: PromQL queries run natively in Kibana and Prometheus metrics arrive via Remote Write, so existing dashboards, alert rules, and scrape configs work without modification.
Out-of-the-box Kubernetes workflows and content: SREs now go straight from an alert to the root cause through out-of-the-box agentic workflows, alert templates, ML anomaly detection jobs, and pre-built dashboards that activate at ingest for Kubernetes. SRE teams do not need to configure infrastructure from scratch before they get value.
Agentic investigations: When an alert fires, Elastic correlates metrics, logs, and traces that already share a single backend, using workflows with ML anomaly detection to surface what changed and how severe the deviation is before anyone is paged. The Observability MCP App and agent skills bring the same investigation capabilities to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and any MCP-compatible tool.
Automated migration from Datadog and Grafana: The Observability Migration Platform converts dashboards, alert rules, and PromQL queries into Kibana equivalents automatically, so teams move what they've already built rather than rebuilding it.
"Elastic was already the platform many SREs trusted for logs at scale. Now we're bringing that same impressive scale, performance, and operational simplicity to metrics, delivering up to 30x faster metric queries than Prometheus, native Prometheus compatibility, and a more predictable cost model for high-cardinality metrics," said Baha Azarmi, general manager, Observability at Elastic. "With a single backend for every signal, a single query language, and investigations that start before anyone is paged, SREs get complete context at the moment they need it most — without the bills that have forced teams to compromise on the data they keep."
“As we’ve moved more applications into Kubernetes and expanded our cloud footprint, data is growing rapidly and our need for granular, high-cardinality metrics is increasing," said Jeff Beagley, manager of DevOps, SRE, and Cloud Engineering, Bass Pro Shops. “Elastic’s new metrics capabilities let us handle that volume and surface the insights we need. Coupled with Elastic’s OpenTelemetry support, we get visibility into an increasingly complex architecture — all while keeping performance up and costs down.”
“At Eurowings, the improved metrics performance, native Prometheus support, logsdb and incident-handling workflows in Elasticsearch have helped our teams achieve faster incident response times and a more unified view across signals without jumping between systems,” said Iosif Tournas, Cyber Security & Elastic Platform Lead, Eurowings Aviation. “These new metrics capabilities complement the millions of log events per minute and APM traces we’re already handling in Elastic Observability. This unified view reduces operational friction, breaks the silos between teams and the time it takes to detect and respond to issues.”
Availability
The columnar metrics engine (TSDS), ES|QL time series support, PromQL in Kibana, and Prometheus Remote Write ingest are generally available. Out-of-the-box Kubernetes infrastructure content including dashboards, alert templates, SLO and ML anomaly detection jobs are also generally available. The Observability MCP App, Agent Skills, and the Observability Migration Platform are available in tech preview. All capabilities run across Elastic Cloud, serverless, and self-managed deployments.
While Datadog does not offer an on-premises option and Grafana limits its highest-value features to hosted deployments, Elastic gives organizations the flexibility to run observability workloads where their data and operational requirements demand.
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MaxLinear čeká, že růst infrastruktury řízený AI zvýší výnosy ve 2. čtvrtletí, hlavně díky datovým centrům. Tahounem mají být také platformy Keystone a Panther u hyperscale a Tier 1 zákazníků.
Key Takeaways MaxLinear expects AI-driven infrastructure growth to lift Q2 as data center revenues rise.MXL is expanding Keystone and Panther platform adoption with hyperscale and Tier 1 customers.MXL likely saw strength from increased shipments in its Industrial and multi-market segment. MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL - Free Report) is expected to post its second-quarter 2026 earnings report next month, with four of its end markets likely to contribute favorably. Infrastructure, now the company’s largest revenue category, is likely to remain the primary growth driver as hyperscale customers rapidly scale AI-centric architectures.
Management expects a step-up in data center revenue beginning in the second quarter, with additional upside as run rates continue to expand into 2027. Driving that momentum is the Keystone PAM4 DSP optical transceiver platform, which has been ramping up at multiple major hyperscale customers across both the United States and Asia, supporting both 400G and 800G PAM4 deployments for scale-up and scale-out applications.
The Panther hardware storage accelerator SoC family is also gaining traction, with rising design win activity among Tier 1 network appliance and cloud service providers, setting up for higher storage accelerator revenues. At the same time, wireless infrastructure momentum is improving as carriers increase investments in 5G RAN access and backhaul to support cloud connected and edge AI functionality.
In Broadband and Connectivity, Maxlinear is advancing large-scale deployments of single-chip fiber PON and Wi-Fi 7 gateway platforms with a second major Tier 1 service provider in North America, with acceleration expected in Europe later this year. Management believes these long-cycle deployments create a stable foundation, building on the integration and power efficiency advantages that support the company’s data center portfolio.
Lastly, MaxLinear’s Industrial and multi-market segment is also likely to benefit from increased volume of shipments of high-performance analog products.
What Are MXL Peers Up To?MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI - Free Report) introduced a chip scale hot via process built on its AlGaAs diode technology. As an alternative to conventional chip and wire bonding and copper pillar-based surface mount technologies, MACOM’s hot via process simplifies surface mount assembly while delivering low insertion loss and high isolation. The first product using the AlGaAs hot via process technology is the MASW-011261, a broadband SP2T switch operating from 60 to 110 GHz.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS - Free Report) recently unveiled its new Si829x isolated safety gate driver for electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters and other electrified systems, including eTrucking, industrial motor drives and emerging mobility platforms. Introduced at the PCIM Expo, the Si829x uses ProVCD, Skyworks’ second-generation variable current drive, with high-resolution gate waveform shaping and cycle-by-cycle control through a digital interface.
The Zacks Rundown for MXL StockYear to date, MaxLinear shares have surged 523.5% compared with the industry’s 48.8% growth.
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In terms of valuation, MXL trades at a forward, two-year Price/Sales (P/S) of 13.59X compared with its 2.76X median and the industry average of 9.52X.
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Here’s how estimates for MaxLinear’s 2026 and 2027 earnings are trending right now.
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MaxLinear currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Chewy rozšiřuje AI a automatizaci napříč zákaznickou podporou, lékárenskou činností i logistikou a čeká z nich v roce 2026 úspory v nižších desítkách milionů dolarů. V 1. čtvrtletí už díky nim vykázala zhruba 90 bazických bodů meziroční páky v SG&A.
Key Takeaways Chewy is scaling AI across customer service, pharmacy, fulfillment and marketing workflows.CHWY expects AI initiatives to deliver efficiency gains in the low tens of millions of dollars in fiscal 2026.Chewy reported 90 basis points of year-over-year SG&A leverage, aided by productivity and early AI benefits. Chewy, Inc. (CHWY - Free Report) is expanding the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") and automation across its business to enhance customer service and improve operational efficiency. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company built the infrastructure required to deploy AI at scale and began integrating these capabilities across multiple functions to support its long-term growth strategy.
Chewy is applying AI and automation across customer service, pharmacy operations, fulfillment and marketing workflows. Management noted that these initiatives are helping lower the cost of serving customers by improving workflow speed, service quality and productivity. The company is utilizing AI to enhance search relevance, personalization and marketing effectiveness.
Chewy expects AI-driven initiatives to generate efficiency benefits in the low tens of millions of dollars during fiscal 2026, with a more meaningful contribution anticipated in 2027 and beyond. In the first quarter, the company delivered roughly 90 basis points of year-over-year SG&A leverage, supported by fulfillment productivity gains, operating discipline and early benefits from technology, automation and AI-enabled initiatives.
At the same time, Chewy continues to invest in strategic growth initiatives, including expanding Chewy Health, scaling Chewy Vet Care, optimizing its fulfillment network and strengthening customer acquisition capabilities. Management emphasized that investments in AI infrastructure and automation are designed not only to improve near-term productivity but also to reinforce the company's long-term competitive positioning.
Looking ahead, management believes continued investments across health, AI, automation, fulfillment and customer experience will strengthen the Chewy ecosystem. The company reiterated the long-term adjusted EBITDA margin target of 10%, reflecting confidence in the operating model as it balances innovation, automation and disciplined execution.
CHWY’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesChewy, which competes with BARK, Inc. (BARK - Free Report) and Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF - Free Report) , has fallen 28% over the past three months against the industry’s growth of 5.5%. Meanwhile, BARK's shares have declined 5.4% and Petco has dipped 1%.
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From a valuation standpoint, CHWY trades at a trailing price-to-sales ratio of 0.63X, below the industry’s average of 2.10X. It has a Value Score of A. CHWY is trading at a premium to BARK (with a trailing 12-month P/S ratio of 0.21) and Petco (0.13).
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CHWY’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 20.5% and 21.9%, respectively. Estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 have been revised downward by 9 cents and 13 cents, respectively, over the past 30 days.
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Although the company continues to invest in AI, healthcare and fulfillment capabilities to support long-term growth, short-term challenges remain. Management expects margin expansion to moderate amid difficult comparisons, higher transportation-related costs and continued strategic investments. A softer consumer spending environment and a more cautious outlook for discretionary categories could limit revenue growth and operating leverage in the near term. CHWY currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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SoFi spustila SoFi Small Business Loans pro malé firmy a podnikatele s rychlým schválením, financováním do 24 hodin a transparentní cenou. Úvěry jsou až do 250 000 USD.
SoFi Small Business Loans offer quick decisions, fast funding and clear upfront pricing to help entrepreneurs and small businesses fund their growth.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), the everything app for digital financial services, today announced the launch of SoFi Small Business Loans, to help entrepreneurs and small business owners access fast, transparent financing to run and grow their businesses.
Today’s small business owners are ambitious but increasingly constrained by cash flow. Access to capital can be time-consuming and expensive, leaving some owners reliant on credit cards, waiting on slow bank decisions, or wary of alternative lenders with unclear fees or high rates.
In a recent survey of small business owners, 75% who applied for a business loan or line of credit in the last year said it was difficult to access affordable capital and the Federal Reserve found that more than half of borrowers chose online lenders for speed of decision or funding.
“For many of our members, their financial lives do not stop at personal goals, they also include the businesses they are building,” said Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi. “With SoFi Small Business Loans, we are expanding our ability to serve members in more of the moments that matter, giving them access to business financing through the same digital-first platform they already use to manage their personal finances.”
SoFi has seen strong demand for financing across several small business categories including construction, healthcare, professional services, and more. SoFi Small Business Loans provides eligible business owners with:
Capital to Help Small Business Move Forward: Fixed business loans of up to $250,000 to help members purchase equipment, stock inventory or hire new staff. Quick Eligibility Check and Funding After Approval: Members can check eligibility in minutes and, if approved, access funding as soon as 24 hours after approval1, helping them stock up before a busy season or cover materials for a new job. Simple, Upfront Pricing: Members can view their offer before accepting, with no application fee, no origination fee, and no prepayment penalties. Predictable Payments for Easier Planning: Fixed business loans with predictable payments help members plan ahead, from managing payroll to investing in their business's growth. With SoFi Small Business Loans, SoFi is expanding its support for entrepreneurs and business owners and planning additional products and innovations to help meet their evolving needs.
To learn more about SoFi Small Business Loans and apply, visit, SoFi Small Business Loans
About SoFi
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is the everything app for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. 14.7 million members trust SoFi to borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money and buy, sell and hold their crypto – all in one app – and get access to financial planners, exclusive experiences, and a thriving community. Fintechs, financial institutions, and brands use SoFi’s technology platform Galileo to build and manage innovative financial solutions across 133 million global accounts. For more information, visit www.sofi.com or download our iOS and Android apps.
SoFi Small Business Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A.
Terms and conditions apply. SOFI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. To be approved, a borrower’s home address and primary business operating address must be in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and you must meet SoFi's underwriting requirements in SoFi’s sole and absolute discretion. Not all borrowers receive the lowest rate. Lowest rates are reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. If approved, your actual rate will be within the range of rates at the time of application and will depend on a variety of factors, including term of loan, evaluation of your business and personal creditworthiness, business revenue, and other factors. Rates and terms are subject to change at any time without notice. SoFi Small Business Loans may not be used for personal, family or household purposes. See SoFi.com/legal and SoFi.com/eligibility for more details.
Loan amounts range from $2,500-$250,000. The annual percentage rate (APR) is the cost of credit as a yearly rate and reflects your interest rate.
1As soon as 24 hour Loan Funding: Most borrowers receive funds within 24 hours if the loan is approved and the agreement is signed by 2:45 PM ET. The 24-hour funding timeframe excludes funding on weekends and federal holidays. This timing is not guaranteed, and delays may occur outside of SoFi’s control, such as if inaccurate information is submitted, or the receiving provider declines the transfer. Your bank may have rules on when the funds become available.
Borrowers who do not qualify for a SoFi Small Business Loan will have the opportunity to explore financing options from a provider in SoFi's Loan marketplace. The timing of funding varies by provider.
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Varonis získal autorizaci GovRAMP pro svou Data Security Platform. Potvrzuje to splnění přísných bezpečnostních požadavků pro státní a místní úřady i školství.
MIAMI, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), the data and AI security leader, today announced its Data Security Platform attained GovRAMP Authorization. This latest third-party validation confirms that Varonis meets rigorous security requirements for serving state, local, tribal, and educational government agencies.
SLED organizations are responsible for securing sensitive data and critical infrastructure communities rely on every day — from student and taxpayer data to utilities and emergency response systems. As agencies accelerate cloud adoption and deploy AI, their security strategies must evolve just as fast to keep pace.
“Government organizations are under pressure to manage and safeguard vast amounts of regulated data across on-prem, cloud, and AI systems,” said Dror Shemesh, CISO at Varonis. “Varonis has long supported the SLED sector, and achieving GovRAMP validates our ability to meet stringent security and compliance requirements with solutions that continuously and automatically protect data at scale.”
Varonis maintains a broad portfolio of U.S. and international certifications — including FedRAMP, TXRAMP, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 — that demonstrate its ability to meet the highest security and compliance standards for both public- and private-sector organizations.
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Houlihan Lokey se dohodla na akvizici Intrepid Financial Partners, čímž výrazně rozšíří své poradenství v oblasti energetiky a ropy a zemního plynu. Transakce byla podepsána 27. června 2026 a má být dokončena před 30. zářím 2026 po schválení regulačními orgány.
Transaction Will Substantially Grow the Firm’s Coverage Capabilities Across the Oil and Gas Industry
HOUSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, has agreed to acquire Intrepid Financial Partners, LLC (Intrepid), a premier independent investment bank specializing in providing advisory services to the energy sector. The transaction, signed June 27, 2026, adds substantially to the firm’s comprehensive coverage of the energy sector. The transaction is expected to be completed before September 30, 2026, following regulatory approval. Intrepid Investment Management, LLC, Intrepid’s investment management business, is not part of the transaction and will continue to operate as a separate entity under the same name.
Founded in 2015 by Hugh E. “Skip” McGee III and Christopher F. Winchenbaugh, Intrepid is a leader in providing mergers and acquisitions, fairness opinions, capital raising, and restructuring services to clients across the energy sector, including exploration and production, midstream and infrastructure, downstream and retail, energy services and technology, and energy transition. Since its founding, Intrepid has advised on more than 120 transactions in the energy sector totaling more than $215 billion.
“Intrepid’s suite of services is a perfect match with Houlihan Lokey, and its comprehensive coverage of the energy sector adds significantly to our longtime strategy of delivering the deepest possible sector expertise to our global client base. This acquisition is an outstanding addition to the Oil & Gas Group and to our overall business as we continue to grow our capabilities,” said Larry DeAngelo, Global Co-Head of Corporate Finance at Houlihan Lokey.
Following the transaction, the Intrepid team will join Houlihan Lokey’s global Oil & Gas Group. Mr. McGee, CEO of Intrepid, will join as a Managing Director and Global Chairman of Oil & Gas. Mr. Winchenbaugh, President of Intrepid, will join as a Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Oil & Gas alongside J.P. Hanson, currently Global Head of Oil & Gas at Houlihan Lokey. The acquisition will add 34 financial professionals to Houlihan Lokey’s Oil & Gas team, bringing the global team to more than 70 financial professionals worldwide. On a pro forma basis, according to data from LSEG, the new combined group advised on 23 U.S. Energy and Power M&A transactions in 2025.
“Houlihan Lokey’s comprehensive matrix of products, services, and global footprint, alongside a passionate dedication to its clients, represents an excellent business compatibility and cultural fit with Intrepid’s platform and our ‘client-first’ philosophy. We cannot think of a better home for Intrepid, our team, and our clients, and we’re delighted to be joining the Oil & Gas Group alongside J.P. and his team,” said Mr. McGee. “As part of the Houlihan Lokey team, we will be able to deliver additional products and continue to deliver the best advice to our clients, which is at the core of what we do.”
“Intrepid’s strength in corporate M&A advisory, particularly in the upstream, midstream, and alternative energy sectors, combined with Houlihan Lokey’s global strength in M&A across upstream, midstream, and downstream, as well as technical asset-level acquisition and divestiture (A&D) advisory in the upstream sector, establishes one of the most comprehensive energy advisors, with superior capabilities across all facets of the oil and gas industry and broader energy spectrum,” said Mr. Hanson. “I’m excited to partner with Skip, Chris, and the Intrepid team to grow the business and continue to provide outstanding advice and results to our energy clients.”
“This combination is exceptionally timely,” said Mr. Winchenbaugh. “We are currently navigating a highly compelling seller’s market, driven by volatility with stark pricing dislocations and massive pools of dedicated capital actively seeking deployment amid uncertainty in the energy markets. I have no doubt our clients will benefit tremendously from the strong synergies and centers of expertise that this acquisition establishes.”
Houlihan Lokey’s Oil & Gas Group provides M&A and A&D advisory, capital raising, valuation, and financial recapitalization/restructuring, as well as financial and board advisory services to clients around the world. The global, cross-product, industry-dedicated team consists of more than 40 highly experienced professionals, including an A&D/technical team led by a group of technically focused industry professionals with an average of 25+ years of industry experience. In 2025, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No. 1 advisor for U.S. Energy and Power M&A transactions under $1 billion, according to data from LSEG.
About Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.
MasTec očekává, že AI a datová centra podpoří silnou víceletou poptávku po optických sítích v řádu desítek miliard USD. Tržby divize Communications vzrostly v 1. čtvrtletí o 18 % na 802 mil. USD.
Key Takeaways MTZ sees AI data center interconnectivity driving multiyear fiber demand worth tens of billions.MTZ's Communications revenues rose 18% YoY to $802M in Q1 2026.MTZ expects about $875M in Q2 Communications revenues and low double-digit margins. MasTec, Inc.’s (MTZ - Free Report) Communications segment appears poised for a stronger growth cycle as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes network infrastructure requirements. While traditional telecom spending has been uneven in recent years, the rapid buildout of AI data centers is creating a new source of fiber demand that extends beyond consumer broadband. Management believes the need to interconnect hyperscale data centers with high-capacity, low-latency fiber networks could create a multiyear investment opportunity measured in the tens of billions of dollars, providing a meaningful tailwind for the Communications business.
MasTec expects improving telecom fundamentals to support long-term growth, driven by rising data consumption from cloud computing, streaming, gaming and connected devices. Management noted that U.S. data usage is projected to nearly double by 2030, while AI is emerging as a major growth catalyst by increasing demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency fiber networks connecting hyperscale data centers. The company also expects the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to boost rural broadband and middle-mile fiber construction, with public funding and private AI investments expanding growth opportunities beyond traditional wireless deployment cycles.
The improving demand environment is already beginning to translate into operating results. During the first quarter of 2026, the Communications segment’s revenues increased 18% year over year to $802 million. Although margins were temporarily affected by costs associated with exiting certain DIRECTV fulfillment markets, backlog reached another record level, rising 12% from the prior year. Management also pointed to strong, broad-based demand for wireline services and increasing customer interest in multiyear turnkey infrastructure projects. Looking ahead, MasTec expects Communications revenues of approximately $875 million in the second quarter while projecting low double-digit adjusted EBITDA margins.
While traditional telecom capital spending remains cyclical, MasTec believes AI-driven fiber deployment represents a structural growth opportunity rather than a short-term recovery. Combined with BEAD-funded broadband expansion and steadily increasing network traffic, the company sees multiple long-duration demand drivers supporting the Communications business. As AI data center interconnectivity accelerates and customers continue awarding larger turnkey fiber projects, the segment appears positioned to play a larger role in MasTec's broader infrastructure growth strategy.
How MasTec Compares in the AI-Driven Fiber Infrastructure RaceAs AI accelerates investment in digital infrastructure, MasTec is competing with companies such as Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) and Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR - Free Report) , each benefiting from different parts of the AI buildout. While Sterling Infrastructure is gaining from data center site development and Quanta Services from grid expansion, MasTec is differentiated by its exposure to the communications infrastructure that connects AI campuses through long-haul and metro fiber networks.
Sterling Infrastructure is benefiting from the AI investment cycle primarily through mission-critical site development rather than communications infrastructure. Its E-Infrastructure business is seeing exceptional demand from hyperscale data centers and semiconductor facilities, with first-quarter 2026 E-Infrastructure revenues rising 174% year over year. The company also secured the first phase of a multibillion-dollar semiconductor fabrication campus and reported more than $5 billion of mission-critical backlog and future-phase opportunities.
Quanta Services is approaching the AI buildout from the power infrastructure side. The company is benefiting from accelerating investments in electric transmission, substations, generation and integrated infrastructure required to serve hyperscale data centers and rising electricity demand. Management highlighted growing technology and load-center opportunities, continued investments in transformer manufacturing and off-site fabrication capacity, and a record backlog supported by utility and AI-related projects.
MTZ Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation TrendShares of this Florida-based infrastructure construction company have surged 97.4% in the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry, the broader Zacks Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index.
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MTZ stock is currently trading at a premium compared with its industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 42.68, as shown in the chart below.
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EPS Trend Favors MTZFor 2026 and 2027, MTZ’s earnings estimates have trended upward in the past 60 days. The revised estimated figures for 2026 and 2027 imply 35.9% and 35.3% year-over-year growth, respectively.
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GoTu a Henry Schein oznámily strategické partnerství, které má rozšířit personální podporu pro zubní ordinace po celých USA. Cílem je pomoci řešit nedostatek pracovníků a udržet kontinuitu péče o pacienty.
, /PRNewswire/ -- GoTu Technology, the nation's leading dental talent marketplace, and Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced a new strategic partnership designed to help dental practices address ongoing staffing challenges and maintain continuity of patient care.
Through this collaboration between GoTu and Henry Schein Dental Recruitment Services (a division of Henry Schein Financial Enterprises, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henry Schein), dental practices will gain expanded access to GoTu's technology-enabled platform, which connects offices with qualified dental hygienists, dental assistants, and associate dentists for both temporary and permanent staffing needs. GoTu will now be part of Henry Schein Dental Recruitment Services, which offers a range of services from permanent placement solutions to enterprise-level Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). By combining GoTu's workforce technology with Henry Schein's extensive customer network, the partnership aims to deliver modern, flexible solutions that support practice efficiency and reduce operational strain.
"Staffing shortages continue to be one of the most significant challenges facing dental practices," said Cary Gahm, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GoTu. "Partnering with Henry Schein allows us to bring reliable, scalable workforce support to more offices across the country. Together, we can help practices stabilize their teams and ensure patients receive uninterrupted, high-quality care."
GoTu's recently released third annual State of Work survey, developed in collaboration with the American Dental Hygienists' Association, continues to underscore the severity of the dental workforce shortage and its impact on practice operations and patient care. The partnership with Henry Schein builds on those insights by expanding access to GoTu's workforce platform through one of dentistry's most trusted customer networks, helping more practices find flexible, scalable support when staffing gaps arise.
"We are pleased to collaborate with GoTu to expand the staffing resources available to our customers," said Mark Hillebrandt, Vice President and Chief Digital Revenue Officer at Henry Schein. "This partnership reflects our commitment to helping dental professionals operate efficient, successful practices and to supporting the long-term health of the dental ecosystem."
GoTu has filled more than 500,000 shifts nationwide, offering practices a streamlined way to manage staffing gaps and maintain productivity. Henry Schein's broad reach and trusted advisor model will help bring these solutions to practices seeking greater flexibility and support during a period of sustained workforce pressure.
"At GoTu, we see our role as helping the dental industry solve one of its most urgent and persistent challenges," said Edward Thomas, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GoTu. "That requires more than technology alone. It requires partnership, reach, and a shared commitment to supporting the practices and professionals who keep dentistry moving. By working with trusted industry leaders like Henry Schein, we can expand the support GoTu provides and help more dental offices access the workforce solutions they need."
About GoTu
GoTu (formerly TempMee) is a pioneering, technology-driven workforce solution and skill-sharing marketplace serving the dental industry. The platform allows dental offices to contract directly with registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, and associate dentists to fill both short-term and permanent positions. Launched in 2019, GoTu has filled more than 500,000 shifts nationwide, empowering dental professionals with flexibility and control while ensuring practices can deliver exceptional patient care. Miami-based GoTu has grown from a bootstrapped startup to an institutional investor-backed powerhouse with 120+ team members. For more information, visit www.gotu.com.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a products, services, and technology platforms company for healthcare customers. With more than 25,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional healthcare clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.
A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 34 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $13.2 billion in 2025, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.0 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.
For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com.
AAOI těží ze silné poptávky v CATV i datových centrech; tržby z datových center ve čtvrtletí více než zdvojnásobily na 81,4 mil. USD. Celkové tržby vzrostly meziročně o 51,4 % na 151,1 mil. USD.
Key Takeaways AAOI is benefiting from steady CATV demand and higher-speed optical product engagement. CATV revenues rose 24% sequentially in Q1, with Q2 revenues expected to be at $75-$80 million.Datacenter revenues more than doubled year over year as AI and cloud demand boosted orders. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI - Free Report) , which designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products for internet data centers, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets, is benefiting from steady demand for its cable television (“CATV”) products.
In the first quarter of 2026, CATV revenues were $66.8 million, up 24% sequentially, supported by shipments of 1.8 GHz amplifiers to its largest CATV customer and expanding engagement with additional MSOs. For the second quarter, management expects CATV revenues of $75 million to $80 million. Based on recent customer discussions, AAOI now expects to generate more than $325 million annually in CATV, with the majority tied to amplifier deployments and some contribution from software solutions.
Applied Optoelectronics' CATV business is benefiting from ongoing broadband infrastructure upgrades as cable operators expand network capacity to support rising data consumption and faster internet services. The CATV segment also offers AAOI a diversified revenue base, complementing its data center business and helping reduce dependence on a single end market.
Datacenter revenues in the March quarter reached $81.4 million, more than doubling from the year-ago quarter, as customer engagement strengthened around higher-speed optical products. The ramp helped offset a smaller telecom contribution and drove the company’s top line. We note that in the first quarter of 2026, total revenues increased 51.4% year over year to $151.1 million.
Applied Optoelectronics has highlighted accelerating AI-driven datacenter investment as a key demand driver and pointed to strong customer engagement around both 800G transceivers and emerging 1.6 Tb products. The company also said it anticipates sequential revenue growth through 2026, with significantly larger growth expected starting in the third quarter as additional capacity comes online.
Applied Optoelectronics' data center business is benefiting from the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and cloud computing, which require significantly higher bandwidth and faster optical connectivity. The company supplies high-speed optical transceivers used in hyperscale data centers to connect servers, switches and GPUs, with growing demand for 400G, 800G and next-generation 1.6T solutions.
As cloud service providers continue to invest heavily in AI clusters and network upgrades, AAOI is experiencing stronger order volumes and an improving product mix. Its vertically integrated manufacturing model enables tighter cost control, faster production scaling and greater pricing competitiveness, helping the company capitalize on the industry's transition to higher-speed optical networking.
Taking a Look at Some Other AI StocksMicron Technology (MU - Free Report) is poised to be the key beneficiary of surging AI-related infrastructure spending, as companies continue to build out GPU clusters and AI data centers that require advanced memory solutions. AI PCs are an important part of Micron’s growth plan. An expanding partner base that includes the likes of NVIDIA, AMD and Intel is enabling Micron to capture a larger share of the AI infrastructure market. Deepening relationships with major cloud and enterprise customers ensures stable revenue streams and reduces the risk of pricing volatility.
Micron’s transformation as a key AI infrastructure supplier, supported by surging AI-driven High Bandwidth Memory or HBM demand, explosive revenue growth, expanding margins, strong cash generation and its Anthropic partnership, provides multiple catalysts for significant upside.
Teradyne (TER - Free Report) is benefiting from strong AI-related demand, which is driving significant investments in cloud AI build-out as customers accelerate production of a wide range of AI accelerators, networking, memory and power devices.
The company is being aided by the growing demand for AI infrastructure, which is driving robust growth across its semiconductor test business. Teradyne expects robust growth in the semiconductor test market, particularly in the compute segment, which is projected to expand significantly due to the rapid build-out of AI data centers and the growth of edge AI.
AAOI’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of AAOI have surged in triple digits (% wise) over the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry’s return.
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In terms of forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S), Applied Optoelectronics is trading at a discount compared with its industry.
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Amentum získala od NASA kontrakt COSMOS na řízení letových misí a systémy pro podporu programu Orion, SLS, ISS i Artemis. Zakázku získala prostřednictvím společného podniku ASCEND s Aerodyne Industries.
Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has been awarded NASA’s Consolidated Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) contract. The award comes through the ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, LLC, a joint venture between Amentum and Aerodyne Industries, LLC, formed under the Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program.
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The COSMOS work reinforces Amentum's vital role in the U.S. space program in support of the NASA mission to explore new frontiers and advance human understanding.
“Amentum’s proven track record in enabling complex spaceflight missions makes us an ideal partner to advance U.S. leadership in space,” said Mark Walter, president for the Engineering and Technology business at Amentum. “Through the ASCEND partnership, we’re delivering the space systems and training solutions to facilitate NASA’s ambitious goals for deep-space exploration and scientific discovery.”
Under the COSMOS contract, ASCEND will deliver critical mission operations, systems, and training solutions to support NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This work will play a vital role in advancing some of NASA’s most complex and high-profile programs, including the Orion and Space Launch System (SLS) programs which enable future deep-space exploration as well as International Space Station (ISS) operations and astronaut training programs. Additional programs include the Commercial Crew Program, which expands access to low-Earth orbit and the Artemis program, aimed ultimately at developing a sustained human presence on the lunar surface.
Amentum will provide expertise in Mission Control Center systems, training for both astronauts and instructors, flight controller readiness, training systems development, and mockup environments that replicate real-world conditions, delivering mission-ready solutions as a trusted partner to NASA and the U.S. space enterprise.
About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
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About Aerodyne
Aerodyne Industries LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL with a primary focus on serving our NASA, DoD, and federal customer programs and resolving their most challenging technical issues. Visit https://www.aerodyneindustries.com.
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Na Futu Holdings byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajnému provozování části byznysu v pevninské Číně bez potřebných regulačních schválení. Po oznámení pokut a propadnutých zisků akcie prudce oslabily.
PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) (“Futu” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Futu securities during the period from May 24, 2023 through May 27, 2026 (the “Class Period”).
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Futu securities during the Class Period may, no later than August 25, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, Futu is an online brokerage and wealth management company that provides securities trading, investment, and financial services to retail investors.
According to the complaint, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose that certain Futu entities allegedly conducted securities business, public fund sales business, and futures business in mainland China without obtaining the required regulatory approvals. The complaint further alleges that, on December 30, 2022, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) stated that Futu had conducted cross-border securities business with domestic investors in mainland China without regulatory consent, resulting in restrictions on opening new accounts for mainland Chinese investors and soliciting new business from mainland investors.
The truth allegedly began to emerge on May 22, 2026, when Reuters reported that the CSRC, together with seven other Chinese government agencies, had launched a regulatory crackdown targeting brokers allegedly operating without approval. That same day, Futu disclosed that it had received a Notification Letter from the CSRC imposing approximately RMB1.85 billion (approximately US$271 million) in confiscation of alleged illegal gains and fines, as well as a proposed personal fine against the Company's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Li Hua. Following these disclosures, Futu's stock price fell $34.10 per share, or 27.5%, to close at $89.76 on May 22, 2026.
The truth allegedly continued to emerge on May 28, 2026, when Futu reported first-quarter 2026 financial results reflecting the proposed regulatory penalties, including approximately RMB470 million in confiscated alleged illegal gains and approximately RMB1.38 billion in fines. Following this disclosure, the Company's stock price fell an additional $5.31 per share, or 4.8%, to close at $104.91.
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Berger Montague is one of the nation’s preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.
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Key Takeaways DOE aims for at least three advanced reactors to achieve criticality by July 4, 2026.OKLO, SMR and NNE may benefit as policy support accelerates advanced nuclear development.Testing, licensing and project execution remain key factors for advanced nuclear stocks. The U.S. nuclear industry is approaching a milestone that could shape the future of advanced reactor development. Under the Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Reactor Pilot Program, the goal is to have at least three advanced reactors achieve criticality by July 4, 2026. Criticality means a reactor has achieved a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, an essential step before it can eventually generate electricity commercially. While it does not mean the reactor is ready to produce power immediately, reaching this stage validates years of design, engineering and regulatory work and marks meaningful progress toward commercialization.
Among publicly traded companies, Oklo Inc. (OKLO - Free Report) , NuScale Power (SMR - Free Report) and NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE - Free Report) are likely to remain in focus as investors assess which companies stand to benefit from the renewed policy support for advanced nuclear technology.
A Faster Path for Advanced ReactorsThe DOE launched the Reactor Pilot Program in 2025 to accelerate the testing and demonstration of first-of-a-kind advanced reactors. The program was created under Executive Order 14301, which directed the DOE to streamline approvals and target at least three reactors reaching criticality by this Independence Day.
Two projects have already crossed this important milestone. Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 reactor achieved criticality on June 4, becoming the first U.S. non-light-water reactor to do so in more than four decades. Valar Atomics followed on June 18 with its Ward 250 microreactor, while Aalo Atomics is expected to become the third reactor to reach criticality before the July 4 deadline.
Recent comments from U.S. policymakers suggest confidence in achieving the target of having three advanced reactors reach criticality by July 4. Officials have described the current period as the beginning of a new phase for advanced nuclear development, supported by faster regulatory processes and stronger policy backing. They also believe that some small modular reactors (SMRs) could begin generating electricity as early as next year, with wider commercial deployment expected before 2028. If that timeline holds, it could improve investor confidence in the long-term outlook for the advanced nuclear industry.
What It Means for Oklo, NuScale and NANO NuclearAlthough Oklo, NuScale and NANO Nuclear are not the reactors currently racing toward the July 4 milestone, the broader policy environment could benefit the entire advanced nuclear sector.
OKLO has one of the closest links to the DOE's broader effort. The company is developing its Pluto project under the Reactor Pilot Program and is targeting July 4, 2026 criticality for its Groves isotope test reactor. OKLO is also moving forward with its Aurora-INL project while expanding into fuel fabrication and fuel recycling. This gives the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company exposure to several parts of the nuclear value chain rather than relying on reactor development alone.
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NuScale stands out for its regulatory progress. Its SMR technology has already received key U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approvals, and the company uses commercially available low-enriched uranium fuel. NuScale is also working on large-scale deployment opportunities through projects in the United States and Romania, positioning it as one of the more commercially advanced SMR developers.
NANO Nuclear is focused on smaller microreactors through its KRONOS MMR design. The company is preparing to begin the NRC licensing process for its first deployment at the University of Illinois after its construction permit application is formally accepted. At the same time, NANO Nuclear is pursuing opportunities in AI data centers, industrial facilities and defense applications while expanding partnerships that could support future commercialization.
Beyond the July 4 DeadlineThe significance of the July 4 target extends well beyond one milestone. The administration ultimately wants U.S. nuclear capacity to reach roughly 400 gigawatts by 2050, with advanced reactors expected to serve military bases, data centers, industrial facilities and export markets. The DOE is also expanding testing infrastructure through initiatives such as the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad to provide developers with a more permanent pathway from demonstration to commercial deployment.
For investors, this means the investment case is no longer centered on a single reactor announcement. Instead, OKLO, NuScale and NANO Nuclear are increasingly being evaluated within a policy framework designed to shorten development timelines and encourage private investment. Even so, commercial deployment requires additional testing, licensing and execution, making regulatory progress and project delivery important factors to monitor alongside technological advances.
SpaceX po krátkém růstu klesla na 147,55 USD za akcii, tedy pod debutní cenu 150 USD, a nyní čelí tlaku z ředění akcií i blížícího se uplynutí lock-upu. Další prodejní tlak může přijít po zveřejnění výsledků za 2. čtvrtletí a při dalších odemknutích akcií.
On Tuesday, June 23, its sixth full day of trading, the stock of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX +1.36%), or SpaceX, briefly dipped to an all-time low of $147.55/share, below its debut price of $150/share. Since then, it hasn't closed above $157/share.
But is this price drop actually a buying opportunity in disguise? Here's what investors should know about SpaceX's prospects moving forward.
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Par for the course SpaceX's shares shot up to an intraday high of $176.52/share just after it began trading on Friday, June 12. Many observers thought that might be the high-water mark for the stock.
But SpaceX surprised everyone over the following two days as its stock price rocketed up to close at $211.39/share on Tuesday. This briefly put its market capitalization at $2.6 trillion, surpassing Amazon to become the fifth-largest company in the world. Analysts began to wonder if the classic trajectory of a hot IPO -- a brief Day 1 share price spike followed by a long, gradual decline -- didn't apply to SpaceX.
That dream was short-lived. The decline began the very next trading day, with shares eventually closing below $160/share on June 22, where they've mostly stayed since.
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SpaceX stock has a long road ahead of it There are two compelling reasons to stay away from SpaceX shares right now: dilution and lockup expiration.
Dilution comes from additional share issuances. SpaceX's recent agreement to acquire artificial intelligence developer Anysphere in a $60 billion all-stock deal already requires the issuance of about 400 million new shares. An additional preexisting deal for wireless spectrum will require the issuance of $11.1 billion in new shares in 2027. And various executive bonuses, stock options, settlements, and other awards totaling about $150 billion in new shares could be issued under certain conditions as well. These issuances will likely drive the share price lower.
Meanwhile, a healthy chunk of SpaceX's existing shares are currently on "lockup." Those shares will begin unlocking two trading days after SpaceX's Q2 earnings report, which is likely to occur in late July. Additional shares unlock throughout the year until the big 180-day lockup period expiration (for employees and most pre-IPO investors) on Dec. 8. Elon Musk's shares won't unlock until June 2027.
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Given widespread concerns about the company's sky-high valuation, there will be strong incentives for shareholders to sell their shares as soon as their lockups expire, which would put more near-term downward pressure on the stock.
In other words, if you want to buy and hold SpaceX shares for life, waiting at least until Dec. 9, after all those new shares have flooded the market, is likely to get you a better price than buying now. And waiting until 2027, when all shares are unlocked, and we'll have a year of quarterly numbers to help us evaluate the stock price, is probably an even smarter move.
Key Takeaways Coca-Cola gained value share for the 20th straight quarter with 3% volume growth across all segments.KO is driving growth through innovation, localized marketing and expanded retail distribution.Coca-Cola's 4 I's strategy combines insights, innovation, intimacy and execution to build loyalty. The Coca-Cola Company's (KO - Free Report) brand portfolio continues to be a powerful competitive advantage. However, management believes sustained market share gains depend on combining brand equity with consumer-centric execution rather than relying on brand recognition alone. The company extended its streak of overall value share gains to 20 consecutive quarters while delivering 3% volume growth across every operating segment despite a volatile macroeconomic backdrop.
Management highlighted that the company's strategy revolves around strengthening its flagship brands through consumer insights, innovation and localized execution. Trademark Coca-Cola led the industry in North American retail sales growth, supported by innovations such as Coca-Cola Cherry Float, Diet Coke Cherry and expanded mini-can offerings. In Europe, Coca-Cola Zero Zero, featuring zero sugar, zero caffeine and zero calories, generated strong trial and repeat purchases by addressing evening consumption occasions. Sprite and Fuze Tea also posted robust volume growth through localized flavors and marketing campaigns tailored to regional preferences.
Beyond product innovation, Coca-Cola is leveraging digital capabilities and its extensive distribution network to reinforce brand relevance. In the first quarter, the system added more than 600,000 retail outlets, expanded off-shelf displays by double digits and installed over 340,000 cold drink equipment units to improve visibility and capture impulse purchases. Interactive packaging linked to major events such as the FIFA World Cup is also helping deepen consumer engagement while generating data to personalize future marketing efforts.
Management emphasized that its $32 billion brand portfolio, combined with the "4 I's" strategy of insights, innovation, intimacy and integrated execution, is helping recruit new consumers and strengthen loyalty. The company's consistent share gains suggest that Coca-Cola's brand strength remains a critical growth driver, but its continued success increasingly depends on executing locally while leveraging its unmatched global scale.
KO vs PEP & KDP on Brand Strength & Market Share GrowthCoca-Cola's sustained market share gains underscore the strength of its brands, but PepsiCo Inc. (PEP - Free Report) and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP - Free Report) are also leveraging brand investments and innovation to defend and expand their positions.
PepsiCo believes brand strength remains central to sustaining market share growth, supported by investments in innovation, affordability and portfolio refreshes. In the first quarter of 2026, brands such as Gatorade, Propel, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Mountain Dew and Mug Root Beer gained value and volume share, while the company continued restaging iconic brands, expanding functional offerings and increasing consumer engagement. Management said these commercial initiatives are helping improve marketplace performance and strengthen long-term competitive positioning.
Keurig Dr Pepper continues to rely on brand strength, innovation and disciplined execution to expand market share. In the first quarter of 2026, Dr Pepper's core lineup gained share, Canada Dry benefited from successful Fruit Splash innovation, while GHOST, Bloom and Electrolit delivered strong momentum through distribution gains and consumer demand. Management also highlighted increased brand investment, precision marketing and innovation as key drivers supporting sustained growth across its beverage portfolio.
Zacks Rundown for Coca-ColaKO shares have gained 18.2% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry’s growth of 13.7%.
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From a valuation standpoint, Coca-Cola is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 24.5X, higher than the industry’s 19.44X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KO’s 2026 and 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 8.7% and 6.9%, respectively. Earnings estimates for both 2026 and 2027 have been unchanged in the past 30 days.
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Coca-Cola currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
A Microsoft sign is displayed outside the Microsoft Germany headquarters in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on May 22, 2026. Microsoft develops software, cloud computing services, computer hardware, consumer electronics, video games, business applications, and digital platforms including Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, Xbox, LinkedIn, GitHub, OneDrive, Outlook, and Dynamics 365. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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This article was written by Doug Nathman, with research by his team at Trefis.
The technology behemoth is reporting unprecedented results, primarily fueled by its cloud and AI sectors, but the choice to invest relies on whether you believe its significant investment in the future will yield returns.
Microsoft (MSFT) has emerged as a wager on the future of AI, even though its shares have faced challenges this year, declining by 23.6% and trading roughly 31% below its peak over the past 52 weeks. This decrease in stock price stands in stark contrast to the company’s operational performance, which recently reported a “record third quarter” supported by its resilient cloud segment. For investors, the stock's decline offers both an opportunity to invest in a transformational growth narrative and a caution regarding the significant expenses associated with building that future.
What You Are Paying ForWhen assessing Microsoft’s valuation, a mixed signal emerges that captures this tension. On a price-to-earnings basis, the stock trades at a multiple of 20.9, which is indeed lower than the S&P 500 average of 24.4. However, when looking at the price-to-sales ratio, the narrative shifts, as it stands at 8.2—over double the market’s 3.3. This isn't a contradiction; it reflects the market's numerical verdict. You are paying a high premium for each dollar of Microsoft’s revenue, banking on its substantial AI investments to foster a significantly larger and faster-growing sales stream in the future. Concurrently, you are receiving a discount on present profits, reflecting the reality that developing this AI infrastructure is currently squeezing margins.
What You Receive In ReturnWhat you obtain is a company operating optimally, focused on the crucial segment: Microsoft Cloud. That division's revenue surpassed $54 billion in the latest quarter, marking a 29% increase year-over-year. The driving force behind that cloud is AI, which management indicates has exceeded a $37 billion annual revenue run rate, up by 123%. The firm’s strategy is straightforward: construct the leading AI infrastructure globally while developing “high-value agentic systems” like its Copilot assistants for coding, security, and productivity. Adoption rates are evident, with more than 20 million active subscriptions for Microsoft 365 Copilot. The company is well-positioned to finance this ambitious expansion, generating approximately $170.1 billion in operating cash flow, while its debt is a mere 2.2% of its market capitalization—a small fraction compared to the 20.8% for the typical S&P 500 firm.
What Occurs During A Market DownturnHistorically, for a corporation of its magnitude, Microsoft’s stock has shown resilience during market downturns, maintaining proximity to the broader index. During the inflation crisis of 2022, it decreased by 38% while the S&P 500 fell 25%. Contrarily, in the market crash of 2020 linked to the pandemic, it performed better, declining by 28% compared to the market's 34% downturn. Reflecting back to the 2008 global financial crisis, it closely followed the market, dropping 59% versus the S&P 500’s fall of 57%. Collectively, its historical performance implies that during a significant market decline, one can expect it to behave comparably to the S&P 500, both in terms of extent of decline and recovery trajectory.
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Bringing It All TogetherThe choice to acquire Microsoft stock today ultimately hinges on your belief in the company’s capital strategy. The firm occupies a pivotal position in a technological transition, with management forecasting “another year of double-digit growth in revenue and operating income.” However, the sheer scale of that investment raises concerns among investors. The company anticipates “investing around $190 billion in capital expenditures” in calendar year 2026, a figure that has prompted one analyst to describe it as “a bit of a disconnect that makes investors slightly anxious.” Currently, the sole metric that truly matters is whether the swift uptake of its AI technologies can generate sufficient revenue growth to fund that vision.
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Wells Fargo zvýšila cílovou cenu AMD na 615 USD z 505 USD a ponechala doporučení Overweight, protože čeká silnou poptávku po serverových CPU díky AI. Akcie přidaly 2 %.
Wells Fargo has increased its price target on Advanced Micro Devices to $615 from $505 while maintaining its Overweight rating, reflecting growing confidence in the company's long-term server CPU business and continued demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
AMD shares rose 2% on Tuesday's trading after closing the previous session 3.4% higher at $539.49.
Wells Fargo increased its revenue estimates for AMD's server CPU business over the next three years.
The brokerage now projects server CPU revenue of $16.0 billion in 2026, rising to $20.5 billion in 2027 and $25.0 billion in 2028.
The firm left its data centre GPU revenue estimates unchanged at $15.6 billion for 2026, $40.6 billion for 2027 and $63.0 billion for 2028.
The brokerage also raised its earnings outlook, forecasting earnings per share of $7.15 in 2026, $13.40 in 2027 and $18.75 in 2028.
Wells Fargo based its new price target on a price-to-earnings multiple of 33 times its projected 2028 earnings.
AMD currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 179.
A Wells Fargo analyst team led by Aaron Rakers said the higher price target reflects expectations that demand for server central processing units will remain strong due to continued momentum in agentic AI.
The firm expects AMD's server CPU revenue to increase 68% in 2026.
It also forecasts server CPU sales growth of between 22% and 28% during 2027 and 2028.
Based on Monday's closing price, the revised target implies approximately 14% upside for the stock.
AMD recently said production of its sixth-generation 2nm EPYC Venice server processors began ramping in late May, with volume production expected to continue through the second half of 2026.
The company said more customers are validating and ramping the Venice platform than any previous EPYC generation.
AMD also raised its estimate for the server CPU total addressable market to $120 billion by 2030 during the previous quarter.
The company added that its next-generation 2nm EPYC Verano processors are expected to launch in 2027, with a focus on delivering AI performance per dollar and per watt.
AMD also announced its acquisition of MEXT, a company specialising in AI-driven memory optimisation technology.
The acquisition is intended to strengthen AMD's AI portfolio by improving performance and lowering the total cost of ownership for customers operating in cloud and enterprise environments where memory constraints are a challenge.
Separately, AMD participated in the Series B funding round for cloud computing startup TensorWave, which closed at a valuation of $1.55 billion.
The investment supports TensorWave's plans to expand its infrastructure using AMD hardware and software and further strengthens AMD's position in the data centre ecosystem.
Several brokerages have recently revised their outlook on AMD.
Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $700 while maintaining an Overweight rating, citing continued momentum in the compute market.
UBS increased its target price to $670, pointing to gains in AMD's server CPU market share.
Meanwhile, Wolfe Research reiterated its Outperform rating with a $450 price target, highlighting AMD's progress in artificial intelligence and graphics processing units.
Target v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšil čisté tržby o 6,7 % na 25,44 mld. USD a srovnatelné tržby o 5,6 %. Firma zároveň zvedla výhled růstu čistých tržeb pro fiskální rok 2026 na zhruba 4 %.
Key Takeaways Target's Q1 net sales rose 6.7% to $25.44B, with comparable sales up 5.6% after last year's decline.Target's comp traffic grew 4.4%, while store-originated comps rose 4.7% and digital comps advanced 8.9%.Target raised fiscal 2026 net sales growth guidance to around 4%, up from its prior roughly 2% view. Target Corporation’s (TGT - Free Report) first-quarter fiscal 2026 performance gave Wall Street a reason to revisit the retailer’s growth story, as sales momentum showed a sharper rebound than expected and appeared to be broad-based rather than tied to one isolated category or channel. Net sales rose 6.7% to $25,443 million, while comparable sales increased 5.6%, reversing last year’s decline and signaling stronger guest engagement across the business.
The most important takeaway was the quality of the growth. Comparable traffic rose 4.4%, meaning the comp gain was driven mainly by more shopping trips, not just a higher basket. Store-originated comparable sales increased 4.7%, while digital comparable sales advanced 8.9%. Same-day delivery powered by Target Circle 360 grew more than 27%, adding another layer to the traffic-led recovery.
Target also showed sales improvement across all six core merchandise categories. Management highlighted strength in Beauty, Food and Beverage, Fun 101, baby, wellness and value-oriented toys. Newness played a key role, including 3,000 new food items, around 1,500 wellness items and a refreshed baby assortment that helped accelerate baby comp trends in the back half of the quarter.
What makes the acceleration stand out is that it came across categories, channels and guest demographics. Management said Target gained or held share in the significant majority of divisions and across income brackets. That makes the quarter more than a simple rebound from weak comparisons. It suggests that Target’s sharper merchandising focus and improved shopping experience are beginning to bring guests back more often.
The stronger sales momentum also prompted Target to raise its full-year outlook. Management now expects fiscal 2026 net sales growth of around 4%, up from its prior expectation of roughly 2%, while continuing to project sales growth in every fiscal quarter.
Management cautioned that the first quarter benefited from the easiest comparison of the year, and that tougher comparisons, fading tax-refund benefits, and an uncertain consumer backdrop could moderate the pace of growth. Even so, the guidance increase suggests that broad-based improvement in traffic and merchandising is translating into a stronger top-line trajectory than previously anticipated. That is why Wall Street is paying closer attention to Target’s sales rebound.
How Target Compares With Walmart and Costco’s Comp SalesWhile Target is showing signs of improving category momentum, peer performance provides additional context on how consumer demand is trending across the retail landscape.
Walmart Inc. (WMT - Free Report) posted U.S. comparable sales growth of 4.1% in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, driven by higher customer transactions, increased unit volumes and strong e-commerce performance. Walmart continued to gain market share across income groups while benefiting from growth in advertising, marketplace sales and Walmart+ membership revenues. Walmart’s results reflected steady demand for both grocery and general merchandise offerings.
Costco Wholesale Corporation’s (COST - Free Report) third-quarter fiscal 2026 comparable sales rose 9.8%, helped by fuel inflation and foreign exchange. Costco’s adjusted comparable sales increased 6.6%, reflecting broad-based demand, with traffic up 2.4% and adjusted ticket growth of 4.2%. Costco also posted healthy regional adjusted comps of 6.8% in the United States, 6.2% in Canada and 5.9% internationally.
What the Latest Metrics Say About TargetTarget has seen its shares jump 10.5% over the past three months against the industry’s decline of 1.6%.
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From a valuation standpoint, Target's forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at 15.62, lower than the industry’s ratio of 30.91. However, TGT is trading above its 12-month median level of 13.47.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Target’s current financial-year sales and earnings per share implies year-over-year growth of 3.9% and 10.3%, respectively. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 2.9% rise in sales and 6.4% growth in earnings.
The consensus estimate for earnings per share for the current and next fiscal year has increased by 2 cents and 3 cents to $8.35 and $8.89, respectively, over the past 30 days.
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Delta Air Lines zveřejní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí před otevřením trhu v pátek; analytici čekají zisk 1,48 USD na akcii a tržby 18,68 miliardy USD. Společnost zároveň zvýšila čtvrtletní dividendu na 21,50 centu na akcii.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Friday, July 10.
Analysts expect the Atlanta, Georgia-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.48 per share, down from $2.10 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Delta Air’s quarterly revenue is $18.68 billion. It reported $16.65 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 18, Delta Air Lines raised its quarterly dividend from 18.75 cents to 21.50 cents per share.
Delta Air Lines shares gained 0.7% to close at $93.17 on Monday.
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Wall Street had Lowe’s pegged as the next dividend story to wobble. Rising rates, a softer housing turnover backdrop, and a sluggish DIY consumer set up a narrative where management would have to choose between defending the balance sheet and defending the payout. Then on May 29, 2026, the board declared a $1.25 quarterly dividend, raising the payout from the $1.20 level held through Q1 2026 and Q4 2025. The check goes out August 5, 2026. The bears now have to explain why the cash flow statement disagrees with them.
Here is the framework: a dividend cut thesis on Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW | LOW Price Prediction) requires three things to be true at once. Free cash flow has to be compressing toward the payout. Earnings power has to be deteriorating faster than management can offset. And the board has to lose confidence in the medium-term recovery. Look at the numbers, and none of those three boxes get checked.
The Cash Flow Math Does Not Support a Cut Lowe’s generated $9.86 billion in operating cash flow and $7.65 billion in free cash flow in the fiscal year ended January 2026. The dividend cost the company $2.64 billion. That is 2.9x FCF coverage, in line with the 3.0x prior year and ahead of the 2.4x two years before that. Coverage is stable and holding.
On a per-share basis, trailing diluted EPS is $11.84 against an annualized dividend of $4.80. That puts the earnings payout ratio in the low-40s. Even on management’s own FY2026 adjusted EPS range of $12.25 to $12.75, the new $5.00 annualized run-rate would still leave roughly 60% of earnings retained. Dividend Kings have been cut from far tighter spots than this.
Management Backed Up the Truck Where It Counts The capital allocation signal worth watching is the mix. In FY2026, buybacks collapsed to $211 million from $4.05 billion the year before, while dividends grew. That is a defensive rotation, and it remains a rotation toward the most contractually visible return. Management is funneling shareholder returns into the most contractually visible form of cash distribution while building flexibility against the macro.
CFO Brandon Sink laid out the balance sheet plan on the Q1 call: “In the quarter, we paid $674 million in dividends at $1.20 per share. We also repaid $2.4 billion in bond maturities as we continue progressing towards our commitment to deleverage and return to a 2.75x leverage ratio by mid-2027.” Companies that are worried about dividend sustainability do not simultaneously commit $2.5 billion of full-year capex and accelerate debt paydown. They hoard.
Twenty-Six Years of Increases Is Not an Accident The dividend has risen every single year from 1999 through 2026, putting Lowe’s solidly in Dividend Aristocrat territory and within the broader Dividend King conversation. Annual per-share dividends went from $0.12 in 1999 to $4.70 in 2025. The 2022 jump from $3.00 to $3.95 happened straight through the post-pandemic inventory unwind. The 2026 raise happened with CEO Marvin Ellison calling this “the most difficult housing market I’ve faced in this business since the financial crisis”. Track record matters, and this one says management raises through pain, not just through prosperity.
What the Bears Are Right About The macro is genuinely ugly. Housing starts fell to 1.18 million in May 2026, down 15% from April and sitting at the boundary between healthy and weak. Existing home sales at 4.17 million remain in the soft zone the market has been stuck in since 2023. Ellison himself acknowledged the structural pressure: “With roughly 60% to 65% of our revenue coming from DIY and still being able to deliver positive comps, we take that as a win.” When the win bar is positive comps at all, you are not in a growth market.
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Q1 reinforced the caution. Revenue of $23.1 billion grew 10% YoY, but that includes the FBM and ADG acquisitions. Organic comparable sales rose only 1%, and adjusted EPS of $3.03 missed the $3.06 consensus. Gross margin compressed 70 basis points to 33%. Bears have the headwinds right. They are simply drawing the wrong conclusion about how Lowe’s responds to them.
The Insider Tell The insider tape is the one place where the cut thesis finds oxygen. In mid-June 2026, after the dividend raise was announced, EVP and CLO Juliette Pryor disposed of 19,768 shares across two transactions at roughly $220 to $225, and EVP of HR Janice Dupre sold 14,150 shares at $221.90. That is meaningful for two senior executives to do simultaneously, even allowing for 10b5-1 plans.
Cutting the other way: CEO Ellison net-acquired 29,417 shares on April 1 through RSU vesting after selling a portion for taxes, and no executive has bought open-market shares. The signal reads as ambiguous overall.
The Verdict on the Scorecard Grading the dividend on the metrics that matter:
Yield: 2%. Below the S&P average but rising. C+. Coverage: 2.9x FCF, payout ratio in the low-40s on earnings. A. Growth streak: 26+ consecutive years of annual increases. A+. Recent raise: Roughly 4% bump from $1.20 to $1.25, in a tough macro. A-. Balance sheet trajectory: Deleveraging to 2.75x by mid-2027 from 3.1x. B+. Net grade: A-. The yield alone holds the composite back, while durability remains intact.
What to Watch Next The stock is down 7% year to date and trades at 19 times trailing earnings with a forward multiple of 18. The $263.73 consensus analyst target sits well above the $220 area, and the 200-day moving average of $244.33 marks the gap shorts have been pressing.
If existing home sales can break above 4.5 million and mortgage rates normalize, the operating margin guide of 12% looks conservative and the dividend has clear runway to keep compounding. If housing turnover stays locked up through 2027, growth slows but the payout still gets funded out of the existing FCF base. Wall Street is betting on the worse outcome. The cash flow statement and 26 years of board behavior say management has earned the benefit of the doubt.
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UnitedHealth Group vzrostla na 420 USD, na nejvyšší úroveň od 25. dubna, a od letošního minima přidala 78 %. Firma zároveň ve 1. čtvrtletí oznámila tržby 111,72 miliardy USD a EPS 7,23 USD, obojí nad odhady.
The UnitedHealth Group stock price has embarked on a major rally in the past few months and has recently formed the encouraging golden cross pattern. UNH jumped to $420, its highest level since April 25. It has soared by 78% from its lowest level this year.
UnitedHealth Group, the biggest health insurance company in the United States, is doing well this year. This is a sharp contrast to what happened last year when it became one of the top laggards in Wall Street.
The stock has rebounded even after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold all the shares in the first quarter. This rally is mostly because of a change of policy by the Trump administration.
In April, the US administration said that it would boost payments to Medicare Advantage plans next year. It will boost the payments by 2.48% to $13 billion, higher than the 0.09% that the CMS had proposed earlier this year. In a note at the time, a Morningstar analyst said:
"Final rates typically rise from initial rate notices, and we think investors appreciated that pattern remaining intact, despite the ongoing regulatory pressure on this end market.”
In addition to the UNH stock, other similar companies are doing well. CVS Health jumped to $103 on Monday, up sharply from last year’s low of $43.55. While CVS is known for its pharmacies, it is also a big name in the health insurance industry. Humana shares have soared by 135% from its lowest point this year.
The UNH stock price has also soared after the company published strong financial results. These numbers revealed that its revenue soared to $111.72 billion in the first quarter, higher than the expected $109.57. This revenue growth showed that the company was still seeing strong demand during the quarter, a move that will help the new management implement the turnaround.
Its earnings per share (EPS) rose $7.23 beating the analysts estimates of $6.57. Most notably, the company also boosted its forward estimates. It now expects that adjusted earnings will be $18.25 this year, while the annual revenue will soar to $439 billion.
Analysts, on the other hand, predict that the revenue will jump to over $444 billion this year. These numbers explain why analysts are upbeat about its performance, with Bank of America hiking its target to $475 from the previous $450. Leetink Partners and Mizuho see the stock continuing rising.
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The daily chart shows that the UnitedHealth Group stock has done well in the past few months. It has soared above the crucial resistance level of $381, the highest point in October last year. It was the neckline of the double-bottom-like pattern at $258.
The stock has formed a golden cross pattern, which happens when the 50-day and 200-day moving averages cross each other. This pattern normally leads to more upside over time.
The stock has also remained above the Ichimoku cloud indicator. Therefore, the path of the least resistance is upwards, with the next key target to watch being at $500.
Newmont má k dispozici likviditu zhruba 12,8 mld. USD a čistou hotovost 3,2 mld. USD, což podporuje růstové projekty i návrat kapitálu akcionářům. Firma pokračuje v projektech Cadia Panel Caves a Tanami Expansion 2.
Key Takeaways Newmont's $12.8B liquidity supports growth projects, debt reduction and shareholder returns.NEM is advancing Cadia Panel Caves and Tanami Expansion 2 to boost production.Newmont cut debt and maintained a net cash position of $3.2 billion at the end of the first quarter. Newmont Corporation (NEM - Free Report) has a strong liquidity position and generates substantial cash flows, which allow it to fund its growth projects and drive shareholder value. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, Newmont had robust liquidity of roughly $12.8 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of around $8.8 billion.
NEM’s strong liquidity profile and substantial cash flows provide it with ample flexibility to fund expansion projects, reduce debt and enhance returns. The company remains focused on investing in its organic growth initiatives, leveraging a strong balance sheet. It is pursuing several projects, including the Cadia Panel Caves and Tanami Expansion 2 in Australia. These projects should expand Newmont’s production capacity and extend mine life, driving revenues and profits.
Newmont also remains committed to deleveraging, having reduced debt by roughly $3.4 billion in 2025. It reduced debt by an additional $42 million in the first quarter of 2026, resulting in a strong net cash position of $3.2 billion.
The company generated $3.6 billion from its portfolio optimization actions in 2025. These funds will support Newmont’s capital allocation strategy, which focuses on reinforcing its balance sheet and delivering returns to its shareholders.
Looking across the competitive landscape, Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC - Free Report) had strong liquidity of $3.9 billion at the end of the first quarter. KGC’s cash and cash equivalents were around $2.19 billion at the end of the quarter, increasing from $1.74 billion at the end of the prior quarter. With $1.7 billion in available credit (as of March 31, 2026) and no debt maturities until 2033, Kinross is well-positioned to support growth while strengthening its balance sheet and delivering shareholder value.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM - Free Report) has a robust liquidity position and generates healthy cash flows, enabling it to maintain a strong exploration budget and finance a robust pipeline of growth projects. AEM ended the first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of roughly $3.1 billion. Agnico Eagle had a significant net cash position of roughly $2.9 billion at the end of the quarter, driven by an increase in cash.
The Zacks Rundown for NEMShares of Newmont have shot up 60.7% in the past year against the Zacks Mining – Gold industry’s rise of 43.2%.
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From a valuation standpoint, NEM is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 9.35, a modest 2.2% premium to the industry average of 9.15X. It carries a Value Score of B.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings implies a year-over-year rise of 43.8% and 8.7%, respectively. The EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been trending higher over the past 60 days.
Agnico Eagle Mines vykázala v 1. čtvrtletí volný peněžní tok asi 732 mil. USD, meziročně o 23 % více, a silné peněžní toky financují růstové projekty. V roce 2025 dosáhl volný peněžní tok rekordu 4,4 mld. USD.
Key Takeaways Agnico Eagle's strong free cash flows support growth projects and financial flexibility.AEM is investing strong cash flows in major projects, including Odyssey, Detour Lake and Hope Bay.AEM's 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates have moved higher over the past 60 days. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM - Free Report) logged first-quarter free cash flow of roughly $732 million, climbing 23% year over year. The upside was backed by higher gold prices and robust operational results. Operating cash flow was roughly $1.3 billion in the first quarter, up around 29% from the year-ago quarter.
Notably, AEM’s free cash flow surged 105% year over year to a record $4.4 billion in 2025. Operating cash flow for full-year 2025 was also a record $6.8 billion, driven by operational efficiencies.
AEM’s strong liquidity position and substantial cash flows allow it to maintain a strong exploration budget and fund a robust pipeline of growth projects. The strong free cash flow supports investments in growth initiatives, including the Odyssey project in the Canadian Malartic Complex, Detour Lake, Hope Bay, Upper Beaver and San Nicolas.
A robust free cash flow generation places AEM firmly in the upper tier of gold producers. This allows the company to pivot these funds into high-return growth initiatives, enhance its shareholder returns and further accelerate debt reduction.
Among Agnico Eagle’s peers, Newmont Corporation (NEM - Free Report) registered a record quarterly free cash flow in the first quarter, underpinned by its operational efficiency, the strength of its asset portfolio and higher gold and silver prices. NEM’s free cash flow surged 161% year over year to $3.1 billion in the first quarter, led by an increase in net cash from operating activities and lower capital investment. Newmont, on its first-quarter call, said that it expects to continue delivering strong free cash flows in 2026, aided by its world-class portfolio.
Barrick Mining Corporation (B - Free Report) generates strong cash flows, with a significant portion funneled back to its investors. In the first quarter, Barrick generated strong operating cash flows of roughly $2.6 billion, up 111% year over year. Barrick’s attributable free cash flow shot up 195% year over year to around $1.2 billion.
The Zacks Rundown for AEMAgnico Eagle’s shares have gained 30.4% in the past year against the Zacks Mining – Gold industry’s rise of 43.2%.
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From a valuation standpoint, AEM is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 11.56, a roughly 23.6% premium to the industry average of 9.35X. It carries a Value Score of C.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings implies a year-over-year rise of 59.4% and 1.6%, respectively. The EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been trending higher over the past 60 days.
Commerce Bank, hlavní dceřiná společnost Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), se dohodla na koupi Nolan & Associates a rozšíří tak své investičně bankovní a poradenské kapacity pro střední trh. Transakce má posílit služby v oblasti růstu, emisí kapitálu a nástupnictví vlastníků.
Key Takeaways CBSH agreed to acquire Nolan & Associates, adding middle-market investment banking capabilities.Nolan & Associates will expand CBSH's support for growth, capital raises and ownership succession.CBSH aims to link commercial banking, capital markets, transaction advisory and wealth services. Commerce Bank, the primary subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (CBSH - Free Report) , has agreed to acquire Nolan & Associates, a St. Louis-based boutique investment banking (IB) firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Moreover, as part of the deal, CBSH will acquire Middle-Market Transactions, Inc., a FINRA-regulated entity through which Nolan & Associates offers advisory services.
Nolan & Associates provides sell-side, buy-side and capital raise advisory services to middle-market clients. Upon completion, it will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Commerce Bank. The firm serves business owners, private equity firms and corporations across several sectors. CBSH intends to retain Nolan & Associates’ employees and office, supporting continuity for clients and employees.
Nolan Deal to Expand CBSH’s Cross-Sell OpportunityThe acquisition broadens CBSH’s ability to serve business owners at key transition points, including growth, acquisitions, capital raises and ownership succession. By adding Nolan & Associates’ IB expertise, Commerce Bancshares aims to provide a more connected client experience that links commercial banking, capital markets, transaction advisory and wealth management services.
The move fits Commerce Bancshares’ recent push to diversify fee income and expand higher-value advisory capabilities. In January, the company completed its acquisition of FineMark Holdings, strengthening its private banking and wealth management presence in Florida while adding offices in Arizona and South Carolina.
Our Take on Commerce BancsharesThe Nolan & Associates acquisition gives CBSH a stronger foothold in middle-market IB business and complements its expanding wealth and commercial banking platforms. While elevated expenses, integration costs and credit-quality risks remain near-term headwinds, the deal supports the company's strategy of building a more diversified, relationship-driven revenue base with deeper advisory capabilities for business owners.
The company has also been repositioning its balance sheet. In May, Commerce Bancshares announced a $99 million gain on the sale of Visa shares and approved the sale of lower-yielding securities, with plans to reinvest most of the proceeds into higher-yielding investment securities. This is expected to support net interest income over time.
Over the past six months, Commerce Bancshares shares have gained 11%, outperforming the industry’s 7.3% growth.
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Currently, CBSH carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Similar Steps by Other BanksEarlier this month, Barclays (BCS - Free Report) strengthened its presence in youth banking by agreeing to acquire GoHenry’s U.K. business from Acorns. The deal supports the company’s strategy of building stronger relationships with families and higher-income households.
Expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval, the acquisition will bring one of the U.K.’s leading financial apps for children and teenagers under the Barclays umbrella.
Likewise, U.S. Bancorp (USB - Free Report) acquired BTIG, LLC to strengthen its capital markets platform by adding institutional equity sales and trading, equity capital markets, equity electronic trading, and merger and acquisition advisory capabilities.
The acquisition aligns with U.S. Bancorp’s broader strategy to diversify fee-based revenue streams. BTIG’s expertise in institutional trading, equity capital markets and advisory services is expected to strengthen USB’s ability to serve corporate and institutional clients through a more comprehensive suite of products and solutions.
Kimberly-Clark zvýšila čtvrtletní dividendu na 1,28 USD na akcii z 1,26 USD a prodloužila sérii ročních zvýšení na 53 let. Přestože volný peněžní tok loni dividendu těsně nepokryl, provozní peněžní tok v 1. čtvrtletí 2026 vyskočil o 128 %.
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB | KMB Price Prediction) just sent another check to shareholders, and the math is making conservative income investors nervous. The consumer staples giant paid out $1.28 per share on July 2, 2026, marking another quarter in a dividend streak that now stretches more than five decades. The problem? On certain adjusted measures, the payout ratio is hovering near 80%, and free cash flow barely covered the dividend last year. For retirees who depend on this Dividend Aristocrat for income, that’s the kind of data point that triggers a portfolio review.
However, if you dig into the balance sheet, a very different story emerges. Kimberly-Clark is actively deleveraging, equity is rebuilding at a pace not seen in years and operating cash flow just exploded in the most recent quarter. The dividend sits on a wider beam than the trailing payout ratio suggests.
The Payment That Sparked the Debate The Q1 2026 declaration lifted the quarterly rate to $1.28 from $1.26, extending Kimberly-Clark’s growth streak to 53 consecutive years of annual increases. At the current price of $110.06, that puts the trailing dividend yield at 5%, well above the broader market and competitive with investment-grade corporate bonds.
The annualized run rate sits at $5.12 per share for 2026, up from $5.04 in 2025 and $4.88 in 2024. The progression has been remarkably mechanical: small, predictable raises that prioritize the streak over flash.
Why Retirees Are Worried: The Coverage Math The case against Kimberly-Clark starts with one statistic that should make any dividend investor pause. In fiscal 2025, the company generated $1.639 billion in free cash flow against $1.660 billion in dividend payments. That’s a coverage ratio of 0.99x, the first time in a decade that free cash flow has not comfortably covered the distribution.
Historical context makes the deterioration look sharper. From 2016 through 2024, free cash flow coverage typically ran between 1.4x and 1.9x. The driver was capital intensity. Capital expenditures jumped to $1.138 billion in 2025 from $721 million in 2024, consuming 41% of operating cash flow, the highest ratio in the 10-year period.
Q1 2026 looks tighter still when isolated. Free cash flow of $321 million fell short of the $418 million dividend payment. Buybacks also pulled back hard: share repurchases dropped to $141 million in 2025 from $1.0 billion in 2024. Management is clearly prioritizing the dividend, which is exactly what raises the question of whether something has to give.
The Balance Sheet Counter-Argument Here’s where the bear case starts breaking down. While free cash flow tightened, Kimberly-Clark used 2025 to materially strengthen its capital structure.
Shareholder equity rose to $1.502 billion at year-end 2025 from $840 million in 2024, a 79% jump. Total debt fell by $620 million to $7.296 billion. The debt-to-equity ratio improved from 9.42x to 4.86x in a single year. By the end of Q1 2026, equity had climbed further to $1.796 billion while total debt continued to drift down to $7.084 billion.
Retained earnings of $9.611 billion provide a substantial accumulated cushion. That’s the profile of a company simultaneously paying down debt, raising distributions, and reinvesting in capacity.
Q1 2026 Cash Flow Tells a Different Story The single most underappreciated data point in this debate is the operating cash flow swing in the latest quarter. Q1 2026 operating cash flow came in at $745 million, up 128% year over year. That’s the kind of working capital release that doesn’t happen at companies on the verge of cash distress.
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Earnings followed the same path. Adjusted EPS of $1.97 beat the $1.93 consensus, the fourth consecutive quarterly beat. Revenue of $4.163 billion topped expectations, and net income jumped 17% year over year to $665 million. The International Personal Care segment posted 9% revenue growth with operating profit up 22%.
CEO Mike Hsu framed the quarter directly: “Our first quarter results highlight the strength and resilience of the growth engine we’ve built through Powering Care…[and] we continue to generate meaningful cost savings that reinforce our strong financial foundation and enable us to invest in our exciting future.”
Dividend Scorecard Metric Value Assessment Current Yield 5% Premium income Consecutive Growth Years 53 Dividend Aristocrat tier Payout Ratio (GAAP EPS) ~67% Elevated but workable FCF Coverage (FY 2025) 0.99x Tight Debt-to-Equity 4.86x Improving sharply Beta 0.302 Low volatility Latest Raise $1.26 to $1.28 On schedule Grade: B+
The free cash flow squeeze is real and worth monitoring, but balance sheet repair, the 27-year uninterrupted payment record, and the operating cash flow acceleration in Q1 2026 outweigh the trailing coverage concern. A pure A would require restored FCF coverage above 1.3x.
The Macro Backdrop Favors the Dividend Retirees evaluating Kimberly-Clark aren’t doing so in a vacuum. The savings rate has compressed to 4% in Q1 2026 from 6% in Q1 2024, suggesting income-dependent households are drawing down reserves. Per-capita disposable income has climbed to $68,391, but Social Security receipts of $1.630 trillion now anchor retiree budgets more than ever.
Demand for Kimberly-Clark’s core categories has held up. Spending on the “Other” nondurable goods category, which captures personal care and household products, ran at $1,810.8 billion in May 2026 versus $1,714.6 billion in May 2025. Tissue, diapers, and feminine care are textbook recession-resistant categories, and the BEA data shows consumers continuing to spend on them through a softening savings environment.
The Kenvue Wild Card Looming over everything is the pending $48.7 billion Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE) acquisition, which shareholders have already approved. Integration risk is real, but so is the strategic logic of combining Kimberly-Clark’s distribution muscle with Kenvue’s branded consumer health portfolio. The IFP joint venture with Suzano (NYSE:SUZ), expected to close mid-2026, further reshapes the asset base. Management has guided to organic sales growth of around 3% and double-digit adjusted EPS growth on a constant-currency basis for 2026.
What to Watch Next The stock has come back to life. Shares are up nearly 8% year to date and more than 11% over the past month, recovering from a tough trailing 12 months that saw the stock fall over 15%. The analyst target sits at $114.80, modest upside from current levels, and the consensus skews toward Hold with nine Hold ratings against six Buy or Strong Buy ratings and just one Sell rating.
For retirees, the key signal posts are clear. First, watch full-year free cash flow coverage restore above 1.2x as the elevated capex cycle normalizes. Second, watch the Kenvue integration cadence for evidence that combined cash flow can fund a larger dividend base. Third, keep an eye on the quarterly raise in early 2027. A skipped or token increase would break the rhythm in a way the bond market would notice immediately.
The 80% payout headline is doing more rhetorical work than the underlying numbers justify. A company actively deleveraging, growing equity at double-digit rates, beating earnings four quarters in a row, and operating in categories with documented stable demand is a Dividend Aristocrat navigating a heavy CapEx cycle while keeping the streak intact.
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Texas Instruments v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšil tržby o 19 % na 4,83 mld. USD díky silné poptávce v průmyslu a datových centrech. Vyšší zásoby mu pomáhají rychleji dodávat a podporují růst tržeb i cash flow.
Key Takeaways TXN's inventory strategy is helping meet strong demand across industrial and data center markets.Texas Instruments reported Q1'26 revenues of $4.83B, up 19%, supported by ready inventory.Texas Instruments expects inventory to decline if demand stays strong, boosting revenues and cash flow. Texas Instruments Incorporated’s (TXN - Free Report) decision to build higher inventory during the semiconductor downturn is beginning to deliver results as demand improves across key end markets. Instead of aggressively cutting production during the slowdown, the company continued manufacturing chips and built inventory to ensure faster deliveries when customers returned. This strategy now appears to be supporting both revenue growth and customer relationships.
In the first quarter of 2026, Texas Instruments reported revenues of $4.83 billion, up 19% year over year, driven by strong demand in industrial and data center markets. The company noted that inventory played a key role in meeting customer requirements during the demand recovery. TXN maintained 209 days of inventory at the end of the quarter, comfortably within its long-term target range of 150 to 250 days. At the end of 2025, it had 222 days of inventory.
Management believes inventory is a competitive advantage rather than a financial burden. Having finished products readily available allows Texas Instruments to keep lead times short and stable, helping customers avoid production disruptions. This capability has become even more valuable as some outsourced assembly and testing providers face capacity constraints.
Texas Instruments also expects inventory levels to decline gradually if demand remains strong throughout 2026. As products move out of warehouses and factory utilization improves, inventory should convert into higher revenues and stronger cash flow. Meanwhile, the company continues to adjust wafer starts based on real-time demand, allowing it to balance supply with market conditions.
Although macroeconomic uncertainty remains, the company’s disciplined inventory strategy has positioned it well for the current demand environment. Combined with expanding manufacturing capacity, and rising industrial and data center demand, this approach could support additional market share gains and sustained long-term growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 revenue is pegged at $20.76 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 17.4%.
What Inventory Strategy Do TXN’s Rivals Follow?Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI - Free Report) is a major competitor of Texas Instruments in the analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets. The company has been carefully managing inventory as industrial and automotive markets recover.
Analog Devices ended the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with inventory at 168 days and channel inventory stable at six to seven weeks. Management considers this level healthy and manageable. Analog Devices is intentionally building strategic inventory to support future demand, particularly as data center and automated test equipment markets continue to experience strong growth.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI - Free Report) is another major rival that competes with Texas Instruments in the analog and embedded semiconductor markets. NXP Semiconductors has also been focusing on balancing inventory with customer demand.
NXP Semiconductors ended the first quarter of 2026 with 11 weeks of channel inventory, aligning with the company’s long-term target and reflecting a distribution pipeline positioned to support near-term demand.
TXN’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Texas Instruments have soared 64.6% year to date compared with the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry’s 15.2% gain.
From a valuation standpoint, TXN trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 34.77, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 22.36.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Texas Instruments’ 2026 and 2027 earnings implies a year-over-year increase of 40.6% and 14.4%, respectively. Estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been revised upward in the past 60 days.
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Texas Instruments currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Investice do AI ženou poptávku po čipech a Micron už vyprodal veškerou HBM kapacitu na rok 2026, přičemž velká část produkce na rok 2027 je také zadaná.
Key Takeaways AI infrastructure spending is driving demand for advanced chips, memory and manufacturing services.Micron has sold out 2026 HBM supply, with much of 2027 output committed under customer deals.FormFactor, Texas Instruments and Taiwan Semiconductor benefit from rising AI chip complexity. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the biggest investment themes in the technology sector, and the rapid rise in AI infrastructure spending is creating major opportunities for semiconductor companies. Large cloud providers and hyperscalers are investing heavily to expand their AI capabilities, which is driving demand for advanced chips, memory solutions and semiconductor manufacturing services.
Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta Platforms are expected to spend around $700 billion in capital expenditures in 2026. The majority of that spending is expected to go toward AI infrastructure, including data centers, networking equipment, advanced processors and memory solutions. This wave of investment is creating a strong demand environment for companies that supply the semiconductor industry.
According to Gartner, worldwide AI-related spending is expected to increase 47% and reach $2.59 trillion in 2026. The expansion is not limited to cloud companies. Enterprises across industries are deploying AI applications, which require powerful processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), advanced packaging and sophisticated semiconductor equipment.
As AI workloads become larger and more complex, chipmakers are becoming some of the biggest beneficiaries of this spending cycle. Companies that provide memory products, chip manufacturing services, testing solutions and analog semiconductors are seeing growing opportunities. Investors looking to benefit from the AI capex boom should consider semiconductor companies that have strong technology positions and long-term growth drivers.
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU - Free Report) , FormFactor, Inc. (FORM - Free Report) , Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN - Free Report) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM - Free Report) are four such semiconductor stocks that appear well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing AI capex boom. These stocks have a favorable combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy), offering solid investment opportunities.
Micron Technology: AI Memory Demand Drives GrowthMicron Technology is one of the leading suppliers of DRAM and NAND memory and has emerged as a key player in the HBM market. HBM is critical for AI accelerators because it enables faster data processing and improves performance in large language models and generative AI applications.
The strength of this demand is evident in Micron Technology’s order book. The company has already sold out its HBM supply for the calendar year 2026, while a significant portion of 2027 production is already committed through long-term customer agreements.
This favorable supply-demand environment is supporting higher pricing and stronger margins. Beyond HBM, demand for conventional DRAM used in AI servers continues to rise. As hyperscalers expand AI data centers and enterprises deploy advanced AI workloads, Micron Technology remains one of the most direct beneficiaries of the growing AI memory market.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, MU’s revenues surged 346% year over year, while non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) jumped 1,200%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 revenues and EPS suggests a year-over-year increase of approximately 225% and 675%, respectively. The consensus mark for fiscal 2026 earnings has been revised upward over the past seven days.
Currently, Micron Technology sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Score of A. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
FormFactor: Benefiting From Advanced Chip Testing DemandFormFactor is an important supplier of semiconductor testing and measurement solutions. Its products play a critical role in the development and production of advanced semiconductors. AI processors and memory products have become increasingly complex, requiring extensive testing to ensure performance and reliability. FormFactor’s probe cards and engineering systems help semiconductor companies validate advanced chips before commercial production.
The growing adoption of HBM and advanced packaging technologies is creating additional opportunities for the company. AI chips often combine multiple components within a single package, increasing testing requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
FormFactor serves many leading semiconductor and memory manufacturers, allowing it to benefit directly from rising AI investments. As advanced chip production expands, the demand for testing solutions is expected to remain strong. With AI applications requiring more sophisticated semiconductors, FormFactor appears well-positioned to benefit from the increasing complexity of chip manufacturing.
In the first quarter of 2026, FormFactor’s revenues and adjusted EPS increased 32% and 143%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 revenues and EPS suggests a year-over-year jump of 22% and 85%, respectively. The consensus mark for 2026 earnings has been revised upward over the past 60 days.
FormFactor sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Score of B at present.
Texas Instruments: Analog Leadership to Aid Long-Term GrowthTexas Instruments is seeing rising momentum in the data center market, which has become an important growth driver for the company. It does not compete directly in high-end AI graphics processors. Instead, it supplies analog and embedded chips that are essential for data center infrastructure. These chips help manage power delivery, battery backup systems, cooling equipment, motor controls, signal conversion and server connectivity. As modern data centers become larger and more power-intensive, the need for efficient power management solutions increases.
In 2025, Texas Instruments’ data center business reached an annual run rate of about $1.2 billion, growing more than 50% year over year. In the first quarter of 2026, revenues from the data center end market surged 90% year over year and 25% sequentially. As cloud and AI workloads continue to rise, Texas Instruments’ strong portfolio and manufacturing scale position it well to benefit from sustained demand for efficient, high-performance power solutions in data center infrastructure.
One of TXN’s biggest strengths is its manufacturing advantage. The company continues expanding its 300-millimeter wafer capacity, which supports lower production costs and stronger margins over time. In the first quarter of 2026, non-GAAP gross margin expanded 120 basis points (bps) year over year to 58%, while non-GAAP operating margin improved 490 bps to 37.5%.
In the first quarter, Texas Instruments’ revenues and non-GAAP EPS increased approximately 19% and 31%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 revenues and EPS suggests a year-over-year rise of 17% and 41%, respectively. The consensus mark for 2026 earnings has been revised upward over the past 60 days.
Currently, Texas Instruments carries a Zacks Rank #2 and has a Growth Score of B.
Taiwan Semiconductor: The Backbone of AI Chip ManufacturingTaiwan Semiconductor, also known as TSMC, stands at the center of the AI revolution. The company is the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer and produces advanced chips for many leading technology companies.
AI chip designers depend heavily on TSMC’s advanced manufacturing technologies. The company’s leading-edge 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer processes are widely used for high-performance computing and AI applications. Taiwan Semiconductor’s advanced packaging technologies have also become increasingly important for AI processors.
High-performance computing has become one of TSMC’s largest revenue drivers. Strong demand from AI customers continues to support capacity utilization and revenue growth. Major technology companies, including NVIDIA, Broadcom, Advanced Micro Devices and QUALCOMM, rely on Taiwan Semiconductor to manufacture their most advanced chips.
In the first quarter of 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor’s revenues in U.S. dollars surged approximately 41% year over year, while EPS jumped 65%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 revenues and EPS suggests a year-over-year increase of 32% and 44%, respectively. The consensus mark for 2026 earnings has been revised upward over the past seven days.
Taiwan Semiconductor carries a Zacks Rank #2 and has a Growth Score of B at present.
Broadcom představil nový čip Jalapeño pro OpenAI a velké jazykové modely, zaměřený na inference. Firma tvrdí, že jeho výkon na watt je výrazně lepší než současná špička.
Shares of custom chipmaker Broadcom (AVGO +1.12%) have been under pressure of late. They're up about 8% for the year, but it wasn't all that long ago that the stock was flying much higher, at nearly $500. As of Monday's close, however, it was at just $372 -- down 25% from its recent high.
The company, however, did announce a new custom chip that could lead to some exciting growth opportunities ahead for the business, focused on inference. Could this be the catalyst that could lift the tech stock to new heights?
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Broadcom partners with OpenAI on new LLM-optimized processor Last week, Broadcom unveiled a chip that could spice up its growth, called Jalapeño. It's a chip that centers around OpenAI's vision for artificial intelligence (AI), and that's designed for large language models (LLMs). The processor is modeled to meet the needs of agentic AI workloads, which have been growing in importance as tech companies have developed cutting-edge models that are now able to take on multi-step processes, focusing more on inference rather than development.
Broadcom says that while it is still in testing, Jalapeño's per-watt performance is "substantially better than current state-of-the-art." This is key for not only OpenAI, which owns the popular ChatGPT chatbot, but also other companies that are investing heavily in AI and that need greater efficiency. This can unlock significant revenue from OpenAI, and it could help Broadcom develop similar chips for companies involved with other chatbots.
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Should you buy Broadcom stock right now? Broadcom's most recent quarterly results weren't enough to give the stock a boost, even though its revenue rose by 48% to $22.2 billion. The challenge for Broadcom is that with a high valuation -- the stock trades at more than 60 times earnings -- the bar is set fairly high. The launch of Jalapeño may be the catalyst the business needs for the stock to get to new highs.
At a reduced price and with plenty of growth opportunities still out there for the business, now could be an enticing time to buy Broadcom's stock. There's still some risk due to its high valuation and the expectations that will inevitably come with it, but with Broadcom being a trusted partner among key hyperscalers and being well-positioned to meet the needs of AI models, now could be a good time to buy the stock and hang on for the long haul.
David Jagielski, CPA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Broadcom. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Air Products nepostoupí s projektem Louisiana Clean Energy a ve fiskálním 3. čtvrtletí 2026 zaúčtuje před zdaněním náklad až 2,9 miliardy USD. Zároveň finalizuje dohodu s Yara o distribuci obnovitelného amoniaku z projektu NEOM v Saúdské Arábii.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced it will not proceed with the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex (LCEC) project. The LCEC project exit and other portfolio actions will result in a pre-tax charge in Air Products' fiscal third quarter. Air Products also announced it is finalizing a marketing and distribution agreement with Yara International ASA (OSE: YAR) for renewable ammonia from the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia.
LCEC Project Not Proceeding
Today's announcement that Air Products will not move forward with the LCEC is based on expected financial returns not meeting stringent return criteria.
Air Products remains committed to growing profitably in Louisiana, where it operates 18 industrial gas facilities across the state and the world's largest hydrogen pipeline network, reliably serving numerous refinery customers along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Portfolio Actions to Result in Pre-Tax Charges Not Expected to Exceed $2.9 Billion in Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter
Air Products will record pre-tax charges not expected to exceed $2.9 billion (or approximately $2.2 billion on an after-tax basis) in its fiscal 2026 third quarter, primarily to write down assets and terminate contractual commitments, primarily related to the LCEC project decision.
In addition, Air Products will discontinue a zero-carbon liquid hydrogen facility in Casa Grande, Arizona and other smaller scale projects supporting clean energy distribution. These exits are being driven by challenging commercial conditions, project-specific economic factors, and slower-than-expected development in certain markets, largely hydrogen for mobility.
The Company will maximize the redeployment of certain assets to existing or future projects and work to reduce the exposure of existing contractual agreements.
Additional financial information related to these actions will be provided in Air Products' fiscal third quarter earnings release. Estimated contract cancellation and other project cancellation costs are subject to further refinement and may ultimately differ materially from actual costs recorded in the Company's fiscal third quarter and beyond.
Finalizing Marketing and Distribution Agreement / NEOM Green Hydrogen Project
Air Products and Yara are finalizing their marketing and distribution agreement for renewable ammonia from the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia.
This agreement is independent of the decision to discontinue the LCEC project and will enable ammonia from the world's first large-scale renewable ammonia plant to be sold and delivered worldwide by Yara's global supply chain.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 85 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets and generating a cleaner future. The Company supplies essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical and food. As the leading global hydrogen supplier, Air Products develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest hydrogen projects. Through its sale of equipment businesses, the Company also provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally.
Air Products had fiscal 2025 sales of $12.0 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries. For more information, visit airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the arrangements that are the subject of this release and their expected impact and timing, and about the Company's business outlook and investment opportunities. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. While forward-looking statements are made in good faith and based on assumptions, expectations and projections that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information, actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors, including the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 and other factors disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the assumptions, beliefs or expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any such forward-looking statements are based.
Halliburton spolupracuje se společností Shape Digital na propojení DFS s AI platformami pro správu aktiv. Cílem je lepší plánování produkce, vyšší spolehlivost zařízení a bezpečnost.
Key Takeaways HAL partnered with Shape Digital to integrate Digital Field Solver with AI platforms for asset management.HAL's integrated platform connects reservoir, production, equipment and operational data in real time.Halliburton says the solution supports production planning, energy efficiency, safety and reliability. Halliburton (HAL - Free Report) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Shape Digital, a technology company spun out of MODEC, to accelerate the next generation of digital asset performance management, according to Offshore Energy. By combining advanced subsurface intelligence with surface operational data, the partnership aims to provide energy operators with a unified view of their assets, enabling smarter production planning, stronger operational efficiency, enhanced equipment reliability and improved safety throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
The collaboration brings together Halliburton Landmark's Digital Field Solver (“DFS”) with Shape Digital's artificial intelligence portfolio, including Lighthouse, Aura and Reef. This integrated approach allows operators to move beyond isolated decision-making by connecting reservoir models, production systems, equipment health and operational performance into a single intelligent platform.
Unified Digital Ecosystem for Better Production DecisionsModern energy production requires continuous coordination between reservoirs, wells, processing facilities, production networks and critical equipment. Traditionally, these systems have often been managed separately, creating information gaps that can delay decision-making and reduce operational efficiency.
Through this partnership, Halliburton and Shape Digital are addressing these challenges by creating a unified digital ecosystem that integrates both subsurface and surface intelligence. The combined solution allows production teams to evaluate reservoir behavior alongside equipment performance, facility constraints and operational conditions in real time.
This comprehensive visibility enables organizations to make informed decisions faster while maintaining alignment between production targets and operational capabilities.
HAL’s Landmark DFS Strengthens Production OptimizationAt the center of the collaboration is HAL's DFS, a decision support platform designed to integrate reservoir simulations, well performance analysis and production network optimization.
DFS creates a dynamic representation of the complete production environment, allowing engineers and operators to evaluate how changes in one part of the system affect the entire asset. Rather than focusing solely on reservoir output or equipment status, DFS provides a holistic understanding of production performance.
When combined with Shape Digital's AI-powered operational intelligence, the platform becomes even more powerful by incorporating live operational data into production planning.
AI Enhances Equipment Reliability and Operational VisibilityShape Digital contributes advanced artificial intelligence (“AI”) capabilities through its Lighthouse, Aura and Reef platforms. These solutions continuously analyze both historical and real-time equipment data to identify performance trends, predict potential failures and detect operational anomalies before they develop into larger issues.
The AI systems evaluate equipment behavior while Halliburton's production models provide the broader operational context needed to understand how equipment conditions influence flow rates, production constraints and overall field performance.
This integration enables maintenance teams and production engineers to proactively manage operations instead of reacting to unexpected equipment failures.
Integrated Production Planning Improves Operational EfficiencyOne of the primary advantages of the collaboration is its ability to improve integrated production planning.
Reservoir conditions, well performance, facility limitations and equipment reliability constantly evolve throughout the production lifecycle. Managing these variables independently often leads to inconsistent production strategies and operational inefficiencies.
By combining engineering models with operational intelligence, Halliburton and Shape Digital provide a connected view that helps operators evaluate changing conditions across the entire production system. This integrated planning process supports more accurate production forecasts while ensuring operational decisions remain aligned with current asset performance.
The result is greater production consistency and improved resource utilization across upstream operations.
Balancing Energy Efficiency With Production TargetsEnergy efficiency has become an increasingly important objective for oil and gas operators seeking to reduce operating costs while lowering emissions.
The integrated platform enables organizations to evaluate production objectives alongside energy consumption, allowing engineers to identify opportunities for improved efficiency without sacrificing output.
Instead of treating energy management as an isolated initiative, operators can optimize both production performance and energy utilization simultaneously through data-driven decision-making.
This capability supports long-term sustainability objectives while maintaining operational profitability.
Strengthening Safety and Asset Integrity Across Production FacilitiesSafety remains one of the most critical priorities in oil and gas operations. The combined technology platform helps improve safety by providing continuous visibility into equipment condition, operational risks and production system performance.
AI continuously monitors operational behavior, identifying early indicators of equipment degradation or abnormal operating conditions. When integrated with Halliburton's production models, these insights help operators understand how technical issues may impact the wider production system.
This proactive approach allows organizations to address potential risks before they escalate, supporting stronger asset integrity and reducing operational disruptions.
Real-Time Operational Intelligence Supports Faster Decision-MakingProduction environments are constantly changing due to fluctuating reservoir conditions, equipment performance, market demands and operational constraints.
Halliburton and Shape Digital's integrated solution enables continuous monitoring of these variables, allowing production teams to respond rapidly to changing operating conditions.
Rather than relying solely on scheduled reporting or historical analysis, operators gain access to real-time intelligence that supports faster, more consistent operational decisions.
This increased responsiveness improves production stability while minimizing downtime and operational uncertainty.
MODEC Expands Its Digital Transformation StrategyAs the parent organization behind Shape Digital, MODEC continues to invest heavily in digital innovation across its global operations.
The company has developed decades of expertise in floating production, storage and offloading engineering, procurement, construction, installation, leasing and operations. Shape Digital serves as the vehicle for extending that operational knowledge into the broader energy industry through advanced digital technologies.
Its growing portfolio includes predictive maintenance systems, AI-enabled digital twins, greenhouse gas reduction technologies and digital barrier management solutions designed to improve operational efficiency and safety.
MODEC also continues expanding its internal Digital & Analytics capabilities, transforming operational data into actionable intelligence that supports safer, more reliable and cost-effective production.
Digital Asset Performance Management: A Competitive AdvantageAs oil and gas assets become increasingly interconnected, operators require solutions capable of integrating engineering expertise, operational intelligence and artificial intelligence into one comprehensive decision framework.
The collaboration between HAL and Shape Digital reflects a broader industry shift toward intelligent production systems where every operational decision is supported by real-time data, predictive analytics and system-wide visibility.
Rather than managing reservoirs, wells, facilities and equipment independently, operators can now evaluate the complete production environment as a connected asset. This unified perspective enables more accurate forecasting, earlier identification of production constraints, stronger maintenance planning, enhanced operational resilience and improved business performance.
ConclusionThe partnership enhances digital asset performance management by combining Halliburton Landmark's DFS with Shape Digital's AI-driven operational intelligence. This integrated platform improves production planning, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, safety and operational decision-making, helping energy operators maximize asset performance while supporting long-term efficiency and reliability.
HAL's Zacks Rank & Key PicksCurrently, HAL has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Investors interested in the energy sector might look at some better-ranked stocks like Delek US Holdings (DK - Free Report) and Crescent Energy Company (CRGY - Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) , carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Delek US is valued at $2.93 billion. It is a U.S.-based downstream energy company that focuses on refining crude oil and distributing petroleum products. Headquartered in Brentwood, TN, Delek US operates through two main segments: refining and logistics.
Crescent Energy is valued at $3.34 billion. It is an independent U.S. energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Crescent Energy operates primarily in the Eagle Ford, Permian and Uinta basins.
Phillips 66 is valued at $68.82 billion. It is a diversified energy company that refines crude oil, markets petroleum products, and operates midstream, chemicals, and renewable fuels businesses. Phillips 66 operates across the United States and internationally.
SLB získala od Kuwait Oil Company sedmiletou zakázku v rámci iniciativy Ahmadi Innovation Valley. Dohoda podpoří výzkum, nasazení technologií a digitální inovace včetně AI a IIoT.
Agreement makes SLB the first contracted partner under KOC's flagship innovation initiative
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a seven-year contract by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV) initiative. The agreement will support applied research, technology deployment and digital innovation programs aligned with Kuwait's long-term energy objectives.
Under the agreement, SLB will work with KOC to evaluate, test and deploy advanced technologies across a range of operational and strategic priorities, including artificial intelligence (AI), industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications, production optimization, reservoir technologies, water management and energy transition initiatives.
Ahmadi Innovation Valley is KOC's flagship innovation initiative that brings together industry, academia and technology providers to address strategic upstream technical challenges.
"Ahmadi Innovation Valley represents an important step in advancing technology leadership across Kuwait's energy sector," said Ahmad Jaber Al-Eidan, chief executive officer, Kuwait Oil Company. "Through collaboration with leading technology partners, we are accelerating technology deployment, strengthening local capabilities and expanding knowledge transfer to support Kuwait's energy industry."
"The energy industry has no shortage of technology. The challenge is deploying it at scale and turning innovation into operational impact," said Olivier Le Peuch, chief executive officer, SLB. "Ahmadi Innovation Valley brings together technology providers, researchers and operational teams to accelerate the evaluation, deployment and scaling of new solutions across KOC's operations. We are proud to contribute our technology, domain expertise and global experience while helping strengthen local capabilities and support the next generation of Kuwaiti talent."
Through the AIV initiative, SLB will support applied research and technology management spanning multiple business lines and technology domains. The initiative provides KOC with a flexible approach to evaluate, pilot and deploy new technologies.
As part of the agreement, SLB plans to establish a dedicated Ahmadi Innovation Valley facility in Kuwait, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and opening planned for 2028.
The award builds on more than 85 years of collaboration between SLB and KOC and marks a significant milestone in the companies' longstanding relationship.
Key Points:
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) awarded SLB a seven-year contract under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV) initiative. Through the AIV initiative, SLB will support applied research and technology programs across nearly 100 projects spanning artificial intelligence, industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications, production optimization, reservoir technologies, water management and energy transition initiatives. As part of the agreement, SLB plans to establish a dedicated Ahmadi Innovation Valley facility in Kuwait, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and opening planned for 2028. About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.
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Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:JOBY) is up 5.2% to trade at $9.08 before the bell, after a regulatory filing revealed the company and Toyota Motor (TM) have formed a new manufacturing venture to produce Joby's S4 Series electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The new Delaware entity, Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company (JTAMPC), formalizes a structure in which Toyota owns a 51% stake and appoints three of five board members, while Joby retains the remaining 49%.
The stock has had a difficult year so far, carrying a 34.6% year-to-date deficit coming into today. However, this morning's news has JOBY looking to snap a six-day losing streak, and as the quarter winds down, the equity is also on track for its first quarterly win in three.
Wall Street remains cautious. Of the 11 analysts covering the stock, six carry a "hold" rating, while two sport a "buy" or better. This leaves room for upgrades, should the Toyota partnership translate into stronger execution.
Notably, short interest represents 15.2% of JOBY's available float. At the stock's average daily trading pace, it would take more than three days for bearish bets to be covered.
Meanwhile, JOBY sports a Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 80 out of 100, indicating the shares have consistently delivered larger moves than options traders have priced in over the past year.
Enphase Energy se připojila k Open Compute Project jako platinový člen a chce pomoci vytvářet otevřené standardy pro napájení datových center pro AI. Firma přispěje zkušenostmi s distribuovanou výkonovou elektronikou.
FREMONT, Calif., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, today announced that it has joined the Open Compute Project (OCP) Foundation as a Platinum member. Through its membership, Enphase expects to participate in OCP's Community efforts to develop open standards for next-generation data center power infrastructure, including emerging higher-voltage direct current (DC) rack power architectures for AI workloads.
The OCP Foundation is a leading open-source community advancing data center technology, bringing together hyperscalers, suppliers, and innovators to share designs and best practices across power, cooling, networking, and other strategic areas. As AI compute drives rapidly rising rack power requirements, the industry is moving toward higher-voltage DC architectures, including ±400 VDC and 800 VDC, which may require new approaches to AC-to-DC power conversion and distribution.
As a Platinum member, Enphase intends to contribute its two decades of distributed power electronics experience to OCP's power-related projects. Enphase recently announced the development of its IQ® Solid-State Transformer (IQ® SST), a distributed architecture designed to support AI data center power conversion. Enphase believes open industry collaboration will be an important part of developing the standards that may shape this emerging market.
“Open collaboration is essential to solving hard infrastructure problems at scale, and AI data center power is no exception,” said Badri Kothandaraman, president and CEO of Enphase Energy. “We are proud to join the Open Compute Project and contribute our distributed power electronics experience to the Community’s work on next-generation data center power. We believe open standards can help the ecosystem deliver power infrastructure that is more reliable, serviceable, and scalable.”
“We are excited to welcome Enphase Energy to the Open Compute Project as a Platinum member,” said George Tchaparian, CEO of the Open Compute Project Foundation. “Enphase’s decades of power and energy expertise are a natural fit as our Community works to standardize power architectures for the next generation of AI data centers.”
Enphase joins a growing community of nearly 700 OCP member organizations collaborating to make data center infrastructure more efficient, scalable, and open. To learn more about Enphase's work on AI data center power and its IQ SST architecture, visit the website. For a deeper technical view, read the IQ SST white paper, "IQ Solid-State Transformer: Intelligent Power for AI."
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, EV chargers, home energy management systems, and virtual power plant (VPP) solutions. Enphase products enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power, all controlled through the Enphase App. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and has shipped approximately 87.8 million microinverters, with more than 5.2 million Enphase-based systems deployed in over 165 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to Enphase Energy's participation in and contribution to the Open Compute Project and the expected benefits of its membership; the anticipated direction of AI data center power architectures, including the transition to higher-voltage DC; and the expected capabilities, benefits, and role of the IQ Solid-State Transformer (IQ SST) in next-generation data center power infrastructure. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy's current expectations and assumptions and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the pace and direction of industry standardization efforts; technological development and validation risks; customer acceptance and adoption of new power architectures; changes in AI data center design standards and infrastructure requirements; market demand; competitive dynamics; execution risks related to new market entry; and other factors discussed in Enphase Energy's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.
OneMain Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OMF) čelí vyšetřování kvůli možnému porušení federálních zákonů o cenných papírech. Newyorská generální prokurátorka už dříve podala žalobu kvůli údajnému klamání zákazníků.
NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a top complex litigation law firm, is investigating OneMain Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OMF) (“OneMain” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.
On March 16, 2026, New York Attorney General Lititia James, along with a coalition of 12 other state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the OneMain and its units for allegedly misleading customers and trapping borrowers in expensive loans with hidden costs. “Our investigation concerns whether the company and its executives provided investors with accurate and complete information about the company,” said attorney Andrea Farah, Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. partner and head of the firm’s securities practice.
If you suffered a loss of more than $50,000 in OnMain securities, and wish to participate, or learn more about your eligibility, contact our attorneys Andrea Farah ([email protected]) at (914)733-7256 or Vincent R. Cappucci Jr. ([email protected]) at (914)733-7278.
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Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors, who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.
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Weight Watchers Med+ začne prostřednictvím programu GLP-1 Bridge Program nabízet léky na hubnutí oprávněným příjemcům Medicare Part D za 50 USD měsíčně. Program poběží od 1. července 2026 do 31. prosince 2027.
NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) (“Weight Watchers”), the global leader in science-backed weight health, today announced that Weight Watchers Med+ will support Medicare members seeking access to GLP-1 medications under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program.
Through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, eligible beneficiaries purchase GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including Zepbound®, KwikPen®, Foundayo®, and Wegovy® pen and pill, for $50 per month. The program will run from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. In addition to prescribing medication when appropriate and managing care for these medications, Weight Watchers helps Med+ members navigate insurance coverage, paperwork, and prior authorizations so they can easily access care.
“For many people, weight loss is about health, mobility and being able to keep doing the things they love. At Weight Watchers, our goal is to make the process feel less overwhelming by helping members understand their options, access care and receive a GLP-1 prescription if they’re eligible, while also providing the support they need to live well on treatment,” said Scott Honken, PharmD, Chief Commercial Officer, Weight Watchers.
To qualify for the Medicare Bridge program, you must have Medicare Part D, meet clinical eligibility, and have a prescription for an eligible GLP-1 medication. This medication must be used alongside ongoing lifestyle changes, including nutrition and physical activity, to support weight loss and maintenance.
As Medicare beneficiaries consider GLP-1 treatment, Weight Watchers, a trusted brand for older adults on their health journey, offers comprehensive care beyond providing a prescription. Our Med + program blends clinical oversight with behavioral tools to deliver sustainable results. In addition to clinical care, members access nutrition support, medication tracking, refill reminders, and expert GLP-1 coaches through our integrated GLP-1 Success Program. Crucially for older adults, the program includes tailored strength-building guidance to preserve muscle mass and reduce the risk of frailty and falls.
Weight Watchers data show that Med+ members prescribed a GLP-1 medication who regularly engaged with the GLP-1 Success Program lost 29.1% more body weight on average at 12 months than those who did not engage in behavioral support.1 In addition, 73% of Med+ members given the GLP-1 Success Program say that Weight Watchers Med+ helps minimize weight-loss medication side effects.2
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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1 Based on an internal analysis of 3,325 members who requested at least 1 GLP-1 medication refill through Weight Watchers Med+ and self-reported both a starting weight and weight at week 52. On average, members who logged in to the GLP-1 Success Program at least 4 days each week (n=376) lost 22.20% body weight, and members who never logged in to the app (n=2,949) lost 17.20% body weight in 52 weeks. Not a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Self-reported outcomes have not been independently verified. Individual results may vary.
2 Based on an internal data analysis of 92,160 members who received a treatment plan, were prescribed an injectable GLP-1 medication through Weight Watchers, and recorded their starting weight and completed a weigh-in 4 weeks after starting their treatment plan.
Tyler Technologies spustila v Jižní Karolíně Resident AI Assistant Bradley, který 24/7 poskytuje odpovědi z ověřených webů .gov ve 54 jazycích. Od spuštění v září 2025 vyřídil více než 38 000 dotazů.
AI-powered solution provides residents with 24/7 multilingual access to trusted state government information
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) successfully launched its Resident AI Assistant in South Carolina to improve the speed at which residents can access information. The assistant, named “Bradley,” acts as a centralized, conversational gateway to South Carolina’s government services, delivering answers sourced directly from verified .gov websites across state agencies.
“South Carolina supports more than five million residents across dozens of state agencies, each with its own programs and websites,” said Nathan Hogue, state chief information officer for the South Carolina Department of Administration. “Bradley gives residents a single, trusted starting point for government information. Whether they need DMV guidance, court resources, or tax assistance, Bradley helps them find accurate answers in seconds, allowing our staff to focus on more complex service needs.”
Home to more than five million residents across 46 counties, South Carolina continues to invest in digital government services. The statewide launch of Bradley reflects the state’s commitment to expanding access to government resources through secure, purpose-built technology designed for the public sector.
Since launching in September 2025, Bradley has demonstrated a strong impact, including:
More than 38,000 questions answered from over 10,800 unique users An average of 195 questions resolved per day, peaking at 426 in a single day An 82.2% first-contact resolution rate, with most inquiries answered in one exchange 24/7 availability, with 15% of interactions occurring on weekends and significant after-hours usage Support for 54 languages, with approximately 6% of interactions in non-English languages By retrieving information exclusively from verified South Carolina government websites,
Bradley provides residents with real-time, trusted responses. The solution also delivers actionable analytics that give the state visibility to resident needs, such as vehicle services, legal and court information, and tax information. These insights help the state make data-driven improvements to content, processes, and service delivery.
“Tyler’s Resident AI Assistant is designed specifically for government, with safeguards, transparency, and analytics that go well beyond a traditional chatbot,” said Liz Thomas, president of Tyler’s State & Federal Group. “By centralizing resident access, South Carolina is delivering a more responsive, efficient, and accessible government experience.”
About Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) is a leading provider of technology solutions purpose-built exclusively for the public sector. Tyler’s end-to-end solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to operate efficiently and transparently with residents and each other. By connecting data and processes across disparate systems, Tyler’s solutions strengthen the core operations of government and help agencies turn insight into action for their communities. With more than 50,000 installations across 16,000 client locations, Tyler serves clients in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international locations. Tyler has been recognized numerous times for growth and innovation, including on Government Technology’s GovTech 100 list. More information about Tyler Technologies, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Plano, Texas, can be found at tylertech.com.
SEI rozšiřuje své SEC-registrované transfer agency o služby pro širší škálu fondových struktur včetně semi-liquidních alternativních fondů. Nově využije technologii Envision pro automatizované vedení evidence a zpracování transakcí.
Envision Provides Core Technology to Support Traditional and Alternative Asset Managers with Registered Fund Services
, /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced the expansion of its transfer agency solutions with the introduction of SEI Transfer Agency and Registry Services, Inc. to support a broader range of fund structures. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the transfer agency supports U.S.-based traditional and alternative asset managers offering SEC-registered, retail-distributed funds. It will leverage core technology from Envision Financial Systems (Envision), a leading investor accounting platform provider.
For 18 years, SEI's institutional transfer agency has supported a range of products, including CITs, servicing more than 1,100 funds representing $395 billion in AUM.1 SEI is expanding its current capabilities to include servicing for semi-liquid alternative investment funds, including '40 Act registered closed-end interval funds, closed-end tender offer funds, and business development companies, as well as '34 Act registered 3(c)(7) funds.
Powered by Envision's fully configurable technology platform, allowing for automated, real-time recordkeeping and flexibility to manage data across the enterprise, the transfer agency's comprehensive suite of capabilities includes:
Investor recordkeeping and accounting Transaction processing Investor and representative digital interfaces Business process automation Dealer support services Investor statements, transaction confirmations, and tax form reporting Compliance with all SEC '34 Act requirements Commenting on the expansion, Sean Lawlor, Head of Public Markets for SEI's Investment Managers business, said:
"The expansion of SEI's transfer agency capabilities strengthens our role as a trusted strategic partner in helping our clients navigate an ever-changing industry landscape. Leveraging Envision's technology provides us with the added flexibility and reliability to support fund managers at every turn—launching and scaling products, reducing administrative burden, increasing cost efficiency through a single provider, and growing assets. With a focus on delivering a first-class investor experience, underpinned by our advanced operational infrastructure and technology, we are investing in our offerings to enhance the client experience and drive growth."
Amid heightened market demand for expanded access to private markets, asset managers are prioritizing opportunities for alternative investments to appeal to qualified retail investors. Semi-liquid funds are an area of particularly fast growth, surpassing $530 billion in total net assets by the end of 2025.2
Phil McCabe, Head of SEI's Investment Managers business, added:
"Private and public markets continue to converge, bringing new opportunities and increased complexity. SEI sits at the intersection of technology and investments, and our position at the center of financial services enables us to connect the industry and ecosystem for our clients' benefit. Expanding upon our registered transfer agency allows us to further leverage the breadth of our technology and operations capabilities and expertise to capitalize on the rapid growth of private markets."
Brian Jones, Chief Operating Officer of Envision, added:
"Envision is excited about our partnership with SEI. Combining the Envision technology suite with SEI's innovative business model is a winning proposition. It's no secret that our industry is experiencing significant growth in the issuance of semi-liquid alternative funds. Servicing these alternative funds with flexible and open technology that is highly automated will make a huge difference."
1As of March 31, 2026.
2Morningstar, "Semiliquid Funds: Top Vehicles, Asset Classes, and Managers," April 2026.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that's money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2026, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
About SEI's Investment Managers business
SEI's Investment Managers business provides advanced operating infrastructure for investment organizations of all types to evolve and compete in a landscape of escalating business challenges. SEI's global operating platform delivers customized and integrated capabilities across a wide range of investment vehicles, strategies, and jurisdictions to investment managers and asset owners. The company's services enable users to gain scale and efficiency, keep pace with marketplace demands, and run their businesses more strategically. For more information, visit seic.com/ims.
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the potential benefits to SEI from the expansion of its transfer agency and its ability to support a broader range of fund structures and asset managers; the anticipated benefits of SEI's technology and services and the ability to support product launch, growth, and operations; and SEI's expected ability to invest in, enhance its offerings, and capitalize on growth opportunities in alternative investments and evolving market structures. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control or are subject to change. Although management believes the assumptions upon which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in SEI's forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of SEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEI undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Progress Software spustil Progress Chef Enterprise Management pro NVIDIA DGX Spark a přidal tak správu, monitoring a zabezpečenou konfiguraci těchto desktopových AI superpočítačů pro firmy. Cena začíná na 189 USD ročně za systém.
Progress Chef brings enterprise-grade secure configuration management and governance to fleets of desktop AI supercomputers at scale
BURLINGTON, Mass., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced that its Progress® Chef® platform now delivers enterprise lifecycle management and configuration capabilities for NVIDIA DGX Spark, enabling IT teams to securely provision, monitor and manage the desktop AI supercomputer at scale.
NVIDIA highlighted Progress Chef’s role in enabling enterprise management for DGX Spark earlier this month in its developer blog.
“DGX Spark is bringing powerful AI computing out of the data center and into the hands of developers across the enterprise,” said Sundar Subramanian, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Infrastructure Management at Progress Software. “As this new class of infrastructure scales, organizations must maintain confidence that every system remains secure, compliant and aligned with its intended state. Progress Chef provides the automation and governance needed to move quickly without losing operational control.”
NVIDIA DGX Spark delivers petaflop-class AI performance in a compact desktop system, combining advanced hardware with the NVIDIA AI software stack. Designed to put AI supercomputing directly in the hands of developers, DGX Spark enables teams to build, fine-tune and run AI models locally. As these systems expand across offices, research facilities, edge locations and regulated environments, enterprises must manage them with the same rigor as other critical infrastructure. NVIDIA identified Progress Chef as an enterprise manageability partner supporting DGX Spark deployments.
Progress Chef enables IT and platform engineering teams to integrate DGX Spark into existing infrastructure operations and automate key lifecycle stages, including:
Consistent configuration: Establish and continuously maintain approved system configurationsFleet-wide visibility: Monitor system health, software inventory and configuration postureControlled maintenance: Orchestrate updates and operational changes across staged cohortsContinuous compliance: Detect configuration drift and validate adherence to security policiesGoverned automation: Enforce role-based access, approvals and auditable workflowsIncident response: Automate diagnostics and evidence collection across distributed systemsLifecycle management: Standardize processes from deployment through retirement NVIDIA DGX Spark Enterprise Manageability provides an operational framework spanning procurement, provisioning, monitoring, maintenance, incident response and retirement. Its agentless SSH execution model and standardized JSON output are designed to integrate with enterprise orchestration, monitoring, CMDB and security workflows.
Progress Chef complements this framework by providing continuous convergence and governed orchestration across the fleet. Organizations can group systems into cohorts, introduce changes in controlled stages, detect drift and validate outcomes while preserving the flexibility developers need to experiment and innovate.
The support for NVIDIA DGX Spark further expands Progress’ infrastructure management capabilities into a fast-growing class of persistent AI infrastructure. It underscores Progress’ broader strategy to help organizations develop, deploy and manage AI securely and responsibly across their data, digital experiences and underlying infrastructure.
Pricing and Availability
Progress Chef Enterprise Management for NVIDIA DGX Spark is available immediately with an introductory pricing of $189 per year per system. For more information, visit Manage NVIDIA DGX Spark as Enterprise Infrastructure with Chef
About Progress Software
Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS) empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and personalized digital experiences with agility and ease. Businesses of all sizes rely on Progress for the products, expertise and vision they need to turn AI disruption into a competitive advantage. Millions of developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of organizations depend on Progress every day. Learn more at www.progress.com.
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Prestige Consumer Healthcare prostřednictvím své dceřiné společnosti Prestige Brands plánuje soukromou nabídku seniorních dluhopisů až za 400 milionů USD splatných v roce 2034. Výnos z emise má sloužit k refinancování dluhopisů za 400 milionů USD splatných v roce 2028.
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: PBH) (the “Company”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Prestige Brands, Inc. (“Prestige Brands”), intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, up to $400 million in aggregate principal amount of new senior notes due 2034 (the “notes”) in a private offering. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Prestige Brands and will be guaranteed by the Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering, together with cash on hand, to redeem all $400 million of Prestige Brands’ outstanding 5.125% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 notes”), and to pay related fees and expenses.
Prestige Brands expects to give notice of its intention to redeem the 2028 notes pursuant to the indenture governing the 2028 notes, at a redemption price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. The redemption of the 2028 notes is conditioned on the completion of an offering of new unsecured senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of at least $400 million (the “Financing Condition”). Prestige Brands may waive the Financing Condition in its sole discretion.
The notes and related guarantees are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or, outside the United States, to persons other than “U.S. persons” in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes and related guarantees. Any offers of the notes and related guarantees will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. The notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare markets, sells, manufactures and distributes consumer healthcare products to retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company’s diverse portfolio of brands include Breathe Right® nasal strips, Monistat ® and Summer’s Eve ® women’s health products, BC ® and Goody’s ® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® and TheraTears® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Fleet® enemas and glycerin suppositories, Chloraseptic® and Luden’s ® sore throat treatments and drops, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste ® diaper rash ointments, Nix® lice treatment, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are intended to qualify for the Safe Harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. “Forward-looking statements” generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “intends,” “expects,” “may,” and “will” (or the negative or other derivatives of each of these terms) or similar terminology. The “forward-looking statements” include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s expectations regarding the offering of the notes and the redemption of the 2028 notes. These statements are based on management’s estimates and assumptions with respect to future events and financial performance and are believed to be reasonable, though are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those expected as a result of a variety of factors, including general economic and business conditions. A discussion of other factors that could cause results to vary is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Na společnost AeroVironment (AVAV) byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajným klamavým tvrzením o programu SCAR a výhledu společnosti. Společnost zároveň uvedla provozní ztrátu 179,0 mil. USD a zrušení kontraktu ze strany U.S. Space Force.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment common stock during the period from June 25, 2025 through March 10, 2026 (the "Class Period").
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment common stock during the Class Period may, no later than July 27, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
The Company, headquartered in Arlington, Va., provides cutting-edge autonomous systems, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), loitering munitions, and space and directed-energy technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments, and commercial clients.
The complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects, and failed to disclose that: (i) the Company understated the likelihood of imminent competition from other vendors for work it performed under the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program, including in connection with the U.S. Space Force's ongoing effort to modernize the Satellite Control Network ("SCN"); (ii) and Defendants accordingly overstated the Company's business and financial prospects.
On January 20, 2026, AeroVironment announced that the U.S. government had issued a stop work order on the Company's agreement to deliver BADGER systems to the SCAR program, while stating it expected to continue operating under the program. On this news, AeroVironment's stock price fell $61.97 per share, or 15.77%, to close at $330.89 per share on January 20, 2026.
Then, on March 2, 2026, Space News reported that the U.S. Space Force was reopening and "reassessing" the SCAR program. The Space Rapid Capabilities Office's director of contracting confirmed the Space Force would "move into a new acquisition strategy for SCAR." On this news, AeroVironment's stock price fell $43.93 per share, or 17.42%, to close at $208.32 per share on March 2, 2026.
Then, on March 10, 2026, AeroVironment reported a third-quarter fiscal year 2026 operating loss of $179.0 million - versus a loss of just $3.1 million in the prior-year quarter - reflecting a $151.3 million goodwill impairment in its space division tied to the BADGER stop work order. The Company additionally disclosed that the U.S. Space Force had terminated its SCAR contract, forcing the Company to "recompete" for the program. On this news, AeroVironment's stock price fell $13.84 per share, or 6.24%, to close at $207.73 per share on March 11, 2026.
On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Space Force announced it would diversify its supplier base and transition to commercial, off-the-shelf solutions to modernize the SCN, foregoing any further single-vendor bespoke procurement.
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About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.
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SPS Commerce dokončila prodej byznysu 3P Revenue Recovery a získala 9,5 milionu USD v hotovosti. Firma si ponechává část 1P a zaměřuje se na dodavatele 1P.
Sale Sharpens Company’s Focus on Strategic Opportunity with 1P Suppliers June 30, 2026 08:30 ET | Source: SPS Commerce, Inc.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSC), the leading intelligent supply chain network, today announced it has completed the sale of its 3P Revenue Recovery business. The company previously acquired the business through the Carbon6 Technologies, Inc. (Carbon6) acquisition which closed on February 7, 2025. Carbon6 was a provider of software tools to Amazon sellers, including specialized offerings for revenue recovery for both first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) suppliers. SPS Commerce retains the 1P revenue recovery business, an integral part of the Revenue Recovery solution that supports retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, Target, Home Depot, and Lowes.
“The acquisition of Carbon6 rapidly expanded our retailer coverage in Revenue Recovery to Amazon, one of the world’s largest retailers,” said Chad Collins, CEO of SPS Commerce. “Divesting the 3P portion of the Revenue Recovery business focuses SPS on the strategic opportunity with 1P suppliers who operate multi-retailer trading relationships and are better positioned to benefit from our intelligent supply chain network and other solutions like Fulfillment and Analytics.”
Transaction Details
Under the terms of the asset purchase agreement, SPS Commerce received a cash payment of $9.5 million at closing. SPS Commerce will incur an estimated loss on sale of approximately $20 million in Q2 2026 in connection with the transaction.
Additional details will be provided when the company reports second quarter results in July 2026.
About SPS Commerce
SPS Commerce is the leading intelligent supply chain network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. We support data-driven partnerships with innovative cloud technology, customer-obsessed service, and accessible experts so our customers can focus on what they do best. Over 50,000 recurring revenue customers in retail, grocery, distribution, supply, manufacturing, and logistics are using SPS as their retail network. SPS is headquartered in Minneapolis. For additional information, contact SPS at 866-245-8100 or visit www.spscommerce.com.
SPS COMMERCE, SPS, SPS logo and INFINITE RETAIL POWER are marks of SPS Commerce, Inc. and registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, along with other SPS marks. Such marks may also be registered or otherwise protected in other countries.
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Metalsource Mining oznámila, že vrt SH26-19 v Silver Hill prodloužil se vznikající vysoce kvalitní polymetalické jádro asi o 33 metrů po směru úklonu. Průnik vynesl 6,28 metru s 1 156 g/t AgEq, včetně 3,6 metru s 1 789 g/t AgEq.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - Metalsource Mining Inc. (CSE: MSM) (OTCQB: MSMMF) (FSE: E9Z) ("Metalsource" or the "Company") is pleased to announce additional assay results from its ongoing drill program at Silver Hill, where systematic step out drilling continues to improve management's understanding of the continuity and orientation of a growing high grade polymetallic system. Hole SH26-19 returned 6.28 metres grading 1,156 g/t silver equivalent ("AgEq"), including 3.6 metres grading 1,789 g/t AgEq. Positioned at the southern edge of recent drilling, the intersection contains elevated gold and silver values coincident with high grade massive sphalerite, providing additional confidence in the Company's evolving geological model and continued vectoring toward new mineralization.
The Silver Hill polymetallic system remains open along strike, down plunge and at depth. With multiple drill hole results currently pending, Metalsource believes the current exploration program is still in the early stages of defining the scale and continuity of the system.
SH26-19: Tested the down plunge projection of the emerging high grade polymetallic corridor defined by drill holes SH25-01, SH25-02, SH26-07 and SH26-11. The hole returned composite values of up to 35% combined lead and zinc and up to 16.5 g/t gold, further supporting management's evolving geological model and continued vectoring toward higher grade portions of the system. Mineralization encountered in SH26-19 comprises two mineralized intervals separated by less than two metres. The upper 3.60 metre interval is characterized by elevated gold and zinc values with moderate silver and lead. The lower interval (224.00 m to 228.23 m) is characterized by elevated silver and lead values with moderate gold and zinc.
A 3.05 metre interval of core was not recovered between 224.88 metres and 227.93 metres. Based on the position of the interval relative to mapped historic underground workings, the Company interprets the core loss to represent previously mined material. High grade mineralization intersected immediately above and below the interval is consistent with this interpretation and provides additional support for the continuity of the mineralized corridor across the historic workings. Additional drilling will be required to confirm continuity through the interpreted mined section.
SH26-19 continues to support our thesis that Silver Hill is a viable exploration target with widespread polymetallic mineralization that has an emerging high-grade core. This trend continues to guide exploration planning as we work to grow mineralization along strike and down dip. Step out drilling to the south of SH26-19 is in progress.
Drill Hole IDFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Au (g/t)Ag (g/t)Pb (%)Zn (%)Cu (%)AgEq (g/t)SH26-19218.60224.886.289.954.03.721.70.11,156Including218.60222.203.6016.543.72.832.20.11,789Including224.00224.880.882.7157.310.818.90.3762And227.93228.230.303.364.64.215.90.3609Table 1: Composite assay results from SH26-19. Widths reported are core length, as additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project. *Details on AgEq calculations below.
Figure 1: Panoramic photograph showing mineralization from SH26-19.
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Figure 2: Plan view of the Silver Hill project area showing the location of Pads 1-5. Transparent aerial image shows position of underground historic workings.
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Figure 3: Long section looking southeast (113°) showing intercept locations colored by AgEq. Black dots indicate intercepts with pending assays. Note: Small colored dots within historic workings are bulk samples taken by previous workers and are colored by AgEq.
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Joe Cullen, CEO of Metalsource Mining, commented:
"Hole SH26-19 represents another important step forward in our understanding of the Silver Hill system. While the grades are certainly encouraging, what excites us most is that this hole successfully extends the emerging high grade corridor approximately 33 metres down plunge while continuing to demonstrate the continuity of silver, gold, lead and zinc mineralization. Each successful step out gives us greater confidence that we're tracking a coherent mineralized system rather than isolated high grade zones.
"As our geological model continues to evolve, we believe we're becoming increasingly effective at vectoring toward the higher grade portions of the system. The consistency of the polymetallic mineralization, combined with repeated success in our step out drilling, is helping us systematically refine where we focus the drill bit.
"Just as importantly, this is only one piece of a much larger exploration strategy. Multiple assays remain pending from the current drill program, additional property scale targets continue to emerge through our IP surveys, and we are actively advancing initiatives designed to aggressively accelerate exploration across Silver Hill. As our confidence in the geological model continues to grow, we're evaluating opportunities to increase drilling capacity so we can continue expanding known mineralization while testing new targets across the broader district. We believe we're still in the early stages of understanding what Silver Hill may ultimately become."
What's Next
Multiple Assays Pending: Results remain outstanding from several completed drill holes, providing a continued pipeline of near term exploration catalysts as the current campaign advances.Accelerating Exploration: Building on continued drilling success and encouraging property scale geophysical results, the Company is advancing initiatives to increase drilling capacity and accelerate exploration across Silver Hill.Expanding the District-Scale Opportunity: Ongoing geological interpretation, combined with recently completed IP surveys, continues to identify additional priority targets both within and beyond the historically mined area, supporting management's broader district scale exploration strategy.Refining the Geological Model: As drilling, geophysics and structural interpretation continue to converge, Metalsource expects to further refine targeting of the highest grade portions of the system while systematically expanding the known mineralized footprint.Evaluating Strategic Land Expansion: Metalsource is assessing opportunities to expand its land position in prospective areas identified through geological and geophysical analysis, strengthening its ability to explore district-scale potential.Why This Matters to Investors
Hole SH26-19 represents more than another high grade intercept. It demonstrates that Metalsource continues to successfully extend mineralization while improving its understanding of the geometry and continuity of the emerging high grade core at Silver Hill.
Every successful step out reduces geological uncertainty and improves management's ability to target future drilling. Rather than simply confirming historic mineralization, the Company is now systematically expanding the known footprint of the system while refining the structural controls that appear to influence higher grade mineralization.
Importantly, this result represents only one component of a much broader exploration program. Multiple drill holes remain pending from the current campaign, additional exploration targets continue to be generated through property scale IP surveys, and management is advancing plans to accelerate exploration across the district. Together, these initiatives are designed to expand the known mineralized footprint, evaluate new discovery opportunities and advance Silver Hill toward an inaugural modern resource estimate.
Drill Hole IDEasting (m)Northing (m)Elev. (m)AzimuthDipLength (m)StatusSH25-015724083951597224107-63109CompleteSH25-02572408395159722496-85101CompleteSH25-03572410395175123696-46305CompleteSH25-045724103951751236352-89100CompleteSH26-055722803951624262125-73199CompleteSH26-065722803951624262129-51154Assay PendingSH26-07572280395162426274-89200CompleteSH26-085722803951624262297-77231CompleteSH26-09572237395159026289-7015Abandoned SH26-10572237395159026291-76188CompleteSH26-11572237395159026226-83197CompleteSH26-125722373951590262293-84255Assay PendingSH26-135722373951590262145-82215Assay PendingSH26-145722373951590262125-67185Assay PendingSH26-155721683951658261107-79267CompleteSH26-16572168395165826185-76267CompleteSH26-17572168395165826194-61245CompleteSH26-185721683951658261120-70297CompleteSH26-195721683951658261131-76258CompleteSH26-205721683951658261133-80276Assay PendingSH26-215721683951658261168-86288Assay PendingSH26-225721683951658261111-86285Assay PendingSH26-23572168395165826171-87288Assay PendingSH26-24572168395165826155-84288Assay PendingTable 2: Drill collar locations and layout azimuth/dip for exploration drilling thus far at the Silver Hill Project. Collar survey in progress and will likely change reported collar elevations. Collar coordinates in WGS84 / UTMZ17N.
Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream. The drill core is cut in half with a diamond saw, with one half placed in sealed bags and shipped to the laboratory and the other half retained on site. Chain of custody is maintained from the drill to the submittal into the laboratory preparation facility.
Analytical testing is performed by ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC). The entire sample is crushed to 70% passing 2mm mesh, with a 250 gram split pulverized to 85% passing minus 75 micron. A four-acid digest is performed on 0.25g of sample to quantitatively dissolve most geological materials. Analysis is performed with a combination of ICP-AES and ICP-MS and fire assay.
The exploration results described herein are preliminary in nature and are insufficient to define a mineral resource. Further drilling is required to determine the continuity, geometry, and grade distribution of mineralization. At the time of this release analytical results remain pending.
*Metal values used in AgEq calculations are from the 200-day moving average values from 2/6/2026, and all values are in USD. PAu= $124.5/g, PAg= $1.58/g, PCu= $4.9/lbs, PPb=$0.90/lbs, PZn=$1.11/lbs, 0.00220462262 = grams-to-pounds conversion factor, 22.0462262 = pounds per tonne for 1% metal. Metal recoveries used in the AgEq calculation are Au: 95.5%, Ag: 92.9%, Pb: 89.2%, Zn: 93.8% and Cu 90.8%. These recovery values are derived from batch metallurgical testing used to estimate recoveries of Silver Hill ores, completed in 1988. Individual metal values in the results table are composited values and not factored by recovery. Metal recoveries are applied to their respective component of the AgEq calculation only.
Qualified Person
All scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Darcy Vis, B.Sc., P.Geo., President of Tripoint Geological Services Ltd., a contractor of the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Silver Hill Project
Located in the Carolina Terrane, the property is underlain by volcaniclastic and volcano-sedimentary rocks predominantly of Neoproterozoic and Cambrian age. Current interpretations suggest this terrane is an extension of the Avalon Terrane. The property is 1,225 acres located in Davidson County, North Carolina. As the first significant discovery and first silver-producing mine in America, the property is supported by an extensive historic dataset, including drillhole data, underground mapping, historic dumps and underground chip samples. Currently known mineralization extends to 550m from surface, in a steeply trending series of lenses, which remain open in multiple directions.
Byrd-Pilot Mountain Project
The Byrd-Pilot Mountain Project is located in central North Carolina within the Carolina Terrane. Initial USGS surveys in the 1980s identified the area as a potential host for a porphyry gold-copper system. Subsequent exploration demonstrated broad gold mineralization in soils, trenches, and shallow RC drilling, coincident with strong self-potential anomalies. Geology shows intense quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration, high-sulfidation signatures, and high-alumina minerals (like Haile and Brewer deposits to the south), suggesting potential for a large epithermal or porphyry-related gold system. Geologic modelling of currently identified mineralization indicates an east-west trend open in multiple directions, with oxidation noted down to a depth of 30m. No drilling has tested the Meridian discovery zone since those 1980s campaigns, leaving potential for significant resource expansion through work commitments of the agreement.
About Metalsource Mining Inc.
Metalsource Mining Inc. is a U.S.-focused precious and critical metals exploration company advancing the Silver Hill Project in North Carolina, widely recognized as America's first silver mine. A historically producing mining district dating back to 1839, Silver Hill produced silver, gold, lead and zinc during the formative years of the American mining industry and remains one of the most historically significant mining assets in the United States.
The Company is focused on expanding known mineralization, advancing toward a modern resource estimate, and unlocking the broader potential of the Silver Hill district through systematic drilling, geological modeling and modern exploration techniques.
Metalsource Mining
America's First Silver Mine. Modern Exploration. Historic Opportunity.
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Joe Cullen CEO – Metalsource Mining Inc.
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Email: [email protected]
Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may include forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections, or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company's public filings under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.
Neither the CSE nor the Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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GREENWICH, Conn. & DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) (“QXO”) and TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) (“TopBuild”) today announced the results of TopBuild stockholders’ elections regarding the form of merger consideration (the “Merger Consideration”) to be received in connection with QXO’s acquisition of TopBuild (the “Transaction”). As previously disclosed, the deadline for making an election was 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 29, 2026 (the “Election Deadline”).
The parties expect the Transaction to close on or about July 1, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.
Before the Election Deadline, and as described in the election materials and in the parties’ joint proxy statement/prospectus dated May 29, 2026, each eligible TopBuild stockholder could elect to receive, for each share of TopBuild common stock held before the closing of the Transaction, either (i) $505.00 in cash (the “Cash Consideration”) or (ii) 20.200 shares of QXO common stock (the “Stock Consideration”), in each case subject to the election and proration procedures set forth in the merger agreement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus.
TopBuild stockholders who did not make a valid election by the Election Deadline are deemed to have elected to receive the Stock Consideration. TopBuild stockholders who otherwise would have received a fractional share of QXO common stock will receive cash in lieu of that fractional share.
Based on available information as of the Election Deadline, the results of the Merger Consideration election are as follows:
TopBuild stockholders of record representing approximately 91.0% of the outstanding shares of TopBuild common stock elected to receive the Cash Consideration. In accordance with the proration procedures in the merger agreement, those shares were converted into the right to receive approximately $249.71 in cash and 10.211 shares of QXO common stock for each share of TopBuild common stock, subject to final calculations by the exchange agent; TopBuild stockholders of record representing approximately 1.4% of the outstanding shares of TopBuild common stock elected to receive the Stock Consideration; TopBuild stockholders of record representing approximately 7.6% of the outstanding shares of TopBuild common stock did not make a valid election or did not deliver a valid election by the Election Deadline and are therefore deemed to have elected to receive the Stock Consideration in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement. A more detailed description of the Merger Consideration and the allocation and proration procedures applicable to elections is contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus.
About QXO
QXO, Inc. is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products and the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials in North America. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.
About TopBuild
TopBuild Corp. is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation and related building products. The company provides installation and distribution services across residential, commercial, and industrial end markets, including insulation used in walls, attics, floors, and roofing assemblies; complementary products such as gutters, fireproofing, and mechanical insulation; and specialized roofing systems for large-scale buildings such as airports, stadiums, and warehouses. TopBuild operates more than 450 locations across the United States and Canada. Visit TopBuild.com for more information.
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Move into the large-cap index reflects DigitalOcean's growing scale, durable business model, and consistent execution.
BROOMFIELD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DOCN), the AI-Native Cloud, purpose-built for inference and agentic workloads, today announced that it has been added to the Russell 1000 Index, moving up from the Russell 2000 Index, as part of the FTSE Russell semi-annual reconstitution of its U.S. indexes. The move was effective after the U.S. market opened on June 29, 2026.
The Russell 1000 Index represents approximately the largest 1,000 U.S. companies by market capitalization. DigitalOcean’s move into the Russell 1000 reflects the scale of its AI-Native Cloud and its sustained and disciplined business execution. The Company has grown into a $1 billion Annual Run Rate Revenue business and has continued to invest in its integrated platform while generating strong margins and cash flow, simultaneously demonstrating growth and efficiency.
About DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) is the AI-Native Cloud, purpose-built for inference and agentic workloads. Its five-layer integrated platform, spanning GPU and CPU infrastructure, core cloud, inference, data, and managed agent orchestration, is open throughout with no vendor lock-in, giving builders everything they need to start fast, scale production AI workloads, and improve unit economics. More than 650,000 customers and millions of developers globally trust DigitalOcean to build, ship, and scale their applications. To learn more, visit www.digitalocean.com
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Sensata Technologies představila Active + Passive PyroFuse, vysokonapěťovou ochranu kombinující aktivní i pasivní přerušení v jednom zařízení. Cílí na rychlejší a spolehlivější ochranu pro elektromobily a další elektrifikované systémy.
SWINDON, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST), today announced the launch of its Active + Passive PyroFuse an advanced high-voltage protection device that combines active system-triggered and passive current-driven interruption in a single solution. The device is designed to deliver reliable, redundant fault protection while enabling faster response and system-level simplification in electrified applications. Sensata’s A+P PyroFuse, the STPS500P Series, is designed to address the limitations of traditional circuit protection approaches and the growing complexity of modern high-voltage electric vehicle and electrified system architectures used across a range of applications, including electric vehicles, commercial transportation, charging infrastructure, and industrial electrification systems.
“EV manufacturers have long been forced to work around the limitations of active‑only or passive‑only protection,” said Markus Schwabe, Executive Vice President of Automotive at Sensata Technologies.
Share As electrified systems increase in voltage, current, and complexity, OEMs often face tradeoffs between active protection solutions that rely on system signals and passive devices that respond only to current or thermal conditions. These tradeoffs can impact response time, reliability, and overall system design.
Sensata’s A+P PyroFuse addresses this challenge by integrating both protection mechanisms into a single device. The solution combines signal‑triggered pyrotechnic protection with a mechanically driven, current‑based passive trigger. This dual‑trigger design provides redundancy at the device level, helping ensure reliable circuit interruption even if upstream electronics or sensors are unavailable.
Unlike passive solutions that rely on thermal elements, the new A+P PyroFuse uses a current-driven mechanism that responds directly to electrical conditions. This enables fast interruption performance, including millisecond-level response independent of current level, helping protect contactors, busbars, and downstream components before damage occurs.
By improving response speed and reliability, the solution enables broader system‑level benefits. Faster interruption can reduce peak energy exposure and lower short‑circuit demands on contactors, allowing OEMs to simplify architectures, reduce component sizing, and lower overall system cost and complexity.
Key features and benefits of Sensata’s Active + Passive PyroFuse include:
Dual active and passive protection in a single device: Combines system‑triggered and current‑driven interruption to provide redundant protection and maintain reliability even if system signaling is unavailable. Fast passive response independent of current level: Reacts directly to electrical current rather than thermal melting, enabling millisecond‑level interruption to help protect contactors, busbars, and downstream components. Enables system‑level simplification and optimization: Faster interruption helps reduce contactor short-circuit requirements and simplify architectures, allowing OEMs to lower cost, size, and complexity across the high‑voltage system. “EV manufacturers have long been forced to work around the limitations of active‑only or passive‑only protection,” said Markus Schwabe, Executive Vice President of Automotive at Sensata Technologies. “Our Active + Passive PyroFuse removes that tradeoff and helps our customers design safer, more resilient systems with less complexity.”
The A+P PyroFuse complements Sensata’s broader portfolio of high-voltage contactors, sensing, and electrical protection technologies, enabling OEMs to partner with a single supplier for integrated, system‑level safety solutions.
To learn more about Sensata’s Active + Passive PyroFuse, visit www2.sensata.com/AP-PyroFuse.
To explore how evolving high-voltage EV architectures are reshaping battery isolation and how combined active and passive protection strategies can improve safety and system resilience, register for the webinar www2.sensata.com/AP-PyroFuse-webinar.
About Sensata Technologies
Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 16,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, industrial, aerospace, defense and commercial equipment markets. Learn more at www.sensata.com and follow Sensata on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Jacobs získal zakázku na řízení výstavby dvou velkých dálničních projektů v Orange County v Kalifornii, které mají snížit dopravní zácpy a zlepšit plynulost dopravy na SR-91 a I-5.
Projects will ease congestion and improve travel reliability along two of Orange County’s most traveled corridors
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority to provide construction management services for two major highway improvement projects designed to enhance mobility and reduce congestion in Orange County, California.
The SR-91 Improvement Project between La Palma and SR-55 will add a new eastbound general-purpose lane, widen bridges and reconstruct interchanges to improve traffic operations. SR‑91 carries more than 300,000 vehicles per day and is a critical connection between Orange County and the Inland Empire, where growing demand has increased congestion and delays.
Jacobs will also deliver construction management services for the I-5 Improvement Project between I-405 and Yale Avenue. This section of I-5 is one of the busiest in Southern California, with average daily traffic exceeding 275,000 vehicles. The project will enhance safety, improve travel times and support economic growth in the region.
Jacobs Executive Vice President Eva Wood said: “These projects are essential to improving mobility in one of the nation’s most congested regions. Los Angeles and Orange County drivers lose an average of 88 hours annually to traffic delays and with population and employment expected to grow by more than 20% combined by 2045, the need for efficient, resilient infrastructure has never been greater.”
Improvements to SR‑91 and I‑5 will support Orange County’s long‑range transportation plan, delivering measurable benefits for commuters, residents and visitors through congestion relief, increased reliability and modernized infrastructure.
Ranked No. 2 in Transportation by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs moves people, goods and freight – whether by road, rail, sea, underground or even through mountains. From enhancing connectivity with transportation agencies across California to improving safety and travel times with Ireland’s Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade, Jacobs delivers innovative, resilient solutions that improve mobility, reduce congestion and enhance safety for generations to come.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of approximately 47,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.
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FactSet uzavřel strategické partnerství s Google Cloud, aby do finančních služeb přinesl novou generaci řešení založených na AI. Spolupráce propojí data FactSetu s agentní AI Gemini.
Partnership combines FactSet's trusted data, analytics, and workflows with Google Cloud's agentic AI capabilities and infrastructure
, /PRNewswire/ -- FactSet, a leading global data and AI solutions provider to the financial markets, today announced a multi-faceted strategic partnership with Google Cloud to create a new generation of AI-powered solutions for the financial industry. The collaboration addresses a growing demand from financial firms for workflow-specific agentic solutions that are powered by trusted data and fully sourced, auditable, and defensible in regulated environments. The partnership supports FactSet's broader AI vision by delivering agentic experiences across the investment and deal-making lifecycles.
The partnership is focused on three areas:
FactSet AI enhanced with Gemini models: FactSet is embedding Google's enterprise Search and Gemini model capabilities in its Workstation via Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to launch the next generation of agents for finance. The partnership will accelerate the development of new Workstation products with deep research functionality and multi-modal experiences, leveraging Google Cloud's broad range of AI capabilities. Direct integration with Google grounding will supplement FactSet's financial data and improve both the breadth and depth of FactSet's AI-enhanced insights. Deeper financial intelligence in Gemini Enterprise: Building on the previously announced collaboration with Google DeepMind, FactSet's MCP and agent sharing functionality will deepen the financial intelligence in Gemini Enterprise – Google Cloud's AI platform for building, governing, and deploying agents. Through this integration, financial professionals will benefit from seamless interoperability between the FactSet Workstation and Gemini Enterprise. Jointly developed agentic workflows: FactSet and Google Cloud plan to launch a new generation of agents – to be built using the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform – that are designed to improve efficiency, execution, and decision-making across portfolio operations, deal advisory, and corporate finance. FactSet will also add Google Cloud to its existing portfolio of cloud providers, enabling FactSet to further enhance its infrastructure capabilities and deliver greater reliability, scalability, and innovation to clients.
"AI is fundamentally shifting how financial professionals access data, derive insights, and make decisions," said Sanoke Viswanathan, chief executive officer of FactSet. "Together with Google Cloud, we are putting trusted financial data and advanced AI capabilities to work, empowering our clients with more intuitive, connected, and intelligent agents."
"Financial institutions require AI tools that anchor advanced technology in reliable, industry-specific intelligence," said Karthik Narain, chief product and business officer of Google Cloud. "By combining Google Cloud's agentic AI capabilities with FactSet's deep financial expertise, we are enabling investment professionals to surface insights faster, automate complex workflows, and realize commercial value from AI."
About FactSet
FactSet (NYSE: FDS) (NASDAQ: FDS) supercharges financial intelligence, offering enterprise data and information solutions that power our clients to maximize their potential. Our cutting-edge digital platform seamlessly integrates proprietary financial data, client datasets, third-party sources, and flexible technology to deliver tailored solutions across the buy-side, sell-side, wealth management, private equity, and corporate sectors. With over 47 years of expertise, offices in 19 countries, and extensive multi-asset class coverage, we leverage advanced data connectivity alongside AI and next-generation tools to streamline workflows, drive productivity, and enable smarter, faster decision-making. Serving more than 9,000 global clients and over 241,000 individual users, FactSet is a member of the S&P 500 dedicated to innovation and long-term client success. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
Joby Aviation a Toyota Motor Corporation spouštějí první fázi strategické výrobní aliance a zakládají společný podnik pro rozvoj komerční výroby eVTOL. Cílem je zvýšit produktivitu, kvalitu a snížit náklady.
To build up commercial production capability, advance manufacturing excellence, and prepare for scale-up of electric air taxi production
, /PRNewswire/ -- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) and Toyota Motor Corporation today announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance by establishing the Joint Venture to realize air mobility. This will combine Joby's pioneering work in electric aviation with Toyota's globally recognized expertise in production systems and operational excellence.
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation Launch Initial Phase of a Strategic Manufacturing Alliance to Realize Air Mobility for All The Strategic Alliance will initially focus on establishing the groundwork for commercial production, and advancing manufacturing excellence, with particular emphasis on further improving productivity, quality, and cost. Going forward, it will also support the expansion of Joby's production capacity to support aircraft certification and meet anticipated growth in demand for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
"Toyota has been by Joby's side for nearly a decade, providing invaluable guidance and support as we built the foundation for manufacturing our aircraft," said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation. "Today's announcement reflects the strength of our relationship and our shared confidence in the opportunity ahead. Together, we share a vision of making aerial mobility an everyday reality, and we look forward to delivering on that promise together."
Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, commented: "Since our founding, we've been guided by the philosophy of providing mobility for all. Over time, we've continued to expand what mobility can mean. We see air mobility as a natural extension of that philosophy—from the ground into the sky—and as a way to bring new value to people's lives and to society. It's really meaningful for us to take on this challenge together with Joby, a partner that shares the same vision. We believe this strengthened relationship is an important step forward in realizing the future mobility society."
Going forward, both companies will continue to work closely together through this Joint Venture, leveraging their respective strengths to bring air mobility to society on a broader scale.
About Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi. Joby intends to both operate its fast, quiet, and convenient air taxi service in cities around the world and sell its aircraft to other operators and partners. To learn more, visit www.jobyaviation.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of over 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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Arlo rozšiřuje partnerství s Home Helpers Home Care o novou AI službu Connect AI pro wellness hovory, připomínky léků a proaktivní péči o seniory v domácím prostředí.
Aloe Care Health Connect AI wellness and adherence solution will enable proactive conversations and keep families, caregivers and home care providers connected at scale.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading provider of smart home security and monitoring services, announces an expanded partnership between Aloe Care Health and Home Helpers® Home Care, a nationwide provider of comprehensive in-home care services.
Aloe Care's new ConnectAI wellness calling solution will be incorporated into Home Helpers' line of Direct Link® powered by Aloe Care's solution suite. As Arlo continues to integrate Aloe Care Health into its portfolio, this latest announcement underscores growing adoption of AI-powered connected care solutions for the aging-in-place market.
Home Helpers has incorporated Aloe Care's voice-activated medical alert and communication technology into its care model since 2022, helping extend support beyond traditional in-person visits. The addition of ConnectAI will complement Home Helpers' existing use of Direct Link® powered by Aloe Care's Smart Hub, Mobile Companion, and related technology as part of the Home Helpers Cared-4SM program, designed to address key factors that help clients remain safe, healthy, and independent at home.
"ConnectAI is designed to help organizations make care more proactive, personal, and scalable," said Evan Schwartz, SVP at Arlo Technologies. "By combining conversational AI with the in-person work of Home Helpers' professional Caregivers, we are helping improve outcomes, reduce avoidable falls and emergencies, and keeping older adults more meaningfully connected."
ConnectAI's capabilities will enhance Home Helpers Cared-4 program with proactive wellness check-ins, medication reminders, and actionable care insights. With the addition of ConnectAI, Home Helpers can deliver friendly, conversational wellness check-in calls and medication reminders through the Direct Link® powered by Aloe Care's Smart Hub, mobile phones, and landlines.
"Continuous innovation in home care is essential to meeting the evolving needs of the clients and families we serve," said Alan Wilson, Senior Director of Technology Solutions at Home Helpers Home Care. "We're proud to help lead the way in bringing innovations like ConnectAI to market, supporting safer, smarter, and more connected care for the future."
The ConnectAI solution is designed to help care teams stay informed, identify emerging issues earlier, and deliver more proactive, personalized support. Key benefits include:
Enhanced safety & risk management: Immediate alerts and predictive insights can help reduce the likelihood of falls and other emergencies. Operational efficiency: ConnectAI automates routine monitoring tasks, freeing caregivers to focus on 1:1 care and reducing staff load and burnout. Cost-savings: Reducing preventable hospitalizations and emergency responses meets the primary goal of better health outcomes with the added benefit of significant cost reductions. Scalable & future-ready: Adaptable to organizations of any size, with the ability to incorporate future AI advancements. For more information on the full range of Aloe Care Health products and services, visit www.aloecare.com.
About Arlo Technologies, Inc.
Arlo is an award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the ways in which people can protect everything that matters to them with advanced home, business, and personal security solutions. Arlo's deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience and product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day. Arlo's cloud-based platform provides users with visibility, insight, and a powerful means to help protect and connect in real-time with the people and things that matter most, from any location with a Wi-Fi or a cellular connection. Arlo has recently launched several categories of award-winning connected devices, software, and services. These include wire-free, smart Wi-Fi and LTE-enabled security cameras, video doorbells, floodlights, security system, and Arlo's subscription service, Arlo Secure Early Warning System.
With a mission to bring users peace of mind, Arlo is as passionate about protecting user privacy as it is about safeguarding homes and families. Arlo is committed to implementing industry standards for data protection designed to keep users' personal information private and in their control. Arlo provides enhanced controls for user data, supports privacy legislation, keeps user data safely secure, and puts security at the forefront of company culture.
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About Home Helpers Home Care
Since 1997, Home Helpers® Home Care has provided exceptional in-home care to seniors and others. With independently owned and operated offices in more than 1,500 communities across the United States, we are committed to supporting the dignity and independence of the families we serve. Learn more at HomeHelpersHomeCare.com. For franchising information, visit HomeHelpersFranchise.com.
