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Stallion Uranium to Resume Trading on the TSX-V and Enters into Agreement to Sell Shares of 1503571 B.C. LTD.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:19:23 +0000

Stallion Uranium Corp. (the " Company " or " Stallion " ) ( TSX-V: STUD ; OTCQB: STLNF ; FSE: FE0 ) is pleased to announce that, further to the Company's news releases dated May 14 th 2025 and May 21 st 2025, the TSX Venture Exchange (" TSX-V ") has approved the resumption of trading of the Company's common shares. Trading will recommence on the TSX-V effective at markets' open on July 7 th 2025. The Company is also pleased to announce that, further to its news release of November 28 th 2024, it has entered into a binding heads of agreement (the " Heads of Agreement ") dated June 7 th 2025 amongst 1503571 B.C Ltd. (" 150 BC "), the remaining common shareholders of 150 BC (the " Shareholders ") and Resolution Minerals Ltd. (" RML "), an ASX Listed Issuer, pursuant to which RML shall acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of 150 BC.

The approval follows the revocation of the previously announced Cease Trade Order (" CTO ") issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on May 7 ^th , 2025, as a result of the Company's failure to file its audited annual financial statements, accompanying management discussion and analysis and certifications for the financial year ended December 31 ^st , 2024 (the " Annual Filings ").

The CTO was issued under Multilateral Instrument 11-103 - Failure-To-File Cease Trade Orders In Multiple Jurisdictions and prohibits the trading or purchase by any person or company of any securities of the Company in each jurisdiction in Canada in which the Company is a reporting issuer for as long as the CTO remains in effect; however, the CTO provides an exception for beneficial securityholders of the Company who are not currently (and who were not as of May 7 ^th , 2025) insiders or control persons of the Company who may sell securities of the Company if both of the following criteria are met: (a) the sale is made through a foreign organized regulated market, as defined in Section 1.1 of the universal market integrity rules of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada; and (b) the sale is made through an investment dealer registered in a jurisdiction of Canada in accordance with applicable securities legislation.

Further, the Company announces that Winning Media LLC of Huston, Texas, provided marketing services through one ticker tag article via the Globe and Mail for a one-day term on February 28 ^th , 2024, in consideration of a payment of USD$3,500. The services are no longer in effect and were not reviewed nor approved by the TSX-V at the time the services were provided as required by the policies of the TSX-V.

With stronger internal controls now in place, Stallion remains focused on unlocking the significant potential of its exploration portfolio in the prolific Athabasca Basin, recognized globally for its high-grade uranium deposits. The Company looks forward to providing further updates on its upcoming exploration activities in the near future.

Agreement to Sell Shares of 1503571 B.C. LTD.:

Pursuant to the Heads of Agreement, Stallion, along with the Shareholders have agreed to sell their common shares of 150 BC (the " 150 BC Shares ") to RML (the " Transaction "). Stallion acquired its 11,111,111 150 BC Shares in connection with the optioning of the Horse Heaven Property, as described in its news release dated November 8 ^th , 2024.

In connection with the Transaction, RML shall make the following payments to the Shareholders, on a pro rata basis in proportion to their shareholdings in 150 BC: (i) an aggregate of 444,812,889 fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of RML (" Consideration Shares "); (ii) an aggregate of 222,406,445 options to acquire fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of RML exercisable at A$0.018 each on or before July 31 ^st 2028 (" Consideration Options "); (iii) pay the Shareholders an initial aggregate cash payment of A$600,000 on completion of the Transaction (" Completion "); and (ii) a second aggregate cash payment of A$400,000 payable within nine months of Completion.

Stallion's pro rata interest in such consideration is anticipated to be: 59,466,963 Consideration Shares, 29,733,482 Consideration Options, and aggregate cash payments of A$145,033. The Consideration Shares shall be subject to contractual escrow whereby 25% shall be released on Completion, 25% on the three-month anniversary from Completion, 25% on the six-month anniversary from Completion, and the final 25% on the 12-month anniversary from Completion.

The Transaction is subject to due diligence, RML shareholder approval, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions to closing. There can be no guarantee that the Transaction will be completed as anticipated, or at all. RML and the Shareholders are arm's length parties to Stallion.

About Stallion Uranium Corp.

Stallion Uranium is working to ‘Fuel the Future with Uranium' through the exploration of roughly 1,700 sq/km in the Athabasca Basin, home to the largest high-grade uranium deposits in the world. The company, with JV partner Atha Energy holds the largest contiguous project in the Western Athabasca Basin adjacent to multiple high-grade discovery zones and deposits.

Our leadership and advisory teams are comprised of uranium and precious metals exploration experts with the capital markets experience and the technical talent for acquiring and exploring early-stage properties. For more information visit stallionuranium.com .

On Behalf of the Board of Stallion Uranium Corp.

Matthew Schwab
CEO and Director

Corporate Office:
700 - 838 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia,
V6C 0A6

T: 604-551-2360
info@stallionuranium.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements") that relate to the Company's current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as "will likely result", "are expected to", "expects", "will continue", "is anticipated", "anticipates", "believes", "estimated", "intends", "plans", "forecast", "projection", "strategy", "objective" and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this material change report should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date they are made.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement .

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Top 5 Canadian Mining Stocks This Week: Mkango Gains 90 Percent on Spin-out News

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly look at the best-performing Canadian mining stocks on the TSX, TSXV and CSE, starting with a round-up of Canadian and US news impacting the resource sector.

On Monday (June 30), Statistics Canada released its natural resource indicator report for the first quarter of 2025.

The data shows a 1.6 percent growth quarter-over-quarter in the real gross domestic product (GDP) of the sector during the three-month period, indicating that the sector outpaced the broader economy, which posted an increase of just 0.5 percent.

The energy subsector led the way with a 2.2 percent gain, driven by increases of 2 percent in crude oil and 3.4 percent in electricity.

The minerals and mining sector increased by just 0.4 percent overall. Within it, the manufacturing of metallic mineral products grew 4 percent, and non-metallic mineral extraction rose 3.2 percent. On the other hand, metallic mineral extraction declined by 2.9 percent

Although real GDP increased, exports declined at the start of the year. Energy exports fell by 1.8 percent, due to a 12.4 percent decrease in outgoing refined petroleum products. Similarly, mineral and mining exports were also down by a more modest 0.9 percent.

South of the border, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” was passed by the US Congress on Thursday (July 3). The legislation is a cornerstone policy of President Donald Trump’s economic policy and includes several significant tax and spending cuts.

Among the provisions is an extension of US$4.5 trillion in tax breaks originally enacted by Trump in 2017 during his first term.

The package will increase defense and national security spending, including significantly increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and money earmarked for the development of the “Golden Dome” missile defense system.

To offset the decrease in tax income and increase in spending, the government made US$1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps and clawed back green energy tax credits.

Critics of the bill have warned that it would result in increased deficit spending by the government, as shortfalls are expected to add more than US$3.3 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade.

Markets and commodities react

In Canada, markets were closed on Tuesday (July 1) for the Canada Day holiday. Equity markets saw moderate gains this week with the S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:OSPTX) rising 1.24 percent to close at 27,036.16 on Friday. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX) fared better, gaining 3.9 percent to 755.22, while the CSE Composite Index (CSE:CSECOMP) climbed 1.9 percent to 120.92.

Markets in the US also had a shortened week and were closed on Friday for the July 4 holiday. US equities were also in positive territory this week, with the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:INX) gaining 2.09 percent to close Thursday at 6,279.36, the Nasdaq 100 (INDEXNASDAQ:NDX) climbing 1.7 percent to 22,866.97 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) rising 0.77 percent to 44,828.54.

The gold price rose 1.85 percent to US$3,333.90 by Friday at 4 p.m. EDT, while the silver price ended the week up 2.39 percent to US$36.85.

In base metals, the COMEX copper price was unchanged this week at US$5.12 per pound. Meanwhile, the S&P GSCI (INDEXSP:SPGSCI) gained 1.49 percent to close at 552.55.

Top Canadian mining stocks this week

How did mining stocks perform against this backdrop?

Take a look at this week’s five best-performing Canadian mining stocks below.

Stock data for this article was retrieved at 4 p.m. EDT on Friday using TradingView's stock screener. Only companies trading on the TSX, TSXV and CSE with market capitalizations greater than C$10 million are included. Mineral companies within the non-energy minerals, energy minerals, process industry and producer manufacturing sectors were considered.

1. Mkango Resources (TSXV:MKA)

Weekly gain: 90 percent
Market cap: C$147.17 million
Share price: C$0.57

Mkango Resources is a rare earths exploration and development company focused on advancing rare earths mining and recycling projects.

The company owns the Songwe Hill rare earths project in Southeast Malawi. The property comprises 11 retention licenses and has undergone historic exploration dating back to the 1980s.

A July 2022 feasibility study for the property demonstrated economic viability with a post-tax net present value of US$559 million, an internal rate of return of 31.5 percent and a payback period of 2.5 years.

The report was based on a February 2019 mineral reserve estimate that reported measured and indicated total rare earth oxide (TREO) resources of 297,400 metric tons from 21.03 million metric tons of ore with an average grade of 1.5 percent and inferred resources of 366,200 metric tons of TREOs from 27.54 million metric tons of ore with an average grade of 1.33 percent.

The company is also developing the Pulawy rare earth separation plant in Poland in partnership with Grupa Azoty Zakłady Azotowe. Once complete, the plant is expected to produce 2,000 metric tons per year of neodymium, praseodymium and didymium oxides. It will also produce 50 metric tons per year of dysprosium and terbium oxides.

Additionally, Mkango holds a 79.4 percent interest in Maginito, which owns HyProMag, a company specializing in the recycling of rare earth magnets. The remaining 20.6 percent interest is held by CoTec Holdings (TSXV:CTH,OTCQB:CTHCF).

Shares in Mkango were up this week after the company announced on Thursday that it had entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Crown PropTech Acquisitions. The company stated that its subsidiary, Lancaster Exploration, and other subsidiaries would merge with Crown PropTech to create what it describes as a vertically integrated, global rare earths platform that incorporates Songwe Hill and the Pulawy separation plant. The combined entity will be named Mkango Rare Earths and trade on the Nasdaq.

Following the deal, which is targeted to close in Q4, Mkango will focus on its rare earths recycling business.

2. Lithium South (TSXV:LIS)

Weekly gain: 50 percent
Market cap: C$55.61 million
Share price: C$0.18

Lithium South is an exploration and development company working to advance its Hombre Muerto North lithium brine project in Argentina. The property consists of nine concessions covering a land package of 5,687 hectares.

According to its April 2024 preliminary economic assessment, the company is planning to install production wells at the Tramo, Natalia Maria and Alba Sabrina concessions. The assessment demonstrated project economics with a post-tax net present value of US$934 million, an internal rate of return of 31.6 percent and a payback period of 2.5 years.

The included mineral resource estimate for the three concessions reported a combined measured and indicated lithium resource of 297,400 metric tons from 404.1 million cubic meters of brine with an average concentration of 736 milligrams per liter.

The most recent news from Lithium South was released on June 25, when the company provided an update on its environmental impact assessment. Lithium South said that it had received a response from the mining secretariat of the Salta Province regarding the assessment and was in the process of responding to obtain final approval, which would allow the company to construct a pilot plant for its definitive feasibility study.

3. Oceanic Iron Ore (TSXV:FEO)

Weekly gain: 46.81 percent
Market cap: C$55.61 million
Share price: C$0.345

Oceanic Iron Ore is an exploration and development company working to advance its Ungava Bay iron projects in Northern Québec, Canada.

The properties consist of 3,000 claims covering a total land package of 1,500 square kilometers across three project areas: Hopes Advance, Morgan Lake and Roberts Lake.

A January 2020 preliminary economic assessment for Hopes Advance presented project economics, showing a post-tax net present value of US$1.4 billion, an internal rate of return of 16.8 percent and a payback period of 6.7 years.

The report also included a mineral reserve estimate for Hopes Advance with a measured and indicated resource of 515 million metric tons of iron concentrate from 1.39 billion metric tons of ore with an average grade of 32.1 percent.

On Monday, Oceanic announced it settled C$139,666 in accrued interest from several debentures by issuing common shares at a price of C$0.24. While its share price didn’t move much on that news, it picked up steam significantly in the latter half of the week.

4. Excellon Resources (TSXV:EXN)

Weekly gain: 44.44 percent
Market cap: C$55.61 million
Share price: C$0.325

Excellon Resources is an exploration and development company that is advancing its recently acquired Mallay silver mine in Peru back into production.

Mining at the site produced 6 million ounces of silver, 45 million pounds of zinc and 35 million pounds of lead between 2012 and 2018 before the operation was placed on care and maintenance.

On June 24, Excellon announced that it had completed its acquisition of Minera CRC, and its Mallay mine and Tres Cerros gold-silver project in Peru.

Excellon began the court-supervised acquisition process in October 2024. On March 11, Excellon announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Adar Mining and Premier Silver, which resolved any outstanding disputes between Adar, Premier, and Minera, and paved the way to complete the transaction.

In the June release, the company stated that it will immediately commence the next phase of its strategy to restart the mine. As Mallay is fully permitted with infrastructure in place, Excellon is aiming for run-rate silver production in Q2 of next year.

Additionally, the company announced on Thursday that it had appointed Mike Hoffman to its board of directors. Hoffman has been in the mining sector for over 35 years, and has experience with developing mines in Latin America.

5. Benz Mining (TSXV:BZ)

Weekly gain: 40.54 percent
Market cap: C$121.72 million
Share price: C$0.52

Benz Mining is a gold exploration company that is focused on advancing projects in Québec and Western Australia.

Its flagship Eastmain project consists of an 8,000 hectare property located in Central Québec within the Upper Eastmain Greenstone belt. The most recent mineral resource estimate from May 2023 reported an indicated resource of 384,000 ounces of gold from 1.3 metric tons of ore grading 9 g/t gold, and an inferred resource of 621,000 ounces of gold from 3.8 metric tons grading 5.1 g/t.

Earlier this year, Benz acquired the Glenburgh and Mt Egerton gold projects in Western Australia from Spartan Resources (ASX:SPR). It has spent much of 2025 exploring Glenburgh, which covers an area of 786 square kilometers and features 50 kilometers of strike. The site hosts six priority extension targets and 5 kilometers of exploration trend with over 100 parts per billion gold.

A November 2024 mineral resource estimate for Glenburgh showed an indicated and inferred resource of 510,000 ounces of gold from 16.3 million metric tons of ore with an average grade of 1 g/t gold.

On June 30, the company reported that it had encountered high-grade intercepts during its drill program at Glenburgh. One hole returned a grade of 2.9 g/t over 72 meters which included an intersection of 5.1 g/t over 39 meters at a depth of 319 meters.

The company stated that the results represent a significant step forward in “understanding and expanding the gold system.”

FAQs for Canadian mining stocks

What is the difference between the TSX and TSXV?

The TSX, or Toronto Stock Exchange, is used by senior companies with larger market caps, and the TSXV, or TSX Venture Exchange, is used by smaller-cap companies. Companies listed on the TSXV can graduate to the senior exchange.

How many mining companies are listed on the TSX and TSXV?

As of February 2025, there were 1,572 companies listed on the TSXV, 905 of which were mining companies. Comparatively, the TSX was home to 1,859 companies, with 181 of those being mining companies.

Together the TSX and TSXV host around 40 percent of the world’s public mining companies.

How much does it cost to list on the TSXV?

There are a variety of different fees that companies must pay to list on the TSXV, and according to the exchange, they can vary based on the transaction’s nature and complexity. The listing fee alone will most likely cost between C$10,000 to C$70,000. Accounting and auditing fees could rack up between C$25,000 and C$100,000, while legal fees are expected to be over C$75,000 and an underwriters’ commission may hit up to 12 percent.

The exchange lists a handful of other fees and expenses companies can expect, including but not limited to security commission and transfer agency fees, investor relations costs and director and officer liability insurance.

These are all just for the initial listing, of course. There are ongoing expenses once companies are trading, such as sustaining fees and additional listing fees, plus the costs associated with filing regular reports.

How do you trade on the TSXV?

Investors can trade on the TSXV the way they would trade stocks on any exchange. This means they can use a stock broker or an individual investment account to buy and sell shares of TSXV-listed companies during the exchange's trading hours.

Article by Dean Belder; FAQs by Lauren Kelly.

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Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Lauren Kelly, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Lithium Universe Ltd Interview with Executive Chairman

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:55:00 +0000

Melbourne, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Lithium Universe Limited (ASX:LU7) (FRA:KU00) (OTCMKTS:LUVSF) is pleased to announce an interview with Executive Chairman, Iggy Tan at the recent Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference in Las Vegas. The interview was conducted by The Rock Stock Channel.

Interview Highlights

- Discussions with potential spodumene feedstock offtakers ongoing

- Further talks with potential OEMs on battery grade lithium carbonate offtake

- All work completed on Becancour Lithium Project - waiting for lithium market recovery

- Acquisition of global rights photovoltaic (PV) solar panel recycling technology

- "Microwave Joule Heating Technology" (MJHT) from Macquarie University

- Utilizes microwave technology to selectively heat and delaminate PV cells

- Today only 15% of waste solar cells are recycled, rest end up in land fill

- Difficult to recycle, high temperature furnace, toxic chemicals, low recovery

- To investigate further recovery of silver, silicon, gallium and indium

To Watch the Interview, please visit:
https://www.abnnewswire.net/lnk/S0S4T95N

About Lithium Universe Ltd:

Lithium Universe Ltd (ASX:LU7) (FRA:KU00) (OTCMKTS:LUVSF), headed by industry trail blazer, Iggy Tan, and the Lithium Universe team has a proven track record of fast-tracking lithium projects, demonstrated by the successful development of the Mt Cattlin spodumene project for Galaxy Resources Limited.

Instead of exploring for the sake of exploration, Lithium Universe's mission is to quickly obtain a resource and construct a spodumene-producing mine in Quebec, Canada. Unlike many other Lithium exploration companies, Lithium Universe possesses the essential expertise and skills to develop and construct profitable projects.

Source:
Lithium Universe Ltd

Contact:
Iggy Tan
Executive Chairman
Lithium Universe Limited
Email: info@lithiumuniverse.com

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Top 5 Australian Mining Stocks This Week: Argosy Climbs 89 Percent on Rincon Lithium Spot Contract

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:55:00 +0000

Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly round-up of Australia’s top-performing mining stocks on the ASX, starting with news in Australia's resource sector.

This week's top performing stocks includes firms focused on a wide variety of metals, including lithium, rutile and manganese. Lithium stocks, including top gainer Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY), picked up momentum this week as prices moved upwards for a second straight week.

Companies focused on magnetite and rare earths were also among the week's top performers, including Freehill Mining (ASX:FHS), which saw its shares surge following insider buying from key executives including Chairman Benjamin Jarvis.

The top stocks below weren't the only ASX companies making news this week. Gold company Meeka Metals (ASX:MEK) joined the spotlight by announcing its first gold pour at the Murchison gold project in Western Australia, which was achieved within 12 months of breaking ground.

Additionally, Cobalt Blue Holdings' (ASX:COB) Broken Hill cobalt project was awarded a three-year extension to its major project status initially granted in March 2022.

Mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) is moving to the next stage of mine development at its Brockman Syncline 1 iron ore project in Pilbara, Western Australia. The company has already committed a US$1.8 billion investment to extend the life of the Brockman hub, with first ore expected in 2027.

Market and commodity price round-up

The S&P/ASX 200 index opened at 8,514.20 on Monday (June 30) and closed at 8,600.70 on Thursday (July 3), reflecting a 1 percent gain over the period.

As for precious metals, gold climbed by 1.93 percent in US dollars, starting the week at US$3,274.11 per ounce and closing at US$3,337.32 by July 4. In Australian dollars, gold increased 1.58 percent from AU$5,013.87 to AU$5,093.25.

Silver jumped 2.61 percent in US dollars this week, opening at US$36.00 on Monday and closing the week at US$36.94. The metal also climbed in Australian dollars, up 2.25 percent from AU$55.13 to AU$56.37 within the same period.

Top ASX mining stocks this week

How did ASX mining stocks perform against this backdrop?

Take a look at this week’s five best-performing Australian mining stocks below as we break down their operations and why these mining stocks are up this week.

Stock data for this article was retrieved at 4 p.m. AEST on July 3 using TradingView's stock screener. Only companies trading on the ASX with market capitalizations greater than AU$10 million are included. Mineral companies within the non-energy minerals, energy minerals, process industry and producer manufacturing sectors were considered.

1. Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY)

Weekly gain: 88.89 percent
Market cap: AU$27.66 million
Share price: AU$0.034

Argosy Minerals is a Perth-based lithium producer established in 2010. The company’s flagship asset is the Rincon lithium brine project in Argentina’s Salta Province, in which it currently holds a 77.5 percent interest with plans to increase its interest in Rincon to 90 percent through its earn-in agreement.

Rincon sits within the world-renowned Lithium Triangle, spanning 2,794 hectares. It entered production of battery-grade lithium carbonate in 2024 at its 2,000 tonne per year demonstration facility, but has since suspended operations due to the low lithium price environment.

The company continues to advance feasibility for its 12,000 tonne per year expansion so it is construction ready.

On June 27, the company announced a lithium carbonate spot sales contract with a Hong Kong-based chemical company for 60 tonnes of 99.5 percent lithium carbonate.

Shares of Argosy surged 94.74 percent on Thursday (July 3), closing at AU$0.037 after opening at AU$0.019.

In a July 3 letter, the company attributed its sharp share price surge to the announcement of the spot sales contract, which “led to increased interest and enquiries from battery industry participants.” The company noted that recent site visits may have also contributed to greater market attention.

Argosy also pointed to a broader uplift in sentiment across both US- and ASX-listed lithium stocks around the time of its announcement, saying that there is potentially a more optimistic outlook for the sector.

2. Freehill Mining (ASX:FHS)

Weekly gain: 66.67 percent
Market cap: AU$13.66 million
Share price: AU$0.005

Freehill Mining is a Melbourne-based exploration company focused on developing iron ore, copper and gold assets in Chile, as well as producing materials to the construction sector as a revenue stream.

Its flagship project is the Yerbas Buenas magnetite deposit, located near La Serena in Northern Chile. The company also holds the Arenas and El Dorado concessions, which together span over 2,000 hectares.

El Dorado is a copper-gold project situated within the El Tofo fault and the Yerbas Buenas concession block. Freehill confirmed in a May 14 report that it has already contracted a local geologist to undertake further exploration at the project, with exploration scheduled to commence in late May.

In April, Freehill shared a major expansion in Chile, signing a long-term lease on a second site near La Serena to bolster its current construction materials supply from its plant at Yerbas Buenas. The new facility is expected to reduce transport costs by approximately 40 percent and increase margins by serving smaller contractors.

According to its recent report, the March 2025 quarter recorded AU$636,000 in sales, down from AU$954,000 in the previous quarter due to seasonal factors.

Over the last week, several company insiders and shareholders made significant investments in the firm.

On June 27, the company published three changes of directors’ interests. Chairman Benjamin Jarvis acquired more than 66 million shares with a combined consideration of AU$200,701 through a combination of direct and indirect ordinary shares and options, including a single purchase of 52 million indirect ordinary shares. Directors Peter Williams and Paul Davies both acquired 1.56 million indirect ordinary shares.

Days later, on June 30, the company’s largest shareholder Gavin Ross increased his position in Freehill from 7.65 percent to 8.43 percent by acquiring 85.5 million shares for a total investment AU$331,400.

3. Peak Minerals (ASX:PUA)

Weekly gain: 59.26 percent
Market cap: AU$98.26 million
Share price: AU$0.043

Peak Minerals is an exploration company focused on discovering and developing mineral resources in Cameroon and Australia.

Its flagship project is its Minta rutile project in Central Cameroon. The mineral rutile is a common form of natural titanium dioxide with end uses including optical elements, welding and titanium metal. It also holds the Kitongo and Lolo uranium projects in the country.

On Tuesday (July 1), the company shared assays from 156 holes drilled across the Minta, Minta East and Afanloum areas that all included heavy mineral mineralisation and rutile, causing a large increase of the zone of heavy mineral mineralisation at the project. Results include highlighted alluvial intercepts such as 3.85 meters at an average grade of 18.4 percent heavy minerals and 4.75 meters at 14.2 percent, both from Afanloum.

A maiden mineral resource is in the works for Minta.

4. Black Canyon (ASX:BCA)

Weekly gain: 52.38 percent
Market cap: AU$20.74 million
Share price: AU$0.16

Black Canyon is focused on the exploration and development of manganese. It holds a significant amount of land in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, where its flagship Balfour Manganese Field is located.

According to Black Canyon, Balfour hosts the largest contained manganese deposit in Western Australia and the second largest in Australia. It has a global mineral resource estimate of 314 million tonnes at 10.5 percent manganese, including a higher-grade component of 99 million tonnes at 12.9 percent manganese, across three prospects.

Hydrometallurgical testwork on manganese oxide from Balfour resulted in over 99 percent pure high purity manganese sulphate monohydrate, meaning the product is suitable for batteries.

On June 30, the company announced that its drill program at its Wandanya manganese-iron project, located in Eastern Pilbara, confirmed that large manganese and iron mineralised systems were present at the site. Assays from the drilling are expected over the next two months.

A day after the news, Black Canyon’s shares closed at AU$0.135, marking a 12.5 percent gain for the day.

5. Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR)

Weekly gain: 50 percent
Market cap: AU$63.21 million
Share price: AU$0.018

Ionic Rare Earths is a Melbourne-based producer and recycler of magnet and heavy rare earth elements, with operations in Uganda, UK, Brazil and the US.

Its flagship asset is the Makuutu rare earths project in Uganda, which is recorded as one of the world’s largest ionic adsorption clay deposits.

Makuutu holds a JORC resource of 532 million tonnes at 640 parts per million total rare earth oxide. It contains neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, minerals that are critical for electric vehicles and defense technologies.

Recent developments for Ionic Rare Earths include its 50 percent owned Viridion joint venture being accepted to receive Brazilian government funding towards developing a pilot rare earth refinery, demonstration magnet recycling plants, metallurgical testing and more. The company announced the funding on June 13.

Five days later, the company announced that Viridion is considering expanding its footprint to include a potential US-based rare earth refinery after the success in Brazil.

“IonicRE’s international expansion strategy now encompasses the UK/Europe, Asia, South and North America, as we work with our global partners to build an ex-China rare earths supply chain,” Managing Director Tim Harrison said.

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Quimbaya Gold Closes $4 Million Financing and Expands Executive Team

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:05:00 +0000

Cornerstone investor brings proven regional track record; company now fully funded into 2026 for multi-project advancement in Colombia

Quimbaya Gold Inc. (CSE: QIM) (OTCQB: QIMGF) (FSE: K05) ("Quimbaya" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its upsized non-brokered private placement of 11,525,299 units of the Company (each, a "Unit") at a price of C$0.35 per Unit for gross proceeds of $4,033,854 (the "Offering").

Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Share at a price of C$0.60 per Share for a period of 36 months expiring on July 4, 2028.

As previously disclosed, the upsizing was driven by a single investor group with a long-term outlook and a successful track record of supporting exploration and development projects in South America. The Company views this as a strong endorsement of its team, strategy, and pipeline of high-potential assets across Colombia's Antioquia district.

"With this raise, we are now well-funded into 2026," said Alexandre P. Boivin, President & CEO. "These funds will allow us to deepen our work at the Tahami South project while expanding efforts across the broader portfolio. We're committed to smart, disciplined execution and are very encouraged by the high conviction backing we've received."

The proceeds from the Offering will be used to advance the Company's exploration programs, including drilling at the Tahami South project and follow-up work on regional copper-gold and gold targets, as well as for general working capital.

Clarification on Finder's Fees and Warrants

The Company wishes to clarify that a cash commission of $16,800 was paid and 48,000 broker warrants were issued in connection with the Offering. However, as previously disclosed, no commissions or other broker compensation were paid on the strategic investment that drove the upsizing.

In connection with the Offering, the Shares, Warrants and broker warrants are subject to a four-month and one-day hold period expiring on November 4, 2025.

Insider Participation

Certain insiders of the Company participated in the Offering subscribing for an aggregate of 435,714 units for an aggregate subscription amount of $152,500. Each of the subscriptions from insiders constitutes a "related party transaction" pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company has relied on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(a) thereof, respectively, as the common shares of the Company are not listed on a specified market and neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involved the related parties, exceeded 25% of the Company's market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).

Appointment of Vice President, Business Development

Quimbaya is further pleased to announce the appointment of Sebastian Wahl as Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Wahl has served on the Company's Board of Directors for the past six months and has played a pivotal role in shaping its strategic direction and external positioning.

Given his contributions to date and the Company's growth trajectory, Mr. Wahl's transition into an executive role is both timely and natural. As VP of Business Development, he will work closely with the CEO on capital markets initiatives, strategic partnerships, and internal structuring to ensure the Company is well-positioned for its next phase of growth.

"Sebastian brings an exceptional network and a sharp sense of capital markets strategy," said Alexandre P. Boivin, President & CEO. "His insight and drive have already proven instrumental at the board level, and we're excited to now have his energy full-time as we accelerate our momentum."

Mr. Wahl's appointment reinforces Quimbaya's commitment to building a high-caliber leadership team capable of advancing its ambitious vision in Colombia and delivering value to shareholders.

Grant of Incentive Securities

The Company also announces that it has granted an aggregate of 1,730,000 restricted share units (RSUs) and 1,655,000 stock options to certain directors, officers, advisors, and consultants of the Company in accordance with its long-term performance incentive plan (the "LTIP"). The stock options are exercisable at $0.50 per share for a period of three years.

About Quimbaya

Quimbaya aims to discover gold resources through exploration and acquisition of mining properties in the prolific mining districts of Colombia. Managed by an experienced team in the mining sector, Quimbaya is focused on three projects in the regions of Segovia (Tahami Project), Puerto Berrio (Berrio Project), and Abejorral (Maitamac Project), all located in Antioquia Province, Colombia.

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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking information" as that term is defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking information. Generally, but not always, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". Forward-looking statements herein include statements and information regarding the Offering's intended use of proceeds, any exercise of Warrants, the future plans for the Company, including any expectations of growth or market momentum, future expectations for the gold sector generally, the Colombian gold sector more particularly, or how global or local market trends may affect the Company, intended exploration on any of the Company's properties and any results thereof, the strength of the Company's mineral property portfolio, the potential discover and potential size of the discovery of minerals on any property of the Company's, including Tahami South, the aims and goals of the Company, and other forward-looking information. Forward-looking information by its nature is based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Quimbaya to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, that the Company's exploration and other activities will proceed as expected. The future outcomes that relate to forward-looking statements may be influenced by many factors, including but not limited to: future planned development and other activities on the Company's mineral properties; an inability to finance the Company; obtaining required permitting on the Company's mineral properties in a timely manner; any adverse changes to the planned operations of the Company's mineral properties; failure by the Company for any reason to undertake expected exploration programs; achieving and maintaining favourable relationships with local communities; mineral exploration results that are poorer or better than expected; prices for gold remaining as expected; currency exchange rates remaining as expected; availability of funds for the Company's projects; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); no labour-related disruptions; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled construction and production; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals are received in a timely manner; the Offering proceeds being received as anticipated; all requisite regulatory and stock exchange approvals for the Offering are obtained in a timely fashion; investor participation in the Offering; and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. Although Quimbaya's management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Furthermore, should one or more of the risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements or information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of Quimbaya as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Except as required by law, Quimbaya does not expect to update forward-looking statements and information continually as conditions change.

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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:10:31 +0000

PRTA Dives 53.5% YTD: Will the Restructuring Effort Boost Prospects?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:51:00 +0000

Shares of Prothena Corporation PRTA plummeted 53.5% year to date compared with the industry’s decline of 0.6%.

The recent pipeline setbacks have significantly hurt PRTA’s growth prospects.

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Last month, PRTA announced that it is reducing its workforce by 63% to lower its operating costs, essential to support its remaining wholly owned programs, its obligations to partnered programs and its anticipated business development activities.

As a result of this restructuring, PRTA also revised its annual guidance. The company expects its 2025 net cash burn from operating and investing activities to be in the range of $170- $178 million. PRTA expects approximately $298 million (midpoint) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Net loss is now estimated between $240 million and $248 million (previous guidance: $197-$205 million).

The estimated loss for 2025 includes $105-$110 million of operating expenses associated with birtamimab and the company's reorganization, including research, development, manufacturing and pre-commercial expenses, severance costs and contract termination fees related to manufacturing obligations, and approximately $12 million of non-cash share-based compensation expense.

PRTA expects the discontinuation of birtamimab development will result in an approximate decrease of $96 million (midpoint) in annualized net cash burn.

Recent Pipeline Setbacks Hurt PRTA Stock

In May 2025, PRTA announced the discontinuation of the development of the pipeline candidate, birtamimab.

The decision to discontinue comes after the late-stage AFFIRM-AL clinical study evaluating birtamimab in patients with AL amyloidosis did not meet its primary endpoint. Birtamimab was a wholly-owned potential best-in-class anti-amyloid antibody for the treatment of AL amyloidosis.

The phase III AFFIRM-AL study was a global, double-blind, placebo-controlled, time-to-event clinical trial that enrolled 207 newly diagnosed, treatment naïve patients with Mayo Stage IV AL amyloidosis. However, the primary endpoint of time to all-cause mortality was not met for patients treated with birtamimab. In addition, neither of the secondary endpoints were met: six-minute walk test distance and Short Form-36 version 2 Physical Component Score. Nonetheless, birtamimab was generally safe and well-tolerated, consistent with its established safety profile.

What’s Next for PRTA?

In June 2025, partner Roche RHHBY announced that it will advance pipeline candidate prasinezumab into phase III development for early-stage Parkinson’s disease. The decision to advance prasinezumab to late-stage development was based on data from the phase IIb PADOVA study and ongoing open-label extensions (OLEs) of PADOVA and phase II PASADENA studies.

RHHBY’s decision to advance the candidate despite mixed data bodes well for PRTA.

Roche has the sole responsibility for developing and commercializing prasinezumab and will pay double-digit teen royalties on net sales of the candidate to Prothena. To date, PRTA has earned $135 million with up to $620 million in additional milestone payments that include regulatory and sales milestones. In addition, Prothena has the option to co-promote prasinezumab in the United States.

PRTA expects initial data in August from a phase I study, ASCENT, on its wholly owned PRX012 program in Alzheimer’s disease.

Partner Novo Nordisk NVO is evaluating Coramitug (formerly PRX004), a potential first-in-class amyloid depleter antibody for the treatment of ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy.

NVO is conducting an ongoing phase II study in patients with ATTR cardiomyopathy and expects to share data in the second half of 2025.

PRTA is advancing an early-stage pipeline of programs for several potential neurological indications with Bristol Myers BMY.

BMS-986446 is a best-in-class anti-tau, MTBR-specific antibody that is being investigated for the potential treatment of AD.

Bristol Myers continues to enroll patients with early AD in the ongoing phase II study on BMS-986446. The study is expected to be completed in 2027.

PRX019, a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases, is also being developed in collaboration with BMY.

PRTA has initiated a phase I first-in-human clinical trial on PRX019 to evaluate the safety, tolerability, immunogenicity and pharmacokinetics of single ascending and multiple doses in healthy adults. The phase I study is expected to be completed in 2026.

PRTA expects to receive up to $105 million in 2026 in clinical milestones from various partnered programs.

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

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AppLovin Stock Surges 47% in 3 Months: Still Time to Ride the Wave?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:33:00 +0000

AppLovin Corporation APP has soared 47% over the past three months, outpacing the industry’s 38% rally and leaving major players like Alphabet GOOGL and Meta Platforms META behind, with gains of 22% and 39%, respectively.

As digital ad giants regain momentum, investor sentiment is turning increasingly bullish on ad tech. This article explores whether AppLovin still offers a compelling buying opportunity amid the rising tide.

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Axon 2: The AI Engine Fueling APP’s Dominance

AppLovin has solidified its leadership in mobile advertising, powered by its next-gen AI engine, Axon 2, which launched in the second quarter of 2023. Since its debut, Axon 2 has radically enhanced AppLovin’s ad performance, helping to quadruple advertising spend on its platform.

This explosive growth has led to an estimated $10 billion annual run rate in ad spend from gaming clients, pushing APP into the upper echelon of global ad tech firms by valuation.

Axon 2’s importance goes far beyond mere optimization. In a post-Identifier for Advertisers environment that disrupted mobile user acquisition strategies, Axon 2 served as a critical catalyst for recovery. While Western mobile gaming experienced stagnation in 2022, Axon 2 reignited ad-driven momentum. Though in-app purchases are seeing modest, mid-single-digit growth, AppLovin’s MAX publisher base is expanding at a significantly faster rate, underscoring Axon 2’s strategic advantage.

Google, Microsoft MSFT and Salesforce CRM are rapidly advancing generative AI. Microsoft integrates AI in Office via Copilot and expands Azure’s AI. Google embeds AI in Workspace and enhances Vertex AI. Salesforce incorporates AI across its CRM, especially through Einstein Copilot and Data Cloud. Microsoft is also focusing on AI governance, while Google is strengthening AI security. Salesforce further refines dynamic customer experiences.

While these giants focus on enterprise productivity and CRM, Applovintakes a different route, using AI to drive direct monetization in mobile advertising.

Blazing Growth: APP’s Revenue, EBITDA and Profit All Soar

AppLovin’s financial performance has matched its technological breakthroughs. In the first quarter of 2025, revenues surged 40% year over year, reflecting strong market demand. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 83% year over year, showcasing improved operational efficiency. Net income skyrocketed 144% from the prior year, demonstrating APP’s ability to translate revenue growth into significant profitability. For the full year 2024, revenues climbed 43% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA surged 81%, underscoring AppLovin’s ability to seize market opportunities while maintaining efficiency.

APP: Analyst Forecasts Point to More Upside

Analyst expectations reflect continued optimism. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is $2 per share, up 124.7% from the year-ago period. Revenue for the same quarter is expected to reach $1.21 billion, indicating 12.2% year-over-year growth. Looking further ahead, full-year 2025 earnings are projected to grow by 84.8%, with 2026 earnings expected to rise another 48.5%. Revenues are also expected to increase by 16% in 2025 and 21% in 2026. These projections underscore confidence in the company’s monetization engine and its ability to deliver strong earnings amid digital ad market expansion.

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APP Still Looks Like a Strong Buy

AppLovin's recent rally is not merely hype; it is rooted in tangible performance, cutting-edge technology, and an expanding advertiser base. The success of Axon 2, coupled with soaring financial metrics and bullish analyst forecasts, supports a bullish outlook. While broader tech firms are steering AI toward enterprise productivity, AppLovin is capitalizing on AI’s power to drive direct, scalable monetization in mobile advertising, a strategy that is paying off. AppLovin remains a strong buy for investors seeking exposure to high-growth AI-powered tech with proven execution.

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

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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:31:10 +0000

SoFi Stock Skyrockets 88% in 3 Months: Too Late to Get in?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:25:00 +0000

Shares of SoFi Technologies, Inc. SOFI have surged 88% in the past three months, far exceeding the industry’s 40% growth. Over the last year, the stock has skyrocketed 187%. With such a steep rally, investors are now asking: Is there still room to buy, or is a pullback on the horizon? Here’s what the data suggests.

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SOFI Positioned to Capitalize on Student Loan Policy Changes

SOFI is well-positioned to benefit from shifting federal student loan policies that limit forgiveness options. As the Trump administration enacts stricter criteria, more borrowers may seek private refinancing to manage repayment, creating a growth opportunity for SoFi. The company’s digital-first platform, competitive rates and flexible terms appeal to borrowers navigating reduced federal relief. This environment has already driven a 59% year-over-year surge in student loan origination volume in the first quarter of 2025, signaling renewed demand. With borrowers increasingly seeking alternatives, SoFi’s refinancing business could gain further momentum, translating into stronger revenue growth and enhanced positioning within the broader financial services sector.

SOFI’s Digital Ecosystem Strengthens Cross-Selling Momentum

SoFi’s land-and-expand strategy remains a core strength, provided it is effectively managed. The company has a strong track record of executing this ambitious growth approach. By offering a diverse range of financial services, SoFi attracts a growing customer base. This, in turn, incentivizes more partners to integrate their offerings within SoFi’s expanding ecosystem. The result is a robust cross-selling dynamic that enhances overall profitability.

Given this, it is unsurprising that management maintains an aggressive revenue growth outlook for 2025. SOFI’s increasing ability to cross-sell financial products is expected to drive significant EPS expansion, which is crucial for long-term shareholder value creation. Even in a conservative scenario, management projects a 24% to 27% revenue increase, with EPS surging 80% to 87%. This substantial discrepancy between revenue growth and bottom-line expansion underscores SoFi’s ability to leverage economies of scale.

Galileo: SOFI’s B2B Engine Powering Long-Term Growth

Galileo, SoFi’s B2B financial services platform, is a pivotal growth driver. By enabling seamless payment and lending integrations, it positions SoFi as a leading player in the embedded finance market. This sector is projected to witness a robust 16.8% CAGR through 2029, fueled by increasing demand for integrated financial solutions. Galileo's ability to attract high-profile clients and diversify SoFi’s revenue streams strengthens the company's long-term outlook. The platform’s adoption by other financial firms further solidifies SoFi’s market position and enhances its ability to capture additional market share.

Earnings and Revenue Show Powerful Operating Leverage

SoFi’s financials reinforce its bullish long-term thesis. In the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved a 20% year-over-year increase in net sales, with a remarkable 217% surge in net income. This impressive profitability growth highlights SoFi’s strong operating leverage, driven by its ability to scale efficiently. The addition of 800,000 new members in the quarter — the highest absolute increase recorded — enhances the company’s cross-selling potential while reducing customer acquisition costs.

All three business segments contributed to revenue growth in the first quarter. Lending and Technology Platform revenues grew 25% and 10% year over year, respectively, while the Financial Services segment surged an impressive 101%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SOFI’s 2025 earnings stands at 27 cents per share, indicating a substantial 80% year-over-year increase. Similarly, projected revenues for 2025 are estimated to be $3.29 billion, marking a 26.2% increase from the previous year.

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Macro and Competitive Risks Demand Caution

Despite its strong fundamentals, SoFi faces notable challenges. As a financial services company, its performance is highly sensitive to macroeconomic conditions, particularly Federal Reserve policy and the overall health of the U.S. economy. With the possibility of prolonged high interest rates and recessionary risks linked to Trump’s tariff hikes, the environment remains uncertain.

Competition also remains a critical concern. SoFi may benefit from a first-mover advantage in the U.S. fintech space, but it faces formidable pressure from established banking powerhouses such as JPMorgan JPM and Bank of America BAC. These institutions not only bring decades of customer trust and regulatory experience but are also rapidly expanding their digital capabilities to counter fintech disruptors. JPMorgan has been actively investing in digital banking infrastructure, while Bank of America continues to enhance its mobile and AI-driven services to retain tech-savvy consumers. As SoFi scales, competing with legacy giants like JPMorgan and Bank of America — alongside agile fintechs like Revolut, which is now pursuing a U.S. banking license — will remain a defining test of its long-term resilience.

SOFI’s Valuation Stretched vs. Peers

SOFI appears overvalued compared to its industry peers following the recent surge in its stock price. The company's forward 12-month Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio is 47.48, more than double the industry average of 20.35. This elevated valuation suggests that investors are pricing in aggressive growth expectations, which may not be fully supported by current fundamentals. While market enthusiasm can drive short-term gains, such a high premium relative to peers raises questions about sustainability.

Hold SOFI Amid Market Volatility

Given SoFi’s strong growth trajectory, expanding ecosystem, and improving financial performance, the long-term investment case remains compelling. However, considering macroeconomic uncertainties and the stock’s relatively high valuation, a prudent approach would be to adopt a hold strategy at current levels. Investors may consider waiting for further price corrections before adding positions, ensuring a more attractive entry point while mitigating downside risks. A wait-and-see approach will allow investors to reassess valuation levels and economic conditions before making new commitments to the stock.

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

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Simon Property Stock Gains 15.7% in Three Months: Will the Trend Last?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:54:00 +0000

Shares of Simon Property Group SPG have gained 15.7% over the past three months, outperforming the industry's 7.7% growth.

The company boasts a portfolio of premium retail properties both in the United States and internationally. With healthy near-term demand for retail real estate, the company is well-positioned to benefit from increased leasing activity, high occupancy rates and continued rent growth.

SPG’s strategic emphasis on enhancing omnichannel retail capabilities and expanding its mixed-use developments is promising. Additionally, accretive acquisitions support its long-term growth outlook. A strong balance sheet further underpins these growth initiatives.

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Let’s check out the possible factors behind the surge in the stock price for this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company and see whether the trend will last or not.

This retail REIT has seen strong results from its omnichannel approach and strategic partnerships with premium retailers. Its online retail platform, combined with its integrated retail strategy, is expected to support long-term growth. Further, SPG’s efforts to explore the mixed-use development option, which has gained immense popularity in recent years, have enabled it to tap growth opportunities in areas where people prefer to live, work, play, stay and shop.

During the first quarter of 2025, it signed 259 new leases and 550 renewal leases (excluding mall anchors and majors, new development, redevelopment and leases with terms of one year or less) with a fixed minimum rent across its U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets portfolio. Given the favorable retail real estate environment, this leasing momentum is expected to continue in the upcoming quarters.

Simon Property has been actively restructuring its portfolio through strategic premium acquisitions and major redevelopments. On June 27, 2025, Simon Property acquired Swire Properties' interest in the retail and parking at Brickell City Centre. This move will boost Simon’s portfolio, enhance the vibrant collective offerings, attract more shoppers and contribute to long-term growth. Over the past few years, it has invested billions to transform its properties, focused on creating value and driving footfall at the properties. With the brands generating a decent amount from digital sales, investments in them seem a strategic fit for Simon Property.

Simon Property is making efforts to bolster its financial flexibility. This enabled the company to exit the first quarter of 2025 with $10.1 billion of liquidity. As of March 31, 2025, SPG’s total secured debt to total assets was 16%, while the fixed-charge coverage ratio was 4.6, ahead of the required level. Moreover, the company enjoys a corporate investment-grade credit rating of A- (stable outlook) from Standard and Poor's and a senior unsecured rating of A3 (stable outlook) from Moody’s. With solid balance sheet strength and available capital resources, it remains well-poised to tide over any mayhem and bank on growth opportunities.

Solid dividend payouts are the biggest enticements for REIT investors, and Simon Property is committed to boosting shareholder wealth. On May 12, the company announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $2.10 for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend was paid out on June 30 to its shareholders of record as of June 10, 2025. The retail REIT has increased its dividend 13 times in the past five years, and its payout has grown 9.09% over the same period. This spate of dividend increases brings additional relief to investors and reaffirms confidence in this retail landlord.

With the above-mentioned factors, we believe the rising trend in the stock is expected to continue in the near term.

Risks Likely to Affect SPG’s Positive Trend

Growing e-commerce adoption and high debt burden raise concerns for Simon. Macroeconomic uncertainty can result in strain on retailers' balance sheets, leading to bankruptcies.

Stocks to Consider

Some better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Curbline Properties Corp. CURB and VICI Properties VICI, each currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CURB’s 2025 FFO per share stands at $1.00, indicating an increase of 26.6% from the year-ago reported figure.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VICI’s 2025 FFO per share is pinned at $2.35, suggesting year-over-year growth of 4%.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Palomar (PLMR)

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:45:01 +0000

Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.

In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.

However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.

Palomar (PLMR) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.

Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this insurance holding company a great growth pick right now.

Earnings Growth

Arguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Palomar is 54%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 39.3% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 2.8%.

Cash Flow Growth

Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, high cash accumulation enables these companies to undertake new projects without raising expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Palomar is 45.1%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 14.3%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 25.5% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 11.5%.

Promising Earnings Estimate Revisions

Superiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The current-year earnings estimates for Palomar have been revising upward. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.5% over the past month.

Bottom Line

While the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Palomar a Zacks Rank #1 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.

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This combination indicates that Palomar is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.

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CareTrust REIT (CTRE) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:45:01 +0000

By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss.

CareTrust REIT (CTRE) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank.

While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this health care real estate investment trust is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:

Earnings Growth

Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for CareTrust REIT is 1.1%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 20.9% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 0.8%.

Cash Flow Growth

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for CareTrust REIT is 67.6%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 2.7%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 12.5% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 3.1%.

Promising Earnings Estimate Revisions

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for CareTrust REIT. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.5% over the past month.

Bottom Line

While the overall earnings estimate revisions have made CareTrust REIT a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.

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Is Greenbrier (GBX) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:45:01 +0000

Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.

That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.

Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.

While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this maker of railroad freight car equipment is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:

Earnings Growth

Earnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Greenbrier is 43.5%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 33.1% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 9.3%.

Cash Flow Growth

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Greenbrier is 34.2%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 9.2%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 7.3% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 6.5%.

Promising Earnings Estimate Revisions

Beyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Greenbrier. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 28.2% over the past month.

Bottom Line

Greenbrier has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.

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Scripps Networks' Margins Improve: Can SSP Stock Sustain the Momentum?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:45:00 +0000

The E.W. Scripps Company SSP has been benefiting from its Scripps Networks division, which has emerged as a key driver of margin improvement, supported by disciplined cost control and targeted sports programming. Partnerships with the NWSL and WNBA are expected to further drive both revenues and margin performance in the second and third quarters of 2025. To sustain growth, Scripps is expanding its women’s sports line-up with new distribution agreements, such as the SI Women’s Games and the Fort Myers Tip-off, which are scheduled for the fourth quarter.

For the second quarter, the division’s revenues are expected by the company to remain roughly flat, while expenses are projected to decline in the low double digits. SSP reaffirmed its 2025 target of 400-600 basis points of margin expansion but noted that its first-quarter results have already exceeded that range due to early execution of cost-saving measures.

Building on the strength of strong ad sales execution and cost savings announced in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company posted its highest network margins in the first quarter of 2025 since the fourth quarter of 2022.

In the first quarter, the Scripps Networks division reported $198 million in revenues, down 5.4% year over year, contributing 37.8% of total revenues. Segment profit rose to $64.1 million from $49.7 million in the year-ago quarter, driven by a 16% reduction in expenses. These efforts lifted segment margin to 32%, the highest since late 2022.

SSP Faces Stiff Competition in National TV and CTV Markets

The E.W. Scripps Company is competing against major players like Nexstar Media Group NXST and Sinclair SBGI in the national network and CTV space.

Nexstar Media Group is expanding its national TV sports lineup through branded content, including the new “Mobil 1 Victory Lane” segment on The CW’s NASCAR Xfinity Series broadcasts, strengthening Nexstar Media Group’s advertiser appeal in live sports.

Sinclair’s multicast networks, CHARGE, COMET, ROAR and The Nest, have posted record growth driven by anchor series acquisitions, rebranding efforts and fan-focused multi-platform events like COMET FEST and CHARGECON. With expanded distribution in top national TV markets and growing availability on CTV platforms, Sinclair now operates the fastest-growing network group in the free TV space.

SSP’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates

SSP shares have rallied 50.2% in the year-to-date (YTD) period, outperforming the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry’s growth of 34.1% and the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s return of 12.8%.

SSP’s YTD Price Performance

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From a valuation standpoint, SSP stock is currently trading at a forward 12-months Price/Sales ratio of 0.13X compared with the industry’s 4.12X. SSP has a Value Score of A.

SSP Valuation

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 loss is pegged at 4 cents per share, which has remained steady over the past 30 days, indicating 73.33% year-over-year growth.

E.W. Scripps Company (The) Price and Consensus

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

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Altura Energy

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:24:23 +0000

Altura Energy Corp. is engaged in exploring its helium properties. The company holds helium leases over land in Kansas and Colorado in the United States.

FSLY Expands Security Offerings: Will This Move Pay Off for the Stock?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:11:00 +0000

Fastly FSLY has been steadily scaling its Security segment, which is emerging as a key contributor to the company’s broader edge platform strategy. The segment reported revenues of $26.4 million in the first quarter of 2025, up 7% year over year and accounting for 18% of Fastly’s total revenues. The improving performance reflects the growing relevance of its security platform as enterprises increasingly prioritize real-time protection at the edge.

Fastly’s Security portfolio has been built to deliver low-latency, automated protection across modern web and API environments. It includes solutions like Client-Side Protection, API shielding, DDoS detection and bot mitigation. These solutions are embedded at the edge to help enterprise customers manage threats while maintaining compliance and low latency. Designed for performance-sensitive environments, the security offerings aim to simplify operations and support scale.

Momentum in the Security portfolio is being driven by ongoing product additions and upgrades, which are acting as key catalysts. Client-Side Protection has been developed to flag unauthorized browser-side activity and support PCI-DSS requirements. Fastly also launched Attack Insights to provide real-time visibility into blocked DDoS traffic and enable test-mode simulations. Bot Detection has been upgraded with dynamic challenge capabilities to better defend against evolving attack patterns.

The additions and enhancements are gaining traction among infrastructure and platform teams as security becomes a priority. Fastly’s focus on performance and developer usability is driving adoption, positioning the Security segment as a long-term growth driver within its edge platform.

Fastly Faces Competitive Pressure

Fastly’s expanding Security stack is facing competition from the likes of Fortinet FTNT and Cloudflare NET, both of which are scaling their solutions to support performance-driven, secure digital infrastructure.

Fortinet is building momentum through FortiWeb and FortiDDoS, offering advanced capabilities in bot protection, API security and automated threat response. Its tools are designed for enterprise environments that demand low latency, high precision and strong compliance. These strengths make Fortinet a key competitor in Fastly’s core markets.

Cloudflare continues to expand its security platform with advanced DDoS protection, bot management and threat intelligence. Its automation and real-time enforcement features are designed for developers and infrastructure teams managing complex workloads. Traction in Cloudfare’s regulated and performance-sensitive sectors puts it in direct competition with Fastly’s growing Security portfolio.

FSLY’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates

FSLY’s shares have declined 25.5% year to date, while the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector has increased 7% and the Zacks Internet Software industry has appreciated 14.4%.

FSLY Performance

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Fastly shares are currently trading with a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) of 1.63X compared with the industry’s 5.74X. FSLY has a Value Score of F.

FSLY Valuation

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter loss is pegged at 5 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. This implies an improvement of 28.57% from the year-ago quarter.

Fastly, Inc. Price and Consensus

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The consensus mark for FSLY’s 2025 loss is pegged at 9 cents per share, which has improved by a penny over the past 30 days. The figure indicates a 25% improvement year over year.

FSLY currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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Why Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:06 +0000

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMBP). This company, which is in the Zacks Metal Products - Procurement and Fabrication industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

When looking at the last two reports, this company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 75.00%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the most recent quarter, Ardagh Metal Packaging was expected to post earnings of $0.02 per share, but it reported $0.01 per share instead, representing a surprise of 100.00%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.02 per share, while it actually produced $0.03 per share, a surprise of 50.00%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Ardagh Metal Packaging. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Ardagh Metal Packaging has an Earnings ESP of +6.67% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on July 24, 2025.

When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

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Will Fiserv (FI) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:05 +0000

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Fiserv (FI). This company, which is in the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

When looking at the last two reports, this financial services technology company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 2.05%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the most recent quarter, Fiserv was expected to post earnings of $2.14 per share, but it reported $2.08 per share instead, representing a surprise of 2.88%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $2.48 per share, while it actually produced $2.51 per share, a surprise of 1.21%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Fiserv, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Fiserv currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.07%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

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Will Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:05 +0000

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Allegiant Travel (ALGT), which belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

When looking at the last two reports, this travel services company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 14.62%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the last reported quarter, Allegiant Travel came out with earnings of $1.81 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.54 per share, representing a surprise of 17.53%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.88 per share and it actually produced earnings of $2.1 per share, delivering a surprise of 11.70%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Allegiant Travel. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Allegiant Travel currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.60%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner.

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Why First Bancorp (FBP) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:05 +0000

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider First Bancorp (FBP). This company, which is in the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

This holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 10.75%.

For the most recent quarter, First Bancorp was expected to post earnings of $0.47 per share, but it reported $0.43 per share instead, representing a surprise of 9.30%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.41 per share, while it actually produced $0.46 per share, a surprise of 12.20%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for First Bancorp. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

First Bancorp currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.60%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 22, 2025.

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Why Capital One (COF) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:05 +0000

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Capital One (COF), which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Consumer Loans industry.

This credit card issuer and bank has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 13.55%.

For the most recent quarter, Capital One was expected to post earnings of $4.06 per share, but it reported $3.66 per share instead, representing a surprise of 10.93%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $2.66 per share, while it actually produced $3.09 per share, a surprise of 16.17%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Capital One. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Capital One has an Earnings ESP of +2.02% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on July 22, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

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Will United Therapeutics (UTHR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:05 +0000

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider United Therapeutics (UTHR). This company, which is in the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

This drugmaker has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 3.44%.

For the most recent quarter, United Therapeutics was expected to post earnings of $6.63 per share, but it reported $6.29 per share instead, representing a surprise of 5.41%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $6.1 per share, while it actually produced $6.19 per share, a surprise of 1.48%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for United Therapeutics lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

United Therapeutics has an Earnings ESP of +8.31% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.

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Will Northern Trust (NTRS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:05 +0000

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS), which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Major Regional industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

When looking at the last two reports, this company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 7.29%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the most recent quarter, Northern Trust was expected to post earnings of $1.9 per share, but it reported $1.85 per share instead, representing a surprise of 2.70%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $2.02 per share, while it actually produced $2.26 per share, a surprise of 11.88%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Northern Trust, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Northern Trust has an Earnings ESP of +3.84% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on July 23, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

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Will S&P Global (SPGI) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:04 +0000

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering S&P Global (SPGI), which belongs to the Zacks Securities and Exchanges industry.

This independent ratings and analytics provider has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 6.57%.

For the last reported quarter, S&P Global came out with earnings of $4.37 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.22 per share, representing a surprise of 3.55%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $3.44 per share and it actually produced earnings of $3.77 per share, delivering a surprise of 9.59%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for S&P Global lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

S&P Global has an Earnings ESP of +1.42% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on July 31, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

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Will Travelers (TRV) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:04 +0000

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Travelers (TRV), which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This insurer has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 118.85%.

For the most recent quarter, Travelers was expected to post earnings of $1.91 per share, but it reported $0.64 per share instead, representing a surprise of 198.44%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $6.57 per share, while it actually produced $9.15 per share, a surprise of 39.27%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Travelers. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Travelers currently has an Earnings ESP of +8.76%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 17, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

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Will U.S. Bancorp (USB) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:04 +0000

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering U.S. Bancorp (USB), which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Major Regional industry.

This company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 2.49%.

For the most recent quarter, U.S. Bancorp was expected to post earnings of $1.03 per share, but it reported $0.99 per share instead, representing a surprise of 4.04%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $1.06 per share, while it actually produced $1.07 per share, a surprise of 0.94%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for U.S. Bancorp. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

U.S. Bancorp currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.08%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 17, 2025.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

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Will Exxon (XOM) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:03 +0000

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Exxon Mobil (XOM), which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

When looking at the last two reports, this oil and natural gas company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 4.45%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the last reported quarter, Exxon came out with earnings of $1.76 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74 per share, representing a surprise of 1.15%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.55 per share and it actually produced earnings of $1.67 per share, delivering a surprise of 7.74%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Exxon, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Exxon has an Earnings ESP of +2.88% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

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Can United (UAL) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:03 +0000

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering United Airlines (UAL), which belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry.

This airline has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 14.82%.

For the last reported quarter, United came out with earnings of $0.91 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75 per share, representing a surprise of 21.33%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $3.01 per share and it actually produced earnings of $3.26 per share, delivering a surprise of 8.31%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for United lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

United currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.16%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 16, 2025.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

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Will Reddit Inc. (RDDT) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:03 +0000

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Reddit Inc. (RDDT), which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry.

When looking at the last two reports, this company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 297.00%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the last reported quarter, Reddit Inc. came out with earnings of $0.13 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share, representing a surprise of 550.00%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.25 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.36 per share, delivering a surprise of 44.00%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Reddit Inc.. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Reddit Inc. currently has an Earnings ESP of +35.71%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 31, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

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Will Visa (V) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:03 +0000

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Visa (V), which belongs to the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This global payments processor has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 3.18%.

For the last reported quarter, Visa came out with earnings of $2.76 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.68 per share, representing a surprise of 2.99%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $2.66 per share and it actually produced earnings of $2.75 per share, delivering a surprise of 3.38%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Visa, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Visa has an Earnings ESP of +0.38% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.

When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.

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Will Apple (AAPL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:02 +0000

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Apple (AAPL), which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Micro Computers industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

When looking at the last two reports, this maker of iPhones, iPads and other products has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 2.09%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the most recent quarter, Apple was expected to post earnings of $1.65 per share, but it reported $1.61 per share instead, representing a surprise of 2.48%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $2.36 per share, while it actually produced $2.4 per share, a surprise of 1.69%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Apple. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Apple has an Earnings ESP of +4.30% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on July 31, 2025.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

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How Oklo Plans to Power the AI & Cloud Boom With Nuclear Energy

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:00 +0000

Among the customers that Oklo Inc. OKLO is actively engaging with are companies that operate large data centers. Since data centers are facilities that power everything from cloud storage to artificial intelligence, they require massive amounts of energy to run the servers around the clock. The company’s Aurora powerhouse, currently in development, aims to provide clean and reliable energy if successfully commercialized.

OKLO’s power-as-a-service business model, where instead of simply selling reactors, it will deliver electricity directly to data centers under long-term contracts, is central to its strategy, but not yet implemented. As a result, if successfully deployed, technology companies, OKLO’s high-power customers, would be guaranteed electricity without the hassle of managing a power plant once the plants are operational. Additionally, OKLO is willing to accept investments from customers in its projects. This could involve upfront payments, similar to a deal made by Equinix, or partnering in the energy systems. This is how OKLO intends to fund the construction of its power plant, and in return, expects to provide stable power to customers for a set period.

To find out the best locations for future reactors, OKLO is also working with its customers, which will further strengthen the deals. Thus, the company is working to position itself to meet the mounting demand for clean energy sources from the data centers, though significant execution risks remain. The strength of this demand is demonstrated by Oklo's robust customer pipeline, which now includes more than 14 gigawatts of potential power capacity, though this reflects interest rather than binding contracts.

How Are TLN & CEG Fueling AI Data Centers?

It is worth highlighting Talen Energy Corporation’s TLN major partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). TLN is generating revenues while supplying electricity directly to AWS data centers located at its Susquehanna nuclear plant site.

To capitalize on the mounting demand for power from AI and cloud computing, Constellation Energy Corporation CEG is expanding its nuclear offerings. Thus, the nuclear fleet of CEG is well-positioned as a stable, long-term solution for hyperscale data centers.

OKLO’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates

Shares of OKLO have surged 551.2% over the past year, outpacing the 54.1% gain of the composite stocks belonging to the industry.

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From a valuation standpoint, OKLO trades at a price-to-book value (P/BV) of 27.76X. This is above the broader industry average of 5.57X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OKLO’s 2025 bottom line has remained unchanged over the past seven days.

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

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What Makes Zevia (ZVIA) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:10 +0000

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Zevia (ZVIA), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Zevia currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

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Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if ZVIA is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this stevia-sweetened soda maker holds up.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For ZVIA, shares are up 17.42% over the past week while the Zacks Beverages - Soft drinks industry is flat over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 24.7% compares favorably with the industry's 0.42% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Zevia have risen 38.5%, and are up 364.05% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of ZVIA's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now, ZVIA is averaging 1,055,065 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

The Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with ZVIA.

Over the past two months, 3 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost ZVIA's consensus estimate, increasing from -$0.24 to -$0.16 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 3 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that ZVIA is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Zevia on your short list.

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ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:09 +0000

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Below, we take a look at ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB), a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. ConnectOne Bancorp currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

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Set to Beat the Market?

Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for CNOB that show why this holding company for ConnectOne Bank shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For CNOB, shares are up 6.41% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry is up 4.31% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 10.86% compares favorably with the industry's 9.21% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of ConnectOne Bancorp have risen 18.14%, and are up 34.53% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to CNOB's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. CNOB is currently averaging 298,147 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

The Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with CNOB.

Over the past two months, 2 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost CNOB's consensus estimate, increasing from $2.30 to $2.50 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that CNOB is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep ConnectOne Bancorp on your short list.

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What Makes CryoPort, Inc. (CYRX) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:09 +0000

Below, we take a look at CryoPort, Inc. (CYRX), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. CryoPort, Inc. Currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if CYRX is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.

For CYRX, shares are up 16.33% over the past week while the Zacks Transportation - Services industry is up 1.78% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 15.02% compares favorably with the industry's 0.21% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of CryoPort, Inc. Have risen 46.46%, and are up 22.36% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of CYRX's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now, CYRX is averaging 562,557 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 3 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost CYRX's consensus estimate, increasing from -$0.84 to -$0.82 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 3 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that CYRX is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep CryoPort, Inc. On your short list.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days

Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."

Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Crexendo (CXDO) is a Great Choice

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:09 +0000

Below, we take a look at Crexendo (CXDO), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Crexendo currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if CXDO is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.

Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For CXDO, shares are up 14.67% over the past week while the Zacks Internet - Services industry is up 1.57% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 16.7% compares favorably with the industry's 0.46% performance as well.

While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Crexendo have risen 47.14%, and are up 99.07% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of CXDO's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now, CXDO is averaging 260,073 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 2 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost CXDO's consensus estimate, increasing from $0.28 to $0.29 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Given these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that CXDO is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Crexendo on your short list.

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Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:09 +0000

Below, we take a look at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Jones Lang LaSalle currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for JLL that show why this financial and professional services company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

For JLL, shares are up 7.76% over the past week while the Zacks Real Estate - Operations industry is up 1.16% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 13.46% compares favorably with the industry's 3.06% performance as well.

While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Jones Lang LaSalle have risen 22.19%, and are up 26.16% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to JLL's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. JLL is currently averaging 487,314 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 5 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost JLL's consensus estimate, increasing from $16.28 to $16.77 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 4 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that JLL is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Jones Lang LaSalle on your short list.

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Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."

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Rumble Inc. (RUM) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:09 +0000

Below, we take a look at Rumble Inc. (RUM), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Rumble Inc. Currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for RUM that show why this company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

For RUM, shares are up 7.61% over the past week while the Zacks Internet - Software industry is up 2.33% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 5.75% compares favorably with the industry's 0.75% performance as well.

While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Rumble Inc. Have risen 24.4%, and are up 63.13% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to RUM's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. RUM is currently averaging 3,192,079 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 2 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost RUM's consensus estimate, increasing from -$0.35 to -$0.22 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that RUM is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Rumble Inc. On your short list.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days

Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."

Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why 1st Source (SRCE) is a Great Choice

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:08 +0000

While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at 1st Source (SRCE), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. 1st Source currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for SRCE that show why this holding company for 1st Source Bank shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

For SRCE, shares are up 3.93% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - Midwest industry is up 5.08% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 9.61% compares favorably with the industry's 9.95% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Shares of 1st Source have increased 22.35% over the past quarter, and have gained 24.06% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to SRCE's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. SRCE is currently averaging 124,741 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost SRCE's consensus estimate, increasing from $5.93 to $5.97 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Given these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that SRCE is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep 1st Source on your short list.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days

Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."

Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention.

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Cathay General (CATY) Is Up 5.62% in One Week: What You Should Know

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:08 +0000

Below, we take a look at Cathay General (CATY), a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Cathay General currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for CATY that show why this holding company for Cathay Bank shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For CATY, shares are up 5.62% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - West industry is up 5.2% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 10.23% compares favorably with the industry's 11.14% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Cathay General have risen 27.58%, and are up 31.14% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to CATY's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. CATY is currently averaging 467,017 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost CATY's consensus estimate, increasing from $4.46 to $4.47 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that CATY is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Cathay General on your short list.

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Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."

Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Perimeter Solutions, SA (PRM) is a Great Choice

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:08 +0000

Below, we take a look at Perimeter Solutions, SA (PRM), a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Perimeter Solutions, SA currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if PRM is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For PRM, shares are up 5.27% over the past week while the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry is up 3.31% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 21.66% compares favorably with the industry's 3.05% performance as well.

While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Perimeter Solutions, SA have risen 58.66%, and are up 93.58% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to PRM's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. PRM is currently averaging 1,089,739 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost PRM's consensus estimate, increasing from $0.68 to $1.14 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that PRM is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Perimeter Solutions, SA on your short list.

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Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Old National Bancorp (ONB) is a Great Choice

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:08 +0000

Below, we take a look at Old National Bancorp (ONB), a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Old National Bancorp currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if ONB is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this holding company for Old National Bank holds up.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For ONB, shares are up 4.14% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - Midwest industry is up 5.08% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 10.92% compares favorably with the industry's 9.95% performance as well.

While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Old National Bancorp have risen 24.3%, and are up 33.96% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 16.66% and 14.76%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to ONB's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. ONB is currently averaging 2,886,240 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost ONB's consensus estimate, increasing from $2.11 to $2.14 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that ONB is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Old National Bancorp on your short list.

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