TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rockcliffe Capital is pleased to announce today the initiation of equity research coverage on Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX/NYSE: AEM), a premier senior gold mining company with operations spanning Canada, Finland, Australia, Mexico, and the U.S.  Following rigorous financial and operational analysis, Rockcliffe Capital assigns Agnico Eagle a "Strong Buy" rating, alongside a 12-month price target of US$155, reflecting strong upside potential of approximately 25% fro ...

NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (“Dyne” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DYN). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Dyne and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class action] On June 17, 2025 ...

About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...

Key Takeaways Astera Labs leads with PCIe Gen 6 and Leo CXL tech tailored for next-gen AI and cloud infrastructure. ALAB eyes major growth via UALink and NVLink Fusion integration, deepening ties with NVIDIA. ALAB's shares surged 26.2% in 3 months, outpacing industry and sector gains amid strong valuation momentum.Astera Labs (ALAB) has positioned itself in the field of next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure with a robust start to 2025. The company recently outlined a compelling roadmap powered by te ...

NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against 3D Systems Corporation (“3D Systems” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DDD) and certain officers.   The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and docketed under 25-cv-00734, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired 3D Systems securities between August 13, 2024 and May 12, ...

TAMPA, Fla., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) will release its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, July 21, 2025.  The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.The dial-in numbers for the conference call are (630) 395-0194 or toll-free (888) 324-8108 and the access password is "packaging".  A replay of the conference call will be ...

Core Insights - Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) has outperformed Eni SpA (E) in stock price performance, with year-to-date returns of 8.6% for XOM compared to 23.4% for Eni, but stock performance alone does not fully reflect investment potential [1][2] Group 1: Business Fundamentals - XOM plans to initiate 10 large energy projects this year, expected to generate over $3 billion in earnings by 2026, indicating a strong focus on long-term profitability [3][7] - Eni is set to start five major energy projects this year, but its growth is slower than XOM's, and its chemicals division, Versalis, is underperforming due to high costs and weak demand in Europe [5][7] Group 2: Financial Performance - XOM has a total debt to capitalization ratio of 12.2%, significantly lower than the industry average of 28.3% and Eni's 34.1%, positioning XOM better in uncertain environments [8] - In Q1, XOM returned $9.1 billion to shareholders, including $4.8 billion in share repurchases, while Eni returned only €386 million in the same period [9][7] Group 3: Strategic Direction - XOM is aggressively expanding, while Eni is restructuring its operations, including closing facilities in Brindisi and Priolo [10] - XOM's current valuation reflects a premium, trading at a trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA of 7.10x compared to the industry average of 4.29x and Eni's 4.36x [10]

Core Insights - Caterpillar Inc. is increasingly depending on its Energy & Transportation (E&T) segment to mitigate the effects of ongoing weakness in its Construction Industries and Resource Industries segments [1] Group 1: E&T Segment Performance - The E&T segment generated $28.8 billion in revenues in 2024, representing 47% of Caterpillar's total revenues, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5% from 2021 to 2024 [2][12] - Operating margins for the E&T segment have improved from 18.7% in Q3 2022 to 24.3% in Q1 2025, helping to offset declines in the other segments [3][12] - Projections indicate that the E&T segment's operating margin will reach 24.8% in 2025, with operating profit expected to be $6.02 billion, a 5.1% increase year-over-year [4] Group 2: Future Growth Expectations - E&T segment sales are forecasted to grow by 1% to $29.2 billion in 2025, while the Construction Industries and Resource Industries segments are expected to decline by 6.4% and 3.7%, respectively [5] - Over the 2024–2027 period, the E&T segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.5%, outperforming the Construction Industries' projected 0.6% and Resource Industries' 2.1% growth [5] Group 3: Market Drivers - Key growth drivers for the E&T segment include sustainability initiatives in the Oil and Gas sector, which accounts for 29% of segment sales, and increasing demand from data centers supporting generative AI, which is expected to boost Power Generation sales (32% of segment sales) [6] - The transportation sector is also expected to see sales improvements due to increased rail services, while growth in marine and industrial sectors will further enhance the segment's performance [7] Group 4: Competitive Landscape - Caterpillar's E&T segment competes with Cummins Inc.'s Power Systems segment and GE Vernova Inc.'s Power segment [8] - Cummins' Power Systems segment contributed 16% of its total sales in 2024, with a 13% increase to $6.4 billion year-over-year [9] - GE Vernova's Power segment generated $18 billion in fiscal 2024, marking a 4% increase year-over-year, with expectations for mid-single-digit organic revenue growth in 2025 [10][11]

Market Overview - The U.S. equity markets have experienced a steady downtrend due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly following U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran's retaliatory missile strikes against Israel [1] - The geopolitical tensions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the oil and gas industry, leading investors to seek safe-haven assets [1] Federal Reserve and Investment Strategies - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a cautious approach regarding rate cuts, awaiting more clarity on the effects of President Trump's tariffs on inflation [2] - In light of market uncertainties, investors are turning to momentum stocks as a strategy to achieve sustained profits, particularly when traditional value or growth investing fails [2][3] Momentum Investing - Momentum investing is characterized by the strategy of "buying high and selling higher," based on the belief that established trends are likely to continue [3] - This investment approach capitalizes on the human tendency to project current trends into the future before mean reversion occurs [3] Screening Parameters for Momentum Stocks - The screening process for momentum stocks involves selecting the top 50 stocks with the best percentage price change over the last 52 weeks, ensuring steady appreciation [5] - From these, the bottom 10 performers over the past week are chosen to identify those experiencing a short-term pullback [6] - Stocks with a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) are included, as they have a history of outperformance regardless of market conditions [6] - A Momentum Style Score of B or better is also a criterion, indicating favorable timing for stock acquisition [7] - Additional parameters include a minimum stock price of $5, a market capitalization within the top 3000, and an average 20-day trading volume exceeding 100,000 [8] Featured Momentum Stocks - **Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR)**: The stock has surged 99.2% over the past year but declined 3.3% in the past week, with a Momentum Score of B [9] - **Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)**: This gold-focused royalty and stream firm has rallied 42.1% in the past year but lost 3.5% in the past week, holding a Momentum Score of A [10] - **Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)**: The cloud-based HCM provider has seen a 57.5% increase in stock price over the past year, with a recent decline of 5.2% in the past week, and a Momentum Score of A [11]

Core Insights - AMD has been lagging behind Nvidia in the global AI competition, with its valuation reflecting ongoing investor skepticism regarding its ability to compete in high-performance computing and generative AI [1] Group 1 - AMD's current market position indicates a struggle to gain traction against Nvidia in the AI sector [1] - Investor sentiment remains cautious about AMD's prospects in next-generation computing technologies [1]