Top Cancer Stocks to Supercharge Your 2025 Portfolio
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 15:26
An updated edition of the April 16, 2025, article.The global cancer treatment market is transforming rapidly, driven by an increasing demand for more effective, less toxic therapies. As per the American Cancer Society, the United States alone is expected to see 2,041,910 new cancer cases and 618,120 cancer-related deaths in 2025. While advances in early detection and treatment have contributed to a decline in mortality rates for certain cancers, the overall rise in cancer incidence continues to push global ...
MU's HBM Revenues Surpass $1 Billion: Will the Momentum Persist?
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 15:26
Key Takeaways Micron's HBM revenues surpassed $1 billion in Q2 FY25, driven by AI and high-performance computing demand. Strong demand for MU's HBM3E variants has sold out 2025 supply; focus now shifts to 2026 delivery deals. Micron is ramping HBM4 production in 2026, targeting 60% more bandwidth versus current HBM3E chips.Micron Technology’s (MU) high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips are experiencing robust traction due to their growing use in high-performance computing, hyperscalers and artificial intellige ...
Report: Meta taps Scale AI's Alexandr Wang to join new ‘superintelligence' lab
TechCrunch· 2025-06-10 15:22
In Brief Meta plans to unveil a new AI research lab dedicated to “superintelligence” as the company works to compete in the AI race, according to several reports.Meta has tapped Scale AI founder and CEO Alexandr Wang to join the new lab, The New York Times reports. Meta has been in talks to invest billions into Scale AI as part of a deal that would bring Scale AI employees to Meta. Meta has also been poaching lead researchers from OpenAI and Google, per the Times. The new lab comes as Meta CEO Mark Zucker ...
Is Cortex XSIAM Emerging as a Core Growth Engine for PANW?
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 15:21
Key Takeaways Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XSIAM posted 200% ARR growth in fiscal Q3 2025 with 270 customers. XSIAM's AI-driven, cloud-native platform offers scalable threat detection versus legacy SIEM tools. XSIAM bookings over the trailing 12 months are nearing $1B, signaling growing enterprise adoption.Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has revolutionized the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) space since the launch of Extended Security Intelligence & Automation Management (XSIAM) in 2022. XSIAM ca ...
Amid cost pressures, US employers are shifting their benefit strategy, WTW survey finds
Globenewswire· 2025-06-10 15:18
More companies expanding choice, tackling high cost and reallocating benefit spendNEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As U.S. employers grapple with heightened economic uncertainty and greater financial pressures on budgets, steering the right course on benefit strategy is more challenging than ever. This is according to a survey by WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. As a result, companies are turning to smarter spending, sharper focus and using benefits as ...
U.S. commercial insurance rates continue downward trend, dropping to 5.3% increase
Globenewswire· 2025-06-10 15:17
Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey: Q1 2025NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While U.S. commercial insurance rates demonstrated an increase of 5.3% in the first quarter, the rate continued a downward trajectory compared with the prior two quarters (increases of 5.8% and 5.6%), according to the latest findings from WTW's Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). The survey compares premiums for policies underwritten during the first quarter of 2025 to those for the same coverage lin ...
Barclays Plans to Trim IB Workforce by More Than 200 to Reduce Costs
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 15:16
Key Takeaways BCS will cut over 200 roles in IB, markets and research as part of a profitability drive. The cuts target reinvestment in trading, equity capital markets and key growth sectors. This follows recent streamlining moves, including asset divestitures and business realignment.Barclays PLC (BCS) intends to reduce 3% of its workforce in the investment banking (IB) division in the upcoming days. This is part of CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan’s plan to boost the division’s profitability. This was reported ...
BRO Lags Industry, Trades at Premium: What Should Investors Do Now?
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 15:16
Key Takeaways BRO leverages strategic acquisitions to capture market opportunities, completing 687 acquisitions since 1993. BRO's diverse business model and operational expertise support robust liquidity position. BRO has raised dividends for 30 consecutive years, with a 5-year CAGR of 8.7%.Shares of Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) have gained 20.4% in the past year, underperforming its industry and the Finance sector’s growth of 23.4% and 20.7%, respectively. It however, outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composit ...
LPLA, SF & Others to Face Penalty for Overcharging Retail Investors
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 15:16
Key Takeaways Five brokerages will pay $19M in a multistate settlement over excessive retail investor commissions. Regulators found firms violated FINRA Rule 2121 by applying high minimum fees on low-value trades. Edward Jones led with $11M in charges across 780K trades; firms must now revise commission policies.Five brokerage firms, LPL Financial (LPLA) , RBC Capital Markets, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RY) , TD Ameritrade, a subsidiary of Charles Schwab (SCHW) , Stifel Financial (SF) , and Edw ...
Apple Stock Disappoints After WWDC: Analyst Says This Price Is 'Better Entry Level' For Investors
Benzinga· 2025-06-10 15:12
An Apple Inc AAPL analyst says the company's WWDC event was disappointing and featured a lack of surprises and new information.The AAPL Analyst: Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterated a Hold rating on Apple with no price target. The new note comes shortly after Martin downgraded Apple stock from Buy to Hold and withdrew a $225 price target.Read Also: Apple Reports ‘Strong’ Q2 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Installed Base Hits All-Time High Across All Segments, $100 Billion Buyback And MoreThe Analyst Ta ...