AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) (“SGRP”, “Spar”, “SPAR Group” or the “Company”), a provider of merchandising, marketing and distribution services, responded today to a press release and filing made by Robert G. Brown (“Brown”) making a number of false claims and assertions regarding Spar and its board of directors (the “Board”) and management. Brown was a founder and Spar’s Chairman in 1967, and respectfully, the Board has attempted to address these mi ...

Steel tariffs gaveth, and now steel tariffs taketh away... from Cleveland-Cliffs' stock price.Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF -8.29%) stock fell 8.5% through 2:10 p.m. ET Tuesday after Reuters reported on new trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico that could significantly roll back 50% tariffs on steel imports -- which had themselves been announced only last week. 50% -- up to a pointThe negotiations would not affect all steel imports -- only those from Mexico, and only to an extent. While details haven't ye ...

FORT WORTH, Dallas, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or “the Company”), a leading technology company transforming the intersection of gaming, sports and entertainment, today announces its growth strategy for Nook Holdings Limited (“Nook”), the UAE-based sports and wellness incubator located at One JLT, Dubai. The Company is expected to complete its acquisition of a ninety percent (90%) ownership stake in Nook on or before June 30, 2025. The Company has ...

Core Viewpoint - Disney and Universal have initiated a copyright lawsuit against Midjourney, marking a significant legal confrontation between major Hollywood studios and generative AI technology [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Los Angeles, alleging that Midjourney has pirated the libraries of Disney and Universal to create and distribute unauthorized copies of their iconic characters, including Darth Vader and the Minions [2][8]. - The complaint describes Midjourney as a "quintessential copyright free-rider" and emphasizes that the use of AI does not exempt the company from copyright infringement [3][5]. Group 2: Company Response and Context - Disney and Universal claim that Midjourney has ignored their requests to cease infringing activities and to implement technological measures to prevent such image generation [6]. - Midjourney's CEO, David Holz, previously characterized the service as a "search engine" for images, suggesting that copyright concerns should evolve alongside human creativity [7][10]. - The lawsuit is part of a broader trend, with increasing legal actions against AI developers, including cases against OpenAI and Anthropic, and a notable trial involving Getty Images and Stability AI in London [12].

Shares of AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) have declined 1.1% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended April 30, 2025. This compares unfavorably to the S&P 500 index’s 0.7% growth during the same period. Over the past month, ALOT’s stock has seen a marginal decrease of 0.1%, while the S&P 500 has advanced 3.1%, indicating underperformance relative to the broader market.AstroNova incurred a net loss of 5 cents per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 against a net income of 15 cents per shar ...

The e-commerce platform provider is providing merchants with more solutions.Shares of Shopify (SHOP 4.09%) charged sharply higher on Wednesday, climbing as much as 6.4%. As of 1:59 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 5.7%.While the broader market updraft likely helped fuel its ascent, the e-commerce platform provider announced it was adding a new tool to help merchants succeed. Automated tax filingShopify announced a partnership with compliance specialist Sovos to launch Shopify Tax automated filing, a new tool ...

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GRIMSBY, Ontario, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) (the “Company”) announced today that it has approved a quarterly common share dividend of $0.0615 per Class A Share and $0.0535 per Class B Share to be paid on July 11, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2025. The Company has consistently paid common share dividends since 1979. The Company currently designates all dividends paid as “eligible dividends” for purposes of the Income Tax Ac ...

SAN DIEGO, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) securities pursuant and/or traceable to Zenas BioPharma’s registration statement issued in connection with Zenas BioPharma’s initial public offering (the “IPO”) held on or around September 13, 2024, and were damaged thereby, have until June 16, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Zenas BioPharma class action lawsuit. Captioned Buathongsri ...

Core Insights - Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (HRTG) shares have surged 96.1% in the past three months, significantly outperforming the industry growth of 0.3%, sector increase of 6.3%, and the Zacks S&P 500 composite rise of 7.1% [1][9] - The company is focusing on profitability through rate adequacy, profit-driven underwriting, and limiting new business in saturated markets [2][3] Company Strategy - HRTG has halted the issuance of new personal lines policies in Florida and the Northeast since December 2022 due to declining returns and a tightening reinsurance market, but has resumed writing new personal lines business with a controlled growth strategy following legislative changes and stabilization in reinsurance pricing [4] - The company's 2025 strategy includes selectively re-entering profitable markets, disciplined capital allocation, and maintaining rate adequacy while leveraging data-driven analytics for effective exposure management [5] Growth Drivers - The excess and surplus (E&S) segment is a key growth driver, with HRTG actively expanding into additional states and enhancing its reinsurance strategy to mitigate hurricane and severe weather risks [6] - HRTG is investing in technology, particularly in the InsurTech space, to improve underwriting expertise and claims processing [7][10] Financial Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HRTG's earnings in 2025 and 2026 has increased by 33.7% and 17.6%, respectively, over the past 60 days, indicating optimistic growth expectations [11] - HRTG's return on equity in the trailing 12 months was 28.7%, significantly higher than the industry average of 8.3%, reflecting effective utilization of shareholders' equity [14] - The return on invested capital (ROIC) was 19.4%, also above the industry average of 6%, showcasing the company's efficiency in generating income [15] Valuation and Market Position - HRTG's stock is currently trading at a price-to-book multiple of 2.22, which is higher than the industry average of 1.57, indicating it may be overvalued [17] - Despite its premium valuation, the company is considered a strong buy due to its growth potential and strategic focus [20]