Company Overview - MTM Critical Metals Ltd, soon to be renamed Metallium Ltd, has upgraded to the OTCQX® Best Market from the OTCQB® Venture Market, enhancing visibility and access for North American investors [1] - The company is focused on recovering critical and precious metals through a low-carbon, high-efficiency approach via its U.S. subsidiary, Flash Metals USA Inc [4] Strategic Developments - The upgrade to OTCQX is a significant step in the company's U.S.-focused strategy, allowing easier trading for U.S. shareholders and enabling shares to be purchased in U.S. dollars during local market hours [2] - The company is developing its first commercial Flash Joule Heating facility in Texas, targeting revenue from high-value materials such as gallium, germanium, rare earth elements, gold, and silver [2][5] Financial Position - The company recently completed a $50 million institutional capital raise to accelerate its commercialization efforts in the U.S. [3] - The upgrade to OTCQX will enhance the availability of the company's shares and expand Blue Sky compliance across multiple U.S. states [2] Technology and Operations - Flash Metals USA is commercializing the patented Flash Joule Heating (FJH) process, which is a selective thermal method for recovering metals without acids or smelting [5] - The first commercial plant in Texas is designed to recover various metals, including gallium, germanium, indium, gold, silver, and copper, aligning with U.S. industrial modernization efforts [5]

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced MTM Critical Metals Ltd (ASX: MTM; OTCQX: MTMCF), a pioneer in sustainable critical metals processing and recovery, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. MTM Critical Metals Ltd upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. MTM Critical Metals Ltd begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “MTMCF.” U.S. inves ...

Group 1 - Comfort Systems (FIX) closed at $527.42, down 2.6% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.07% [1] - The company's shares have increased by 8.01% over the last month, outperforming the Construction sector's gain of 3.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% [1] Group 2 - Comfort Systems is expected to report EPS of $4.68, reflecting a 25.13% increase from the prior-year quarter, with projected net sales of $1.95 billion, up 7.86% from the year-ago period [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are predicted to be $19.28 per share and revenue at $7.72 billion, indicating increases of 32.05% and 9.87% respectively from the previous year [3] Group 3 - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Comfort Systems indicate positive sentiment towards the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which includes estimate changes, currently ranks Comfort Systems at 2 (Buy), with a track record of 1 stocks averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988 [5][6] Group 4 - Comfort Systems is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 28.08, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 30.15 [7] - The Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry, part of the Construction sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 91, placing it in the top 37% of over 250 industries [7]

Press release – Neuilly-sur-Seine, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5.45 pm ARGAN and REXEL join forces: CO2 emissions in Cestas will decline by a factor of 14 Left to right: Pierre Ducout (President of the French Community of cities of Jalle Eau Boude), Marie-Laure Cuvelier (Regional Councillor), Guillaume Fournier-Favre (Deputy CEO of REXEL France), Stéphane Cassagne (Director of ARGAN’s Asset Management), Sébastien Saint-Pasteur (Member of Parliament for Gironde), Jérôme Steffe (Mayor of Cestas) ARGAN and REXEL ...

DALLAS, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox (NYSE: LII), a leader in energy-efficient climate control solutions, will report second quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. An earnings conference call and webcast are scheduled for the same day at 8:30 a.m. Central Time. CEO Alok Maskara and CFO Michael Quenzer will provide a summary of the company's financial results and outlook, followed by a question-and-answer session.To participate in the earnings conference ca ...

Core Viewpoint - A. O. Smith Corporation is set to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on July 24, 2025, before the market opens, followed by an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT [1] Company Overview - A. O. Smith Corporation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is recognized as a global leader in innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions for products marketed worldwide [2] - The company is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment, boilers, and water treatment products, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AOS [2]

Bob Heideman to retire after 29 years with the company MILWAUKEE, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today that Ming Cheng, will become A. O. Smith's next senior vice president and chief technology officer. He replaces Bob Heideman, who has been with the company in different capacities since 1994. Cheng, who was most recently senior vice president of research and development for the Transportation and Electronics Busines ...

Core Points - Watsco, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.00 per share, marking the 200th consecutive quarter of dividend payments [1][2] - The company has a history of paying dividends for 51 consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to sharing cash flow while maintaining a conservative balance sheet [2] - Watsco focuses on the replacement market for HVAC/R products, which is growing due to aging systems and the need for energy-efficient models [4] Company Overview - Watsco is the largest distributor of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration products in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, with exports to Latin America and the Caribbean [3] - The company plays a significant role in addressing climate change by promoting the replacement of older HVAC systems with higher efficiency models [5] Market Opportunity - There are approximately 102 million HVAC systems in the U.S. that are over 10 years old, many of which operate below current efficiency standards, presenting a substantial market opportunity for Watsco [4] - From January 1, 2020, to March 31, 2025, Watsco is estimated to have averted 23.7 million metric tons of CO2e emissions through the sale of higher-efficiency HVAC systems, equivalent to removing 5.5 million gas-powered vehicles from the road annually [6]

Core Viewpoint - Several companies are significantly increasing their share buyback programs, collectively adding over $10 billion in repurchase capacity to the stock market, signaling a commitment to reward shareholders and potentially reduce outstanding shares [1]. Company Summaries Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) - Announced a $400 million share buyback program, representing approximately 8.3% of its $4.8 billion market capitalization [2]. - The company raised $2.5 billion to create a large Bitcoin treasury, increasing its liquid assets to over $3 billion, despite generating under $4 million in revenues and having operating expenses exceeding $127 million [3]. Johnson Controls International (JCI) - Increased its share buyback authorization to $9 billion, totaling $10.1 billion in repurchase capacity, which is about 14.6% of its $69 billion market capitalization [6][7]. - Plans to return $5 billion in capital in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, potentially reducing its share count by around 7% and enhancing earnings per share [7]. Darden Restaurants (DRI) - Announced a $1 billion share buyback program, equating to just under 4% of its over $25 billion market capitalization, following a total return of approximately 17% in 2025 [9][10]. - Increased its quarterly dividend by 7.1%, with a solid indicated dividend yield of around 2.8%, one of the highest among U.S. restaurant stocks [10]. Broader Corporate Trend - The substantial buyback announcements from DJT, JCI, and DRI reflect a broader trend of companies returning capital to shareholders, whether to offset stock declines, reinforce confidence, or enhance earnings metrics [11]. - The end result of these buybacks is expected to be reduced share counts and potentially stronger shareholder returns, emphasizing the importance of execution speed and effectiveness in the coming quarters [12].

Key Takeaways Building systems solutions firm Limbach crushed the Q1 2025 earnings consensus by 273%. It is expected to grow its high margin ODR revenue between 23% and 46% this year. Shares of Limbach are up 66% year-to-date to new all-time highs.Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB) remains a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stock after a huge triple digit earnings beat in the first quarter of 2025. Earnings are expected to grow doubled digits this year.Limbach is a building systems solutions firm that partners with b ...