OP Asset Management Ltd has acquired a new stake of 739,995 shares in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), valued at approximately $37.1 million, during the first quarter. This purchase contributes to the 62.06% of Verizon's stock already owned by institutional investors. Analysts currently rate Verizon as a "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target of $50.59, and the company also offers a 6.2% dividend yield.

Caesars Entertainment plans to launch three online casino brands - Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino - in Maine, pending regulatory approval. This expansion builds on their existing sportsbook partnership with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and the Penobscot Nation. The move follows the passage of LD 1164 in January, authorizing the Wabanaki Nations to operate online gambling for economic development in Tribal communities.

Oak Family Advisors LLC significantly reduced its stake in Generac Holdings Inc. by selling 10,755 shares, bringing its total ownership to 47,826 shares valued at $9.34 million. Despite this, institutional ownership of Generac remains very high, and several other major funds increased their positions. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for GNRC with an average price target of $278.65, after Generac recently surpassed earnings expectations.

Oak Family Advisors LLC significantly increased its stake in Kenvue Inc. ($KVUE) by 35.4% in the first quarter, now holding 471,239 shares valued at $8.12 million. This increase makes Kenvue the 12th largest position in their investment portfolio. The article also highlights Kenvue's strong Q1 earnings, with EPS of $0.32 against estimates of $0.27 and a 4.5% revenue increase, alongside a declared quarterly dividend of $0.2075 per share, yielding about 4.4%.

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This article highlights three sales growth stocks—CACI International Inc. (CACI), Globe Life Inc. (GL), and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX)—that Zacks Investment Research recommends due to the current resilient market conditions. The report emphasizes sales growth as a more reliable indicator of a company's underlying business momentum than earnings. Each company's sales growth projections and their roles in their respective industries are detailed.

A B-52 bomber crash on June 15 at Edwards AFB, which killed eight people, will delay a nearly $3 billion radar modernization program for the B-52 fleet spearheaded by Boeing at Port San Antonio. The crashed jet was the first of two B-52s equipped with a new radar system meant for testing, and its loss, coupled with existing cost overruns and delays, complicates the program's timeline. The Air Force is now awaiting the second test plane from Port San Antonio to continue testing, further pushing back timelines and potentially increasing costs for a program already facing significant financial and technical challenges.

Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd. and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have launched India's first Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology. This CoE aims to position India as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing and the development of next-generation plant-derived health and wellness products. The facility, inaugurated on June 22, 2026, will serve as a national hub for translational research, innovation, and industry partnerships in plant cell fermentation.

Digital Realty has acquired a 1,440-acre site in Kansas City, Kansas for $474 million to develop a hyperscale data center campus. The project will involve an Energy Service Agreement with Evergy for 600 megawatts of power by early 2028, scalable up to 2 gigawatts. This initiative is part of Digital Realty's ongoing expansion in the data center market, supported by a $3.25 billion hyperscale data center fund.

Friedenthal Financial recently acquired 16,883 shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX) valued at approximately $992,000 during the first quarter. The natural resource company reported strong quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst estimates with EPS of $0.57 and revenue of $6.23 billion. Analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for FCX, with an average price target of $68.27.