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Zoetis Achieves #133 Analyst Rank, Surpassing Republic Services

ZTS, RSG

In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, Zoetis Inc (Symbol: ZTS) has taken over the #133 spot from Republic Services Inc (Symbol: RSG), according to ETF Channel. Below is a chart of Zoetis Inc versus Repub

Analyst Favorites: BHP Group Ranks As a Top Metals Pick

BHP

A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that BHP Group Ltd (Symbol: BHP) is the #7 broker analyst pick, on average, out of the 50 stocks making up the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index, according to Metals Channel. The Metals Channel Global Mini

Equinox, Orla Forge US$18.5 Billion North American Gold Giant

ORLA, CMCLF

Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX,NYSEAMERICAN:EQX) and Orla Mining Ltd. (NYSE:ORLA) have agreed to an all-stock merger to forge a US$18.5 billion North American gold titan.Under the terms of the definitive arrangement, Equinox shareholders will retain a 67 percent stake in the combined entity, which will keep the Equinox Gold name, while Orla investors will hold the remaining 33 percent. Orla shareholders will receive one Equinox share and a nominal cash payment for each share held.The deal anchors the new company in Canada. By combining Equinox’s Greenstone and Valentine mines (located in Ontario and Newfoundland, respectively) with Orla’s Musselwhite asset, also in Ontario, the merged entity is set to become Canada’s second-largest gold producer, with projected domestic output of 685,000 ounces this year. Factoring in operations across the US, Mexico, and Nicaragua, management sees a clear development runway to push annual production beyond 1.9 million ounces.“Today is an incredibly exciting day for both Equinox and Orla shareholders as we announce a business combination that creates a senior North American gold producer with increased scale, high-quality long-life assets, and one of the strongest organic growth pipelines in the sector,” Equinox CEO Darren Hall said in a company press release. Hall will retain his position as CEO, while Orla's current chief, Jason Simpson, will step into the President role.“Orla was built on a simple idea: Acquire the right assets, develop them with discipline, and operate them well,” said Simpson.The merger’s heavy emphasis on Tier-1 North American mining jurisdictions continues a trending industry retreat from volatile regulatory environments. In January, Equinox closed a US$1 billion sale of its Brazilian gold assets to Chinese metals miner CMOC Group (OTCPL:CMCLF). However, a Brazilian court abruptly halted the transfer of mineral rights in March after state-run CBPM alleged the transaction violated its regional leasing agreements. By pivoting decisively toward North America, the combined entity is projected to generate roughly US$1.4 billion in free cash flow in 2026, armed with matching available liquidity to self-fund its growth pipeline.The transaction is slated to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. The agreement also includes a US$475 million break fee payable by Equinox and a US$250 million fee payable by Orla under certain conditions.Don’t forget to follow us @INN_Resource for real-time updates!Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

This pharma name targeting aging has soared this year. BTIG thinks it can double from here

The investment firm initiated coverage of the biopharmaceutical name with a buy rating.

Reading the Stripes: Is The Industrial Recession Over?

ZBRA, HON

The sands are shifting within the industrial sector. After a prolonged two-year period of destocking and cautious capital spending, a key player in the global supply chain has flashed a definitive green light. Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a foundational provider of tracki

Air India cuts international flights amid Middle East conflict

SHCAF

The Iran war has triggered airspace closures, forced longer reroutings and driven a sharp rise in global fuel costs, adding pressure on global airlines.

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son

The ruling is a win for Murdaugh, who has adamantly denied killing his wife Maggie and younger son Paul since he found their bodies outside their home in 2021.

Eastern Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

EML

Why Oil Refiners Are the Real Winners of $100 Oil PricesEastern (NASDAQ:EML) reported lower first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales and earnings from continuing operations, as weaker demand for returnable transport packaging and an operating issue at its Big 3 Precision business weighed

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder urges investors to show ‘dynamic patience’ — and get paid to wait

BLK, BLKN, BLK2

BlackRock's Rick Rieder lays out his playbook for navigating market turbulence and earning income while you wait.

iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Experiences Big Outflow

IGSB

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: IGSB) where we have detected an approximate $170.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a