Validea’s Low PE Investor model has upgraded Oshkosh Corporation (OSK), a mid-cap value stock, to a rating of 79% based on John Neff’s strategy. The company designs and manufactures purpose-built vehicles and equipment, operating in three segments. TD Synnex Corporation (SNX), a large-cap growth stock in the Computer Hardware industry, has also been upgraded to an 81% rating. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc. (HASI), a mid-cap growth stock in the Misc. Financial Services industry, has been upgraded to a 77% rating. These ratings suggest interest in these stocks based on underlying fundamentals and valuation. 1. The US economy added 559,000 jobs in May, exceeding expectations and marking a significant improvement in the labor market. The unemployment rate fell to 5.8%, down from 6.1% the previous month.
2. Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the US, resumed operations after being shut down for several days due to a cyberattack. The shutdown led to fuel shortages and price increases in several states.
3. The FDA approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged 12-15, making it the first vaccine authorized for this age group in the US.
4. Tesla announced that it will no longer accept Bitcoin as payment for its electric vehicles, citing environmental concerns related to the cryptocurrency’s energy consumption.
Read more at 1. “Tech Giants Face Antitrust Probe Over Acquisition Practices” – CNBC
2. “Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2%, Lowest Since Pandemic Began” – Wall Street Journal
3. “Stock Market Reaches Record Highs Amid Economic Recovery” – Barchart
4. “New Study Shows Rise in Mental Health Issues Among Young Adults” – Reuters
5. “FDA Approves New COVID-19 Treatment for Emergency Use” – CBS MarketWatch: Validea John Neff Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 8/27/2025
