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Apparel Company VF’s Fortune Will Not Turn For The Better, Says Analyst

Wedbush analyst Tom Nikic reiterated a Neutral rating on VF Corp shares, lowering the price target from $15.5 to $13. Nikic's checks suggest continued business challenges, with Vans being a significant issue. The analyst cut FY24-26 EPS forecasts and noted declining e-commerce traffic for The North Face and Vans. The company's highly-levered balance sheet adds further pressure.

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Shell Shareholders Reject Activist Climate Resolution: Details

Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) shareholders rejected a climate resolution by activist group Follow This, which aimed to align Shell's carbon targets with the Paris Agreement. Supported by investors managing $4 trillion, the proposal received 18.6% backing, down from last year's 20%. CEO Wael Sawan viewed the result as a vote of confidence in Shell's energy transition strategy, despite ongoing scrutiny and a significant legal challenge from a 2021 Dutch court ruling. Excerpt 2:

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