The Florida Chapter of NIRI has elected its Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 program year, with Charlotte Murnan as incoming President. The chapter, representing investor relations professionals from public corporations and financial services firms across Florida, aims to focus on membership growth, engaging programming, and networking opportunities for IR professionals.

The article compares ProPetro, a traditional oilfield services company, with Expion360, a lithium battery manufacturer. While Expion360 shows strong revenue growth (72% YoY), it remains unprofitable with negative cash flow and faces intense competition from established battery giants. ProPetro, despite declining revenues and thin margins, maintains positive free cash flow and benefits from rising oil prices and emerging opportunities in AI data center microgrids. The author recommends ProPetro as the better investment choice for 2026.

The forklift battery market is projected to grow from $27.08 billion in 2025 to $38.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 7.5%, driven by e-commerce warehouse expansion, lithium-ion adoption, fleet electrification, and sustainability initiatives. Key growth factors include advanced battery technologies, rapid charging solutions, and domestic production shifts amid global trade changes. North America leads the market while Asia-Pacific shows rapid growth potential.

The global AGM battery market is projected to grow from USD 13.23 billion in 2025 to USD 22.38 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 5.42%. Growth is driven by automotive electrification, renewable energy expansion, and increasing demand for reliable backup power in data centers and telecom infrastructure. However, raw material shortages, environmental regulations, and lithium-ion competition pose challenges to market expansion.

The global battery market is projected to reach $329.84 billion by 2030, with a 16.4% CAGR. Three battery-related stocks offer potential long-term investment opportunities across aerospace, industrial, and emerging transportation technologies.

EnerSys reported strong Q4 FY2025 results, with revenue up 7% and adjusted diluted EPS reaching a record $1.86. The company highlighted notable margin expansion, resilient order trends despite tariff headwinds, and a disciplined capital allocation strategy.

The global battery market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% from 2023 to 2028, reaching a size of $8.9 billion by 2028. The market is segmented by battery type and industry, with lead-acid batteries and the telecom industry expected to remain the largest segments. Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing region, driven by the booming telecom and EV industries.

The global industrial battery chargers market is expected to grow significantly, driven by increasing demand across various industries, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe. The market is projected to reach USD 6,184.4 Million by 2035, with high-frequency chargers emerging as the fastest-growing segment.

The global Defense Battery Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2023 to 2028, reaching a size of $2.8 billion by 2028. The growth is driven by the rising demand for night vision systems, military modernization, and the increasing adoption of lithium-ion batteries in defense applications.

The global off-grid energy storage systems market is expected to grow from $12.45 billion in 2023 to $57.1 billion by 2033, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy and rising grid-based electricity costs. Lithium-ion batteries and the residential segment are expected to dominate the market.

DAKT, ENS and EAT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 1, 2024.

DAKT, ENS and M made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 1, 2024.