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Urmimala Biswas

Quantum Stocks 2026: Can IONQ & QBTS Follow NVDA's Playbook?

Analyst Blog

IonQ and D-Wave are gaining momentum in 2026 as quantum computing attracts billions in public and corporate funding.

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Tirthankar Chakraborty

NVIDIA & 2 More Profitable S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Before 2026

Analyst Blog

NVDA stands out among S&P 500 stocks as a top profitability pick, boasting a 53% net income ratio that highlights its strong bottom-line performance.

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Zacks Equity Research

ExxonMobil Targets February Launch for Trinidad Seismic Survey

Analyst Blog

XOM plans an earlier-than-expected seismic survey offshore Trinidad and Tobago, signaling an accelerated exploration push starting February 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Eni and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners Finalize CCS Deal

Analyst Blog

E finalizes the sale of a 49.99% stake of its CCS unit to BlackRock's GIP, securing approvals and adding a co-investor to strengthen its carbon capture strategy.

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Vaishali Doshi

TTD vs. AMZN: Which Ad-Tech Stock Is the Smarter Buy Now?

Analyst Blog

Amazon's accelerating advertising business is reshaping the competitive landscape for pure-play ad-tech players like The Trade Desk.

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Zacks Equity Research

NICE Drops 37% in a Year: How Should You Approach the Stock in 2026?

Analyst Blog

NICE eyes a stronger 2026 outlook as AI-led cloud growth offsets margin pressure from Cognigy and macro headwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)

Tale of the Tape

Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mission Produce's Focus on Innovation: A Game-Changer or Gimmick?

Analyst Blog

AVO is betting on innovation in farming, data and supply chains to boost margins, but investors must decide if it is a true edge or execution.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is PepsiCo's Protein and Prebiotic Push a New Functional Edge?

Analyst Blog

PEP is betting on protein and prebiotics, rolling out functional drinks and snacks to drive growth, margins and everyday consumption.

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Zacks Equity Research

Franklin Lifts Dividend & Expands Repurchase Plan: Is it Sustainable?

Analyst Blog

Can BEN sustain higher payouts after lifting its dividend to 33 cents and expanding its share repurchase plan backed by decent liquidity?

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Zacks Equity Research

OCC Lifts Oversight on Citigroup: Catalyst for Transformation Drive?

Analyst Blog

Does the OCC's removal of a 2024 consent-order amendment give C room to accelerate its transformation plan?

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Zacks Equity Research

IAMGOLD Boosts Portfolio With Northern Superior Acquisition

Analyst Blog

IAG closes its Northern Superior deal, creating the Nelligan Mining Complex with 3.75 Moz Measured and Indicated and 8.65 Moz inferred gold resources in Canada.

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Subhasish Mukherjee

Reasons to Hold MSTR Stock Despite a 50% Decline in 3 Months

Analyst Blog

Shares of Strategy plunge nearly 50% in 3 months, but massive Bitcoin holdings, preferred securities funding and a discounted valuation support a case to hold.

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Sreeja Deb

Can AngloGold Ashanti Finish 2025 With Strong Free Cash Flow Growth?

Analyst Blog

AU posted a 185% jump in nine-month free cash flow to $1.86B, with record Q3 results, higher output and gold prices fueling optimism for 2025.

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Arghyadeep Bose

RR's Operating Expenses Rising: Can It Manage While Scaling?

Analyst Blog

Richtech Robotics faces a 150.8% surge in operating expenses as revenues dip, testing whether its cash-rich balance sheet can support a shift to recurring RaaS growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Fluor Streamlines Portfolio With $122M Zhuhai Yard Sale

Analyst Blog

FLR sells its Zhuhai fabrication yard for $122M, boosting liquidity and advancing its shift to an asset-light model despite recent share weakness.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Is KMB's Powering Care Strategy Building a Competitive Edge Into 2026?

Analyst Blog

Kimberly-Clark's Powering Care strategy is driving volume-plus-mix growth, stronger innovation cycles and margin ambitions as it heads into 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

BD and Penn Institute Ink Collaboration to Advance Immunotherapy

Analyst Blog

BDX teams up with the Penn Institute for Immunology and Immune Health to launch a high-parameter immune profiling study.

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Harendra Ray

Roblox Stock Down 38% in 3 Months: Buy the Dip or Sell More?

Analyst Blog

RBLX shares slide 38% in three months as growth visibility dims and spending rises, even while users and bookings surge - raising buy-the-dip questions.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Target's Shrink Normalization Emerges as Key Margin Stabilizer

Analyst Blog

TGT's improving shrink trends are becoming a reliable margin lever, helping stabilize profitability even as sales remain under pressure.

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Riya Anand

How Goldman Is Scaling AI to Transform Its Business Operations

Analyst Blog

GS is rolling out firmwide AI via OneGS 3.0 and an AI assistant to boost productivity, reshape banking workflows, and drive fee growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

3 Must-Watch 5G Stocks Poised for the Next Growth Wave in 2026

Analyst Blog

Enterprise 5G use cases, surging data traffic, and major global network deals are setting the stage for ERIC, NOK, and COMM's next growth wave.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Is DraftKings' Product-Led Parlay Growth Driving Better Economics?

Analyst Blog

DKNG leans into parlay-led product gains, with mix shifts lifting hold rates and margin potential despite volatility from sports outcomes.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

C3.ai Doubles Down on Federal AI: Can Execution Catch Up?

Analyst Blog

AI leans into federal demand, with bookings surging despite shutdown delays as partners and COTS deployments reshape near-term execution.

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Zacks Equity Research

Chewy EBITDA Margins Climb: How Close Is CHWY to Its 10% Goal?

Analyst Blog

CHWY posts strong Q3 results, with margin expansion, higher EBITDA and accelerating cash flow, keeping its 10% margin goal firmly in sight.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

AFRM vs. AXP: Which Fintech Play is the Better Bet for 2026?

Analyst Blog

Affirm's rapid growth, expanding merchant network and embedded BNPL model give it an edge over legacy players like AmEx, heading into 2026.

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Madhurima Das

2 Paper and Related Products Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

Industry Outlook

The near-term outlook for the Zacks Paper and Related Products industry is uncertain. Stocks like SUZ and SEOAY are braving the industry headwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for Dec. 22

Zacks #1 Rank Additions

IMPUY, PHAR and MKL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on Dec. 22, 2025

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Walmart, Wells Fargo, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Seneca Foods and NetSol Technologies

Press Releases

Walmart, Wells Fargo and Thermo Fisher anchor Zacks' latest Analyst Blog as strong execution and innovation drive outperformance.

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Derek Lewis

Bear of the Day: CarMax (KMX)

Bear of the Day

Down more than 50%, KMX shares have struggled in 2025, with weak sales growth an impacting force.

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