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Lyft (LYFT) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Tale of the Tape

Lyft (LYFT) concluded the recent trading session at $19.42, signifying a -2.22% move from its prior day's close.

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Sheraz Mian

Breaking Down Oracle, the AI Trade, and the Outlook for Tech Earnings

Earnings Preview

Oracle's relationship with OpenAI has become a never-ending source of market angst, as the tie-in reminds many of questionable vendor-financing practices from the late 1990s. But is the caution overblown?

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David Bartosiak

Building the Shopping List Before the Bounce

Weekend Wisdom

High-beta names are the first stocks to rip higher during a rally, so right now is the time to put together your shopping list. Dave Bartosiak will help you assemble a curated group of positions to make sure you're ready for the inevitable rebound.

Tirthankar Chakraborty

2 Best AI Stocks Up 100%+ in 2025 and Still a Buy for 2026

Analyst Blog

AI-driven demand has fueled explosive gains for Micron Technology and Palantir Technologies, and analysts see further upside as revenues, profits and forecasts climb.

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Urmimala Biswas

China, Emerging Markets Stabilizing? 3 Global Luxury Stocks for 2026

Analyst Blog

Luxury demand may rebound in 2026 as China stabilizes and emerging markets return, lifting Kering, Richemont and Burberry after a flat 2025.

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Susmita Roy

3 Manufacturing Stocks Benefiting From Supply-Chain Shifts Into 2026

Analyst Blog

Caterpillar, EnerSys and Honeywell are strengthening domestic operations and supply chains as manufacturers reposition their business operations in 2026.

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Johnson Controls Exhibits Strong Prospects Despite Persisting Headwinds

Analyst Blog

JCI sees broad segment momentum, HVAC demand in data centers, portfolio additions and hefty buybacks, though rising costs and forex pressure persist.

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Cintas' Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Analyst Blog

CTAS beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, lifts FY26 guidance and delivers solid organic growth despite higher operating costs.

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Axon vs. Woodward: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?

Analyst Blog

WWD appears better positioned than AXON, with stronger stock performance, improving estimates and a more attractive valuation in aerospace and defense.

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Urmimala Biswas

Bitcoin in 2026: Speculative Mania or Strategic Allocation?

Analyst Blog

Bitcoin heads into 2026 torn between volatility and legitimacy, with ETF adoption, regulation progress and big risks shaping its role in portfolios.

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Kashvi Chandgothia

APLD vs. DELL: Which AI Infrastructure Stock Has More Upside?

Analyst Blog

APLD and Dell both serve hyperscalers, but their contrasting AI infrastructure strategies could shape who benefits most from rising demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

AI and Data Driving DUOL's Scalable Growth and Competitive Advantage

Analyst Blog

Duolingo embeds AI and proprietary learner data across its platform, accelerating course creation, boosting efficiency and building a durable competitive moat.

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FedEx Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Up Y/Y, FY26 EPS View Up

Analyst Blog

FDX tops Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, delivered solid year-over-year growth, and raised its FY26 revenue and EPS outlook on margin gains.

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Zacks Equity Research

AppLovin's Margin Engine Fuels its Accelerating Momentum

Analyst Blog

APP's Q3 results show extraordinary margin power, with an 82% adjusted EBITDA margin fueling rapid revenue growth, profit gains and operating leverage.

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Zacks Equity Research

Equinor Taps Deepsea Aberdeen for Drilling Operations Offshore Norway

Analyst Blog

EQNR awards Odfjell Drilling a multi-year contract for the Deepsea Aberdeen drillship to carry out offshore projects on the NCS.

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Zacks Equity Research

KB Home Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Both Decline Y/Y

Analyst Blog

KBH beats Q4 earnings and revenue estimates despite year-over-year declines, as demand stays pressured and shares slide after hours.

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Palantir Stock's Valuation: Overstretched or Rightfully Earned?

Analyst Blog

PLTR's valuation towers over peers with sky-high multiples, testing whether Palantir's AI growth and execution can justify what investors are paying.

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Subsea7 Secures EPCI Contract From ConocoPhillips Offshore Norway

Analyst Blog

SUBCY lands an EPCI contract from COP for its Previously Produced Fields offshore Norway, covering subsea structures, umbilicals, risers and flowlines.

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Viatris Gets FDA Nod for Generic Sandostatin, Shares Regulatory Updates

Analyst Blog

VTRS scores four regulatory wins in 2025, from FDA approval of a generic Sandostatin LAR to NDA and IND clearances across its pipeline.

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Subhasish Mukherjee

WULF vs. RIOT: Which Bitcoin Miner Stock Is the Smarter Investment?

Analyst Blog

Riot Platforms' large-scale mining base, AI data-center buildout and lower valuation give it an edge over TeraWulf's higher-risk expansion.

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Carnival Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Analyst Blog

CCL caps FY25 with Q4 EPS beating estimates as record yields, rising demand and cost discipline drive year-over-year revenue growth.

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Host Hotels Stock Rises 9.8% in a Month: Will the Trend Last?

Analyst Blog

HST shares jump 9.8%, driven by RevPAR growth expectations, disciplined capital recycling and a strong balance sheet.

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Intuit & Circle Team Up for Smarter Money Movement With Stablecoins

Analyst Blog

Intuit partners with Circle in a multi-year deal to integrate stablecoin infrastructure and USDC for refunds, payments, remittances and savings.

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Aniruddha Ganguly

Sandisk Rises 371% in Six Months: Should You Buy the Stock?

Analyst Blog

SNDK stock soars 371.2% in 6 months, fueled by AI-driven demand for NAND, BiCS8 tech and booming edge revenues.

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Bryan Hayes

Weekly Option Windfall: AI Communications Giant Flexes 30% Profit Potential

Know Your Options

Regardless of whether CIEN increases in price, remains flat, or even loses 10%, our option spread trade will produce a 30% return.

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Aniruddha Ganguly

3 IT Services Stocks to Buy Right Now From a Prospering Industry

Industry Outlook

The Zacks Computers - IT Services Industry participants like VRT, CTSH and EPAM are benefiting from ongoing digitization, strong demand for hybrid working solutions and improving IT spending.

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Ankita Gupta

Mortgage Rates Continue to Ease: 3 mREIT Stocks to Bet on for 2026

Analyst Blog

Falling mortgage rates and Fed cuts are improving mREIT outlooks, putting TWO, NREF and EFC in focus for 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Aflac Expands Digital Reach via Ethos Tie-Up in Supplemental Health

Analyst Blog

AFL partners with Ethos to sell cancer insurance on a fully digital platform, letting customers add supplemental coverage in minutes alongside life policies.

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Celanese Extends Debt Maturities Through $1.4 Billion Refinancing

Analyst Blog

CE completes a $1.4 billion refinancing to push out maturities, cuts near-term debt and modestly lifts its net borrowing rate.

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Zacks Equity Research

Paychex Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y

Analyst Blog

PAYX beats on 2Q26 earnings and revenues. EPS grows 10.5% y/y and sales rise 18.3%, as management solutions led growth.

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