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Updated Oct 18, 2024 03:56 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value C Growth D Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 24% (59 out of 250)

Industry: Computer - Software

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Zacks News

Stock Market News For Sep 14, 2018

by Zacks Equity Research

Markets closed higher on Thursday, with tech stocks once again leading the rally.

    Microsoft, NBS to Provide Broadband Solutions in Rural Areas

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Microsoft (MSFT) gains from rapidly expanding efforts in AI and IoT based developments. Undisturbed focus on Azure remains a key catalyst.

      Google Set to Expand Chile Data Center, Boosts LATAM Presence

      by Zacks Equity Research

      Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Cloud plans to invest $140 million in its Chilean data center to expand the storage capabilities in the country.

        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alphabet, Facebook and Microsoft

        by Zacks Equity Research

        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alphabet, Facebook and Microsoft

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          Dow 30 Stock Roundup: Apple Unveils 3 New iPhones, Boeing Clinches $2.9B Deal

          by Swarup Gupta

          The index chalked up gains this week amid renewed hopes of trade talks between the United States and China.

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            Here's Why AMD Stock Is Gaining Again Today

            by Ryan McQueeney

            Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surged nearly 5% in early morning trading Thursday after the popular chip stock was the subject of another bullish analyst note.

              Synaptics to Unveil Platform for Pay TV Services Deployment

              by Zacks Equity Research

              Synaptics (SYNA) to develop a platform for easing the implementation of Pay TV services.

                Red Hat Partners IBM, Hortonworks for Hybrid Architecture

                by Zacks Equity Research

                Red Hat (RHT) announces collaboration with IBM and Hortonworks to provide big data analytics and other applications in hybrid cloud environments.

                  Apple Unveils 3 New iPhones, Focuses on Healthcare in Watch 4

                  by Zacks Equity Research

                  Apple (AAPL) unveils three new iPhones and a redesigned Apple Watch, which demonstrates focus on providing healthcare services to its customers.

                    Has Microsoft (MSFT) Outpaced Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?

                    by Zacks Equity Research

                    Is (MSFT) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?

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                      Will EU Copyright Directive Proposal Hurt US Tech Giants?

                      by Gourav Kanti Bagchi

                      The European Union's approval of the copyright directive will support artists' interest, but in turn will hurt tech giants.

                        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Apple, Microsoft, Xilinx, ON and Aspen

                        by Zacks Equity Research

                        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Apple, Microsoft, Xilinx, ON and Aspen

                          Microsoft (MSFT) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

                          by Zacks Equity Research

                          Microsoft (MSFT) closed the most recent trading day at $111.71, moving +0.42% from the previous trading session.

                            RealPage to Improve Marketing Services with LeaseLabs Buyout

                            by Zacks Equity Research

                            RealPage (RP) acquires LeaseLabs to enhance its marketing services segment.

                              Twitter Aims to Increase User Engagement with Video Content

                              by Zacks Equity Research

                              Twitter (TWTR) is looking to improve user engagement and advertisement dollars with live streaming and video highlight contracts.

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                                Buy Semiconductors on the Dip? 3 Stocks to Consider Now

                                by Ryan McQueeney

                                Semiconductor stocks have been battered by recent volatility stemming from concerns that the industry's strong cycle is nearing its end. But buying opportunities are still present if you look in the right places. Check out these Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) semiconductor stocks right now!

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                                  Apple Leads a Rebound in Tech Shares: 5 Solid Buys

                                  by Tirthankar Chakraborty

                                  Apple rallies the most in the last five weeks on heavier-than-expected volume as investors piled in on the eve of the company's annual product launch.

                                    Stock Market News For Sep 12, 2018

                                    by Zacks Equity Research

                                    Markets ended sharply higher on Tuesday, led by a rally in tech and energy stocks, as trade war fears continued to linger.

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                                      Smart Speaker Boom Puts Spotlight on AMZN, GOOGL & More

                                      by Shilpa Mete

                                      Growing smart speaker market with the proliferation of virtual assistants holds immense growth potential for the major tech companies like Amazon (AMZN), Google, Apple, Microsoft and more.

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                                        Dow Within Striking Distance of Record High Level: 4 Picks

                                        by Nalak Das

                                        Despite trade war concerns, a robust U.S. economy and strong earnings results bolstered investors' confidence in the stock markets enabling the Dow to climb out of the rut.

                                          The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Caterpillar, Amazon.com, Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft

                                          by Zacks Equity Research

                                          The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Caterpillar, Amazon.com, Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft

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                                            Here's Why Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Is A Strong Buy Right Now

                                            by Benjamin Rains

                                            Microsoft (MSFT) saw its stock price pop over 1% Tuesday morning as it inches toward its all-time high. With no major news to speak of, let's see why Microsoft stock looks like a strong buy at the moment, especially as the likes of Facebook (FB) and Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google face heightened scrutiny in Washington.

                                              Stock Market News For Sep 11, 2018

                                              by Zacks Equity Research

                                              Markets mostly ended higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq snapping their four-day losing streak.

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                                                5 Big-Brand Stocks to Buy in the Coming Bear Market

                                                by Tirthankar Chakraborty

                                                A stock bear signal hits a 4-decade high; while a sub-4% jobless rate indicates a recession is not far off. Thus, invest in big-brand stocks as they have established business models.

                                                  Apple (AAPL) Sep 12 Event Preview: iPhone XS, Watch 4 & More

                                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                                  Apple's (AAPL) much anticipated event is likely to see a plethora of new devices including iPhone XS, Watch 4 and an updated iPad Pro.