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John Blank

AI Safety Concerns Dominate: Zacks OCT Strategy

AI safety concerns have stalled the massive AI stock momentum rally. Here is a primer.

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Urbashi Dutta

BY vs. PBFS: Which Bank Stock Carries Lower Debt Burden?

PBFS enters the second half of 2026 with effectively zero debt, while BY carries a 31.7% debt-to-capitalization ratio and higher borrowing costs.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Commerce Bancshares Balance Capital Returns With Growth?

CBSH's strong liquidity, earnings and capital cushion support shareholder returns while funding expansion, technology and FineMark integration.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Franklin Templeton's AUM Growth Keep Driving Earnings?

BEN's record AUM, improving net flows and expanding alternatives business could support fee revenues and earnings growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Pre-Markets Surge on Weaker Jobs Addition in September

Pre-Markets Surge on Weaker Jobs Addition in September.

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Zacks Equity Research

CINF to Benefit From Strong Premium Growth and Investment Income

Cincinnati Financial's premium growth, specialty expansion and higher investment income support earnings despite catastrophe and claims cost pressures.

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Zacks Equity Research

Synchrony Deepens CareCredit's Veterinary Reach With Vetspire Tie-Up

SYF is embedding CareCredit financing into Vetspire's platform, expanding veterinary payment access and creating room for further clinic adoption.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Lazard's Asset Management Growth Power Its 2030 Revenue Goal?

LAZ's AUM reaches $285 billion as net inflows and strategic investments drive asset management growth. Can this help double revenue by 2030?

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Zacks Equity Research

DLR Expands AI Infrastructure Opportunity With Blackfuel Collaboration

Digital Realty expands its AI infrastructure reach as Blackfuel deploys its inference platform at BCN1 in Barcelona with liquid cooling and private connectivity.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Jefferies' Expanded SMBC Partnership Bolster Its Growth in Japan?

JEF's SMBC venture is likely to expand its Japan equities and ECM reach, with SMBC's 20% stake deepening the strategic alliance.

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