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Do Options Traders Know Something About CompoSecure Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to CMPO stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

PNC Financial Hits a New 52-Week High: How to Approach the Stock?

PNC touches a new 52-week high. Does the stock have more upside as strong Q3 U.S. economic growth and optimism around the FirstBank deal lift investor confidence?

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Advanced Micro Devices, Goldman Sachs and Lam Research

AMD, LRCX and GS headline Zacks Research Daily, which spotlights 16 analyst-picked stocks selected from roughly 70 reports.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Investors Should Retain MetLife Stock for Now

MET may be worth retaining as higher premiums, cost cuts, strong liquidity and a low forward P/E support growth despite its recent underperformance.

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Zacks Equity Research

Why Western Union Still Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio

WU's falling costs, expanding digital and remittance reach, and a double-digit dividend yield show why the money-transfer firm still appeals to investors.

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Zacks Equity Research

Thinking of Adding CNO Financial? Here's What Stands Out

CNO's growth case rests on rising premiums, tech-driven sales gains and strong capital returns, even as leverage and expenses pose risks.

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Rohit Vasant Fatarpekar

WELL vs. MPW: Which Healthcare REIT Stock is the Better Buy Now?

Welltower's senior housing and outpatient medical focus highlights growth potential, setting it apart from hospital-heavy peers in a shifting healthcare REIT landscape.

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Nikita Kataruka

PGY vs. TREE: Which Fintech Is Poised Better for Sustainable Profits?

Pagaya and LendingTree target digital lending profits, but AI-driven underwriting and funding scale put PGY's growth story against TREE's mature marketplace.

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Subhasish Mukherjee

IREN's AI Client Base Expands: Is Growth Becoming More Durable?

IREN's expanding AI client base, new multi-year wins, and record $240M quarterly revenue point to more durable growth beyond a single anchor.

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Zacks Equity Research

Pre-Markets Mixed to Close Holiday-Shortened Week

Pre-Markets Mixed to Close Holiday-Shortened Week.

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Vaishali Doshi

4 Top-Ranked Liquid Stocks to Enhance Portfolio Returns in 2026

CIEN, EVER, PJT and CMC make the cut as the top liquid stocks, each boasting strong liquidity, growth attributes and operational efficiency.

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Mark Vickery

Full-Day in the Markets on a Recently Declared Federal Holiday

We currently have a five-day weekends for federal employees, even as Wall Street is open for a full session today.

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Tanuka De

Coinbase vs. CME Group: Which Exchange Platform is Faring Better?

COIN and CME both target growth, but only one is gaining ground as they expand beyond trading into new digital frontiers.

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Swayta Shah

2 Asset Management Stocks to Watch as They Hit New 52-Week Highs

AMG and FHI hit new 52-week highs as investor optimism grows on strong earnings, AUM gains and strategy shifts.

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Zacks Equity Research

BlackRock Ramps Up Hiring, Eyes Next Phase of Crypto Expansion

BLK ramps up senior hiring in New York and Singapore to drive crypto, stablecoins and tokenization after its Bitcoin ETF success.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Arch Capital Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to ACGL stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Brown & Brown Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to Brown & Brown stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citigroup

Wells Fargo leads a trio of big banks positioned to benefit as Fed rate cuts lift loan demand, stabilize funding costs and boost fee income.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Truist Financial, Columbia Banking System and Columbia Banking System

Truist Financial stands out among high-yield bank stocks as rate cuts, steady NII and dividend stability keep income investors engaged.

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Zacks Equity Research

Wells Fargo Stock Touched a New 52-Week High: Is More Upside Left?

With WFC at a 52-week high, does improving U.S. economic confidence and expectations for 2026 support further upside? Let us find out.

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Zacks Equity Research

Citigroup Seizes Japan's M&A Boom, Plans to Expand IB Team

C ramps up Japan investment banking, planning a 30% headcount boost by 2026 as a record M&A boom reshapes the corporate landscape.

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Zacks Equity Research

3 Bank Stocks With High Dividend Yield to Keep an Eye On

Can TFC, COLB, and NWFL provide consistent dividend income in 2026, with yields topping 4%?

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Nikita Kataruka

3 Banks Poised to Benefit Most From Declining Interest Rates

With the Fed cutting rates in 2025, WFC, BAC and C are positioned to gain from stronger loan demand and steadier funding costs.

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Riya Anand

3 Bank Stocks to Keep on Your Radar as They Reach New 52-Week Highs

C, BAC and USB hit new 52-week highs as economic growth, rate cuts and bank strategies fuel investor optimism.

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Zacks Equity Research

Schwab Hits 52-Week High: Is This the Right Time to Buy SCHW for 2026?

SCHW stock touches a 52-week high. While asset growth, advisory expansion and margin gains are positives, rising costs cloud the near-term outlook.

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