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Riya Anand

3 Savings & Loan Industry Stocks to Buy on Solid Industry Prospects

NPB, WTBA and CZWI within the Zacks Savings & Loan Industry will gain relatively lower interest rates. Also, digital upgrades will improve operating efficiency.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights U.S Bancorp, KeyCorp and Columbia Banking System

USB, KEY and COLB stand out as high-yield bank plays as easing-rate expectations and solid fundamentals create potential entry points.

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Zacks Equity Research

4 Reasons to Add Host Hotels Stock to Your Portfolio Now

HST leverages advantageous locations, improved group and transient business demand, strategic capital recycling moves and solid dividend payouts.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights PayPal, Visa and Mastercard

PYPL slides 27.5% YTD as rivals V and MA gain, but new AI, ads and crypto tools fuel debate over whether PayPal's slump is a long-term opportunity.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights HSBC, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial and Deutsche Bank

HSBC and peers look to benefit from restructuring momentum and easing rates as foreign banks push for growth despite uneven global recovery.

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Zacks Equity Research

SEC Scrutinizes Jefferies Over First Brands Disclosures

JEF faces early-stage SEC scrutiny over its First Brands ties and whether investors were properly informed of related exposures.

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John Blank

Is a 2025 Top In for Tech Stocks? Global Week Ahead

Markets show no signs of slowing down as they head into December with big stories playing out: from Wall Street to Tokyo, and via the virtual corridors of OPEC+.

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Zacks Equity Research

Delayed Economic Data Due This Week

Delayed Economic Data Due This Week

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Subhasish Mukherjee

Circle Shares Dip 33% in 3 Months: Is it Wise to Hold the Stock Now?

CRCL shares slide 33% as costs climb and competition tightens, even as USDC strength and CPN expansion support long-term potential.

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Zacks Equity Research

Tap, Travel, Transact: Is Visa Quietly Crafting the Perfect Growth Mix?

V's tap-to-pay surge, cross-border rebound and AI-driven fraud tools are powering a potent growth mix for FY26.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for The Hartford Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

Should You Retain Digital Realty Stock in Your Portfolio Now?

DLR eyes growth on strong leasing, expanding development pipelines and new NVIDIA collaboration despite rising competition and debt pressures.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Brighthouse Financial Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

BlackRock's Surge in Crypto: Bitcoin ETFs Now Its Top Revenue Driver

Bitcoin ETFs have become BLK's top revenue driver, with IBIT assets soaring past many legacy funds since launch in January 2024.

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Swayta Shah

JPMorgan Again Tops FSB's G-SIB List: What Does This Mean?

JPM tops the FSB's G-SIB list for another year, reinforcing its global importance and highest capital buffer status.

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Anirudha Bhagat

Buy These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margin to Boost Returns

Here we present four stocks, GLDD, NGS, STRT and NRIM, with solid net profit margins that can contribute to making a strong portfolio.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Dec 1, 2025

Wall Street closed higher on Friday as growing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut lifted investor sentiment.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Forget Profit, Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows

Interface, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, Northrim BanCorp and Strattec Security stand out in a screen for rising cash-flow strength.

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Zacks Equity Research

CRUS, TAL, and More Are Now Strong Buy Stocks (Dec. 1)

TAL, CRUS, TCBX, IBP and COCO have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Dec.1, 2025

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Zacks Equity Research

Annaly Capital Hits 52-Week High: What Does it Mean for Investors?

NLY jumps to a 52-week high on easing mortgage rates and strategic shifts, but what should investors make of the stock's next move? Lets' discuss.

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Zacks Equity Research

AGNC Investment Hits 52-Week High: How to Approach the Stock Now?

AGNC hits a 52-week high on easing mortgage conditions and portfolio shifts, but does the stock deserve a spot in your portfolio now? Let's check.

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Tanuka De

Coinbase vs. Riot Platforms: Which Bitcoin-Exposed Crypto Play Wins?

COIN rides regulatory clarity and ecosystem growth, while RIOT bets big on AI-fueled data centers beyond mining.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

WULF vs. CLSK: Which Bitcoin Miner Has Better Upside Potential?

CLSK's strong fiscal gains and AI buildout outshine WULF's heavy losses and leverage, making it the superior bet.

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Nikita Kataruka

Is Bank of America Riskier Now According to FSB's 2025 G-SIB List?

BAC and DB see shifts in their global systemic bank buckets as the FSB updates its 2025 G-SIB list, altering capital buffer requirements.

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Rohit Vasant Fatarpekar

PYPL Stock Down 27.5% YTD: Is it a Buying Opportunity or Time to Exit?

PayPal's sharp YTD slide contrasts with its push into next-gen commerce, AI, crypto and fast-growing Venmo, raising big questions for investors.

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