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Zacks' 7 Strongest Buys for September, 2026

See our "best of the best" short-term stocks. Hand-picked from 220 new Strong Buys, they could be the most profitable stocks you own over the next 90 days. Recent picks have climbed as much as +97.3% within 30 days. Our new recommendations may soar just as high.

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Zacks' 7 Strongest Buys for September, 2026

See our "best of the best" short-term stocks. Hand-picked from 220 new Strong Buys, they could be the most profitable stocks you own over the next 90 days. Recent picks have climbed as much as +97.3% within 30 days. Our new recommendations may soar just as high. Today's market dip makes now an ideal time to get in.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for August 20th

This semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 22.3% over the last 60 days.

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Tech & Energy Fuel S&P 500 Growth Engine

Q2 earnings have seen both growth rates and beat percentages tracking comfortably above 20-Q averages. Even when excluding hefty contributions from Micron and Alphabet, the overall Q2 earnings picture remained rock-solid.

Q2 earnings have seen both growth rates and beat percentages tracking comfortably above 20-Q averages. Even when excluding hefty contributions from Micron and Alphabet, the overall Q2 earnings picture remained rock-solid.

Insider Watch: 3 CEOs Betting Millions on Their Own Stocks

Several stocks have recently seen notable insider buys from CEOs, including a $10 million dollar bet from a semiconductor favorite.

Several stocks have recently seen notable insider buys from CEOs, including a $10 million dollar bet from a semiconductor favorite.

Top Research Reports for NVIDIA, Applied Materials & ConocoPhillips

NVIDIA, Applied Materials and ConocoPhillips headline today's research, with AI demand, semiconductor spending and energy assets in focus.

NVIDIA, Applied Materials and ConocoPhillips headline today's research, with AI demand, semiconductor spending and energy assets in focus.

Top Stock Picks for This Week

An oilfield products company and a manufacturing firm top this week's list of Zacks Rank Buys from our Panel of Zacks Experts.

An oilfield products company and a manufacturing firm top this week's list of Zacks Rank Buys from our Panel of Zacks Experts.

Cybersecurity ETFs to Buy as Top Holdings Deliver Robust Q2 Results

Cybersecurity ETFs gain momentum as cyber leaders like FTNT post strong Q2 results, fueled by rising AI-driven threats and demand for security.

Cybersecurity ETFs gain momentum as cyber leaders like FTNT post strong Q2 results, fueled by rising AI-driven threats and demand for security.

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Reported Earnings Surprises

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Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
SLGL 08:33 -2.31 -1.13 +51.08
SCSC 08:30 1.11 1.46 +31.53
AAP 06:30 0.81 1.03 +27.16
ATHM 05:31 0.30 0.36 +20.00
RERE 04:11 0.09 0.10 +11.11

EPS Positive Surprises for Aug 20, 2026

Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
DQ 06:30 -0.28 -1.20 -328.57
LYTS 07:05 0.29 0.18 -37.93
BABA 05:31 1.94 1.26 -35.05
NVZMY 02:17 0.60 0.44 -26.67
NTES 05:00 2.35 1.77 -24.68

EPS Negative Surprises for Aug 20, 2026

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Symbol ESP Most Accurate Estimate Consensus Estimate
WMT 0.96% 0.74 0.73
INTU 0.08% 3.59 3.59
BNS 2.84% 1.57 1.53
AAP 8.04% 0.88 0.81

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