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Sheraz Mian

Bank Earnings in Focus as Q3 Earnings Season Takes Center Stage

Earnings Outlook

There is justifiable optimism about the big banks' business prospects. Loan demand is expected to accelerate, the peak in delinquencies is now behind us, deal pipelines are seen as steadily getting stronger, and trading activities remain robust.

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Zacks Equity Research

Onto Innovation (ONTO) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Tale of the Tape

Onto Innovation (ONTO) reached $139.83 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.89% change compared to its last close.

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Vaishali Doshi

CRWV vs. GOOGL: Which AI Infrastructure Stock Is the Better Buy Now?

Analyst Blog

CRWV's explosive growth and OpenAI contracts face off against GOOGL's scale, diversification and financial strength in the AI infrastructure race.

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John Blank

Balancing Bulls and Bears: Zacks OCT Market Strategy

Market Strategy

This month, Zacks Chief Economist John Blank, PhD focus the U.S. market's 2026 outlook -- on a balance -- between bull and bear views.

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Ritujay Ghosh

4 Crypto-Centric Stocks to Buy as Bitcoin Makes Steady Recovery

Analyst Blog

Bitcoin's rebound fuels optimism, with PYPL, HOOD, IBKR and V spotlighted as crypto-linked growth plays.

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Zacks Equity Research

SAND Schedules Shareholder Meeting to Get Approval for RGLD Deal

Analyst Blog

Sandstorm Gold shareholders will vote Oct. 9 on a $3.5B all-stock acquisition by Royal Gold that carries a premium of up to 21%.

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Urmimala Biswas

Stocks to Gain From Quantum Computing in 2025: MSFT, IBM, QBTS, IONQ

Analyst Blog

Quantum computing stocks like MSFT, IBM, QBTS and IONQ are advancing hardware, partnerships and commercialization in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

LOW Leverages AI to Streamline Operations & Improve Service Quality

Analyst Blog

Lowe's is embedding AI into its operations with tools like Mylow Companion to boost service, productivity and customer loyalty.

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Zacks Equity Research

Infosys Expands Partnership to Strengthen its Position in IT and AI

Analyst Blog

INFY deepens its Sunrise partnership to implement digital transformation and AI for the latter.

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Zacks Equity Research

Canadian National Railway Banks on Dividends Amid Freight Challenges

Analyst Blog

CNI's rail partnership with CSX, steady dividends and efficiency gains fuel growth, though rising costs and debt pose risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

McDonald's Drives Sustainable Growth Through Loyalty & Menu Innovation

Analyst Blog

MCD fuels growth with loyalty gains, menu hits like the Chicken Big Mac and global expansion despite inflation headwinds.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can Novo Nordisk's Restructuring Program Drive its Return to Growth?

Analyst Blog

NVO is cutting 9,000 jobs, targeting DKK 8 billion in savings, and shifting focus to obesity and diabetes R&D to regain growth momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Increasing Solid Waste Benefits Republic Services Amid Low Liquidity

Analyst Blog

RSG leans on solid waste growth, EV fleet expansion and shareholder returns despite liquidity challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kingstone Sees Growth Potential Amid Concentration Risks

Analyst Blog

Kingstone aims to double in size with $0.5B in premiums, but faces concentration risks despite stronger profitability and expansion plans.

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Zacks Equity Research

Tractor Supply Rides on Rural Resilience Amid Looming Margin Pressure

Analyst Blog

TSCO delivers record sales in second-quarter fiscal 2025 on rural lifestyle demand and loyalty gains, but inflation and tariffs threaten margin momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

CarMax Q2 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Decline Y/Y

Analyst Blog

KMX posts weaker Q2 with EPS and revenue misses, as used-vehicle sales, units, and financing income all decline year over year.

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Zacks Equity Research

JKHY Powers Mercantile Bank's Expansion With Core Innovation

Analyst Blog

Jack Henry & Associates wins Mercantile Bank as a core client while expanding digital payments with Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay.

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Zacks Equity Research

Fleet-Upgrade Efforts and Shareholder-Friendly Moves Aid SkyWest

Analyst Blog

SKYW boosts its fleet with major airline deals and supports shareholders through a $250 million expanded repurchase plan.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Retain BXP Stock in Your Portfolio Now

Analyst Blog

BXP is likely to gain from a premium office portfolio, a diverse tenant base and strong lab asset demand despite high debt and interest expenses.

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Zacks Equity Research

Markel Group Banks on Solid Segmental Growth Amid Cost Woes

Analyst Blog

MKL is set to grow on rate increases, strategic buyouts, new business volume, solid capital position, and effective wealth distribution.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Moody's Robust 1H25 Revenue and Earnings Growth Continue?

Analyst Blog

MCO's posts solid first-half 2025 revenue and EPS growth on acquisitions and demand for high-quality credits, but can the momentum hold?

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Sundeep Ganoria

Could MRNA's Upcoming Product Launches Reduce COVID Sales Dependency?

Analyst Blog

Moderna plans up to 10 product launches over four years, aiming to cut reliance on fading COVID-19 vaccine sales.

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Zacks Equity Research

FICO Grows Through Expanding Portfolio and Strong Partnerships

Analyst Blog

Fair Issac drives growth with new GenAI models, global partnerships and its AI-powered platform, reinforcing leadership in financial services.

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Zacks Equity Research

Blue Owl Capital's Growth Story: Solid Portfolio, Shaky Efficiency?

Analyst Blog

OBDC posts rising investment income and cash flow with strong dividends, but high debt and weak efficiency can temper its growth story.

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Zacks Equity Research

Netflix Pushes for Global Brand Partnership to Fend Off Competition

Analyst Blog

NFLX teams up with AB InBev in a global partnership spanning shows, sports and live events to boost ads and fend off rivals.

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Zacks Equity Research

BAE Systems Secures $396M Deal to Produce Bradley A4 Fighting Vehicles

Analyst Blog

BAESY wins a $396 million deal to produce Bradley A4 combat vehicles, strengthening its armored vehicle leadership.

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Zacks Equity Research

Humana Benefits From Rising Premiums Amid High Benefit Ratio

Analyst Blog

HUM gains from rising premiums, Medicare growth and CenterWell expansion, but faces pressure from high benefit ratios and costs.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Principal Financial Balance Growth With Margin Pressures?

Analyst Blog

PFG benefits from retirement leadership, fee-based income, and consistent shareholder returns despite margin pressures.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for October 2nd

Zacks #1 Rank Additions

HOOD, FUTU and SNX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 2, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Oct 2, 2025

Corporate Summary

Companies in The News Are: CAG, NKE, AYI, CTVA

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