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Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Park With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks has issued a "Neutral" rating for Park, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore its solid balance sheet, aerospace exposure, and dividend history, weighed against margin pressure and supply chain risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Autoscope Earns Outperform Rating on Yield, Growth & Valuation Upside

Autoscope has been upgraded to "Outperform" on 7% yield, federal tailwinds, high-margin product growth, strong cash flow and deep valuation discount at 6X EBITDA, with $7 million in liquidity.

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Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Summit Midstream With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates SMC as "Neutral." Explore SMC's improved liquidity, growth moves and asset strength, balanced by integration risks and customer concentration.

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Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of BayFirst With Outperform Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has given BayFirst an "Outperform" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how tech innovation, regional growth and strong earnings tailwinds position it as a standout in community banking.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Ohio Valley Banc With Outperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Ohio Valley Banc as "Outperform", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore OVBC's disciplined cost actions, financial health and operational efficiency.

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Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Old Point With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks has issued a "Neutral" rating for Old Point, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore its record earnings, margin gains and regional strength, balanced against shrinking loans and rising credit risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

AXIL Brands Stock Price Decreases 2.2% as Earnings Decline Y/Y in Q3

AXIL's Q3 earnings falls despite higher revenues. Stock slumps 37% in a month as investors weigh growth plans, cost pressures and outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Oil-Dri Earns Outperform Rating on Renewable Diesel, Ultra Pet Wins

ODC gains an "Outperform" rating as renewable diesel demand soars, and the Ultra Pet acquisition boosts growth, profitability and market presence.

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Mark Zinski

2 More Defensive Small Caps

Diverse end markets can prove advantageous during economic uncertainty.

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NVFY Stock Slides Post Earnings Despite Narrower Net Loss

Nova LifeStyle reports lower revenues but improved margins in 2024, with sales gains in North America offset by declines in Asia and other regions.

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Zacks Equity Research

BIAF Stock Surges Post Improved Earnings and Record 2024 Revenues

bioAffinity witnesses record 2024 revenues, driven by CyPath Lung adoption, Medicare coverage and strategic expansion across healthcare networks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Blue Dolphin Posts 2024 Loss Amid Margin & Liquidity Pressures

BDCO swings to a loss in 2024 as weak margins, lower sales and rising impairments weigh on results. Liquidity and working capital also decline.

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Zacks Equity Research

VASO Stock Rises Post Q4 Revenue Growth and Solid Segment Gains

Vaso's fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect record revenue and strong segment growth despite a decline in full-year profit due to higher operating expenses.

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John Blank

Zacks April View on Equity Markets

In the prior 10 instances, of the S&P500 falling -10% from a record high in 20 days or fewer, we have a nice record to mine for insights.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech remains overpriced, at extreme valuations, still +37% over the median. That is the remaining AI "froth factor." Factor in high tech mega-cap P/E multiples too.

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April Asset Allocation Guidelines

5 different frameworks specify portfolio risk tolerance: from Risky "Max Growth" to Conservative "Income." Choose one that fits you.

John Blank

April Sell-Side and Buy-Side - Consensus at a Glance

A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium looks OK using Zacks 2025 S&P500 earnings of $267.82.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

The S&P index is more global than one may think. Many U.S. corporations have a global presence, with assets and revenues in or from foreign countries.

Zacks Equity Research

Jones Soda Q4 Loss Widens Y/Y as Sales Drop & Expenses Climb

JSDA Q4 revenues drop 20% y/y, net loss widens. The company targets margin recovery, zero-calorie launches and THC market expansion in 2025.

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Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Franklin Financial With Outperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates Franklin Financial as "Outperform." Explore how FRAF excels in loan, deposit and wealth growth, rewarding shareholders while managing margin and liquidity challenges.

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MLP Reports Wider Loss Despite Strong Revenue Growth in 2024

Maui Land & Pineapple 2024 revenues rise y/y. Net loss widens due to one-time costs. Leasing gains and housing projects highlight long-term potential.

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Zacks Equity Research

AgEagle Trims Loss in 2024 Banking On Record Orders & Cost Cuts

UAVS cut losses and boosted gross profit in 2024, securing record drone orders and slashing expenses to strengthen its path to growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

ClearOne Slides on Q4 Loss Despite Cost Cuts & Latest Launches

The CLRO stock plunges 41% in a month as Q4 revenues rise 18% sequentially but fall y/y. Losses widen amid certification and demand challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

TAYD Stock Gains 2% Despite Q3 Earnings Decline Y/Y, Backlog Grows

Taylor Devices reports a year-over-year fall in fiscal Q3 earnings amid high interest rates but sees strong backlog growth, highlighting operational resilience and market diversification.

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Applied Energetics Posts Wider Y/Y Loss in 2024 as Revenues Slip 7.8%

AERG reports a wider y/y 2024 loss on lower revenues and rising costs despite a recent stock gain. Key contracts and cash flow remain under pressure.

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