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4 Reasons Why Pot Stocks & ETF Could Get Higher in 2019

Though marijuana remains entirely illegal at the federal level, Michigan approved a ballot measure in early November for recreational use, becoming the 10th state to do so.

"Charge" into These Strong Growth & Dividend Opportunities?

Zacks Income Investor Editor Ryan McQueeney was curious what Visa and Mastercard have to offer investors focused on growth and dividends. In today's video, Ryan explores these opportunities.

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Zacks Free Lunch: New Earnings Previews & More

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Top Tips for Finding the Best Turnaround Stocks in 2019

Tracey Ryniec, Editor of Zacks Value Investor portfolio service, tackles the turnaround stock. How do you find them? How do you separate the good ones from the bad ones?

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Top Research Reports for Intuitive Surgical, HCA & Exelon

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including ISRG, HCA and EXC.

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6 Stocks to Gain from U.S.-China Trade Deal

Developments indicate that a U.S.-China trade deal is increasingly likely over the next few months.

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New Strong Buys for December 13th

This owner and operator of a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 36% over the last 60 days.

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AWS 12/13: ECB to End Bond Buybacks, Jobless Claims Drop to 206K

Mario Draghi said right now, even with incoming data weaker than expected, the ending of the bank's Quantitative Easing (QE) program will go on as expected.

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PFP 12/13: Growing Trade Optimism Lifts Stocks

Yesterday had good news for the market. But a trade deal is still a ways away.

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Featured Zacks Rank Stocks

Learn to Profit from the Zacks Rank

Bull of the Day

BioTelemetry (BEAT)

One of the strongest little stocks of the correction just survived a big move by Apple onto its turf

Bear of the Day

Papa John's (PZZA)

The Zacks Rank delivered this Strong Sell above $60 and one chart explains why the dough isn't rising

Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers for Dec 13, 2018 Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers for 12/13/18

Value
Growth
Momentum
VGM
Income

Company	Symbol	Price	%Chg
Warrior Met...	HCC	24.78	+1.98%
Hamilton Be...	HBB	21.91	+1.67%
HC2 Holding...	HCHC	3.30	+1.54%
ARC Documen...	ARC	2.31	+1.32%
CSG Systems...	CSGS	33.84	+0.68%

Company	Symbol	Price	%Chg
Curis, Inc....	CRIS	0.80	+6.20%
PLYMOUTH IN...	PLYM	12.82	+5.95%
TC PipeLine...	TCP	31.17	+3.42%
SecureWorks...	SCWX	17.41	+1.99%
Dr. Reddy's...	RDY	36.60	+1.92%

Company	Symbol	Price	%Chg
PLYMOUTH IN...	PLYM	12.82	+5.95%
HC2 Holding...	HCHC	3.30	+1.54%
ARC Documen...	ARC	2.31	+1.32%
CSG Systems...	CSGS	33.84	+0.68%
Asbury Auto...	ABG	65.09	+0.67%

Zacks #1 Rank Additions

Company (Symbol)	Report
Bristol-Myers Squibb... (BMY)	ANALYST REPORT
Catabasis Pharmaceut... (CATB)	Quantitative Report
Clarus Corporation (CLAR)	Quantitative Report
Curis, Inc. (CRIS)	Quantitative Report
Ingles Markets, Inco... (IMKTA)	Quantitative Report

Investment Ideas

Stocks

Buy Amazon (AMZN) Stock on the Dip Heading into 2019?

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6 Stocks to Gain From a US-China Trade Deal

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5 Tech Stocks That Braved Nasdaq's Loss of 2018 Gains

4 Technology Stocks That Gained More Than 100% in 2018

5 Healthcare Bets to Stay in Investors Good Books Next Year

4 Construction Stocks That Survived the 2018 Bloodbath

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Is Production Cut in Alberta Too Good for its Own Good?

5 Dow Stocks Stand Tall Despite Index's Loss of 2018 Gains

Is Wynn Resorts (WYNN) Doomed to Have a Terrible 2019 Too?

5 Dow Stocks Defying the Index's YTD Plunge

ETFs

Defense ETFs in Focus as Trump Proposes to Raise 2020 Budget

President Trump is backing a $750 billion defense budget request to Congress, putting related ETFs in focus.

5 Top Smart-Beta ETF Charts of 2018

5 Beaten-Down Tech ETFs to Buy for Christmas

Utilities ETF (VPU) Hits New 52-Week High

Mutual Funds

3 Mutual Funds to Buy Amid Positive Trade Deal Vibes

Recent moves by U.S. and China increase hope for trade talks proceeding in the right direction.

3 Top-Ranked Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds to Buy

3 Top-Ranked Real Estate Mutual Funds for Great Returns

Unemployment Rate Remains Flat: 4 Funds to Buy

Options

Confused About the Direction of the Markets? You Might Want to Own Gamma

Owning calls and puts give you opportunity to profit from volatility in either direction

Index Options: Cash-Settled vs. Stock-Settled

Tech Stock Declines are a Put-Selling Oppurtunity

There's No Such Thing as Free Money

Earnings Analysis

More Analysis

Handicapping Q4 Earnings Season

Earnings Outlook

by Sheraz Mian

Total Q4 earnings for the S&P 500 index are expected to be up +12.3% from the same period last year on +5.6% higher revenues.

Earnings Growth in a Slowing Economy

Earnings Headlines

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Ciena (CIEN) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Vera Bradley (VRA) Stock Down on Q3 Earnings & Sales Miss

Nordson (NDSN) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Organic View Solid

Pivotal Software (PVTL) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Increase Y/Y

Reported Earnings Surprises

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Positive
Negative

Symbol	Time	Expected	Reported	%Surprise
CHKE	16:12	-0.05	0.00	+100.00
GTIM	16:12	-0.07	-0.03	+57.14
EPIX	17:17	-0.43	-0.39	+9.30
CIEN	07:25	0.49	0.53	+8.16

EPS Positive Surprises for Dec 13, 2018

Symbol	Time	Expected	Reported	%Surprise
COST	16:30	1.62	1.61	-0.62
ADBE	16:10	1.88	1.83	-2.66
VERU	06:36	-0.09	-0.14	-55.56

EPS Negative Surprises for Dec 13, 2018

Upcoming Earnings ESP

Symbol	ESP	Most Accurate Estimate	Consesus Estimate
MU	1.88%	2.98	2.93
COST	0.11%	1.62	1.62
DRI	3.71%	0.95	0.92
CIEN	0.75%	0.49	0.49

Video Commentaries

Billion Dollar Secret Full Series 1

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Top Ranked Value ETFs for Long Term Investors

These Value ETFs should be a part of any core, long-term focused portfolio. Vanguard Value ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/VTV/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/SCHV/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/SPYV/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Microsoft: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/MSFT?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Berkshire Hathaway: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/BRK.B?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Johnson & Johnson: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JNJ?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID JPMorgan-Chase: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JPM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Exonn-Mobile: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/XOM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch

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Visa & Mastercard: Strong Growth and Dividend Hike Opportunities?

Visa and Mastercard are evolving into exciting, modern fintech companies. But do the stocks have strong growth and income characteristics? Visa: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/V?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Mastercard: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/MA?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID PayPal: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PYPL?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch

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Adobe & Costco Earnings Previews, Europe Ends Bond Buybacks | Free Lunch | 12/13/18

Ryan McQueeney discusses the end of the ECB’s bond-buying policy and China’s first major purchase of U.S. soybeans in months. He also highlights news affecting GE, Robinhood, Adobe, and Costco.

Ryan McQueeney discusses the end of the ECB’...