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Buy the Dip in Nvidia Stock off of Record Highs as Q1 Earnings Approach?

Ahead of its Q1 report on Wednesday, May 20, Nvidia stock has pulled back roughly 6% from its recent record high of $236 a share (post-split basis),

Ahead of its Q1 report on Wednesday, May 20, Nvidia stock has pulled back roughly 6% from its recent record high of $236 a share (post-split basis),

Software's "Baby with the Bathwater" Moment

Ultimately, Wall Street's blanket punishment of the software sector has created a classic "baby out with the bathwater" scenario.

Ultimately, Wall Street's blanket punishment of the software sector has created a classic "baby out with the bathwater" scenario.

Defensive ETFs for Investors Seeking Safety in Volatile Markets

Geopolitical fears intensified after Trump's remarks over the weekend raised oil prices, reigniting volatility and strengthening the case for defensive ETF exposure.

Geopolitical fears intensified after Trump's remarks over the weekend raised oil prices, reigniting volatility and strengthening the case for defensive ETF exposure.

New Strong Buy Stocks for May 18th

This downstream energy company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 1,521.4% over the last 60 days.

This downstream energy company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 1,521.4% over the last 60 days.

Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy May 2026

Nuclear energy is back in the spotlight as governments and corporations look for reliable, low-carbon power. Here are our top nuclear energy stock picks.

Nuclear energy is back in the spotlight as governments and corporations look for reliable, low-carbon power. Here are our top nuclear energy stock picks.

Best Airline Stocks to Buy Now May 2026

The airline industry covers a wide range of business models and opportunities. See our picks for the Best Airline Stocks to buy now.

The airline industry covers a wide range of business models and opportunities. See our picks for the Best Airline Stocks to buy now.

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Reported Earnings Surprises

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Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
FATN 16:18 0.17 0.40 +135.29
RNW 06:32 -0.21 0.02 +109.52
IQ 05:09 -0.04 -0.03 +25.00
AGYS 16:05 0.51 0.63 +23.53
RYAAY 01:52 -0.95 -0.86 +9.47

EPS Positive Surprises for May 18, 2026

Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
CBAT 10:02 -0.05 -0.10 -100.00
DRTS 16:02 -0.13 -0.26 -100.00
OSTX 06:08 -0.17 -0.27 -58.82
NDRA 08:01 -1.23 -1.66 -34.96
CGEN 07:00 -0.07 -0.08 -14.29

EPS Negative Surprises for May 18, 2026

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NVDA 0.24% 1.77 1.77
TGT 4.19% 1.41 1.35
WMT 0.89% 0.66 0.65
LOW 0.57% 2.98 2.96

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