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Best Defense Stocks for August 2026

Global military spending recently climbed to record levels: Here are our picks for the Best Defense Stocks to buy now.

Global military spending recently climbed to record levels: Here are our picks for the Best Defense Stocks to buy now.

Best Energy Stocks to Buy for August 2026

The energy sector remains one of the most closely watched corners of the market. Here are our top picks for energy stocks to buy now.

The energy sector remains one of the most closely watched corners of the market. Here are our top picks for energy stocks to buy now.

Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now for August 2026

Small-cap stocks are rebounding this year. Here are some top picks for the best small-cap stocks right now

Small-cap stocks are rebounding this year. Here are some top picks for the best small-cap stocks right now

From COVID to Cancer: Moderna Scores Melanoma Breakthrough

By successfully applying individualized mRNA technology to train the immune system against recurring tumor cells, Moderna and Merck have opened an extraordinary new frontier in targeted cancer treatment.

By successfully applying individualized mRNA technology to train the immune system against recurring tumor cells, Moderna and Merck have opened an extraordinary new frontier in targeted cancer treatment.

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 19th

This consumer financial technology company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 30% over the last 60 days.

This consumer financial technology company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 30% over the last 60 days.

Lowe's Widens the Gap With Home Depot - in the Wrong Direction

Home Depot's comp acceleration points to share shift and mix advantage rather than an industry-wide recovery.

Home Depot's comp acceleration points to share shift and mix advantage rather than an industry-wide recovery.

AWS 8/19: Earnings, Cancer Vaccine, Long-Term Liquidity: A Busy Pre-Market

Q2 retail earnings continue, Moderna sees positive Phase 3 results, and the Treasury lowers the longer-term bond rate.

Q2 retail earnings continue, Moderna sees positive Phase 3 results, and the Treasury lowers the longer-term bond rate.

PFP 8/19: Stocks Closed Lower Yesterday, Oil & Treasury Yields Closed Higher

Stocks were under pressure right from the start yesterday on headlines of higher oil prices and higher treasury yields.

Stocks were under pressure right from the start yesterday on headlines of higher oil prices and higher treasury yields.

Value Investors: Waiting for the Fat Pitch

Is Michael Burry right that Berkshire Hathaway isn't investable? Warren Buffett has been known to have incredible patience which results in him waiting for the "fat pitch."

Is Michael Burry right that Berkshire Hathaway isn't investable? Warren Buffett has been known to have incredible patience which results in him waiting for the "fat pitch."

Top Analyst Reports for Visa, Lam Research & Caterpillar

Visa's payments growth, Lam Research's AI-driven demand and Caterpillar's broad market momentum headline today's top analyst reports.

Visa's payments growth, Lam Research's AI-driven demand and Caterpillar's broad market momentum headline today's top analyst reports.

Beyond Nvidia: Buy These ETFs to Capture AI's Optical Boom

Optics are emerging as the next AI infrastructure bottleneck. These three ETFs offer diversified exposure to the photonics boom.

Optics are emerging as the next AI infrastructure bottleneck. These three ETFs offer diversified exposure to the photonics boom.