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These 3 Stocks Surged Following Strong Quarterly Results

The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with several companies - Accenture (ACN), Hasbro (HAS), and MSCI (MSCI) - seeing positive reactions following their releases.

The Q3 earnings cycle continues to roll along, with several companies - Accenture (ACN), Hasbro (HAS), and MSCI (MSCI) - seeing positive reactions following their releases.

New Strong Buy Stocks for October 21st

This portfolio of technologies originally developed for its businesses involving electronic materials, components and devices, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 25.3% over the last 60 days.

This portfolio of technologies originally developed for its businesses involving electronic materials, components and devices, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 25.3% over the last 60 days.

AWS 10/21: Pre-Markets Up on Cooling Metrics, Decent Q3 Reports

The blue-chip Dow enjoys its best trading month since April. Bond yields and spot oil prices remain inflated, but off highs seen a week ago or more.

The blue-chip Dow enjoys its best trading month since April. Bond yields and spot oil prices remain inflated, but off highs seen a week ago or more.

Energy ETFs: How to Play the Sector's Surge

Oil prices have almost doubled from their late-2025 lows and remain elevated amid persistent supply risks, with the war showing no signs of resolution anytime soon.

Oil prices have almost doubled from their late-2025 lows and remain elevated amid persistent supply risks, with the war showing no signs of resolution anytime soon.

Top Stock Reports for SAP, Accenture & Moody's

SAP, Accenture and Moody's headline today's research reports, as AI adoption, enterprise demand and recurring revenue offer growth opportunities amid rising costs and uncertainty.

SAP, Accenture and Moody's headline today's research reports, as AI adoption, enterprise demand and recurring revenue offer growth opportunities amid rising costs and uncertainty.

Best Oil Stocks to Buy Now October 2026

Oil stocks remain a core segment of the global energy market, offering investors exposure to commodity-driven cash flows. Here are the top oil stocks to buy now.

Oil stocks remain a core segment of the global energy market, offering investors exposure to commodity-driven cash flows. Here are the top oil stocks to buy now.

Best Growth Stocks to Buy for October 2026

Growth stocks have powered a significant share of market gains in recent years, driven by innovation, digital transformation, and expanding global demand. Here are our top current picks.

Growth stocks have powered a significant share of market gains in recent years, driven by innovation, digital transformation, and expanding global demand. Here are our top current picks.

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Reported Earnings Surprises

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Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
HCSG 07:01 0.22 0.36 +63.64
ELV 06:00 4.66 6.99 +50.00
HTB 08:46 0.88 1.11 +26.14
UNF 08:02 2.09 2.61 +24.88
NTRS 06:47 2.86 3.20 +11.89

EPS Positive Surprises for Oct 21, 2026

Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
CTBI 08:15 1.65 1.43 -13.33
MHO 07:30 3.05 2.70 -11.48
AKZOY 02:10 0.42 0.38 -9.52
SKFRY 02:29 0.43 0.40 -6.98
MCO 06:58 4.25 4.14 -2.59

EPS Negative Surprises for Oct 21, 2026

Upcoming Earnings ESP

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Symbol ESP Most Accurate Estimate Consensus Estimate
META 1.81% 3.51 3.45
KMI 0.67% 0.33 0.33
DOW 1.14% 0.64 0.64
NEE 2.28% 1.22 1.20

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