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Zacks' 7 Strongest Buys for October, 2026

See our "best of the best" short-term stocks. Hand-picked from 220 new Strong Buys, they could be the most profitable stocks you own over the next 90 days. Recent picks have climbed as much as +97.3% within 30 days. Our new recommendations may soar just as high.

A SPECIAL WELCOME GIFT FROM ZACKS.COM

Zacks' 7 Strongest Buys for October, 2026

See our "best of the best" short-term stocks. Hand-picked from 220 new Strong Buys, they could be the most profitable stocks you own over the next 90 days. Recent picks have climbed as much as +97.3% within 30 days. Our new recommendations may soar just as high. Today's market dip makes now an ideal time to get in.

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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.

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Best Strong Buy Stocks to Buy Now During Q3 Earnings Season

It's easier than you think to find the best Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks to buy right now. Zacks Strategist Ben Rains has the details.

It's easier than you think to find the best Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks to buy right now. Zacks Strategist Ben Rains has the details.

META Earnings & 2 Other AI-Related Reports to Watch This Week

Outside of META, several other companies with ties to the AI boom are also on the reporting docket this week, a list that includes Bloom Energy (BE) and Western Digital (WDC).

Outside of META, several other companies with ties to the AI boom are also on the reporting docket this week, a list that includes Bloom Energy (BE) and Western Digital (WDC).

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.

Best Rare Earth Stocks to Buy Now October 2026

Global demand for rare earths stocks is increasing, offering exposure to a fast-growing, strategically vital sector often overlooked.

Global demand for rare earths stocks is increasing, offering exposure to a fast-growing, strategically vital sector often overlooked.

PFP 10/20: Stocks Closed Higher Yesterday, Earnings Season Ramps Up This Week

Between today and the rest of the week, we'll hear from 379 companies, starting with GE Aerospace, General Motors and Northrop Grumman before the open, and Netflix, Intuitive Surgical and United Airlines after the close.

Between today and the rest of the week, we'll hear from 379 companies, starting with GE Aerospace, General Motors and Northrop Grumman before the open, and Netflix, Intuitive Surgical and United Airlines after the close.

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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
UNF 08:02 2.09 2.61 +24.88
NTRS 06:47 2.86 3.20 +11.89
DHR 06:00 1.92 2.11 +9.90

EPS Positive Surprises for Oct 20, 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 20, 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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