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Implied Volatility Surging for GoDaddy Stock Options

Tale of the Tape

Investors need to pay close attention to GDDY stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Swayta Shah

HSBC vs. Barclays: Which Global Bank is Better Positioned for 2026?

Analyst Blog

HSBC's Asia-focused revamp and Barclays' U.S. consumer push set the stage for a 2026 showdown between global banking giants. Let's find out which one to buy.

BCSPositive Net Change HSBCPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

Citigroup or Bank of America: Which Big Bank is the Better 2026 Bet?

Analyst Blog

Will Citigroup's global business revamp, rising earnings and valuation edge give it the upper hand over Bank of America in 2026? Let's find out.

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Moumi Mondal

Should You Hold On To BSX Stock Despite Its Premium Valuation?

Analyst Blog

Boston Scientific trades at a premium, but strong momentum in WATCHMAN, EP and MedSurg growth keeps long-term shareholders in the game despite valuation risks.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for December 23rd

Zacks #1 Rank Additions

ALTO, NRDS, AVPT, ONON and TAL have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Dec. 23, 2025

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Company News for Dec 23, 2025

Corporate Summary

Companies In The News Are: D, CART, TSLA, CWAN.

DNegative Net Change TSLAPositive Net Change CARTNegative Net Change CWANPositive Net Change

Andrew Rocco

Bear of the Day: Acadia Healthcare (ACHC)

Bear of the Day

Acadia Healthcare faces a difficult near-term outlook as legal and regulatory overhangs, rising cost pressures, and sharply weakening earnings momentum weigh on operations.

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Andrew Rocco

Bull of the Day: MongoDB (MDB)

Bull of the Day

MongoDB???s flexible architecture, cloud-first Atlas platform, and strategic partnership with Microsoft give the company a powerful runway for AI-driven growth. With a track record of earnings outperformance and fresh momentum following EPS, MDB shares are a buy.

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J&J Wins FDA Nod for Subcutaneous Version of NSCLC Drug Rybrevant (Revised)

Analyst Blog

JNJ wins FDA approval for a subcutaneous version of Rybrevant, cutting treatment time to minutes and boosting convenience across NSCLC indications.

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AZN, Daiichi's Enhertu Gets FDA Nod for First-Line Breast Cancer (Revised)

Analyst Blog

AstraZeneca's Enhertu wins FDA nod as a first-line treatment for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

AZNPositive Net Change ANIPNegative Net Change CRMDPositive Net Change CSTLPositive Net Change

Urmimala Biswas

Quantum Stocks 2026: Can IONQ & QBTS Follow NVDA's Playbook?

Analyst Blog

IonQ and D-Wave are gaining momentum in 2026 as quantum computing attracts billions in public and corporate funding.

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Tirthankar Chakraborty

NVIDIA & 2 More Profitable S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Before 2026

Analyst Blog

NVDA stands out among S&P 500 stocks as a top profitability pick, boasting a 53% net income ratio that highlights its strong bottom-line performance.

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ExxonMobil Targets February Launch for Trinidad Seismic Survey

Analyst Blog

XOM plans an earlier-than-expected seismic survey offshore Trinidad and Tobago, signaling an accelerated exploration push starting February 2026.

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Eni and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners Finalize CCS Deal

Analyst Blog

E finalizes the sale of a 49.99% stake of its CCS unit to BlackRock's GIP, securing approvals and adding a co-investor to strengthen its carbon capture strategy.

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Vaishali Doshi

TTD vs. AMZN: Which Ad-Tech Stock Is the Smarter Buy Now?

Analyst Blog

Amazon's accelerating advertising business is reshaping the competitive landscape for pure-play ad-tech players like The Trade Desk.

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NICE Drops 37% in a Year: How Should You Approach the Stock in 2026?

Analyst Blog

NICE eyes a stronger 2026 outlook as AI-led cloud growth offsets margin pressure from Cognigy and macro headwinds.

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Mission Produce's Focus on Innovation: A Game-Changer or Gimmick?

Analyst Blog

AVO is betting on innovation in farming, data and supply chains to boost margins, but investors must decide if it is a true edge or execution.

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Is PepsiCo's Protein and Prebiotic Push a New Functional Edge?

Analyst Blog

PEP is betting on protein and prebiotics, rolling out functional drinks and snacks to drive growth, margins and everyday consumption.

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Franklin Lifts Dividend & Expands Repurchase Plan: Is it Sustainable?

Analyst Blog

Can BEN sustain higher payouts after lifting its dividend to 33 cents and expanding its share repurchase plan backed by decent liquidity?

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OCC Lifts Oversight on Citigroup: Catalyst for Transformation Drive?

Analyst Blog

Does the OCC's removal of a 2024 consent-order amendment give C room to accelerate its transformation plan?

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IAMGOLD Boosts Portfolio With Northern Superior Acquisition

Analyst Blog

IAG closes its Northern Superior deal, creating the Nelligan Mining Complex with 3.75 Moz Measured and Indicated and 8.65 Moz inferred gold resources in Canada.

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Subhasish Mukherjee

Reasons to Hold MSTR Stock Despite a 50% Decline in 3 Months

Analyst Blog

Shares of Strategy plunge nearly 50% in 3 months, but massive Bitcoin holdings, preferred securities funding and a discounted valuation support a case to hold.

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Sreeja Deb

Can AngloGold Ashanti Finish 2025 With Strong Free Cash Flow Growth?

Analyst Blog

AU posted a 185% jump in nine-month free cash flow to $1.86B, with record Q3 results, higher output and gold prices fueling optimism for 2025.

NEMPositive Net Change AUPositive Net Change AEMPositive Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

RR's Operating Expenses Rising: Can It Manage While Scaling?

Analyst Blog

Richtech Robotics faces a 150.8% surge in operating expenses as revenues dip, testing whether its cash-rich balance sheet can support a shift to recurring RaaS growth.

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Fluor Streamlines Portfolio With $122M Zhuhai Yard Sale

Analyst Blog

FLR sells its Zhuhai fabrication yard for $122M, boosting liquidity and advancing its shift to an asset-light model despite recent share weakness.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Is KMB's Powering Care Strategy Building a Competitive Edge Into 2026?

Analyst Blog

Kimberly-Clark's Powering Care strategy is driving volume-plus-mix growth, stronger innovation cycles and margin ambitions as it heads into 2026.

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BD and Penn Institute Ink Collaboration to Advance Immunotherapy

Analyst Blog

BDX teams up with the Penn Institute for Immunology and Immune Health to launch a high-parameter immune profiling study.

BDXPositive Net Change ISRGPositive Net Change CAHPositive Net Change COOPositive Net Change

Harendra Ray

Roblox Stock Down 38% in 3 Months: Buy the Dip or Sell More?

Analyst Blog

RBLX shares slide 38% in three months as growth visibility dims and spending rises, even while users and bookings surge - raising buy-the-dip questions.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Target's Shrink Normalization Emerges as Key Margin Stabilizer

Analyst Blog

TGT's improving shrink trends are becoming a reliable margin lever, helping stabilize profitability even as sales remain under pressure.

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Riya Anand

How Goldman Is Scaling AI to Transform Its Business Operations

Analyst Blog

GS is rolling out firmwide AI via OneGS 3.0 and an AI assistant to boost productivity, reshape banking workflows, and drive fee growth.

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