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Steel Dynamics (STLD) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Tale of the Tape

In the latest trading session, Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $175.38, marking a -1.03% move from the previous day.

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Urmimala Biswas

3 Attractive PEG-Driven Value Stocks to Pick for 2026

Analyst Blog

CGAU, CMC and SYIEY stand out as PEG-driven value plays for 2026 as higher rates and shifting returns fuel a rotation away from growth.

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Wells Fargo Stock Touched a New 52-Week High: Is More Upside Left?

Analyst Blog

With WFC at a 52-week high, does improving U.S. economic confidence and expectations for 2026 support further upside? Let us find out.

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Zacks Equity Research

SOLV Acquires Acera Surgical to Expand Advanced Wound Care Portfolio

Analyst Blog

Solventum buys Acera Surgical for $725M upfront to enter tissue matrices, expanding MedSurg and wound care.

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Debapriya Bhowal

How ExxonMobil Stays Resilient in a Soft Commodity Pricing Environment

Analyst Blog

XOM leans on low-cost Permian and Guyana output, cost savings and an integrated model to stay profitable as oil prices soften.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why AWR Stock Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio Right Now

Analyst Blog

American States Water benefits from new regulated rates, while rising demand from an expanding customer base will support stable earnings growth.

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Harbour Energy to Enter the U.S. Gulf With $3.2B LLOG Acquisition

Analyst Blog

HBRIY's $3.2B deal to buy LLOG delivers oil-weighted deepwater assets and secures a long-sought entry into the Gulf of America.

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Deere to Scale Customer-Focused Mixed-Fleet Business with Tenna Buyout

Analyst Blog

DE plans to scale its mixed-fleet strategy with the Tenna acquisition, expanding customer-focused construction technology offerings.

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Citigroup Seizes Japan's M&A Boom, Plans to Expand IB Team

Analyst Blog

C ramps up Japan investment banking, planning a 30% headcount boost by 2026 as a record M&A boom reshapes the corporate landscape.

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Zacks Equity Research

Ally Financial Shares Touch 52-Week High: How to Play It Now?

Analyst Blog

ALLY hits a 52-week high after stronger U.S. GDP. However, asset quality, NIM pressure and expenses keep the stock a cautious hold.

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Plexus Gains 15% in 6 Months: Will the Stock Climb Higher in 2026?

Analyst Blog

PLXS up 15% in six months, lagging its sector, as investors weigh strong program wins, cash flow gains and near-term demand risks.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Skillsoft's Strategic Alternatives for GK: Can It Save the Core?

Analyst Blog

SKIL is reviewing strategic alternatives for its GK unit after an 18% y/y segmental revenue drop, betting that exiting GK can refocus growth on digital TDS.

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Rajani Lohia

Can lululemon Halt Margin Erosion Amid Tariff-Driven Cost Hits?

Analyst Blog

LULU faces tariff-driven margin pressure as the gross margin slumps. However, pricing, efficiency and supply-chain moves aim to blunt the hit into 2026.

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SLB Secures Multi-Year Deal to Boost Unconventional Gas Output

Analyst Blog

SLB lands a five-year Aramco contract to boost Saudi Arabia's unconventional gas output, strengthening its backlog as cleaner energy demand and gas prices increase.

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Sreeja Deb

AU vs. NEM: Which Gold Mining Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Analyst Blog

Soaring gold prices, contrasting production trends and recent strategic moves are shaping the investment debate between AngloGold Ashanti and Newmont.

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AppLovin's Strategic Reset: Going All-In on AI-Driven Advertising

Analyst Blog

APP sheds its gaming roots, sells its Apps segment, and rebuilds around AI-led ad tech, betting MAX and AXON can redefine in-app advertising.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

4 Retail Apparel Stocks Poised to Lead Consumer Rally in 2026

Analyst Blog

As apparel demand shows signs of life, AEO, URBN, BOOT and GAP refine operations and positioning for a possible consumer rebound in 2026.

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3 Bank Stocks With High Dividend Yield to Keep an Eye On

Analyst Blog

Can TFC, COLB, and NWFL provide consistent dividend income in 2026, with yields topping 4%?

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Dycom Strengthens Position With $1.63B Power Solutions Acquisition

Analyst Blog

DY closes a $1.63B Power Solutions deal, boosting data center electrical capabilities and positioning the firm for AI-driven digital infrastructure growth.

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Nikita Kataruka

3 Banks Poised to Benefit Most From Declining Interest Rates

Analyst Blog

With the Fed cutting rates in 2025, WFC, BAC and C are positioned to gain from stronger loan demand and steadier funding costs.

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Harendra Ray

Can Dutch Bros Maintain Its Growth Edge as Store Openings Accelerate?

Analyst Blog

BROS shows steady transaction growth, records new-store volumes and strong digital engagement as it targets rapid expansion through 2029.

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Riya Anand

3 Bank Stocks to Keep on Your Radar as They Reach New 52-Week Highs

Analyst Blog

C, BAC and USB hit new 52-week highs as economic growth, rate cuts and bank strategies fuel investor optimism.

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Harendra Ray

Is CMG Sacrificing Near-Term Margins to Protect Long-Term Demand?

Analyst Blog

Chipotle is absorbing margin pressure, pulling back on pricing, boosting portions and marketing to protect traffic and long-term brand demand.

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Rajani Lohia

PepsiCo vs. Coca-Cola: Which Stock Dominates Global Beverage Space?

Analyst Blog

PEP and KO go head-to-head as KO's pure-play beverage strength clashes with PEP's snacks-driven diversification and valuation appeal.

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Zacks Equity Research

Medifast's Third-Quarter Revenue Fell 36%: Is Stabilization Near?

Analyst Blog

MED witnesses revenue plunge as its coach base shrank, but restructuring and productivity initiatives aim to stabilize results by late 2025.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Dave vs. OppFi: Which Fintech Stock Is the Smarter Bet Right Now?

Analyst Blog

DAVE and OPFI post solid 2025 results, with strong revenue growth, improving credit metrics and repeated guidance hikes fueling investor interest.

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Bryan Hayes

Santa Claus Rally Begins Today: Stocks to Watch

Investment Ideas

The calendar is on the side of the bulls as the next week of trading tends to lean quite bullish.

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Sejuti Banerjea

Weak Macro Can't Stop E-commerce Stocks Expedia and Amazon

Industry Outlook

Macro uncertainties are crimping holiday sales but Expedia and Amazon shareholders have reason to cheer.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for Dec. 24

Zacks #1 Rank Additions

ZUMZ, SPNT and PAAS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on Dec. 24, 2025

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Hims & Hers Health, Biotricity and Privia Health

Press Releases

Hims & Hers leads three healthcare IT stocks up over 20% in 2025, as digital care, remote monitoring and data platforms gain traction.

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