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RAVE Upgraded to Outperform Amid Profitability Streak & Capital Strength

RAVE Restaurant's consistent earnings, asset-light model and strategic initiatives support an improving growth narrative, justifying the upgrade to Outperform.

RAVEPositive Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Ocean Power With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates OPTT as "Neutral." Explore how its AI-driven maritime tech shows promise, but execution and financial risks linger.

OPTTNegative Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Franklin Wireless With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates FKWL as "Neutral." Explore how its strong growth and liquidity spark optimism while customer reliance and governance concerns raise caution.

FKWLPositive Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Medalist Diversified REIT With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Medalist Diversified REIT as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore MDRR's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

MDRRPositive Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Global Self Storage With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Global Self Storage as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore SELF's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

SELFNegative Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Wheeler Real Estate With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Wheeler Real Estate as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore WHLR's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

WHLRNegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Palladyne AI With Neutral Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has given PDYN a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how defense traction, AI innovation and strong liquidity are balanced against commercialization risks and competitive pressure.

PDYNPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

UHT Downgraded to Neutral Amid Leasing & Rate Pressures

Universal Health Realty's lease stability and dividend yield support income, but muted leasing, variable-rate debt and tenant concentration weigh on growth prospects.

UHTPositive Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of NERA With Neutral Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has given NERA a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how portfolio expansion, solid rental performance, and liquidity strength are weighed against structural and regional headwinds.

NENNo Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of CBL With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates CBL & Associates as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore CBL's leasing momentum and financial health amid market challenges.

CBLNegative Net Change

John Blank

Zacks May View on Equity Markets

Recent trade policy announcements have raised economic uncertainty, pushed up market volatility, and tightened financial conditions.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

"For companies that generate more than 50% of sales inside the U.S., the blended earnings growth rate is 14.4%. For companies that generate more than 50% of sales outside the U.S., the blended earnings growth rate is 20.8%."

John Blank

May Sell-Side and Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

FactSet "Bottoms-up" consensus, going 12 months out? This outside consensus was for 6,578. That latest consensus was (+19.9%) above a closing price 5,485

John Blank

May Asset Allocation Guidelines

Five different frameworks specify portfolio risk tolerance: from Risky "Max Growth" to Conservative "Income." Choose one that fits you.

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

Data showed investors across the board upgrades. Zacks Industry Ranks supplied one Very Attractive Sector: Financials.

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Park With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks has issued a "Neutral" rating for Park, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore its solid balance sheet, aerospace exposure, and dividend history, weighed against margin pressure and supply chain risks.

PKEPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Autoscope Earns Outperform Rating on Yield, Growth & Valuation Upside

Autoscope has been upgraded to "Outperform" on 7% yield, federal tailwinds, high-margin product growth, strong cash flow and deep valuation discount at 6X EBITDA, with $7 million in liquidity.

AATCNegative Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Summit Midstream With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates SMC as "Neutral." Explore SMC's improved liquidity, growth moves and asset strength, balanced by integration risks and customer concentration.

SMCNegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of BayFirst With Outperform Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has given BayFirst an "Outperform" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how tech innovation, regional growth and strong earnings tailwinds position it as a standout in community banking.

BAFNNegative Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Ohio Valley Banc With Outperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Ohio Valley Banc as "Outperform", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore OVBC's disciplined cost actions, financial health and operational efficiency.

OVBCPositive Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Old Point With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks has issued a "Neutral" rating for Old Point, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore its record earnings, margin gains and regional strength, balanced against shrinking loans and rising credit risks.

OPOFPositive Net Change

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AXIL Brands Stock Price Decreases 2.2% as Earnings Decline Y/Y in Q3

AXIL's Q3 earnings falls despite higher revenues. Stock slumps 37% in a month as investors weigh growth plans, cost pressures and outlook.

AXILPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Oil-Dri Earns Outperform Rating on Renewable Diesel, Ultra Pet Wins

ODC gains an "Outperform" rating as renewable diesel demand soars, and the Ultra Pet acquisition boosts growth, profitability and market presence.

ODCPositive Net Change

Mark Zinski

2 More Defensive Small Caps

Diverse end markets can prove advantageous during economic uncertainty.

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NVFY Stock Slides Post Earnings Despite Narrower Net Loss

Nova LifeStyle reports lower revenues but improved margins in 2024, with sales gains in North America offset by declines in Asia and other regions.

NVFYNegative Net Change