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Zacks.com featured highlights Dollar General, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Equinor ASA
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Chicago, IL – October 6, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s Dollar General Corp. (DG - Free Report) , Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY - Free Report) and Equinor ASA (EQNR - Free Report)
3 Stocks with Broker Rating Upgrades Amid Resilient Equity Markets
U.S. equities have remained firmly positive so far this year despite elevated Treasury yields, oil above $100, sticky inflation, tariff uncertainty and narrow market breadth. September’s Federal Reserve rate hike tightened financial conditions, though weaker jobs data has since reduced expectations for another near-term hike. Resilient earnings and renewed AI-led tech strength have kept major indexes near record highs despite macroeconomic risks and volatility.
Amid this backdrop, choosing the right stock can become difficult. One way to simplify this task is to follow brokers’ recommendations. Stocks like Dollar General Corp., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Equinor ASA are worth betting on.
Broker recommendations are usually supported by extensive research, including management discussions, regulatory filings, earnings calls, channel checks and industry analysis. This helps analysts assess a company’s fundamentals alongside macro trends, sector conditions, competitive positioning and peer performance.
A broker rating upgrade typically reflects a more favorable outlook, often driven by developments not yet fully captured in consensus estimates or valuation. It may therefore signal improving earnings expectations, valuation perceptions or investor sentiment.
Still, broker rating upgrades should not be viewed in isolation. They are most useful when evaluated alongside fundamentals, earnings trends and valuation, forming part of a broader and disciplined investment framework.
3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings to Invest
Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States. DG’s merchandise includes national brands from leading manufacturers and private brand offerings that are priced at discounts to many comparable national brands.
DG’s fiscal 2027 earnings are expected to grow 15.9% year over year. Dollar General, which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1, has witnessed a 3.2% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Bristol-Myers, based in New Jersey, is one of the leading global specialty biopharmaceutical companies focused on developing treatments targeting severe diseases. BMY offers products for oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience indications.
Bristol-Myers’ 2026 earnings are projected to increase 12.4% year over year. BMY, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has seen a 3.2% increase in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Equinor ASA is an integrated energy company, with operations across 30 countries and the largest supplier of pipeline gas to Europe. EQNR is a leading seller of crude oil.
EQNR’s 2026 earnings are expected to soar 120.7% year over year. Equinor ASA, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed a 10.5% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
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Zacks.com featured highlights Dollar General, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Equinor ASA
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 6, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s Dollar General Corp. (DG - Free Report) , Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY - Free Report) and Equinor ASA (EQNR - Free Report)
3 Stocks with Broker Rating Upgrades Amid Resilient Equity Markets
U.S. equities have remained firmly positive so far this year despite elevated Treasury yields, oil above $100, sticky inflation, tariff uncertainty and narrow market breadth. September’s Federal Reserve rate hike tightened financial conditions, though weaker jobs data has since reduced expectations for another near-term hike. Resilient earnings and renewed AI-led tech strength have kept major indexes near record highs despite macroeconomic risks and volatility.
Amid this backdrop, choosing the right stock can become difficult. One way to simplify this task is to follow brokers’ recommendations. Stocks like Dollar General Corp., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Equinor ASA are worth betting on.
Broker recommendations are usually supported by extensive research, including management discussions, regulatory filings, earnings calls, channel checks and industry analysis. This helps analysts assess a company’s fundamentals alongside macro trends, sector conditions, competitive positioning and peer performance.
A broker rating upgrade typically reflects a more favorable outlook, often driven by developments not yet fully captured in consensus estimates or valuation. It may therefore signal improving earnings expectations, valuation perceptions or investor sentiment.
Still, broker rating upgrades should not be viewed in isolation. They are most useful when evaluated alongside fundamentals, earnings trends and valuation, forming part of a broader and disciplined investment framework.
3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings to Invest
Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States. DG’s merchandise includes national brands from leading manufacturers and private brand offerings that are priced at discounts to many comparable national brands.
DG’s fiscal 2027 earnings are expected to grow 15.9% year over year. Dollar General, which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1, has witnessed a 3.2% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Bristol-Myers, based in New Jersey, is one of the leading global specialty biopharmaceutical companies focused on developing treatments targeting severe diseases. BMY offers products for oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience indications.
Bristol-Myers’ 2026 earnings are projected to increase 12.4% year over year. BMY, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has seen a 3.2% increase in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Equinor ASA is an integrated energy company, with operations across 30 countries and the largest supplier of pipeline gas to Europe. EQNR is a leading seller of crude oil.
EQNR’s 2026 earnings are expected to soar 120.7% year over year. Equinor ASA, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed a 10.5% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks?
Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year.
Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.
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About Screen of the Week
Zacks.com created the first and best screening system on the web earning the distinction as the "#1 site for screening stocks" by Money Magazine. But powerful screening tools is just the start. That is why Zacks created the Screen of the Week to highlight profitable stock picking strategies that investors can actively use.
Strong Stocks that Should Be in the News
Many are little publicized and fly under the Wall Street radar. They're virtually unknown to the general public. Yet today's 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" were generated by the stock-picking system that has more than doubled the market from 1988 through 2016. Its average gain has been a stellar +25% per year. See these high-potential stocks free >>.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.