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Mark Vickery

Shutdown Continues, Open AI Taps AMD, Fifth Third Buys Comerica

Likely a big reason the tech-heavy Nasdaq continues to set higher and higher all-time levels is that investment in AI is a reality.

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Tanuka De

COIN vs. IBKR: Which Trading Platform Stock Has More Upside?

COIN and IBKR face rising costs but diverge on growth paths. While crypto adoption fuels Coinbase, global expansion boosts Interactive Brokers.

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Swayta Shah

Which Bank Stock to Buy as Fed Lowers Rate: Bank of America or Truist?

How do BAC's scale, growth outlook and digital edge stack up against TFC's dividend yield and branch expansion as interest rates fall? Let's find out.

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Swayta Shah

HOOD Stock S&P 500's Top Performer: Is the Momentum Sustainable?

Robinhood tops the S&P 500 with a 229% surge as it diversifies beyond brokerage into global fintech and crypto. Can the rally last? Let's find out.

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Swayta Shah

JPMorgan's Shares Touch an All-time High: Too Late to Get in?

JPM stock hits a record high as buybacks, dividend hikes and rate-cut tailwinds fuel optimism for continued growth. Is now the right time to buy it?

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Arghyadeep Bose

OPFI vs. FUTU: Which Fintech Stock Is the Smarter Buy Right Now?

OppFi lifts guidance with AI-driven lending growth and strong credit quality, while Futu Holdings posts surging revenues and margins.

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Panel Of Zacks Experts

Top Stock Picks for Week of September 22, 2025

A Specialty Finance Platform with a Healthy History of Earnings Beats and a Global Bank with Strong Shareholder Returns.

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Arghyadeep Bose

DAVE Skyrockets 473% in a Year: Should You Buy the Stock Now?

Dave is expanding its member base, rolling out CashAI v5.5, and delivering strong revenues, profit and liquidity growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Bar Harbor Bankshares Stock Options

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

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Mark Vickery

Moving Pieces Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

It is widely expected that the Fed will cut rates at this meeting for the first time in 2025.

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Mark Vickery

Stock Market On Top of the World Ahead of Fed Meeting

The Fed is data dependent, so that means a rate cut is ripe for the picking.

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Swayta Shah

Fed Set to Pivot: Is Now the Right Time to Bet on BAC Stock?

With Fed easing underway, Bank of America faces NII headwinds even as loan demand, branch expansion plans and strong liquidity offer support. Should you buy?

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for BCB Bancorp Stock Options

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

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Shuvra Shankar Dey

NU Stock Skyrockets 30% in a Month: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Nu Holdings' rapid growth and soaring profitability highlight its fintech edge, but high valuation and Latin American risks urge caution.

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Swayta Shah

JPMorgan vs. PNC Financial: Which Bank Stock Is the Smarter Buy Today?

Does JPM's scale, raised 2025 NII guidance and strong capital return plans give it an edge over PNC's expansion-focused strategy? Let's find out.

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Swayta Shah

BAC vs. C: Which Bank Stock is Poised to Offer Better Value?

Does Citigroup's restructuring, stronger price gains, lower P/E and higher dividend yield give it an edge over Bank of America for value-focused investors?

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets in Red but Improving on New Data

We appear to be bouncing around a bit more in recent trading days after a steadier level following August 2nd lows.

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Swayta Shah

Powell Hints at Policy Shift: Time to Load Up on JPM Stock?

Powell's signal of a September rate cut could trim JPMorgan's lending margins but also fuel stronger non-interest income growth. Is the stock a buy now?

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Mark Vickery

What to Expect from Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Investors will be listening closely to hear if the deliberate and methodical Powell will be leaning toward a 25-basis-point (bps) interest rate cut.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

AmEx Up 24.3% in a Year: But Is the Price Target Enough of a Perk?

AXP gains 24.3% in a year, but with shares near Wall Street's target, is the growth runway losing momentum?

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Ameris Bancorp Stock We Don't?

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

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Kashvi Chandgothia

MercadoLibre Faces Margin Strain: Should You Hold or Fold the Stock?

MELI's aggressive growth push hits profitability, with EPS miss and margin squeeze raising investor red flags.

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Zacks Equity Research

Should You Grab Nu Holdings Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report?

Nu Holdings' rapid customer growth, low-cost platform, and strong Q2 forecasts could set the stage for another earnings beat.

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Swayta Shah

JPM or MS: Which Investment Banking Powerhouse is the Better Buy Now?

Can JPMorgan's IB dominance, trading strength and diversified revenues give it an edge over Morgan Stanley in a volatile market? Let's take a closer look.

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Swayta Shah

Is Bank of America's Slow Start in 2025 an Opportunity for Investors?

BAC's slow 2025 start contrasts with peers. Will branch expansion, tech upgrades and a $40B buyback boost long-term appeal? Let's find out.

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