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Zacks Equity Research

Global Payments Reshapes Itself With Worldpay Deal and Strategic Exit

GPN reshapes its business after closing the Worldpay deal and selling Issuer Solutions to FIS, creating a focused global merchant and commerce platform.

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Arghyadeep Bose

OPFI Hits 79% Auto-Approval Rate: Can Its Efficiency Rise Further?

OppFi posts a record 79.1% auto-approval rate as AI-driven Model 6 lifts revenues and margins, raising questions about further efficiency gains.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Nvidia, Bloom Energy, Oklo, Lockheed Martin and Red Cat

Nvidia sits at the center of a bullish 2026 outlook as AI buildouts, defense spending, and policy shifts fuel hopes of outsized GDP growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Retain FTI Consulting Stock in Your Portfolio

FCN shares beat industry gains as diversified consulting, solid liquidity and ongoing buybacks indicate modest earnings growth in 2026.

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Amit Kr Ram

Willdan Surges 27.7% in Three Months: How to Play the Stock Now?

How should investors play WLDN as energy transition and data center demand drive growth, while valuation risks add uncertainty?

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Shreya Majumder

WDC Skyrockets 87% in 3 Months: Is the Stock Still a Buy in 2026?

Western Digital jumps 86.5% in three months as AI-driven storage demand boosts margins and cash returns, leaving investors to weigh how much upside remains.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Retain Rollins Stock in Your Portfolio

Rollins shares are up 30% in a year as earnings and revenue growth accelerate, driven by Orkin expansion, tech investments and acquisitions.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Who Wins and Who Takes the Hit?

Trump's proposed 10% credit-card rate cap could squeeze issuers like Capital One while leaving payment networks less exposed for a year.

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Zacks Equity Research

Xylem Exhibits Strong Prospects Despite Persisting Headwinds

XYL gains from strong demand in metering, infrastructure and treatment markets, supported by acquisitions, project momentum and rising shareholder returns.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Can Dave Sustain Its ExtraCash Surge While Managing Credit Risks?

DAVE's ExtraCash originations jump 49% y/y to $2B in 3Q25, but sustaining growth hinges on CashAI v5.5 and a capital-light bank partnership.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Coherent's Robust Margin Expansion: Is This Key to Its Growth Engine?

COHR posts sharp margin expansion in Q1 FY26 as AI-driven demand, cost discipline and a divestiture fuel 17.3% revenue growth.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Mastercard Up 7.6% in a Month: Are Investors Looking Beyond AI Hype?

MA shares jump 7.6% in a month as investors rotate from AI trades toward durable payment networks with steady growth drivers.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Hold Verisk Analytics Stock in Your Portfolio

VRSK shares beat industry gains as subscription shift, SaaS demand and new AI tools drive revenue growth across underwriting and claims.

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Vaishali Doshi

Boost Your Portfolio Returns With These 4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks

CIEN, EVER, PAAS and GCT make the cut as the top liquid stocks, each boasting strong liquidity, growth attributes and operational efficiency.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: NVIDIA, Modine Manufacturing, Credo Technology, Vertiv and Coherent

NVIDIA???s Vera Rubin reveal shook AI infrastructure, sparking sharp moves in Modine and Credo as investors reassessed cooling and connectivity needs.

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Zacks Equity Research

Euronet Fortifies Presence in Greece With CrediaBank Deal

EEFT's deal with CrediaBank is likely to boost its Europe footprint, adding major transaction volume, merchants, and digital wallet plans.

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Maharathi Basu

SYM vs. COHR: Which Technology Services Stock Is Better-Placed Now?

COHR outpaces SYM with surging AI-driven demand, strong earnings beats and a more attractive valuation profile.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Skillsoft Slips 72% in a Year: How Should Investors Play the Stock?

SKIL plunges 72% in a year, but a possible Global Knowledge sale, AI-led Percipio wins and a cheap valuation may reshape the story.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Experian and Intertek Group

Experian and Intertek emerge as stocks to watch as demand for data, analytics and assurance services lifts the business information industry.

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Zacks Equity Research

Centrus Energy and Toll Brothers have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Centrus Energy takes Bull of the Day honors on AI-driven nuclear demand and a major DOE deal, while Toll Brothers is tagged Bear amid soft housing demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Jan 8, 2026

Wall Street closed mixed on Wednesday, pulled up by healthcare and AI-focused tech stocks.

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Amit Kr Ram

Can Solid Utility Programs and Planning Work Drive Willdan in 2026?

Can utility programs and planning work keep driving WLDN's growth into 2026 as power demand and contract activity rise?

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Zacks Equity Research

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in FactSet Research Systems Stock?

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

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Zacks Equity Research

2 Stocks to Watch From the Booming Business Information Industry

Increased demand for risk mitigation, cost reduction and productivity improvement solutions will likely help the Zacks Business - Information Services industry prosper. EXPGY and IKTSY are well-positioned to benefit from this surge.

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Zacks Equity Research

Acuity Brands to Post Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Must Know

AYI is set to report Q1 FY26 results on Jan. 8, with EPS seen up 12% and revenues up 19% YoY as innovation and pricing actions support growth.

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