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Mark Vickery

Jobs Numbers Disappoint at 245K, Unemployment 6.7%

245K new jobs were even fewer than Wednesday's private-sector ADP (ADP) number of 307K, and well below the 430-440K expected.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stericycle (SRCL) Closes Global Product Recall Business Sale

The latest divestiture, being the eighth one since January 2019, reflects Stericycle's (SRCL) efforts in streamlining its core businesses.

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Zacks Equity Research

Accenture (ACN) to Help Accelerate Halliburton's Digitalization

Accenture (ACN) aims to help Halliburton's digital supply chain transformation and digitalization within its manufacturing function.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Booz Allen (BAH) Stock is Up 24.3% Year to Date

Booz Allen (BAH) stock has been benefiting from consecutive better-than-expected top- and bottom-line performances, and contributions from Vision 2020 and a differentiated business model.

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Guidewire (GWRE) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Guidewire's (GWRE) fiscal first-quarter results are likely to reflect gains from the robust implementation of cloud-based InsurancePlatform suite of solutions.

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Benjamin Rains

3 Growth Tech Stocks to Buy Now for 2021 and Hold

Let's dive into three growth-focused tech stocks to consider buying that aren't banking on a vaccine in a major way...

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Mark Vickery

Vaccine Stocks Adjust, Markets Await Jobs Numbers

There are no systemic problems with anything related to future vaccine availability overall.

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Zacks Equity Research

Western Union (WU) Strong on Digital Arm, Business Rejig

Expansion of digital payment platform, cost-saving measures, sale of non-strategic units aid Western Union (WU) when the overall remittance space remains bleak.

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Zacks Equity Research

Markets Await Fresh Fiscal Stimulus

Markets Await Fresh Fiscal Stimulus

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Mark Vickery

Initial, Continuing Claims Drop; PUA Soon to Expire

Initial Jobless Claims for last week came in significantly lower than expected: 712K versus a 780K estimate.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Investors Should Hold on to FLEETCOR (FLT) Stock

FLEETCOR's (FLT) acquisition moves are aimed at expanding customer base, headcount and operations, and diversifying service offerings across industries.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in CleanSpark (CLSK) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to CleanSpark (CLSK) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Accenture (ACN) Announces Completion of OpusLine Buyout

The buyout will enhance Accenture (ACN) as a provider of latest innovations across health, life sciences and insurance industries.

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S&P Global (SPGI) Stock Rises 22.4% Year to Date: Here's Why

S&P Global (SPGI) stock rides on consecutive better-than-expected top- and bottom-line performances, encouraging 2020 EPS guidance and contributions from acquisitions.

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Zacks Equity Research

Encouraging News on COVID-19 Vaccine

Encouraging News on COVID-19 Vaccine

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Smartsheet (SMAR) to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

Smartsheet's (SMAR) third-quarter fiscal 2021 results are likely to reflect gains from expanding clientele driven by robust demand for cloud-based offerings to boost automation and planning of work.

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Zacks Equity Research

Montrose (MEG) in Focus: Stock Moves 8.7% Higher

Montrose (MEG) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped nearly 9% on the day, amid huge volumes.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Investors Should Hold on to Verisk (VRSK) Stock

Verisk (VRSK) has a robust growth strategy that focuses on organic growth, product development and acquisitions.

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Zacks Equity Research

Top Ranked Value Stocks to Buy for December 2nd

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, December 2nd.

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Benjamin Rains

Buy Cheap Tech Stock Yext as a Bet on Information Overload?

Yext provides a relatively simple, yet vital service at a time when nearly all information is available digitally. And the company is set to release its Q3 results on Thursday, Dec. 3...

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Mastercard (MA) and Partners Roll Out Virtual Card Solution

Mastercard (MA) along with its partners Total System and Extend launches a mobile virtual card solution for commercial customers.

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Zacks Equity Research

Markets Await Economic Data

Markets Await Economic Data

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Zacks Equity Research

IHS Markit (INFO) Hits a 52-Week High: What's Driving It?

Consecutive better-than-expected bottom-line performances, a diversified global customer base and shareholder friendly moves are driving IHS Markit (INFO) stock.

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Zacks Equity Research

Why You Should Retain ABM Industries (ABM) in Your Portfolio

Growth through strategic acquisitions drives ABM Industries (ABM). However, high debt is a concern.

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