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Mastercard's Expenses Are on the Rise: A Threat to Profit Margins?

MA's costs are climbing fast, but rising margins and strong revenues show its growth push may be paying off.

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Rajani Lohia

5 Bargain Stocks With Low P/S Ratios & High Growth Return Potential

The price-to-sales ratio is a convenient tool to gauge the value of stocks incurring losses or in an early development cycle. Stocks like JAKK, GDOT, SIG, ROCK and PFE hold promise.

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Arghyadeep Bose

3 Waste Removal Services Stocks to Monitor Amid Industry Woes

The Zacks Waste Removal Services industry is anticipated to gain from the rising need for ESG goals, technological developments and innovation in WTE technology. RSG, HTO and MEG are well-poised to gain from growing demands.

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Debasmita Chatterjee

5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Amid a Booming Digital Era

The Financial Transaction Services industry is aided by the widespread adoption of contactless payments, strong cross-border volumes and pursuit of M&A activities. Companies like V, MA, FI, FIS and GPN are well-positioned to thrive on the back of these favorable trends.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Jun 5, 2025

U.S. stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday after data showed private sector payrolls hit a two-year low, suggesting that a lack of clarity over President Donald Trump's trade policies could weigh on the nation's economy.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Aris Water Solutions Stock Options

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

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa's Global Transactions Engine is Roaring: Sustainable or Not?

V rides a 13% surge in cross-border volumes as global travel grows, but Asia drag remains a key watchpoint.

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Amit Kr Ram

Jacobs Is Trading at a Discount: Should You Buy or Hold the Stock?

Despite rising expenses and currency risks, J's strong market presence and discounted valuation make it a stock worth considering for long-term investors.

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Zacks Equity Research

Axon 2 Drives AppLovin's Advertising Surge and Gaming Ecosystem

APP's AI engine Axon 2 has quadrupled ad spend and reignited mobile gaming, fueling explosive growth in revenues and earnings.

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Zacks Equity Research

Fidelity National Powers ATLAS With Advanced Loan Servicing Solution

FIS' Commercial Loan Servicing solution is chosen by ATLAS to drive automation, transparency and efficiency across loan and investment operations.

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Arghyadeep Bose

OppFi Raises EPS Guidance for 2025: Is This Expectation Valid?

OPFI lifts its 2025 EPS guidance after Q1 earnings soar 277% y/y, driven by loan growth, credit gains and cost control.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Sezzle's Q1 Revenues Skyrocket 123%: What's Behind This Outcome?

SEZL's first-quarter 2025 revenues soar 123%, fueled by rising purchase frequency, new features and a growing merchant network.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Xylem Stock Right Now

XYL rides on strength across operating segments and acquisitions, but high debt and costs remain headwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Private Payrolls Increased Less Than Expected

Private Payrolls Increased Less Than Expected

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Tokenization Up 33%, Click to Pay Doubled: Is Mastercard a Buy Now?

MA's tokenized transactions surged over one-third in Europe, boosting its footprint in the payments ecosystem, but rising costs and regulatory risks cloud its high valuation.

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Zacks Equity Research

Visa and Klarna Launch Innovative Card With Hybrid Features

V teams up with Klarna to launch a hybrid debit card that offers Pay Now, Pay in 4 and Pay Later options.

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Zacks Equity Research

Pre-Markets Mostly in The Red Ahead of JOLTS Data

Pre-Markets Mostly in The Red Ahead of JOLTS Data

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa Stock Up 16% YTD & Counting: Buy Now or Wait for a Dip?

V stock continues to grow, but with rising costs and regulatory risks, is it still a smart buy or time to hold back?

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Nalak Das

Buy 5 High-Flying Growth Stocks to Maximize Your Returns in June

APP, APH, INTU, CVNA, and STN posted double-digit gains and rising earnings estimates ahead of June.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for June 3rd

EWCZ, PRM, INSE, FTK and CPA have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 3, 2025.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for American Express, NextEra Energy & Arista Networks

ANET sees solid enterprise demand as its single EOS and CloudVision platform set it apart despite margin pressures.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Byrna Technologies Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

Markets Await Jobs Data

Markets Await Jobs Data

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Santanu Roy

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: StoneCo, Axon, Intuit in Focus

StoneCo, Axon and Intuit stand out as Zacks-backed winners amid market weakness and rising global trade tensions.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for June 2nd

PVH, BPOP and MMS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 2, 2025.

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