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Aparajita Dutta

5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Watch Ahead of a Possible September Rate Cut

With Fed hints of a September rate cut, low-leverage picks like NatWest, Sterling, Luxfer, Evercore and Hillman offer safer growth potential.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

4 High-Flying Stocks With Rising Cash Flows to Buy Now

Rising cash flows put Materion, Century Aluminum, Interface and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock on investors' buy radar.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Strong Utilities Demand Drive Primoris Services' EPS Higher?

PRIM rides strong utilities demand, margin gains and data center prospects to fuel EPS growth in 2025.

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Shaun Pruitt

Chase the Rebound in Toll Brothers (TOL) Stock?

As a leading luxury homebuilder, Toll Brothers (TOL) stock has seen a sharp rebound with the company benefiting from a more affluent customer base that's less sensitive to interest rates.

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Zacks Equity Research

Dycom Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss, Stock Down

DY posts record Q2 EPS and EBITDA, but revenue misses and a 4.6% stock drop temper strong infrastructure-driven growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Sterling's E-Infrastructure Boost Offset Housing Weakness in 2025?

STRL's data center and manufacturing projects fuel E-Infrastructure growth, offsetting housing softness in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Toll Brothers Q3 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Both Rise Y/Y

TOL tops Q3 estimates with record revenues. However, margins and backlog remain under pressure.

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Zacks Equity Research

Monarch Cement Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y Despite Revenues & Margin Pressures

MCEM's Q2 earnings rise y/y on higher profits from investments, but revenues fall on weaker concrete sales and margin pressure.

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Bryan Hayes

Lowe's (LOW) Tops Earnings Estimates on Pro and DIY Strength

The quarterly results underscore the home improvement retailer's continued investments in service offerings and operational efficiency.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta

Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta are positioned to benefit from steady infrastructure demand and industrial growth despite housing pressures.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Concrete & Aggregates Stocks to Ride Industrial and Public Spend

Federal infrastructure spending should help the Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry players like VMC and MLM. Yet, high rates and expenses are risks.

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Bryan Hayes

Home Depot Kicks Off Retail Earnings with Second Consecutive EPS Miss

A primary reason for the underperformance is the broader operating environment, which remains a difficult one for these home improvement chains.

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Zacks Equity Research

Smith-Midland Q2 Earnings Double Y/Y on Record Revenues, Stock Rises

SMID posts record Q2 revenues, doubles profit, and outpaces the S&P 500 with strong barrier rentals, soundwall sales and growing backlog.

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Zacks Equity Research

Team Stock Jumps 14.3% Despite Reporting Wider Y/Y Loss in Q2

TISI shares gain after Q2 results show revenue growth, margin gains and stronger adjusted EBITDA despite a wider y/y net loss.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights The New York Times, Dillard's, Newmont and Frontdoor

The New York Times, Dillard's, Newmont and Frontdoor stand out as liquid, high-performing stocks with strong earnings momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

AECOM's JV With Binnies Wins Changi WRP Expansion Project

ACM and Binnies jointly secure a contract for the Changi WRP Phase 3 expansion, reinforcing their global leadership in water infrastructure.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

Toll Brothers Before Q3 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

With Q3 earnings ahead, TOL leans on wealthy buyers and backlog strength to offset housing market volatility.

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Sraddha Singha

Primoris Services Stock Up 22.8% Since Q2 Earnings: Buy or Wait?

PRIM stock gains 22.8% since second-quarter 2025 earnings, fueled by data center demand, debt reduction and a rising earnings outlook.

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Amit Kr Ram

Should You Buy Sterling Stock After Its Solid Q2 Earnings Beat?

STRL's solid Q2 earnings beat, driven by data center demand and backlog growth, puts the stock in the spotlight.

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Zacks Equity Research

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

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

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Vaishali Doshi

Add These 4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks to Boost Portfolio Returns

NYT, DDS, NEM and FTDR make the cut as top liquid stocks, with each boasting strong liquidity, growth attributes and operational efficiency.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can AECOM's $24.6B Backlog Weather Economic and Policy Shocks?

With a $24.6B backlog, ACM eyes growth from global infrastructure booms despite looming economic and policy risks.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

Will AI-Driven Fiber Boom Boost MasTec's Communications Business?

MTZ posts record Q2 results as AI-fueled fiber demand propels 42% growth in its Communications segment and a $5B backlog.

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Zacks Equity Research

Big Win for KBR as NASA Hands Over $2.5B Space Support Contract

KBR wins $2.46B NASA contract to support astronaut health, Artemis and ISS, strengthening a six-decade partnership.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 14th

MVST, HMY and JRVR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 14, 2025.

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