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Christopher Vargas

Virgin Galactic Unveils Spacesuits as IPO Nears

On Wednesday, Under Armour (UAA) unveiled the spacesuits it is making for people to wear during trips with Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceflight company.

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Christopher Vargas

MGM Resorts (MGM) Sells Properties in a Move to Free Capital

The sale will free up cash, offering MGM flexibility to operate in new and different ways, said MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO Jim Murren.

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Radhika Pujara

Blockchain to Gain Impetus as Facebook Moves Ahead With Libra

Facebook (FB) is not deterred by notable digital payment companies disassociating themselves from Libra. Advancing efforts on Libra brings other major blockchain players under the spotlight.

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Sweta Killa

5 Top-Performing Leveraged ETFs of Last Week

We have highlighted the five best leveraged equity ETFs of last week that could continue to be investors' darlings.

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Daniel Laboe

Tesla's (TSLA) Rally Could Be An Opportunity

The market for electric vehicles is proven, and Tesla not only is the market leader, but it produces the highest-quality vehicles.

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John Blank

Chaos Politics to Slow Growth, or Vice-Versa? Zacks October Market Strategy

Do you start off with slow growth in a given Country, and then voters get angry about it? Or do angry voters, with nothing to complain about, get angry anyways, and slow down their economy's growth?

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Zacks Equity Research

Microsoft Expands Surface Device Portfolio at October Event

Microsoft (MSFT) unveils innovative Surface devices at its October event, including fresh dual-screen devices with an aim to advance workspace productivity.

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Sweta Killa

4 Country ETFs That Beat the Market in September

We highlight four top-performing country ETFs that beat the market in the last quarter. Any of these could be excellent plays for investors seeking to ride out the current market concerns.

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Christopher Vargas

Another IPO Treads Water as Peloton (PTON) Shares Fall in Market Debut

Peloton (PTON) made its market debut this week, opening on the NASDAQ at $27, which was below its IPO pricing of $29 per share.

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Christopher Vargas

WeWork CEO to Step Down: Are They Finally Ready to Go Public?

Office space company WeWork, now known as We Co, continued to tread water as board members and officials from its largest investor, SoftBank Group (SFTBY), were seeking the resignation of company cofounder and CEO, Adam Neumann.

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Sweta Killa

Leveraged/Inverse ETFs That Gained Double-Digits Last Week

We have highlighted some leveraged/inverse ETF that piled up more than 10% last week.

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John Blank

Is the S&P 500 Valuation Stretched? Global Week Ahead

Lo and behold: The forward 12-month P/E ratio for the S&P 500 index is a rich 17.0. This P/E ratio is now firmly above its 5-yr average (16.6) and well above its 10-yr average (14.8).

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Zacks Equity Research

Autonomous Driving Space Gains Steam: Stocks in Focus

Here we discuss few stocks well poised to capitalize on their ongoing initiatives in self-driving space.

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Chandrima Sanyal

Facebook Luxottica Deal to Bring AR Glasses Mainstream

Codenamed Orion, Facebook's (FB) smart glasses are reportedly being designed to disrupt the smartphones market when it hits the shelves anywhere between 2023 and 2025.

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Sweta Killa

5 ETF Zones to Watch Ahead of Fed Meeting

Several ETF zones are in focus and could see outsized volume depending on the Fed decision.

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John Blank

Why Cut the Fed Funds Rate Again? Global Week Ahead

It could be to keep policy and risk-free benchmark Treasury rates in alignment with the ECB's easing last week. It could be to alleviate trade war uncertainty. It could be to assist in next year???s U.S. Presidential election.

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Radhika Pujara

4 Tech Stocks Poised to Gain as 5G Deployment Speeds Up

We highlight four technology stocks well poised to benefit as 5G is all set to usher in a new technological revolution.

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Sweta Killa

China ETFs Surge: Will the Upside Continue?

China became the hot spot for investors last week buoyed by dual tailwinds of positive developments in trade dispute and stimulus plan.

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Benjamin Rains

5 Great Stocks Under $10 for Investors to Buy in September

We've highlighted five stocks that are currently trading for under $10 per share. All of these stocks also sport a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) or better...

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Radhika Pujara

Virtual Beings Trending in VR Tech: 4 Stocks in Limelight

Virtual Beings have carved out a niche of their own after first-ever Emmy win. We focus on Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix and Apple, which are likely to make their presence felt in this emerging market.

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Chandrima Sanyal

US Autonomous Vehicle Market Dominance Under Threat By China

China's constant initiatives and investments are likely to challenge the leadership of the United States in the autonomous vehicle industry in a few years.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Gain & Lose From a Strong Dollar

We have highlighted ETFs that should benefit from a strong dollar and the ones that will lose.

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Daniel Laboe

Can Baidu Put An End To Shareholder Suffering: Earnings After The Bell

Baidu's earnings this evening could be pivotal for the firm as investors evaluate whether Baidu can revitalize grow and remain profitable.

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Sweta Killa

ETF Winners & Losers of Last Week

We have highlighted last week's best and worst performing ETFs.

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Benjamin Rains

Trade War Updates, CSCO Preview & Time to Buy RH Stock | Free Lunch

Did the global economic picture just turn more positive on U.S.-China trade war news? This episode of Free Lunch also takes a look at what to expect from Cisco (CSCO) and Macy's (M) earnings, and why RH is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock.

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