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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Microsoft, AstraZeneca and BlackRock, Taylor Devices and Geospace Technologies

MSFT, AZN, and BLK lead Zacks' top stock picks, while TAYD and GEOS show resilience despite microcap market pressures.

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Zacks.com featured highlights include Flex, CVS Health, Urban Outfitters and Exelixis

FLEX, CVS, URBN and EXEL stand out as GARP picks with strong growth outlooks and discounted PEG ratios.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for Microsoft, AstraZeneca & BlackRock

MSFT, AZN, and BLK earn praise in fresh Zacks reports, with AI, pharma pipelines, and AUM growth fueling long-term outlooks.

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Urmimala Biswas

4 Attractive GARP Picks for Your Portfolio Based on PEG Ratio

Here are four discounted PEG stocks that qualify our screening criteria and could be good picks. These are FLEX, CVS, URBN and EXEL.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Inspire Medical Systems Stock?

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

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Debanjana Dey

HIMS' Subscriptions Power Personalized Care & Recurring Revenue Growth

Hims & Hers' 38.4% subscriber growth and $576.4 million online revenues highlight the power of its personalized subscription model.

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BMY Reports Positive Data on Sotyktu From Arthritis Study

Bristol Myers' Sotyktu hits key goals in late-stage PsA trial, fueling hopes for expansion amid recent pipeline setbacks.

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Kura Oncology Stock?

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

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Dentsply Sirona Stock?

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

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Novavax's COVID-Flu Combo Shot Shows Strong Immune Response

NVAX's COVID-flu combo shot sparks strong immunity in seniors, fueling plans for further late-stage trials.

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Moumi Mondal

CVS Health's MBR Improves: Can It Sustain Amid Elevated Cost Trends?

CVS posts its first favorable MBR in quarters, but elevated cost trends test its ability to sustain the gains.

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UnitedHealth's Medical Membership Rises: Can It Maintain the Momentum?

UNH's medical membership tops 50M amid rising demand. However, high Medicare costs cloud its growth outlook.

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Insmed Stock Jumps 29% on Encouraging PAH Study Results

INSM eyes the next steps as TPIP hits all endpoints in the PAH study, setting the stage for late-stage trials and broader potential in lung disease.

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Sundeep Ganoria

CRISPR Therapeutics Gains 14% in a Month: How to Play the Stock?

CRSP surges 14% on encouraging CTX310 data and growing Casgevy sales, despite early-stage pipeline risks.

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Debanjana Dey

DOCS Boosts Client Retention via Workflow Integration and AI Tools

Doximity strengthens client loyalty by embedding AI tools and clinical workflows into its platform for medical professionals.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add DENTSPLY SIRONA Stock to Your Portfolio Now

XRAY continues to gain traction from a robust product portfolio. However, the macroeconomic factors, such as weakened global demand, persist.

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Harshit Gupta

ISRG Margin Outlook Dips on Tariffs, Demand Signals Stay Strong

Intuitive Surgical trims margin outlook on tariff headwinds, but strong procedure growth and financial resilience bolster its long-term case.

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NVO Stock Gains After Parvus Asset Management Builds Stake

Novo Nordisk jumps 5% as Parvus Asset Management builds a stake to sway CEO succession amid leadership shakeup and pipeline buzz.

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Sridatri Sarkar

BrightSpring's Home Health Arm Soars: What's Powering Growth?

BTSG's Home Health Care Q1 2025 sales surge 21%, fueled by Medicare Advantage gains and high patient satisfaction.

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Here's Why You Should Retain PODD Stock in Your Portfolio Now

Insulet's Omnipod 5 gains traction with global expansion and rising Type 2 adoption despite economic and competitive hurdles.

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FDA Places Clinical Hold on Gilead's HIV Studies, Stock Down

GILD slides 2.6% after FDA halts trials for HIV candidates, GS-1720 and GS-4182, over safety concerns in patients.

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Should You Continue to Hold Prestige Consumer Stock in Your Portfolio?

PBH rides strong on e-commerce gains and brand innovations, but debt load and forex risks cast a shadow on future growth.

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Moumi Mondal

Can Hologic Lean on Its Strengths in a Tough Macroeconomic Climate?

HOLX grapples with global headwinds, but growth in Diagnostics and Breast Health service lifts confidence.

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Urmimala Biswas

BrightSpring Soars to All-Time High on Quality Strength: Still a Buy?

BTSG stock hits an all-time high with a 120% gain as soaring quality ratings and strong Q1 results fuel investor confidence.

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Merck Secures FDA Nod for New RSV Antibody Enflonsia in Infants

MRK wins early FDA approval for RSV antibody Enflonsia in infants, with U.S. launch planned before the 2025-26 season.

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