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Alkami Technology: A Modest Growth Idea Among Tech Stocks Serving Digital Banking
Alkami Technology gets a buy for my initial coverage, agreeing with the latest Wall St. consensus. Upside could come from the growth in digital banking and new users, improving profit margins and earnings trends, and strong operating cash flow trends. Risks that remain are lack of profitability and exposure to goodwill from acquired companies.
ALKT +5.63% Eaton Sees Best Years Ahead as Data Center Demand Powers Growth
Eaton NYSE: ETN Chief Executive Officer Paulo Ruiz told investors at Morgan Stanley's Laguna Conference that the company's strategy is gaining momentum, supported by strong electrical-market demand, manufacturing capacity additions and a portfolio increasingly focused on data centers and aerospace.
ETN -6.33% Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
CMCL -4.08% Best Value Stocks to Buy for September 17th
MAX, WOOF and ARW made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 17th, 2026.
ARW -4.44% 
Bitcoin treasuries buy just 5.9K BTC in three months as paper losses linger
Bitcoin corporate treasuries remained at an unrealized loss on their holdings as the price fell below $80,000 and fresh capital inflows dwindled.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds above 0.7100 amid retreating USD; 100-SMA holds the key
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds above 0.7100 amid retreating USD; 100-SMA holds the key
Generac stock jumps 34% on Amazon deal: the catch is hidden in the contract
Generac stock (NYSE: GNRC) surged about 34% in extended trading on Wednesday after Amazon committed billions of dollars to backup generators for its expanding data-centre network, but the agreement gives Amazon more than equipment. Generac expects initial deliveries worth $2.4 billion across 2027 and 2028, while payments tied to the broader relationship could reach $8 billion.
GNRC -7.44% 
GBP/USD, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
GBP/USD struggles around a 6-week low ahead of the BoE rate decision. USD/JPY in focus after a hawkish Fed hike ahead of the.
Twilio: Strong Growth And An Expanding Voice Opportunity
Twilio is rated Buy with a fair value of $258.53, reflecting renewed double-digit organic growth and Voice segment expansion. Q2 2026 organic revenue grew 17% year over year, outpacing prior years and validating the company's accelerating growth trajectory. Voice, now 12% of revenue, is poised for further growth as AI-driven phone agents expand Twilio's opportunity in programmable telephony.
TWLO -4.89% 
HTX Research Examines Stock-Linked Memecoins: A New Connection Between Equity Assets and Crypto Liquidity
Apia, Samoa, September 17 – HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of HTX, has released a new report titled Stock-Linked Memecoins: Issuance, Liquidity, and the Emerging AMM Stack , a systematic study of a new asset category that emerged following the launch of Robinhood Chain. These memecoins are paired directly with stock tokens representing names such as NVDA, TSLA, HIMS, and MU, using them as quote asset, narrative anchor, or liquidity base.
Bitcoin faces 2022 parallels as federal reserve resumes rate hikes
Bitcoin's drawdown mirrors its position before the Fed's first hike in March 2022, raising questions over whether a relief rally could precede further losses.
Hyundai Card eyes larger Avalanche stablecoin rollout
Hyundai Card is testing whether its Avalanche stablecoin payment model can scale after a $20,000 U.S.-Mexico transfer settled in seven minutes.
Perdoceo Education: USAHS Growth And Cost Discipline Support The Bull Case
Perdoceo Education is rated a buy with a $41 price target, reflecting confidence in 2026 earnings guidance and USAHS-driven profit growth. USAHS's profitability and enrollment growth are sustainable drivers, while AIUS's profit gains rely on cost cuts and need revenue recovery. CTU faces slowing growth and legal risks, but liquidity remains strong, supporting expansion and mitigating near-term financial concerns.
PRDO +3.14% 
Oil Prices Slip After Fed's First Rate Hike in Three Years
Oil prices fell again in early European trading Thursday, helped by hopes Saudi Arabia could also restore some disrupted export capacity.
BNO +2.77% 
Gold Price Absorbs Hawkish Fed Hike—Will 4,368 Confirm a Reversal?
TL;DR: Gold tested its critical 4,230.70 support after Wednesday's hawkish Fed hike but held, rebounding on a bullish four-hour divergence—a credible reversal setup that still needs a firm break of 4,368.20 to be confirmed.
Bitcoin (BTC) Reacts to Fed Rate Hike: Analysts Split on What Comes Next
Bitcoin's reaction may depend less on this rate hike and more on whether the Fed continues tightening monetary policy.
Intraday Analysis 17.09.2026
XAUUSD clawing back losses XAUUSD continues to grind higher, with a slight pullback caused by the recent interest rate hike. A break above the daily resistance of 4300 indicates that XAUUSD sentiment remains bullish.
Zacks Industry Outlook Trex and Worthington
Trex and Worthington have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
TREX +4.59% 
Swiss lawmaker withdraws motion to send bank bill back to government
Swiss federal lawmaker Andrea Caroni on Thursday said he was withdrawing his motion from the upper house of parliament to send back to the government draft legislation overhauling bank capital rules for UBS.
UBS -2.21% 
Zcash Price Forecast: Bull Flag Breakout Targets $1,865
Zcash hits a record high as a bull flag breakout targets $1,750–$1,865, while the weekly setup points toward $2,700.
The Pennant Group (PNTG) Moves 6.3% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
The Pennant Group (PNTG) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
PNTG +2.9% 
Zacks Industry Outlook Tenet, Acadia and Community Health Systems
Tenet, Acadia and Community Health Systems have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
ACHC +1.43% 
Micron stock: could a valuation rerating drive MU shares to $1,600?
Micron Technology stock (NASDAQ: MU) has surged 226% this year, powered largely by spectacular earnings growth as booming artificial intelligence demand has driven memory-chip prices higher. But the next phase of the rally could depend less on further earnings expansion and more on whether investors become willing to pay a higher valuation multiple for each dollar of Micron's profits.
MU -6.26% 
US Dollar Price Forecast: Dollar Strengthens as Fed-BoE Policy Divergence Widens; Key Levels for EUR/USD and GBP/USD
DXY strengthens after the Fed signals further tightening, while EUR/USD remains pressured and GBP/USD awaits the Bank of England policy decision.
ZEC pumps close to $1,400 range after short squeeze
ZCash (ZEC) rallied close to $1,400, causing a wave of short liquidations.
Zacks Industry Outlook HEICO, ATI and AAR
HEICO, ATI and AAR have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.
HEI-A +1.1% 
Strategy's trading volume surpasses Berkshire Hathaway's, marking a new era for Bitcoin proxy stocks
The shift in trading dynamics highlights the growing influence of cryptocurrency on traditional markets, challenging established investment norms. Strategy's trading volume surpasses Berkshire Hathaway's, marking a new era for Bitcoin proxy stocks.
Deutsche Bank Set to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody Services in 2026
Deutsche Bank, a leading European financial institution, has revealed its intention to launch regulated digital asset custody solutions for institutional investors by the end of 2026.
Synapse (SYN) Skyrockets 30% in Unexpected 24-Hour Breakout
After an explosive breakout drove the token toward $0.18, with intraday trading surpassing $0.20, Synapse (SYN) has abruptly come back into the spotlight. The fact that there doesn't seem to be a significant fundamental announcement that explains the rally makes the move especially odd.
Prudential Financial Details $3B Capital Rotation, PGIM Growth and $750M Cost Plan
Prudential Financial NYSE: PRU Chief Financial Officer Yanela Frias outlined near-term priorities under the insurer's five-year strategy, including capital rotation, expansion of its PGIM asset-management business, cost reductions and selective acquisitions.
PUK -1.6% 
