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Crown Castle (CCI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Crown Castle (CCI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
CCI +9.06% What Makes HP (HPQ) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does HP (HPQ) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
HPQ -0.36% Here's Why Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy
Does Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
AVAH +0.45% What Makes Evertec (EVTC) a New Buy Stock
Evertec (EVTC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
EVTC -2.7% 
What Makes Match Group (MTCH) a New Strong Buy Stock
Match Group (MTCH) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
MTCH -0.41% 
All You Need to Know About ExlService Holdings (EXLS) Rating Upgrade to Buy
ExlService Holdings (EXLS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
EXLS -1.42% 
United Microelectronics (UMC) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
United Microelectronics (UMC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
UMC +1.94% 
MediaAlpha (MAX) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
MediaAlpha (MAX) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
MAX -4.11% 
Financial Institutions (FISI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Financial Institutions (FISI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
FISI -0.27% 
All You Need to Know About Fulton Financial (FULT) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Fulton Financial (FULT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
FULT +1.37% 
House Panel Advances Bill to Codify a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
House Financial Services Committee advanced H.R. 8957, a bill directing Treasury to form a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within 180 days of enactment.
All You Need to Know About Bank of Montreal (BMO) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Bank of Montreal (BMO) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
BMO -0.78% 
Bitcoin Bounces as Markets Brace for the Fed's Next Move
The Federal Reserve's first rate increase since 2023 barely dented crypto prices, but what comes next could change calculations on Wall Street.
BlackRock moves $62M in Bitcoin and Ethereum – Here's why it matters
BlackRock's latest BTC and ETH transfers come as ETF flows turn negative, raising questions over the durability of institutional demand.
Why Nvidia stock is up over 2% on Thursday
Nvidia (NVDA) stock rose more than 2% on Thursday to around $218, putting the shares on track for a second consecutive session of gains as tech stocks helped drive a broader market rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%, while the S&P 500 rose 1.1% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.6%.
NVDA -0.59% 
AMD: The Biggest Winner Of Intel's Price Hike
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. benefits from Intel's repeated PC CPU price hikes, creating a favorable pricing environment for AMD's products. AMD's server CPU market TAM estimate has surged to $220B by 2030, with management targeting over 50% share and a $100B server business. Supply constraints, not demand, are the primary growth limiter for AMD, with robust ecosystem investments and advanced packaging initiatives underway.
AMD +1.74% 
Dell's AI Backlog Surge Positions Stock for $600+ as Server Revenue Doubles
Dell's AI order pipeline has grown so fast that even longtime bulls are debating whether the stock has priced it in yet, and the answer depends on one number buried in the backlog.
DELL +0.77% 
The Week Ahead: PMI Data, Costco Earnings Due
September is looking to wind down as investors move past interest rate buzz, with next week composed mostly of a collection of employment data, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) readings, and new home sales numbers.
COST -1.46% 
JPYC restores Ethereum issuance after outage, Polygon still paused
JPYC, the issuer of Japan's first licensed yen stablecoin, said on Thursday that it has restored the issuance-reservation function on Ethereum after a temporary shutdown. Meanwhile, the same function on Polygon remains offline.
Chasing ASML's Dominance: Canon and Nikon Are Doing Something The Market Misses
ASML just dominated another quarter, but Canon and Nikon are quietly carving out a position in chip manufacturing that Wall Street's models barely account for, and one memory giant is already betting on it.
ASML +0.72% 
Instacart should be worried about DoorDash and Uber's new deal
Uber Eats and DoorDash struck new partnerships with Costco this week. Both deals increase competition with Instacart.
CART +9.21% 
Silver is the metal the Copper rebound left behind
Silver is the metal the Copper rebound left behind
Blackstone: Another Great Opportunity For You
Blackstone Inc. offers a compelling long-term growth outlook, supported by strong Q2 results and a robust dividend yield above 4%. BX benefits from the current inflationary macro environment, driving investor inflows into real assets and higher-return strategies. Fee-related earnings grew over 20% year-over-year, with AUM inflows of $68 billion in Q2 and expectations for continued strength.
BX -0.66% 
Here's Why You Should Hold Solventum Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
SOLV's strong Q2 performance, growth investments and cost-saving program support its outlook, though higher raw material costs remain a concern.
SOLV -2.33% 
3 Utility Stocks to Track as Fed Delivers First Rate Hike Since 2023
Exelon, PG&E and Centuri stand out as utilities positioned to navigate higher rates with solid interest coverage and improving 2026 earnings estimates.
CTRI +0.1% 
SEC, CFTC to draft crypto rules independently, focus on XRP and Bitcoin
Independent crypto regulation by SEC and CFTC may boost market confidence but also introduces uncertainty in Bitcoin's future valuation. SEC, CFTC to draft crypto rules independently, focus on XRP and Bitcoin.
3 Wireless Stocks Set to Benefit From Industry Tailwinds
Despite intense market volatility, solid demand for advanced networking architecture for increased broadband usage is driving the Zacks Wireless Equipment industry. UI, IDCC and UMAC are well-positioned to thrive despite the near-term challenges.
IDCC -1.44% 
“Delayed Isn't as Good”: Why Boeing's $10 Billion Cash Flow Target Just Got More Expensive
Boeing's CEO admitted MAX production stabilization is running behind schedule, and the market punished shares instantly.
BA +0.43% 
Stocks Look Priced for Perfection. These 3 Dividend ETFs Are Built for the Pullback
The stock market does not need to crash for today's valuations to become a problem. After another strong run for U.S. equities, investors are paying premium prices for earnings that still need to deliver.
HDV -0.29% 
Bitcoin's Bull Index drops to 30 after Fed's rate hike
The Fed's rate hike signals a challenging macroeconomic environment, potentially stalling Bitcoin's recovery and impacting investor sentiment. Bitcoin's Bull Index drops to 30 after Fed's rate hike.
