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Kontoor Brands Targets $1.1B Helly Hansen Revenue by 2030 as U.S. Expansion Accelerates
Kontoor Brands NYSE: KTB outlined a five-year growth plan for Helly Hansen centered on expanding in the U.S., entering technical outdoor categories more deeply and scaling its workwear business globally.
KTB Nvidia: The Market Is Crazy Not To Push The Stock Higher
Nvidia Corporation is continuing to grow at an unrelenting pace and it passed 3 of my 4 key metrics that I was looking for. delivered a double-beat quarter with 105.9% Y/Y revenue growth and record EPS, surpassing guidance for the 13th consecutive time. NVDA issued its first-ever FY28 revenue growth guidance of ~70%, described as supply-constrained and materially above consensus, signaling a major re-rating event. Gross margin guidance steps down structurally due to HBM4 pass-through, but forward multiples remain undemanding given >60% net margins and >110% ROE.
NVDA Will Truist's NII Growth Momentum Continue to Strengthen in 2026?
TFC's NII growth is likely to remain positive in 2026, backed by loan and earning-asset growth, but loan spreads and deposit mix could limit momentum.
TFC IREN's Mining Exit Accelerates: Will AI Cloud Offset the Transition?
IREN's Bitcoin mining exit accelerates as AI Cloud scales rapidly, but revenue timing, heavy capital spending and GPU delivery remain key tests.
IREN 
FactSet (FDS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
FactSet (FDS) 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.
FDS 
Chubb's Middle-Market, Overseas Operations Boost Commercial Growth
CB's middle-market and overseas commercial growth helps offset large-account property pressure as disciplined underwriting supports earnings.
CB 
Core Natural Resources (CNR) Is Up 6.13% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does Core Natural Resources (CNR) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
CNR 
All You Need to Know About Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. (ACTU) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. (ACTU) 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.
ACTU 
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
PLTR 
Capcom (CCOEY) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Capcom (CCOEY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
CCOEY 
All You Need to Know About Hitachi (HTHIY) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
Hitachi (HTHIY) 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.
HTHIY 
What Makes Amalgamated Financial (AMAL) a New Buy Stock
Amalgamated Financial (AMAL) 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.
AMAL 
Global Ship Lease (GSL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Global Ship Lease (GSL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
GSL 
All You Need to Know About South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) Rating Upgrade to Buy
South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) 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.
SABK 
All You Need to Know About Union Pacific (UNP) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Union Pacific (UNP) 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.
UNP 
What Makes Alvopetro Energy (ALVOF) a New Strong Buy Stock
Alvopetro Energy (ALVOF) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
ALVOF 
The AI Infrastructure Stock Nobody Talks About Enough
Cisco is posting hyperscaler AI order numbers that would make pure-play networking rivals jealous, yet its valuation still reflects a company selling switches to office parks. Something in that gap deserves a closer look.
CSCO 
Uber's $15 Billion Takeover Bid Gets Delivery Hero Board Backing
The German delivery company said its management and supervisory boards had independently reviewed the U.S. giant's offer.
UBER 
Bitcoin Cycle Theory 'Dead' No More? CryptoQuant Signals Bear Market Reversal
Skeptics who claimed that the influx of institutional money had destroyed Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycles have once again been proven wrong. The Bitcoin Cycle Momentum on-chain indicator from analytics platform CryptoQuant has entered positive bullish territory for the first time in eight months.
EFX Gains From Data Advantage & Innovations Amid Refinancing Risks
Equifax rides on proprietary data, verification growth and cloud-AI efficiencies, while compliance and refinancing risks weigh on financial performance.
EFX 
Can Nokia's Saudi AI Network Automation Expansion Drive Growth?
NOK opens new R&D center in Saudi Arabia to advance AI-powered network automation, AI-native 6G research and exportable software solutions.
NOK 
Tether Accused in Lawsuit of Improperly Freezing 42.4 Million Stablecoins
Tether is facing a new lawsuit related to its freeze of 42.4 million of its USDT stablecoins. The lawsuit, filed Monday (Aug. 31) by a pair of Thai businessmen, alleged the company blocked the tokens months before United States authorities were granted a seizure warrant.
Enhanced geothermal notches another win as Google buys 400 MW from Fervo
Geothermal energy company Fervo notched another win as Google agreed to buy nearly half a gigawatt of electricity to power a planned new data center in Utah.
GOOG 
EQT Corporation: A Rainy Day Idea
EQT Corporation offers both upstream exposure and significant midstream diversification. The company's midstream segment provides stable cash flow via long-term, take-or-pay contracts. EQT pursues a dual strategy of opportunistic acquisitions and slow organic growth.
EQT 
4 Manufacturing Tools Stocks to Watch on Prospering Industry Trends
An increase in manufacturing activities, technological progress and strategic acquisitions favor the Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry's near-term prospects. LECO, SWK, CNM and KMT are some promising stocks in the industry.
CNM 
DOGE to $1 in Q4? Analysts Anticipate Extended Bull Rally as Dogecoin Closes August Bullish
Dogecoin's latest monthly candle has closed with a bullish inverted hammer pattern, emerging after an extended period of consolidation and weakness.
PPG Industries (PPG) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does PPG Industries (PPG) have what it takes?
PPG 
First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial (FFIN) have what it takes?
FFIN 
Why Fulton Financial (FULT) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Fulton Financial (FULT) have what it takes?
FULT 
Why Hancock Whitney (HWC) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Hancock Whitney (HWC) have what it takes?
HWC 
