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Volatility to Turn Higher as Inflation Resurfaces: Stocks to Watch
Volatility has a way of creeping up when we least expect it.
The market has been humming along to the earnings and AI narrative over the past month, with stocks hovering near all-time highs. But the
Strength in Commercial Aerospace Market Drives Howmet: A Sign for More Upside?
The strongest driver of Howmet Aerospace Inc.’s HWM business at the moment is the persistent strength in its commercial aerospace market. In the first quarter of 2026, the company’s revenues from
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in CONMED Stock?
Investors in CONMED Corporation CNMD need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the May 15, 2026 $80 Call had some of the highest implied
Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Tecnoglass Stock?
Investors in Tecnoglass Inc. TGLS need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the May 15, 2026 $35 Call had some of the highest implied
Why Volatility ETFs May Matter More in Today's Uneven Market
Volatility has remained a defining market theme so far in 2026, driven by alternating waves of geopolitical uncertainty and AI-led market concerns. Since the escalation of the Middle East conflict
China ETF (CNYA) Hits New 52-Week High
iShares MSCI China A ETF CNYA is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has moved up 40.21% from its 52-week low price of $27.63 per share.
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Apple Names New CEO as Tim Cook to Step Down in September
Since Tim Cook became chief executive officer (CEO) in 2011, Apple Inc. AAPL has rapidly grown from a mid-cap company (roughly valued at around $350 billion) to one of the largest companies in the
ESPR Stock Surges 44% in a Month: Here's What You Need to Know
Shares of Esperion Therapeutics ESPR have surged nearly 44% over the past month. The upside was largely driven by the announcement of a definitive agreement with Archimed, a leading investment firm
Grocery Outlet Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Weak Comps
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. GO reported first-quarter 2026 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. While net sales increased year over year, earnings declined
Altimmune's Q1 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Nil
Altimmune ALT incurred a first-quarter 2026 loss of 18 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 25 cents. The company had recorded a loss of 26 cents per share in the
Intuit Expands Enterprise Suite With AI: Will It Boost Growth?
Intuit Inc. INTU recently announced major enhancements to Intuit Enterprise Suite (“IES”), adding AI-powered insights, automated financial management workflows and integrated human capital
Cactus Q1 Earnings Top Estimates on Pressure Control Contributions
Cactus, Inc. WHD reported adjusted earnings of 70 cents per share in the first quarter of 2026, down 4.1% from the year-ago level of 73 cents but ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents by
Pre-Markets Up on Earnings Beats, Optimism
Thursday, May 14th, 2026Pre-market futures are up at this hour, just rolling off their peaks but still impressive. Optimism abounds as President Trump speaks with President Xi in Beijing, Q1
CBL Stock Up Post Q1 Earnings on Refinancing and Leasing Strength
Shares of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. CBL have gained 4.2% since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 Index’s 1.4% increase over the
Intel Soars on Preliminary Apple Chip Deal Reports: More Room to Run?
Intel Corporation INTC has enjoyed a dream run this year, and its shares climbed more than 15% last week. The surge was prompted by reports that the company reached a preliminary deal to manufacture
BIAF Stock Slips Post Q1 Earnings Despite Strength in CyPath Lung
Shares of bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. BIAF have lost 10.9% since the company reported earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, against the S&P 500 Index’s 1.4% gain over the same time
Rave Restaurant Stock Up Post Q3 Earnings, Pizza Inn Sales Strong
Shares of Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. RAVE have gained 0.8% since the company reported earnings for the quarter ended March 29, 2026, compared with the S&P 500 Index’s 1.1% growth over the same
Reasons to Hold HealthEquity Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
HealthEquity, Inc. HQY has been gaining from its business model and strategy. The optimism, led by a solid fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 performance and strength in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), is
Can Sysco Sustain 3.3% Local Volume Growth in Fiscal 2027?
Sysco Corporation SYY entered fiscal 2026 facing a difficult operating backdrop, but its fiscal third-quarter local case performance showed a clear shift in momentum. U.S. local case volume
Veeva Systems Expands AI and Vault CRM Momentum: Time to Buy or Hold?
Veeva Systems VEEV has shown strong momentum during fiscal 2026 across its commercial and R&D businesses, supported by rising Vault CRM adoption, expanding AI initiatives and deeper enterprise
Can Novo Nordisk Sustain Its GLP-1 Edge Amid Lilly's Growing Pressure?
Novo Nordisk NVO is a dominant player in the GLP-1 space, marketing its semaglutide drugs under brand names Ozempic (pre-filled pen) and Rybelsus (oral tablet) for type II diabetes (T2D), and Wegovy
Fastly Stock Plunges 42% After Q1 Earnings: Time to Stay Cautious?
Fastly, Inc. FSLY investors have had a difficult run. Since the company released its first-quarter 2026 results in early May, the stock has fallen nearly 42%, even though the results were better
Verizon Announces New Layoffs as Cost-Cutting Continues Into 2026
Verizon Communications Inc. VZ has continued its workforce restructuring with a new round of layoffs, affecting several hundred employees across the United States. The latest layoffs came less than
Allogene Therapeutics Posts Narrower-Than-Expected Loss in Q1
Allogene Therapeutics ALLO incurred a first-quarter 2026 loss of 18 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 19 cents. In the year-ago period, the company reported a



