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Welcome to Episode #435 of the Value Investor Podcast.

Every week, Tracey Ryniec, the editor of Zacks Value Investor portfolio, shares some of her top value investing tips and stock picks.

Graco Inc. GGG is benefiting from strength in the Industrial and Expansion Markets segments. An increase in demand for liquid finishing systems and sealants & adhesives product lines is aiding the

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. MMSI recently announced the acquisition of View Point Medical, Inc., with the intent to expand its therapeutic oncology portfolio and strengthen its capabilities in tumor

Tesla’s TSLA Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14.3 has entered an employee beta phase and may see a wider release by the end of the week, per CEO Elon Musk.The update is expected to introduce a much

Tesla, Inc. TSLA is preparing a significant expansion of its infrastructure in Japan, with plans to double its service center network to better serve a growing number of customers, per Nikkei. This

Pre-market futures are off early morning lows, but still fairly deep in the red at this hour. Following a prime-time speech from President Trump yesterday, where investors sought signs that the

Intel Corporation INTC has improved artificial intelligence (AI) inference performance with its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 results, highlighting the power of Intel Xeon 6 CPUs combined with Intel

Bank OZK OZK announced a quarterly cash dividend of 47 cents per share, indicating an increase of 2.2% from the prior payout. The dividend will be paid out on April 20, 2026, to shareholders of

Colgate-Palmolive Company’s CL Hill’s Pet Nutrition delivered strong fourth-quarter 2025 results despite a soft category, with dog segment weakness offset by continued growth in the cat business

Oil prices have climbed sharply since the Middle East conflict began, driven by persistent supply constraints. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to critical infrastructure continue to

Many investors have adopted a cautious stance this year amid geopolitical tensions and economic crosscurrents. But there have been a few bright spots, and one that has really stood out is the

DraftKings Inc. DKNG delivered a standout profitability inflection in fourth-quarter 2025, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 17%, up more than 1,000 basis points year over year. This

McCormick & Company, Inc. (MKC) is taking a transformative step to strengthen its position in the global flavor industry through a major strategic combination. The company has agreed to combine with

Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG are trading at a discount compared with the Zacks Brokerage Insurance industry. Its forward price-to-book value of 2.38X is lower than the industry average of

Opendoor Technologies Inc. OPEN is expanding its platform capabilities to simplify the home buying process and drive higher transaction volumes. The company is integrating additional services into

Darden Restaurants DRI is increasingly demonstrating that its multi-brand portfolio is operating in sync, a notable shift from the uneven performance seen in prior periods. In the third quarter of

Verisk VRSK is benefiting from its recurring subscription-based revenue model. Rising direct premium growth and a robust liquidity position are driving VRSK’s sustainable growth. Recent acquisitions

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026Pre-market futures are off early morning lows, but still fairly deep in the red at this hour. Following a prime-time speech from President Trump yesterday, where investors

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. CMG is focusing on new demand channels to revive sales momentum. Group ordering and catering are emerging as key opportunities as the company looks to drive higher

The Zacks Property and Casualty Insurance industry is placed within the top 16% of the 243 Zacks industries. It currently carries Zack Industry Rank #38. The insurers remain well-poised for growth

Gross margin pressure remains a central concern for NIKE, Inc. NKE as tariff-related costs and ongoing marketplace clean-up efforts weigh on near-term profitability. The company continues to

Ocugen OCGN announced that enrollment and dosing have been completed in the phase II/III GARDian3 pivotal confirmatory study evaluating its pipeline candidate, OCU410ST, for the treatment of

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken the next step toward a landmark IPO by confidentially filing with the SEC, setting the stage for a potentially record-setting public offering, as reported by Bloomberg

Shell plc SHEL is reportedly advancing negotiations with Venezuela’s government to expand its presence in the country’s most promising offshore natural gas fields. The London-based integrated oil

WM WM is benefiting from its robust infrastructure and extensive asset network in the waste removal services industry. A stable industry that provides essential services is driving WM’s sustainable