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M&As Rise to 4-Year High in July: Here's What it Means for Banks
Given the change in the regulatory environment (the Trump administration being more open to mergers and acquisitions), deal-making activities have increased of late. Last month, 26 bank deals were
Housing Numbers Come in Mixed
Homebuilding news takes center stage this morning — in fact, this week has important housing data all through it — with Housing Starts and Building Permits for July pointing in two distinctly
Are Small-Cap ETFs Finally Ready to Shine?
The small-cap space has started to show momentum in recent weeks. The ultra-popular iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM gained nearly 3% over the past week, outpacing the gain of 1% for the broad market
Palo Alto Networks Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Palo Alto Networks PANW delivered fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 95 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.9%. The figure improved 27% year over year.Palo
Will New Beverage Innovation Revive Starbucks' U.S. Comparable Sales?
Starbucks Corporation SBUX continues to face pressure in its core U.S. market, where comparable sales slipped 2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Management is clear that turning around domestic
Implied Volatility Surging for Primerica Stock Options
Investors in Primerica, Inc. PRI need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Sept 19, 2025 $200.00 Call had some of the highest implied
Target Q2 Earnings Preview: Key Trends Investors Should Watch
The countdown is on for Target Corporation’s TGT second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release, set for Aug. 20, before the market opens.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter revenues stands
Housing Data Mixed for Starts, Permits and Home Depot Earnings
Tuesday, August 19, 2025Homebuilding news takes center stage this morning — in fact, this week has important housing data all through it — with Housing Starts and Building Permits for July pointing
Do Options Traders Know Something About Park Hotels & Resorts Stock We Don't?
Investors in Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. PK need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Oct 17, 2025 $05.00 Put had some of the highest
Philip Morris Aims for $2B Cost Savings by 2026: How Close Is It?
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) is halfway through the three-year cost-savings program and remains on track to achieve its goals. The company aims to deliver $2 billion in gross cost
5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio
Dividend investing continues to be popular. This strategy focuses on companies that not only pay dividends but also consistently increase them over time. This approach offers a unique blend of
QBTS Secures $819M Cash War Chest for Future R&D: Upside Ahead?
While D-Wave Quantum’s QBTS top line is advancing steadily, the real focus of investors is on its balance sheet. D-Wave closed the second quarter with a record $819 million in cash, up more than
NMTC Stock Gains as FDA Clears OneRF System for Facial Pain Treatment
NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation NMTC recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its OneRF Trigeminal Nerve Ablation System, a minimally invasive solution for treating severe facial pain
3 Wireless Non-US Stocks Likely to Thrive Despite Industry Challenges
Eastman Kodak Stock Drops After Wider Q2 Loss, Cash Concerns Grow
Shares of Eastman Kodak Company KODK have come under significant pressure following the release of its second-quarter 2025 results. Since the earnings announcement on Aug. 11, the stock has declined
Pediatrix Medical Refills Its Buyback Prescription With $250M Dose
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. MD has stepped up its commitment to shareholder returns with a new $250 million share repurchase authorization, underpinned by solid cash generation. Over the past 12
Will Nebius' 1 GW Capacity Target by 2026 Accelerate Revenue Growth?
Nebius Group N.V. NBIS is positioning itself as a key player in the AI infrastructure space by setting an ambitious target of securing one gigawatt (“GW”) of capacity by 2026. Management remains
AFRM Trades at Premium: Too Much Affirm-ation, or Still Time to Buy?
Affirm Holdings, Inc. AFRM is trading like a market favorite, yet its valuation is raising eyebrows. The stock commands a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 6.26X, well above its
Hims & Hers Fuels Growth via Market Expansion and New Care Verticals
The renowned health and wellness platform, Hims & Hers Health, Inc. HIMS, is building its market opportunity around democratizing access to personalized healthcare, particularly in areas that have
Earnings Preview: PVH (PVH) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
The market expects PVH (PVH) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended July 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook is
nCino (NCNO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
nCino (NCNO) is expected to deliver flat earnings compared to the year-ago quarter on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended July 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook





