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SO Stock Rises About 9% in the Past Month: Here's How to Play
The Southern Company SO shares have gained a little momentum over the past month, with its share price gaining 8.7%. Additionally, its performance outpaced both the Zacks Utility-Electric Power
Can Rising Defense Solutions Demand Boost Viasat's Growth Prospects?
Viasat, Inc. VSAT plays a key role in the global defense industry by providing secure satellite communications, mission-critical networking and cybersecurity solutions for critical military
SandRidge Expands Cherokee Play Presence With Asset Purchase
SandRidge Energy, Inc. SD has agreed to acquire a package of producing assets and leasehold acreage in the Cherokee Play for $65 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal is expected to close in
Colgate Stock Rises 17% in 6 Months: Buy or Wait for a Pullback?
Colgate-Palmolive Company’s CL recent stock performance reflects strong investor confidence in its fundamentals and strategic initiatives. Shares of the company have appreciated 16.9% in the past
Kohl's Juniors Sales Jump 10%: Is So. Becoming a Growth Engine?
Kohl's Corporation KSS has been working to strengthen its merchandising strategy by refining assortments and placing a greater emphasis on proprietary brands. Early signs suggest those efforts are
Microsoft Expands Security Footprint: Is it the Next Revenue Pillar?
Microsoft Corporation MSFT continues to deepen its cybersecurity ecosystem, with IT solutions provider Mphasis joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), building on an existing
Pre-Markets Dip into Red, Jobs & Housing Data Today
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026Pre-market futures have dipped into the red at this hour, following a strong trading day Monday to kick off our holiday-shortened trading week. We rose anywhere from +0.6%
Can Eli Lilly's New Drugs Fuel Growth Beyond Its GLP-1 Blockbusters?
Eli Lilly LLY has emerged as a dominant force in the cardiometabolic market. Its revenues have become increasingly concentrated in its blockbuster GLP-1 franchise, with Mounjaro and Zepbound
Here's How BP Enhances Financial Strength With Deleveraging Efforts
BP plc BP is strengthening its balance sheet through a disciplined debt-reduction strategy. The company reduced its net debt from $38.9 billion in 2020 to $22.2 billion in 2025, reflecting
Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for June 30th
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, June 30:
Tilly's, Inc. TLYS: This specialty retail company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed
Expanding Big Data & Analytics Market Aids TRU Amid High Rivalry
TransUnion TRU gains from the rapidly growing big data and analytics market. The company is driving sustainable growth, fueled by a stable economic environment, buyout strategies and a commitment to
Can Institutional Infrastructure Drive EMCOR's Growth Prospects?
EMCOR Group, Inc. EME is benefiting from rising institutional infrastructure investment, an area that is becoming increasingly important within its project portfolio. Demand from universities
Can Identity Security Become a Major Growth Driver for CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike CRWD is expanding its identity security business as more companies deploy AI across their operations. As AI agents gain access to enterprise applications and data, companies need tools
Reasons Why Investors Should Hold Equifax Stock in Their Portfolio
Equifax EFX is benefiting from sustainable demand for its diverse offerings. Strong performance across segments, buyouts and expanding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered innovations in analytical
Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) reports results for the quarter ended May 2026. While this widely-known consensus
Analysts Estimate Kura Sushi (KRUS) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Kura Sushi (KRUS) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended May 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a
ETFs in Spotlight as AI Chips Power China's Factory Rebound in June
After witnessing a sluggish April and May, China's economy and factory activity showed a clear rebound in June 2026. According to the latest China Beige Book survey, conducted on 1,321 businesses
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights UnitedHealth, BlackRock, Salesforce and Cato
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 30, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and
Can First Solar's Manufacturing Expansion Drive Long-Term Growth?
First Solar’s FSLR long-term growth story is increasingly being driven by manufacturing expansion. Its aggressive investment in domestic manufacturing capacity is strengthening its competitive
Can Draganfly Benefit From North America's Drone Supply-Chain Shift?
One of Draganfly’s DPRO biggest competitive advantages is its portfolio of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drone platforms. The U.S. NDAA prohibits federal agencies from
AXT's China AI Opportunity: Hidden Growth Driver or Geopolitical Risk?
AXT Inc. AXTI appears to be entering a pivotal growth phase, with China emerging as a potentially significant — though increasingly complex — growth driver for its semiconductor substrate business
Can Vishay's Massive Capacity Expansion Unlock Margin Growth Ahead?
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. VSH is entering a critical phase in which years of aggressive capacity investments could begin to translate into meaningful profit expansion. During the first quarter of
Microsoft Heads for Worst Month Since 2000: 4 Tech ETFs to Buy on the Dip
According to recent data published by Bloomberg, Microsoft MSFT is heading for its worst month since the dot-com era. The stock has lost 20% so far in June, putting it on course for its steepest




