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3D Systems DDD reported a fourth-quarter 2025 non-GAAP loss of 13 cents per share, narrower than the reported loss of 19 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was

Understanding “Picks and Shovels” Investments

During the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s, the term “picks and shovels” became prominent. In the case of the Gold Rush, picks-and-shovel plays

Editas Medicine EDIT reported a loss of 6 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2025, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 27 cents. The company had incurred a loss of 55 cents

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. KRO reported a fourth-quarter 2025 net loss of $82.8 million or 72 cents per share. This compares unfavorably to a loss of $13.2 million, or 12 cents per share, in the

With assurances that the war in Iran will be a short-lived “excursion,” oil prices yesterday pulled back from their highest levels in almost 20 years — the first drop in oil prices since the U.S

BASF SE BASFY has signed a definitive agreement to divest hydrosulfite-related assets to Silox. The transaction includes intellectual property rights, special containers, selected production

Advanced Micro Devices AMD shares have surged 109% in the trailing 12-month period, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 34.1% return. Strong demand for data center EPYC

Ford Motor Company’s F Ford Pro segment continued to demonstrate its role as a major profit driver for the company, generating more than $66 billion in revenues and $6.8 billion in EBIT with a

CONMED Corporation CNMD is well-positioned for growth on the back of rising adoption of its high-margin, differentiated platforms like AirSeal, Buffalo Filter and BioBrace. The company’s long-term

Earnings estimates for Celestica Inc. CLS for 2026 and 2027 have moved up 7.5% and 7.1% to $8.83 and $12.61 per share, respectively, over the past 60 days. The positive estimate revision depicts

HubSpot, Inc. HUBS is witnessing solid user engagement in its customer relationship management platform, which is driving subscription-based revenues. In the fourth quarter, Subscription revenues

Zions Bancorporation ZION delivered solid revenue growth in 2025, highlighting higher net interest income (NII) and fee income. The company’s net revenues (tax equivalent) of $3.43 billion were up

Arista Networks, Inc. ANET has gained 73.3% in the past year against the Internet software industry’s decline of 1.3%. The stock has outperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P

Ryder System R is grappling with challenges, which are significantly impacting its financial stability. The increased operating expenses and weak liquidity are major headwinds hurting the company’s

General Motors Company’s GM 2027 Chevrolet Bolt will start at an MSRP of $28,995, making it the most affordable EV in the United States. The company aimed to improve the new model over its

CNA Financial Corporation CNA shares are trading at a discount compared to the Zacks Property and Casualty Insurance industry. Its forward price-to-book value of 1.11X is lower than the industry

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026With assurances that the war in Iran will be a short-lived “excursion,” oil prices yesterday pulled back from their highest levels in almost 20 years — the first drop in oil

“If they don’t scare you out, they will wear you out.”  ~ Peter Lynch

When I analyze the recent market action, I am reminded of the Peter Lynch quote above. Over the past five months, the market has

MercadoLibre’s MELI shares have lost 12.6% in the past month, much wider than the S&P 500 composite’s decline of 3% and the Internet – Commerce industry’s marginal 0.1% growth.MercadoLibre’s recent

Sun Life Financial Inc. SLF closed at $63.53 on Monday, near its 52-week high of $69.67. This proximity underscores investor confidence. It has the ingredients for further price appreciation.Shares

This year is turning out to be a bad one for Bank of America BAC. The stock is down 12.9% after posting two consecutive years of double-digit gains. Also, BAC stock is trailing the S&P 500 Index

Applied Optoelectronics AAOI shares have surged 128.6% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry’s decline of 5.5%. The rise in share price can be attributed

Ross Stores, Inc. ROST continues to advance its store expansion strategy, reinforcing its position in the off-price retail space. The company recently announced the opening of 17 new locations

Terreno Realty Corporation TRNO announced the disposition of an industrial property located in Lanham, MD. The sale was carried out on March 6, 2026, for approximately $11.1 million.

The property