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JPMorgan JPM has agreed to pay $330 million to settle ongoing and potential claims associated with the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.The settlement was announced as Swiss regulators, in a separate

Howmet Aerospace Inc. HWM and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. LHX are two prominent names operating in the aerospace and defense industry. While Howmet is a leading manufacturer of components and

NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) is slated to release first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Aug. 27, after the closing bell.

The company expects non-GAAP earnings per share to be between $1.48 and $1.58 for the

The current market feels uncertain. Tech stocks have been under pressure as worries about an artificial intelligence bubble grow. At the same time, global tensions, trade disputes and rising

Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG) is scheduled to report second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended Aug. 3, 2025, after market close on Aug. 27.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in

Investors interested in comparatively less risky returns through exposure to both growth and value securities may opt for mid-cap blend mutual funds. While mid-cap funds are expected to offer the

Investing in mutual funds for retirement is never too late. And the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be an excellent tool for investors looking to invest in the best funds.

The easiest way to judge a

Investing in mutual funds for retirement is never too late. And the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be an excellent tool for investors looking to invest in the best funds.

The best way to shortlist great

It is not surprising that before an earnings season, every investor looks for stocks that can beat market expectations. This is because investors always try to position themselves ahead of time and

PDD Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR (PDD) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.2 per share a year

Following a volatile period, oil prices have stabilized and posted their first weekly gains in three weeks. Brent crude settled at $67.73 a barrel while U.S. WTI settled at $63.66 a barrel. This

On Aug. 22, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, in his speech at the central bank’s annual Jackson Hole Symposium for Economic Policies, gave a tepid indication of possible interest rate cuts in the rest of

The global IP-based networking giant, Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO, reported solid fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings results surpassing the consensus estimates on several counts. CSCO has been

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited AEM is capitalizing on robust free cash flow to enhance shareholder value through dividends and share repurchases. AEM recorded second-quarter free cash flow of $1,305

Global - Equity fund seekers should not consider taking a look at Vanguard Global Equity Fund Investors Shares (VHGEX) at this time. VHGEX carries a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 4 (Sell), which is

If you've been stuck searching for Investment Grade Bond - Intermediate funds, you might want to consider passing on by Fidelity Strategic Real Return (FSRRX) as a possibility. FSRRX carries a Zacks

If you have been looking for Large Cap Growth funds, a place to start could be Vanguard US Growth Investor (VWUSX). VWUSX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on various

If investors are looking at the High Yield - Bonds fund category, Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income I (SAMBX) could be a potential option. SAMBX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which

On the lookout for a Sector - Tech fund? Starting with Franklin DynaTech A (FKDNX) is one possibility. FKDNX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors

For more than 100 years, The Southern Company’s SO largest electric subsidiary,Georgia Power, has been a cornerstone of clean, emission-free energy in the state through its hydroelectric facilities

Wall Street rallied sharply on Aug. 22, 2025, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that interest rates could be lowered as soon as in September in his Jackson Hole address.  In his

Launched on December 2, 2015, the SPDR Russell 1000 Yield Focus ETF (ONEY) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US

Launched on April 19, 2011, the First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX ETF (FNK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Mid Cap Value segment of the US

Launched on 05/08/2007, the First Trust Financials AlphaDEX ETF (FXO) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October