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Kratos Defense Gains 59.8% in the Past 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?
Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. KTOS have gained 59.8% in the past three months compared with the 2.4% growth of the Zacks Aerospace-Defense Equipment industry. It also
SMR Plunges 8% in One Month: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold the Stock?
NuScale Power SMR shares have plunged 7.6% in the year-to-date period against the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 2.9%. This decline can be attributed to a highly competitive energy
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Frontdoor (FTDR)
Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth
Mastercard Unveils On-Demand Decisioning Tool for Smart Authorizations
Mastercard Incorporated MA is expanding its innovative strategy with the launch of its new customizable decisioning solution, On-Demand Decisioning (ODD). This tool, introduced at the company’s
What Makes These 3 Oil & Gas Drilling Stocks Worth Watching?
Microsoft's Gaming Revenue Growth: Can the Xbox Ecosystem Sustain It?
Microsoft's MSFT gaming division is emerging as a vital pillar of its broader strategy, powered by the growing strength of the Xbox ecosystem. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, gaming arm
Reasons to Retain Avanos Medical Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Avanos Medical, Inc. AVNS is well-poised for growth in the coming quarters, courtesy of its impressive product line. The optimism, led by a decent fiscal second-quarter 2025 performance and
Will WTW's Radar Deal With Sompo Transform Insurance Pricing?
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company WTW, through its Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) division, has forged a global partnership with Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of Japan’s largest
Kirby Rewards Shareholders With New Share Repurchase Authorization
In a shareholder-friendly move, Kirby Corporation (KEX) board of directors has announced a stock repurchase authorization of up to an additional $8 million shares of common stock. With this bold
Revisiting 5 Small Cap AI Stocks: Still Buys?
Welcome to Episode #458 of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast.
Every week, host and Zacks stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks
Hurco Stock Gains Following Q3 Earnings Showing Narrower Losses
Shares of Hurco Companies, Inc. HURC have gained 4.9% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended July 31, 2025. This compares with the S&P 500 Index’s growth of 0.3% during the
SoundHound Accelerates AI Growth Through Interactions Acquisition
SoundHound AI, Inc. SOUN, a global leader in conversational intelligence, has announced the acquisition of Interactions, a company recognized for its expertise in AI-driven customer engagement and
Is the Current Oil Price Favorable for ExxonMobil's Upstream Business?
Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM earns most of its income from its upstream business. Since exploration and production activities mainly depend on oil and gas prices, the natural question is whether the
Can Magic Software (MGIC) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Magic Software (MGIC) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with
Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for DocuSign (DOCU): Time to Buy?
DocuSign (DOCU) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with
Will Ciena (CIEN) Gain on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Ciena (CIEN) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts
Earnings Estimates Rising for Jefferies (JEF): Will It Gain?
Investors might want to bet on Jefferies (JEF), as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and
Is Enterprise Products on a Strong Footing to Keep Rewarding Unitholders?
Enterprise ProductsPartners LP EPD is a midstream energy giant that derives stable fee-based revenues and rewards its unitholders handsomely. But the real question lies, can the partnership continue
PDM Secures Over 500K Square Feet of Leases in Third Quarter to Date
Piedmont Realty Trust PDM recently announced that it has completed more than 500,000 square feet of leases, with more than 400,000 square feet of leases coming from new tenants in the third quarter
Encompass Health Opens New Rehabilitation Hospital in The Villages
Encompass Health Corporation EHC recently expanded its presence in Central Florida with the opening of its latest 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Is Cisco Stock's 4.42X PS Still Worth it? Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Cisco Systems CSCO shares are trading at a premium, as suggested by the Value Score of D. In terms of the forward 12-month price/sales, CSCO is trading at a premium of 4.45X, higher than the Zacks
ABM Stock Price Decreases 5% Since Reporting Q3 Earnings Miss
ABM ABM has reported mixed third-quarter fiscal 2025 results. Earnings per share (EPS) missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues beat the same.
Dismal earnings results disappointed
Can Fortinet's Large Enterprise Deals Drive Long-Term Revenue Growth?
Fortinet FTNT is gaining strong momentum among large enterprise customers, with deals over $1 million climbing more than 50% year over year. This growth reflects the company’s innovation, rising


