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HSBC vs. BCS: Which Foreign Bank Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?

HSBC's Asia-focused strategy and Barclays' cost cuts set the stage for a portfolio showdown between two London banking giants.

BCSPositive Net Change HSBCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Citigroup Partners With Dandelion to Advance Cross-Border Wallet Reach

C collaborates with Dandelion to power faster, low-cost cross-border payments into digital wallets worldwide.

CPositive Net Change BCSPositive Net Change BAMPositive Net Change

Riya Anand

C vs. WFC: Which Stock Has More Upside Post Rate Cut Rally?

Does Citigroup's restructuring and growth focus give it more upside than Wells Fargo, as Fed rate cuts reshape the banking landscape? Let us find out.

WFCPositive Net Change CPositive Net Change

Nikita Kataruka

IBKR vs. RJF: Which Brokerage Player Offers More Growth?

Interactive Brokers' tech edge and global expansion contrast with Raymond James' diversified growth, sparking a debate on which brokerage stock offers more upside.

IBKRPositive Net Change RJFPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Marsh & McLennan is Trading at a Discount: Should You Buy Now or Wait?

MMC's global scale, steady renewals, and acquisitions fuel growth, but rising costs and debt strain margins.

MMCPositive Net Change AONPositive Net Change BROPositive Net Change WTWPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Kinsale Capital Trades Below 50-Day SMA: How to Play the Stock?

KNSL expands in the E&S market with disciplined underwriting, digital efficiency and steady shareholder returns.

CNAPositive Net Change AFGPositive Net Change ACGLPositive Net Change KNSLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

BayFirst Downgraded to Neutral on Profit, Credit Concerns

BAFN's downgrade rating reflects rising credit costs, sustained net losses and capital pressures despite solid deposit growth, SBA lending leadership, and continued technology investments.

BAFNPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Equinix Unveils Distributed AI Infrastructure to Boost Innovation

EQIX launches Distributed AI infrastructure with new tools, labs and partner access to power next-gen AI systems at scale.

EQIXPositive Net Change SLGNegative Net Change PLYMPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

CME Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Discount: How to Play the Stock

Solid global presence, a compelling product portfolio, increased electronic trading and a focus on over-the-counter clearing services poise CME Group for growth.

ICEPositive Net Change CMEPositive Net Change NDAQPositive Net Change CBOENegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

PCE Index Increased In Line With Expectations

PCE Index Increased In Line With Expectations

ICEPositive Net Change CMEPositive Net Change NDAQPositive Net Change CBOENegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

American Tower's CoreSite Subsidiary Launches NY3 Data Center

AMT expands CoreSite's footprint with the NY3 data center, boosting cloud connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure in the New York metro.

AMTPositive Net Change DLRPositive Net Change SLGNegative Net Change

Swayta Shah

Which Bank Stock to Buy as Fed Lowers Rate: Bank of America or Truist?

How do BAC's scale, growth outlook and digital edge stack up against TFC's dividend yield and branch expansion as interest rates fall? Let's find out.

BACPositive Net Change TFCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

NDAQ Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Discount: How to Play the Stock

Nasdaq is set to grow on its increasing on-trading revenue base, impressive organic growth, and investments in proprietary data, supported by a solid capital position.

ICEPositive Net Change CMEPositive Net Change NDAQPositive Net Change CBOENegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

HSBC to Divest Sri Lanka Retail Banking Business to Nations Trust Bank

HSBC is set to exit Sri Lanka's retail banking, selling accounts, cards and loans to Nations Trust Bank as it sharpens its global focus.

DBPositive Net Change BMOPositive Net Change HSBCPositive Net Change

Mark Vickery

PCE Delivers Goldilocks Numbers for the Stock Market

Inflation is still present, but not running out of control. Sounds like "Goldilocks" to pre-market traders.

QQQPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change DIAPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

HOOD Stock S&P 500's Top Performer: Is the Momentum Sustainable?

Robinhood tops the S&P 500 with a 229% surge as it diversifies beyond brokerage into global fintech and crypto. Can the rally last? Let's find out.

SCHWPositive Net Change IBKRPositive Net Change HOODNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alibaba Group, Bank of America, Verizon Communications and Flanigan's Enterprises

BABA, BAC, VZ and BDL face mixed outlooks as growth drivers clash with cost pressures, competition and macro risks.

BACPositive Net Change VZPositive Net Change BABANegative Net Change BDLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Comfort Systems USA, MasTec, JPMorgan Chase, GE Aerospace and Howmet Aerospace

From HVAC to aerospace, FIX, MTZ, JPM, GE and HWM show old-economy strength with growth drivers beyond the AI frenzy.

JPMPositive Net Change GENegative Net Change FIXPositive Net Change MTZPositive Net Change HWMPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Microvast and Leggett & Platt have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Microvast shines as Zacks Bull of the Day with soaring growth, while Leggett & Platt struggles as the Bear pick.

JPMPositive Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change LEGNo Net Change IDCCPositive Net Change MVSTNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Macro Bank Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to BMA stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

BMANegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to BIP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

BIPPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stock to Buy for September 26th

BAYRY, CARS and MRX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 26, 2025.

BAYRYPositive Net Change MRXPositive Net Change CARSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 26th

AVVIY, MGIC and MRX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 26, 2025.

MRXPositive Net Change MGICPositive Net Change AVVIYPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Coastal Financial Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to CCB stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

CCBPositive Net Change

Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for Alibaba, Bank of America & Verizon

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alibaba Group, Bank of America, and Verizon Communications, as well as a micro-cap stock, Flanigan's Enterprises.

BACPositive Net Change GENegative Net Change VZPositive Net Change MCDPositive Net Change ADBEPositive Net Change BABANegative Net Change BDLPositive Net Change