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MCY Rallies 22.6% YTD, Trades at Premium: Should You Buy the Stock?

Mercury General's steady premium growth, strong investment income and solid liquidity are fueling expansion despite industry pressures.

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Zacks Equity Research

TRV Rallies 14.7% YTD, Trades at Premium: Should You Buy the Stock?

Travelers builds momentum with strong premiums and tech investments, while navigating inflation and catastrophe risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

UBS Resolves Legacy French Tax Matter With Nearly $987M Settlement

UBS ends a decade-long French tax dispute with a $986.8 million settlement, sharply reduced from the initial $5.3 billion in penalties.

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Zacks Equity Research

Bank of Montreal Considers U.S. Branch Sale With $6B in Deposits

BMO is likely to sell its U.S. branches, which hold $6B in deposits, as it streamlines operations following its largest deal.

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Zacks Equity Research

Intuit Boosts Agentic AI Development With Rapid GenOS Growth

INTU speeds up GenOS with Financial Intuit LLMs, expert-in-the-loop integration, Agent Starter Kit evaluation capabilities to boost workflows and customer productivity.

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Zacks Equity Research

Morgan Stanley, Zerohash to Launch Crypto Trading for ETrade Clients

MS to team up with Zerohash to bring cryptocurrency trading to E*TRADE clients. This marks a strategic move into digital assets for wealth management.

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Ronit Masi

HOOD Launches "Asset Match" Through TradePMR: A Win for RIA Clients?

Robinhood rolls out "Asset Match" via TradePMR, offering RIAs cash bonuses to attract clients and boost AUM.

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Zacks Equity Research

Apollo vs. T. Rowe Price: Which Asset Manager Has Better Upside?

Does APO's aggressive growth through partnerships, rising AUM, and solid growth trajectory make it a standout pick over TROW? Let's find out.

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Riya Anand

3 S&P 500 Bank Stocks With More Than 4% Dividend Yield to Watch

KEY, BOH, and CMA each boast dividend yields above 4%, strong balance sheets, and revenue growth momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

MKTX Unveils Axess IQ Connect to Modernize Fixed-Income Trading

MarketAxess launches Axess IQ Connect, a mobile tool that provides advisors with real-time bond insights, trade management and faster market access.

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Zacks Equity Research

FIS Revamps Private Capital Suite to Transform Private Equity Operations

Fidelity National launches a cloud-native Private Capital Suite with a new Investor Services Suite to streamline private equity operations.

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Derek Lewis

Insider Buys: 3 Small-Cap Stocks CEOs are Buying

Small-caps continue to see a wave of positivity amid a more favorable interest rate outlook, with the CEOs of these three stepping in to buy over recent weeks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is it Wise to Retain SL Green Stock in Your Portfolio Now?

SLG rides on strong leasing demand, diversification and strategic deals, but heavy debt, interest costs and NYC exposure remain hurdles.

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Swayta Shah

JPMorgan's Shares Touch an All-time High: Too Late to Get in?

JPM stock hits a record high as buybacks, dividend hikes and rate-cut tailwinds fuel optimism for continued growth. Is now the right time to buy it?

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Swayta Shah

ARCC vs. HTGC: Which BDC Has More Upside as Rates Come Down?

Does Hercules Capital's tech and life sciences focus, rising commitments and stronger earnings outlook give it an edge over Ares Capital? Let's decode.

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Rimmi Singhi

Powell Warns of Valuation Risks: 5 High Earnings Yield Value Picks

Powell flags lofty valuations, but five high-earnings-yield stocks stand out as value picks in a cautious market.

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Anirudha Bhagat

4 Top-Ranked Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Boost Returns

INFU, CENX, RELY and GLDD boast strong net margins, rising earnings and bullish analyst ratings that signal upside.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Can O Stock Keep Climbing After Delivering 11.6% YTD Growth in 2025?

O rises 11.6% YTD, backed by global expansion, steady dividends and high occupancy, but valuation raises questions for new investors.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Cash King, Debt Light: Visa's Financial Muscle Tells the Story

V's $17.1 billion cash, low debt and powerful free cash flow fuel growth, buybacks and market-leading profitability.

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Nikita Kataruka

Will Pagaya Be Able to Sustain Its Robust 1H25 Performance?

PGY posts two straight profitable quarters in 1H25, lifting guidance and fueling a 305% stock surge.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Axos Financial Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 24th

SAH, ASC, VIRT, SCSC and CIB have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 24, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 24th

CIB, CZFS and VIRT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 24, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

OUT Stock Rises 16.2% in 3 Months: Will it Continue to Rise?

OUTFRONT Media shares climb 16.2% in three months as digital billboard expansion and acquisitions fuel growth momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

SouthState Stock Rises 11.6% in 3 Months: Is It Worth Betting On?

SSB shares gain 11.6% in three months, but with rising costs and loan concentration risks, is the stock still worth betting on? Let's find out.

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