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Zacks Equity Research

Orchid vs. AGNC Investment: Which REIT Has Stronger Upside Now?

Does ORC's massive dividend yield, strong liquidity and surging earnings outlook make it a standout pick over AGNC right now? Let us find out.

AGNCPositive Net Change ORCPositive Net Change

Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Payments Giant is the Smarter Buy Today?

MA's faster growth, higher capital efficiency and stronger exposure to high-yield areas give it the edge over Visa today.

MANegative Net Change VPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

COF Reaches Settlement With Influencers Over Affiliate Marketing Clash

Capital One settles with influencers over claims its Shopping extension diverted affiliate commissions, without admitting wrongdoing.

JPMPositive Net Change DBPositive Net Change COFPositive Net Change

John Blank

Fraught Time for a UN General Assembly: Global Week Ahead

There is no shortage of hot-button issues at the annual gathering, which will be dominated by President Trump's return to the rostrum, war in Gaza and Ukraine and nuclear tensions with Iran.

THCPositive Net Change EVRPositive Net Change SNNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Visa's Value-Added Services: Driving Growth or Cosmetic?

V's value-added services rise 26% y/y in Q3 FY25, boosting growth with AI-driven fraud tools, new partnerships and faster checkouts.

MANegative Net Change VPositive Net Change AXPPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

LPL Financial's August Brokerage & Advisory Assets Rise Sequentially

LPLA posts $2.26T in August assets, up 16.7% from July, with strong gains in both brokerage and advisory holdings.

SCHWPositive Net Change IBKRPositive Net Change LPLAPositive Net Change

Mark Vickery

Fed Speeches Today, PCE Report End-of-Week

We hear from a number of Fed members today, including its most-recent member, Stephen Miran.

MUPositive Net Change COSTNegative Net Change AZOPositive Net Change FDXPositive Net Change KBHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for September 22nd

DORM, RRBI and NEM made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 22, 2025.

NEMPositive Net Change DORMPositive Net Change RRBINegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

How Enhanced Partnership With SMBC Group Will Drive JEF's Prospects

Jefferies deepens ties with SMBC Group through a Japan joint venture, $2.5B credit facility and increased stake to fuel global growth.

MSPositive Net Change JEFPositive Net Change SMFGPositive Net Change MUFGPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, Morgan Stanley and Caterpillar

Costco Wholesale, Morgan Stanley and Caterpillar are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog

MSPositive Net Change CATPositive Net Change COSTNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Terreno Realty Announces Full Leasing of Countyline Building 34

TRNO secures a full lease at Countyline Building 34, marking another milestone in its industrial real estate portfolio.

SLGNegative Net Change TRNOPositive Net Change STAGPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Summit Hotel Properties Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in PennyMac Financial Stock?

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

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Abhinab Dasgupta

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Market: LendingTree, AutoZone, J&J in Focus

Zacks highlights winners like LendingTree, AutoZone, and Johnson & Johnson as its proven stock-picking strategies continue to shine.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 22nd

NEM, SFNC, VRT, DORM and MAS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 22, 2025.

MASNegative Net Change NEMPositive Net Change SFNCPositive Net Change DORMPositive Net Change VRTNegative Net Change

Mark Vickery

Top Research Reports for Costco, Morgan Stanley & Caterpillar

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Morgan Stanley (MS), and Caterpillar Inc. (CAT).

MSPositive Net Change CATPositive Net Change AMGNPositive Net Change COSTNegative Net Change CRWDPositive Net Change SONYNegative Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Weekly Option Windfall: Financial ETF Offers 29% Return Potential in 1 Month

The call option spread strategy is an excellent way to take advantage of the bullish move in this ETF.

FASPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Medical Properties Stock Rises 16% in 3 Months: Will the Trend Last?

MPW is well-poised to gain from an aging population and a rise in senior citizens' healthcare expenditures, long-term leases and a healthy balance sheet position.

CCIPositive Net Change MPWPositive Net Change PLYMPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

4 Reasons to Add Welltower Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

A rise in the senior citizen population and healthcare expenses, restructuring efforts, and a healthy balance sheet are likely to support WELL.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's How to Play Annaly Stock as Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline

Can NLY capitalize on falling mortgage rates and Fed cuts with its diversified portfolio and strong liquidity performance? Let's find out.

AGNCPositive Net Change STWDPositive Net Change NLYPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

CRCL vs. IREN: Which Crypto-Exposure Stock Has an Edge Now?

Circle gains on USDC adoption, but IREN Limited's surging AI cloud revenues and bitcoin mining strength give it an edge.

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Zacks Equity Research

Carlyle Turnaround Halts $1T Merger Talks With Macquarie Group

CG's revival under CEO Harvey Schwartz ends merger talks with Macquarie that could have created a $1T alternatives giant.

KKRNegative Net Change CGPositive Net Change ARESNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

AJG Stock Trades at a Discount: Time to Invest or Hold Off?

Arthur J. Gallagher drives steady growth with strong operations and acquisitions, though rising costs and debt weigh on profitability.

MMCPositive Net Change AJGPositive Net Change BROPositive Net Change WTWPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

Strategy vs. TeraWulf: Which Bitcoin-Focused Stock Has an Edge?

MSTR's bitcoin treasury strength faces off against WULF's mining and HPC growth, two stocks with very different edges.

MSTRPositive Net Change WULFNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

FAF Stock Trades at a Discount: Time to Accumulate or Stand By?

First American leans on title strength, tech upgrades and global reach but faces housing and debt pressures.

CINFPositive Net Change FAFPositive Net Change CNAPositive Net Change HRTGPositive Net Change