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Yashwardhan Jain

Boost Your Portfolio With These Top-Ranked ETFs

With the Fed's first 2025 rate cut and upgraded growth outlook, ETFs in tech, financials, industrials and health care could benefit from momentum.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Intuit Reaffirms Q1 & Fiscal 2026 Guidance: Is It on Track to Deliver?

INTU reaffirms first-quarter and fiscal year 2026 outlook with double-digit growth targets, betting on AI, TurboTax Live and mid-market expansion.

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Zacks Equity Research

HTGC's Baa2 Credit Rating Upgraded by Moody's, Outlook Stable

Moody's lifts Hercules Capital's credit rating to Baa2 with a stable outlook, citing strong performance, low leverage and solid asset quality.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Retain RenaissanceRe Stock for Now

RNR's premium growth, acquisitions, strong cash returns and undervaluation support its stock despite rising costs and debt pressure.

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Zacks Equity Research

W.P. Carey Announces Dividend Rise: Is the Hike Sustainable?

WPC boosts its dividend again, signaling confidence in its resilient portfolio, strong liquidity and stable rental income.

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Zacks Equity Research

Value Line's Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y Despite Lower Publishing Revenues

VALU posts year-over-year growth in Q1 earnings, fueled by asset management income and investment gains, even as core publishing revenue declines slightly.

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Zacks Equity Research

Pre-Markets in the Green on Final Trading Day of the Week

Pre-Markets in the Green on Final Trading Day of the Week

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Riya Anand

3 mREIT Stocks to Watch as Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Since October 2024

Mortgage rates hit 6.26%, the lowest since October 2024, creating a favorable backdrop for mREITs like EFC, NLY and ORC.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Tariffs, Tinsel & Tight Budgets: Mastercard's Holiday Spend Forecast

MA sees U.S. holiday sales up 3.6% as tariffs, inflation and price-conscious shoppers reshape the 2025 season.

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Mark Vickery

A Late Summer Reflection on Growth, Inflation & Jobs

We know that the main concern for the Fed is now the weakening jobs market and not inflation.

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Zacks Equity Research

Jefferies Gains on SMFG's Plan to Deepen Stake & Partnership

JEF stock jumps after Sumitomo Mitsui Financial moves to boost its stake and deepen its cross-border banking partnership.

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Zacks Equity Research

BAC Agrees to Buy Santander's 100M Euro Real Estate Portfolio

Bank of America expands in Spain with a 100M euro real estate loan buy from Santander, as the Spanish bank pushes balance sheet cleanup.

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Swayta Shah

Fed Cuts Rates, Signals More Easing: What Does This Mean for Banks?

JPMorgan, Bank of America and peers hit new highs as Fed rate cuts fuel optimism for stronger NII and asset quality gains in the near term.

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Zacks Equity Research

Royal Bank of Canada: Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revision

RY has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

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Zacks Equity Research

4 Key Reasons to Add SL Green Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

SLG's leasing gains, strategic acquisitions and steady dividends position it strongly amid rising office demand in Manhattan.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in SmartFinancial Stock?

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

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Invitation Home Stock?

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

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Swayta Shah

5 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Overcome Macro Challenges

Arista, Voya, Universal Health, Methanex and Maximus show strong 2025 sales growth potential despite near-term challenges.

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Sumit Singh

4 High-Interest Coverage Stocks Set to Shine After Fed's Rate Cut

Stride, Ralph Lauren, Encompass Health and Progressive stand out with strong interest coverage ratios as the Fed shifts to rate cuts.

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Vaishali Doshi

Scoop Up These 4 Top-Ranked Liquid Stocks to Augment Portfolio Returns

MC, FTDR, ZUMZ and WLDN make the cut as top liquid stocks, with each boasting strong liquidity, growth attributes and operational efficiency.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stock to Buy for September 19th

M, FFBC and CSV made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 19, 2025.

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Anindya Barman

Top Wide-Moat Stocks Worth a Look for Sustainable Growth

MSFT, JNJ, NKE and SPGI use strong moats to fend off rivals and deliver consistent returns amid market shifts.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 19th

CION, M and MGIC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 19, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 19th

LRN, RL, GFI, CFBK and M have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 19, 2025.

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