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Shaun Pruitt

Is Carnival the Best Cruise Stock to Buy Right Now?

Carnival Corporation (CCL) will give the latest glimpse into how cruise operators are faring with its Q3 results approaching on Monday, September 29.

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Shaun Pruitt

Don't Overlook These 2 Highly Ranked Medical Stocks: COLL, MASI

Two medical sector stocks are standing out among the recent additions to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list in Collegium Pharmaceutical (COLL) and Masimo Corporation (MASI).

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Shaun Pruitt

Chase the Surge in Alibaba or Baidu Stock?

Along with U.S. equities, favorable market sentiment has led to a resurgence in Chinese tech stocks with Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU) leading the way.

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Bryan Hayes

Bull Market Set for Further Gains on Earnings: Stocks to Watch

Earnings have been the steady engine throughout this multi-year bull market, which has broadened out in 2025 and is now approaching its third birthday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top Oil & Energy Stocks: CRC, NCSM, TDW

Amid the recent surge in crude prices, here are three oil and energy stocks that investors may want to consider with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

TDWPositive Net Change CRCPositive Net Change NCSMNegative Net Change BACPositive Net Change BCSPositive Net Change UBSPositive Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Pfizer (PFE) or Metsera (MTSR) Stock?

Making a major move in the obesity drug market, Pfizer (PFE) announced on Monday that it plans to acquire biotechnology firm Metsera (MTSR).

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Shaun Pruitt

These AI Stocks are Spiking and OpenAI could be the first Trillion Dollar IPO

Nvidia and its AI partners saw their stocks surge on Monday after the chip giant announced plans to invest $100 billion in OpenAI.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Ralph Lauren (RL)

Attributed to its global expansion and digital transformation, Ralph Lauren has taken the lid off its growth potential.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bear of the Day: GIII Apparel Group (GIII)

Investors may want to avoid GIII Apparel Group's (GIII) stock while the company goes through a tough transitional phase.

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Bryan Hayes

Stocks Hit All-Time Highs as Small-Caps Stage Breakout

A sustained breakout for small-caps could usher in a new regime.

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Andrew Rocco

Bear of the Day: Molson Coors (TAP)

Molson Coors faces a complex blend of evolving consumer trends, higher aluminum costs, and macroeconomic headwinds.

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Shaun Pruitt

General Mills vs. Kraft Heinz: Bite the Dip in these Popular Food Stocks?

Considering lower rates could re-shift consumers back to premium branded food categories, investors may wonder if now is a good time to bite on the dip in General Mills or Kraft Heinz stock.

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Shaun Pruitt

AppLovin Stock Hits an All-Time High: Buy, Hold, or Take Profits?

Attributed to bullish strategic moves, financial performance, and market momentum, AppLovin stock is up 80% YTD, hitting an all-time high of $613 a share in Wednesday's trading session.

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Bryan Hayes

Is Lennar (LEN) a 'Buy' Ahead of Its Upcoming Earnings Announcement?

Ongoing pressures on margins and housing affordability remain key concerns.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy, Hold, or Take Profits in Alphabet Stock Near All-Time Highs?

As the fourth company on the U.S. stock exchanges to hit a $3 trillion market cap, Alphabet stock hit another all-time high of $253 a share in Tuesday's trading session (post-split basis).

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Shaun Pruitt

FedEx vs. UPS: Is Either Delivery Stock Still Portfolio Worthy?

Despite their attractive valuations and generous dividends, increased pressure on shipping volume and costs has weighed on FedEx and UPS stock.

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Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: OppFi (OPFI)

OppFi is committed to bridging the credit access gap in the United States.

OPFIPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

Recent positives mask deeper structural, operational, and regulatory vulnerabilities.

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Shaun Pruitt

Is Nvidia Stock Still a Buy Amid Increased Competition & China Headwinds

Losing steam in recent weeks, Nvidia (NVDA) stock has now dipped 4% from a 52-week peak of $184 a share, which it hit in early August.

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Andrew Rocco

Unlock Momentum with the Rare, Powerful High-Tight Flag Pattern

The high-tight flag is the rarest and most powerful technical chart pattern. By studying historical examples, investors can prepare to catch the next life-changing price advances.

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Andrew Rocco

The Inevitable Slump: A Guide to Dealing with Drawdowns

Deep portfolio draw downs can be a harrowing experience for investors. However, if you follow the rules presented in this article, you will emerge from these challenging periods as a more disciplined and resilient investor.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Intriguing Tech Stocks to Buy under $20: STNE, PATH

Among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, these tech stocks are standing out in terms of their affordability at under $20 a share.

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Andrew Rocco

Wall Street Week in Review: Stocks Notch Highs Despite Pessimism

It was a busy week on Wall Street marked by Oracle earnings, and a slew of individual news items. Looking ahead, all eyes will be on the Fed's interest-rate decision next week.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks & Index Items to Watch from August's CPI Data

Diving deeper into August's CPI summary, here is the breakdown of the main movers of individual item indexes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and a strategic opinion of what stocks could stand to benefit or be affected.

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Andrew Rocco

Market's Up, Inflation Tame: AI, Tech, & Small Caps Lead

Bulls remain in control of the market in the short-term, and the price action is telling them to stay long for now. While investors should continue to be vigilent about seasonality and a potential post-FOMC pullback, price remains king.

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