Open USD, a new stablecoin backed by more than 140 global partners, represents a notable development in the evolution of digital payments. Visa Inc. V, Mastercard Incorporated MA, American Express Company AXP and Coinbase Global, Inc. COIN are among the founding participants, alongside companies su…
Lam Research Corporation LRCX has been one of the standout semiconductor stocks in 2026 so far. The stock has surged 153.9% in the first half of the year, far ahead of the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductor industry's 54.9% gain.It has also outperformed several well-known peers, including Amkor Tech…
Costco Wholesale Corporation's COST balance sheet remains a key competitive advantage as retailers navigate inflation, tariff uncertainty and cautious consumer spending. The company ended the third quarter of fiscal 2026 with $18,946 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $14,161 million at…
Zacks Investment Research has recently initiated coverage of MediaCo Holding Inc. MDIA, assigning an "Underperform" recommendation to the company's shares. This bearish stance reflects significant concerns over the company’s ongoing operational and financial challenges.MediaCo, currently operating…
Shell plc SHEL and Talos Energy Inc. TALO have entered into a definitive agreement under which Shell will sell its interests in the Na Kika platform, associated offshore fields and the Coulomb tieback in the Gulf of America to subsidiaries of Talos Energy and Ridgewood Energy for a total considerat…
Three weeks after the largest IPO in history, the story investors tell about SpaceX is still mostly about rockets and Starlink.That’s understandable — but it misses where the company is actually headed. Two of the most consequential developments since the June 12th debut happened nowhere near a lau…
Equinor ASA EQNR has strengthened its portfolio on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) through a strategic asset swap with Var Energi, reinforcing its long-term production and value creation strategy. Subject to customary approvals, the carve-out and operatorship transfer will take effect upon tr…
Pacira BioSciences PCRX is reshaping its business through an agreement to divest its iovera medical device franchise to Zimmer Biomet ZBH for up to $140 million. The deal marks another step in Pacira's strategy to transition toward an innovative biopharmaceutical company while allowing Zimmer Biome…
The Transamerica Corporation, with its roots dating back to 1904, is a diversified financial services organization whose business model is based on offering investment, retirement and protection solutions, and products to individuals and institutions across the United States. It has more than $444…
Progress Software Corporation PRGS used its second-quarter call to press a consistent message: its mix of data, workflow and infrastructure products becomes more relevant as enterprises move AI projects into production. Management framed that shift as a source of resilience rather than disruption.T…
Investors with a high-risk appetite and an interest in growth and value investing may choose small-cap blend mutual funds to boost their portfolio. While blend funds, also known as "hybrid funds," aim for value appreciation through capital gains, small-cap funds have better growth prospects than th…
Peabody Energy Company OverviewZacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) company Peabody Energy (BTU) is one of the world’s largest coal companies. The St. Louis, Missouri-based company provides coal used to produce electricity to industrial customers in more than 25 countries. BTU has majority ownership in a mi…
Quanta Services Company Overview Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company Quanta Services (PWR) is an infrastructure services provider specializing in the electric power, pipeline, industrial and communication industries. Founded in 1997, the Houston, Texas-based company has grown organically and through…
NIKE, Inc. NKE used its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call to argue that the turnaround is gaining structure even as demand remains uneven. Management’s message centered less on the quarter’s headline beat and more on tightening the marketplace, improving margins and rebuilding the product en…
Several well-known athletic apparel companies, namely NIKE NKE and lululemon LULU, have seen an extended period of poor share performance, both widely underperforming relative to the general market over the past year.But can the negativity reverse course? Let’s take a closer look at their recent qu…
Applied Materials AMAT) has been one of the hottest stocks in the tech sector, climbing to fresh all-time highs of $739 a share in Tuesday’s trading session, and has now rallied nearly 200% year to date.The rally reflects growing investor confidence that the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastruct…
Investors in BrightSpire Capital, Inc. BRSP need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the July 17, 2026 $2.5 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows ho…
Investors in Bentley Systems, Incorporated BSY need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the July 17, 2026 $17.5 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility show…
NIKE, Inc.’s NKE international business has become its primary growth engine, benefiting from stronger consumer demand, product innovation and improving wholesale trends in several regions. NKE’s international markets continue to demonstrate resilience, supported by localized product assortments, s…
AI semiconductor stocks took center stage in June as continued enterprise AI adoption, sustained hyperscaler investments in AI infrastructure and a steady stream of product and manufacturing updates strengthened in the sector's long-term growth prospects. With July set to begin, this is an appropri…
