Carnival Corporation Ltd. CCL gives investors a clearer valuation debate after another better-than-expected quarter. The stock looks inexpensive on forward sales, but the discount is tied to real risks.The peer setup is also mixed. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCL currently carries a Zacks Rank #3…
Carnival Corporation Ltd. CCL is gaining investor attention as its recovery story shifts from broad cruise demand to stronger execution. Booking visibility, onboard spending and destination investments are giving the company more ways to support revenues and earnings.Royal Caribbean Group RCL, whic…
Monday, June 29th, 2026We begin a new holiday-shortened trading week (we’ll observe Independence Day this year on Friday, July 3rd, which will make for a nice three-day weekend) looking at jobs numbers from last week, last month and before. We call it “Jobs Week” in this column — each month we’re t…
CoreWeave, Inc. CRWV has announced a new colocation agreement with Conapto, a provider of scalable, secure and sustainable data center solutions. The partnership covers two data center campuses in Stockholm, Sweden, with initial capacity already operational at the Stockholm 4 South facility. Both c…
Molson Coors Beverage Company TAP is accelerating its transformation beyond traditional beer as management seeks new avenues for long-term growth. While beer remains the company's core business, faster-growing categories such as ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, hard seltzers and premium mixers are b…
Carter's, Inc. CRI is demonstrating that stronger customer engagement can help offset a challenging consumer backdrop. While inflation, higher gas prices and uneven consumer confidence continue to pressure discretionary spending, the company is seeing improving retail momentum driven by increased s…
Investors in Insulet Corporation PODD need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Sep 18, 2026 $330 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much…
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation MGY is reportedly emerging as the leading contender to acquire privately held WildFire Energy in a deal valued at more than $4 billion. According to a Bloomberg report cited by SeekingAlpha, the acquisition would be the largest in MGY's history and signal a significan…
Investors in IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. IDXX need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jul 17, 2026 $980 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how…
Opendoor Technologies Inc. OPEN is entering the back half of 2026 with seasonality becoming an important test for Opendoor 2.0. Although housing activity typically softens during this period, recent operating metrics suggest Opendoor 2.0 is giving the company a stronger operating base heading into…
Microsoft MSFT shares slid to a 52-week low of $349.20 on June 25, extending a decline tied largely to the scale of the company's ongoing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The selloff reflects continued investor scrutiny of capital spending set at roughly $190 billion for calend…
BASF SE BASFY will launch Emulgade Verde PE to the Asia Pacific market at in-cosmetics Korea 2026, taking place from July 1-3 at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul. BASF will present how Emulgade Verde PE is designed to simplify the delivery of hydrophilic actives while maintaining hi…
Picking stocks that beat the S&P 500 has been one of the goals for investors, and the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq-100, has managed to achieve that feat consistently in recent years. Over the past decade, QQQ has skyrocketed 570%, far outpacing the S&P 500's 255% whoppi…
For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – June 29, 2026 – Zacks Value Trader is a podcast hosted weekly by Zacks Stock Strategist Tracey Ryniec. Every week, Tracey will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds and ETFs and how it impacts your life. To listen to the podc…
Baker Hughes Company BKR has secured a significant contract from Azule Energy to provide subsea production systems for the Greater PAJ offshore development in Angola, strengthening its position in the global deepwater services market. The award underscores BKR’s industry leadership in offshore prod…
DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. DKS appears to be entering a new phase of growth as its House of Sport concept evolves from an innovative retail format into a scalable long-term growth platform. What began as an effort to create immersive shopping destinations is increasingly becoming a strategic advant…
Both Dave DAVE and SoFi Technologies SOFI operate within the fintech space and offer digital banking and financial services through mobile platforms. These companies target tech-savvy consumers who seek alternatives to traditional banks.We have analyzed both stocks to find out which of these two fi…
As AI adoption accelerates, cloud providers need intelligent infrastructure, security, operational efficiency and developer-friendly experiences. Addressing these evolving needs, Nebius Group N.V. NBIS has unveiled Nebius AI Cloud Aether 3.6, a wide range of enhancements focused on developer produc…
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MRSH has delivered organic revenue growth above its long-term average for several years, helped by strong insurance brokerage activity, expanding consulting operations and acquisitions. However, global commercial insurance rates fell 5% in the first quarter, marking…
Following the Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress test results, The Bank of New York Mellon BNY announced its intention to raise its quarterly dividend 19% from 53 cents to 63 cents per share. The move underscores management’s confidence in BNY’s capital generation capabilities and the resilience of its…
