Citigroup, Inc. C is increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operating efficiency, while investing in long-term growth. Its strategy reflects a broader industry trend in which leading banks are adopting AI, automation and digital tools to reduce costs, boost productivity and enha…
For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – June 29, 2026 – Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises. This week’s list includes JPMorgan JPM, Micron Technologies MU, FedEx FDX, Nike NKE, Constellation Brands STZ.What Will Q2 Earnings Season Show?Total S&P 500 earnings are…
The private credit industry is once again under scrutiny after leading alternative asset managers Apollo Global Management APO and Ares Management ARES imposed fresh limits on investor withdrawals from their flagship retail-focused private credit funds. The restrictions came after redemption reques…
Shares of Eli Lilly LLY rose more than 7% on Friday after the company announced several positive developments related to its marketed products.An EMA advisory committee recommended approving the company’s filing seeking label expansion for the oncology drug Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) to treat adults…
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ELF is moving into a new phase as skincare and international distribution become larger parts of its growth profile.The company still depends on value-led cosmetics, but investors are watching whether Rhode, Naturium and e.l.f. SKIN can extend the runway.ELF Is Riding the Skinca…
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ELF has pulled back sharply, but the stock is not being valued like a no-growth story. ELF trades at 19.3X forward 12-month earnings while management still projects fiscal 2027 sales growth of 12%-14%.That leaves investors weighing a cheaper multiple against a business in transi…
For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – June 29, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Neurocrine Biosciences NBIX as the Bull of the Day and Ryanair Holdings RYAAY as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Netflix NFLX, Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN and The Walt Disney Co. D…
Abbott ABT generates the largest share of its revenues from the Medical Devices unit. Sales in 2025 reached $21.39 billion, up 11.9% from the prior-year levels. That strength continued into the first quarter of 2026, with revenues rising 8.5% on a comparable basis, led by the strong performance of…
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ELF enters fiscal 2027 with a wider platform but a more complicated investment setup.Rhode, Naturium, e.l.f. SKIN and international expansion give the company more growth levers. The key question is whether those levers can offset slower momentum in the flagship e.l.f. brand.ELF…
Last Friday, the three major Wall Street indexes closed a mixed week. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a 0.6% progress, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell 2.1% and 4.7% respectively.The sharp selloff in technology stocks followed stronger-than-expected inflation data, which reinforced ex…
General Mills, Inc. GIS is likely to witness top and bottom-line growth when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on July 1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $4.6 billion, indicating an increase of nearly 1% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.The consensus…
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB HNNMY used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to press a familiar point with investors: profitability is improving, but the sales recovery remains incomplete. Management framed the quarter as one of stronger discipline, better inventory productivity and sharper executio…
Archer Aviation Inc. ACHR continues making progress toward aircraft certification, a critical milestone in its path to commercial operations. The company is working closely with regulators to complete certification activities for its Midnight aircraft while continuing flight testing, system validat…
Beauty remains one of Target Corporation’s TGT most dependable growth categories, fueled by fresh merchandise innovation and an elevated shopping experience. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, net sales for the category climbed 9.6% year over year to $3,398 million. Management described beaut…
Natural gas prices have climbed to a 19- to 20-week high as stronger liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) export flows and a hotter near-term weather outlook improve demand expectations. The move puts summer power demand, storage trends and export activity back at the center of the market narrative.For no…
JPMorgan’s JPM latest leadership reshuffle will likely shape the bank’s next phase of growth. The company has promoted Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents, giving both executives direct oversight of its two largest businesses. Petno will become the sole CEO of the Commercial & Investment…
Reliance, Inc.’s RS shares have rallied 33.5% year to date. The company has also outperformed the Zacks Mining - Miscellaneous industry’s 14.7% growth over the same time frame. The rally was driven by strong first-quarter results, including record quarterly tons sold, with shipments outperforming i…
Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, debuted on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX on June 12, in a historic initial public offering (IPO). Headquartered at the Starbase development site in Starbase, TX, the rocket, satellite and AI company raised $75 billion…
Nuclear energy is back in the investor conversation because electricity demand is no longer a slow-growth story. AI data centers, reshoring, electrification and grid reliability needs are pushing the market toward dependable, carbon-free baseload power. That puts advanced nuclear developers like Ok…
Large-cap blend mutual funds seek to offer value appreciation through capital gains with relatively less volatility by investing in both value and growth stocks. Blend funds, also known as “hybrid funds,” owe their origin to a graphical representation of a fund’s equity style box. In addition to di…
