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Can AI-Powered Security Services Fuel ServiceNow's Long-Term Growth?

ServiceNow NOW is expanding its security business as enterprises adopt AI across their operations. Deployment of AI agents is driving the need for tools to manage cyber risks, protect identities, monitor connected assets and automate security operations. This is creating a larger opportunity for Se…

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MGIC Investment's Mortgage Insurance Drives Growth and Profitability

MGIC Investment Corporation MTG is one of the largest private mortgage insurance providers in the United States. Through its principal operating subsidiary, Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (“MGIC”), MTG provides private mortgage insurance on residential mortgage loans with high loan-to-valu…

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APD Exits LCEC Project, Finalizes NEOM Green Hydrogen Deal With Yara

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. APD has announced its decision not to move forward with the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex (LCEC) project, as expected financial returns fail to meet the company's required return criteria. Additionally, the company is also finalizing a marketing and distribution ag…

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Palo Alto Networks Stock Surges 85% YTD: Time to Hold or Book Profits?

Palo Alto Networks PANW shares have soared 84.8% year to date (YTD), outperforming the Zacks Security industry’s 59.4% growth. The stock has outperformed the returns of other industry peers as well, including Qualys Inc. QLYS, Zscaler ZS and Check Point Software CHKP. Shares of Qualys have returned…

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General Mills Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Organic Sales Flat Y/Y

General Mills, Inc. GIS reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein both top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increased year over year.The company posted adjusted earnings of 95 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 cents. The bottom line also…

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Is Holding Essex Property Trust Still Smart Move for Your Portfolio?

Essex Property Trust ESS is a residential REIT that owns and manages apartment communities across supply-constrained markets in Southern California, Northern California and Seattle. High home prices in these regions continue to support rental demand. Technology-driven operations and a strong balanc…

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Energy Fuels Slides 18% in Past 3 Months: Exit Now or Stay Put?

Shares of Energy Fuels UUUU have been under pressure lately, falling roughly 18.3% over the three months. The stock has underperformed the non-ferrous mining industry’s 15.5% decline and the Zacks Basic Materials sector’s 4.2% dip. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 climbed 13.5%.Other uranium stocks like Came…

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ARCB Gains From AI, Pricing Discipline and a Tighter Truckload Cycle

ArcBest Corporation ARCB is benefiting from a freight market that is becoming more constructive after a prolonged downturn.The company’s setup combines tightening truckload capacity, disciplined pricing, technology-led productivity and an integrated logistics model that can support margins if freig…

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Agilysys Stock We Don't?

Investors in Agilysys, Inc. AGYS need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the July 17, 2026 $175.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much m…

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RYAAY Refines Family Seating Policy While Maintaining Low-Fare Model

Ryanair RYAAY has revised its family seating policy to better align with industry standards while maintaining its low-cost value proposition. Under the updated policy, families that choose not to pay for seat reservations will receive complimentary adjacent seat assignments after check-in instead o…

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Viavi Rises 167.9% Year to Date: Should You Still Buy the Stock?

Viavi, Solutions, Inc. VIAV shares have skyrocketed 167.9% year to date compared with the industry’s growth of 150.2%. The stock has outperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P 500 during the same time frame.The company has outperformed its peers like Keysight Technologies, Inc…

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Caterpillar Hits 52-Week High: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?

Caterpillar Inc. CAT stock hit a 52-week high of $1,073.46 yesterday before ending the session at $1,064.90. The stock’s gain has been fueled by its addition to the Russell Top 50 Index, or the Russell Top 50 Mega Cap Index, which measures the performance of the largest 50 U.S. mega cap companies i…

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Reddit Stock Falls 28.2% in 6 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?

Reddit RDDT shares have lost 28.2% in the past six months, in contrast to the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s rise of 15.2%.The company’s shares have also underperformed its peers like Pinterest PINS, META Platforms META, and Alphabet GOOGL, which are expanding their footprint into adv…

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Quality ETF (SPHQ) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF SPHQ is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 28.61% from its 52-week low price of $70.26/share.But are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to ge…

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Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold VRT Stock at Its Price/Book of 27.78X?

Vertiv VRT stock is currently overvalued, as suggested by its Value Score of D.In terms of the trailing 12-month price/book, Vertiv is currently trading at 27.78X compared with the broader Computer and Technology sector’s 9.82X.VRT ValuationHowever, the company’s shares have rallied 106.6% year to…

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What Lies Ahead for the U.S. Dollar? ETFs That Investors May Consider

The U.S. dollar has enjoyed a strong run since tensions in the Middle East escalated, driven by robust safe-haven demand and expectations that higher oil prices could keep inflation elevated, reinforcing the case for a hawkish Fed.According to TradingView, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has gained 2.4…

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Constellation Brands' Q1 Earnings Beat, Sales Top on Beer Strength

Constellation Brands, Inc. STZ reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, wherein the top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company’s sales declined year over year, but earnings improved from the year-ago period.The fiscal first quarter reflected steady execution across…

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Jabil's AI-Led Growth Story Drives a 78% Rally: Time to Invest?

Jabil, Inc. JBL has soared 78.4% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 104.2%. It has underperformed peers like Flex Ltd. FLEX and Celestica Inc. CLS over this period. While Celestica has gained 145%, Flex surged 234.3%.One-Year JBL Stock Price PerformanceJBL Rides on AI Strengt…

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