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Carnival Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
CCL caps FY25 with Q4 EPS beating estimates as record yields, rising demand and cost discipline drive year-over-year revenue growth.
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Host Hotels Stock Rises 9.8% in a Month: Will the Trend Last?
HST shares jump 9.8%, driven by RevPAR growth expectations, disciplined capital recycling and a strong balance sheet.
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Biohaven Ltd. (BHVN) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Biohaven Ltd. (BHVN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Invesco (IVZ) Is Up 0.08% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does Invesco (IVZ) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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What Makes Seacoast Banking (SBCF) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does Seacoast Banking (SBCF) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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What Makes FedEx (FDX) a New Buy Stock
FedEx (FDX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why East West Bancorp (EWBC) is a Great Choice
Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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All You Need to Know About Cummins (CMI) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Cummins (CMI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Churchill Downs (CHDN) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Churchill Downs (CHDN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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RBB (RBB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
RBB (RBB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Orla Mining Ltd. (ORLA) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does Orla Mining Ltd. (ORLA) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors?
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SPX Technologies (SPXC) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does SPX Technologies (SPXC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Lifevantage (LFVN) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Lifevantage (LFVN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Cemex (CX) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does Cemex (CX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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What Makes Curbline (CURB) a New Buy Stock
Curbline (CURB) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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MGIC Investment (MTG) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does MGIC Investment (MTG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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All You Need to Know About Curtiss-Wright (CW) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Curtiss-Wright (CW) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Astronics Corporation (ATRO) is a Great Choice
Does Astronics Corporation (ATRO) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Palisade Bio (PALI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Palisade Bio (PALI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why KeyCorp (KEY) is a Great Choice
Does KeyCorp (KEY) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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What Makes Symrise (SYIEY) a New Buy Stock
Symrise (SYIEY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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AtriCure (ATRC) Is Up 6.32% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does AtriCure (ATRC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Bombardier Global 8000, World's Fastest Business Jet, Receives U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification
MONTREAL, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that the Global 8000 (1), the world's fastest business aircraft, received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. The FAA certification marks the latest in a series of achievements over the past year that continue to illustrate the exceptional pedigree of this industry-defining ultra-long-range business aircraft – the fastest and most luxurious business jet in the skies. The Global 8000 received Transport Canada Type Certification on November 5, 2025 and entered into service in December 2025. Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pending.
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Broadwood Partners Denounces STAAR Surgical's Fourth Delay of the Shareholder Vote on the Company's Proposed Sale to Alcon
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”), which together own 30.2% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), today responded to the fourth postponement of STAAR's Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) in connection with the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC). The Special Meeting, which was originally scheduled to be held on October 23, 2.
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Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) M&A Call Transcript
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) M&A Call Transcript
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Worthington Steel: Good Execution, But The Easy Money Has Been Made
Worthington Steel, Inc. has outperformed the S&P 500, returning 16% including dividends since my last Buy rating. WS delivered strong Q2 2026 results: revenue of $871.9M (+18% YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $48.3M, and adjusted EPS of $0.38. Direct sales now comprise 65% of WS's mix, with automotive shipments up 26% and energy up 50%, driving improved margins despite patchy demand.
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Intuit & Circle Team Up for Smarter Money Movement With Stablecoins
Intuit partners with Circle in a multi-year deal to integrate stablecoin infrastructure and USDC for refunds, payments, remittances and savings.
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Special Opportunities Fund Announces Year-End Distribution Payable in Cash and Stock
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SPE) (the “Fund”) today announced a year-end distribution to common stockholders of record as of December 29, 2025 of $0.70 per share payable on January 30, 2026 in stock and cash. Substantially the entire distribution is expected to consist of realized long-term capital gains and to be taxable to stockholders in calendar year 2025. The purpose of the year-end distribution is to avoid excise taxes payable by the Fund.
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These 5 Stocks Are Set To Dominate 2026
My 2025 picks outperformed the S&P 500 by 9.4% and Nasdaq 100 by 5.9%, validating my growth-value approach. Each stock on this list is operating in a different market segment and two are based in Europe, offering geographic diversification. The featured stocks all show significant undervaluation potential based on rather conservative growth scenarios.
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Meridianbet (GMGI) Sponsors Top European MMA Championship
VALLETTA, Malta, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meridianbet, the sports betting and gaming operator and subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), announced its title sponsorship of Fight Nation Championship (FNC 26), to be held on December 20, 2025, in Podgorica, Montenegro.
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Udemy Investor Alert By The Former Attorney General Of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Udemy, Inc. - UDMY
NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Udemy, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UDMY) to Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Udemy will receive 0.800 shares of Coursera common stock for each share of Udemy that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that l.
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3 IT Services Stocks to Buy Right Now From a Prospering Industry
The Zacks Computers - IT Services Industry participants like VRT, CTSH and EPAM are benefiting from ongoing digitization, strong demand for hybrid working solutions and improving IT spending.
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Weekly Option Windfall: AI Communications Giant Flexes 30% Profit Potential
Regardless of whether CIEN increases in price, remains flat, or even loses 10%, our option spread trade will produce a 30% return.
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Sandisk Rises 371% in Six Months: Should You Buy the Stock?
SNDK stock soars 371.2% in 6 months, fueled by AI-driven demand for NAND, BiCS8 tech and booming edge revenues.
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Evaxion Seeks New Partner For Gonorrhea Vaccine After Merck Opts Out
Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) will not exercise its option for Evaxion A/S (NASDAQ: EVAX) Gonorrhea vaccine candidate EVX-B2.
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DVYE: Unique Emerging Market Value Play
iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF offers a compelling value proposition with a single-digit P/E and broad geographic diversification. DVYE has outperformed the S&P 500 by 10 percentage points YTD, driven by high-yielding, undervalued emerging market stocks. The ETF avoids country and sector concentration risks, with only 35% exposure to China, Taiwan, and India, and minimal IT sector weighting.
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KB Home Analysts Slash Their Forecasts Following Q4 Earnings
KB Home (NYSE: KBH) reported upbeat fourth-quarter financial earnings after the market close on Thursday.
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Aflac Expands Digital Reach via Ethos Tie-Up in Supplemental Health
AFL partners with Ethos to sell cancer insurance on a fully digital platform, letting customers add supplemental coverage in minutes alongside life policies.
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Ease: 3 mREIT Stocks to Bet on for 2026
Falling mortgage rates and Fed cuts are improving mREIT outlooks, putting TWO, NREF and EFC in focus for 2026.
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GLDD or DY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in Building Products - Heavy Construction stocks are likely familiar with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) and Dycom Industries (DY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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IVZ or BLK: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Financial - Investment Management stocks have likely encountered both Invesco (IVZ) and BlackRock (BLK). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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SYIEY or HWKN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Chemical - Specialty stocks have likely encountered both Symrise AG Unsponsored ADR (SYIEY) and Hawkins (HWKN). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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CHDN vs. TTWO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Gaming sector might want to consider either Churchill Downs (CHDN) or Take-Two Interactive (TTWO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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LSEGY vs. CME: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Securities and Exchanges sector might want to consider either London Stock Exchange Group plc - Unsponsored ADR (LSEGY) or CME Group (CME). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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EVTC vs. MA: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of Evertec (EVTC) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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SDZNY vs. STVN: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Medical - Drugs stocks are likely familiar with Sandoz Group AG Sponsored ADR (SDZNY) and Stevanato Group (STVN). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies: Time To Start Paying Attention
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) offers pure-play exposure to Ethereum's tokenization and is currently priced near book value, with no debt and a small dividend. BMNR's differentiated strategy—debt-free structure, dividend, and growth via Moonshot and MAVAN—positions it beyond a mere ETH holder. Leadership's Wall Street and crypto pedigree uniquely bridges institutional capital and blockchain innovation, enhancing BMNR's strategic value.
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Silver's Structural Dynamics Places A Sharp Focus On Sprott's Silver Miners SLVR ETF
While the gold market tends to dominate the precious metals discourse, it's silver that is currently consuming investors' attention at this hour. In early October, silver reached a historical threshold, climbing to $50 per ounce and smashing the previous record set in April 2011.
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These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On FedEx After Stronger-Than-Expected Q2 Results
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) posted upbeat financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and raised its FY2026 guidance on Thursday.
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Paychex Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y
PAYX beats on 2Q26 earnings and revenues. EPS grows 10.5% y/y and sales rise 18.3%, as management solutions led growth.
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Celanese Extends Debt Maturities Through $1.4 Billion Refinancing
CE completes a $1.4 billion refinancing to push out maturities, cuts near-term debt and modestly lifts its net borrowing rate.
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