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AbbVie maintains strong momentum in immunology, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq offsetting Humira declines and driving double-digit revenue growth. I reaffirm a 'Strong Buy' rating, supported by expanding indications for Skyrizi in Crohn's Disease and Rinvoq in alopecia areata and vitiligo. Skyrizi's subcutaneous induction for Crohn's Disease, validated by phase 3 AFFIRM data, targets further market share and revenue acceleration.

Reduces Complexity & Cost, Improves Performance, Supports Next-Gen Architectures

DETROIT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Leggett Dynamics today launched its Smart Brushless Motor, a next-generation motion system that simplifies design and vehicle integration, improves NVH and durability and supports evolving software architectures across seating and other motion-control applications.

Less Complexity, More Capability

Unlike conventional systems, Leggett Dynamics' Smart Brushless Motor can operate with or without a seat-level electronic control unit (ECU), enabling direct communication from the vehicle-level ECU to individual actuators. This streamlined approach supports the industry shift toward more centralized or zonal architectures and enables simplified, scalable integration across multiple seat configurations and trim levels with varying actuator counts.

In addition, the motor's design reduces packaging size, weight, and wiring complexity while enhancing sound, durability, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance.

Smarter Motion, Enhanced Comfort

For vehicle occupants, these engineering gains translate into a better in-cabin experience. The Smart Brushless Motor enables quieter operation, smoother seat adjustment, faster memory recall, and a wider range of motion. The result is precise, reliable comfort and motion that feels responsive and refined in everyday use.

"Leggett Dynamics' Smart Brushless Motor is about doing more with less: less components, less complexity, less weight and less noise while achieving more capability and more adaptability for manufacturers and more comfort and motion control for consumers," said Julien Rea, VP of Global Innovation & Engineering at Leggett Dynamics.

The Smart Brushless Motor enters the market as OEMs transition to software-defined vehicles, centralize architectures, and pursue simplified and commonized hardware across platforms paired with software-enabled updates. It also addresses growing demand for quiet, scalable systems across mixed propulsion portfolios, particularly in EVs, where cabin quietness makes motor noise more apparent.

Leggett Dynamics will showcase its brushless motor and other comfort and motion innovations at two upcoming industry events: The Automotive Engineering Expo in Nagoya, Japan (June 17-19, Booth 96) and Automotive Interiors Expo Europe in Stuttgart, Germany (June 23-25, Booth #3216).

About Leggett Dynamics
Leggett Dynamics is the brand representing the automotive businesses of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated. Under the Leggett Dynamics brand, these businesses deliver eMotion and Comfort solutions for automotive seating, liftgates, doors, sunroofs, and more. Leggett Dynamics businesses operate globally, with a footprint spanning 28 locations across 12 countries, and employing more than 6,200 people, with key locations in Detroit, Nuremberg, and Shanghai. As a strategic partner to more than 140 customers worldwide, Leggett Dynamics offers a Comfort Systems Platform (massage, lumbar, bolster and suspension), Motion Systems Platform (motors, actuators and latches), Software & Integration Platform, and Innovation Services, including advanced engineering co-development and human factors studies. Leggett Dynamics is a brand within Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG), a manufacturer of residential, industrial, and furniture products that has been engineering comfort for over 140 years across the places where people sleep, work, live, and move.

Link to Press Kit: BLDC Launch

Media Contact:

Dawn K. Looney, APR
VP of Global Branding, Marketing & Communications
Leggett Dynamics
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1.248.980.1248

Liwen Tao
Manager of AP Branding, Marketing & Communications
Leggett Dynamics
Email: [email protected]

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Investors in RH (RH - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the June 18, 2026 $85.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for RH shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, RH is a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) in the Consumer Products - Staples industry that ranks in the Bottom 36% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, no analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while two analysts have revised their estimates downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from $2.01 per share to $1.50 in that period.

Given the way analysts feel about RH right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

Key Takeaways Tariff-related sourcing shifts increased backorders and reduced reported Q1 revenue by about $45M.RH is expanding in Europe with new locations in Paris, Milan and London to build global brand reach.International expansion and strategic investments are pressuring margins as execution remains critical. RH (RH - Free Report) is navigating several shifts at once: tariff disruption, global sourcing changes, experiential retail, European expansion and digital upgrades. These trends are reshaping how the luxury home furnishings retailer manages growth.

The challenge is that strategic change is arriving while housing demand remains weak and margins are under pressure. That makes execution, not just brand ambition, the key issue.

How RH Tariffs Are Reshaping Sourcing DecisionsRH’s supply chain remains highly global. Based on fiscal 2025 purchases, 69% of its products were sourced from Asia, including 39% from Vietnam and 13% from China. Another 21% came from North America, 13% from the United States and 10% from Europe and other countries.

That exposure makes tariffs a direct operating issue. Tariff-related resourcing lifted backorder and special-order balances by about $75 million year over year in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, reducing reported revenues by roughly $45 million.

RH is responding with pricing actions, vendor diversification toward lower-duty jurisdictions and logistics rerouting. These are no longer temporary fixes. They are becoming part of the company’s playbook for managing costs, product availability and quarterly revenue timing.

Why RH Keeps Betting on Experiential RetailRH continues to treat physical retail as central to its luxury model. Its Galleries, hospitality experiences, design services, websites and Sourcebooks are designed to work together rather than operate as separate channels.

The company argues that luxury furniture remains a category where in-person engagement matters. Larger-format Galleries can display more of the assortment, support design services and create a brand experience that is harder to replicate online.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM - Free Report) offers investors another lens on the premium home category through brands such as Pottery Barn and West Elm. Arhaus, Inc. (ARHS - Free Report) is also relevant because it competes for design-led, discretionary furniture spending.

Where RH Europe Expansion Could Change the StoryRH is pushing deeper into Europe through high-profile openings. RH Paris opened in September 2025, RH Milan opened in April 2026 and RH London is expected to open in June 2026. These locations are meant to build international brand equity and support a broader global luxury platform. Management views London as an important accelerator because of higher brand awareness and global visitation, while Paris and Milan serve as design and fashion halo markets.

The trade-off is margin pressure. Pre-opening and startup costs tied to international expansion are expected to reduce adjusted EBITDA margin by about 270 basis points in fiscal 2026.

How RH Digital Efforts Support the Luxury FunnelRH’s digital reimagination is not about replacing Galleries. It is about improving the path from discovery to design engagement.

The company is upgrading The World of RH with better content, navigation and search. Internally, it is using design data and visuals to improve product ideation and presentation.

The digital platform also supports RH Estates, which is rolling through Galleries and Sourcebooks. Better search, appointment generation and design tools could help customers navigate a wider assortment as RH expands into bespoke furniture and couture upholstery.

How RH Scores Fit This Trend-Driven ThesisThe bottom line is that RH has a credible trend story, but investors still need to see these initiatives translate into steadier revenue conversion, margin recovery and cash generation. Tariffs, sourcing shifts and European expansion are changing the model, but they also add execution risk.

RH currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Its Style Scores are a Value Score of B, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of D and VGM Score of B. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Value Score of B and VGM Score of B point to some relative appeal, but the Momentum Score of D signals weak near-term price action. Combined with the Zacks Rank #4, the stock still leans defensive until RH shows that its strategic trends are becoming financial results.

, /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, $77,500 is being distributed to seven nonprofit organizations across Florida that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance. Among other projects, these efforts include a youth civics competition, a reenactment of the Declaration of Independence signing and the revitalization of a memorial honoring the state's Medal of Honor recipients.

Our view:

"As a proud history major, I know firsthand the value of a well-rounded civics education," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "The lessons of the past can be used every day, in every field, to help improve our communities and the world around us. I'm immensely grateful for the Duke Energy Foundation's support of organizations that have each made that important message part of their respective missions."

High-impact investments:

The Dunedin History Museum's Freedom in Focus: Florida's Legacy of Liberty exhibit – on display through Nov. 13 – invites visitors to explore the moments, ideas and documents that have shaped the nation and Florida's constitutional history, including interactive displays, interpretive panels and a guided timeline. The $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation also enabled the museum to launch a traveling Declaration of Independence signing project that will culminate in a special reenactment event on June 20. With $2,500 from the Duke Energy Foundation, the Duval Preservation Trust will open an immersive exhibit at the historic Duval-Metz House in Floral City to highlight the essential skills – from canoe carving to food gathering – that allowed the Seminole Tribe to adapt, survive and thrive in the Florida wilderness in the 1830s. The Florida Medal of Honor Memorial, leveraging $7,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation, recently beautified the memorial's .42-acre greenspace to ensure it remains a place of tranquility where members of the public can reflect on the sacrifices made by the state's 24 Medal of Honor recipients. A $15,000 award from the Duke Energy Foundation is helping the Marion County Board of County Commissioners host a series of events, including a gala, parade and fireworks display, in celebration of America250. The Osceola Chamber Foundation used $8,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation to put on the National Civics Bee, a regional civics competition for 6th, 7th and 8th graders from throughout Central Florida, in April. Three winners received cash prizes and advanced to the Florida state finals on June 30.   To support its 5K Run & Walk in Orlando on Sept. 12, the Duke Energy Foundation granted the Tunnel to Towers Foundation $5,000. The funds will be used to facilitate the race, which pays homage to the firefighters, law enforcement officers and civilians who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. A $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to the University of Central Florida Research Foundation is helping sponsor WUCF's America250 programming, such as community events and original videos and podcasts that tell the story of Florida's role in the nation's founding. Positive response:

Mike Borders, Florida Medal of Honor Memorial chairman: "The Florida Medal of Honor Memorial is proud to partner with Duke Energy in our effort to honor Florida's twenty-four incredible heroes – recipients of the Medal of Honor. The support from Duke Energy has helped us with our ADA compliance, education programs and Florida "native species" gardens. This is a great partnership and we are eternally grateful." Jennifer Cook, WUCF executive director: "By honoring and elevating the voices that shape our region, we are creating intergenerational initiatives that invite Floridians of all ages to discover our shared history. Duke Energy's partnership allows WUCF to expand this work across the Sunshine State, giving families access to trusted content and community-based experiences. Together, we will ensure the legacy of America250 resonates with Floridians for generations to come." Danela Gutierrez, Dunedin History Museum operations manager: "Just as energy has powered our homes and businesses for generations, civic engagement and education power the future of our community. Partnering with Duke Energy on Freedom in Focus: Florida's Legacy of Liberty for America250 reflects a shared commitment to keeping our community strong by connecting residents to both their history and their role in shaping what comes next." Beth Kingston, Tunnel to Towers Foundation grant writer: "As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and 25 years since 9/11 – a reverent milestone that honors our heroes and the enduring promise to never forget – Tunnel to Towers remains steadfast in its programming that serves those who protect our independence. This is only possible with help from our generous supporters like Duke Energy who share our mission to honor our nation's heroes and their families." Vaughn McIntire, Duval Preservation Trust Seminole exhibit project lead: "We are a volunteer-led historical property and therefore dependent upon generous partners like Duke Energy to make our displays open for the public to enjoy and learn about Floral City's rich history." John Newstreet, Osceola Chamber president and CEO: "Duke Energy's support was needed to reach students beyond county lines and expand awareness of the National Civics Bee and the importance of civic engagement as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. The Osceola Chamber's tagline is 'business works better together,' and Duke Energy's involvement helped take this event and its impact to the next level." Carl Zalak III, Marion County Board of County Commissioners chairman: "Duke Energy's commitment to investing in communities extends far beyond infrastructure and service – it reflects a genuine dedication to education, civic engagement, historical preservation and community enrichment. Their partnership will allow us to create meaningful opportunities for residents to connect with our shared heritage while honoring the ideals that have guided our nation for 250 years." Bigger picture:

These grants represent the third round of funds awarded under the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, a more than $1 million investment in community‑driven projects throughout the company's six-state service area to recognize America's 250th anniversary. In Florida, the awards totaled $150,000, including $22,500 to help strengthen Florida communities and $50,000 to honor and support the state's veterans.

Duke Energy Foundation 
The Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

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Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. 

Duke Energy 
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

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Early on Tuesday, June 16, Wolfe Research analyst Alex Zukin announced that his firm decided to upgrade its recommendation for the software giant Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock from the previous ‘Underperform’ – ‘Sell’ – rating.

According to the Wall Street expert, the firm boasts the best product-market fit among its peers and one of the fastest and largest growth rates in its industry. 

Zukin highlighted Palantir’s business strength despite the relatively low customer and employee counts, while also highlighting that the recent figures support Wolfe Research’s base case revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39% for fiscal years from 2026 to 2029, and the 55% in its ‘upside model.’

Furthermore, the analyst cited Ontology – the core operating system and semantic layer – as the software firm’s ‘secret sauce.’

Still, Alex Zukin also noted that the new rating does not indicate his firm sees Palantir as ‘too big to fail,’ but as ‘too big to ignore,’ thus justifying the upgrade to ‘Peerperform’ – ‘Hold’ – rather than to ‘Buy.’ Wolfe Research did not issue a 12-month price target on June 16.

Wall Street sets Palantir stock price for the next 12 months Elsewhere, despite PLTR stock’s woes in the 2026 market, the equity boasts a bullish overall ‘Moderate Buy’ rating and an average $185.35 forecast for a 37.59% upside on the equity analysis platform TipRanks.

Wall Street sets Palantir stock price for the next 12 months. Source: TipRanks Looking at the extremes, the price target provided by Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) Mariana Perez Mora on June 8 represents the Street high as it foresees the software giant rising to $255.

On the other end of the spectrum, Brent Thill of Jefferies estimated that PLTR shares are a ‘Sell’ on May 5, and predicted the equity would crash to $70.

2026 Palantir stock price chart Meanwhile, Palantir stock recorded substantial volatility since 2026 started and is, despite multiple stark rallies, 19.75% in the red year-to-date (YTD) at $134.71.

Palantir stock price YTD chart. Source: Google Notably, the company largely evaded the broader big tech upswing between late March and late May, but was, nonetheless, affected by the wider June sell-off, falling roughly 16% since the month started.

Still, the most recent turn was highly positive for Palantir stock as it soared 5.25% in the last session, and 0.31% in the Tuesday pre-market. 

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Few names embody the AI infrastructure trade like Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction). After a blistering 2025, the stock has cooled in 2026 even as fundamentals accelerated.

That gap between price action and operating momentum is exactly where our model finds opportunity. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Palantir is $162.13, implying 20.36% upside from $134.71. We rate shares a buy with 90% confidence.

Metric Value Current Price $134.71 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $162.13 Upside 20.36% Recommendation BUY Confidence Level 90% How Palantir Got Here: Beats, Raises, and a YTD Pullback PLTR is down 24.21% year to date and sits 12% below its 52-week high of $207.52, with the 52-week low at $122.68. Operating fundamentals tell a different story.

In Q1 2026, Palantir delivered adjusted EPS of $0.33 versus a $0.2795 consensus on revenue of $1.632 billion, up 84.7% year over year, the highest growth rate in company history. U.S. commercial revenue surged 133% to $595 million, and management raised full-year guidance to roughly 71% growth, a 10-point jump from prior guidance.

The recent narrative has been more cautious. PLTR fell 3.08% on June 12 after a blocked £50 million UK Metropolitan Police contract and renewed scrutiny of an NHS deal. Michael Burry’s critique calling PLTR “a sand castle supported only by AI applications narrative” dominated Reddit’s r/stocks on June 4–5. Shares rebounded 5.25% on June 15.

The Case for $200+: Why Bulls See a Breakout Bulls anchor on what CEO Alex Karp called shattering the Rule of 40, “a feat matched only by other fellow AI infrastructure companies: NVIDIA, Micron and SK hynix.”

U.S. revenue grew 104% and net dollar retention hit 150%. U.S. commercial remaining deal value of $4.92 billion (up 112%) provides multi-quarter forward visibility, and Maven Smart System usage quadrupled over 12 months. Our bull case lands at $202.67, a 50.45% return, aligned with the Street high.

Wolfe Research upgraded Palantir to Peer Perform from Underperform without a price target after resuming coverage of the name. 

The Risks Worth Watching Valuation is the obvious tension. PLTR trades at a P/E of 190, FCF yield of 0.68%, and forward earnings multiple in the triple digits. Insider activity is concerning on the surface: directors Karp, Cohen, and Sankar collectively disposed of more than 880,000 shares on May 20 alone.

The counterfactual matters here. Those sales coincided with RSU-to-Class B conversions and represent compensation-related liquidity. Four directors then acquired shares on June 4. UK regulatory friction and termination-for-convenience clauses remain real risks. Our bear case puts PLTR at $146.61, still positive given the growth runway.

Palantir Price Prediction 2026-2030 The 24/7 Wall St. price target of $162.13 reflects a real opportunity created by the YTD drawdown against accelerating fundamentals. Rule of 40 at 145% and a Q1 2026 free cash flow margin of 57% tip the scale.

The bull thesis holds if U.S. commercial growth stays above 100% through Q3. The thesis weakens if government contract cancellations spread beyond the UK or guidance flatlines next quarter.

Looking further ahead, here is where our model projects Palantir could trade, extrapolating from our base case 11.98% annualized return through 2031.

Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $162.13 2027 $181.55 2028 $203.30 2029 $227.66 2030 $254.93 These projections assume Palantir continues converting AIP momentum into commercial wins at its current pace. Meaningful upside or downside could result from major DoD program expansions, an AI infrastructure spending pullback, or further regulatory action on government contracts.

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Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction) stock is sliding again Tuesday, down 3% at midday to $130 and change, even as a notable Wall Street rating change tries to pull the narrative the other way. The drop extends a brutal run that has Palantir stock down 26% in 2026.

The catalyst getting attention today: Wolfe Research upgraded Palantir to “Peer Perform” from “Underperform,” resuming coverage of one of the most polarizing names in enterprise AI. It’s an important reversal of a bearish stance, but it isn’t a Buy call.

That tension is the story. The bull case argues that the steep drawdown has reset expectations on a best-in-class operator. The bear case notes that Wolfe itself isn’t pounding the table, and PLTR stock is still falling on the day the upgrade was announced.

Wolfe Lifts Its Bearish Call With Limited Conviction Wolfe Research’s qualitative read on the business is strikingly positive. The firm believes Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), ontology, and forward deployed engineers prove the company can turn AI interest into “scaled enterprise adoption.”

Wolfe went further, calling Palantir the best product-market fit of any enterprise software company in the market today, and tagging it as the most applied enterprise AI software company, with the largest and fastest growth rates in the industry. Those are unusually strong characterizations from a firm that had been bearish on the name.

The catch is the company’s valuation. Wolfe said Palantir’s current valuation already reflects much of its improved growth and margin outlook, which is why the rating tops out at neutral. Wolfe issued no Palantir stock price target, a meaningful tell about conviction.

Fundamentals Are Still Running Hot The disconnect between PLTR stock and Palantir’s operating numbers is what makes the “bottom” debate worth having. Palantir’s Q1 2026 revenue grew 85% year over year (YoY) to $1.63 billion, with U.S. commercial revenue up 133%.

Moreover, Palantir’s management raised the company’s full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $7.65 to $7.66 billion. CEO Alex Karp asserted, “Palantir’s Rule of 40 score has soared to 145%… we are raising our full-year revenue guidance to 71% growth.”

However, the multiples remain demanding. Palantir stock carries a trailing P/E ratio of 142x and a forward P/E ratio of 88x, with a price-to-sales ratio near 59x. That’s the valuation caveat Wolfe flagged, in numerical terms.

Prediction Markets and Sentiment Are Cooler If anyone needs a real-time gut check on the “is the bottom in” question, the prediction markets aren’t buying it yet. Polymarket traders pegged the probability of a down day for Palantir today at 0.971.

For Palantir stock in June, the modal outcome is a touch of $126 at 65% probability, with the upside tail to $168 or higher sitting near 5%. Insider activity is mixed too, with concentrated selling from senior executives on May 20 at prices in the $132 to $137 range.

What to Watch Next The setup is genuinely two-sided. Palantir shares are well off the 52-week high of $207.52 and now trade below the 200-day moving average of $160.42, which the bulls can read as a reset and the bears can interpret as a broken trend.

The next scheduled catalyst is the Q3 2026 earnings report, expected August 3. Until then, follow-through on the Wolfe upgrade, any commentary from other research desks, and whether PLTR stock can hold the recent lows will shape the stock’s near-term direction.

Investors might consider watching for confirmation rather than chasing. Given the elevated multiples and the fact that even Palantir’s newest convert at Wolfe only went neutral, position sizing should stay modest on either side of the trade.

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Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

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It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Unity Software Inc. (U - Free Report) Unity Software Inc. provides a platform to develop, deploy and grow games and interactive 3D experiences across mobile, PC, console and extended reality. Its software supports creators through the full content lifecycle, including prototyping, real-time rendering, live operations, user acquisition and monetization. San Francisco, CA-based Unity markets solutions globally through direct and indirect channels with field sales in North America, China, France, the United Kingdom, Israel, Japan and South Korea.

U is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. U has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 6.3% over the past four weeks.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $1.03 per share. U also boasts an average earnings surprise of +7.4%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, U should be on investors' short list.

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A Consumer Reports study found that Uber and Lyft can charge users different prices, even when they request rides at the same time. ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images Not everyone sees the same prices on Uber and Lyft, according to a new study.

The rideshare apps appear to price trips differently — even when riders request the same route at the same exact minute, a new investigation from Consumer Reports found.

The results, published Tuesday, show "that Uber and Lyft use AI to routinely charge different customers significantly different prices," according to a summary of the report.

While some trip requests only resulted in a few different price offerings, others varied much more. In some cases, the differences between the highest and lowest price groups were 50%.

"One route in Kansas City, Missouri, generated 29 different prices for 55 potential customers for the same ride at the same time," Consumer Reports said.

For the investigation, Consumer Reports virtually requested rides for 30 routes around the US. The publication also recruited volunteers to request rides at the same time in-person in Portland, Oregon.

Another test, conducted in the Phoenix area, saw prices for a ride on Uber range from $41.21 to $56.96 after accounting for discounts — a difference of about 38%. Consumer Reports observed the prices among 18 volunteers, each of whom requested the same ride at the same minute.

Dynamic pricing is becoming more common on purchases from Big Macs for delivery to clothing at Old Navy. Companies, including Uber and Lyft, have said that they change prices for goods and services based on supply and demand, like requesting a ride to the airport on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, for instance.

Consumer Reports said that its investigation controlled for differences in time and place by requesting rides on Uber and Lyft in the same place and at the same time, and prices still varied widely. That, the report reads, calls into question "whether the price differences observed are based only on market forces."

Consumer Reports did not say what accounted for the differences in fares documented in its investigation. Uber and Lyft said that they use a variety of factors to price rides.

Lyft's privacy policy gives some examples, Consumer Reports said: The company might infer riders' gender based on their name or assume that they're frequent travelers if they often request rides to or from an airport. Lyft said it doesn't "group" customers together, and Uber said it doesn't consider "protected characteristics," such as race or disability.

Uber and Lyft challenged the findings in the report, saying that the tests might have inflated demand, according to Consumer Reports. Prices also change every second, making it "impossible" to compare fares, an Uber spokesperson told Consumer Reports.

"In an open, dynamic marketplace like ours, with nearly 1.7 million mobility and delivery trips per hour, a trip is defined just as much by when it is requested and what's happening nearby as where it is going," the spokesperson said.

Uber and Lyft did not respond to an additional request for comment from Business Insider.

Besides encountering a variety of prices, Consumer Reports also found that, about half of the time, Uber and Lyft offer customers what look like discounted ride fares, complete with lower prices replacing higher, struck-through ones and messages like "Fares lower than usual."

About 11% of those discounts were based on what "appeared to be inflated original prices," Consumer Reports found. Uber and Lyft said that the struck-out amounts weren't discounts but reflected past prices for the rides. An Uber spokesperson called them "historical comparison messaging."

"A reasonable consumer would conclude that those are discounts, regardless of the semantic distinction that Uber and Lyft claim," said Derek Kravitz, an investigative reporter at Consumer Reports who wrote the report.

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Key Takeaways FDA granted Priority Review to BMY's Camzyos filing for adolescents with symptomatic oHCM.Camzyos generated $314 million in Q1 sales, supported by growing demand and patient adoption.Bristol Myers seeks growth from Camzyos as patent expirations pressure legacy drug revenues. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY - Free Report) is banking on label expansion of existing drugs and approval of new drugs to further propel its growth portfolio.

Camzyos (mavacamten) is one of the key drugs of this product portfolio. The drug is currently approved in the United States for adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association (“NYHA”) class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve symptoms and functional capacity.

The drug continued to gain traction in the targeted market in the first quarter, supported by growing demand and increased adoption among eligible patients. Sales of the drug totaled $314 million in the first quarter.

Earlier this month, the FDA accepted BMY’s supplemental new drug application (sNDA) seeking approval of Camzyos for the treatment of adolescents aged 12 to under 18 years with symptomatic oHCM.

The FDA granted Priority Review to the application with a target action date of Sept. 30, 2026.

If approved, Camzyos would become the first cardiac myosin inhibitor available for adolescents with oHCM and expand the drug's addressable market beyond adults.

For Bristol Myers, continued growth from Camzyos is particularly important as the company works to offset revenue pressures from patent expirations affecting the legacy drugs.

BMY’s cardiovascular portfolio also comprises blood thinner medicine Eliquis, for which BMY has a worldwide co-development and co-commercialization agreement with pharma giant Pfizer. Eliquis is one of the biggest contributors to the top line.

However, BMY’s cardiovascular portfolio suffered a hit in late 2025 after the company decided to discontinue the late-stage Librexia study on cardiovascular candidate milvexian, an investigational oral, highly selective factor XIa (FXIa) inhibitor.

BMY and partner Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) were evaluating the efficacy and safety of pipeline candidate milvexian when added to the standard of care (conventional antiplatelet therapy) for patients after a recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event.

Both companies decided to discontinue the phase III Librexia ACS study following a preplanned interim analysis by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (“IDMC”), which determined that the study is unlikely to meet the primary efficacy endpoint.

The IDMC advised that the two other late-stage studies — Librexia AF for atrial fibrillation (AF) and Librexia STROKE for secondary stroke prevention (SSP) — should proceed as planned. Top-line data from these studies is expected in 2026.

Competition for BMY’s Cardiovascular DrugsIn December 2025, Cytokinetics (CYTK - Free Report) obtained FDA approval for aficamten for the treatment of patients with obstructive HCM in the United States, under the brand name Myqorzo.

This marks the company’s first FDA-approved product, transforming Cytokinetics from a development-stage biotech into a commercial-stage company.

The approval of Myqorzo is a significant boost for CYTK, given the market potential for the oHCM market.

JNJ’s Xarelto is also a Factor Xa inhibitor, similar to Eliquis.

However, JNJ is facing patent challenges for Xarelto in the United States.  JNJ co-developed Xarelto with Bayer AG.

BMY’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Bristol Myers have gained 4.3% year to date against the industry’s decline of 1.3%.

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From a valuation standpoint, BMY is trading at a discount to the large-cap pharma industry. Going by the price/earnings ratio, shares currently trade at 9.07X forward earnings, higher than its mean of 8.59X but lower than the large-cap pharma industry’s 17.79X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 EPS has moved north to $6.32 from $6.29 in the past 60 days, while that for 2027 has moved south to $6.05 from $6.08 in the same time frame.

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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

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The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Etsy (ETSY - Free Report) Etsy operates as a leading e-commerce service provider, managing a two-sided marketplace platform at Etsy.com that connects creative entrepreneurs with buyers seeking unique, handmade, and vintage items. The company has established a strong international presence, with core operations spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, and France.

ETSY is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Momentum investors should take note of this Retail-Wholesale stock. ETSY has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 22.7% over the past four weeks.

Six analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $2.24 to $5.65 per share. ETSY also boasts an average earnings surprise of +3.9%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, ETSY should be on investors' short list.

Albemarle (ALB - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $166.11, moving -1.65% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.57%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.64%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.15%.

Shares of the specialty chemicals company witnessed a loss of 3.89% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Basic Materials sector with its gain of 3.28%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Albemarle in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.08, reflecting a 2700% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.48 billion, up 11.36% from the prior-year quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $12.39 per share and revenue of $5.99 billion, which would represent changes of +1668.35% and +16.45%, respectively, from the prior year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Albemarle. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 7.74% higher. Albemarle presently features a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

From a valuation perspective, Albemarle is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.64. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 16.52 for its industry.

We can also see that ALB currently has a PEG ratio of 0.85. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Chemical - Diversified industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.29.

The Chemical - Diversified industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 96, which puts it in the top 40% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.

One of the most overlooked growth stocks that is trading at an absurdly cheap valuation right now is Pinterest (PINS 0.80%). The stock is down around 40% over the past year, despite continued strong revenue growth, a cheap valuation, and the backing of renowned activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

The stock's sell-off over the past year has left it trading at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 11 times current-year estimates and below 9.5 times next year's consensus. This comes despite the company seeing 18% year-over-year (15% in constant currency) revenue growth in the first quarter, to over $1 billion.

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An AI-powered shoppable discovery destination Over the past few years, the company has done a great job of repositioning its platform from a simple online vision board to a shoppable discovery destination. It has leaned into artificial intelligence (AI) features and become a leader in multimodal search capabilities, especially with visual searches. AI is also helping it improve the personalization and curation it delivers to its users.

At the same time, its AI-powered performance ad suite, Performance Plus, is helping advertisers automate marketing campaigns to optimize their ad spending. It can better target potential customers, improve bidding, and even help with AI image generation to improve a campaign's visuals.

The business has also been booming in international markets, with European revenue jumping 27% to $186 million and rest-of-world revenue surging 59% to $72 million in Q1 2026. The growth is coming from both an increase in monthly active users and higher average revenue per user (ARPU). Pinterest's international business continues to be under-monetized, and this remains a large opportunity for the company moving forward.

Elliott Investment Management gave Pinterest a big vote of confidence in early March when it bought $1 billion in convertible senior notes directly from the company. Elliott's notes have an initial conversion price of $22.72 and carry a modest 1.75% interest rate. Elliott also owns over $500 million in common stock. Pinterest used the proceeds from the convertible notes to immediately buy back its own shares as part of a $1 billion accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement. This was part of a new $3.5 billion share buyback program that it put in place.

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Time to buy Pinterest Pinterest is betting big that by having a leading visual search solution, it will become one of the biggest winners in e-commerce. That's why it recently signed a $4 billion multi-year infrastructure deal with Amazon Web Services.

This makes sense, as Pinterest has a great flywheel business for AI. It can use AI to attract and keep more users on its platform, which draws in advertisers. It then supplies these advertisers with AI tools to better target and convert potential customers from the users on its platform. The fact that its users tend to already have a high intent to shop makes this a great symbiotic relationship.

Given the opportunities to continue to monetize its platform through the use of AI, Pinterest is one of the cheapest and most overlooked stocks in the market today.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd (ASX:COB, OTC:CBBHF) (ASX: COB, OTC: CBBHF) and Glomar Minerals LLC have advanced plans for Project Infinity, a proposed polymetallic nodule refinery in the United States.

The consortium, formed in March 2026, aims to build and operate what it says would be the world’s first commercial polymetallic nodule refinery in the US, targeting production of manganese, cobalt, nickel and copper from deep-sea nodules.

Site shortlist narrowed Cobalt Blue said the Project Infinity site selection process had moved from an initial list of more than 30 locations to a shortlist of 4 candidate sites across Texas, North Carolina and Louisiana.

The companies have engaged with 8 State Economic Development Offices and held in-person meetings with senior government representatives at the Select USA Investment Summit in Washington DC.

Shortlisted sites are being assessed for port access, infrastructure, workforce availability, permitting pathways, utilities, transport links and proximity to reagents.

The selection process prioritises brownfield locations with capacity for expansion and jurisdictions with streamlined environmental and regulatory frameworks. Site visits are now being planned.

Figure 1: Potential US Locations

Samples arrive at Broken Hill Cobalt Blue has received 25 kilograms of polymetallic nodules from Glomar Minerals’ licence areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) at its Broken Hill Technology Centre.

Initial bench-scale testing and characterisation have commenced, with the work designed to establish baseline design criteria and support the scope of a future pre-feasibility study.

The company said early data highlighted the strong multi-metal grades of the CCZ nodules, supporting their potential as an alternative to land-based resources.

Cobalt Blue managing director and CEO Dr Andrew Tong said the arrival of the samples was a key milestone.

“In the global race for critical minerals, control of processing will define the winners,” Tong said.

“The nodule samples now at our Broken Hill Technology Centre mark a key milestone in demonstrating our technology at scale and underscore Cobalt Blue’s role as a leader in critical minerals processing.”

Project Infinity targets US supply chain gaps Project Infinity is designed as a fully integrated business to harvest, process, market and sell critical minerals from polymetallic nodules, aligning with US objectives to establish secure domestic critical minerals supply chains.

The project aims to process 200,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules and 7,500 tonnes of cobalt hydroxide each year.

The cobalt hydroxide is expected to be sourced from ESG-compliant operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is intended to improve refinery economics while addressing gaps in US domestic production of manganese and cobalt.

Using Cobalt Blue’s proprietary technology, developed for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, the proposed US refinery would produce high-purity manganese sulphate and cobalt sulphate for battery markets, as well as nickel and copper metal.

A second phase is expected to examine recovery of iron, titanium and light rare earths from remaining leach residues.

Glomar licence base Glomar Minerals holds 100% interests in 2 exploration tenements, UK1 and UK2, in the CCZ, covering about 133,000 square kilometres.

It also holds a 19.9% interest in a third CCZ licence, OMS, covering about 58,000 square kilometres.

Figure 2: Glomar License Base

The company said more than US$40 million had been invested across these licences since 2012, including oceanographic surveys, environmental surveys and technical studies covering harvesting and processing.

Importantly, Glomar is working toward the release of a maiden resource statement.

Glomar Minerals executive chairman Robbie Diamond said the 4 shortlisted sites represented an important step toward building US processing and refining infrastructure for critical minerals used in manufacturing, defence and next-generation technologies.

Next Steps Cobalt Blue and Glomar Minerals will continue site visits and selection work in the US while bench-scale testing progresses at the Broken Hill Technology Centre.

New surveys and sample collections are planned between July and October 2026, with a ship scheduled to depart New Zealand.

Newly collected samples will be sent to Cobalt Blue for pilot testwork as part of the feasibility studies for Project Infinity.

Furthermore, detailed process flowsheets and feasibility studies are expected to begin once funding is secured.

Memphasys Ltd (ASX:MEM, OTC:MPHSF, FRA:IG7) has executed a 12-month exclusive national supply agreement with Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) (ASX) for the rollout of its Felix™ automated sperm selection system across Australia.

The agreement follows more than 10 years of collaboration between the companies and comes after Monash IVF conducted the pivotal Felix clinical trial, which concluded in 2025.

The deal represented the largest commercial arrangement for Felix to date and marked a key step in its transition from product validation to scaled commercial deployment.

Agreement follows clinical validation Felix will initially be deployed at two Monash IVF Group clinics during a 3-month rollout phase.

This stage will include implementation, staff training, system troubleshooting and the collection of embryology and clinical outcome data.

If the initial rollout is completed successfully, the full 12-month supply term will begin, enabling national deployment across Monash IVF’s Australian clinic network.

Monash IVF operates 22 clinics across all mainland capital cities and reported 12,085 stimulated IVF cycles in FY2025, with most involving intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI.

Terms support recurring revenue model Commercial terms of the agreement remain confidential, but Memphasys said the contract was expected to support significant ongoing revenue generation through the supply of Felix cartridges and consoles.

Initial delivery of cartridges and consoles is expected to begin immediately as part of the rollout phase.

The agreement also includes a quarterly ordering schedule, giving Memphasys greater visibility over production planning and cash flow.

Performance reviews and good-faith extension negotiations provide a pathway for expansion beyond the initial 12-month term, subject to adoption across Monash IVF’s network.

Anchor customer for Australian commercialisation Memphasys said the agreement provided an anchor customer deployment in Australia and a reference site for broader market expansion.

The company has secured inclusion of Felix on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, allowing commercial deployment in Australia.

“Executing this agreement with Monash IVF is a significant commercial milestone for Memphasys, validating both the clinical value of Felix and our commercialisation strategy,” Memphasys Commercialisation Committee chair Marjan Mikel said.

“Beyond the contracted revenue opportunity, Monash IVF provides a world-class reference customer and a strong platform to support broader adoption of Felix across Australia and international markets.”

Strategy targets local and international growth Memphasys said Australia was a strategically important market for Felix, with more than 60,000 fresh IVF cycles performed annually.

The Monash IVF agreement adds to the company’s growing commercial footprint, with Felix now positioned across Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, India, Japan and Southeast Asia.

The company said Monash IVF’s clinical standing could support broader adoption of Felix in existing and new markets.

Memphasys has also established manufacturing capacity, supply chain infrastructure and quality systems to support the Monash IVF agreement and future growth opportunities.

What comes next The next step is the three-month implementation phase at the initial two Monash IVF clinics.

Subject to successful completion and final site confirmation, Felix will then be rolled out across Monash IVF’s national network under the 12-month supply agreement.

Memphasys also expects the outcomes of the pivotal Monash IVF clinical trial to be published in the near future, providing further independent validation of Felix against conventional sperm selection methods.

About Memphasys Memphasys is an Australian reproductive biotechnology company commercialising the Felix System, a patented bio-separation technology designed to isolate viable sperm cells for assisted reproduction.

The system combines electrophoresis and size-exclusion membranes to provide a fast, gentle and standardised sperm selection process.

Memphasys’ commercial strategy is focused on building contracted sales through direct and distribution-led channels, scaling production to improve margins and positioning Felix as a new global standard in sperm preparation for assisted reproductive technology procedures.

Netflix is denying a report that it’s interested in buying Lionsgate — the movie studio behind the “John Wick” and “Hunger Games” franchises — after it purportedly lost out on acquiring streaming giant Roku to Fox Corp.

Semafor reported Tuesday that Netflix is one of a number of media companies eyeing Lionsgate, though the Los Gatos, Calif.-based firm has not put in a formal indication of interest yet. Shares of Lionsgate jumped nearly 11% in midday trading.

But the streaming giant denied it has any such interest in a statement to The Post.

“Netflix is not interested and is not pursuing Lionsgate,” a rep said.

Netflix boss Ted Sarandos. Getty Images for Netflix To date, Netflix, home to “Stranger Things,” “Bridgerton” and “The Crown,” has preferred to grow from within rather than expand through large acquisitions.

A rep for Netflix said the streamer “did not put in a formal bid for Roku.”

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced Monday that the company was acquiring Roku for about $22 billion. Fox Corp. is sister company to The Post’s corporate parent News Corp.

Lionsgate, home to the “John Wick” and “Hunger Games” movie franchises, is reportedly drawing interest from potential buyers. Getty Images for Lionsgate Studios Yonkers Neflix, meanwhile, produces original shows and films and competes with the biggest channels available on Roku, like Disney’s streamers and Comcast’s Peacock, sources noted.

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said Monday that his company will acquire Roku for $22 billion. FOX Image Collection via Getty Images In the past, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has described the company’s approach to M&A as “disciplined.”

Netflix had expressed interest in buying Roku, according to Semafor. ZUMAPRESS.com It declined to raise its $82.7 billion offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in February, losing a protracted bidding war to Paramount Skydance, which offered $110 billion.

In Netflix’s earnings call in April, Sarandos said during the pursuit of WBD, “We really built our M&A muscle.”

“We’ve learned so much about deal execution, about early integration,” he added.

The streaming industry's strategic consolidations continue, although the most recent one took more than a few investors by surprise. Just days after Paramount Skydance (PSKY 1.81%) cleared a major regulatory hurdle to move forward with its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD 0.86%), media powerhouse Fox Corp. (FOX 4.01%) (FOXA 4.42%) announced on Monday, June 15, that it intends to purchase streaming technology outfit Roku (ROKU 1.84%) for $22 billion in stock and cash.

It's a good fit for several reasons, not the least of which is that the merger of two relatively small players in the business shouldn't raise any serious antitrust concerns that larger players might encounter. The bigger upside is simply that Roku's place in the industry offers a much more promising future than mere content creation -- a role increasingly rife with challenges that may never go away.

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Roku by the numbers On the off-chance you're not aware, Roku makes streaming hardware. It's best known for its set-top boxes that attach to a television, offering users a way to access their streaming services. More recently, though, it's licensed its tech and brand name to TV manufacturers.

In addition to hardware revenue, Roku receives payments from streaming services like Netflix and Paramount+ for promoting and distributing their programming. Indeed, this business accounted for 90% of Roku's total first-quarter revenue of $1.25 billion, versus only 10% from device sales and licensing.

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And Roku made quite a name for itself on this front. Although it doesn't account for the majority of the rather fragmented connected-television market, Roku's hardware is the most commonly used in the Western Hemisphere and within North America, where it enjoys a 36% market share in both regions, according to numbers from Pixalate. It's leading in Latin America too, with connected-TV market share of 42%. All told, more than 100 million households worldwide now use its streaming tech.

This, of course, is what Fox is eyeing. As the TV entertainment industry continues to move away from conventional cable and toward streaming, being a streaming gatekeeper offers some control over what consumers can easily access, and how they can be monetized.

And Fox could certainly use the help.

Smart, strategic positioning Don't misread the message. Fox is doing fine in terms of cable-TV market share. The cable-TV market itself, however, is shrinking. Comcast's (CMCSA 1.29%) Xfinity lost another 322,000 paying customers last quarter, while Charter's Spectrum shed another 60,000, extending long-standing streaks of subscriber attrition. Again, this crowd is increasingly viewing streaming content, which TV-ratings agency Nielsen says now accounts for more total viewing time in the United States than cable programming and network broadcasts combined. Fox is simply ensuring it has a seat at the table -- by owning the table.

This doesn't mean Roku or Fox can favor their own streaming apps over others, if and when this acquisition is allowed to move forward. The pairing may not be of particular concern to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), since it won't change (at least not initially) any programming that's currently available. But odds are good that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will scrutinize the fact that a major network and a minor streamer will have control of a major means of content distribution. Fox will almost certainly be required to make assurances that it will remain impartial.

Impartial, however, doesn't mean Roku can't prominently feature Fox's free-to-watch (100% ad-supported) streaming channel Tubi, which Nielsen reports is now more watched within the U.S. than Paramount+ or Comcast's Peacock. For that matter, so is Roku's homegrown free-to-watch streaming service The Roku Channel. As the two biggest ad-supported streaming venues in the U.S., these two platforms should complement one another's growth.

Then there's the other hook: Fox's sports arm. While it doesn't offer access to the most sporting events, when and where it chooses to compete, it does so in a big way. For instance, its coverage of Super Bowl LIX in early 2025 was the single most-watched sporting event of the year, according to Nielsen -- and it was also on Tubi. There's little doubt that Fox could leverage its sports reach to cross-promote Roku, and vice versa.

Despite the market's initial response, it makes good sense Connect the dots. This is a brilliant buy.

Sure, there are other combinations that could conceivably work. Almost all of them face at least one significant complication, though: Any prospective partner like Walt Disney or Paramount Skydance already owns a broadcast network. It's unlikely the FCC or the DOJ would allow two majors to operate under the same roof.

Netflix is a neutral streaming name that could do well by entering the distribution technology business, although it's arguable that uniting the world's biggest streaming name with the Western Hemisphere's top streaming distribution platform would raise more than a few regulatory eyebrows. Netflix also seems to be doing fine on its own, and isn't interested in changing its corporate chemistry.

Pairing a respectably-sized media name like Fox with an increasingly important media distributor, however, is a cost-effective win-win. Moreover, with Roku's distribution leverage at its disposal, bundled content partnerships -- like plans for a sports-focused streaming package called Venu that Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. ultimately abandoned in early 2025 due to regulatory hassles -- come back into focus, with Fox holding most of the cards.

That's why it's a bit surprising that the acquisition announced on Monday hasn't happened yet, and particularly surprising that Comcast didn't make a bid. It definitely had something to gain by easing into the streaming hardware and distribution business. Comcast could also have done something special with Roku by leveraging its existing cable, broadband, and even mobile infrastructure, as well as its NBC broadcast network, Universal Studios, and its streaming service Peacock.

Fox doesn't bring quite as much to the table. It brings enough, though, and Roku certainly offers something complementary at a time when a larger content library alone is of little value. Streaming programming has essentially become a commodity; there's so much of it that consumers are struggling to sift through all of their choices. It's the intermediaries that are best positioned to monetize streaming programming.

Investors punished the deal anyway, sending Fox shares lower on Monday. However, that's arguably a reflection of sheer surprise, along with the seemingly high price the company's paying for Roku. It's worth the premium, though. A great deal of synergy is waiting to be unlocked by this pairing.

Micron stock is setting records and Wall Street is racing to raise price targets for the memory-chip maker.

HomeIndustriesComputers/ElectronicsBooming AI demand has sent Micron and Sandisk shares far into overbought territory, but historic hardware backlogs are sustaining a rallyPublished: June 16, 2026 at 8:06 a.m. ET

Memory-chip makers like Micron Technology and Sandisk have been some of the biggest winners of the artificial-intelligence build-out as their shares continue to skyrocket.

The rally is causing momentum indicators to flash signals that could signify a heavily crowded trade ripe for a correction. Shares of Micron MU have surged 275% in 2026 and nearly 830% in the past year, sending the stock’s trailing 14-month Relative Strength Index to 90.98 — its highest level since September 1995, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The pattern was initially pointed out by the account @Barchart in a Sunday X post.

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Few stocks have rewritten their own story in 2026 the way Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU | MU Price Prediction) has. Shares closed at $1,087.99 on June 15, up 281% year to date and 843% over the past year, with net income growing 770.8% year over year last quarter.

Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Micron is $701.69, implying 35.51% downside over the next 12 months. The recommendation is sell, with confidence of 90% (high).

Metric Value Current Price $1,087.99 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $701.69 Upside/Downside -35.51% Recommendation SELL Confidence Level 90% Why We Could Be Wrong Our 24/7 Wall St. price target sits well below where Micron trades today, and we want to be upfront: this is one of the most divisive stocks in the market. Real upside could come from an extended HBM supply shortage stretching into 2027, or from analyst targets like Aletheia Capital’s $1,600 Street-high. Consider our number one datapoint among many. A detailed bull case follows.

From $115 to $1,088 in 12 Months Micron jumped 14.61% in the past week alone and 50.14% in the past month, helped by an 8% pop tied to a US-Iran truce and a wave of analyst upgrades. Shares trade just 21% below the 52-week high of $1,097.47.

Fiscal Q2 2026 revenue hit $23.86B, beating consensus by 22.28%, with non-GAAP EPS of $12.20 versus $8.73 expected. Management guided fiscal Q3 to $33.5B in revenue and roughly 81% gross margin.

The Case for $1,500+ TD Cowen raised its target from $660 to $1,500, RBC Capital Markets moved to $1,200, and Cantor Fitzgerald sits at $1,500, all framing memory as an AI growth asset rather than a cyclical commodity.

CEO Sanjay Mehrotra told investors “AI has not just increased demand for memory; it has fundamentally recast memory as a defining strategic asset in the AI era.”

HBM is sold out through 2026, Micron can fulfill only 50% to two-thirds of key customer demand, and Cloud Memory ran at a 74% gross margin. If pricing stays tight, the bull scenario pushes Micron to $1,149.77 in our model, with Street targets reaching $1,600.

What Could Go Wrong Memory has always been cyclical, and the current cycle is extraordinarily steep. Our bear case projects $544.00, a 50% drawdown, if HBM supply catches up or hyperscaler capex pauses. Insider activity skews toward selling, with 102 recent transactions, net direction selling.

Capex is rising fast, with fiscal 2026 spending guided above $25 billion and another step up in 2027. Bulls counter that this is the cost of locking in multi-year customer demand, including Micron’s first five-year strategic supply agreement, which should smooth cyclical volatility.

Micron Price Prediction 2026-2030 Our 24/7 Wall St. price target of $701.69 reflects a sell at 90% confidence. The tipping factor: forward P/E math on $28.39 in earnings simply does not support $1,088 unless the AI memory cycle runs hotter and longer than any prior memory upcycle.

The thesis would turn more constructive if forward EPS estimates push above $40 on confirmed 2027 HBM contracts. The setup would look more cautious if hyperscaler capex growth slows or NAND pricing softens before fiscal year-end.

Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $701.69 2027 $640 2028 $575 2029 $520 2030 $491.56 These projections assume Micron continues executing on HBM but normalizes off peak pricing. Significant upside could come from sustained AI memory tightness into 2028, while a NAND glut or capex pullback remains the key risk.

The AI boom has created a small group of companies that sit at the center of an enormous spending wave. Most investors immediately think of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) when they hear that story. Yet memory chips have quietly become just as critical to AI infrastructure as GPUs. 

Every AI server requires massive amounts of DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and supply remains tight even after a year of record production. That shift has transformed Micron Technology (NYSE:MU) from a cyclical memory manufacturer into one of the market’s biggest AI winners. The stock has already delivered extraordinary gains, but Wall Street believes the story may not be finished.

An 811% Gain Doesn’t Mean The Opportunity Is Gone Micron opened trading on this date one year ago at approximately $118 per share. Twelve months on and the stock trades around $1,075, an 811% return that turned a $10,000 investment into more than $91,000.

Most investors would assume that kind of move leaves little upside remaining. TD Cowen disagrees. The firm raised its price target on Micron to $1,500 from $660 while maintaining its Buy rating. That target implies roughly 40% upside from current levels. The firm’s analyst team pointed to stronger-than-expected AI demand and a longer period of favorable memory pricing as the key drivers behind the increase.

Notably, TD Cowen is not alone. Cantor Fitzgerald also carries a $1,500 target, while Susquehanna has gone even higher with a $1,750 target.

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The Memory Cycle Looks Different This Time Memory has historically been one of the semiconductor industry’s most cyclical businesses. Prices rise, manufacturers expand capacity, supply catches up, and prices fall. That’s the pattern investors have seen for decades.

The current cycle contains two key differences. First, TD Cowen now expects pricing strength to extend through the second half of 2027. Previously, analysts expected a digestion period to begin during the first half of 2027, but stronger CPU demand and continued AI infrastructure deployments have pushed that timeline further out.

Second, analysts increasingly view AI as a structural shift rather than a temporary demand surge.

A cyclical upswing eventually returns to prior demand levels. A structural shift, though, raises the baseline. AI data centers need dramatically more memory per server than traditional computing workloads. Even if growth slows, the floor for future demand may remain far above where it stood before the AI era.

Bank of America recently argued that memory supply elasticity is structurally lower because of capital, packaging, and power constraints across the industry. Simply, supply can’t respond as quickly as it did during prior cycles.

Micron’s Competitive Position Keeps Improving Only three companies produce advanced memory at scale: Micron, SK hynix, and Samsung. Micron trails its industry peers — not by much, in some sectors — but that concentrated industry structure gives Micron more pricing power than it enjoyed in past cycles.

Management has also been signing longer-term customer agreements, creating greater revenue visibility than memory investors traditionally received. Analysts estimate Micron could generate approximately $150 per share in earnings during 2027 if current trends continue.

Surprisingly, Micron still trades at valuation levels that assume memory remains highly cyclical. Several analysts argue that if AI-driven demand proves more durable, investors may continue assigning a higher earnings multiple to the stock.

Key Takeaway In short, Micron’s 811% gain over the past year doesn’t automatically mean the opportunity has passed.

The bull case rests on two simple ideas: memory pricing may remain strong longer than expected, and AI has permanently increased demand for advanced memory products. TD Cowen’s new $1,500 price target reflects both assumptions.

Granted, memory remains a cyclical industry beyond AI and investors should expect volatility. Yet Micron today looks very different from the commodity memory company many investors remember. With AI servers consuming unprecedented amounts of DRAM and HBM, the company has become a critical supplier to one of the fastest-growing technology markets in history.

If Wall Street’s forecasts prove accurate, Micron’s remarkable run may have another chapter left to write.

In the latest trading session, Micron (MU - Free Report) closed at $1,020.76, marking a -6.18% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.57% loss on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.64%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.15%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the chipmaker had gained 59.64% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.85% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Micron in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on June 24, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $19.72, showcasing a 932.46% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $34.24 billion, up 268.09% from the prior-year quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $60.23 per share and a revenue of $111.55 billion, demonstrating changes of +626.54% and +198.45%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Micron. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 2.43% increase. Micron is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at its valuation, Micron is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 18.07. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 27.36 for its industry.

The Computer - Integrated Systems industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 14, which puts it in the top 6% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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SummaryMicron is experiencing unprecedented demand for DRAM, NAND, HBM, and enterprise SSDs, driving record revenue and gross margins.MU's supply-demand imbalance is expected to persist beyond 2026, supported by Strategic Customer Agreements that enhance earnings visibility and pricing power.Consensus estimates for MU's FY26 and FY27 earnings are likely too conservative, with forward P/E potentially overstated and substantial upside remaining.I rate MU a Buy, citing derisked cyclicality, strong operating leverage, and favorable long-term demand trends despite execution and pricing risks. Alexander Sikov/iStock via Getty Images

Introduction Micron (MU) has historically been treated as a deeply cyclical memory stock, but the current cycle looks materially different. AI-driven demand for DRAM, NAND, HBM, and enterprise SSDs has created insatiable demand for MU

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