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In the latest close session, Dollar General (DG - Free Report) was up +2.63% at $135.78. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.51%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.41%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.07%.

The discount retailer's stock has climbed by 11.23% in the past month, exceeding the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 3.73% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.87%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Dollar General in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.4, indicating a 9.38% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $11.13 billion, indicating a 4.53% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

DG's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $7.94 per share and revenue of $44.55 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +15.91% and +4.27%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Dollar General. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.08% higher. Right now, Dollar General possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Dollar General has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.66 right now. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 19.9 for its industry.

We can also see that DG currently has a PEG ratio of 1.71. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Retail - Discount Stores stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.89 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 57, putting it in the top 24% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Shares of RH (RH -0.10%), the high-end home-furnishing company formerly known as Restoration Hardware, were moving higher last month on a broad upswing in housing stocks.

Interest rates started to edge lower. The Federal Reserve declined to raise the benchmark Federal funds rate, and investors rotated out of AI stocks, landing on housing stocks as one of several potential opportunities. RH also seemed to benefit from a short squeeze, as the stock had become heavily shorted after several quarters of sluggish growth. As of Oct. 15, 58% of the float was sold short.

There was little company-specific news out on RH last month, but the rally in the housing sector was clear, and it was enough to lift the stock 20%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

As you can see from the chart below, RH stock started moving late in the month as interest rates fell. Notably, the stock also moved up as the S&P 500 went down, showing what appeared to be a rotation out of AI stocks and into the housing sector.

RH data by YCharts

Why RH suddenly poppedStarting on Oct. 20, a combination of a short squeeze and a broader rotation into housing stocks seemed to lift RH shares. The stock jumped 5% on Oct. 20, another 7% on Oct. 21 on high volume, and then popped 9.4% on its highest daily volume since its earnings report on Oct. 22, indicating a possible short squeeze. After a brief pullback, the stock rallied again into the end of the month.

On Oct. 22, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note also fell sharply, closing at 4.95%, down 3.8% and its first close below 5% in a month. That move was a response to fears about AI spending, seen in Meta's first quarter of negative free cash flow in its earnings report the night before. It also signaled a rotation out of AI stocks and into bonds.

That pattern continued through the end of the month as tech stocks and Treasury yields fell and RH stock moved higher.

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What's next for RHRH delivered better-than-expected results in its most recent earnings report as the company now sees full-year revenue growth of 5.5%-7%, even as it continues to open new galleries and pushes forward in Europe.

It will take a significant recovery in the housing market to accelerate the company's growth and boost its margins, but that will come at some point. While the Fed is not expected to lower rates, market dynamics change quickly, and investors seem to think the housing sector has rebound potential.

Investors will have to be patient with RH stock, but if momentum returns to the business, it has a lot of upside potential.

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A deceleration in U.S. commercial contract growth gave some Wall Street analysts pause despite Palantir's earnings beat.

USD/CAD inches lower after posting modest gains in the previous day, trading around 1.3990 during Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair is experiencing downward pressure as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support from a modest recovery in crude oil prices.

For the quarter ended September 2026, Roku (ROKU - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.5 billion, up 24.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.15, compared to $0.16 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 billion, representing a surprise of +6.49%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +109.09%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.55.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Roku performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Streaming Hours: 39.9 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of 40.57 billion.Net Revenue- Devices: $193.7 million versus the nine-analyst average estimate of $146.37 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +32.7%.Net Revenue- Platform: $1.31 billion versus the nine-analyst average estimate of $1.27 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +22.9%.Revenue- Platform- Advertising: $727.42 million compared to the $711.2 million average estimate based on two analysts.Revenue- Platform- Subscription: $580.91 million versus $551.6 million estimated by two analysts on average.Gross Profit- Platform: $697.12 million versus $664.86 million estimated by seven analysts on average.Gross Profit- Devices: $-48.6 million compared to the $-35.77 million average estimate based on seven analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Roku here>>>

Shares of Roku have returned +1.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 - 12/19Upwork NASDAQ: UPWK reported third-quarter results above its guidance range as the freelance-work platform emphasized its shift toward higher-value, more complex work, larger clients and AI-enabled demand channels.

Gross services volume, or GSV, totaled $914 million in the third quarter, while revenue reached $186 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $63.8 million, exceeding the high end of the company’s outlook, President and Chief Executive Officer Hayden Brown said during the company’s earnings call.

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Can Upwork Maintain Its Comeback? Reasons to Be Bullish and Bearish“Our platform continued its rotation toward higher value, more complex work, and larger clients,” Brown said. The company’s strategy is centered on enterprise customers, small and medium-sized businesses and AI-related work.

Profitability and monetization
Chief Financial Officer Erica Gessert said Upwork’s marketplace take rate rose 110 basis points year over year to 20.0%, supported by adoption of higher-margin products, advertising and monetization offerings. Revenue from Freelancer Plus subscriptions increased 25% from a year earlier, while the company also cited continued growth in revenue from Connects, its proposal-submission product for freelancers.

Upwork's Stock Soars on Q3 Blowout and a New AI BlueprintNon-GAAP operating expenses were $84 million, or 45% of revenue, compared with 50% of revenue in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 34.4%.

Free cash flow was $53.9 million during the quarter, representing 84% conversion from adjusted EBITDA. Gessert said the company’s cost-management efforts and monetization initiatives have created stability and flexibility for revenue and margins as the business manages a changing demand environment.

Active clients totaled 717,000 in the quarter, reflecting Upwork’s focus on higher-value customers, according to Gessert. GSV per active client reached a record $5,418, up 8% year over year and marking the ninth consecutive quarter of sequential growth in that measure. Contracts worth $100,000 or more rose 7% year over year, while GSV per contract increased 9% to a record level.

Business Plus and enterprise expansion
Business Plus, Upwork’s offering for larger businesses, generated 120% year-over-year revenue growth and 132% GSV growth in the third quarter. The product represented 8% of total GSV, exceeding the company’s prior 5% target. Brown said 40% of active Business Plus clients made their first Upwork spend through the product.

Brown said customers have responded to Business Plus features that provide access to highly rated talent, team-based hiring tools, consolidated invoicing and Net 30 payment terms. He added that Upwork sees an opportunity to further develop the product for larger businesses and potentially introduce additional tiers over time.

In enterprise, Upwork continued migrating customers from its legacy Upwork Enterprise service to Lifted, its platform for contingent workforce management and direct employment. The company signed three net-new enterprise customers in healthcare, retail and technology during the quarter and said its enterprise pipeline expanded.

The company also announced the acquisition of WorkMotion, a global employer-of-record provider. Brown said the acquisition accelerates Lifted’s ability to offer direct employment solutions internationally, complementing the company’s U.S. and Canadian capabilities following its earlier acquisition of Ascen.

WorkMotion is growing revenue by more than 20% annually, according to management. Upwork expects the acquisition to contribute about $4 million of revenue in the fourth quarter, reflecting only a couple of months of recognition. Inclusive of WorkMotion, the company expects Lifted GSV growth to exceed 30% year over year in 2026.

AI initiatives gain traction
GSV from talent with AI skills on their profiles rose 55% year over year to $112 million in the third quarter. Brown said this metric replaces the company’s previous measure of AI-related GSV, which relied on clients explicitly identifying AI needs in job postings. As AI capabilities become more embedded in work, clients are less likely to describe those needs separately in postings, he said.

Upwork launched its Model Context Protocol, or MCP, server in August, allowing AI agents and users of tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to access the marketplace for tasks such as drafting job posts, searching for talent and submitting proposals. GSV from work started through the MCP server increased more than 150% month over month in October.

The company also announced the public beta of Upwork Now, which connects clients and AI agents with freelancers who are online and available to begin work immediately. Brown said Upwork Now uses the company’s existing economic model, but could help capture fast-turnaround needs and accelerate the start of customer spending.

Gessert said Connects usage through the MCP server reached an annual revenue run rate of more than $3 million during the quarter. Brown said the early usage demonstrates that Upwork’s existing monetization mechanisms can extend into new AI-driven channels.

Outlook and leadership transition
For full-year 2026, Upwork raised its adjusted EBITDA outlook to $236 million to $240 million, representing a 32% margin at the midpoint. The company forecast full-year revenue of $742 million to $750 million and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.45 to $1.47.

Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to be $169 million to $177 million.
Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA is projected at $51 million to $55 million.
Fourth-quarter non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be $0.30 to $0.32.

Management said it expects marketplace take rate to continue advancing in the fourth quarter, though the growing contribution of Lifted is expected to lower the company’s overall take rate sequentially. Upwork also expects some adjusted EBITDA margin pressure from WorkMotion integration costs, marketing-spend timing and a greater mix of Lifted revenue.

Looking toward 2027, Gessert said growth rates could remain pressured in the first half by lower-value work leaving the platform and changes in digital search traffic. She said the company expects improving growth rates in the second half as it laps those pressures and benefits from Business Plus, monetization products and Lifted growth.

Upwork also announced that Gessert will step down as CFO on Jan. 1 and remain in an advisory role for several months. Chief Business Officer Peter Sanborn will succeed her as CFO. Brown said Sanborn has helped shape the company’s strategy, corporate development efforts, partnerships and AI product initiatives since joining Upwork in 2024.

About Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK)Upwork Inc operates a global work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals and agencies. Clients use the platform to find, evaluate, hire and manage talent for projects across areas such as software development, design, marketing, writing, consulting, customer support and administrative services.

The company provides tools for talent discovery, project collaboration, communications, time tracking, contract management and payments. Its offerings serve both individual clients and larger organizations, with features designed to support recurring engagements, contingent-work programs and enterprise talent management.

Upwork was formed in 2015 through the merger of Elance and oDesk, two online freelance-work platforms, and began trading publicly on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2018.

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Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.79 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.62 per share. This compares to FFO of $1.63 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +10.49%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this hotel and resort real estate investment trust would post FFO of $2.56 per share when it actually produced FFO of $2.77, delivering a surprise of +8.2%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates four times.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, posted revenues of $655.8 million for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.28%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $592.46 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future FFO expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Ryman Hospitality Properties shares have added about 40.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.7%.

What's Next for Ryman Hospitality Properties?While Ryman Hospitality Properties has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's FFO outlook. Not only does this include current consensus FFO expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Ryman Hospitality Properties was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus FFO estimate is $2.54 on $863.9 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.11 on $2.91 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the top 40% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Summit Hotel Properties (INN - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 3.

This real estate investment trust specializing in higher end hotels is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +5.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Summit Hotel Properties' revenues are expected to be $178.95 million, up 1% from the year-ago quarter.

Putting just $50 a month into crypto sounds like a harmless experiment, but for millions of Americans already spending more than they earn, the timing and method of those small purchases can mean the difference between building real wealth and…

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Many people can put aside $50 a month for crypto after paying for essentials like rent, groceries, and loans. Recently, a user on the r/Bitcoin forum asked if $50 was enough to make a meaningful investment during market dips. A typical response highlighted the community’s sentiment: “Buy $50 a week or $50 a month, whatever you can.”

This uncertainty is understandable, especially considering Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading at $77,324. With $50, you can buy about 0.00065 BTC. However, most exchanges let you buy fractions of coins, so you don’t need to buy a whole coin. For many small investors, the main choice is whether to invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), or XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), or to keep the cash in savings.

The stakes are higher than a simple $50 suggests. According to the FINRA Foundation’s 2024 National Financial Capability Study, 26% of U.S. adults spend more than they earn, marking the highest level reported in this survey. For those families, investing $50 into a coin like Bitcoin, which is currently trading nearly 39% below its all-time high, could mean sacrificing funds they might need for immediate expenses.

What $3,000 Invested Over 60 Months Looks Like in a Bear Market

To evaluate this investment habit, we simulated buying $50 worth of each cryptocurrency on the first day of every month from November 2021 to October 2026. This amounts to 60 purchases totaling $3,000, valued at market close on November 1.

Coin
Total Invested
Value Now
Gain

Bitcoin
$3,000
$5,450
82%

Ethereum
$3,000
$3,067
2%

XRP
$3,000
$5,278
76%

The starting point in November 2021 was just before the peak for Bitcoin and Ethereum, meaning every result reflects an entire bear market. Despite Ethereum’s price dropping about 50% over the five years, a monthly buyer still ended up with a 2% gain by buying more coins at lower prices.

Time in the market plays a crucial role in these results. While Bitcoin is down about 30% over the past year, it has increased about 124% over three years. Therefore, a buyer who started in November 2025 may see losses, but the long-term buyer is ahead by $2,450. Those in need of cash in the short term could be negatively impacted by forced sales during market downswings.

Fees Hit a $50 Crypto Buy Harder Than a Big One

With cryptocurrency exchanges like Kraken, a 1% fee applies to regular purchases. This means a $0.50 fee for a $50 buy, adding up to $30 over 60 buys. Smaller instant trades can incur fees of up to $2, resulting in a 4% cut on a $50 purchase. These fees, along with the spread—the difference between buying and selling prices—can take a considerable chunk out of small investments.

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN | COIN Price Prediction) adds a spread to its buying prices. Its fee structure includes a variable charge of 1.875%, depending on the payment method, plus a 1% charge on limit orders. At 1.875%, each $50 purchase would lose roughly $0.94, or about $56 over five years. While these fees may seem minor for each buy, they add up over time. In fact, Ethereum’s total five-year gain in this scenario was just $67.

Three Ways to Make the Most of $50 a Month

A regular buy through an exchange app is the simplest method and directly adds the coins to the buyer’s account. This option is ideal for those who prefer to own crypto outright, but it’s essential to check fee previews and compare payment methods, as bank transfers typically have lower fees than credit card payments.

Another option is to invest in a spot Bitcoin ETF within a brokerage account. Former BlockFi CEO Zac Prince suggested in September’s Pomp Podcast that average investors should choose ETFs from reputable brands like BlackRock, Fidelity, or Bitwise and keep them in their brokerage accounts. These funds charge an annual expense ratio, and investors don’t hold the coins directly.

For those without savings, building cash first is the best approach. The FINRA study showed that 60% of adults can cover unexpected expenses of $2,000 with their savings, while 27% would resort to credit cards, which can lead to high-interest debt that eats away any potential crypto gains.

Is Investing $50 a Month in Crypto Worth It?
In short, yes—it can be worth investing $50 a month in crypto if buyers can keep their fees around 1%, leave the money untouched for several years, and continue buying after market dips. Bitcoin dropped to about $58,600 and Ethereum to about $1,570 during the June slump, allowing buyers to acquire more coins at these lows than near the 2021 peaks.

However, if you don’t have an emergency cash cushion, are dealing with credit card debt, or spend more than you earn, it may be wiser to focus on savings for now. For everyone else, cryptocurrency can be a small part of a limited budget—something you could handle even if its value dropped by half. It’s also important to consider exchange risks, especially following incidents like the Binance hack that unsettled the markets in late October.

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As of early evening on Nov. 2, Bitcoin (BTC -1.65%) fell 1.92% to $76,732.38, Ethereum (ETH -1.15%) fell 1.08% to $2,248.12, and Solana (SOL -2.90%) fell 3.06% to $91.56.

What's driving crypto marketsCryptocurrency markets continued to digest the aftermath of Binance's $6.3 billion hack, with substantial customer withdrawals and lingering security concerns weighing on investor confidence.

Despite the uncertainty, Strategy (MSTR +0.19%) announced its first Bitcoin purchase in two weeks, acquiring 811 BTC for approximately $65.5 million at an average price of $80,846 per coin. The purchase brought the company's total holdings to 849,327 BTC.

Crypto ETF snapshotiShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT -0.02%) fell 0.02%, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC -0.17%) fell 0.16%, and iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA +0.64%) rose 0.63%.

What this means for investorsCryptocurrencies extended their losing streak Monday as broader financial markets grappled with conflicting developments. Reports of potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran initially lifted investor sentiment and pushed energy prices lower, easing some inflation concerns. However, optimism proved short-lived as technology stocks reversed earlier gains. The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.51%) and Nasdaq (NDAQ +2.25%) finished down 0.5% and 1.1%, respectively, amid concerns about slowing economic growth and whether AI infrastructure investments will deliver sufficient returns.

Looking ahead, investors face another potentially volatile week, with U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3 and several major technology companies scheduled to report earnings. These developments could influence broader risk appetite and cryptocurrency prices. For now, the market may need more time to regain its footing. Bitcoin's $76,000 level is an important area to watch, as a sustained break below it could invite further selling pressure.

Top 10 crypto performance#NamePrice24h7d1Bitcoin (BTC)$76,732.38-1.9%-4.1%2Ethereum (ETH)$2,248.12-1.1%-3.0%3Tether (USDT)$0.9987-0.0%+0.0%4BNB (BNB)$695.40-1.7%-6.4%5XRP (XRP)$1.25-0.1%-3.5%6USDC (USDC)$0.9994-0.0%+0.0%7Solana (SOL)$91.56-3.1%-8.9%8TRON (TRX)$0.3182+1.7%-3.6%9Figure Heloc (FIGR_HELOC)$1.04n/a+0.7%10Hyperliquid (HYPE)$83.43-4.3%+5.9%Ranked by market cap. Price and 24-hour change for BTC, ETH and SOL: FMP, the same figures used in the text above. All other figures: CoinGecko, as of November 02, 2026 21:17 UTC.

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On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, Southern Copper (SCCO +1.03%) reported record net sales and net income while outlining plans to push annual production past 1 million tons. Structural cost advantages and substantial organic growth projects position the miner to capitalize on global demand for electrification. Three things management said stand out.

1. High By-Product Credits Drive Net Cash Costs Near ZeroSelling secondary minerals like molybdenum, silver, and zinc provides revenue offsets known as by-product credits, which dramatically reduce net mining expenses. When metal prices rise, these credits insulate operations against underlying inflation in fuel, power, and labor.

For the 9 months of 2026, the operating cash cost per pound net of by-product credits was $0.01. This represents a decrease of 98% compared to the $0.61 reported for the 9 months of 2025.
-- Raul Jacob, Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer2. New Construction Projects Will Push Copper Output Past 1 Million TonsOrganic mine development expands refined output without requiring expensive corporate acquisitions. Bringing projects like Tia Maria in Peru and El Pilar in Mexico online expands long-term volume capacity and lifts overall asset returns.

Concurrently, our report will show that Tia Maria and El Pilar, which are under construction, are expected to add 156,000 tons of refined copper to our total production figure. At this print, we will widely surpass the annual production mark of 1 million tons.
-- Raul Jacob, Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer3. Evaluating Mine Expansion to Boost Milling Capacity by One-ThirdIncreasing daily processing throughput at existing sites allows miners to extract more valuable metal from existing reserves. Upgrading infrastructure at the Cuajone facility in Peru strengthens long-term operational scale at relatively low incremental capital expense.

And for this, the company is evaluating an expansion from the current milling capacity of 90,000 tons per day to 120,000 tons per day. This is a 33% increase in milling capacity.
-- Raul Jacob, Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial OfficerLooking AheadCopper demand remains structurally supported by global industrial consumption, and executive messaging radiates quiet confidence in the face of temporary operational friction. Large-scale low-cost reserves, high-grade by-product credits, and an extensive pipeline of fully owned development projects give the business distinct competitive moats. Leadership is keeping a close watch on regional project execution, regulatory permitting steps, and cost control before committing final capital to larger expansions.

These outstanding achievements are driven by operating excellence and reflect our commitment to creating long-term value for our stakeholders in a context marked by sustained demand for copper and the other minerals we produce.
-- Raul Jacob, Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial OfficerCapturing downstream margin through internal refining capacity keeps processing value inside the corporate balance sheet. Rather than relying solely on raw metal sales, expanding domestic processing facilities shields operations from volatile international treatment fees while securing reliable customer pricing power.

So this is, for us, being fully integrated and producing more refined material is one of the goals that we are looking into for the long run of the corporation.
-- Raul Jacob, Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial OfficerThe Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

HP (HPQ - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $28.43, demonstrating a -1.22% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.51%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.41%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.07%.

Shares of the personal computer and printer maker have depreciated by 10.4% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 9.88%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.87%.

The upcoming earnings release of HP will be of great interest to investors. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.75, indicating a 19.35% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $15.47 billion, up 5.69% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.23 per share and a revenue of $60.01 billion, representing changes of +3.53% and +8.52%, respectively, from the prior year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for HP should also be noted by investors. 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.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. HP is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

In terms of valuation, HP is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.91. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 16.26 for its industry.

Also, we should mention that HPQ has a PEG ratio of 1.5. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As the market closed yesterday, the Computer - Micro Computers industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.5.

The Computer - Micro Computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 69, positioning it in the top 29% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within 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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Plug Power (PLUG - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $1.32, moving -3.3% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.51%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.41%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.07%.

Shares of the alternative energy company have depreciated by 28.16% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 9.88%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.87%.

The upcoming earnings release of Plug Power will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on November 9, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of -$0.07, up 41.67% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $195.4 million, up 10.36% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.42 per share and a revenue of $818.78 million, demonstrating changes of +70.42% and +15.33%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Plug Power. 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.

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The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 3.91% higher. As of now, Plug Power holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 48, putting it in the top 20% of all 250+ industries.

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JD.com, Inc. (JD - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $26.35, demonstrating a +2.61% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.51%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.41%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.07%.

Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 0.39% over the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 3.73% and outpacing the S&P 500's loss of 0.87%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of JD.com, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.05, indicating a 101.92% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $46.27 billion, showing a 10.15% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $3.25 per share and revenue of $201.84 billion. These totals would mark changes of +27.45% and +9.9%, respectively, from last year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for JD.com, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

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From a valuation perspective, JD.com, Inc. is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.9. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 15.02.

The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 188, placing it within the bottom 24% of over 250 industries.

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In the latest trading session, Applied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) closed at $374.53, marking a -3.99% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.51%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.41%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.07%.

Heading into today, shares of the maker of chipmaking equipment had lost 27.77% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 9.88% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.87%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Applied Materials in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on November 12, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $4.06, signifying a 87.10% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $10.3 billion, indicating a 51.4% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $12.79 per share and revenue of $34.25 billion, which would represent changes of +35.77% and +20.72%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Applied Materials. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. As of now, Applied Materials holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, Applied Materials is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 30.5. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 29.5, which means Applied Materials is trading at a premium to the group.

We can additionally observe that AMAT currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.09. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Electronics - Semiconductors industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.01.

The Electronics - Semiconductors industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, positioning it in the top 34% of all 250+ industries.

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Camping World (CWH - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.19 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16. This compares to earnings of $0.43 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -218.75%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this recreational vehicle retailer and services provider would post earnings of $0.56 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.57, delivering a surprise of +1.79%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Camping World, which belongs to the Zacks Automotive - Original Equipment industry, posted revenues of $1.58 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.02%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.81 billion. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Camping World shares have lost about 48.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.7%.

What's Next for Camping World?While Camping World has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

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Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Camping World was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$0.30 on $1.18 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.20 on $6.16 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Automotive - Original Equipment is currently in the bottom 18% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Ferrari (RACE - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 3.

This luxury sports car maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.66 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Ferrari's revenues are expected to be $2.11 billion, up 2.5% from the year-ago quarter.

EPAM Systems is upgraded to a buy as its Anthropic partnership positions it to capture enterprise AI governance and security demand. EPAM targets $600M in FY-26 AI-native revenue, with Q2 AI-native sales exceeding $160M and comprising over 11% of total revenue. Despite slow overall growth (Q3 sales guided up 1.7% YoY), EPAM's AI-driven EPS is expected to rise 11%+ YoY, with potential for further beats.

For the quarter ended September 2026, Celanese (CE - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.56 billion, up 5.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.65, compared to $1.34 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.78% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.58 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.52, the EPS surprise was +8.55%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Celanese performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Price - Engineered Materials: 2% versus 1.3% estimated by three analysts on average.Price - Acetyl Chain: -5% compared to the 8.9% average estimate based on two analysts.Net Sales- Acetyl Chain: $1.21 billion versus $1.18 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +14% change.Net Sales- Intersegment Eliminations: $-21 million compared to the $-24.63 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -19.2% year over year.Net Sales- Engineered Materials: $1.37 billion versus $1.39 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -1.2% change.Operating EBITDA- Acetyl Chain: $301 million compared to the $298.61 million average estimate based on five analysts.Operating EBITDA- Other Activities: $-64 million compared to the $-64.83 million average estimate based on five analysts.Operating EBITDA- Engineered Materials: $311 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $303.95 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Celanese here>>>

Shares of Celanese have returned +11.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

UiPath (PATH - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $13.34, demonstrating a -2.84% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.51%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.41%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.07%.

Shares of the enterprise automation software developer witnessed a gain of 4.65% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 9.88%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.87%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of UiPath in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect UiPath to post earnings of $0.19 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 18.75%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $442.67 million, indicating a 7.68% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

PATH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $0.79 per share and revenue of $1.79 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +9.72% and +11.25%, respectively.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for UiPath. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. At present, UiPath boasts a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Looking at valuation, UiPath is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.31. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 20.3, which means UiPath is trading at a discount to the group.

It's also important to note that PATH currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.8. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Internet - Software industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.27 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 93, finds itself in the top 38% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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In the latest close session, Veeva Systems (VEEV - Free Report) was down 1.9% at $307.00. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.51% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.41%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.07%.

The stock of provider of cloud-based software services for the life sciences industry has risen by 14.5% in the past month, leading the Medical sector's gain of 8.21% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.87%.

The upcoming earnings release of Veeva Systems will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $2.33, signifying a 14.22% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $933.79 million, indicating a 15.11% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $9.22 per share and a revenue of $3.69 billion, indicating changes of +13.83% and +15.35%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Veeva Systems. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Veeva Systems is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Veeva Systems has a Forward P/E ratio of 33.95 right now. This indicates no noticeable deviation in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 33.95.

We can additionally observe that VEEV currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.97. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Medical Info Systems industry was having an average PEG ratio of 3.06.

The Medical Info Systems industry is part of the Medical sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, which puts it in the top 36% of all 250+ industries.

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Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

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Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +29.53%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this biopharmaceutical company would post earnings of $2.26 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.85, delivering a surprise of +26.11%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Neurocrine, which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry, posted revenues of $1.12 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.12%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $794.9 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Neurocrine shares have added about 3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.7%.

What's Next for Neurocrine?While Neurocrine has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Neurocrine was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.73 on $1.08 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.96 on $3.88 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical - Drugs is currently in the top 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

electroCore, Inc. (ECOR - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 4.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.26 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +35%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

electroCore, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $11.2 million, up 28.9% from the year-ago quarter.