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BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton is investigating Stryker Corp. (NYSE: SYK) for potential securities law violations. Investors who have lost money in their Stryker investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/syk.

What is this all about?

Block & Leviton is investigating whether Stryker Corporation and certain of its executives may have violated federal securities laws. On July 30, 2026, Stryker's CEO told investors that the company had "addressed" a manufacturing problem affecting inventory supply in its peripheral vascular business, an issue management indicated it expected to resolve during the third quarter. On September 8, 2026, however, Stryker's CFO disclosed at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference that the manufacturing problem remained unresolved and was now expected to persist into the fourth quarter. Stryker shares fell roughly 8% on the news. The investigation concerns whether Stryker misrepresented the status of the manufacturing problem and the health of its business to investors.

Who is eligible?

Anyone who purchased Stryker common stock and has seen their shares fall may be eligible, whether or not they have sold their investment. Investors should contact Block & Leviton to learn more.

What is Block & Leviton doing?

Block & Leviton is investigating whether the Company committed securities law violations and may file an action to attempt to recover losses on behalf of investors who have lost money.

What should you do next?

If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (888) 256-2510.

Whistleblower?

If you have non-public information about Stryker, you should consider assisting in our investigation or working with our attorneys to file a report with the Securities Exchange Commission under their whistleblower program. Whistleblowers who provide original information to the SEC may receive rewards of up to 30% of any successful recovery. For more information, contact Block & Leviton at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 256-2510.

Why should you contact Block & Leviton?

Block & Leviton is widely regarded as one of the leading securities class action firms in the country. Our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars for defrauded investors and are dedicated to obtaining significant recoveries on behalf of our clients through active litigation in the federal courts across the country. Many of the nation's top institutional investors hire us to represent their interests. You can learn more about us at our website, www.blockleviton.com, call (888) 256-2510 or email [email protected] with any questions.

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Q3 showed stronger profitability, with adjusted operating margin up 110 bps and EPS rising 12%, supporting higher full-year guidance. The new CEO is reshaping the energy-transition portfolio, exiting weaker projects and prioritizing investments with higher returns and better capital efficiency. Lower CAPEX and a $3 billion industrial-gas backlog should improve free cash flow and reduce dependence on large-scale transition projects.

NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) investors are sitting on losses after the Company cut its fiscal 2026 revenue-growth expectation to 1.5%-2.0% from 2.5%-3.5%, pointing to continued deterioration in its cattle and beef business. If you suffered a loss on your Tyson Foods investment, you are encouraged to click here to submit your information. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

The size of the beef exposure appears in the Company's own numbers. Tyson's third quarter fiscal 2026 Form 10-Q quantified $525 million in increased cattle costs, a $142 million quarterly Beef operating loss, and a $701 million Beef operating loss over nine months. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company had forecast a Beef operating loss of $600 million to $400 million.

On the August 3, 2026 earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Donnie King said of the segment: "Beef hasn't performed the way we expected, and we're not pretending otherwise." On August 13, 2026, Tyson announced a beef facility closure. On September 3, 2026, Tyson slashed its revenue growth and operating income projections further, notably now guiding to an operating loss in beef of up to $775 million. Levi & Korsinsky investigates.

Shareholders who lost money on TSN are encouraged to have their losses reviewed at no cost. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

ABOUT LEVI & KORSINSKY, LLP -- Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. The firm has extensive expertise in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees. For seven consecutive years, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report.

Frequently Asked Questions About the TSN Investigation

Q: Who is conducting the TSN investigation? A: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors who purchased TSN securities. The firm is nationally recognized, ranked in the ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years, and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved investors.

Q: Who is eligible to participate in the TSN investigation? A: Investors who purchased TSN stock or securities and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: Which statements are being investigated as potentially misleading? A: The investigation concerns whether Tyson Foods made materially false or misleading statements regarding its fiscal 2026 revenue-growth outlook and the performance of its cattle and beef business. When the Company disclosed a reduced fiscal 2026 revenue-growth expectation of 1.5%-2.0%, down from 2.5%-3.5%, the stock price declined.

Q: What do TSN investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible to participate in the investigation.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: If the investigation proceeds to legal action, a lead plaintiff is the investor the court appoints to represent the group of affected investors. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Contacting the firm during the investigation phase preserves that option.

Q: What if I already sold my TSN shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought TSN and sold at a loss may still participate in the investigation.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. Participating in the investigation does not require court appearances or depositions. If legal action is later pursued, the overwhelming majority of affected investors never appear in court either.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in any resulting action, these matters are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.

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TSN Investors Have Opportunity to Join Tyson Foods, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson” or “the Company”) (NYSE: TSN) for violations of the securities laws.

INVESTIGATION DETAILS: The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Tyson reduced its outlook for fiscal 2026 on September 3, 2026. The Company cut its sales growth forecast from the figure released just one month earlier, and also reduced its operating income from its Beef segment after reaffirming strong sales growth as recently as May.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall or David Schwartz of Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

WHY SBS? Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation. Bringing together the extensive experience and diverse skillsets of founding partners Brian Schall, Andrew Brown, and David Schwartz, SBS is dedicated to aggressively advocating for every investor.

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Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. increased its holdings in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) by 40,900.0% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,690 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,681 shares during the period. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc.’s holdings in Booking were worth $658,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of BKNG. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Booking by 3,475.0% in the 2nd quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 143 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 139 shares during the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in Booking by 3,550.0% during the second quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 146 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 142 shares during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Booking in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. First Financial Corp IN raised its position in Booking by 2,400.0% in the second quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 150 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the period. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its stake in Booking by 2,400.0% in the second quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 150 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. 92.42% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total transaction of $4,220,600.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 59,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,618,327.82. This represents a 25.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Peter J. Millones sold 50,050 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.59, for a total value of $10,389,879.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 375,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $77,851,439.75. This represents a 11.77% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 81,550 shares of company stock valued at $16,922,744 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on BKNG shares. Wedbush increased their target price on shares of Booking from $211.00 to $247.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $270.00 price objective on shares of Booking in a research note on Monday, August 24th. UBS Group increased their price objective on Booking from $266.00 to $274.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on Booking from $180.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $236.70. Read Our Latest Stock Report on BKNG

Booking Stock Performance Shares of BKNG stock opened at $193.29 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $194.53 and its 200 day moving average is $178.71. The stock has a market capitalization of $145.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.39, a PEG ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.07. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 12 month low of $150.14 and a 12 month high of $226.10.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.11. Booking had a net margin of 25.53% and a negative return on equity of 102.96%. The business had revenue of $7.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $55.40 EPS. Booking’s revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.48 EPS for the current year.

Booking Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Booking’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 18.58%.

Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Stock to Watch: Booking Holdings (BKNG - Free Report) Norwalk, CT-based Booking Holdings Inc. is one of the largest online travel companies in the world. The company’s travel-related offerings cover hotel rooms, airline tickets, rental cars, vacation packages, cruises, “things to do” at customer destinations and travel insurance. Its platforms include Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable.

BKNG is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. BKNG has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 15.1% for the current fiscal year.

Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $10.50 per share. BKNG boasts an average earnings surprise of +3%.

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

Consumer demand for travel remains resilient despite multiple ongoing wars and a slowing macroeconomy.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 5, 2026. The video was published on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Richard Pzena Buys Globant SA (GLOB) -- Shares Look 78% Undervalued on GF Value

On Aug. 31, 2026, Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio)'s firm, Pzena Investment Management, significantly increased its stake in Globant SA (GLOB, Financial), acquiring an additional 1,691,337 shares at a weighted average price of $40.71 per share. This transaction brought the firm's total holdings in the Luxembourg-based IT services company to 5,551,055 shares. The purchase had a 0.2% impact on the firm's overall portfolio, with the Globant position now representing 0.66% of total assets under management. Following this addition, Pzena Investment Management's ownership stake in Globant has risen to 12.90% of the company's outstanding shares, reinforcing the firm's position as the largest institutional holder of the stock.

Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio)'s Value-Oriented Investment Philosophy Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio) founded Pzena Investment Management in 1995 and serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer. The firm's leader earned a BS summa cum laude from the Wharton School in 1979 and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980. The firm's investment approach ranks companies from cheapest to most expensive based on how their current share price compares to their normal long-term earnings power. This strategy targets quality businesses trading at depressed valuations, acknowledging that low prices often stem from temporary problems. The core analytical question the firm seeks to answer is whether the issue causing the price decline is transient or permanent in nature.

With $34.07 billion in equity spread across 161 stock positions, Pzena Investment Management maintains significant sector concentrations in Financial Services and Healthcare. The firm's top holdings include Baxter International Inc (BAX, Financial), CVS Health Corp (CVS, Financial), Dollar General Corp (DG, Financial), Humana Inc (HUM, Financial), and Magna International Inc (MGA, Financial). This diversified portfolio reflects the firm's commitment to identifying undervalued opportunities across various industries while maintaining a disciplined approach to value investing.

Globant SA: A Digital Transformation Leader Under Pressure Globant is a next-generation IT services company founded in 2003 in Argentina and currently headquartered in Luxembourg. The company specializes in assisting clients with digital transformation efforts by creating customized software solutions. Globant primarily serves clients in the US and Latin America, with a client base relatively concentrated in the media and entertainment and financial services industries. The company went public on July 18, 2014, and currently operates as a single-segment business within the Software industry.

As of the article date, Globant's stock has a market capitalization of $1.6 billion, with shares trading at $37.12, down 8.82% since Pzena's transaction. The company's GF Score of 83/100 suggests good outperformance potential, supported by a Profitability Rank of 10/10 and a Growth Rank of 9/10. The stock's GF Value Rank stands at 2/10, while its Momentum Rank is 4/10, reflecting the recent price decline.

Valuation Assessment: Significant Undervaluation Signal Globant's current price-to-GF Value ratio stands at 0.22, indicating the stock is significantly undervalued relative to its GF Value of $172.22. This suggests the market is pricing the company at a substantial discount to its estimated intrinsic worth. The company trades at a price-earnings ratio of 14.56, reflecting positive earnings despite recent operational headwinds. The Financial Strength of the company is moderate at 7/10, with a cash-to-debt ratio of 0.34 and an interest coverage ratio of 6.43. The Altman Z score of 2.51 indicates acceptable financial stability, while the Piotroski F-Score of 6 suggests moderate financial health.

Performance Metrics and Market Context Globant's stock has experienced significant market pressure, declining 41.14% year-to-date and 39.26% over the past 12 months. The 6-month momentum index of -27.53% underscores the recent downward trajectory. However, RSI readings of 44.00 (5-day), 50.00 (9-day), and 52.98 (14-day) suggest the stock is currently neither oversold nor overbought, potentially indicating a stabilization phase. Despite the price decline, the company has demonstrated historical growth with a 9.50% three-year revenue growth rate and 6.50% three-year earnings growth. Since its IPO, the stock has gained 186.64%, though recent performance has eroded much of the prior gains.

Institutional Interest and Ownership Landscape Pzena Investment Management LLC stands as the largest institutional holder of Globant, with the recent addition reinforcing its position as a significant shareholder. Other notable investors holding Globant include Brandes Investment Partners, LP (Trades, Portfolio) and Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio), indicating continued interest from value-oriented managers. According to GuruFocus Premium data, seven gurus currently hold the stock, with four adding and two trimming positions in recent quarters. This net positive activity among notable investors provides a differentiated signal that is not available through other financial data platforms.

Transaction Analysis: A Contrarian Value Bet The firm's decision to increase its stake despite the stock's poor momentum aligns with the contrarian value approach of purchasing quality businesses at depressed prices. The transaction reflects confidence that the factors driving Globant's share price decline are temporary rather than permanent, consistent with Pzena's stated investment philosophy. With the stock trading at just 22% of its GF Value, the potential upside appears substantial if the company's operational challenges prove transient. The firm's increased ownership to 12.90% of outstanding shares demonstrates a strong conviction in the company's long-term prospects, even as near-term market sentiment remains negative. This calculated bet on Globant's recovery represents a meaningful commitment from one of the most respected value investors in the industry.

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 | Source: Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”), a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 earnings results after the market closes on Monday, November 2, 2026. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter’s results at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

To participate in the conference call, please register using this link. A confirmation email with dial-in details will be sent after registering. We recommend registering a minimum of thirty minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast will also be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.rymanhp.com.

A replay of the webcast will be available after completion of the live call on the Company's website at http://ir.rymanhp.com.

About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to the Company’s Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 13,956 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.

NEW YORK & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture and Google Cloud today launched the Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the appointment of Emma Chalwin as Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Chalwin will oversee the global marketing and communications organizations and report to Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet.

Chalwin joins Accenture from Workday, Inc., where she was Chief Marketing Officer with responsibility for building the brand and driving customer demand in markets around the world. Prior to Workday, she held senior marketing leadership roles at Salesforce, Adobe, McAfee, and Macrovision.

Chalwin brings more than 30 years of global marketing leadership experience and is recognized for helping organizations translate complex technology innovation into compelling market narratives that strengthen customer engagement, build market relevance and drive sustainable growth through periods of significant business and technology change.

"I am delighted to welcome Emma to Accenture," said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO, Accenture. "Emma is a proven growth leader who understands how to turn breakthrough technologies into compelling client value and commercial impact. As Accenture leads in the reinvention of business through AI, her ability to connect brand, demand and sales will help us bring our innovation and the measurable results we deliver for clients to more organizations around the world."

"Accenture is one of the world's most admired companies, and I am truly honored to build on the legacy of its brand at a time when organizations are reimagining growth in the age of AI," said Chalwin. "This is an extraordinary opportunity to help shape Accenture’s next chapter of reinvention, building market influence, driving demand and deepening client relationships. I’m excited to harness the power of AI while keeping human connection at the heart of everything we do."

Chalwin has been recognized among the world's leading marketing executives, including Forbes' World's Most Influential CMOs list. She has also been included on the B2B CMO 100 and Chief's New Era of Leadership lists and is a member of the Fortune Most Powerful Women network.

About Accenture
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.

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Grayscale just handed institutional investors a brokerage-account way to buy the coin regulators spent years trying to block, and the price response raised a question nobody in crypto expected to be asking this soon.

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Grayscale launched the first U.S. spot Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca on August 25, 2026, under the ticker ZCSH, with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN | COIN Price Prediction) serving as custodian. The fund launched with about 387,000 ZEC, worth $260 million at the time, and reached $313 million in assets within three days. It charges a 2.5% annual fee, roughly ten times what a Bitcoin ETF charges. 

Zcash (CRYPTO:ZEC) trades at $1,127.94 today, down 5.35% over the past 24 hours, after touching a multi-year high of $1,249.28 on September 6, its highest level since October 2016, and climbing from a 65% rise in the week before the listing. The question worth asking is whether the ETF is driving that rally, or simply riding one that was already running before it existed.

How a Spot Zcash ETF Works, and What It Doesn’t Do

A spot ETF holds the underlying coin directly, so its share price tracks the asset without options, futures, or leverage in between. The custodian is the regulated firm legally responsible for the coins, which is why naming a well-known U.S. custodian carries weight on a listing like this. NYSE Arca is the New York Stock Exchange’s all-electronic platform where most U.S. ETFs list, so a share of ZCSH trades in a normal brokerage account the same way any equity ETF does.

ZCSH is a conversion of the Grayscale Zcash Trust, which had traded over the counter since October 2021 at discounts of up to 55% to the value of its coins. Converting it to an ETF lets market makers create and redeem shares against the fund, which closes that gap between the trust’s price and the coins behind it. Jane Street and Virtu are the firms doing that work, and BNY Mellon administers the fund.

Privacy coins are an unusual candidate for this kind of treatment, since Zcash can hide sender, receiver, and amount through shielded transactions that encrypt on-chain details, and that compliance friction had kept privacy assets off regulated U.S. venues until now. ZCSH holds its ZEC in transparent Coinbase custody wallets, so the fund gives investors price exposure without touching the shielded feature that makes Zcash a privacy asset in the first place.

Zcash Was Rising Before the Fund and Kept Rising After

The Zcash price rose 65% in the week before the August 25 listing, reaching an eight-year high of $880 on the day of the launch, then dipped to $784 the next morning before climbing through the following weeks to cross $1,000 on September 4 and peak at $1,249.28 on September 6. Today’s price of $1,127.94 puts ZEC up about 28% from its listing-day high, and up more than 40% from the dip it hit the next morning.

That pullback lines up with the technical picture, since ZEC’s RSI had climbed above 75 near the peak, a level that typically signals an asset has become overbought, and trading volume has since cooled by roughly half. Current support is at $1,064, and a break below that level would put $950 back in play. Zcash’s market cap reached $20.23 billion as of September 7, ranking it the ninth-largest cryptocurrency, up from 82nd a year earlier.

The fund’s net assets reached $463.2 million as of September 7, up from the $260 million it launched with, though that growth reflects both new investor money and the price gains of the ZEC the fund already holds, not new inflows on their own. Set against a coin whose market value passed $20 billion this week, the fund remains one buyer among many in a rally that had already started before ZCSH existed.

A Privacy Coin’s ETF Depends on Regulators Tolerating Privacy

An ETF listing creates a new distribution channel for an asset, though it doesn’t by itself prove that any buyer showed up, and in this instance hundreds of millions of dollars did. A privacy coin’s investment appeal still rests on regulatory tolerance, the same variable a regulated product depends on and cannot guarantee on its own. A coin that’s risen more than 2,000% over the past year is also a coin that can fall sharply in a week, and the pullback from $1,249 this week is an early test of exactly that.

Zcash is the biggest name in a small category, and moves in one privacy coin tend to pull attention toward the others, with Dash rising 43% the week ZCSH launched despite no news of its own. A $47 million short position against ZEC is now under pressure too, with liquidation looming near $2,292, a sign of how stretched positioning has become on both sides of the trade.

A coinholder poll on Zcash’s next upgrade, NU7, opened August 25 and runs through September 14, asking whether the network should move from periodic halvings to a smoother issuance curve. The poll is advisory and doesn’t change the protocol on its own, so only a deployment that follows its result would.

Is Privacy the New Institutional Trade? One ETF listing and two weeks of inflows don’t settle that question on their own. Grayscale gains a listed product and a reason for financial advisors to bring Zcash up with clients, a win for the issuer regardless of where the price goes from here. ZEC gains a compliant on-ramp that has clearly helped demand, but it also inherits a regulatory dependency that a purely on-chain asset never carries.

Sustained net inflows into Grayscale’s Zcash ETF (NYSEARCA:ZCSH) after the launch novelty fades would be the clearest sign privacy is becoming an institutional trade, and other issuers filing similar privacy-coin products would build on that signal. ZEC holding above $1,000 once the headlines quiet down would show demand outlasted the launch itself. If flows dry up and ZEC gives back this week’s pullback and then some, the fund will have existed without lasting buyers behind it, but if flows keep building and other issuers follow, the privacy trade looks like it has real room to run.

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Shares of this security software maker have returned -13.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The Zacks Security industry, to which Palo Alto belongs, has lost 3.4% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?

Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.

Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.

For the current quarter, Palo Alto is expected to post earnings of $0.97 per share, indicating a change of +4.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +6.1% over the last 30 days.

The consensus earnings estimate of $4.17 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +8.6%. This estimate has changed +2.4% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.95 indicates a change of +18.7% from what Palo Alto is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +0.3%.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Palo Alto.

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.

For Palo Alto, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $3.31 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +33.6%. For the current and next fiscal years, $14.17 billion and $16.21 billion estimates indicate +23.4% and +14.4% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryPalo Alto reported revenues of $3.41 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +34.4%. EPS of $1.02 for the same period compares with $0.95 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.35 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.78%. The EPS surprise was +4.08%.

The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.

ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.

While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.

As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Palo Alto is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Palo Alto. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Is Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS) a Bargain After 5.9% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued

On September 08, 2026, Fidelity National Information Services Inc FIS shares fell 5.9%, closing at $39.42. The stock has faced significant pressure over the past year, with a 52-week high of $70.27 and a low of $37.42.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price is $39.42 vs GF Value of $92.95, indicating a 57.6% upside. GF Score™: 62/100, categorized as Above Average. Notable signal: Insider activity shows a net buying of $1.1M over the past 12 months. Is FIS Overvalued or Undervalued? Fidelity National Information Services Inc FIS is currently trading at a price of $39.42, which is significantly below its GF Value™ of $92.95. This suggests that the stock is undervalued by approximately 57.6%, offering a potential opportunity for buyers who believe in the company's future growth prospects. GF Value™ represents GuruFocus' proprietary estimate of intrinsic value, calculated based on historical trading multiples, past performance, and future expectations.

However, it is essential to approach this opportunity with caution, as the GF Valuation indicates that FIS may also be a possible value trap. This label implies that while the stock appears cheap, it may not necessarily be a sound investment due to underlying issues that could impact future performance. Therefore, while the considerable margin of safety might entice value-oriented investors, it is crucial to consider the broader context of the company’s financial health and market conditions.

How Does FIS's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 6.1x 64.4x Forward P/E 5.9x N/A FIS's current P/E ratio of 6.1x is dramatically lower than its 5-year median P/E of 64.4x, indicating that the stock is trading at a significant discount compared to its historical valuation metrics. This aligns with the GF Value™ assessment, which suggests that FIS is undervalued at present. Such a low P/E ratio may indicate that the market has concerns regarding the company’s future earning potential, which investors should weigh carefully against the potential upside indicated by the GF Value™.

What Does FIS's GF Score™ Tell Us? The GF Score™ evaluates various dimensions of a company's performance, including financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum, providing a comprehensive overview of its investment quality. FIS has a GF Score™ of 62 out of 100, with its strongest areas being growth rank at 7/10 and profitability rank at 6/10. However, it scores lower in valuation and momentum, both rated at 2/10, indicating that the stock may be experiencing challenges in these aspects.

Metric Rating GF Score™ 62/100 Financial Strength 4/10 Profitability 6/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 2/10 Momentum 2/10 Overall, while FIS shows promising growth and profitability, its low ratings in valuation and momentum suggest that it may be facing significant headwinds. This mix of strengths and weaknesses indicates a complex investment landscape, where potential rewards must be balanced against the risks associated with weaker valuation metrics.

What Are Gurus and Insiders Doing with FIS? Currently, 15 gurus hold shares of FIS, with 6 adding to their positions and 8 trimming them in recent quarters. This mixed activity among gurus suggests a divided sentiment regarding the stock's future. Additionally, insider activity has shown a net buying of $1.1 million over the past year, with insiders purchasing $1.2 million and selling only $0.1 million. This net buying from insiders can be seen as a positive sign, indicating their confidence in the company's future prospects, even in the face of broader market challenges.

What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis, Fidelity National Information Services Inc FIS appears undervalued according to the GF Value™ metric. However, potential investors should proceed with caution, considering the company's low valuation rank and the possibility of it being a value trap. The positive insider buying trend may offer some reassurance, but the overall financial health and market conditions warrant careful consideration. For more detailed analysis, visit the Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS) stock page.

Frequently Asked Questions What is FIS's GF Score™?

FIS's GF Score™ is 62/100, indicating that the company is rated as Above Average in terms of overall investment quality.

Is FIS overvalued or undervalued?

FIS is considered undervalued with a GF Value™ of $92.95 compared to its current price of $39.42, suggesting a potential upside.

What is FIS's P/E ratio?

The P/E ratio for FIS is 6.1x, which is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 64.4x, indicating that the stock is trading at a substantial discount relative to historical valuation.

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Disclosures I/We may personally own shares in some of the companies mentioned above. However, those positions are not material to either the company or to my/our portfolios.

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) today announced that Ronan Harris has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Harris will lead Snap's global advertising sales and go-to-market organization, with a focus on driving advertising revenue growth and strengthening advertiser and agency partnerships. Harris has led Snap's business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for nearly four years. Under his leadership, Europe delivered 10 consecutive quarters of double-digit ye.

In the latest close session, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI - Free Report) was down 1.74% at $223.87. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.58%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.18%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.32%.

The stock of chipmaker has fallen by 2.4% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.36%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of NXP Semiconductors in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $4.13, marking a 32.8% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $3.76 billion, indicating a 18.52% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $15.15 per share and revenue of $14.23 billion, indicating changes of +28.28% and +15.98%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable 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 past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. NXP Semiconductors is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

Investors should also note NXP Semiconductors's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 15.03. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 35.99, which means NXP Semiconductors is trading at a discount to the group.

One should further note that NXPI currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.7. 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 Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.7.

The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 24, this industry ranks in the top 10% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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.

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

California State Teachers Retirement System grew its position in shares of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP – Free Report) by 22,166.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 140,971,822 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 140,338,719 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System owned 35.49% of Automatic Data Processing worth $31,570,640,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Automatic Data Processing in the third quarter worth $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Bard Associates Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the 4th quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the 4th quarter valued at about $36,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.03% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Maria Black sold 29,810 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.91, for a total transaction of $8,373,927.10. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 80,624 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,648,087.84. This represents a 26.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Joseph Desilva sold 631 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $282.87, for a total transaction of $178,490.97. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 18,824 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,324,744.88. The trade was a 3.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 33,773 shares of company stock worth $9,450,629 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets ADP has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $230.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Guggenheim increased their target price on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $248.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $295.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $260.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Automatic Data Processing currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $273.50. Read Our Latest Report on ADP

Automatic Data Processing Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ ADP opened at $277.62 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $263.42 and its two-hundred day moving average is $230.79. The company has a market capitalization of $110.29 billion, a PE ratio of 25.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.52 and a beta of 0.82. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a 12-month low of $188.16 and a 12-month high of $302.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 1.05.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $2.64 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.59 by $0.05. Automatic Data Processing had a return on equity of 71.34% and a net margin of 20.11%.The company had revenue of $5.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.44 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.26 earnings per share. Automatic Data Processing’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.120-12.340 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. will post 12.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Automatic Data Processing Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $1.70 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $6.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Automatic Data Processing’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 62.16%.

Automatic Data Processing Company Profile (Free Report)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) and payroll solutions. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, ADP began as a payroll processing company and has evolved into a diversified provider of workforce management, HR, benefits administration, tax and compliance services, and analytics for employers of all sizes.

ADP’s product portfolio includes payroll processing and tax filing, time and attendance systems, benefits administration, talent management, and HR outsourcing.

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Key Takeaways ADP stock has gained 26.4% in six months, while FY27 revenues are estimated to rise 6%.ADP's FY26 ES bookings topped $2.2B, retention hit 92.1% and AI helped lift ES margins 60 bps.ADP returned $2.63B in dividends and bought back $2.08B in FY26 despite PEO margin risks. ADP (ADP - Free Report) stock has risen 26.4% over the past six months, beating the industry and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite's returns of 11.3% and 13.8%, respectively.

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TheZacks Consensus Estimate for ADP’s fiscal 2027 revenues is set at $23.3 billion, implying 6% year-over-year growth. For fiscal 2028, the consensus estimate is $24.6 billion, suggesting a 5.6% uptick from the preceding year’s actual.

For EPS, the consensus mark for fiscal 2027 is pegged at $12.26, indicating 10.3% year-over-year growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2028 EPS is pegged at $13.4, suggesting 9.3% growth.

Factors That Augur Well for ADP’s SuccessSolid Bookings & High Retention: ADP’s new Employer Services (ES) bookings for fiscal 2026 exceeded $2.2 billion, marking 6% year-over-year growth. The company ended the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 on a stronger note, supported by the Small Business portfolio, Employer Services HR outsourcing, and the enterprise and international businesses. Contributions from Lyric, the WorkForce Suite and global payroll offerings acted as vital driving forces, supported by high seller productivity achieved through AI-driven tools like The Zone.

ES retention came in strong at 92.1% for fiscal 2026, beating the company’s expectations and touching the guidance roof. AI investments improved accuracy, directly supporting client retention. High ES bookings, supported by a solid retention rate, create a strong revenue pipeline, limiting churn.

AI-Fueled Margin Expansion: During the fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release, CFO Peter Hadley mentioned that the company is pleased with the productivity gains realized following the AI implementation in service tools and product innovation. The operational productivity gained through these investments was one of the cornerstones in driving a year-over-year expansion of 60 basis points (bps) in ES margins for fiscal 2026. We expect margins to expand as AI continues to raise ADP’s operational prowess, which is in line with management expecting an adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 70-90 bps for fiscal 2027.

Shareholder-Friendly Actions: ADP has maintained a consistent record of returning capital to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. In fiscal 2024, the company paid out dividends of $2.18 billion, which rose to $2.4 billion and $2.63 billion in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026, respectively. The company also repurchased $2.08 billion in shares in fiscal 2026. These distributions were supported by $5.4 billion in operating cash flow, reinforcing the durability of its capital-return capacity. Such actions not only attract income-seeking investors but also raise investors’ morale by enhancing the bottom line.

Risks Faced by ADPBleak Employment Growth Limits Revenues: In fiscal 2026, U.S. pay per control increased 1%. Management anticipates the growth rate to be flat to 1% for fiscal 2027. We expect these modest employment-growth expectations to limit the upside in employee-linked revenues, mainly in mid-market and enterprise ES.

PEO Margin Weakness: ADP’s PEO margins dipped 100 bps in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 due to faster growth in zero-margin pass-through revenues and higher workers’ compensation and selling expenses. Management expects PEO margins to contract further in fiscal 2027, with zero-margin pass-throughs rising faster than overall PEO revenues. Therefore, continued PEO margin pressure could offset margin gains partially elsewhere in the business.

Expected Retention Drag: For fiscal 2027, management expects a 10-30-bps drag in ES retention from its unchanged 92.1% in fiscal 2026. Management’s expectation is grounded in assuming a small pullback in retention based on the near-record levels that the company operates at across its business and potential out-of-business rates to increase in the down market. If retention falls as expected, then it could affect the revenue pipeline created by the company’s solid bookings.

ADP’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderThe company currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks from the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector are Arista Networks (ANET - Free Report) and Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) , each currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Arista Networks has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 22.7%. ANET delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.9%, on average.

Amkor Technology has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 31.2%. AMKR delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 43.6%, on average.

A hacker drained 95% of the Bitcoin backing Liquid, the sidechain built by Blockstream — founded by Adam Back, one of the people most often named as a candidate for being Satoshi Nakamoto. The thief gave back 3,400 of the roughly 4,000 Bitcoin and kept about $47 million as a self-appointed tip.

FinVolution Group has been sharply punished by the market due to recent Chinese lending sector turmoil, but I see this as an overreaction. FINV's robust balance sheet, with RMB 12.5 billion in liquidity, and consistent buybacks position the company well for recovery and shareholder value creation. Despite a 50% drop in China loan volume post-Juzi incident, FINV remains profit-focused, prioritizing asset quality and risk controls over scale.

While investors chased chip stocks, one corner of the commodities market quietly staged a stunning run that has left even NVIDIA in the dust. The reason connects directly to how AI actually gets built.

On Sunday afternoon, All-In co-host and Social Capital founder Chamath Palihapitiya posted two things minutes apart. First, a declaration: “It has arrived. The next 18mo will be wild.” Then, a quote-post about a copper price record. The juxtaposition was the trade thesis. Copper on the LME had just touched $14,533 per ton, an all-time high according to multiple wire services, with data center demand helping drive the surge.

On the All-In podcast days earlier, Palihapitiya framed the moment in plain terms: “AGI has basically been here since the beginning of the year.” The next phase is diffusion, and diffusion runs on wire, transformers, and substations alongside accelerators.

Performance Gap Investors Missed Measured to the September 4 close, the scoreboard is jarring: Southern Copper is up 109%, Freeport-McMoRan 64%, and NVIDIA 34% over the trailing year. The copper miners are running roughly triple the pace of the flagship AI chip name, and both extended their gains as the LME record was set. Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO | SCCO Price Prediction) rose 4.9% on September 8 alone, while Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) added 5.3%. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) slipped 2% the same session.

Why Copper Is the Physical Layer of AI S&P Global projects global copper demand reaching 42 million metric tons by 2040, a 50% increase driven by forces like electrification, AI, data centers, and defense modernization. More than 65% of the world’s copper already flows into electricity delivery applications. Other signals also suggest the supply/demand dynamic is strengthening. The U.S. Geological Survey added copper to its List of Critical Minerals in November 2025, and the Department of Energy expects data centers to consume up to 12% of U.S. electricity demand by 2028. Every megawatt of new AI compute pulls tons of copper into windings, busbars, cable, and switchgear before a GPU ever draws power (we profiled seven of the non-chip companies feeding this buildout, from power to cooling to the metals layer, in a free report you can grab here).

Southern Copper: The Anchor Trade Southern Copper’s fundamentals are running with the price. In Q2 fiscal 2026, reported on July 21, the company posted EPS of $2.01 on revenue of $4.29 billion, a 40.58% year-over-year gain and its fourth consecutive earnings beat. Adjusted EBITDA reached $2.86 billion at a 66.6% margin. The eye-catcher: operating cash cost per pound of copper collapsed to $0.05 from $0.63 a year earlier as silver, molybdenum, and zinc by-product credits surged.

Chairman German Larrea described it as “another exceptional quarter, registering record-breaking results in sales, adjusted EBITDA, and net income” in the company’s Q2 2026 8-K filing. Southern Copper also carries a $20.5 billion capital investment program for the decade, headlined by the Tía María project in Peru, targeting first production in H2 2027.

Freeport-McMoRan: America’s Copper Champion Freeport CEO Kathleen Quirk has staked out the domestic supply narrative. Q1 fiscal 2026 delivered adjusted EPS of $0.57 versus $0.47 consensus, a 21.79% beat, on revenue of $6.23 billion. Realized copper averaged $5.78 per pound. The Grasberg mud rush in September 2025 remains the swing factor: Indonesia subsidiary PTFI is expected to run at roughly 65% of capacity in H2 2026, reaching full capacity only by year-end 2027. Freeport’s growth pipeline includes innovative leaching targeting roughly 800 million pounds per year by 2030, plus El Abra, Bagdad, and Kucing Liar. The forward P/E sits at 18, versus 39 for Southern Copper.

What to Watch Next Two caveats belong in the notebook. Southern Copper trades at roughly 13x book value, and analyst consensus sits below the current price. Both miners are also exposed to volatile forces like commodity-price mean reversion, Peru political risk, and the sustainability of the by-product credit tailwind that flattered Southern Copper’s cash cost. If Palihapitiya’s 18-month window plays out, the copper trade rides electrification. If AI infrastructure spend cools, the same operating leverage that lifted these stocks 60% to 120% in a year cuts in reverse.

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HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ – Get Free Report) was the recipient of unusually large options trading on Tuesday. Traders bought 110,665 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of 234% compared to the average daily volume of 33,095 call options.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, insider David McQuarrie sold 21,048 shares of HP stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.98, for a total transaction of $631,019.04. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 39,580 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,186,608.40. The trade was a 34.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 52,620 shares of company stock valued at $1,478,622. 0.18% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. SHP Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of HP during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Union Savings Bank bought a new position in HP during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in HP during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in HP during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. bought a new stake in HP in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Institutional investors own 77.53% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades HPQ has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $32.00 price objective on shares of HP in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of HP from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Bank of America restated an “underperform” rating on shares of HP in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of HP from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, Evercore set a $32.00 price target on shares of HP in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $25.17. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on HPQ

HP Stock Down 4.6% Shares of HP stock opened at $31.15 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $28.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.89, a PEG ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 1.18. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $27.59 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.40. HP has a 52 week low of $17.56 and a 52 week high of $32.78.

HP (NYSE:HPQ – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The computer maker reported $0.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.17. HP had a negative return on equity of 947.78% and a net margin of 4.14%.The company had revenue of $15.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.44 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.75 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.5% on a year-over-year basis. HP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.190-3.290 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.690-0.790 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that HP will post 3.23 earnings per share for the current year.

HP Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 9th. HP’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 45.80%.

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Founded from the original Hewlett‑Packard Company, HP Inc became a separately traded public company in 2015 following a corporate split that created Hewlett Packard Enterprise to focus on enterprise hardware and services.

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