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Sui introduces USDsui, a stablecoin that reinvests Treasury bond yields back into its own network. The infrastructure is backed by Bridge (owned by Stripe) and managed by Galaxy Digital’s asset division. The model aims to create a compounding effect through SUI token buybacks and liquidity injection into protocols. Sui has launched the native stablecoin USDsui, designed to transform value capture within its digital environment. Unlike traditional models such as Tether, this stablecoin ensures that profits generated by reserve assets do not remain solely in the hands of the issuers.

The project features high-level infrastructure issued by Bridge—which was recently acquired by Stripe—and is supported by the institutional management of Galaxy Digital. Thanks to this collaboration, the coin will meet rigorous compliance standards, a decisive factor given the current tightening of global asset regulations.

USDsui Yield and Liquidity Mechanisms The revenue flow is the primary differentiator for this asset, as the yield from U.S. Treasury bills returns to the ecosystem. This capital is used to execute SUI token buybacks, reducing its circulating supply, and to deepen liquidity across automated market makers (AMMs).

Currently, the stablecoin market on Sui reaches $500 million, a figure analysts consider small compared to its transfer volume. The initial deployment of $10 million into the suiUSDe vault marks the operational start of this strategy for compound and sustainable growth.

Technically speaking, the SUI/USDT pair shows signs of an early recovery after trading near $0.96, an increase of 3.13%. The price is attempting to break above the 100-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), which could invalidate the bearish structure that has prevailed since the highs recorded in January.

In summary, the RSI indicator stands at 62.81, reflecting growing buying pressure but with sufficient room before reaching overbought levels. To confirm a solid trend reversal, bulls must break through the $1.00 psychological resistance, a key level that will define the market’s short-term bias.

Cryptocurrency investors have been well rewarded for owning Bitcoin (BTC +7.48%) and other risk assets in recent years. That's a trend many have started to question in recent weeks, as the price of Bitcoin has been more than halved from its late-2025 highs in a relatively short span.

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That said, with Bitcoin now surging 7.1% over the past 24 hours (as of 1:45 p.m. ET) and nearing the psychologically important $75,000 level once again, it appears we're seeing a reversal of the intense negative sentiment that has driven most risk assets lower over the past few months.

Here's more on what's behind Bitcoin's move today, and what investors may want to make of this recent rally.

What's juicing Bitcoin today?

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Of course, the sentiment discussion is a big deal when it comes to talking intraday price moves in Bitcoin or any other digital asset, for that matter. On that front, the overall sentiment index in the crypto sector has improved to 15/100. That's still indicative of "extreme fear" in the market, but it's a notable improvement from what we've seen over the past few weeks, when this metric was in single-digit territory.

There are several reasons why sentiment is improving, with market participants now appearing to look through various geopolitical engagements the Trump administration has pursued over the past two weeks. Wars and other economic policies continue to shift quickly, impacting the valuations of all risk assets. As the leading digital asset (a sector that's particularly sensitive to macroeconomic changes), it's been a rough ride for Bitcoin investors looking to accurately price uncertainty in today's market.

On the positive side of the ledger, a recent report citing core developments on the Bitcoin blockchain in 2025 appears to be providing something tangible for investors to latch onto. Additionally, strong ETF inflows noted in spot Bitcoin ETFs early this year do indicate that the institutional adoption narrative is far from dead.

Ultimately, we'll have to see how market participants look to position their portfolios for the remainder of 2026. Currently, the macro backdrop appears more uncertain than we've seen in some time. Thus, I'll be happily watching Bitcoin's price action from the sidelines for the time being.

Chris MacDonald has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

TLDR Kraken secured access to a Federal Reserve master account through Wyoming’s special-purpose depository institution framework. Senator Cynthia Lummis said the approval could advance Bitcoin adoption within traditional banking institutions. Kraken became the first digital asset firm to gain access to the Federal Reserve’s payment rails. Lummis stated that regulators can now apply safety and soundness standards to digital asset institutions like Kraken. Kraken has secured access to a Federal Reserve master account through Wyoming’s special-purpose depository institution framework. Senator Cynthia Lummis said the approval brings digital asset firms closer to traditional banking services. She stated that the decision could advance Bitcoin adoption within regulated financial institutions.

Kraken secures Fed Access Through Wyoming Framework Kraken became the first digital asset company to gain access to the Federal Reserve’s payment rails. The firm used Wyoming’s special-purpose depository institution structure to obtain approval. As a result, the company can now access certain Fed services under regulatory standards.

Lummis said the Federal Reserve recognized the importance of digital assets within the United States. She explained that regulators can now apply safety and soundness standards to firms like Kraken. “The Fed finally recognized the importance of this asset embedded in the US,” Lummis told CNBC.

She added that partial access to the Fed allows integration of the US dollar with digital assets. Therefore, Kraken can begin linking dollar-based services with crypto operations. Lummis said this step helps align digital asset institutions with federal oversight.

The senator predicted closer ties between banks and crypto companies. She said banks may acquire digital asset firms, and crypto companies may purchase banks. “In the future, you’re going to see banks buying digital asset companies,” she said.

She also described a model where banks offer both fiat and digital services. Customers could access US dollar accounts and Bitcoin services under one institution. Lummis said this shift would shape a 21st-century financial services structure.

Bitcoin Adoption and Proposed Crypto Tax Reform Lummis addressed her proposed tax reform during the interview. She introduced the measure in July to adjust capital gains treatment for small crypto payments. Lawmakers are now reviewing a $300 threshold for exempt transactions.

The proposed de minimis exemption would cover small purchases made with digital assets. Americans could spend Bitcoin on daily transactions without triggering capital gains taxes. Lummis said lawmakers aim to simplify crypto use as a payment method.

“The challenge is trying to figure out how you can use Bitcoin as a means of exchange without paying a capital gains tax on it,” she said. She chairs the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets. The subcommittee oversees legislative efforts related to crypto regulation.

Lummis also discussed ongoing negotiations over digital asset legislation. The House approved a version of the bill that seeks clearer regulatory standards. However, Senate discussions continue without a final agreement.

She said Republican members have accepted many Democratic proposals during negotiations. “We’ve given over 90 of the requests that the Democrats had of us to them,” Lummis said. Senate talks remain ongoing as lawmakers seek a consensus on the measure.

Key points:

Bitcoin’s strong recovery above $74,000, backed by solid inflows into the US spot Bitcoin ETFs, suggests the formation of a short-term bottom.

Several major altcoins are attempting to take part in the recovery by rising above their overhead resistance levels.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls made a strong comeback on Wednesday by pushing the price to $73,800. A positive sign in favor of the bulls is that the recovery attempt is backed by buying in US spot BTC exchange-traded funds, which have seen $683.3 million in inflows this week per SoSoValue data.

Some analysts believe that BTC could be bottoming out. VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said on CNBC that BTC is in the fourth year of its four-year cycle, where it rises for three years and then plunges in the fourth year. He said that his firm believes BTC is close to a bottom and is expected to gradually start rising this year. 

Crypto market data daily view. Source: TradingViewIn a separate market update, 10x Research said that BTC did not plunge on risk-off headlines, indicating that the downside pressure might be reducing. However, the analysts said that BTC remains in a bear market, calling the bullish exposure “tactical rather than structural.”

Could BTC and select major altcoins build upon their recovery? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price predictionBTC’s symmetrical triangle pattern resolved to the upside with a break above the resistance line, indicating solid buying by the bulls.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe BTC/USDT pair may reach the $74,508 level, where the sellers are expected to pose a substantial challenge. If the Bitcoin price turns down from $74,508 but rebounds off the 20-day exponential moving average ($68,871), it signals a positive sentiment. That increases the possibility of a rally to $84,000.

On the contrary, if the price turns down sharply from $74,508, it suggests that the bears are attempting to flip the level into resistance. A close below the 20-day EMA will tilt the advantage back in favor of the bears. 

Ether price predictionEther (ETH) is attempting to break above the stiff overhead resistance of $2,111, indicating aggressive buying by the bulls.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewA close above the $2,111 level clears the path for a rally to the 50-day simple moving average ($2,381). Sellers will again strive to halt the recovery at the 50-day SMA, as a break above it suggests that the corrective phase may be over.

This bullish view will be invalidated in the short term if the Ether price turns down sharply from $2,111 and nosedives below the $1,907 level. That indicates the ETH/USDT pair may extend its consolidation between $2,111 and $1,750 for a few more days.

BNB price predictionBNB (BNB) surged above the 20-day EMA ($636) on Wednesday, indicating that the bulls have overpowered the bears.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBuyers will attempt to build upon the momentum and clear the $670 obstacle. If they can pull it off, the BNB/USDT pair may rally to $730. Sellers are expected to defend the $730 level, as a close above it suggests the pair may have bottomed out in the near term. The BNB price may then march toward $790.

Contrarily, if the price turns down sharply from $670, it signals that the rallies are being sold into. That may retain the pair inside the $570 to $670 range for some more time.

XRP price predictionXRP (XRP) has been trading near the 20-day EMA ($1.42) for several days, indicating that the bulls have kept up the pressure.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewIf the price closes above the 20-day EMA, the XRP/USDT pair may ascend toward the downtrend line. Buyers will have to achieve a close above the downtrend line to signal a potential trend change.

Instead, if the XRP price turns down from the 50-day SMA ($1.60) or the downtrend line, it suggests that the bears remain sellers on rallies. That may retain the pair inside the channel for a few more days.

Solana price predictionSolana (SOL) has been consolidating between $76 and $95 for the past several days, indicating demand at lower levels.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe flattening 20-day EMA ($86) and the RSI just above the midpoint suggest the selling pressure is reducing. Buyers will attempt to strengthen their position by pushing the Solana price above the $95 level. If they manage to do that, the SOL/USDT pair may surge toward $117.

Sellers are likely to have other plans. They will attempt to defend the $95 level and keep the price inside the range for a while longer.

Dogecoin price predictionThe failure of the bulls to push Dogecoin (DOGE) above the 20-day EMA ($0.10) suggests that the bears continue to exert pressure.

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThat increases the risk of a drop below the $0.09 support. If that happens, the DOGE/USDT pair may plunge to the Feb. 6 low of $0.08. This is a crucial level to watch out for, as a close below $0.08 may sink the pair to $0.06.

The first sign of strength will be a close above the 20-day EMA. The Dogecoin price may then march to the 50-day SMA ($0.11) and later to the stiff overhead resistance at $0.12.

Cardano price predictionCardano (ADA) turned down from the 20-day EMA ($0.27) on Tuesday, indicating that the bears continue to defend the level.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewA minor positive in favor of the bulls is that they have not given up much ground to the bears. That signals buying on every minor dip, increasing the likelihood of a break above the 20-day EMA. The ADA/USDT pair may then rise to the downtrend line of the descending channel pattern.

Buyers will have to push and maintain the Cardano price above the downtrend line to signal a potential short-term trend change. The pair may then climb to $0.43.

Bitcoin Cash price predictionSellers failed to sustain Bitcoin Cash (BCH) below the $443 level, indicating a lack of selling at lower levels.

BCH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls are attempting to start a relief rally, which is likely to face selling at the 20-day EMA ($495). If the Bitcoin Cash price turns down sharply from the 20-day EMA, it increases the risk of a break below the $443 support. If that happens, the BCH/USDT pair will complete a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern, starting a downward move to $375.

Buyers will have to achieve a close above the 50-day SMA ($539) to get back into the game. The pair may then climb to $600.

Hyperliquid price predictionHyperliquid (HYPE) bounced off the 20-day EMA ($30.16) on Wednesday, indicating that the bulls are buying on dips.

HYPE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls will attempt to push the Hyperliquid price to the $36.77 resistance, where the bears are expected to mount a strong defense. If the price turns down sharply from the overhead resistance, it suggests that the HYPE/USDT pair may range between $20.82 and $36.77 for some time.

Contrary to this assumption, if the bulls pierce the $36.77 resistance, it signals the start of a new up move. The pair may then rally to $43.50 and subsequently to $50.

Chainlink price predictionChainlink (LINK) has been clinging to the 20-day EMA ($8.96) for the past few days, indicating a tough battle between the bulls and the bears.

LINK/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe flattening 20-day EMA and the RSI near the midpoint suggest that the selling pressure is reducing. That improves the prospects of a rally to the 50-day SMA ($10.10) and then to the breakdown level of $10.94. Buyers are expected to face significant selling pressure in the $10.94 to $11.61 zone.

This positive view will be negated in the near term if the Chainlink price turns down and breaks below the $8 level. The LINK/USDT pair may then retest the Feb. 6 low of $7.15.

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Bitwise's spot XRP ETF has become the largest fund of its kind in the United States. 

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed the milestone earlier today on the X social media network. 

The fund, which is trading under the ticker $XRP, secured an impressive $10 million in weekly inflows to push it past its competitors.

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"Grateful to investors entrusting Bitwise to steward their assets," Bitwise said on social media. 

As reported by U.Today, Bitwise made a trailblazing move by filing for an XRP ETF back in October 2024. 

The current state of XRP ETFsThe broader American market for spot XRP exchange-traded funds is highly competitive and has reached significant financial milestones, currently boasting exactly $1 billion in total net assets. 

According to comprehensive market data from SoSoValu, the asset class has attracted a cumulative total net inflow of $1.25 billion since the funds began trading.

The race for the top spot remains incredibly tight across the major issuers. 

Bitwise currently leads the pack with $269.05 million in assets under management, but it is closely trailed by Canary's XRPC fund, which holds $262.17 million.

Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ secures the third position with $230.20 million in assets. 21Shares and Grayscale round out the top five issuers in the space, holding $166.96 million and $72.49 million, respectively.

The sector continues to see steady daily accumulation from investors with $7.53 million in total net inflows and nearly $39 million in total value traded on March 3.

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Large holders redistributed approximately 230 million ADA tokens over the past week. Analyst Ali Martinez highlights that this volume reflects a strategic portfolio adjustment within the ecosystem. Cardano’s price shows resilience, trading at $0.2704 with a slight daily recovery of 2.4%. Asset transfers have significantly increased in volume within the Cardano ecosystem. Recent data reveals that whale activity in Cardano has resulted in the redistribution of about 230 million ADA in just seven days.

Analysts are often drawn to these types of movements, as they imply changes in liquidity and short-term market sentiment. However, a redistribution does not always mean a direct sale; rather, it may involve internal portfolio adjustments.

Ali Martinez was the one who raised the alarm on March 3 via his X account. His report reveals that major market players are adjusting their exposure ahead of potential episodes of volatility.

Impact of Large Portfolio Repositioning on ADA It is worth noting that whale behavior often precedes general retail market reactions. Because these wallets control substantial liquidity, traders monitor their movements to identify signals of accumulation or distribution.

For the time being, the situation does not necessarily point to an automatic bearish or bullish scenario. Instead, it reflects a transition phase where large holders evaluate whether to take profits or rotate into new strategic positions.

Currently, the price of Cardano is nearing $0.2704, advancing 2.4% in the last 24 hours. Despite the losses accumulated over the past month, the network shows signs of constant activity that keep the community on alert.

In summary, if inflows to exchanges increase, selling pressure could intensify in the coming days. Conversely, if tokens return to cold wallets, we would be looking at a signal of confidence and long-term accumulation.

Bitcoin surged to a one-month high above the key psychological $73,000 level, shrugging off the risk-off sentiment that has held back U.S. stocks over the past week amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

CoinGecko data showed Bitcoin rising 7% on the day, pushing BTC/USD to its highest point in a month. The asset’s breakout above $73,000 after weeks of consolidation has revived bullish momentum among investors.

ETF Buying Spree Fuels Bitcoin’s Upside Push Bitcoin’s latest rally coincided with continued spot Bitcoin ETF inflows for a second consecutive session, even as tensions in the Middle East escalated, with Israel saying it has struck multiple security and command sites in and around Tehran, while Iranian forces have launched strikes on U.S. facilities.

On March 3, the 11 U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined $225.15 million in net inflows, following about $458 million the previous day, with no fund reporting net outflows on March 2, according to SoSoValue data. The inflows were led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which pulled in $322 million in net inflows on Tuesday alone. 

The turnaround comes after a rocky start to the year for spot Bitcoin ETFs. From mid-October—when Bitcoin began its slide—through late February, the funds saw roughly $9 billion in cumulative outflows.

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While the funds have suffered about $1.1 billion in net outflows for 2026, momentum has shifted in recent sessions. Since Feb. 24, investors have poured in approximately $1.7 billion, signaling a resurgent institutional investor risk appetite after a period of subdued activity.

While ETF inflows are beginning to rebound, overall market sentiment remains firmly negative. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is still lingering around 10, a level typically associated with “extreme fear.”

That said, geopolitical de-escalation could further bolster ETF inflows, while any further instability will likely drive volatility. Despite the heightened risks, the latest data still points to sustained institutional demand for exposure.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading around $73,760, according to CoinGecko. The premier cryptocurrency has risen more than 6.9% over the past week following the sudden surge, though it remains roughly 41.8% below its all-time high of $126,080 set on October 6, 2025.

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In the midst of a chaotic news cycle, the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:GLD) is trading at $468.24 as of Tuesday morning, down 1.37% over the past week, even as it sits 18.12% higher year-to-date. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed retail investors toward gold, but the pullback over the past week raises a fair question: Is this a sustainable crisis premium, or fear-buying that’s already fading?

For the moment, the macro backdrop is pulling investors in two directions. The 10-year Treasury yield has fallen to 4.033%, its lowest point in 12 months, removing a key headwind for gold. Meanwhile, falling yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding a non-yielding asset like GLD, giving the crisis premium real structural support. At the same time, the dollar strengthened on March 2, with the USD/EUR pair closing at 0.85540 after an intraday spike to 0.85670, which historically pressures gold prices. That tug-of-war explains why GLD’s weekly dip hasn’t turned into a rout.

The VIX tells a story of moderate, not extreme, fear. At 21.44 and up 22.9% over the past month, it sits well below the 52.33 spike seen in April 2025. Gold’s Hormuz premium is being priced with measured anxiety, not blind panic-buying.

Reddit’s Gold Sentiment: From Celebration to “How Do I Actually Buy This?” Retail sentiment on Reddit peaked at 78 on February 23, when r/stocks was buzzing about gold’s eight-month winning streak and its historic divergence from the S&P 500. By March 3, that score had slipped to 47 to 68, reflecting a shift from celebration to consolidation. The most active thread this week is about the logistics of buying physical gold.

This infographic provides a detailed look at GLD’s current price and performance, along with a bullish social sentiment score, as of March 3, 2026. Key drivers for the sentiment include geopolitical tensions and falling 10-year treasury yields. How, what, and where to buy physical gold?
by u/[OP] in investing “How, what, and where to buy physical gold? With everything going on geopolitically, I’ve been thinking about adding some physical gold to my portfolio but have no idea where to start — coins vs bars, dealers vs mints, storage options. Any advice appreciated.” That post drew 133 comments, a sign that new retail participants are entering the trade rather than experienced holders adding to positions. The tone across r/investing and r/stocks is bullish but increasingly practical.

GLD’s One-Year Rally Suggests This Is More Than a Fear Dip It’s hard to ignore Gold’s 75% one-year gain and 190% five-year gain, which extend far beyond any single geopolitical event. The weekly pullback is real, but it’s occurring against falling real yields, rising oil, and an inflation index that has climbed from 319.7 to 326.5 over the past year. You also have to contend with WTI crude, which is up 9.32% over the past month, confirming that geopolitical risk is being priced across commodities broadly. The stronger dollar is a real counterweight, but with yields at 12-month lows, it hasn’t broken the trend. Whether Treasury yields continue their descent or reverse course will matter more than any single headline out of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.

That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.

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Our proprietary system currently recommends Construction Partners (ROAD - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

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Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this road and highway construction company a great growth pick right now.

Earnings GrowthArguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Construction Partners is 48.2%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 29.8% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 8.9%.

Cash Flow GrowthCash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, high cash accumulation enables these companies to undertake new projects without raising expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Construction Partners is 67.8%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 3.7%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 28% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 11.8%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsSuperiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Construction Partners. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 1.9% over the past month.

Bottom LineConstruction Partners has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination indicates that Construction Partners is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.

In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.

However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.

Our proprietary system currently recommends Philip Morris (PM - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).

While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this seller of Marlboro and other cigarette brands is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:

Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Philip Morris is 4.8%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 12.1% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 8.3%.

Cash Flow GrowthWhile cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, growth in cash flow enables these companies to expand their businesses without depending on expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Philip Morris is 14.6%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 11%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 8.8% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 4.8%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Philip Morris. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 1.5% over the past month.

Bottom LinePhilip Morris has not only earned a Growth Score of A based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination positions Philip Morris well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.

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Key Takeaways Coinbase is expanding beyond trading with staking, custody, and stablecoin services to stabilize revenues.COIN benefits from higher crypto prices, stronger USDC balances, and rising assets like Solana and Ethereum.Coinbase added stock and ETF trading for U.S. users, widening its market beyond digital assets. Coinbase Global (COIN - Free Report) is poised to transform cyclical crypto market recoveries into sustained market share gains through diversified revenue streams. Over the past seven years, total revenues have witnessed a compound annual growth rate of 45%. Continued expansion in digital assets and service revenues is expected to support top-line growth.

Higher crypto asset prices and increased balances—particularly stronger on-platform USDC balances and market capitalization, along with higher average prices for assets such as Solana and Ethereum—are contributing to revenue expansion. Trading volume remains influenced by factors such as crypto asset prices, volatility, macroeconomic conditions and Coinbase’s share of total spot trading activity. The company continues to benefit from rising market participation and an increasing share of U.S. crypto trading.

COIN’s revenue model is no longer solely dependent on transaction activity. While retail trading volumes still correlate with crypto price movements—especially in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum—the company has significantly expanded its subscription and services segment. Revenues from staking, custody, and stablecoin-related services have improved revenue stability and reduced earnings volatility, enabling Coinbase to continue investing in product innovation and geographic expansion even during market downturns.

Additionally, Coinbase has broadened its platform by introducing stock and ETF trading for U.S. users, expanding its addressable market beyond digital assets and strengthening its position against diversified fintech brokerages.

 As global digital asset adoption accelerates, Coinbase’s strong brand, deep liquidity and regulatory alignment position it to capture growing retail and institutional demand, supporting long-term revenue and earnings growth.

What About Its Peers?Amid macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility, Robinhood Markets (HOOD - Free Report) is expected to see improving transaction-based revenues, driven mainly by options and equities trading. While Robinhood is gradually reducing its reliance on these revenues, its push to expand in the active trader market, coupled with growing retail participation and rising mobile banking adoption, is likely to further support transaction-based revenue growth for Robinhood.

Circle Internet Group’s (CRCL - Free Report) revenue growth is fueled by expanding USDC adoption and rising interest income on reserves. As USDC circulation and on-chain activity grow, Circle captures higher yields and transaction revenues. Strong partnerships and institutional demand, alongside Arc adoption, position Circle as a full-stack financial infrastructure platform, accelerating its top-line growth.

COIN’s Price PerformanceShares of COIN have lost 8% year to date, outperforming the industry.

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COIN’s Expensive ValuationCOIN trades at a price-to-earnings value ratio of 52.15, significantly above the industry average of 10.76. It carries a Value Score of F.

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Estimate Movement for COINThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for COIN’s first-quarter 2026 and second-quarter 2026 EPS has moved down 53% and 46%, respectively, in the past 30 days. The same for full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS has moved down 42% and 33%, respectively, in the past 30 days.
 

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The consensus estimate for COIN’s 2026 and 2027 revenues indicates year-over-year increases. Though the consensus estimate for the company’s 2026 EPS indicates a decrease, the same for 2027 indicates an increase.

COIN stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways Shares of Robinhood soared on Wednesday ahead of a product launch event that could see the brokerage expand its offerings in pursuit of its goal of becoming "a financial super app."Shares have been pressured this year by slumping cryptocurrency prices, which played a major role in the exchange's disappointing earnings report last month. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise.

Robinhood is launching new products from New York City’s JFK Airport this evening. Its stock is already airborne. 

Shares of Robinhood (HOOD) were up about 8% Wednesday afternoon ahead of its “Robinhood Presents: Take Flight” event, where the digital brokerage expects to “introduce a new wave of products designed to help customers build, grow, and plan wealth across every stage of life.”  

The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET at the TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy Airport. A livestream will be available on the Robinhood app, the company’s X account, and YouTube.

Why This Is Important CEO Vlad Tenev has laid out his vision for Robinhood to be a one-stop-shop for financial products and services. The company is set to unveil an assortment of new products on Wednesday evening.

Over the past several years, Robinhood has rolled out a slew of products and services in an effort to become “a financial super app” that acts as a user's one-stop-shop for financial services. It launched its Robinhood Gold credit card in early 2024, and later that year rolled out crypto staking, index options and prediction markets. Last year brought forays into wealth management and tokenized assets. This year, the company is hoping to bring private investments to public markets. 

Despite Wednesday’s gains, Robinhood stock has shed more than a quarter of its value this year. The stock plummeted early last month after the company’s quarterly results fell short of estimates amid a slump in cryptocurrency prices. The correction in crypto markets had already weighed heavily on the stock in the weeks leading up to February’s report. 

Nonetheless, Wall Street is optimistic about the stock ahead of Wednesday’s event. Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management bought nearly 160,000 shares across three separate funds yesterday. Eight of the nine analysts with a current rating tracked by Visible Alpha call Robinhood stock a "buy," with the lone standout assigning it a neutral "hold" rating. Their average price target of $117.60 is more than 40% above the stock's intraday price on Wednesday.

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Rayonier Inc. (RYN) 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference March 4, 2026 9:15 AM EST

Company Participants

Mark McHugh - President, CEO & Director

Conference Call Participants

Buck Horne - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Buck Horne
Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division

[indiscernible] session. This is the Rayonier presentation. My name is Buck Horne. I'm the Raymond James Housing, Timber and Residential analyst. Really thrilled to be able to bring back Rayonier. I think it's a very timely idea. In fact, we've added it to our analyst current favorites list. It's one of the most compelling value stories that I've got on my entire coverage list right now post the completion of the PotlatchDeltic merger. We've got Wayne Wasechek, the new CFO of Rayonier, the former CFO of Potlatch here; Mark McHugh, the CEO, to my left as well; Collin Mings, who's a great friend of the firm as well.

So happy to run through the story here, all the different news items from the merger as well as I just want to highlight for you the valuation of this story in particular. It is the second largest landholder in the United States, over 4.1 million acres as well as a top 10 U.S. lumber producer, which you get entirely for free. And basically, if you just value the land holdings alone, it is less than, I think, $1,900 an acre for some of the most prime U.S. forestry in the continent.

So with that, I will hand it over to Mark, and we'll run through the story.

Mark McHugh
President, CEO & Director

All right. Thanks, Buck, and thanks, everybody, for joining us today. I'm going to give a brief intro on Rayonier referencing a few slides from the investor presentation that we posted to our website earlier

Q4: 2026-02-26 Earnings SummaryEPS of $5.48 beats by $1.93

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Revenue of

$1.29B

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beats by $39.10M

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 March 4, 2026 10:45 AM EST

Company Participants

Perry Sook - Founder, Chairman & CEO
Lee Gliha - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Sean Diffley - Morgan Stanley

Presentation

Sean Diffley
Morgan Stanley

All right. We're going to get started here. Thanks for joining us on day 3 of the Morgan Stanley TMT Conference. My name is Sean Diffley from Morgan Stanley Equity Research. For important disclosures, please see the Morgan Stanley Research Disclosure website, and if you have any questions, please reach out to your Morgan Stanley sales rep.

Perry, Lee Ann, good morning. Thanks so much for joining us again this year.

Perry Sook
Founder, Chairman & CEO

Thanks for having us.

Question-and-Answer Session

Sean Diffley
Morgan Stanley

All right. So we want to get right into it. I think first question I wanted to turn over to Lee Ann, you guys just reported your full year 2025, you had nearly $5 billion of revenue, over $1.5 billion of EBITDA, almost $1 billion of free cash flow. This represents record top line performance compared to prior odd years and continues to highlight the strength of the broadcast medium. Maybe you could talk about what separates your business from cable networks and streaming services in terms of both value and growth potential?

Lee Gliha
Executive VP & CFO

Right. Yes. And by the way, 2024 was also a record year for us in terms of revenue. And we feel like we are -- if you look at the overall -- the overall media landscape broadcast is the area that continues to perform. And why is that? I think it's for a number of reasons. I think number one is that we have the most watched programming on our stations. We've got the broadcast networks. We've got our local

South Korea ETFs have been on a remarkable performance hot streak over the last 12 months. According to ETF Database data, South Korea-specific ETFs have all returned more than 140% over the last twelve months. A 3x South Korea ETF, for example, returned more than 1,000% in that same time frame. Where could 2026 take South Korea ETFs, then, and how might investors use them?

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While they have taken a dip this week amid Iran concern, South Korean equities are still up significantly over most time frames. Prior to the Iran selloff, South Korean equities hit a record high market cap.

They have benefited from investor interest in key tech names like SK Hynix Inc., a major semiconductor producer. Those tech names may have benefitted from investor desire for tech exposure outside the U.S. proper. What’s more, the country’s economy has increasingly become a hub for AI worldwide, as well.

South Korea ETFs have benefitted from those strong numbers. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), for example, has returned 175% over the last 12 months according to ETF Database. It has also produced some robust performance on a YTD basis, returning 51.8%. EWY charges 59 basis points (bps) to track the MSCI Korea 25-50.  

The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) and the Matthews Korea Active ETF (MKOR), too, have performed very well. FLKR has returned 49.4% YTD and MKOR has returned 47.7%. Those ETFs charge 9 bps and 79 bps, respectively, with MKOR taking an active approach to the space. FLKR meanwhile tracks the FTSE South Korea RIC Capped Index.

South Korean equities may not be able to replicate the 100% plus returns they have offered over 12 months. However, their continued provision of AI equities outside the U.S. could continue to make it a space to watch for curious investors.

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All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.

Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes (FHI - Free Report) is a Finance stock that has seen a price change of 8.41% so far this year. The one of the nation's largest managers of money market funds is paying out a dividend of $0.34 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 2.41% compared to the Financial - Investment Management industry's yield of 2.7% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.37%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.36 is up 2.3% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Federated Hermes has increased its dividend 3 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 0.78%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Federated Hermes's current payout ratio is 27%, meaning it paid out 27% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

FHI is expecting earnings to expand this fiscal year as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $5.07 per share, with earnings expected to increase 1.81% from the year ago period.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.

Big, established firms that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options, but it's fairly uncommon to see high-growth businesses or tech start-ups offer their stockholders a dividend. Income investors have to be mindful of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that FHI is not only an attractive dividend play, but also represents a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.

While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.

Bank of Montreal (BMO - Free Report) is headquartered in Toronto, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of 10.79% since the start of the year. The bank is currently shelling out a dividend of $1.22 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.38%. This compares to the Banks - Foreign industry's yield of 2.53% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.37%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $4.87 is up 6.4% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Bank of Montreal has increased its dividend 3 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 8.50%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Bank of Montreal's current payout ratio is 54%, meaning it paid out 54% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

BMO is expecting earnings to expand this fiscal year as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $10.26 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 18.20%.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.

For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, BMO presents a compelling investment opportunity; it's not only an attractive dividend play, but the stock also boasts a strong Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.

While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.

Based in Souderton, Univest (UVSP - Free Report) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of 4.09%. The holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. is paying out a dividend of $0.22 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 2.58% compared to the Banks - Northeast industry's yield of 2.42% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.37%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $0.88 is up 1.1% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Univest has increased its dividend 2 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 1.61%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Univest's current payout ratio is 28%, meaning it paid out 28% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Looking at this fiscal year, UVSP expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $3.40 per share, with earnings expected to increase 8.63% from the year ago period.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout.

High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. Income investors have to be mindful of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, UVSP presents a compelling investment opportunity; it's not only an attractive dividend play, but the stock also boasts a strong Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.

Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.

HBT Financial (HBT - Free Report) is headquartered in Bloomington, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of 5.8% since the start of the year. The bank holding company is currently shelling out a dividend of $0.23 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.36%. This compares to the Banks - Northeast industry's yield of 2.42% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.37%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $0.92 is up 9.5% from last year. Over the last 5 years, HBT Financial has increased its dividend 4 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 7.62%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. HBT Financial's current payout ratio is 33%, meaning it paid out 33% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Earnings growth looks solid for HBT for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $2.76 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 9.52%.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.

Big, established firms that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options, but it's fairly uncommon to see high-growth businesses or tech start-ups offer their stockholders a dividend. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, HBT is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Key Takeaways BOX posted Q4 non-GAAP EPS of 49 cents, up 17% Y/Y, beating estimates as revenues rose 9%.BOX delivered 82.3% gross margin and 30.6% operating margin, both expanding Y/Y.BOX sees FY27 revenues of $1.275B and EPS of $1.55, implying solid growth. Box (BOX - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 49 cents per share, which increased 16.7% year over year. The figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 48.48%.

Total revenues of $305.9 million beat the consensus mark by 0.61%. The top line increased 9% year over year on a reported basis and 8% on a constant-currency (cc) basis.

Box shares were up 1.44% at the time of writing this article. In the trailing 12 months, BOX shares dropped 26.1%, underperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 28.4%.

BOX’s Q4 Metrics in DetailBillings were $419.8 million in the reported quarter, increasing 5% year over year on a reported basis and 4% on a cc basis. The company generated 66% of its revenues from Suite’s customers in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. 
 

Box’s net retention rate was 104% at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter, up 200 bps year over year.

The company’s remaining performance obligations (RPO) totaled $1.7 billion, up 17% year over year on a reported basis and 16% on a cc basis. This includes $914 million in short-term RPO (up 12% year over year) and $797 million in long-term RPO (up 22% year over year).

BOX’s Q4 Operating DetailsFourth-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP gross margin was 82.3%, which expanded 130 basis points (bps) year over year. Sequentially, gross margin expanded 60 bps.

As a percentage of revenues, non-GAAP sales and marketing were down 200 bps sequentially, whereas non-GAAP research and development expenses and non-GAAP general and administrative expenses were in line sequentially.

On a non-GAAP basis, the company recorded an operating margin of 30.6%, which expanded 330 bps year over year. Sequentially, the operating margin expanded 200 basis points sequentially.

BOX’s Balance Sheet & Cash Flow DetailsAs of Jan. 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $478 million, down from $730 million as of Oct. 31, 2025.

Box generated $110.3 million in cash from operations in the fiscal fourth quarter, up from $73.1 million in the previous quarter. The company generated a non-GAAP free cash flow of $97.5 million in the reported quarter.

In the fourth quarter of 2026, Box repurchased approximately 4.4 million shares for $126 million. The company had roughly $59 million under its current buyback capacity.

BOX Offers Q1 & FY27 GuidanceFor the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Box expects revenues of roughly $304 million, suggesting 10% year-over-year increase and 9% on a cc basis.

The non-GAAP operating margin for the fiscal fourth quarter is expected to be 27.5%. On a non-GAAP basis, BOX expects earnings of 36 cents per share.

For fiscal 2027, BOX expects revenues to be approximately $1.275 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 8% on a reported basis and 9% on a cc basis.

The non-GAAP operating margin for fiscal 2027 is expected to be approximately 28%. Non-GAAP earnings are expected to be $1.55 per share.

Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, Box carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS - Free Report) , Digital Turbine (APPS - Free Report) and Amphenol (APH - Free Report) are some better-ranked stocks that investors can consider in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector.

Advanced Energy Industries sports a Zacks Rank#1 (Strong Buy), whereas Digital Turbine and Amphenol carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Long-term earnings growth rates for Advanced Energy Industries, Digital Turbine and Amphenol are currently pegged at 19.3%, 41.5% and 21.9%, respectively.