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Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) are down 10% in Tuesday morning trading to $110, while Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is off 8% to $508. The moves cap a sharp reversal after both names rallied Monday.

The declines are part of a broader chip selloff triggered by Samsung Electronics’ quarterly report. Equipment maker Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) stock is leading the group lower, down 10% to $532, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) is off 6% to $544.

Samsung’s Record Beat Sparks a Sector Reset Samsung Electronics reported preliminary Q2 2026 operating profit of about $58 billion, a 19-fold jump from a year earlier that beat analyst estimates. Yet, Samsung shares fell 7%, and as much as 10% intraday in Seoul, on profit-taking after a 150% run this year, with Deutsche Bank flagging that the results were “only” 6% ahead of estimates.

That reaction bled into Intel, AMD, and Applied Materials during the U.S. session. The concern is whether these semiconductor and AI-adjacent companies can sustain the elevated sales and margins the market has already priced in.

Intel stock had gained on Monday on continued momentum from an extended Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) partnership and a broad chip rebound, closing at $122.20. AMD stock closed Monday at $552.05 before today’s reversal. Both names have staged enormous 2026 runs into today’s session.

Why Applied Materials Stock Fell Fast Applied Materials is bearing the brunt of the selloff because its major customers include Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, and Intel. That customer mix leaves the equipment maker highly exposed to memory and AI capex sentiment, so Applied Materials shares tend to sell off rapidly when investors question the durability of that spending cycle.

Applied Materials stock had also climbed sharply into the report, with shares more than doubling in 2026 heading into today. CEO Gary Dickerson raised the full-year outlook in May and guided the semiconductor equipment business to grow more than 30% in calendar 2026, which sets a high bar for follow-through in coming quarters.

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Broader Market Isn’t Collapsing This is a chip-specific reset, not a market-wide risk-off day. The Dow closed at a record on Monday, and the CBOE Volatility Index sat at 15.81 on July 3, in the complacency range and down 14% over the prior week. The iShares Semiconductor ETF offer a diversified basket of chip stocks, though sector ETFs and individual chip names remain volatile, high-beta vehicles.

The bull case is still intact. Samsung’s profit was a record beat, high-bandwidth memory supply constraints are seen persisting well into 2027, and analysts last week framed the pullback as a “healthy reset” in an AI/semiconductor upcycle. The bear side notes that valuations are stretched after huge 2026 gains and that the AI trade is under fresh bubble scrutiny. AMD stock carries a P/E ratio of 208x, leaving little room for disappointment.

What to Watch Traders can watch for whether Intel and AMD stabilize into the close and whether Applied Materials stock finds a bid as investors digest the capex read-through. The key question is whether Samsung’s profit-taking reaction marks a one-day reset or the start of a broader rethink of AI infrastructure valuations.

The takeaway: today’s move looks like a valuation check rather than a fundamental break. Samsung’s record beat confirms the memory and AI capex cycle is still working, but stretched multiples mean even good news can trigger sharp pullbacks. Watch how Applied Materials trades as the clearest read on capex sentiment, and how Intel and AMD hold up relative to their 2026 breakout levels.

Given how high-beta these names have become, investors should consider keeping position sizes modest through the volatility and wait for stabilization before considering adding exposure to the group.

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Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. DOCU has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 1.6% over the past four weeks.

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SK Hynix is bringing one of the biggest memory deals in years to Nasdaq, with plans to raise close to $29 billion through American Depositary Receipts tied to its DRAM and high‑bandwidth memory franchise. 

MU stock is moving lower Tuesday. See the chart and price action here.  The question now is: Does fresh capital chase SK Hynix on top of what is already in the trade, or does the group recycle existing gains to pay for the newcomer?

A funding squeeze is the clean, near‑term risk. Memory has become a consensus way to play AI infrastructure, with DRAM prices up sharply and assets in the Roundhill Memory ETF above $5 billion just weeks after launch. 

Who Gets Sold To Buy Hynix? For investors who are already long Micron, SanDisk and other memory stocks after triple‑digit runs, the path of least resistance is to trim existing winners to fund SK Hynix allocations rather than add net exposure at this stage of the cycle.

In that setup, Micron and SanDisk are likely the most exposed, as both have been positioned as core beneficiaries of AI‑server memory shortages. Their gains make them obvious sources of cash ahead of a nearly $30 billion listing that promises liquidity, a growth story and, at least initially, a valuation discount to U.S. peers. 

Western Digital and Seagate, which lean more into storage and HDD and already trade with cooler sentiment, may mostly follow sector beta rather than absorb the brunt of the rotation. 

The DRAM ETF sits in the middle: its mandate pushes it toward SK Hynix, but it also represents a basket where investors can hide from single‑stock volatility.

The deeper question is whether this is a real handoff in leadership or just an air pocket in U.S. names. 

Fundamentals Still Drive the TradeOn the fundamental side, nothing about the listing changes the drivers that pulled the group into a supercycle: AI data‑center build‑outs, a sustained shortage in DRAM capacity and pricing power across the memory stack that many analysts do not see easing before 2027.

SK Hynix will likely gain a higher multiple and a broader shareholder base, but supply discipline, capex plans and execution will still determine who leads on margins and earnings growth.

Seen through that lens, the U.S. debut looks more like a capital‑markets event than a structural break. 

A funding squeeze around pricing can temporarily knock Micron, SanDisk and DRAM off their recent trajectories, especially after such extreme gains. 

Once allocations settle and index flows reset, performance is likely to re‑anchor to the same AI‑data‑center demand and DRAM pricing cycle that lifted all of them in the first place. 

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Shares of Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN | RIVN Price Prediction) are down 14% in Tuesday morning trading, changing hands at $17 and change after the electric-vehicle maker priced a large secondary equity offering after Monday’s close. The move wipes out most of Rivian stock’s 23% one-month advance heading into the announcement.

The selling has spread across the sector. Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) stock is off 9% at $6, and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares are down 3% at $408.

The action fully reverses Monday’s EV rally, when Tesla jumped on robotaxi momentum and Rivian and Lucid both closed 7% higher. The sharp reversal underscores how quickly sentiment can shift in the EV group.

Rivian’s 75 Million Share Offering Triggers the Dilution Trade Rivian launched a 75 million share offering of Class A common stock, with underwriters holding a 30-day option for up to 11.25 million additional shares. Off Rivian’s $20 Monday close, the base deal could raise about $1.5 billion, or closer to $1.7 billion with the overallotment.

Rivian said the proceeds will go to general corporate purposes, including equity contributions tied to its U.S. Department of Energy loan supporting the Georgia manufacturing build-out. On 1.34 billion shares outstanding, the deal represents meaningful dilution and explains the sharp drawdown in Rivian stock.

The capital raise arrived alongside encouraging operating data. Rivian preannounced Q2 2026 revenue of $1.55 billion to $1.65 billion, up from $1.3 billion a year earlier, with a raised full-year delivery outlook of 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles.

The bull case is that Rivian is topping off the balance sheet to fund the R2 program and unlock the DOE loan for Georgia. The bear case is straightforward: retail sentiment on Reddit’s r/stocks has stayed bearish across every window since the announcement, with the offering thread hitting 222 upvotes and 69 comments Monday evening.

Lucid Slides on Sector Sympathy There’s no confirmed company-specific catalyst behind Lucid stock’s 9% drop. Lucid shares appear to be trading down in sympathy with Rivian as investors reassess EV capital needs and dilution risk across the group.

Lucid stock is still down 42% year to date (YTD) despite a recent bounce. Composite prediction sentiment on Lucid reads bearish at 32.76, reinforcing the fragile setup.

Tesla Slips Despite RBC Raising Its Price Target Tesla stock is down 3% even after RBC Capital lifted its price target to $500 from $475. Analyst Tom Narayan’s standalone intrinsic value is only $435, with the remainder representing a speculative merger premium tied to unconfirmed media reports of a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX).

Within the model, RBC raised its robotaxi valuation, cut its humanoid valuation, and trimmed its energy-storage contribution. Tesla stock’s slide today looks more like a broad tech and EV pullback than a Tesla-specific issue, with news-based sentiment on TSLA stock still reading bullish at a composite score of 62.55.

What to Watch Next Rivian reports its full Q2 2026 results after the close on July 30, and Tesla’s Q2 report is scheduled for July 22. Pricing terms and underwriter allocation for the Rivian deal can also drive intraday volatility once confirmed.

These are volatile names, and a single session doesn’t change the long-term thesis for any of them. Investors weighing exposure may want to keep their position sizing modest until the Rivian offering clears and Q2 earnings recalibrate the sector narrative.

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Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN is sliding on Tuesday morning after the electric vehicle (EV) maker announced a sizable public offering of about 75 million shares.

As sudden dilution fears take center stage, RIVN is reversing much of its recent gains from a stellar quarterly delivery report, reminding investors that its expansion plans remain rather expensive.

Rivian stock has been a disappointing investment in 2026 – currently down more than 10% versus the start of this year.

Based on Monday's closing price, Rivian's offering aims to raise roughly $1.5 billion – a number that may go up to $1.7 billion if underwriters exercise their 30-day options for an additional 11.25 million common shares.

Investors are responding negatively to the announcement primarily because it signals about a 6% dilution ahead.

While the infusion of cash strengthens Rivian’s balance sheet, it expands the firm’s total outstanding shares to over 1.43 billion.

For current investors, this means their percentage ownership and future earnings-per-share (EPS) potential are instantly reduced.

To make matters worse, management disclosed the primary reason for this capital raise is to fulfill the mandatory equity contribution required under its recently renegotiated $4.5 billion US Department of Energy (DOE) loan.

RIVN shares are slipping because the market is reading this as a reiteration that the EV maker cannot yet fund its core operational milestones through organic revenue.

The timing of this capital raise is highly tactical, arriving on the heels of impressive “preliminary” Q2 financials.

On Tuesday, the electric vehicles specialist said its second-quarter revenue will come in at $1.6 billion at least, comfortably beating Street estimates set at a much lower $1.5 billion.

Still, buying the dip in Rivian shares today carried significant risks. Analysts are bracing for a loss of 79 cents per share, reinforcing that the company’s margins continue to face immense pressure.

In fact, its gross margin crashed to just 9% earlier this year from a much more encouraging 17% in 2025.

In short, while the operational traction is real, the financial reality shows an automaker still heavily burning through cash to scale up, meaning the stock remains a speculative bet for anyone buying the current pullback.

Ultimately, Rivian’s share sale underscores the unforgiving, capital-intensive nature of the electric vehicle industry.

To successfully transition into a mainstream automotive powerhouse, the company is placing long-term bets on its new production facility in Georgia, which is designed to handle high-volume builds of its next-generation R2 and R3 platforms, alongside delivery vans and crossovers.

As CEO RJ Scaringe recently noted, that factory is the ultimate key to generating the “necessary” volume to achieve sustainable gross margins.

However, with DOE loan disbursements not scheduled to begin until early 2027, Rivian must survive a transitional “holding pattern” for the remainder of 2026.

For long-term visionaries, today’s drop might look like a discounted entry point into a surviving EV company.

But for the broader market, the immediate reality is clear – until Rivian can manufacture vehicles without continually diluting its investor base, RIVN stock will likely face a choppy and volatile ride.

HomeIndustriesAutomobilesRivian’s stock is down 13% as Wall Street frets about the EV maker’s cash troublesJuly 7, 2026, 11:50 a.m. ET

Rivian Automotive’s stock is headed for its worst drop in 20 months on Tuesday, following a share offering that made investors question whether the electric-vehicle maker’s equity moves would be enough in face of continued cash troubles.

Rivian’s stock RIVN is down more than 13%, on track for its largest one-day percentage drop since Nov. 14, 2024, when it fell 14%. Tuesday’s drop has also flipped the stock’s performance for the year into negative territory. It’s now down 11% over the course of 2026 to date, whereas it was up 2% on a year-to-date basis through Monday’s close.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG | CMG Price Prediction) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) just closed earnings cycles that exposed a widening split inside fast food. Chipotle posted its first full year of negative comps. McDonald’s printed broad traffic recovery powered by value menus. Both feed millions weekly, yet their balance sheets, customers, and pricing playbooks barely rhyme.

Negative Comps for Chipotle, Value Wins for McDonald’s Chipotle’s Q4 2025 told a tough story. Comparable sales fell 2.5% with transactions down 3.2%, even as the chain opened a record 334 restaurants for the year. Restaurant-level margin compressed to 23.4% from 24.8%, pinched by wage inflation and softer volumes. CEO Scott Boatwright framed it as “a year of progress and resilience,” leaning on the “Recipe for Growth” playbook, a high-protein menu, and a Chipotle Rewards relaunch. Digital still drove 37.2% of food and beverage sales.

McDonald’s Q1 2026 looked like the opposite chart. Global comps jumped 3.8%, U.S. comps rose 3.9% on positive check growth, and revenue climbed 9.4% to $6.52B. Loyalty members spent over $9B in the quarter alone, part of a $38B trailing twelve-month base. CEO Chris Kempczinski credited “value leadership, breakthrough marketing, and menu innovation.”

Premium Fortress vs. Value Warrior Lens Chipotle McDonald’s Core Bet Premium fast-casual, unit growth Value menus, franchised scale Store Model 100% company-owned ~90% franchised margin mix Shareholders’ Equity +$2.83B -$1.79B deficit Capital Return $2.43B buybacks FY25, no dividend $1.86/sh dividend, steady buybacks The customer overlap is thinner than it looks. Chipotle’s base skews higher-income and less price-sensitive, viewing its fast-casual burritos as a healthier, premium utility, which lets management push price without bleeding traffic the way a Big Mac promo cycle would. McDonald’s is trapped in a brutal, margin-destroying value war to recover diners priced out by inflation, a strategy that works for the parent’s royalty stream but squeezes franchisee economics.

What I’m Watching Through 2026 Chipotle guided to roughly flat comps with 350 to 370 new openings. I will watch whether the high-protein menu and Rewards relaunch can finally reverse the transaction slide. McDonald’s expects net expansion to add ~2.5% to systemwide sales and operating margin in the mid-to-high 40% range. The question for me is whether value pricing keeps lifting check without breaking franchisee math, particularly with interest expense guided 4-6% higher.

Why I Lean Chipotle for the Patient Investor If you want defensive scale, a 2.69% yield, and a global loyalty flywheel, McDonald’s keeps doing what it does. I respect the execution. Still, I lean Chipotle here. The negative comps sting, yet positive equity, $350.5M in cash, a $1.7B buyback runway, and genuine pricing power on a premium menu give it room to fix traffic without discounting itself into a corner. I would change my view if 2026 comps stay negative through midyear, because at that point the unit growth story stops covering for the brand.

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Index DAX odepsal 1,37 % na 25465,25 b.

Německé akcie, měřené indexem DAX, v úterý oslabily o 1,37 %. Nejvýraznější pokles zaznamenaly akcie Siemens Energy (-8,9 %), Infineon Technologies (-8,3 %) a HOCHTIEF (-5,1 %). Akcie společnosti Siemens Energy klesaly poté, co banka Barclays snížila své doporučení na „underweight“ s cílovou cenou 130 EUR, přičemž vidí omezený růstový potenciál vůči konsensu do roku 2030. Naopak nejvýrazněji rostly akcie Beiersdorf (+3,4 %), SAP (+2,7 %) a Fresenius Medical Care (+2,7 %).

Celoevropský index STOXX Europe 600 odepisuje 0,63 %. Z jednotlivých sektorů vykazují nejvýraznější růst nezbytné spotřební zboží (+2,05 %), energie (+1,59 %) a zdravotní péče (+1,19 %). Naopak největší ztráty zaznamenávají informační technologie (-5,35 %), průmysl (-2,56 %) a materiály (-0,99 %).

Index DAX -1,37 % na 25465,25 b. Nejsilnější akcie Změna Nejslabší akcie Změna Beiersdorf AG (BEI) +3,4 % Siemens Energy (ENR) -8,9 % SAP (SAP) +2,7 % Infineon Technologies (IFX) -8,3 % Fresenius Medical Care (FME) +2,7 % HOCHTIEF AG (HOT) -5,1 % Munich Re (MUV2) +2,4 % Siemens (SIE) -4,3 % Hannover Rueck SE (HNR1) +2,4 % Airbus (AIR) -2,7 % Zdroj: Bloomberg

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RKLB stock jumps, but customer concentration, launch execution risks and rich valuation remain key headwinds.

Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.

Over the past month, shares of this online daily deal service have returned +64.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, which Groupon falls in, has lost 0.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For the current quarter, Groupon is expected to post a loss of $0.07 per share, indicating a change of -115.2% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -25% over the last 30 days.

The consensus earnings estimate of -$0.16 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +92.2%. This estimate has changed -23.7% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.89 indicates a change of +652.1% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.1%.

Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Groupon is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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.

In the case of Groupon, the consensus sales estimate of $127.42 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +1.4%. The $519.48 million and $561.06 million estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +4.2% and +8%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.

Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.

ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.

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.

Groupon is graded D 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 Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

FROM A HISTORIC BOSTON HOTEL TO A REIMAGINED JERSEY SHORE INN, BOUTIQUE PROPERTIES SHINE IN THIS YEAR'S RANKINGS

, /PRNewswire/ -- Travel + Leisure today announced the results of its 2026 World's Best Awards, revealing the destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and travel experiences that earned top honors from readers around the world. With insights from more than 207,000 readers, the annual survey offers a snapshot of the places, brands, and experiences resonating with travelers today. The full list of winners is available now on travelandleisure.com and in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands July 17.

Travel + Leisure World's Best 2026 This year's rankings highlight a mix of first-time winners, standout newcomers, and enduring favorites. Koh Samui, Thailand, earned the distinction of Best Island in the World for the first time, while EVA Air rose to the top spot among international airlines. New and reimagined hotels also made an impression on readers, with Patina Osaka in Japan named the Best Hotel in the World and Hotel Albatross in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, taking top honors as the Best Continental Inn in the U.S. Meanwhile, Santa Fe, New Mexico, retained its position as the Best City in the U.S., continuing its appeal among travelers seeking distinctive destinations rich in culture and history.

"This year's rankings showcase a mix of exciting newcomers and enduring favorites," said Jacqui Gifford, Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure. "From Koh Samui's rise to the top of our islands list to the continued popularity of destinations like San Miguel de Allende and Yellowstone, the winners reflect travelers' interest in destinations that feel distinctive, memorable, and deeply rooted in place."

Below are select highlights from this year's World's Best Awards, with expanded rankings and editorial coverage available online.

TOP 10 WORLD'S BEST CITIES 2026:

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Kyoto, Japan Chiang Mai, Thailand Hoi An, Vietnam Oaxaca, Mexico Bangkok, Thailand Jerusalem, Israel Siem Reap, Cambodia Mexico City, Mexico Tokyo, Japan TOP 10 U.S. CITIES 2026:

Santa Fe, New Mexico Charleston, South Carolina Savannah, Georgia New Orleans, Louisiana Chicago, Illinois Fort Worth, Texas Honolulu, Hawaii New York, New York Alexandria, Virginia Greenville, South Carolina TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD'S BEST AWARDS 2026 WINNER HIGHLIGHTS:

BEST CITY IN THE WORLD: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
BEST CITY IN THE U.S.: Santa Fe, New Mexico
BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD: Patina Osaka, Japan
BEST HOTEL BRAND IN THE WORLD: Capella Hotels & Resorts
BEST ISLAND IN THE WORLD: Koh Samui, Thailand
BEST ISLAND IN THE U.S.: Golden Isles, Georgia
BEST U.S. NATIONAL PARK: Yellowstone
BEST CAR RENTAL COMPANY IN THE WORLD: National Car Rental
BEST TRAIN IN THE WORLD: Andean Explorer, a Belmond Train
BEST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD: EVA Air
BEST AIRLINE IN THE U.S.: JSX
BEST AIRPORT IN THE WORLD: Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
BEST AIRPORT IN THE U.S.: T. F. Green International Airport, Rhode Island
BEST MEGA-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD: Virgin Voyages
BEST LARGE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD: Disney Cruise Line
BEST MIDSIZE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD: Crystal
BEST SMALL-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD: Viking
BEST INTIMATE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD: Quasar Expeditions
BEST RIVER CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD: The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers
BEST TOUR OPERATOR IN THE WORLD: TCS World Travel
BEST SAFARI OPERATOR IN THE WORLD: Rothschild Safaris

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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ZBRA--Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitizing and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, 2026. The company will also host a conference call to discuss these results on the same day at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET). To access the live webcast of the presentation, visit the events section of the company's website at investors.zebra.co.

Key Takeaways Lumentum shares soared 700% in a year, far outpacing its industry and key optical peers.AI and cloud demand is driving optical connectivity, Components momentum, CPO and OCS growth.Strong cash, rising estimates and premium valuation support LITE as a growth-oriented buy. Lumentum Holdings’ (LITE - Free Report) shares have delivered extraordinary gains over the past year, soaring 700%, far outpacing the industry's 304.8% rally and the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 35% growth.

Lumentum's gains have also significantly exceeded those of key industry peers, including Ciena (CIEN - Free Report) , Corning (GLW - Free Report) and Viavi Solutions (VIAV - Free Report) . The industry's strong momentum has been mirrored in stellar stock performance, with Ciena, Corning and Viavi Solutions gaining 452.8%, 270.1% and 312.2%, respectively, over the same period.

The remarkable growth has been driven by surging AI and cloud infrastructure demand, which has accelerated the adoption of its optical connectivity solutions. The company is also benefiting from exceptional momentum in its Components business, supported by strong demand for AI networking products. Investor confidence has further strengthened as Lumentum expands its portfolio of next-generation optical networking technologies, including Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and Optical Circuit Switches (OCS), which are expected to become important long-term growth drivers.

LITE’s One-Year Price Performance
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Following such an exceptional run, investors might be wondering whether the stock remains an attractive investment or if the optimism surrounding its prospects is already priced in. Let's examine Lumentum’s fundamentals, growth prospects and valuation.

LITE Benefits From Strong AI and Cloud Infrastructure DemandLumentum is benefiting from the rapid expansion of AI and cloud infrastructure, as hyperscalers continue investing heavily in next-generation optical networking to support increasingly complex AI workloads. Demand remains broad across transceivers, EML laser chips and data center interconnect (DCI) components, while shipments of narrow-linewidth laser assemblies grew for the ninth consecutive quarter and pump laser shipments increased 80% year over year in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

As hyperscalers build larger AI clusters, they are increasingly adopting distributed "scale-across" architectures that require high-bandwidth optical interconnects between data centers, creating a long runway for Lumentum's pump lasers, wavelength-selective switches (WSS) and precision laser technologies.

The long-term opportunity extends well beyond current demand. Lumentum is ramping 1.6T transceivers, expanding ultra-high-power laser production for co-packaged optics (CPO) and advancing optical circuit switching (OCS), supported by a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar purchase agreement. Several AI-focused products remain supply-constrained and effectively sold out, highlighting demand that exceeds current manufacturing capacity. Management also emphasized that scale-up CPO — its largest long-term growth driver — is still in its early stages, while cloud modules, EML lasers and scale-across products continue to gain momentum. These factors position Lumentum to benefit from sustained AI infrastructure spending and support continued revenue growth, margin expansion and long-term earnings potential.

LITE's Financial Strength Supports Long-Term GrowthLumentum's strong financial position provides the flexibility to continue investing for long-term growth while capitalizing on the expanding opportunities in AI and cloud infrastructure. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the company held $3.17 billion in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, an increase of more than $2 billion sequentially, primarily driven by the issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The strengthened balance sheet equips Lumentum to fund capacity expansion, support strategic investments and maintain the manufacturing scale needed to meet rising demand for AI networking products.

The company's financial strength is accompanied by improving operating performance and disciplined execution. Operating cash flow surged to $388.4 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, while record revenues, favorable product mix and higher manufacturing utilization drove meaningful gross and operating margin expansion. Management also continues to invest in critical research and development programs serving cloud and AI customers without compromising cost discipline, demonstrating the scalability of its business model.

Driven by ample liquidity, rising profits and sustained investment in cutting-edge technologies — such as co-packaged optics (CPO), optical circuit switching (OCS) and high-speed optical components — Lumentum is well-positioned to execute its long-term growth strategy and capitalize on ongoing investment opportunities within the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure sector.

LITE’s Healthy Capital ReturnsLumentum demonstrates strong profitability, as reflected by its trailing 12-month return on equity (ROE) of 36.22%, well above the industry average of 19.12%. A higher ROE indicates the company's ability to generate greater profits by efficiently utilizing shareholders' capital.

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LITE’s Strong Top- & Bottom-Line ProspectsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s fiscal first quarter 2027 revenues is pegged at $1.13 billion, indicating a robust 112.3% year-over-year increase. For fiscal 2027, the top line is anticipated to rise 86.4% year over year.

On the earnings front, the consensus estimate for fiscal first-quarter 2027 is pegged at $3.46 per share, reflecting a substantial 214.5% year-over-year increase, while fiscal 2027 earnings are expected to surge 118.7%.

Notably, analysts have raised their earnings estimates for both the fiscal first quarter and full-year fiscal 2027 over the past 60 days. These upward estimate revisions underscore growing confidence in Lumentum's strong business model, expanding AI-driven growth opportunities and its ability to deliver sustained financial performance.

LITE Deserves a Premium for Its Growth ProspectsThe company’s strong exposure to rapidly growing AI infrastructure markets, expanding demand for optical networking products and leadership in co-packaged optics (CPO), laser chips and cloud photonics technologies justify a premium valuation, as suggested by a Value Score of F.

Lumentum is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 10.1X, well above both the broader technology sector and its industry peers. By comparison, the sector trades at 6.88X, while Ciena, Corning and Viavi Solutions trade at 8.35X, 8.32X and 5.47X, respectively.

Price/Sales Ratio (F12M)
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LITE Stock: A Strong Buy for GrowthGiven Lumentum's impressive growth, strong financial position and expanding opportunities in AI and cloud infrastructure, we recommend a buy. The company has demonstrated strong profitability, supported by healthy returns on equity. Its leadership in optical networking technologies, including CPO, OCS and high-speed photonics, continues to drive growth. With ample liquidity and upward earnings estimate revisions, Lumentum is well positioned for sustained long-term growth. Although the stock commands a premium valuation, its fundamentals justify it, making LITE a strong buy for growth-oriented investors.

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

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Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

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VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

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

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

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

Stock to Watch: Invesco (IVZ - Free Report) Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Invesco Ltd. operates as an independent investment manager and offers a wide range of investment products and services. The company was incorporated in 1935. As of March 31, 2026, Invesco served clients in more than 120 countries and had AUM worth $2.16 trillion.

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

It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 10.73; value investors should take notice.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $2.59 per share. IVZ also boasts an average earnings surprise of +7.9%.

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

NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a shareholder has filed a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the securities of Hub Group, Inc. (“Hub Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HUBG) between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, inclusive.

Should You Join The Hub Group Class Action Lawsuit:

Do you, or did you, own shares of Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG)?
Did you sell your shares between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, inclusive?
Did you lose money in your investment in Hub Group, Inc.?
What To Do Next:

Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Hub Group, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected].

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by August 28, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.

About The Lawsuit:

The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Hub Group securities traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.

About Bernstein Liebhard:

Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. © 2026 Bernstein Liebhard LLP. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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Two factors often determine stock prices in the long run: earnings and interest rates. Investors can't control the latter, but they can focus on a company's earnings results every quarter.

We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.

The ability to identify stocks that are likely to top quarterly earnings expectations can be profitable, but it's no simple task. Here at Zacks, our Earnings ESP filter helps make things easier.

The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Expected Surprise Prediction, or ESP, works by locking in on the most up-to-date analyst earnings revisions because they can be more accurate than estimates from weeks or even months before the actual release date. The thinking is pretty straightforward: analysts who provide earnings estimates closer to the report are likely to have more information.

Now that we understand the basic idea, let's look at how the Expected Surprise Prediction works. The ESP is calculated by comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the percentage difference between the two giving us the Zacks ESP figure.

Bringing together a positive earnings ESP alongside a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better has helped stocks report a positive earnings surprise 70% of the time. Furthermore, by using these parameters, investors have seen 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.

Stocks with a #3 (Hold) ranking, which is most stocks covered at 60%, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. But stocks that fall into the #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market. Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.

Should You Consider Insulet?The last thing we will do today, now that we have a grasp on the ESP and how powerful of a tool it can be, is to quickly look at a qualifying stock. Insulet (PODD - Free Report) holds a #3 (Hold) at the moment and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $1.43 a share 29 days away from its upcoming earnings release on August 5, 2026.

By taking the percentage difference between the $1.43 Most Accurate Estimate and the $1.38 Zacks Consensus Estimate, Insulet has an Earnings ESP of +3.36%. Investors should also know that PODD is one of a large group of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

PODD is just one of a large group of Medical stocks with a positive ESP figure. Regeneron (REGN - Free Report) is another qualifying stock you may want to consider.

Regeneron is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, and is getting ready to report earnings on July 30, 2026. REGN's Most Accurate Estimate sits at $10.63 a share 23 days from its next earnings release.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Regeneron is $10.62, and when you take the percentage difference between that number and its Most Accurate Estimate, you get the Earnings ESP figure of +0.13%.

PODD and REGN's positive ESP figures tell us that both stocks have a good chance at beating analyst expectations in their next earnings report.

Find Stocks to Buy or Sell Before They're ReportedUse the Zacks Earnings ESP Filter to turn up stocks with the highest probability of positively, or negatively, surprising to buy or sell before they're reported for profitable earnings season trading. Check it out here >>

Key Takeaways Vicor raised its Q2 revenue outlook to $142M from $126M on product growth and an added licensee.VICR sees demand from AI, industrial, aerospace and defense, with backlog boosted by strong bookings.VICR is expanding capacity and licensing, while higher margins and backlog support its growth outlook. Vicor Corporation (VICR - Free Report) shares have surged 160.3% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Electronic Miscellaneous Components industry's return of 74.9% and the broader Computer and Technology sector's appreciation of 14.7%. The rally has outpaced peers, such as Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR - Free Report) , Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) and Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) , shares of which have returned 48.5%, 43.4% and 74.9%, respectively, over the same period.

VICR shares are benefiting from a positive outlook as the company expects second-quarter revenues of $142 million, raised from a prior estimate of $126 million, on the back of rising product revenues and an additional licensee to its patented power system technology. Strong bookings across high-performance computing, industrial and aerospace and defense markets have driven backlog sharply higher, reinforcing confidence in the growth trajectory. Let us find out whether investors should buy VICR stock right now.

VICR Price Performance
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VICR Benefits From the AI Power Delivery RampVICR designs and manufactures modular power components and complete power systems, with vertical power delivery increasingly central to its growth. Vicor's lead high-performance computing customer is in the midst of a steep production ramp for its wafer-scale engine, and a generational transition is expected in the second half of 2026. The company's second-generation Vertical Power Delivery (VPD) solution combines a thin package format with high current density and current multiplication, attributes that competing approaches have struggled to match.

Chipmakers and hyperscalers are pushing toward wafer-scale and multi-die chiplet packaging, increasing the need for pure vertical power delivery at the point of load. VICR's positioning at the center of this shift, combined with capacity earmarked for existing strategic customers, supports continued above-industry growth as engagement with additional high-performance computing customers follows the lead customer's generational transition.

VICR Ramps Up Capacity and Licensing to Expand ShareVICR is strengthening its position through capacity expansion and a significant licensing program. The company has identified opportunities to raise capacity at its Andover facility toward a $1.5 billion annual revenue run rate, up from a prior $1 billion target, aided by reduced cycle times and the ability to redeploy certain process steps to a nearby facility as a bridge to a second fab. This contrasts with the more measured capacity additions typical of Texas Instruments, whose scale is already largely built out.

VICR's licensing business is also emerging as a durable growth driver. The company has signed an all-inclusive licensing agreement with an additional original equipment manufacturer covering its full patent portfolio, including Factorized Power and Vertical Power Delivery architectures. Licensing carries near-full-margin economics, and management continues to expect licensing income could eventually reach as much as 50% of product revenues, a structural advantage that Analog Devices does not share to the same degree.

VICR's broad industrial base is also a source of strength, particularly among semiconductor test equipment customers, while aerospace and defense spending are rising amid geopolitical developments and higher defense budgets. These end markets diversify VICR's revenue base beyond any single compute customer, distinguishing it from Monolithic Power Systems, whose exposure remains concentrated primarily in AI server and data center applications.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 EPS is pegged at $2.94 per share, up by 23 cents over the past 30 days, indicating year-over-year growth of 12.64%.

VICR's Valuation is Backed by FundamentalsVICR currently trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales multiple of 16.26X, well above the industry average of 4.08X and the broader sector average of 6.88X. The premium also exceeds peers Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, which trade at 12.66X and 11.96X, respectively, though it is roughly in line with Monolithic Power Systems at 16.16X.

The premium looks justified given VICR's differentiated position in VPD, its expanding high-margin licensing business and a current backlog of $300.6 million that provides revenue visibility well beyond the current quarter. Gross margin reached 55.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up 800 basis points year over year, underscoring the strength of VICR's growth trajectory relative to more diversified analog peers.

VICR's P/S F12M Ratio
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ConclusionDespite VICR's remarkable rally year to date, its long-term growth story remains intact. Rising demand for vertical power delivery across AI compute, along with steady strength in industrial and aerospace and defense markets, continues to support favorable demand conditions. Capacity expansion and an expanding licensing program position it for continued above-industry growth as second-generation VPD adoption broadens beyond its lead customer. With backlog building and margins expanding, VICR's premium valuation appears reasonably supported, making the stock a compelling buy for investors seeking exposure to the AI power delivery supply chain.

Vicor carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a shareholder has filed a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who sold the common stock of ChampionX Corporation (“ChampionX” or the “Company”) (formerly NASDAQ: CHX) between February 29, 2024 and April 1, 2024, inclusive.

Should You Join The ChampionX Class Action Lawsuit:

Do you, or did you, own shares of ChampionX Corporation (formerly NASDAQ: CHX)?
Did you sell your shares between February 29, 2024 and April 1, 2024, inclusive?
Did you lose money in your investment in ChampionX Corporation? What To Do Next:

Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at ChampionX Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit, email Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at [email protected], or call us at (212) 951-2030.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by July 14, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.

About The Lawsuit:

The lawsuit alleges that defendants repurchased millions of dollars’ worth of ChampionX shares without disclosing material nonpublic information about Schlumberger Limited’s offers to purchase ChampionX at a premium to then-current prices, which, if disclosed as required, would have indicated to investors that ChampionX’s stock was worth significantly more.

About Bernstein Liebhard:

Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. © 2026 Bernstein Liebhard LLP. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

Contact Information:

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Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.

Shares of this company have returned -1.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. The Zacks Alternative Energy - Other industry, to which Constellation Energy Corporation belongs, has gained 1.8% 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.

Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

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.

Constellation Energy Corporation is expected to post earnings of $2.24 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +17.3%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +1%.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $11.74 points to a change of +25% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +0.1%.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $13.62 indicates a change of +16% from what Constellation Energy Corporation is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.6%.

Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Constellation Energy Corporation is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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.

In the case of Constellation Energy Corporation, the consensus sales estimate of $7.51 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +23.2%. The $35.48 billion and $35.2 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +39% and -0.8%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryConstellation Energy Corporation reported revenues of $11.12 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +63.8%. EPS of $2.74 for the same period compares with $2.14 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.21 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +35.5%. The EPS surprise was +7.03%.

Over the last four quarters, Constellation Energy Corporation surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. 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.

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

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Constellation Energy Corporation is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with 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 Constellation Energy Corporation. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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Super Micro Computer (SMCI - 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.

Over the past month, shares of this server technology company have returned -38.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Computer- Storage Devices industry, which Super Micro falls in, has gained 6.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

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.

We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For the current quarter, Super Micro is expected to post earnings of $0.70 per share, indicating a change of +70.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +1.1% over the last 30 days.

The consensus earnings estimate of $2.59 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +25.7%. This estimate has changed +2.4% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.21 indicates a change of +24.2% from what Super Micro is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -1.2%.

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 Super Micro.

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

12 Month EPS

Projected Revenue GrowthWhile 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 Super Micro, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $11.71 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +103.5%. For the current and next fiscal years, $39.67 billion and $51.34 billion estimates indicate +80.5% and +29.4% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistorySuper Micro reported revenues of $10.24 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +122.7%. EPS of $0.84 for the same period compares with $0.31 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.36 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -17.14%. The EPS surprise was +33.33%.

Over the last four quarters, Super Micro surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates just once 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.

Super Micro is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

ConclusionThe 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 Super Micro. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals shares surged after Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced an agreement to acquire the endocrinology-focused biotech company in a deal valued at approximately $10 billion.

The all-cash transaction values Crinetics at $85 per share and is expected to close during the current quarter, subject to customary conditions.

The acquisition sparked a sharp rally in CRNX stock.

CRNX shares climbed nearly 100% in pre-market trading on Tuesday to around $83.69.

Vertex shares, meanwhile, declined modestly following the announcement.

The transaction comes amid a wave of pharmaceutical industry acquisitions, as large drugmakers seek to strengthen their development pipelines by acquiring smaller biotechnology companies with promising therapies.

According to a joint press release, Vertex expects Crinetics' portfolio, including its approved acromegaly treatment Palsonify and investigational therapy Atumelnant, to contribute an estimated $5 billion in peak annual sales.

Crinetics focuses on therapies for endocrine disorders.

The company markets Palsonify, a once-daily oral treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in September for acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder caused in most cases by a noncancerous pituitary gland tumour that leads to excessive growth hormone production during adulthood.

The disease can result in enlargement of the face, jaw, hands, and feet, along with symptoms including joint pain, headaches, and nausea.

Crinetics said Palsonify works by lowering insulin-like growth factor to help alleviate these symptoms.

The company's pipeline also includes Atumelnant, a once-daily oral treatment under development for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a group of inherited disorders affecting the adrenal glands.

The condition leads to excessive production of male sex hormones known as androgens.

Patients with CAH are commonly treated with high-dose glucocorticoids, which are associated with multiple side effects.

Crinetics is developing Atumelnant as an alternative treatment approach.

The company also said the therapy has demonstrated potential in treating Cushing's syndrome, a rare hormonal disorder characterised by excessive cortisol levels that can cause rapid weight gain, muscle weakness, bruising and high blood pressure.

Vertex Chief Executive Officer Reshma Kewalramani described the acquisition as strategically aligned with the company's long-term growth plans.

"Its focus on serious diseases in specialty markets with significant unmet need, well-understood causal human biology, and potentially best-in-class medicines could deliver transformative benefit to patients," she said in a statement.

Kewalramani added that Vertex intends to build on its experience in rare genetic diseases to continue expanding the commercial potential of Palsonify.

Vertex has established its business around treatments for cystic fibrosis and has also expanded into gene-editing therapies through its partnership with CRISPR Therapeutics.

Crinetics closed at slightly above $42 per share before the announcement, meaning Vertex's offer represents a premium of more than 100%.

According to the companies, the acquired portfolio could generate approximately $5 billion in peak annual sales.

Vertex reported total revenue of $12 billion last year, making the acquisition a significant addition to its long-term growth strategy.

Market analysts also viewed the strategic rationale positively.

Citi analyst Geoff Meacham said the acquisition aligns well with Vertex's existing strengths in specialty diseases and biologically targeted medicines.

"The fit is clear, given existing expertise in specialty markets, serious diseases, causal biology, and measurable biomarkers. The $5 billion peak sales framing adds another route to sustain double-digit topline growth."

Meacham maintained a Buy rating on Vertex and set a price target of $585, indicating further upside from the stock's previous closing level.