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Cipher Digital Inc. (CIFR - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $22.84, moving -6.78% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.66%.

Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 6.81% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector gained 0.47%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.21%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Cipher Digital Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is expected to report EPS of -$0.24, down 100% from the prior-year quarter. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $29.79 million, showing a 31.62% drop compared to the year-ago quarter.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.8 per share and a revenue of $232.16 million, representing changes of +62.79% and +3.67%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Cipher Digital Inc. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Cipher Digital Inc. currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 153, placing it within the bottom 38% of over 250 industries.

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

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

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A caller on the June 29 episode of Mad Money laid out the trade that has been eating at retail investors for two years. “If I can get a guaranteed interest rate of over 5% by purchasing a 6-month Treasury bond, why should I invest in the equities market given market conditions?” Jim Cramer did not laugh it off. He owns short-dated paper himself. But he also thinks the framing quietly costs people money.

The first problem with the premise is that the 5% is already gone. The 6-month T-bill yields about 4% and the 1-year sits near 4%. The 10-year benchmark closed June 29 near 4.4%. So the debate is really about a sub-4% guarantee versus something that might grow.

Cramer’s verdict, and why he is right Cramer validated the safety trade, then flipped it. “The stock market has far exceeded longer term anything that you’re going to get in the short.” His point is mechanical. A T-bill locks a coupon for six months. When it matures, you reinvest at whatever the market is paying that morning, which nobody controls. The 6-month yield alone swung between 3.8% and 4% inside June 2026. That is reinvestment risk in a single month.

The second half of the argument is compounding. “No growth on any treasuries,” Cramer said, and this is the sentence to underline. A bill pays you a number and returns your principal. A quality dividend grower pays you a number, raises that number most years, and lets the underlying business reprice higher over time. Two vehicles, two entirely different jobs.

How Enbridge and Oneok illustrate the point Cramer named two names as illustrations, not recommendations.

For example, Enbridge (NYSE:ENB | ENB Price Prediction) currently yields roughly 6.9% at a share price near $54. That starting yield already beats a 6-month bill by nearly three full points. The Canadian pipeline operator just delivered its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, a 3% raise declared in December 2025, and management guided to roughly 5% compound growth in EBITDA, EPS and distributable cash flow per share after 2026. Over the last twelve months the stock has returned about 26% before you count the dividends.

Oneok (NYSE:OKE) tells a similar story with a different shape. Shares trade around $86, the yield sits near 4.7%, and the company just raised the quarterly payout from $1.03 to $1.07 in February 2026, a 4% bump. Roughly 90% of 2025 earnings were fee-based, meaning the cash flow behind the dividend does not care much where oil trades day to day. The stock is up about 21% year to date.

The rough math looks like this. Park $10,000 in a 6-month bill at about 4% and you collect roughly $199 across the term, then face whatever the reinvestment rate happens to be. Put the same $10,000 into a 6% yielder growing its dividend around 4% a year, and year one income lands near $600 with a raise built in for year two. You also carry price risk in both directions. That is the trade Cramer is asking you to see with clear eyes.

The variable that decides it for you The factor that flips this decision is your time horizon, and specifically whether you can sit through drawdowns. If you need the principal back in eight months for a house down payment, a T-bill wins because you do not care what Enbridge trades for in March. The certainty is the product. If your money has five years or longer to work, the picture inverts. Enbridge has returned about 85% over five years and Oneok about 102%, and neither includes reinvested dividends. No bill ladder was going to match that.

Volatility is the price of admission. Enbridge’s 52-week range runs from about $41 to $58. Oneok’s runs from about $62 to $96. If those swings would force you to sell at the bottom, you should not own the stocks regardless of the yield differential.

What to actually do this week Pull up your last twelve months of expenses and separate the dollars you will spend inside a year from the dollars that can compound. The near-term bucket belongs in bills at whatever the current auction clears at. The long-term bucket has a real opportunity cost sitting in cash equivalents.

Then, for any dividend name you consider, check three things: the payout ratio against free cash flow, the streak of consecutive raises, and the dividend growth rate over the last five years. A 4% yield growing 5% a year quietly outruns a 5% bill you cannot renew at 5%.

The T-bill solves for six months. Dividend growers solve for the next decade. Cramer’s answer is really just a reminder that those are different questions.

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NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby McInerney LLP reminds Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BMI) investors of the August 3, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a pending federal securities class action. Courts do not consider applications filed after this deadline. The lead plaintiff oversees the litigation on behalf of the class and may influence key decisions, including litigation strategy and settlement. Courts regularly appoint individual investors as lead plaintiffs, not only institutions. Learn more about the lead plaintiff process and eligibility requirements here.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter securities, have information, or would like to learn more, please contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at [email protected], or fill out the form below, to discuss your rights or interests.

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The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased securities during the period of April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026, inclusive (“the Class Period”). The lawsuit alleges that Badger Meter’s financial results were at least partially attributable to the Company’s practice of pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends. This practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results the Company later reported. However, the Company had previously told investors that Badger Meter’s financial results reflected “ongoing favorable industry trends,” “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” They likewise touted “strong” demand and said they were seeing “robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth,” and that Badger Meter possessed a “long runway” for growth.

On July 22, 2025, Badger Meter reported disappointing financial results for 2Q 2025, including earnings per share (“EPS”) below consensus estimates, declining revenue growth, deteriorating margins, and warned “we expect absolute sales to decline sequentially in the third quarter of 2025.” The Company said it was “simply the nature of the business” and blamed a gap caused by the completion of certain large advanced metering infrastructure (“AMI”) projects and delays in the start of others while stating “our funnel remains as robust as ever” and that demand softness was “not a concern.” On this news, the price of Badger Meter shares declined by $40.42 per share, or approximately 17%, from $245.22 per share on July 21, 2025 to close at $204.80 on July 22, 2025.

On January 28, 2026, Badger Meter reported disappointing financial results for 4Q 2025, including missed revenue expectations and a “6% sequential decline in utility water sales.” However, the Company continued to blame the poor results on “previously communicated project pacing effects.” On this news, the price of Badger Meter shares declined by $18.09 per share, or approximately 11%, from $164.41 per share on January 27, 2026 to close at $146.32 on January 28, 2026.

Finally, on April 17, 2026, Badger Meter reported disappointing 1Q 2026 financial results including that total sales were “9% lower than the prior year[],” “[u]tility water sales declined 10% year-over-year,” “[o]perating earnings of $35.2 million, with an operating margin of 17.4%, compared to operating earnings of $49.4 million and an operating margin of 22.2% in the prior year,” and “[d]iluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, down from $1.30 in the first quarter of 2025.” The Company blamed “project timing,” but also disclosed that “softer shortcycle municipal customer ordering” contributed to the disappointing financial results. The Company also revealed that the “variability” in short-cycle demand seen in 1Q 2026 “has always existed, inclusive of [the] 2023 to 2025 time frame” but claimed it was “less visible in the revenue outcomes because of the backlog condition combined with projects in flight.” On this news, the price of Badger Meter shares declined by $36.75 per share, or approximately 24%, from $152.29 per share on April 16, 2026 to close at $115.54 on April 17, 2026.

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Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $209.28, moving +1.43% from the previous trading session. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.03%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.66%.

Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 10.02% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 2.58%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.21%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Twilio in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.32, up 10.92% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.42 billion, up 15.84% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.64 per share and revenue of $5.81 billion, indicating changes of +15.34% and +14.61%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Twilio should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

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

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Currently, Twilio is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In terms of valuation, Twilio is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 36.59. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 19.05 of its industry.

One should further note that TWLO currently holds a PEG ratio of 2.03. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Internet - Software industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.06 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, which puts it in the top 33% of all 250+ industries.

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

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

The biggest question surrounding Joby Aviation (JOBY 1.12%) has never been whether electric air taxis can fly. It's whether regulators would approve them.

That question became a little easier to answer after Joby began flying its first FAA-conforming production eVTOL aircraft, a major step toward obtaining Type Inspection Authorization (TIA). If you're unfamiliar, TIA is one of the final stages before full FAA certification for commercial operations.

The company has now logged more than 50,000 miles of test flights, and management continues targeting commercial service this year. A lofty goal, to be sure. But does it make the stock a buy?

The regulatory risk is falling For years, FAA certification has been the single largest overhang on the stock.

With production-conforming aircraft now flying, Joby has moved beyond testing prototypes and into validating the aircraft that regulators will ultimately certify for passenger service. That's a much different stage of development than we were looking at just a year ago.

Joby was also recently selected to participate in the White House-backed Air Taxi Pilot Program, which will allow early operations across multiple U.S. states. This is while the company is now preparing to launch service in Dubai, where vertiports are already under construction. Those are significant milestones.

Valuation still demands perfection The fact is, the stock already reflects considerable optimism. Joby currently carries a market capitalization of roughly $8.5 billion despite generating very little revenue today. However, that's not unusual for an emerging aerospace company. 

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But concerns regarding execution remain. Launching an entirely new form of transportation requires FAA certification, manufacturing scale, charging infrastructure, pilot training, customer adoption, and favorable economics -- all at the same time.

So even after certification, profitability could still be years away.

A lot has to go right Certification is only one milestone. Joby plans to produce four aircraft per month by 2027, but scaling manufacturing while maintaining safety standards is one of the hardest challenges in aerospace. At the same time, the company must prove that customers are willing to pay enough to support a profitable business model. And we just don't know how that will play out yet.

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Not a low-risk investment Joby has unquestionably reduced one of the biggest risks facing its business. That's an important development, and it makes the path toward commercialization considerably clearer than it was a year ago.

Still, I wouldn't call the stock an obvious buy. The market is already assigning an $8.5 billion valuation to a company that has yet to establish a commercial air taxi business. That leaves relatively little room for execution mistakes.

If Joby delivers on certification, launches service on schedule, and proves demand exists, today's valuation could eventually look reasonable. But until those pieces fall into place, I'd view the stock as an intriguing technology story with loads of potential but not a low-risk investment.

In the latest close session, Sprouts Farmers (SFM - Free Report) was up +2.51% at $86.70. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.22% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.03%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.66%.

The natural and organic food retailer's stock has climbed by 8.37% in the past month, exceeding the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.51% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The upcoming earnings release of Sprouts Farmers will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 29, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.35, marking stability compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.33 billion, indicating a 4.91% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $5.57 per share and revenue of $9.51 billion. These totals would mark changes of +4.9% and +8.04%, respectively, from last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Sprouts Farmers. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. As of now, Sprouts Farmers holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Investors should also note Sprouts Farmers's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 15.18. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 15.18, which means Sprouts Farmers is trading at no noticeable deviation to the group.

Meanwhile, SFM's PEG ratio is currently 1.79. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Food - Natural Foods Products was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.77 at yesterday's closing price.

The Food - Natural Foods Products industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 106, placing it within the top 44% of over 250 industries.

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

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GE Vernova (GEV - Free Report) closed at $1,134.35 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.45% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.03%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.66%.

Coming into today, shares of the the energy business spun off from General Electric had gained 21.16% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector lost 4.76%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.21%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of GE Vernova in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on July 22, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $3.16, showcasing a 69.89% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $10.78 billion, indicating a 18.29% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $30.59 per share and a revenue of $45.34 billion, signifying shifts of +72.92% and +19.09%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for GE Vernova. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

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

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.07% higher. GE Vernova is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

From a valuation perspective, GE Vernova is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 38.41. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.22.

It's also important to note that GEV currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.13. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Alternative Energy - Other industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.18 as of yesterday's close.

The Alternative Energy - Other industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 155, this industry ranks in the bottom 37% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Shares of Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS | NBIS Price Prediction) closed down 17% Wednesday. The move cracks a narrative that just weeks ago had retail investors trading millionaire screenshots on Reddit. The neocloud trade, the idea that AI-first cloud upstarts can borrow their way to hyperscaler status, is running into the arithmetic of how much debt these companies actually owe. Nebius alone now carries $15.061 billion in total liabilities, up 1,040.07% year over year. If AI compute demand slips even slightly behind that debt curve, today’s drop starts to look like a preview.

The number that stopped the party Nebius closed Tuesday at $276.17. By early Wednesday afternoon the stock changed hands at $237.02, a one-day move of -14.18% and has closed at -17%. That comes after a run that pushed shares up 399.13% over the past year and 229.93% year-to-date, so anyone who bought near the highs is now underwater on a fast-moving story.

Retail was leaning in hard. Reddit sentiment on r/wallstreetbets hit a very bullish 95 on June 19, driven by a post titled “I was the first to post about them here when they got relisted, in 2 years they made me a millionaire. Thanks Nebius.” Four days later a different post was climbing the boards. Its title was “I’m kinda sweating.” Between those two moments, nothing about the business changed. Only the price did.

The balance sheet doing the heavy work Under the euphoria sits a set of numbers most retail buyers never see. Total convertible debt principal at Nebius sits at $10.04 billion, and it accretes to 120% of original principal at maturity. In March, the company added $4.34 billion more in convertible notes maturing in 2031 and 2033. Interest expense went from essentially nothing to $63.7 million in a single quarter.

Then there is what has not shown up yet. Nebius has roughly $9.9 billion in future data center lease obligations that have not commenced, with 11-year average terms starting in 2026 and 2027. It signed a Bloom Energy fuel cell agreement for up to $2.6 billion in aggregate service fees over 10-year terms. Q1 2026 capex alone was $2.473 billion, which exceeded operating cash flow for the quarter.

Revenue that quarter came in at $399.00 million and missed consensus by 32.74%. GAAP profit of $621.20 million looked flattering, but that number was pushed up by a $780.60 million non-cash gain from revaluing ClickHouse. Strip it out and the adjusted net loss widened 20% year over year to $100.30 million.

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The bull case, stress-tested Give the bulls their turn. Nebius AI Cloud revenue grew 841% year over year, cost of revenue dropped from 49% to 26% of sales, and remaining performance obligations sit at $33.59 billion. Behind the company sit a $27 billion five-year Meta agreement and a $2 billion NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) pre-funded warrant investment. Guidance calls for FY 2026 revenue of $3 billion to $3.4 billion and ARR of $7 billion to $9 billion by year-end.

The problem is timing. Full-year 2026 capex commitments run $16 billion to $20 billion, against that same ARR range. Data center construction faces real bottlenecks, with PJM Interconnection’s independent market monitor concluding that data center load growth is the primary reason for tight capacity and high prices in the mid-Atlantic. Power, permitting, and grid interconnection queues are constraints Nebius cannot financially engineer around. The debt clock starts ticking whether the megawatts arrive on schedule or not.

CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) is running the same play at larger scale, and its chart tells its own story. CoreWeave shares are down 14%, despite Q1 2026 revenue of $2.078 billion and a revenue backlog of $99.4 billion. Total liabilities sit at $50.814 billion against shareholders’ equity of $4.759 billion. Interest expense in a single quarter hit $536 million. That is the neocloud template. Book a giant backlog, borrow against it, and hope compute demand keeps outrunning the debt curve.

Bottom line for long-term holders The AI demand story is real and Nebius is a legitimate operator. Still, the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 83x, with negative EBITDA of $38.6 million. The average analyst target sits at $244.07, only fractionally above Wednesday’s price. The forward marker is execution against that $7 billion to $9 billion ARR target with 800 MW to 1 GW of connected power by year-end. Miss either, and the debt schedule keeps its own time.

For retirement-focused holders the question is simpler than the balance sheet. Do you believe AI compute demand will keep compounding faster than $15 billion in liabilities? If the answer wobbles, today’s drop is a warning, not a discount.

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In the latest trading session, Aptiv PLC (APTV - Free Report) closed at $60.28, marking a -1.79% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.03%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.66%.

Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 16.89% over the past month, lagging the Business Services sector's gain of 0.47% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Aptiv PLC in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Aptiv PLC to post earnings of $1.41 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 33.49%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $3.29 billion, reflecting a 36.74% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.33 per share and a revenue of $15.1 billion, demonstrating changes of -19.05% and -26%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Aptiv PLC. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.31% lower. At present, Aptiv PLC boasts a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

Digging into valuation, Aptiv PLC currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.7. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 17.58.

It is also worth noting that APTV currently has a PEG ratio of 1.07. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Technology Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.49.

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 153, which puts it in the bottom 38% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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

Cava Group (CAVA - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $79.78, moving +1.66% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.66%.

Coming into today, shares of the Mediterranean restaurant chain had gained 8.34% in the past month. In that same time, the Retail-Wholesale sector lost 5.51%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.21%.

The upcoming earnings release of Cava Group will be of great interest to investors. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.17, up 6.25% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $353.73 million, indicating a 26.06% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $0.55 per share and revenue of $1.49 billion, which would represent changes of +1.85% and +26.21%, respectively, from the prior year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Cava Group. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Cava Group is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

Digging into valuation, Cava Group currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 144. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 20.37, so one might conclude that Cava Group is trading at a premium comparatively.

Investors should also note that CAVA has a PEG ratio of 5.38 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Retail - Restaurants industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.03.

The Retail - Restaurants industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 191, finds itself in the bottom 23% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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

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

In the latest close session, Modine (MOD - Free Report) was down 8.44% at $244.49. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.66%.

The stock of heating and cooling products maker has fallen by 12.99% in the past month, lagging the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 3.88% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Modine in its forthcoming earnings report. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.43, marking a 34.91% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $895.49 million, reflecting a 31.15% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $7.73 per share and revenue of $4.03 billion. These totals would mark changes of +53.98% and +26.76%, respectively, from last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Modine. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.67% increase. Modine is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Modine has a Forward P/E ratio of 34.54 right now. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 12.88.

It's also important to note that MOD currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.86. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Automotive - Original Equipment industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.78.

The Automotive - Original Equipment industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 170, positioning it in the bottom 31% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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

In the latest trading session, Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB - Free Report) closed at $430.86, marking a -10.8% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.22%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.66%.

Shares of the company have appreciated by 35.77% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.58%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Astera Labs, Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.69, reflecting a 56.82% increase from the same quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $360.21 million, showing a 87.68% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.

ALAB's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.94 per share and revenue of $1.53 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +59.78% and +80.01%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Astera Labs, Inc. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

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

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Astera Labs, Inc. is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

In the context of valuation, Astera Labs, Inc. is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 164.29. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 19.05.

We can also see that ALAB currently has a PEG ratio of 3.47. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. Internet - Software stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.06 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, placing it within the top 33% of over 250 industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

Elon Musk is the largest shareholder of Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX 7.82%), or SpaceX, with about a 42% stake. He also holds 82% of the voting power through ownership of Class B shares, effectively giving him full control of the leading space company.

While most SpaceX insiders can start selling their shares this year, Musk and certain other significant investors are subject to an extended lockup period. This structure is a positive sign for the company's shareholders and reveals aspects of SpaceX's financing strategy.

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How SpaceX's lockup period works IPOs have traditionally had 180-day lockup periods during which insiders can't sell their shares. SpaceX took a different approach to spread out insider selling and avoid a single selling period that causes a sharp decline in the stock price.

Insiders can sell up to 20% of their shares on the second full trading day after SpaceX releases its Q2 2026 earnings report, plus an additional 10% if the stock meets a performance trigger. Additional percentages unlock across six more selling windows that end 180 days after the IPO date.

Musk's shares are locked for a full year. The earliest he can sell is 366 days after the IPO. An extended lockup period is rarely a bad thing, as it shows that the founder and largest shareholder has skin in the game.

In fairness, even when Musk can sell his shares, he can't exactly cash out. That would send the stock price into a tailspin. But the lockup ensures that Musk and other significant investors must wait until the company has been trading for a year before making any moves.

What does this signal about SpaceX's cash strategy? SpaceX is spending heavily, and its extended lockup period indicates that it plans to continue using equity and debt to finance major expenses. A lockup is a mechanism for protecting the stock price and the company's reputation. A founder selling shares as soon as possible shows a lack of confidence, which can sink the stock and make the market see the company as a risky bet. SpaceX will then have less buying power when issuing equity and pay higher rates when taking on debt.

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SpaceX has already used both these financing methods since going public. On June 16, it announced an agreement to buy Cursor, an AI coding company, for $60 billion in an all-stock deal. On June 22, it held a $25 billion bond sale to repay the bridge loan it used to buy xAI earlier this year.

However, this cash strategy is also by necessity because SpaceX is unprofitable. It reported a net loss of $4.9 billion in 2025, and free cash flow was -$9.1 billion in Q1 2026. Although the lockup period is somewhat reassuring, buying SpaceX stock remains extremely risky, especially given its market cap of $2.2 trillion (as of June 29). You may want to wait for the next couple of earnings reports to see what kind of cash it's bringing in before considering an investment.

Wall Street loves some stocks and despises others. There can be a lot of reasons for a stock to fall out of favor, with some of them being legitimate and others being a bit less concrete. It's the battered stocks in the latter category that I'm looking for, as they often have the potential to turn into massive long-term winners.

One stock that I've got my eye on that has been battered over the past year is Meta Platforms (META +8.88%). It's down by more than 25% from its all-time high, but I think Wall Street has its analysis of Meta all wrong, which is why now may be the perfect buying opportunity.

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The market views Meta as an AI company. It isn't. The market typically lumps Meta in with the other three AI hyperscalers: Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. They are the four biggest spenders in the AI sector, and are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars annually into building data centers. What sets Meta apart from the other three is that it is using all of the computing power it's building for internal purposes. The others have thriving cloud computing business units that help them generate profits to offset their costs and make their investments viable in the long term.

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Meta is only using its AI data centers to train and power its AI systems, and so far, the results from those efforts have been relatively lackluster. When you hear about a cutting-edge AI model that's wowing the world with its capabilities, the one being discussed is rarely Meta's Llama. That's a problem, as it indicates that Meta is likely behind the pack on large language model development. However, some of the expected use cases for its AI model haven't arrived yet. Meta is going all in on a different form factor for its AI interface: smart glasses. It envisions a future where AI will be connected to cameras that allow it to perceive the world around the user, analyze what it sees, and deliver contextualized AI for the user. Meta's current AI glasses are only a fraction of what it hopes to produce in the future.

In the meantime, it's just an advertising company. Meta derives most of its revenue from selling ads on its social media platforms, which it has improved using its AI models. This is leading to strong growth in its own right; revenue rose 33% year over year in the first quarter. I think most investors should think of Meta as a social media business. Viewed through that lens, Meta looks like a pretty cheap stock right now.

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Meta trades at a dirt-cheap 17 times forward earnings, which is among the cheapest levels it has traded at over the past few years. That's a low price to pay, especially considering the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.22%) trades for around 21 times forward earnings. The contrast between Meta's rapid growth and its low price shows why Wall Street is wrong on this one. Long-term investors would be smart to load up on shares now.

Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV 13.87%), a specialized AI cloud infrastructure provider, closed at $85.69, down 13.92%. Shares fell after a Bloomberg report said Meta Platforms plans to expand into cloud infrastructure, raising competition concerns for AI infrastructure providers. Investors are now watching whether CoreWeave’s backlog and customer relationships will absorb the pressure.

How the markets moved todayS&P 500 (^GSPC 0.22%) fell 0.22% to 7,483.23, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.66%) dropped 0.66% to 26,040. Within AI cloud infrastructure and specialized GPU compute services, Nebius Group (NBIS 16.79%) slid 17.01% to $229.18 and Super Micro Computer (SMCI 5.73%) declined 5.73% to $27.65 as traders reassessed competition in the AI infrastructure trade.

What this means for investorsCoreWeave shares fell after reports that Meta Platforms could start a cloud business to sell extra AI computing power, which would mean more competition for companies like CoreWeave. The report was especially relevant for CoreWeave because Meta is already a major customer. Now, investors are less worried about general cloud competition and more interested in whether large AI buyers will eventually manage or profit from their own computing resources.

This news comes at a time when Neocloud stocks are under pressure, AI infrastructure spending is high, and questions remain about CoreWeave’s ability to convert its backlog into actual capacity. CoreWeave’s $99.4 billion backlog and more than 3.5 gigawatts of contracted power show strong demand, but investors are still watching capital spending, financing costs, customer concentration, and whether large AI customers continue relying on specialized providers as their own infrastructure expands.

Eric Trie has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

In the latest trading session, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG - Free Report) closed at $357.89, marking a +1.29% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.03%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.66%.

The stock of company has fallen by 1.41% in the past month, leading the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.58% and undershooting the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Alphabet Inc. in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $2.86, signifying a 23.81% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $101 billion, reflecting a 23.59% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $14.3 per share and a revenue of $422.05 billion, indicating changes of +32.28% and +23.08%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Alphabet Inc. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.08% higher within the past month. Right now, Alphabet Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In the context of valuation, Alphabet Inc. is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 24.71. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.8, so one might conclude that Alphabet Inc. is trading at a premium comparatively.

It is also worth noting that GOOG currently has a PEG ratio of 1.51. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Internet - Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.61 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 159, positioning it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.

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

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

NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and January 28, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 11, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Microsoft common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Microsoft class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/microsoft-corporation/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 11, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Microsoft’s Copilot family of products had experienced significant brand positioning, user experience, usage, data siloing, computational capacity, organizational, and interoperability problems; (2) Microsoft’s flagship proprietary AI model ranked well below competitors on a number of benchmark tests; (3) Microsoft needed to increase by billions of dollars its capital expenditures and divert graphics processing unit (“GPU”) and central processing unit (“CPU”) capacity away from fulfilling demand for its profitable Azure services in order to improve the competitive positioning of its critical Copilot family of products and increase its AI-related research and development (“R&D”); and (4) as a result, Microsoft had failed to convert a significant percentage of its commercial Microsoft 365 users to paid Copilot subscriptions and Microsoft’s Copilot offerings had lost market share to rival products, a trend that was increasing. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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Alibaba Group Holding and its U.S.-based payment processor, Ant Group subsidiary AUS Merchant Services, have agreed to pay $600 million to resolve U.S. Justice Department allegations that they failed to prevent illegal sales on Alibaba’s eCommerce platforms.

The Justice Department alleged that Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com failed to prevent merchants’ sales and imports of illegal pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, listed chemicals and pill presses into the United States, thereby violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the department said in a Wednesday (July 1) press release.

The payments are part of a non-prosecution agreement with the Justice Department, according to the release.

Reached by PYMNTS, an AUS Merchant Services spokesperson said in an emailed statement: “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to fully resolve this matter. We have made continuous improvements to our compliance program and will continue to do so to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in all markets where we operate.”

Alibaba Group Holding did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.

Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Alibaba said in an emailed statement that the settlement will bring “stricter compliance to the sale of products in the United States by third-party merchants on its eCommerce platforms.”

According to the Justice Department press release, Alibaba admitted that over a nearly nine-year period from January 2016 to December 2024, it maintained policies restricting the sale of prohibited products on its eCommerce platforms but failed to prevent merchants from selling prohibit products in 80,000 transactions involving imports to the U.S. that had a combined gross merchandise value of over $200 million.

Per the release, AUS admitted that over a nearly four-year period from January 2020 to December 2023, its transaction monitoring systems did not always identify transactions involving payments from high-risk jurisdictions or multiple payors on a single invoice, and its anti-money laundering compliance program failed to prevent some Alibaba merchants from using its services to facilitate the sale and importation of prohibited products.

As part of the non-prosecution agreement, Alibaba agreed to pay a criminal monetary penalty of $125 million and to forfeit $200 million, AUS agreed to pay a criminal monetary penalty of $85 million and to forfeit $190 million, and both companies agreed to enhance their compliance programs and to continue cooperating with the Justice Department.

“Companies operating online marketplaces — whether based in the United States or abroad — must implement appropriate safeguards to prevent bad actors from exploiting their platforms,” Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said in the release. “If they fail to do so, the Department will hold them accountable.”

Visa (V - Free Report) closed at $350.48 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.15% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.22% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.66%.

The global payments processor's shares have seen an increase of 8.12% over the last month, surpassing the Business Services sector's gain of 0.47% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The upcoming earnings release of Visa will be of great interest to investors. On that day, Visa is projected to report earnings of $3.22 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 8.05%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $11.35 billion, up 11.59% from the year-ago period.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $13.09 per share and a revenue of $45.35 billion, indicating changes of +14.12% and +13.38%, respectively, from the former year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Visa. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0% higher. Visa is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

With respect to valuation, Visa is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 26.2. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 10.09 for its industry.

We can additionally observe that V currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.83. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Financial Transaction Services was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.78 at yesterday's closing price.

The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, which puts it in the top 23% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.

In the latest trading session, General Motors (GM - Free Report) closed at $75.52, marking a -2.02% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.66%.

Shares of the an automotive manufacturer have depreciated by 5.69% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 3.88%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of General Motors in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on July 21, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $3.11, signifying a 22.92% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $46.65 billion, indicating a 0.99% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $12.85 per share and a revenue of $185.27 billion, indicating changes of +21.23% and +0.13%, respectively, from the former year.

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

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.04% higher. General Motors presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In terms of valuation, General Motors is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 6. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 20.24.

Investors should also note that GM has a PEG ratio of 0.39 right now. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Automotive - Domestic industry stood at 1.02 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Automotive - Domestic industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 106, finds itself in the top 44% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

BlackRock (BLK - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $980.38, demonstrating a +1.96% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.03%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.66%.

The investment firm's shares have seen a decrease of 5.63% over the last month, not keeping up with the Finance sector's gain of 2.72% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of BlackRock in its forthcoming earnings report. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $12.49, marking a 3.65% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $6.77 billion, indicating a 24.79% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $53.4 per share and a revenue of $27.87 billion, signifying shifts of +11.04% and +15.1%, respectively, from the last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for BlackRock. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 1.14% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Currently, BlackRock is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that BlackRock has a Forward P/E ratio of 18 right now. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 11.59.

We can also see that BLK currently has a PEG ratio of 1.24. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. BLK's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.97 as of yesterday's close.

The Financial - Investment Management industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 188, this industry ranks in the bottom 24% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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

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Emerson Electric (EMR - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $139.52, moving -2.54% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.66%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments had gained 0.79% lagged the Industrial Products sector's gain of 10.67% and outpaced the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Emerson Electric in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.68, signifying a 10.53% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $4.8 billion, up 5.48% from the year-ago period.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.49 per share and a revenue of $18.81 billion, indicating changes of +8.17% and +4.41%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Emerson Electric. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.01% increase. Emerson Electric is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

Looking at valuation, Emerson Electric is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 22.04. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 23.39, so one might conclude that Emerson Electric is trading at a discount comparatively.

We can additionally observe that EMR currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.29. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Manufacturing - Electronics was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.84 at yesterday's closing price.

The Manufacturing - Electronics industry is part of the Industrial Products sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, placing it within the top 33% of over 250 industries.

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

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In the latest close session, American Tower (AMT - Free Report) was up +1.53% at $166.08. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.03%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.66%.

The wireless communications infrastructure company's shares have seen a decrease of 11.84% over the last month, not keeping up with the Finance sector's gain of 2.72% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The upcoming earnings release of American Tower will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 28, 2026. On that day, American Tower is projected to report earnings of $2.69 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 3.46%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $2.71 billion, indicating a 3.09% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $10.97 per share and revenue of $10.91 billion. These totals would mark changes of +1.95% and +2.53%, respectively, from last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for American Tower. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. American Tower presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, American Tower is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 14.91. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.08.

We can additionally observe that AMT currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.66. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. By the end of yesterday's trading, the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.56.

The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 58, positioning it in the top 24% of all 250+ industries.

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In the latest close session, SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG - Free Report) was down 4.18% at $56.00. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.22% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.03%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.66%.

The photovoltaic products maker's stock has dropped by 25.56% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 4.76% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of SolarEdge Technologies in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.05, up 106.17% from the prior-year quarter. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $341.66 million, indicating a 18.04% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $0.03 per share and a revenue of $1.4 billion, representing changes of +101.26% and +18.44%, respectively, from the prior year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for SolarEdge Technologies. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.11% increase. At present, SolarEdge Technologies boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, SolarEdge Technologies is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 2191.5. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 23.19 for its industry.

The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 87, this industry ranks in the top 36% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2026. AIG's press release and financial supplement will be available in the Investors section of AIG's website at https://www.aig.com. AIG will also host a conference call on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review these results. The live, listen-only webcast is open to the public and can be a.