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It's an auspicious start to July for ServiceNow (NOW +6.38%) stock. While the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are struggling to stay in positive territory, the cloud stock is performing well after an analyst took a more bullish stance.

As of 11:43 a.m ET, shares of ServiceNow are up 6.2%.

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Strong growth potential is just one reason this analyst is bullish Upgrading his rating to buy from neutral, John DiFucci, an analyst at Guggenheim, set a $125 price target on ServiceNow stock. DiFucci characterizes ServiceNow as a "comfortably profitable" company and believes it's well-positioned to continue growing organically at a double-digit pace, according to Thefly.com.

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Furthermore, DiFucci sees ServiceNow stock as an "attractive opportunity" based on its current valuation.

Currently, ServiceNow stock is trading at 18.5 times operating cash flow, a discount to its five-year average cash flow multiple of 39.

Based on yesterday's closing price of $33.49, DiFucci's $125 price target implies upside of 25.9%.

Is ServiceNow a good cloud stock to buy now? As the cloud stock has plummeted more than 31% through the first half of 2026, it's clear that ServiceNow stock has fallen out of favor with investors. DiFucci is right, though, to recognize the company's profitability and its potential to sustain continued growth as green flags.

Today seems like a good time to consider buying shares, yet investors seeking cloud exposure may be hesitant to buy ServiceNow stock given its recent performance. For these investors, investing in a cloud computing ETF that includes ServiceNow among its holdings may be a more attractive option.

Scott Levine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends ServiceNow. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Broadcom’s custom AI silicon business has become the market’s shadow story, but the real fortunes are being made in the unglamorous plumbing behind it. Taiwan’s IC industry alone is projected to hit NT$8,445.0 billion (US$270.7B) in 2026, a 30% jump from 2025, and every one of those chips has to be packaged, tested, cooled, and cleaned by someone. These five overlooked US-listed names sit directly under that river of capex, and four of them have already more than doubled year to date. If you thought the AI trade was crowded, you were looking at the wrong five tickers.

1. Benchmark Electronics: The AI Cluster Assembler Nobody Talks About Start with the name you did not expect. Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) is a US-headquartered contract manufacturer that builds the enterprise AI clusters, liquid-cooled racks, and on-prem cloud infrastructure that hyperscalers and Fortune 500 IT departments are ordering by the truckload. When Broadcom’s chips leave the fab, someone still has to bolt them into working systems. Benchmark is that someone, and it just won Supplier of the Year at HPE.

The Advanced Computing & Communications segment is the tell. AC&C revenue hit $105.00 million in Q1 2026, up 41% year over year, driven explicitly by enterprise AI clusters and on-prem cloud buildouts. Management raised full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to 9-10%, up from prior expectations of mid-single-digit growth. And the market has finally noticed: shares are up 132% year to date, closing at $98.67 on June 30.

A sub-$4 billion market cap EMS shop compounding AI infrastructure orders while trading at a forward P/E of 14 is exactly the kind of asymmetry that vanishes once sell-side desks build a proper deck. Which brings us to the packaging bottleneck that even Broadcom cannot escape.

2. Amkor Technology: The US-HQ Packaging Champion Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR | AMKR Price Prediction) is the largest US-headquartered outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider on the planet, and advanced packaging is the choke point of the entire AI chip stack. Every flip-chip, wafer-level, and 2.5D stack that goes into a hyperscaler accelerator has to move through a facility like Amkor’s. Its ground-breaking on a new advanced packaging and test campus in Arizona puts it inside the CHIPS Act reshoring trade at the same time it captures Broadcom-adjacent AI volume.

The Q1 2026 numbers are not subtle. Revenue of $1.684 billion beat consensus by 2% and grew 28% year over year, while EPS of $0.33 crushed the $0.24 estimate by 36%, marking the fourth consecutive quarterly beat. Advanced Products, which houses flip chip, memory, and wafer-level packaging, delivered $1.37 billion in net sales. Management is pouring the profits back into capacity, guiding full-year 2026 capex to $2.5 billion to $3.0 billion.

Shares are up 119% year to date and 314% over the past year. If Amkor is the American answer, the global heavyweight is a Taiwanese name most US portfolios do not own but absolutely should look at.

3. ASE Technology Holding: The Global OSAT Kingpin ASE Technology Holding (NYSE:ASX) is the world’s largest OSAT by revenue, trading on the NYSE as an ADR. Every incremental dollar of AI packaging capex flows through ASE’s assembly, testing, and system-in-package lines. It is a direct pick-and-shovel exposure to TSMC’s foundry output and, by extension, to Broadcom, NVIDIA, and every custom silicon program in the queue. The company is also building an automated panel-level packaging production line targeting a live H1 2027 ramp, positioning it for the next-generation substrate transition.

May 2026 monthly revenue tells the story. Consolidated net revenues reached NT$63.03 billion, up 29% year over year, while the ATM (assembly, testing, materials) segment posted NT$42.16 billion, up 38% year over year, meaningfully outpacing the parent. Q1 2026 consolidated quarterly earnings grew 88% year over year, and inside ATM, advanced packaging now accounts for 49% of segment revenue, up from 46%, with computing applications climbing to 27% of ATM revenue from 22%.

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The stock is up 180% year to date, and analyst coverage still shows 4 Buy ratings and zero Holds or Sells. At a forward P/E of 12, ASE looks priced for a fraction of the AI-driven earnings acceleration it is already delivering. But packaging is only half the pick-and-shovel story. No chip gets built without something else first.

4. Entegris: The Materials Purity Play Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) supplies the ultra-high-purity materials, filtration systems, deposition chemistries, selective etch consumables, and CMP slurries that leading-edge fabs cannot operate without. As device architectures get more complex, each new node consumes more Entegris content per wafer. This is the definition of a picks-and-shovels bet: neutral to which AI chip wins, positive on the volume of AI chips built.

Q1 2026 revenue of $811.90 million grew 5% year over year, non-GAAP EPS of $0.86 beat consensus by 15%, and free cash flow surged to $143.50 million, a 343% year-over-year jump. CEO Dave Reeder was blunt on the driver: “the semiconductor market continues to improve, driven by accelerating AI-related demand” and Entegris is “well positioned to capture incremental content from industry node migrations.”

Entegris shares have climbed 114% year to date, and while the forward P/E of 52 is not cheap, that is what materials-science monopolies command when the AI capex cycle is accelerating. Now for the punchline nobody sees coming.

5. Sequans Communications: The Micro-Cap Wild Card Sequans Communications (NYSE:SQNS) is the lottery ticket. This NYSE-listed French ADR designs cellular IoT chips (LTE-M, Cat 1bis, early 5G eRedCap) that power the low-power connected edge devices where AI inference is migrating out of the data center and into the real world. Every smart meter, industrial sensor, connected asset tag, and battery-powered edge node needs cellular silicon. Sequans supplies it, and it does so at a market cap of roughly $50.3 million, meaning any inflection prints like a comet.

The setup: a design-win pipeline exceeding $300 million in potential three-year product revenue, with over 44% already in mass production, 2026 revenue guidance of $40 million to $45 million, and a target of cash-flow break-even by year-end. Sequans is also sitting on a Bitcoin treasury of 2,139 BTC valued at approximately $187.1 million at Q4 2025 quarter-end, a treasury already larger than the entire equity market cap. Shares are down 24% year to date and 77% over one year, weighed by a Q4 2025 net loss of $87.13 million driven by a $56.9 million non-cash Bitcoin impairment and heavy dilution risk.

Analysts covering the name still show 4 Buy ratings and a $11.25 average price target against a stock at $3.48. If cellular edge AI takes off, this is the ticker that goes vertical. If it does not, the crypto treasury and buyback authorization provide a floor most micro-caps never see.

The Setup Broadcom gets the headlines, but the ecosystem builds the boom. Benchmark assembles the racks, Amkor and ASE package the silicon, Entegris purifies the materials, and Sequans hooks the edge into the network. Four of the five have already doubled year to date, and the fifth is trading below its Bitcoin book. The window on “overlooked” is closing fast.

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Stock to Watch: Rockwell Automation (ROK - Free Report) Based in Milwaukee, WI, Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation and information solutions worldwide. The company has a wide network spanning more than 100 countries. The United States generates around 50% of the company’s total sales. Outside the United States, the company’s primary markets are Canada, China, Mexico, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

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

Key Takeaways Open USD launches with 140 partners to support enterprise stablecoin payments and shared governance.Visa joins Open USD as stablecoins gain momentum in cross-border and commercial payments.Coinbase could benefit as enterprise stablecoin use drives demand for custody and blockchain services. Open USD, a new stablecoin backed by more than 140 global partners, represents a notable development in the evolution of digital payments. Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) , Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) , American Express Company (AXP - Free Report) and Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN - Free Report) are among the founding participants, alongside companies such as Stripe, BlackRock, Google and Standard Chartered. Developed by Open Standard, Open USD is expected to go live later this year. It aims to solve several long-standing challenges surrounding enterprise stablecoin adoption by offering free minting and redemption, no artificial volume limits and a collaborative governance model that aligns the interests of participating businesses.

Why the Payments Industry Is Paying AttentionStablecoins are rapidly evolving from crypto trading tools into mainstream financial infrastructure. Businesses are increasingly exploring them for cross-border payments, treasury operations, merchant settlements and business-to-business transactions, where speed, lower costs and round-the-clock settlement offer clear advantages over traditional payment systems.

The growth outlook is equally compelling. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, global stablecoin payment flows could reach $56.6 trillion by 2030, reflecting rising institutional adoption and the expanding use of tokenized money across industries. Meanwhile, FXC Intelligence estimates the total addressable market for wholesale and retail cross-border payments will reach $320.2 trillion by 2032, underscoring the enormous opportunity for next-generation payment infrastructure.

The launch of Open USD also comes at a favorable time for the stablecoin industry. In July 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins) Act, which established the first comprehensive federal framework for payment stablecoins in the United States. By providing clearer rules around reserves, issuer oversight and consumer protections, the legislation has encouraged greater institutional participation and accelerated efforts by banks, payment networks and fintech companies to integrate stablecoins into mainstream financial services.

Unlike many existing stablecoins, Open USD has been designed with enterprise users in mind. Companies can mint and redeem tokens without fees or volume restrictions, while participating partners receive the earnings generated from the underlying reserves after a small management fee. Its partner-led governance structure, managed by Open Standard, also sets it apart from issuer-controlled models by giving participants a greater voice in shaping the network's future. The combination of shared economics and open governance could encourage broader adoption among financial institutions, payment providers and global businesses.

What It Means for Payment LeadersReflecting broader industry trends, Visa and Mastercard’s participation in Open USD complements years of investment in blockchain technology, tokenization and stablecoin settlement. Rather than replacing their card networks, stablecoins represent an additional payment rail that can support new transaction flows, particularly in cross-border and commercial payments. As enterprise adoption accelerates, both companies could benefit from higher transaction volumes and increased demand for value-added services such as digital payment infrastructure, tokenization, settlement solutions and fraud management. Their participation also reinforces a broader strategy of ensuring their networks remain relevant regardless of how consumers and businesses choose to move money.

American Express is also positioning itself for the next phase of payments innovation. Joining Open USD gives the company an opportunity to explore stablecoin-based solutions for commercial payments, treasury management and global money movement. Meanwhile, Coinbase stands to benefit from greater enterprise adoption of stablecoins through increased demand for custody, wallets, blockchain infrastructure and on-chain payment services, further strengthening its role as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based payments.

V currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while MA, AXP and COIN carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Bigger PictureOpen USD enters a competitive market dominated by established stablecoins, but its extensive coalition of banks, payment companies, fintech firms, technology leaders and crypto platforms suggests the industry is moving toward a more collaborative approach to digital money. Rather than challenging traditional payment networks, enterprise stablecoins are increasingly being viewed as complementary infrastructure that can improve speed, efficiency and interoperability across the global financial system.

If Open USD delivers on its promise of low-cost settlement, shared economics and partner-led governance, it could accelerate enterprise adoption of stablecoins and reshape how businesses move money across borders. The launch is another reminder that the future of payments is unlikely to be defined by cards or blockchain alone. Instead, the next generation of global commerce will likely combine the scale and trust of traditional payment networks with the efficiency and programmability of blockchain technology.

Key Takeaways ADP Reached 98K Private-Sector Jobs in JuneManufacturing and Construction Spending Numbers Due LaterBLS Employment Report Comes Out Thursday Morning, Not Friday Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

Pre-market futures begin the first trading session of the second half of calendar 2026 in the red so far. Considering myriad stresses on the global marketplace over the first half of the year, with oil supply shocks from the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and tariff costs rebalancing global trade at the top of the list, markets are doing quite well.

The Dow is +8.6% since the start of the year, the S&P 500 is +9.4%, the Nasdaq +19.3% and the small-cap Russell 2000 — usually the laggard among top indexes — leads 2026 to this point: +21.6%. The AI trade fostered market advancements with capex initiatives, but data-center buildouts and clinical-trial improvements at smaller biotechs have now become part of the narrative.

ADP Jobs Dip Below 100K in June
Private-sector payrolls from Automatic Data Processing (ADP - Free Report) this morning posted job gains in June of +98K, below the +110K analysts were predicting and beneath the unrevised +122K ADP released a month ago. This is the first month since March we’ve been sub-100K, but at +98K we’re right in line with the trailing 4-month average. Compare that to the prior 4 months: +49K. A year ago we were in a months-long series of negative ADP jobs growth.

Services made up nearly all the jobs gains last month: +96K. Private-sector payrolls were fairly evenly split in terms of business size: small companies (sub-50 employees) +53K, medium-sized firms (between 51-499 workers) +29K and large corporations +25K. This is the second-straight month smaller businesses have outperformed on private-sector job growth.

This report was led, unsurprisingly, by Education/Healthcare at +48K, Trade/Transportation/Utilities +15K and Financial Services +14, with a big drop-off to Manufacturing at +3K and Construction and Leisure/Hospitality at +2K each. Job Stayers averaged an increase of +4.4% in pay, Job Changers saw +6.6%. This gap had narrowed somewhat in previous months but seems to be holding steady now.

In short, we’re far from the 250K+ jobs gains we were seeing from the summer of 2021 through the summer of 2023 (the “Great Reopening”), but we’ve also seen 12 consecutive months of positive private-sector jobs growth. Before that, 6 of the prior 10 months were negative.

What to Expect from the Stock Market Today
Though we may be kicking off this trading session lower, keep in mind we were in a similar place 24 hours ago. But with ongoing talks about a peace deal with Iran (Doha is hosting lower-level officials hashing out details, as per “normal” peace talks) while oil tankers continue to travel the Strait of Hormuz, and a continuing spread of the AI revolution advancing past the biggest tech names, the overall market appears to be sitting pretty.

Final S&P Manufacturing PMI is due after the opening bell this morning, and we’re looking for a number similar to the 55.7 released in the preliminary report. ISM Manufacturing for June is expected to tick down 10 basis points (bps) to 53.9% from the last print. Both of these metrics are safely above the 50 threshold which determines growth. Construction Spending for May is estimated at +0.2%, half the +0.4% reported a month ago.

Tomorrow will be the final trading day of the week, with Friday a market holiday in observance of U.S. Independence Day. Thus, “Jobs Week” concludes with an earlier-than-normal BLS Employment Situation report, where +115K jobs are expected to have been filled last month in all non-farm payrolls. Also Weekly Jobless Claims are due for release, as most Thursday mornings.

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Peter Christiansen, an analyst at Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), has lowered his 12-month price target for Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock by half.

Christiansen assigned a ‘Buy’ rating for Strategy stock in a note to clients on July 1, 2026. Further, he cut his 12-month price target for MSTR stock from $260 to $130, which implies a potential upside of 51.73%.

Additionally, the Wall Street analyst cut his 12-month Bitcoin (BTC) price forecast to $81,800, citing lower expected gains for BTC, as Finbold reported. Nonetheless, the firm said Strategy’s updated capital plan strengthens its liquidity and should provide the company with more time to stabilize.

Why is Citi cautious on Strategy stock? Citi’s analyst could be signaling caution on MSTR stock amid Strategy’s massive unrealized losses, as Finbold explained. Amid notable pressure on Strategy, which saw the company approve Bitcoin sales to boost its cash holdings, its shares have been on a nosedive.

MSTR stock 1-year chart. Source: Finbold Over the past year, the MSTR price has plunged by more than 77%, trading at about $91.04 at press time.

Is MSTR a good stock to buy? Although the Strategy stock has been trapped in a bearish trend for the past year, the average 12-month MSTR stock price target from 13 analysts was $291.92, according to data from TipRanks.

MSTR’s analysts’ ratings. Source: TipRanks On Wednesday, Andrew Harte, an analyst from  BTIG, reiterated a Buy rating despite cutting his 12-month price target for Strategy stock from $350 to $250. Similarly, Joseph Vafi, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity, maintained a ‘Buy’ rating for MSTR despite reducing his 12-month price target from $163 to $130.

On Tuesday, Lance Vitanza, an analyst from TD Cowen, reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating for Strategy stock, but reduced his 12-month price target from $400 to $260. As such, MSTR stock remains a solid undervalued security, especially amid the anticipated crypto regulatory clarity in the United States under President Donald Trump, which could boost Bitcoin adoption.

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When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Cloudflare (NET - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.

Cloudflare currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.69, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 32 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.69 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.

Of the 32 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 21 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 65.6% and 6.3% of all recommendations.

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While the ABR calls for buying Cloudflare, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.

Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.

This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.

Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.

Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.

Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.

It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.

On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.

Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.

Is NET a Good Investment?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Cloudflare, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 283.3% over the past month to $1.2.

Analysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term.

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

Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Cloudflare may serve as a useful guide for investors.

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iQIYI’s (NASDAQ:IQ | IQ Price Prediction) NASDAQ-listed shares have been beaten down to penny-stock territory, but our proprietary model sees meaningful recovery potential over the next twelve months.

iQIYI trades at $1.01, down 47.4% year to date and 42.94% over the past year. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for iQIYI is $1.76, implying 74.21% upside and a buy recommendation at moderate confidence.

24/7 Wall St. Price Target Summary Metric Value Current Price $1.01 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $1.76 Upside 74.21% Recommendation BUY Confidence Level 50% A Stock That Has Lost the Room iQIYI peaked near $2.57 in September 2025 and has slid to a 52-week low close to $0.95.

Q1 2026, filed May 18, 2026, missed on the top line with revenue of $913.32 million, down 13.37% YoY, while EPS of -$0.0352 beat estimates by 83.81%. Membership Services fell 5% and Content Distribution plunged 43%. Offsetting the gloom, iQIYI announced a proposed Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing and a $100 million buyback running through September 2027.

Why Bulls See a Breakout Ahead The bull thesis rests on iQIYI’s AI pivot. Nadou Pro, the company’s AI production platform, surpassed 10,000 registered creators within one month of commercial launch and is now supporting 100+ iQIYI original productions, with the “None Shall Escape” project showing a 50% improvement in shot production efficiency. Overseas, Southeast Asia membership revenue is growing 40%+ annually, and a Viu bundle deal targets H2 2026.

CEO Yu Gong said the team is “leveraging AI to reduce content production costs, accelerate production cycles, and expand our content ecosystem.”

Across 23 analysts, the consensus is 12 Buys, 10 Holds, 1 Sell, with targets ranging up to $2.44. Our bull-case scenario reaches $2.37, a 135% total return, if AI efficiency gains translate into 2027 GAAP profitability.

What Could Go Wrong The bear case is grounded in structural decline. Full-year 2025 revenue fell 6.62% and operating income collapsed 87.34%. Morningstar cut its valuation 50% to $0.50, citing user migration to short-form platforms like Douyin and Bilibili and rising content costs.

Benchmark kept a Hold, arguing the AI shift lacks a clear sustainable growth inflection. PAG loan exposure of $636.6 million and convertible notes remain overhangs.

That said, bulls would argue Q1 SG&A was cut 20% to $119.78 million and Q1 free cash flow of $16.10 million was positive despite the revenue miss. Our bear-case still lands at $1.49, a 47.38% return, reflecting the low absolute share price and buyback floor.

The Setup: Constructive, With Eyes Open The 24/7 Wall St. price target of $1.76 supports a buy at moderate confidence. The decisive factor: even the bear-case scenario projects positive returns, thanks to a depressed starting price, a $100 million buyback, and a Hong Kong listing optionality.

The bull thesis strengthens if Q2 2026 confirms membership stabilization and AI-driven cost reductions widen gross margins back toward 25%. The thesis weakens if Membership Services declines accelerate beyond 10% or if convertible note refinancing terms harden.

Looking further ahead, here is where our model projects iQIYI could trade in the coming years, assuming current trajectories hold.

Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $1.34 2027 $2.13 2028 $2.95 2029 $3.66 2030 $4.28 These projections assume iQIYI executes on its AI content strategy and reaches GAAP profitability by 2027. Significant upside could come from Nadou Pro monetization, while downside risk centers on China advertising weakness and short-form competition.

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Critical Information: $1.57 Per Share in Combined Losses Quantifies Alleged Investor Damages After Lucid Group Concealed a 29-Day Delivery Halt That Erased Significant Market Value

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP reminds purchasers of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) securities of a pending securities class action.

THE CASE: A class action seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased Lucid securities between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026.

YOUR OPTIONS: You may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees. Find out if you qualify to recover your per-share losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

From a closing price of 9.96, LCID shares declined to 8.80 following two corrective disclosures, a combined loss of $1.57 per share representing approximately 15.8% of shareholder value. The last day to move for lead plaintiff is July 28, 2026.

The April 3 After-Hours Disclosure
The first corrective event occurred during post-market hours on April 3, 2026. Lucid announced Q1 2026 production of 5,500 vehicles but only 3,093 deliveries, a gap of 2,407 vehicles. For the first time, the Company disclosed that Gravity SUV deliveries had been halted for 29 days because of defective second-row seat components traceable to an unauthorized supplier substitution. Reuters reported that the disruption hit hardest in February 2026, the same month management assured investors that quality problems had been "overcome." Over the following two trading sessions, shares fell 1.13, or 11.35%, to close at 8.83 on April 7, 2026.

The Alleged $1 Billion Revenue Revelation
On April 14, 2026, a Form 8-K filing disclosed preliminary Q1 revenue of 280 million to 284 million. Analysts had expected 433.8 million. The shortfall of a roughly 150 million in a single quarter, combined with operating losses approaching 1 billion and a dilutive 1.05 billion capital raise, triggered an additional 0.44 per share decline, or 4.76% to close at 8.80.

Alleged Investor Damages and Loss Causation
The lawsuit maintains that each of these disclosures removed a layer of artificial inflation from LCID's share price, inflation allegedly created by management's repeated assurances of "repeatable" operations and "structural" improvements.

The first corrective disclosure removed $1.13 per share in alleged artificial inflation when the 29-day delivery halt was revealed The second corrective disclosure removed an additional 0.44 per share when Q1 revenue came in 150 million below consensus Combined losses of $1.57 per share represent the difference between the price investors paid relying on allegedly false statements and the price that reflected disclosed reality GAAP EPS of negative 3.46 missed estimates by 0.83, further confirming the magnitude of operational deterioration Deliveries fell 41% short of the 5,237 vehicles analysts expected, a gap of 2,144 units directly tied to the concealed supplier defect TD Cowen slashed its price target from 19 to 10, citing "tougher start to the year" and execution risk Join the LCID recovery action or call Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (212) 363-7500.

"When companies fail to disclose material information, shareholders may suffer significant losses. In this case, the market repriced Lucid shares twice in eleven days as concealed supplier failures and their financial consequences became public, resulting in combined per-share losses of $1.57." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About the LCID Lawsuit

Q: How much did LCID stock drop? A: Shares fell a combined $1.57 per share, approximately 15.8%, across two corrective disclosure events on April 3-7, 2026 and April 14, 2026. Investors who purchased shares during the class period at artificially inflated prices may be entitled to compensation.

Q: What specific misstatements does the LCID lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Lucid made materially false or misleading statements regarding its manufacturing and delivery capabilities, specifically concealing a 29-day supplier-driven delivery halt affecting the Gravity SUV while touting "repeatable" and "structural" operational improvements. When the true state was revealed, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What do LCID investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.

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

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: How long will the lawsuit take to resolve? A: Securities class actions typically take two to four years from initial filing to resolution.

Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.

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NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid securities between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/LCID.

Lucid Case Details

The Complaint allegs that throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose that:
      (1)   a supplier quality issue had significantly disrupted deliveries of the Lucid Gravity;
      (2)   the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on the Company’s business and financial results;
      (3)   accordingly, the defendants had overstated the purported enhancements to Lucid’s manufacturing and delivery capabilities and overall operations; and
      (4)   as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

What's Next for Lucid Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/LCID. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Lucid you have until July 28, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Lucid Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Lucid Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 1, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GTM) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired ZoomInfo securities between November 3, 2025 and May 11, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/GTM.

ZoomInfo Case Details

The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose:

The true state of ZoomInfo's slowing seat-based demand, weakening upsell opportunities, and deteriorating fundamentals across its downmarket and upmarket segments. That Defendants' optimistic growth narrative, including representations that full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $1.247-$1.267 billion was achievable and that Copilot penetration was on or ahead of schedule. That customers were migrating toward consumption-based models and developing internal AI-driven go-to-market solutions, trends Defendants minimized despite their material adverse impact on ZoomInfo's business.On May 11, 2026, ZoomInfo reported its first quarter 2026 results and slashed its full-year revenue guidance by approximately $62 million

Following this news, the price of ZoomInfo's common stock declined dramatically, from a closing market price of $6.04 per share on May 11, 2026, ZoomInfo's stock price fell to $4.06 per share on May 12, 2026, a decline of about 33%.

What's Next for ZoomInfo Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/GTM, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in ZoomInfo you have until August 24, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to ZoomInfo Investors

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced that its "Vets in Blue" aircraft now features a commemorative "250" design honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The aircraft was showcased on Tuesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), where U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty and an all-veteran JetBlue flight crew to recognize the airline's tribute to veterans and active-duty service members wh.

Key Takeaways Lam Research targets a Q4 gross margin of 50.5%, its first guide above the 50% level.AI demand for advanced etch and deposition tools is boosting product mix and profitability.Advanced packaging revenues are expected to rise more than 50% in 2026 as AI chip investment grows. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the biggest driver of Lam Research Corporation’s (LRCX - Free Report) profitability, and it could help the company achieve a new high in the gross margin in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Strong demand for advanced memory, foundry and packaging equipment is improving the product mix and allowing Lam Research to generate higher returns from its product portfolio.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Lam Research reported a non-GAAP gross margin of 49.9%, up from 49.7% in the previous quarter and 49% a year ago. Revenues climbed 24% year over year to a record $5.84 billion, while non-GAAP earnings per share increased 41% to a record $1.47. The company also delivered a 35% non-GAAP operating margin, reflecting strong execution and disciplined cost management.

Management expects the momentum to continue. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, Lam Research projected revenues of $6.6 billion at the midpoint and a non-GAAP gross margin of 50.5%, marking the first time the company has guided for a margin above the 50% level. This outlook is supported by higher demand for advanced etch and deposition tools used in AI chips and high-bandwidth memory production.

AI is also expanding Lam Research’s long-term growth opportunities. The company expects advanced packaging revenues to increase by more than 50% in calendar year 2026 as chipmakers invest in complex packaging technologies for AI processors. At the same time, management forecasts wafer fabrication equipment spending of about $140 billion this year.

If AI-driven investments remain strong and Lam Research continues improving its product mix, the company has a solid chance of delivering another record gross margin in the upcoming fiscal fourth quarter.

How Competitors Fare Against Lam ResearchKLA Corporation (KLAC - Free Report) and Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT - Free Report) remain two of the biggest competitors challenging Lam Research as AI-driven semiconductor demand lifts profitability across the equipment industry.

KLA focuses on process control, inspection and yield management solutions. As AI chips become more complex, semiconductor makers need more testing and monitoring tools to improve production efficiency.

KLAC's strong exposure to advanced logic and memory manufacturing has helped it maintain healthy margins and steady cash flow growth. The company's non-GAAP gross margin has been above 60% over the past several quarters.

Applied Materials has also benefited from rising AI and memory spending. In its last reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company generated Semiconductor Systems revenues of $5.97 billion, supported by strong DRAM and advanced packaging demand.

Applied Materials continues to invest heavily in materials engineering and advanced chip packaging technologies, areas that are becoming increasingly important for AI servers and high-bandwidth memory. In the second quarter, the company's non-GAAP gross margin expanded 80 basis points year over year to 50%.

LRCX’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Lam Research have surged 153.9% year to date compared with the Zacks Electronics – Semiconductors industry’s rise of 54.9%.

Lam Research YTD Price Return Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchFrom a valuation standpoint, Lam Research trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 76.24, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 35.94.

Lam Research Forward 12-Month P/E Ratio
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Lam Research’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings implies a year-over-year increase of approximately 37.2% and 38.3%, respectively. Estimates for fiscal 2026 have been revised upward over the past 30 days, while estimates for fiscal 2027 have been raised northward over the past seven days.

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Lam Research currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Dell Technologies (DELL - Free Report) .

Dell Technologies currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.64, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 25 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.64 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.

Of the 25 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 16 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 64% and 8% of all recommendations.

Brokerage Recommendation Trends for DELL

Check price target & stock forecast for Dell Technologies here>>>

While the ABR calls for buying Dell Technologies, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.

Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.

In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.

Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.

ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.

The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.

Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.

In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.

In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.

There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.

Should You Invest in DELL?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Dell Technologies, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 1.3% over the past month to $18.77.

Analysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term.

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

Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Dell Technologies may serve as a useful guide for investors.

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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

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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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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

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

Stock to Watch: Epam (EPAM - Free Report) Headquartered in Newtown, PA, EPAM Systems, Inc. is well known for its software engineering and IT consulting services.

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

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 6.06; value investors should take notice.

Nine analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.34 to $13.10 per share. EPAM boasts an average earnings surprise of +3.8%.

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

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Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU | MU Price Prediction) are down 8% to $1,061.44 in Wednesday morning trading, while SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) stock has slid 10% to $2,051.10 and Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares have dropped 7% to $595.81. The memory group is leading a broader semiconductor pullback as the NASDAQ 100 opens the second half of the year lower.

The Roundhill Memory ETF (NASDAQ:DRAM) is also lower with the basket of memory/storage stocks. Notably, the NASDAQ 100 is off 1% at midmorning after climbing 20% year to date through June 30.

Today’s drop follows a parabolic first half of the year. Micron stock had rallied 305% year to date through Tuesday, while SanDisk stock was up 858% and Western Digital stock was up 271% over the same window. These are among the market’s most extended names.

Profit-Taking Meets a Hawkish Fed and a DRAM Lawsuit There’s no single clean catalyst behind the selling. Several forces converged, starting with institutional rebalancing at the start of the second half after enormous first-half runs. Extended names like Micron, SanDisk, and Western Digital are prime candidates to give back gains.

The macro backdrop turned hostile early. A Cleveland Fed official suggested the U.S. may need higher interest rates, and new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offered no dovish relief ahead of key jobs data. Rate-hike expectations rose, and chip names came in for the sharpest hits across the broader semiconductor complex, including major GPU makers, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), and the wafer-fab equipment names.

Two memory-specific overhangs added fuel. A California class action filed last week alleges Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron illegally coordinated to restrict DRAM supply and inflate prices, which have risen 700% over four years. That’s an allegation, not a finding, though it weighs on trade sentiment; separately, Citrini Research warned that memory prices have risen so sharply that large buyers, including major PC OEMs, hyperscalers, and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) server partners, may be forced to use memory more efficiently or reduce their memory needs, softening demand over time.

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Bull Case Still Intact After Micron’s Blowout Quarter The longer-term memory supercycle thesis isn’t broken by a single-session pullback. Micron reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $41.46 billion, up 346% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $25.11 beating the $20.28 consensus. Moreover, the company’s Q4 guidance calls for revenue of $50 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $31 at the midpoint.

CEO Sanjay Mehrotra defended memory price increases and stated that Micron plans to invest roughly $200 billion in manufacturing and R&D, including new fabs in Boise, Idaho and Syracuse, New York. Retail sentiment on Reddit cooled but stayed constructive on Micron stock, with r/stocks running a 62 (Bullish) score this morning despite the drop.

What to Watch: The ETF Angle and the Close For readers who want basket exposure rather than single-stock risk, the Roundhill Memory ETF holds all three names. Micron sits near 24% of the fund, with SanDisk at 5% and Western Digital at 5%, alongside international makers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Kioxia. The ETF is concentrated and sector-specific, so it carries the same volatility profile as the underlying memory names.

Investors can watch for whether today’s lows hold into the close and whether the DRAM lawsuit headlines gain traction. The prediction markets on Polymarket priced today’s decline at 87% probability of a down day for Micron stock, and pegged the July 2 direction at 50/50. The next catalysts are the June jobs report later this week and upcoming SanDisk and Western Digital fiscal Q4 results.

This coverage is informational, not investment advice. Position sizing matters in extended, high-volatility names, and investors should consider keeping their exposure modest given the size of the first-half moves.

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New research by the Luxury Group by Marriott International challenges assumptions about Gen Z travelers, uncovering diverse motivations and definitions of luxury travel.

, /PRNewswire/ -- As Gen Z rises as a defining force in luxury travel, one long-held assumption no longer holds: there is no single Gen Z traveler. A new report from the Luxury Group by Marriott International in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), reveals a generation comprising four distinct luxury mindsets, with each redefining luxury on their own terms, from cultural immersion and personal wellbeing to digital disconnection and heritage-driven exploration.

Beyond The Gen Z Myth: Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific Drawing on insights from 2,800 affluent travelers across eight Asia Pacific markets, including 1,200 Gen Z respondents aged 18 to 29, the report signals a decisive shift. Luxury travel is no longer anchored by demographic factors, but increasingly shaped by intention, identity, and personal meaning.

"Luxury today is no longer defined by a singular standard. It is deeply personal," said Oriol Montal, Regional Vice President of Luxury, Marriott International Asia Pacific excluding China. "Our research reveals that affluent Gen Z travelers are not just participating in luxury travel. They are reshaping it, driven by a desire for meaning, wellbeing, and authentic connection. As the definition of luxury continues to fragment and evolve, understanding these emerging perspectives will be critical for shaping the next generation of travel experiences."

From Followers to Architects of Luxury Travel
Today's affluent Gen Z travelers are no longer passive participants. Rather, they are deliberate architects of their journeys. More than half fund their own trips, while nearly half plan every aspect of their journeys themselves. Immediate family remains their preferred travel companions (51%), while small-group travel has grown by 17%, signaling a shift toward more intimate, shared experiences.

They also bring sophisticated expectations to every journey. Cultural immersion and engagement with local communities influence destination choice for 87% of respondents, while culinary discovery (86%), proximity to nature (86%), and wellness (85%) are key priorities shaping travel decisions.

At the same time, Gen Z travelers expect luxury to be seamless. Time inefficiencies and communication gaps are among their biggest frustrations, underscoring a growing demand for intuitive, frictionless service. Meanwhile, technology is playing an increasingly important role in trip planning, with 23% already using AI tools for travel inspiration and planning.

Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets
The report identifies four Gen Z archetypes whose definitions of luxury diverge significantly:

The Connoisseur Traditionalist (34%)
For this group, luxury remains rooted in the enduring pillars of hospitality: reputation, service, and craftsmanship. They gravitate toward iconic hotels, exceptional service, loyalty recognition, acclaimed dining and meticulously planned itineraries. Notably, 79% consistently stay in luxury hotels, while 91% say brand reputation influences booking decisions. Loyalty remains a powerful driver, with 85% motivated by recognition and rewards. As one of the most organized traveler groups, 66% book trips at least one to two months in advance, underscoring a definition of luxury grounded in precision, trust, and excellence. The Future Proofer (30%)
For Future Proofers, travel is an investment in long-term wellbeing. Their journeys are shaped by a desire for optimization and balance, with nearly all (97%) engaging in wellness facilities during their stay, while 95% value access to in-house healthcare experts and consider proximity to nature important when choosing a destination. More than half (57%) are willing to spend more on wellness treatments, far exceeding the broader Gen Z average (20%). Their growing influence reflects the evolution of luxury travel toward an indulgence in preventive health, restoration and holistic wellbeing. The Quiet Luxurist (20%)
In an era of constant connectivity, Quiet Luxurists are choosing absence over access. They are redefining luxury as the ability to disconnect, disappear, and reclaim stillness. All respondents in this profile (100%) say they limit technology use while traveling, compared with 63% of Gen Z overall. Meanwhile, 85% seek out lesser-known destinations, 60% prefer places before they become popular, and 90% value private dining experiences. Favoring boutique hotels, private villas and secluded escapes, they measure luxury not by visibility, but by the freedom to step away. The Cultural Reclaimer (16%)
For Cultural Reclaimers, luxury travel is closely linked to identity, heritage and meaningful connection. Every respondent in this group takes an active role in planning family trips, with 65% also acting as the primary financial decision-maker. Half say destinations linked to family heritage are very important, significantly above the broader Gen Z average of 33%. They are also highly engaged travelers, with 88% seeking immersive experiences. Their journeys are driven less by social validation, and more by cultural discovery, personal enrichment and strengthening intergenerational bonds. A Broader Recalibration of Luxury Travel
Beyond Gen Z, the report also signals a broader recalibration of luxury travel across the region. Fueled by a continued appetite for premium travel experiences, affluent travelers are also becoming more selective, taking fewer trips while extending their length of stay. Average international leisure trips are expected to increase in duration from seven to nine nights, reflecting a shift from frequency to depth. As travelers concentrate their time and spending, expectations around personalization, seamless service, and meaningful engagement continue to rise.

As luxury travel enters a new era, the findings point to a fundamental shift: the future of luxury will not be defined by a single aspiration, but by a spectrum of personal values. From the pursuit of stillness to the search for identity, from wellbeing to cultural immersion, Gen Z is transforming luxury into something more nuanced and more intentional.

For the industry, the implication is clear. Success will depend not on creating one definition of luxury, but on understanding many, and delivering experiences that feel deeply personal, emotionally resonant, and unmistakably relevant.

The full report is available to download here and high-resolution images are available to download here.

Note to Editor  
Findings are from a research report commissioned by Luxury Group by Marriott International conducted over a period from April 24 to May 19, 20261, with frequent international travelers who primarily travel for leisure. The study targeted the wealthiest 10% of residents in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam with 350 respondents from each market.

1This research was carried out following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East in February 2026.

ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of compelling brands across luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay, and all-inclusive, with 10,000 properties in 146 countries and territories, as of June 11, 2026. Marriott franchises, operates, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, yacht, outdoor, and other lodging products all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

ABOUT LUXURY GROUP BY MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
With an unrivaled portfolio of dynamic luxury brands, Marriott International is creating authentic, rare, and enriching experiences sought by today's global luxurian. Spanning all corners of the world, Marriott International's Luxury Group offers a boundless network of more than 560 landmark hotels, resorts, and yachts in over 70 countries and territories through The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels. From the world's most iconic destinations to the ultimate undiscovered gems, the international hospitality leader's collection of luxury brands is focused on elevating travel with highly contextualized, nuanced brand experiences that signal the future of luxury by allowing guests to indulge their passions while sparking personal growth. For more information, please visit Luxury.Marriott.com.  

SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.

RAV4 Hybrid achieved an all-time best-ever Best-ever June sales for Lexus division 33 electrified vehicle options available between both Toyota and Lexus brands TMNA June electrified vehicle sales of 122,063, up 35.0 percent , /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported June 2026 U.S. sales of 212,793 vehicles, up 10.1 percent on a volume basis and up 5.7 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to June 2025. Sales of electrified vehicles for the month totaled 122,063, up 35.0 percent on a volume basis and up 29.6 percent on a DSR basis, representing 57.4 percent of total sales volume. 

Toyota Motor North America Reports June, Second Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results For the second quarter, TMNA reported sales of 673,971 vehicles, up 1.1 percent on a volume basis and up 1.1 percent on a DSR basis versus the second quarter of 2025. Sales of electrified vehicles for the second quarter totaled 383,091, up 19.5 percent on a volume basis and up 19.5 percent on a DSR basis, representing 56.8 percent of total sales volume.

Toyota division posted June sales of 183,627 vehicles, up 11.2 percent on a volume basis and up 6.8 percent on a DSR basis. For the quarter, Toyota division reported sales of 585,211 vehicles, up 2.6 percent on a volume basis and up 2.6 percent on a DSR basis.

Lexus division posted June sales of 29,166 vehicles, up 3.9 percent on a volume basis and down 0.3 percent on a DSR basis. For the quarter, Lexus division reported sales of 88,760 vehicles, down 7.5 percent on a volume basis and down 7.5 percent on a DSR basis.

"Our second-quarter results reflect continued momentum across the Toyota and Lexus lineups," said Andrew Gilleland, senior vice president, Automotive Operations Group, Toyota Motor North America. "Strong demand and disciplined inventory management have fueled consistent gains versus a year ago, and accelerating interest in our electrified vehicles—with month-over-month growth throughout the quarter—reinforces that our multi-pathway approach is resonating. Combined with our commitment to affordability and a broad range of vehicles starting under $35,000, we're well-positioned to expand access to electrification while delivering value across every powertrain."

Highlights (volume basis unless otherwise noted) 

TMNA:

Second quarter sales up 1.1 percent Second quarter electrified vehicle sales of 383,091, up 19.5 percent June sales up 10.1 percent June electrified vehicle sales of 122,063, up 35.0 percent 33 total electrified vehicles currently available in dealerships between both the Toyota and Lexus brands Among the lowest incentives among full-line manufacturers Toyota Division:

RAV4 Hybrid achieved an all-time best-ever All-time best-ever electrification mix at 61.4% Second quarter sales up 2.6 percent Second quarter electrified vehicle sales of 345,791, up 21.1 percent June sales up 11.2 percent June electrified vehicle sales of 110,627, up 38.0 percent Lexus Division:

Achieved an all-time best-ever June Second quarter sales down 7.5 percent Second quarter electrified vehicle sales of 37,300, up 6.5 percent June sales up 3.9 percent June electrified vehicle sales of 11,436, up 11.7 percent About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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TOYOTA  U.S. SALES SUMMARY

June 2026

-- CURRENT MONTH --

-- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --     

2026

2025

DSR %

VOL %

2026

2025

DSR %

VOL %

TOTAL TMNA

212,793

193,209

5.7

10.1

1,243,391

1,236,600

0.5

0.5

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.

183,627

165,135

6.8

11.2

1,073,679

1,057,634

1.5

1.5

TOTAL LEXUS DIV.

29,166

28,074

-0.3

3.9

169,712

178,966

-5.2

-5.2

COROLLA

19,873

18,662

2.2

6.5

131,403

120,052

9.5

9.5

SUPRA

449

308

39.9

45.8

2,116

1,231

71.9

71.9

GR86 (INCL FR-S)

754

809

-10.5

-6.8

4,007

5,427

-26.2

-26.2

MIRAI

20

7

174.3

185.7

129

46

180.4

180.4

CROWN

656

922

-31.7

-28.9

5,152

5,054

1.9

1.9

PRIUS

4,029

3,684

5.0

9.4

19,518

33,845

-42.3

-42.3

CAMRY

31,573

25,335

19.6

24.6

179,044

155,330

15.3

15.3

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR

57,354

49,727

10.7

15.3

341,371

320,987

6.4

6.4

IS

2,888

1,310

111.6

120.5

14,071

9,858

42.7

42.7

RC

3

94

-96.9

-96.8

237

805

-70.6

-70.6

ES

331

3,089

-89.7

-89.3

3,896

19,181

-79.7

-79.7

LS

1

67

-98.6

-98.5

146

691

-78.9

-78.9

LC

144

65

112.7

121.5

689

790

-12.8

-12.8

TOTAL LEXUS DIV. CAR

3,367

4,625

-30.1

-27.2

19,039

31,325

-39.2

-39.2

TOTAL TMNA CAR

60,721

54,352

7.2

11.7

360,410

352,312

2.3

2.3

C-HR BEV

1,594

0

0.0

0.0

3,748

2

187,300.0

187,300.0

BZ

1,953

1,223

53.3

59.7

17,553

9,249

89.8

89.8

BZ WOODLAND

294

0

0.0

0.0

554

0

0.0

0.0

RAV4

32,350

36,810

-15.6

-12.1

153,955

239,451

-35.7

-35.7

COROLLA CROSS

9,644

7,595

21.9

27.0

61,541

51,324

19.9

19.9

CROWN SIGNIA

1,728

1,077

54.0

60.4

11,231

12,282

-8.6

-8.6

VENZA

1

3

-68.0

-66.7

6

692

-99.1

-99.1

HIGHLANDER

3,941

5,071

-25.4

-22.3

32,059

30,056

6.7

6.7

GRAND HIGHLANDER

12,126

11,577

0.6

4.7

75,521

65,419

15.4

15.4

4RUNNER

12,981

5,754

116.6

125.6

72,320

30,013

141.0

141.0

SEQUOIA

2,457

2,126

10.9

15.6

13,939

12,222

14.0

14.0

LAND CRUISER

2,087

2,885

-30.6

-27.7

16,412

27,336

-40.0

-40.0

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV

81,156

74,121

5.1

9.5

458,840

478,046

-4.0

-4.0

SIENNA

10,641

8,345

22.4

27.5

55,252

52,762

4.7

4.7

TACOMA

23,158

21,508

3.4

7.7

143,848

130,873

9.9

9.9

TUNDRA

11,318

11,434

-5.0

-1.0

74,368

74,966

-0.8

-0.8

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP

34,476

32,942

0.5

4.7

218,216

205,839

6.0

6.0

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK

126,273

115,408

5.0

9.4

732,308

736,647

-0.6

-0.6

UX

813

664

17.5

22.4

5,382

5,001

7.6

7.6

NX

5,781

6,227

-10.9

-7.2

30,763

38,253

-19.6

-19.6

RZ

1,004

763

26.3

31.6

7,814

3,779

106.8

106.8

RX

9,836

8,108

16.5

21.3

59,904

52,888

13.3

13.3

TX

5,301

4,729

7.6

12.1

28,112

25,147

11.8

11.8

GX

2,444

2,428

-3.4

0.7

14,981

18,893

-20.7

-20.7

LX

620

530

12.3

17.0

3,717

3,680

1.0

1.0

TOTAL LEXUS DIV. TRUCK

25,799

23,449

5.6

10.0

150,673

147,641

2.1

2.1

TOTAL TMNA TRUCK

152,072

138,857

5.1

9.5

882,981

884,288

-0.1

-0.1

Selling Days

25

24

152

152

DSR = Daily Selling Rate

TOYOTA U.S. ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE SALES SUMMARY

June 2026

-- CURRENT MONTH --

-- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --  

2026

2025

DSR %

VOL%

2026

2025

DSR %

VOL%

TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID

1,825

2,421

-27.6

-24.6

11,785

26,221

-55.1

-55.1

TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

2,204

1,263

67.5

74.5

7,733

7,624

1.4

1.4

TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID

3,157

3,288

-7.8

-4.0

23,731

27,554

-13.9

-13.9

TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID

31,573

25,333

19.6

24.6

179,033

155,289

15.3

15.3

TOYOTA MIRAI

20

7

174.3

185.7

129

46

180.4

180.4

TOYOTA CROWN

656

922

-31.7

-28.9

5,152

5,054

1.9

1.9

TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID

10,641

8,344

22.4

27.5

55,248

52,755

4.7

4.7

TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID

3,659

1,610

118.2

127.3

17,142

5,512

211.0

211.0

TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

2,242

2,032

5.9

10.3

22,894

15,378

48.9

48.9

TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

6,645

5,431

17.5

22.4

44,280

31,481

40.7

40.7

TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID

2,457

2,126

10.9

15.6

13,939

12,222

14.0

14.0

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER HYBRID

2,087

2,885

-30.6

-27.7

16,412

27,336

-40.0

-40.0

TOYOTA BZ BEV

1,953

1,223

53.3

59.7

17,553

9,249

89.8

89.8

TOYOTA BZ WOODLAND BEV

294

0

0.0

0.0

554

0

0.0

0.0

TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID

27,774

14,565

83.1

90.7

118,016

95,813

23.2

23.2

TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

4,554

633

590.7

619.4

14,775

11,357

30.1

30.1

TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID

1,932

1,922

-3.5

0.5

8,209

17,992

-54.4

-54.4

TOYOTA CROWN SIGNIA

1,728

1,077

54.0

60.4

11,231

12,282

-8.6

-8.6

TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID

1

3

-68.0

-66.7

6

692

-99.1

-99.1

TOYOTA TACOMA HYBRID

3,030

2,573

13.1

17.8

16,446

14,282

15.2

15.2

TOYOTA TUNDRA HYBRID

2,195

2,492

-15.4

-11.9

13,891

13,430

3.4

3.4

LEXUS ES HYBRID

3

1,629

-99.8

-99.8

160

8,509

-98.1

-98.1

LEXUS UX HYBRID

813

664

17.5

22.4

5,382

5,001

7.6

7.6

LEXUS LX HYBRID

338

243

33.5

39.1

1,872

1,158

61.7

61.7

LEXUS NX HYBRID

2,515

2,668

-9.5

-5.7

15,137

15,450

-2.0

-2.0

LEXUS NX PLUG-IN HYBRID

747

380

88.7

96.6

5,813

4,230

37.4

37.4

LEXUS RZ BEV

1,004

763

26.3

31.6

7,814

3,779

106.8

106.8

LEXUS RX HYBRID

4,054

2,452

58.7

65.3

25,483

21,507

18.5

18.5

LEXUS RX PLUG-IN HYBRID

678

323

101.5

109.9

4,167

3,449

20.8

20.8

LEXUS TX HYBRID

1,086

1,028

1.4

5.6

5,623

4,364

28.8

28.8

LEXUS TX PLUG-IN HYBRID

196

85

121.4

130.6

750

427

75.6

75.6

LEXUS LS HYBRID

0

1

-100.0

-100.0

1

24

-95.8

-95.8

LEXUS LC HYBRID

2

1

92.0

100.0

5

7

-28.6

-28.6

TOTAL TMNA Electrified Vehicles

122,063

90,387

29.6

35.0

670,367

609,475

10.0

10.0

TOTAL TOYOTA Electrified Vehicles

110,627

80,150

32.5

38.0

598,160

541,570

10.4

10.4

TOTAL LEXUS Electrified Vehicles

11,436

10,237

7.2

11.7

72,207

67,905

6.3

6.3

TOTAL TMNA SALES RATIO

57.4 %

46.8 %

53.9 %

49.3 %

Selling Days

25

24

152

152

SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

Key Takeaways HOOD was the top finance-sector performer in Q2, lifted by revived retail trading and product expansion.BEN gained as better markets lifted AUM and supported long-term net inflows.STT benefited from higher market levels, record custody assets and a raised fee-revenue outlook. The second quarter of 2026 ended on a strong note, with the S&P 500 Index posting its best quarterly performance in six years. Investor sentiment was buoyed by the ongoing AI infrastructure boom, easing oil-market concerns after a Middle East truce, a hawkish shift from the Federal Reserve and renewed strength in the U.S. dollar.

Against this favorable backdrop, the finance sector performed impressively in the second quarter. The Zacks Finance sector soared 10.9% in the quarter, driven by a surge in retail trading, higher capital market volumes and fading fears of an economic slowdown. However, the sector underperformed the S&P 500, which posted a 15.5% return during the same period.

The top three S&P 500 gainers from the finance sector are Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD - Free Report) , Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN - Free Report) and State Street Corporation (STT - Free Report) .

Q2 2026 Price Performance
 

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The big question for investors is whether the rally in these high-flying stocks has already run its course or if more upside remains. A closer look at each stock can help determine whether they still deserve a place on investors’ watchlists.

Robinhood: Retail Trading Boom, Expanding Product LineupRobinhood emerged as the top performer in the finance space in the second quarter of 2026, fueled by a sharp revival in retail trading activity and continued progress in expanding its product ecosystem. The company benefited from strong engagement across equities, options, crypto and prediction markets, as risk appetite improved and individual investors returned to the market.

Robinhood’s push beyond traditional brokerage services also strengthened investor confidence. Recent initiatives, including AI-powered trading capabilities, an agentic credit card, prediction-market expansion and broader wealth-management offerings, highlighted the company’s ambition to become a more diversified financial-services platform. These launches not only deepen customer engagement but also open up new revenue opportunities across trading, subscriptions, payments and advisory services.

Analysts are also bullish on HOOD’s performance. Over the past week, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings has been revised upward to $1.81 and $2.45, respectively. Though earnings are expected to decline 11.7% this year, the trend will reverse in 2027, with earnings numbers likely to jump 35.2%.

Earnings Estimates
 

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At present, Robinhood carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Franklin Resources: Better Market Conditions Lift AUMFranklin Resources is one of the top-performing finance stocks in the second quarter of 2026, supported by improving market conditions and stronger investor sentiment. The company, which operates as Franklin Templeton, benefited as rising equity markets helped lift asset values and boosted demand for investment products.

BEN’s preliminary assets under management (AUM) rose 1.9% sequentially to $1.78 trillion as of May 31, 2026, reflecting the positive impact of markets and $4 billion of long-term net inflows. Also, the company stepped up its efforts to strengthen its presence in digital assets and expand its active cryptocurrency investment capabilities by acquiring 250 Digital, an active cryptocurrency investment management firm. Subsequently, it launched Franklin Crypto, a dedicated active digital asset management division.

These trends suggested that Franklin Resources has been gaining from a healthier investment backdrop, improved client activity and better flow momentum. These efforts have resulted in bullish analyst sentiment, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings moving upward to $2.79 and $3.06 for fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027, respectively, over the past seven days. These imply earnings growth of 25.5% for fiscal 2026 and 9.9% for fiscal 2027.

Earnings Estimates
 

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At present, BEN sports a Zacks Rank #1.

State Street: Supportive Rate Environment, Macro OptimismInvestor optimism for State Street in the second quarter of 2026 was supported by hawkish Fed signals, improving macro sentiment and solid operating momentum. The company benefited from higher market levels, which aided asset-based fees, while a still-supportive interest-rate environment helped sustain net interest income (NII).

The company’s first-quarter performance was impressive, with record assets under custody and/or administration of $54.5 trillion and AUM of $5.6 trillion. This reflects stronger client activity and market appreciation. Driven by the stronger start to the year and continued traction across the franchise, STT now projects total fee revenues to increase 7-9% from the prior expectations of 4-6% growth. Similarly, NII is now expected to rise in the 8-10% range from the previous target of growth in low single digits.

The company’s scale in investment servicing, custody and asset management positioned it well to benefit from improving investor confidence and healthier capital markets. This is also driving analyst optimism. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings has moved upward to $12.53 and $14.03 for 2026 and 2027, respectively, over the past seven days. These indicate earnings growth of 21.7% for 2026 and 12% for 2027.

Earnings Estimates
 

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At present, State Street carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG - 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 Mexican food chain have returned +16.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. During this period, the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, which Chipotle falls in, has gained 1.9%. 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.

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

For the current quarter, Chipotle is expected to post earnings of $0.32 per share, indicating a change of -3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.3% over the last 30 days.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.13 points to a change of -3.4% 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 $1.35 indicates a change of +19.5% from what Chipotle is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.4%.

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 Chipotle.

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 Chipotle, the consensus sales estimate of $3.32 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +8.3%. The $12.93 billion and $14.31 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +8.4% and +10.7%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryChipotle reported revenues of $3.09 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.4%. EPS of $0.24 for the same period compares with $0.29 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.08 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.41%. The EPS surprise was 0%.

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

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.

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

Crude oil prices cooled off considerably in June. WTI, the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, slumped 20% for the month, closing at $69.50 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent, the global benchmark, tumbled nearly 25%, closing at just below $73 per barrel. Both oil benchmarks are down more than 30% over the past quarter, their worst three-month period since 2020.

Here’s a look at what fueled the June swoon in crude oil prices and what it means for energy stocks.

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Working around the global supply crunchCrude oil prices initially soared this year due to the impact of the war with Iran on oil supplies from the Persian Gulf, which accounted for 20% of global oil supplies before the war. Iran attacked ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, slowing crude oil shipments to a crawl. That created an acute crude oil shortfall, fueling a massive price spike. At one point, oil prices doubled to nearly $120 a barrel.

However, a series of workarounds has helped lessen the impact. Saudi Arabia and the UAE ramped up pipeline volumes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, China reduced its oil imports, while the International Energy Agency coordinated an emergency oil release. Additionally, the U.S. military has helped coordinate safe passage for some ships through the Strait. Add in demand destruction from higher prices and higher output from places like the U.S. and Venezuela, and the oil market has worked around the supply problem.

With the U.S. and Iran signing a Memorandum of Understanding last month to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the oil market is optimistic that oil flows from the Persian Gulf will begin normalizing this summer. That’s driving energy market analysts to lower their crude price forecasts. For example, Morgan Stanley recently lowered its fourth-quarter Brent oil outlook from $80 to $75 a barrel.

Oil companies can still thrive at lower oil pricesHigher oil prices are certainly a boon for oil company profitability. However, most oil companies have focused their efforts on becoming more profitable at lower oil prices.

For example, ExxonMobil (XOM +0.10%) has been undergoing a multiyear transformational strategy to enhance its profitability. It’s taking a two-pronged approach. ExxonMobil has delivered cumulative structural cost savings of $15.6 billion since 2019, and expects to reach $20 billion by 2030. The oil giant is also focusing its capital spending on developing its advantaged assets (the highest-margin and lowest-cost assets). Exxon expects its plan to deliver $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth by 2030 at constant pricing and margins compared to 2024. The plan would also generate $145 billion in cumulative surplus cash over the period at an average Brent price of $65 to support shareholder distributions (dividend increases and share repurchases).

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ConocoPhillips (COP 0.07%) has also built a low-cost resource base. Acquisitions, cost-savings initiatives, and low-cost developments have driven the company’s breakeven level down to the mid-$40s (the average WTI price needed to fund its current capital program). It only needs about $10 more per barrel to fund its dividend. ConocoPhillips expects to drive down its breakeven level to the low-$30s by 2029 by continuing to deliver cost savings and completing its major capital projects. Those initiatives will add $7 billion to its annual free cash flow by 2029 at $70 oil, nearly double last year’s level (and $6 billion if WTI averages $60 a barrel), giving it more money to grow its dividend and repurchase shares.

Crisis avertedThe global energy market navigated a supply crunch caused by Iran’s attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz. That has taken the air out of crude prices, which tumbled 20% last month and are approaching their pre-war levels. While oil companies were cashing in on higher crude prices, most will still thrive at lower prices due to their cost-cutting efforts and high-return growth capital project investments. ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips both expect to deliver meaningful growth over the next few years at even lower oil prices. That makes these oil stocks look like compelling long-term investment opportunities despite the June swoon in crude prices.

Defence plans emerged yesterday (Tuesday), with the government finally publishing its Defence Investment Plan after weeks of delay that had already cost one Defence Secretary his job.

The headline number is £15 billion in extra funding, set against a reported £28 billion shortfall in the defence budget. That is roughly £1 billion more than the level John Healey resigned over on 11 June.

The extra cash takes total planned spending to around £300 billion over the next four years, with defence outlays rising to 2.7% of GDP by FY29.

Nuclear and submarines take the lion's share

Of the new money, £64 billion is earmarked for the nuclear deterrent, with £47 billion of that going towards submarines and upgrades at the naval bases in Faslane, Devonport and Portsmouth.

Munitions and weapons receive £11 billion, including around £6 billion on conventional munitions and £490 million on directed energy weapons. The plan reaffirms a commitment to build six new energetics facilities by 2030.

Drones and autonomous weapons pick up £5 billion, including funding towards what Jefferies describes as an autonomous Navy built around the Common Combat Vessel programme, six hybrid ships intended to replace the Type 45 destroyer from 2030.

The Digital Targeting Web, meanwhile, sees its allocation double to around £2 billion, up from roughly £1 billion in the Strategic Defence Review.

Six stocks, two different reactions

Jefferies flags positives across its coverage universe, though the read-through varies by company.

Chemring Group (LSE:CHG), rated 'buy' with a price target of 658p, benefits directly from the energetics facility commitment and what the broker says is an increased allocation to the Digital Targeting Web.

Babcock International PLC (LSE:BAB), also a 'buy' with a target of 1,400p, gets a resolute commitment to nuclear deterrence and AUKUS-related infrastructure. The Land Rover replacement and six-by-six armoured vehicle programmes both appear to be proceeding, and Jefferies sees the Common Combat Vessel as a potential follow-on to the Type 31. The broker also expects the plan's release to clear the way for the FMSP follow-on contract to be signed.

Cohort PLC (AIM:CHRT), rated 'hold' with a target of 1,300p, should see prospects open up around sonar and naval countermeasures work. QinetiQ Group PLC (LSE:QQ.), also a hold with a target of 487p, is positioned around directed energy weapons, which feature heavily in the plan, alongside a broader pipeline of emerging technologies that will need detailed test and evaluation work, an area where QinetiQ specialises.

Avon Technologies PLC (LSE:AVON) is also covered in the note, rated 'buy' with a target of 2,390p, though Jefferies does not detail a specific programme read-through for the maker of helmets and breathing apparatus.

Enphase Energy (ENPH - 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 solar technology company have returned -31.9%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. During this period, the Zacks Solar industry, which Enphase Energy falls in, has lost 23.3%. 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.

Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere 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.

Enphase Energy is expected to post earnings of $0.45 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -34.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.7%.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.12 points to a change of -28.4% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +1.1%.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.52 indicates a change of +18.9% from what Enphase Energy is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.

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, Enphase Energy 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.

For Enphase Energy, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $291.74 million indicates a year-over-year change of -19.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $1.23 billion and $1.34 billion estimates indicate -16.8% and +9.6% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryEnphase Energy reported revenues of $282.9 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -20.6%. EPS of $0.47 for the same period compares with $0.68 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $283.56 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.23%. The EPS surprise was +9.3%.

The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times 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.

Enphase Energy 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.

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

ScoreCard+ is a new paid membership tier that will unlock next level benefits for only $99 per year

, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced multiple enhancements to its ScoreCard Loyalty Program, including the introduction of ScoreCard+, a new paid membership tier that offers athletes a chance to earn over $350 in benefits* as they work toward their personal best, gear up for the youth sports season, or find new ways to celebrate their sports fandom.

ScoreCard+ – A New Paid Tier to Fuel Athletes' Dreams

ScoreCard Infographic Starting on July 1, athletes everywhere can join ScoreCard+ for an annual fee of only $99. Membership includes:

Unlimited free standard shipping on all purchases** A guaranteed $100 in Rewards each year, awarded in $25 increments each quarter One free service or experience each year (up to $100 in value) An always-on 20% discount on in-store services and experiences Access to exclusive discounts An opportunity to earn 3x Points on one purchase each year A limited time offer of $100 towards the purchase of DICK'S owned brands – CALIA, DSG, VRST, Alpine Design, and Walter Hagen – for athletes who sign up in July.^ ScoreCard Loyalty Enhancements – New Ways to Earn and Receive Rewards

It's free to enroll in DICK'S ScoreCard loyalty program and all existing members will automatically begin to receive the program's new benefits starting on July 1, which include:

Redeem Rewards faster with the option for a $5 Reward after earning 150 Points (previously the minimum was $10 for 300 Points) Earning Points and redeeming Rewards on services and experiences, including glove steaming, restringing, bike repairs and experiences such as all-sport cage, climbing wall, events and clinics, and golf simulators. In addition, ScoreCard members can continue to unlock free shipping on orders of $49 or more and earn 1 Point for every dollar spent at our stores and online. Members can continue to earn ScoreCard Gold status after spending $500 or more annually, which unlocks a $10 annual award, a one-time opportunity to earn 3x Points on a single purchase and a dedicated customer service contact line.

To earn additional Points, ScoreCard and ScoreCard+ members can download the DICK'S mobile app and activate MOVE by connecting their fitness tracker. Through MOVE, ScoreCard members can turn everyday activity into Rewards and earn up to three Points per day when they achieve one of the following goals: three miles of walking or running, 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of activity.

"Our relationship with our athletes goes beyond transactions," said Emily Silver, Chief Marketing, eCommerce and Athlete Experience Officer at DICK'S. "We're there when their child gets their first glove, soccer ball or football cleat. We're there helping them build memories through experiences at our House of Sport and DICK'S stores. We're there when they need something quick and when they want to learn something new. Our enhanced ScoreCard and new ScoreCard+ programs recognize the deep relationships we have with our athletes and rewards them not just for purchases, but for all the ways in which they interact with us today. We look forward to continuing to build and enhance the program with additional meaningful benefits over time."

With approximately 30 million athletes representing more than 75% of sales, DICK'S ScoreCard Loyalty Program is already a powerful driver of brand engagement, purchase frequency, and long-term customer value. The refreshed program builds on that strong foundation by enhancing the overall member experience and creating additional opportunities for athletes to engage with the brand in more personalized and meaningful ways.

In addition to the ScoreCard loyalty program, athletes can earn even more in Rewards with DICK'S new and improved credit program, which re-launched in May.  With the DICK'S Credit Card: The Card for Sport, athletes automatically earn ScoreCard Gold status after their first purchase at DICK'S. New to the program, card holders will now earn 10% back in Rewards+ on qualifying purchases at DICK'S – one of the most competitive Reward rates in U.S. retail.

Athletes interested in signing up for ScoreCard, ScoreCard+ or The DICK'S Credit Card can visit any DICK'S Sporting Goods, DICK'S House of Sport, Golf Galaxy, Golf Galaxy Performance Center, Public Lands or Going, Going, Gone! Location or apply online at dicks.com/scorecard and dicks.com/credit.

About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S is a leading omni-channel retailer and an iconic brand in sport and culture. Its banners include DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! in addition to the experiential retail concepts DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center. As owner and operator of the Foot Locker Business, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos, DICK'S serves the global sneaker community across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, plus a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. DICK'S also owns and operates GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping. 

Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.

Media Contacts
DICK'S Sporting Goods – [email protected]

*$350+ in annual benefits available from $25 quarterly bonus rewards, up to a $100 free service, $100 in exclusive brand coupons, plus free shipping savings ($8 per order), 20% discount on services and experiences (up to $30 per service), and 3X points purchases where every $100 spent earns 300 ScoreCard Points generating a $10 Reward. Actual benefits vary based on shopping behavior. Exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 7/31/2026.

**Excludes oversized and overweight items.

^Provided as five $20 coupons each towards the purchase of one full priced CALIA, DSG, VRST, Alpine Design, and Walter Hagen apparel item. Redeemable online only. Cash or store credit will not be given for unused portion. Cannot be combined with other coupons or offers. Offer expires 7/31/26.

+10% back provided in Points. 300 Points = $10 Reward. Rewards are given in $5 increments after a $10 Reward is earned.

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Key Takeaways WM benefits from its waste, recycling and disposal assets plus landfill gas-to-renewable energy projects.WM focuses on pricing, cost control and technology to protect margins and improve service reliability.WM raised dividends from $1.1B in 2023 to $1.3B in 2025. Its shares gained 5.2% over the past month. Waste Management (WM - Free Report) benefits from its robust waste collection, recycling and disposal infrastructure, supporting sustainable long-term growth while building competitive advantages. The company is converting landfill gas into renewable energy by integrating modern technology and process improvements.

WM is focused on pricing and cost control to maintain healthy profit margins. It ensures that price adjustments are aligned with the quality and reliability of its services by optimizing routes, improving service delivery and operational processes.

Despite fluctuating economic conditions, the company is carefully eliminating unnecessary costs to boost margin protection. The integration of modern technology, recent acquisitions and process improvements lowers costs, boosts service reliability, expands market reach and enhances customer satisfaction.

WM has demonstrated a strong commitment to its shareholders through consistent dividend payments. It paid dividends of $1.1 billion, $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion in 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively. This consistency has persisted despite fluctuations in the company’s cash position, underscoring its dedication to creating long-term value for investors. Partly due to this shareholder-friendly policy, the stock has gained 5.2% over the past month.

Other Factors That Make WM an Attractive PickSolid Rank: Waste Management currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 offer attractive investment opportunities for investors. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Positive Earnings Surprise History: WM has an impressive earnings surprise history. The company outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the last four reported quarters and matched twice, delivering an earnings surprise of 0.6% on average.

Strong Growth Prospects: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WM’s second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $6.69 billion, indicating a 4% increase from the year-ago quarter. For fiscal 2026, the consensus estimate is $26.5 billion, indicating a 5.1% year-over-year growth.

The consensus estimate for second-quarter earnings is pegged at $2.01 per share, indicating 4.5% year-over-year growth. For the full year, the consensus mark is pegged at $8.15 per share, implying 8.7% growth from the prior year.

Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Business Services sector are Corpay Inc. (CPAY - Free Report)  and Verisk Analytics (VRSK - Free Report) .

Corpay carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 14.3%.

CPAY delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average.

Verisk also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 11.7%.

VRSK beat earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters, with the earnings surprise being 6.3%, on average.