Zcash [ZEC] has rallied nearly 37% since developers deployed the Ironwood [NU6.3] upgrade to testnet earlier this month, with the privacy-focused cryptocurrency outperforming many of its peers ahead of the protocol’s next major network upgrade.
As the community prepares for Ironwood’s mainnet activation, the upgrade also marks the beginning of the end for zcashd. This is the network’s long-running reference node, making this one of the most significant transitions in Zcash’s history.
Ironwood aims to strengthen confidence in Zcash’s supply The Zcash Open Development Lab deployed the Ironwood [NU6.3] upgrade to testnet on July 2, with activation following on July 4. The milestone serves as the final testing phase before the planned mainnet rollout later this month.
Ironwood was introduced following the disclosure of an Orchard protocol vulnerability in June. While developers said there was no evidence the issue had been exploited or that user funds were at risk, the flaw highlighted a limitation in proving the integrity of Zcash’s shielded supply.
To address that, Ironwood introduces a new shielded pool alongside a “turnstile” mechanism that enables the network to verify the amount of ZEC migrating into the new pool without compromising transaction privacy.
The upgrade is designed to strengthen confidence in Zcash’s circulating supply while preserving the privacy guarantees that distinguish the network from other cryptocurrencies.
Legacy zcashd node heads for retirement Ironwood also marks a major infrastructure shift for the ecosystem.
The long-running zcashd reference implementation will not support NU6.3. It is being phased out as the network transitions to a Rust-based architecture built around Zebra, Zaino, and Zallet.
Developers have urged node operators to migrate before Ironwood activates on mainnet, as legacy zcashd nodes are approaching their automatic end-of-life shutdown. It will no longer participate in the upgraded network.
The transition represents one of the largest architectural changes since Zcash launched. It replaces the software that has underpinned the blockchain for years.
ZEC price prediction: Bulls pause after 37% advance At press time, ZEC traded around $546, up roughly 37.4% from its early July lows.
The rally has since slowed into a period of consolidation, with buyers attempting to establish support after reaching the recent highs.
The daily RSI stood at around 58, indicating bullish momentum remained intact without entering overbought territory. That suggests buyers still hold a modest advantage. However, the strong upside momentum seen earlier in the month has begun to moderate.
Source: TradingView The immediate resistance lies around $560, where recent advances have repeatedly stalled.
A decisive breakout above that level could pave the way for another attempt at $600, a price zone that acted as resistance earlier this year.
On the downside, the $500 region has emerged as the first meaningful support. Holding above that level would preserve the current higher-low structure. At the same time, a break below it could trigger a deeper pullback before buyers attempt another advance.
Final Summary Zcash’s Ironwood upgrade has entered its final testing phase, introducing a new shielded pool while paving the way for the retirement of the legacy zcashd node. ZEC has gained nearly 37% since Ironwood entered testnet, with bulls now attempting to break above the $560 resistance to target $600.
Overview This is the v0.18.5.2 release of the Monero GUI software. This release fixes wallet generation during first use.
The latest CLI release notes can be found on the precedent blog post
Some highlights of this release are:
Fix wallet generation during first use (#4657) Warn when adjusting KDF rounds (#4641) Fix precision loss when generating payment requests with large amounts (#4649) Create wallets in memory in wizard (#4654) Minor bug fixes The complete list of changes is available on GitHub, along with the source code.
Contributors for this Release This release was the direct result of 6 people who worked to put out 50 commits containing 1120 new lines of code. We'd like to thank them very much for their time and effort. In no particular order, they are:
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The market expects PJT Partners (PJT - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 28. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis investment bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.65 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +7.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $443 million, up 8.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.91% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for PJT Partners?For PJT Partners, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that PJT Partners will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that PJT Partners would post earnings of $1.51 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.54, delivering a surprise of +1.99%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
PJT Partners doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, Blackstone Inc. (BX - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.32 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +9.1%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $3.34 billion, up 8.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Blackstone Inc. has been revised 2.4% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -0.56%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Blackstone Inc. will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when O-I Glass (OI - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 28, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis glass container manufacturer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -58.5%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.6 billion, down 6.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.85% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for O-I Glass?For O-I Glass, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that O-I Glass will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that O-I Glass would post earnings of $0.09 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.05, delivering a surprise of -44.44%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
O-I Glass doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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#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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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.
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Stock to Watch: Acuity (AYI - Free Report) Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Acuity, Inc. is the parent company of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. and other subsidiaries. The company manufactures and distributes lighting fixtures and related components that comprise devices such as luminaries, lighting controls, and controllers for various building systems, power supplies, prismatic skylights, and drivers, as well as integrated systems designed to optimize energy efficiency and comfort for various indoor and outdoor applications.
AYI is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Business Services stock. AYI has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 1.6% over the past four weeks.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.34 to $19.78 per share. AYI boasts an average earnings surprise of +4.9%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, AYI should be on investors' short list.
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this company have returned +5.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change. The Zacks Technology Services industry, to which Duolingo belongs, has lost 6.8% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate 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.
Duolingo is expected to post earnings of $0.61 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -33%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +3.7%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.81 points to a change of -67.2% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +1.7%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.18 indicates a change of +13.2% from what Duolingo is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +3.2%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Duolingo.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Duolingo, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $297.2 million indicates a year-over-year change of +17.8%. For the current and next fiscal years, $1.2 billion and $1.36 billion estimates indicate +16.1% and +12.6% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryDuolingo reported revenues of $291.97 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +26.5%. EPS of $0.89 for the same period compares with $0.72 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $288.54 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.19%. The EPS surprise was +12.66%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
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.
Duolingo is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
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 Duolingo. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #PFAS--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the City of Dayton, Ohio Department of Water, selected Tetra Tech for a single-award contract to design advanced treatment solutions for what will be the largest dedicated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment facility in the United States, with a projected construction co.
ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM - Free Report) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, ABM's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross."
A golden cross is a technical chart pattern that can signify a potential bullish breakout. It's formed from a crossover involving a security's short-term moving average breaking above a longer-term moving average, with the most common moving averages being the 50-day and the 200-day, since bigger time periods tend to form stronger breakouts.
Golden crosses have three key stages that investors look out for. It starts with a downtrend in a stock's price that eventually bottoms out, followed by the stock's shorter moving average crossing over its longer moving average and triggering a trend reversal. The final stage is when a stock continues the upward climb to higher prices.
This kind of chart pattern is the opposite of a death cross, which is a technical event that suggests future bearish price movement.
Shares of ABM have been moving higher over the past four weeks, up 7.7%. Plus, the company is currently a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, suggesting that ABM could be poised for a breakout.
The bullish case solidifies once investors consider ABM's positive earnings outlook. For the current quarter, no earnings estimate has been cut compared to 3 revisions higher in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased too.
Investors may want to watch ABM for more gains in the near future given the company's key technical level and positive earnings estimate revisions.
SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors John Bizjack and Brian Bizjack have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform, aligned with Ascendus Financial Advisors, an existing firm supporting LPL-affiliated advisors. They reported serving approximately $145 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join LPL from Morgan Stanley.
Badger Meter's SEC Filings Warned of Generic Risks but Allegedly Failed to Disclose That "Short-Cycle" Demand Variability Was Already Eroding Revenue — Investors Lost Over $95 Per Share Across Three Corrective Disclosures Badger Meter's SEC Filings Warned of Generic Risks but Allegedly Failed to Disclose That "Short-Cycle" Demand Variability Was Already Eroding Revenue — Investors Lost Over $95 Per Share Across Three Corrective Disclosures
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The market expects Caesars Entertainment (CZR - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 28, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis casino and resort operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +110.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.95 billion, up 1.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 31.39% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Caesars Entertainment?For Caesars Entertainment, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +69.64%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Caesars Entertainment will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Caesars Entertainment would post a loss of$0.19 per share when it actually produced a loss of -$0.48, delivering a surprise of -152.63%.
The company has not been able to beat consensus EPS estimates in any of the last four quarters.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Caesars Entertainment appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Key Takeaways Deckers' Q1 revenues are expected to rise 5.4% to $1.02 billion, while earnings may fall 5.4%.HOKA and UGG momentum, product innovation and broader consumer appeal may support first-quarter sales.Higher tariffs and increased spending on marketing, technology and retail may weigh on Deckers' margins. As Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) prepares to unveil its first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings on July 23, before the opening bell, investors are eager to see if the company can beat market expectations.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues stands at $1,017 million, implying 5.4% growth from the prior year. Meanwhile, the consensus mark for earnings has remained stable over the past 30 days at 88 cents a share and suggests a 5.4% decrease from the year-ago period.
DECK has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 22.7%, on average. In the last reported quarter, Deckers’ bottom line outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a margin of 18.5%.
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What the Zacks Model Says About DECK’s Q1 EarningsAs investors prepare for Deckers' first-quarter results, the question looms regarding an earnings beat or miss. Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Deckers this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. However, that’s not the case here. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Deckers has a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Key Factors to Observe Ahead of Deckers' Q1 EarningsDeckers’ first-quarter performance is likely to have been supported by continued momentum at HOKA, where consumer demand remained healthy across both performance and lifestyle categories. Management highlighted the brand's robust innovation pipeline, supported by recently introduced road and trail running products, continued expansion of key footwear franchises and growing brand awareness. The company also pointed to encouraging wholesale order trends, healthy full-price sell-through and a disciplined marketplace strategy. These factors are likely to have helped sustain revenue growth while reinforcing HOKA’s ability to attract new consumers across global markets.
Another likely driver is the ongoing strength of the UGG brand, which has evolved beyond its traditional winter focus into a broader year-round lifestyle franchise. Management emphasized continued consumer engagement across newer footwear categories, including sneakers, sandals and clogs, while also expanding its appeal among male shoppers. The company’s strategy of refreshing iconic franchises with new silhouettes and extending successful product franchises has strengthened brand relevance across multiple seasons. These initiatives, combined with balanced execution across wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, are likely to have supported first-quarter sales.
Deckers’ disciplined marketplace execution and continued investment in long-term brand building are also likely to have a positive influence during the quarter. The company has remained focused on carefully managing inventory and expanding consumer engagement through marketing, digital capabilities and selective retail expansion. Management also highlighted ongoing investments in product innovation, technology and customer acquisition, alongside a strategy of measured international expansion and targeted wholesale partnerships. These initiatives are designed to strengthen brand equity rather than pursue short-term volume, positioning the company to capture sustainable demand while preserving its premium pricing strategy.
On the downside, profitability in the first quarter is likely to have been pressured by several temporary and structural cost headwinds despite healthy demand. Management had cautioned that the quarter would include elevated marketing spending to support brand initiatives, higher operating costs associated with hiring, and ongoing investments in technology and retail expansion. Gross margin is also likely to have faced pressure from higher tariffs.
DECK Stock Price PerformanceDeckers, which competes with NIKE, Inc. (NKE - Free Report) and Crocs, Inc. (CROX - Free Report) , has fallen 3.4% over the past three months compared with the industry’s decline of 2.5%. While shares of Crocs have risen 28.6%, those of NIKE have declined 4.8%.
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Does DECK Present a Strong Case for Value Investing?Deckers’ valuation remains discounted relative to the industry. The stock currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E multiple of 13.52, below the industry average of 14.45. DECK is also trading below its own 12-month median P/E of 14.89, suggesting that the stock remains attractively valued relative to the industry and its recent historical range.
Deckers is trading at a discount to NIKE (with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 23.61) but at a premium to Crocs (9.50).
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Final Words on DeckersDeckers enters its first-quarter earnings release on solid operational footing, supported by continued strength across its HOKA and UGG brands, disciplined marketplace execution and sustained investments in long-term growth initiatives. However, higher tariffs and increased spending on marketing, technology and retail expansion are likely to have weighed on profitability during the quarter. While the company's favorable Zacks Rank reflects confidence in its long-term fundamentals, the Earnings ESP does not point to a clear earnings surprise this time. Given Deckers' strong brand momentum, attractive valuation and proven execution, current investors may consider holding their positions, while prospective investors may look to accumulate the stock on any post-earnings development with a long-term investment horizon.
In this patch of your weekly Dispatch:ECB decides on ratesIs AI earning?BTC inflows returnMarket cast
BTC: Bulls regain controlBitcoin's weekly chart shows a constructive setup taking shape. Price has bounced off the 200-period SMA and is now heading toward the middle Bollinger Band (the 20-period SMA) – a key volatility indicator. The RSI, a momentum oscillator, remains neutral but with its signal line trending upward, while the Stochastic, another momentum oscillator, is similarly neutral yet climbing. The MACD, a trend and momentum indicator, has generated a bullish crossover, reinforcing the constructive tone.
The daily chart tells an even more bullish story. Price has reached the upper Bollinger Band, with the RSI elevated and rising. The Stochastic sits in overbought territory but shows no signs of fading momentum, while the MACD histogram remains positive and rising – all pointing to bullish momentum building across both timeframes.
Key levels to watch: On the downside, immediate support sits around $64,000, with the next significant zone near $62,000; the weekly 200-period SMA could also serve as dynamic support. To the upside, the first resistance comes in around $67,000, followed by $70,000.
The big idea
Argentina’s first place in the stablecoin finalsArgentina gave everything it had in an intense, extra-time battle against Spain – this got us thinking about another arena where Argentina isn't just competing, it's setting the pace: stablecoins.
There's a reason the country is such fertile ground: currency debasement — a case playing out well beyond Argentina's borders. The peso has weakened substantially against the dollar over the past several years, with inflation still running above 30% year-over-year — one data point in a much broader global pattern. Turkey, Nigeria, and Lebanon have all seen annual inflation swing anywhere from 50% to 200% in recent years, and in each case, dollar-pegged stablecoins have become the accessible workaround — a way to hold something resembling a dollar without needing an actual bank account in dollars, especially where capital controls make that difficult.
Zoom out globally, and the numbers back up the hype. Citi's base case now puts the stablecoin market at $1.9 trillion by 2030, with a bull case as high as $4 trillion — both revised upward from last year's forecasts, while Standard Chartered projects the market hitting $2 trillion as soon as 2028. Citi and Brookfield research goes further still, suggesting stablecoins in circulation could grow as much as 15-fold by 2030. Tokenized real-world assets are riding a similar wave: RWAs (excluding stablecoin issuers themselves) hit a record $33 billion in Q2, up 45% year-to-date, led by tokenized Treasurys, corporate credit, stocks, and venture capital.
Visa's latest report with Artemis makes the case that stablecoins will quietly take over the sub-dollar "micro-commerce" machines that will transact with each other, while cards keep the bigger-ticket purchases. It's one of several backers, alongside Mastercard and BlackRock, of the new Open USD stablecoin — a reminder that the real story isn't one network's report, it's a scramble among all of them to not get left behind.
That scramble is playing out well beyond payment networks. Japan's JCB is piloting stablecoin rails with Circle, and convenience store chain Lawson will accept stablecoins starting in August. Sony just secured preliminary U.S. approval for its own dollar-backed stablecoin trust — a closed-loop network with no confirmed link to PlayStation purchases yet, but a clear signal of where large consumer platforms think payments are heading.
Tether, meanwhile, is finding traction at the sovereign level: Bolivia is weighing a framework to formally recognize USDT as a payment currency alongside the boliviano and the dollar, a response to a prolonged dollar shortage after the country abandoned its currency peg earlier this year.
The common thread echoes past tech cycles: the biggest gains rarely come from the invention itself, but from the infrastructure built around it. Railroads didn't drive industrialization — the surrounding logistics network did. Electrification wasn't about the light bulb, but the grid. Stablecoins may follow the same script: the lasting value may sit less with the coins and more with the issuance platforms, custody systems, and compliance tooling that connect them to the existing financial system.
Argentina may have to wait four more years for its next shot at the trophy. Stablecoins won't wait for anyone — but the real contest to watch isn't between coins, it's for the rails underneath them. That's where the next decade of returns will likely be decided.
TradFi trends
Big Тech earnings season startsAfter a rough week that saw the Nasdaq shed 2.9% amid a brutal semiconductor sell-off, attention turns to the Magnificent Seven — Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla — the handful of mega-cap tech names that have driven much of the market's AI-fueled gains. Alphabet and Tesla are both due to report Wednesday, with the rest of the group's earnings continuing to roll out over the coming weeks. The chip rout has wiped out more than $3 trillion in market value since June 22, much of it rotating into these names — making their earnings a real-time test of whether AI-driven optimism still justifies today's valuations, or whether the pullback becomes something broader.
Crypto has a stake in the outcome too. The AI trade has arguably pulled some capital away from Bitcoin over recent months, even as the two show some degree of correlation as risk assets. A wobble in Big Tech earnings could test whether that relationship holds, as Bitcoin continues working toward a decisive push above $65,000 to confirm its own recovery.
Oil climbs, inflation cools, and the ECB weighs the next moveMarkets head into the week caught between rising geopolitical risk and diverging central bank paths. Crude oil has climbed sharply on continued Middle East tensions, while cooling inflation data has traders leaning toward a Fed hold — even as the ECB faces a tougher call of its own, deciding without the benefit of fresh Q2 growth or inflation data.
ECB Rate Decision (Jul 23): Fresh off a June hike to 2.25%, markets lean toward a hold, though a hawkish tail remains.Weekly Jobless Claims (Jul 24): A rising trend would strengthen the case for eventual easing.S&P Global PMI (Jul 25): This week's main growth signal.Alphabet & Tesla Earnings (this week): An early read on whether tech's momentum still holds.The week's most interesting data story
Bitcoin’s clearest signs of recovery?Bitcoin ETF flows have become one of the market's most closely tracked sentiment gauges, since they capture real money moving in or out of Bitcoin exposure on a daily basis. This week's data leans encouraging: US spot Bitcoin ETFs notched a second straight week of inflows, pulling in $75.7 million for the week ending July 17, building on the $197.4 million added the week before. It's a modest pace compared to earlier highs, but after a rocky June, two consecutive green weeks are a welcome signal that buying interest is returning. The next test: whether Bitcoin can push decisively above the $65,000-$65,500 range, to help confirm the recovery has legs.
The numbers
The week’s most interesting numbers$727.3 million — US spot Bitcoin ETFs' haul over their longest inflow streak in nearly three months, five days running.
$70,000–$72,000 — Where Bitcoin's biggest options bets are clustered for July 31, a $2.5 billion bullish spread landing two days after the Fed's next decision.
110 — The number of reasons Michael Saylor cited in a critique of BIP-110, a proposal to restrict Bitcoin "spam," which he argues threatens the network's neutrality.
Hot topic
What the community is discussingThe never-ending Bull vs Bear duel.
Still early and big at the same time.
Another perspective on Bitcoin ETFs.
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The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.
Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Luckily, Zacks has developed its own Style Scores system in an effort to find stocks with specific traits. Value investors will be interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with both "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are among the strongest value stocks on the market right now.
One company to watch right now is Genworth Financial (GNW - Free Report) . GNW is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value.
Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. GNW has a P/S ratio of 0.53. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 0.76.
Finally, our model also underscores that GNW has a P/CF ratio of 12.32. This data point considers a firm's operating cash flow and is frequently used to find companies that are undervalued when considering their solid cash outlook. GNW's current P/CF looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 19.97. GNW's P/CF has been as high as 17.53 and as low as 6.47, with a median of 10.08, all within the past year.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Genworth Financial is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, GNW feels like a great value stock at the moment.
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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.
#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.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: The Cooper Companies (COO - Free Report) The Cooper Companies is a global medical device company operating through two main segments: CooperVision (CVI) and CooperSurgical (CSI). CVI focuses on contact lenses, with a strong presence in daily silicone hydrogel lenses, torics, multifocals, and myopia management. Its flagship MyDay franchise, including MyDay Energys and toric/multifocal expansions, continues to capture premium share, while MiSight addresses the growing myopia epidemic. CSI provides products and services in fertility and women’s health, offering in-vitro fertilization (IVF) solutions, contraceptives such as Paragard, and office/surgical devices.
COO is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 15.45; value investors should take notice.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $4.63 per share. COO boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, COO should be on investors' short list.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Planet Fitness To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Planet Fitness between November 6, 2025, and May 6, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Planet Fitness, Inc. (""Planet Fitness" or the "Company") (NYSE: PLNT) and reminds investors of the September 14, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose facts concerning the true state of Planet Fitness' customer acquisition and marketing metrics. Notably, the Company's updated marketing messaging was failing to resonate with, and was actively intimidating, its core target demographic of fitness beginners and casual gym-goers. As a result, Planet Fitness was experiencing a significant headwind in net member joins during its peak first-quarter sign-up period that rendered its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance and long term financial targets unachievable.
On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness announced its first quarter results for fiscal 2026, revealing that its critical peak sign-up period was off to a slower-than-expected start internally, slashing same-store growth guidance from 4-5% to only 1%, completely withdrawing its long-term three-year growth algorithm, and announcing a pause of the planned national rollout of the Black Card price increase. On this news, Planet Fitness's stock price fell $19.95, or 31.19%, to close at $44.01 per share on May 7, 2026.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Planet Fitness's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Planet Fitness class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/PLNT or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Planet Fitness Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Planet Fitness securities fraud lawsuit about?
This securities class action lawsuit alleges that Planet Fitness, Inc. made materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts during the class period concerning the company's customer acquisition and marketing metrics. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Planet Fitness's updated marketing messaging was failing to resonate with — and was allegedly actively intimidating — its core target demographic of fitness beginners and casual gym-goers. As a result, the company allegedly experienced a significant headwind in net member joins during its critical peak first-quarter sign-up period, rendering its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance and long-term financial targets unachievable. On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness announced its first quarter fiscal 2026 results, at which time it slashed same-store growth guidance from 4–5% to only 1%, completely withdrew its long-term three-year growth algorithm, and announced a pause of the planned national rollout of its Black Card price increase. On that news, Planet Fitness's stock price fell $19.95 per share, or approximately 31.19%, to close at $44.01 per share on May 7, 2026.
Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Planet Fitness, Inc. common stock traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PLNT between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive, may be eligible to participate in this lawsuit. Eligibility to participate in any potential recovery is not limited to investors who seek appointment as lead plaintiff; any class member who suffered losses during the class period may be entitled to share in any recovery that may be obtained. Investors are encouraged to review their trading records to determine whether their purchases fall within the applicable class period. Additional information about eligibility may be obtained by contacting Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?
A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative who serves on behalf of all class members and plays an active role in directing the litigation, including working with counsel on case strategy and settlement negotiations. The lead plaintiff is typically the class member who suffered the largest financial loss and who satisfies certain adequacy and typicality requirements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must file a motion with the court no later than September 14, 2026. Importantly, investors do not need to serve as lead plaintiff in order to participate in the lawsuit or share in any recovery that may be obtained — class membership alone may entitle eligible investors to a portion of any proceeds.
What should investors do if they purchased Planet Fitness stock during the Class Period?
Investors who purchased Planet Fitness, Inc. common stock on the NASDAQ (PLNT) during the class period from November 6, 2025 through May 6, 2026 are encouraged to review their brokerage and trading records to confirm the timing and details of their purchases. Investors should take steps to preserve all relevant documentation, including trade confirmations, account statements, and any communications related to their Planet Fitness holdings, as such records may be important to establishing their claims. Given that the lead plaintiff motion deadline is September 14, 2026, investors who wish to be considered for appointment as lead plaintiff should act promptly. Investors may wish to consult with Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP prior to that deadline to evaluate their legal options and understand their rights, even if they do not intend to seek the lead plaintiff role.
Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Planet Fitness securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.
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San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2026) - Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) common stock between November 6, 2025 and May 5, 2026. Planet Fitness is one of the largest franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by member count and location footprint.
For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.
What is the class period? November 6, 2025 – May 5, 2026
What are the allegations? Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) Misled Investors Regarding its Long-Term Prospects
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to the Company's ability to nationally rollout the Black Card price increase, to Planet Fitness' projected membership growth outlook and associated sales growth, and to the Company's ability to drive new joins on its existing marketing campaign, purportedly saving the Company additional funds, while also minimizing risks from seasonality, weather-related events, and general macroeconomic fluctuations. In truth, the Company's projections, both for fiscal 2026 and in its three-year growth algorithm, fell short of reality; Planet Fitness could not continue to grow its membership rate at the level necessary without a significant overhaul to its marketing message or the introduction of new marketing campaigns, nor could it proceed with the planned rollout of the Black Card price increase that such guidance was significantly reliant upon.
Plaintiff alleges that on May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing that its critical peak sign-up period was off to a slower-than-expected start internally. Management slashed full-year 2026 growth guidance, notably slashing same-store growth from 4-5% to only 1%, and completely withdrew its long-term three-year growth algorithm it had introduced just six months prior. Planet Fitness attributed these results to an over-pivoted marketing campaign that failed to resonate with its core customer base, alongside external competition, macroeconomic, and weather-related impacts. Management then announced they were pausing the planned national rollout of the Black Card price increase to prioritize revitalizing new membership growth. On this news, Planet Fitness stock fell from a closing market price of $63.96 per share on May 6, 2026, to $44.01 per share on May 7, 2026, a decline of about 31.19% in the span of just a single day.
What can shareholders do now? You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Planet Fitness, Inc. Shareholders who wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their papers to the court by September 14, 2026. The lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT).
Shareholders who purchased shares of PLNT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Planet Fitness' customer acquisition and marketing metrics. Notably, the Company's updated marketing messaging was failing to resonate with, and was actively intimidating, its core target demographic of fitness beginners and casual gym-goers. As a result, Planet Fitness was experiencing a significant headwind in net member joins during its peak first-quarter sign-up period that rendered its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance and long term financial targets unachievable. On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing that its critical peak sign-up period was off to a slower-than-expected start internally. Management slashed full-year 2026 growth guidance, notably slashing same-store growth from 4-5% to only 1%, and completely withdrew its long-term three-year growth algorithm it had introduced just six months prior. Planet Fitness attributed these results to an over-pivoted marketing campaign that failed to resonate with its core customer base, alongside external competition, macroeconomic, and weather related impacts. Management then announced they were pausing the planned national rollout of the Black Card price increase to prioritize revitalizing new membership growth. Following this news, the price of Planet Fitness' common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $63.96 per share on May 6, 2026, Planet Fitness' stock price fell to $44.01 per share on May 7, 2026, a decline of about 31.19% in the span of just a single day.
DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/planet-fitness-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=194989&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of PLNT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 14, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt notifies investors in Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased PLNT securities between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026. Submit your information now.
PLNT shares fell from $63.96 to $44.01 on May 7, 2026, a decline of $19.95 per share, or approximately 31.19%. Investors have until September 14, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.
SEC Filing Adequacy Under the Planet Fitness Regulatory Compliance Securities Allegations
The action contends that Planet Fitness created the allegedly false impression that it possessed reliable information about the national rollout of its Black Card price increase, projected membership growth, and associated sales growth. The complaint challenges whether the Company’s disclosures adequately warned investors that its marketing campaign was allegedly failing to resonate with beginners and casual gym-goers during the critical first-quarter sign-up period.
The securities action asserts claims under Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5. The practical investor issue is whether class members purchased PLNT shares at prices allegedly inflated by incomplete or misleading disclosure about membership demand, pricing execution, and long-term targets.
Disclosure Gaps Alleged in Planet Fitness' Risk Warnings
The complaint identifies several areas where investors allegedly lacked specific information before the May 7, 2026 announcement:
Whether the “We Are All Strong on This Planet” campaign was allegedly intimidating the Company’s core beginner demographic.Whether net member joins were allegedly weakening during the Company’s most important seasonal acquisition window.Whether the $29.99 Black Card price rollout was allegedly dependent on assumptions that current marketing conditions could not support.Whether the three-year growth algorithm allegedly relied on membership and rate-growth projections that were no longer achievable.Whether prior risk disclosures allegedly described possibilities rather than specific conditions already affecting the business. Why the May 7 Guidance Reset Matters to Investors
On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness reported first-quarter results and reduced its 2026 outlook, including lowering same-club sales growth expectations from 4% to 5% to approximately 1%. The Company also withdrew its three-year growth algorithm and paused the planned national Black Card price increase pending a broader pricing review.
“Generic risk factor language cannot substitute for disclosing specific, known problems that are already affecting a company’s operations. Here, the complaint alleges that investors were not given a complete picture of marketing and pricing risks before PLNT shares lost nearly one-third of their value in a single day.” -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Find out if you might qualify to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
WHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About the PLNT Lawsuit
Q: What is the PLNT class action lawsuit about? A: A securities class action has been filed against Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) alleging materially false and misleading statements between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026. Shares fell approximately 31.19% after the Company disclosed slower-than-expected net member growth, reduced 2026 guidance, withdrew its three-year growth algorithm, and paused the Black Card price increase.
Q: Who is eligible to join the PLNT investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased PLNT stock or securities between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: What specific misstatements does the PLNT lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Planet Fitness made materially false or misleading statements regarding the effectiveness of its marketing strategy, projected membership growth, the planned Black Card price increase, and its three-year growth algorithm. When the Company disclosed slower joins, guidance cuts, withdrawal of long-term targets, and a pause in the price rollout, the stock price declined sharply.
Q: What court was the PLNT class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire and is governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Q: What if I already sold my PLNT shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to contact the firm. Securities class actions are generally handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, and no out-of-pocket costs. Any attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded to class counsel are subject to court approval.
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LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PLNT) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before September 14, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Planet Fitness failed to effectively roll out a national price increase on its Black Card offering. The Company overstated its growth outlook. The Company exaggerated its ability to drive new member joins with its existing market campaign. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Planet Fitness, investors suffered damages.
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Stock to Watch: C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW - Free Report) Based in Minnesota, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is a third-party logistics company. As an asset-light transportation provider, it offers freight transportation services and logistics solutions across industries. The company’s services range from commitments on a specific shipment to more comprehensive and integrated relationships.
CHRW is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. CHRW has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 20% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $6.11 per share. CHRW boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CHRW should be on investors' short list.
Equifax (EFX - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.25 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $2 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this credit reporting company would post earnings of $1.69 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.86, delivering a surprise of +10.06%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Equifax, which belongs to the Zacks Consulting Services industry, posted revenues of $1.7 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.32%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.54 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Equifax shares have lost about 17% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Equifax?While Equifax has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Equifax was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.26 on $1.71 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.56 on $6.74 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Consulting Services is currently in the bottom 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Hackett Group (HCKT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This consulting company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -10.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Hackett Group's revenues are expected to be $68.9 million, down 11.3% from the year-ago quarter.
For the quarter ended June 2026, Equifax (EFX - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.7 billion, up 10.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.25, compared to $2.00 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.32% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.69 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.21, the EPS surprise was +1.81%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Equifax performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Operating revenue- Total International: $383.1 million versus $380.17 million estimated by 18 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.4% change.Operating revenue- U.S. Information Solutions: $611.6 million versus the 18-analyst average estimate of $606.29 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +17.3%.Operating revenue- Latin America: $109 million compared to the $109.26 million average estimate based on 16 analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.4% year over year.Operating revenue- Canada: $73.3 million versus the 16-analyst average estimate of $72.85 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5.8%.Operating revenue- Europe: $101.1 million versus the 16-analyst average estimate of $105.04 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.9%.Operating revenue- Asia Pacific: $99.7 million versus $93.05 million estimated by 16 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +16.9% change.Operating revenue- Workforce Solutions: $705.4 million versus $713.4 million estimated by 18 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +6.5% change.Operating revenue- Workforce Solutions- Employer Services: $97.8 million versus the 16-analyst average estimate of $96.88 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3%.Operating revenue- Workforce Solutions- Verification Services: $607.6 million versus $617.09 million estimated by 16 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.1% change.Operating revenue- U.S. Information Solutions- Financial Marketing Services: $66.2 million versus the 15-analyst average estimate of $66.49 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3.9%.Operating revenue- U.S. Information Solutions- Online Information Solutions: $545.4 million versus $541.04 million estimated by 15 analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +19.1% change.Adjusted EBITDA- U.S. Information Solutions: $200.4 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $201.09 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Equifax here>>>
Shares of Equifax have returned +17.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Data center electricity demand has surged over the last few years as AI workloads have scaled up, becoming one of the biggest tailwinds for the U.S. utility sector. Training and running large AI models require massive, continuous computing power, and technology hyperscalers have been signing large-load power purchase agreements to secure capacity for new facilities. Because data centers run around the clock, as cooling systems, servers, and networking equipment don’t power down overnight the way residential or commercial demand does, they create a more constant, predictable load that utilities can plan around. Still, the sheer scale of new demand is straining grids that were built for slower, more gradual growth. This has pushed utility companies to accelerate infrastructure spending, extend the life of existing power plants, and, in some cases, explore new generation sources to keep pace, all of which factor into the growth outlooks that continue to make utility stocks attractive to investors positioning around the AI boom.
Utility stocks had a big run last year as investors began to grasp that AI-fueled data center demand had increased. Some have pulled back in price as investors and institutional portfolio managers moved to lock in big gains. We decided to screen our 24/7 Wall St. utility research database, looking for quality stocks that pay among the highest dividends in the sector and trade at prices that make more sense now than last year. Five look like solid picks for growth and income investors seeking dependable, and in some cases rising, dividends.
Why are we covering utility stocks? Utility dividend stocks offer investors a reliable source of passive income. Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring the earner’s continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.
Avista This is an off-the-radar name with a strong 4.64% dividend. Avista (NYSE:AVA) is an energy company that produces, transmits, and distributes energy, as well as engages in other energy-related businesses.
Its segments include Avista Utilities and AEL&P.
The Avista Utilities segment comprises regulated utility operations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. It engages in electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon.
Additionally, it supplies electricity to a small number of customers in Montana. Avista Utilities also engages in wholesale purchases and sales of electricity and natural gas as an integral part of energy resource management and its load-serving obligation.
The AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska, that is a wholly owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
Weiss Ratings has a Buy rating, but we could not find a price target.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners This limited partnership yields 4.64% and is among the most diverse companies in the sector. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE:BIP | BIP Price Prediction) is a global infrastructure company that owns and operates long-life assets in the utilities, transport, midstream, and data sectors across the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
The company’s segments include Utilities, Transport, Midstream, and Data.
The Utilities segment consists of regulated transmission (natural gas and electricity) and commercial and residential distribution (electricity, natural gas, and water connections) operations.
The Transport segment includes infrastructure assets that provide transportation, storage, and handling services for merchandise goods, commodities, and passengers. The Transport segment consists of diversified terminals, rail, and toll roads.
The Midstream segment comprises systems that provide natural gas transmission, gathering, processing, and storage services.
The Data segment includes critical infrastructure that provides telecommunication, fiber, and data storage services.
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Morgan Stanley has an Overweight rating with a $46 target price.
Edison International With one of the highest dividends in the utility sector at 4.37%, this is a strong idea for the rest of 2026. Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is an electric utility holding company focused on providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through its independent companies. It is the parent holding company of Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and Trio.
SCE is a public utility primarily engaged in the business of supplying and delivering electricity to an approximately 50,000 square mile area across Southern, Central, and Coastal California.
Trio is a global energy advisory firm providing integrated sustainability and energy advisory services to large commercial, industrial, and institutional organizations in North America and Europe.
Trio provides integrated strategy and implementation solutions in:
Sustainability Renewables Energy procurement Conventional supply Energy optimization Transportation electrification Barclays has an Overweight rating with a $77 price objective.
Eversource Energy Eversource, an energy provider serving customers in the Northeast United States, posted strong first-quarter earnings. This under-the-radar conservative stock pays a solid 4.06% dividend. Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) is a public utility holding company that provides energy delivery services.
The company operates through four segments:
Electric Distribution Electric Transmission Natural Gas Distribution Water Distribution It is involved in transmitting and distributing electricity, as well as operating solar power facilities and natural gas facilities.
The company operates regulated water utilities that serve approximately 241,000 customers. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and fire protection customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Wells Fargo has an Overweight rating with a $76 target price.
Portland General Electric This is a pure regulated utility in a fast-growing region with a strong renewable energy position, and it pays a rich 3.98% dividend. Utilities seeking West Coast exposure could find it very appealing. Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) is engaged in the generation, wholesale purchase and sale, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity to customers in the state of Oregon.
The company participates in the wholesale market by purchasing and selling electricity and natural gas to obtain power at a reasonable price to serve its retail customers. The company meets its retail load requirement with both company-owned generation and power purchased on the wholesale market.
Portland General Electric has five natural gas-fired generating facilities: PW1, PW2, Beaver, Coyote Springs Unit 1 (Coyote Springs), and Carty Generating Station (Carty).
It also owns and operates two wind farms, Biglow Canyon Wind Farm (Biglow Canyon) and Tucannon River Wind Farm (Tucannon River). Biglow Canyon is located in Sherman County, Oregon. The Tucannon River is located in southeastern Washington.
BTIG has a Buy rating with a $58 target price.
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Owens Corning (OC - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this construction materials company have returned +12.8%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, which Owens Corning falls in, has lost 6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Owens Corning is expected to post earnings of $3.06 per share, indicating a change of -27.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.3% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $9.55 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of -20.8%. This estimate has changed +0.2% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $11.77 indicates a change of +23.2% from what Owens Corning is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
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 Owens Corning.
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 Owens Corning, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $2.67 billion indicates a year-over-year change of -2.8%. For the current and next fiscal years, $9.93 billion and $10.34 billion estimates indicate -1.7% and +4.1% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryOwens Corning reported revenues of $2.27 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -10.5%. EPS of $1.22 for the same period compares with $2.97 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.16 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +5.04%. The EPS surprise was +20.79%.
Over the last four quarters, Owens Corning surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two 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.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Owens Corning is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Owens Corning. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Lummis Points to Voyager as the Case for Strict Custody Rules@SenLummis is pressing Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, formally H.R. 3633, with a pointed message for retail crypto holders: the bill exists because of what happened to users of platforms like Voyager. When Celsius filed for bankruptcy in 2022, customers discovered their deposits were effectively unsecured loans to the company. Voyager customers faced a similar outcome. And FTX's collapse revealed that customer funds had been commingled with trading firm Alameda Research in ways that made recovery an exercise in forensic accounting.
Each of those situations exposed the same gap: US bankruptcy law does not treat customer crypto deposits the way it treats securities held in a brokerage account. Traditional brokerage customers benefit from SIPC protections and clear legal frameworks that keep their assets segregated. Crypto customers have been operating without that safety net. The Clarity Act is designed to close it.
What the Bill Actually RequiresThe Clarity Act imposes a detailed set of consumer-protection requirements on digital commodity exchanges, brokers, and dealers. Customer digital assets must be held by a "qualified digital asset custodian," defined as an entity regulated by a federal, state, or foreign authority. Custodians must segregate customer assets from their own holdings and from other customers' holdings, with commingling restricted unless explicitly authorized under clearly defined and disclosed conditions.
Rehypothecation of customer assets is prohibited unless the customer provides explicit approval. Critically, the bill would mandate that digital assets held by a broker or exchange are treated as the customer's property in bankruptcy proceedings, not as part of the firm's general estate to be divided among institutional creditors. That directly addresses the pattern seen in the Voyager and Celsius collapses, where retail users recovered only a fraction of their holdings after senior creditors were paid.
The bill also creates a broader regulatory framework for digital assets, establishes new SEC disclosure rules for certain tokens, and extends anti-money laundering and sanctions rules to crypto exchanges.
The Clarity Act has already passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 294 to 134 and advanced through the Senate Banking Committee in May 2026 with a 15 to 9 vote. The bill is now on the Senate Legislative Calendar, meaning it is ready for further consideration, though Senate leaders have not yet scheduled a final vote. The legislation requires 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, meaning Republicans will need support from several Democrats. Senate Majority Leader John Thune will make the final call on which week to bring it to the floor, with the week of July 20 the most likely target.
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Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that the sell-off in gilts and British Pound (GBP) has stabilized after Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as Chancellor and pledged to stick to fiscal rules. However, fiscal policy details may not be known until the October budget, and Haddad expects this uncertainty, alongside ongoing labor market slack, to limit relief rallies in gilts and GBP and prompt dovish Bank of England (BoE) repricing.
Fiscal stance and labor slack weigh"The sell-off in gilts and GBP stabilized after Prime Minister Andy Burnham picked John Healey – former Defense Secretary - as his Chancellor of the Exchequer. In parallel, Burnham stressed yesterday he will “stick to the fiscal rules…and use obviously any flexibility within them.”"
"Attention now turns to how Burnham plans to use that “flexibility” to fund spending. The details may not emerge until the October budget. Until then, we expect fiscal policy uncertainty to limit relief rallies in gilts and GBP."
"UK May labor market data was largely in line with consensus. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9% for a second straight month in May and the vacancies-to-unemployment ratio remained stuck at 0.4, below its estimated equilibrium level of 0.50. That is indicative of ongoing labor market slack."
"The swaps curve price in a full 25bps BoE rate hike to 4.00% in November and a total of 60bps of tightening in the next twelve months. That would leave the policy rate above the BoE’s estimated neutral range (2.00%-4.00%)."
"Restrictive monetary policy when the UK economy is operating well below potential raises the likelihood of a downward adjustment to BoE rate expectations against GBP."
(This article was created with the help of an Artificial Intelligence tool and reviewed by an editor. Know more.)
While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.
Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.
Newell Brands (NWL - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. NWL is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an A for Value. The stock is trading with P/E ratio of 8.03 right now. For comparison, its industry sports an average P/E of 18.58. Over the past 52 weeks, NWL's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.23 and as low as 5.93, with a median of 8.85.
Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a preferred metric because revenue can't really be manipulated, so sales are often a truer performance indicator. NWL has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 0.82.
Finally, our model also underscores that NWL has a P/CF ratio of 5.58. This data point considers a firm's operating cash flow and is frequently used to find companies that are undervalued when considering their solid cash outlook. NWL's current P/CF looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 13.04. Over the past year, NWL's P/CF has been as high as 11.38 and as low as 4.42, with a median of 6.09.
These are just a handful of the figures considered in Newell Brands's great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that NWL is an impressive value stock right now.
As insurance companies face growing pressure to modernize investment operations, Curi Holdings' is leveraging FactSet's Portfolio Analytics Suite to strengthen decision-making and position for long-term growth
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
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.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.
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VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.
#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.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure 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: FactSet Research (FDS - Free Report) Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a leading provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications and industry-leading service for the global investment community. Through its analytics, service, content, and technology, the company offers information to investment professionals like portfolio managers, wealth managers, research and performance analysts, risk managers, research professionals, investment research professionals, investment bankers, risk and performance analysts, wealth advisors and fixed income professionals. By integrating datasets and analytics across asset classes with client data, FactSet supports the workflow of both buy-side and sell-side clients. Through its wide application suite, FactSet offers tools and resources that include company and industry analyses, full screening tools, portfolio analysis, risk profiles, alpha-testing, portfolio optimization and research management solutions. The company derives revenues from subscriptions to products and services such as workstations, analytics, enterprise data, research management, and trade execution.
FDS is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. FDS has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 4.5% for the current fiscal year.
Six analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.10 to $17.75 per share. FDS also boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, FDS should be on investors' short list.
TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SBRA #GUIDANCE--Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (“Sabra,” the “Company” or “we”) (Nasdaq: SBRA) today announced a business update detailed below. Portfolio Update Sabra has entered into letters of intent to re-tenant all of its 26 properties leased to Avamere (“Avamere”). Under the proposed transition, 22 properties would be transitioned to subsidiaries of Cascadia Healthcare (“Cascadia”), a leading diversified healthcare operator concentrated in the Pacific Northwest with approxi.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY | JOBY Price Prediction) trades at $7.47, and our 24/7 Wall St. price target for the stock is $11.01 over the next 12 months. That implies 47.39% upside. Our recommendation is hold, at medium confidence. Bulls need certification and Dubai revenue catalysts to push shares back to the mid-teens.
24/7 Wall St. Price Target Summary Metric Value Current Price $7.47 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $11.01 Implied Upside 47.39% Recommendation HOLD Confidence Level Medium A Brutal Year for JOBY Shareholders Joby shares are down 43.41% year to date and 57.99% over the past year, with a 25.3% drop in the last month.
Q4 2025 delivered a double beat: revenue of $30.84 million against a $16.88 million estimate and an EPS loss of $0.14 versus the $0.20 expected loss. Management guided full-year 2026 revenue to $105 million to $115 million and raised roughly $1.2 billion in February, lifting total liquidity above $2.6 billion.
The Dubai passenger service is imminent, and Joby was selected for the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
Why Bulls See a Path to $15+ The bull case rests on execution. If Joby launches paid Dubai service in 2026 with visible flight volumes, FAA Type Certification advances to Stage 5, and the Kazakhstan letter of intent for up to $250 million in aircraft and services converts to a firm order, re-rating could be sharp.
The Ohio facility supports up to 500 aircraft per year, and management plans to double production from 2 to 4 aircraft per month in 2027. An upside scenario puts JOBY at $15 to $17, still short of a full double.
The Risks Worth Watching Cash burn is the core bear concern. Joby posted a FY2025 net loss of $929.84 million and burned $509.89 million in operating cash. H1 2026 cash usage is guided at $340 million to $370 million. Insider activity has skewed toward selling with 92 recent transactions.
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Certification timelines could slip, and competitor Archer is racing for the same US commercial launch window. Joby’s headline loss was inflated by non-cash items, including a $72.57 million warrant revaluation gain, and heavy R&D spend of $161.26 million reflects investment in a program that could dominate the category. If certification slips into 2027, a bear scenario around $5 is plausible.
How Joby Compares to Archer and EHang Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) targets the same White House pilot program and LA28 Olympics. Archer’s market cap sits at $4.05 billion, roughly half of Joby’s, yet Archer generated just $1.6 million in Q1 2026 revenue. Joby’s revenue lead supports our target.
EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:EH) already operates commercially in China with a market cap of just $290 million despite holding full CAAC certification for pilotless human-carrying eVTOL. EHang delivered a record 221 units in FY2025. That EHang trades at a fraction of Joby’s valuation with actual commercial deliveries is a caution flag for our target.
Hold for Now, But Watch Dubai Closely The 24/7 Wall St. price target for Joby is $11.01, our recommendation is hold, and our confidence is medium. The key factor is Dubai commercial revenue against continued cash burn.
A buyer case emerges if Dubai passenger flights launch on schedule and FAA Stage 5 progress is confirmed. Stay on the sidelines if H1 2026 cash burn exceeds guidance or if the Kazakhstan LOI fails to convert. Doubling this year is unlikely, but a 40% to 50% rebound to our target is a fair base case.
Joby Price Prediction 2026-2030 Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $11.01 2027 $14.00 2028 $18.00 2029 $22.00 2030 $26.00 These projections assume Joby executes its Dubai launch, achieves FAA Type Certification by 2027, and scales production to Ohio facility capacity. Significant upside or downside could result from certification delays, dilutive capital raises, or acceleration of the Tokyo 2030 commercial service milestone.
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It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.
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Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.
Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
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.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Host Hotels (HST - Free Report) Bethesda, MD-based Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., one of the leading lodging real estate investment trusts (REITs), engages in the ownership, acquisition, and redevelopment of luxury and upper-upscale hotels in the United States and abroad. It is an S&P 500 Index company.
HST is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 11.26; value investors should take notice.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $2.14 per share. HST also boasts an average earnings surprise of +8.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, HST should be on investors' short list.
Wall Street analysts expect Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 40%. Revenues are expected to be $2.01 billion, up 8% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 7.5% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.
Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.
While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Knight-Swift metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts forecast 'Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge' to reach $1.73 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +3.6% year over year.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Truckload and LTL fuel surcharge' will reach $271.42 million. The estimate points to a change of +43.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for 'Operating revenue- LTL' stands at $405.31 million. The estimate suggests a change of +4.8% year over year.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge- LTL Segment' of $340.60 million. The estimate indicates a change of +0.9% from the prior-year quarter.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Operating Ratio' at 93.5%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 96.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts expect 'Adjusted Operating Ratio' to come in at 92.9%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 93.8% in the same quarter last year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Adjusted Operating Ratio - Truckload' will likely reach 92.9%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 94.6%.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Adjusted Operating Ratio - LTL' will reach 91.4%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 93.1%.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Adjusted Operating Ratio - Logistics' should arrive at 96.3%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 94.8%.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Average tractors - Truckload' reaching 20,865 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 21,311 in the same quarter last year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Load count - Intermodal' should come in at 38,307 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 32,682 in the same quarter last year.
Analysts predict that the 'Average revenue per load - Intermodal' will reach $2623.91 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $2572.00 in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Shares of Knight-Swift have experienced a change of +0.3% in the past month compared to the -0.6% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), KNX is expected to outperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against GoDaddy Inc. ("GoDaddy" or the "Company") (NYSE: GDDY).
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On February 24, 2026, after markets closed, GoDaddy reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. During the Company earnings call to discuss the results, GoDaddy disclosed the "introduc[tion] [of] a promotional price for dotcom domains with a one year term" in the fourth quarter. Further, GoDaddy's Chief Financial Officer stated "the demand for this offer was greater than [the Company] expected and the shift in term mix combined with the promotional price reduced upfront bookings and near-term revenue." The Company "also anticipate[s] a modest impact on reported revenue growth rates for the year in both Core Platform and A&C segments as the promotional price is allocated to all products included in the initial purchase."
The first trading day following this news, the price of GoDaddy stock fell $13.18 per share, over 14%, to close at $79.12 per share on February 25, 2026.
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Telegram Founder: Will Integrate a Native Non-Custodial Gram Wallet for All Users
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced in his personal channel that instant, zero-fee cryptocurrency transactions for its more than 1 billion users are set to become a reality. The platform is adding a native, non-custodial Gram wallet to every Telegram application.
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GRAM surges past $1.5, gaining over 9% in 10 minutes.
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Crypto bank Augustus completes $180 million financing round, led by Tiger Global.
Augustus, a startup building a federally chartered clearing bank, announced it has raised $180 million to expand its U.S. dollar payment infrastructure amid stablecoins reshaping the global financial system. The funding round values Augustus at $1 billion. Tiger Global Management led the round, with participation from investors including Hummingbird Ventures, QED Investors, and founders of Nubank, Ramp, Circle, and Deel. The financing comes as banks, fintech firms, and crypto companies race to upgrade cross-border payment infrastructure. While much market focus has centered on stablecoin issuers, Augustus is targeting a less-discussed but critical segment of the financial system: the correspondent banking network. Augustus CEO Ferdinand Dabitz said in an interview: "We believe the distribution of financial services has hit a bottleneck at the clearing bank level." He pointed out that traditional clearing systems are "slow, not available around the clock, take two days to settle, and are closed on weekends."
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According to official announcements, Ondo Perps has launched a tokenized stock collateral feature, allowing all users to use Ondo Finance’s tokenized stocks as valid collateral assets for perpetual contract trading. The first supported assets include tokenized versions of the S&P 500 ETF (SPYon) and Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQon). Ondo noted that its perpetual contract platform has processed over $3.8 billion in trading volume. As traders’ demand grows for on-platform hedging, deep liquidity, tight spreads, low slippage, exchange speeds comparable to centralized exchanges (CEXs), and 24/7 trading, the on-chain stock derivatives market is expanding rapidly. The tokenized stock collateral mechanism allows traders to gain exposure to other markets without locking funds in stablecoins or selling existing assets, thereby improving capital efficiency. This feature is part of Ondo’s "Productive Capital" strategy, designed to gradually align the liquidity and capital efficiency of tokenized stocks and stock perpetual contracts with those of traditional derivatives markets. The company added that the current trading and margin infrastructure built on tokenized assets is just the beginning of a broader on-chain prime brokerage ecosystem, with plans to launch additional markets, liquidity products, and innovative features in the future.
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Pulido brings a combination of crypto-native expertise and traditional capital markets experience, with more than 15 years across blockchain strategy, tokenization, and financial markets. His previous roles include leading institutional and DeFi strategy at Aave Labs, working on blockchain initiatives at JPMorgan’s Kinexys, and spending over a decade at Goldman Sachs.
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The appointment follows a period of expansion for Grayscale, which reported strong growth across its digital asset products and launched new offerings including staking-focused ETFs.
Pulido will work with the firm’s leadership team to develop long-term onchain investment strategies and strengthen Grayscale’s position at the intersection of traditional and decentralized finance.
“I am thrilled to join Grayscale at a time when institutional interest in digital assets continues to accelerate,” Pulido stated. “Grayscale has the scale, expertise, and track record to help define the next phase of this market, and I look forward to working with Steve and the broader team to further strengthen Grayscale’s role at the intersection of traditional and onchain finance.”
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/ / Swiss Franc Technical Outlook: USD/CHF Breakout Pressure Builds at Major Resistance USD/CHF is testing pivotal resistance for a fifth consecutive week and a breakout here could fuel the next major leg of the advance.
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Swiss Franc Technical Outlook: USD/CHF Multi-Timeframe Analysis Michael Boutros, Senior Market Analyst at FOREX.com, examines the USD/CHF technical outlook as the Swiss franc approaches a critical long-term resistance zone. Using monthly, weekly, daily and four-hour charts, he explains the key breakout and support levels, momentum divergence, and why technical structure is likely to drive the pair ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting.
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Investors in Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Sept. 18, 2026 $21.93 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.
What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.
What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Artisan Partners shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Artisan Partners is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Financial - Investment Management industry that ranks in the Top 29% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, one analyst has increased the earnings estimate for the to-be-reported quarter, while none have dropped their estimates. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter from 91 cents per share to 92 cents in that period.
Given the way analysts feel about Artisan Partners right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.
The Consumer Discretionary group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is Ralph Lauren (RL - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Ralph Lauren is a member of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This group includes 259 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #8. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Ralph Lauren is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RL's full-year earnings has moved 1.7% higher within the past quarter. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
Based on the most recent data, RL has returned 6.5% so far this year. At the same time, Consumer Discretionary stocks have lost an average of 10.7%. This shows that Ralph Lauren is outperforming its peers so far this year.
Another Consumer Discretionary stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI - Free Report) . The stock has returned 77.7% year-to-date.
In Rush Street Interactive, Inc.'s case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 15.3% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, Ralph Lauren belongs to the Textile - Apparel industry, which includes 22 individual stocks and currently sits at #174 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 0.2% so far this year, so RL is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, Rush Street Interactive, Inc. falls under the Gaming industry. Currently, this industry has 41 stocks and is ranked #182. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved -15.9%.
Investors interested in the Consumer Discretionary sector may want to keep a close eye on Ralph Lauren and Rush Street Interactive, Inc. as they attempt to continue their solid performance.
LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Overroute, an AI-native freight technology company built for carriers and logistics operators, today announced its public launch after a year of co-design with J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (Nasdaq: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America.Overroute's AI agents are in use by operators across all of J.B. Hunt's business units, working on millions of loads inside one of the most complex freight carrier networks in the industry.O.
