Key Takeaways OPRT has surged 80.7% in 2025, outperforming peers ENVA and RM and the broader Finance sector. Strong tech use, product diversity and rising non-interest income are fueling revenues and efficiency gains. Despite high costs and NCOs, OPRT expects EPS to rise to $1.10 to $1.30 range in 2025 from $0.72 in 2024.Oportun Financial Corporation’s (OPRT) shares have soared 80.7% this year, significantly outperforming the Zacks Finance sector. Additionally, the stock has performed extremely well compa ...

Key Takeaways Estee Lauder launched its storefront on Amazon.ca to boost digital access for Canada's shoppers. The store offers top products like Advanced Night Repair and Double Wear Foundation. Move aligns with EL's strategy to grow reach and drive recovery through digital channels.Estee Lauder, the flagship brand of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) , has officially launched its storefront on the Amazon.ca Premium Beauty Store. This move brings the brand’s high-performance skincare, makeup and fragr ...

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Key Takeaways AMAT has risen 6.2% YTD, outpacing the technology sectors's 2.5% return over the same period. AMAT leads in AI chipmaking tech, with DRAM revenues expected to grow 40% in fiscal 2025. China sales fell 37.3% YoY as U.S. export curbs weighed, cutting China's revenue share to 25%.Applied Materials (AMAT) has gained 6.2% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's return of 2.5%.This outperformance raises the question: Should investors accumulate AMAT sha ...

Key Takeaways Cooling inflation and rising consumer spending are lifting confidence in the U.S. economy. Brokers are favoring stocks like BTSG, ALGT, CVI, ALTG and CBRL amid this brightening scenario. A screening strategy using broker ratings, earnings estimate revisions, and valuation picked these stocks.Inflation is showing signs of cooling, while consumer spending is increasing. U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in May as cheaper gasoline partially offset higher rents. This was the four ...

The Zacks Cable Television industry players are focusing on bundled offerings and on-demand programming to counter challenges from cord-cutting as consumers shift away from traditional pay-TV options, including cable TV and satellite TV, to over-the-top streaming services with innovative content. The industry is evolving by leveraging its broadband infrastructure to meet changing consumer preferences and balancing traditional cable services with new streaming options to maintain relevance in the rapidly cha ...

Active-duty military and Veterans plus their guests are invited to visit the parks for FREEORLANDO, Fla., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of Independence Day, all SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego as well as Aquatica parks in Orlando and San Antonio, are proudly honoring the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. military active-duty and veterans and their families to enjoy a day at the parks for FREE. It's SeaWorld's way of saying thank you – and giving America's heroes the chance to ...

Key Takeaways IPO activity has fluctuated big post-pandemic. Over the last year, CoreWeave and Circle have both debuted. Both stocks are up big since their debut, an overall positive message concerning investor sentiment. IPO activity post-pandemic has fluctuated significantly, primarily driven by economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and inflation, all of which have impacted investor sentiment.But the tide has shifted positively over the past year, with several notable IPOs hitting the market, inc ...

Some tickers are covered more than others on the site, so with The Undercovered Dozen our Editors highlight twelve actionable investment ideas on tickers with less coverage. These ideas can range from "boring" large caps to promising up-and-coming small caps. Specifically, the inclusion criteria for "undercovered" include: market cap greater than $100 million, more than 800 symbol page views in the last 90 days on Seeking Alpha, and fewer than two articles published in the past 30 days. Follow this account ...

The stock market has probably shaken out some investors with its recent swings in the S&P 500 index. This new volatility period has been born of President Trump's implemented trade tariffs on most of the United States' trading partners. As clear as these swings are, the effects of this uncertainty on the technology sector, specifically, have left most investors confused and worried about where their capital could be best invested moving forward. Upstart TodayUPSTUpstart$53.51 -1.07 (-1.95%) 52-Week Range$2 ...