Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics a ...

Shares of Novavax (NVAX) surged nearly 26% in pre-market trading today after its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, received the long-awaited approval from the FDA, albeit with a narrower label than initially expected.FDA’s Conditions on NVAX’s COVID-19 JabWhile the agency granted full approval to Nuvaxovid for use in older adults aged 65 and above, it restricted the vaccine’s use in individuals aged 12-64 with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from CO ...

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) and Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) sit on two very different ends of the digital payments spectrum. Mastercard is a global legacy player with a stronghold in credit and debit card transactions. Affirm, on the other hand, is a rising disruptor in the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) space, aiming to reinvent consumer credit with transparent, flexible instalment plans.Despite their differences, both companies share a common mission: facilitating consumer spending in an increasingly cashles ...

EQT Corporation (EQT) , a leading U.S.-based producer of natural gas, has witnessed a notable improvement of 33.2% in its share price over the past year. The stock has outperformed the broader Oils-Energy sector, which declined 7.8% within the same time frame.EQT has also outperformed its peers, Range Resources Corporation (RRC) and Antero Resources Corporation (AR) , within the same sub-industry. Shares of Antero Resources and Range Resources have risen 12% and 3.3%, respectively, during the same time fram ...

As Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) prepares to unveil its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on May 21, before the opening bell, investors are eager to see if the company can beat market expectations. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s revenues is pegged at $20.95 billion, which suggests a drop of 2% from the prior year’s levels. The consensus mark for quarterly earnings has been stable over the past 30 days at $2.89 per share, which indicates a decline of 5.6% from the year-ago quar ...

BASF SE (BASFY) recently introduced Pluriol A 2400 I, a reactive polyethylene glycol for polycarboxylate ethers in the construction industry in Europe. This isoprenol-PEG (iPEG) will be used to create third-generation superplasticizers, offering better performance in terms of flow characteristics and durability.Being the only supplier in Europe, BASF is diligent in ensuring reliable deliveries. BASF also enjoys raw material independence through a backward-integrated manufacturing process, while simultaneous ...

The three most widely followed indexes in the United States ended the last trading week positively. The Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have gained by 2.69%, 1.95%, and 0.58%, respectively. Though there was some encouraging news on softening inflation and a truce over escalating tariffs between China and the United States, the Moody's credit rating downgrade raised concerns over the future economic outlook. For the first time in over a century, Moody’s Ratings downgraded ...

U.S. retail sales slowed in April compared to the prior month. However, the sector has shown immense resilience amid price pressure and tariff threats. Retail sales grew in April, which is a positive sign for the sector and the economy.Moreover, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on tariffs after the United States and China reached a trade truce last weekend. Also, the White House said that more trade deals are upcoming as negotiations with other countries are ongoing.This is likely to benef ...

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VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC) announced today that it is scheduled to participate in the following upcoming investor events in the second quarter of 2025:  BNP 3rd Annual Global EV & Mobility Conference, Hong Kong – May 19, 2025 Wells Fargo 2025 Industrials & Materials Conference, Chicago, IL – June 10, 2025 Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference, New York City, NY – June 12, 2025Please note that event participation and specific dates are sub ...