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Two mREIT Stocks Worth Considering Amidst Market Challenges

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As of October 2023, the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry is grappling with heightened mortgage rate volatility, with current rates averaging above 6%. ...

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The Zacks Instruments – Control industry is poised for growth driven by increased demand for energy-efficient production processes and advanced technology. Companies like Sensata ...

Top Momentum Stocks to Consider for Strong Buys This September

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The stock market began the Labor Day-shortened trading week with slight declines, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened lower on September 5, 2023. ...

Understanding the Distinct Nature of Today’s AI Surge Compared to the Internet Bubble

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AI Buildout Outpaces Historical Industrial Growth The current artificial intelligence (AI) expansion represents the largest industrial buildout as a percentage of GDP since the ...

Oracle’s $638 Billion Backlog Set to Influence Balance Sheet This Thursday

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Oracle is set to announce its fiscal first-quarter results on Thursday, reporting significant financial metrics that highlight the disparity between its operational performance and ...

Key AI Tech Stocks to Watch Post-Earnings: CIEN and NTAP

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Ciena Corporation (CIEN) and NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) reported exceptional earnings this week, each surpassing estimates and raising their future revenue guidance. Ciena’s fiscal third-quarter ...

Top 5 Resilient Industrial Services Stocks to Watch Amid Market Challenges

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The Zacks Industrial Services industry is facing challenges such as rising operating costs and supply-chain disruptions, which are putting pressure on profit margins. The ...

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AI and cloud adoption are transforming the outsourcing industry by increasing demand for specialized skills while reducing reliance on labor-intensive models. According to Gartner, ...

Top Two Investment Picks in the Booming Electronics Manufacturing Sector

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The Electronics – Manufacturing Machinery industry, represented by companies like Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) and Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT), is witnessing a surge ...

Three High-Yield Oil and Gas MLPs to Explore for Over 5% Dividends

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Three energy master limited partnerships (MLPs) are currently offering significant cash distributions amidst rising energy prices. CrossAmerica Partners (CAPL), Delek Logistics Partners (DKL), and ...