The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.Rocket Lab Corporat ...

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.Cadence currently has an ave ...

Key Takeaways PCSA surged 122.3% after a phase II update from its NGC-Cap breast cancer study.Processa Pharmaceuticals reported higher exposure to cancer-killing metabolites versus Xeloda monotherapy.PCSA said tolerability was comparable, with far lower FBAL exposure and only mild side effects.Shares of Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) surged 122.3% on Wednesday after the company provided an encouraging clinical update on its ongoing mid-stage study evaluating its investigational candidate NGC-Cap in patient ...

The Zacks Agriculture - Products industry will benefit from the stable demand for food, supported by an increasing population. Rising consumer awareness regarding food ingredients and the preference for healthier options will drive industry expansion. Alternative and innovative agricultural technologies, such as hydroponics and vertical farming, are expected to serve as significant growth drivers due to their inherent advantages.Companies like Bunge Global S.A (BG) and GrowGeneration (GRWG) are poised to ga ...

Key Takeaways SBH posted 1.3% comparable sales growth in fiscal Q4 2025, with gross margin expanding to 52.2%.SBH generated $216 million in free cash flow in fiscal 2025, supporting debt reduction and reinvestment.COTY reported an 8% like-for-like revenue decline in fiscal Q1 2026, with recovery expected later in the year.In the dynamic global cosmetics industry, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. ((SBH) and Coty Inc. ((COTY) represent two distinct business models competing for beauty consumers. Sally Beauty focus ...

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Shares of LCI (LCII) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 14.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $123 in the previous session. LCI has gained 17.8% since the start of the year compared to the 14.5% move for the Zacks Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and the -2.3% return for the Zacks Automotive - Original Equipment industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the ...

A strong stock as of late has been Capital One (COF) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 18.3% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $244.82 in the previous session. Capital One has gained 34.3% since the start of the year compared to the 15.8% move for the Zacks Finance sector and the 58.1% return for the Zacks Financial - Consumer Loans industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. (TCBX) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 11.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $41.35 in the previous session. Third Coast Bancshares has gained 19.5% since the start of the year compared to the 15.8% move for the Zacks Finance sector and the 6.4% return for the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it ha ...

Key Takeaways DVA benefits from its integrated kidney care model and international expansion.DaVita is expanding across Europe and Asia, adding centers via acquisitions and partnerships.DVA faces margin pressure risk as it shifts from commercial insurance to Medicare and Medicaid.DaVita Inc. (DVA) has been gaining from its business model. The optimism, led by a decent third-quarter 2025 performance and the overseas growth, is expected to contribute further. However, concerns regarding its dependence on comm ...