S&P 500 Nears Record, Expert Says Nothing ‘Usual’ About the Market as Investors Brace for Worst Month of Year
A market expert shares the two data points investors should watch this week and why this September could be different than normal.
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A market expert shares the two data points investors should watch this week and why this September could be different than normal.
Eli Lilly (LLY) falls 2% amid a broader healthcare sell-off. Key support levels, technical breakdown, and market outlook analyzed.
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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 16.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.67%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market
Capri Holdings is experiencing improved consumer engagement with Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo databases growing 8% and 7% year-over-year respectively. Despite a 3.5% revenue decline to $769 million in Q1 FY2027, the company achieved a 40% increase in adjusted operating income and 30% rise in adjusted earnings. Strategic marketing campaigns, including influencer collaborations and limited-edition product launches, are driving database growth and sales increases, though converting this engagement into sustained sales remains a key challenge.
Newmont Corporation (NEM) reported a 13% year-over-year decline in Q2 gold production to 1.29 million ounces, with 2026 guidance showing further production decline to 5.26 million ounces. The company expects significantly higher all-in-sustaining costs of $1,680 per ounce in 2026 compared to $1,358 in 2025, driven by lower volumes, higher royalties, and deferred capital. Competitors Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle showed mixed results with sequential production gains but facing their own challenges.
Kinross Gold (KGC) gained 12.7% in the past month driven by gold price recovery and solid earnings. While the company boasts a strong development pipeline expected to add 3 million ounces of production and maintains robust financial health with $4.4 billion in liquidity, it faces headwinds from elevated production costs and declining earnings estimates. The company maintains a Hold rating with limited near-term production growth expected through 2028.
With the Federal Reserve expected to maintain higher interest rates for longer, dividend-growth stocks present an attractive alternative to pure growth stocks. These stocks offer steady income, lower volatility, and long-term return potential. Three stocks meeting strict dividend-growth criteria are highlighted: EnerSys (ENS), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), and Victory Capital Holdings (VCTR), all showing positive revenue and earnings growth alongside rising dividend payouts.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported fiscal 2026 revenues nearly doubled to $39.1 billion with record backlog levels. The company projects fiscal 2027 sales of $65-$72 billion driven by AI infrastructure demand. SMCI is expanding its Data Center Building Block Solutions strategy, strengthening liquid-cooling capabilities, and benefits from partnerships with major chip manufacturers. The stock trades at attractive valuations with a forward P/E of 8.94X versus industry average of 10.36X, earning a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating.
A stock screening analysis identified four companies—Etsy, monday.com, Semtech, and Workiva—that combine strong liquidity with efficient asset utilization and solid growth prospects. These stocks were selected from over 7,700 candidates based on criteria including liquidity ratios between 1-3, above-average asset utilization, Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ratings, and Growth Scores of A or B.
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United Natural Foods (UNFI) reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.62, with an 11.29% earnings surprise. However, the stock received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating due to mixed estimate revisions. The Food - Miscellaneous industry ranks in the bottom 16% of Zacks industries. Peer company Hain Celestial is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share with revenues declining 29.4% year-over-year.
Zacks recommends five Zacks Rank #1 stocks that have surged year-to-date while remaining undervalued: Super Micro Computer, Archer-Daniels-Midland, The Allstate, Centene, and Avnet. These stocks combine strong growth projections with attractive valuations relative to industry and S&P 500 benchmarks, positioning them for continued gains in 2026.