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Oracle, Adobe, Micron, Alphabet and Nvidia are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

Zacks releases its earnings preview for the week of September 8, 2026, highlighting five companies expected to report earnings surprises: Oracle and Adobe kick off Q3 earnings season on September 10th. The S&P 500 is expected to see Q3 earnings grow +23% year-over-year with +11.2% revenue growth. Q2 results showed strong performance with 84.2% of companies beating EPS estimates. Positive revision trends have broadened across 8 of 16 sectors beyond just Technology and Energy.

Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make Starbucks (SBUX) a Stock to Watch

Starbucks (SBUX) has been added to the Zacks Focus List, with eight analysts revising earnings estimates higher in the last 60 days. The company's consensus estimate increased to $2.58, and earnings are expected to grow 21.1% for the current fiscal year. Since being added to the Focus List in August 2019 at $95.93, shares have increased 8.9% to $104.47.

Why Lam Research (LRCX) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks presents its Focus List investment strategy, a curated portfolio of 50 stocks designed to outperform the market over 12 months. The strategy relies on earnings estimate revisions and the proprietary Zacks Rank system. Historical performance shows the Focus List returned 2,519.23% cumulatively since February 1996, compared to the S&P 500's 854.95%. Lam Research is highlighted as a Focus List success story, with shares increasing 2,961.19% since being added to the list in December 2016.

Shopify (SHOP) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

While brokers give Shopify an average recommendation of 1.53 (between Strong Buy and Buy), with 68.8% Strong Buy ratings, the article cautions that brokerage recommendations often have a positive bias due to vested interests. Shopify's Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) based on unchanged earnings estimates suggests the stock may perform in line with the broader market in the near term, warranting caution despite the bullish broker consensus.

Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make CBRE Group (CBRE) a Stock to Watch

CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services firm, is highlighted as a Focus List stock showing strong earnings momentum. Four analysts revised earnings estimates upward in the last 60 days, with consensus estimates increasing to $7.78 for fiscal 2026. The company is forecasted to see 21.9% earnings growth for the current fiscal year and has demonstrated a 15.2% average earnings surprise.

ABM Industries (ABM) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

ABM Industries reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.32 billion, up 4.2% year-over-year, beating consensus estimates by 0.71%. EPS of $1.04 exceeded expectations of $1.01 by 2.97%. Segment performance was mixed, with strong growth in Aviation (+12.4%) and Manufacturing & Distribution (+17.6%), offset by weakness in Business & Industry (-2.6%). The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past month.

Why Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks presents its Focus List investment strategy, a curated portfolio of 50 stocks selected based on earnings estimate revisions. The article highlights the methodology behind the Zacks Rank system and features Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as a spotlight example, which has gained 307.59% since being added to the list in May 2025. The Focus List has historically outperformed the S&P 500, with cumulative returns of 2,519.23% versus 854.95% for the index since February 1996.

Dutch Bros (BROS) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

While Dutch Bros (BROS) has a strong average brokerage recommendation of 1.22 (Strong Buy), the article cautions that broker recommendations often have positive bias due to vested interests. The Zacks Rank system, which relies on earnings estimate revisions, rates BROS as a Hold (Rank #3), suggesting investors should be cautious despite the bullish broker consensus. The company's consensus earnings estimate has remained unchanged at $0.97 for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts See Hyster-Yale (HY) as a Buy: Should You Invest?

While Wall Street analysts give Hyster-Yale an average recommendation of 1.67 (between Strong Buy and Buy), with 66.7% rating it as Strong Buy, the article cautions against relying solely on brokerage recommendations. The Zacks Rank system rates HY as a #3 (Hold) based on unchanged earnings estimates of -$2.91 for the current year, suggesting the stock may perform in line with the broader market. The article highlights that brokerage analysts often exhibit positive bias due to vested interests, making the Zacks Rank a more reliable indicator of future price movements.

Is It Worth Investing in DraftKings (DKNG) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

While Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.61 for DraftKings with 25 Strong Buy ratings, the article cautions that analyst recommendations often suffer from positive bias due to vested interests. The Zacks Rank system, which relies on earnings estimate revisions, rates DKNG as a Sell (#4) due to a 4.5% decline in consensus earnings estimates over the past month to $0.99, suggesting investors should be skeptical of the bullish Wall Street consensus.

Vishay Intertechnology 45 mm Inductive Position Sensor Encoder Enables Reliable Operation Near Electric Motors

Vishay Intertechnology introduced the MCB RAIK045I MP, a 45mm inductive position sensor encoder offering 16-bit resolution, ≥14-bit repeatability, and operation up to 10,000 rpm. The device is immune to external magnetic fields, making it suitable for use near electric motors in industrial applications including robotics, motor drives, conveyor systems, and agricultural equipment. Samples and production quantities are available with 16-week lead times.

Adma Biologics (ADMA) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

While brokers give Adma Biologics an average recommendation of 2.00 (Buy) based on five firms' ratings, the article cautions that brokerage recommendations often have positive bias due to institutional vested interests. The company's Zacks Rank is #3 (Hold), as earnings estimates have remained unchanged, suggesting the stock may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Why Rigetti Computing Popped Today

Rigetti Computing's stock surged up to 12.2% after securing $100 million in CHIPS Act funding from the Department of Commerce to advance superconducting quantum computing research. The government will receive a minority, non-controlling equity stake in the company. While the funding is a positive development for the quantum computing sector, Rigetti remains speculative as it generates minimal revenue ($5.1 million in Q2) and quantum computing is still an emerging technology.

Starbucks Is Up 24% This Year While Dutch Bros Is Down 24%. Here's Why Only 1 of These Coffee Stocks Is a Buy in September.

Starbucks has gained 24% this year due to successful turnaround efforts under CEO Brian Niccol, with four consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. Dutch Bros has declined 24% despite solid 5.8% comparable sales growth, as its high valuation (P/E of 66) reflects market concerns. The analyst recommends Dutch Bros as the better buy due to significant domestic expansion opportunities and disciplined growth strategy, despite both stocks trading at rich valuations compared to the S&P 500's P/E of 26.

Nutanix Recognized in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management for Second Consecutive Year

Nutanix has been recognized in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management for the second consecutive year as a Challenger. The company's Kubernetes Platform (NKP) is designed to simplify Kubernetes operations across virtualized, bare-metal, public cloud, and edge environments. Nutanix also introduced NKP Metal to extend capabilities to bare-metal infrastructure deployments.

Prediction: Oracle's $638 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Backlog Could Make It One of the Best-Performing AI Stocks Through 2028

Oracle's stock has underperformed over the past year due to heavy AI data center investments, but its $638 billion remaining performance obligation (RPO) backlog positions it for strong growth through 2028. The company expects to recognize $77 billion in revenue from RPO in fiscal 2027, accelerating to $108 billion annually by fiscal 2028-2029. With earnings growth projected to jump from 5% in fiscal 2027 to 43% in fiscal 2029, analysts suggest Oracle stock could reach $396 (2.5x current price) if it trades at market multiples.

Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About XPeng (XPEV): Should You Buy?

While Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish stance on XPeng with an average brokerage recommendation of 1.82 (Strong Buy/Buy), the article cautions investors to look beyond analyst ratings. XPeng's Zacks Rank has been downgraded to #4 (Sell) due to a 70.1% decline in consensus earnings estimates over the past month, suggesting analysts' growing pessimism about the company's earnings prospects despite their positive recommendations.

Axalta Unveils Redefined as its 2027 Global Automotive Color of the Year

Axalta Coating Systems unveiled 'Redefined,' its 2027 Global Automotive Color of the Year, a deep ruby-red finish with a jewel-like appearance. The color represents an evolution of automotive red, combining heritage with modern sophistication and reflecting consumer demand for expressive yet refined vehicles. The announcement was made at Automechanika Frankfurt.

Alignment Health Plan and Hoag Health System Increase Access to Award-Winning Care for Orange County Seniors

Alignment Health Plan announced an expanded partnership with Hoag Health System effective January 1, 2027, providing Medicare Advantage members in Orange County with in-network access to Hoag's physicians, hospitals, specialty programs, and urgent care facilities. The collaboration aims to improve healthcare access and affordability for seniors by combining Alignment's care model with Hoag's extensive local provider network.

Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Lilly (LLY): Should You Buy?

The article examines the reliability of Wall Street analyst recommendations versus the Zacks Rank system. While Eli Lilly has a strong average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.45 (Buy-equivalent), the article cautions that brokerage analysts often exhibit positive bias due to vested interests. In contrast, the Zacks Rank, which is based on earnings estimate revisions, has demonstrated superior predictive power for near-term stock price movements. Lilly's unchanged consensus estimate resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting caution despite the bullish ABR.

Brokers Suggest Investing in Axon (AXON): Read This Before Placing a Bet

While Axon Enterprise (AXON) has a strong average brokerage recommendation of 1.38 (Strong Buy/Buy) from 20 firms, Zacks cautions investors against relying solely on broker ratings due to their positive bias. The company's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, based on unchanged earnings estimates of $7.88, suggests the stock may perform in line with the broader market in the near term, warranting a more cautious approach than the bullish broker consensus.

Cathie Wood Just Went Bargain Hunting. Here Are the 3 AI Stocks She Bought.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest made significant purchases in three AI chip stocks in late August: Nvidia ($55M), Cerebras Systems ($26M), and Broadcom ($41M). The moves reflect Ark's thesis that AI infrastructure spending will triple to $1.5 trillion by 2030, with Nvidia maintaining market leadership while custom chips gain share. All three stocks are viewed as attractively valued relative to growth prospects.

Rogers et OEG Sports & Entertainment prolongent leur partenariat stratégique de 10 ans

Rogers and OEG Sports & Entertainment announced a 10-year partnership extension through 2036, making Rogers Place the home of the Edmonton Oilers. As part of the celebration of Rogers Place's 10th anniversary, Rogers will distribute over 1,500 tickets to customers during the season, including 300 for the home opener on September 29 against Vancouver Canucks. The partnership includes media rights through Sportsnet and various fan engagement initiatives.

ExxonMobil Has Raised Its Dividend 43 Years Running. Here's the One Year the Streak Almost Broke.

ExxonMobil has maintained a 43-year dividend increase streak, but nearly broke it in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when oil prices turned negative. Unlike competitors BP and Shell that cut dividends, ExxonMobil's CEO pledged to keep the dividend 'sacrosanct,' successfully preserving the streak through modest, steady annual increases.

Virtu Financial (VIRT) Boasts Earnings & Price Momentum: Should You Buy?

Virtu Financial (VIRT), a market-leading financial services firm, has been added to the Zacks Focus List and holds a #1 (Strong Buy) rating. Since its addition on July 31, 2023 at $18.90, shares have surged 240.9% to $64.43. Four analysts revised earnings estimates upward in the last 60 days, with the consensus estimate increasing to $7.02 for fiscal 2026. The company boasts a 24% average earnings surprise and forecasted earnings growth of 22.5% for the current fiscal year.

Brokers Suggest Investing in Marathon Digital (MARA): Read This Before Placing a Bet

While Wall Street brokers give Marathon Digital Holdings an average recommendation of 1.91 (between Strong Buy and Buy), with 57% of 14 firms rating it as Strong Buy, the article cautions that brokerage recommendations often have a positive bias due to vested interests. The Zacks Rank system rates MARA as #3 (Hold), citing unchanged earnings estimates of -$4.39 for the current year, suggesting the stock may perform in line with the broader market rather than outperform.

Rogers and OEG Sports & Entertainment Extend Strategic Partnership for 10 More Years

Rogers and OEG Sports & Entertainment announced a 10-year extension of their strategic partnership, securing Rogers Place as the home of the Edmonton Oilers through 2036. To celebrate the arena's 10-year anniversary, Rogers is giving away over 1,500 tickets to customers throughout the season, including 300 for the Home Opener on September 29. The extension builds on an unprecedented sponsorship deal signed in 2013 and includes extensive brand placements and advertising across the arena.

Wall Street Analysts Think CleanSpark (CLSK) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

While Wall Street analysts give CleanSpark (CLSK) a strong buy recommendation with an average brokerage rating of 1.27, the article cautions that analyst recommendations often suffer from positive bias due to vested interests. The Zacks Rank system, which relies on earnings estimate revisions rather than analyst opinions, rates CLSK as a Hold (#3), suggesting investors should be cautious despite the bullish analyst consensus. The company's consensus earnings estimate has remained unchanged at -$3.97, indicating steady but negative earnings prospects.

Bristol Myers Says Cell Therapy Shows Promise For Heavily Pretreated Blood Cancer Patients

Bristol Myers Squibb reported positive Phase 2 results for its arlo-cel therapy, meeting key endpoints for multiple myeloma patients.

RBC Capital Downgrades AGF Management to Sector Perform, Maintains Price Target to C$23