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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

Tesla, XPENG Push Humanoid Robots Toward Mass Production

Tesla and XPENG are shifting the humanoid robot race from prototypes to mass production. Here's why the latest milestones matter.

William Blair Upgrades FactSet Research Systems to Outperform

Blue Owl Technology's $800M Financing Run Puts Dividend Coverage In Focus

The Print Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE:OTF) closed a $150 million private placement of 7.60% senior unsecured notes due September 3, 2032, on September 4. The deal was the company’s third financing since

8-K/A filing — RIVERVIEW BANCORP INC (RVSB)

Filed: 2026-09-08 AccNo: 0000939057-26-000233 Size: 7 MB Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

UBS Maintains Buy on Peloton Interactive, Lowers Price Target to $10

SpaceX Bull Case 'Rests Almost Entirely' on Starship Reuse. Analyst Says Buy Anyway

Pivotal Research rates SpaceX a Buy with a $220 target, hinging on Starship's reusability.

If You Invested $100 In CrowdStrike Holdings Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.38% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.8%. Currently, CrowdStrike Holdings has a market

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Neurocrine Biosciences, Maintains $198 Price Target

UBS Maintains Buy on Marathon Petroleum, Raises Price Target to $450

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Jeff Bezos, Cathie Wood Argue That AI Will Create a Labor Shortage, Not Job Losses

Jeff Bezos and Cathie Wood say AI could create a labor shortage instead of mass job losses. Here's why they share that view.

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on HCA Healthcare, Maintains $435 Price Target

UBS Maintains Buy on Phillips 66, Raises Price Target to $300

'Canada In Talks to Sell Nuclear-Power Technology, LNG to Poland' - Bloomberg

Verisk Analytics shares are trading lower after Barclays lowered its price target on the stock from $275 to $225.