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AvalonBay (AVB) Rises 13.4% in 3 Months: Will the Trend Last?

Healthy demand for residential properties and efforts to leverage technology and scale are likely to drive AvalonBay's (AVB) performance. However, the elevated supply of rental units is a concern.

AVBNegative Net Change ESSPositive Net Change CSRPositive Net Change

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Moody's (MCO) Forms Strategic Alliance to Boost ESG Solutions

Moody's (MCO) enters into a strategic partnership with MSCI to augment its ESG solutions. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. This move aligns with the company's organic growth strategy.

MCOPositive Net Change BLKPositive Net Change MSCIPositive Net Change AMKPositive Net Change

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Bread Financial (BFH) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to Bread Financial (BFH) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

BFHPositive Net Change

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MSCI (MSCI) and Moody's Team Up to Boost ESG Transparency

MSCI (MSCI) and Moody's join forces to enhance ESG transparency for markets worldwide by integrating MSCI's robust data with Moody's expertise.

MCOPositive Net Change MSCIPositive Net Change ANETPositive Net Change DBXPositive Net Change

Riya Anand

AGNC Investment Trading Above 50-Day SMA: Good Time to Buy?

Attractive dividend yield is a positive for AGNC Investment (AGNC), but recent interest rate volatility might impact its financials.

AGNCPositive Net Change NLYPositive Net Change EARNNo Net Change

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Wall Street Awaits JOLTS Report

Wall Street Awaits JOLTS Report.

ADPPositive Net Change TSLAPositive Net Change

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Aegon (AEG) Wraps Up EUR 1.535B Planned Share Repurchase

Aegon (AEG) has a new repurchase program of EUR 200 million, which was expected to start from this month and complete by 2024-end.

AEGNegative Net Change BROPositive Net Change AMBCNo Net Change ROOTPositive Net Change

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UBS Group (UBS) Closes Swiss Arm & Credit Suisse (Schweiz) Merger

UBS Group (UBS) completes the merger between UBS Switzerland AG and Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. This aligns with UBS' strategy to strengthen its market presence in competitive regions.

BLKPositive Net Change UBSPositive Net Change NWGPositive Net Change

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Company News for Jul 2, 2024

Companies in The News Are: TSLA, JPM, AMZN, CBRE

AMZNPositive Net Change JPMPositive Net Change TSLAPositive Net Change CBREPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

5 S&P 500 Banks That Outperformed the Index in the First Half

Investors remain bullish on bank stocks in the first half of 2024, driven by rate cut expectations, decent lending and modest economic growth. So, banks - Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC), JPMorgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC) and BNY Mellon (BK) - outperform the S&P 500 index.

BACPositive Net Change WFCPositive Net Change JPMPositive Net Change CPositive Net Change BKPositive Net Change

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Implied Volatility Surging for Arrow Financial (AROW) Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to Arrow Financial (AROW) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

AROWPositive Net Change

John Blank

Major Elections in the U.K. and France: Global Week Ahead

A watershed U.K. election on July 4th looms, following Sunday, when France went to the polls in a 1st round of its snap election.

WSMPositive Net Change WINGNegative Net Change CHWYNegative Net Change

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Here's Why Alexandria (ARE) is an Apt Portfolio Pick for Now

Robust demand for Alexandria's (ARE) high-quality life science and lab office properties in key markets, healthy operating performance and expansion efforts bode well for long-term growth.

AREPositive Net Change IIPRNegative Net Change COLDPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

Jefferies (JEF) Q2 Results Show Rebound in IB: Others to Follow?

Jefferies (JEF) Q2 results reflect a marked improvement in IB revenues. So, other banks - JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C) and Bank of America (BAC) - will fare resoundingly well too.

BACPositive Net Change JPMPositive Net Change CPositive Net Change JEFPositive Net Change

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Brighthouse Financial (BHF) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Brighthouse Financial (BHF) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

BHFPositive Net Change

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Truist (TFC) Declares SCB, Rewards Shareholders With Buyback Plan

Truist's (TFC) board of directors has approved a share repurchase authorization worth $5 billion through 2026, following the clearance of the 2024 stress test.

JPMPositive Net Change MSPositive Net Change TFCPositive Net Change

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BNY Mellon (BK) Intends to Hike Quarterly Dividend by 11.9%

BNY Mellon (BK) plans to increase quarterly cash dividend by 11.9% to 47 cents per share following the 2024 stress test results, which reflect a robust and resilient balance sheet and capital position.

GSPositive Net Change BACPositive Net Change JPMPositive Net Change BKPositive Net Change

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Manufacturing Reports to Open Holiday-Shortened Week

Manufacturing Reports to Open Holiday-Shortened Week.

GSPositive Net Change BACPositive Net Change JPMPositive Net Change BKPositive Net Change

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Webster (WBS) May Tie Up With Marathon Asset for Private Credit

Webster Financial (WBS) is close to forming a private credit partnership with Marathon Asset. If finalized, it will underscore their shared commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions.

RJFNegative Net Change SFNegative Net Change WBSPositive Net Change

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Prosperity Bancshares' (PB) Buyouts Aid Amid Pressure on NIM

Prosperity Bancshares (PB) is well-positioned for growth given strategic acquisitions, improving deposit mix and decent loan demand. However, contracting NIM and weak mortgage income are woes.

WAFDPositive Net Change PBPositive Net Change VLYPositive Net Change

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Goldman (GS) & Others Boost Payouts Following Stress Test

U.S. banks, including Goldman (GS), JPMorgan (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), among others, are lifting their payouts in the wake of stress test.

GSPositive Net Change BACPositive Net Change JPMPositive Net Change CPositive Net Change FITBPositive Net Change

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Company News for Jul 1, 2024

Companies in The News Are: ELME, NKE, NFLX, WFC

WFCPositive Net Change NKENegative Net Change NFLXPositive Net Change ELMEPositive Net Change

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Mastercard, Micron Technology, Citigroup and Tucows

Mastercard, Micron Technology, Citigroup and Tucows are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

CPositive Net Change MAPositive Net Change MUPositive Net Change TCXNegative Net Change

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Should You Retain SITE Centers (SITC) Stock in Your Portfolio?

SITE Centers (SITC) is likely to gain from its well-located portfolio, solid tenant roster and capital-recycling moves, despite rising e-commerce adoption and high interest rates.

OPositive Net Change KRGPositive Net Change SITCPositive Net Change

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Zacks.com featured highlights include Genuine Parts, CSX, PulteGroup, Kellanova and Banco de Chile

Genuine Parts, CSX, PulteGroup, Kellanova and Banco de Chile are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

CSXPositive Net Change GPCPositive Net Change PHMNegative Net Change KNegative Net Change BCHPositive Net Change