Exxon Mobil: It Is The Long-Term Results That Matter — Positive

XOM   Seeking Alpha — October 06, 2025

Exxon Mobil remains a growth and income opportunity. XOM's ongoing efficiency drive, including workforce reductions, positions the company for improved profitability. New projects, such as the Guyana FPSO, are expected to deliver above-average returns and support future earnings growth for XOM.

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Southwest Gas Holdings Announces Release of 2024 Sustainability Report — Neutral

SWX   PRNewsWire — October 06, 2025

Company highlights safety advances, renewable energy investments, and emissions reduction efforts LAS VEGAS , Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Company") has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, "Fueling a Sustainable Energy Future," underscoring its dedication to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable natural gas service. The report details the Company's commitment to operational excellence, strong safety culture, and its role in driving economic development through innovative energy solutions and responsible business practices at both Centuri Holdings, Inc. ("Centuri") and Southwest Gas Corporation ("Southwest Gas").

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MRVL Surges 31% in a Month: Should You Hold or Fold the Stock? — Positive

MRVL   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

Marvell Technology's 31% surge rides on booming AI and data center demand, but lofty valuation and fierce rivals keep investors cautious.

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Shutdown Continues, Open AI Taps AMD, Fifth Third Buys Comerica — Neutral

AMD  CMA  FITB   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

Likely a big reason the tech-heavy Nasdaq continues to set higher and higher all-time levels is that investment in AI is a reality.

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Franklin's September AUM Rises on Market Gains Despite Outflows — Positive

BEN   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

BEN's September AUM climbed to $1.66T, lifted by market gains even as long-term outflows continued.

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The biotechnology company said that it has launched AmgenNow, a new direct-to-patient program, starting with its drug Repatha.

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New teaser videos show Tesla has something up its sleeve — Neutral

TSLA   Business Insider — October 06, 2025

Tesla posted two teaser videos on X, one of which flashes a date: "10/7." The first video showed a spinning vehicle part.

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Can Predictive Intelligence Future-Proof Mastercard's Business Model? — Neutral

MA   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

MA is turning transaction data into predictive intelligence, using AI to power fraud detection and smarter commerce.

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STX vs. QMCO: Which Data-Storage Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio? — Positive

QMCO  STX   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

Seagate and Quantum aim to ride the AI-fueled data surge, but only one stands out with stronger fundamentals, growth potential & execution strength.

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How Strong Is Opendoor's Seller Funnel After Platform Shift? — Neutral

OPEN   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

OPEN's agent-led platform shift is doubling seller conversions and reshaping its capital-light growth strategy.

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Axon: Buy On Innovative Growth And Strong Bookings — Positive

AXON   Seeking Alpha — October 06, 2025

Axon Enterprise remains a Buy due to robust growth, innovative products, and strong revenue guidance despite a volatile share price and high valuation. AXON's new ABW Mini camera targets retail and healthcare, addressing workplace safety and expanding potential revenue streams starting in 2026. Recurring revenue, bookings, and net revenue retention rates are at record highs, supporting long-term growth and financial stability for AXON.

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3 Travel Stocks to Watch Heading Into the Holidays — Neutral

EXPE  LUV  RCL   MarketBeat — October 06, 2025

The calendar just turned to fall, but for investors, it's time to think about the holiday travel season and what it could mean for travel stocks. A recent report by TravelAge West suggests that travel and entertainment spending will increase by 1%, bucking a broader trend to lower spending in other areas, such as gifts.

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BTGD: Combining Gold And Bitcoin In A Single ETF Wrapper — Negative

BTGD   Seeking Alpha — October 06, 2025

The STKd 100% Bitcoin & 100% Gold ETF offers 200% leveraged exposure, equally split between bitcoin and gold, for short-term traders. BTGD utilizes futures and ETFs to balance daily performance, aiming to moderate value decay common in leveraged strategies. BTGD serves as a potential inflation and currency hedge given the nature of gold and bitcoin as finite assets.

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SPX: Reflections On Being Bearish — Neutral

IVV  SPLG  SPXL  SPY  SSO  UPRO  VOO   Seeking Alpha — October 06, 2025

The S&P 500 has surged ~100% since its pre-COVID peak, with total returns of 115% including dividends, defying my bearish expectations. My thesis underestimated the impact of rising valuations, as FCF multiples expanded 8% annually, driving most of the market's gains.

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Critical Metals stock soars as US government eyes stake in rare earth company: report — Positive

CRML   Proactive Investors — October 06, 2025

Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ: CRML) shares surged more than 73% in early trading on Monday following a Reuters report that the US government was in discussions to buy an ownership stake in the company. Critical Metals is developing a 4.7 billion metric ton rare earth deposit in Greenland, a territory that US President Trump has previously suggested the US should purchase.

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Technology Revenue Surges 434% and Gross Margin Holds at 80%, Underscoring VCI Global's Profitable Expansion and Strategic Positioning Across AI, Fintech, and Digital Assets Technology Revenue Surges 434% and Gross Margin Holds at 80%, Underscoring VCI Global's Profitable Expansion and Strategic Positioning Across AI, Fintech, and Digital Assets

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Build-A-Bear's E-Commerce Jump: Early Signal for Long-Term Gains? — Positive

BBW   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

BBW's digital push is paying off as e-commerce jumps 15%, powered by viral marketing and rising "Kidult" demand.

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Will Simon Property's Expansion Push Unlock the Next Phase of Growth? — Positive

SPG   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

SPG's global acquisitions and $1B in redevelopments boost growth, value creation and property footfall.

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for October 6th — Positive

IDCC  PGY  SMFG   Zacks Investment Research — October 06, 2025

PGY, IDCC and SMFG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 6, 2025.

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