Key Points in This Article: NIO (NIO) lagged in China's EV market but has surged 122% since its April lows.
The bear case on Eli Lilly has played out, says only firm to have called it a sell — Neutral
LLY Market Watch — August 27, 2025The bear case for Eli Lilly has now played out following the reaction to the drugmaker's oral obesity drug trial, an analyst said Wednesday in upgrading the stock.
Cracker Barrel scraps new logo after online backlash — Negative
CBRL CNBC Television — August 27, 2025CNBC's Leslie Picker reports on the latest news.
Opendoor Technologies stock (NASDAQ:OPEN), the online platform for real estate that enables individuals to buy and sell homes, as well as provides title and escrow services, began the week on a negative note with shares declining nearly 9% on Monday. Nevertheless, the stock has still risen about 13% over the last five trading days.
Is Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EQAL) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
EQAL Zacks Investment Research — August 27, 2025Launched on 12/23/2014, the Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EQAL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
FBT Zacks Investment Research — August 27, 2025Launched on 06/19/2006, the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market.
Is SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
XHB Zacks Investment Research — August 27, 2025Making its debut on 01/31/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) provides investors broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
FAD Zacks Investment Research — August 27, 2025The First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.
Mastercard remains a top-tier business with consistent double-digit growth, strong profitability, and a nearly unassailable competitive moat. Investors often overcomplicate risks, but Mastercard's core business and new growth avenues are underappreciated and continue to outperform expectations. Mastercard's strategy of paying higher client incentives is fueling market share gains over Visa, justifying its premium valuation and faster growth.
AAA CLO ETFs: Should You Go For The Passive Giant JAAA Or The Active Challenger ICLO? — Positive
ICLO JAAA Seeking Alpha — August 27, 2025JAAA offers superior risk-adjusted returns vs. ICLO, thanks to greater diversification, higher liquidity, and a lower bid-ask spread. Despite ICLO's slightly higher yield and active management, its increased concentration and liquidity risks outweigh the marginal return advantage. Both funds invest in AAA CLOs with negligible credit risk, but JAAA's passive, diversified approach minimizes manager-specific and liquidity risks.
China aims to triple AI chip output, reducing Nvidia's dependency, FT says — Negative
NVDA Reuters — August 27, 2025China's chipmakers are seeking to triple the country's output of artificial intelligence chips in 2026, rushing to reduce dependence on Nvidia , the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Strong Dollar Caps Upside, 2-Year Yield Offers Support — Positive
AAAU BAR DBP DGL GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ SGOL UGL FXEmpire — August 27, 2025Gold price slips as stronger dollar caps gains, but falling 2-year yields and rate cut bets offer support ahead of the U.S. Core PCE inflation report.
ADC Therapeutics to Present at the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference 2025 — Neutral
ADCT PRNewsWire — August 27, 2025LAUSANNE, Switzerland , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE: ADCT), a commercial-stage global leader and pioneer in the field of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced that Ameet Mallik, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference 2025 on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 9:10 a.m. ET. A webcast of the presentation will be available via the Events & Presentations page in the Investors section of ADC Therapeutics' website, ir.adctherapeutics.com.
Lululemon faces lack of fashion cohesion and investor ‘frustration' ahead of earnings. Here's why. — Negative
LULU Market Watch — August 27, 2025As the athleisure company prepares to report quarterly results next week, some Wall Street analysts say they still don't have a clear sense of why its North American business has stumbled.
Willdan Group, Inc. WLDN is a hidden AI Revolution stock as it consults on the electric grid. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is expected to grow earnings by 48% this year.
Earnings estimates continue to fall as tough industry conditions persist.
JinkoSolar Announces Business Highlights for the First Half of 2025 — Neutral
JKS PRNewsWire — August 27, 2025SHANGRAO, China , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced its business highlights for the first half of 2025.
Making Sense of Nvidia's Earnings & ETF Impact — Positive
AOTG CHAT FFLG QQQ ROE THEQ THNQ USD VOO XLK ETF Trends — August 27, 2025Another earnings season is nearing a close, but not before we hear from Nvidia. The largest company in the world, with a market capitalization of about $4.4 trillion, reports Q2 results today, after the market close.
Conagra Brands: Dirt-Cheap 7% Yield Or Dividend Disaster Waiting To Happen? — Positive
CAG Seeking Alpha — August 27, 2025Conagra Brands appears deeply undervalued with a high 7.3% dividend yield and very attractive valuation multiples. However, it faces numerous challenges right now, including rising leverage and dividend payout ratios. I dive into the company's fundamentals, valuation, and dividend and share my take on the stock and the outlook for its dividend.
Fidus Investment: Executing On The Macro Environment With Precision — Positive
FDUS Seeking Alpha — August 27, 2025Fidus Investment continues to outperform peers by effectively navigating lower base rates and maintaining strong portfolio quality despite macro uncertainty. Their latest quarter showed impressive NAV growth, increased first-lien debt exposure, and a decline in non-accruals, highlighting prudent portfolio management. FDUS maintains a strong balance sheet with low leverage and ample liquidity, supporting dividend safety even if base rates decline further.