CION, PFS and NWFL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 20, 2025.

A series of jumps in Intel Corporation's NASDAQ: INTC stock price during the middle of August has sent shares of the tech sector giant above the $25 mark on massive trading volume. This multiday rally was the market's recognition of a fundamental transformation in the company's investment story.

TJ Maxx parent's stock rallies toward a record after an earnings beat and raised outlook.

Company Expands WETA Platform Applications Beyond Rainfall Generation to Address Multi-Billion Dollar Fog Impact on Global Transportation and Industry NAPLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIN) ("RET" or the "Company"), a leading provider of ionization rainfall generation technology, today announced plans to conduct its first fog mitigation pilot in Australia this month, weather permitting. This groundbreaking initiative marks RET's expansion of its Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) platform beyond rainfall generation to address the significant economic impact of fog on transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy production worldwide.

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of mission-ready AI solutions for national security and critical infrastructure, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Washington Commanders under which BigBear.ai becomes the naming rights partner for the Commanders' training facility in Ashburn, Virginia—now named the BigBear.ai Performance Center. In addition, BigBear.ai branding will be featured across the fifth-floor suite level of the Northwest Stadium,.

Shares of BigBear.ai (BBAI -1.46%) have roared 375% higher over the past 12 months, as investors piled into artificial intelligence (AI) and defense tech stocks. But BigBear's second-quarter results stopped the rally in its tracks.

Ideal Power Inc (NASDAQ:IPWR) is moving toward commercialization, with near-term revenue expected from industrial and data center applications, upcoming orders from Stellantis, and expansion through global Tier 1 suppliers and Asian distribution partnerships, positioning the company for broader adoption of its B-TRAN technology. Its first design win customer is nearing completion of their prototype testing for a B-TRAN-enabled solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) ahead of a planned rollout later this year.

The Trade Desk (TTD -0.60%) is experiencing a decline after an increase in competitive pressure.

Lowe's cures Home Depot's miss yesterday with an earnings beat of its own.

The three major US indices that I cover here at FX Empire all look as if they are trying to find their footing in the premarket hours. That being said, we have the Jackson Hole Symposium and the related speeches at the end of the week.

[00:00:04] Doug McIntyre: So when you look at ETFs, do you recommend monthly pay ETFs?

Target stock (NYSE: TGT) plunged 10% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the retailer unveiled a new CEO and repeated its annual forecast, a combination that did little to calm nerves on Wall Street.

GDS Holdings (GDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11. This compares to a loss of $0.18 per share a year ago.

iShares MSCI China ETF's 27% YTD gains remains 35% below 2021 highs, with 21% DCA return over 5 years versus VOO's 49%. Investors have been subject to capital depletion, accounting for opportunity cost. I think MCHI's rally is a technical bounce without fundamental changes, amid unreliable economic data like overstated Chinese GDP figures. The CCP under Xi pushes isolationism, directing companies to prioritize China and party alignment over foreign shareholders. I choose to believe him.

Analog Devices (ADI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago.

PBDC remains the best ETF for BDC exposure, but its heavy tilt toward large-cap, first-lien BDCs is increasingly problematic. Rising competition and likely interest rate cuts threaten earnings and dividends for PBDC's top holdings like ARCC, OBDC, and BXSL. LMM and equity-oriented BDCs, such as TRIN and FDUS, offer better risk-reward and dividend coverage in the current environment.

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) has had 104 different recalls this year.

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCB) (“PharmaCyte” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of its previously announced $7 million financing. As of April 30, 2025, PharmaCyte had approximately $15.5 million in cash and also holds over $30 million of securities as reflected in the Company's most recent 10K. With the addition of the $7 million in proceeds from this financing, the Company's balance sheet has been further strengthened, providing significant finan.

MIAMI, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”), a global leader in pre-escalation and public safety solutions, today announced the official launch of WrapTactics™, a subscription-driven digital learning and training platform designed to modernize officer readiness through human-science-based instruction and burst learning modules. Research shows that police skills degrade rapidly without reinforcement—core defensive tactics can deteriorate within just two weeks, while firearms proficiency and de-escalation practices are often refreshed only once or twice a year in many agencies.

Wendy's U.S. business continues to deteriorate, with declining traffic and an ineffective breakfast strategy, leading to a sharp FY 2025 guidance downgrade. International and digital segments show promise, but domestic weakness overshadows these bright spots and limits near-term recovery potential. Technology investments are helping company-operated stores, but franchisee adoption remains uncertain, and overall US sales remain negative.