Should You Invest in the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT)? — Neutral

FBT   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Healthcare - Biotech segment of the equity market, the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 19, 2006.

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Is FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored Bond ETF (HYGV) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Negative

HYGV   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

The FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored Bond ETF (HYGV) made its debut on 07/17/2018, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the High-Yield/Junk Bond ETFs category of the market.

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Should WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

DLN   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (DLN) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 16, 2006.

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Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC)? — Neutral

FTEC   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Looking for broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 21, 2013.

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Is iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral

IBB   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) debuted on 02/05/2001, and offers broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market.

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Should Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

FNDX   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Launched on August 13, 2013, the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

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Should You Invest in the Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (IGPT)? — Neutral

IGPT   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Software segment of the equity market, look no further than the Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (IGPT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 23, 2005.

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Is Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral

JSML   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Making its debut on 02/23/2016, smart beta exchange traded fund Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Growth category of the market.

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Is WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral

DES   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) debuted on 06/16/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.

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Should iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

IJK   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Launched on July 24, 2000, the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Mid Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

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Is Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF (PWB) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral

PWB   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth category of the market, the Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF (PWB) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/03/2005.

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Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)? — Neutral

VFH   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) was launched on January 26, 2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.

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Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (VONV) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

VONV   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (VONV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 22, 2010.

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Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF)? — Neutral

IYF   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.

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Merck: Shares Bucking The Gardasil Problem, Hiking My Price Target — Neutral

MRK   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

I reiterate my buy rating on Merck, citing its attractive valuation and improving technicals despite sector headwinds. Merck's recent earnings beat was driven by strong oncology and cardiovascular portfolios, offsetting Gardasil weakness and Keytruda patent concerns. The stock offers a solid 4% dividend yield, low PEG ratio, and consistent growth, making it appealing for income and value investors.

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Why Phreesia Feels Like The Right Bet In Healthcare Tech — Positive

PHR   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

Phreesia is on track to meet FY26 revenue targets, driven by steady client growth and strong average revenue per client. Margins are improving, with adjusted EBITDA trending toward high teens and free cash flow beginning to emerge, supporting long-term leverage. Valuation is balanced at 3.3x forward EV/S, but real upside depends on sustained margin expansion and cash flow conversion.

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ETFs Offer Gateway to Once-Inaccessible Private Markets — Positive

BIZD  GPZ  PCMM  PRIV  PSP   ETF Trends — August 18, 2025

Lately it seems as if most roads lead to the democratization of private markets.

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Here's the worst time to own Apple stock — Neutral

AAPL   Finbold — August 18, 2025

Although Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains one of the most reliable long-term stocks, history suggests that September should be approached with caution.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for August 15th — Negative

BFIN  ERJ  IMTX   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

IMTX, ERJ and BFIN have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 15, 2025.

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Bitdeer Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2025 — Neutral

BTDR   GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025

- Q2 revenue of $155.6 million up 56.8% year-over-year and 121.9% sequentially- $69.5 million revenue from external sale of SEALMINER A2s- On track to achieve 40 EH/s of self-mining by end of October and exceed 40 EH/s by year-end- Entered into advanced negotiations with a development partner regarding Clarington, Ohio site for HPC/AI.

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