Is Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
JSML Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Making 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.
Is WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
DES Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025A 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.
Should iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral
IJK Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Launched 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.
Is Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF (PWB) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
PWB Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Designed 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.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)? — Neutral
VFH Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025The 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.
Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (VONV) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral
VONV Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Looking 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.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF)? — Neutral
IYF Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Looking 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.
Merck: Shares Bucking The Gardasil Problem, Hiking My Price Target — Neutral
MRK Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025I 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.
Why Phreesia Feels Like The Right Bet In Healthcare Tech — Positive
PHR Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025Phreesia 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.
Although Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains one of the most reliable long-term stocks, history suggests that September should be approached with caution.
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 15th — Negative
BFIN ERJ IMTX Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025IMTX, ERJ and BFIN have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 15, 2025.
Serve Robotics Acquires Vayu Robotics to Pioneer AI Foundation Model-Based Autonomy for Last-Mile Delivery — Neutral
SERV GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025Expedites Serve's adoption of end‑to‑end learned autonomy to unlock safer, faster navigation Vinod Khosla to join Serve's advisory board SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serve Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: SERV), a leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company (“Serve”), has acquired Vayu Robotics, Inc. (“Vayu”), a pioneer in urban robot navigation using large-scale AI models. The strategic acquisition marks a milestone in Serve's mission to redefine the future of autonomous delivery.
RTDNA Awards a Record 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards to Gray Media Stations – the Most of Any Broadcaster — Neutral
GTN GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism to seven of its local stations.
Howard Hughes Holdings to Host Annual Shareholder Meeting on September 30 at 9:00 a.m. at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City — Neutral
HHH GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025Thom Lachman and Susan Panuccio Nominated as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company Event Registration Available Online at shareholdermeeting.howardhughes.com THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) announced today that the company's Annual Shareholder Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 30 in New York City. HHH Executive Chairman Bill Ackman and Chief Investment Officer Ryan Israel will discuss the company's plans to acquire an insurance operation.
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.
A buyout firm reportedly has Dayforce in its sights. Shares of the HR software group are soaring. — Positive
DAY Market Watch — August 18, 2025Shares of Dayforce Inc. surged on Monday after a report that the human resource software and services group could be a buyout target.
Hercules Metals Completes Closing of Share-Based Strategic Option Agreement with Barrick to Consolidate 73-Kilometres of Claims Around its Leviathan Copper Discovery in Idaho — Neutral
B BADEF Newsfile Corp — August 18, 2025Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2025) - Hercules Metals Corp. (TSXV: BIG) (OTCQB: BADEF) (FSE: C0X) ("Hercules" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release on July 28, 2025, the Company has completed the closing (the "Closing") of a strategic option agreement (the "Agreement") between Hercules and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Anglo-Bomarc, U.S., Inc. ("Anglo"), and Barrick Gold Exploration Inc. ("BGE"), a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX) ("Barrick"). For further details regarding the Agreement, please refer to the Company's press release dated July 28, 2025.
TeraWulf Inc. Announces Proposed Private Offering of $400 Million of Convertible Notes — Neutral
WULF GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025EASTON, Md., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of vertically integrated, predominantly zero-carbon digital infrastructure, today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “Convertible Notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).