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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Expedites 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.

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ATLANTA, 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.

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Thom 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.

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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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Shares of Dayforce Inc. surged on Monday after a report that the human resource software and services group could be a buyout target.

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Toronto, 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.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for August 18th — Positive

CYD  E  HMY  KE  MLCO   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

MLCO, CYD, HMY, E and KE have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 18, 2025.

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EASTON, 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”).

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