Our picks for today are MercadoLibre, Vulcan Materials, and AstraZeneca, with each providing a mix of value and growth. MercadoLibre is Latin America's leading e-commerce and fintech platform with increasing e-commerce penetration rates and economic growth driving its macro growth story. Vulcan Materials is the largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates, making it a beneficiary of U.S. infrastructure spending.

SIMO Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates Despite Lower Revenues — Positive
SIMO Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025SIMO Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates, even as Y/Y sales decline on weaker demand across key markets.

4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Buy as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady — Positive
FTS IDA NWN OGS Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025As rate cuts stall and market volatility returns, low-beta utility stocks like OGS, FTS, NWN and IDA offer steady upside.

Albemarle's Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates in Q2 — Positive
ALB Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025ALB tops Q2 earnings estimates despite a 7% revenue dip, as lower lithium prices weigh on results.

Itron (ITRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.21 per share a year ago.

Why LATAM (LTM) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term — Positive
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Here's Why PG&E (PCG) is a Strong Growth Stock — Positive
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Why Southern Copper (SCCO) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term — Positive
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Here's Why Veeva Systems (VEEV) is a Strong Growth Stock — Positive
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Why FMC Technologies (FTI) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term — Positive
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Here's Why Yelp (YELP) is a Strong Growth Stock — Positive
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DDD Investors Have Opportunity to Lead 3D Systems Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm — Neutral
DDD PRNewsWire — July 31, 2025LOS ANGELES , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against 3D Systems Corporation ("3D Systems" or "the Company") (NYSE: DDD) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between August 13, 2024 and May 13, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 12, 2025.

Western Alliance Bancorporation: Commercial Real Estate Fears Are Overblown — Positive
WAL Seeking Alpha — July 31, 2025Western Alliance Bancorporation is a fundamentally sound regional bank with consistent loan, deposit, and net interest income growth. Concerns over WAL's commercial real estate exposure are overblown due to conservative underwriting, strong sponsors, and suburban loan concentration. WAL trades at a significant discount to peers on both price-to-tangible book value and price-to-earnings, offering 20% upside potential.

Western Digital Q4 Earnings Beat on Solid Top-Line Growth, Shares Jump — Positive
WDC Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025WDC posts strong fiscal Q4 2025 with 30% revenue growth and EPS of $1.66, fueled by cloud demand and record high-capacity drive shipments.

Should Value Investors Buy Gentherm (THRM) Stock? — Positive
THRM Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Are Medical Stocks Lagging Editas Medicine (EDIT) This Year? — Negative
EDIT Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025Here is how Editas Medicine (EDIT) and Adherex Technologies Inc. (FENC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Has Ferrari (RACE) Outpaced Other Auto-Tires-Trucks Stocks This Year? — Positive
RACE Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025Here is how Ferrari (RACE) and Visteon (VC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Should Value Investors Buy Alerus Financial (ALRS) Stock? — Positive
ALRS Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Why Capital One (COF) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term — Positive
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Are Investors Undervaluing Kinross Gold (KGC) Right Now? — Positive
KGC Zacks Investment Research — July 31, 2025Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
