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While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies. Of these, perhaps no stock market trend…

Retirement planning is a complex process that involves understanding your future income sources and how much you’ll need to maintain your lifestyle. Unfortunately, misconceptions about retirement can lead to financial pitfalls if not addressed. Many people rely on outdated advice or widespread myths that don’t align with reality. To help you avoid these traps, we’ve…

Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock’s performance in the near term. Shares of this company have returned -1.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s +2.1% change.…

Quick Read Energy funds shed $3.2 billion in a single week, but falling oil prices are masking AI’s unprecedented structural surge in electricity demand. Global data center electricity demand is set to more than double by 2030, making utilities, nuclear, and distributed power providers quiet winners of the AI boom. Don’t wait: the analyst who…

Chipmakers are going through a rough patch, though you wouldn’t know it just by looking at the broader market. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has plunged nearly 8% over the past week. In Tuesday’s premarket, it dropped another 2%, as a mixed quarterly report from memory chip giant Samsung led investors to pare exposure to…

Business cycle funds are a category of thematic mutual funds that aim to capture investment opportunities across different stages of the economic cycle. Instead of maintaining a fixed sector allocation, these funds actively shift their exposure across sectors, industries and market-cap segments based on the fund manager’s assessment of changing economic conditions. Let’s understand how…

As investors navigate the second half of 2026, mutual funds with strong fundamentals and favorable analyst ratings are attracting renewed attention. While markets continue to face uncertainty from interest-rate expectations, inflation trends and geopolitical developments, actively managed funds focused on quality businesses and long-term growth may be well-positioned to deliver solid returns. Three funds that…

There is never a wrong time to invest in mutual funds for retirement. So, if you’re still looking for the best mutual funds, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be a great guide. The best way to shortlist great mutual funds is to ensure solid performance, diversification, and low fees. Some are better than others,…

Founded in 1971, Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC or PIMCO, is an internationally acclaimed investment management firm. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, the company provides a wide range of financial services across the globe, with more than 3,220 employees. PIMCO had around $2.27 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. It is present…

Shares of Nu Holdings (NU +3.12%) stock dropped 20% in the first half of 2026, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. There wasn’t anything specific of note, but there has been a steady decline in confidence amid increasing competition, worries about the economy, and a rising valuation. Disrupting traditional banking in Brazil…