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Best-Performing Sector ETFs of the Second Quarter

2 days ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

The second quarter of 2025 saw sharp volatility in the U.S. stock market, driven by Trump’s aggressive tariff policies and escalating geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 is now less than 1% away from an all-time high, a stunning turnaround considering the index was teetering on the edge of a bear market just two months ago.
FedEx Shares Slip After Fiscal Q4 Earnings: ETFs in Focus

3 days ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

After the closing bell on June 24, transport bellwether FedEx ( - Free Report) reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein it beat both earnings and revenue estimates. However, the courier company provided a dismal outlook and cautious commentary, sending its shares down more than 5% in after-market close.
Best Leveraged ETFs of the First Half of 2025

3 days ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

Global stock markets delivered solid first-half returns with standout performance in Europe and emerging markets, while U.S. stocks lagged. With the AI boom remaining a dominant investment theme, mega-cap stocks resumed their power over the past couple of months and are once again driving the global stock rally. After easing fears over Trump’s trade policies, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran boosted investors’ sentiment.
Decoding NIKE's High P/E Ratio: Bargain Buy or Overpriced Risk?

3 days ago | zacks.com | Rajani Lohia

NIKE trades at a 31.58X forward P/E, well above industry peers despite slowing sales and earnings declines. Core lifestyle segment weakness and a 17% drop in China sales in Q3 highlight ongoing operational challenges. Guidance points to a 22% y/y revenue drop and a 400-500 bps margin contraction, deepening investor caution. NIKE Inc. ( - Free Report) remains fundamentally strong, backed by its decisive actions to reposition itself for sustainable and profitable long-term growth.
A Closer Look at Q2 Earnings: What Can Investors Expect?

3 days ago | zacks.com | Sheraz Mian

Note: The following is an excerpt from this week’s Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>Here are the key points:Total S&P 500 earnings for the June quarter are expected to be up +4.9% from the same period last year on +3.9% higher revenues.
Large-Cap Growth ETF (IUSG) Touches New 52-Week High

3 days ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

For investors seeking momentum, iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF ( - Free Report) is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 35% from its 52-week low of $108.91 per share. But are more gains in store for this ETF?
3 Solid Stocks to Bet on From the Prospering Airline Industry

3 days ago | zacks.com | Maharathi Basu

The gradual de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict has led to a decline in oil prices. This is a positive for the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry as expenses on fuel represent a key input cost for airlines. Signals of the easing of tariff tensions are another positive factor anticipated to boost the air-travel demand scenario. The shareholder-friendly approach of airlines also bodes well.
Salesforce vs. Veeva: Which Cloud CRM Stock Is the Smarter Buy?

3 days ago | zacks.com | Anirudha Bhagat

Veeva Systems posted 31.3% EPS growth and 16.7% revenue growth in Q1 of fiscal 2026. VEEV's Vault CRM now serves 80 clients, with AI tools and data products fueling expansion. Salesforce's revenue growth slowed to 7.7% in Q1, as macro pressures temper enterprise tech spending. Salesforce, Inc. ( - Free Report) and Veeva Systems Inc. ( - Free Report) are two well-known names in the cloud customer relationship management ( - Free Report) market.
STNE vs. PYPL: Why StoneCo Offers More Upside Than PayPal Currently

4 days ago | zacks.com | Urmimala Biswas

STNE shares jumped 12.7% in 30 days, beating PYPL's 3.1% and outperforming the sector and the market. StoneCo is driving growth with localized fintech innovation and aggressive share repurchase programs. PYPL shows product gains but faces mobile share losses and margin pressure amid ongoing transformation. StoneCo ( - Free Report) and PayPal ( - Free Report) are two fintech powerhouses specializing in digital payments.
Buy Uber or Avis Stock for Higher Highs?

4 days ago | zacks.com | Shaun Pruitt

With their stocks trading near 52-week highs, Uber Technologies ( - Free Report) and Avis Budget Group ( - Free Report) are two transportation service providers that investors may be eying for more upside. Amid hopes of an Israel-Iran truce and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress that interest rates could be cut sooner rather than later, Uber and Avis stock were two standouts in Tuesday’s broader market rally, spiking +7% and +17% respectively.