Chicago, IL – August 21, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. ETFs recently featured in the blog include: Invesco DWA Technology Momentum ETF (

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Invesco DWA Technology Momentum ETF, Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF, Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF, VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF and ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

Today, we achieve peak late-August trading. Not in terms of stock market highs — we’re still off mid-June levels — but in terms of low volume, low activity. We remain in the final stages of Q2 earnings season, but aside from a couple speeches by Fed members later today, we have a dearth of potential impacts to the market.

Dog Day of Summer: Right Now in the Stock Market

VICI - Free Report) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, VICI's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross." Considered an important signifier for a bullish breakout, a...

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?

AIZ - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 11.4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $189.77 in the previous session. Assurant has gained 12% since the start of the year compared to the 14.4% move for the Zacks Finance sector and the 10.9% return for the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry.

Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

North Carolina State

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Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

J. Souza

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

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Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

When it comes to short-term investing or trading, they say "the trend is your friend." And there's no denying that this is the most profitable strategy. But making sure of the sustainability of a trend to profit from it is easier said than done. The trend often reverses before exiting...

Ezcorp (EZPW) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why

Denver, CO

David Heitz

You will never believe it: I have no complaints this week about Fusion Studios, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless property where I live. This week's edition of Homeless Hotel Diary will not include a diatribe about the internet being out.

Opinion: Homeless hotel diary: PCs for People in Denver saves my sanity

The price of the yellow commodity has been ascending as the Fed is set to cut interest rates, followed by rising geopolitical tensions and increasing purchases of the precious metal by central banks. Rate Cut Likelihood Grows. With a 100% chance of a rate cut in September 2024, investing in...

Gold ETFs to Climb on Rate Cut Bets

ANF - Free Report) ten years ago? It may not have been easy to hold on to ANF for all that time, but if you did, how much would your investment be worth today?. With that in mind, let's take a look at Abercrombie & Fitch's main business drivers. Abercrombie...

If You Invested $1000 in Abercrombie & Fitch a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now

Investors may have learned by now that there's not always such thing as a "quiet" summer in markets. Our Chief Equity Strategist and Economist, John Blank, is here to discuss what this summer is bringing. 1. A few weeks ago there was a global market meltdown. That and other geopolitical...

Can U.S. Stocks Rally After Chair Powell Speaks?

AMD - Free Report) is strengthening its data center AI footprint with the announced acquisition of ZT Systems for roughly $4.9 billion in cash and stock. The transaction includes a contingent payment of up to $400 million upon achieving certain milestones post-completion. The deal, expected to close in the first...

AMD Buys ZT: Can Expanding AI Footprint Push the Stock Higher?

NVDA - Free Report) , reports its fiscal second quarter 2025 results. This is the report everyone has been waiting for. Shares of NVIDIA are up 153% year-to-date. But over the last month, NVIDIA has cooled, and is up “just” 6.4%. It now trades with a forward P/E...

NVIDIA Earnings Preview: Will It Beat Again?

While "the trend is your friend" when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn't easy. The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading...

What Makes Ponce Financial (PDLB) a Good Fit for 'Trend Investing'

Georgia State

DeanLand

(This is a first person, true account of a recent internet scam. All details included are factual. Though their business name was used nefariously by scammers, Dick's Sporting Goods was NOT involved in this incident.)

Inbox Scammers Exposed: My Recent Internet Fraud Experience

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Expro Group Holdings (XPRO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

XPRO - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2024. This widely-known...

Expro Group Holdings (XPRO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

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