From Nasdaq: 2025-05-29 06:11:00

Zacks.com features top stock picks in their Analyst Blog, including Alphabet Inc., Bank of America Corp., Roche Holding AG, Village Super Market, Inc., and Aware, Inc. These stocks are highlighted for their growth potential and performance in various industries. Zacks’ research daily presents the best research output of their analyst team, covering 16 major stocks and two micro-cap stocks.

Alphabet Inc. has seen strong performance in the past six months, driven by cloud and search growth. Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be higher for technical infrastructure development. Despite competition and litigation issues, Alphabet’s dominant position in the search engine market continues to drive growth, with over 270 million paid subscriptions.

Bank of America has shown gains over the past year, with a focus on fee income growth and steady investments in the franchise. While high funding costs remain a concern, the company’s net interest income is expected to rise positively. Plans for financial center expansion and digital improvements are set to boost total revenues in 2025.

Roche Holding AG’s shares have outperformed the industry, with strong performance in the first quarter of 2025 driven by demand for key drugs. The company is diversifying its portfolio to offset declining sales from legacy drugs. Collaborations in the obesity space and diagnostics business growth are positive factors, although recent pipeline setbacks pose challenges.

Village Super Market, Inc. has strategically expanded through store replacements and market densification. Strong gross margin and operating cash flow support capex and dividends, while debt reduction and favorable credit terms enhance liquidity. However, challenges include lower note yields, rising digital costs, and price-based competition affecting earnings.

Aware, Inc. has targeted an underserved market with modular biometric platforms and SaaS offerings. While engagements with federal agencies reflect relevance in digital infrastructure, revenue fell in the first quarter of 2025. Execution risks persist amid rising costs, limited financial flexibility, and weak SaaS adoption, despite a discount to peers.



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