In today’s Zacks Research Daily, analysts present reports on 16 major stocks, including AMD, GS, LRCX, ALOT, and BDCO. These reports have been selected from a pool of 70 reports published by the analyst team. Advanced Micro Devices is seeing growth due to rising demand for EPYC processors, while Goldman Sachs is benefiting from investments and acquisitions. Lam Research is capitalizing on higher wafer fab equipment demand. AstroNova is working on margin expansion, while Blue Dolphin is facing liquidity stress and profitability issues.

Today’s Must Read reports highlight the strong product portfolio and partner base aiding AMD’s prospects, Lam Research’s benefits from its etch and deposition strength, and Goldman Sachs’ focus on core business and acquisitions. Other featured reports include Chubb Limited’s growth potential, Halozyme’s drug delivery technology, Northrop Grumman’s defense and cybersecurity strength, Parker-Hannifin’s aerospace unit, Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci system, CVS Health’s pharmacy arm, and Aon’s strategic acquisitions.

New Upgrades feature Celestica’s healthy demand for networking products, CommScope’s solid growth in ANS segment, and Crocs’ long-term growth plan. New Downgrades include concerns over Pembina’s debt load, Robert Half’s declining revenues per employee, and Jack in the Box’s dismal comps and high costs. Zacks is also naming the Top 10 Stocks for 2026, with the release of these top picks scheduled for January 5. For more details and free stock analysis reports, visit Zacks Investment Research.

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