Piper Sandler's energy expert predicts a favorable outlook for gas equities over oil by 2026, highlighting top picks including Diamondback Energy, Expand Energy, and Coterra Energy, based on their strong asset bases, profitability, and growth potential amid a challenging oil market.
Analysts predict significant earnings growth for seven S&P 500 stocks in the upcoming earnings season, with Expand Energy and Coinbase leading the way with projected growth rates of over 13,000% and 843%, respectively, amid mixed results across the market and an overall expected earnings increase of 4.8% for the index.
Jefferies has updated its 'Franchise Picks' list, emphasizing Nvidia's dominance with next-gen chips, and highlighting other top stocks like Capital One Financial, Expand Energy, and Huntington Bancshares, each benefiting from sector-specific tailwinds such as AI, energy, and regional banking growth.