InterDigital, Inc. IDCC has long been recognized for monetizing its wireless patent portfolio through smartphone licensing. However, the company is increasingly broadening its reach into adjacent markets, creating additional recurring revenue opportunities beyond its traditional handset business.Its strategy now spans streaming services, cloud platforms, consumer electronics, automotive applications, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and next-generation communications technologies. This diversification aims to strengthen long-term licensing growth while reducing dependence on any single end market.How IDCC Builds Revenue Through LicensingInterDigital generates most of its revenue from patent licensing, reflecting the strength of its intellectual property portfolio across wireless and video technologies. In addition to licensing royalties, the company also earns revenue from patent sales, technology solutions licensing, engineering services and product sales. It operates through a single business segment, allowing management to leverage its research investments across multiple end markets. Its portfolio covers technologies used in cellular communications, video encoding and transmission, artificial intelligence, and connected devices. Continued participation in global technology standards helps InterDigital develop patents that can be licensed across a broad range of products rather than relying on any single device category. Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchCompanies such as QUALCOMM Incorporated QCOM and Nokia Corporation NOK also generate licensing revenue from extensive wireless patent portfolios, underscoring the importance of intellectual property ownership within the communications ecosystem.Why InterDigital Is Diversifying Its BusinessWhile smartphones remain an important licensing market, InterDigital has expanded into streaming services, cloud platforms, consumer electronics, automotive applications and IoT devices. This broader strategy increases the number of industries that can benefit from the company's patented technologies.Recent agreements illustrate that expansion. InterDigital reached a milestone licensing agreement with Amazon covering devices and services, including Prime Video, with final financial terms to be determined through binding arbitration. The company also signed new IoT licensing agreements with a leading fintech company for payment terminals and with KEBA covering electric vehicle chargers. These agreements expand recurring licensing opportunities beyond traditional handset manufacturers while supporting the company's long-term recurring revenue objectives. How IDCC Is Positioning for Future TechnologiesInterDigital continues investing heavily in technologies expected to underpin future communications standards. Its research spans 6G, AI-native networking and advanced video technologies, helping position the company to create intellectual property for future licensing opportunities.The company also maintains significant leadership within global standards organizations, strengthening its influence as next-generation wireless specifications are developed. Management believes these investments should support licensing opportunities across industries ranging from connected vehicles and industrial IoT to streaming platforms and consumer electronics. What Could Slow InterDigital's GrowthDespite its diversification strategy, several risks remain. Customer concentration continues to expose results to a relatively small group of major licensees, while revenue can fluctuate depending on the timing of licensing agreements and renewals.The company also faces ongoing patent enforcement and litigation expenses as it protects its intellectual property portfolio. Sustaining technology leadership requires continued investment in research and development, and slower demand in certain consumer electronics or IoT markets could weigh on licensing activity over time. How IDCC's Ratings Fit the Bigger PictureInterDigital's expansion beyond smartphones provides multiple avenues for future growth, but investors should also consider how the stock's quantitative ratings complement that business story.The stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting favorable earnings estimate momentum. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. However, its Value Score of D, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of F suggest the shares may be less attractive for investors focused on valuation or recent price momentum. Rather than contradicting the company's business strengths, these Style Scores provide a different lens for evaluating the stock based on specific investing styles. Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double" From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all. This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

Shares of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) have lost 0.1% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This compares to the S&P 500 Index’s 0.6% gain over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock lost 3.7% compared with the S&P 500’s 1.3% decline.Ohio Valley Banc’s Earnings SnapshotOhio Valley Banc reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $2.9 million, down 30.5% from $4.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) declined 30.3% to $0.62 from $0.89 a year ago.For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income was $7.2 million, down 16.2% from $8.6 million in the comparable period, while EPS fell 16.4% to $1.53 from $1.83. The decline in profitability came despite stronger net interest income, as higher provisions for credit losses weighed on results.Net interest income increased 5.9% to $15.4 million in the second quarter from $14.5 million a year ago and rose 9.4% to $30.3 million for the first half from $27.7 million.OVBC’s Net Interest Income Benefits From Loan GrowthOhio Valley Banc’s core banking operations benefited from expansion in earning assets, particularly loans. Average earning assets increased to $1.59 billion in the second quarter from $1.41 billion a year ago, driven primarily by higher average loan balances.For the first six months of 2026, average loans increased by $152 million year over year, largely within targeted commercial lending segments.OVBC’s net interest margin (NIM), however, moderated during the quarter. Second-quarter 2026 NIM declined to 3.93% from 4.17% in the prior-year period, while the first-half margin decreased slightly to 3.97% from 4.01%. Management attributed the pressure to funding costs rising faster than asset yields, as promotional certificates of deposit and money market accounts increased funding expenses. Ohio Valley Banc noted that growth in earning assets more than offset the margin contraction.Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Ohio Valley Banc Corp. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Ohio Valley Banc Corp. QuoteOhio Valley Banc’s Credit Costs Pressure EarningsA significant factor affecting quarterly results was a higher provision for credit losses. The provision rose to $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $1.1 million in the prior-year period, an increase of $2.6 million. The increase was primarily related to a $4.5 million rise in specific allocations on two collateral-dependent loans, additional reserves tied to loan growth and quarter-to-date net charge-offs.For the first half of 2026, provision expense increased to $5.4 million from $1.6 million a year ago. OVBC’s elevated credit risk was concentrated in select relationships, including a commercial loan to an automobile dealership and a commercial real estate construction loan, rather than reflecting broad deterioration across the portfolio.Nonperforming loans represented 1.44% of total loans as of June 30, 2026, compared with 0.45% a year earlier, while the allowance for credit losses increased to 1.33% of total loans from 0.99%.OVBC’s Noninterest Income and Expenses Show Mixed TrendsNoninterest income improved in the second quarter of 2026, increasing 11.9% to $3.2 million from $2.8 million a year ago. The increase was supported by a $377,000 unrealized gain on equity securities following a Visa share conversion and higher debit and credit card interchange income, which rose 5.5% year over year. Service charges on deposit accounts rose 7.1% to $774,000 from $723,000.For the first half, however, noninterest income was slightly lower at $6.47 million compared with $6.49 million a year ago, primarily due to the expiration of an electronic refund check and deposit fee agreement.Noninterest expense increased 1.8% to $11.2 million in the second quarter from $11 million, while first-half expenses rose 3.1% to $22.5 million. Higher salaries and employee benefits, software investments and FDIC insurance costs contributed to the increase, partially offset by lower data processing expenses related to a vendor billing recovery.Ohio Valley Banc’s Balance Sheet Growth ContinuesOhio Valley Banc expanded its balance sheet during the first half of 2026. Total assets reached $1.66 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $1.58 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025. The increase was driven mainly by a $50.1 million rise in total loans and a $32 million increase in Federal Reserve balances.Total deposits also increased from $1.33 billion as of year-end 2025 to $1.41 billion as of June 30, 2026, supported by growth in time deposits and money market accounts. Shareholders’ equity increased to $173.4 million as of June 30, 2026, from $170.3 million at year-end.OVBC’s Management CommentaryCEO Larry Miller said that first-half performance was supported by solid growth in net interest income and a stable NIM. Miller acknowledged that results were affected by increased credit loss provisions but stated that the elevated risk was limited to specific commercial relationships. Management expressed confidence in Ohio Valley Banc’s balance sheet strength and long-term outlook.Ohio Valley Banc’s Other DevelopmentsOhio Valley Banc did not announce any acquisitions, divestitures or major restructuring actions during the quarter. The company continues to operate through The Ohio Valley Bank Company, which has 19 offices across Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, Inc., which operates six consumer finance offices in Ohio.OVBC participated in a Visa exchange offer during the quarter, converting Visa Class B-1 shares into a combination of Visa Class B-3 and Class C common stock. The company recorded a $377,000 gain after marking the Visa Class C shares to fair value. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

Six of the Magnificent Seven companies have now reported earnings, and the results have been broadly impressive. Despite their enormous size, these businesses continue to deliver exceptional growth, with the AI boom simultaneously strengthening their long-term opportunities and placing greater demands on cash flow, though the impact varies considerably across the group.Even so, the market has responded harshly to some otherwise strong reports, which brings me to an important point before reviewing the results and identifying which stocks stand out.Earnings reactions are often dramatic. Apple (AAPL) fell roughly 9% following its report, while Microsoft (MSFT) rallied about 15%. After moves of that magnitude, investors naturally ask why, and analysts and the financial media typically offer a neat explanation that can be quickly understood.In Apple’s case, the stock sold off despite a record quarter, with investors focusing on the shortfall in Services, one of the company’s highest-margin and most important growth businesses.That explanation is not necessarily wrong, but it is incomplete. Stock reactions rarely occur in isolation, and a simple earnings headline can miss the broader forces shaping the move.The market had already been under pressure for much of the past month as concerns about excessive AI spending weighed on technology stocks. Investors were also awaiting Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting amid uncertainty over the path of monetary policy. At the same time, Apple had been the strongest-performing Magnificent Seven stock, partly because it had attracted capital as the one member of the group avoiding a massive AI capital-spending cycle.So yes, Apple fell partly because of the Services miss. But the decline also coincided with the conclusion of the Fed meeting, greater clarity around interest-rate policy and what may have been a capitulation point in the AI trade. Positioning mattered as well. Investors had crowded into Apple ahead of the report, and even after the selloff, the stock remains solidly higher over the past quarter and year to date.The broader point is that the market environment can be just as important as the earnings results themselves. During a powerful bull market, investors may overlook a mixed quarter. During a correction, even an excellent report can be sold.With that context in mind, let’s turn to the results. Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN) stand out most to me following the earnings reports so far. Nvidia (NVDA) has yet to report, but it also remains compelling based on valuation, with its forward earnings multiple near the lower end of its historical range.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchMagnificent Seven Earnings ResultsBroadly speaking, the Magnificent Seven stocks look quite attractive to me. Excluding Tesla, valuations are generally reasonable, while revenue and earnings growth are accelerating across much of the group. Capital spending and weakening free cash flow remain the primary overhangs, but the latest results also suggest that these investments are beginning to generate meaningful returns.AlphabetAlphabet delivered another excellent quarter. Google Cloud revenue surged 84% year over year, while Search growth accelerated into the mid-teens.Investors instead focused on the continued rise in capital spending and the fact that free cash flow turned negative for the first time in the company’s history. Those are legitimate concerns, but the valuation provides a considerable margin of safety. At roughly 17 times forward earnings, with EPS expected to grow 17.4% annually and the company exceptionally well positioned for the modern digital economy, Alphabet is difficult to overlook. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Meta PlatformsMeta delivered another strong topline beat, with revenue rising 28% year over year. Once again, however, investors focused on weakening free cash flow as the company directs more capital toward AI infrastructure.Meta did not increase its capital-spending forecast, though it narrowed the guidance range, and shares fell roughly 8% following the report. The stock is now approaching an important technical support level.At approximately 18 times forward earnings, Meta looks increasingly compelling. Its core advertising business remains exceptionally strong both with engagement and prices rising, while an emerging cloud business could provide another significant long-term growth engine. Bouncing right at that level of support.AmazonAmazon delivered a monster quarter, beating expectations and raising its outlook. AWS, the world’s largest cloud platform, continued to accelerate, posting its fastest growth in 18 quarters and reaching an annualized revenue run rate of approximately $169 billion. Segment operating margin expanded to 39.4% from 32.9%. A year ago AWS was growing in the high teens.Amazon also disclosed that its AI and semiconductor businesses have each surpassed a $25 billion annualized revenue run rate and are growing at triple-digit rates. Free cash flow turned negative after capital expenditures, but the strength of AWS and these emerging AI businesses should help ease concerns about the company’s spending.Advertising was another bright spot, with revenue rising 26% year over year. Remarkably, Amazon trades at only about 26.3 times forward earnings, a compelling valuation given the acceleration across its highest-quality businesses.MicrosoftMicrosoft’s post earnings reaction was astonishing, with the stock rising 15% and making a record for the largest market cap appreciation in a single day by any stock ever.The company beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines, while revenue increased 18%. Azure grew 27%, and other cloud services expanded 43%, further demonstrating the extraordinary strength of cloud and AI demand across the industry.Microsoft also reported more than 30 million paid Copilot users, up from 20 million one year ago. Microsoft got dragged lower during the software rout, and appears to be rising from the depths. That seems reasonable given these results too.At roughly 23.2 times forward earnings, the company remains one of the highest-quality businesses in the market.TeslaTesla (TSLA) reported a respectable quarter, with revenue finally returning to growth and increasing 25% year over year. However, some of that strength appeared to be supported by discounts and aggressive financing offers intended to reduce inventory.The major highlight was the Services business, where revenue increased 50% to nearly $5 billion for the quarter. In my view, that segment represents an increasingly important part of Tesla’s long-term future.Still, Tesla remains the black sheep of the Magnificent Seven. Its valuation is exceptionally high, while growth in its core automotive business remains comparatively modest. The company may ultimately justify the premium through autonomy, robotics and services, but the current risk-reward profile is far less attractive than the rest of the group.AppleApple delivered a strong beat-and-raise quarter, though the stock faded following the report. In my view, the decline was largely a positioning issue.Apple had already rallied roughly 25% year to date and entered earnings with a market capitalization near $5 trillion. With expectations and positioning elevated, the bar for a positive reaction was unusually high.Revenue increased 16% year over year, an exceptional growth rate for a company of Apple’s size, while EPS jumped 29%, marking a ninth consecutive quarterly beat. iPhone revenue rose 22%, Mac sales came in well ahead of expectations and every geographic segment posted double-digit growth.The lone weak spot was Services, which missed estimates. Given that Services is Apple’s highest-margin and most structurally favored business, the shortfall likely provided the immediate catalyst for the selloff.The larger takeaway is that the criticism that Apple can no longer innovate may be correct in a narrow sense, but it increasingly matters less. Apple remains an extraordinarily well-run organization selling products consumers continue to demand, while occupying one of the most valuable distribution positions in the digital economy.It was a stellar report, and I view the selloff primarily as the result of elevated expectations and crowded positioning. Apple remains a great company, but at approximately 38 times forward earnings, the stock is richly valued, even if the valuation has not yet reached outright euphoric territory.Should Investors Buy Shares in Magnificent Seven StocksQuestions about the ultimate return on AI capital spending remain valid, but the latest earnings reports suggest that the Magnificent Seven is at least reasonably well positioned to profit from the investment cycle.Amazon offered the clearest evidence. AWS growth accelerated sharply, margins expanded and the company’s AI and semiconductor businesses are already generating meaningful revenue at extraordinary growth rates. Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta are at different stages of the same process, but their scale, distribution and control of critical infrastructure give them a credible path to monetizing these investments over time.The greater burden of proof may ultimately rest with the AI laboratories themselves, including OpenAI, Anthropic and other model developers. These companies must demonstrate that the economics of training and operating increasingly powerful models can support durable margins. The hyperscalers, by contrast, are selling the compute, cloud capacity, data infrastructure and distribution required to power the entire ecosystem.Cloud computing and data centers may not become the most profitable layer of the AI boom. Competition is intense, capital requirements are enormous and margins could come under pressure as capacity expands. Even so, they should remain a substantial source of profits and an indispensable part of the broader AI economy.Taken together, the Magnificent Seven still looks remarkably strong. Discernment is necessary, particularly when comparing valuations, capital intensity and the visibility of returns. But the group’s earnings power, competitive advantages and central role in AI suggest that, collectively, these companies should remain capable of carrying the broader market higher. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

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ID The Future listeners now get to enjoy two episodes each month from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. The Mind Matters News podcast brings you insight from computer scientists, engineers, inventors, neurosurgeons, and other experts who bring sanity to the conversation about natural and artificial intelligence, going beyond the hype to explore the undercurrents of these important ideas. And although the Mind Matters News podcast will not often explicitly discuss intelligent design, it regularly explores the nature of intelligence, the origin of information, and the things that make us uniquely human, all concepts that are central to the theory of intelligent design. Enjoy today’s offering of Mind Matters News! The hype around AI is reaching fever pitch these days. But never mind predictions of future AI potential. What can it actually do and not do today? On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II to the show for a long-form, wide-ranging conversation about what AI can actually do today—and the very real risks and responsibilities that come with it. Source

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DexCom, Inc. DXCM reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 70 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents by 14.8%. The company reported adjusted EPS of 48 cents per share in the prior-year quarter.Revenues increased 13.1% year over year to $1.31 billion and surpassed the consensus mark of $1.30 billion by 1.01%.DXCM registered GAAP net income per share of 64 cents, up from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 45 cents.Following better-than-expected results and raised guidance, shares of DXCM have risen 8.3% in today’s pre-market trading. The stock has gained 12.3% in the year-to-date period against an 11.7% decline in the industry. The broader S&P 500 Index increased 6.6% in the same period.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchDXCM's U.S. Business Delivers Solid GrowthU.S. revenues totaled $933.4 million, up 11% from the year-ago quarter. Growth was supported by strong new-patient additions, share capture and a sequential increase in new customer starts.Management noted that demand remained broad-based across patient categories. Dexcom also highlighted a substantial untapped opportunity, with roughly 9 million people in the United States already covered for continuous glucose monitoring but not yet using the technology.Dexcom's International Revenues Outpace U.S. GrowthInternational revenues increased 19% year over year to $375 million. On an organic basis, international sales advanced 16%, benefiting from reimbursement expansion and stronger adoption in markets such as France and Canada.The company also broadened its overseas product portfolio with the launch of Dexcom Flex in Germany. The 15-day sensor targets basal-insulin users and people with type 2 diabetes not using insulin in selected markets.Margin Analysis of DXCMAdjusted gross profit totaled $838.5 million, up 20.6% from the prior-year quarter’s level. DexCom reported an adjusted gross margin (as a percentage of revenues) of 64.1%, up 400 basis points year over year.Research and development expenses totaled $153 million, up 3.2% year over year. Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $358.7 million, up 9.4% from the year-ago quarter.The company reported adjusted operating income of $328.3 million, up 48% from the prior-year period’s level. Adjusted operating margin (as a percentage of revenues) was 25.1%, up 590 basis points year over year.Financial Position of DexcomDXCM exited the second quarter with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities worth $1.95 billion compared with $2.42 billion in the first quarter of 2026.Cumulative cash provided by operating activities at the end of the second quarter of 2026 was $794.8 million compared with $486.8 million a year ago.The company repurchased approximately $600 million of shares during the quarter under its $1 billion 2026 authorization and completed the acquisition of Nutrisense.DexCom, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise DexCom, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | DexCom, Inc. QuoteDXCM Raises 2026 Revenue and Margin OutlookDXCM now expects 2026 revenues of $5.18-$5.25 billion compared with the previous range of $5.16-$5.25 billion. The updated guidance implies annual growth of 11-13% and reflects stronger organic growth expectations, partly offset by an anticipated $15 million foreign-exchange headwind in the second half.The company raised its adjusted gross margin forecast to approximately 64% from 63-64%. It also increased adjusted operating margin guidance to 23.5-24% from 23-23.5% and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 31.5-32% from 31-31.5%.Wrapping UpDexCom exited the second quarter of 2026 on a strong note, supported by solid revenue growth, continued margin expansion and sustained momentum across its CGM portfolio. The company advanced the rollout of the G7 15 Day system, which is now available to all adult G7 customers in the United States following integration for Tandem pump users, including Mobi. DexCom expects to convert nearly half of its U.S. customer base to the extended-wear system by the end of 2026.The company also achieved an important international milestone as Health Canada cleared G7 15 Day, marking the product’s first regulatory approval outside the United States. DexCom plans to launch the system in Canada during the second half of 2026 and expand it into additional international markets over time, supporting broader access and adoption.DexCom further strengthened its clinical positioning through the CONNECT randomized trial for people with type 2 diabetes not using insulin. Participants using DexCom CGM achieved a 1.6-percentage-point A1C improvement, spent more than five additional hours per day in the target glucose range and recorded median device usage of 97% over 26 weeks. Looking ahead, the company remains focused on expanding access, advancing product innovation and sustaining long-term growth across global CGM markets.DXCM’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to ConsiderDXCM currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Some other top-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are McKesson MCK, Phibro Animal Health PAHC andCardinal Health CAH.McKesson carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present and has an estimated long-term growth rate of 13.7%. MCK’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 3.09%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.McKesson’s shares have gained 8.8% against the industry’s 12.7% decline in the year-to-date period.Phibro Animal Health, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 21.5%. PAHC’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 16.25%.Phibro Animal Health stock has climbed 44.2% against the industry’s 17.1% decline in the year-to-date period.Cardinal Health, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 17%. CAH’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 10.27%.Cardinal Health’s shares have lost 2.6% compared with the industry’s 3.1% decline in the year-to-date period. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. 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Investors in Nextpower, Inc. NXT need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the November 20, 2026 $70.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Nextpower share, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Nextpower is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) in the Solar Industry that ranks in the Top 30% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, two analysts have increased their estimates for the current quarter, while none have revised their estimates downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter to move from $1.16 per share to $1.17 per share in the same time period.Given the way analysts feel about Nextpower right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Often times, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected. Looking to Trade Options? Check out the simple yet high-powered approach that Zacks Executive VP Kevin Matras has used to close recent double and triple-digit winners. In addition to impressive profit potential, these trades can actually reduce your risk.Click to see the trades now >>This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

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Thank you, Allan, for the Windows version that I've played with. Looks good. I'm going to try the *nix version in a sandbox - might finally flatten my W10(7) laptop for Debian. GSAK was the holdup.p.s. Same Allan spelling here, unusual!