The Zacks Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks and two micro-caps, including Alphabet (GOOGL), ExxonMobil (XOM), Toyota Motor (TM), Waterstone Financial (WSBF) and AXIL Brands (AXIL). Alphabet's shares rose 19% over the past year versus 15% for the Zacks Internet - Services industry, as its AI-led product cycle strengthens Search and Cloud, though rising capital intensity, weaker free cash flow and a larger debt load are noted as risks. ExxonMobil's shares gained 63.8% against 59.4% for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry, supported by low-cost production, Permian and Guyana expansion and Golden Pass. Toyota's shares fell 6.9% versus a 24.1% decline for the Zacks Automotive - Foreign industry; the report anticipates lower fiscal 2027 operating income from higher costs and flags China weakness and elevated leverage, so it argues for a cautious stance. Waterstone Financial, with a market capitalization of $355.59 million, rose 29.3% over the past year, as first-half 2026 net interest income grew 19.7% and net interest margin expanded to 3.00% from 2.54%.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $3.5T |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 316.80 |
| Change that session | -1.06% |
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