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COMMENTARY: Battle for Mideast oil market share has already begun  Reuters

Home BancShares is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 14, with consensus estimates of $0.64 EPS (up 4.9% YoY) and $293 million in revenues (up 5.5% YoY). The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.79%, suggesting a likely earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 2 of the last 4 quarters.

Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Oil’s new normal undercuts jet maintenance boom  Reuters

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), Entegris (ENTG), and MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI) are highlighted as beneficiaries of strong AI infrastructure demand. All three companies hold Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) ratings, with TSM leading advanced chip production, ENTG supplying specialized materials for semiconductor manufacturing, and MTSI capitalizing on AI data center optical connectivity needs. Strong recent earnings and positive growth outlooks support continued momentum.

COMMENTARY: Morning Bid: Le Pendulum  Reuters

COMMENTARY: Energy Watch: Has Iran's Hormuz control slipped?  Reuters

The Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS) is a smart beta ETF launched in 2017 with $266.89 million in assets. It has delivered 13.47% year-to-date returns and 14.99% over the past year with a 0.39% expense ratio. The fund holds approximately 1,112 stocks with heavy exposure to Financials (29.8%), Healthcare, and Information Technology sectors. While OMFS offers diversified small-cap exposure, cheaper alternatives like IWM and IJR may be more suitable for cost-conscious investors.

Vallourec announces the appointment of Isabelle Quéméneur as Group Chief Digital and Information Officer, effective October 5, 2026. Quéméneur, previously Chief Technology Officer at Danone, joins Vallourec's Executive Committee to lead digital transformation initiatives focused on customer value creation and modernizing team operations in response to cybersecurity and AI challenges.

Vallourec announces the appointment of Isabelle Quéméneur as Director of Digital & IT Systems, effective October 5, 2026. She joins the Executive Committee and brings extensive experience from her previous role as CTO at Danone, along with a background in technology leadership at major international companies including Société Générale, AXA, and Sanofi.

Rosen Law Firm is encouraging investors who purchased securities of Taboola.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: TBLA), Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), and Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FTK) during specified class periods to join securities class action lawsuits. The firm alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding business operations and financial prospects. The lead plaintiff deadline for the Taboola.com case is October 20, 2026.

NOMAD Power Solutions announced that its Special Meeting of Stockholders was adjourned on October 2, 2026, without conducting business. The meeting will reconvene on October 30, 2026, to allow additional time to finalize the Nasdaq listing filing following the merger with NOMAD Transportable Power Systems. The Board continues to recommend stockholders vote 'FOR' the proposals.

Trip.com stock declined 1.73% to $38.09, underperforming the broader market which posted gains. The company faces headwinds with expected EPS down 69.51% year-over-year, though revenue is projected to grow 8.93%. Trip.com holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating with recent analyst estimate revisions moving 2.23% lower. The stock trades at a discount valuation (Forward P/E of 10.48) but carries a higher PEG ratio (2.62) compared to its industry average.

Qualcomm has been heavily searched on Zacks.com and gained 8% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500. However, the company faces headwinds with earnings expected to decline 27% year-over-year for the current quarter and 12.3% for the fiscal year. The stock has been assigned a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating, suggesting it may underperform the broader market in the near term. Qualcomm's valuation is rated as fairly valued relative to peers.

COMMENTARY: Asia's seaborne thermal coal market is shrinking very slowly  Reuters

Trip.com (TCOM) closed at $39.10, up 1.19% in the latest session, but faces headwinds with a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating. The travel services company is expected to report a 69.51% EPS decline year-over-year, though revenue is projected to grow 8.93%. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 10.45, below industry average, but carries a PEG ratio of 2.61 significantly higher than the industry average of 1.2.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Taboola.com Ltd. for allegedly making materially false and misleading statements regarding its business operations. The lawsuit claims the company failed to disclose an increase in low-quality publishers and overstated the value of publisher relationships, which would require aggressive exits impacting earnings. Investors who purchased securities between May 6, 2026 and August 4, 2026 can apply to be lead plaintiff by October 20, 2026.

Omnicom (OMC) is expected to see 2026 earnings rise 21.4% and revenues grow 49.6%, driven by post-Interpublic acquisition synergies, AI-enabled marketing capabilities, and strong shareholder returns. However, the company faces headwinds from weak advertising trends, $10.2B in long-term debt, and elevated integration costs. OMC currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.

The Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFL) is a passively managed large-cap growth ETF with $4.74 billion in assets and a low 0.29% expense ratio. The fund has delivered 15.12% year-to-date returns and 17.23% one-year returns, with heavy exposure to technology stocks. It holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy) and is recommended as an excellent option for long-term investors seeking large-cap growth exposure.

HII has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to build 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program. The contract marks a significant milestone in transitioning autonomous maritime systems from experimentation to fleet-scale operational deployment. HII is leveraging its Odyssey Autonomous Control Solutions and a distributed production model with regional Gulf Coast partners to deliver the vessels at scale.

Rosen Law Firm is notifying investors about securities class action lawsuits filed against Taboola.com Ltd. and other companies. The firm is seeking a lead plaintiff for the Taboola case, with an October 20, 2026 deadline. According to the lawsuit, Taboola.com made materially false statements regarding its business operations, specifically failing to disclose issues with low-quality publishers that would impact earnings and overstate publisher relationship values.

Alstom has signed a €460 million contract with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to supply additional driverless metro trains for Lines 3, 4, and 6. The new vehicles will increase capacity and improve service frequency for the Riyadh Metro network, which has already carried over 100 million passengers since entering service in late 2024.

COMMENTARY: Cash-rich oil majors face post-Iran strategy rethink  Reuters

COMMENTARY: Morning Bid: Speechifying  Reuters

COMMENTARY: Asia's crude oil imports hit post-Iran conflict high in September, but remain weak  Reuters

AECOM shares have declined 30.1% over six months due to project execution issues, a $337 million charge from subcontractor productivity delays, and weakened cash generation. While the company maintains a record $27.8 billion backlog and expects 33.7% earnings growth in fiscal 2027, near-term risks including geopolitical uncertainty and government project delays warrant caution. The stock trades at a discount but analysts recommend avoiding it until project execution and cash flow normalize.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bloom Energy Corporation for allegedly making materially false and misleading statements regarding its supply chain. The company allegedly failed to disclose that it obtained scandium through intermediaries sourcing from China, understating its reliance on Chinese materials. Investors who purchased shares between February 27, 2025 and July 8, 2026 have until September 28, 2026 to apply as lead plaintiffs.

COMMENTARY: Morning Bid: Summiteering  Reuters

COMMENTARY: Hormuz shuttles keep oil flowing, but at a high cost  Reuters

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh led the FOMC to unanimously raise interest rates by 0.25% to 3.75%-4% in September 2026, defying President Trump's desire for rate cuts. Warsh's statement emphasizing the need for 'sufficient speed' in bringing inflation to the 2% target suggests he may raise rates again later this year, potentially conflicting with Trump's preferences once more.

Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Wix.com Ltd., PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation, and Doximity, Inc. The lawsuits allege that defendants made false and misleading statements regarding product performance, costs, and financial benefits. Investors who purchased securities during specified class periods are encouraged to secure counsel before the September 22, 2026 deadline to potentially join the litigation.