Key Stock Updates for Apple, Novartis, and Charles Schwab
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 04 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Research Reports Overview: The Zacks Research Daily highlights new reports on 16 major stocks, including Apple, Novartis, and Charles Schwab, along with two micro-cap stocks, showcasing unique insights into smaller companies.
Apple's Performance: Apple has seen a 7.7% stock increase over the past year, driven by strong Services revenue growth and a significant subscriber base, despite concerns over tariffs and regulatory challenges.
Novartis Growth: Novartis has outperformed its industry with a 12.6% stock increase, bolstered by strong drug performance and a diverse portfolio, although it faces challenges from generic competition.
Charles Schwab's Outlook: Charles Schwab's shares have risen 53.8% over the past year, supported by higher interest rates and strategic buyouts, but faces elevated operating expenses and subdued trading revenue growth.
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About OPXS
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer of optical sighting systems and assemblies for the United States Department of Defense, foreign military applications, commercial markets, and consumer markets. Its products are installed on various types of United States military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, light armored and armored security vehicles and the Stryker family of vehicles, as well as light armored and armored security vehicles. Its segments are Optex Systems and Applied Optics Center. It also manufactures and delivers various periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Its product line includes sighting systems, howitzers, other applied optics centers. It delivers its products both directly to the federal government and to prime contractors. In addition, it offers military specification anti-reflective coatings for infrared applications in both the military and commercial markets.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Three Microcap Companies Show Healthy Growth: OPXS, DCTH, MAMA
- OPXS Business Growth: Optex Systems Holdings is experiencing rising revenue and expanding margins through the design and manufacture of advanced optical sighting systems, indicating stable demand and financial health in the defense market.
- DCTH Business Transformation: Delcath Systems is commercializing its FDA-approved liver cancer treatment, with revenue gradually increasing, marking a successful transition from development to execution and addressing a serious medical need.
- MAMA Expansion Momentum: Mama's Creations is growing revenue at a healthy pace through fresh food sales in supermarkets and club stores nationwide, while maintaining operational leverage and balance sheet discipline, showcasing sustainable growth potential.
- Common Traits: All three companies are improving financial quality alongside revenue growth, indicating their long-term investment value in the microcap market, quietly strengthening while the market is distracted.
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