Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) has launched managed storage services for NetApp Keystone, making it the first distributor to offer a comprehensive lifecycle management layer for Storage-as-a-Service. This new offering aims to simplify the delivery of consumption-based storage solutions for channel partners and managed service providers, enabling predictable economics, continuous optimization, and robust cyber resilience. The service is designed to help partners expand recurring revenue and deepen customer relationships by providing end-to-end management, proactive monitoring, and advisory capabilities.

Dr. Patrick Nunally, co-founder and Chief Scientist of Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ: BNAI), is invited to speak at the Vatican on AI and the Human Spirit on November 20, 2026. He will join an international discussion responding to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence, Magnifica Humanitas. Dr. Nunally, who holds over 160 patents, will discuss the intersection of faith, technology, and the ethical implications of AI, emphasizing the importance of preserving human values amidst technological advancements.

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) stock trades at a high P/E ratio, demanding significant future profit growth. Trefis analysis suggests the company needs to sustain annual revenue growth of about 13.6% for five years to justify its current market value, a pace it is currently exceeding but may struggle to maintain with impending price cuts and past slower growth periods. The company's ability to maintain sales growth and improve net margin will be critical, especially with an upcoming antitrust settlement charge affecting recent profits.

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) shares experienced a significant after-hours decline, which Canaccord Genuity believes is overdone and presents a buying opportunity, reiterating a Buy rating with a $145 price target. Despite a slight deceleration in fourth-quarter guidance, the company maintains strong fundamentals with 22% revenue growth and a 75% gross profit margin, with AI emerging as a meaningful growth driver. Other analysts, including Truist Securities and Morgan Stanley, adjusted their price targets while mostly maintaining Buy ratings, reflecting varying perspectives on the company's Q3 2026 performance and future outlook.

VenHub Global Inc. is set to install an autonomous Smart Store at a multifamily residential complex in North Las Vegas, offering round-the-clock access to snacks, beverages, and household necessities without on-site cashiers. The company will manage all operations, freeing property managers from responsibility. This project marks VenHub's first multifamily Smart Store in its home market of Las Vegas, following a planned installation in Bend, Oregon.

This article highlights three growth stocks recommended by Zacks Investment Research for October 29th: ATI Inc. (ATI), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), and Valero Energy Corporation (VLO). Each stock holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and demonstrates strong growth characteristics, including increases in current year earnings estimates and favorable PEG ratios compared to their respective industries. Investors are encouraged to consider these companies for their growth potential.

Jack Henry & Associates Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) is highlighted as a quality dividend compounder, not a high-yield play, due to its modest yield, growing payout, strong profitability, and conservative balance sheet. The article emphasizes that a disciplined dividend strategy prioritizes income durability and sustainability over the largest immediate payout, with JKHY scoring well on ChartMill's Dividend, Profitability, and Health Ratings. While the stock has a modest yield and full valuation, its low payout ratio and consistent dividend history suggest room for future growth, appealing to long-term income investors.

Wesco International (NYSE:WCC) reported record third-quarter 2026 net sales of $7.226 billion, marking a 16.6% increase year over year, and subsequently raised its full-year financial outlook. This growth was significantly driven by a 55% surge in data center sales, reaching $1.8 billion. The company also saw its adjusted diluted earnings per share climb 47.2% to $5.77 and operating cash flow improve substantially to $193.9 million.

Casap, a San Francisco-based AI platform, has raised $56 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $90 million. The company automates financial disputes and fraud investigations for over 100 institutions, demonstrating a tenfold revenue growth and significantly reducing dispute resolution times. Casap plans to expand its AI automation into collections, claims, and other complex banking operations.

The North Dakota State Investment Board increased its stake in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) by 4% in Q3, bringing its holdings to 49,820 shares valued at $30.5 million. This move aligns with a broader trend of institutional investors raising their positions, driven by AMD's strong performance in AI and data centers, including a significant investment in Meta and expanded infrastructure cooperation. Despite a bullish analyst outlook and substantial revenue growth, concerns remain regarding AMD's high valuation and competition from Nvidia.