Investing.com’s stocks of the week

J.B. Hunt reported a 20% revenue increase to $3.68 billion and a 2% rise in operating income to $247.1 million for Q3 2026. Diluted EPS grew 3% to $1.82. Segment performance varied, with Intermodal revenue up 20% and operating income up 18%, while Dedicated Contract Services saw revenue rise 11% but operating income drop 22%. The company remains optimistic about its strategy and long-term growth.

Bank of America agreed to pay over $1.2 billion to settle violations of anti-money laundering and sanction laws, including $750 million to the OCC and $11.6 million to OFAC. The penalties stem from failures in mitigating and reporting risks, such as Chinese money laundering networks and illicit finance. The Treasury Department called it the third-largest penalty in its history.

Taiwan blocked Coinbase Global and Kalshi's websites due to suspected election betting ahead of local polls. A court authorized the ban, citing potential violations of election laws. The move aims to protect election integrity and prevent overseas interference, according to authorities.

TD Cowen kept a Hold rating on Bank of America (BAC) with a $56 price target, suggesting a 9% upside from the Oct 14 close. The bank's net interest income is expected to grow over 8% into 2027, but weaker fee revenues raised concerns about earnings growth.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced Bank of America's (BAC) price target to $65 from $70, citing a 15% stock derating since July. BAC trades at $51.81, with a low P/E ratio of 11.84. Analysts note mixed Q3 2026 results, including $0.91 EPS and $30B revenue, with varying price target adjustments from other firms.

The SEC approved binary options tied to Coinbase and MARA's performance metrics, not Bitcoin's price. These options will track metrics like Coinbase's trading volume and MARA's Bitcoin production. Coinbase reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.22 billion, while MARA produced 2,422 BTC. The options are cash-settled and European-style, with no direct BTC or equity exposure.