Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus
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FIGS, APH and MSFT post strong gains as Zacks upgrades and model portfolios spotlight stocks outperforming the broader market.
Directly affected
Indirectly affected
- CGXU Capital Group International Focus - ETF
GA selected CGXU as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article.
- JPEF JPMorgan Equity Focus - ETF
GA selected JPEF as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article.
- ONEV STATE STREET SPDR RUSSELL 1000 LOW VOLATILITY FOCUS ETF
GA selected ONEV as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article.
- PRIZ ZACKS TR ZACKS PFD INCOME ETF
GA selected PRIZ as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: zacks. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article.
- TBG TBG DIVIDEND FOCUS ETF
GA selected TBG as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article.
- ZINC ZACKS TR ZACKS INCOME ETF
GA selected ZINC as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: zacks. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
FIGS, APH and MSFT post strong gains as Zacks upgrades and model portfolios spotlight stocks outperforming the broader market.
Source: Nasdaq Markets
How far Microsoft (MSFT) has moved since 14 Sep 2026
Since the first closing price after “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus,” Microsoft (MSFT) is +7.35%. The S&P 500 fund (SPY) is +1.21% over the same days, a +6.14% difference versus the market.
Filings that name Microsoft (MSFT) around 14 Sep 2026
- Lisa McClain buy Microsoft (MSFT) ($1,001 - $15,000). That is 16 days after publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
- Michael Rulli sell Microsoft (MSFT) ($1,001 - $15,000). That is 14 days after publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
- Maria Elvira Salazar sell Microsoft (MSFT) ($1,001 - $15,000). That is 10 days after publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
- Cleo Fields buy Microsoft (MSFT) ($1,001 - $15,000). That is 4 days before publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
- Donald J Trump buy Microsoft (MSFT) ($100,001 - $250,000). That is 17 days before publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
- Thomas H. Kean Jr sell Microsoft (MSFT) ($15,001 - $50,000). That is 18 days before publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
- David J. Taylor sell Microsoft (MSFT) ($1,001 - $15,000). That is 19 days before publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
- Kevin Hern sell Microsoft (MSFT) ($15,001 - $50,000). That is 24 days before publication, inside 30 days. The filing is listed beside the story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.”
Public disclosure filings, not a recommendation. The filing link is the source document. News use of these reports still sits under 5 U.S.C. § 13107(c).
Who gains and who loses around Microsoft (MSFT)
Companies mentioned with this story
- MSFT Microsoft
For “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus,” Microsoft (MSFT) is linked, with no stored direction, high confidence. Reason on file: The reported development directly names MICROSOFT CORP in the headline; GA resolved that company to MSFT
- APH Amphenol
In “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus,” Amphenol (APH) is linked, with no stored direction, high confidence. Reason on file: The reported development directly names AMPHENOL CORP in the headline; GA resolved that company to APH
- CGXU Capital Group International Focus - ETF
In “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus,” Capital Group International Focus - ETF (CGXU) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: GA selected CGXU as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article
- JPEF JPMorgan Equity Focus - ETF
JPMorgan Equity Focus - ETF (JPEF) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 14 Sep 2026 story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.” Reason on file: GA selected JPEF as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article
- ONEV State Street Spdr Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus Etf
In “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus,” State Street Spdr Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus Etf (ONEV) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: GA selected ONEV as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article
- PRIZ Zacks Tr Zacks Pfd Income Etf
For “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus,” Zacks Tr Zacks Pfd Income Etf (PRIZ) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: GA selected PRIZ as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: zacks. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article
- TBG Tbg Dividend Focus Etf
In “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus,” Tbg Dividend Focus Etf (TBG) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: GA selected TBG as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: focus. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article
- ZINC Zacks Tr Zacks Income Etf
Zacks Tr Zacks Income Etf (ZINC) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 14 Sep 2026 story “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus.” Reason on file: GA selected ZINC as a RELATED security because its canonical security name directly matches this event's themes: zacks. This is an explainable DERIVED market relationship, not a claim that the security was named in the source article
Microsoft (MSFT)
On 14 Sep 2026, “Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus” is the story that connects Microsoft (MSFT) to this story.
For Microsoft (MSFT), the reason on file says The reported development directly names MICROSOFT CORP in the headline; GA resolved that company to MSFT
A second company, Amphenol (APH), is listed for a different reason: The reported development directly names AMPHENOL CORP in the headline; GA resolved that company to APH
Dates and price levels for Microsoft (MSFT)
APH traded between 78.43 and 89.92 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 80.25. CGXU traded between 32.44 and 35.85 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 32.58. MSFT traded between 491.23 and 551.08 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 533.66.
A simple score for Microsoft (MSFT)
46 out of 100
“Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 8 linked companies.