Oshkosh Corporation topped revenue expectations in its latest quarter, but profit fell short as tariffs and cost pressures squeezed margins. The specialty vehicle maker's 2026 outlook balances targeted growth in some segments against persistent challenges in construction markets.
Mid-cap companies offer a compelling blend of established operations and growth runway, but they navigate a perilous landscape between industry titans and agile disruptors. We examine three stocks where investor optimism may be overlooking critical challenges.
While small-cap stocks can offer unique growth opportunities away from Wall Street's spotlight, their inherent risks demand careful scrutiny. We examine three companies where valuation concerns and competitive pressures suggest caution may be warranted.
Analysts have pinned high hopes on several names, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced picture. We examine one company likely to justify the optimism and two where significant risks may be overshadowing the bullish price targets.
Profitability is a crucial starting point for investors, but it's not a guaranteed shield against market shifts. As competition evolves, today's cash generators can become tomorrow's laggards. We analyze three companies with strong margins to separate resilient growth from potential stagnation.
The fourth-quarter earnings season for diversified banks revealed a tale of divergence. While PNC Financial surprised to the upside, industry titan Citigroup fell short of expectations, highlighting the uneven pressures facing the sector.
As earnings season winds down, the waste management sector reveals a tale of resilience and regulatory reckoning. While Enviri's results disappointed, others like Perma-Fix surprised to the upside, highlighting the industry's complex dance between steady demand and economic sensitivity.
The third-quarter earnings season reveals a sector at a crossroads. While government and technical consulting firms like Jacobs Solutions benefit from long-term structural trends, their latest financial results and market reactions paint a complex picture of resilience and recalibration.
Waste Management's fourth-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts, yet the company demonstrated robust margin expansion through disciplined cost management and strategic integration of acquisitions, setting a firm foundation for its 2026 outlook.
The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.
Stablecoin rewards and the Clarity Act widen the divide between crypto and TradFi, according to people who spoke with the WSJ.
Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) posted a mixed fourth quarter, with revenue falling short of expectations but adjusted earnings soaring past estimates. The company credits its disciplined operational focus and expanding product portfolio for the profit strength, even as it navigates a softer top-line environment.
Nelnet (NNI) reaffirms its commitment to shareholders with a steady dividend, backed by strong historical revenue growth and share buybacks. Yet, a closer look reveals a complex valuation picture, with contrasting signals from its P/E ratio and discounted cash flow model, leaving analysts divided on the stock's true worth.
Northern Trust announces key executive appointments aimed at strengthening its Canadian asset servicing footprint and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across its investment management operations, signaling a strategic pivot amid strong stock performance.
As the Bank of Canada signals a hold on interest rates, a backdrop of market stability is emerging. This analysis delves into three Canadian penny stocks—Britannia Life Sciences, ROK Resources, and Vision Lithium—that present distinct risk-reward profiles for investors eyeing the junior markets in early 2026.
Despite significant operational downtime from recent hurricanes, Cavco Industries reports a 12.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $507.5 million for Q2 FY2025, driven by a 15.7% jump in homes shipped. The company remains optimistic on market recovery and announces an additional $100 million share repurchase authorization.
Charter Communications reversed a year-long decline in its pay-TV business, adding 44,000 video subscribers in Q4. The unexpected turnaround, driven by simplified pricing and bundled streaming, offers a rare bright spot for a sector grappling with soaring costs and cord-cutting.
As Amazon navigates AI investments and cost-cutting, financial analysts are split on its 2026 stock trajectory. While some see stretched valuations, others point to AWS and advertising as engines for further growth.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as Treasury yields climbed following President Trump's announcement that he will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next central bank chair. The move, seen as potentially less dovish, overshadowed positive economic data and corporate earnings.
Following a robust Q4 earnings beat, IBM's strategic focus on hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum computing earns a price target upgrade from Bank of America, with analysts citing improved growth and free cash flow trajectory.
