The Kospi index plunged over 5% in its sharpest drop since April, halting program trading and dragging down chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix. The selloff, fueled by global risk-off sentiment and doubts over AI spending, tests the resilience of one of the world's hottest equity markets.
The S&P 500's 1.4% rise in January 2026 aligns with a decades-old market indicator, the 'January Barometer,' which historically signals strong full-year performance. Analysis of the past 40 years shows an 80% probability of gains through December following a positive January.
The FDA has cleared Intuitive Surgical's latest robotic system for use in certain heart surgeries, marking a strategic expansion into one of healthcare's largest and most complex service lines and potentially reshaping hospital capital planning for robotics.
As markets look ahead to 2026, a mix of established giants and emerging players in AI and digital advertising present compelling opportunities for investors seeking both growth and value.
Amid broader market uncertainty, companies with high insider ownership and robust earnings forecasts can signal aligned interests and resilience. We examine three such UK-listed firms, from a gold miner to a convenience food giant, where those running the show have significant personal stakes.
As the pet care market expands, investors weigh the focused approach of Chewy against Walmart's diversified scale. While Chewy offers pure exposure, Walmart's broader ecosystem and advertising growth present a compelling alternative.
Western Digital leverages strong quarterly results and new customer deals to outline its long-term AI storage strategy at its Innovation Day event, as investors weigh its positioning in the booming data infrastructure market.
Arrow Electronics (ARW) shares have climbed steadily in recent months, pushing year-to-date gains past 17%. Yet, the rally lacks a clear catalyst, leaving investors to debate whether the stock is undervalued or simply overextended ahead of potential headwinds.
While EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG (VTX:EMSN) shares have shown a recent uptick, a deeper look reveals a five-year decline of 23% in total shareholder return, significantly trailing the broader Swiss market. This performance gap persists even as the company's underlying earnings showed modest growth.
As regional markets navigate post-oil volatility and geopolitical shifts, a closer look reveals three penny stocks—from Turkish media to Saudi healthcare—that combine resilient balance sheets with high-risk, high-reward potential for the discerning investor.
Global markets opened the week under pressure, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble and falling commodity prices. South Korea's Kospi led losses with a sharp 4.6% drop.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reports quarterly earnings Tuesday morning, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance and recent stock gains.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday, with Wall Street keenly watching for updates on its AI chip strategy and data center growth against a backdrop of fierce competition.
As AMETEK prepares to report its quarterly results, investors are watching to see if the electronics manufacturer can maintain its streak of strong performance amid a mixed landscape for industrial equipment firms.
As ATI prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady analyst expectations against a mixed performance history and a buoyant aerospace sector.
All eyes are on Clorox as it prepares to report fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday afternoon. Investors are looking for signs of sustained recovery after a challenging period marked by cyberattacks and supply chain pressures.
As Transcat prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing its strong revenue growth trajectory against a history of earnings volatility. The industrial distributor's performance will be a key test amid mixed signals from the sector.
As Super Micro Computer (SMCI) prepares to release its quarterly results, the market watches to see if its AI server business can sustain explosive growth and justify its soaring valuation.
After a relatively subdued 2025, Wall Street's projections for Nvidia's revenue growth remain robust. Analysts are debating whether the chipmaker's current valuation sets the stage for a significant rebound or a period of consolidation.
After a powerful 41% surge over the past year, Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) finds itself at a crossroads. With shares trading near $80, new analysis suggests the stock may be significantly overvalued, raising questions about its long-term prospects in the competitive semiconductor landscape.
