As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, nations across the region are grappling with the dual pressures of protecting domestic industries and maintaining vital economic ties with Beijing.
While index funds offer market-average returns, picking the right stock can yield significantly more. Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) has proven just that, delivering a 71% return to shareholders over the past three years—outperforming broader indices—as it transitioned to profitability. However, recent headwinds have tempered the rally, raising questions about its near-term trajectory.
Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), through its subsidiary American Robotics, has achieved a significant milestone with its Optimus drone system being added to the Defense Contract Management Agency's (DCMA) Blue List. This designation streamlines procurement for U.S. defense and critical infrastructure missions, bolstering the company's position in the competitive autonomous systems market.
A surge of competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles and consumer goods is rapidly transforming Latin American markets, forcing governments from Mexico to Brazil to enact new tariffs and trade defenses to shield domestic industries from the influx.
Broadcom secures a pivotal, multi-year agreement to supply custom AI chips to OpenAI, cementing its role as a key silicon partner for tech giants. However, the semiconductor leader must simultaneously navigate customer churn from its VMware unit and heightened regulatory scrutiny, presenting a complex risk-reward profile for investors.
The Southern comfort food chain, still reeling from a failed rebrand and customer discontent, now requires traveling staff to eat primarily at its own locations—a move seen as an effort to bolster internal revenue.
Cavco Industries' fiscal Q3 2026 results reflect the initial impact of its American Homestar acquisition amid broader industry headwinds. While revenue grew, margins contracted due to integration costs and a seasonal demand slowdown. Management points to stable backlogs and strategic positioning for the upcoming spring selling season.
Wells Fargo updates its long-term valuation for American Electric Power (AEP), raising its price target to $140, as the utility secures a major fuel cell investment and a 20-year power purchase agreement for a new Wyoming facility.
The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% last month, more than double November's increase, as rising costs for machinery, metals, and travel services pointed to persistent pipeline pressures for consumers.
While the small-cap index is a hunting ground for growth, some constituents face significant headwinds. We examine three companies where valuation and market dynamics warrant a cautious approach.
The popular Vietnamese-American beverage chain is implementing Square's commerce platform to unify in-store and drive-thru experiences, enhance loyalty programs, and scale its growing national footprint.
Nubank, the Latin American fintech leader, has secured conditional approval from the OCC for a U.S. national bank charter, setting an 18-month timeline to launch and challenging incumbent banks with its digital-first model.
The protective packaging leader's 2025 recycling achievement, driven by customer partnerships and its EmeraldPak product, marks a significant step in its 'Stairway to Green' initiative and underscores growing industry momentum for closed-loop systems.
SAP discontinues its legacy IS-H healthcare software in the DACH region, impacting dozens of hospitals, while appointing David Robinson to lead its crucial North American operations. The moves signal a strategic pivot as the enterprise software giant navigates a complex market landscape.
Shareholders of New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) and Coeur Mining, Inc. have given resounding approval to Coeur's plan to acquire all outstanding shares of New Gold. The vote clears a critical path for the merger, which now awaits final regulatory and court nods to create a significantly larger, diversified precious metals producer with enhanced scale and exploration prospects across North America.
The U.S. dollar extended its weekly decline as fresh geopolitical risks, including new tariff threats over Cuba and potential military action against Iran, dampened appetite for American assets, despite domestic political relief.
Amidst market volatility, EVERTEC Inc. (EVTC) presents a compelling investment case. Trading at depressed valuation multiples, the Latin American transaction processing leader combines a 'boring but consistent' operational profile with significant potential for multiple expansion and steady growth, offering a unique risk/reward balance for patient investors.
With its trust fund projected to be depleted by 2032, the Social Security program faces a pivotal moment. Congress must enact reforms within the next seven years to prevent automatic, across-the-board benefit reductions for millions of Americans.
Walt Disney Company reports 'headwinds' in foreign visitor numbers at its American resorts, mirroring a broader downturn in U.S. international tourism driven by geopolitical perceptions and shifting travel preferences.
Ziff Davis (ZD) shares are attracting value investors with a seemingly cheap valuation and potential asset sales. However, underlying concerns about revenue quality, customer churn, and existential threats from AI-driven search shifts paint a more complex picture for the digital media conglomerate.
