Stryker Corporation's latest earnings report, driven by its MedSurg, Neurotechnology divisions and the Mako surgical robot, has reignited investor debate. With shares near $370 and a bullish fair value estimate of $427, analysts are weighing robust growth against a premium valuation.
While fully autonomous robotic surgeons remain on the horizon, the foundational technology and data ecosystems being built today are setting the stage for a transformative shift. Two industry giants, Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic, offer investors distinct pathways to capitalize on this evolving landscape.
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.
Profitability alone doesn't guarantee a winning stock. We examine three firms—Chewy, RH, and Proto Labs—that are in the black but face significant headwinds that may limit their future returns, prompting investors to look elsewhere for growth.
Altria Group (MO) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue, driven by its core tobacco brands and oral nicotine products, but saw its shares fall as profit margins contracted sharply. The company is betting on a national rollout of its ON! Plus pouches and manufacturing upgrades to fuel its smoke-free future.
A Florida couple is suing their fertility clinic after discovering the baby girl born via IVF is not genetically related to them, sparking a complex legal and ethical battle over parentage and clinic accountability.
Usama Ghanem, an Egyptian student at King's College London, faces imminent deportation after disciplinary action linked to his pro-Palestinian activism. He claims the university's response mirrors the political persecution he fled in Egypt, raising urgent questions about academic freedom and the treatment of international dissent.
The collapse of Big Rock Sports, a major behind-the-scenes distributor for hunting and fishing retailers, marks another casualty in the sporting goods sector's struggle against e-commerce dominance and shifting consumer habits.
Following a period of strong sales growth, Chili's Grill & Bar is laying the groundwork to potentially grant its general managers a greater ownership stake, a move inspired by industry leaders like Texas Roadhouse and Raising Cane's.
Spotify and major record labels have filed a staggering $13 trillion lawsuit against Anna's Archive, alleging the platform facilitated the theft of metadata and audio files representing nearly all commercial recordings. The case raises profound questions about digital piracy and copyright enforcement in the streaming era.
Fueled by insatiable demand for high-capacity storage from hyperscalers and the AI inference boom, Western Digital posts a 25% revenue jump and raises guidance, signaling a structural shift in the data economy.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights supply constraints as the primary force behind Western Digital's stock surge, even as analysts raise price targets. The commentary links the storage maker's fortunes to broader semiconductor and AI trends.
A rescue operation in Putnam County, Illinois, ended with one fatality and a second worker airlifted to hospital after both became buried in soybeans while working inside a grain storage bin.
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has slumped close to its 2017 level, fueling a fresh round of scrutiny over the cryptocurrency's viability as a long-term store of value amidst a resurgent precious metals market and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
The medical technology giant reported double-digit organic sales growth and robust profitability for 2025, driven by record installations of its Mako surgical robots. While projecting continued strength for 2026, management acknowledged incremental tariff pressures but expressed confidence in the company's ability to sustain margin expansion.
Chinese regulators have conditionally approved leading AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips, sources tell Reuters, as Beijing navigates competing pressures to advance its tech sector while managing geopolitical tensions.
The medical technology giant reports double-digit organic sales growth for the fourth consecutive year, driven by its Mako robotic system and strategic leadership shifts, while navigating tariffs and a shifting competitive landscape.
Axos Financial Inc. (AX) reported robust second-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026, highlighted by a 23.3% surge in earnings per share and significant loan portfolio expansion, even as it manages industry-wide margin pressures and rising operational costs.
Cardinal Energy Ltd. has upsized its equity offering to C$95.15 million, with proceeds aimed at debt repayment and accelerating its thermal oil projects, including the Reford 2 SAGD development. The move highlights the company's strategic pivot but raises questions about dividend sustainability and shareholder dilution in a capital-intensive sector.
Western Digital's fiscal Q2 2026 results showcase robust growth, with revenue climbing 25% year-over-year to $3.0 billion. The company credits accelerating AI adoption for driving demand for its high-capacity nearline hard drives and advanced technologies like HAMR and UltraSMR.
