Halliburton's robust operational performance and shareholder returns are drawing sustained analyst confidence, with the stock significantly outpacing major indices and sector peers as the company navigates a strategic 'year of recalibration' for 2026.
Diversified manufacturer Illinois Tool Works (ITW) reported strong Q4 and full-year earnings, driven by disciplined cost control and strategic innovation in high-growth sectors like EVs and semiconductors. The company's latest results reinforce its status as a dividend aristocrat, having raised its payout for 62 consecutive years, while current valuation metrics present a potential opportunity for long-term investors.
SAP has been selected to lead the digital transformation of the UK's tax authority, HMRC, in a major deal that underscores the company's growing influence in sovereign cloud services and AI-driven public sector modernization.
As the third-quarter earnings season concludes, Dillard's emerges as a standout performer in the general merchandise retail sector, posting strong results while competitors show mixed fortunes. We analyze the winners and losers, and what it signals for the holiday season.
Snap-on Incorporated is set to report its quarterly earnings before the bell on Thursday, with Wall Street anticipating modest revenue growth. The report comes amid mixed signals from the industrial machinery sector and shifting investor sentiment.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) faces investor scrutiny as valuation models suggest its shares may be trading at a premium. With a mixed performance record and a focus on dividend stability, we examine whether the water utility's current price reflects its fundamentals or broader sector trends.
Clinical research giant IQVIA (NYSE: IQV) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before Thursday's market open. With a track record of consistently topping revenue estimates, the report will be closely watched for signs of resilience in the life sciences tools and services sector.
A bus carrying pilgrims home from a religious festival veered off a curve and overturned in northeastern Brazil, killing at least 16 people. The state has declared three days of mourning as survivors, among them a critically injured child, receive hospital treatment.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before market open on Thursday. Analysts project modest revenue growth, as the defense contractor rides a wave of positive investor sentiment in the aerospace and defense sector.
As Canada's telecom sector faces a wave of reassessment, TELUS (TSX:T) finds itself at a valuation crossroads. Our analysis reveals a stark contrast between deep-discount cash flow models and premium trading multiples, leaving investors to question where true value lies.
MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI) is scheduled to release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Thursday. Investors will be watching for signs of whether the networking and analog chip specialist can maintain its strong revenue trajectory against a backdrop of mixed semiconductor sector performance.
FirstCash Holdings is set to report quarterly earnings Thursday morning, with Wall Street anticipating double-digit revenue growth. The pawn and personal loan operator's results arrive as the broader financial services sector navigates a turbulent market landscape.
Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings before Thursday's market open, with analysts projecting a slight revenue dip but sustained investor confidence in the building products sector.
Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings before market open on Thursday, with analysts anticipating a modest revenue decline but watching for signs of operational strength in a buoyant sector.
AGCO is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday, with analysts forecasting a year-over-year revenue decline. Investors will be watching closely for signs of resilience in the agricultural equipment sector.
Figma's stock faced a steep sell-off in January, mirroring a broader downturn in SaaS stocks driven by investor concerns over AI disruption and sector-wide valuation pressures.
Arabica and robusta coffee futures tumbled sharply on Tuesday, extending a week-long sell-off as beneficial rains in Brazil's key growing region eased supply fears and bolstered crop prospects for the world's top producer.
Designer Brands Inc., parent company of DSW and several footwear labels, has confirmed a new round of layoffs as part of an organizational restructuring. The move follows a trend of job cuts across the fashion and retail sector, driven by efforts to streamline operations and adapt to shifting market dynamics.
Barclays has initiated coverage on Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE:APLE) with an Overweight rating and a $14 price target, positioning the hotel-focused trust as a standout in a sector often viewed by investors as a short-term play rather than a source of durable returns.
Deutsche Bank sees value in Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) despite projecting a prolonged period of underperformance for the REIT sector relative to the S&P 500, driven by a challenging macroeconomic outlook.
