Buoyed by all-time high revenue, Stifel Financial announces a dividend increase and a 3-for-2 stock split, signaling confidence after a period of robust advisor growth and institutional business recovery.
With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
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.
High valuations demand exceptional growth. We examine two companies whose business models justify the premium and one where the price may be running ahead of reality.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
While market attention remains fixated on tech giants, the Russell 2000 index harbors promising, lesser-known companies. We examine three firms with distinct competitive advantages in environmental services, digital health, and private markets.
DXC Technology met Q4 revenue targets with stable sales of $3.19B and an earnings surprise, but cautious guidance and stagnant organic growth highlight the challenges of its strategic transformation toward AI-native services.
While robust cash generation is a hallmark of a healthy business, it doesn't automatically translate to a sound investment. We examine three companies with strong free cash flow margins where valuation and strategic concerns give investors pause.
Amid a broader leadership restructuring, financial giant Charles Schwab has appointed its CIO, Dennis Howard, to lead a consolidated unit overseeing technology, operations, and data, signaling a strategic shift to deepen the integration of IT with core business functions.
Citi has updated its model for GlobalFoundries, lifting the price target to $42 and extending its valuation horizon to 2027. The move follows the chipmaker's strategic acquisition of Synopsys' ARC Processor IP business, aimed at accelerating its physical AI roadmap.
The third-quarter earnings season reveals a tale of two strategies in the property services sector. While Opendoor stumbles amid a major strategic shift, peers like Howard Hughes Holdings post surprising strength, highlighting the industry's uneven adaptation to a higher-rate environment.
The global professional services giant reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 8.7% to $6.60 billion. Strategic investments in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence are credited for driving growth despite headwinds in insurance pricing.
Cavco Industries (CVCO) reported robust first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings, with revenue climbing 9.5% year-over-year and operating profit jumping approximately 50%. The manufactured housing leader credited strategic production increases, improved pricing, and a rebound in its financial services segment for the strong performance, while also highlighting its pending acquisition of American Homestar.
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.
ASGN reaffirms strong Q4 2025 revenue guidance and launches a dual-pronged strategy: a $290 million cash acquisition of AI-focused consultancy Quinnox and a $1 billion share repurchase program. The moves signal a decisive shift towards high-value AI and digital implementation services, even as the company navigates elevated debt and integration challenges under its new Everforth brand.
HSBC has raised its rating on New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) from 'Hold' to 'Buy', following the company's better-than-expected Q2 FY2026 results. The upgrade highlights a robust recovery in core businesses and strategic expansion into new educational initiatives.
As demand for AI infrastructure surges, Broadcom's custom chip business positions it for sustained growth, with analysts highlighting its potential for long-term portfolio gains despite its absence from some top stock lists.
Charter Communications shares surged Friday after the cable giant reported a rare quarterly gain in pay-TV subscribers, a bright spot amid ongoing broadband pressures. The company's strategy of bundling streaming services appears to be resonating with customers.
London-based trading giant IG Group has completed its takeover of Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, following regulatory approval in Singapore. The move paves the way for the launch of regulated crypto services in key markets including Singapore, Australia, and the UAE by late 2026.
The digital financial services giant SoFi reported blockbuster Q4 2025 results, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. Fueled by explosive member growth and a booming tech platform, CEO Anthony Noto outlined an ambitious roadmap into crypto, stablecoins, and AI, signaling a new phase of aggressive expansion beyond traditional banking.
