As earnings season unfolds, Apple and Meta Platforms both posted impressive results, but their paths diverge sharply. Apple's growth reaccelerates on iPhone strength, while Meta's robust outlook is shadowed by soaring AI investments. The debate over which stock offers the better value is heating up.
Gulfport Energy (NYSE: GPOR) shares have surged roughly 200% over three years, yet a deep dive reveals conflicting signals. While a cash flow model suggests significant undervaluation, its price-to-sales ratio tells a more cautious tale, leaving investors to weigh the metrics against a volatile energy backdrop.
A wave of analyst upgrades for Applied Materials underscores growing confidence in global semiconductor capital expenditure, driven by the AI infrastructure boom and demand for advanced manufacturing tools. The company's strategic position in wafer fabrication equipment places it at the heart of the industry's next growth phase.
Initial unemployment filings in Washington fell slightly last week, even as national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings, according to the latest federal data.
WisdomTree Investments capped off a transformative 2025 with record assets under management, fueled by a landmark European expansion and a burgeoning digital assets platform. The firm's strategic acquisition of Ceres Partners has also opened a new frontier in private markets, setting the stage for continued margin growth in 2026.
Verizon outlined a sweeping operational overhaul on its Q4 2025 earnings call, spotlighting robust subscriber growth post-Frontier acquisition and a sharpened focus on customer retention. The telecom giant announced a massive $25 billion buyback program and committed to slashing costs by $5 billion, while addressing recent network reliability issues head-on.
D-Wave Quantum solidifies its dual-platform strategy with the acquisition of Quantum Circuits, announces multi-million dollar enterprise contracts, and relocates its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Florida, marking a significant shift in its operational and market focus.
Palantir Technologies strengthens its position in industrial digital transformation and secure AI infrastructure through a broadened partnership with South Korea's HD Hyundai and a new role in developing sovereign AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Chemical and ammunition manufacturer Olin Corporation reported fourth-quarter results that missed internal forecasts, pressured by plant disruptions, supply issues, and a sharp year-end drop in chlorine demand. Executives emphasized cash preservation and cost control while navigating what they term an extended market downturn.
As SpaceX nears a deal to acquire xAI, analysts see a straightforward step in Elon Musk's grand vision. However, integrating the publicly traded Tesla into a sprawling 'Musk Inc.' conglomerate presents a far more complex financial and regulatory challenge for investors.
After a volatile debut, Figma's stock presents a classic growth investing dilemma. Bulls point to its rapid user adoption and potential to reshape digital design, while its lofty valuation demands flawless execution in a competitive market.
FTAI Aviation Ltd. has captivated investors with a staggering 167% surge, driven by explosive revenue growth and a unique hybrid model. But with a sky-high valuation, the market debates whether this aviation equipment leader is poised for a smooth cruise or facing turbulent air ahead.
Amid soaring market expectations, ServiceNow is aggressively integrating AI across its platform through enhanced partnerships and strategic acquisitions, aiming to make artificial intelligence a native component of enterprise service and security operations.
Oracle's deepening role as TikTok's U.S. data guardian and its aggressive push into regulated AI sectors present a dual narrative of strategic growth and heightened operational scrutiny, following a service outage linked to its infrastructure.
Marketing technology firm Zeta Global announces a strategic collaboration with OpenAI, aiming to deeply integrate advanced AI into its platform. The move, coupled with positive buzz from CES 2026, sharpens its competitive edge in a sector dominated by giants like Salesforce and Adobe.
While Nvidia's stock has been a powerhouse of the AI revolution, investors seeking meaningful dividend income face a daunting math problem. We break down the numbers and what they reveal about the chipmaker's priorities.
Axon Enterprise prepares to report Q4 earnings under intense scrutiny, with its high-flying stock under pressure and a major AI acquisition hanging in the balance. Can its public safety tech expansion justify the premium?
OpenAI is reportedly in late-stage discussions to secure a colossal funding package, potentially nearing $40 billion, from its key partners and suppliers Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft, as the AI leader seeks capital for an ambitious global expansion.
Deutsche Bank reported meeting its key 2025 financial objectives, including a 10.3% return on tangible equity, and outlined a path to boost profitability above 13% by 2028. The update, delivered during a fixed income call, highlighted revenue growth, cost discipline, and a strengthened balance sheet, even as management signaled caution on parts of the commercial real estate market.
Altria Group names CFO Salvatore Mancuso as its incoming CEO, accelerating its smoke-free transition while taking a massive impairment charge on past investments, signaling a sharp strategic reassessment.
