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.
Bank of America has increased its price target for industrial packaging firm Greif (GEF) by $1 to $75, while reiterating a Neutral rating. The adjustment follows the bank's broader reassessment of the packaging sector after recent quarterly earnings calls.
Historical data reveals a counterintuitive trend: periods of extreme pessimism in consumer sentiment have often preceded strong stock market gains, aligning with Warren Buffett's famed contrarian advice.
After a brutal 2025, fast-casual restaurant stocks are rallying sharply in early 2026. Analysts debate whether this marks a genuine recovery or a temporary bounce, as consumers pivot towards grocery and convenience store meals, forcing a reckoning on value and quality.
As the energy sector leads the market in early 2026, ConocoPhillips and Kinder Morgan emerge as compelling picks for investors seeking reliable, growing dividends backed by strong fundamentals and strategic positioning.
A Foxboro woman's two-year struggle with a defective high-end oven underscores the enduring power of state consumer protection laws, even after a manufacturer's warranty expires.
The global payments giant reported a 15% surge in net revenue and processed a record 69.4 billion transactions in its fiscal first quarter, signaling resilient consumer confidence and a rebound from previous quarters.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
While the industrial sector has surged ahead of the broader market, not all companies are equally positioned for sustainable growth. We analyze one defense contractor with strong tailwinds and two manufacturers where valuation concerns loom large.
The industrial sector has outperformed the broader market, buoyed by regulatory shifts. However, not all companies are equally positioned. We analyze one stock with a durable edge and two facing potential headwinds.
The construction and maintenance services industry delivered a robust third quarter, with several key players exceeding revenue expectations despite economic headwinds. MYR Group and Comfort Systems stood out with strong beats, while the sector overall demonstrated pricing power and steady demand.
Global insurer Chubb Limited prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid peer performances against broader sector headwinds.
While the industrial sector has surged ahead of the broader market, not all companies are positioned to weather an economic downturn. We examine three industrial stocks where valuation and business model concerns suggest investors should proceed with caution.
While often operating behind the scenes, industrial companies are the engine of the U.S. economy. Bolstered by a favorable interest rate environment, the sector has surged 18.8% in the last six months, significantly outpacing the S&P 500. We analyze two firms with durable competitive edges and one that may be losing momentum.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reports quarterly earnings Tuesday morning, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance and recent stock gains.
The educator-focused insurer is poised to release its fourth-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with analysts projecting revenue growth. The report comes as the broader insurance sector navigates economic uncertainty.
Veralto Corp. is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth in water analytics and treatment demand. The report comes amid mixed signals from the broader environmental services sector.
Aerospace and defense supplier TransDigm prepares to release its fourth-quarter results before market open on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating double-digit revenue growth and steady performance in a buoyant sector.
American Financial Group (AFG) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating flat revenue growth. The report comes as the property & casualty insurance sector faces headwinds from policy uncertainty and market volatility.
As Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) prepares to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter results, the financial technology sector watches closely. The report could set the tone for peers in a market segment recently under pressure.
