U.S. producer prices rose more than anticipated in December, driven primarily by increasing costs in the services sector. The data suggests businesses are beginning to pass on tariff-related expenses to consumers, potentially signaling a reacceleration of inflationary pressures.
With consumer staples out of favor and a yield surpassing the S&P 500, Coca-Cola's resilient business and decades of dividend growth present a compelling case for long-term investors.
Consumer staples giant Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with Wall Street expectations, though underlying organic sales showed signs of stagnation. The company's gross margin outperformance provided a bright spot, lifting shares post-earnings.
SoFi Technologies posts a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by record loan demand and a 78% revenue surge in its fee-generating financial services arm. The performance highlights a strategic shift as consumers flock to digital lenders for debt consolidation, while potential regulatory headwinds loom for the credit card industry.
EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has seen its share price skyrocket over 120% in a month, fueled by renewed interest in tungsten and strategic project updates. As the market re-evaluates the critical minerals sector, we examine whether the company's current premium is justified or a sign of overheating sentiment.
As Bitcoin and Ethereum trade significantly below recent peaks, investors face a critical choice. While both present compelling opportunities, a deeper analysis of market dynamics, institutional sentiment, and long-term narratives suggests one digital asset may hold a decisive edge in the current cycle.
New analysis from NRC Health reveals that integrating real-time patient sentiment tools like Net Promoter Score with traditional HCAHPS surveys can accelerate improvements in care quality and directly impact Medicare reimbursements under value-based programs.
MarineMax's Q4 2025 results surpassed revenue forecasts, driven by robust premium boat sales, but profitability was hampered by industry-wide discounting and cautious consumer spending, leading to a wider-than-expected loss per share.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) posted stronger-than-expected full-year 2025 results, driven by organic growth and a strategic shift towards direct-to-consumer sales. Yet, with a muted stock performance year-to-date, investors are questioning if the iconic denim maker's transformation story is fully priced in.
AMD and GIGABYTE have significantly expanded their partnership to co-develop a new generation of AI-accelerated gaming laptops, motherboards, and monitors. This strategic move aims to bring powerful, on-device AI capabilities directly to consumers, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in the PC gaming hardware market.
Krones AG (ETR:KRN) has seen its stock price climb 11% in the past quarter. Analysis points to robust fundamentals, particularly a healthy Return on Equity (ROE) of 14%, as a key driver behind the market's bullish sentiment and the company's impressive earnings growth trajectory.
The long-standing pillar of UK e-commerce—free and unlimited returns—is facing a fundamental overhaul as soaring costs and changing consumer habits force retailers to adopt more targeted and sustainable policies.
Buoyed by record bookings and strong financial performance in 2025, Royal Caribbean Group projects double-digit revenue growth for 2026. The cruise giant announced a major fleet expansion, including a new 'Discovery Class' and ten additional river cruise ships, signaling confidence in sustained consumer appetite for experiential travel.
N-able shares have tumbled over 37% in the past year, lagging the broader software sector. A deep dive into cash flow and valuation metrics suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued, but investor sentiment remains deeply divided on its prospects.
Dynatrace shares have tumbled over 34% in the past year, significantly underperforming the broader software sector. A deep dive into valuation metrics, including discounted cash flow and peer comparisons, suggests the stock may be trading at a substantial discount. We examine the numbers and the narrative shaping investor sentiment.
Western Digital Corp (WDC) announced a robust 25% year-over-year revenue increase for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, driven by strategic long-term agreements and a favorable product mix. While consumer segment challenges persist, the company is positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning data storage demands from artificial intelligence.
Fueled by exceptional demand for its HOKA and UGG brands, Deckers Outdoor Corp. posted a robust third-quarter performance, prompting the company to raise its fiscal 2026 guidance. Executives pointed to strategic product launches, direct-to-consumer strength, and clean marketplace inventories as key drivers.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire Wonderbelly, a fast-growing brand in the 'free-from' digestive health space, signaling a deeper push into the lucrative wellness category and a bid to attract younger, label-conscious consumers.
A sharp sell-off across digital assets triggered over $1.7 billion in leveraged position liquidations, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the losses as market sentiment hits 'extreme fear' levels.
Despite posting year-over-year revenue growth, MarineMax's first-quarter earnings reveal the persistent headwinds buffeting the recreational boating industry, from aggressive promotions to cautious consumers. Management points to early spring signals and a fortified balance sheet as reasons for cautious optimism.
