TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.
As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.
Sugar futures tumbled this week, with key benchmarks hitting multi-month and multi-year lows, as analysts project swelling global surpluses driven by robust harvests in Brazil and India.
New CMS reimbursement rates are pressuring Medicare Advantage profits, sending shares of Humana and CVS Health lower. We analyze whether the sell-off presents a buying opportunity for dividend investors or signals deeper structural challenges.
Arabica and robusta coffee futures tumbled this week, pressured by forecasts of beneficial rains in Brazil and a surge in exports from Vietnam. Analysts point to a complex global supply picture as prices retreat from recent highs.
A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
U.S. oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron hinted at a potential future role in Venezuela's energy revival during earnings calls, emphasizing the need for legal stability and clearer political outcomes before any major commitments. While sanctions ease and new legislation emerges, the path to significant investment remains long and fraught with uncertainty.
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto calls the Powell Fed era a mixed bag, praising the ultimate economic stability despite policy stumbles. As the baton passes to a new Treasury Secretary, investors weigh SoFi's record growth against a cautious 2026 outlook.
As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.
Panera Bread confirms a second major data security incident in two years, while Krispy Kreme agrees to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 breach, as the foodservice industry grapples with escalating cyber threats and consumer lawsuits.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Demetrios Logothetis as the new chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, alongside three new board members, marking a significant leadership shift at the key audit regulator.
The SEC has appointed EY veteran Demetrios Logothetis as PCAOB chair, alongside three new board members, as the audit regulator faces a slashed budget and a pivot toward a lighter regulatory touch.
With National Australia Bank shares surging nearly 120% over five years, investors are questioning whether the current price around A$43.37 still offers value. Our analysis reveals a mixed picture: while some metrics suggest the stock is fairly valued, others point to potential upside.
Citigroup reaffirms its bullish stance on AppLovin (APP), highlighting the rapid adoption of its Axon platform by e-commerce clients and improved customer quality as key growth drivers, with a price target of $820.
Analyst Quinn Bolton of Needham maintains a Buy rating on D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), highlighting the company's strengthened competitive position after its acquisition of Quantum Circuits, which creates the world's only dual-platform quantum computing firm.
B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis has upgraded Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', maintaining a $35 price target. The upgrade follows the company's announcement of an $8.4 million order to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India's premier R&D agency, C-DAC, providing clearer visibility into its 2026 commercial trajectory.
As the Federal Reserve signals potential rate cuts, income-focused investors are re-evaluating their portfolios. We analyze seven dividend ETFs that offer resilient income streams and capital appreciation potential when bond yields decline.
The new year kicked off with significant personnel changes in the human resources executive suite, highlighting strategic expansions of roles and notable returns to former companies.
President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, has championed a 'regime change' at the central bank, focusing on balance sheet reduction and regulatory rollback. However, analysts question his ability to deliver swift interest rate cuts and warn of potential internal conflict.
Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE: ZETA) is drawing increased attention from Wall Street, with multiple firms raising price targets amid early 2026 momentum. Analysts point to strategic AI partnerships and sector recovery prospects as key drivers.
