As PayPal prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in its core business and updates on its strategic turnaround efforts. The report could set the tone for the broader fintech sector.
Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) soared to a record high Friday, driven by analyst optimism over its critical role in powering AI data centers with advanced laser technology.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) shares have experienced significant volatility following a major 800G transceiver order and strategic expansion into AI-focused products. With the stock trading above analyst targets after a strong multi-year run, investors are weighing future growth prospects against current valuation concerns.
Analyst coverage initiated with an 'Overweight' rating and a $413 price target points to a transformed contractor poised to capitalize on data center demand, grid modernization, and reshoring trends.
While investors chase AI's headline names, optical networking leader Ciena has quietly outperformed the sector. With surging demand for high-speed data transmission and an attractive valuation, it presents a compelling case for the coming year.
Medical device maker ResMed (RMD) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.42 billion, an 11% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street forecasts. Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $2.81, also topping analyst expectations.
Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) reported robust fourth-quarter results for 2025, surpassing revenue expectations with a 13.1% year-over-year sales increase to $5.05 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $10.83 also came in ahead of analyst forecasts.
Broadcom secures a landmark agreement to supply OpenAI with custom AI accelerators, marking a strategic pivot to become a core silicon partner for hyperscalers and deepening its integration into the global AI build-out.
Shares of Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) have shown resilience amid recent market volatility, posting solid long-term gains. With a fair value estimate suggesting potential upside, investors are weighing the stock's premium valuation against its growth trajectory in the construction sector.
As hyperscalers seek alternatives to expensive GPUs, Broadcom's custom chip design expertise positions it to capture a massive share of the projected $1.4 trillion data center capex market by 2030.
Elon Musk is reportedly in discussions to merge his aerospace giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, aiming to create an integrated powerhouse for deploying AI data centers in orbit, powered by space solar energy.
Shares of Axos Financial (AX) have surged, closing at $94.64 and delivering strong returns over multiple timeframes. This momentum has reignited the debate among investors: is the stock still undervalued against its fair value estimate of $100.50, or has the market already priced in its future growth?
Align Technology is accelerating its expansion in Southeast Asia with new product launches and affordability programs, a strategic pivot as the company navigates competitive pressures and seeks to reignite investor confidence amid a challenging stock performance.
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has slumped close to its 2017 level, fueling a fresh round of scrutiny over the cryptocurrency's viability as a long-term store of value amidst a resurgent precious metals market and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
Keefe Bruyette significantly raises its price target for Cipher Mining (CIFR), citing the company's strategic expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers as a key growth driver.
Despite a challenging year marked by oil price volatility and softer demand for completion services, Liberty Energy (LBRT) closed 2025 with a resilient Q4 performance. The company is aggressively scaling its distributed power solutions business, targeting 3 GW of projects by 2029, even as it manages pricing pressures in its core fracking operations.
South Korean regulators are forming a task force to propose stricter anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions by 2026, potentially removing minimum thresholds for identity disclosure to mirror traditional finance oversight.
In a turbulent session driven by geopolitical fears, gold staged a historic V-shaped recovery while Bitcoin languished, raising fresh questions about the cryptocurrency's viability as a modern safe haven.
In a strategic move to cut costs and bolster infrastructure, Telia Norway and Lyse-owned Ice are merging their mobile radio access networks into a new joint venture, aiming to build a nationwide challenger to market leader Telenor.
Investment firm CapWealth Advisors has significantly increased its stake in telecom provider Lumen Technologies, signaling confidence amid the company's strategic pivot towards enterprise and AI infrastructure.
