Nasdaq Inc. reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, fueled by surging revenue from its technology solutions division and strategic AI initiatives, even as the company navigates a tighter margin environment.
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust core deposit growth and disciplined balance sheet management. The regional bank's leadership pointed to strategic tech investments and commercial loan demand as key pillars for its 2025 outlook.
Dolby Laboratories surpassed Wall Street's Q4 revenue and profit forecasts, fueled by strong growth in automotive partnerships and streaming adoption. However, a year-over-year sales decline and contracting operating margins highlight the challenges of shifting product mix and restructuring costs.
The floral and gift e-commerce giant 1-800-FLOWERS reported a 9.5% year-over-year revenue decline to $702.2 million for its fiscal fourth quarter, aligning with Wall Street's subdued expectations. However, disciplined cost management fueled a significant earnings beat, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.20 surging 39.5% above estimates.
First Citizens BancShares delivered Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS above analyst forecasts, yet its stock fell. While management pointed to strong fundamentals, analysts probed pressures on margins, tech spending, and integration challenges.
In a market often swayed by hype, starkly bearish analyst targets are a rare signal. We examine three such cases: two consumer giants where the pessimism may be overdone, and one high-flyer where the concerns might be justified.
While market gains have been concentrated in a handful of tech giants, a select group of companies across semiconductors, beauty, and banking have delivered consistent, triple-digit returns by mastering the fundamentals of growth, margins, and capital efficiency.
While lofty price targets can signal opportunity, a closer look reveals that not all consensus forecasts are created equal. We examine one company poised to deliver and two where investor caution may be warranted.
As Silver Storm Mining prepares to take the stage at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, investors are weighing its staggering 174% three-month surge against a premium valuation and no revenue. The spotlight is on CEO Gregory McKenzie to convince the market the story is worth the price.
As silver prices breach $100 amid a structural supply deficit, analysts spotlight Hecla Mining's low-cost operations and North American focus as a strategic hedge against market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
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.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI infrastructure build-out, securing a significant 800G transceiver order from a hyperscale customer and expanding its Texas manufacturing footprint. While these moves signal strong revenue momentum, they also amplify existing concerns over customer concentration and profitability.
As Appen announces a key governance change, its surging share price collides with deep long-term losses, forcing a hard look at whether this AI data play is a turnaround story or a value trap.
Honeywell International posts a robust Q4 with record orders and backlog, while announcing an accelerated timeline to spin off its core Aerospace business as a standalone public company by late 2026, a move set to redefine its investment profile.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sold between $1 million and $5 million worth of Disney shares, a move that spotlights the entertainment giant's struggle to navigate declining linear TV revenues and intense streaming competition, even as its parks and direct-to-consumer segments show resilience.
B2Gold's shares have surged over 117% in the past year, fueled by strong operational performance and renewed investor confidence in gold. As the stock consolidates recent gains, analysts debate whether its current valuation fully prices in future growth from key projects like Fekola and Goose.
The parent company of numerous restaurant chains will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange on February 4, transitioning to high-risk over-the-counter trading after failing to meet listing requirements.
CNH Industrial is capturing investor attention with its strategic push into automation, highlighted by the new R4 autonomous robot, and a stable demand outlook for its core agriculture and construction segments. This comes as the market weighs the company's recent stock momentum against contrasting valuation models.
LVMH's wine and spirits arm, led by Hennessy, faces a sharp profit decline amid weak U.S. and Chinese demand, while Rémy Cointreau reports a modest rebound in Cognac sales, highlighting a divided market outlook.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Miami boasts more homes listed above $1 million than New York, underscoring a profound and sustained reorientation of luxury real estate demand toward Sun Belt markets.
