Shares of aerospace components maker Howmet Aerospace have cooled after a multi-year rally, presenting investors with a valuation puzzle. While long-term fundamentals tied to commercial aerospace and energy remain strong, a high P/E ratio raises questions about near-term risk.
As leveraged positions trigger a violent cross-asset selloff, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood suggests gold's rally shows signs of a late-cycle bubble, pointing to extreme valuation metrics. The dramatic session saw nearly $9 trillion in market value swing across equities and metals.
A sharp downturn in cryptocurrency markets has spilled over into the stocks of major corporate holders, with MicroStrategy and BitMine leading losses as their aggressive accumulation strategies face mounting pressure.
Apple is reportedly planning to prioritize the launch of its three highest-tier iPhone models in 2026, while delaying the rollout of a new standard edition, according to a Nikkei Asia report citing sources familiar with the matter. The move signals a strategic pivot towards the premium segment amid ongoing supply chain considerations.
Despite a recent 4.9% weekly pullback, shareholders of German-listed CHAPTERS Group (ETR:CHG) have seen staggering total returns exceeding 900% since 2019, fueled by explosive revenue growth. The journey highlights the potential rewards—and risks—of investing in high-growth, pre-profit companies.
Gold prices have surged past $5,500, driven by geopolitical tensions and fiscal fears. Yet, analysts caution that its reputation as a stable store of value may be overstated, pointing to inherent volatility and shifting market dynamics.
Motorpoint Group, the UK's largest independent car retailer, is showing signs of strain as its return on capital employed (ROCE) has fallen significantly over the past five years. While still above the industry average, the downward trend, coupled with rising current liabilities, suggests challenges ahead for the London-listed firm.
In a major policy shift, the CFTC under new Chairman Michael Selig is drafting a comprehensive rulebook for event contracts, aiming to bring regulatory certainty to the fast-growing prediction market industry while fostering 'permissionless innovation.'
Origin Bancorp (OBK) executives detailed strong profitability gains and a strategic hiring push, positioning the bank to capitalize on merger-driven market shifts and surpass $10 billion in assets.
Despite a challenging price environment, Murphy Oil (MUR) reported strong operational execution for 2025 and laid out a capital plan focused on funding key international and offshore projects. While near-term production is set to dip, CEO Eric Hambly highlighted a transformative discovery in Vietnam and strategic portfolio expansion as pillars for future growth.
Meritage Homes concluded a challenging 2025, citing affordability pressures and waning buyer confidence. While maintaining a cautious stance on incentives, the homebuilder is expanding its community footprint and boosting shareholder returns, betting on long-term demographic demand.
Karman Holdings (NYSE: KRMN) is capturing Wall Street's attention as a series of bullish analyst calls, including a significant price target hike from KeyBanc, fuel its ascent. The stock's rally is tied to sustained momentum in the aerospace and defense sector, though some advise caution after its rapid gains.
Vera Therapeutics (VERA) is drawing bullish attention from Wall Street, with multiple analysts significantly raising price targets following a key competitor's FDA approval and revised revenue forecasts for its lead drug candidate.
Keefe Bruyette trimmed its price target on Pagaya Technologies (PGY) to $35, while maintaining an Outperform rating. The adjustment comes despite the AI-driven lending platform reporting robust Q3 growth and a record partner pipeline.
Truist Securities has increased its price target for Nuvation Bio, highlighting the promising early commercial traction of its oncology drug Ibtrozi, which is outpacing competitors in the ROS1 inhibitor space.
DA Davidson joins Morgan Stanley in lowering price targets for language-learning app Duolingo, citing data suggesting daily active user growth may fall short of expectations despite a strong start to the year.
UBS has launched coverage of Arcellx with a Buy rating and a $100 price target, signaling growing Wall Street confidence in a biotech sector recovery and spotlighting the company's promising CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma.
Despite a lowered price target following an analyst transition, TD Cowen maintains a bullish stance on Alphatec Holdings, citing undervalued growth drivers including a new regenerative bone graft partnership and a robust long-term revenue outlook.
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.
NextPower Inc. sees its price target raised by TD Cowen following a robust third-quarter earnings beat and a landmark joint venture in Saudi Arabia, signaling growing confidence in the solar technology firm's trajectory.
