As equity markets show signs of fatigue after a prolonged bull run, defensive sectors like utilities are gaining attention. The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), with its low cost and stable dividend yield, presents a compelling option for investors seeking to buffer their portfolios against potential volatility.
B.Riley initiates coverage on BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) with a Buy rating, highlighting its robust cash position and improved credit quality as key drivers for future loan originations, while its stock trades at a discount to book value.
Truist Securities raises its price target on Meta Platforms to $900, maintaining a Buy rating. The upgrade follows stronger-than-expected Q4 results and a robust Q1 outlook, driven by AI enhancements boosting ad performance and user engagement.
Semiconductor security firm SEALSQ deepens its investment in France, now employing around 200 specialists across its Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence, and Grenoble offices, positioning the country as a core R&D center for its post-quantum cryptography and secure chip technologies.
XRP, the cryptocurrency designed for global payments, has seen its value tumble over 40% in the past year. While its long-term promise to reshape cross-border finance remains, investors now face a critical juncture: is this a chance to buy the dip, or a sign of deeper troubles ahead?
Investment firm Giverny Capital Asset Management detailed its sale of Fiserv shares in its 2025 year-end letter, pointing to market fixation on artificial intelligence and the financial technology giant's steep decline. The move highlights a broader divergence between fundamental performance and current investor sentiment.
Despite a recent 13% quarterly dip, Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) has delivered a staggering 116% return to investors over the past twelve months. This surge comes even as the mobile software company remains unprofitable, raising questions about the drivers behind its market optimism and its long-term trajectory.
Shares of diversified REIT W. P. Carey have delivered a robust 31% return over the past year, prompting investors to question whether the current price near $69 represents fair value or an opportunity. A closer look reveals a complex picture where traditional metrics and cash flow models tell conflicting stories.
Analyst firm Compass Point reiterates its Buy rating on Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (IVR), increasing its price target to $9.50, citing attractive mortgage spreads as a key catalyst for the REIT's potential book value growth.
Billionaire Mark Cuban champions Bitcoin's digital utility over gold's physical heft for crisis scenarios, but institutional flows and central bank demand tell a different story, highlighting a deepening divide in safe-haven strategies.
The acquisition, set to finalize in early 2026 pending approvals, will merge European and American production powerhouses into an entity overseeing nearly 100 companies across 15 countries.
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
As Nvidia's historic rally sets a high bar, investors are looking for the next wave of AI winners. Micron Technology and Amazon present compelling cases with unique drivers in the booming ecosystem.
Damascus residents face electricity bills exceeding their monthly incomes after a massive government price hike, sparking rare public protests and deepening the crisis for a war-weary population.
Carnival Corporation's shares have surged over three years, yet a detailed financial analysis suggests the cruise giant may still be trading at a significant discount. As the industry navigates post-pandemic recovery and debt reduction, investors are weighing if the current price reflects underlying value or lingering risks.
Intel's contract chipmaking division is reportedly in advanced discussions with tech giants Nvidia and Apple to manufacture key components starting in 2028, a potential game-changer for the semiconductor industry's supply chain.
Shares of antibody discovery firm AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) present a complex picture for investors, with strong one-year gains overshadowed by steep declines over longer horizons. As the stock trades near $3.86, a significant gap emerges between its market price and some analyst fair value estimates, raising questions about its premium valuation in a challenging biotech market.
Divergent analyst reports from Truist and Goldman Sachs on CCC Intelligent Solutions have cast a spotlight on the data firm's path to profitability, revealing deep-seated debates about its role in the auto insurance ecosystem and its ability to convert steady growth into sustained margins.
Vodafone Group's shares have soared over 62% in the past year, dramatically outperforming the broader market. As the stock consolidates near £1.06, investors are grappling with a critical question: does the rally still have legs, or has the value opportunity evaporated? A deep dive into cash flow and valuation metrics suggests the story may be more complex than the headline numbers imply.
