A blistering rally in gold and silver reversed violently on Friday, with prices plummeting in one of the most severe single-day drops in decades, rattling markets and investors.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady signals a strategic pause, not an end to its easing cycle. We break down the immediate and future impacts on everything from credit cards to the housing market.
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.
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.
Dover Corporation topped revenue and profit forecasts for the fourth quarter, fueled by robust order growth in climate tech and retail segments. However, shares dipped as management issued a guarded outlook for the coming year, citing input cost pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty.
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.
ManpowerGroup surpassed revenue forecasts in Q4 2025, reporting a 7.1% year-over-year increase to $4.71 billion. However, earnings fell short of expectations, highlighting the ongoing pressure on profitability even as demand shows signs of firming.
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.
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) reported strong fourth-quarter results, meeting revenue expectations with a 13.3% year-over-year increase to $4.26 billion. The cruise giant's performance, driven by record passenger volumes and strategic investments, signals robust health in the leisure travel sector.
The healthcare sector has surged 17.4% in six months, outpacing the S&P 500. While demographic trends fuel long-term growth, regulatory hurdles and valuation concerns demand selective investing. We analyze one company built for decades of returns and two where investors should tread carefully.
The financial services sector, a traditional engine of economic growth, is underperforming the S&P 500 amid economic uncertainty. We examine three specific stocks—Invesco, Enova International, and Sixth Street Specialty Lending—that investors may want to approach with heightened caution.
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.
Senator Lindsey Graham has stalled a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, demanding the restoration of a controversial provision allowing lawmakers to sue the Justice Department for damages—a move critics decry as a self-serving scheme.
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.
Shares of Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) have soared over 230% in five years, but new analysis suggests the semiconductor leader's stock may now be trading at a significant premium. Investors are weighing whether the rally has outpaced fundamentals.
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.
Lyft's stock has experienced significant volatility, with recent gains failing to offset broader declines. As the company pushes its autonomous driving and European expansion narrative, investors are left weighing its premium valuation against a challenging competitive landscape and uncertain path to sustained profitability.
