President Trump's anticipated nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic of the central bank's post-crisis asset purchases, is shifting market focus from interest rates to the future of the Fed's $6.6 trillion balance sheet and its fundamental role in financial markets.
Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Shares of the global auto parts giant have retreated nearly 8% over the past month, trading at a significant discount to industry peers. A deep dive into valuation models suggests the market may be overlooking Magna's strategic positioning in the electric vehicle supply chain.
RXO (NYSE:RXO) has appointed Daniel Morris as its new Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding the retiring Jason Kerr. The leadership transition comes as the company's shares show significant volatility, with a 43.2% decline over the past year despite recent monthly gains.
Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.
A major stake increase by O'Donnell Financial in the iShares AAA CLO Active ETF (CLOA) highlights institutional interest in high-grade, actively managed securitized credit as a source of yield in a complex rate environment.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reports quarterly earnings Tuesday morning, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance and recent stock gains.
Columbia Sportswear is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday, with Wall Street anticipating a year-over-year sales decline. The outerwear giant's results will be closely watched for signs of consumer resilience and its outlook in a volatile market.
D-Wave Quantum solidifies its dual-platform quantum computing approach through the acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. and the launch of a major Florida R&D hub, backed by new multi-million dollar commercial and academic agreements.
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is accelerating its strategic shift toward integrated smart security platforms, emphasizing digital credentials, connected locks, and cloud-based access control to meet growing demand from commercial and institutional clients.
As Skyworks Solutions prepares to report Q4 earnings, investors are weighing its track record of beating estimates against a backdrop of expected revenue decline and mixed semiconductor sector performance.
As ATI prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady analyst expectations against a mixed performance history and a buoyant aerospace sector.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings after market close on Tuesday, with Wall Street bracing for another expected revenue decline as the telecom infrastructure giant continues its multi-year restructuring.
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR) is set to release its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close. Investors will be watching closely to see if the Bermuda-based reinsurer can sustain its recent outperformance in a volatile sector.
Electrical systems specialist Powell Industries (NYSE:POWL) prepares to release its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid recent performance against a projected slowdown in revenue growth.
Defense electronics specialist Mercury Systems (MRCY) is set to report quarterly results after Tuesday's close, with analysts projecting a revenue dip despite recent stock strength and positive industry tailwinds.
As Pfizer prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing the company's strategic pivot beyond its COVID-19 portfolio against a backdrop of expected revenue declines. The report may set the tone for the broader pharmaceutical sector.
The research and advisory giant is expected to post modest revenue growth when it reports Tuesday morning, as investors weigh its performance against a mixed backdrop for IT services firms.
As Amdocs prepares to report its quarterly earnings, investors are weighing its growth trajectory against a backdrop of mixed sector performance and heightened scrutiny on profitability.
Iranian opposition figures allege recent state media images of Supreme Leader Khamenei are a calculated display meant to bolster morale within the security apparatus, as the regime confronts domestic unrest and international pressure.
