A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.
With its stock near 52-week highs, Western Digital prepares to unveil its AI-driven storage roadmap at a pivotal New York event, seeking to transition its narrative from cyclical recovery to structural growth.
Peter McGuinness, the CEO who sought to reposition plant-based meat for mainstream consumers by moving beyond climate messaging, is departing Impossible Foods. His exit comes as the broader alternative protein sector faces significant sales declines and strategic recalibration.
Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR) reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with expectations but delivered a significant earnings beat, driven by its aggressive branch network expansion in Texas and robust commercial lending. Management expressed confidence in sustained loan growth and improving margins for the coming year.
Generating cash is just the first step. We analyze three companies to see which ones effectively convert that cash into lasting shareholder value and which ones struggle to capitalize on their financial strength.
Market volatility presents both risk and opportunity. We analyze two fundamentally sound yet turbulent stocks that may reward the patient, and flag one whose wild swings are best left to speculators.
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.
Options strategist Rick Orford outlines a disciplined, top-down screening methodology to filter the market for optimal covered call candidates, emphasizing stock quality over mere premium yield.
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.
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.
The banking sector has surged 12.5% in six months, outpacing the broader market. Yet, beneath the headline gains, selectivity is key. We analyze one bank with a unique value proposition poised for sustainable growth and flag two others where the risk-reward appears less compelling for investors.
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.
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.
Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR) reported robust fourth-quarter results, beating analyst estimates on earnings and revenue. The Texas-based regional bank also announced a new $300 million share repurchase program and raised its guidance, fueling a debate on whether its current valuation fully reflects its growth trajectory.
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.
TAL Education Group's stock soared following robust Q3 FY2026 results and a new share repurchase program, marking a potential inflection point for the Chinese tutoring giant navigating a post-regulatory landscape. Analysts debate if the rally signals a lasting recovery or a temporary reprieve.
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.
Silver prices plunged by a record 30% in a single session after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as tempering expectations for aggressive rate cuts and bolstering the dollar.
ARK Invest's Cathie Wood made a significant $26 million investment in Broadcom stock last week, highlighting a strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure amid portfolio reshuffling. The move follows Broadcom's blockbuster earnings and comes as Wall Street maintains a bullish outlook on the chipmaker.
Heineken launches a global marketing initiative celebrating shared passions in sports and music, aiming to foster real-world connections amid declining U.S. sales and a competitive import beer market.
