Lucky Strike Entertainment reports a slight uptick in same-store sales and early signs of recovery in its long-struggling events segment. Executives outline a shift towards tighter cost control and pin hopes on newly acquired seasonal assets to boost earnings later this year.
The third-quarter earnings season for leisure facility operators revealed a sector in flux. While Lucky Strike posted strong results and raised guidance, its stock failed to rally, highlighting investor caution amid a broader landscape of wins and misses across the industry.
Following a sharp post-spinoff rally and subsequent pullback, Starz Entertainment (STRZ) is drawing value investors with its deep discount, niche content strategy, and a restructuring plan aimed at sustainable cash flow. Activist stakes and potential M&A add further intrigue to the story.
Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) reported modest Q2 growth, driven by a stabilizing events business and strategic marketing. The company is pivoting to balance sales growth with profitability, pinning significant hopes on newly acquired water parks for a seasonal earnings boost later this year.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment posts double-digit revenue and profit growth for fiscal Q2 2026, fueled by a historic run of the Christmas Spectacular. With a blockbuster Harry Styles residency on the horizon and strong forward bookings, the live entertainment giant signals robust momentum.
J&J Snack Foods Corp. saw its stock plunge more than 14% Thursday morning after reporting quarterly results that fell short of analyst expectations on both top and bottom lines, extending a challenging year for the snack maker.
As the third-quarter earnings season wraps up, we examine the performance of key players in the leisure products sector, from firearms to outdoor gear and golf equipment, revealing a mixed bag of results and market reactions.
Sony Group is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a cyclical hardware manufacturer into a diversified creative entertainment powerhouse. With its 'One Sony' ecosystem driving high-margin growth in gaming, music, and anime, analysts are building a bullish case for the stock's long-term compounding potential.
Central Garden & Pet reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue falling short of Wall Street forecasts as strategic portfolio optimization weighed on sales. However, disciplined cost control and a focus on higher-margin categories drove a significant earnings beat.
Marsh & McLennan's robust Q4 results, driven by strategic investments and digital transformation, set the stage for pointed analyst inquiries on AI integration, margin resilience, and the path for sustained growth in a challenging market.
Investment bank Moelis & Company outperformed analyst expectations for Q4 2025, reporting an 11.2% year-over-year revenue increase to $487.9 million. The firm credits robust dealmaking, a record capital markets year, and strategic hiring for its momentum.
Stanley Black & Decker's Q4 2025 earnings reveal a tale of two metrics: profits beat expectations through disciplined cost control, while revenue flatlined amid soft consumer demand. The company's strategic pivot focuses on profitability over pure sales volume.
As Marsh & McLennan shares show mixed signals with a recent rebound but a sharp annual decline, investors are grappling with conflicting valuation metrics. While one model suggests a significant discount, traditional price-earnings analysis paints a different picture, highlighting the complexity of pricing the insurance brokerage giant in today's market.
Moelis & Co's stock has faced significant headwinds over the past year, declining over 7%. While its long-term performance remains robust, recent weakness prompts a closer look at its valuation through multiple lenses—from excess returns to P/E ratios—to determine if the market has overcorrected.
Buoyed by a surge in M&A and capital markets activity, investment bank Moelis & Company reported record quarterly and annual revenues for 2025. Executives point to a strengthened talent bench and improving operating leverage as catalysts for momentum heading into what they forecast will be a robust year for transactions.
IDEX Corporation capped off fiscal 2025 with stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results, propelled by a record-setting order surge in its Health & Science Technologies unit linked to data center and AI infrastructure. While management expressed confidence in its strategic evolution, it offered a measured outlook for the coming year amid a mixed industrial landscape.
Comfort Systems USA is positioning for growth with a record project backlog, strategic acquisitions in AI infrastructure, and a significant dividend increase, as it prepares for inclusion in the S&P 500 index in late 2025.
While global markets present a mixed picture, Asia's technology sector remains a beacon for growth-focused investors. We examine three standout companies—T&S Communications, Dexerials, and Kohoku Kogyo—that are navigating economic shifts with innovation and strategic agility, offering compelling prospects in the region's dynamic tech landscape.
A recent 20% surge in Coast Entertainment Holdings' share price offers a glimmer of hope, but fails to erase three years of painful declines for investors. As the company's revenue grows, the market questions when—or if—profits will follow.
While both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 are ubiquitous market barometers, their methodologies tell vastly different stories. We dissect the history, composition, and inherent biases of these two indices to determine which one truly captures the heartbeat of the U.S. economy.
