JPMorgan Chase & Co. has upgraded Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) to Overweight, highlighting the design software leader's strategic AI adoption and positioning within key infrastructure sectors as catalysts for growth.
While the biosimulation leader reports rising revenues and capital investment, its key profitability metric—Return on Capital Employed—has declined to 2.2%, significantly trailing the healthcare services sector. Analysts question whether current growth investments will translate into future shareholder value.
Recent share price gains at Charter Communications have clawed back some losses for executives who bought $1.1 million in stock last year, though the group remains nearly a quarter-million dollars in the red. The mixed insider activity signals cautious optimism amid sector volatility.
A generation of Venezuelan energy experts who fled political turmoil and helped build Canada's oil sands industry now see their future firmly rooted in their adopted country, despite recent geopolitical shifts aimed at reviving Venezuela's oil sector.
With major indices climbing on renewed economic optimism, investors are increasingly turning to dividend-paying stocks for a blend of income and stability. We analyze three financial sector contenders offering reliable yields and solid fundamentals for consideration in February 2026.
Appian appoints seasoned AI executive David Link to its board, coinciding with new research highlighting significant AI uptake within Australia's public sector, signaling a strategic push into government automation.
Thule Group's shares have faced significant pressure, declining 12% over the past three months. As the stock trades around SEK 214, a stark divergence emerges between its market price and analyst fair value estimates of SEK 282, igniting discussions on whether this represents a buying opportunity or reflects deeper sectoral headwinds.
As 2025 drew to a close, the private transactional banking sector underwent a quiet revolution. Driven by digital integration, sustainability mandates, and borderless finance, the industry is shifting from a service provider to a strategic partner. Bruc Bond CEO Krishna Subramanyan analyzes the year's pivotal trends and forecasts the infrastructure and M&A moves that will shape 2026.
Wall Street analysts are bullish on Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS), with hedge funds positioning it as a top pick in the used-car sector. The company's rollout of new AI-powered advertising and expansion tools aims to transform dealer sales strategies.
AutoNation Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, is gaining momentum on Wall Street following a bullish upgrade from JPMorgan and a key acquisition, positioning it as a standout in the competitive auto retail sector.
Amid a cautiously recovering eurozone, investors are scanning the market for resilient opportunities. We spotlight three lesser-known companies—from Norway's banking sector to Swiss advertising and Polish green finance—that combine strong fundamentals with distinct growth narratives and potential value.
Packaging solutions provider FirmaPak has acquired Ontario-based Easy Plastic Containers Corp., marking its strategic expansion into Canada and strengthening its capabilities in sectors like pharmaceuticals and personal care.
Shares of Kulicke & Soffa Industries have surged nearly 45% in three months, pushing the stock above analyst price targets and raising questions about valuation in a volatile chip sector.
Specialty materials leader ATI posted stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings, driven by robust demand in aerospace and defense sectors, even as revenue held steady at $1.18 billion. The company's outlook remains bullish on continued growth in its core markets.
Skyworks Solutions surpassed Wall Street's profit expectations in its latest quarter, driven by growth in automotive and IoT sectors, despite a slight year-over-year revenue dip. The company's forward guidance signals confidence, even as the mobile market shows early signs of a turnaround.
A consortium led by KKR and Singtel has agreed to acquire full ownership of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) in a landmark transaction valuing the company at nearly $11 billion, marking a major consolidation in the Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure sector.
German chipmaker Infineon reported increased revenue and profit for its first fiscal quarter, crediting robust artificial intelligence demand and a recovering automotive sector, while announcing accelerated investments to expand production capacity.
Despite CenterPoint Energy shares significantly outperforming the broader market and key sector benchmarks over the past year, analyst sentiment remains guardedly positive, reflecting a mix of strong fundamentals and lingering sector headwinds.
RTX shares trade close to a key fair value estimate after a strong rally, prompting investors to weigh future growth against potential headwinds in the defense and commercial aerospace sectors.
New EU survey data for early 2026 points to a fragile uptick in retail sector confidence, marking a potential turning point after a prolonged slump. However, persistently low consumer sentiment suggests households remain wary, casting a shadow over the durability of the recovery.
