While low-volatility stocks can anchor a portfolio, investors often sacrifice growth for safety. We analyze one steady performer with durable advantages and two companies where challenges may outweigh the stability premium.
Sanmina posted robust Q4 revenue, fueled by communications and AI infrastructure demand, yet shares fell as investors scrutinized softer margins and the integration of ZT Systems. Analysts on the earnings call zeroed in on the path to profitability and market diversification.
Precious metals extended losses in Asian trading Monday, following a sharp sell-off triggered by speculation over a more hawkish Federal Reserve leadership. Despite the pullback, both gold and silver remain significantly higher for the year, supported by enduring central bank demand and geopolitical uncertainty.
As a significant equity rotation takes hold in early 2026, shifting focus from growth to value, dividend-focused ETFs are emerging as key beneficiaries for investors seeking yield and stability.
While premium valuations often signal strong growth, they also set the stage for sharp corrections when investor sentiment cools. We examine three stocks where sky-high expectations may be outpacing fundamentals.
While Jabil's stock has mirrored the S&P 500's recent gains, a closer look reveals underlying concerns over growth, profitability, and cash flow. We analyze the risks and spotlight a more compelling alternative in the digital advertising space.
Realty Income, the renowned monthly dividend payer, is making a strategic pivot by acquiring industrial assets in Mexico and establishing a new fee-based asset management business for institutional investors, signaling a significant expansion beyond its core U.S. retail net-lease portfolio.
CNBC's Jim Cramer offers a detailed take on NVIDIA's stock trajectory, highlighting analyst optimism around its data center partnerships while expressing skepticism over reported Chinese AI chip purchases.
Precious metals continue their historic surge, outpacing the S&P 500 for a third consecutive year. We examine the powerful drivers behind the rally, from industrial demand to monetary policy, and explore how investors can gain exposure through ETFs while navigating the risks.
A revised price target for Rithm Capital (NYSE: RITM) has prompted a fresh look at the mortgage REIT's prospects, with analysts weighing its strategic shifts against a complex macroeconomic backdrop.
Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSE:XTC) kicked off its fiscal 2026 with a solid first quarter, posting higher profits despite a mixed demand environment. Robust growth in its Automotive Solutions segment successfully countered softer demand in its die-cast tooling business, showcasing the resilience of its diversified model amid ongoing trade policy and economic uncertainty.
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) is attracting renewed investor scrutiny as its share price shows divergent short and long-term trends. While a strong three-year performance contrasts with recent stagnation, analysts debate whether the stock's current discount represents a genuine opportunity or reflects deeper sectoral headwinds.
Amidst a backdrop of stable rates and cautious optimism, a handful of low-priced Asian equities are drawing investor scrutiny for their resilience and strategic positioning. We analyze three such companies navigating property downturns, infrastructure demand, and consumer shifts.
While global small- and mid-cap stocks face headwinds, savvy investors are turning to Asia for overlooked opportunities. We examine three fundamentally strong companies with compelling growth trajectories.
Tesla has quietly added a new all-wheel-drive configuration to its popular Model Y SUV in the United States, positioned as a mid-tier option priced at $41,990. The move continues the automaker's recent strategy of broadening its lineup with more accessible price points.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady has exposed a deepening policy divide, with one governor publicly warning that inaction risks a significant deterioration in the jobs landscape.
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation bolsters its forward workload with a series of new multi-year contracts totaling approximately $1.3 billion, headlined by a major harsh-environment rig award in Norway, signaling a strategic geographic expansion and renewed confidence in the offshore cycle.
GE HealthCare Technologies prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results amid steady analyst expectations and a mixed performance landscape for medical equipment peers.
The operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China reports quarterly results Wednesday, with investors watching for signs of sustained recovery in a competitive dining landscape.
Global equities and commodities staged a broad recovery on Tuesday, shaking off a pan-Asian rout triggered by a hawkish Fed nominee and geopolitical jitters. The rebound was anchored by surprisingly strong US manufacturing figures, offering a respite to bruised investors.
