BMO Capital has increased its price target for Allstate (NYSE: ALL) from $244 to $249, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm points to lower catastrophe losses and a significant drop in reinsurance costs as key drivers for improved earnings visibility through 2026/27.
Bank of America reaffirms its Buy rating on Delta Air Lines with an $80 price target, highlighting the airline's conservative earnings guidance for 2026 against a backdrop of resilient premium travel demand.
Bank of America has upgraded Comcast (CMCSA) to 'Buy' and raised its price target to $37, citing the media giant's strategic reorganization and potential to shed a long-standing 'conglomerate discount' as it prepares NBCUniversal for new partnerships or a sale.
Analyst firm BTIG maintains a Neutral stance on PayPal ahead of its Q4 2025 report, citing a 19% stock decline since last quarter and a projected slowdown in growth for the coming fiscal year.
Morgan Stanley reiterates its Equalweight rating on HSBC Holdings with a HK$13.15 price target, projecting strong net interest income for 2025 driven by HIBOR recovery and deposit growth, while highlighting the bank's sustained capital return plans.
Dover Corporation concludes a massive $1.04 billion share repurchase while projecting measured growth for 2026, signaling a firm commitment to shareholder returns amidst ongoing earnings volatility. We analyze what this disciplined capital strategy means for investors.
Unusually high options activity signals investor focus on Match Group's upcoming earnings, as improving Tinder metrics clash with long-term share price declines and rising competition in the dating app space.
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has declared a $0.415 per share dividend payable March 15. While the yield sits at an attractive 2.7%, analysts are scrutinizing the payout's durability given the company's recent earnings trajectory and cash flow profile.
Amid a cautious market environment, a select group of penny stocks boasting market capitalizations over US$800 million and distinct financial profiles are drawing scrutiny from growth-oriented investors seeking value beyond conventional blue chips.
Arrow Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:AROW) announces a dividend increase to $0.30 per share, maintaining a yield competitive with industry peers. While the payout appears sustainable, analysts note underlying challenges from stagnant earnings growth over the past five years.
December real estate data reveals a surge in median sale prices and sales volume for condominiums and townhouses across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, signaling a robust end to the year with inventory tightening.
Following a sharp weekend sell-off, the cryptocurrency market has staged a robust recovery, adding over $100 billion in value. Bitcoin leads the charge, climbing back above $78,000 as easing geopolitical tensions and positive regulatory developments bolster investor sentiment.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $560 million in net inflows on February 2nd, signaling renewed institutional confidence despite BTC's recent volatility. Meanwhile, data reveals a contrasting trend of significant Ethereum accumulation by large-scale investors, even as its own ETF products face outflows.
A major consolidation is underway in New Jersey's regional banking sector, with Columbia Financial set to acquire Northfield Bancorp. The deal will create the state's third-largest regional bank but raises questions about branch closures and community impact.
In a bid to tackle the mounting affordability crisis for first-time buyers, Santander UK has launched a 98% loan-to-value mortgage, drastically reducing the deposit required to enter the property market.
German retail sales grew 2.7% in real terms in 2025, driven primarily by online channels, though momentum slowed significantly in the second half of the year. Industry forecasts for 2026 remain cautious amid persistent consumer headwinds.
GE Vernova finalizes its takeover of the remaining 50% stake in the transformer manufacturing joint venture Prolec GE, integrating its operations and 10,000-strong workforce to meet rising grid demands across the Americas.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has suspended the release of January jobs data and paused collection of February inflation figures due to the government shutdown, raising alarms about economic visibility and long-term damage to data credibility.
Amid concerns over high fees and underperformance, Ohio's public pension system is scaling back its private equity holdings. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to channel more individual retirement savings into the same asset class, sparking a debate over risk and returns for everyday savers.
While large-cap stocks dominate headlines, a select group of small and mid-cap companies are posting robust fundamentals and growth that defy the cautious market mood. We spotlight three such firms from Asia's tech and industrial sectors that analysts believe are trading below their intrinsic value.
