Amid a volatile economic backdrop, consumer discretionary stocks are lagging the broader market. We examine three companies—Columbia Sportswear, Movado, and iHeartMedia—whose business models and valuations make them vulnerable in the current climate.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as Treasury yields climbed following President Trump's announcement that he will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next central bank chair. The move, seen as potentially less dovish, overshadowed positive economic data and corporate earnings.
Scotts Miracle-Gro is selling its Hawthorne gardening subsidiary to focus on its core lawn and garden business, while launching a significant share repurchase program to return capital to shareholders.
Truist Securities has raised its price target for Amer Sports (NYSE: AS), citing the company's clear long-term roadmap and 'durable growth levers' across its portfolio of iconic sports brands. The firm sees a realistic path to earnings per share exceeding $2.50 by fiscal 2030.
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient European companies whose current share prices may not reflect their underlying strength and future growth prospects.
While European indices face pressure, underlying business optimism is at a 20-month high. We spotlight three under-the-radar companies—Premier Energy, BW Offshore, and RVRC Holding—whose fundamentals suggest they are well-positioned to navigate the current climate and deliver value.
As UPS announces a major workforce reduction linked to its Amazon partnership, investors are weighing the logistics giant's strategic pivot against its hefty 6% dividend yield. The move underscores a broader industry recalibration for profitability in a changing delivery landscape.
As the U.S. grapples with surging energy demands from AI and data centers, a new wave of companies is emerging. We look at three speculative but promising energy stocks where a modest investment could tap into long-term structural shifts.
Once a high-flying AI discovery platform, AbCellera Biologics is navigating a critical transition to a clinical-stage biotech. With a fortified balance sheet and key Phase 1 readouts on the horizon, some investors see a compelling, albeit risky, turnaround story taking shape.
Despite a cyclical slowdown in manufacturing, industrial distributor Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) is drawing investor attention for its robust financial health, sticky customer relationships, and a cash-generating model that bulls argue positions it for steady long-term growth.
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF), the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler, presents a compelling investment case. Despite facing currency headwinds, its dominant position in high-growth Latin American markets, fortress balance sheet, and strategic digital investments suggest significant upside potential for patient investors.
As DoorDash trades near $205, analysts debate whether its integrated logistics platform, likened to a modern utility, justifies its premium multiples amid expansion into groceries and international markets.
Following a sharp decline driven by cybersecurity concerns, some market observers are positioning Coupang (CPNG) as a near-term bullish opportunity, citing technical support and an attractive options-based income strategy.
As data centers scramble to upgrade for the AI era, a critical bottleneck has emerged in optical communications. AXT, Inc., a specialist in compound semiconductor substrates, finds itself at the center of this shift, leveraging a unique supply chain advantage to meet explosive demand for indium phosphide.
Amid surging power demands from AI and electrification, NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE) is attracting bullish investor attention. Analysts point to its microreactor technology as a potential solution for decentralized, high-density energy needs, drawing comparisons to infrastructure giant NextEra Energy's growth trajectory.
Amid market uncertainty, a detailed analysis makes the case for Hormel Foods (HRL) as a resilient, income-generating investment, backed by its 59-year dividend growth streak and iconic brand portfolio.
Apple's historic Q1 earnings, fueled by unprecedented iPhone demand, sent its stock on a wild ride. While the results dazzled Wall Street, muted guidance on memory cost pressures and questions about its AI roadmap tempered the celebration.
Wall Street analysts have revised the price target for Priority Technology Holdings (PRTH) to $11, while maintaining a steady fair value estimate, as the firm navigates a mixed earnings quarter and ongoing ownership developments.
Analysts have slashed Senseonics Holdings' 12-month price target by 40%, signaling heightened caution on the medical device maker's execution path following its stock split, despite maintaining a bullish long-term revenue model.
As McDonald's stock hovers near $315, a closer look reveals a business less about burgers and more about a high-margin global franchise machine. With robust cash flow, aggressive expansion, and a digital ecosystem driving loyalty, analysts see a defensive compounder—if the price is right.
