Mizuho Securities reaffirms its bullish stance on Intuit (INTU) with an $875 price target, arguing that recent investor anxiety over AI's potential to disrupt the tax preparation industry is exaggerated, citing the company's strategic integrations and expanding physical retail footprint.
Compass Point initiates coverage on Orchid Island Capital (ORC) with a Neutral rating, citing concerns that the REIT's high dividend payouts could constrain its per-share book value appreciation despite its current undervaluation.
Analyst firm Compass Point reiterates its Buy rating on Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (IVR), increasing its price target to $9.50, citing attractive mortgage spreads as a key catalyst for the REIT's potential book value growth.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund credited Ericsson (ERIC) as a key driver of its fourth-quarter returns, as the telecom equipment maker's shares surged. The fund's latest investor letter details how strategic stock picks, particularly in non-U.S. markets, fueled its outperformance against a global benchmark.
The Trump administration's AI Action Plan sets a strategic direction, but analysts argue its success hinges on aggressive private sector investment in workforce training to avoid leaving millions of workers behind in the coming technological shift.
LPL Financial reports retaining over 80% of Commonwealth Financial Network's advisor assets, with the staying advisors described as larger, faster-growing teams. Executives express confidence in hitting long-term retention goals as integration continues.
OGE Energy Corp. posts a return on equity in line with industry peers, but a deeper dive reveals a reliance on debt that could signal heightened risk for investors in the evolving utilities sector.
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
Deutsche Bank's 2025 net profit nearly doubled to €7.1bn, fueled by revenue gains and cost cuts across all divisions, even as German prosecutors launch a money-laundering investigation linked to the lender.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund identified financial technology leader Fiserv as a significant underperformer in its Q4 2025 letter, amid a broader market rally driven by tech. The fund's critique comes as Fiserv shares have shed over 70% of their value in the past year.
General Motors' stock climbed after the company raised its annual outlook, becoming a standout performer in Hotchkis & Wiley's value fund during a quarter marked by investor wariness over concentrated market gains.
Hotchkis & Wiley's value fund outperformed benchmarks in 2025, with FedEx highlighted as a key contributor. The logistics giant's shares rose over 20% in the past year, buoyed by strong domestic package performance, even as the fund remains selective in a top-heavy market.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Micron Technology as a key beneficiary of the AI boom and ongoing memory chip shortages, with shares soaring nearly 400% in a year on robust data center demand.
Dollar Tree shares have experienced notable turbulence, with a sharp weekly drop contrasting a strong yearly performance. This analysis delves into the conflicting valuation signals and the macroeconomic pressures shaping the discount retailer's investment narrative.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is seen as a pivotal test of its political independence, potentially aligning monetary policy more closely with White House objectives.
South Africa has ordered Israel's deputy ambassador to leave the country, declaring him persona non grata in a significant diplomatic escalation reflecting Pretoria's strong stance on the war in Gaza.
SoFi Technologies smashed Wall Street's Q4 2025 revenue and profit forecasts, sending its shares sharply higher. However, the digital finance leader's shockingly weak sales outlook for the coming quarter has injected significant uncertainty into its growth narrative.
Barclays has initiated coverage on Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) with an 'Equal Weight' rating and a $153 price target, citing strong fundamentals but suggesting the market has already priced in its near-term growth trajectory, particularly from AI data center demand.
Goldman Sachs downgrades iHeartMedia to Sell, warning that shifting audio consumption and ad trends threaten growth, even as the company's TikTok partnership aims to capture younger audiences.
SoFi Technologies posts a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by record loan demand and a 78% revenue surge in its fee-generating financial services arm. The performance highlights a strategic shift as consumers flock to digital lenders for debt consolidation, while potential regulatory headwinds loom for the credit card industry.
