Apple's recent iPhone revenue surge appears driven less by flashy AI features and more by a long-awaited, hardware-driven upgrade cycle, offering investors a more stable growth narrative.
With the S&P 500 hovering near all-time highs, Piper Sandler identifies four critical market backstops sustaining lofty valuations. Analysts warn that a reversal in any of these trends could jeopardize the bull run.
As the AI arms race fuels unprecedented demand for computing power, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company emerges as a critical, albeit often overlooked, beneficiary. Its role as the world's primary advanced chipmaker offers investors a unique conduit to the trend, amidst both soaring growth projections and persistent geopolitical considerations.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (NASDAQ:LIND) is showing promising signs of improved capital efficiency, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) turning positive after years of losses. While the trend is encouraging, analysts note the company's growth is currently fueled by operational improvements rather than new investment, raising questions about its long-term trajectory.
IBM shares have surged nearly 8% in the past month, closing at $314.73 and pushing its one-year return above 23%. But with conflicting fair value signals—one model flags it as overvalued while another suggests a 20% discount—investors are grappling with whether the rally has run ahead of fundamentals.
Costco Wholesale's shares have delivered stellar multi-year returns, but a deep dive into valuation metrics suggests investors may now be paying a premium. With a P/E ratio far exceeding industry norms and a discounted cash flow model pointing to overvaluation, we examine whether the stock's price has run ahead of its fundamentals.
The retail giant Walmart has surpassed a $1 trillion market valuation, becoming one of the few non-tech companies to reach the milestone amid strong e-commerce growth and a strategic shift to the Nasdaq.
Wall Street's consensus price target for defense contractor AeroVironment has been trimmed, reflecting a nuanced reassessment of its strategic acquisition of BlueHalo against near-term execution risks. While the move bolsters its portfolio in counter-drone and space tech, analysts are weighing the promise of long-term synergy against the challenges of merging operations and uncertain demand cycles.
Energizer Holdings (ENR) shares have rebounded over 12% in the past month, yet remain down sharply over longer horizons. A detailed analysis of its cash flows and valuation multiples suggests the battery and household products maker may be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value.
As Crown Castle's shares languish near multi-year lows, a fundamental analysis suggests a significant disconnect. A discounted cash flow model points to a potential 33% undervaluation, while price-to-sales metrics also signal a gap. We examine the numbers behind the telecom REIT's slump and what it means for value-oriented investors.
Toronto-Dominion Bank shares have delivered stellar returns over the past year, significantly outperforming the broader market. As the stock hovers around C$129, analysts and investors are debating whether the rally has run its course or if substantial upside remains based on key valuation metrics.
In the hunt for income, yield is just the starting point. We analyze five monthly-paying ETFs offering yields above 6%, focusing on the underlying strategy, risk management, and staying power that separates sustainable income from a risky bet.
Ecotricity founder Dale Vince has secured a multi-million pound interest-free loan from his own Green Britain Group to cover the first instalment of a contentious £42m divorce settlement, as his renewable energy empire reports soaring profits.
Magnite (MGNI) shares plunged over 14% Thursday, caught in a broad market selloff triggered by Gartner's disappointing Q4 results, raising fresh concerns about digital advertising and IT services demand.
A significant expansion of the partnership between AMD and GIGABYTE aims to integrate advanced AI capabilities directly into consumer hardware, signaling a strategic push beyond data centers into the premium gaming and creator markets.
Charter Communications' Spectrum is rolling out a trio of major initiatives—including guaranteed response times and a new hybrid Wi-Fi product—in a bid to stem the loss of hundreds of thousands of internet subscribers, as competition from fixed wireless and fiber intensifies.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, continuing a multi-year trend of shareholder returns supported by robust earnings and cash flow coverage.
NXP Semiconductors surpassed Q4 revenue forecasts, fueled by a rebound in automotive and industrial demand. However, the chipmaker's strategic retreat from certain businesses and lingering market skepticism tempered the upbeat results, as shares dipped post-earnings.
DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by higher revenue per treatment and its integrated care programs. While margins faced pressure, the company outlined a 2026 roadmap focused on clinical initiatives and partnerships to spur patient growth.
Monday's trading session saw significant moves across sectors, from senior living to security systems, driven by analyst upgrades, strong earnings, and broader market pressures in tech and crypto.
