A wave of investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential sparked a broad market sell-off Thursday afternoon, dragging down technology shares across the board and erasing recent gains.
Amid market volatility, these established financial giants offer not just reliable income but a history of consistent dividend growth, backed by formidable competitive advantages.
Shares of oilfield services company Cactus, Inc. have climbed 31% in three months. A deep dive into its financial health reveals a strong Return on Equity and a disciplined reinvestment strategy as key drivers, though its growth trajectory faces industry headwinds.
Inheriting a home can be a bittersweet burden. For those who find themselves the unexpected owner of a property they don't want, experts outline the critical first moves—from renunciation to strategic selling—to navigate this complex emotional and financial landscape.
As the Australian market braces for an RBA rate decision, a select group of technology and biotech firms are charting distinct paths, balancing innovation investment against shifting economic tides. We examine the prospects for Cogstate, Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals, and PYC Therapeutics.
On his second day as CEO, Michael Fiddelke, the third Iowan to lead the retail giant, visited Target's new prototype store in Waukee. The visit comes as the company navigates slowing sales and public pressure on social issues.
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.
BellRing Brands stock plunged 17% Tuesday following a mixed first-quarter earnings report and the surprise announcement of its CEO's retirement, casting doubt on the company's growth 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.
Heartland Express reports a $19.4 million net loss for the quarter, driven by a major impairment charge from its CFI fleet integration. Despite a revenue drop, the truckload carrier shows sequential improvement in its operating ratio and points to early signs of a market recovery in 2026.
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.
The arrest of former President Nicolás Maduro has opened a potential pathway for Western oil firms to re-enter Venezuela's vast energy sector. ConocoPhillips, with billions in unresolved claims, is now carefully weighing the risks and rewards of a possible return, as the U.S. government encourages engagement.
Micron Technology is undergoing a profound transformation, pivoting decisively from consumer memory to become a powerhouse in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI. With its 2024 HBM supply already sold out and massive fab investments in Singapore and Taiwan, the company is staking its future on the insatiable data center demand.
Shares of landscape services giant BrightView Holdings (BV) are trading near $13.80, presenting a conundrum for investors. While short-term momentum is positive, a significant divergence in valuation models—from a conservative $10.50 to a bullish $37.97—highlights the market's split view on the company's ability to convert cost savings and a strong backlog into sustained cash flow growth.
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 sharp selloff in AI and software stocks, coupled with a plunge in private equity shares, spills over into cryptocurrency markets, pushing Bitcoin near its weekend lows and fueling concerns about systemic liquidity.
Unity Software shares suffered their worst day in nearly two years following Google's unveiling of Project Genie, an AI world-building tool. While fears of disruption spooked investors, analysts and the company's CEO argue the selloff may have been an overreaction, highlighting fundamental differences between experimental AI and production-ready game development.
