RBC Capital has increased its price target for Morgan Stanley to $207, following the firm's strong fourth-quarter results driven by its diversified business lines, particularly a record-setting Wealth Management division.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is recruiting remote cryptocurrency finance specialists. The move aims to deepen its AI models' understanding of digital asset markets, moving beyond price prediction to grasp trading behavior, on-chain analytics, and risk management.
Bernstein analyst Alexia Howard has lowered the price target for General Mills (GIS) to $53, citing a tempered near-term outlook after management discussions. The food giant reaffirmed its full-year guidance but warned of persistent challenges ahead.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, with Citizens Financial maintaining its Market Outperform rating. The news follows a recent price target adjustment by Goldman Sachs, highlighting a complex analyst outlook as the firm navigates a shifting asset management landscape.
Ameriprise Financial reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $10.83 per share, comfortably beating analyst forecasts, driven by robust growth in client assets and disciplined expense management. Revenue also exceeded expectations, climbing 10% year-over-year.
Raymond James Financial reported a 6% year-over-year revenue increase to $3.7 billion for its fiscal first quarter, though net income declined, highlighting a mixed performance as its wealth management arm showed strength.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is recruiting cryptocurrency specialists for a remote role aimed at teaching its AI systems the intricacies of digital asset markets, from on-chain analytics to risk management.
AstraZeneca has entered a strategic collaboration with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical Group to co-develop and commercialize a portfolio of next-generation therapies for obesity and type 2 diabetes, significantly expanding its weight management pipeline.
The young, promising rider succumbed to injuries sustained during a practice session at Steel Wheels BMX in Hobart, leaving the tight-knit racing community in shock and rallying around his grieving family.
The National Grocers Association is urging U.S. regulators to rein in what it calls anti-competitive purchasing practices by major chains, warning that the issue distorts markets and contributes to higher food prices.
Polaris reported solid Q4 revenue growth driven by utility off-road vehicles, but profits were squeezed by $37 million in tariff costs and rising operational expenses, sending shares lower. Analysts probe management on mitigation plans and the path to margin recovery.
Popular Inc. (BPOP) delivered a robust fourth quarter, driven by strong loan growth in Puerto Rico and disciplined cost management. While the market reacted positively, analysts on the earnings call zeroed in on the sustainability of this momentum, the bank's digital transformation, and the evolving economic landscape on the island.
Renasant Corporation's fourth-quarter earnings, buoyed by its landmark merger with The First, surpassed expectations and drew a positive market response. As the dust settles on the deal, analysts are now pressing management on the sustainability of its cost savings, loan growth trajectory, and margin pressures in a competitive deposit environment.
First Commonwealth Financial's Q4 earnings surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by net interest margin expansion and steady loan growth. While management expressed confidence in its regional strategy, analysts on the call focused on the durability of these gains amid economic uncertainty.
Northrop Grumman capped off the year with record orders and solid execution across its defense portfolio. While management highlighted progress on programs like the B-21, analysts zeroed in on future challenges during the earnings call.
HCA Healthcare's robust Q4 performance, driven by sustained patient volume and disciplined cost management, has buoyed investor confidence. Yet, analysts' probing questions during the earnings call revealed the critical challenges and strategic pivots that will shape the hospital giant's path forward in a shifting healthcare landscape.
F5 Networks delivered a robust fourth quarter, driven by hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure demand. While management celebrated execution, analysts probed deeper into sustainability, competition, and supply chain pressures in a revealing earnings call.
Applied Industrial Technologies' fourth-quarter revenue fell short of expectations, sending shares lower. Management pointed to a seasonally soft December and higher-than-expected inventory accounting costs. As the dust settles, analysts are focusing on five critical questions about demand, margins, and integration efforts.
Sysco's fourth-quarter results met revenue expectations and exceeded adjusted earnings forecasts, driven by resilient U.S. case volume growth and disciplined cost management. The food distribution giant's performance stands in contrast to broader restaurant industry softness.
Hope Bancorp reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results, driven by growth in net interest income and fee revenue. While management highlighted disciplined cost control and a successful Hawaii acquisition, analysts on the earnings call focused on the sustainability of loan growth, deposit costs, and integration challenges.
