As gold breaches historic price levels, retirees face critical decisions on how to integrate the precious metal into their portfolios. We examine the trade-offs between physical bars, coins, and ETFs in a transformed market.
While investors chase AI's headline names, optical networking leader Ciena has quietly outperformed the sector. With surging demand for high-speed data transmission and an attractive valuation, it presents a compelling case for the coming year.
Dover Corporation topped revenue and profit forecasts for the fourth quarter, fueled by robust order growth in climate tech and retail segments. However, shares dipped as management issued a guarded outlook for the coming year, citing input cost pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Once a fintech stalwart, Fiserv shares have cratered 70% in a year. As its 'One Fiserv' restructuring plan kicks in, investors are grappling with whether the beaten-down stock is a bargain or a warning sign.
WisdomTree reports record assets under management of $144.5 billion for 2025, driven by $8.5 billion in net inflows and strategic acquisitions. The firm forecasts continued margin expansion and highlights digital assets, European thematics, and private markets as key growth engines for the coming year.
DexCom Inc. (DXCM) has released preliminary Q4 figures that exceeded expectations and provided robust long-term guidance, reinforcing its position as a favored pick among analysts and hedge funds in the medical devices sector.
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will see their February payments arrive on schedule, with amounts reflecting this year's cost-of-living adjustment. Here is the complete calendar and key details.
American Express reported fourth-quarter earnings that narrowly missed analyst forecasts, yet a modest stock decline reflects investor confidence in its robust guidance and the sustained momentum of its high-end cardmember base.
With rising demand, grid investments, and volatile fuel costs, electricity prices are outpacing wage growth, squeezing not just low-income but now middle-class households. Policy interventions face long lead times, leaving little hope for near-term bill relief.
A scheduled increase in the taxable wage base for Social Security will impact earnings up to $184,500 next year, altering tax liabilities for higher earners and potentially widening the retirement savings gap for millions.
HSBC has raised its rating on New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) from 'Hold' to 'Buy', following the company's better-than-expected Q2 FY2026 results. The upgrade highlights a robust recovery in core businesses and strategic expansion into new educational initiatives.
Florida-based Seacoast Banking Corporation (SBCF) capped off 2025 with robust loan growth and margin expansion, fueled by its recent acquisition of Villages Bancorporation. Management outlined confident guidance for the coming year, forecasting significant earnings per share growth and improved returns.
Despite a challenging mortgage landscape and specific credit headwinds, Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) reported a 46% surge in annual net income for 2025, buoyed by a steepening yield curve and disciplined cost management across its banking, lending, and securities divisions.
Charter Communications reported mixed Q4 2025 results, with continued broadband subscriber pressure offset by strong mobile growth and improved video trends. CEO Chris Winfrey outlined a strategy centered on 'guaranteed' connectivity, savings, and leveraging its converged network to win in a fiercely competitive market, while CFO Jessica Fischer signaled a shift towards a more conservative balance sheet.
As equity markets show signs of fatigue after a prolonged bull run, defensive sectors like utilities are gaining attention. The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), with its low cost and stable dividend yield, presents a compelling option for investors seeking to buffer their portfolios against potential volatility.
B.Riley initiates coverage on BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) with a Buy rating, highlighting its robust cash position and improved credit quality as key drivers for future loan originations, while its stock trades at a discount to book value.
With major indices treading water after the Fed's steady rates, savvy investors are turning to overlooked small-cap stocks where insider buying signals conviction. We examine three companies where executives are backing their firms with their own capital.
With major indices hovering near record levels and the Federal Reserve on hold, income-focused investors are turning to dividend payers for reliable returns. We analyze three standout stocks offering yields and stability as the market awaits tech earnings season.
Wall Street firms have issued a series of bullish upgrades for Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN), significantly raising revenue projections and price targets for the specialty materials company as growth expectations accelerate.
IBM has launched a multi-billion dollar, multi-currency bond sale, becoming one of the first major technology firms to access debt markets this year. The move, which comes amid strong investor appetite for tech credit, is seen as a bellwether for how the sector will fund growth initiatives in artificial intelligence and strategic acquisitions.
