Proto Labs (PRLB) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before Friday's market open. Investors will watch to see if the on-demand manufacturing leader can extend its track record of exceeding revenue estimates against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance.
Piper Sandler (PIPR) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before the market opens on Friday. Investors will be watching closely to see if the firm can maintain its track record of exceeding revenue expectations, as the broader investment banking sector faces headwinds.
Bitcoin's selloff accelerated, dropping below a key psychological level as a wave of risk aversion swept through global markets, erasing over $460 billion from the crypto sector in a week and raising fresh doubts about its 'digital gold' narrative.
A persistent industry-wide memory shortage is hampering smartphone production and denting sales forecasts for key chip sector players Qualcomm and Arm Holdings, with executives warning the supply constraints could extend for years.
Asian equities followed Wall Street lower on Thursday, dragged down by a renewed sell-off in heavyweight technology stocks. While U.S. futures hinted at a tentative recovery, regional benchmarks from Tokyo to Seoul posted significant losses, reflecting investor jitters over stretched valuations and shifting sector dynamics.
Alphabet's stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results provided a welcome respite for the tech sector, easing fears of a broader selloff. While heavy AI spending continues, analysts highlight the company's vertical integration and Google Cloud's surging profitability as key competitive advantages.
Analysts have revised Popular Inc.'s fair value estimate upward, signaling a shift in sentiment for the mid-cap banking sector as firms look toward 2026 for potential outperformance.
Following its corporate restructuring, Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) faces a recalibrated investment thesis. Analysts maintain a $1.75 fair value per share, but the underlying assumptions—including a discount rate of 8.28% and projected revenue growth of 21.65%—highlight the ongoing tension between streamlined operations and persistent questions about order visibility in the hydrogen fuel cell sector.
SoundHound AI is expanding its enterprise footprint with renewed and expanded partnerships in the restaurant sector, a major entry into European insurance, and deeper integration with top-tier global banks, signaling growing adoption of its conversational voice technology in critical industries.
As Repligen signals a steadying order book from key biopharma clients and strength in gene therapy, investors are weighing its lofty valuation against a mixed performance record and sector headwinds.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has landed a contract with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, marking a strategic pivot into the defense sector. The development coincides with the imminent launch of its BlueBird 7 satellite, a critical component of its direct-to-phone broadband constellation, positioning the company at the intersection of commercial telecom and government space communications.
Merck & Co. saw its stock rise over 2% following a solid quarterly earnings report, even as its full-year guidance came in softer than some expected. CNBC's Jim Cramer highlighted the pharmaceutical giant as a top pick in the sector, pointing to underlying strength beyond the headline numbers.
An investigation reveals the Baltimore City Health Department spent public funds on consultants who advised separate 'White caucus' and 'people of color caucus' meetings, igniting a debate on the methods and ethics of public sector DEI initiatives.
A new AI tool from Anthropic sparked a broad sell-off in tech stocks, dragging down sector leader Nvidia. CEO Jensen Huang pushed back against fears of software obsolescence, calling the market reaction 'illogical'.
State economic development officials vow to enforce job creation commitments or recoup incentives as Ford retools a Hardin County battery plant, shifting focus from electric vehicles to the booming energy storage sector.
A significant insider sale at Applied Digital, a key player in AI infrastructure, sparks debate among investors as the stock rides a wave of sector enthusiasm and soaring valuations.
Amidst interest rate pressures and sector volatility, a screen for robust fundamentals reveals resilient Australian small-cap stocks with compelling growth narratives in ethical investing, industrial solutions, and property development.
As the Nasdaq stumbles, a significant shift in capital flows suggests a long-awaited market rotation is underway, with defensive and value sectors gaining favor.
QinetiQ Group's fair value estimate sees a marginal downward revision as analysts incorporate a more conservative revenue trajectory. The adjustment highlights a divided Street, balancing long-term defense sector potential against near-term growth uncertainties.
As Alphabet's Google advances AI projects like the groundbreaking 'Project Genie,' its ripple effects are being felt across the tech sector. Collaborative design platform Figma, once a high-flying IPO, now finds itself as one of the worst performers in Alphabet's disclosed investment portfolio, grappling with existential questions about AI's impact on its core business.
