Facing its weakest annual profit in years, Eastman Chemical is doubling down on cost reductions while banking on its molecular recycling technology to fuel a turnaround by 2026, despite a challenging global economic climate.
Netflix shares have tumbled from recent highs amid investor skepticism over a potential $72 billion acquisition. Despite the sell-off, some Wall Street firms are upgrading the stock, citing strong fundamentals and a historically attractive valuation.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported robust Q1 2026 results, highlighted by record long-term inflows of $118.6B and AUM reaching $1.68T. CEO Jenny Johnson emphasized strong demand for integrated public-private market solutions and personalized investment strategies amid ongoing market volatility.
First Hawaiian Bank reported a solid fourth quarter, driven by net interest margin expansion and loan growth, while outlining a cautious 2026 outlook. Executives highlighted Hawaii's resilient economy and strong credit quality, alongside a new, flexible $250 million share buyback program.
Citi analyst Geoff Meacham raised his price target on Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) to $60, citing a more favorable setup for the sector. The move comes as the drugmaker also announces a partnership with Microsoft to leverage AI for earlier lung cancer detection.
While fully autonomous robotic surgeons remain on the horizon, the foundational technology and data ecosystems being built today are setting the stage for a transformative shift. Two industry giants, Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic, offer investors distinct pathways to capitalize on this evolving landscape.
Seaport Research has lowered its price target for Polaris Inc. (PII) following a strong fourth quarter overshadowed by softer-than-expected forward guidance. The firm maintains a Buy rating, citing the company's market share gains and operational improvements amidst ongoing tariff challenges.
TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of Imprivata, a key player in healthcare digital identity software, in a deal that could value the company at up to $7 billion, sources tell Reuters.
Truist Securities raised its price target on Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) following a robust quarterly performance driven by loan growth and fee income, while slightly adjusting its long-term earnings outlook due to acquisition timing and tax considerations.
As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.
As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, options markets signal significant volatility ahead, with the stock's AI-driven rally facing a reality check amid shifting investor focus.
New CMS reimbursement rates are pressuring Medicare Advantage profits, sending shares of Humana and CVS Health lower. We analyze whether the sell-off presents a buying opportunity for dividend investors or signals deeper structural challenges.
U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.
Yong Rong (HK) Asset Management has placed a concentrated bet on online brokerage Webull Corporation, making it the fund's largest U.S. equity holding and signaling confidence in the platform's long-term prospects amid a challenging market.
Despite a 20% slide following its merger with Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) now trades at a valuation that may fully price in the risks. With significant cost and revenue synergies on the horizon, analysts see a clear path for earnings growth and a potential re-rating of the stock by 2026.
Five years after its meme-stock frenzy, GameStop is aiming for a colossal acquisition to transform its business. CEO Ryan Cohen could earn a $35 billion payday if he succeeds in reaching a $100 billion market cap—a goal experts call wildly ambitious.
A discounted cash flow analysis suggests Australis Oil & Gas (ASX:ATS) shares may be trading close to their intrinsic value. We examine the model's assumptions and the broader context for the energy junior.
Gold and silver futures suffered a dramatic reversal Friday, erasing significant gains from a massive rally. The sharp decline coincided with broader market jitters and a key Federal Reserve nomination.
Shares of Heidelberg Materials have delivered stellar returns, more than tripling over three years. As the stock consolidates near recent highs, investors are questioning whether the rally has priced in future growth or if significant value remains. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the latter.
