A week of significant stock swings saw Lockheed Martin and Texas Instruments surge on strong outlooks, while Humana plunged on regulatory headwinds. Here’s what drove the action and what analysts are saying.
A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.
Saks Global is closing the majority of its Saks OFF 5TH discount locations, including the final two in Massachusetts, amid a corporate restructuring following its recent bankruptcy filing.
As the tech world's giants build their AI ambitions, chip designer Arm Holdings stands at the center. With its Q3 earnings report on the horizon, investors are weighing whether its foundational role justifies a premium valuation.
With its stock near 52-week highs, Western Digital prepares to unveil its AI-driven storage roadmap at a pivotal New York event, seeking to transition its narrative from cyclical recovery to structural growth.
In remarks that now appear pointed, Fed Chair Jerome Powell robustly defended the central bank's personnel and economic frameworks just days before former Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic, was nominated to potentially succeed him.
DXC Technology met Q4 revenue targets with stable sales of $3.19B and an earnings surprise, but cautious guidance and stagnant organic growth highlight the challenges of its strategic transformation toward AI-native services.
In uncertain markets, low-volatility stocks offer comfort but may cap upside potential. We analyze one steady performer and two stocks where stability may signal stagnation, helping investors balance risk and reward.
While market darlings come and go, a select group of companies achieves sustained outperformance through a powerful trifecta: rising sales, expanding profitability, and efficient capital use. We examine three such names that have delivered triple-digit returns over the past five years.
As the digital asset market matures, two powerful forces—comprehensive U.S. regulation and a pivot toward tokenized stable assets—are poised to redefine the trading landscape by 2026, potentially attracting a new wave of capital while curbing volatility.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady signals a strategic pause, not an end to its easing cycle. We break down the immediate and future impacts on everything from credit cards to the housing market.
Options strategist Rick Orford outlines a disciplined, top-down screening methodology to filter the market for optimal covered call candidates, emphasizing stock quality over mere premium yield.
Parker-Hannifin (PH) exceeded Q4 2025 revenue and profit expectations, driven by margin expansion and its recent Filtration Group purchase. The industrial giant has raised its full-year guidance, citing strength in aerospace and a recovering industrial landscape.
Nasdaq Inc. reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, fueled by surging revenue from its technology solutions division and strategic AI initiatives, even as the company navigates a tighter margin environment.
Dolby Laboratories surpassed Wall Street's Q4 revenue and profit forecasts, fueled by strong growth in automotive partnerships and streaming adoption. However, a year-over-year sales decline and contracting operating margins highlight the challenges of shifting product mix and restructuring costs.
The floral and gift e-commerce giant 1-800-FLOWERS reported a 9.5% year-over-year revenue decline to $702.2 million for its fiscal fourth quarter, aligning with Wall Street's subdued expectations. However, disciplined cost management fueled a significant earnings beat, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.20 surging 39.5% above estimates.
Trane Technologies (TT) surpassed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, driven by surging demand in commercial HVAC systems and data center infrastructure. The company reported revenue of $5.14B, up 5.5% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $2.86. Management expressed confidence for 2026, citing a record order backlog.
ManpowerGroup surpassed revenue forecasts in Q4 2025, reporting a 7.1% year-over-year increase to $4.71 billion. However, earnings fell short of expectations, highlighting the ongoing pressure on profitability even as demand shows signs of firming.
Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) reported robust fourth-quarter results for 2025, surpassing revenue expectations with a 13.1% year-over-year sales increase to $5.05 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $10.83 also came in ahead of analyst forecasts.
While large-cap stocks offer stability, their massive scale often limits growth. We analyze one company whose competitive moat continues to widen and two others where valuation and market dynamics suggest caution is warranted.
