Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
The industrial sector has outperformed the broader market, buoyed by regulatory shifts. However, not all companies are equally positioned. We analyze one stock with a durable edge and two facing potential headwinds.
The construction and maintenance services industry delivered a robust third quarter, with several key players exceeding revenue expectations despite economic headwinds. MYR Group and Comfort Systems stood out with strong beats, while the sector overall demonstrated pricing power and steady demand.
Global insurer Chubb Limited prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid peer performances against broader sector headwinds.
While the industrial sector has surged ahead of the broader market, not all companies are positioned to weather an economic downturn. We examine three industrial stocks where valuation and business model concerns suggest investors should proceed with caution.
While often operating behind the scenes, industrial companies are the engine of the U.S. economy. Bolstered by a favorable interest rate environment, the sector has surged 18.8% in the last six months, significantly outpacing the S&P 500. We analyze two firms with durable competitive edges and one that may be losing momentum.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reports quarterly earnings Tuesday morning, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance and recent stock gains.
The educator-focused insurer is poised to release its fourth-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with analysts projecting revenue growth. The report comes as the broader insurance sector navigates economic uncertainty.
As PayPal prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in its core business and updates on its strategic turnaround efforts. The report could set the tone for the broader fintech sector.
American Financial Group (AFG) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating flat revenue growth. The report comes as the property & casualty insurance sector faces headwinds from policy uncertainty and market volatility.
As Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) prepares to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter results, the financial technology sector watches closely. The report could set the tone for peers in a market segment recently under pressure.
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace since mid-2022 in January, a key private survey shows, driven by robust domestic and international orders. While the sector's revival is clear, rising input costs and inflation concerns temper the optimism.
RH shares have slumped roughly 13% over the past week, contrasting sharply with strong gains over the prior month. This pullback places the luxury home furnishings retailer under a valuation microscope, with analysts debating whether the dip presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper challenges ahead.
A new IADS report reveals how luxury's slowdown and a permanent shift to casual styles are forcing major retailers to pivot. The response: doubling down on athleisure, accessible price points, and in-store experiences to attract customers and sustain growth.
Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE: ZETA) is drawing increased attention from Wall Street, with multiple firms raising price targets amid early 2026 momentum. Analysts point to strategic AI partnerships and sector recovery prospects as key drivers.
The business services sector has outperformed, riding a wave of corporate demand for efficiency. But with economic sensitivity looming, we analyze two companies with robust models and one where caution may be warranted.
A mixed third-quarter earnings season for therapeutics stocks reveals divergent paths, with United Therapeutics missing estimates while peers like Halozyme and Biogen post strong beats. Sector-wide revenue growth and positive stock reactions suggest underlying investor confidence despite regulatory and pricing headwinds.
As earnings season winds down, the construction and maintenance services sector showed resilience. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock posted solid results despite a revenue miss, while peers like Primoris soared. We analyze the key drivers and what's next for these industrial players.
The third-quarter earnings season reveals a tale of two strategies in the property services sector. While Opendoor stumbles amid a major strategic shift, peers like Howard Hughes Holdings post surprising strength, highlighting the industry's uneven adaptation to a higher-rate environment.
Bank of America has increased its price target for industrial packaging firm Greif (GEF) by $1 to $75, while reiterating a Neutral rating. The adjustment follows the bank's broader reassessment of the packaging sector after recent quarterly earnings calls.
