Despite a strong year of performance and record annual revenue, analyst sentiment toward Morgan Stanley stock reflects a blend of confidence and caution as the financial giant navigates a complex economic landscape.
New research reveals a stark disconnect: while a majority of firms are ramping up investment in incentive pay to fuel growth, widespread execution errors are rendering these costly programs ineffective, leaving potential revenue on the table.
Capital Management Corp sold $5.8 million worth of Nexstar Media Group shares, reducing its position in the broadcaster after a year of strong outperformance. The move highlights investor balancing acts amid cyclical advertising headwinds and long-term election cycle potential.
Merck & Co. is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results before the bell on Tuesday, with Wall Street anticipating steady growth. The pharmaceutical giant's shares have climbed 13% over the past year, outpacing the broader healthcare sector. All eyes will be on Keytruda's sales trajectory and management's guidance for the year ahead.
In a significant vote of confidence for Latin America's premier shale play, investment firm PING Capital Management has substantially increased its holding in Argentina-focused Vista Energy, underscoring a strategic focus on operational execution over mere commodity price speculation.
Under new leadership, fleet management technology firm Routeware is refocusing on core execution and customer experience as it navigates a rapidly advancing market, CEO Jeremy Collins tells Waste Dive in an exclusive interview.
AIGH Capital Management has liquidated its entire position in semiconductor firm MaxLinear, a move that coincides with the chipmaker's recent strong quarterly earnings report, raising questions about the fund's strategy.
Wealthtech giant Envestnet unveils a new executive structure, appointing Jonathan Linstra to spearhead growth initiatives alongside relationship management, backed by a $1 billion product investment plan.
SEI Investments reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by growth in private banking and investment management. The firm's strategic moves, including the first close of its Stratos partnership and a key executive hire, signal a focused push to deepen its reach in financial institution channels.
Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 2025 earnings after the bell, with Wall Street eyeing $1.33 billion in revenue and $0.23 EPS. The stock's recent 17.5% slump underscores investor anxiety over its premium valuation and the sustainability of its explosive commercial growth.
Life sciences firm Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, though analysts remain watchful of the company's ability to sustain momentum beyond recent quarters.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
IDEXX Laboratories reports robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with double-digit revenue growth fueled by record instrument placements and strategic innovations like InVue DX and CancerDx. The company provides a confident outlook for 2026, targeting continued organic growth despite sector headwinds.
ASML's Q4 2025 bookings, driven by AI chip demand, smashed forecasts. While management raises 2026 guidance, shareholders question the durability of the surge and the company's exposure to geopolitical headwinds.
The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.
While broader UK indices face headwinds, a closer look reveals potential in smaller-cap companies. We examine three penny stocks—Alumasc Group, Mercia Asset Management, and Roebuck Food Group—that are navigating economic challenges with distinct strategies and financial profiles.
Investors in lighting specialist FW Thorpe have seen a negative total shareholder return of 25% since 2021, starkly underperforming the broader market's gains. Despite steady revenue growth, the share price decline highlights a disconnect with company fundamentals.
Raymond James Financial bolsters its wealth management platform with the acquisition of Clark Capital Management and the launch of a proprietary AI operations agent, aiming to enhance scale and advisor productivity amid fierce industry competition.
Insurance brokerage giant Brown & Brown sees a key price target cut to $81 following its fourth-quarter earnings, which revealed robust fee growth but concerns over slowing organic revenue expansion.
Amid a resilient but mixed market, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We examine three firms—spanning crypto, consumer staples, and finance—where management's substantial equity stakes align with ambitious earnings growth forecasts of up to 124%.
