Analyst firm BTIG maintains a Neutral stance on PayPal ahead of its Q4 2025 report, citing a 19% stock decline since last quarter and a projected slowdown in growth for the coming fiscal year.
JPMorgan Chase has adjusted its rating on Principal Financial Group from Overweight to Neutral, citing more attractive opportunities elsewhere in the life insurance space. The firm maintains a $103 price target and acknowledges PFG's strong fundamentals.
FirstEnergy shares have delivered robust returns over the past year, climbing 22%. Yet, a closer look reveals a valuation puzzle: while some models flag overvaluation, others suggest hidden value. We examine the conflicting signals and what they mean for investors considering this utility giant.
While ChargePoint's core valuation model remains steady, a wave of analyst price target cuts, including a notable $5 target from Goldman Sachs, signals a market reassessing the EV charging network's path to profitability and cash flow management.
Panera Bread is closing its fresh dough production facility in Franklin, Massachusetts this spring, resulting in permanent layoffs for 92 employees as the chain transitions to a third-party baking model.
A landmark initiative in the UAE has tokenized over a quarter-billion dollars worth of polished diamonds onto the blockchain, leveraging Ripple's custody and ledger technology. The move signals a major step toward creating a regulated, institutional-grade trading platform for real-world assets in Dubai.
With the New START treaty set to expire, a senior Russian diplomat states Moscow is prepared for a world without bilateral nuclear arms limits, raising global concerns over a potential new arms race and the erosion of decades of strategic stability.
Morgan Stanley reiterates its Equalweight rating on HSBC Holdings with a HK$13.15 price target, projecting strong net interest income for 2025 driven by HIBOR recovery and deposit growth, while highlighting the bank's sustained capital return plans.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, with Citizens Financial maintaining its Market Outperform rating. The news follows a recent price target adjustment by Goldman Sachs, highlighting a complex analyst outlook as the firm navigates a shifting asset management landscape.
As John Furner assumes the CEO role, Walmart navigates a dual transition: a refreshed executive team and a changing global trade landscape. The recent US-India tariff agreement adds a critical dimension to the retail giant's sourcing and market strategy in a key growth region.
A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll commissioned by Stagwell reveals deep public dissatisfaction with U.S. immigration enforcement and strong support for policy reforms. The findings highlight the strategic importance of high-profile research to Stagwell's business model and investor narrative as the stock seeks firmer footing.
Backed by an $18.1 million U.S. government grant, materials specialist 5N Plus is scaling its high-purity germanium recycling and boosting space-grade solar cell production, positioning itself at the nexus of defense, AI infrastructure, and global connectivity supply chains.
Analysis of Boralex's financial metrics reveals a troubling trend of falling returns on capital employed, coinciding with a significant drop in share price over the past five years, raising questions about its growth strategy.
Dover Corporation concludes a massive $1.04 billion share repurchase while projecting measured growth for 2026, signaling a firm commitment to shareholder returns amidst ongoing earnings volatility. We analyze what this disciplined capital strategy means for investors.
Alphabet makes dual strategic moves, backing Waymo's ambitious international expansion with a massive funding round and securing a key enterprise AI partnership for its Gemini models with Liberty Global across Europe.
WESCO International's stock has surged over 240% in five years, leaving investors to question if the rally has priced out future gains. A deep dive into valuation metrics reveals a complex picture, balancing strong momentum against fundamental assessments.
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has declared a $0.415 per share dividend payable March 15. While the yield sits at an attractive 2.7%, analysts are scrutinizing the payout's durability given the company's recent earnings trajectory and cash flow profile.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has transferred substantial holdings of PENDLE, ENA, and LDO tokens to prime broker FalconX, with on-chain data indicating the moves were made at a loss against his acquisition prices. The transactions coincide with a fragile altcoin market struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin's dominance.
Amid a cautious market environment, a select group of penny stocks boasting market capitalizations over US$800 million and distinct financial profiles are drawing scrutiny from growth-oriented investors seeking value beyond conventional blue chips.
Arrow Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:AROW) announces a dividend increase to $0.30 per share, maintaining a yield competitive with industry peers. While the payout appears sustainable, analysts note underlying challenges from stagnant earnings growth over the past five years.
