While low-volatility stocks can anchor a portfolio, investors often sacrifice growth for stability. We analyze three such stocks, identifying one with resilient fundamentals and two where caution may be warranted.
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.
Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR) reported robust fourth-quarter results, beating analyst estimates on earnings and revenue. The Texas-based regional bank also announced a new $300 million share repurchase program and raised its guidance, fueling a debate on whether its current valuation fully reflects its growth trajectory.
The parent company of numerous restaurant chains will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange on February 4, transitioning to high-risk over-the-counter trading after failing to meet listing requirements.
Atlassian confronts a mounting identity theft campaign targeting its systems while rival Anthropic launches a competing AI collaboration tool, adding pressure to a stock already down over 50% in the past year.
Ethereum's dominant liquid staking protocol, Lido, has launched its modular stVaults on mainnet, enabling protocols and institutions to create tailored staking solutions. Consensys's Linea and analytics firm Nansen were among the first to deploy, signaling a shift towards more flexible staking infrastructure.
Amid a broader leadership restructuring, financial giant Charles Schwab has appointed its CIO, Dennis Howard, to lead a consolidated unit overseeing technology, operations, and data, signaling a strategic shift to deepen the integration of IT with core business functions.
Ovid Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OVID) has garnered analyst optimism following positive Phase 1 trial results for its novel neurological drug candidate and a recent 'Outperform' initiation. The biotech firm is now shifting focus to a more potent oral therapy, with key regulatory milestones ahead.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to 42 prominent law firms, suggesting their diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives could violate antitrust laws by potentially restricting competition for talent.
A coalition of immigrant advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a newly revealed ICE policy that permits agents to enter private residences without judicial warrants, arguing it violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
The Cleveland-based RIA platform has appointed three senior executives as its assets under management soar, positioning the firm for its ambitious target of $20 billion by 2027.
Advocate Health, the nation's third-largest nonprofit health system, is investing over $800 million in enhanced compensation and benefits for its 165,000+ employees, raising its minimum wage and expanding tuition aid, mental health support, and paid volunteer time.
While large-cap stocks offer stability, their massive scale often limits growth. We analyze three market leaders, identifying one with compelling potential and two where the current story may be fully priced in.
As earnings season winds down, the waste management sector reveals a tale of resilience and regulatory reckoning. While Enviri's results disappointed, others like Perma-Fix surprised to the upside, highlighting the industry's complex dance between steady demand and economic sensitivity.
Despite near-term headwinds in its Nutrition segment, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) maintains a bullish long-term outlook with solid organic sales growth projected for 2026, even as major analysts adjust their price targets following Q4 results.
Usama Ghanem, an Egyptian student at King's College London, faces imminent deportation after disciplinary action linked to his pro-Palestinian activism. He claims the university's response mirrors the political persecution he fled in Egypt, raising urgent questions about academic freedom and the treatment of international dissent.
Gold and silver prices experienced a dramatic sell-off following President Trump's surprise nomination of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve, sparking intense debate over future monetary policy direction.
Major music publishers have launched a massive copyright infringement lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, alleging its Claude AI was trained on a dataset of over 20,000 pirated songs, in a case that could redefine the rules for AI development.
France's maritime authority reports rescuing over 6,000 migrants from the English Channel last year, with at least 25 fatalities. Despite the peril, crossings persist at high volume, fueled by increasingly overcrowded boats and evolving smuggling methods.
As gold prices soar past $5,400 an ounce before a sharp pullback, a global rush is underway. From Parisian boutiques to Main Street dealers, consumers are capitalizing on heirlooms or diving into the market, driven by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
