African tech startups secured a record $1.64 billion in debt financing last year, a pivotal shift as mature firms seek alternative capital to fuel growth while retaining ownership, according to a new industry report.
A revised price target for Rithm Capital (NYSE: RITM) has prompted a fresh look at the mortgage REIT's prospects, with analysts weighing its strategic shifts against a complex macroeconomic backdrop.
While Morgan Stanley maintains an Overweight rating on PDD Holdings, the firm has removed the e-commerce giant from its Top Picks list, citing heightened regulatory scrutiny and a slower-than-expected consumer recovery in China.
First Internet Bancorp (INBK) reported a robust 21% surge in quarterly revenue, successfully managing an uptick in criticized loans while laying the groundwork for growth in its fintech and SBA lending segments for the coming year.
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) shares surged nearly 19% after posting a 48% jump in annual profit, driven by robust ticket sales and onboard spending. The cruise giant's bullish outlook for 2026 signals continued strong demand in the travel sector.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) rallied sharply, reaching their highest level since 2016, fueled by a significant price target increase from RBC Capital and optimistic preliminary earnings guidance for 2025.
Despite posting strong quarterly earnings, ServiceNow (NOW) tumbled for a third consecutive session as investor focus shifts to the long-term disruptive potential of AI on the traditional SaaS subscription model.
Activist investment firm Tsai Capital has taken a stake in QXO, spotlighting the distributor's ambitious plan to consolidate the fragmented building products industry. The move comes as QXO's stock shows strong recent momentum despite longer-term headwinds.
The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.
The defense giant's stock jumped over 4% following an optimistic sales forecast and a major new agreement to significantly boost production of a key missile defense system for the U.S. military.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's parliament has passed reforms to its hydrocarbons law, easing state control and aiming to lure back foreign capital to its struggling oil industry, coinciding with a partial easing of U.S. sanctions.
Wall Street is recalibrating its view on Intel, with a significant boost in the consensus price target reflecting renewed confidence in the chipmaker's strategic turnaround and long-term growth prospects.
As Mueller Water Products prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching for signs of sustained growth in the critical water infrastructure sector. The company has a strong track record of exceeding revenue expectations.
As Moelis & Company prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings, analysts project stagnant year-over-year revenue. The report comes after a period of mixed performance and sector-wide volatility, setting the stage for a closely watched announcement.
As FormFactor prepares to release its Q4 results, the semiconductor equipment sector shows robust momentum. Investors are watching to see if the company can maintain its track record of exceeding expectations amid a mixed industry landscape.
Despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) is entering the critical holiday quarter with a bullish setup, driven by surging mobile engagement, effective monetization, and the powerful resurgence of its Depop platform.
Despite a recent pullback in its share price, e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) continues to capture market share and investor attention with its potent mix of viral marketing, retail expansion, and improving profitability. We examine the bull case for the value-centric beauty disruptor.
Avery Dennison (AVY), the often-overlooked materials science giant, is drawing investor attention with its pivot to high-margin digital identification solutions and a rock-solid financial profile. With intelligent labels driving growth and a dividend that has increased for 15 consecutive years, the company presents a case for resilient, innovation-led expansion.
An analysis of the bullish investment case for DaVita Inc. highlights its entrenched market position and cash flow discipline, while underscoring the significant regulatory and leverage risks inherent in the kidney care sector.
As Becton Dickinson's complex Reverse Morris Trust transaction nears its 2026 close, analysts argue the market is overlooking a significant value catalyst and an attractively priced remaining business.
