The financial services sector, a traditional engine of economic growth, is underperforming the S&P 500 amid economic uncertainty. We examine three specific stocks—Invesco, Enova International, and Sixth Street Specialty Lending—that investors may want to approach with heightened caution.
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.
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.
While the industrial sector has surged ahead of the broader market, not all companies are equally positioned for sustainable growth. We analyze one defense contractor with strong tailwinds and two manufacturers where valuation concerns loom large.
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.
Veralto Corp. is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth in water analytics and treatment demand. The report comes amid mixed signals from the broader environmental services sector.
Aerospace and defense supplier TransDigm prepares to release its fourth-quarter results before market open on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating double-digit revenue growth and steady performance in a buoyant sector.
Modular housing manufacturer Champion Homes (SKY) reports quarterly results Tuesday, with analysts eyeing slowing revenue growth against a backdrop of mixed peer performance and recent stock underperformance.
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.
Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings before Tuesday's market open. Analysts project a year-over-year revenue decline, while investor sentiment in the industrials sector shows cautious optimism.
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.
Truist Securities adjusted its price target for American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) downward slightly, while affirming a Buy rating. The move comes as the firm reassesses its outlook for the broader REIT sector heading into 2026.
