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Following Microsoft's Q2 FY2026 results, Raymond James and Piper Sandler have revised their price targets downward, citing a strategic reallocation of resources toward first-party applications and internal R&D, which is tempering near-term Azure growth expectations.
A senior UAE official has called for direct U.S.-Iran negotiations to secure a nuclear agreement, framing it as critical for regional stability. The appeal comes as diplomatic talks resume amid a significant U.S. naval buildup near Iranian waters.
As major indices flirt with record highs, a closer look reveals specific high-growth tech names leveraging innovation to navigate market volatility. We examine three companies—from real estate software to optical manufacturing—positioning for sustained expansion.
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that relocating the Pentagon's dedicated Havana Syndrome team risks sidelining critical research and care for affected personnel, in a move that appears to contradict earlier commitments.
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As optimism returns to European markets, income-focused investors are turning to dividend stocks for resilience and yield. We analyze three European companies offering compelling payouts, weighing their potential against underlying risks in the current economic climate.
TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating on Northern Trust and increased its price target to $175, following the company's better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings driven by robust fee growth and disciplined cost management.
RBC Capital has increased its price target for Morgan Stanley to $207, following the firm's strong fourth-quarter results driven by its diversified business lines, particularly a record-setting Wealth Management division.
State Street Corporation (STT) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by a 7% year-over-year revenue increase and robust growth in its core servicing fees. The financial giant also highlighted a significant expansion of its ETF platform throughout 2025.
Tesla's full-year 2025 results show a sharp 46% decline in net income, marking a second consecutive year of falling profits as EV competition intensifies and the company accelerates its shift toward AI and robotics.
BMO Capital has increased its price target for Allstate (NYSE: ALL) from $244 to $249, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm points to lower catastrophe losses and a significant drop in reinsurance costs as key drivers for improved earnings visibility through 2026/27.
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.
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.
Ameriprise Financial reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $10.83 per share, comfortably beating analyst forecasts, driven by robust growth in client assets and disciplined expense management. Revenue also exceeded expectations, climbing 10% year-over-year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has suspended the release of January jobs data and paused collection of February inflation figures due to the government shutdown, raising alarms about economic visibility and long-term damage to data credibility.
Following a robust fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, Mastercard saw several Wall Street firms raise their price targets, highlighting resilient consumer spending and a key partnership renewal with Capital One as drivers for continued growth.
Financial services giant Macquarie has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Visa Inc., maintaining a $410 price target following the payment network's robust fiscal first-quarter results, which showcased double-digit growth in revenue and net income.
OpenText announces a strategic divestiture of its Vertica analytics unit to Rocket Software, coupled with the appointment of a new CEO, signaling a sharpened focus on core cloud and AI platforms while strengthening its balance sheet.
Diverging analyst reports on Grab Holdings highlight the tension between its near-term margin pressures and long-term strategic shift. While Bernstein trimmed profit estimates, BofA Securities upgraded the stock, reflecting a debate on whether heavy investments in new verticals will ultimately pay off for the Southeast Asian super-app.
