Maryland Sees Sharp Drop in Weekly Jobless Claims, Outpacing National Trend
New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.
New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.
Investor Kevin O'Leary argues that rigid return-to-office policies are a competitive disadvantage, pushing high performers toward flexible employers and leaving companies with a diminished talent pool.
SoFi Technologies capped off a transformative 2025 with its first billion-dollar revenue quarter, fueled by explosive member growth and a strategic pivot toward fee-based services. As the digital finance leader sets ambitious targets for 2026, analysts are weighing its 'one-stop-shop' model against an evolving economic landscape.
Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) has seen its share price soften recently, reigniting investor debate over whether the healthcare services provider is now undervalued. With the stock trading around $430, a significant gap exists against some fair value estimates, even as operational challenges in its VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments loom.
A revised price target for Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) is prompting investors to reassess the mortgage REIT's trajectory amid evolving interest rate expectations and housing market dynamics.
Accent Group's strategic partnership with UK retail giant Frasers, including a planned rollout of Sports Direct stores in Australia, is drawing investor focus as it promises to reshape the footwear retailer's earnings profile. The move comes amid volatile share price performance, raising questions about the company's current valuation.
Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) shares have climbed over 31% in the past year, prompting investors to question if the agricultural giant still presents a buying opportunity. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the stock may be fairly priced, but diverging narratives on future growth leave room for debate.
Bilt's transition to a tiered rewards system forces its user base, largely comprised of renters, to recalculate the card's value. The changes, which require higher spending to unlock points on rent, have sparked confusion and a critical decision ahead of a fast-approaching deadline.
Quarterhill Inc. (TSE:QTRH) shareholders have endured a punishing five-year period, with the stock's value plummeting nearly 70%. Despite modest revenue growth, the market's verdict has been harsh, raising questions about the company's path to profitability and the perils of long-term bets in turbulent sectors.
Despite posting robust quarterly earnings, Microsoft shares tumbled over 10% as investors balked at rising costs and a cautious outlook, raising questions about the sustainability of its AI-driven growth narrative.
Bank of America has increased its price target for industrial packaging firm Greif (GEF) by $1 to $75, while reiterating a Neutral rating. The adjustment follows the bank's broader reassessment of the packaging sector after recent quarterly earnings calls.
As equity markets show signs of fatigue after a prolonged bull run, defensive sectors like utilities are gaining attention. The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), with its low cost and stable dividend yield, presents a compelling option for investors seeking to buffer their portfolios against potential volatility.
Erasca Inc. (ERAS) sees its price target raised from $5 to $12 by Guggenheim, following promising clinical data for its lead oncology candidates and updated financial models. The move comes amid a series of positive analyst revisions for the clinical-stage biopharma firm.
SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET) is drawing bullish attention from major Wall Street firms, with multiple analysts reiterating Buy ratings. The company's substantial Ethereum holdings and management's crypto expertise are seen as key drivers, even as price targets adjust to market conditions.
Truist Securities has slightly lowered its price target on Tesla shares to $438, citing the significant capital expenditure required for the automaker's aggressive shift towards AI and robotics, despite a solid Q4 performance.
Investment firm TD Cowen has increased its price target on Tesla (TSLA) to $519, maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment follows a fourth-quarter performance marked by strong margins and progress on autonomous driving projects, though tempered by higher capital expenditure forecasts and vague timelines for full self-driving technology.
Investment firm Giverny Capital Asset Management detailed its sale of Fiserv shares in its 2025 year-end letter, pointing to market fixation on artificial intelligence and the financial technology giant's steep decline. The move highlights a broader divergence between fundamental performance and current investor sentiment.
Investment firm Giverny Capital has sold its entire position in used-car retailer CarMax, a holding of several years, as detailed in its Q4 2025 investor letter. The move highlights a strategic pivot away from traditional retail plays towards perceived higher-growth opportunities in technology, even as the firm's portfolio underperformed major indices last quarter.
Adobe's strategic acquisition of marketing intelligence platform Semrush Holdings marks a significant step in its mission to deeply integrate artificial intelligence across content creation and digital campaign management, aiming to bridge the gap between creative ideation and data-driven performance.
Salesforce expands beyond its CRM roots with a landmark $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal and a new joint venture, EMBERPOINT LLC, aiming to apply its AI and cloud platforms to national defense and wildfire response, signaling a major shift into mission-critical public sector infrastructure.