Amid a brutal year for apparel stocks, Deckers Outdoor delivered a stunning earnings beat, sending shares soaring 19%. The performance of its HOKA and UGG brands, coupled with raised guidance, suggests Wall Street's pessimism may have been overblown for this long-term winner.
Avidbank Holdings (AVBH) reported robust loan and deposit growth alongside an expanding net interest margin for Q4 2025, while management detailed plans to address a recent uptick in non-performing assets linked to specific construction and sponsor finance loans.
While the consumer staples sector has lagged the broader market rally, select companies continue to demonstrate defensive strength and growth potential. We analyze one standout and two stocks facing significant headwinds.
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.
While large-cap stocks offer stability, their massive scale often limits growth. We analyze one company whose competitive moat continues to widen and two others where valuation and market dynamics suggest caution is warranted.
Piper Sandler raises its price target for Century Therapeutics (IPSC), highlighting the biotech firm's robust financial position extending into 2029 and an upcoming Investigational New Drug application for its lead cell therapy candidate, CNTY-813.
CEO Brian Niccol says employees' questions about share prices reflect pride and care, as the coffee giant navigates workplace reforms and ongoing labor disputes.
While public attention focuses on flashy AI applications, Baseten is building the critical infrastructure beneath them. Its explosive growth and backing from investors like Nvidia signal its pivotal role in the AI economy's next phase.
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya scored a monumental win with Nvidia's $20.6 billion purchase of AI chipmaker Groq, yet the investor reveals a profound sense of melancholy, highlighting the psychological complexities behind blockbuster deals.
Deutsche Bank's 2025 net profit nearly doubled to €7.1bn, fueled by revenue gains and cost cuts across all divisions, even as German prosecutors launch a money-laundering investigation linked to the lender.
Despite reporting earnings that edged past expectations, Houlihan Lokey's shares fell 12% post-earnings. Analysts' long-term forecasts remain largely unchanged, signaling a 'steady-as-she-goes' assessment of the investment bank's prospects.
Goldman Sachs downgrades iHeartMedia to Sell, warning that shifting audio consumption and ad trends threaten growth, even as the company's TikTok partnership aims to capture younger audiences.
AI cloud provider CoreWeave faces a critical juncture as a massive equity investment from chip giant Nvidia clashes with securities class actions alleging the company misled investors about its operational capacity and supplier dependencies.
Despite political instability, Libya's low production costs and proximity to key markets are drawing major investment, while Venezuela's vast reserves remain hamstrung by economic and geopolitical hurdles.
Russian forces are integrating Starlink satellite terminals into their drone fleet, creating a new generation of long-range, jamming-resistant weapons capable of striking deep behind Ukrainian lines and into NATO territory, according to intelligence reports and military analysts.
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is set to acquire Lanteris Space Systems in an $800 million deal, expanding its capabilities into vertically integrated space infrastructure. Concurrently, NASA has selected the company to provide critical tracking support for the upcoming Artemis II crewed lunar mission, signaling growing trust in its technical prowess.
The UK government's £25m investment in Octopus Energy's Kraken Technologies through the British Business Bank raises critical questions about the use of taxpayer funds to back an already scaled, global, and recently loss-making platform.
After a brutal 2025, fast-casual restaurant stocks are rallying sharply in early 2026. Analysts debate whether this marks a genuine recovery or a temporary bounce, as consumers pivot towards grocery and convenience store meals, forcing a reckoning on value and quality.
Truist Securities has raised its price target for Amer Sports (NYSE: AS), citing the company's clear long-term roadmap and 'durable growth levers' across its portfolio of iconic sports brands. The firm sees a realistic path to earnings per share exceeding $2.50 by fiscal 2030.
Despite a recent 6.8% pullback, AUTO1 Group SE (ETR:AG1) has delivered a staggering 239% return to its shareholders over the past three years, highlighting the potential rewards of holding through market volatility. We examine the underlying business trends and investor sentiment behind the numbers.
