Freedom Capital Markets has lowered its price target for Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) from $34 to $25, citing a mixed quarterly performance and a challenging outlook as China's electric vehicle sector grapples with a fierce price war and softening demand.
Investment bank Macquarie has lowered its price target for Chinese EV maker XPeng, pointing to reduced government subsidies and a complex path to profitability as the company expands its model lineup.
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.
As demand for specialist education soars, private investors—from Abu Dhabi to private equity firms—are capitalizing on a strained system, drawing criticism for extracting profits from vulnerable children and cash-strapped councils.
As global economic headwinds persist, UK investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for portfolio resilience. We analyze three FTSE-listed companies with strong income credentials and growth potential for the coming year.
While Sligro Food Group (AMS:SLIGR) shares have seen a modest 11% rebound in recent months, long-term investors are nursing significant losses, with the stock down 46% over five years. This deep dive examines the disconnect between the company's path to profitability and its languishing share price.
Janus Henderson Group (NYSE:JHG) finds itself at the center of a valuation debate. While some models peg the asset manager as modestly undervalued, a deeper cash flow analysis suggests a starkly different picture, leaving investors to weigh competing narratives amid industry headwinds.
Antero Resources moves to finance its planned purchase of HG Energy II Production Holdings through a senior notes offering, a deal-contingent move that reframes its capital structure while introducing near-term execution risks for investors to watch.
Zillow Group (ZG) shares, hovering near $65, present a complex picture for investors. While the stock shows signs of a recent recovery, its five-year performance tells a story of significant decline, raising questions about whether current prices reflect underlying risks or hidden opportunity.
As the STOXX Europe 600 grapples with volatility, some investors are turning their gaze to smaller, often overlooked companies. We examine three European penny stocks, each with a market capitalization exceeding €10 million, assessing their potential amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
Gold prices have surged past $5,500, driven by geopolitical tensions and fiscal fears. Yet, analysts caution that its reputation as a stable store of value may be overstated, pointing to inherent volatility and shifting market dynamics.
In a major policy shift, the CFTC under new Chairman Michael Selig is drafting a comprehensive rulebook for event contracts, aiming to bring regulatory certainty to the fast-growing prediction market industry while fostering 'permissionless innovation.'
National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported robust first-quarter earnings, driven by a 29% surge in upstream EBITDA. Executives highlighted progress on pipeline expansions, strategic hedging against volatile gas prices, and the planned acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio utility, while reaffirming full-year guidance.
Meritage Homes concluded a challenging 2025, citing affordability pressures and waning buyer confidence. While maintaining a cautious stance on incentives, the homebuilder is expanding its community footprint and boosting shareholder returns, betting on long-term demographic demand.
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient European companies whose current share prices may not reflect their underlying strength and future growth prospects.
As markets swing between hype and fundamentals, Royal KPN's consistent earnings growth and prudent governance present a compelling case for stability-focused investors in the telecom sector.
British Land Company PLC (LON:BLND) finds itself firmly in the hands of institutional investors, who control 88% of its shares. While this signals strong professional backing, it also raises questions about stock volatility and boardroom influence in the UK's property sector.
Bank of America has upgraded Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) to 'Buy,' citing robust early adoption of its drug Empaveli and significant undervaluation of its potential in treating rare kidney diseases, despite a more cautious outlook from Wells Fargo.
Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.
The UK-based payments technology firm Bango (LON:BGO) is showing early signs of a financial transformation, breaking into profitability and increasing its capital deployment. While its return on capital remains below the software industry average, the underlying trend suggests a company in the midst of a strategic pivot.
