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.
Shares of Southwest Airlines surged nearly 19% to a four-year peak after the carrier officially ended its decades-long open seating policy, a move analysts say could significantly boost future revenue.
Roku shares have retreated from recent highs, trading around $100. With conflicting signals from valuation models, investors are weighing whether the pullback presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper challenges in the competitive streaming landscape.
President Donald Trump is set to announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair on Friday, with multiple reports indicating former Fed governor Kevin Warsh is the leading candidate to succeed Jerome Powell, a move already rippling through currency markets.
Asian markets opened to a volatile session Friday, with Bitcoin leading a sharp crypto sell-off and stocks swinging as traders weighed President Trump's signals on a key Fed nomination and a deal to avert a government shutdown.
President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a move that could signal a pivot toward aggressive rate cuts paired with a reduction of the central bank's balance sheet, reshaping the landscape for markets and cryptocurrencies.
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has entered a strategic partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical, committing over $1 billion upfront to co-develop next-generation obesity therapies, signaling intensified competition in the lucrative global weight-loss drug market.
Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.
Gold prices resumed their upward trajectory Friday, shaking off a volatile session as threats to global stability and expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve pivot continue to drive the historic surge in bullion.
Apple shattered earnings expectations in its fiscal first quarter, fueled by a remarkable resurgence in iPhone sales across Greater China. While navigating supply constraints, the tech giant is betting big on a new AI partnership with Google to power its next chapter.
As Sempra (NYSE: SRE) navigates a massive capital investment cycle for grid modernization and clean energy, investors are scrutinizing whether its current stock price accurately reflects its long-term strategy. We analyze key valuation metrics and the broader market context to assess if the utility giant is fairly valued.
Apple's fiscal Q1 2026 results, fueled by "staggering" demand for the iPhone 17, delivered record revenue and a dramatic turnaround in China, silencing critics and reigniting growth.
As the debate over AI stock valuations intensifies, Morgan Stanley reaffirms its 'Overweight' ratings on both Nvidia and Broadcom, with a marginal preference for Nvidia due to its comparatively lower valuation multiple in the red-hot sector.
Piper Sandler reaffirms its Overweight rating and $800 price target for AppLovin (APP), arguing that market concerns over competitive pressures from Google's AI research project and Meta's bidding strategy are premature and overblown.
Deutsche Bank has significantly raised its price target for Palantir Technologies, reflecting confidence in its AI-driven growth, yet maintains a 'Hold' rating due to persistent valuation concerns centered on stock-based compensation.
UTZ Brands (NYSE:UTZ) faces a split analyst outlook as recent ratings reflect both optimism over its snack portfolio and caution regarding near-term sales volatility and sector challenges.
Campbell's Company (CPB) faces a wave of analyst downgrades, with Barclays and UBS maintaining Sell ratings and multiple firms cutting price targets. The moves reflect growing concerns over competitive risks, private label momentum, and macroeconomic headwinds for the iconic snack and soup maker.
J.M. Smucker (SJM) faces a mixed bag of analyst ratings, with firms like Morgan Stanley downgrading the stock amid concerns over sector-wide competitive pressures and muted pricing power, while others like Wells Fargo maintain a bullish outlook.
Investment firm Stifel has significantly reduced its price target for BellRing Brands (BRBR) from $50 to $34, while maintaining a Buy rating. The move follows the company's Q1 earnings, which showed modest sales growth but a narrowed full-year forecast due to increased competition and input costs, alongside news of its CEO's planned retirement.
As The Hershey Company prepares to report its Q4 and full-year results, a wave of analyst optimism has lifted price targets, citing easing cocoa costs and resilient consumer demand. But with valuations near peaks, is the stock still a buy?
