In a move that has sent tremors through both Silicon Valley and Wall Street, OpenAI is reportedly in the final stages of a historic funding round that could value the artificial intelligence pioneer at a staggering $830 billion. Led by CEO Sam Altman, the fundraising effort aims to secure between
Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) climbed 1.8% on Thursday following a major analyst upgrade that signaled a shift in the market's perception of the tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap. The rally came after Raymond James analyst Josh Beck moved the stock to a 'Strong Buy' from
In a decisive display of market leadership, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) spearheaded a rally among the "Magnificent Seven" technology giants today, surging 4% as investors pivoted back toward high-growth artificial intelligence leaders. The move comes just days before a critical stretch of corporate earnings and follows a significant easing of
Shares of regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) jumped 8.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street's expectations.
Shares of beauty supply retailer Sally Beauty (NYSE:SBH) jumped 4.5% in the afternoon session after Raymond James upgraded the stock to "Outperform" from "Market Perform."
Value investing has produced some of the world’s most famous investing billionaires, including Warren Buffett, David Einhorn, and Seth Klarman, who built their fortunes by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
Shares of regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after Raymond James initiated coverage on the stock with an 'Outperform' rating and a $51 price target.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) shares surged to a three-year high on Friday, January 9, 2026, as investors aggressively positioned themselves ahead of the carrier’s most significant operational shift in its 55-year history. The stock climbed over 4% in early trading to hit $44.69, fueled by a rare "double-upgrade"
Shares of credit scoring and analytics company FICO (NYSE:FICO) jumped 3.8% in the morning session after Raymond James raised its price target on the company's stock to $1,940 from $1,800.
As gold prices shatter historical records, reaching a staggering $4,450 per ounce in early January 2026, Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) has emerged as the primary beneficiary of a massive rotation by institutional investors. The world’s largest gold miner has seen its stock price surge by more than 130%
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
As the first full trading week of 2026 comes to a close, a seismic shift is rattling Wall Street. The high-flying technology sector, which dominated the market narrative throughout 2024 and 2025, is suddenly facing a "valuation wall," prompting a massive capital migration into defensive sectors. Investors are aggressively rotating
Shares of government services provider Maximus (NYSE:MMS) jumped 3% in the morning session after the company's Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend.
Date: January 8, 2026 Introduction For over a decade, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stood as the undisputed titan of the global equity markets, a symbol of consumer dominance and financial engineering. However, as of early 2026, the landscape of Silicon Valley’s hierarchy has undergone a seismic shift. Apple now finds itself in the unaccustomed position [...]
The first full week of 2026 has proven to be a sobering reality check for the world’s most recognizable technology giant. Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) extended their early-year slide on Thursday, January 8, 2026, as a combination of surging component costs, a shifting macroeconomic landscape, and a
Jack Henry & Associates is slated to deliver its second-quarter earnings shortly, and Wall Street anticipates a measured single-digit uptick in profitability.
Estée Lauder is slated to unveil its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings shortly, and consensus expectations call for a robust double-digit increase in profitability.
Shares of medical technology company Stryker (NYSE:SYK) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Raymond James upgraded the stock to "Outperform" from "Market Perform" and set a $418 price target.
