FabrikaCr/iStock via Getty Images Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ) stock has continued to surge in recent weeks as the memory shortage picks up steam and as investors pile in to get ahead of what is poised to be another few quarters of elevated revenue, margins, and earnings. Looking back at MU's history indicates that this rally has more to run. Data by YCharts In my last piece on MU in December, I...
FabrikaCr/iStock via Getty Images Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ) stock has continued to surge in recent weeks as the memory shortage picks up steam and as investors pile in to get ahead of what is poised to be another few quarters of elevated revenue, margins, and earnings. Looking back at MU's history indicates that this rally has more to run. Data by YCharts In my last piece on MU in December, I discussed Micron's most recent earnings report and projected a blowout 2026 for the company that would send its stock marching ever higher. I rated MU a Buy, and it has since appreciated by 40% in just a single month. That article can be read here . Amidst MU's meteoric rise, I've seen a lot of conversations regarding two main topics of debate: The current upcycle is reaching a fever pitch and will soon come to end vs. the current upcycle has more room to run. Micron is no longer cyclical vs. a downtrend will hit at some point as it always does. I figured this would be an interesting article topic so I'm going to revisit some of the ideas and projections I originally made in my article back in September 2024 that predicted the current supercycle (MU has risen 345% since). That piece can be read here . But first, some background. Is The End In Sight? It seems like the most intense arguments swirling around Micron relate to the lifespan of the current memory upcycle and whether we are approaching peak profitability. It's a fair question -- in each of the past upcycles, it hasn't been easy to spot the top, and with MU now spiking, it's reasonable to ask whether we are close to such a scenario. To truly understand the memory market at any given point in time, there's really only two variables you need to track (generally speaking): supply and demand; downcycles happen when supply outstrips demand and upcycles happen when demand outstrips supply. Simple enough right? So let's rewind to 2023 when memory was in a deep downcycle: Data by YCharts Micron has come a long way -- less ...
natatravel/iStock via Getty Images Thesis Summary Silver ( SLV ) has decisively broken above $100 per ounce, going well beyond what a lot of investors, including myself, were expecting. With $100 already in the rearview mirror, how long until we reach $200? Indeed, if we look at historical comparisons with Gold, it’s actually well within the realm of possibility that we reach $200 this year. But w...
natatravel/iStock via Getty Images Thesis Summary Silver ( SLV ) has decisively broken above $100 per ounce, going well beyond what a lot of investors, including myself, were expecting. With $100 already in the rearview mirror, how long until we reach $200? Indeed, if we look at historical comparisons with Gold, it’s actually well within the realm of possibility that we reach $200 this year. But while this move reflects more than speculative enthusiasm and is underpinned by years of structural undersupply, silver has gone too far, too quickly. I am certain a big move down is coming, although I’ll stand by what I said in my last article. Don’t short silver, but do take some profits. Update On My Prior Silver Thesis In my last post on Silver, I argued that the rally from $30 to $80 was justified but likely overdone in the short term. This was clearly wrong on some level, as Silver is up over 40% since that post. However, I did talk about the dangers of shorting this rally. All of the reasons for the Silver rally persist, and seem to have, in fact, amplified. But, I still think anyone wanting to ride this higher should wait for a meaningful pull-back. So, first off, we will list why Silver continues to rally, and will perform well long-term, and I’ll even highlight how $200 Silver could be in the cards. But, given the technicals right now, I’ll end this by highlighting key retracement levels where I’d personally be looking to add. Supply Deficits Remain Unresolved The silver bull thesis is ultimately supported by years of structural supply deficits. Silver deficits (Silver Institute) This isn’t something that can change soon, though eventually, a move towards other metals, especially Copper, seems inevitable. However, the continued appreciation of Silver, at least in the medium term, is supported by the fact that we still see premiums present between physical Silver in the West and China. Industrial Demand Is Structural, Not Cyclical Another important thing that I did ...
Key Points SentinelOne has struggled to stand out in the cybersecurity space, and the stock's price has plunged. But the company continues to grow and is in excellent financial shape. A bottom-of-the-barrel valuation could propel the stock to significant returns. 10 stocks we like better than SentinelOne › Protecting your data and technology systems has become paramount in today's world, where eve...
Key Points SentinelOne has struggled to stand out in the cybersecurity space, and the stock's price has plunged. But the company continues to grow and is in excellent financial shape. A bottom-of-the-barrel valuation could propel the stock to significant returns. 10 stocks we like better than SentinelOne › Protecting your data and technology systems has become paramount in today's world, where everything is connected all the time. The typical breach costs a company an average of $4.4 million in damages, so the stakes are high. The global cybersecurity market is poised to grow, surpassing an estimated $350 billion by 2030. Investors have placed a hefty valuation premium on cybersecurity stocks, but SentinelOne (NYSE: S) has been a very notable exception. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Shares of SentinelOne, which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to protect its customers from cyber threats, trade down over 80% from their late 2021 all-time high. The stock's steep slide arguably makes it the most undervalued AI stock on Wall Street right now. Struggling to stand out in a crowded field SentinelOne specializes in endpoint security, which protects devices (endpoints) in a network. Its autonomous AI-powered technology proactively finds potential threats. The company has received recognition for its products and serves a laundry list of large corporations. However, the cybersecurity industry is very complex. There are various types of security, and almost every niche is highly competitive. There are often new entrants to the field, as well as entrenched players trying to expand in the name of growth. SentinelOne has successfully grown, but has taken some bumps and bruises along the way. In 2023, the company lost some key employees to its rival CrowdStrike Holdings. SentinelOne is also still an unprofitable business. It just doesn't ...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images FirstEnergy ( FE ) +1.4% in Tuesday's trading as Wolfe Research upgraded the utility to Outperform from Peer Perform with a $50 price target, saying the stock trades at a discount to regulated peers, and after last year's disappointing earnings re-base lower, Wolfe sees " the opposite heading into 2026." Upside capex opportunities, particularly in FERC transmissio...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images FirstEnergy ( FE ) +1.4% in Tuesday's trading as Wolfe Research upgraded the utility to Outperform from Peer Perform with a $50 price target, saying the stock trades at a discount to regulated peers, and after last year's disappointing earnings re-base lower, Wolfe sees " the opposite heading into 2026." Upside capex opportunities, particularly in FERC transmission and West Virginia generation, should drive rate base growth to 10% plus and earnings growth toward the top end of the 6%-8% compound annual growth rate, which will require only modest new equity at 30% of incremental capex, Wolfe analyst Steve Fleishman said, adding that FirstEnergy's ( FE ) credit metrics and credit ratings are now in-line with peers too. On the regulatory front, Fleishman said the Ohio overhang should finally be over, after last year's rate case resulted in a higher than expected HB6 fine that ended the saga, while the rest of the rate case went reasonably well, and the legislative session earlier in the year averted some risks. F irstEnergy ( FE ) is fairly well diversified across the various PJM states , with attractive metrics on affordability vs. peers, exposure to generation upside in West Virginia beyond the T&D investments, and the majority of the capex plan which is recoverable under formula/rider rates too, Fleishman said, believing the company has done a solid job building back credibility, with a conservative plan that has upsides to above-average growth. The analyst also downgraded Exelon ( EXC ) to Peer Perform from Outperform, saying political and regulatory noise in its key states and below-average earnings per share growth of 5%-7% stand in the way of narrowing the stock's valuation discount. More on FirstEnergy and Exelon FirstEnergy: Making Good Progress While Putting Bribery Scandal Behind It Exelon: Leaves A Lot To Be Desired As An Investment When The AI Bubble Pops, Boring Stocks Like Exelon Will Win
The US Border Patrol was involved in a shooting in Arizona on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement, adding that his office was working with the FBI and Customs and Border Protection to look into the incident. NBC News earlier reported, citing a Pima County Sheriff spokeswoman, that a person was in critical condition after being shot in an incident involving the Border P...
The US Border Patrol was involved in a shooting in Arizona on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement, adding that his office was working with the FBI and Customs and Border Protection to look into the incident. NBC News earlier reported, citing a Pima County Sheriff spokeswoman, that a person was in critical condition after being shot in an incident involving the Border Patrol in the county that includes Tucson and is located along the US-Mexico border. The circumstances of the incident were not immediately clear. The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Advertisement The incident comes after the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse shot multiple times by federal immigration agents on Saturday in Minnesota. Outcry after ICE killing of another US citizen Outcry after ICE killing of another US citizen Coupled with the fatal shooting of Renee Good, also 37, earlier this month by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Pretti’s shooting has become a full-blown political crisis for US President Donald Trump and sparked renewed anger over the aggressive tactics of the federal agent
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) today is up +0.14 (+0.95%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) is up +1.10 (+0.27%). Sugar prices are pushing higher today as a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL) to a 20-month high has sparked short covering in sugar futures. The stronger real discourages exports sales from Brazil's sugar producers. Don’t Miss a Day: Higher global sugar production has ...
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) today is up +0.14 (+0.95%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) is up +1.10 (+0.27%). Sugar prices are pushing higher today as a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL) to a 20-month high has sparked short covering in sugar futures. The stronger real discourages exports sales from Brazil's sugar producers. Don’t Miss a Day: Higher global sugar production has recently pressured sugar prices. Unica reported last Wednesday that Brazil's cumulative 2025-26 Center-South sugar output through December rose by +0.9% y/y to 40.222 MMT. Also, the ratio of cane crushed for sugar rose to 50.82% in 2025/36 from 48.16% in 2024/25. The India Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) reported last Monday that India's 2025-26 sugar output from Oct 1-Jan 15 is up +22% y/y to 15.9 MMT. The ISMA on November 11 raised its 2025/26 India sugar production estimate to 31 MMT from an earlier forecast of 30 MMT, up +18.8% y/y. The ISMA also cut its estimate for sugar used for ethanol production in India to 3.4 MMT from a July forecast of 5 MMT, which may allow India to boost its sugar exports. India is the world's second-largest sugar producer. Sugar prices have been under pressure amid prospects of higher sugar exports from India, after India's food secretary said the government may permit additional sugar exports to reduce a domestic supply glut. In November, India's food ministry said it would allow mills to export 1.5 MMT of sugar in the 2025/26 season. India introduced a quota system for sugar exports in 2022/23 after late rain reduced production and limited domestic supplies. The outlook for a global sugar surplus is weighing on prices. Covrig Analytics on December 12 raised its 2025/26 global sugar surplus estimate to 4.7 MMT from 4.1 MMT in October. However, Covrig projects that the 2026/27 global sugar surplus will fall to 1.4 MMT, as weak prices discourage production. The outlook for record sugar output in Brazil is bearish for prices. Conab, Brazil's crop...
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lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. All eyes will be on Tesla on Wednesday. Elon Musk's carmaker is due to report fourth-quarter earnings, and investors are eager to see how the company performed as it wrapped up a particularly volatile year. Headwinds like declining car sales, concerns about tariffs, and Musk's politics sent shares of the company on a roller coaster ride in 2025, with the stock plunging more than 50% from its December peak through April of last year. Then, shares rallied more than 100%, driven by catalysts like trade deals and Musk announcing he would step back from the US government. Wall Street, though, is still wary of the challenges that lie ahead for the car company, particularly as deliveries continue to decline. The firm recently reported a 16% year-over-year drop in deliveries for the fourth quarter. Forecasters are also eyeing potential challenges Tesla could face as it doubles down on its AI and robotics projects. Wall Street expects revenue of $25.1 billion and earnings per share of $0.34 for the quarter. Here's what analysts are saying ahead of the company's results. JPMorgan: Cutting estimates after deliveries drop Tesla's deliveries dropped 16% year-over-year in the fourth quarter. David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Tesla's stock price looks "increasingly divorced" from the business's "rapidly declining earnings outlook," analysts at JPMorgan wrote in a recent client note. Analysts said they had lowered their earnings-per-share estimate for Tesla to $0.43 from $0.48 after the carmaker missed its fourth-quarter delivery target. "The -16% y/y decline in 4Q25 deliveries is the worst ever for Tesla, surpassing the prior record declines of -13% y/y," a team led by Ryan Brinkman wrote, pointing to how th...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of EPR Properties's 5.750% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (Symbol: EPR.PRG) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.4375), with shares changing hands as low as $20.53 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 8.00% in the "Real Estate" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel . As ...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of EPR Properties's 5.750% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (Symbol: EPR.PRG) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.4375), with shares changing hands as low as $20.53 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 8.00% in the "Real Estate" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel . As of last close, EPR.PRG was trading at a 15.40% discount to its liquidation preference amount, versus the average discount of 13.34% in the "Real Estate" category. Below is a dividend history chart for EPR.PRG, showing historical dividend payments on EPR Properties's 5.750% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares : In Tuesday trading, EPR Properties's 5.750% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (Symbol: EPR.PRG) is currently down about 2.3% on the day, while the common shares (Symbol: EPR) are down about 1.4%. Click here to find out the 50 highest yielding preferreds » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Earnings Call Insights: Synchrony Financial (SYF) Q4 2025 Management View Brian Doubles, President and CEO, highlighted "net earnings of $751 million or $2.04 per diluted share, which included a $0.14 restructuring charge related to a voluntary employee early retirement program, a return on average assets of 2.5% and a return on tangible common equity of 21.8%." He reported record purchase volume ...
Earnings Call Insights: Synchrony Financial (SYF) Q4 2025 Management View Brian Doubles, President and CEO, highlighted "net earnings of $751 million or $2.04 per diluted share, which included a $0.14 restructuring charge related to a voluntary employee early retirement program, a return on average assets of 2.5% and a return on tangible common equity of 21.8%." He reported record purchase volume of $49 billion for the quarter, a 3% year-over-year increase, with digital platform purchase volume up 6%. The CEO emphasized strong performance in co-branded cards, noting these accounted for 50% of total purchase volume and increased 16% from the previous year. He announced the addition or renewal of more than 25 partners in the quarter, including Bob's Discount Furniture, RH, and Polaris, and a new multiyear exclusive with Bob's Discount Furniture. The CEO also highlighted advancements in their digital wallet strategy, stating "our digital wallet strategy...more than doubled the number of unique provisioned accounts and digital wallet sales compared to last year." The acquisition of Versatile was mentioned as a catalyst to accelerate Synchrony's multisource financing strategy. CEO Doubles added, "Synchrony added more than 20 million new accounts, drove engagement with nearly 70 million existing customers and generated more than $182 billion of sales for our partners, merchants and providers in 2025." Brian Wenzel, Executive VP & CFO, stated, "Synchrony's fourth quarter and full year financial performance delivered strong risk-adjusted returns amidst evolving market conditions." He reported, "We generated net earnings of $751 million or $2.04 per diluted share...and a 9% increase in tangible book value per share." Wenzel detailed record purchase volume and noted, "Net revenue of $3.8 billion was flat versus last year, as higher net interest income was offset by higher RSAs driven by program performance. Net interest income increased 4% to $4.8 billion." Outlook Synchrony ...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Citigroup Inc's 7.875% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities (Symbol: C.PRN) were yielding above the 9% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.6756), with shares changing hands as low as $29.61 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 6.59% in the "Financial" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel . As o...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Citigroup Inc's 7.875% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities (Symbol: C.PRN) were yielding above the 9% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.6756), with shares changing hands as low as $29.61 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 6.59% in the "Financial" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel . As of last close, C.PRN was trading at a 22.76% premium to its liquidation preference amount, versus the average discount of 9.81% in the "Financial" category. Below is a dividend history chart for C.PRN, showing historical dividend payments on Citigroup Inc's 7.875% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities: In Tuesday trading, Citigroup Inc's 7.875% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities (Symbol: C.PRN) is currently down about 0.5% on the day, while the common shares (Symbol: C) are down about 0.3%. Click here to find out the 50 highest yielding preferreds » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Earnings Call Insights: PACCAR Inc (PCAR) Q4 2025 Management View Preston Feight, CEO, highlighted "PACCAR's fourth quarter revenues were $6.8 billion and net income was $557 million," noting that "PACCAR achieved annual revenues of $28.4 billion and adjusted net income of $2.64 billion, which is the fourth highest profit year in company history and the 87th consecutive year of profits." Feight st...
Earnings Call Insights: PACCAR Inc (PCAR) Q4 2025 Management View Preston Feight, CEO, highlighted "PACCAR's fourth quarter revenues were $6.8 billion and net income was $557 million," noting that "PACCAR achieved annual revenues of $28.4 billion and adjusted net income of $2.64 billion, which is the fourth highest profit year in company history and the 87th consecutive year of profits." Feight stated, "PACCAR Parts and PACCAR Financial Services each achieved quarterly and annual revenue records." He emphasized the company's strong position amid recent tariff and emissions policy changes, saying, "The Section 232 truck tariff policy that became effective on November 1 provides advantages to PACCAR, who produces trucks in the United States, Canada and Mexico for each local market." He added, "We ended last year with tariff and emissions clarity." Feight projected the 2026 U.S. and Canadian Class 8 truck market to be "in a range of 230,000 to 270,000 vehicles as economic growth, regulatory and tariff clarity and improving freight conditions are poised to improve customer demand." He also noted DAF's expansion and accolades in Europe and South America. Kevin Baney, President, stated, "In 2025, PACCAR declared dividends of $2.72 per share, including a year-end dividend of $1.40 per share." He reported, "PACCAR Parts annual revenues increased by 3% to a record $6.9 billion and pretax profits were a strong $1.67 billion." Baney added, "We estimate parts sales to grow by 4% to 8% this year, with growth accelerating as the year progresses." He also outlined continued capital investments and growth in PACCAR Financial's market share to 27%. Brice Poplawski, CFO, stated, "We also had a higher level of overtime in the fourth quarter because of the events that Preston spoke to. And getting all the trucks out at the end of the year, our employees did a fantastic job... That should not be recurring in the first quarter either." Outlook Feight forecast that "PACCAR delivered 32,90...
CLEVELAND, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the financial closing of the new 166-unit apartment community development in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Peachtree Group provided development financing. BGL's Real Estate Advisors team served as the exclusive financial advisor to...
CLEVELAND, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the financial closing of the new 166-unit apartment community development in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Peachtree Group provided development financing. BGL's Real Estate Advisors team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Orchards Properties LLC in this transaction. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the financial closing of the new 166-unit apartment community development in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Peachtree Group provided development financing. BGL's Real Estate Advisors team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Orchards Properties LLC in this transaction. The site will feature seven, three-story Class A apartment buildings across ten acres. The new development will provide residents with convenient commuting options across Asheville, with proximity to U.S. Hwy 64 and I-26, along with easy access to recreational amenities, including numerous parks, hiking trails, and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Hendersonville, along with Asheville, has seen tremendous population growth over the last few years, highlighted by several new developments from Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, D.R. Horton, and others, which have created a major need for new housing supply in the area. Given the unprecedented population growth, the nearby Asheville Regional Airport has recently commenced a $400 million terminal expansion project, which serves as an additional tailwind for the new development. "BGL's exceptional industry expertise, along with their comprehensive and efficient process, allowed us to move forward with a long-term, national capital partner in an expedited fashion," said Luis Graef, President and Owner of Orchards Properties. "We value the opportunity to work with an experienced comm...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. European regulators have escalated pressure on Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), signaling that the company could face further regulatory consequences if it fails to adjust its Android and search operations under the European Union's Digital Markets Act. EU watchdogs said they have opened proceedings to assess whether Google is meeting its obligations to remove techni...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. European regulators have escalated pressure on Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), signaling that the company could face further regulatory consequences if it fails to adjust its Android and search operations under the European Union's Digital Markets Act. EU watchdogs said they have opened proceedings to assess whether Google is meeting its obligations to remove technical barriers for rival AI search assistants on Android and to provide competing search engines with access to key search data under fair conditions. While the move stops short of a formal investigation, the company has been given six months to demonstrate compliance, or potentially face additional action from Brussels. EU competition chief Teresa Ribera said the proceedings are intended to clarify how Google should meet its interoperability and online search data-sharing requirements under the DMA. The process is designed to push the company to re-engineer parts of its services, allowing greater access to Android's operating system and to valuable search data for rival firms. Google has pushed back on the approach, with senior competition counsel Clare Kelly warning that further rules, which the company says are often driven by competitor complaints rather than consumer interests, could raise concerns around user privacy, security, and innovation. The latest development adds to a widening set of regulatory challenges for Alphabet's Google in Europe. The company is already facing expected penalties under the DMA over allegations that it favors its own services in search and restricts app developers from steering users to offers outside its Play Store, while a separate probe is examining whether certain news results are being unfairly demoted. Together, these cases could add to Google's existing 9.5 billion EU fines and further strain relations with the Trump administration, with regulators leaving open the possibility of a formal probe and potential fines of up to 10% of glo...
ServiceNow ( NOW ) is scheduled to report its earnings for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, after market close. Wall Street expects the company to post EPS of about $0.89, on a revenue of $3.53 billion, implying a 19.3% rise year over year. NOW is heading into the earnings for the fourth quarter amid strategic acquisitions, AI-driven initiatives, and shareholder actions. The company confirmed deal...
ServiceNow ( NOW ) is scheduled to report its earnings for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, after market close. Wall Street expects the company to post EPS of about $0.89, on a revenue of $3.53 billion, implying a 19.3% rise year over year. NOW is heading into the earnings for the fourth quarter amid strategic acquisitions, AI-driven initiatives, and shareholder actions. The company confirmed deals for cybersecurity firm Armis and identity security provider Veza, completed the Moveworks acquisition, and made multi-year investments to expand AI adoption across Canada’s public sector. These moves aim to broaden the company’s security and AI capabilities, enhancing its enterprise software offerings. The company also strengthened its AI and enterprise software ecosystem through collaborations with Microsoft, NVIDIA, Dynatrace, Figma, and NTT DATA, focusing on intelligent workflows, autonomous IT, and agentic AI adoption. Additionally, ServiceNow’s board authorized a five-for-one stock split and backed strategic investments to accelerate CRM-driven enterprise modernization. These initiatives, combined with ongoing AI-led growth and expanded subscription revenue targets, underscore ServiceNow’s focus on scaling enterprise AI solutions while reinforcing its cybersecurity and workflow management offerings. According to Seeking Alpha’s Quant rating system, NOW is rated Hold with a score of 3.21 out of 5, earning grades of A+ in profitability, B+ in revisions, but offset by weaker grades of C in growth, D in valuation, and D- in momentum. An analyst said ServiceNow shares are attractively valued after a 30% pullback, citing continued strong revenue and free cash flow growth, noting the company’s growth is supported by “Pro Plus licensing enabling AI functionality, consumption-based revenue, ITSM/CRM market share gains, and a strategic cybersecurity expansion via the Armis acquisition.” They added that fears AI could hurt seat-based SaaS growth are unfounded, “with AI-related ...
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Tuesday, shares of Financial companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.0% loss. Within that group, UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH) and Humana Inc. (Symbol: HUM) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 19.7% and 18.9%, respectively. Among financial ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF...
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Tuesday, shares of Financial companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.0% loss. Within that group, UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH) and Humana Inc. (Symbol: HUM) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 19.7% and 18.9%, respectively. Among financial ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLF), which is down 0.7% on the day, and down 3.20% year-to-date. UnitedHealth Group Inc, meanwhile, is down 14.50% year-to-date, and Humana Inc., is down 16.56% year-to-date. The next worst performing sector is the Services sector, showing a 0.7% loss. Among large Services stocks, The Trade Desk Inc (Symbol: TTD) and Charter Communications Inc (Symbol: CHTR) are the most notable, showing a loss of 5.8% and 4.4%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Services stocks is the iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF (IYC), which is down 0.3% in midday trading, and up 1.79% on a year-to-date basis. The Trade Desk Inc, meanwhile, is down 16.10% year-to-date, and Charter Communications Inc, is down 11.22% year-to-date. TTD makes up approximately 0.2% of the underlying holdings of IYC. Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom: Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Tuesday. As you can see, four sectors are up on the day, while five sectors are down. Sector % Change Utilities +1.0% Consumer Products +0.3% Energy +0.3% Industrial +0.2% Technology & Communications -0.1% Healthcare -0.4% Materials -0.4% Services -0.7% Financial -1.0% 25 Dividend Giants Widely Held By ETFs » Also see: Healthcare Dividend Stock List Top Ten Hedge Funds Holding CVEO CYN YTD Return The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author...
The best performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Utilities sector, higher by 0.2%. Within that group, Xcel Energy Inc (Symbol: XEL) and Eversource Energy (Symbol: ES) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 2.0% and 1.7%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLU), which is flat on the day on the day,...
The best performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Utilities sector, higher by 0.2%. Within that group, Xcel Energy Inc (Symbol: XEL) and Eversource Energy (Symbol: ES) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 2.0% and 1.7%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLU), which is flat on the day on the day, and up 14.35% year-to-date. Xcel Energy Inc, meanwhile, is down 8.01% year-to-date, and Eversource Energy is up 0.68% year-to-date. Combined, XEL and ES make up approximately 4.7% of the underlying holdings of XLU. The next best performing sector is the Consumer Products sector, higher by 0.1%. Among large Consumer Products stocks, Kimberly-Clark Corp. (Symbol: KMB) and Honeywell International Inc (Symbol: HON) are the most notable, showing a gain of 2.6% and 2.3%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Consumer Products stocks is the iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF (IYK), which is up 0.8% in midday trading, and up 5.80% on a year-to-date basis. Kimberly-Clark Corp., meanwhile, is up 14.86% year-to-date, and Honeywell International Inc, is down 0.22% year-to-date. KMB makes up approximately 2.1% of the underlying holdings of IYK. Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom: Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Tuesday. As you can see, two sectors are up on the day, while seven sectors are down. Sector % Change Utilities +0.2% Consumer Products +0.1% Healthcare -0.1% Financial -0.2% Services -0.3% Technology & Communications -0.3% Industrial -0.4% Energy -1.0% Materials -1.5% 10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying » Also see: ASTR shares outstanding history CAFD Videos Top Ten Hedge Funds Holding OPWR The views and opinions expre...
Key Points Exited 770,919 shares of Axalta Coating Systems; estimated trade size ~$22.06 million based on quarterly average price. Quarter-end position value decreased by $22.06 million, reflecting both share sale and price movement. Represents a 1.39% decrease in 13F reportable assets under management. Fund now holds zero shares, with a post-trade position value of $0. The stake was previously 1....
Key Points Exited 770,919 shares of Axalta Coating Systems; estimated trade size ~$22.06 million based on quarterly average price. Quarter-end position value decreased by $22.06 million, reflecting both share sale and price movement. Represents a 1.39% decrease in 13F reportable assets under management. Fund now holds zero shares, with a post-trade position value of $0. The stake was previously 1.5% of the fund’s AUM as of the prior quarter. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On Jan. 22, 2026, Trinity Street Asset Management LLP disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold out its entire stake in Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), an estimated $22.1 million transaction based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to a SEC filing dated Jan. 22, 2026, Trinity Street Asset Management LLP liquidated its entire holding of 770,919 shares in Axalta Coating Systems. The estimated transaction value was $22.06 million based on the average share price during the quarter. The net position change, reflecting both trading and price movement, was also $22.06 million. What else to know This was a full exit; Axalta Coating Systems now represents 0% of the firm’s 13F AUM Top five holdings after the filing: NYSE:TSM: $293.8 million (18.5% of AUM) UNK:RYAAY: $265.7 million (16.7% of AUM) NYSE:HDB: $221.7 million (13.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:ICLR: $195.4 million (12.3% of AUM) NYSE:INFY: $182.9 million (11.5% of AUM) As of Jan. 21, 2026, shares were priced at $33.47, down 9.5% over one year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 23.2 percentage points. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $5.17 billion Net income (TTM) $455.00 million Price (as of market close Jan. 21, 2026) $33.47 One-year price change (9.5%) Company snapshot Axalta Coating Systems manufactures and markets high-performance coatings, including waterborne and solvent-borne systems, powder coatings, and decorative and functional surface solutions for automotive, industrial, and architectural ap...
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets are higher on Tuesday with the S & P 500 hitting a new all-time intraday high. But the "broadening out of the rally" trend is taking a back seat, as market leadership centered around technology stocks and the Magnificent...
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets are higher on Tuesday with the S & P 500 hitting a new all-time intraday high. But the "broadening out of the rally" trend is taking a back seat, as market leadership centered around technology stocks and the Magnificent Seven. Corporate earnings will command even more investor attention over the next few days. We'll be focused not only on how companies performed in the fourth quarter and what they anticipate for the quarter and year ahead, but also on how the market reacts to their results. Several factors come into play during earnings season, including investor expectations and recent stock performance, which shape the so-called "setup" into earnings. Say goodbye to Amazon GO and Amazon Fresh physical stores . Amazon shared in a blog post on Tuesday that it is shutting down these two concepts and converting various locations into Whole Foods Market stores. The decision was made as the company prioritizes investments and accelerates Whole Foods expansion plans. Amazon said it plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods stores over the next few years. We see this as an incrementally positive move for Amazon as it upgrades its physical store footprint to what is likely a better economic model. Amazon's update may also be pressuring Costco shares on Tuesday amid concerns about increased competition. In the short term, Costco should benefit from nationwide pantry loading following the recent winter storms. But Amazon's Whole Foods expansion plans create a stronger reason to carefully watch Costco's membership renewal rates over the next few quarters. Up next : Earnings pick up over the next 24 hours with Texas Instruments , Seagate Technology , Nextpower (formerly known as NEXTracker), and PPG Industries among the many companies reporting. Wednesday morning is the busiest of the quarter for ...
CHUNYIP WONG/E+ via Getty Images The JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF ( BBJP ) has a heavy industrial and consumer discretionary exposure that is affected by considerations around the Yen. Japanese indices are export heavy and therefore Yen sensitive. In our previous coverage, we were concerned with the carry trade but the situation has changed a bit since then . Lower rates in the US means a less ...
CHUNYIP WONG/E+ via Getty Images The JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF ( BBJP ) has a heavy industrial and consumer discretionary exposure that is affected by considerations around the Yen. Japanese indices are export heavy and therefore Yen sensitive. In our previous coverage, we were concerned with the carry trade but the situation has changed a bit since then . Lower rates in the US means a less profitable carry trade on rate differentials, but there is still pressure on the Yen due to opposing fiscal and monetary policy plans by their respective stewards. However, intervention remains a way to prevent Yen shorting from going too far at least and the rate check recently has done a lot to support the Yen's value. BBJP Breakdown Sectoral exposures are mostly typical with a big indexation towards industrials and consumer discretionary which is going to be dominated by automotive picks like Toyota Motors ( TM ). Sectors (am.jpmorgan.com) In terms of the building of the ETF, the performance is almost indistinguishable from other Japan market ETFs like the ( EWJ ) though with rather low costs at 0.19% against 0.49% for the EWJ, but more expensive than some UCITS options. But in general it's a very efficient ETF. Data by YCharts The Yen has climbed suddenly and it comes down to monetary authorities making requests for what rates they'd be buying bonds at which can be a precursor to actual intervention. This breaks down any possible carry trading that might have been going on and has boosted the Yen more than two points which is a considerable movement for the JPY - though carry trading is likely less intense in the current environment where US yields have fallen. Nonetheless, intervention (or even just the threat of it) is helpful in unwinding some of the short bets against the Yen that are coming from the relatively incompatible fiscal and monetary policy objectives in Japan. Currently, the issue is that in a snap election, likely to consolidate the Takaichi administrati...