Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/iStock via Getty Images Insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher ( AJG ) was raised to Buy from Hold at Jefferies on the potential for growth and margin expansion. Shares were 0.96% higher at $222.25 during pre-market trading on Thursday. "AJG's organic outlook is stabilizing at ~5% through 2026-28 (vs. ~4% peers), with history showing durable growth above pricing (~350bps spr...
Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/iStock via Getty Images Insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher ( AJG ) was raised to Buy from Hold at Jefferies on the potential for growth and margin expansion. Shares were 0.96% higher at $222.25 during pre-market trading on Thursday. "AJG's organic outlook is stabilizing at ~5% through 2026-28 (vs. ~4% peers), with history showing durable growth above pricing (~350bps spread in soft markets)," said analysts Andrew Andersen, Suneet Kamath, Sid Schultz, and Charlie Rodgers. "Middle-market mix, retention, and share gains support underlying growth, while underlying margins expand with outer-year upside from synergies and AI," said the analysts in a research note. "EPS growth (~16% ’26-28) leads peers, with valuation still discounted." The price target was increased to $265.00 from $235.00. Jefferies' rating aligns with the average sell-side analysts and Seeking Alpha authors rating of Buy. Meanwhile, the Quant Rating system grades the stock as Sell. More on Arthur J.Gallagher Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Don't Overlook Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. When Investing Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Discusses Strategy, Organic Growth Outlook, and AI Initiatives in Investor Meeting Transcript Arthur J. Gallagher’s RPS acquires McKee Risk Management Four insurance brokers upgraded to Buy at Citi
Jim Cramer used a recent Mad Money segment to dissect a small-cap cloud storage name that most generalist investors have never opened a tab for. His takeaway on Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE): a real business with a real AI angle, just not the right moment to step in. I have been watching the cloud infrastructure space for ... Jim Cramer found a real AI storage play, then told you not to buy it
Jim Cramer used a recent Mad Money segment to dissect a small-cap cloud storage name that most generalist investors have never opened a tab for. His takeaway on Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE): a real business with a real AI angle, just not the right moment to step in. I have been watching the cloud infrastructure space for ... Jim Cramer found a real AI storage play, then told you not to buy it
Olemedia Space themed exchange traded funds are drawing increased attention on Wall Street as investors prepare for the highly anticipated initial public offering of SpaceX ( SPCX ), a deal that could become one of the largest public listings in market history. The aerospace and satellite communications giant is expected to price its IPO on June 11, with shares scheduled to begin trading on June 1...
Olemedia Space themed exchange traded funds are drawing increased attention on Wall Street as investors prepare for the highly anticipated initial public offering of SpaceX ( SPCX ), a deal that could become one of the largest public listings in market history. The aerospace and satellite communications giant is expected to price its IPO on June 11, with shares scheduled to begin trading on June 12 under the ticker SPCX. SpaceX plans to offer approximately 555.6 million shares at $135 apiece, raising an estimated $75 billion. At that price, the company would command a valuation of roughly $1.8 trillion, placing it among the world's most valuable publicly traded companies. The upcoming debut is expected to generate renewed interest across the space-investment landscape, particularly among ETFs with significant exposure to aerospace, satellite technology, defense innovation, and next-generation space infrastructure. Among the funds likely to benefit from heightened investor interest are the ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF ( ARKX ), Procure Space ETF ( UFO ), Tema Space Innovators ETF ( NASA ), Global X Space Tech ETF ( ORBX ), and VanEck Space ETF ( WARP ). Market participants will be watching closely to see whether enthusiasm surrounding the SpaceX listing provides a broader catalyst for space-related equities and thematic investment funds. More on markets Over 40% of S&P 500 stocks trade below their 200-day MA amid selloff Market pullback is viewed as a healthy pause, Morgan Stanley says 15 dividend stocks to watch as downward momentum grips Wall Street Gold sinks to its lowest recorded level since November Silver falls below 200-day MA, down 45% from its record high set earlier this year
The developer of a leading PD-1/VEGF cancer drug cited “market conditions” for the cancellation. Its shares have struggled to break out following data milestones.
The developer of a leading PD-1/VEGF cancer drug cited “market conditions” for the cancellation. Its shares have struggled to break out following data milestones.
As investors continue searching for stocks that can deliver strong returns without demanding premium valuations, opportunities in the materials sector remain relatively limited. Currently, only two materials companies combine A-rated valuation grades with strong momentum scores, putting them in a select group of what investors often refer to as "cheap high flyers." Leading the list is SunCoke Ener...
As investors continue searching for stocks that can deliver strong returns without demanding premium valuations, opportunities in the materials sector remain relatively limited. Currently, only two materials companies combine A-rated valuation grades with strong momentum scores, putting them in a select group of what investors often refer to as "cheap high flyers." Leading the list is SunCoke Energy, Inc. ( SXC ). The steel industry company earns an A momentum grade and an A valuation grade, making it the strongest performer among this small group. With a market capitalization of approximately $773 million, SunCoke has demonstrated solid price strength while maintaining an attractive valuation. The second stock on the list is Huntsman Corporation ( HUN ). Operating in the diversified chemicals industry, Huntsman carries an A- momentum grade and an A- valuation grade. Momentum grades measure a stock's price performance relative to its peers and range from A+ to F, with A+ representing the strongest momentum. Valuation grades follow the same scale, with A+ indicating the most undervalued stocks and F representing the most overvalued. The two materials stocks currently meeting these criteria are: SunCoke Energy, Inc. ( SXC ) - Momentum: A, Valuation: A Huntsman Corporation ( HUN ) - Momentum: A-, Valuation: A- Materials ETFs: ( XLB ), ( VAW ), ( IYM ), ( FXZ ), ( MXI ), and ( RSPM ) More on materials stocks RSPM: Materials Dashboard For May XLB: Materials' Alpha Cools As The U.S.-Iran Conflict Presses On VAW Diversifies Risk With The Potential To Offer Solid Returns; IYW & FXZ Carry Higher Risks Weekly ETFs: Six of 11 sectors record outflows; materials sector leads inflows Beyond big tech: AI adoption spreads across nearly every sector
Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, buoyed by reports that the U.S. and Iran have held peace talks despite recent military strikes, while technology shares looked set to rebound from recent losses.
Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, buoyed by reports that the U.S. and Iran have held peace talks despite recent military strikes, while technology shares looked set to rebound from recent losses.