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William Blair has maintained an Outperform rating on Wix.com (WIX), citing momentum behind the company’s AI efforts and Studio initiatives. The firm flagged temporary higher investment intensity tied to the Base44 project but characterized the strategy as appropriate for long-term growth. Wix has reported 13.22% revenue growth over the last 12 mont…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said December inflation likely remained above the Fed's 2% target, with the core personal consumption expenditures index estimated at 3%. He attributed most of the excess inflation to goods prices affected by tariffs, while services inflation continues to ease. The Fed left its policy rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the recent decline in the U.S. dollar and a stronger euro are creating a significant burden for Germany’s export sector. He also urged the U.S. government to avoid casting further doubt on the EU-US trade agreement reached last year, saying tariff uncertainty is harming both transatlantic trade and inves…
Jersey Mike’s Subs is advancing plans for an initial public offering with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase & Co. advising, aiming for a potential launch as early as the third quarter of 2026. The chain, which operates more than 3,000 restaurants, is reportedly seeking a valuation of at least $12 billion and expects the sale to raise in excess of $…
Stifel has reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $45.00 price target on REGENXBIO Inc. (RGNX) even after the Food and Drug Administration placed clinical holds on RGX-111 and RGX-121. The firm expects delays to the RGX-121 PDUFA timing but says other programs remain insulated and highlights the company’s response efforts and manufacturing differences betwe…
<p>BigBear.ai is using product breadth - Observe, Orient and Dominate - to push beyond its defense and intelligence roots into larger commercial markets. That pivot could reduce revenue volatility from lumpy government contracts and create a clearer path to recurring SaaS-like revenue. The risk/reward is asymmetric now: shares trade around $6.02 wi…
Toyota (TM) is trading at a modest multiple, pays a 2.5% yield, and sits on clear near-term catalysts — from auto-show exposure to strengthening demand for fuel-cell and ICE hybrids. Technicals are mixed, but fundamentals and valuation give a favorable asymmetric trade. This idea outlines an entry at $219.00, a stop at $205.00 and a first target of…
Ecuador's prosecutor's office carried out searches at residences linked to members of the Citizens' Revolution movement, including 2023 presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez, in an inquiry into alleged illicit funds from Venezuela used to support the 2023 presidential campaign. Authorities say the probe centers on organized crime and money launderi…
The U.S. government plans to launch a new program this July that will place $1,000 of seed money into tax-advantaged investment accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028. Market participants, philanthropists and several major employers have pledged additional contributions or matches, but questions persist about tax complexity, treatment in …
Circle Internet's stock climbed after reports that the White House will convene banking and cryptocurrency executives to tackle stalled legislation and specific conflicts, including whether crypto firms can pay interest and rewards on stablecoin holdings. The scheduled summit, hosted by the White House's crypto council with trade groups expected to…
BofA Securities raised its price objective for Corning to $120 from $110 while maintaining a Buy rating following the company's latest quarterly report. Revenue modestly exceeded expectations driven by Display and Hemlock units, but Optical fell short. BofA remains constructive on a 1-2 year growth runway tied to data center buildouts - including a…
<p>POET Technologies plunged after a secondary offering but the equity now trades at a level that understates its cash buffer and product momentum. With cash north of $300M, recent production orders and initial AI-focused products shipping, the current pullback is an actionable entry for disciplined traders willing to accept execution and adoption …
The White House will host a meeting on Monday bringing together senior figures from the banking and cryptocurrency sectors to explore a way forward on major crypto legislation stalled by disagreements between the two industries, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The session, organized by the White House's crypto council, will…
The Federal Reserve voted 10-2 to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 3.50%-3.75%, citing continued inflationary pressure and steady economic activity while noting signs of stabilization in the labor market. The statement gave no timetable for further reductions and reflected persistent divisions among policymakers about the pace and scale of fut…
Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a Neutral rating and an $87 price target on Fortinet ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, scheduled in just 8 days on February 5. The firm highlighted mixed demand indicators, high gross margins, and the importance of SASE and SecOps traction, while noting DRAM price inflation as a potential headw…
TD Cowen raised its price objective on ASML Holding NV to EUR1,500 from EUR1,000 and kept a Buy rating after the company posted strong quarterly results, record order intake and bullish guidance for 2026. The research house models continued revenue growth driven by EUV system sales, while noting capacity-related variability in ASML's CY26 outlook. …
Earnings season presses on with a heavy slate of reports scheduled for Thursday. Market leaders including Apple, Visa, KLA-Tencor, Western Digital and Stryker are set to report after the close, while a diverse group of companies across materials, manufacturing, financials and healthcare will release results before the opening bell. Below is a compr…
Raymond James increased its price objective for MSCI Inc. to $710 from $690 while keeping an Outperform rating, pointing to robust net new recurring subscription sales in the company's Index and Private Assets segments. The firm sees this subscription momentum as a likely driver of improved subscription revenue growth, even as MSCI's 2026 cash flow…
Markets are set to focus on the weekly Initial Jobless Claims report on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with a broad set of additional U.S. economic releases and Treasury auctions scheduled the same day. The Initial Jobless Claims print, due at 8:30 AM ET and expected at 206K versus the prior 200K, will sit alongside data on unit labor costs, continuin…
CMA CGM and U.S. investor Stonepeak agreed to form a port terminal joint venture, United Ports LLC, with an enterprise value close to $10 billion. Stonepeak will pay $2.4 billion for a 25% stake and may provide up to $3.6 billion more for future projects. CMA CGM will fold 10 of its terminals into the venture and will deploy the $2.4 billion in pro…
Vistra (VST) appears to be experiencing a headline-driven retreat rather than a fundamental slowdown. Power contracts and cash flow remain intact, but accounting line items tied to asset closure and decommissioning can compress reported earnings and spook short-term holders. This trade targets a mean reversion back above the 50-day SMA with a clear…
BofA Securities raised its price target on Progressive Corp. to $334 from $328 and kept a Buy rating after the insurer reported 211,000 net new policies in December, comfortably ahead of expectations. The firm and InvestingPro metrics point to an attractive valuation, while other broker notes and regulatory filings highlight ongoing rate adjustment…
NIQ Global Intelligence is converting solid free cash flow into a cleaner earnings profile. The setup today favors a long trade: entry at $17.40, stop at $15.50 and a $21.00 target over a 180-trading-day window, betting on continued margin expansion and client spend resilience.
Franco-Nevada (FNV) offers exposure to gold and other commodities through a large, diversified royalties and streams portfolio. The stock trades near 52-week highs after a 16% dividend bump and board succession news; fundamentals (free cash flow of $340.5M, market cap ~$51B) point to durable cash conversion but also very rich multiples. This trade …
Unions representing federal employees have filed in federal court to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary contracts and on-call reservist agreements at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a move they say will affect more than 10,000 personnel and breaches statutory protections enacted after the recent government shutdown.
