While Power Grid has been under heavy selling pressure lately, the stock is currently trading near its 14-day EMA - indicating a potential trend reversal
A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst on Thursday projected a 60% price move for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) once it breaks free from a symmetrical triangle pattern.
Elon Musk told young founders at Y Combinator's AI Startup School that rejection from Netscape pushed him to build Zip2, and that bold risks, ownership control, and a clear mission matter more than hype or early success.
Durov, founder of Telegram, plans to divide his $17B fortune among his 100+ children, with each inheriting $131M in 2055 to prevent dependence and conflicts. This move sets him apart from other ultra-rich like Gates and Buffett who focus on charitable giving.
VET/USD seems to be wrapping up Wave II in its corrective phase. A dip to the 0.020–0.018 zone followed by a sharp bounce could signal the start of an impulsive Wave III upward.
ASGN’s first quarter results reflected a challenging business environment, with the market responding negatively to signs of revenue and margin pressure. Management pointed to ongoing macro uncertainty and more cautious client IT spending, particularly as the quarter progressed. CEO Ted Hanson noted, “This improvement in confidence faded as the quarter progressed, but clients remain cautious about increasing their IT spending.” Revenue mix shifted further toward higher-margin consulting, but overall sales still declined year over year. The company’s variable cost structure and focus on high-value IT solutions helped stabilize gross margins, yet operating leverage was limited due to lower volumes and higher SG&A expenses, including one-time costs.
Churchill Downs’ first quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, despite the company achieving record revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Management attributed the performance to strong contributions from new venues, such as the Owensboro HRM facility, and resilience from core Kentucky properties. However, CEO Bill Carstanjen acknowledged that macroeconomic factors—including weather disruptions, increased tariffs, and consumer hesitancy—impacted certain segments, leading to softness primarily among lower-tier and unrated players. Carstanjen noted, “We see some hesitancy with just the volatility in the macroeconomic environment and the uncertainty over tariffs and things like that. It’s most evident in our lower-tiered or unrated play.”
GATX’s first quarter results exceeded Wall Street’s revenue and adjusted profit expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to continued strength in railcar leasing, with high fleet utilization and a robust renewal rate. CEO Bob Lyons emphasized that “demand for our existing fleet was solid,” and the company achieved strong lease price index growth and successful asset remarketing. However, higher maintenance expenses—primarily from increased tank compliance activity—were a notable headwind. Management did not express caution in its tone, but acknowledged that rising costs and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty are being closely monitored.
Amphenol’s first quarter results were marked by robust expansion, driven largely by exceptional demand in the IT datacom segment and successful integration of recent acquisitions. Management credited the company’s 33% organic sales growth to accelerated investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, which fueled heightened customer orders for high-speed interconnect solutions. CEO Adam Norwitt emphasized the company’s ability to “secure future business on next-generation IT systems, particularly those enabling AI,” and pointed to strong execution across most end markets as a testament to Amphenol’s diversified portfolio and operational agility.
Watsco’s first quarter fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, prompting a notably negative market reaction. Management pointed to the ongoing industry-wide transition from legacy 410A refrigerants to new A2L systems as a major operational focus, impacting about 55% of total sales. CEO Albert Nahmad described the shift as “a lot of positive things going on,” while acknowledging the logistical complexity of converting nearly $1 billion in inventory. Although the core HVAC replacement business saw volume growth and improved gross margins due to favorable product mix and pricing, weaker performance in international markets and non-equipment product lines weighed on results. Management’s comments reflected a cautious outlook on certain segments, particularly commercial and international, citing both the smaller seasonal impact of the first quarter and near-term disruptions from the refrigerant transition.
Masco’s first quarter results missed Wall Street’s expectations, driven by ongoing softness in the do-it-yourself (DIY) paint market and volume declines in its decorative architectural segment. Management cited consumer caution and macroeconomic headwinds as key factors, particularly impacting retail channels and DIY paint sales. CEO Keith Allman described the environment as “highly uncertain,” noting persistent demand pressures. He also highlighted strong performance in the company’s pro paint and plumbing segments, with share gains in e-commerce and international plumbing markets. Allman’s acknowledgment of market volatility and Masco’s operational response set a cautious tone for the quarter.
Ryder’s first quarter results were shaped by the continued strength of its contractual businesses, which helped offset softer demand in commercial rental and used vehicle sales. Management pointed to disciplined pricing, ongoing cost savings initiatives, and a shift toward asset-light supply chain and dedicated solutions as major contributors. CEO Robert Sanchez noted, “Earnings growth in our contractual businesses reflects the value proposition and pricing discipline embedded in our high-quality contractual portfolio.” The company also highlighted the resilience of its transformed business model amid a muted freight market and economic uncertainty.
Avery Dennison’s first quarter results met Wall Street expectations, with sales flat year over year and non-GAAP earnings per share in line with consensus. Management highlighted volume growth across both its Materials and Solutions Groups, driven by strength in high-value categories like graphics, reflective solutions, and industrial tapes. CEO Deon Stander attributed the quarter’s performance to “strong growth in high-value categories,” especially in the Materials Group, and noted that North American label volumes improved as customer inventory actions normalized. The company also benefited from productivity initiatives, which helped sustain margins despite deflation-related pricing pressure and a dynamic trade environment.
Asia-Pacific stock markets are seeing mixed trade Friday morning, with investors carefully watching escalating tensions between Israel and Iran and analyzing new economic data from China.
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center made history by performing the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S. on a critically ill patient, signaling a major leap forward in surgical innovation and recovery outcomes.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), said Thursday that the company has no plans to go public, despite Circle Internet Financial’s (NYSE:CRL) success on Wall Street.
Mark Cuban says separating drug formularies from PBMs and forcing Medicare plans to honor cheaper prices could radically transform U.S. healthcare if he had just one day as president.
U.S. semiconductor giants lead the global rankings: Nvidia tops at ~$3.55 T, while Broadcom trails at ~$1.18 T. But as offshore foundries become geopolitically essential, control over physical chip production is gaining strategic importance.
The stock has seen a 28% rebound over the last three months after a prolonged downtrend, testing its 200-day EMA. The analyst believes a breakout above ₹87 could lead to upside targets of ₹110
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is planning to roll out features that allow users to trade and invest directly from the app, according to CEO Linda Yaccarino.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said Powell, whom he appointed during his first presidential term, had performed poorly and jokingly mused about taking over the Fed himself.
Hong Kong’s stock market soared 5.3% in May and posted a positive return of 16.1% for the year-to-date period (as of 2025/05/31). China Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.1% in May and posted a negative return of 0.1% for the year-to-date period.
A company with profits isn’t always a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
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.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
