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The global financial markets are currently grappling with escalating concerns over a potential "AI bubble," a sentiment that has intensified throughout 2025 and reached a crescendo in recent weeks. As valuations for artificial intelligence-driven companies soar to unprecedented levels, a growing chorus of analysts and seasoned investors are warning of
In a significant move signaling an escalating battle for top talent in the wealth management sector, Merrill Lynch (NYSE: BAC) has aggressively ramped up its recruitment efforts, successfully attracting several high-profile financial advisor teams from rival Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) throughout 2024 and into 2025. This strategic offensive by Merrill,
In a significant move that underscores the intense competition for top financial advisory talent, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has seen a prominent team of advisors, The McGrath Group, depart for RBC Wealth Management. This high-profile transition, occurring just yesterday, November 12, 2025, involves a team managing a substantial $705 million
Toronto, ON & New York, NY – November 13, 2025 – Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY, NYSE: RBC) has once again made significant waves in the competitive U.S. wealth management landscape, successfully luring a high-profile advisory team from rival Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). This latest strategic recruitment, involving the substantial McGrath
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the broader U.S. stock market declined amid investor caution and a pullback in technology stocks.
Shares of aerospace and defense company TransDigm (NYSE:TDG)
jumped 2.4% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and profit.
As of mid-November 2025, a palpable unease has settled over the technology sector, long the darling of investors and the primary engine of market growth. After a period of unprecedented outperformance, particularly by companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI), tech stocks are now experiencing a noticeable downturn. This
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO: 7735), a pivotal player in the global semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector, maintains a robust and transparent dividend policy that significantly influences investment decisions. Amidst a cyclical yet rapidly expanding industry, the company's commitment to a consistent dividend payout, balanced with strategic reinvestment, signals financial stability and a clear long-term vision. [...]
Shares of server solutions provider Super Micro (NASDAQ:SMCI) fell 5.9% in the morning session after reports revealed billionaire investor Philippe Laffont sold his entire stake in the company amid concerns about declining profitability and rising competition.
Capital One Financial has continued to outperform the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain strongly bullish on the stock’s prospects.
Looking back on investment banking & brokerage stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and its peers.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Piper Sandler (NYSE:PIPR) and its peers.
Shares of freight Delivery Company RXO (NYSE:RXO)
jumped 6.2% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock's rating from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $19.00. The upgrade from analyst Ravi Shanker provided a positive signal for investors. This action followed a notable insider purchase just a few days prior, where director Thomas A. Szlosek acquired over 20,000 shares for a total of approximately $251,209. Such a purchase often indicates strong confidence from company leadership. The positive sentiment from the upgrade and insider activity seemed to overshadow the company's recent third-quarter results, in which its earnings before certain costs were below expectations.
Shares of power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR)
jumped 2.7% in the morning session after investor optimism continued following the company's blowout third-quarter financial results. The company shattered analyst expectations, reporting earnings of $0.63 per share, which was a staggering 142% increase compared to the previous year and well above the forecasted $0.12 to $0.17. Revenue also beat estimates, coming in at $110.4 million. The strong performance was credited to growing demand from AI data centers, which require the kind of high-density power systems that Vicor designs. The positive earnings, first announced in late October, fueled a significant surge in the stock, which has now reached a 52-week high.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)
fell 0.3% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and provided strong fourth-quarter revenue guidance, which prompted positive actions from multiple analysts. The space company posted record third-quarter revenue of $155.08 million, a 48% increase from the same period in the previous year. Looking ahead, Rocket Lab also gave an upbeat forecast for fourth-quarter revenue between $170 million and $180 million, which boosted investor confidence. In response to the news, several investment firms reiterated their positive views. An analyst at Stifel Nicolaus raised the price target on the stock to $75 from $65. Similarly, Needham increased its price target to $63 from $55, while KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained its Overweight rating and $75 price target.
Shares of ride sharing service Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT)
jumped 1.2% in the morning session after several analysts raised their price targets on the stock, signaling renewed confidence following its recent earnings report. This optimism was reflected in specific actions, as research firm Sanford C. Bernstein increased its price objective on the ride-sharing company's stock to $23.00 from $22.00. Another firm, Canaccord, also recently lifted its target to $19. These positive revisions came after Lyft's latest quarterly earnings results, which were released earlier in the month.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $105,000 before retreating back below $104,000 on Wednesday, reigniting debate among traders over whether the rally has more fuel or is nearing its peak.
