The corporate earnings landscape as of December 9, 2025, presents a complex yet compelling narrative. While the third quarter of 2025 largely concluded with robust performance across the S&P 500, marked by significant earnings and revenue beats, early insights and guidance for Q4 2025 and fiscal year 2026 reveal
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a titan of the financial industry and a significant component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), recently experienced a notable shift in market sentiment. Despite a year of robust financial performance characterized by surging earnings and revenue growth throughout 2024 and 2025, a cautious
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $4.91 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $21.55 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $4.91 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $21.55 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
This fund just slashed its Macy’s stake despite the retailer beating earnings and accelerating its turnaround—here’s what long-term investors should take away.
Washington D.C. – November 28, 2025 – The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book report, released on November 26, 2025, paints a concerning picture of declining U.S. consumer spending, signaling potential economic headwinds as the holiday season approaches. While higher-income households continue to demonstrate resilience, middle- and lower-income consumers are notably
As the United States stands on the eve of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, the financial markets are abuzz with a palpable sense of cautious optimism. Major U.S. stock indices are positioned for potential further gains, reflecting a historical tendency for positive market performance around the holiday season. Investors
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams, a voting member of the rate-setting committee, suggested he sees room for "further policy easing," which sent a strong signal to the markets. Following his remarks, the probability of a December rate cut, as measured by the CME FedWatch Tool, surged from 39% to 71%. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy by making borrowing cheaper for both consumers and businesses, which often translates to increased consumer spending. This prospect is outweighing recent reports of lower consumer confidence, as investors bet that a more accommodative Fed policy will support retailers through the holiday season.
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.
The global labor market is experiencing a significant upheaval as a relentless wave of layoffs continues to sweep across industries, leaving a trail of heightened worker anxiety and contributing to a pervasive sense of economic uncertainty. As of November 2025, job cuts have surged dramatically, making the current year a
Washington D.C. – November 18, 2025 – A deepening divide within the Federal Reserve's ranks regarding the nation's economic trajectory and the necessity of future interest rate adjustments is sending ripples of uncertainty across global financial markets. As the 19-member Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) grapples with conflicting data and divergent
The U.S. stock market is currently navigating a turbulent period, marked by significant declines across all major indices and a notable four-day losing streak for the S&P 500, its longest such run since August. As of November 18, 2025, a palpable "risk-off" sentiment has gripped investors, fueled by
