Wall Street experienced a day of divergent fortunes on Thursday, August 7, 2025, as the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged to a new all-time high, signaling robust investor confidence in the tech sector's growth prospects. In stark contrast, the broader S&P 500 and the industrial-focused Dow Jones Industrial Average closed
Shares of construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT)
fell 3% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to "Underweight" from "Equal-weight," citing concerns over the company's valuation and weakening fundamentals. The analyst warned the stock was "priced for perfection" amid deteriorating pricing trends and margin pressures, and cut the price target to $350. This downgrade followed the company's recent second-quarter earnings report, which missed analyst expectations. In that report, Caterpillar revealed its earnings per share fell 21% from the previous year, hurt by lower revenues and higher costs. The company's operating profit margin also dropped significantly compared to the same period last year.
This week, from August 4th to August 10th, 2025, marks a busy period in the second-quarter earnings season, with hundreds of companies across various sectors scheduled to report their financial results. These earnings calls are crucial events for investors, analysts, and the broader market, as they provide insights into corporate
A troubling confluence of recent economic data points has sent a shiver through financial markets, reigniting fears of "stagflation"—a dreaded economic scenario characterized by stagnant growth, high unemployment, and persistent inflation. The flat reading in the ISM Services index for July, a significantly weaker-than-expected jobs report, and a narrowing
In a move that has once again sent ripples through global trade, President Donald Trump has implemented a new round of U.S. tariffs, targeting a range of imported goods. While such significant policy shifts typically trigger sharp market volatility, Wall Street's immediate reaction has been notably muted, with major
President Trump's tariff policies continue to cast a long shadow over global trade, directly impacting corporate revenues and earnings reports across a multitude of industries. What began as a strategic move to rebalance trade deficits and bolster domestic manufacturing has evolved into a complex web of increased costs, supply chain
Global stock markets are currently navigating a turbulent and unpredictable landscape, characterized by pervasive volatility, escalating tariff concerns, a mosaic of mixed economic data, and persistent geopolitical risks. This confluence of factors has fostered a palpable sense of caution across major financial hubs, from the bustling trading floors of Wall
Wall Street is enduring a historically challenging August, with major U.S. indices experiencing significant declines and heightened volatility. This downturn is characterized by a confluence of factors, including persistent investor caution, uncertainty surrounding central bank policies, and escalating geopolitical risks. The immediate implications for investors are a heightened need
The latest corporate earnings season has sent ripples of concern through the financial markets, as several high-profile companies, including Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and Snap (NASDAQ: SNAP), have reported results that fell short of Wall Street's often-optimistic expectations. These misses are not isolated incidents but
The global financial landscape is increasingly feeling the squeeze of escalating trade tensions, with corporate earnings and broader market sentiment bearing the brunt of protectionist policies. US President Donald Trump's executive orders, imposing hefty tariffs on a range of imported goods, are sending ripple effects through supply chains, forcing companies
Caterpillar's stock price can crawl to new highs this year and next due to its capital return and the return to revenue growth forecasted by management.
Economist Mohamed El-Erian is highlighting what he sees as a "fascinating" divergence in the quarterly earnings of two major American companies, AI-giant Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) and farm equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT).
Crane and lifting equipment company Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW)
will be announcing earnings results this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
While monthly jobs reports often grab headlines, savvy investors are increasingly looking beyond employment figures to a broader array of economic indicators for a more nuanced understanding of market health. Two such crucial metrics, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation and the Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), are currently providing critical
The financial markets are abuzz with renewed speculation regarding a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, following the release of a surprisingly weak July jobs report. This critical economic data, which revealed sluggish labor market growth and downward revisions to previous months' figures, has significantly altered the landscape
The second-quarter earnings season for 2025 is drawing to a close, revealing a complex and often contradictory landscape for Corporate America. While some sectors, particularly technology, have demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, others have faced significant headwinds, painting a picture of a "mixed bag" amidst persistent market volatility. This period
Stocks slipped Tuesday as fresh economic data reignited stagflation fears on Wall Street, overshadowing a blowout quarter from Palantir Technologies Inc.
