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Natural gas boosts energy stocks as sector outperforms amid strong demand, higher prices, and increased buybacks.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 10:03 PM UTC

Integer Holdings (NYSE:ITGR) surpassed Wall Street's revenue estimates in Q4 2024, with sales up 11.1% YoY to $449.5 million. Despite a slight miss in non-GAAP earnings per share, the company provided optimistic guidance for the upcoming year, including a revenue increase of 8.5%. Find in-depth analysis of ITGR's financial results, growth prospects, and investment potential in our full research report.

Published on: February 20, 2025, 02:04 PM UTC

Mixed US Market: S&P 500 Up, Dow and Nasdaq Dip Ahead of Fed Minutes Release

Published on: February 19, 2025, 06:04 PM UTC

Trump's economic team aims to lower borrowing costs by targeting 10-year Treasury yields instead of Fed monetary policy. The strategy, dubbed "3-3-3," seeks to promote economic growth, reduce government spending, and cut inflation. By influencing the yield on 10-year Treasuries, the team hopes to lower borrowing rates for American consumers and businesses.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 12:02 PM UTC

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to 42 in February, down five points from January, and reached its lowest level in five months due to concerns over tariffs, elevated mortgage rates, and high housing costs.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 08:03 PM UTC

Norinchukin Bank CEO to Resign Amid Losses from Foreign Bond Bets

Published on: February 18, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC

Port Hedland, Australia's biggest iron ore export port, is clearing vessels as a tropical low tracks toward the Western Australian coast.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 04:00 AM UTC

Activist Robby Starbuck takes aim at JPMorgan Chase's diversity and inclusion policies, calling them "embarrassing" and "ludicrous." JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stands by the bank's DEI initiatives, stating that they enhance business, community well-being, and shareholder value.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 02:03 PM UTC

Earnings growth expectations remain strong, buoyed by anticipation of sustained earnings growth over the long term, providing a positive outlook for the stock market. Despite looming tariff concerns, the importance of earnings as the primary driver of stock prices remains unchanged. Economic growth and demand for products and services are robust, while growth has normalized from earlier high levels. However, a disparity exists between hard economic data, which remains positive, and soft sentiment-oriented data, indicating weaker consumer and business confidence. This divergence highlights the importance of focusing on hard data for investment decisions. Analysts predict that the US stock market may outperform the economy due to positive operating leverage resulting from companies' cost structure adjustments. While risks persist, including political uncertainty, geopolitical issues, and economic downturns, long-term investors should remain focused on the long game, which historically yields positive returns.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

Elon Musk wants to cut trillions from the federal budget by eliminating waste. But experts say the real savings come from addressing larger expenses like Social Security and Medicare.

Published on: February 08, 2025, 05:00 PM UTC