When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets.
But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.
For three recently reporting stocks, shareholders are being rewarded with huge dividend increases. These firms now all have yields that exceed the S&P 500.
Wall Street edges higher as GOP tax bill clears the House and bond yields ease, helping investors shake off prior losses while digesting mixed May business activity data.
Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) reported strong FY25 earnings results, with 8% sales growth and a 10% dividend increase. FY26 outlook predicts continued growth.
Fashion brand Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 8.3% year on year to $1.70 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $1.63 billion at the midpoint, 2.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.27 per share was 11.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the US market prepares to open on Thursday, let's get an early glimpse into the pre-market session and identify the S&P500 stocks leading the pack in terms of gains and losses.
The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. Over the past six months, it seems like demand trends are working against their favor as the industry
has tumbled by 5.2%. This drawdown was disheartening since the S&P 500 stood firm.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
Stay updated with the movements of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Monday. Discover which stocks are leading as top gainers and losers in today's session.
Barclays analyst Paul Kearney initiated coverage on Gildan Activewear, Macy's, Columbia Sportswear, Carter's and Kohl's, with mixed ratings and price forecasts. Despite strong U.S. consumer trends, Kearney remains cautious, citing market volatility and tariff risks impacting apparel sales into 2026.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
