Alphabet faces declining traditional search usage but is capturing users via its Gemini AI, which reached 750 million active users in Q4 2025. AI is both a risk and a significant opportunity for GOOG, leveraging its real-time data access and leading AI expertise to maintain monetization. GOOG's high CapEx, projected at $175-185 billion in 2026, pressures free cash flow but supports critical AI investments amid a 15.09% YOY growth rate.

HubSpot Inc (NYSE:HUBS) shares surged more than 9% on Thursday after the customer relationship management software company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and approved a $1 billion share buyback program. The company reported Q4 earnings per share of $3.09, exceeding analysts' estimate of $2.99, while revenue rose 20% year-over-year to $846.7 million, surpassing the $830.8 million consensus.

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Argan (AGX) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

SHOP posts a Q4 earnings miss but delivers 31% GMV growth and a 30% revenue surge, with Merchant Solutions driving gains and an upbeat Q1 outlook.

PPC's fourth-quarter results miss estimates as earnings fall year over year, even as sales climb 3.3% on strength in Europe and Prepared Foods.

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for SS&C Technologies (SSNC) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for KORU Medical Systems, Inc. (KRMD) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

Genpact (G) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Cousins Properties (CUZ) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

Unity Software (U) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

Apple has acquired the IP and all rights to its hit show “Severance” from its original studio, Fifth Season, as first reported by Deadline. Under the deal, which was worth just under $70 million, Apple's in-house studio will be producing the show's future seasons.

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NetEase, Inc. delivered modest 3% YoY revenue growth, driven by strong performance from self-developed games and new content updates. NTES benefited from higher-margin in-house titles and reduced reliance on licensed games, supporting profitability despite intensified competition from Tencent. Youdao and Cloud Music segments saw revenue gains from AI-driven personalization and premium memberships, though social entertainment revenue declined.

Regeneron foresees further Eylea decline in 2026 as biosimilars loom, but Eylea HD, Dupixent and Libtayo aim to steady revenues.

LAD posts Q4 EPS of $6.74 on $9.2B revenues, with new vehicle sales down but used cars and aftersales up.

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Although the revenue and EPS for Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?