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?

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals currently offers three late-stage assets - Zynquista, Inpefa, and pilavapadin - each with high-reward potential but significant regulatory and commercial risks. Zynquista's renewed FDA engagement for Type 1 diabetes could enable resubmission in early 2026, but commercial execution and reimbursement remain key hurdles. Inpefa's HCM Phase III readout is expected in Q1'27, yet LXRX's solo commercialization strategy is questionable without a partner or capital raise.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

The recent 30% drop in CoreWeave's stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) is warranted due to a mix of short-term execution challenges and notable balance sheet risks. Although the primary narrative of substantial AI demand remains unaltered, the market is no longer viewing CRWV as an “up-and-to-the-right” high-growth story.

Synopsys stock (NASDAQ: SNPS), a frontrunner in electronic design automation (EDA) software and semiconductor intellectual property, recently experienced an 11% stock spike over the course of a week, following the announcement of a $2 billion equity investment from Nvidia. This investment serves a strategic purpose, aimed at enhancing the existing partnership between the two firms to advance AI-driven chip design tools.

Vale (NYSE:VALE) has recently reported some of its highest production numbers in years. In the third quarter of 2025, the firm produced 94.4 million metric tons of iron ore — the peak quarterly output since 2018.

Hong Kong, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ming Shing Group Holdings Limited (the “Company” or “Ming Shing”) (NASDAQ: MSW), a Hong Kong-based company mainly engaged in wet trades works whose mission it is to become the leading wet trades works service provider in Hong Kong, announces a significant update in its board of directors (the “Board of Directors”).

NORTH CANTON, Ohio , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, has been named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies list for the sixth consecutive year. "Over 125 years, Timken has built its reputation on the simple principle of doing the right thing, every time," said Lucian Boldea, president and CEO.

Mastercard demonstrates robust fundamentals, with resilient volumes, strong revenue growth, and expanding margins despite macroeconomic headwinds. MA's Q3 revenue grew 17% YoY to $8.6B, with broad-based strength across payment network and value-added services & solutions. Operating efficiency remains high; adjusted operating margin expanded 50 bps YoY, and cash flows hit all-time highs.

Low price-to-sales values spotlight HG, M, CTSH, PCB and PRAA as potential bargains, backed by solid fundamentals and momentum.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or “the Company”) (NYSE: HRL) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ardent Health, Inc. (“Ardent” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ARDT) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

Qualcomm Inc. NASDAQ: QCOM shares are back on firm footing in recent sessions after a dodgy run last month. The stock closed just above $168 on Monday, extending its bounce from last month's low around $160.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL) reported record third-quarter revenue and raised its guidance for data center growth, driven by strong demand for its products and a new acquisition aimed at expanding its AI capabilities.

MS shares jump 34.5% YTD. Does the M&A rebound and its wealth and asset management push make the stock an attractive bet?

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. FIX rose 29.3% in the past three months, significantly outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry, the Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index. The company's prospects are gaining from increased opportunities across large-scale projects, especially for data center and chip manufacturing-related activities.

Driven by Strong Demand, the Company Expects Additional Winter Launches with Several Leading U.S.

Natalie Bartholomew brings her nationally recognized advocacy for women in financial services as the featured speaker for the conference's signature Women in Banking session PLANO, Texas , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced that The Girl Banker will join Alkami Co:lab 2026 as a featured speaker, held April 13–15 in San Diego, California. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Women in Banking session has become a cornerstone of the conference agenda, amplifying the voices of banking leaders, fostering development, …