Trump's 25% steel and aluminum tariffs rattle markets, fueling inflation fears and currency swings. Traders brace for volatility as the Fed weighs its next move.

SHANGRAO, China , Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it ranked No.1 in the Global Solar Module Manufacturers Ranking 2025 report recently published by Wood Mackenzie, thanks to its outstanding technological capabilities and highly efficient module performance.

BP shares surged on Monday, rising nearly 7% in early trading, after reports emerged that activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management had acquired a stake in the British oil giant. The size of Elliott's holding has not been disclosed, but its involvement is already fuelling speculation about potential changes to BP's strategy and leadership.

Taco Bell's strong performance in FY 2024, driven by same-store sales and innovation, contrasts with KFC's struggles in the U.S. but gains internationally. Pizza Hut remains the underdog in the 'Battle of Pizzas,' with weak same-store sales and top-line growth, but easier comparisons ahead. Valuation models suggest Yum! Brands is fairly valued; without significant improvement in KFC's U.S. performance, the stock is unlikely to soar.

Alibaba stock price remains in a three-year consolidation. It has remained between the support and resistance levels at $56.50 and $121.37 since 2022 even as its biggest competitors in China like JD.com and Tencent have surged.

You might not realize it, but this could arguably be described as the most important week of data on Wall Street for the first quarter -- and this has nothing to do with the steady stream of operating results being announced by the stock market's most-influential businesses.

PFIS, NFG and NLY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on February 10, 2025.

Uber, Comcast, Gilead Sciences and Onfolio Holdings are included in this Analyst Blog.

Salesforce, Qualcomm, Verint, Varonis and S&P Global are included in this Analyst Blog.

Nvidia has gained after Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta Platforms guided for around $325 billion in capital expenditures in their recent earnings reports.

BP PLC's upcoming strategic review "may have new impetus", analysts at Citi said after it emerged that activist investor Elliott Management is now involved, with other analysts suggesting chairman Helge Lund could be a target. The key strategic update, which was recently pushed back a few weeks to 26 February, "has seemingly taken an even more important turn", oil analysts at the investment bank said in a note to clients on Monday.

Tourmaline, Ovintiv and Arc Resources have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Enterprise Products Partners, with a market cap over $70 billion, offers a 6.5% dividend yield and has returned over $50 billion to shareholders. The company is investing $7.6 billion in capital projects, with significant growth expected from these investments, particularly in the Permian Basin. Strong financials enable Enterprise Products Partners to maintain high dividend yields and fund growth, with a low leverage ratio of 3.1x EBITDA.

EMCOR, MasTec, Dycom Industries, Primoris Services and Orion Group have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Since 2023 began, Wall Street's major stock indexes have been practically unstoppable. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.95%), and growth-powered Nasdaq Composite have ascended to numerous record-closing highs.

ASML's long-term growth potential remains solid due to its dominance in the EUV lithography market and increasing AI demand, despite recent EPS estimate downgrades. Big tech companies' significant CapEx plans for AI infrastructure should benefit ASML, enhancing its growth outlook despite DeepSeek concerns. ASML's recent earnings were strong, with Q4 2024 revenue up 24% YoY and full-year 2025 revenue expected to grow by 15%.

Tesla didn't feature in advertising during Super Bowl 59. Surprisingly, SpaceX did.

OBIL offers low-risk exposure to 12-month Treasury Bills with a 4.04% yield, making it appealing amid persistent inflation. Core PCE inflation is driven by the super-core services component, particularly financial and healthcare services, with tight labor markets contributing to its stickiness. The Fed's restrictive monetary policy and strong labor market conditions suggest OBIL's yield is unlikely to face downward pressure.

Dow's stock has been declining due to weak earnings and revenue, but the dividend is very attractive and potentially sustainable. Short-term challenges include high feedstock costs and planned maintenance, but long-term prospects are promising with economic recovery and cost-saving measures. The Texas-8 Cracker's return to full production and the Path2Zero program are expected to boost future earnings significantly.

Investors looking for ways to pump up their passive income streams might want to turn their heads toward the pharmaceutical industry. At recent prices, you can buy shares of Merck (MRK -0.88%) that offer a yield above 3%, and shares of Pfizer (PFE -0.35%) offer a yield above 6%.