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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?

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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?

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?

Block (XYZ) is coming to the SPX. Diane King Hall notes the rally higher and talks about fintech's rise in market favorability leading to Block's induction.

Company to Match Federal Contributions to Help Build a Stronger Financial Future for Spectrum Employees and their Children STAMFORD, Conn. , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, which operates under the Spectrum brand in its local communities, today announced its participation in the federal "Invest in America" Trump Accounts initiative, further strengthening the Company's commitment to its 100% U.S.-based employee workforce.

DALLAS , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Customers will have options to select their seat at the time of booking for flights beginning on Jan. 27, 2026. "Our Customers want more choice and greater control over their travel experience," said Tony Roach , Executive Vice President Customer & Brand, at Southwest Airlines.

Growth stocks can be expensive, but if you are trying to be aggressive with a portion of your investment portfolio, you often have to pay a premium for the privilege.

MAT's Q2 results are likely to reflect strong brand tie-ins and core growth, offset by margin headwinds and retail caution.

HCA, THC, UHS, and CYH are showing strength through smart expansions and solid earnings despite hospital industry headwinds.

Hexcel is an industry leader in advanced composites, benefiting from strong moats via regulatory barriers, switching costs, and sole-source contracts in aerospace and defense. Secular growth in aerospace, eVTOL, and wind energy supports long-term demand, but heavy customer concentration and lack of recurring revenue present significant risks. Valuation remains elevated, trading at a premium to the sector despite recent compression; fair value estimates suggest limited upside at current prices.

USAC maintains a strong 8.7% yield and is nearing positive free cash flow, reducing perceived risk for income-focused investors. Revenue per horsepower continues to rise, though USAC's growth lags peers due to a focus on financial stability over aggressive expansion. Deployment of new high-horsepower compressors and disciplined CAPEX should drive EBITDA gains and a free cash flow inflection by 2026.

Verizon Communications Inc. delivered a strong Q2, beating revenue and EPS expectations, driven by robust wireless and broadband growth and industry-leading service revenue gains. Operating income and adjusted EBITDA both exceeded our targets, prompting Verizon to raise its annual EBITDA guidance, signaling continued earnings strength. Free cash flow remains solid, with a 55% payout ratio ensuring the dividend is well-covered and safe, supporting the stock's appeal for income investors.

LOS ANGELES , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of BellRing Brands, Inc. ("BellRing" or "the Company") (NYSE: BRBR) 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.

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Manhattan Associates (MANH), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Blackstone Inc. (BX), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for CenterPoint (CNP), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.