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?

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.

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.

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?

Tesla said Cybertruck demand was "off the charts". Sales never met expectations, and have been falling.

Despite a strong Q2 beat and raise (alongside accelerating billings to 20% FX-neutral y/y growth), HubSpot shares have dropped ~35% YTD, creating a compelling entry point after a valuation correction. HubSpot's recurring revenue, high margins, and focus on inbound sales for SMBs differentiate it in the competitive CRM market. The company is near the Rule of 40, boasts substantial cash reserves, and continues to accelerate revenue and billings growth.

CVX ships first Venezuelan crude cargoes to the United States, marking a cautious reopening of trade flows under strict sanctions rules.

MPLX LP remains a 'buy' due to its stable cash flows, low leverage, and attractive valuation relative to peers. Despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500, MPLX has delivered strong long-term returns and offers a high yield. Recent asset acquisitions and management's focus on growth opportunities should drive future profit and cash flow expansion.

Neogen's share price collapsed due to an expensive 2022 acquisition using excessive debt, but recent divestitures and operational improvements signal a turnaround opportunity. The company has a new CEO and is simplifying its business, paying down debt, and expecting margin recovery with projected FY 2026 revenue of $820M–$840M. Underlying technical momentum has been building all summer, with very strong numbers for the stock in August.

Microsoft, Textron, Bank OZK and TransUnion stand out with solid 2025 sales growth expectations and strong financial metrics.

TSLA's steep sales decline, shrinking margins and intensifying competition cast doubt on its lofty 10X sales premium.

Shares of Israel-based pharmaceutical company PainReform (NASDAQ: PRFX) jumped nearly 130% on Tuesday after its renewable energy arm, DeepSolar, was accepted into the Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) Connect Program.

Kinder Morgan's stock soars 30% in a year, fueled by a $9.3B project backlog, but new pipeline capacity could weigh on future rates.

Brainsway (BWAY) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Canadian Solar (CSIQ), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 19 August 2025 – Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ: GOGL & Euronext Oslo Børs: GOGL) ("Golden Ocean") advises that a Special General Meeting ("SGM") of the shareholders of Golden Ocean was held today, 19 August 2025, at 09:00 (local time) at Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, 76 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton HM 08.

nVent is accelerating its shift toward high-value, long-cycle markets like data centers and utilities, with record backlog and strong double-digit growth in Data Solutions. Recent acquisitions (Trachte, Avail) and strategic focus are driving larger, multi-year projects and higher-margin, engineered solutions, supporting a multi-year growth runway. Margins are resilient despite tariffs and integration costs, with further improvement expected as integration efficiencies and premium product mix take hold by FY26-FY27.

Initiating Vestis Corporation with a Buy rating and $9.10 fair value, driven by the new CEO's value-based pricing and cost optimization strategy. Despite recent revenue declines and customer losses, I expect business normalization and growth resumption from FY26 onward. Key VSTS risks include high leverage, significant debt maturities, and potential disruption from leadership changes and new pricing policies.

Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD, ETR:HDI) shares moved higher as the home improvement retailer reaffirmed its full-year guidance despite reporting revenue and earnings below expectations for the second quarter. The company continues to expect sales growth of 2.8% and comparable sales growth of 1% for 2025.