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As a rule of thumb, exceeding financial estimates usually generates investor excitement. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for software developer GitLab, Inc. (NASDAQ:GTLB). For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, GitLab posted earnings per share of 17 cents, beating the consensus view of 15 cents...

Last week, semiconductor giant Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, to bullish investors' delight. Revenue landed at $9.3 billion, easily beating the consensus estimate of $8.87 billion. Further, the company smoked Wall Street's...

While the ceasefire between Israel and Iran represented a positive development following a tense geopolitical flashpoint, it wasn't without consequence. The agreement between the two warring nations to halt hostilities led to a conspicuous decline in gold, which took down other precious metals,...

With news breaking earlier this morning that the U.S. and China have finalized a trade understanding, the major equity indices bounced higher on Friday. However, Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) suffered a conspicuous decline. While controversial in some circles because of its...

With a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran still in place, Wall Street's attention is shifting toward the other contentious geopolitical issue: frayed relations between the U.S. and China. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump sent shockwaves across the global community by launching a...

With an ugly geopolitical flashpoint seemingly averted for now, Brazilian energy giant Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) and other hydrocarbon specialists incurred some red ink during the midweek session. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was in effect, despite...

With President Donald Trump brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the major indices have predictably swung higher. Still, this normalization shifts the fundamental spotlight back to the economy, where an underlying truth cannot be avoided: many consumers are struggling amid significant...

With President Donald Trump's stunning decision to directly involve U.S. forces in Israel's conflict with Iran, the geopolitical environment stands on fragile ground. Cynically, though, this development may provide an upward catalyst for CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD). A cybersecurity...

Curiously, liquefied natural gas specialist Cheniere Energy Inc (NYSE:LNG) represents one of the hydrocarbon-focused investments that really hasn't moved much since the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East. That may be due to the focus on crude oil. However, gas shipments may also be...

Following gold's conspicuous correction in early April, the precious metal has marched steadily higher, with the latest tensions in the Middle East acting as a supporting catalyst. Subsequently, this backdrop may provide a tailwind for the mining sector, particularly for precious metal streaming...

At a cursory glance, grocery giant Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) doesn't seem to offer an appetizing thesis. Since early May, KR stock has struggled for traction amid a difficult economic environment. Still, Kroger fundamentally benefits as one of the ideally positioned enterprises regarding the trade-down...

It's no secret that artificial intelligence has been one of the hottest (if not the hottest) sectors in the market. Primarily, positive sentiment has surged for "frontline" enterprises, particularly semiconductor firms specializing in high-performance computing chips. Largely overlooked in the...

While Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ:NVDA) Jensen Huang has been somewhat of a controversial figure in the quantum computing space, his comments earlier this week sparked enthusiasm for the sector. One of the top beneficiaries was Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:QUBT), which specializes in the development of...

While the wider business community awaited news regarding trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, one of the more anxious names may have been Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT). As a semiconductor equipment specialist, Applied Materials represents a vital cog for multiple tech sectors,...

Following two days of high-level discussions in London earlier this week, the United States and China have reached a trade agreement. While details are relatively modest, with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick referring to the matter as a "framework," it's a signal that President Donald Trump...