September is the final month of the third quarter, meaning another earnings season is right around the corner. It could be a banner one, because data indicates analysts have been boosting earnings per share (EPS) for S&P 500 member firms at a notable rate.
The third week of August saw big-time earnings releases from some of the most important stocks in the retail industry. As these names operate in highly competitive parts of the economy, these earnings cycles often result in big winners and big losers.
Value ETFs witness a surge as tech falters, with SPVU, RPV, RZV, RFV and GVLU gaining on rate cut bets and rotation into defensive sectors.
SoundHound AI, Inc. has surged over 56% since May, yet its valuation multiples appear misleadingly expensive only because it has tapped a fraction of its TAM. Its proprietary Polaris model provides measurable superiority, enabling expansion across automotive, restaurant, and enterprise verticals. The voice commerce ecosystem positions SoundHound as a transaction-layer business with sticky, scalable economics.
There is a growing probability of aggressive rate cuts by the Fed in the near future. We discuss the implications that this will have on various sectors of high-yield investments. We share the likely winners and losers and discuss how we are investing.
Kratos Defense, Montrose Environmental, and Karman Holdings drove strong quarterly performance, benefiting from secular tailwinds and robust demand in defense and environmental sectors. We see Kratos and Karman as well positioned for multi-year growth, leveraging investments in hypersonics, missile defense, and space technologies amid rising defense budgets. Montrose Environmental rebounded as regulatory fears eased, organic growth accelerated, and debt reduction improved transparency, supporting our continued conviction in its long-term value.
Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management remain top holdings due to their global scale, strong management, and significant undervalued assets offering multi-year growth potential. Wynn Resorts is compellingly valued, with growth prospects in Las Vegas, Macau, Boston, and a transformative UAE project, supported by insider share purchases. Prologis, despite short-term leasing headwinds, offers a high-quality portfolio, secular growth drivers, and attractive long-term appreciation potential after a recent price correction.
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Barron's recently had a piece on Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), in which they point out that the stock price is flat over the past ten years.
In the height of earnings season, investors typically watch many of the biggest names across industries for an essential update on how these key businesses—and the broader market—have fared. Only following major firms when it comes to earnings reports may cause an investor to miss out on potential opportunities for gains to be found in lesser-known companies as well.
Who doesn't love a comeback story? While the most significant stock gains in 2025 have gone to AI hyperscalers, the market has rallied hard off the April lows, and investors are feeling more optimistic despite trade war headwinds and job market uncertainty.
Much has been made about the current state of affairs of the U.S. dollar. The greenback's slump in 2025's first six months is the currency's worst first-half showing in 52 years.