Wall Street's so-called fear gauge dropped this week as U.S. stocks continued to set record highs, with investors appearing encouraged in part by the White House's progress on the global trade front.
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
DHC is transitioning from a traditional healthcare REIT to a value-driven platform, focusing on asset management and operational efficiency. Recent SHOP segment stabilization and debt reduction indicate a positive future outlook. However, the limited operators remains a critical risk. Valuation indicates that DHC is near fair value.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it was investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy who received Sarepta Therapeutics' muscular disorder gene therapy Elevidys.
Mandy Xu , CBOE, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the state of volatility in the market and why she thinks stocks could keep running at records.
GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Dillon - Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications Timothy Flanagan - CEO, President & Director Jeremy Halford - Executive VP & COO Rory O'Donnell - CFO & Senior Vice President Conference Call Participants Bennett Moore - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Arun Viswanathan - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Alexander Hacking - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to GrafTech Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast.
HCA Healthcare is the best-managed U.S. hospital chain, offering essential services and resilient financials, making it a strong buy for diversified portfolios. Recent results show robust revenue and EPS growth, with aggressive share repurchases and manageable debt supporting shareholder returns. Valuation is attractive: a 16x multiple on 2025 EPS yields a $416 fair value, implying a 25% total return potential from current levels.
Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers chief strategist joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the rise in meme stock investing and what is driving it.
Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news.
Digi Power X Inc (NASDAQ:DGXX, TSX-V:DGX)'s Edward Karr talked with Proactive about a major $50 million investment into the company. The financing, completed through a single institutional investor, will accelerate Digi Power X's transition from bitcoin mining to tier three AI data centers.
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. delivered strong Q2 results, with revenue up 59% and solid loan and deposit growth driven by recent mergers. Net interest margin expanded significantly, asset quality improved, and return metrics surged, reflecting operational strength and efficiency gains. Valuation is attractive, trading below book value with a healthy dividend yield over 3% and ongoing share repurchases.
Major U.S. equities indexes edged higher to wrap up a week that featured a pile of major earnings reports.
Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Barry R. Port - CEO & Director Chad A.
Investors will be looking forward to Visa's (V) and Mastercard's (MA) quarterly reports next week on Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31, respectively.
I maintain my Hold rating on Xerox Holdings Corporation as the turnaround remains uncertain, despite some promising signs and a bold reinvention strategy. The Lexmark acquisition could boost top-line growth and accelerate digitization, but integration risks and legacy declines remain key concerns. I'm watching for updates on cost savings progress, margin improvement, and how management executes further M&A to drive transformation.
Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brooks Rennie - Head of Investor Relations Alberto Paracchini - President & Director Roberto Herencia - Executive Chairman of the Board & CEO Thomas J. Bell - Executive VP, Treasurer & CFO Mark Fucinato - Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer Conference Call Participants Nathan Race - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Damon Del Monte - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Brendan Nosal - Hovde Group, LLC, Research Division Terence McEvoy - Stephens Inc., Research Division Brian Martin - Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Research Division Operator Good morning, and welcome to Byline Bancorp's Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBIZ ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2025 2:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian D. Spielmann - CFO & Treasurer Corey A.
The S&P 500 is the benchmark index used by most investors. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust NYSEARCA: SPY is one of the most widely held index funds for passive investors.
Until this year, Verisign's (VRSN) previous all-time high was from 2000. Now, the legacy tech company recently broke that metric and climbed higher off the back of its latest earnings.
Qualcomm NASDAQ: QCOM heads into its third-quarter earnings report on July 30, and Wall Street will be watching closely. For years, the company has served as a key indicator for the health of the mobile industry, with its fortunes closely tied to smartphone sales.
Otis's resilient service-driven business model generates high-margin, recurring revenue, insulating it from cyclical downturns and justifying premium valuation multiples. Despite a Q2 revenue miss and weak new equipment outlook, service and modernization segments remain strong, with a robust $18.6B backlog supporting future growth. Cost-saving initiatives and pricing power offset tariff impacts, while the company maintains most of its financial outlook, though FCF guidance was trimmed.
Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:PECO ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeffrey S. Edison - Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO John P.
Amplify High Income ETF (YYY) has a 12% yield from a portfolio of 60 closed-end funds. YYY is well diversified in asset classes, sectors, and holdings. YYY's high yield masks a persistent decay in value and distributions.
Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE:OVV ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brendan Michael McCracken - President, CEO & Director Corey Douglas Code - Executive VP & CFO Gregory Dean Givens - Executive VP & COO Jason Verhaest - Corporate Participant Meghan Nicole Eilers - Executive VP of Midstream & Marketing and General Counsel Conference Call Participants Arun Jayaram - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division David Adam Deckelbaum - TD Cowen, Research Division Douglas George Blyth Leggate - Wolfe Research, LLC Geoff Jay - Daniel Energy Partners, LLC Greg M. Pardy - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division John Phillips Little Johnston - Capital One Securities, Inc., Research Division Joshua Ian Silverstein - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Kaleinoheaokealaula Scott Akamine - BofA Securities, Research Division Neil Singhvi Mehta - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Phillip J.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Friday that former OpenAI researcher Shengjia Zhao will lead research efforts at the company's new AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Zhao contributed to several of OpenAI's largest breakthroughs, including ChatGPT, GPT-4, and the company's first AI reasoning model, o1.
Netflix is quietly searching for an exec to lead its video podcast efforts. The streamer is chasing YouTube, which has cemented itself as a video podcast titan.
Dow's 17% plunge and 50% dividend cut reflect deep cyclical challenges, weak margins, and heavy debt, making the stock risky at current levels. Management is taking tough actions—cost cuts, plant closures, and dividend reductions—to stabilize the balance sheet, but near-term earnings outlook remains weak. Despite a 6% yield and some positives, I see little upside and significant risks, especially if a recession or further tariff issues emerge.
Paramount Global said on Friday it expects to complete its merger with Skydance Media by August 7, following government approval for the $8.4 billion deal.