Perfect Corp. (PERF) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago.
Capitol Federal Financial remains a soft 'Buy' after an 83% rally, outperforming the S&P 500 since September 2023. CFFN demonstrates rapid deposit growth, low uninsured deposit exposure (9.3%), and improving net interest margin, now at 2.22%. Valuation is attractive: CFFN trades at a 6.5x P/E, below peer averages and sector thresholds on price/book and tangible book metrics.
QT Imaging is transitioning from survival mode to growth, leveraging minimum order deals and recent uplisting to the NASDAQ. QT Scan technology has benefits over existing screening technology and ongoing studies may prove superiority. QTI projects $39M revenue and near-EBITDA breakeven in 2026, with robust demand in the US and Middle East, though geopolitical risks have delayed Gulf deliveries.
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. specializes in automotive aftermarket electrical components, brake products, diagnostics, and heavy-duty applications. I previously rated MPAA a Sell due to earnings declines, negative sentiment, and industry headwinds despite operational improvements. Upgrading to Hold reflected MPAA management's progress in efficiency, margin expansion, and product diversification, though cash flow and FX volatility remained concerns.
REITs, BDCs, and MLPs are structured to be powerful income machines. I detail a REIT, BDC, and MLP that I think are ideal for retiring on dividends. I also share some risk factors to keep in mind for each of them.
MP stayed perfect when it got a new rating. All the analysts on Wall Street rate shares Buy.
David Tepper of Appaloosa Management is already a big name in the hedge fund world.
Forty-five days into the U.S.-Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely choked off, shutting in roughly 20% of global oil and LNG shipments.
Market volatility, tariff uncertainty, and rising living costs remind investors that earned income alone is fragile.
WTI crude oil has surged to $112.06 per barrel, up 56% from a month ago and sitting at the 99.6th percentile of its 12-month range.
With inflation back in the economic picture, simply getting a dependable income stream may not be the best strategy for Boomer and Gen X retirees.
Private equity (PE) firms have deployed trillions of dollars buying public companies, taking them private, restructuring operations, and selling at a profit.