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AZZ’s fourth quarter saw a positive market response, as the company delivered results above Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations. Management attributed the strong performance to double-digit growth in the Metal Coatings segment, which benefited from heightened demand across infrastructure, solar, and transmission projects. CEO Tom Ferguson highlighted that “higher volumes and strong demand from infrastructure projects” were key contributors, while Precoat Metals experienced mixed results due to softer construction and transportation markets. The company also saw margin improvement driven by operational efficiencies and a favorable mix of large-scale projects.
Via StockStory · January 14, 2026
MSC Industrial’s fourth quarter results met Wall Street’s revenue expectations and delivered adjusted profits ahead of consensus, but the market reacted negatively, with shares declining after the release. Management attributed performance to continued momentum among core customers, effective sales execution, and price actions that offset volume softness, notably in public sector accounts. CEO Martina McIsaac acknowledged that public sector sales were impacted by the federal government shutdown, while national accounts returned to growth. She noted, “Core customers grew approximately 6% in Q1, buoyed by our initiatives around e-commerce marketing and seller optimization.”
Via StockStory · January 14, 2026
Regional banking company First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) will be reporting results this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what you need to know.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Steel wire manufacturer Insteel (NYSE:IIIN) will be reporting earnings this Thursday morning. Here’s what to look for.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Regional banking company WaFd (NASDAQ:WAFD) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what to expect.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Global financial services firm Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) will be reporting earnings this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what investors should know.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of creative software giant Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) fell 5.4% in the afternoon session after Oppenheimer downgraded the stock, adding to a growing chorus of concerns that the rise of Artificial Intelligence could hurt the company's business.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of collaboration software company Atlassian (NASDAQ:TEAM) fell 5.3% in the afternoon session after a wave of competitive anxiety hit the enterprise software sector sparked by a high-profile downgrade of Adobe, triggering a broader sell-off in high-valuation cloud stocks.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Concrete and waste management company Concrete Pumping (NASDAQ:BBCP) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2.4% year on year to $108.8 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $400 million at the midpoint came in 2% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of work management platform Asana (NYSE:ASAN) fell 7.5% in the afternoon session after a wave of competitive anxiety hit the enterprise software sector sparked by a high-profile downgrade of Adobe, triggering a broader sell-off in high-valuation cloud stocks.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a wave of competitive anxiety hit the enterprise software sector sparked by a high-profile downgrade of Adobe, triggering a broader sell-off in high-valuation cloud stocks.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of electronic signature company DocuSign (NASDAQ:DOCU) fell 5.6% in the afternoon session after a wave of competitive anxiety hit the enterprise software sector sparked by a high-profile downgrade of Adobe, triggering a broader sell-off in high-valuation cloud stocks.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of CRM software giant Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) fell 6.3% in the afternoon session after a wave of competitive anxiety hit the enterprise software sector sparked by a high-profile downgrade of Adobe, triggering a broader sell-off in high-valuation cloud stocks.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of digital auto insurance company Root (NASDAQ:ROOT) fell 5.6% in the afternoon session after a Wells Fargo analyst lowered the price target on the stock.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of server solutions provider Super Micro (NASDAQ:SMCI) fell 5.5% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of the stock with a "Sell" rating and a $26 price target.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of cloud data platform provider Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) fell 5.5% in the afternoon session after Barclays downgraded the stock to Equal Weight from Overweight and lowered its price target.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of infrastructure investment and operations firm FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ:FIP) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after Bank of America reiterated its preference for infrastructure companies with U.S. exposure.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of computer processor maker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)
jumped 6.9% in the afternoon session after KeyBanc upgraded the stock to Overweight from Sector Weight, citing a significant surge in demand for the company's server chips used in artificial intelligence.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of alternate site health provider Option Care Health (NASDAQ:OPCH)
jumped 8.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced it was doubling its share repurchase authorization to $1.0 billion and released its preliminary 2025 results.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of industrial materials and tools company Kennametal (NYSE:KMT)
jumped 8.6% in the afternoon session after Jefferies upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $40 from $28, citing an unprecedented spike in tungsten prices.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of global satellite communications provider Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) jumped 4% in the morning session after an analyst at William Blair reiterated an Outperform rating on the company's stock.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of global payments technology company Mastercard (NYSE:MA) fell 5.2% in the morning session after a proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year sparked investor concern.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
jumped 6.2% in the morning session after Keybanc upgraded the stock's rating to 'Overweight' from 'Sector Weight' and set a new price target of $60.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of technology real estate company Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD)
fell 9.8% in the morning session after the company announced it agreed to sell 10 million shares of its stock to institutional investors for $18 million.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of customer experience solutions provider Concentrix (NASDAQ:CNXC) fell 2.6% in the morning session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat on the top and bottom lines but provided a cautious financial outlook for 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of cloud contact center software provider Five9 (NASDAQ:FIVN) fell 3.2% in the morning session after an analyst at Barclays lowered the company's price target, which overshadowed positive partnership news.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of specialty pharmaceutical company ANI Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ANIP)
fell 3.3% in the morning session after investors appeared to take profits as the company announced strong preliminary 2025 results and an upbeat financial forecast for 2026.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of autonomous driving technology company Mobileye (NASDAQ:MBLY) fell 4.3% in the morning session after Wolfe Research downgraded the stock to "Peer Perform" from "Outperform," citing concerns about its growth prospects. The research firm, led by analyst Emmanuel Rosner, noted a lack of near-term catalysts for the company. The analyst indicated that Wall Street estimates for 2026 appeared too high. Wolfe Research's adjusted operating income forecast of $288 million sat 16% below the consensus. The firm also stated it expected only low-single-digit top-line growth for the company.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of online learning platform Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) fell 4.8% in the morning session after KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the stock to 'Sector Weight' from 'Overweight'.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of RV manufacturer Thor Industries (NYSE:THO)
jumped 4.5% in the morning session after Loop Capital upgraded the stock's rating to 'Buy' from 'Hold' and increased its price target.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of semiconductor designer Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) jumped 3.4% in the morning session after an analyst at KeyBanc raised the company's price target to $95 from $85. The analyst, John Vinh, kept a positive "Overweight" rating on the stock. This new price target marked an 11.76% increase from the previous one. Such a move from an analyst often signals a bullish outlook on a company's financial prospects and can lead to increased investor confidence, which appeared to be the case for Lattice.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) fell 4.7% in the morning session after President Donald Trump called for a 10% one-year cap on credit card interest rates.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of work management platform monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) fell 5.1% in the morning session after Barclays lowered its price target on the stock amid a broader market decline.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of online community and discussion platform Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) jumped 4.4% in the morning session after Evercore ISI initiated coverage of the social media company with an "Outperform" rating and a $320 price target.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of e-commerce software company Commerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) fell 3.2% in the morning session after a Barclays analyst lowered the price target on the stock. Analyst Raimo Lenschow maintained an "Underweight" rating on Commerce.com but cut the price target significantly to $3.00 from a previous target of $5.00.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of scientific instrument company Bruker (NASDAQ:BRKR).
fell 6.4% in the morning session after the company provided a weak organic revenue growth forecast for 2026 following a challenging 2025.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of electrical construction and infrastructure services provider MYR Group (NASDAQ:MYRG) jumped 3.5% in the morning session after its subsidiary, Sturgeon Electric, announced the successful delivery of the largest standalone battery storage facility in Arizona.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Shares of automation software company UiPath (NYSE:PATH) fell 8% in the morning session after its CEO and Chairman, Daniel Dines, sold 45,000 shares of company stock.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Check out the companies making headlines yesterday:
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Customer experience solutions provider Concentrix (NASDAQ:CNXC) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.3% year on year to $2.55 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $2.49 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.95 per share was 1.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Global financial services giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 6.9% year on year to $46.77 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.23 per share was 7.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Global financial services company BNY NYSE:BK) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 6.8% year on year to $5.18 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.02 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Global airline Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 2.9% year on year to $16 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $14.88 billion at the midpoint, 1.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.86 per share was 18.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Penguin Solutions’ first quarter results were greeted positively by the market, with management noting robust enterprise demand and a shift from hyperscale to broader AI adoption. CEO Mark Adams discussed the company’s rapid development workshops and tailored system design capabilities, which have been important in driving new customer wins, particularly in advanced computing and memory. Management also pointed to operational discipline and lower inventory days as supporting factors, while acknowledging ongoing headwinds in the LED segment.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
AAR’s fourth quarter was marked by strong performance across its aviation and defense services businesses, with results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and a significant positive market reaction. Management attributed the robust quarter primarily to high growth in its parts supply segment, particularly new parts distribution, as well as the benefits of recent strategic acquisitions. CEO John Holmes highlighted the company’s two-way exclusive distribution model and ongoing contract renewals as key enablers of above-market sales growth. Additionally, enhanced operational efficiency and improved margins were driven by both organic growth and successful integration of newly acquired businesses.
Via StockStory · January 13, 2026
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high.
These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. These firms have helped their customers unlock huge efficiencies,
so it’s no surprise the industry has posted a 9.6% gain over the past six months, nearly mirrorring the S&P 500.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. Those leading the charge have not only realized strong financial performance but also propelled the broader industry’s returns
as healthcare stocks have gained 18.7% over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 11.1%.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Insurance companies serve as the backbone of risk management, providing essential protection and financial security for individuals and businesses. But worries about an economic slowdown and potential claims deterioration have kept sentiment in check,
and over the past six months, the industry’s 4.9% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 6.2 percentage points.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Rock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses.
The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending.
As a result, the industry has posted a 17.5% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 6.4 percentage points.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor.
The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. But the side dish is that they’re quite difficult to operate because high inventory and labor costs generally lead to thin margins at the store level.
This leaves little room for error if demand dries up, and it seems like the market has some reservations as the industry has tumbled by 5.9% over the past six months. This drop is a stark contrast from the S&P 500’s 11.1% gain.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026
The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer.
However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.
Via StockStory · January 12, 2026