In a whirlwind of market activity on March 2, 2026, shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) experienced one of the most dramatic single-day reversals in the defense sector's history. The stock initially surged over 20% in early morning trading, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions following joint U.S.-Israel military
Shares of supply chain software provider Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company presented its strategic vision at the 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference, highlighting strong performance and a focus on growth areas.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) and the best and worst performers in the investment banking & brokerage industry.
The financial markets experienced a sharp correction in mid-February 2026, as the narrative surrounding Artificial Intelligence shifted from "growth engine" to "margin killer." The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLF) tumbled 2% during a pivotal trading session on Thursday, February 12, capping a week that saw the sector lose
Shares of insurance distribution company Baldwin Insurance Group (NASDAQ:BWIN) jumped 22.1% in the afternoon session after the company received a significant analyst upgrade from Raymond James following the release of strong fourth-quarter results and positive forward guidance.
The company reported a 34% jump in fourth-quarter revenue to $134.3 million, beating Wall Street’s estimates of $128.2 million, according to Fiscal.ai data.
The trillion-dollar private credit market, long touted as a stable alternative to volatile public bonds, faced a significant reckoning this week. Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) sent shockwaves through the industry on February 19, 2026, when it announced a fundamental shift in how it handles investor withdrawals for its retail-focused
Shares of e-commerce pet food and supplies retailer Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after Raymond James upgraded the company from “Market Perform” to “Outperform” and set a $28 price target.
The landscape of American energy shifted significantly this week as Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) officially finalized its blockbuster $21.4 billion merger with Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA). The closing of the deal, which marks the largest independent oil and gas transaction of early 2026, creates a diversified "mega-independent" operator with
The global financial markets reached a pivotal inflection point on February 18, 2026, as a phenomenon dubbed the "AI Scare Trade" triggered a massive and violent rotation of capital. Investors began a wholesale exit from traditional service-oriented sectors—most notably wealth management, financial services, and real estate—amid growing fears
Shares of fast-food chain Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING)
jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that saw profits significantly beat Wall Street's expectations, even as revenue slightly missed and a key sales metric declined.
Shares of auto insurance provider Mercury General (NYSE:MCY) fell 8.6% in the afternoon session after the company's weak forward guidance overshadowed its strong fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report.
