Despite trailing the broader market over the past year, Verizon continues to attract a cautiously optimistic outlook from Wall Street analysts, supported by steady earnings expectations and consistent execution.
Shares of communications chips maker Qorvo (NASDAQ: QRVO)
jumped 2.3% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as it announced a merger with Skyworks Solutions in a deal valued at approximately $22 billion and released strong preliminary second-quarter results. The combination of the two companies created a U.S.-based global leader in high-performance radio frequency (RF) chips, which are used in smartphones for companies like Apple. Adding to the positive momentum, Qorvo also posted preliminary second-quarter revenue of $1.1 billion and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.22. The news prompted favorable reactions from analysts. Citigroup upgraded the stock's rating from "Sell" to "Neutral" and significantly raised its price target by 50% to $105. UBS also adjusted its price target on the stock upward to $108 from $100.
London's commodity markets are abuzz as copper prices have surged to an unprecedented high, with the benchmark London Metal Exchange (LME) copper reaching an astonishing $11,146 per metric ton on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. This remarkable rally, which has seen the industrial metal deliver its best performance since 2017,
Las Vegas, NV – October 29, 2025 – In a monumental move set to redefine the landscape of global payments, financial titan Citi (NYSE: C) and leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) have officially announced a strategic partnership aimed at integrating stablecoin payment capabilities directly into traditional banking infrastructure for Citi's vast institutional client base. [...]
As October 2025 draws to a close, a striking divergence has characterized the global financial landscape: traditional U.S. stock markets are scaling new all-time highs, while the cryptocurrency market has been largely edging lower, grappling with significant volatility. This contrasting performance highlights the evolving sensitivities of these asset classes to macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events, and [...]
London's venerable gold market is on the cusp of a significant transformation as financial heavyweights Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) reportedly mount a serious challenge to JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s (NYSE: JPM) long-standing dominance over the city's critical gold vaulting and clearing services. This direct confrontation
The cryptocurrency market is once again demonstrating its inherent volatility, with recent dramatic price swings sending tremors across traditional financial markets. As of late October 2025, digital assets, once heralded as an uncorrelated hedge, are exhibiting an increasingly strong and undeniable link to global macroeconomic factors and U.S. equities.
The financial world is abuzz as major U.S. stock indices have surged to unprecedented levels, marking new all-time highs as of late October 2025. This remarkable rally is predominantly fueled by an exceptionally strong corporate earnings season, which has seen a vast majority of public companies exceed profit expectations.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how diversified banks stocks fared in Q3, starting with Citigroup (NYSE:C).
Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a collaboration with Citigroup to develop digital asset payment capabilities for its institutional clients. The partnership aimed to make it easier for large companies and financial firms to move money between traditional bank accounts and cryptocurrencies. This collaboration focused on improving the bridges between the traditional financial system and the crypto world. The companies also planned to explore using stablecoins for faster global payments.
The U.S. housing market is holding its breath as mortgage rates hover near a significant three-year low, a compelling backdrop to the highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision slated for this week. This sustained period of lower borrowing costs presents a dual-edged sword: a potential boon for prospective
The U.S. rates market was abuzz last week following reports of a significant block trade involving a substantial volume of U.S. Treasury securities. Executed quietly and swiftly, the colossal transaction has sent analysts and investors scrambling to decipher its implications, with many pointing to a likely strategic maneuver
Shares of latin American e-commerce and fintech company MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after investor optimism grew ahead of its upcoming Q3 earnings release, fueled by a new partnership in Brazil and positive momentum in its fintech business.
Shares of off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Wells Fargo raised the company's price target to $180 from $175, while keeping an Overweight rating on the shares. The analyst, Ike Boruchow, noted that the stock was one of the firm's favorite long ideas. Wells Fargo also mentioned it was raising its estimates and confidence levels as it saw a fundamental improvement in the company's story. This positive view from the analyst helped send the stock to a new 52-week high during the session.
October 26, 2025 – Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT), a leading Bitcoin mining company, has captivated the market with its impressive stock performance, fueled by a surging Bitcoin bull run and an ambitious strategic pivot towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC). As of late October 2025, RIOT's shares have experienced substantial gains, reflecting investor [...]
