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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Europe over control of Greenland sparked a broad, risk-off mood in asset markets. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the U.S. announced potential tariffs on several European countries. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the U.S. announced potential tariffs on several European countries. 

Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) fell 3.8% in the afternoon session after rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Europe over control of Greenland sparked a broad, risk-off mood in asset markets. 

Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after it announced a strategic collaboration with Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL) to explore providing power for data centers. The partnership planned to deploy up to 450 megawatts of FuelCell's advanced power systems to support the growth of data centers and other critical power needs around the world. This move was driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, which has created a surging demand for electricity that is outpacing what the traditional power grid can supply. The collaboration aimed to address this challenge by offering a direct power source that bypasses grid limitations, providing the steady, high-density power that modern data centers require.

Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after Wall Street signaled belief in the turnaround narrative, as the company received a dual vote of confidence from major analyst firms just days before its fourth-quarter earnings report. 

Shares of fertility benefits company Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after Citizens upgraded the fertility benefits company's stock from Market Perform to Market Outperform, setting a price target of $30.00. 

Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) jumped 24% in the afternoon session after the company announced the departure of Christopher H. Hunter and immediately reappointed former CEO Debra K. Osteen to lead. 

Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Roth Capital raised its price target on the company's shares to $450 from $350, while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. 

Shares of pharmaceutical company Organon (NYSE:OGN) jumped 8.9% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced that Sun Pharmaceutical Industries submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire the company. 

Shares of nutrition products company Bellring Brands (NYSE:BRBR) jumped 9.5% in the afternoon session after a major industry peer validated the company's core growth thesis. 

Shares of health insurance company Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV) jumped 2.5% in the afternoon session after Canaccord Genuity maintained its 'Buy' rating and $3.70 price target on the company. 

Regional banking company BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 12.7% year on year to $592.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.48 per share was 14.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of cloud computing and online retail behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) fell 2.2% in the afternoon session after the U.S. announced potential tariffs on several European countries. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the U.S. announced potential tariffs on several European countries. 

Shares of cybersecurity platform provider CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) fell 1.9% in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) fell 1.6% in the afternoon session after the U.S. announced potential tariffs on several European countries. 

Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) fell 4.4% in the afternoon session after the U.S. announced potential tariffs on several European countries. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

Shares of e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

A number of stocks traded in opposite directions in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

A number of stocks traded in opposite directions in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

Shares of enterprise software giant Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

A number of stocks traded in opposite directions in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

A number of stocks traded in opposite directions in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 

Shares of power generation products company Generac (NYSE:GNRC) rose the morning session after it continued to receive positive sentiment from Wall Street analysts who held a consensus "Strong Buy" rating on the stock. 

Shares of residential lot developer Forestar Group (NYSE:FOR) fell 5.1% in the morning session after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with an earnings miss overshadowing a revenue beat. 

Shares of personal computing and printing company HP (NYSE:HPQ) fell 1.7% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley turned more cautious on the U.S. IT hardware sector and lowered its price target on the company's stock. 

Shares of server solutions provider Super Micro (NASDAQ:SMCI) fell 3.7% in the morning session after a Citi analyst cut the company's price target, while broader market weakness added to the negative pressure. 

Shares of audio technology Sonos company (NASDAQ:SONO) fell 1.1% in the morning session after reports revealed increased competition in the consumer electronics space as Sony Group announced plans to form a joint venture with TCL Electronics. 

Shares of telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) fell 2.2% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equalweight rating but voiced concerns about the company's slowing growth and increasing competition. 

Shares of data storage company NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) fell 7.9% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock's rating to 'Underweight' from 'Equal-weight' and significantly cut its price target. 

Shares of computer hardware and IT solutions company Dell (NYSE:DELL) fell 5.3% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley downgraded its view on the IT hardware industry to 'cautious' and an analyst from the firm lowered the price target on Dell's stock. 

Shares of casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) fell 5.8% in the morning session after the departure of its Chief Development Officer, Chris Tarrant, and a price target cut from Morgan Stanley highlighted ongoing business struggles. 

Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) fell 2.1% in the morning session after institutional investor Blue Square Asset Management, LLC, disclosed it sold its entire stake in the company. 

Shares of semiconductor quality control company Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after Needham upgraded its rating on the stock from 'Hold' to 'Buy' and set a price target of $500. 

Financial services giant U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.1% year on year to $7.37 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.26 per share was 6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 4.9% year on year to $2.34 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.04 per share was 4.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial supplier Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 11.1% year on year to $2.03 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.26 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.5% year on year to $2.01 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.41 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Homebuilder D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 9.5% year on year to $6.89 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $34.25 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $2.03 per share was 5.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial conglomerate 3M (NYSE:MMM) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.6% year on year to $6.13 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.83 per share was 1.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Residential lot developer Forestar Group (NYSE:FOR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 9% year on year to $273 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $1.65 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 5.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBO) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.2% year on year to $119.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.89 per share was 1.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

BNY’s fourth quarter results were well received by the market, with management crediting the strong performance to ongoing execution in its platform model, expanded client relationships, and notable progress in digital assets and AI integration. CEO Robin Vince emphasized that the company achieved “record sales performance for the year,” citing new wins in banking as a service and integrated data analytics as key contributors. Expense control and operational leverage also played a role, with CFO Dermot McDonogh highlighting efficiency gains from digitization and automation, as well as investments in new capabilities.

Concrete Pumping’s third quarter saw revenue come in above Wall Street expectations, but the market reacted negatively, reflecting investor concerns over persistent end market weakness. Management attributed the revenue decline to softness in residential and commercial construction, particularly where higher interest rates and affordability weighed on homebuilding. CEO Bruce Young emphasized that “improvement in infrastructure was offset by lower homebuilding volume and softer residential construction markets.” Cost management and pricing discipline helped offset some of the volume-driven margin pressure, though overall operating margin declined compared to last year.

Concentrix delivered Q4 results that slightly surpassed Wall Street’s revenue and non-GAAP profit expectations, marking another quarter of steady top-line growth. Management attributed this performance to increased adoption of technology-enabled services, expansion in complex and high-value work, and enhanced cross-selling within its client base. CEO Christopher A. Caldwell highlighted that “more than 40% of our new business includes some form of our own technology,” reflecting the company’s push toward differentiated offerings. Strategic investments in automation and shifting client work offshore also played a role, though these transitions led to some short-term margin compression.

Delta’s fourth quarter results were met with negative market reaction, as margin compression and stagnant main cabin demand weighed on investor sentiment despite headline revenue and profit exceeding Wall Street expectations. Management pointed to robust performance in premium cabins, continued loyalty program strength, and record cash sales as key drivers, but acknowledged nonfuel costs rose due to weather disruptions and a government shutdown. President Glen Hauenstein described the period as “choppy,” with booking trends normalizing only after a turbulent start caused by external events.

JPMorgan Chase’s fourth quarter was marked by a negative market reaction despite meeting Wall Street’s revenue expectations and exceeding non-GAAP profit estimates. Management pointed to higher markets revenue, growth in asset management fees, and increased auto lease income as key drivers, while also acknowledging the impact of a significant reserve build related to the Apple Card portfolio. CFO Jeremy Barnum noted, “Revenue of $46.8 billion was up 7% year on year on higher markets revenue as well as higher asset management fees and auto lease income.” Concerns around expense growth and regulatory issues, particularly in credit cards, were highlighted as reasons for investor caution.

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.

Semiconductors are the core infrastructure powering the Information Age. Compute-intensive AI workloads are also priming them for the next wave of secular growth, so it’s no wonder the industry has outperformed the market over the past six months, delivering returns of 48.9% compared to 10% for the S&P 500.

Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock. These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.

Quality compounders are flywheels. Said differently, they’re businesses that generate heaps of profits and consistently reinvest them to produce even more profits. Rinse and repeat.

Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

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".

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.

Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

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.

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.

A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.

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.

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.

Insurance providers use their expertise in risk assessment to help protect assets while offering consumers peace of mind through comprehensive coverage options. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, limiting the industry’s gains to 3.4% over the past six months. This return lagged the S&P 500’s 10% climb.

While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth. A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.

Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control. Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.

Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.

Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.

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.

When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.

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.

Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. This influence cuts both ways though because they have high exposure to the ups and downs of consumer spending, and the market seems to believe the tide is turning in the wrong direction - over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 1.9%. This performance is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 10% return.