Erebor Bank, a new crypto-focused financial institution backed by prominent tech investors Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey, and Joe Lonsdale, received preliminary conditional approval for a national bank charter on Wednesday.
The article warns that some high-risk ETFs—especially leveraged and speculative ones—could trigger severe market fallout in volatile conditions, potentially “burning down entire towns” of investors who don’t understand their hidden dangers.
Ming-Chi Kuo reaffirmed his earlier forecast that Apple's new M5 chip would be the most significant upgrade in the Vision Pro, as the company leans on the AI-powered headset refresh to reignite sales after weak demand for its first-generation model.
Daily and medium-term breadth improved again - more stocks above key MAs and NH>NL - while the weekly view still reflects last week’s damage but is narrowing.
Regional banking company Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.4% year on year to $2.12 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.05 per share was 2.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Levi's third quarter performance surpassed Wall Street revenue and profit expectations, yet the market responded negatively, indicating lingering concerns despite headline outperformance. Management attributed growth to strong direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, international market acceleration—particularly in Asia—and category expansion, including women's and tops. CEO Michelle Gass emphasized strategic brand partnerships and product newness as key drivers. However, the company acknowledged ongoing margin pressures from tariffs and higher distribution costs, with CFO Harmit Singh noting, "We have implemented a $120 million accelerated share repurchase program and returned $283 million to shareholders year to date," but also highlighting the impact of increased inventory and supply chain transformation.
Apogee’s third quarter saw a positive market reaction, as the company’s revenue and non-GAAP profit surpassed Wall Street expectations. Management pointed to robust sales in the Performance Surfaces segment, driven by regained retail distribution and new product momentum, as a key contributor. CEO Ty Silberhorn highlighted that, despite persistent macroeconomic challenges, the company’s tariff mitigation efforts helped limit downside, while metals and glass segments faced competitive and cost-driven pressures. Silberhorn stated, “Our teams remain focused on what is in our control while leveraging strategic actions to reduce the impacts from tariffs during the quarter.”
Healthcare product and device company Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 6.9% year on year to $11.37 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Neogen’s third quarter results were met with a strong positive market reaction, despite reporting a year-over-year sales decline. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to ongoing operational challenges, including inefficiencies in sample collection and excess inventory, which impacted margins. CEO Mikhael Nassif pointed to improvements in core food safety products and stabilization efforts in the Animal Safety segment, while also acknowledging temporary distributor-related disruptions in Petrifilm. The company’s actions to streamline costs, such as a global workforce reduction and portfolio optimization, were central to mitigating near-term pressures.
Consumer financial services company Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $3.82 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.86 per share was 28.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Applied Digital's third quarter results were well received by the market, as the company surpassed Wall Street’s expectations for both revenue and adjusted earnings per share. Management attributed the outperformance to accelerated demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, as well as expanded long-term lease agreements with major hyperscale customers. CEO Wes Cummins emphasized that the company’s ability to secure and deliver on large-scale data center projects, particularly through its partnership with CoreWeave, drove a significant ramp in contracted revenue and operational integration.
PepsiCo’s third quarter results reflected a mix of progress and persistent challenges across its food and beverage portfolio. Management attributed stable top-line performance to a blend of stronger beverage momentum, especially for core brands like Pepsi, and deliberate changes to pricing and promotional strategies within its food businesses. CEO Ramon Laguarta pointed out that while beverage volumes rebounded, food volumes were pressured by shifts in promotional tactics aimed at enhancing revenue realization rather than pursuing volume at any cost. On the call, executives acknowledged that cost optimization efforts and operational improvements were underway, particularly in areas where past investments no longer aligned with current demand signals.
Tilray’s third quarter results were met with a strong positive response from the market, reflecting the company's progress in expanding its diversified business model and achieving a notable improvement in operating margin. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to double-digit growth in Canadian adult-use and international cannabis segments, as well as operational improvements across its beverage and wellness divisions. CEO Irwin Simon highlighted that, outside of a flat beverage segment affected by SKU rationalization, all core business lines contributed to revenue growth, with focused efforts on product innovation and efficiency driving the company’s improved profitability.
Global financial services firm Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 18.5% year on year to $18.22 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.80 per share was 32.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Financial services giant PNC (NYSE:PNC) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.9% year on year to $5.92 billion. Its GAAP profit of $4.35 per share was 7.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Byrna’s results for Q3 were met with a strongly positive market reaction, as the company’s operational momentum was underpinned by rapid growth in both retail channels and digital engagement. Management credited its robust 35% sales growth to the expansion of Byrna’s dealer network, successful mainstream advertising campaigns, and growing brand adoption. CEO Bryan Ganz highlighted, “Our AI-enabled advertising campaign expanded our reach across new channels... lifting average daily sessions on byrna.com from 33,000 a day to more than 50,000 a day.” The introduction of the compact launcher and the ongoing ramp-up of company-owned retail stores further amplified demand, validating Byrna’s multichannel strategy.
Regional banking company Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 37.8% year on year to $505 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2 per share was 4.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Regional banking company First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $889 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.51 per share was 14.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Financial services giant Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 10.8% year on year to $28.09 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.05 per share was 11.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The carrier reported revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter ended on Sept. 30, while analysts expected it to post revenue of $15.33 billion, according to Stocktwits data.
Mira Pharmaceuticals shares surged 68.94% in after-hours trading after the company reported promising preclinical results for its pain treatment candidate, Mira-55.
It’s important for investors to understand why it matters for many reasons, including providing investors with an updated financial standing, the volatile post-earnings share swings, and the overall picture it provides on market and broader trends.
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) added BNB (CRYPTO: BNB) to its listing roadmap on Wednesday as the native token of rival exchange Binance surges to record highs.
Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
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.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
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.
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.
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.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
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.
Rapid spending isn’t always a sign of progress.
Some cash-burning businesses fail to convert investments into meaningful competitive advantages, leaving them vulnerable.
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".
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
