Oppenheimer’s research group has a fresh list of top stock ideas that it expects to outperform over the coming year based on each company’s fundamentals and “in the context of current market conditions.” It’s getting harder for investors to find upward momentum as stocks pull back amid trade and tariff tensions, recession fears and a…
Earnings season ramps up another notch next week to start February, forcing investors to wade through a barrage of quarterly results amid ongoing policy uncertainty that promises upheaval for an already choppy stock market. The January jobs report is also due out Friday. Next week will be the busiest stretch for fourth-quarter earnings. More than…
The major stock benchmarks rallied Friday but were lower last week, with the Nasdaq leading the way lower after reaching new highs. In a heavy week of tech earnings, the Nasdaq lost 1.5% and broke a seven-week winning streak. The Nasdaq on Tuesday posted a record-high close of 18,712. The index finished 2.5% below Tuesday’s…
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, Oct. 16 1. Club Name Morgan Stanley ‘s third-quarter earnings report was great across the board. Many good numbers here. EPS much better, $1.88 per share vs. $1.58 estimate. Revenue much better, $15.38 billion vs. $14.41 billion expected. The bank’s wealth management division posted a 14% sales jump…