In an increasingly interconnected world, geopolitical events serve as powerful, often unpredictable, catalysts for shifts in global financial markets. From armed conflicts and elections to trade disputes and high-level diplomatic engagements, these occurrences inject a significant degree of uncertainty, directly influencing market stability and investor confidence. While the long-term trajectory
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after an unexpectedly sharp rise in wholesale inflation fueled concerns about rising costs and their impact on corporate profits. The primary catalyst was the July 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, which jumped 0.9% against forecasts of a 0.2% rise. This represents the most significant monthly increase in over three years, pointing to mounting cost pressures for manufacturers, with tariffs cited as a key factor. This data complicates the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions, as persistent inflation may prevent rate cuts, creating a headwind for cyclical sectors like Industrials.
The financial markets are abuzz with renewed optimism following the release of the less-than-expected July Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This pivotal economic indicator, which showed a modest 0.2% monthly rise and an unchanged 2.7% yearly inflation rate, has significantly amplified market expectations for the Federal Reserve to
Solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 8.6% year on year to $1.10 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.3 billion at the midpoint came in 4.2% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $3.18 per share was 19.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Friday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Friday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
It's a rough start to the new month for Wall Street, as major U.S. stock indices plunged by midday Friday, setting the stage for a negative weekly close.
First Solar shares are rising in Thursday's after-hours session after the company reported better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter and raised its full-year guidance.
Solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.6% year on year to $1.10 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.3 billion at the midpoint came in 4.4% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $3.18 per share was 19.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:ENPH) shares are tumbling Wednesday after the company reported second-quarter results and issued guidance with a midpoint below estimates.
