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Digital imaging and instrumentation provider Teledyne (NYSE:TDY) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.3% year on year to $1.61 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $6.30 per share was 8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

WaFd Bank’s fourth quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as revenue growth was offset by persistent margin pressure and rising nonperforming loans. Management attributed the year-on-year sales increase to stronger performance in commercial and industrial lending, as well as disciplined expense control. However, CEO Brent Beardall noted that elevated nonaccrual loans and a shift towards lower-yielding mortgage-backed securities put additional strain on the bank’s net interest margin. CFO Kelli Holz pointed out, “The net interest margin was 2.7% in the December quarter, with margin pressure largely tied to nonaccrual interest and investment purchases.”

First Horizon’s fourth quarter results were marked by notable revenue and profit outperformance compared to Wall Street expectations, prompting a positive market response. Management credited the quarter’s momentum to disciplined deposit cost management, expanded lending to mortgage companies, and robust performance across the commercial and industrial loan portfolio. CEO D. Bryan Jordan noted, “We delivered increased pre-provision net revenue and return on tangible common equity, hitting 15% in 2025.” Fee income also rose, supported by higher activity in equipment finance leasing. Meanwhile, the bank maintained tight control of credit quality and continued to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Morgan Stanley’s fourth quarter was characterized by strong contributions from both its wealth and institutional securities businesses, resulting in a performance that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations and prompted a significant positive market reaction. Management attributed the robust quarter to accelerating asset inflows in wealth management, rising activity in investment banking, and expanding client engagement across the firm’s global footprint. CEO Ted Pick highlighted that “the firm is running at a higher run rate,” with multiyear investments in technology and the integration of key acquisitions supporting operating leverage and share gains. The company also cited improved margins in both wealth and institutional securities segments as central to the quarter’s results.

Property and casualty insurer Travelers (NYSE:TRV) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 3.2% year on year to $12.45 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $11.13 per share was 26.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Insteel’s fourth quarter results were below Wall Street’s revenue expectations, and the market responded negatively. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to continued strong demand for concrete reinforcing products, especially in commercial and infrastructure markets, as well as the integration of last year’s acquisitions. CFO Scot Jafroodi noted, “First quarter shipments... increased 3.8% year-over-year,” and highlighted that higher selling prices and wider spreads between selling prices and raw material costs supported profit improvement. However, persistent supply constraints in domestic wire rod and rising input costs weighed on results, resulting in a cautious outlook from leadership.

Goldman Sachs delivered a fourth quarter that exceeded Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations, prompting a significant positive market reaction. Management attributed the outperformance to robust investment banking activity, record asset and wealth management inflows, and progress on narrowing the firm’s strategic focus. CEO David Solomon highlighted the firm’s leading M&A advisory franchise and ongoing gains in equity and fixed income financing, noting, “We maintained our position as the number one M&A adviser in investment banking and number one equities franchise.” The successful transition of the Apple Card portfolio also contributed to the bottom line, aided by a reserve release that more than offset the related revenue decline.

Regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.1% year on year to $291.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.94 per share was 5.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Digital banking company Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.7% year on year to $2.17 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.09 per share was 6.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Midwestern regional bank Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 44.1% year on year to $714.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.62 per share was 4.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.2% year on year to $2.16 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.13 per share was 2.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional bank Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 24.5% year on year to $123.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.79 per share was 10.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial services company Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 3.6% year on year to $5.30 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.12 per share was 2.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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.

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.

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.

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

Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article. They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.

Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

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.

Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. These firms have helped their customers unlock huge efficiencies, so it’s no surprise the industry has posted a 9.9% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 2.2 percentage points.

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

From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. Players catalyzing medical advancements have benefited from elevated demand, and their momentum is only rising as the industry has posted a 22% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 14.2 percentage points.

Great things are happening to the stocks in this article. They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.

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

Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.

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.

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

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.

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.

Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.

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.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

Regional banking company Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) will be reporting earnings this Friday before market open. Here’s what investors should know.

Regional banking company First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQGS:FCNC.A) will be announcing earnings results this Friday morning. Here’s what investors should know.

Government consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH) will be reporting earnings this Friday morning. Here’s what you need to know.

Regional banking company Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 11.3% year on year to $542.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.24 per share was 1.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Midwest regional bank Old Second Bancorp (NASDAQ:OSBC) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 29.5% year on year to $95.21 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.58 per share was 8.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Freight delivery company Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE:KNX) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $1.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.31 per share was 12.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales rose 2.6% year on year to $167.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.49 per share was 2.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Fulton Financial (NASDAQ:FULT) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 3% year on year to $336 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.55 per share was 7.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Digital small business lender Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 29.9% year on year to $172.9 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.95 per share was 18.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company FB Financial (NYSE:FBK) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 34.1% year on year to $178.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.16 per share was 3.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional bank Banc of California (NYSE:BANC) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.7% year on year to $292.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 13.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Specialty insurance provider RLI (NYSE:RLI) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.8% year on year to $465.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.94 per share was 17.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Defense, intelligence, and IT solutions provider CACI International (NYSE:CACI) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 5.7% year on year to $2.22 billion. On the other hand, the company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $9.4 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP profit of $6.81 per share was 4.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company City Holding (NASDAQ:CHCO) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 6.8% year on year to $80.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.18 per share was 3.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

Shares of computer hardware and IT solutions company Dell (NYSE:DELL) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies. 

Shares of regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) jumped 8.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. 

Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) jumped 9.3% in the afternoon session after analysts grew more optimistic about the company's prospects ahead of its upcoming earnings report, with Bank of America significantly raising its price target on the stock. The firm maintained its "Buy" rating but increased its price target to $257 from $197, a jump of over 30%. Analysts cited several reasons for the positive outlook, including a stable pricing environment where demand was expected to outpace supply. They also pointed to strong spending from large-scale data centers and rising prices for hard-disk drives. This confidence led Bank of America to forecast higher earnings per share for the company in the coming years. Adding to the positive sentiment, Rosenblatt Securities also raised its price target to $270 while keeping a "Buy" rating, suggesting a broader belief that the company's revenue and margins would improve.

Shares of business intelligence platform Domo (NASDAQ:DOMO) jumped 7.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced that Yamaha Corporation was using its AI and Data Products platform to modernize its global logistics operations. Yamaha's Logistics Division built a centralized intelligence platform on Domo that delivered visibility across international transportation, inventory, and warehousing. This change resulted in faster, more accurate decision-making and earlier risk detection. The partnership also led to significant operational efficiency gains, including a reduction of 200 hours of manual workload annually for the manufacturer.

Shares of vaccine biotechnology company Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) jumped 19.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced it entered into a license agreement with Pfizer for its Matrix-M adjuvant technology. 

Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) jumped 9.4% in the afternoon session after Northcoast Research upgraded the stock from a "neutral" rating to a "buy." The investment firm set a $55.00 price target on the stock, which suggested a potential upside of more than 33% from the company's price at the time. The analyst behind the upgrade believed the company's restructuring strategy supported its prospects. These turnaround efforts, which included closing some locations while planning for new stores, had shown early signs of success.

Shares of regional bank Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM) jumped 9.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and earnings. 

Shares of semiconductor packaging and testing company Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) jumped 9.7% in the afternoon session after a wave of positive developments lifted the broader semiconductor sector, fueled by soaring demand for chips used in artificial intelligence (AI). 

Shares of digital small business lender Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after TD Cowen initiated coverage on the company with a Buy rating and a $50 price target. 

Shares of manufacturing equipment and systems provider Advanced Energy (NASDAQ:AEIS) jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after several analysts raised their price targets for the company, pointing to strong demand in its key markets. 

Shares of RFID manufacturer Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) jumped 10.1% in the afternoon session after well-known tech investor Dan Niles named the company a top stock to own for 2026, believing it had reached a major turning point. 

Shares of global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a Breakthrough Therapy designation for its drug, sofetabart mipitecan, intended to treat a specific type of ovarian cancer. 

Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) jumped 9.5% in the afternoon session after its positive momentum continued as recent analyst upgrades completely reshaped the market narrative. 

Shares of streaming video giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after it posted fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street's sales target, as it surpassed 325 million subscribers; however, management acknowledged that increased content spending and integration costs from the pending Warner Bros. acquisition could pressure margins in the coming fiscal year. 

Shares of regional banking company Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced a major collaboration with payments technology company Worldpay to enhance how its business clients accept payments and manage cash flow.