Analysts Maintain Buy Ratings on McGraw Hill Amid Leadership Transition
Stifel Nicolaus and Goldman Sachs analysts reiterated Buy ratings for McGraw Hill Inc. following a CEO change announcement, citing upside potential despite timing concerns.
Analysts Issue Divergent Ratings on Simply Good Foods Stock
Bernstein SocGen's Alexia Burland Howard reaffirmed a Buy rating on Simply Good Foods, raising the target price to $31, while Deutsche Bank's Stephen Powers maintained a Hold rating, lowering the target to $22.
Mizuho and JPMorgan Adjust Primo Brands Price Targets
Mizuho reaffirmed its Outperform rating on Primo Brands but lowered its target price to $24, citing macroeconomic uncertainties. JPMorgan also reduced its target to $21 while maintaining an Overweight rating, expecting support from reduced tariffs.
Analysts Maintain Positive Outlook on e.l.f. Beauty Stock
JPMorgan and TD Cowen analysts reaffirm optimistic ratings for e.l.f. Beauty Inc., citing sales growth and favorable market conditions despite a target price adjustment.
Laughing Water Capital Reports Quarterly Gains and Highlights Liquidia Stock
Laughing Water Capital released its Q4 2025 investor letter, reporting a 6.8% return for the quarter and highlighting Liquidia Corporation's performance and drug approval.
Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran Tensions and Market Volatility
Oil prices edged higher at the end of a volatile week as tensions in Iran and broader market sentiment influenced trading. Brent crude traded above $64 a barrel after a sharp drop, with reports indicating reduced immediate U.S. military action but continued regional deployments.
Ghost Tequila Appoints Industry Veteran John McDonnell as Executive Chairman
Boston-based Ghost Tequila names John McDonnell as executive chairman. He aims to accelerate growth, citing the brand's 12% sales increase last year amid a tough US spirits market and plans for international expansion.
Five Stocks Identified as Potential Bargains for 2026
Five stocks, including Amazon, Meta Platforms, The Trade Desk, Adobe, and PayPal, are highlighted as potential bargains based on recent performance metrics and valuations, with expectations for returns in 2026.
Alphabet Hits $4 Trillion Market Cap Fueled by Gemini AI
Alphabet's market value exceeded $4 trillion on Tuesday, driven by rapid improvements in its Gemini AI model and custom TPU chips, reversing earlier investor skepticism.
US Stock and Bond Markets Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with regular trading resuming on January 20. U.S. bond markets also close, while futures may have modified hours.
BitMine Invests $200 Million in MrBeast's Financial Platform
BitMine Immersion Technologies announced a $200 million investment into a financial platform led by YouTuber MrBeast, marking a major move by a listed crypto firm into consumer fintech.
Major Banks and Tech Giants Report Mixed Fourth Quarter Results Amid Policy Concerns
Fourth quarter earnings season unfolds with major banks and tech firms reporting results. Bank stocks face pressure from policy proposals while companies like TSMC and Morgan Stanley post strong profits.
Laughing Water Capital Reports Quarterly Gains and Discusses NextNav Holdings
Laughing Water Capital released its Q4 2025 investor letter, detailing fund performance and commentary on holding NextNav Inc., which closed at $14.93 per share on January 15, 2026.
Wall Street Aims for Gains as Tech Leads and Earnings Roll In
US stock futures rose Friday, led by tech, amid earnings reports and geopolitical tensions. Oil prices climbed while silver fell. Major indexes are set to finish the week lower despite Thursday's rally.
Fenimore Asset Management Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Performance and Market Outlook
Fenimore Asset Management released its Q4 2025 investor letter, detailing performance declines in its small cap, dividend focus, and value strategies. The firm highlighted SPS Commerce as a significant underperformer and commented on market volatility driven by AI enthusiasm and economic uncertainty.