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Some stocks are undeniable pillars in their respective industries, and sometimes even for an entire economy. Shares of Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) saw little change after it reported its first quarter

As markets prepare to shift into the new cycle created by potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (the Fed), a few specific sectors may have greater odds of outperforming the rest of

If United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) can be used as a leading indicator of the economy and S&P 500 performance, it sends a mixed signal. On the one hand, operational improvements and increased

Certain stocks fall out of favor once every business cycle, whether for actual justifiable reasons or because of plain overlooking. Markets can get busy and caught up with sectors that make the

While artificial intelligence (AI) and robots are in the spotlight regularly these days, there's a company that's been making surgical robots for over two decades. Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) is a leading North American freight railroad operator. The railroad and railway sub-sector operates within the broader transportation sector. CSX’s earnings report

Stock buybacks, also called stock repurchases, are important drivers of shareholder value, which is one of the reasons why Marketbeat tracks the data. As the name suggests, a buyback is when a

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) delivered a surprisingly solid performance in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding analyst projections on several key financial metrics. While the global airline sector

Dividend Aristocrat Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) fell about 5% after its Q1 release and may fall further. Not because the business is flagging but because the valuation has run up to unsustainable

The avian flu (H5n1) is making headlines again as it spreads through livestock, including cattle and hens -- and even humans are catching the disease. The nation's egg supply is facing tighter

It is an exciting time for Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) investors, although it isn't exactly an exciting company. The business manufactures, markets, services and leases railroad cars. The

Insider buying tells investors that a stock’s price is cheap, the market has something wrong, or the business outlook is improving. Insider buying can signal that share prices will reverse course

Marketbeat's many investor tools include analysts' rankings and sentiment trackers. These tools help investors and traders gauge market sentiment, showing trends and changes, updated revisions

With gains of almost 30% since November, it's been one of the better multi-month runs in the S&P 500 in recent memory. It's looking increasingly likely that inflation has been tamed by a Fed

Paychex, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: PAYX) stock price is falling into a buying opportunity that retirement-oriented income investors should heed. The only trouble with the Q3 results and guidance is that

Investors have a few ways to get their money back once they invest in a stock. The most common way to collect returns is simply to sell a stock – hopefully – at a higher price. The second way is

When traders place directional bets on a stock (meaning they are definitely bullish or bearish), they can amplify their returns through options. Options allow for responsible leverage-taking when

Resilient labor markets, foresightful management, and capital returns drive long-term gains for investors in Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) and UniFirst (NYSE: UNF); the only question is which is the

When traders stampede into call options, it typically means they expect an event to come, pushing the underlying stock higher soon. Because options expire at a given date, these traders must get

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) stock is up just over 1% in early trading on March 25. Investors appear to support the company's pre-market announcement that chief executive officer (CEO) Dave

In the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) world, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLU) remains a significant player, although it has seen a modest performance this year, with gains of nearly

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) is a significant player in the U.S. residential construction industry and part of the broader real estate sector. The company mainly caters to first-time and move-up