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Shares of iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) jumped 2.6% in the morning session after a court ruling ordered competitor Google to share some of its search data.
Shares of internet service provider Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating. The investment bank set a price target of $40.00 for the telecommunications company. While initiating coverage can bring new attention to a stock, a "Neutral" rating is not a strong endorsement and suggests the analyst does not see significant upside from the current price in the near term. This comes as the stock has already declined over 44% in the past six months. Goldman Sachs noted that while Cogent is making a strategic pivot toward growth following its acquisition of Sprint's wireline business, some of its long-term opportunities may take longer to materialize than the market currently expects.
Shares of telecommunications infrastructure company Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) fell 3% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target that suggests potential downside. The investment bank set a price target of $4.10 per share. This target was notably below the stock's recent trading price of $4.97, implying a potential decline of over 14%. In its note, Goldman Sachs cited "low levels of conviction" regarding Lumen's business turnaround efforts. The firm pointed to the company's ongoing revenue declines, with management not projecting a return to positive revenue growth until 2029. According to the bank, it would require "more confidence revenue can grow" before taking a more positive view on the shares.
Shares of beauty, cosmetics, and personal care retailer Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA)
jumped 6.6% in the afternoon session after Barclays maintained its "Overweight" rating on the stock and increased its price target.
Financial markets are currently buzzing with intense anticipation, as a significant majority of investors and analysts are now forecasting a 25 basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 16-17, 2025. This widely expected move would mark a pivotal
As the calendar pages turn towards the latter half of 2025, Wall Street's leading strategists and analysts are peering intently into their crystal balls, offering a nuanced outlook for the S&P 500 (SPX). The consensus points to a market poised for continued, albeit potentially more measured, gains, buoyed by
Wall Street is buzzing with a familiar, yet unsettling, narrative: the increasing concentration of market value in a handful of mega-cap technology companies, leading to valuations that harken back to the infamous dot-com bubble. This top-heavy market structure is raising red flags among experts, who warn of potential fragility and
The U.S. stock market is once again sending signals of caution, as major indices experienced a notable pullback from their recent record highs in early September 2025. This downturn, following a robust August that saw all three major indices achieve their fourth consecutive month of gains, marks a pivot
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has added considerable Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exposure to her investment portfolio in 2025, making strategic purchases into iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT).
The year 2025 has heralded a dramatic resurgence in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) market, with a significant uptick in new listings and capital raised. This robust rebound signals a renewed, albeit cautious, investor confidence after a period of volatility and muted activity in previous years. As companies flock to
The U.S. stock market is currently experiencing an exhilarating surge, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all carving out new record highs. This widespread ascent reflects a powerful wave of investor optimism, fueled by robust corporate earnings, technological advancements, and shifting economic landscapes.
