San Francisco, CA – October 21, 2025 – The technology sector, a dominant force in the S&P 500's recent ascent, experienced a notable setback on October 15, 2024, as concerns over the semiconductor industry and broader economic signals triggered a significant pullback. This underperformance, characterized by sharp declines in chip stocks
Shares of life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR)
jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after Bank of America Securities maintained its "Buy" rating on the company. This followed a similar move from Raymond James, which maintained its "Outperform" rating on the stock. The positive sentiment may have also been bolstered by broader trends, as the biotechnology sector experienced a significant surge in investor attention. This heightened interest was viewed as a potent indicator of wider market movements, signaling a potentially favorable environment for companies in related industries.
Shares of fashion conglomerate PVH (NYSE:PVH)
jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued following positive ratings from Wall Street analysts'. Recently, BTIG initiated coverage on the stock with a 'buy' rating.
Shares of online community and discussion platform Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after investment firm Raymond James raised its price target on the stock to $250 from $225, maintaining a 'Strong Buy' rating. The firm pointed to a stronger outlook for Reddit's advertising revenue, stating it was more bullish on the Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) opportunity following recent ad checks. Raymond James's positive view was supported by the potential for moderate increases in ad load, better ad pricing, and benefits from the company's AI-powered search feature. The firm projected that the AI search tool alone could create a $350 million revenue opportunity by increasing user queries. This optimism was built on Reddit's solid financial health, which included a 91.04% gross profit margin and 70% year-over-year revenue growth.
Shares of banking software provider nCino (NASDAQ:NCNO) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after Raymond James upgraded the stock to "Strong Buy" from "Outperform."
Toronto, Canada – October 16, 2025 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) has emerged as a standout performer in today's tumultuous market, with its stock demonstrating robust growth amidst a historic surge in gold prices. The precious metal has shattered all previous records, with gold futures on the CME Group's
The financial services landscape is witnessing a significant strategic alliance as EQ and Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announce a comprehensive partnership aimed at delivering a cutting-edge equity stock plan solution to their clients. This collaboration marries EQ's innovative equity management platform, EquiTrax, with Raymond James' extensive wealth management and
Shares of healthcare apparel company Figs (NYSE:FIGS)
jumped 5% in the afternoon session after BTIG initiated coverage on the stock with a "Buy" rating and a $9.00 price target.
Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) shares are trading higher on Tuesday after multiple analysts raised their price targets on the stock, with Raymond James boosting its target to $165 from $155.
Shares of logistics solutions provider Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG)
jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after Raymond James upgraded the stock's rating to 'Outperform' from 'Market Perform' and set a new price target of $40.
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
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Shares of telecommunications company Dycom (NYSE:DY)
jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after UBS raised its price target for the company to $336 from $296, while keeping a Buy rating on the stock. This move by the investment bank indicated a more positive outlook on the company's future stock performance. A higher price target suggests that the analyst sees more potential for the stock's value to increase. By maintaining its "Buy" rating, UBS reaffirmed its belief that the stock was a good investment. This kind of action often gives investors more confidence in a company's prospects, which can lead to increased buying activity and a higher share price.
Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX: EFN), a global leader in fleet management services, continues to underscore its commitment to shareholder returns through a robust and consistently growing dividend policy. As of October 2025, the company's strategic approach to capital allocation, marked by regular dividend increases and share buybacks, serves as
Shares of cosmetics company e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF)
jumped 2.3% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock, citing the strong performance and potential of the rhode skincare line.
Looking back on investment banking & brokerage stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) and its peers.
Shares of funeral services company Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV)
fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after a confluence of negative economic data pointed to a weak economy. The latest Survey of Consumer Expectations from the New York Fed revealed that households' short-term inflation expectations are rising, while their outlook on the labor market is deteriorating. Consumers expressed greater concern about potential job losses and expect lower earnings growth, factors that directly impact discretionary spending.
Evercore ISI Cuts Rating as Homebuilder Grapples with Demand and Affordability Challenges
KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the nation's prominent homebuilders, is currently navigating a period of heightened scrutiny, with its stock facing significant downgrades from leading financial analysts. On October 7, 2025, Evercore ISI Group notably lowered its
Graphene Investments, a prominent institutional investor, executed a significant portfolio adjustment during the third quarter of 2025, selling its entire holding of 115,000 shares in Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM). This substantial divestment, reported on October 7, 2025, marks a complete exit by Graphene from the satellite communications provider and
ANCHORAGE, AK – October 7, 2025 – Trilogy Metals (NYSE: TMQ) has seen its stock price skyrocket and its analyst ratings upgraded following a pivotal announcement of substantial federal funding and a strategic partnership with the U.S. government. The news, which broke on October 6th and continued to reverberate through trading
Oracle’s shares were down nearly 4% in Tuesday’s afternoon session after a report stated that it lost nearly $100 million from renting out access to Nvidia’s Blackwell chips.
