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Shares of oklahoma-based financial institution BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ:BANF) jumped 3.5% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. 

Shares of online marketplace Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company's latest 13F filing revealed a significant increase in ownership by an institutional investor. 

Shares of cyber security company SentinelOne (NYSE:S) jumped 3% in the morning session after Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $24 price target. 

Shares of industrial manufacturing company Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) fell 3% in the morning session after the company's stock was downgraded by a Wall Street firm earlier in the week, and investors showed caution ahead of its upcoming quarterly earnings report. 

Shares of computer hardware and IT solutions company Dell (NYSE:DELL) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after Bank of America Securities raised its price target on the stock. 

Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the broader cryptocurrency market rallied as the U.S. House of Representatives passed three crypto-related bills, including the GENIUS Act, which aims to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

Shares of electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC) jumped 6% in the morning session after the stock reacted to a positive analyst rating which signaled confidence in the company. 

Shares of regional banking company Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) fell 3.6% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter 2025 earnings that, while strong, may have underwhelmed investors with high expectations. 

Shares of health insurance company Humana (NYSE:HUM) fell 3.2% in the morning session after the company lost a lawsuit seeking to reverse cuts to its Medicare bonus payments. 

Shares of casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after a major institutional investor, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, disclosed a significant increase in its stake in the company. 

Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after the House passed the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at providing regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency market. 

Shares of cannabis company Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after President Trump signed a bill that could ease federal research restrictions on cannabis and psychedelics. 

Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after analyst upgrades and a strong summer box office performance fueled investor optimism. 

Shares of data visualization and business intelligence company Domo (NASDAQ:DOMO) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after investment firm Stephens & Co. initiated coverage on the stock with an "Overweight" rating and a $19 price target. 

Shares of regional banking company F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:FNB) jumped 4.7% in the pre-market session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. 

Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) fell 3.1% in the morning session after the stock continued a sharp decline from the previous session, which was fueled by multiple analyst downgrades and broader weakness in the healthcare plans sector. 

Shares of maritime transportation company Matson (NYSE:MATX) fell 5.6% in the morning session after an analyst at Jefferies downgraded the company from a "Buy" to a "Hold" and slashed the price target. 

Shares of regional banking company Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) jumped 4.5% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. The regional bank announced adjusted earnings of $0.60 per share on revenue of $1.91 billion. These results topped analyst forecasts, which called for earnings of $0.56 per share on $1.85 billion in revenue. Investors were encouraged by the bank's 10% year-over-year revenue growth and a beat on net interest income, a key measure of profitability for banks that compares the revenue generated from loans to the interest paid out on deposits. The company reported net interest income of $1.26 billion, which was ahead of the $1.23 billion consensus estimate. Management pointed to solid deposit growth and disciplined loan production as key drivers for the strong quarter.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its "Overweight" rating and $60 price target on the company. 

Shares of streaming video giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) fell 5% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong second-quarter earnings but warned of pressure on future profitability. 

Shares of regional banking company Independent Bank (NASDAQ:INDB) jumped 5.7% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter financial results that beat Wall Street estimates for both adjusted earnings per share and revenue. 

Shares of payments and billing software maker Bill.com (NYSE:BILL) fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after an analyst at investment firm Baird lowered the price target on the company's shares. Baird analyst David Koning maintained a 'Neutral' rating on the stock but trimmed the 12-month price target to $52 from a previous $55. A price target represents an analyst's projection of a stock's value in the future. While the 'Neutral' rating suggested the firm did not see a strong reason to either buy or sell the shares, the reduction in the price target indicated a slightly more cautious view on the stock's potential for appreciation over the next year.

Shares of industrial conglomerate 3M (NYSE:MMM) fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that, despite beating expectations on an adjusted basis, revealed underlying concerns for investors. 

Shares of regional banking company Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported strong second-quarter 2025 financial results that showed significant growth in earnings and a key profitability metric. 

Shares of semiconductor company Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after hedge fund Edgestream Partners L.P. significantly increased its investment in the company. According to a regulatory filing, Edgestream Partners L.P. boosted its holdings in the semiconductor company by a remarkable 496.0% during the first quarter. The firm acquired an additional 54,185 shares, bringing its total stake to 65,110 shares, valued at approximately $2.24 million. Such a substantial purchase by an institutional investor was often interpreted by the market as a strong vote of confidence in a company's future prospects and strategy.

Shares of technology real estate company Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD) fell 5.5% in the afternoon session after reports revealed sluggish market conditions and elevated mortgage rates. 

Shares of medication company Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) fell 3.8% in the afternoon session after its experimental therapy for blepharitis, an inflammatory condition of the eyelids, failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study. 

Shares of fertility benefits company Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY) fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after a regulatory filing revealed a significant institutional investor had sharply reduced its stake in the company. 

Check out the companies making headlines this week:

Financial services company Comerica (NYSE:CMA) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 3% year on year to $849 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.42 per share was 13.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial conglomerate 3M (NYSE:MMM) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.4% year on year to $6.34 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.16 per share was 7.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.1% year on year to $1.91 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.60 per share was 7.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial services company Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 396% year on year to $4.99 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.91 per share was 1.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Steel wire manufacturer Insteel (NYSE:IIIN) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 23.4% year on year to $179.9 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.78 per share was 15.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Healthcare product and device company Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 7.4% year on year to $11.14 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.26 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Uniform and facility services provider Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8% year on year to $2.67 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $11.08 million at the midpoint came in 99.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.09 per share was 2.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial conglomerate GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 23.4% year on year to $10.15 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.66 per share was 16% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Professional tools and equipment manufacturer Snap-on (NYSE:SNA) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $1.28 billion. Its GAAP profit of $4.72 per share was 2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 16.5% year on year to $715.8 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.52 per share was 7.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.3% year on year to $2.24 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.88 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

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 stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems confused about where we could go next. This uncertainty has led to a flat return for the industry over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 4.1%.

A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that sway capital spending, like interest rates. Wariness surrounding these influences has caused the industry to underperform the market as it was flat over the past six months while the S&P 500 climbed by 4.1%.

The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital, and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.

Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But increasing competition from AI-driven upstarts has tempered enthusiasm, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 4.6%. This drawdown was discouraging since the S&P 500 returned 4.1%.

Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. These themes have enabled rapid growth for the industry, which has posted a 6.1% gain over the past six months compared to 4.1% for the S&P 500.

Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock. These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.

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

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.

Profitable companies tend to be more resilient, giving them the flexibility to invest and return capital to shareholders. Businesses that consistently generate earnings can better navigate downturns and capitalize on new opportunities.

While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems confused about where we could go next. This uncertainty has led to a flat return for the industry over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 4.1%.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices. But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy. The market seems to be debating where we are in the cycle as the industrials stocks were flat over the past six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 rose by 4.1%.

Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.

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

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that sway capital spending, like interest rates. Wariness surrounding these influences has caused the industry to underperform the market as it was flat over the past six months while the S&P 500 climbed by 4.1%.

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.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control. Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.

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

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.

Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Over the past six months, it seems like demand trends are working against their favor as the industry has tumbled by 4.7%. This performance was disheartening since the S&P 500 gained 4.1%.