Know What's Happening in Large Cap Stocks
Know What's Happening in Large Cap Stocks
Qualcomm launches $20 billion buyback and lifts dividend to $0.92
Qualcomm unveiled a $20 billion share repurchase program and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.92 per share, aiming to bolster investor confidence as its smartphone business faces challenges.
German consumer‑goods giant Henkel AG has signed a definitive agreement to purchase premium hair‑care brand Olaplex for $1.4 billion, or $2.06 per share. The deal, approved by Olaplex’s board and its controlling shareholder Advent, is aimed at deepening Henkel’s hair‑care category and unlocking cross‑selling opportunities worldwide.
Chevron warned that California is on the brink of a historic fuel shortage after diesel prices surged past $7 a gallon, the highest on record. The company said it may cease refining in the state unless taxes and regulations are...
Activist billionaire Bill Ackman sold Pershing Square’s remaining Hilton Worldwide shares after a seven‑year hold, using the proceeds to buy Amazon and Meta Platforms. The move lifts AI stocks to roughly 55% of the fund’s $15.5 billion portfolio, underscoring a broader...
European equities fell sharply on Thursday as investors priced in higher ECB rates, dragging down a range of listed companies from Germany’s SMA Solar to France’s Vinci. The sell‑off coincided with a $1.4 billion Henkel acquisition, a 1% revenue dip at...
"The profit outlook for S&P 500 companies has been improving even as share prices have fallen - a dynamic rarely seen during episodes of geopolitical uncertainty ... The setup has historically rewarded investors willing to look through near-term pain." -Bloomberg
Japan's Nikkei index climbed 0.61% to 54,075, driven by a 6.2% jump in SoftBank shares after Arm Holdings forecast strong data‑center chip revenue. The rally reflects growing optimism that Middle‑East tensions may ease, even as the market stays below its...
Charles Schwab announced $519 billion of net new assets in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 42% annual increase that pushed total client assets past $12 trillion. The firm also posted a record $23.9 billion in total net revenue and a 50% jump...
Investors are shifting into dividend‑focused exchange‑traded funds as U.S. Treasury yields remain subdued, seeking income from large‑cap equities that pay solid dividends. The trend is underscored by recent payouts from MillerKnoll, KB Home, Strauss Group and others, highlighting the appeal...
Analysts say Tesla's robotaxi ambitions are jeopardized after the U.S. safety regulator broadened its Full Self‑Driving probe to 3.2 million vehicles, a move that could force a costly recall and erode the $1.2 trillion valuation built on future autonomous‑ride revenue.
The FTSE 100 jumped 1.2% on Tuesday, buoyed by signs of a diplomatic thaw in the Middle East and expectations that UK inflation data could support a softer monetary stance. Traders cited the rally as a barometer of renewed risk...
Dollar Tree reported Q4 2025 revenue of $5.5 billion, up 9% year‑over‑year, and adjusted diluted EPS rose 21%. The discount retailer also lifted its FY2026 sales outlook to $20.5‑$20.7 billion while outlining a 400‑store expansion plan.
JG Summit Holdings reported a 7% decline in net income to about $650 million for 2025, as one‑off gains vanished and the petrochemical exit triggered a $1.6 billion loss. Recurring profit rose 3% to $574 million, powered by strong travel, leisure and consumer...
GameStop reported a decline in hardware and software sales for FY 2025, while collectibles revenue topped $1 billion and made up 29.2% of total revenue. The retailer also saw its directly registered shares fall to 66.2 million and its Bitcoin holdings lose...
U.S. equities retreated on Tuesday as the S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, the Dow Jones fell 0.2% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.8% amid fresh missile strikes in the Middle East and contradictory statements from President Donald Trump and Tehran. The market...
JBS announced record full‑year 2025 revenue of $86.2 billion, a 12% increase over 2024, and net income of $2 billion, up 13%. Earnings per share rose 15% to $1.89, while adjusted EBITDA reached $6.8 billion with a 7.9% margin. Strong contributions came from...
Nvidia’s shares now trade at a lower forward price‑to‑earnings multiple than Exxon Mobil, marking an unusual valuation crossover between a leading AI chipmaker and a major energy producer. Exxon has surged 36% year‑to‑date while Nvidia slipped 3%, narrowing the earnings multiple...
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co Ltd announced full‑year profit of RMB3.371 bn ($472 m), up 22% from the prior year, while revenue edged 1.4% higher to RMB41.498 bn. The earnings lift expands the group’s capacity to fund R&D and health‑technology projects amid a...
Micron Technology reported a record $23.8 billion in second‑quarter revenue and GAAP earnings of $12.07 per share, far exceeding its own guidance. Despite the beat, the stock slipped to $444.27 as the Nasdaq tumbled and investors voiced doubts about the sustainability...
Wall Street opened lower on Wednesday as the S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 6,556.37, the Dow Jones slipped 0.2% to 46,124.06 and the Nasdaq dropped 0.8% to 21,761.89. The moves came amid fresh missile strikes by Iran on Israeli cities,...
Aptiv announced the spin‑off of its electrical distribution systems into a new company, Versigent, which will debut on the NYSE on April 1 under the ticker VGNT. Shareholders will receive one Versigent share for every three Aptiv shares. Versigent targets $8.3 billion...
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender, saw its former chairman Atanu Chakraborty resign, citing ethical concerns, while interim chair Keki Mistry was installed with regulator approval. The bank’s shares are trading around ₹781.70 (≈ $9.40) against a BNP Paribas target of ₹1,500 (≈ $18.10)....
Hong Kong’s leading free‑to‑air broadcaster TVB reported a US$7.5 million profit for 2025, reversing a seven‑year loss streak. Revenue slipped 2% to HK$3.19 billion (≈US$408 million) but costs fell 4.9%, while advertising income rose 15% on its terrestrial channels. Growth was driven by...
Brent crude rebounded past $100 a barrel while the two‑year Treasury yield rose to 3.88%, sending S&P 500 futures down 0.2% and weighing on large‑cap energy and industrial stocks. The move follows fresh missile and drone attacks in the Middle...
Nvidia’s shares climbed on Wednesday as the company reaffirmed its dominance in artificial‑intelligence processors. Arm Holdings announced a new data‑center CPU designed for AI workloads, marking its first foray into selling its own silicon. The move puts Arm in direct...
PDD Holdings, the parent of Pinduoduo and Temu, posted an 11% drop in quarterly net profit to 24.5 billion yuan ($3.6 billion), missing analysts' expectations. Revenue rose 12% year‑on‑year to 123.9 billion yuan (≈$18 billion), in line with forecasts, while full‑year profit fell 12%...
Daymark Wealth Partners LLC increased its Costco stake by 519 shares, bringing its holding to 27,395 shares worth roughly $23.6 million. The move follows sizable purchases by other institutions, notably Norges Bank’s $5.69 billion position and significant gains by Laurel Wealth and...
Alibaba reported a roughly two‑thirds year‑over‑year plunge in net income for Q4 2025, with e‑commerce revenue growth slowing to 6% and cloud revenue jumping 36%. The group said the loss reflects heavy investment in cloud, AI and quick‑commerce, positioning the...
The Sensex climbed 1.89% and the Nifty rose 1.78% after crude oil prices fell 5% on reports of a possible US‑Iran ceasefire. The rally was reinforced by Reliance Industries' first Iranian crude purchase since 2019, signaling renewed confidence in energy...
ServiceNow stock fell 4.4% after Anthropic announced a new Claude AI feature that lets the chatbot operate a computer remotely. The move triggered a 4% drop in the IGV SaaS ETF and revived worries that generative‑AI agents could erode the...
The S&P 500 is on track to close Q1 2026 in negative territory, marking another of the 18 instances in the past half‑century where the index began the year down. Historically, only three first‑quarter declines have exceeded 10%, with the most...
Truist Securities analyst John McDonald lowered his price target on Wells Fargo (WFC) to $94 from $98, citing a softer net interest income (NII) outlook. The bank’s FY2026 guidance projects roughly $50 billion in NII, prompting Truist to adjust its margin assumptions....
ConocoPhillips unveiled a $4 billion ordinary dividend for 2026 after oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, driving an 11% month‑to‑date rise in its shares. The payout reflects a $9 billion total return in 2025 and a commitment to return 45% of...
Wells Fargo's senior technology strategist announced that the hyperscalers Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet have moved back into favor, citing improving earnings visibility and a softer capital‑requirement environment for banks. The comment follows recent regulatory changes that could free $175 billion of...
Investors are gravitating toward dividend‑focused large‑cap ETFs—Schwab SCHD, Vanguard VYM and iShares DGRO—as alternatives to low‑yield bonds, with yields ranging from 2% to 3.5%. The move reflects persistent weak bond returns and a search for income plus equity upside.
What happened to Nvidia? Business is booming, but the stock is selling off. The problem may be happening behind the scenes.
The S&P 500 is -3.4% YTD But everything else is up... US SMIDs, ex-US.. +2.5% to +3.7% https://t.co/8nTZBWpDKU
Disney's shares fell short of the broader market rally as the entertainment giant navigates a CEO transition following Bob Iger's retirement. The leadership change has sparked investor caution and speculation about the company's strategic direction.
Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, earned $93 bn last year. More on this in the Chartbook Top Links. Source: How They Make Money https://t.co/DnYAwzwvOQ
S&P 500 forward EPS a record high of $332 SMIDs also yodeling higher over the last six months @yardeni https://t.co/BfA01cKlKd
London’s FTSE 100 rose modestly on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in oil majors BP and Shell as Brent crude breached the $100‑a‑barrel mark. The rally came amid fresh uncertainty over the Israel‑Iran conflict and a five‑day pause on U.S. strikes...
4 financials... two Canadian, two American... all vs. the stronger denominator $TSX $EWC market... $CM + $TD - absolute & relative uptrends $BAC + $JPM - absolute & relative downtrends https://t.co/GewGS1r3RL
Today will be the 100th session since the Nasdaq 100 QQQ peaked. Yet it isn't even 10% off its high. That has tended to be a good sign, esp relative to those times it was deeper into a correction at the 100-day...
DoorDash announced a temporary fuel‑relief program that gives U.S. drivers 10% cash‑back on gas purchases and weekly stipends of $5‑$15 for trips over 125 miles, while Canadian Dashers can earn up to C$36 a week. The measures run through late...
$MSFT now below 20x earnings... $AVGO 18x $NVDA 16x $META 17x out-year earnings estimates @finviz_com https://t.co/i1ijeByOv6
Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC trimmed its Applied Materials (AMAT) position by 13.8%, selling 3,800 shares and ending the quarter with 23,772 shares valued at roughly $6.11 million. Meanwhile, several large institutions expanded their stakes, most notably Capital Research Global Investors,...
Congress Asset Management Co. dramatically increased its ServiceNow stake by 385% in Q4, buying 672,898 shares to hold 847,477 shares worth about $130 million, making NOW its 25th largest holding. Other institutions such as Jacobs & Co., Union Bancaire Privée, and...
U.S. equity markets slipped on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones down 84 points (0.2%), the Nasdaq falling 185 points (0.8%) and the S&P 500 dropping 0.4% to 6,556.37. The retreat followed President Trump’s optimistic remarks on Iran‑U.S. talks, which initially...
Exor N.V. is trading at an approximately 62% discount to its net asset value, a gap analysts deem unjustified given its robust balance sheet and active portfolio management. The company's Lingotto asset‑management arm has tripled assets under management to $10 billion,...
Moody's Corp (MCO) trades at $428.46 and is a component of the S&P 500. The company provides credit ratings for more than 33,000 entities and offers analytics services for risk management. The analyst report emphasizes Moody's large‑cap status and a steady...
Inclusive Capital Partners, an activist investment firm, sold roughly 8.5 million Bayer shares—about 0.9% of the company—for approximately $379 million. The transaction caused Bayer's stock to tumble around 3% before partially recovering. The sale follows Inclusive Capital’s earlier activism that helped oust...
