Dividends
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls owner hikes outlook as CEO says holiday season is off to a ‘strong start’
The T.J. Maxx logo is displayed at a T.J. Maxx store on August 20, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The CEO of TJX Cos. said Wednesday the holiday shopping season is off to a “strong start” as the discounter behind T.J. Maxx, Home Goods and Marshalls issued fiscal third-quarter results that […]
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Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend stocks
Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The U.S. stock market continues to be volatile due to concerns about valuations of tech and artificial intelligence stocks and an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop. Given this scenario, investors seeking passive income can add some dividend stocks to their portfolios. At the same time, investors might […]
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We’re increasing our Cisco Systems price target after an AI-fueled beat and raise
Cisco Systems shares spiked higher Wednesday evening after the networking company delivered a quarterly beat and outlook raise. Another quarter of double-digit order growth proves Cisco is an underrated winner from the AI infrastructure buildout. Revenue in the company’s fiscal 2026 first quarter, which ended Oct. 25, increased 8% year over year to $14.88 billion, […]
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Morgan Stanley says these ‘dividend hopefuls’ could generate big returns if they initiate a payout
There are a number of companies that have the financial ability to start paying dividends to shareholders, according to Morgan Stanley. Those that do so have the potential to then generate outsized returns for investors, strategist Todd Castagno said in a recent note. The firm found that companies that initiate a regular, quarterly dividend outperformed […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Block, Archer Aviation, Akamai, Globus Medical and more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: XYZ —The financial services provider plunged 10% after reporting third-quarter earnings of 54 cents per share, while analysts polled by LSEG were expecting 67 cents. Block’s $6.11 billion revenue also came IN below the forecast $6.31 billion. Globus Medical — The medical device maker soared 32% […]
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Cava cuts full-year forecast, in another warning sign for fast-casual restaurants
Pedestrians carry Cava bags along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cava on Tuesday cut its full-year forecast for the second straight quarter as younger consumers visit its restaurants less frequently. “When you look at different […]
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Yum Brands quarterly revenue rises 8%, fueled by Taco Bell and KFC
Signage is displayed outside a Yum! Brands Inc. Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Yum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue growth, fueled by strong demand for Taco Bell and improved U.S. sales for KFC. The restaurant […]
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Pfizer tops estimates, raises profit guidance even as sales fall
Smith Collection | Archive Photos | Getty Images Pfizer on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that topped estimates and hiked its full-year profit guidance, as cost cuts helped to outweigh declining sales for the period. The pharmaceutical giant now expects its full-year adjusted profit to come in between $3 and $3.15 per share, up […]
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World’s largest oil company Aramco reports higher third-quarter net profit on production boost
Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal Ahmed Jadallah | Reuters Saudi Aramco on Tuesday posted a 0.9% jump in third-quarter profit, beating expectations on the back of higher production even as oil prices remained under pressure. The world’s largest oil company reported adjusted net income of 104.92 billion Saudi riyals ($27.98 billion) […]
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Berkshire posts solid earnings. But Wall Street doubts the stock can rally with Buffett’s exit looming
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a sharp rebound in operating profit over the weekend, but Wall Street analysts were divided on the outlook for the conglomerate between optimism over its insurance rebound and succession uncertainty. The Omaha-based company said operating earnings from its collection of businesses, including insurance, railroads and energy, rose 34% from a […]
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