A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after blockbuster quarterly results from tech titans Apple and Amazon boosted investor confidence, supported by impressive earnings from key cloud and crypto leaders, Cloudflare and Coinbase.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Five9 (NASDAQ:FIVN) and its peers.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a key inflation report came in cooler than anticipated, fueling hopes for a shift in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed a 3.0% year-over-year increase, slightly below the 3.1% that analysts had expected. This moderation in inflation is a significant signal for investors, suggesting that price pressures may be easing. For the tech sector, which is often sensitive to interest rate changes, this news was particularly welcome. Softer inflation could give the Federal Reserve the flexibility to pause or even begin cutting interest rates. Lower rates reduce borrowing costs for growth-oriented tech companies and increase the present value of their future earnings, making their stocks more attractive to investors.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after positive news on corporate earnings, easing political and trade tensions, and optimism about future interest rate cuts all converged to lift investor sentiment.
The enterprise artificial intelligence landscape is witnessing a pivotal shift, moving beyond experimental implementations to a focus on operationalizing AI with unwavering trust and reliability. Two recent product launches exemplify this evolution: Dun & Bradstreet's (NYSE: DNB) D&B.AI Suite of Capabilities and NiCE's (NASDAQ: NICE) AI Ops Center. These innovations, both unveiled on October 16, [...]
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump eased concerns over escalating trade tensions with China, calming markets rattled by his earlier tariff threats. U.S. stocks rose sharply, with the Nasdaq-100 jumping nearly 2%, following a post on Truth Social where Trump suggested the trade conflict would not worsen. This shift in tone provided significant relief to investors, who had driven a sharp sell-off the previous Friday due to fears of higher tariffs. Technology companies with significant international supply chains and sales, such as AMD and Nvidia, led the market rally, with their shares climbing 4.2% and 3.4%, respectively. The broader market indexes, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, also saw substantial gains, reflecting widespread optimism that a potentially damaging trade war might be averted.
October 10, 2025 – The financial markets are currently experiencing a pronounced divergence, with a select group of companies reaching new 52-week highs, propelled by technological innovation and strategic market positioning, while established consumer and industrial players slide to 52-week lows, grappling with shifting economic landscapes and sector-specific headwinds. This bifurcated
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump threatened to impose 'massive' tariffs on Chinese products, reigniting trade war fears.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back as a report raised concerns about artificial intelligence demand and profitability.
Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor.
The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.
Over the last six months, Five9’s shares have sunk to $24.01, producing a disappointing 12.6% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 18.4% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered cautious remarks on the economy, spooking investors and pulling indexes back from record highs.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors scooped up equities, shaking off the initial concerns inferred from the Fed's dot plot, with tech stocks leading the charge.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back, reversing early gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious despite a softer-than-expected inflation reading.
Looking back on video conferencing stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including 8x8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) and its peers.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the video conferencing industry, including RingCentral (NYSE:RNG) and its peers.
