After a decade of significant underperformance, marked by legal battles and strategic drift, industrial conglomerate 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is now making aggressive moves to reclaim its former glory. MarketMinute predicts that this Dow Jones value stock, which has largely languished with minimal returns relative to the broader market over
The stage is set, and the curtains are about to rise on the Q3 2025 earnings season, a period historically known to inject both volatility and direction into the financial markets. As investors brace for a deluge of corporate financial reports, the overarching sentiment is one of cautious optimism, albeit
October 2025 has proven to be a turbulent month for global financial markets, as the persistent shadow of trade tensions and tariffs, particularly between the United States and China, continues to dictate investor sentiment and market volatility. While the month witnessed a dramatic escalation in rhetoric and retaliatory measures, a
The biotechnology sector is currently experiencing a significant surge in investor attention, characterized by a blend of cautious optimism and strategic focus. As of October 2025, this heightened interest is not merely an isolated phenomenon but rather a potent indicator of broader market movements, significantly impacting stock futures and the
The global economy is bracing for a significant deceleration in 2025, a trend intensified by persistent trade tensions and widespread policy uncertainties. At the heart of this growing fragility lies China, the world's second-largest economy, whose third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures, expected to be unveiled tomorrow, October 20,
Johnson & Johnson’s rumored Protagonist buyout demonstrates its proven M&A strategy: divesting low-growth units to fund high-margin, innovative assets.
Global financial markets are currently navigating a treacherous landscape marked by a pronounced surge in investor risk aversion. As of October 16, 2025, a potent cocktail of persistent geopolitical instability, enduring economic uncertainties, and lingering concerns over banking sector fragility has compelled investors to retreat from riskier assets, fundamentally reshaping
Global financial markets are currently gripped by a palpable sense of unease and heightened volatility as October 2025 unfolds. A complex interplay of escalating geopolitical tensions, persistent economic uncertainties, and burgeoning credit concerns is driving a significant shift in investor sentiment towards caution and risk aversion. This environment is characterized
New York, NY – October 16, 2025 – The Consumer Staples and Healthcare sectors of the S&P 500 are experiencing a notable day of underperformance, largely overshadowed by the precipitous stock plunge of Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE). The consumer health giant, spun off from Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), is grappling with a
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's latest "SF FedViews" publication, released on October 16, 2025, offers a nuanced picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting inconsistent progress on inflation and a discernibly softening labor market. This pivotal report, delivered by Sylvain Leduc, executive vice president and director of research,
New York, NY – October 16, 2025 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), once considered a stalwart of stability, is currently navigating turbulent waters, finding itself among the market's bottom performers today. The precipitous drop in its stock is directly linked to an escalating barrage of talc-related lawsuits, including a staggering £1 billion
Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE), the consumer health giant spun off from Johnson & Johnson, has found itself at the bottom of today's market performance, with its stock price experiencing a significant decline. As of October 16, 2025, the company's shares are trending down by 10.3% and have marked a year-long decline
As October 2025 progresses, a palpable shift in investor sentiment is evident across US financial markets, with recent fund flow data signaling a clear pivot towards defensive strategies. Faced with persistent economic uncertainties and lingering geopolitical concerns, investors are increasingly reallocating capital from riskier growth assets into more stable, capital-preservation-focused
Johnson & Johnson's stock shows strong technical momentum following a modest earnings beat, but faces potential volatility due to ongoing UK talc lawsuits and a strategic orthopedics spinoff.
A legal claim involving 3,000 people has been reportedly filed against Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) in the U.K., alleging that the company knowingly sold asbestos-contaminated baby powder.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credited the country's investment boom to President Donald Trump's policies on Wednesday, and expressed optimism about its sustainability, but said the government shutdown was a potential obstacle.
