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Visual content marketplace Getty Images (NYSEGETY) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.5% year on year to $247.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $936.5 million at the midpoint came in 2.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.06 per share was $0.02 above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of government IT services provider Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQSAIC) jumped 11.7% in the morning session after the company reported impressive fourth quarter 2024 (fiscal 2025) results, which blew past analysts' sales and earnings estimates. 

Shares of gaming company Inspired (NASDAQINSE) jumped 6% in the morning session after the company reported impressive fourth quarter 2024 results which beat analysts' revenue and earnings estimates. 

Shares of contemporary clothing brand Guess (NYSEGES) jumped 28.7% in the morning session after the company announced it received a $13.00 cash acquisition offer from WHP Global. The deal would cover all outstanding shares other than those held by some existing shareholders like Paul Marciano, Maurice Marciano, and Carlos Alberini, planned to roll their stakes into the deal. The company added that it formed a special committee to review the offer but noted that there is no guarantee that the proposed offer will be approved or completed.

Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQINTC) jumped 8.5% in the afternoon session after a Reuters report revealed that the new CEO Lip-Bu Tan planned to introduce a series of measures to drive value. Some of the measures include "a cutback on middle management, improvement in the company's chip-manufacturing performance, and the introduction of new semiconductors to power artificial intelligence servers." The stock's reaction suggested that the market interpreted this as positive news in line with the expectations for the positive change investors had anticipated.

Shares of biopharmaceutical company Incyte Corporation (NASDAQINCY) fell 15.2% in the pre-market session after the company released phase three trial data for a skin condition treatment, which fell below Wall Street's expectations. According to the data, the drug was effective for less than half of the participants who took it in the trials.

Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQTSLA) fell 6.7% in the afternoon session after markets remained concerned about the company's sales performance, as recent data highlighted significant weaknesses in Europe and China. These worries were further amplified by increasing competition in these regions, which could weaken the company's market position. Notably, Reuters reported that Tesla is offering a free trial of its Full Self Driving (FSD) autonomous software to consumers in China. This move revealed the company's willingness to use incentives to attract customers and counter rising competition. 

Shares of young adult apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSEAEO) jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced it would buy back up to $200m of its common stock. This represents approximately 18.1 million shares, at the closing price on March 14, 2025, or roughly 9.5% of the company's fully diluted outstanding stock. This announcement underscored management's focus on returning the value generated by the business to its shareholders. 

From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also led to strong returns for SaaS stocks lately as they’ve gained 6.2% over the past six months. Investing here would have been wise - at the same time, the S&P 500 was stuck in neutral.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows as they’re notoriously hard to run thanks to perishable ingredients, labor shortages, or volatile consumer spending. Unfortunately, these factors have spelled trouble for the industry as it has shed 4.8% over the past six months. This drawdown was discouraging since the S&P 500 held steady.

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

"You get what you pay for" often applies to expensive stocks with best-in-class business models and execution. While their quality can sometimes justify the premium, they typically experience elevated volatility during market downturns when expectations change.

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.

Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also led to strong returns for SaaS stocks lately as they’ve gained 6.2% over the past six months. Investing here would have been wise - at the same time, the S&P 500 was stuck in neutral.

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.

Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be extreme - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble (Nvidia?) or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.

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.

Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match. The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.

The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

Retailers are adapting their business models as technology changes how people shop. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending. This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have tumbled by 15.8% over the past six months. This performance was particularly disheartening since the S&P 500 held steady.

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.

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.

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.

Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.

Retailers are overhauling their operations as technology redefines the shopping experience. Still, secular trends are working against their favor as e-commerce continues to take share from brick and mortars. This puts retail stocks in a tough spot, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 15.8%. This drop was seriously disappointing since the S&P 500 stood firm.

Personal health and wellness is one of the many secular tailwinds for healthcare companies. But financial performance has lagged recently as players offloaded surplus COVID inventories in 2023 and 2024, a headwind for overall demand. The result? Over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 10.2%. This drop was particularly disheartening since the S&P 500 held its ground.

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 1.6%. This drawdown was disheartening since the S&P 500 stood firm.

Gaming company Inspired (NASDAQINSE) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.2% year on year to $83 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was 6.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Government IT services provider Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQSAIC) reported Q4 CY2024 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.8% year on year to $1.84 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $7.68 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.57 per share was 23.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Novanta’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 21.9% of its value and falling to a new 52-week low of $133.58 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the last six months, Connection’s shares have sunk to $60.87, producing a disappointing 18.3% loss while the S&P 500 was flat. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the past six months, U.S. Cellular has been a great trade. While the S&P 500 was flat, the stock price has climbed by 13.9% to $64.40 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Brink's. The stock has dropped 23.4% and now trades at $84.81, rattling many shareholders. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Myriad Genetics’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 65.1% of its value and falling to $9.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

LSI currently trades at $17.32 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 485% since March 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 122% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 11.6% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

CBIZ has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 2.4% while holding steady at $69.40.

Over the past six months, Coinbase has been a great trade. While the S&P 500 was flat, the stock price has climbed by 12% to $181.97 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Cable One has gotten torched over the last six months - since September 2024, its stock price has dropped 32.7% to a new 52-week low of $226.39 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at PacBio (NASDAQPACB) and its peers.

Shareholders of Microchip Technology would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 30.9% and now trades at $53.18. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

What a fantastic six months it’s been for Masimo. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 45.8%, hitting $167.70. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at WESCO (NYSEWCC) and its peers.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how vehicle retailer stocks fared in Q4, starting with Camping World (NYSECWH).

Over the past six months, ESAB has been a great trade. While the S&P 500 was flat, the stock price has climbed by 14.4% to $118.76 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Shyft (NASDAQSHYF) and the rest of the heavy transportation equipment stocks fared in Q4.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Jacobs Solutions (NYSEJ) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 professional services earnings season.

Over the last six months, CSX’s shares have sunk to $30.02, producing a disappointing 11.9% loss while the S&P 500 was flat. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Sweetgreen has gotten torched over the last six months - since September 2024, its stock price has dropped 29.9% to $23.64 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the construction and maintenance services industry, including MYR Group (NASDAQMYRG) and its peers.

Since September 2024, Delta Air Lines has been in a holding pattern, floating around $46.72.

Howmet currently trades at $126.70 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 618% since March 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 122% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 33.9%.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the gig economy industry, including Upwork (NASDAQUPWK) and its peers.

Over the past six months, A. O. Smith’s stock price fell to $66.30. Shareholders have lost 19.6% of their capital, disappointing when considering the S&P 500 was flat. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Itron has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 0.7% while holding steady at $103.61.

Over the past six months, Leidos’s shares (currently trading at $134.55) have posted a disappointing 12.8% loss while the S&P 500 was flat. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the past six months, Alarm.com has been a great trade. While the S&P 500 was flat, the stock price has climbed by 8% to $58.43 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at LiveRamp (NYSERAMP) and the best and worst performers in the advertising software industry.

Over the past six months, Dole’s stock price fell to $13.81. Shareholders have lost 17.5% of their capital, disappointing when considering the S&P 500 was flat. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how advertising & marketing services stocks fared in Q4, starting with Omnicom Group (NYSEOMC).

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at Arlo Technologies (NYSEARLO) and its peers.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at Coty (NYSECOTY) and its peers.

Ruger has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 3.7% while holding steady at $39.90.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at traditional fast food stocks, starting with Starbucks (NASDAQSBUX).

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the shelf-stable food industry, including Hormel Foods (NYSEHRL) and its peers.

First Solar’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 45.1% of its value and falling to $131.85 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of EPAM (NYSEEPAM) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 it services & consulting earnings season.

Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the data & business process services stocks, including Equifax (NYSEEFX) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the real estate services industry, including Opendoor (NASDAQOPEN) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the travel and vacation providers industry, including Playa Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQPLYA) and its peers.

Over the last six months, Sherwin-Williams’s shares have sunk to $338.99, producing a disappointing 10.3% loss while the S&P 500 was flat. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Looking back on footwear stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Steven Madden (NASDAQSHOO) and its peers.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how General Dynamics (NYSEGD) and the rest of the defense contractors stocks fared in Q4.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Ford (NYSEF) and the best and worst performers in the automobile manufacturing industry.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at MasTec (NYSEMTZ) and the best and worst performers in the engineering and design services industry.