A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices popped (Nasdaq +3.4%, S&P 500 +2.5%) in response to the positive outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations, as both sides agreed to pause some tariffs for 90 days, signaling a potential turning point in ongoing tensions. This rollback cuts U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% and Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%, giving companies breathing room to reset inventories and supply chains.
Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $6.67 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $28.4 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.81 per share was 2.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene disclosed buying more than 50 stocks in early May. A look at the list and why the congresswoman's past trades have drawn red flags.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Biopharma stocks rally along with many of our SMID cap trades. The market situation with pharmaceuticals is even more complicated because we started off with legislation (the IRA) trying to curb rising drug and healthcare costs.
Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Monday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.
Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Monday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.
