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.
From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. Despite the rosy long-term prospects, short-term headwinds such as COVID inventory destocking have harmed the industry’s returns -
over the past six months, healthcare stocks have collectively shed 13.3%. This performance was worse than the S&P 500’s 5.8% fall.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
U.S. stocks advanced across the board by midday Friday, with the S&P 500 eyeing its ninth consecutive day of gains—poised for the longest winning streak since May 2024.
Precision measurement company Mettler-Toledo (NYSE:MTD) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 4.6% year on year to $883.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.19 per share was 3.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wall Street pushed higher in midday trading, with the S&P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive gain — its longest winning streak since November 2023. The index rose about 1% to 5,560, fully recovering the losses sustained after former President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs on April 2.
Precision measurement company Mettler-Toledo (NYSE:MTD)
will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
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".
Wondering which stocks are making significant price gaps? Explore the S&P500 index on Wednesday to find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 research tools & consumables earnings season.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Mettler-Toledo (NYSE:MTD) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 research tools & consumables earnings season.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ:TECH) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 research tools & consumables earnings season.
As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the research tools & consumables industry, including Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) and its peers.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
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 (NASDAQ:PACB) and its peers.
