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NasdaqGS:REGN
NasdaqGS:REGNBiotechs

S&P 500 Futures Rise as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Build

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Oct, 29 2025 US stock futures are mixed ahead of the open as investors home in on today’s Federal Reserve decision, with rate cut expectations setting the tone across Wall Street. While hopes are building for more accommodative policy, the lack of fresh economic data due to a government shutdown is fueling uncertainty. This is prompting investors to weigh the Fed’s next move and the implications of slower real wealth growth and tepid job...
NasdaqGS:CDNS
NasdaqGS:CDNSSoftware

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS): Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives Despite Strong Profit Track Record

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported a 2.1% increase in earnings over the last year, slower than its five-year average of 9.3% annual growth, while maintaining a current profit margin of 20.4% compared to last year's 23.9%. Looking forward, the company expects earnings to grow 17.2% per year, outpacing the broader US market's 15.6% projection. Revenue is forecast to rise 10.4% annually, just ahead of the market's 10.2% pace. Despite steady growth, a price-to-earnings ratio of 87.7 and a...
NYSE:WHR
NYSE:WHRConsumer Durables

Whirlpool (WHR): Five-Year Losses Deepen as Slow Revenue Growth Sets Background for Earnings Season

Whirlpool (WHR) remains unprofitable, with net losses accelerating at a 37.5% annual pace over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts expect revenue to grow at just 1.2% per year, lagging the broader US market’s 10.1% annual growth rate. Still, earnings are forecast to flip positive within the next three years, with projected annual EPS growth of 80.19% during that period. Investor optimism will likely hinge on the company’s valuation support and the prospect of significant profit...
NasdaqGS:EA
NasdaqGS:EAEntertainment

Is EA's Partnership With Stability AI Set to Reshape Content Creation and Profitability?

On October 23, 2025, Electronic Arts announced a partnership with Stability AI to co-develop generative AI models, tools, and workflows designed to empower EA’s artists, designers, and developers in the game creation process. This collaboration marks one of the gaming industry's significant investments in generative technology, aiming to accelerate content production and elevate creative possibilities for world-class games. We’ll examine how the introduction of generative AI tools could...
NYSE:BBBY
NYSE:BBBYSpecialty Retail

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY): Losses Worsen at 59.6% Annual Rate, Challenging Value Narrative

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) remains deeply in the red, with losses accelerating by an average of 59.6% per year over the past five years. While revenue is forecast to grow 7.5% annually, this trails the broader US market's expected 10.1% per year and profits are not expected for at least the next three years. Despite the company trading at a price-to-sales multiple of 0.5x versus a sector average of 0.7x, persistent unprofitability and recent share dilution keep investor sentiment cautious. See...
NasdaqCM:SEVN
NasdaqCM:SEVNMortgage REITs

Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN): Margin Decline Reinforces Concerns Around Dividend and Growth Sustainability

Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN) reported net profit margins of 56.7%, down from 61.8% a year earlier, while earnings are expected to decline at an annual rate of -3.9% over the next three years. Over the last five years, earnings have grown at a cumulative annual rate of 13.3%, but performance in the past year has slipped, with revenue only forecast to rise 2.1% per year, trailing the broader US market's 10.1% per year pace. These numbers highlight significant margin pressure and a tougher...
NasdaqGS:TZOO
NasdaqGS:TZOOInteractive Media and Services

Is Travelzoo’s (TZOO) Subscription Push a Strategic Shift or a Test of Profitability?

Travelzoo recently announced its third-quarter 2025 financial results, reporting sales of US$22.2 million, up from US$20.1 million a year ago, but net income fell to US$0.151 million from US$3.18 million in the prior year. Alongside these results, the company shared guidance forecasting continued and potentially accelerating revenue growth driven by membership fees, but indicated that short-term net income may fluctuate as their subscription model expands. We'll look at how Travelzoo's focus...
NasdaqGM:NMIH
NasdaqGM:NMIHDiversified Financial

Does the Recent 8.4% Drop Present an Opportunity in NMI Holdings Stock?

If you are keeping an eye on NMI Holdings, you are not alone. Deciding what to do with this stock has gotten a bit more interesting in recent months, whether you are holding, buying more, or waiting for a better entry point. After all, NMI Holdings has seen some notable swings, with the stock price down 1.7% in the last week and off 8.4% over the past month, leaving it at $35.95 at last close. If you zoom out, though, the story gets more compelling. Over three and five year periods, NMI...
NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

PayPal (PYPL): Margin Expansion Reinforces Value Narrative as Shares Trade Below Peer Valuations

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) posted earnings growth of 3.2% per year over the last five years, with growth picking up to 11% last year. Net profit margins also improved, reaching 15% from 14.1% the previous year, and analysts expect annual earnings and revenue increases of 5.64% and 5.8%, respectively. With its price-to-earnings ratio sitting at 14, below the industry average, and no major risks noted, PayPal's latest results highlight strong profits, expanding margins, and relative value compared...