GATX’s third quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as the company’s revenue surpassed Wall Street expectations but earnings per share fell short. Management attributed the revenue growth to stable demand across its North American railcar fleet, continued strength in the secondary market for asset sales, and high utilization in engine leasing. CEO Robert C. Lyons emphasized that “the overall results and the overall environment are very consistent with what we thought coming into the year,” noting strong income from remarketing assets and resilient lease renewals despite macroeconomic headwinds.
The U.S. housing market is holding its breath as mortgage rates hover near a significant three-year low, a compelling backdrop to the highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision slated for this week. This sustained period of lower borrowing costs presents a dual-edged sword: a potential boon for prospective
Shares of off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Wells Fargo raised the company's price target to $180 from $175, while keeping an Overweight rating on the shares. The analyst, Ike Boruchow, noted that the stock was one of the firm's favorite long ideas. Wells Fargo also mentioned it was raising its estimates and confidence levels as it saw a fundamental improvement in the company's story. This positive view from the analyst helped send the stock to a new 52-week high during the session.
The third-quarter earnings season for 2025 has commenced with a resounding statement from the titans of the U.S. financial sector. Major banks have largely delivered robust results, surpassing analyst expectations and painting a picture of resilience in an economy navigating a unique blend of strengths and underlying caution. These
Charlotte, NC – October 24, 2025 – Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) has once again affirmed its commitment to shareholder returns and signaled continued stability within the broader banking sector with the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share on common stock. This consistent payout underscores
Shares of mobile app technology company AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of the mobile adtech company with a 'buy' rating.
As October 2025 draws to a close, financial markets are bracing for another pivotal moment from the Federal Reserve. Following a 25-basis-point reduction in September, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to enact a further quarter-point rate cut at its meeting scheduled for October 28-29. This anticipated
The financial markets are abuzz with a palpable sense of anticipation as the U.S. Federal Reserve appears to be charting a course far more dovish than the public pronouncements of Chair Jerome Powell might initially suggest. With an October 2025 meeting looming, market participants are not just expecting, but
CEO Cameron Fowler credited the move to legislation backed by the Trump administration that aims to integrate stablecoins into the regulated financial system.
On Friday, October 24, 2025, U.S. financial markets experienced a significant surge, with the S&P 500 (SP500) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) hitting new intraday record highs, while the Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) also posted substantial gains. This bullish momentum was ignited by a cooler-than-forecast Consumer Price
New York, NY – October 24, 2025 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE: DJIA) has surged to an unprecedented record high, fueled by a surprisingly light inflation report that has significantly bolstered expectations for another imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. This market rally signals a profound shift in investor sentiment,
New York, NY – October 23, 2025 – The S&P 500 Financials sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and robust growth today, serving as a primary engine for the broader market's earnings momentum. Despite a somewhat mixed sentiment across the wider S&P 500, influenced by varied corporate performances and lingering geopolitical
WESTLAKE, Texas – October 23, 2025 – The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) today announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per common share, reaffirming its commitment to shareholder returns. Concurrently, the financial services giant also declared dividends for its outstanding preferred stock series. This consistent declaration signals robust financial
Charlotte, NC – October 23, 2025 – Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) today announced a significant move affirming its commitment to shareholder value, declaring a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share on its common stock. This declaration, made on the current date of October 23, 2025, marks a
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Motley Fool analyst Emily Flippen and contributors Jeff Santoro and Jason Hall dive into bank earnings, Robinhood's meteoric rise, and how alcohol consumption has changed the landscape for vice investments.
New York, NY – October 23, 2025 – Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Capital has recalibrated its outlook for telecommunications giant AT&T (NYSE: T), lowering its price target while maintaining an "Outperform" rating. This adjustment, coming on the heels of AT&T's mixed third-quarter 2025 earnings report, has injected a fresh
The curtain has largely fallen on the Q3 2025 earnings season, revealing a financial landscape characterized by robust corporate performance, particularly in the technology and financial sectors, alongside a cautious yet optimistic market sentiment. Companies across the S&P 500 demonstrated notable resilience, with a significant majority surpassing analyst expectations.
Shares of global advertising giant Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations for profit. For the quarter, Omnicom's revenue grew 4% year-on-year to $4.04 billion, meeting Wall Street's forecasts. The key driver for the stock's positive move, however, was its bottom-line performance. The company posted an adjusted profit of $2.24 per share, which was 3.1% higher than analysts' consensus estimates. This profit beat appeared to outweigh a slight miss on organic revenue growth, which came in at 2.6% versus expectations of 2.7%, and a year-on-year decline in operating margin.
Shares of luxury casino and resort operator Monarch (NASDAQ:MCRI)
fell 4.3% in the morning session after the company reported mixed third-quarter financial results, with an earnings beat overshadowed by a revenue miss.
Los Gatos, CA – October 22, 2025 – Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) experienced a notable downturn in its stock price this week following its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, which, despite robust revenue growth, fell short of analyst expectations on earnings per share (EPS). The streaming giant's shares, which had enjoyed a significant rally
Tallahassee, FL – October 22, 2025 – In a landmark move poised to reshape the financial landscape of the Sunshine State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 999 into law on May 27, 2025, setting the stage for gold and silver to be recognized as legal tender. While the immediate elimination
