Global Payments Inc (GPN) is at a pivotal crossroads, and the latest activist move by Elliott Investment Management could be the catalyst that reshapes this payments giant’s trajectory. Here’s why investors should be paying close attention—and what steps they might consider in response. The Business Landscape: More Than Just Payments Global Payments operates through two…
Earnings Season Kicks Off Strong: What Investors Must Watch Next The opening salvo of this quarter’s earnings season has delivered a welcome jolt of optimism to Wall Street, propelling the S&P 500 to fresh intraday records. But beyond the surface-level cheer, there are nuanced signals that savvy investors and advisors need to decode to stay…
As the second-quarter earnings season kicks into high gear next week, savvy investors should be zeroing in on a select group of stocks with a proven track record of beating Wall Street’s expectations—and rewarding shareholders with notable post-earnings rallies. Nearly 100 companies in the S&P 500, representing about 20% of the index, will unveil their…
As markets continue to defy skeptics, savvy investors should take note of the key developments shaping the financial landscape right now—and what they mean for portfolio strategy in the months ahead. Netflix: The Unstoppable Growth Machine Netflix is not just riding a wave; it’s setting the tide. After beating earnings expectations and raising full-year revenue…
Buffer ETFs: The New Frontier in Risk-Managed Investing—What Investors and Advisors Must Know Now Buffer ETFs have rapidly evolved from niche structured products into a mainstream investment category commanding over $70 billion in assets—and that’s just the beginning. According to ETF Action data compiled by Strategas, March 2024 marked the largest inflows ever for this…
Here’s a fresh, insightful take for our Extreme Investor Network readers on the latest market movers and what savvy investors should watch—and act on—right now. Market Movers and Shakers: What Investors Must Know Beyond the Headlines Wednesday’s trading session delivered a cocktail of volatility and opportunity, with some surprising corporate moves and earnings reports setting…
The Resurgence of GDS Holdings: What Nvidia’s Return to China Means for Investors In a move that’s sending ripples through the data center and AI infrastructure sectors, JPMorgan has just upgraded GDS Holdings to overweight from neutral, boosting the price target from $34 to $46—a solid 22% upside from recent closing prices. This bullish stance…
As the Federal Reserve maintains its current stance on interest rates, the landscape for certificates of deposit (CDs) remains intriguingly steady yet nuanced—a dynamic that savvy investors and financial advisors must navigate with precision. According to a recent Morgan Stanley report dated July 7, average CD rates in June saw minimal movement, with the highest…
Wall Street’s latest moves reveal a fascinating blend of optimism, caution, and strategic repositioning across key sectors—an essential snapshot for savvy investors aiming to stay ahead of the curve. Here’s a deep dive into the most compelling calls from major firms, peppered with exclusive insights and actionable advice you won’t find elsewhere. Biotech and Pharma:…
Dividend Growth in 2025: What Investors Need to Know Beyond the Numbers Dividend growth in the second quarter of 2025 showed signs of slowing, with net dividend increases for U.S. common stocks rising by $7.4 billion—less than half the $16 billion increase seen a year ago and down from $15.3 billion in Q1 2025, according…