A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the Trump administration's announcement of new global tariffs, reignited trade policy uncertainty. The move came swiftly after the Supreme Court ruled the previous week that the president could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for such duties, a decision that had initially sent markets higher. However, the administration invoked a different authority, the Trade Act of 1974, to impose a 15% global tariff for up to 150 days. The rapid reimposition of trade barriers creates significant uncertainty for companies across multiple sectors that depend on international supply chains and global trade. Investors are now weighing the potential impact of these new duties on corporate earnings and broader economic activity.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 traditional media & publishing earnings season.
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Shares of premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) jumped 2.3% in the morning session after Wells Fargo raised its price target on the company.
Shares of premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after JP Morgan upgraded the stock to 'Overweight' from 'Neutral' and raised its price target.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) and its peers.
Shares of premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) jumped 7.6% in the morning session after a wave of positive analyst ratings and news of a deepened strategic partnership in China bolstered investor confidence.
Friday’s session ended in the green again, capping a quietly positive week for US equities. But under the surface, the market spent most of the day digesting three things: a cooler-but-not-too-cool inflation print, a small rebound in consumer sentiment, and Netflix’s jumbo bid for Warner Bros. Discovery that could reshape the streaming landscape for years.
Despite big 2025 hits driving renewed interest, box office recovery remains fragile, with PwC predicting a complete rebound only by 2030 as higher ticket prices—not foot traffic—propel growth.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
