Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it m...
Looking back on semiconductors stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) and its peers...
As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the semiconductors industry, including Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) and i...
In a week that has redefined the growth trajectory for the semiconductor testing industry, Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) saw its shares skyrocket by 26% following a monumental fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings report. The company, a linchpin in the validation and testing of electronic signals, delivered a performance that far exceeded
What Happened? A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after fears of a global energy price shock hit the semiconductor sector following a sell-off ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a powerful display of economic resilience that has caught Wall Street off guard, U.S. industrial production and manufacturing output surged in January 2026, significantly exceeding economist forecasts. Data released by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, revealed that total industrial production rose by
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) dominated the market discourse on February 12, 2026, as its shares rocketed 14% higher following the release of an unexpectedly strong fourth-quarter earnings report. The company, a linchpin in the global supply chain, posted revenue of $1.48 billion—surpassing analyst expectations and signaling a definitive
Teradyne’s fourth quarter was marked by strong top-line growth and an 11% revenue beat versus Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant positive market reaction. Management attributed this performance to a surge in demand for semiconductor and robotics testing solutions, particularly driven by AI data center buildouts. CEO Gregory Smith highlighted that "AI demand drove more than 60% of our revenue" in the quarter, with the Semiconductor Test, Product Test, and Robotics groups all posting double-digit sequential growth. The company also cited ongoing market share gains in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and compute testing, as well as successful integration of recent acquisitions, as key contributors.
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
