Block, Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday, February 26, that advancements in artificial intelligence models and efforts to streamline operations drove the company's choice to lay off nearly half its workforce.
Hilltop Holdings trades at $38.82 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 10.1% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 7.2%.
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock.
These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.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.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high.
These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Pakistan airstrikes Afghanistan's Kabul and border areas, claiming self-defense against Taliban attacks. Dueling claims of casualties and captured posts.
On Thursday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the AI startup "cannot in good conscience accede" to new Defense Department contract language that would permit
