A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns,
and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the electrical systems industry, including Powell (NASDAQ:POWL) and its peers.
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names.
But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors scooped up equities, shaking off the initial concerns inferred from the Fed's dot plot, with tech stocks leading the charge.
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) fell 1.3% in the afternoon session as investors reacted to rising Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs.
The investment narrative surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undergoing a profound transformation, moving beyond the singular focus on the "Magnificent Seven" tech behemoths that have dominated headlines and market gains. A new era is dawning where capital is increasingly flowing into a wider array of companies pivotal to the AI
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after it received a positive mention from CNBC's Jim Cramer.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices continued to pull back, with technology stocks accounting for most of the market's largest decliners.
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.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $286.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.96 per share was 5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Big price moves aren’t necessarily a bad thing.
Students of Ben Graham and Warren Buffett would even argue that volatility is good as it allows investors to take advantage of Mr. Market’s mood swings.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $286.3 million. Its GAAP profit of $3.96 per share was 5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what investors should know.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
