Wall Street surged to fresh all-time highs Friday as a softer-than-expected inflation reading strengthened market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Oct. 30 policy meeting.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Friday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Internet infrastructure company VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 7.3% year on year to $419.1 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.27 per share was 1.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Internet infrastructure company VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.3% year on year to $419.1 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.27 per share was 1.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Energy markets dominated headlines Thursday as a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions targeting Russia's oil giants sparked a sharp rebound in crude prices and lifted energy shares.
From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. The undeniable tailwinds fueling SaaS companies have led to lofty valuation multiples historically,
but rich prices also make re-ratings harder and place a ceiling on returns -
over the past six months, the industry’s 19.9% gain has lagged the S&P 500 by 6 percentage points.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
While the S&P 500 is up 34.7% since April 2025, VeriSign (currently trading at $268.50 per share) has lagged behind, posting a return of 14%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
"You get what you pay for" often applies to expensive stocks with best-in-class business models and execution.
While their quality can sometimes justify the premium, they typically experience elevated volatility during market downturns when expectations change.
Pricing power is a company's ability to raise prices for its products or services without causing a significant drop in demand or losing customers to competitors.
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.
Free cash flow is one of the most reliable indicators of financial durability.
These businesses not only generate cash but reinvest intelligently to sustain momentum.
