In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Motley Fool analyst Emily Flippen and contributors Jeff Santoro and Jason Hall dive into bank earnings, Robinhood's meteoric rise, and how alcohol consumption has changed the landscape for vice investments.
New York, NY – October 23, 2025 – Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Capital has recalibrated its outlook for telecommunications giant AT&T (NYSE: T), lowering its price target while maintaining an "Outperform" rating. This adjustment, coming on the heels of AT&T's mixed third-quarter 2025 earnings report, has injected a fresh
The curtain has largely fallen on the Q3 2025 earnings season, revealing a financial landscape characterized by robust corporate performance, particularly in the technology and financial sectors, alongside a cautious yet optimistic market sentiment. Companies across the S&P 500 demonstrated notable resilience, with a significant majority surpassing analyst expectations.
Shares of global advertising giant Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations for profit. For the quarter, Omnicom's revenue grew 4% year-on-year to $4.04 billion, meeting Wall Street's forecasts. The key driver for the stock's positive move, however, was its bottom-line performance. The company posted an adjusted profit of $2.24 per share, which was 3.1% higher than analysts' consensus estimates. This profit beat appeared to outweigh a slight miss on organic revenue growth, which came in at 2.6% versus expectations of 2.7%, and a year-on-year decline in operating margin.
Shares of luxury casino and resort operator Monarch (NASDAQ:MCRI)
fell 4.3% in the morning session after the company reported mixed third-quarter financial results, with an earnings beat overshadowed by a revenue miss.
Los Gatos, CA – October 22, 2025 – Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) experienced a notable downturn in its stock price this week following its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, which, despite robust revenue growth, fell short of analyst expectations on earnings per share (EPS). The streaming giant's shares, which had enjoyed a significant rally
Tallahassee, FL – October 22, 2025 – In a landmark move poised to reshape the financial landscape of the Sunshine State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 999 into law on May 27, 2025, setting the stage for gold and silver to be recognized as legal tender. While the immediate elimination
NEW YORK, NY – October 22, 2025 – The precious metals market was rocked this week as gold and silver experienced a dramatic and sudden collapse, wiping out a significant portion of their recent gains. On October 21st, gold suffered its largest single-day percentage decline in over a decade, plummeting by as
Leasing services company GATX (NYSE:GATX) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 8.4% year on year to $439.3 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 3.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Washington D.C., October 21, 2025 – The financial markets are abuzz as the benchmark US 10-Year Treasury Yield has decisively fallen below the critical 4 percent threshold, settling around 3.96% on October 21, 2025. This significant decline, marking a new 52-week low, unfolds amidst a nuanced global landscape where,
Wells Fargo’s third quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, with management crediting the momentum to both broad-based loan growth and renewed strength in fee-based revenues. CEO Charlie Scharf highlighted the impact of investments in core segments, pointing to a 25% increase in investment banking fees and accelerating growth in consumer lending. The lifting of the Federal Reserve’s asset cap played a pivotal role, allowing the company to expand its balance sheet for the first time in years. Scharf emphasized that these changes have made Wells Fargo “a significantly more attractive company,” with scale advantages in consumer banking, wealth management, and corporate banking.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor fears over a potential credit crisis eased, following reassuring commentary from regional banks. After a volatile previous week sparked by news of stress from some U.S. regional banks, sentiment shifted. These events now appear to be isolated, according to market analysis. The recovery was evident as the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index rose, regaining some of its recent losses. Adding to the positive momentum, several regional bank CEOs reported that their loan portfolios remain broadly healthy. This wave of reassuring news helped calm jitters that revived memories of the 2023 banking turmoil, leading to a recovery in bank stock prices.
October 20, 2025 – Today marks a peculiar divergence in the financial markets, as regional banks across the United States are grappling with significant losses, standing in stark contrast to the overall robust performance of the broader Financials sector. This split performance highlights a growing schism within the banking industry, fueled
The S&P 500's Real Estate sector emerged as a surprising frontrunner today, October 20, 2025, demonstrating robust positive performance and capturing significant investor attention. This strong showing signals a potential turning point for a sector that has navigated a complex economic landscape, now seemingly benefiting from a confluence of
As the financial markets hypothetically unfold on October 20, 2025, the S&P 500 Financials sector is demonstrating robust leadership, showcasing a strong positive performance that is capturing the attention of investors and analysts alike. This imagined surge underscores a confluence of favorable economic conditions and strategic positioning within the
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari has recently concluded a series of engagements, including a pivotal town hall in Rapid City on October 16-17, 2025, where he directly heard from South Dakotans grappling with persistent inflation. This ground-level economic feedback, characterized by widespread "sticker shock" at the grocery store and
The Federal Reserve finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with mounting pressure for more aggressive interest rate cuts even as influential economists like Lawrence Summers caution that current monetary policy may not be restrictive enough. As of October 20, 2025, a significant divergence of opinion within the central bank
San Francisco, CA – October 20, 2025 – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is currently positioned in a compelling "buy zone," according to a consensus of financial analysts and recent market movements. The banking giant has seen a significant resurgence, fueled by robust third-quarter earnings and, critically, the lifting of a long-standing
Shares of genetic testing company Natera (NASDAQ:NTRA). jumped 7.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced promising results from its phase 3 IMvigor011 clinical trial for its Signatera test.
As the financial markets gear up for the week commencing Monday, October 20, 2025, investors are keenly attuned to the insights of CNBC's Jim Cramer, a vocal and influential voice in the stock market. While a precise, real-time "Top 10" list from Cramer for this specific Monday is not publicly
