Author archives: Kate Stalter

ON Semiconductor has taken a leadership role within the chip industry, as other large-cap semiconductor firms show some fundamental strength but lag in price.

Miners Rio Tinto, BHP Group and Vale are up since reporting earnings, although supply-chain, labor and inflation challenges may possibly hinder future growth.

There are signs of trouble in the videogame industry as revenue slows following a pandemic-era boost. Are these 3 stocks buys right now?

Cybersecurity stocks have been rising in recent weeks, as companies like CrowdStrike Holdings rally from previous lows. Can it once again top earnings views?

Energy stocks Schlumberger and much-smallerTransocean boast double-digit price gains, part of the energy sector’s leadership. Both gapped higher after earnings.

Industrials 3M, Honeywell and General Electric are all trading higher following recent earnings reports. The broader sector is also rallying in the past month.

Home Depot and Lowe’s are on track to grow earnings in 2022, but is either a buy right now? Both companies report quarterly results next week.

Big-box retailers Walmart are trading at multi-year lows after inflation-related changes in consumer spending. Both report quarterly results next week.

After reporting strong Q2 results, ConocoPhillips rallied more than 3%, outpacing the S&P 500, which declined Friday. Other oil-and-gas companies also gained.

The health care sector is participating in the S&P’s nascent rally, but pharmaceuticals AbbVie, Merck and Pfizer are holding up well relative to the market.