Healthcare
Centene's Operations Improve: Does the 12.34X P/E Make it a Buy?
CNC's improving Medicaid margins, stronger Marketplace profitability and earnings recovery support its valuation, but sustainability remains the key test.
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Consumer
Tyson Foods cuts annual profit forecast again as beef pressure drains margins
Tyson Foods cut its profit forecast and lowered its annual sales target, blaming increased pressure in its beef segment due to expected weak cattle prices.
Markets
These charts show why stocks keep rallying. Profit margins are the highest on record
Recent FactSet data show that the rise in earnings is not coming from sales growth alone.
Markets
17 S&P 500 companies with growing revenue and profit margins - and some of their stocks are cheap
These companies increased their quarterly sales per share by at least 40% while expanding their gross profit margins and their operating margins.
Healthcare
UnitedHealth Bets on Profitability Over Growth: Will It Pay Off?
UnitedHealth is prioritizing profitability over rapid growth as improving margins, stronger earnings and Optum expansion aim to support a long-term turnaround.
Consumer
Nike earnings crushed Wall Street's estimates, but there's a catch
Nike's profit and gross margins were buoyed by a tariff refund.
Crypto
Bitcoin miner margins fall to record low: Will BTC's $60K floor hold?
Bitcoin miner profits recently fell to record lows, while Bitcoin struggles to hold the $60,000 floor. Should traders be worried?
Markets
20 stocks in the S&P 500 of companies with soaring sales and improving profit margins
This earnings season's big winners include makers of AI-oriented hardware, but the list also includes some surprises.
Markets
S&P 500 record profits are a double-edged sword - and it could slash your returns
With profit margins now twice their historical average, big U.S. stocks are priced for perfection.
Energy
No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.
Macro
The next recession could actually be a win for stocks - if you can tune out the market noise
Corporate profit margins and P/E multiples - not GDP forecasts - are the real tools to surviving a bear market.
Autos
Tesla misses on revenue but beats on profit as auto margins jump
Tesla's stock has underperformed all of its megacap peers so far this year as global competition ramps up in the electric vehicle market.
AI
Some grocers are using AI to cut food waste and boost profit margins
Grocers turn to AI pricing to cut waste, protect margins and compete for deal-seeking shoppers - targeting dynamic pricing discounts.
Technology
Amazon and Pinterest are slashing jobs, yet corporate America's profit margins are racing toward 15-year highs
Earnings Watch: With Amazon and Alphabet leading a massive earnings week, analysts are focused on hiring decisions and AI adoption.
3M fourth-quarter profit beats estimates as cost cuts boost margins
Shares of the Scotch-tape and Post-it maker fell 4% before the bell.
Energy
Petrol and diesel profit margins still persistently high, says watchdog
The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.
Housing
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips
Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up?
Housing
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips
Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up? The post Construction Backl…
Technology
Why this veteran strategist is dropping his preference for tech stocks after 15 years
More competition is coming for the "juicy profit margins" of the "Magnificent Seven," Ed Yardeni said, and he's ready to look elsewhere for gains.
Markets
15 stocks of S&P 500 companies growing sales the most while improving profit margins
These companies combine high sales growth with improving productivity and efficiency.
