Barclays Raises S&P 500 Year-End Target to 7,950
Barclays has raised its year-end target for the benchmark S&P 500 to 7,950, up from 7,800, citing stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and continued strength in technology stocks. The new target implies roughly 3.6% upside from...
Best Buy Raises Full-Year Sales and Profit Forecasts
Best Buy has raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts, betting that an artificial intelligence-driven device upgrade cycle will help offset cautious consumer spending. The U.S. electronics retailer now expects annual revenue of $42.3...
Lazard Q2 Profit Plunges 91% as Advisory Revenue Weakens
Investment bank Lazard reported a sharp 91% decline in second-quarter profit, as a significantly higher tax rate and weaker performance in its financial advisory business weighed on earnings. Net income dropped to $5 million,...