A powerful surge in AI-related stocks — led by a 9% advance in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past two sessions — propelled the S&P 500 above the 6,900 mark and lifted the Nasdaq 100 to 26,100 points, both breaking new records, as investors brace for the Federal Reserve's
Digital payments platform PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 7.3% year on year to $8.42 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.34 per share was 11.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the 2025 holiday shopping season looms, consumers and businesses alike are facing an unprecedented wave of cyber threats, meticulously crafted and amplified by the pervasive power of artificial intelligence. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued stark warnings, highlighting how scammers are leveraging cutting-edge AI [...]
EBAY could see mid-single-digit GMV growth in 2026 as it improves consumer experience in Focus categories, according to JMP Securities analyst Andrew Boone. Price target set at $115.
Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence.
With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
In a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, two retail behemoths, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT), are escalating their technological arms race with significant advancements in artificial intelligence. Just nine days after Walmart announced a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to integrate AI-first shopping experiences, Amazon has countered by rolling out
SMX is at the forefront of a groundbreaking transformation in global commerce and sustainability with its molecular marking technology, aptly named "Proof." This innovative system embeds invisible, immutable molecular markers directly into the very fabric of materials—be it plastics, textiles, metals, liquids, or rare earths—creating a permanent, scannable "molecular passport" for every product. This "birth [...]
Shares of online marketplace eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after analysts at both TD Cowen and Morgan Stanley raised their price targets on the stock, signaling positive expectations. TD Cowen increased its price target to $84 from $80, although it kept a Hold rating on the stock. The firm cited an expected pickup in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV), a key sales metric, for the third quarter of 2025. This positive forecast was attributed to the continued strength in U.S. consumer spending and helpful foreign exchange conditions. Adding to the positive sentiment, Morgan Stanley also lifted its price target on eBay to $102 from $89, while it maintained an Overweight rating on the shares.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
The E-commerce and Cloud Computing sectors within the S&P 500 are navigating a period of intense innovation and strategic realignment, largely propelled by the relentless integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As of October 16, 2025, the broader S&P 500 has shown a positive trajectory, with technology stocks leading
Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
In a significant strategic maneuver, e-commerce powerhouse Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY) has officially transferred its stock listing from the Nasdaq Stock Market to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The transition, which saw Etsy's shares cease trading on Nasdaq on October 10, 2025, and commence trading on the NYSE under
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is making a significant statement ahead of the 2025 holiday season, announcing robust hiring plans that signal strong confidence in consumer demand, even as broader retail forecasts suggest a more subdued spending environment. This strategic operational move, revealed on Monday, October 13, 2025, immediately resonated with investors,
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
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.
