Santa Barbara County Supervisors Decide to Gradually Eliminate Oil and Gas Production
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Vote to Phase Out Oil & Gas Production SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The oil industry has shaped Santa Barbara county’s history, but it’s not likely to be a big part of it’s future. County supervisors voted to move away from fossil fuels. At the end of the day, the Board of […]
After Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Amazon Stock?
Amazon AMZN released its first-quarter earnings report on May 1. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Amazon’s earnings and stock. Amazon reported first-quarter results that beat the high end of guidance on both the top and bottom lines. Revenue grew by 10% year over year in constant currency to $155.7 billion, while operating margin was 11.8% versus […]
Electrovaya Reports Q2 Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Electrovaya Inc. reported a 40% year-over-year revenue increase to $15.0 million in Q2 2025, marking its eighth consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA at $2.0 million. The company achieved a net profit of $0.8 million, reversing a previous loss, with an EPS of $0.02. Electrovaya reaffirms its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance of over $60 million, […]
Europe Opening Bell: DAX Starts Strong, US Tech Stocks Gain, and Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Sanctions
Europe Opening Bell: DAX Opens Positive, US Tech Stocks Rise, and Oil Prices Jump on Iran Sanctions Asian Session Market Wrap Asia’s main stock index went up, driven by tech companies, as investors waited for earnings reports from big Chinese tech firms this week. Regional tech stocks rose for a fourth straight day after Nvidia […]
3 Reliable Stocks to Consider When the Price Is Right
Susan Dziubinski: I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Low-volatility stocks have proven their worth in 2025: The Morningstar US Low Volatility Factor Index has outperformed the broad market this year. So, what are low-volatility stocks? Low-volatility stocks have historically offered more price stability when compared with other stocks. And while there’s no such thing as a […]
Canfor Earnings: Increased Lumber Prices Provide Some Relief…
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. No-moat-rated Canfor CFP reported first-quarter results that were largely in line with our expectations. Net sales rose 2.5% year over year as gains in the lumber segment were offset by lower sales in the pulp and paper segment. The firm […]
6 Must-Buy ETFs Before Small-Cap Stocks Make a Comeback
Uncertainty around tariffs, inflation, and the economy has driven investors to sell overpriced stocks in favor of undervalued investments in 2025. As a result, previously unpopular pockets of the market—such as defensive sectors and low-volatility stocks—areoutperforming this year, while the overpriced market darlings of the past few years—namely large-growth stocks—havestruggled. Is It Time to Buy […]
RANKED: The 20 Largest Gold Mines in the World
Nevada Gold Mines, the world’s biggest gold mining complex. Image from Barrick. A turbulent trade war that could reconfigure the global economy has spotlighted gold’s strategic importance as central banks have been stockpiling thousands of tonnes of bullion and institutions and retail investors are making big plays for the metal to hedge against market risk. […]
China Tentatively Welcomes Suspension of US Tariff War
China cautiously welcomes pause in US tariff war | China A 90-day pause in the US-China tariff war has been cautiously welcomed in China but tensions remain high, with Xi Jinping again accusing the US of “bullying”. After two days of talks between officials in Geneva over the weekend, China and the US agreed to […]
Sun Life Earnings: Impressive Overall Performance as…
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Key Morningstar Metrics for Sun Life Financial What We Thought of Sun Life Financial’s Earnings Sun Life Financial SLF reported strong all-around numbers in the first quarter as underlying net income came in at C$1.05 billion, or C$1.82 per share, […]