Toronto-Dominion Bank Reports Solid Earnings Results
Key Morningstar Metrics for Toronto-Dominion Bank What We Thought of Toronto-Dominion Bank’s Earnings Toronto-Dominion Bank TD reported solid earnings in line with our expectations, with net revenue increasing 2% to C$14 billion. Meanwhile, diluted earnings per share were flat at C$1.55, which translated to a return on equity of 10.1%. Why it matters: Like its […]
Nvidia Sees Sales Surge in Q4 Driven by Strong Demand for AI Chips
Nvidia sales surge in the fourth quarter on demand for AI chips LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nvidia on Wednesday reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized Blackwell chips, which power artificial intelligence systems, continued to grow, sending the company’s stock higher after hours. For the three months that ended […]
Following Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Coca-Cola Stock?
Coca-Cola KO released its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 11. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Coca-Cola’s earnings and stock. What We Thought of COKE’s Earnings Coca-Cola KO delivered strong 2024 results, including increases of 12% in organic sales and 7% in comparable EPS. Notably, global unit case volume expanded by 1% for the year despite consumer […]
Investors Express Concern Over Trump’s Policies
Trump’s policies are worrying investors U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a hat stating “Trump Was Right About Everything” after signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images The “Trump Bump” — in which stocks and other assets, such as […]
3 Undervalued Stocks Positioned for Growth…
The steep decline in the value of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar has raised economic alarm bells. However, for some stocks, it could be good news. Canadian businesses with a strong US presence, or those that report earnings entirely in US dollars, may be particularly well-placed to benefit, as the rising US dollar […]
US Stocks Stagnant: What Might Propel the Market Forward?
Investors hoping for another steady stream of record highs for US stocks in 2025 have instead found a market hemmed in by uncertainty. US stocks gained 24% in 2024, with the final months seeing the market repeatedly pushing to fresh all-time peaks despite stretched valuations, political uncertainty, and elevated interest rates. That bull market has […]
What to Anticipate at Apple’s Annual Meeting
Investors get the chance to vote on diversity, artificial intelligence, child safety, and charitable giving at Apple’s AAPL annual meeting on Feb. 26, 2025. You can read the full text of the independent shareholder proposals here in Apple’s proxy statement as well as management proposals about electing directors, ratifying an independent auditor, and executive compensation. […]
Gold (XAU/USD) Pulls Back from New All-Time Highs, Bulls Continue to Dominate
Gold (XAU/USD) Retreats From Fresh All-Time Highs, Bulls Remain in Control Most Read: Global Market Outlook 2025: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for Traders Risk aversion persisted in the markets today, as the end of February draws to a close. The risk aversion tone is a result of the ongoing uncertainty of US trade and tariff […]
Positive Study for Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Nickel Sulphate Refinery
FPX Nickel Corp. announced a positive Awaruite Refinery Scoping Study, highlighting a profitable case for developing a standalone refinery to convert awaruite concentrate into battery-grade nickel sulphate for the EV industry. The study, prepared by Wood Canada, reveals significant financial metrics, including an after-tax NPV of $445 million and an IRR of 20%. The refinery […]
My Game Plan for This Week in the Stock Market Following Friday’s Significant Sell-Off
Here’s my strategy for the stock market this week after Friday’s brutal sell-off People love to talk about the straw that broke the camel’s back. I think an anvil broke the bull market’s back last week. A straw would never have done it because, until last week, I didn’t see a lot on the back […]