J.Jill, Inc.'s (NYSE: JILL ) Q1 '25 results were not positive, with comps worsening significantly from year-end 2024. The company guided for continued challenges in Q2. Margins were moderately protected at the merchandise level but deleverage was inevitable. Finally,Long-only investment, evaluating companies from an operational, buy-and-hold perspective.Quipus Capital does not focus on market-driven dynamics and future price action. Instead, our articles focus on operational aspects, understanding the long- ...

While 2025 has been an indifferent year for equities as such, it has been particularly damaging to consumer discretionary stocks that have broadly seen a pullback year-to-date (YTD). Some stocks in the sector, however, are clearly more affected than others. A case in point is NorwegianManika is a macroeconomist with over 20 years of experience in industries including investment management, stock broking, investment banking. She also runs the profile Long Term Tips [LTT], which focuses on the generational op ...

Key Takeaways MMM's Safety and Industrial segment grew 2.5% organically in Q1, led by strength in key product markets. Demand for cable accessories and bonding solutions drove sales amid data center and energy project growth. MMM forecasts 2025 adjusted EPS of $7.60-$7.90, up from $7.30 in 2024, with 2-3% organic sales growth.The strongest driver of 3M Company’s (MMM) business at the moment is the persistent strength in its Safety and Industrial segment. Strong momentum in electrical, roofing granules, in ...

Key Takeaways BAC expects Q2 IB fees to fall over 20% YoY due to weak deal-making amid tariff-related headwinds. Trading revenues are projected to rise in mid-to-high single digits, marking a 13th straight YoY increase. Solid trading, 43% of BAC's fee income, is likely to offset IB pressure, lifting non-interest income 2% in Q2.At Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on Wednesday, Bank of America (BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan warned of weakness in investment banking (IB) fees in the second q ...

Key Takeaways VST stock surged 41.3% in three months, outperforming the Utilities sector and the S&P 500. Clean energy demand, full 2025 hedging, and federal nuclear support are driving Vistra's growth. VST's ROE of 87.33% exceeds the industry average, and share buybacks are boosting shareholders' value.Shares of Vistra Corp. (VST) have rallied 41.3% in the past three months compared with its Zacks Utility- Electric Power industry’s growth of 3.5%, courtesy of its strong retail and commercial operations.T ...

Key Takeaways BKR will manage plug and abandonment services for Equinor's offshore wells at the Oseberg East field. The multi-year framework agreement began in March 2025 and covers several North Sea wells. BKR will open a Center of Excellence in Bergen and Stavanger to streamline operations.Baker Hughes Company (BKR) , a leading energy technology company, has announced that it will provide plug and abandonment (P&A) services to Equinor ASA (EQNR) at the Oseberg East field. The assignment is part of a mul ...

Key Takeaways SWK's Engineered Fastening segment fell 20.7% in Q1, hurt by auto market weakness and a business divestiture. Rising costs and expenses have been pressuring the company's margins and profitability. Long-term debt stands at $4.8B, while cash levels remain low and earnings estimates have been cut sharply.Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has failed to impress investors with its recent operational performance due to weakness across its businesses, high debt and operational expenses.Based in Ne ...

Key Takeaways C projects Q2 markets revenue growth in the mid-to-high single digits and IB up by mid-single digits. Equities and fixed-income trading gained impetus, with deal-making and IPO activity showing signs of recovery. Fee income, about 33% of C's total revenues, is expected to rise, benefiting from deal-making strength.Despite tariff-related headwinds, Citigroup (C) expects the performance of its Markets and Banking segments to improve in the second quarter of 2025. This was disclosed by Viswas R ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) today announced Clay Gaspar, President and CEO will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power, Renewables & Mining Conference. The fireside chat is scheduled for 9:20 a.m. Central time (10:20 a.m. Eastern time) on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 and will be webcast live on Devon’s website at www.devonenergy.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the event. ABOUT DEVON ENERGY Devon Energ ...

AUSTIN, Texas, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public safety advocacy group The Dawn Project is collaborating with Tesla Takedown to demonstrate the critical safety defects of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software in a live demonstration in Downtown Austin today. The Dawn Project, in partnership with Tesla Takedown and ResistAustin, will demonstrate that the latest version of Tesla Full Self-Driving, version 13.2.9, will run down a child crossing the road while illegally blowing past a stopped school bus wit ...