Looking back on gig economy stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and its peers. The iPhone changed the world, ushering in the era of the “always-on” internet and “on-demand” services - anything someone could want is just a few taps away. Likewise, the gig economy sprang up in a similar fashion, with a proliferation of tech-enabled freelance labor marketplaces, which work hand and hand with many on demand services. Individuals can now work o ...

Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the credit card stocks, including Mastercard (NYSE:MA) and its peers. Credit card companies facilitate electronic payments and extend revolving credit to consumers. Growth comes from increasing digital payment adoption, cross-border transaction growth, and value-added services for cardholders and merchants. Challenges include regulatory scrutiny of fees and practices, competition from alternative payment methods, and potential credit lo ...

Looking back on home builders stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including KB Home (NYSE:KBH) and its peers. Traditionally, homebuilders have built competitive advantages with economies of scale that lead to advantaged purchasing and brand recognition among consumers. Aesthetic trends have always been important in the space, but more recently, energy efficiency and conservation are driving innovation. However, these companies are still at the whim of the macro, speci ...

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Wayfair (NYSE:W) and the rest of the online retail stocks fared in Q3. Consumers ever rising demand for convenience, selection, and speed are secular engines underpinning ecommerce adoption. For years prior to Covid, ecommerce penetration as a percentage of overall retail would grow 1-2% annually, but in 2020 adoption accelerated by 5%, r ...

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at RTX (NYSE:RTX) and the best and worst performers in the defense contractors industry. Defense contractors typically require technical expertise and government clearance. Companies in this sector can also enjoy long-term contracts with government bodies, leading to more predictable revenues. Combined, these factors create high barriers to entry and can ...

As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the gig economy industry, including DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) and its peers. The iPhone changed the world, ushering in the era of the “always-on” internet and “on-demand” services - anything someone could want is just a few taps away. Likewise, the gig economy sprang up in a similar fashion, with a proliferation of tech-enabled freelance labor marketplaces, which work hand and hand with many on ...

Let’s dig into the relative performance of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 regional banks earnings season. Regional banks, financial institutions operating within specific geographic areas, serve as intermediaries between local depositors and borrowers. They benefit from rising interest rates that improve net interest margins (the difference between loan yields and deposit costs), digital transformation reducing operational expenses, and local economi ...

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how automobile manufacturing stocks fared in Q3, starting with Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID). Much capital investment and technical know-how are needed to manufacture functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing automobiles for the mass market. Barriers to entry are therefore high, and auto manufacturers with economies of scale can boast strong economic moats. However, this doesn’t ...

As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the drug development inputs & services industry, including IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) and its peers. Companies specializing in drug development inputs and services play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology value chain. Essential support for drug discovery, preclinical testing, and manufacturing means stable demand, as pharmaceutical companies often outsource non-core functions with me ...

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at drug development inputs & services stocks, starting with West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST). Companies specializing in drug development inputs and services play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology value chain. Essential support for drug discovery, preclinical testing, and manufacturing means stable demand, as pharmaceutical c ...