A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices pulled back (Nasdaq -1.3%, S&P 500 -1.1%) as Israel carried out significant strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, dramatically escalating fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. This development has sent crude oil prices surging, as investors fear potential disruptions to global oil supply and a wider regional conflict.
Stay updated with the movements of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Friday. Discover which stocks are leading as top gainers and losers in today's session.
Curious about the market action on Friday? Dive into the US markets to explore the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index during today's session.
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.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS (NYSE:SHW) is a high-quality stock with strong profitability, efficient capital use, and steady growth, making it a candidate for long-term investors.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems to be baking in a prolonged downturn
as the industry has shed 12.1% over the past six months. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2.4% fall.
While the Dow Jones (^DJI) represents industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a safe bet.
Some are facing headwinds like declining demand, rising costs, or disruptive new competitors.
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 Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) and the rest of the building materials stocks fared in Q1.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Paint and coating manufacturer Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 1.1% year on year to $5.31 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 4.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Tuesday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
