Alpha has always been elusive. Often, when found, the trade gets very crowded, the inefficiencies and edges get rinsed out, and beta enters the room. This can take decades, and while the opportunity never goes away, it certainly moves lower.
The highlights for the week ahead include what is expected to be little-changed US CPI readings, Japan and the UK's first estimates of Q1 25 GDP, the UK and Australia's latest employment report, and a 50 bp rate cut by the central bank of Mexico.
One of the best ways to win at anything – sports, jobs, or life in general – is to outwork the competition. I now recognize how well that practice works in investing, too. By waiting for investment fat pitches, you can increase your odds of success.
EchoStar Corporation posted revenue of $3.9 billion, down 3.6% from last year, mainly dragged by declines in its Pay-TV segment. However, management highlighted solid wireless growth and improved cash flow.
Stocks tiptoed through Friday with all the urgency of a trade negotiator on a lunch break. Hints of tariff relief danced through the headlines, but with more hemming than harmony, investors kept their feet mostly still.
The heavy construction industry stands on a strong growth trajectory, supported by favorable long-term trends despite near-term headwinds. Thus, here is a look at some stocks in the space that may continue to ride the industry's growth wave.
What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here is a look at the top 5 buy calls and the top 5 sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of May 5-9, 2025.
