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Worthington’s fourth quarter saw revenue growth outpace analysts’ expectations, but non-GAAP earnings per share fell short of consensus. Management highlighted that strong sales were driven by higher volumes in Building Products and the inclusion of the Elgen acquisition. CEO Joseph Hayek noted, “Our innovation around large ASME water tanks that help cool data centers has led to increasing opportunities and several new orders.” The company also experienced margin pressures from higher conversion costs and temporary limitations in Elgen’s operations, which impacted consolidated results. Management remained focused on cost controls and operational improvements to offset the impact of mixed market conditions and a cautious consumer environment.

Lennar’s fourth quarter was met with a negative market reaction as profitability fell short of Wall Street expectations, despite revenue coming in ahead of analyst estimates. Management attributed the margin pressure to a challenging housing market shaped by persistent affordability issues and weakened consumer confidence, which was exacerbated by the government shutdown. Executive Chairman and Co-CEO Stuart Miller noted that “sales volume has been difficult to maintain and required additional incentives,” resulting in further margin deterioration. The company pointed to operational changes, such as a shift toward offering more affordable homes and increased sales incentives, as necessary responses to the ongoing affordability crisis facing buyers.

Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments. Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration, and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 18.4% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 13.4% return.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles. Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 18.4% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 5 percentage points.

A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always. Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But cutbacks in corporate spending and the threat of new AI products have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the industry’s 11.4% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 2 percentage points.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article. They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.

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.

Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock. These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.

Retailers are evolving to meet the expectations of modern, tech-savvy shoppers. This includes developing an online presence to fend off e-commerce competitors, a strategy that has helped the industry maintain steady demand by giving it more sales channels. In turn, retail stocks were up 20% over the past six months compared to 13.4% for the S&P 500.

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

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.

Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.

Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. Furthermore, economic conditions have supported loan growth and fee income, a trend that has enabled the banking industry to return 14.3% over the past six months, almost identical to the S&P 500.

A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities. However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.

Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities. However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.

Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match. The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.

Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Lately, it seems like demand trends have worked in their favor as the industry has returned 20.4% over the past six months, outpacing S&P 500 by 7 percentage points.

Shares of global car rental company Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) jumped 11.8% in the afternoon session after prominent investor Bill Ackman highlighted a bullish analysis of the company on social media. Ackman drew attention to an optimistic outlook for Hertz by reposting it on the social media platform, X. He suggested the company held promising potential. Given his influence in the investment world, such endorsements often drew significant attention to a stock's future prospects, potentially sparking investor interest.

Shares of vertically integrated manufacturing solutions provider Mayville Engineering Company (NYSE:MEC) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after a broad market rally saw major indexes advance to begin the holiday-shortened week. 

Shares of department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) fell 5.3% in the afternoon session after reports revealed a significant increase in short interest, a measure of how many investors were betting the stock's price would fall. 

Shares of solar energy systems company Shoals (NASDAQ:SHLS) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after increased activity in the options market signaled growing investor interest, coupled with positive news from the broader solar sector. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW) jumped 5.7% in the afternoon session after the company continued its multi-day rally following the announcement of a significant contract win. 

Shares of solar tracking systems manufacturer Array (NASDAQ:ARRY) jumped 6.9% in the afternoon session after the stock hit a 52-week high amid strong company performance and positive sentiment across the solar sector. 

Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after it secured approximately $25 million in financing from the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States for a project in South Korea. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 9.5% in the afternoon session after it secured its largest-ever contract, an $816 million deal with the U.S. Space Development Agency, and completed a record number of successful launches for the year. 

Shares of genetic testing company Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:MYGN) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company signed an exclusive agreement with Zydus Lifesciences to commercialize a trio of its cancer tests in India. 

Shares of content discovery platform Taboola (NASDAQ:TBLA) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Rosenblatt initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a $6 price target. 

Shares of global media and entertainment company iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced it would expand its podcast platform to include free video distribution for creators. 

Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 12.2% in the afternoon session after several Wall Street firms initiated coverage on the company with positive ratings. 

Shares of potato products company Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) fell 2.1% in the afternoon session after BNP Paribas Exane downgraded the stock to 'Neutral' from 'Outperform', citing concerns over intensifying competition. 

Shares of cable news and media network Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after Guggenheim raised its price target for the company's shares to $85.00 from $75.00, maintaining its "Buy" rating. 

Shares of pangaea Logistics (NASDAQ:PANL) jumped 2.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced the appointment of Eugene I. Davis to its Board of Directors. 

Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after a Delaware Supreme Court ruling restored CEO Elon Musk's 2018 compensation plan, ending a long-running legal battle. 

Shares of satellite communications company EchoStar (NASDAQGS:SATS) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after its subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, launched a new portfolio of ruggedized Low Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals designed for mission-critical connectivity. 

Shares of workplace uniform provider UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) jumped 18.4% in the afternoon session after the company confirmed it had received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Cintas Corporation for $275.00 per share in cash. 

Shares of used-car retailer America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) fell 4.9% in the afternoon session after the company was dropped from the S&P Retail Select Industry Index. 

Shares of medical professional network Doximity (NYSE:DOCS) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as a Bank of America analyst reiterated a Buy rating and an $82 price target on the stock. 

Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after Alphabet announced it would acquire Intersect Power, a major customer that purchases First Solar's solar panels. 

Shares of cloud security and performance company Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after investor enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence sector regained momentum, fueled by gains in industry leaders like Nvidia and Micron. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Deutsche Bank raised its price target on the stock to $400 from $360 while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. 

Shares of outpatient physical therapy provider U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after RBC Capital upgraded the S&P 500 Health Care sector to Overweight, lifting stocks in the industry. 

Shares of semiconductor company Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after investors reacted to positive business momentum and signs of strong institutional confidence. 

Shares of enterprise software giant Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as reports surfaced that its U.S. joint venture, alongside other American investors, secured a controlling interest in TikTok's U.S. operations. 

Shares of medical technology company iRhythm Technologies (NASDAQ:IRTC) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock from $195 to $205. 

Shares of electricity generation and hydrogen production company Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after the stock benefited from a broader market rally and growing investor interest in companies powering the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI). 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Huntington Ingalls (NYSE:HII) jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as its Ingalls Shipbuilding division secured a contract from the U.S. Navy to design and build a new class of small combatant ships. 

Shares of customer platform provider HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) jumped 2.4% in the afternoon session after financial services firm Jefferies identified the company as a key player positioned for growth in 2026. 

Shares of lab services company Charles River Laboratories (NYSE:CRL) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after BofA Securities upgraded the stock and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concluded its investigation into the company with no enforcement action. 

Shares of medical device company Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after several analyst firms raised their price targets, reflecting a positive outlook on the medical technology company's stock. 

Shares of social network Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after the company introduced a new AI-powered video generation tool, and an investor dropped a lawsuit concerning its advertising revenue. 

Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) fell 2.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced it would end a controversial pricing program and separately agreed to a $60 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 

Shares of global entertainment and media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after Paramount amended its takeover offer, with billionaire Larry Ellison personally guaranteeing $40.4 billion in financing for the proposed acquisition. 

Shares of multinational media and entertainment corporation Paramount (NASDAQ:PSKY) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the company amended its $30 per share all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, with Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison adding a personal guarantee for a major portion of the deal's financing. 

Shares of real estate investment trust Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) fell 2.3% in the afternoon session after Piper Sandler lowered its price target on the stock to $8.00 from $10.00. 

Shares of personal care company The Honest Company (NASDAQ:HNST) jumped 2% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company announced a major shift in its sales strategy, planning to halt direct sales from its website and mobile app to improve profitability. 

Shares of sporting goods retailer Academy Sports & Outdoor (NASDAQ:ASO) fell 3.7% in the morning session after the athletic retail sector felt pressure as industry bellwether Nike reported disappointing results. 

Shares of online dating app Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) jumped 4.1% in the morning session after data pointed to a potential short squeeze, as the stock rallied amid high levels of bearish bets placed against it. 

Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after a series of announcements signaled its expansion into new markets and financial products, including the acquisition of The Clearing Company and a minority stake in the Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX. 

Shares of biotech company 10x Genomics (NASDAQ:TXG) jumped 4.8% in the morning session after Canaccord Genuity maintained its 'Buy' rating and raised its price target on the company's shares.