A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official hinted at a potential interest rate cut in December. John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, signaled he was open to lowering the fed funds rate—the key interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans—to support the job market. Speaking at an event, Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates, which immediately shifted market expectations. Following his remarks, the perceived likelihood of an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's December meeting flipped from unlikely to more likely than not. The prospect of lower borrowing costs sent a wave of optimism through the markets, leading to a rally in major indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after strong results from chipmaker Nvidia, eased lingering concerns about a potential bubble in the artificial intelligence sector.
DAYTON, OH – November 20, 2025 – In a move set to profoundly shape the future of artificial intelligence, International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) and the University of Dayton (UD) have announced a groundbreaking collaboration focused on pioneering next-generation semiconductor research and materials. This strategic partnership, representing a joint investment exceeding $20 million, with [...]
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Coherent (NYSE:COHR) and its peers.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after concerns regarding lofty artificial intelligence valuations triggered a pullback in the technology sector.
What a fantastic six months it’s been for Coherent. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 74.4%, hitting $138.45. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Shares of materials and photonics company Coherent (NYSE:COHR) rose 1.4% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company posted strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, which showed significant growth and positive guidance. The report revealed that revenue reached $1.58 billion, a 17% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Earnings also saw a substantial rise, with non-GAAP earnings per share coming in at $1.16, up from $0.67 a year prior. Furthermore, Coherent announced it had paid off $400 million of debt. Looking ahead, the company provided upbeat quarterly guidance, projecting earnings per share of up to $1.30. The positive financial performance was echoed by market analysts, who held a consensus "Buy" rating on the stock.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
BOSTON, MA – November 13, 2025 – IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP), a global leader in high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers, finds itself at a pivotal juncture, grappling with a volatile stock performance even as the broader fiber laser market experiences unprecedented growth. The company's recent trajectory underscores the complex interplay of technological innovation, intense competition, [...]
Shares of materials and photonics company Coherent (NYSE:COHR) fell 6.8% in the morning session after a major shareholder, Bain Capital, disclosed the sale of over $1 billion worth of its stock.
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
Shares of materials and photonics company Coherent (NYSE:COHR) fell 4.9% in the afternoon session after an executive sold a large block of shares. Executive Vice President Giovanni Barbarossa sold 60,706 shares of common stock for a total of $9.7 million. The shares were sold at a price of $160.00 each. While large insider sales can sometimes cause concern among investors about a company's outlook, the transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged trading plan that was put in place in December of the previous year. Following the sale, the executive still held 163,158 shares in the company.
After a brief and cautious rebound on Wednesday, risk-off sentiment returned sharply on Thursday, with AI-linked stocks leading a broad selloff across Wall Street and renewed pressure hitting crypto markets.
