Video communications platform Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.7% year on year to $1.22 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.21 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.53 per share was 11% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the SaaS sector continued to rally as favorable inflation data bolstered hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
Zoom Communications fits the Caviar Cruise stock screen with strong ROIC, debt-free finances, and high cash flow. A quality pick for long-term investors despite slower post-pandemic growth.
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.
Figma, the trailblazing collaborative design platform, has made a spectacular debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FIG), with its shares surging by an astonishing 250% on its first day of trading. This remarkable performance, which saw the company's valuation briefly touch nearly $68 billion, underscores the immense investor
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the White House announced a new round of steep global tariffs, sparking concerns of a trade war and its impact on the U.S. and global economies. This move creates significant uncertainty for businesses and investors. The new tariffs, with rates of up to 41% on imports from 68 countries and the European Union, prompted a broad market sell-off, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index showing notable weakness. Adding to the bearish sentiment was a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, which revealed that employers created only 73,000 jobs, far below economists' expectations. This combination of trade fears and signs of a slowing labor market has created a "risk-off" environment, leading investors to pull back from growth-oriented sectors like software and technology.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
