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.
Shares of electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) jumped 12.9% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and profit.
Electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 12.9% year on year to $6.20 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.92 per share was 2.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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.
The past six months have been a windfall for WESCO’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 46%, hitting $219.06 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment.
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST), a leading industrial supply distributor, has once again underscored its commitment to shareholder returns by declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share. Announced on October 10, 2025, this latest payout solidifies the company's reputation as a reliable income generator, particularly appealing to long-term
Shares of electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after Barclays initiated coverage on the stock with an "Overweight" rating and a price target of $258.00. This new evaluation, led by analyst Guy Hardwick, offered a fresh perspective on WESCO's potential market path. The initiation of coverage was significant as Barclays had no prior rating on the company, adding a new viewpoint for investors.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew anxious as the U.S. government shutdown extended into its seventh day, creating widespread uncertainty.
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.
The global financial landscape is increasingly being shaped by a complex web of geopolitical tensions and the specter of future trade wars, particularly between the United States and China. These simmering conflicts, characterized by escalating tariffs, technological competition, and strategic decoupling efforts, are poised to significantly limit the upside potential
