Yahoo Finance • 8 days ago

SI-Bone added to ‘Conviction List’, named ‘2026 Top Pick’ at Needham

Needham analyst David Saxon raised the firm’s price target on SI-Bone (SIBN) to $27 from $24 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm has also added the stock to its ‘Conviction List’, replacing Alcon (ALC) and named it Needham’s ‘20... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 14 days ago

Alcon Just Got Hit With Its First Bearish Call Since August

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has taken a sharper turn on Alcon (NYSE:ALC), issuing a double downgrade that shifts the Swiss eye-care group from buy to underperform the firm's first bearish call on t... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 14 days ago

PayPal downgraded, Roku upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly. Top 5 Upgrades: Jefferies upgraded Roku (ROKU) to Buy... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 14 days ago

Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: American Eagle Outfitters, Ferrari, Intuitive Surgical, Roku, PayPal, Synopsis, Visa, and More

Chaay_Tee / iStock via Getty Images Quick Read As expected, the Federal Reserve cut the Funds rate 25 basis points on Wednesday. The rate cut lowered the Fed funds rate to 3.50%-3.75%, the lowest since the post-pandemic era in 2022. Rate... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 16 days ago

Alcon Announces Renewed STAAR Surgical Acquisition Deal At $30.75/Share In Cash

(RTTNews) - Alcon Inc. (ALC), Tuesday announced an amended merger agreement for the acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), intending to purchase outstanding stock of the latter for $30.75 per share in cash. The renewed price repres... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 22 days ago

Intraocular Lens Market Competitor Analysis Report 2025: Recent Developments, Strategy, Sustainability Benchmarking, Product Launch, Key Persons and Revenue

Company Logo The intraocular lens (IOL) market is projected to grow from US$ 4.46 billion in 2024 to US$ 7.16 billion by 2033, reflecting a CAGR of 5.41%. This booming industry is driven by the rising prevalence of cataracts and an aging... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 23 days ago

Broadwood pushes for removal of 3 STAAR Surgical board members

[Documents about mergers and acquisitions m&a with a pen.] designer491/iStock via Getty Images Broadwood Partners said it's well along in its effort to call a special meeting of shareholders of STAAR Surgical (STAA [https://seekingalpha.c... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 24 days ago

Strategic Intelligence: Medical Devices M&A Deals Report, Q3 2025 - Opportunities in Mega-deals, with a 39% Increase in Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024

Dublin, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Strategic Intelligence: Medical Devices M&A Deals Q3 2025 - Top Themes" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have d... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 25 days ago

Opterion Health AG Announces Appointment of Andreas Schuh as Chief Financial Officer

Opterion Health AGAndreas Schuh, Chief Financial Officer, Opterion Health AG MUTTENZ, Switzerland, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opterion Health AG, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering innovation in peritoneal dialys... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Alcon's (VTX:ALC) Anemic Earnings Might Be Worse Than You Think

Alcon Inc.'s (VTX:ALC) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. However, we believe that investors should be aware of some underlying factors which may be of concern. Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and g... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

UBS spotlights 30 disrupters for the next decade

[3D Particle 30 Number Motion View with Fiery Hairlines on Blue Bokeh Background] Ketut Agus Suardika/iStock via Getty Images UBS has unveiled a curated list of 30 companies it believes are best positioned to thrive over the coming decade... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Alcon reaffirms $10.3B–$10.4B 2025 sales outlook as Unity VCS and new launches drive Q4 acceleration

Earnings Call Insights: Alcon Inc. (ALC) Q3 2025 MANAGEMENT VIEW * CEO David Endicott pointed to building momentum in the second half of 2025, with particular strength in equipment and ocular health. Endicott highlighted, "the launch [... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Goldman Sachs, AMD, Oklo, Circle Internet & more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Alkermes — The biotech company dropped 9% as traders weighed phase 2 trial results for its ALKS 2680 drug, which aims to treat narcolepsy. While the company will be advancing the dru... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Biggest stock movers Wednesday: AMD, ALC, and more

[Currency and Exchange Stock Chart for Finance and Economy Display] cemagraphics Stock futures inched higher on Wednesday, driven by increasing optimism about the imminent end of the federal government shutdown. Investors responded positi... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Advanced Micro Devices, Clearwater Analytics, On Holding and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Advanced Micro Devices — The chipmaker jumped nearly 6% in reaction to robust long-term growth targets made at its Investor Day , including an internal forecast that the company's d... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Catalyst Watch: Eyes on Cisco and Disney earnings, 13F filings

[Financial stock market graph. Selective focus.] Diego Thomazini/iStock via Getty Images Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

STAAR Opens 30-Day Window To Seek Higher Bids Than Alcon Deal

(RTTNews) - STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) on Friday announced that it has amended its merger agreement with Alcon (ALC) to launch a 30-day go-shop period through December 6, allowing the company to actively intake alternative takeover prop... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

BTIG Reduces PT on Alcon (ALC) Stock

Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) is one of the Best Beaten Down Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On October 13, BTIG reduced the price target on the company’s stock to $91 from $92, while keeping a “Buy” rating as part of a research note previ... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Health care stocks rose late Friday afternoon with the NYSE Health Care Index climbing 0.2% and the PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

ISS recommendation may toll the bell for STAAR–Alcon deal, validates Broadwood

Investing.com -- The $28-a-share sale of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) to Alcon AG (NYSE:ALC) has become one of the most intriguing takeover stories of recent memory. Since the merger announcement in August, the deal has snowballe... Full story