While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth.
A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.
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.
Stay up-to-date with the latest market trends one hour before the close of the markets on Friday. Explore the top gainers and losers during today's session in our detailed report.
Shares of database as a service company Couchbase (NASDAQ: BASE)
jumped 31% in the afternoon session after the company agreed to be acquired by Haveli Investments in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Friday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's session.
The acquisition has been greenlit by Couchbase’s board and is expected to finalize in the second half of 2025, pending shareholder approval and regulatory clearance.
The session on Friday is off to an intriguing start with several stocks showing significant price gaps. Let's examine the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. Companies bringing it to life have been rewarded with high valuation multiples that make fundraising easier,
but they have weighed on the returns lately as the industry has pulled back by 6.7% over the past six months. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 1.7%.
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.
As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the data storage industry, including Couchbase (NASDAQ:BASE) and its peers.
Database as a service company Couchbase (NASDAQ: BASE) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 10.1% year on year to $56.52 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.06 per share was 1.9 cents above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Database as a service company Couchbase (NASDAQ: BASE) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 10.1% year on year to $56.52 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $54.8 million was less impressive, coming in 2.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.06 per share was $0.02 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
