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Margin debt now stands at a record of more than $1.1 trillion, up nearly 40% on an annual basis. In recent years, not only has margin debt surged, but the “cost of carrying” that debt has also risen.

Intuitive Surgical’s ISRG strong third-quarter results — 23% revenue growth and 30% earnings growth—came with one major flaw: margin pressure. Pro forma gross margin slipped 90 basis points (bps) year ...

While management and analysts largely expect the company to maintain the positive sales momentum established in the second quarter—its best performance in three years—the mix of products driving that ...

NIKE Inc.’s NKE first-quarter fiscal 2026 results show a company fighting through margin pressure while doubling down on its transformation agenda. The sportswear giant’s “Win Now” actions, focused on ...

Refining margins in the U.S, northwest Europe, and Asia have jumped to two-year highs. Gasoline and diesel markets are tightening with no immediate sign of relief. Attacks on Russian refineries, ...

Amazon's margins continue to rise, boosting its long-term profitability potential. I've got three reasons why Amazon is a fantastic stock pick right now, and I think investors would be wise to scoop ...

Margin debt’s recent jump to a new high is potentially worrying. But it’s not clear just how much. Margin debt reflects how much investors have borrowed from their brokers to purchase more stocks. It ...

SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Global oil refining profits have rallied to their heftiest in 20 months, boosted by robust diesel performance on a tightening outlook after the United States ...

Investors buying stocks with borrowed money suggests confidence that the market will keep rising. If only that were true. Margin debt's recent jump to a new high is potentially worrying. But it's not ...