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Warner Bros Discovery up as Netflix to buy cos TV and film studios and streaming unit
Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O shares up 3.5% premarket Netflix NFLX.O agrees to buy WBD's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 blnThe cash-and-stock transaction is valued at $27.75 per WBD share, with an equity value of $72.0 bln, cos sayDeal has a total enterprise value of about $82...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Intensity Therapeutics jumps after Nasdaq grants compliance extension
Shares of drugmaker Intensity Therapeutics INTS.O rise 8.6% to 50 cents premarket Co gets 180-day extension from the Nasdaq exchange to meet the minimum $1 share price requirementDeadline set for June 1, 2026; shares must stay above $1 for 10 consecutive days, says coCo continues late-stage trials o...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Ulta Beauty rises on raised outlook amid strong makeup, skin care demand
Shares of Ulta Beauty ULTA.O up 6.52% at $568.75 before the bellThe cosmetic retailer raised its annual sales and profit forecasts, benefiting from strong demand for its makeup and skincare productsCo expects annual profit of $25.20-$25.50 per share, vs its prior forecast of $23.85-$24.30"We bel...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
PRECIOUS-Gold rises on rate cut bets as investors brace for US data
Silver headed for weekly gainGold demand subdued in India, ChinaPCE inflation data for September due later todayBy Pablo Sinha Dec 5 (Reuters) - Gold gained on Friday, supported by growing bets on a U.S. interest rate cut, with markets focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data ahead of the Federal...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Parsons falls after missing out on $12.5 bln FAA contract
Shares of engineering and consulting firm Parsons PSN.N fall 15.6% to $71.25 premarketFAA picks Peraton as project manager for $12.5 bln overhaul of aging U.S. air traffic control system over a joint bid by PSN and IBM IBM.NTD Cowen analysts say this is a "surprising loss" and contract win w...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
How to Protect Yourself From Loan Scams
Key PointsScammers don't care who they target as long as they can get money.Knowing what to look for can help you avoid becoming the victim of a scam.If you have reason to be unsure about a loan, walk away from it. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › The sophisticat...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
2 Recession-Proof Stocks to Watch in December
Key PointsDollar General stock now trades at an attractive discount compared to previous highs. A recession could actually set up Realty Income for future growth. 10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › As 2025 comes to a close, it will cap off a year of deep economic uncertainty. While new te...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
Is BigBear.ai a Winning AI Investment?
Key PointsBigBear.ai's business is focused on government contracts.BigBear.ai's revenue shrank during its most recent quarter.The stock is quite expensive for its relatively low gross margins. 10 stocks we like better than BigBear.ai › BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) is a fairly popular AI investment pick, ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
Biomea Fusion rises as diabetes drug shows promise
Shares of drug developer Biomea Fusion BMEA.O rise 3.4% to $1.23 premarketCo says experimental drug, icovamenib, helped patients with severe type 2 diabetes maintain better blood sugar control nine months after treatmentStudy presented at World Congress on Insulin Resistance in Los Angeles, co saysB...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Hewlett Packard, SentinelOne, gold miners
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures were flat to slightly higher on Friday as investors waited for a delayed inflation report to see whether persistent price pressures would affect the Federal Reserve&...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
1 Stock That's Quietly Paying Investors a Monster 7.9% Dividend Yield
Key PointsAll high-yield stocks aren't safe, but MPLX is truly an exception.MPLX just increased its dividend by double-digit percentages.The company's big growth moves in 2025 should support its yield and reward shareholders richly.10 stocks we like better than MPLX › The ultimate test of safety and...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures steady after record high as investors await domestic jobs data
Dec 5 (Reuters) - Toronto stock futures were little changed on Friday after the benchmark index's record high in the previous session, as investors awaited domestic jobs data for clues on the health of the labor market.Futures on the S&P/TSX Composite Index SXFcv1 were flat as of 06:42 a.m. ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Down 50%, This Growth Stock Could Be Set for a Recovery in 2026
Key PointsSoundHound is transforming itself into an agentic artificial intelligence company.Its voice-first approach could be a huge differentiator for the business.If it can flip to EBITDA profitability next year, this could be a big driver for the stock.10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
Fintech SoFi drops on pricing $1.5 bln stock offering
Shares of fintech lender SoFi Technologies SOFI.O down 7.4% premarket at $27.42 after overnight $1.5 bln follow-on priced San Francisco-based SOFI late Thurs said it sold ~54.5 mln shares at $27.50, a 7.1% discount to last sale SOFI intends to use net proceeds for general purposes, including e...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Down 60% From Its All-Time High, Should You Buy the Dip on CoreWeave's Stock?
Key PointsCoreWeave's capital expenditures outweigh its revenue.The company has a long way to go before turning profitable. 10 stocks we like better than CoreWeave › CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) has taken investors on a roller coaster ride in 2025. It went public in late March and had a fairly mundane r...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
Wall St futures steady as investors await key inflation report
Futures: Dow off 0.01, S&P 500 up 0.19%, Nasdaq up 0.40% Dec 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were flat to slightly higher on Friday as investors waited for a delayed inflation report to see whether persistent price pressures would affect the Federal Reserve's policy path.The Commer...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Copper miners gain as red metal prices hit record high
U.S.-listed shares of copper miners rise premarket, tracking higher prices of the red metal MET/LBenchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) up 1.4% to $11,609.50 a ton. LME copper is on course to end the week up 3.8% and has gained more than 30% in 2025The metal, widely used in power,...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Silver miners rise on weaker dollar, rate-cut hopes
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking prices of white metal GOL/ Spot silver XAG= rose 1.9% to $58.19/ounce after touching record high of $58.98 on WednesdayPrices rise as strong inflows into exchange-traded funds, expectations of interest rate cuts, and weaker dollar boostedReuters
Fri, Dec 5
LIVE MARKETS-Spain shines as Citi lifts euro zone GDP growth forecast
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Miners lead, energy lagsJapan's Nikkei drops on BOJ hike expectationsWall St futures higherWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com SPAIN SHINES AS CI...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
