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Where Will Nextpower Be in 5 Years?
Key PointsNextpower's core business is technology that allows solar panels to follow the Sun's movements.The relatively young company is profitable and has a large backlog of work to support its growth.The major change for Nextpower in upcoming years will be expanding into new business lines.10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil's real leads LatAm currencies as unemployment hits lowest since 2012
LatAm currencies gain 0.8%, stocks up 1%Peruvian equities rebound with gold pricesColombian stocks set to snap 5-day win streakBy Niket NishantDec 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's real BRL= gained in the penultimate trading session of the year, leading the advance among Latin American currencies after d...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Meta rises on deal to buy China-founded AI startup Manus
Shares of Meta Platforms META.O up 1.4% at $667.65 in early tradingMETA to acquire China-founded AI startup ManusWhile financial details were not disclosed, the deal values Manus at between $2 billion and $3 billion, says a source with direct knowledge of the matterAs of last close, META up ~13% YTDReuters
Tue, Dec 30
US natgas companies rise on forecasts for colder weather
U.S. natgas futures NGc1 up 4% at $4.15 per million British thermal unitsNatgas prices supported by expectations of higher demand due to colder weather and record gas flows to LPG export plantsNatgas companies: CNX Resources CNX.N up 1.1%, Expand Energy EXE.O up 1%Natgas ETFs: United States Natural ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Meta Shares Gain as It Will Buy Chinese Founded Startup Manus to Boost Advanced AI
Meta said on Monday it would acquire Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms.Financial terms of the transaction were not released, but a source with direct knowledge of the matter said the deal v...Tiger News
Tue, Dec 30
OceanFirst falls after unveiling acquisition, $225 million capital infusion
Regional lender OceanFirst Financial's OCFC.O shares slide 9.9% to $17.65 in early tradingOCFC will buy smaller rival Flushing Financial FFIC.O in a $579 million all-stock deal, the banks announced late MondayDeal will strengthen OCFC's presence in New Jersey, Long Island and New York market...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Lululemon's CEO Search Just Got More Complicated
Key PointsLululemon is searching for a new CEO following a slump in U.S. sales.An activist investor is already involved, and now the company's founder wants to replace multiple board members.These developments could prolong the CEO search.10 stocks we like better than Lululemon Athletica Inc. › Acti...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
Gold miners gain as prices rebound on march to best year since 1979
Shares of gold miners rise, tracking price of bullion GOL/Spot gold XAU= up 1.18% at $4,382.73 per ounce, as focus returns to persistent global risks that have propelled bullion to its strongest annual performance in more than four decades Top miners: Newmont NEM.N rises 1.2%, Barrick Mining ABX.TO ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Tesla Broadcasts Downbeat Car Sales Estimates in Unusual Move
Tesla published a compilation of analyst estimates for vehicle deliveries to its website, and the averages for the current quarter are more pessimistic than those gathered by Bloomberg.Tesla shares dropped more than 1% in morning trading.By Tesla’s count, analysts on average expect the company to de...Tiger News
Tue, Dec 30
Prediction: This Will Be the Top-Performing Streaming Stock in 2026
Key PointsThe pioneer in digital streaming could be the best bet for investing the year ahead.Roku has long streaks of double-digit growth and earnings beats. After its recently profitable turn, the new sky is the limit.10 stocks we like better than Roku › It's been an eventful year for streaming se...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
Silver miners up as metal recovers after sharp drop from record high
Shares of silver miners gain, tracking prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= rises 4.8% to $75.7 per ouncePrices hit all-time high of $83.62 on Monday before logging their biggest daily drop since August 2020"The selloff yesterday had the hallmarks of profit-taking and repositioning ahe...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Got $500? 3 Dividend-Paying Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Key PointsBristol Myers Squibb is a pharmaceutical giant with a solid dividend history.Medtronic is a high-yield medical device maker that's nearing Dividend King status.J&J makes drugs and medical devices and boasts of over 50 annual dividend increases.10 stocks we like better than Bristol Myers Sq...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens higher on mining shares boost
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Canada's main equity index opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a recovery in mining stocks as gold and silver prices rebounded from Monday's sharp decline.At 9:30 a.m. ET, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE was up 0.37% at 32,014.94 points...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street opens subdued after tech-led drop halts rally
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened muted on Tuesday, a day after logging their steepest one-day decline in nearly two weeks as technology stocks came under renewed selling pressure.The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 27.1 points, or 0.06%, at the open to 48,434.88. The S...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Evaluating Cameco (CCJ) Stock's Actual Performance: What's Behind the Phenomenal Returns?
Key PointsCameco stock has hugely outperformed the S&P 500 in the past five years.This could just be the beginning of another bull run as demand for nuclear energy explodes. 10 stocks we like better than Cameco › If you've spent any time following the nuclear energy space or investing in uranium sto...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
This Could Derail Intel's Comeback in 2026
Key PointsIntel has a strong PC roadmap for 2026, including Panther Lake and Nova Lake.Both CPU families will use the cutting-edge Intel 18A manufacturing process.Soaring memory chip prices could force PC price hikes and limit Intel's comeback in the PC market.10 stocks we like better than Intel › O...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
The Best Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever
Key PointsThe S&P 500 index has a tiny 1.1% yield, but this consumer staples icon is offering 2.9%.Coke has increased its dividend annually for over 50 years, making the company a Dividend King.The core business is performing well and tends to be resilient through the business cycle.10 stocks we lik...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-BHP Group, ON24, Boeing
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZThe Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes were poised for a subdued open on Tuesday, a day after they logged their steepest one-day decline in nearl...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Is It Finally Time to Buy This Dividend Stock Now That It Has a 6.6% Dividend Yield?
Key PointsKraft Heinz's dividend yield is about 6.6% after the stock's pullback.Free cash flow has been running well above its dividend payments.Shares trade at just eight times trailing-12-month free cash flow.10 stocks we like better than Kraft Heinz › Kraft Heinz's (NASDAQ: KHC) 6.6% dividend yie...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
