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China's LandSpace targets $1 billion IPO in reusable rocket tech push
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) - China's rocket startup LandSpace plans to raise 7.5 billion yuan ($1.07 billion) in a potential initial public offering to boost its production and technology for reusable rockets, according to a document released by the Shanghai Stock Exchange.The Shanghai bourse has...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US machinery stocks climb in 2025, led by Caterpillar's 60% surge
U.S. construction and agricultural equipment makers posted gains in 2025 as data-center construction accelerated and the agriculture market showed early signs of recoveryShares of Caterpillar CAT.N rose about 60% YTD, while Deere DE.N was up roughly 11% since the start of the year vs a 17.3% rise in...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Animal health stocks mostly roar back in 2025, barring laggard Zoetis
Animal health shares cap 2025 with solid gains from vaccines and pet meds demand, as IDEXX IDXX.O and Elanco ELAN.N leads the charge for a rebound from 2024 losses and Zoetis ZTS.N ends the year in negative territory IDXX and ELAN are up 65% and 87%, respectively, this year, driven by robust demand...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
3 Reasons to Buy XRP Before February 2026
Key PointsNew spot XRP ETFs that launched in November attracted more than $1 billion in investor money.A new $500 million war chest for Ripple hints at future expansion of the XRP blockchain ecosystem in 2026.Enhanced DeFi functionality could be coming to the XRP blockchain in 2026.10 stocks we like...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
UWM Holdings CEO Sells 1.6 Million Shares for $9.4 Million After Strong Q3
Key PointsThe shares were held and sold by CEO Mat Ishbia's trust, SFS Corp.UWM Holdings reported strong Q3 results on Nov. 6.The stock was down more than 10% for the year at the time of the sale, but the market was reacting positively to the quarterly news.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave o...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
Copper miners soar in 2025 as red metal rallies
Copper miners set to end year on a high note, tracking 42% gain in prices of the red metalSupply concerns stemming from mine disruptions, weakness in the U.S. dollar and buying by speculators anticipating surging AI demand drive copper rallyGlobal mining giants: Rio Tinto RIO.N up ~37% YTD, BHP Grou...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US utilities surge in 2025 driven by higher power demand, AI boom
Shares of U.S.-based utilities rally in 2025 driven by higher power demand for data center expansions related to growing AI needsUtility GE Vernova GEV.N rose about 100% YTD and Constellation Energy CEG.O gaining 59.6% YTD In early December, NextEra Energy NEE.N expanded its partnership with Alpha...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Medtech: Clear split between gainers and losers in 2025
Medtech stocks are set to end 2025 on a mixed note, with shares of Becton Dickinson BDX.N, Zimmer Biomet ZBH.N, Baxter BAX.N and Stryker SYK.N headed for yearly lossesBoston Scientific BSX.N, Medtronic MDT.N, Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N, Abbott ABT.N, Edwards Lifesciences EW.N and GE HealthCare GEHC...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
'Cockroach' scare: Private credit stocks lose footing in 2025
Investment giants with a private credit footprint are set to end 2025 in the red after the twin bankruptcies of auto parts maker First Brands and subprime lender Tricolor in the fall rattled investorsBlackstone BX.N, the world's largest alternative asset manager, down 10.2% YTD, while Apollo Glo...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US restaurant chains fail to shake off consumer blues, margin pressures
S&P 500 Restaurants sub index .SPLRCREST down 1.3% YTD vs a 17.3% rise for the broader S&P 500 index .SPXWeak spending by younger customers and middle-income households hurt chains such as Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG.N and Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava Group CAVA.N, with shares falling ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
UPS stumbles, FedEx holds firm in 2025
U.S. parcel carriers see contrasting fortunes in 2025UPS UPS.N shares slide roughly 21% YTD; rival FedEx FDX.N manages modest gain of about 3.5% over same periodUPS has been slashing millions of margin dilutive packages from its delivery network and cutting tens of thousands of jobs as part of a bro...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Axsome up after FDA grants priority review for Alzheimer's agitation drug
Shares of Axsome Therapeutics AXSM.O rise 2.2% to $152 premarketDrugmaker says that the U.S. FDA has accepted its marketing application for its drug, AXS-05, to treat Alzheimer's disease agitationAgitation in Alzheimer's disease is a common symptom of emotional distress, marked by restlessne...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
2 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth
Key PointsThese businesses are raking in profits and cash. Microsoft boasts a storied business that's capitalizing on the AI revolution. Costco has a resilient membership model that is helping it succeed where some peers are struggling. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Investing for the lon...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Nike, silver and gold miners, Vanda Pharma, Tesla
U.S. stock index futures moved lower on the last trading day of 2025, but were set to wrap up a roller-coaster year characterized by uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs and unrivalled euphoria around AI with robust gains. .N Nike NKE.N BUZZ- Up after CEO Hill buys stock worth $1...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Chipmakers set to log 2025 gains as AI rally persists despite bubble fears
Chipmakers set to end 2025 higher as investments in AI persist despite widespread fears of a bubbleBenchmark Philadelphia Semiconductor Index .SOX set to close over 43% higher; its third consecutive year of gains AI bellwether Nvidia NVDA.O on track to gain ~40%; custom AI chip designer Broadcom AV...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Trade Desk on track to end year as S&P 500's worst performer
Shares of ad-tech firm Trade Desk TTD.O, down ~68% this year, set to end 2025 as the worst performing stock in the S&P 500 index .SPX Stock poised for worst annual performance since going public in September 2016Resignation of the CFO in August along with a sharp slowdown in revenue growth, seve...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
What's the Best Social Security Claiming Strategy in 2026?
Key PointsClaiming Social Security is a major decision with huge financial implications for your retirement security. Your claiming age could be any time between 62 and 70, but the longer you wait, the larger your checks.Data, your marital status, and your health can impact the best time to claim be...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
US telecom stocks deliver uneven 2025 returns as deals dominate
The U.S. telecom sector witnessed infrastructure buyouts, intense wireless competition and shifts in broadband subscriber gains in 2025 AT&T T.N up 8.96% this year; co announced a $5.75 bln acquisition of Lumen Technologies' LUMN.N consumer fiber business in May and agreed to buy EchoStar&#...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Hospital operators set to end 2025 higher
Shares of hospital operators are poised to close the year on a high, buoyed by sustained demand for healthcare servicesHCA Healthcare HCA.N stock gained 57.7%; Tenet Healthcare THC.N stock rose 59.5% - the third straight year of gainUniversal Health Services UHS.N rose 25.4% this year For recent qua...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
EV stocks brace for post-tax credit year as tariff pressures persist
Electric vehicle companies navigated elevated manufacturing costs due to the Trump administration's tariff policies, and the lapse of federal tax credits for battery vehicles Shares of Rivian Automotive RIVN.O were up over 47% this year after falling 43% in 2024; co announced plans to develop it...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
