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Snowflake dips after report says co to buy Observe for $1 bln
Cloud data analytics firm Snowflake's SNOW.N shares fall 1.7% to $221.18The Information reports co is in talks to buy app monitoring startup Observe for $1 blnDeal expected to be biggest for SNOW - reportObserve's tools help detect and resolve issues in app systemsIncluding session's mov...
Reuters
Thu, Dec 25
Apple's Cook doubles Nike stake, endorses CEO Hill's turnaround push
Nike faces challenges with weak margins, sluggish sales in ChinaNike shares have dropped nearly 13% since December 18 resultsCook's stake in Nike now worth nearly $6 millionBy Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P. Brown Dec 24 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O chief Tim Cook bought shares worth about $3 mi...Reuters
Thu, Dec 25
Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as Santa rally starts
Intel falls after report Nvidia stopped using 18A processNike up after Apple CEO buys $3 million in sharesThree main indexes set for third straight yearly gainsIndexes up: Dow 0.6%, S&P 500 0.32%, Nasdaq 0.22%By Chuck Mikolajczak Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as t...Reuters
Thu, Dec 25
Nvidia, joining Big Tech deal spree, to license Groq technology, hire executives
Nvidia's licenses chip tech for inference Groq's leadership transition to Nvidia raises questions about future independenceNvidia's strategic hires reflect trend of acquiring talent without full acquisitionsBy Stephen Nellis Dec 24 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O has agreed to license chip ...
Reuters
Thu, Dec 25
These 6 Stocks Will Lead the $1 Trillion Chip Surge in 2026, BofA Says
The artificial intelligence boom isn't cooling off — it's getting bigger, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya contends.While AI skeptics have pointed to eye-popping valuations as a reason to run, Arya said the industry is only at the "midpoint" of a decade-long transformation, and it's being led by N...Tiger News
Thu, Dec 25
Post-Bell｜Dow, S&P 500 Close at Record Highs; Micron Jumps 3.8%; Nike Gains over 4%; Dyvanax Rockets 38%; AST SpaceMobile Falls 9%
01 Stock MarketThe U.S. major indexes closed as follows: the Dow Jones up 0.60% at 48,731.16, the S&P 500 up 0.32% at 6,932.05, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.22% at 23,613.31. Gains were broad but modest, with blue chips and megacaps mixed into the close.Unusual movers were led by chips and select c...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 24
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm equities tick higher in shortened holiday session; Peru, Colombia lead
Stocks up 0.2%, currencies flatEquity benchmark set for best year since 2009Expectations for political change in Venezuela overdone, analyst saysBy Niket Nishant and Twesha Dikshit Dec 24 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks climbed on Wednesday, with Peru and Colombia leading gains during a thinly...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Biohaven's depression drug fails mid-stage trial, shares fall
By Christy Santhosh Dec 24 (Reuters) - Biohaven BHVN.N said on Wednesday its experimental depression drug did not meet the main goal of a mid-stage trial, adding to a string of trial and regulatory setbacks for the drugmaker this year.The company's shares fell 17% in extended trading and are ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Biohaven falls after depression drug fails mid-stage trial
Shares of drugmaker Biohaven BHVN.N fall 16% to $9 in extended tradingCo says its drug, BHV-7000, did not meet the main goal of reduction of depressive symptoms in patients with major depressive disorderThe drug was being studied in a proof-of-concept mid-stage studyBHVN says it is not planning addi...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Why a 63% Vertex Selloff Didn’t Scare Off a New $13 Million Investor
Key PointsNew York City-based Hyperion Capital Advisors initiated a stake in Vertex during the third quarter, buying up 540,000 shares. The shares were worth about $13.39 million at quarter-end.Vertex is now the fund’s third-largest holding, accounting for 7.16% of total AUM.These 10 stocks could mi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
GLOBAL MARKETS-S&P 500, Dow hit all-time closing highs; gold, silver touch records
All three major U.S. stock indexes close modestly higher in shortened sessionGold, silver ease from record highsContinuing jobless claims data support case for Fed easingOil, dollar on course for biggest annual drops in yearsBy Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends lower as mining stocks slip in thin holiday trading
TSX ends down 0.2% at 31,999.76Index adds 29.4% since start of 2025Materials group falls 0.9%Energy ends 0.3% lowerBy Fergal Smith Dec 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged lower on Wednesday in a shortened Christmas Eve session as metal mining shares gave back some of this year'...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
3 Cryptocurrencies to Buy in a Bear Market
Key PointsBitcoin has survived every bear market since 2009 and never lost its #1 ranking.Solana was left for dead after the FTX collapse but clawed back to become a top-10 mainstay.Chainlink's price has been flat for five years, but its oracle network is essential infrastructure for DeFi and smart ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Why Apple's Tim Cook Drove Nike Stock Higher Today
Key PointsApple's Tim Cook nearly doubled his stake in Nike. That vote of confidence has investors thinking Nike stock has bottomed. 10 stocks we like better than Nike › Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares surged on this holiday-shortened trading day. It might not be for a reason you would think, though. The gl...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
LIVE MARKETS-Santa 1, Bears 0
Main indexes end higher; Dow out front, up 0.6%Staples lead S&P 500 sectors gainers; Energy sole loserDollar up; crude ~flat; gold, bitcoin slipUS 10-Year Treasury yield dips to ~4.14%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your th...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
The New Year Could Bring Massive Upside for These Semiconductor Stocks
Key PointsSemiconductor sales are set to approach $1 trillion in the new year.The stronger growth in sales of chips and semiconductor equipment in 2026 should be a tailwind for the companies discussed.10 stocks we like better than ASML › The semiconductor industry reported stellar growth in 2025. Da...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
US STOCKS-Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as Santa rally starts
Intel falls after report Nvidia stopped testing 18A chipmaking techNike up after Apple CEO buys $3 million in sharesThree main indexes set for third straight yearly gainsBy Chuck Mikolajczak Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with each of the major indexes recording their ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
This Is 1 of the Best AI Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years
Key PointsThis business has always been a leader in the internet age, but it’s now a thriving AI enterprise. Stock returns will benefit from a reasonable starting valuation and double-digit earnings growth. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › It's been just over three years since OpenAI releas...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
