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Paychex shares slip on higher quarterly expenses
Shares of payroll services provider Paychex PAYX.O down 1.1% at $113.01 Co reports about 27% increase in total expenses in Q2 to $985.7 mln, due to higher technology cost and costs related to Paycor integrationPAYX reports Q2 revenue of $1.56 bln, slightly missing estimates of $1.57 bln, according t...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Altimmune's liver disease drug shows benefits in study, but investors remain unimpressed
By Padmanabhan Ananthan Dec 19 (Reuters) - Altimmune ALT.O said on Friday its experimental liver disease drug led to weight loss and improved markers for scarring and health of the organ based on non-invasive tests after 48 weeks of treatment in a mid-stage study, but the absence of biopsy-based ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Yelp COO Sells 20,325 Shares. Should You Be Worried?
Key PointsJoseph Nachman sold 20,325 shares on Dec. 5, 2025 as part of his pre-approved stock sale plan.The sale represented 9.40% of direct holdings, reducing direct ownership to 195,880 shares post-transaction.The adtech business has been facing headwinds, due to lower spending from its lower- and...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?
Key PointsVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has provided investors with a generally rising share price and dividend over time.The exchange-traded fund's yield is a rather modest 1.6%.Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF selects stocks based on dividends, but it isn't a yield-focused investment.10 sto...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Nike skids on quarterly margin drop, China woes
Shares of Nike NKE.N slump 10% to $58.68, touches their lowest since MayStock also on track for its worst day since April Reports drop in gross margins for the second consecutive quarter and sixth straight quarterly sales drop in ChinaNKE also forecasts Q3 revenue below estimates - data compiled by ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Paychex's higher quarterly expenses overshadow annual earnings forecast raise
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Payroll services provider Paychex PAYX.O reported higher expenses for the second quarter on Friday, taking the shine off its raise in annual adjusted earnings growth forecast.Shares of the company were down 2.6% in early trading. They have fallen around 18% so far this year.Payche...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Strategy and bitcoin-buying firms face wider exclusion from stock indexes
MSCI to decide by Jan. 15 on excluding digital asset companies from indexesAnalysts expect other providers to follow suit, dealing blow to bitcoin-hoarding sectorCrypto-buyers had soared in value, but bitcoin plunge has hit some hardBy Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Michael Saylor&#...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
London-listed shares of Carnival jump on upbeat annual profit forecast, reinstated dividend
London-listed shares of cruise operator Carnival CCL.L jump over 13% to 2,250p - highest since March 2020CCL top-gainer in FTSE mid-cap index .FTMCForecasts 2026 adjusted earnings per share of up to $2.48 vs. analysts' estimates of $2.43, according to LSEG data Reinstates quarterly dividend afte...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Centrus Energy, Oracle, Lamb Weston Holdings
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes gained on Friday, as technology stocks extended their rebound from a selloff earlier in the week, while Nike tumbled after weak China sales weighed on its quar...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Silver miners gain as white metal prices rise
Shares of silver miners rise, tracking prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= rises 1.5% to $66.38 per ouncePrices rise supported by strong investment demand and supply constraintsHecla Mining HL.N up 7% and Coeur Mining CDE.N up 8%Canadian miners: Endeavour Silver EDR.TO up 8% and Silvercor...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Bloom Energy Stock Sank Again This Week. Is It a Buying Opportunity?
Key PointsBloom Energy stock tanked this week, but then investors jumped back in. AI infrastructure investments aren't an illusion. Owners of data centers could increasingly look to Bloom for power. 10 stocks we like better than Bloom Energy › Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) shares fell along with much of t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
LIVE MARKETS-Stocks rise on tech boost while Nike slumps
US equity indexes higherTech leads S&P 500 sector gainers; cons discret. down the mostEuro STOXX 600 index up 0.4%Dollar, crude gain; bitcoin up >2%; gold edges upUS 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.13%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Evaxion slides after Merck opts out of gonorrhea vaccine licensing agreement
Shares of Denmark-based drug developer Evaxion EVAX.O fall 9.4% to $5.21Says Merck & Co MRK.N will not exercise its option to license Evaxion's experimental gonorrhea vaccine, EVX-B2, leaving EVAX with global rights to the programEvaxion says it will look for another potential licensing part...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Carnival Corp gains after forecasting annual profit above estimate
Shares of cruise operator Carnival CCL.N up about 10% at $31.05Company expects strong annual profit after beating quarterly earnings estimates, banking on higher ticket prices and resilient demand from affluent consumers engaging in travel and recreational experienceExpects annual adjusted EPS to be...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Copper miners rise on mine supply constraints
Shares of copper miners rise, tracking higher prices of the red metalBenchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange up 0.5% at $11,837 a metric tonThe metal is up more than 35% in 2025Global mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.N and BHP Group BHP.N both up marginallySouthern Copper SCCO.N up 2.2% and F...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Hovde upgrades ServisFirst Bancshares to 'outperform'
Shares of regional lender ServisFirst Bancshares SFBS.N rise 2.75% to $75.02 in early trading Hovde Group upgrades SFBS to "outperform" from "market perform" citing its expansion into Texas is a catalyst for stronger loan growth, better long‑term profitabilityBrokerage adds SFBS'...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Broadcom vs. AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Will Outperform in 2026?
Key PointsAMD is looking to carve a niche in the inference market. Broadcom has a massive opportunity with custom AI chips.The stocks trade at similar valuations. 10 stocks we like better than Advanced Micro Devices › Two of the top semiconductor companies looking to eat into Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA)...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Lamb Weston plunges after maintaining annual sales forecast
Shares of frozen fries supplier Lamb Weston LW.N down ~21% at $47 in early trading Stock set for its worst day in nearly a year, if losses holdCo maintains annual sales forecast again and posts upbeat Q2 revenue and profit The reaffirmed forecast despite the quarterly numbers implies a weaker second...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
3 Retirement Investing Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
Key PointsMake sure you're not totally steering clear of risk.Don't overreact to stock market turbulence.Pay close attention to the investment fees you're paying. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you're someone who contributes money to an IRA or 401(k) plan ea...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
EMERGING MARKETS-Colombian peso leads gains in LatAm currencies ahead of central bank decision
Currencies up 0.1%, stocks climb 0.4%US-Venezuela tensions loom over regionBrazil's real climbs, stocks gainBy Niket Nishant Dec 19 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies rose on Friday, led by gains in the Colombian peso COP= as investors awaited the central bank's final meeting of the y...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
