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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
BioMarin to buy Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 billion in rare disease bet
By Christy SanthoshDec 19 (Reuters) - BioMarin Pharmaceutical BMRN.O said on Friday it would acquire Amicus Therapeutics FOLD.O for about $4.8 billion, in the drugmaker's second deal this year to expand its presence in rare diseases.The acquisition gives BioMarin access to two therapies, each wi...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Babcock & Wilcox rises on $40 million Canadian refinery contract
Shares of energy tech company Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises BW.N up 3.7% at $4.99Company says it has received a $40 million contract to supply advanced low-pressure wet gas scrubbing (WGS) technology for installation at a major petroleum refinery in CanadaThe deal reflects an additional $30 milli...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Conagra Brands down after maintaining annual forecast
Shares of packaged food company Conagra Brands CAG.N down 2% at $17.36 Co maintains forecast as pressured consumer spending and stiff competition weigh on demandCAG incurred impairment charge of $968 million in Q2Posts Q2 revenue decline of 6.8% to $2.98 billion, in line with analysts' average e...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
CANADA STOCKS-Mining shares lift TSX to record high
By Avinash P Dec 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index notched a record intraday high on Friday, boosted by commodity-linked shares, while investors assessed data on domestic retail sales.Toronto's S&P/TSX Composite index .GSPTSE hit a new intraday high of 31,783.64, beating the e...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
BREAKINGVIEWS-Europe can afford to rattle US Big Tech’s cage
By Jennifer Johnson LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Washington has confirmed what many in Europe already feared: their main ally has turned adversarial. This week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, led by Jamieson Greer, accused the EU of “discriminatory” actions against Amer...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Got $2,000? 2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy That Could Double Your Money
Key PointsCelsius' portfolio has much more room for expansion.Duolingo is doing something that many of the top-performing stocks do.10 stocks we like better than Celsius › Mental shortcuts are helpful, and one framework I use involves stocks that have the potential to double in value. I'm looking fo...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Why Quantum Computing Stock Is Plummeting This Week
Key PointsQuantum Computing announced an acquisition this week.Wedbush initiated coverage on Quantum Computing stock.Although the stock is falling, investors seeking exposure to quantum computing would be wise to keep Quantum Computing stock on their radars.10 stocks we like better than Quantum Comp...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Forget Stocks – For 2026 I'm Investing in These Two Metals
Key PointsAI infrastructure build-out is driving demand for the metals.Both silver and copper have seen recent supply problems.Both metals are now considered artificial intelligence plays.10 stocks we like better than Global X Funds - Global X Copper Miners ETF › Stocks are generally the most popula...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
The SoFi CEO Just Shared Amazing News, and Investors Should Be Very Excited About It
In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) and the comments from CEO Anthony Noto. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 17, 2025. The video...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Top Calls on Wall Street: Nvidia, Oracle, Apple, Tesla, Nike, FedEx, CoreWeave and More
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday:Citizens JMP upgrades Stryker to market outperform from market performCitizens says the medical technology company offers flawless execution.“We upgrade our rating on shares of Stryker Corporation from Market Perform to Market Outperform and establ...Tiger News
Fri, Dec 19
US STOCKS-Wall St climbs on tech strength, Nike tumbles on China miss
Nike slides as Q2 gross margins dropOracle up as ByteDance agrees deal on TikTok US app Indexes up: S&P 0.55%, Nasdaq 0.69%, Dow 0.54%By Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan Dec 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes gained on Friday, as technology stocks extended their rebound from a s...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + HawkEye 360 Acquires ISA with $150 Million in Financing
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2Ykf...PR Newswire
Fri, Dec 19
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + HawkEye 360 Acquires ISA with $150 Million in Financing
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2Ykf...PR Newswire
Fri, Dec 19
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It
In this video, I will discuss Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and MercadoLibre and explain why there's no such thing as buying and holding a stock forever. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 12,...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Down 48%, Should You Buy Chipotle (CMG) Stock in 2026? Here's What Investors Need to Know.
Key PointsChipotle is struggling with weaker foot traffic, as certain consumers feel the pressure in today’s economy.Management plans to continue the aggressive pace of new store openings.With the stock taking a hit, investors are looking at a valuation that’s at a five-year low. 10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
