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XRP vs. Solana: Which Is More Likely to Be a Millionaire-Maker?
Key PointsDuring the past five years, both XRP and Solana have shown the ability to keep pace with Bitcoin.If it is able to maintain its current growth rate, Solana could hit a price of $3,000 by 2030.While Solana may have tremendous upside potential, it remains a high-risk cryptocurrency investment...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures gain ahead of domestic retail sales data
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index inched higher on Friday, as investors awaited retail sales figures that could offer fresh signals on the economy. Futures on the S&P/TSX Composite index SXFcv1 were up 0.2% by 06:42 a.m. ET.Toronto's benchmark index .GSP...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
UK stocks muted near multi-week highs as retail sales, consumer sentiment sag
FTSE 100 flat; FTSE 250 down 0.1% Sterling hits 17-year high after Bank of England rate cutRetail sales fall for second consecutive monthWH Smith faces financial scrutiny after accounting failures Dec 19 (Reuters) - UK stocks paused on Friday near multi-week highs as weakness in homebuilder share...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Altimmune rises after GLP-1 drug shows benefits in liver disease study
Shares of Altimmune ALT.O rise 5.9% to $5.33 premarketThe drug developer says its experimental GLP-1 drug improved signs of liver scarring and liver health after 48 weeks of treatment in a mid-stage study of patients with fatty liver disease called MASHPeople on pemvidutide's higher dose of 1.8m...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Is CRISPR Therapeutics a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?
Key PointsCRISPR has incurred nearly $500 million in losses over the past four quarters.It's burning through cash as the result of its its gene-editing therapy's slow rollout. But its development partner, Vertex, sees plenty of growth in the near future.10 stocks we like better than CRISPR Therapeut...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Pre-Bell｜Futures Edge Higher On Tech Rebound; PDD Jumps 7%; Oracle Pops 5%; Nike Sinks 10%
01 Stock MarketAs of Dec 19, U.S. stock index futures are mixed, with Nasdaq 100 firmer and Dow slightly softer. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.33% at 25,344.25, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.19% at 6,843.25. Dow futures dipped 0.02% at 48,312, pointing to a modestly constructive tone for growth and AI-...Tiger News
Fri, Dec 19
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Key PointsDividend King Procter & Gamble is a reasonably priced leader in the consumer staples sector.United Parcel Service is revamping its business, and signs of improvement are starting to emerge.Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF invests in 100 well-run companies with strong dividend histories.10 s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Agri machinery firm AGCO falls after JP Morgan cuts PT
Farm equipment maker AGCO Corp's AGCO.N shares fall 2.3% to $104.46 premarket after J.P.Morgan cuts PT to $123 from $127New PT at an upside of 15% to AGCO's last close of $106.86Brokerage says 2026 is expected to be a tough year for agri equipment makers in North AmericaPricing will likely g...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Altimmune's drug for a type of liver disease shows benefits in mid-stage study
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Altimmune ALT.O said on Friday its experimental drug improved signs of liver scarring and liver health after 48 weeks of treatment in a mid-stage study of patients with a serious fatty liver disease known as MASH.Shares of the company were up 7.3% in premarket trading.Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Nvidia up; US launches review of co's chip sales to China, sources say
Shares of chipmaker Nvidia NVDA.O up 1.5% at $176.72 premarketUS launches review that could result in the first shipments to China of NVDA's second-most powerful chips, Reuters reports, citing sourcesTrump had said earlier this month he would allow sales of co's H200 chips to China, with the...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
CoreWeave to join US Department of Energy's Genesis mission, shares rise
Shares of cloud infrastructure firm CoreWeave CRWV.O up 5.9% at $71.75 premarketCRWV to join U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis MissionGenesis Mission aims to accelerate discovery science, strengthen national security, and advance U.S. energy innovation through AI and supercomputingCoreWeave to...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Got $10,000? 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy in December and Hold for the Long Term
Key PointsNvidia remains one of the best-positioned companies in AI infrastructure.Alphabet has a major cost advantage over competitors. Both stocks look poised to be long-term AI winners. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › If you've got $10,000 to invest and are looking for some growth stocks t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Futures edge higher on tech rebound, Nike slumps on China pain
Futures: S&P up 0.2%, Nasdaq up 0.4%, Dow flat Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, as technology shares extended their rebound from a selloff earlier this week, while Nike tumbled after weak China sales weighed on its quarterly results.Nike shares NKE.N slumpe...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
CEO and President of Transocean Sells 66,000 Shares. Does That Signal Pessimism?
Key PointsKeelan Adamson sold nearly 5% of his total shares in Transocean.Transocean is the world's largest offshore oil and gas drilling contractor.Volatility in global oil prices has impacted offshore exploration drilling.The stock appears to be deeply discounted; however, a turnaround in growth p...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Could IonQ Be the Best Quantum AI Stock to Own for the Next Decade?
Key PointsIonQ uses the trapped-ion approach in quantum computing. The trapped-ion method trades lower speed for improved accuracy. Quantum computing competition is stiff. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Quantum computing is a hot topic in the tech realm. It has the potential to amplify the tra...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
LIVE MARKETS-A rocky year for European chemicals stocks
STOXX 600 up 0.1%BoJ raises ratesEU agrees Ukraine funding dealWall St futures higherWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com A ROCKY YEAR FOR EUROPEAN CHEMICALS STOCKSEur...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Oklo's Initial Public Offering, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsOklo has seen its stock surge since going public just last year.The company may be able to provide clean and affordable power, which is currently viewed as a high priority due to global warming and the significant demand from artificial intelligence.Oklo recently broke ground on its first ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
3 Predictions for Ethereum in 2026
Key PointsEthereum has a new major upgrade coming in 2026.A lot of banks will likely start to use the chain.There's not much left in its domain in terms of credible competition. 10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) price is down 27% during the past 12 months, so many inv...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Street view: Lake Charles LNG suspension removes overhang on Energy Transfer stock
Pipeline operator Energy Transfer ET.N on Thursday said it was suspending the development of its Lake Charles liquefied natural gas export facility in LouisianaET also says it will increase transportation capacity of its Desert Southwest (DSW) mainline pipelineStock up 0.3% at $16.25 in thin premark...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
UK regulator investigates WH Smith after accounting failures hit profits
FCA launches probe into WH SmithWH Smith reviews some non-core US businessesCompany to recover overpaid bonuses from senior executivesFY26 profits to be almost flatWH Smith cuts dividend Shares fall as much as 7%By Yamini Kalia Dec 19 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator is investigating...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
