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Prediction: This Will Be TSMC's Stock Price in 2026
Key PointsTSMC is sitting on solid catalysts that should allow it to crush Wall Street's expectations in 2026.The healthy demand for AI chips, TSMC's capacity expansion efforts, and the potential increase in prices of its chip nodes should pave the way for robust revenue and earnings growth.10 stock...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Cintas rises after upbeat annual forecasts
Shares of Cintas CTAS.O up about 4% at $195.75 premarket Uniform retailer raises annual revenue and profit forecasts, helped by resilient demand for its products and servicesCTAS now expects annual revenue forecast in the range of $11.15 billion to $11.22 billion vs prior range of $11.06 billion to ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks recover from AI-led bruising; US inflation softens
Stocks edge up in cautious trade, focus on techBoE cuts rates, ECB stays putUS CPI report for November softer than expectedBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Thursday after benign U.S. inflation data, on the heels of a tech-sector selloff on renewed concerns over AI...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Chipmakers Onsemi and GlobalFoundries rise on partnership
Chipmaker Onsemi's ON.O shares rise 2.6% to $54.69 premarketGlobalFoundries' GFS.O shares rise 2.8% to $37.27 premarketON to develop GaN power devices with GFS; sampling to begin in first half of 2026GaN (gallium nitride) is a semiconductor component that enables higher power efficiency, fas...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Has Altria Stock Been Good For Investors?
Key PointsAltria has underperformed the S&P 500 in recent years.The stock remains a dividend powerhouse with a yield above 7%.Its future is tied to next-gen products like Njoy and On!10 stocks we like better than Altria Group › Tobacco stocks like Altria (NYSE: MO) were historically some of the best...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
US STOCKS-Wall St set for higher open as inflation eases; forecast boosts Micron
Micron up on signaling strong AI demand Trump Media up on $6 bln merger deal with TAE Technologies Birkenstock falls as FY forecasts disappointFutures up: Dow 0.55%, S&P 500 0.84%, Nasdaq 1.42%Annual consumer prices rise less than expected in NovBy Johann M Cherian and Shashwat Chauhan Dec 18...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Accenture, Darden Restaurants, Howard Hughes
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures gained on Thursday ahead of a key inflation report that could offer insight into the impact of tariffs on price pressures, while chipmaker Micron'sblowout foreca...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Cannabis stocks rise ahead of potential Trump order to ease marijuana restrictions
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Shares of cannabis firms rose in premarket trading on Thursday, driven by expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order easing federal regulations on marijuana.Central to the debate over marijuana regulation are calls to reclassify cannabis as a less d...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
INSTANT VIEW-US consumer prices increase less than expected in November
NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in the year to November, and expectations for a January rate cut from the Federal Reserve inched up slightly as the report was impacted by the extended government shutdown. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-on-year in No...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Are Oracle's Earnings a Sign of Trouble Ahead for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks?
Key PointsOracle is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, and it may be taking on too much risk in the process.Its top-line results fell short of expectations in its most recent quarter.The company also drastically increased its guidance for capital expenditures for the current fiscal year.1...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
GE Vernova rises after Jefferies upgrades to 'buy' on power infrastructure demand
Shares of power equipment maker GE Vernova GEV.N up 5.2% at $645.99 premarketJefferies upgrades rating on GEV to "buy" from "hold", and raises PT to $815 from $736, representing an upside of 32.7% to stock's last closeGas turbine pricing continues to positively surprise and serv...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
51Talk Empowers Young Voices at the United Nations Climate Stage
A 1-on-1 Online English Platform Bringing Young Speakers from the Middle East and Southeast Asia to COP30 BELEM, Brazil, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 51Talk, a global one-on-one online English education platform for children, announced that students from its worldwide learner community joined...PR Newswire
Thu, Dec 18
51Talk Empowers Young Voices at the United Nations Climate Stage
A 1-on-1 Online English Platform Bringing Young Speakers from the Middle East and Southeast Asia to COP30 BELEM, Brazil, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 51Talk, a global one-on-one online English education platform for children, announced that students from its worldwide learner community joined...PR Newswire
Thu, Dec 18
ROI-Yen struggles to exit 'danger zone' even as Japan hikes rates: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen JPY= was the worst-performing major currency against the bruised U.S. dollar in 2025, even though the Bank of Japan was the only major central bank to raise interest rates. Further tightening will not guarantee the yen escape...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Gets Festive with Gap in Holiday Campaign
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 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
Thu, Dec 18
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Gets Festive with Gap in Holiday Campaign
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 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
Thu, Dec 18
Micron Just Gave Amazing News to AI Stock Investors
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Dec. 17, 2025. The video was published on...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Babcock & Wilcox gains with additional $10 million contract
Shares of energy tech company Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises BW.N up 4.1% at $4.83 premarket after its Canadian unit secures an additional $10 million contractThe contract, awarded by Irving Pulp & Paper, involves installing boiler equipment as part of a $20 million upgrade at a mill in Saint ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
AMD Shared Crucial Information About the AI Market
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Dec. 12, 2025. The video was publis...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
