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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
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Key PointsAI is driving yet another opportunity, rooted in demand for real-time remote access to AI capable of creating virtual reality.It’s a long-term growth investment, but reasonable value and a reliable dividend make it easier to own in the interim.10 stocks we like better than Nokia › If the i...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Sable Offshore surges as it confirms pipeline activation
Shares of U.S.-based oil and gas company Sable Offshore SOC.N surge 50% to $7.88 premarketCompany receives confirmation from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that its pipeline connecting the Santa Ynez Unit to the Pentland Sta...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Kemper down after William Blair downgrades stock to 'underperform'
Shares of U.S. insurance provider Kemper Corp KMPR.N fall 3% to $39.92 premarketWilliam Blair downgrades stock to "underperform" from "marketperform"Brokerage says co faces dual threat of overexposure to a worsening California market and big competitors coming down into the non-stand...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures rise after softer CPI boosts rate-cut bets
Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures extended their gains on Thursday, as a softer-than-anticipated inflation report reinforced market expectations of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.A Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% on an annual basis ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Is AutoNation's Move Proof Toyota Was Right All Along?
Key PointsThe car dealer chain made an unusual move when it purchased a Toyota franchise.Toyota is taking a different strategic route with its more balanced approach to hybrids and EVs.Hybrids are more profitable than EVs, and sometimes even more than gasoline-powered counterparts.10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
CAMP4 Therapeutics drops after $30 mln stock sale, GSK deal
Shares of CAMP4 Therapeutics CAMP.O down 6% premarket to $6.70 after announcing $30 mln equity raise, strategic collaboration with British drugmaker GSK GSK.L Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biopharma announces pricing offering of 5 mln shares at $6 for anticipated continued development of its p...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
PayPal falls after Morgan Stanley cuts to 'underweight'
Payments firm PayPal's PYPL.O shares down 1.6% at $59.22 premarket, after Morgan Stanley downgrades to 'underweight'Cuts PT to $51 from $74, lowest among brokerages covering the stock and implying a 15% downside from last close - data compiled by LSEG Morgan Stanley says co moved too slo...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
REFILE-Lululemon surges on Elliott's $1 billion bet ahead of leadership change
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica LULU.O shares rose nearly 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after reports Elliott Management has built a $1 billion stake in the athleisure wear maker and is working with former Ralph Lauren RL.N executive Jane Nielsen for a potential CEO role.The Canada-base...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
CarMax falls as quarterly profit, revenue dip
Shares of used-car retailer CarMax KMX.N fall nearly 8.2% to about $37.7 premarketKMX reports drop in Q3 revenue and profit, hurt by weaker demand and falling prices of used vehicles in the U.S.Posts Q3 earnings per diluted share of 43 cents, versus 81 cents a year agoReports Q3 revenue of $5.79 bln...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Brokerages raise Albemarle PT on higher energy storage systems demand
Brokerage RBC Capital Markets and Citigroup raise price targets on lithium miner Albemarle ALB.N RBC raises PT to $150 from $100; an 11.3% upside to the stock's last closeCitigroup raises PT to $150 from $100; also an 11.3% upside to the stock's last closeShares of the lithium miner rose 1% ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
