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Campbell's down after BofA downgrades rating
Shares of packaged and food company Campbell's CPB.O down 1.2% at $28.39 BofA downgrades stock to "marketweight" from "overweight," citing long period of earnings softness and puzzling new merger and acquisition activitiesBrokerage believes acquisition of 49% stake in La Regina w...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Nvidia up; unveils new open-source AI models, acquires AI software co SchedMD
Shares of chipmaker Nvidia NVDA.O up 1.4% at $177.38 NVDA unveils a new family of open-source AI models that co says will be faster, cheaper and smarter than its previous offerings; models come out at a time when Chinese open-source offerings proliferateCo reveals the third generation of its "Ne...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Goldman Sachs sees limited AI leverage, downgrades chipmakers
Chipmaker shares fall as Goldman Sachs flags limited AI leverage and "lacklustre" executionBrokerage downgrades Arm Holdings ARM.O to "sell" from "neutral," shares down 3.3% at $126.54"We also expect ARM to continue increasing R&D spending to pursue the chip manufactu...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
London stocks climb as BoE rate cut looms
FTSE 100 up 0.9%; FTSE 250 up 0.66%UK stocks gain as analysts predict BoE rate cutLife insurers, banks lead gains; TT Electronics sinks on deal exit Dec 15 (Reuters) - UK stocks closed higher on Monday, starting the week on a positive note ahead of a widely expected interest rate cut by the ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
FMC Corp announces restructuring plans; shares fall
Shares of agrichemicals company FMC Corp FMC.N down 6.7% at $12.98Brokerages BMO Capital Markets and Mizuho cut price target on the companyBMO cuts PT to $17 from $25, expects FMC to report lower core profit in 2026 compared to 2025 which will reinforce a bearish view in the marketThe new PT still r...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Just Delivered Incredible News to Nvidia Investors
Key PointsLast month, SoftBank sold its entire position in Nvidia.During a recent interview, SoftBank's CEO explained the rationale behind that sale.Nvidia stock is becoming too cheap to ignore. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Masayoshi Son is a legendary investor from Japan, best known for f...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
LIVE MARKETS-Stephens tweaks view for 2026 Russell Recon
Major US indexes modestly lower, Nasdaq down ~0.4%Healthcare leads sector gains; Energy weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.7%Dollar dips; crude down >1%, bitcoin down ~3%; gold ~flatUS 10-Year Treasury yield edges down to ~4.18%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Why Shares of BE Got Crushed Last Week
Key PointsBloom Energy stock is closely tied to wider market AI sentiment.The company has seen four consecutive quarters of record revenue.10 stocks we like better than Bloom Energy › Shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) were down more than 12% last week. This is partly due to investors, including seve...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Key PointsAlphabet's advertising empire was saved by a court case earlier this year.Meta Platforms' stock fell significantly due to spending plans.The Trade Desk is still working through some internal problems. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › If you've got $1,000 ready to deploy, now is a p...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
BMO cuts Mosaic PT on reduced phosphate margins; shares fall
Shares of fertilizer producer Mosaic Co MOS.N down 2.7% at $25.5Brokerage BMO Capital Markets cuts price target to $35 from $43The new PT represents a 33.5% upside to the stock's last closeBrokerage cuts PT as it lowers 2026 earnings estimates on reduced phosphate marginsHowever, BMO sees "m...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: ASML vs. TSMC
Key PointsASML is the leading semiconductor equipment company with 90% market share.TSMC manufactures the most advanced AI processors in the world and possesses competitive advantages that could last for decades.Both stocks are great to own, but Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is slightly cheaper...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Luminar Technologies plunges after initiating Chapter 11 proceedings
Shares of automotive technology firm Luminar Technologies LAZR.O plunge 64.7% Co initiates voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings; expects to operate business and maintain delivery of its lidar hardware and software during the processLAZR also announces sale of its photonics business to Quantum Computing...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stock index close to flat ahead of key central bank decisions, US data
Equities little changed as investors pause ahead of big weekCentral banks including ECB, BOJ, BOE, Riksbank and Norges Bank due to meetInvestors await delayed US data including jobs and inflationBitcoin falls, oil down more than 1%By Sinéad Carew and Lawrence White NEW YORK/ LONDON, Dec 15 (Reute...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Alphabet Is Preparing Its Death Blow to Cable TV as We Know It
Key PointsAlphabet’s YouTube TV will soon be rolling out several different genres of skinny cable-television bundles.This is a strategic shift that studios and cable channels have been especially hoping to avoid.Alphabet can afford to offer these bundles because it doesn’t necessarily need them to t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
US STOCKS-Wall St indexes subdued as investors position for busy week of data
Indexes: Dow off 0.07%, S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq slips 0.19%IRobot tanks after filing for bankruptcy Key jobs, inflation reports due this weekHassett's Fed candidacy opposed, CNBC reportsBy Johann M Cherian and Shashwat Chauhan Dec 15 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were subdued in...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
European stocks recover, banks lead; ECB decision, US data in focus
Zelenskiy, US envoys, and European leaders meeting in BerlinSanofi falls as it expects a delayed FDA decision on the drugArgenx down after halt to eye disease studies for efgartigimodBy Ragini Mathur and Purvi Agarwal Dec 15 (Reuters) - European shares ended higher on Monday in broad-based gains ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
The 1 Big Reason Oklo Will Skyrocket Again in 2026
Key PointsNvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in favor of using nuclear power for AI infrastructure.Oklo is uniquely positioned to fill the energy demand caused by the growing AI sector.But it isn't expected to be operational and revenue producing until late 2027 or early 2028.10 stocks we like better than O...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
LIVE MARKETS-DataTrek's 2026 tip sheet on which S&P 500 sectors might be primed for a ride
Major indexes modestly lower, Nasdaq down 0.4%Healthcare leads sector gains; Energy weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.8%Dollar, gold slip; crude, bitcoin both down >1%US 10-Year Treasury yield dips to ~4.18%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters repo...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Copper miners gain as red metal prices rise on weaker U.S. dollar
Shares of copper miners rise, tracking higher prices of the red metal MET/LBenchmark copper CMCU3 on London Metal Exchange up 1.5% at $11,687 a metric tonCopper prices rise, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, helping the market to set aside weak data and worries about the property sector in top meta...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Energy companies fall on lower oil prices
S&P 500 energy index .SPNY falls 1.1% as oil prices edge lowerBrent crude LCOc1 down 0.8% at $60.65/barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 dip 1.03% to $56.85/barrelOil prices fall as investors balance supply disruptions linked to escalating U.S.-Venezuelan tensions wit...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
