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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
Zoetis climbs after unveiling $1.75 bln convertible offering for stock buybacks
Animal healthcare firm Zoetis' ZTS.N shares reverse premarket losses and last up 1.9% at $120.91 on Mon as it seeks capital to buy back stock Parsippany, New Jersey-based ZTS early Mon announced private offering of $1.75 bln convertible notes due June 2029 It intends to use net offering pr...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
1 Stock to Play America's Nuclear Energy Renaissance
Key PointsAmid soaring demand, governments are turning to nuclear power in a worldwide trend.Nuclear power's return to grace has benefited Cameco, with its shares up 86% year to date.Analysts say uranium prices could continue soaring, and Cameco is a big producer.10 stocks we like better than Cameco...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Life sciences firm Avantor down; BofA downgrades to 'Neutral'
Shares of life sciences firm Avantor AVTR.N down 1% at $11.05 BofA downgrades stock to "neutral" from "buy"Brokerage notes muted backlog conversion, equipment reliability issues and ongoing competitive dynamics will create uncertainty in near termAdds AVTR's "valuation remain...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
XPO chairman Jacobs to step down; shares fall
Shares of logistics and transportation firm XPO XPO.N fall nearly 1.6% to about $146.7Co says Brad Jacobs to step down from his role as executive chairman effective December 31, 2025 Adds Jacobs will serve as senior advisor to XPO through June 30, 2026 CEO Mario Harik will take on Jacobs'...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
12 Days of Investing: My Top 12 Stocks to Buy Before 2026
Key PointsThere are only 12 investing days left in 2025.Now is a great time to load up on stocks that may win next year -- and over time.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Soon, it will be countdown time, noting one by one the last minutes of 2025. But today, we can start ear...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Immunome reports 'knockout' late-stage study results for rare tumor drug
By Siddhi MahatoleDec 15 (Reuters) - Immunome IMNM.O said on Monday its experimental drug met the main goal in a late-stage study for patients with a rare type of tumor, sending its shares up 25% in morning trade.The trial results set the stage for a high-stakes battle in the niche desmoid tumor mar...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
EMERGING MARKETS-Chilean assets pause after election rally; dollar lifts LatAm currencies
LatAm stocks up 0.6%, currencies strengthen by 0.3%Brazilian equities on pace for fourth day of gainsMexico in spotlightBy Niket Nishant Dec 15 (Reuters) - Chilean assets took a breather as investors booked profits after a strong rally last week in the lead-up to the presidential run-off while a...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
CANADA STOCKS-Miners support TSX as inflation steadies
By Avinash P Dec 15 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index inched higher on Monday, aided by gains in gold and silver miners, while domestic inflation data did little to sway expectations around the Bank of Canada's monetary policy path.The Canadian benchmark index .GSPTSE was up 0.04% at...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
3 Social Security Moves to Make Before 2026
Key PointsEnsure your Social Security benefit is based on accurate information by checking your earnings record.Verify that your payment information is up to date. If you expect to owe taxes on benefits, decide whether you want money withheld from your checks to cover this.The $23,760 Social Securit...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
UBS, Citigroup lift Broadcom PT on revenue growth prospects
UBS raises PT on networking and custom AI chipmaker Broadcom AVGO.O to $475 from $472; Citigroup raises PT to $480 from $415Citigroup's PT implies an upside of 33.36% to AVGO's last close of $359.93, and UBS' PT an upside of ~32%UBS raises estimate for co's FY26 AI semiconductor reve...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Hershey sweetens as Morgan Stanley turns bullish on accelerating EPS growth
Hershey's HSY.N shares up 2.4% to $186.17 on Mon after Morgan Stanley upgrades chocolate maker to 'overweight' from 'equal-weight', pointing to expected pick-up in EPS growthHSY shares rising for a 4th-straight session to a two-week highBrokerage boosts PT from $195 to $211, 16% ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
A New Leadership Group Is Emerging at Berkshire Hathaway. Here Are Some Changes That Could Be in Store for Warren Buffett's Massive Holding Company.
Key PointsSome high-level personnel are leaving Berkshire Hathaway as Buffett prepares to retire.Berkshire Hathaway appears more likely to invest in tech stocks moving forward.Pressure to deploy its $381 billion may prompt its new CEO to initiate a dividend.10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Ha...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
