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VivoPower gains on Ripple Labs joint venture deal
Shares of power infrastructure developer VivoPower VVPR.O jump 13.7% to $2.89 as it announces a joint venture with South Korea's Lean Ventures to invest in Ripple LabsThe partnership includes the establishment of a dedicated investment vehicle aiming to acquire $300 million worth of Ripple Labs ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Why AeroVironment Stock Sank This Week
Key PointsAeroVironment achieved sales growth of 151% in the second quarter, powered by its recent acquisition of BlueHalo.However, its profits fell short of expectations, so the stock got walloped.From a longer-term perspective, though, the new-look AeroVironment looks stronger than ever.10 stocks ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Gold miners gain as bullion rises on rate cut bets
Shares of gold miners rise, tracking prices of the precious metal GOL/Spot gold XAU= up 1% at $4,327.31 per ouncePrices rises bolstered by a soft dollar, expectations of interest rate cuts and safe-haven demand prompted by geopolitical turbulenceTop miners Newmont NEM.N and Barrick Mining ABX.TO gai...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Rivian surges on bullish analyst comments after first Autonomy and AI Day
Shares of Rivian Automotive RIVN.O up 16% at $19.06 after bullish analyst commentary post its first Autonomy and AI DayRIVN on Thursday debuted a new custom chip for self-driving and a paid self-driving technology package"The event exceeded our expectations & cements our view for RIVN to bec...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Don't Buy Tandem Diabetes Care Until This Big Thing Happens
Key PointsTandem Diabetes Care's top-line growth hasn't been great over the past few years.If it can successfully address challenges detrimental to revenue growth, it may become an attractive stock -- even with red ink on the bottom line.10 stocks we like better than Tandem Diabetes Care › Tandem Di...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Silver miners shine as spot prices hit record high
Shares of silver miners rise, as the white metal hits a record high GOL/Spot silver XAG= rose 0.8% to $64.09 per ounce, after hitting a new record high of $64.56/oz, and is headed for a 10% weekly gainHecla Mining HL.N up 3.2%, Coeur Mining CDE.N up 2.6%Shares of Canadian miners Endeavour Silver EDR...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
2 Top EV Stocks to Buy in December
Key PointsThe EV market will continue to expand through the end of the decade.Nio’s sales could surge as it expands domestically and internationally.QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries could make EVs more power-efficient.10 stocks we like better than Nio › The electric vehicle (EV) market has grown...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
3 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Key PointsOklo is a nuclear start-up that aims to power AI data centers and other sites with compact microreactors. Joby Aviation wants to build an air taxi network to take passengers on short-haul flights.MP Materials is a rare-earth metal miner whose high-performance magnets are critical to the te...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Citigroup's turnaround progress wins a thumbs-up from J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan upgrades Citi to "overweight" from "neutral"Citi shares outperform with 59% gain so far in 2025Banks seen gaining from solid economy, strong markets in 2026By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant Dec 12 (Reuters) - Citigroup C.N was upgraded by analysts at J.P. Morgan on Fri...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Broadcom adds to AI bubble angst
Indexes: Dow up 0.31%, S&P 500 slips 0.18%, Nasdaq off 0.51%Broadcom falls as margin pressures add to AI payoff jittersLululemon climbs after CEO exit, profit forecast boostBy Johann M Cherian and Pranav Kashyap Dec 12 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq slipped on Friday as Broadcom&#...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Ryder System names insider John Diez new CEO; shares fall
Shares of logistics firm Ryder System R.N down about 3% at nearly $193 in morning tradingCo says CEO Robert Sanchez to retire on March 31, 2026 John Diez, currently Ryder's chief operating officer, will step into the CEO role effective March 31, 2026 Diez previously served as the co's chief ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
LIVE MARKETS-Stocks mixed as Broadcom rains on AI parade
S&P 500, Nasdaq lower; Dow greenTech biggest loser among S&P sectors; Materials lead gainersSTOXX up 0.2%Gold up; dollar ~flat; crude, bitcoin lowerUS 10-year Treasury yields rise to 4.19%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
General Dynamics gets 'neutral' rating as Citigroup starts coverage
Citigroup starts coverage on Gulfstream jet maker General Dynamics GD.N with "neutral" rating and a price target of $371 New PT represents an upside of 8.6% from stock's last close Brokerage says all four GD segments have steadily increased their backlog with drastic upticks in m...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Data center REIT Fermi tumbles 40% after potential customer backs out of funding deal
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Shares of Fermi FRMI.O plunged 40% on Friday after the data center real estate investment company said a prospective tenant had terminated a deal to help fund construction at its Texas site, dealing a setback to the newly listed firm. Under the terms of the agreement, the undisclo...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-ProPetro, Nvidia, Citigroup
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Friday as Broadcom's latest results added to concerns about an AI-fueled bubble, dampening optimism stoked by the Federal Reserve's les...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
My Top-10 Portfolio Holdings for 2026
Key PointsThere are about 45 stocks in my portfolio, but there are some I have far more money in than others.SoFi is my largest investment as we head into 2026 thanks to stellar stock performance over the past couple of years.MercadoLibre, General Motors, and Realty Income are also large positions f...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Piper Sandler upgrades EastGroup Properties to 'overweight'
Shares of real estate investment trust EastGroup Properties EGP.N rise 1.13% to $186.35 in early tradingPiper Sandler upgrades EGP to "overweight" from "neutral", citing improving tenant demand and a rebound in leasing activityBrokerage also raised PT to $220 from $185 which is a 19....Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
3 IRA Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
Key PointsPay attention to the new IRA contribution limits.Make sure your portfolio is well diversified. Don't assume a Roth IRA doesn't make sense for you. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › A lot of people will tell you that a 401(k) is the best retirement saving...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
3 High-Powered ETFs That Have Doubled in Value in Just 3 Years
Key PointsThe ETFs featured here invest in many of the top growth stocks in the world.Many of these top growth stocks come from the tech sector, which means these ETFs also tend to be more volatile.The featured ETFs' expense ratios range between 0.04% and 0.2%.10 stocks we like better than Invesco Q...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
