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Street View: Membership muscle and AI bets to power Costco's growth
Retail chain Costco Wholesale COST.O beat Wall Street's first-quarter revenue and profit estimates as shoppers stocked up on essentials and discretionary items ahead of the holiday seasonReported quarterly revenue of $67.31 billion, topping estimates of $67.14 billionShares marginally down in pr...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day: statement releas...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
DIARY-Europe's STOXX 600 corporate earnings week ahead
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Diary of Europe's STOXX 600 (.STOXX) corporate earnings for the week ahead EUROPE'S STOXX 600 EARNINGS Start DateStart TimeRICCompany NameEvent Name15-Dec-2025AMCABVX.PAAbivax SAQ3 2025 Abivax SA Earnings Release19-Dec-2025BMOCCL.LCarnival PLCQ4 2025 Carnival PLC Earn...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
ANALYSIS-Oracle's stumble hits AI trade, but many remain bullish
Oracle's AI spending raises valuation and debt concernsInvestors become selective in AI stock investmentsShort sellers show little appetite to ramp up bearish bets against AI stocksInvestors encouraged by broad market strength amid AI trade weaknessBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Lewis Krauskopf NEW...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Wall St Week Ahead-Investors eager for delayed data to shed light on US economy
Jobs report due Tuesday, CPI out on ThursdayReport on economy follows dovish Fed meetingS&P 500 hits record high, up 17% in 2025By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Dec 12 (Reuters) - A host of delayed employment, inflation and other data in the coming week will give a long-anticipated view of the U....Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Mitek Systems rises on upbeat Q4 results
Shares of digital identity firm Mitek Systems MITK.O rise 16.2% to $10.74 premarketMITK reports Q4 revenue of $44.78 mln, topping analysts' estimates of $40.85 mln, according to data compiled by LSEGCo reports Q4 EPS of 24 cents, beating analysts' expectations of 18 centsMITK expects FY26 re...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
LIVE MARKETS-Hotel stocks to outperform consumer sector in 2026 say Jefferies
STOXX up 0.3% S&P 500 futures steady after record close, Nasdaq futures down 0.5%, Broadcom falls 4% in premarket UBS gains on capital rule proposals Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
What the Latest Lack of Economic Data Means for Long-Term Investors
Key PointsThe government decided not to publish some of the economic data for October.The data probably didn't paint a good picture of the economy.The more important factor is how you decide to invest moving forward. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Investing is a lot easier when you have dat...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Should You Buy BigBear.ai Stock Before 2026?
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) is one of the most popular AI stocks in the markets today.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 9, 2025. The video was publishe...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Is Robinhood Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Key PointsRobinhood has aggressively worked to reshape the discount brokerage industry.The company has expanded into increasingly risky niches, including sports betting and cryptocurrency trading.Robinhood is performing very well right now, but it has yet to experience a bear market as a publicly tr...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Should Investors Buy SoFi Stock Before 2026?
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is one of the fastest-growing financial services companies globally.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks »*Stock prices used were the af...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Why Oracle Stock Dropped After the Company Reported a Massive Increase in RPO
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stoc...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Key PointsIndustry-leading Verizon isn’t a growth stock by any means. But it offers a product no consumer is going to give up.Ares Capital’s dividend yield alone very nearly matches the broad market’s average annual net gain.Shares of beverage and snack-food powerhouse PepsiCo have been dragged lowe...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Pot stocks climb on report Trump considers easing marijuana restrictions
U.S.-listed shares of cannabis firms jump premarketWashington Post reports U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push the government to dramatically loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, citing people familiar with the discussions Report says Trump discussed plan with House Speaker Mike Joh...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Is Cardano the Future of Cryptocurrency?
Key PointsCardano could soon be used to pay for content on the internet.That could lead to more wallets needing to hold it.But there are a few obstacles that it will need to clear first. 10 stocks we like better than Cardano › For years, a small crowd of technical thought leaders have talked about s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Here's Why Nvidia Stock Could Double in 2026
Key PointsThe market is underestimating Nvidia's growth potential for 2026.The company's massive backlog, a potential increase in its margins, and the recent announcement by President Trump regarding its Chinese business should help Nvidia surpass estimates next year.10 stocks we like better than Nv...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Applied Therapeutics plunges after UK's Cycle Group to buy co
Rare diseases drug developer Applied Therapeutics' APLT.O shares slump 35.5% to $0.14 premarketCo said on Thursday UK-based Cycle Group will acquire all outstanding shares for $0.088 per share in cash, plus a contingent value right (CVR)The offer represents a 60% of discount to APLT's last c...Reuters
Fri, Dec 12
Yum China Announces US$460 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for First Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan
SHANGHAI, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately&...PR Newswire
Fri, Dec 12
Will This Quantum Computing Stock Be a Must-Own in 2026?
Key PointsIonQ's approach to quantum computing sets it apart from its peers.Useful quantum computing is years away. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Quantum computing investing has taken a step back since the market became a bit more risk-averse in October. Several quantum computing stocks have ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 12
Yum China Announces US$460 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for First Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan
SHANGHAI, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately&...PR Newswire
Fri, Dec 12
