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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
Drug developer Schrodinger up after BofA upgrades to 'buy'
Shares of drug developer Schrodinger SDGR.O up about 1% at $18.24BofA upgrades stock to "buy" from "neutral"Brokerage sees a more favorable backdrop for the pharma sector and R&D spendingRecent quarterly results underscore resilience despite market noise, with Software and Drug D...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Gold miners gain as bullion prices rise on weaker dollar
Shares of gold miners rise, tracking bullion prices GOL/Spot gold XAU= up 0.4% at $4,321.25 per ouncePrices rise bolstered by a softer dollar and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts in the coming yearTop miners Newmont NEM.N up ~3% and Barrick Mining ABX.TO up ~2%U.S.-listed shares of South Afri...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
BofA updates ratings for pharma companies on 2026 expectations
Brokerage BofA updates ratings and price targets for large-cap pharma on their pipeline for 2026 Upgrades Bristol-Myers Squibb BMY.N to "buy" from "neutral"; says it is "on the strength of BMY's R&D pipeline where we expect 4-6 programs to deliver key de-risking catalysts...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Vanda Pharma, Tesla, Zillow
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes inched higher in choppy trading on Monday, with some heavyweight tech stocks rebounding from last week's rout, while investors braced for a barrage of econ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy Bitcoin Cash Instead?
Key PointsBitcoin Cash is up 30% for the year, at a time when Bitcoin is still in the red.Over the past five years, Bitcoin has decisively outperformed Bitcoin Cash.Long-term buy-and-hold investors should view Bitcoin Cash's performance this year as a market anomaly.10 stocks we like better than Bit...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Hut 8 Corp. Plunges Another 12% Today. When Will the Bleeding Stop For This Bitcoin Miner?
Key PointsRecent Bitcoin price action has done little to prop up Hut 8's valuation, as most Bitcoin miners have been hit hard in today's session.A leveraged Bitcoin mining model works in a rising price environment, but some investors appear willing to call it quits.In combination with significant un...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks modestly red in early trade
US equity indexes modestly lowerHealthcare leads sector gains; Energy weakest grouoEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.7%Dollar retreats; crude down >1%; bitcoin off ~2%; gold gainsUS 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.16%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters repo...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Brystol Myers rises after BofA upgrades rating to "buy"
Drug maker Brystol Myers Squibb's BMY.N shares rise 2.4% to $53.64 after BofA Global Research upgrades rating to "buy" from "neutral"Brokerage raises PT to $61 from $52, a 16.4% upside to stock's last close Attributes upgrade to co's R&D pipeline outlook; says 2026 a ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Tesla shares jump as Musk confirms driverless robotaxi testing
By Akash SriramDec 15 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O shares hit their highest in nearly a year on Monday after CEO Elon Musk said the electric-vehicle maker was testing its robotaxis without safety monitors in the front passenger seat.While much of Tesla's $1.53 trillion valuation — the highest of any...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
As 2026 Gets Closer, Warren Buffett's Warning Is Ringing Loud and Clear. Here Are 3 Things Investors Should Do.
Key PointsIt's more important than ever to avoid overvalued stocks as valuations expand.Having cash ready enables you to scoop up great deals when they become available.Staying in the market allows your investments to compound over time.10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › The new year...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures
Key PointsiRobot is seeking bankruptcy protection, with plans to be purchased by its primary manufacturer.The company has been seeing steep losses, higher costs, and lower revenue due to the Trump administration's tariff policies.Amazon had previously sought to acquire the company, but was unable to...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 In Right Now
Key PointsApplied Digital has seen its year-over-year growth accelerate sharply in recent quarters.Its recently expanded lease deal with CoreWeave opens the door for predictable recurring revenue. Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is misunderstood, and like Applied Digital, the shares ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Got Bitcoin or XRP? Do This 1 Thing Right Now or Risk Disaster.
Key PointsIt's hard to feel good when your investments are losing value.That negative feeling can drive investors to make some extremely suboptimal moves.There's an easy solution to this problem, and it's worth executing. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › When prices swing wildly, many crypto ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Why Kaspa Plunged 17% This Past Week
Key PointsKaspa's decline of more than 17% this past week has many investors concerned.The rationale for this decline appears to stem from concerns around a key piece of Kaspa's infrastructure being taken offline by one developer.Let's dive into this key risk, and whether investor perception around ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Kyverna jumps after cell therapy meets main goal of mid-stage study
Shares of drug developer Kyverna Therapeutics KYTX.O rise 29.3% to over a year high of $13.7Co says its experimental cell therapy, miv-cel, for the treatment of a rare movement disorder met the main goal in a mid-stage study Miv-cel, formerly named KYV-101, is being tested in patients with stiff per...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Kyverna's cell therapy improves mobility in mid-stage study
By Kamal ChoudhuryDec 15 (Reuters) - Kyverna Therapeutics KYTX.O said its experimental cell therapy met the main goal of "significantly" improving patients' ability to walk and reducing muscle stiffness in a mid-stage study for a rare disorder with no approved treatments.Shares of the c...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
