Market Performance & Outlook - Equity markets experienced a strong year, with the market up 16% [1] - The market has increased by 80% over the last three years [3] - S&P and Russell 2000 constantly hit new highs [2] - International and emerging market equities are up over 30% year-to-date [2] Portfolio Strategy & Recommendations - Rebalancing portfolios is recommended to address overexposure to benefiting indices [4] - Repositioning portfolios to reduce risk is suggested [4] - Overweighting small caps is favored [5] - International developed and emerging market equities are attractive [5] Small Cap & M&A Activity - The IPO calendar in 2025 doubled that of 2024, and is expected to be even stronger in 2026 [5] - M&A activity has increased, with small cap stocks often being targets [5] International Market Considerations - A significant portion of the 30+% return in international and emerging markets is due to the weakening US dollar [6] - In Europe, the return in US dollar terms is over 30%, while in local currency, it's about half of that [6]

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Let's begin though with this morning's big AI mover and that's Micron surging on the heels of earnings. How is the company's margin boom impacting some other players in the space. For that, we'll turn to Christina Parts and Nevilleis.Hi Christina. >> Hi Carl. Well, Micron, like you said, delivered a massive be and the stock is up dramatically because supply is getting tighter.The company's advanced memory production for AI is just completely sold out through all of 2026. Memory pricing jumped 20% quarter-ov ...

We're joined now by CEO [music] Julie to discuss the quarter and and we were just wondering about the stock reaction. Julie, the market doesn't appear to be believing that the AI narrative around Accenture even though it's clearly accelerating your business. What's happening.You know, Sarah, we delivered an incredible Q1, our biggest ever in new business, and it's because our clients know they have to deliver results today, and they've got to reinvent. So, we demonstrated that again, $20.9% billion in new b ...

Bitcoin bouncing today along with the equity markets though hopes for progress on crypto regulation hitting a roadblock this week as a key hearing gets punted into the new year. Emily Wilkins joins us. She has that story.Emily. >> Hey David. Well, yeah.Look, banking CEOs, crypto groups, they've been flooding Capitol Hill in recent weeks as senators are trying to come closer to an agreement on when to classify crypto as a security and when to classify it as a commodity and how to prevent crypto for being use ...

New Menu Strategy - Chipotle is launching its first high protein menu on December 23rd, targeting consumers seeking to increase protein intake [1] - The menu includes a double protein bowl and a high protein cup (4 ounces of adobo chicken or steak), with protein content ranging from 15 to 81 grams per item [2] - Menu pricing starts at $3.50 for a single chicken taco at select locations [2] - This initiative aligns Chipotle with other restaurants like Sweet Green, Starbucks, and Dutch Bros catering to the "protein hungry crowd" [3] - Chipotle has previously offered healthy options like Whole 30 and keto menus [3] GLP-1 Impact and Market Trends - Chipotle is directly catering to diners potentially using GLP-1 drugs with a GLP-1 friendly salad offering [3] - Goldman Sachs suggests GLP-1 users prioritize portion control, higher protein and fiber, and lower sugar, creating opportunities for restaurants with healthier, protein-forward, and smaller portion options [4] - Chipotle aims to boost its traffic through this new menu strategy [5]

banking CEOs, crypto groups, they've been flooding Capitol Hill in recent weeks as senators are trying to come closer to an agreement on when to classify crypto as a security and when to classify it as a commodity and how to prevent crypto for being used for illegal activities. Yet, lawmakers I spoke to leaving a bipartisan meeting yesterday said there is still work to be done. >> We're making progress.Um, but we're not, it's clear to me anyway that we're not there yet. >> That's that's Senator John Kennedy ...

As 202025 comes to a close, CNBC's Alex Sherman spoke with 16 top executives across media, sports, and entertainment, who made some pretty bold industry predictions for 2026. Joining us right now with some of those calls is Alex Sherman, CNBC's media and sports reporter. I always love when you do this.So, what would you say is the most provocative, outrageous, over-the-top thing that could actually come true. >> Yeah. So, look, these people that I speak to, these are top of the food chain executives.So, it' ...

BOOM, MANY OF THEM ENDING UP IN THE SERVERS THAT END UP IN DATA CENTERS. MICRON STOCK, BY THE WAY, YOU CAN SEE IT THERE, UP ALMOST 200% THIS YEAR. JOINING US NOW IS MEHDI HOSSEINI.HE'S SENIOR EQUITY RESEARCH ANALYST AT SUSQUEHANNA. HAS A POSITIVE RATING ON THE STOCK. JUST INCREASED HIS PRICE TARGET TO 345.YOU KNOW I GUESS A QUARTER LIKE THIS MEHDI A LOT OF POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY. ANYTHING IN THERE THAT'S CONCERNING OR IS IT ALL JUST GOOD ACROSS THE BOARD. >> I THINK THE 840 EPS GUIDE FOR FEBRUARY QUARTER IS ...

Let's talk a bit more about the data this morning in the market with Mona Mahajin. Edward Jones, head of investment strategy, joins us here at Post9. Always good to see you.Welcome. Happy holidays. Um, you think there's time for a rally to show up before you're in.>> You know, look, um, Santa Claus came a little bit to town this morning. We enjoyed seeing that CPI print come in well below expectations. What particularly caught our eye was the core CPI reading.Nice to see 2.6%. You know, keep in mind twothir ...