All three are buys, but for different reasons.Fears of a recession did not materialize this year. However, it's always worth it for investors to buy shares of companies that can perform well during economic downturns. Solid dividend stocks that routinely increase their payouts are especially attractive in that regard, since they tend to have businesses equipped to withstand challenging times.Let's discuss three stocks to buy to prepare your portfolio for any recession that may lay ahead: Microsoft (MSFT 0.5 ...

Market Performance - Major U.S. indexes ended the Christmas-shortened week higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow reaching new record highs, gaining 0.75% and 0.72% respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.70% [1] - The U.S. GDP growth rate for Q3 2025 was 4.3%, exceeding expectations and marking the fastest growth since Q3 2023 [2] - Despite a decline in consumer confidence, investor optimism is driven by strong corporate earnings outlook and AI enthusiasm [2] Stock Performance - Castle Biosciences, Inc. (CSTL) shares increased by 77.9% since being upgraded to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) on October 20, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 3.8% increase [3][6] - F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) shares rose by 13.4% after its upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) on October 21, compared to the S&P 500's 2.8% increase [4] - Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (HG) and Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) saw gains of 19.8% and 7.7% respectively since their upgrade to Outperform on October 17 [7] Portfolio Performance - A hypothetical portfolio of Zacks Rank 1 stocks returned +14.3% in 2025, slightly underperforming the S&P 500's +14.9% [11] - The Zacks Model Portfolio has outperformed the S&P 500 index by over 12 percentage points since 1988, with an annualized average return of +23.9% compared to +11.5% for the S&P 500 [13] - The Zacks Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio (ECAP) returned -1.30% in Q3 2025, underperforming the S&P 500's +8.1% gain [15] Dividend Portfolio Performance - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) returned 14.3% over the past 12 weeks, while 3M Company (MMM) increased by 5.2% during the same period [18] - The Zacks Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio (ECDP) returned -0.01% in Q3 2025, compared to the S&P 500's +8.1% gain [19]

December 26, 2025 01:59 PM GMT Biopharma | North America A picture is worth a thousand words Comprehensive US drug market analysis (IQVIA Rx). The latest weekly Total Prescription YoY growth (wk ending 12/19) was +1.1% vs. +1.0% last wk and +0.8% over the past 12 wks. GILD's Yeztugo vs. Descovy vs. Apretude launch comparison chart ( Exhibit 4 ). GILD's Yeztugo (lenacapavir) was approved on 6/18/2025. Latest week total TRx (oral + injectable) were ~780 vs. ~800 previous week, and last week TRx for injectable ...

Core Insights - Johnson & Johnson has successfully completed the acquisition of Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash, enhancing its oncology portfolio with innovative therapies for solid tumors, including prostate cancer [1][2] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition of Halda Therapeutics includes the addition of HLD-0915, a clinical-stage therapy for prostate cancer, which utilizes the proprietary Regulated Induced Proximity TArgeting Chimera (RIPTAC™) platform [2] - The deal is expected to result in a dilution of approximately $0.20 to Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS), split equally between 2025 and 2026, due to non-recurring charges related to Halda employee equity awards and integration costs [3] Group 2: Strategic Goals - The acquisition is part of Johnson & Johnson's commitment to redefining cancer treatment through breakthrough science and transformative medicines, aiming to eliminate cancer [2] - The company plans to leverage the RIPTAC™ platform to advance a promising pipeline of novel product candidates and discover more molecules in oncology and beyond [3]

21世纪经济报道记者季媛媛 头部跨国药企在2025年经历了天差地别的命运分化。 从财报数据中就可看出其中的端倪。根据财报显示，诺和诺德公布的2025年第三季度业绩报告显示，第 三季度总营收749.76亿丹麦克朗（约112.76亿美元），同比增长11%；2025年前三季度总营收达2299.20 亿丹麦克朗（约345.8亿美元），同比增长15%。司美格鲁肽系列产品持续领跑业绩，三大品牌销售额 表现亮眼：Ozempic（降糖版）：952.64亿丹麦克朗（约143.28亿美元），增长13%；Rybelsus（口服片 剂）：167.90亿丹麦克朗（约25.25亿美元），增长5%；Wegovy（减肥版）：572.42亿丹麦克朗（约 86.09亿美元），大幅增长54%。三大品牌销售额总计约1692.96亿丹麦克朗（约254.62亿美元），同比 增长24%，贡献了公司大部分营收。其销售业绩现已高于替尔泊肽（248.37亿美元）与帕博利珠单抗 （233.03亿美元）。 相比之下，尽管默沙东拥有"网红"产品PD - 1单抗K药（Keytruda，帕博利珠单抗）以及九价HPV疫苗， 但其2025年前三个季度制药业务收入为432.9 ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the expertise of Fred Piard, a quantitative analyst with over 30 years in technology, focusing on data-driven systematic investment strategies since 2010 [1]. Group 1: Expertise and Background - Fred Piard has authored three books and runs an investing group called Quantitative Risk & Value, which focuses on quality dividend stocks and innovative tech companies [1]. - He provides various market strategies, including market risk indicators, real estate, bond, and income strategies in closed-end funds [1].

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【深圳商报讯】(记者刘娥)我国生物医用材料领域取得重大突破。近期，由深圳华诺生物科技有限公司 自主研发的"可吸收止血流体凝胶"获得国家药品监督管理局(NMPA)三类医疗器械注册证，成功打破美 国强生公司在该高端止血耗材领域长达10年的市场垄断。华诺生物科技创始人，大连理工大学教授、博 导王华楠表示，截至目前，该产品已实现近千家医院入院，预计到2026年将实现强生产品30%—40%的 市场替代，未来5年完成全面替代。 这一突破性成果源自王华楠团队17年的持续研发。与传统材料依赖稳定的共价键不同，华诺生物创新 的"自愈合分子技术"基于"动态非共价键"原理，使材料在被破坏后能够快速重组恢复结构和强度。该技 术同时具备了流体的可注射性和固体的支撑能力，在微创手术中，医生可以通过腹腔镜将材料精准注入 体内深处出血点，实现快速止血封闭。 业内专家指出，随着国家加大对高端医疗器械产业的支持力度，未来5—10年将是中国医疗器械耗材企 业集中爆发期。华诺生物的成功案例表明，通过产学研深度融合，中国企业在高端医疗耗材领域完全有 能力突破技术壁垒，实现从跟跑到并跑甚至领跑的跨越。 目前，华诺生物已与多家国际机构开展合作，其自主研发 ...

Core Perspective - The government is shifting its focus towards railway safety, with a modest increase in spending for FY26 [1] Group 1: Government Spending - The outlay for railway safety increased by only 2% in FY26 [1] - Historically, railway capital and revenue spending on safety has accounted for approximately 20% of the total budget [1] Group 2: Recent Incidents - The renewed focus on safety follows a train collision in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, which resulted in 11 fatalities and around 20 injuries [1]

Core Insights - Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has a strong R&D pipeline focused on immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, with significant advancements in 2025 [1][2][8] Pipeline and Product Approvals - J&J has achieved major clinical and regulatory milestones, including approvals for Inlexzoh/TAR-200 for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and Imaavy (nipocalimab) for generalized myasthenia gravis [2][11] - Nipocalimab is being evaluated for various immune-mediated conditions and is considered to have pipeline-in-a-product potential [3] - Regulatory applications for icotrokinra, an oral treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, have been filed in the US and EU [4] - J&J's new cancer drugs, including Carvykti, Tecvayli, and Talvey, generated $2.14 billion in sales in the first nine months of 2025 [5][11] Strategic Acquisitions and Expansions - The acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies added Caplyta, an antidepressant, to J&J's neuroscience portfolio [6] - J&J aims to expand the indications of currently marketed products, with recent approvals for Tremfya, Rybrevant, and Caplyta [7] Long-term Growth Potential - J&J's pipeline execution and recent product approvals position the company for sustained growth beyond short-term pressures, with multiple late-stage assets and significant sales potential across its Innovative Medicine portfolio [8] Competitive Landscape - J&J faces competition in the oncology space from major players like Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Bristol-Myers, each with strong oncology portfolios and growth in sales [9][10][12][13][14] Financial Performance and Valuation - J&J's shares have outperformed the industry, rising 42.8% over the past year compared to a 17.5% increase for the industry [15] - The company's shares trade at a price/earnings ratio of 18.09, slightly above the industry average of 17.59 and its five-year mean of 15.65 [18] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has increased from $10.86 to $10.87 per share, indicating positive earnings revisions [20]