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Does Philippe Laffont Know Something Wall Street Doesn't? The Billionaire Investor Just Sold Nvidia and AMD, and Bought These Other Chip Stocks Instead
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-19 00:30
Philippe Laffont's hedge fund, Coatue Management, is shifting its bets on the AI trend.Within 45 days of the end of each quarter, every institutional investor managing over $100 million is required to file a Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These filings itemize which stocks they bought and sold during that quarter. This provides everyday investors with a glimpse -- though a delayed one -- into what the "smart money" on Wall Street is doing.During the third quarter, Philippe Laffo ...
Sony Strikes $630M Deal To Acquire Majority Stake In Peanuts Brand
Deadline· 2025-12-19 00:29
UPDATED with deal amount in U.S. dollars: Sony‘s Sony Music Entertainment Japan and U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment said Thursday that they have signed an agreement with WildBrain to acquire the latter’s 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings Llc, the holding company for the Charles M. Schulz-created cartoon franchise that includes Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang. The deal is for CAN$630 million, Wildbrain said in a release announcing the deal. That is roughly $457 million U.S. When the transaction is com ...
FEX Announces Board Transition and Appointment of Sean Davis
TMX Newsfile· 2025-12-19 00:25
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Fjordland Exploration Inc. (TSXV: FEX) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Davis to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.Sean Davis brings more than 20 years of senior management and board experience across public and private companies. He has served as a director and officer of operating subsidiaries of public companies and has extensive experience supporting governance, compliance, and management overs ...
Why AI Stock HeartFlow Triumphed on Thursday
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-19 00:22
A key FDA-cleared analysis tool earned professional accolades for its utility.HeartFlow (HTFL +8.98%) had a Thursday to remember, at least as far as its stock was concerned. The specialty healthcare company saw its share price leap by 9% that day, on news that its technology had received a stamp of approval from two influential heart health organizations. Heartened by new endorsementsHeartFlow, which harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver deep analysis of the most important organ in the body, ann ...
Micron Earnings And Quant Deep Dive: Why MU Remains A Top AI Stock
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-19 00:19
Core Insights - Steven Cress is the Head of Quantitative Strategies at Seeking Alpha, managing quant ratings and factor grades for stocks and ETFs [1][2] - He leads Alpha Picks, a monthly selection of two attractive stocks to buy and determines optimal selling times [1][2] - Cress emphasizes a data-driven approach to investment, aiming to eliminate emotional biases and simplify complex research [2] Company Overview - Seeking Alpha has developed a quantitative stock rating system that interprets data for investors, providing insights and saving time [2] - The platform offers a systematic stock recommendation tool, Alpha Picks, designed for long-term investors to build a high-quality portfolio [2] - Cress previously founded CressCap Investment Research, which was acquired by Seeking Alpha in 2018, enhancing its quant analysis capabilities [2] Professional Background - Steven Cress has over 30 years of experience in equity research, quantitative strategies, and portfolio management [2] - His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Northern Trust, focusing on proprietary trading and international business development [2] - Cress's expertise positions him well to discuss a wide range of investment topics [2]
ImmunityBio Stock: Anktiva Revenue Will Ramp, But Competitive Risks Remain (NASDAQ:IBRX)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-19 00:18
I have been investing in the stock market since I was 17 years old, and over the 25+ years since I have learned the joy of compounding, the value of dividend reinvesting, and the principle that patient investing through good times and bad brings the greatest rewards. I believe the key to creating wealth is the slow accumulation of high quality assets, and the key to enjoying the process of investing is to mix this steady approach with some high risk/high reward opportunities, underappreciated turnaround pla ...
Nucor (NUE) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
ZACKS· 2025-12-19 00:16
Core Insights - Nucor's stock has decreased by 1.78% to $157.83, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.79% but has appreciated by 8.15% over the past month, slightly underperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 8.18% [1] Financial Performance Expectations - Nucor is set to announce its earnings on January 26, 2026, with analysts expecting earnings of $2.07 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 69.67%. Revenue is projected at $7.79 billion, up 10.07% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $8.11 per share and revenue at $32.6 billion, indicating changes of -8.88% and +6.06% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Nucor are important as they often indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [3] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 2.84% in the past month, and Nucor currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Nucor is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 19.82, which is higher than the industry average of 13.88, suggesting a premium valuation [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.24, compared to the Steel - Producers industry's average PEG ratio of 0.77, indicating a higher valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 147, placing it in the bottom 41% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]
Total Metals Corp. announces Closing of 2nd and Final Tranches of Flow-Through and Hard Dollar Financings
Thenewswire· 2025-12-19 00:15
December 18, 2025, Toronto, ON – TheNewswire - Total Metals Corp. (“Total Metals” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: TT) (OTCQB: TTTMF) (FSE: O4N) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated November 25, 2025 and December 8, 2025, it has closed the second and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement financing (the “FT Offering”) consisting of Critical Minerals Flow-Through Units (each, a “CMFT Unit”) and National Flow-Through Units (each, a “FT Unit”) for aggregate gross proceeds of C ...
Why Palantir Stock Soared 4.7% Today
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-19 00:14
Palantir bounced back Thursday on inflation news.Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR +4.73%) rose on Thursday, finishing the day up 4.7%. The jump came as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite finished up 0.7% and 1.3%, respectively.The artificial intelligence (AI) company's stock recovered most of Wednesday's decline after a softer-than-expected inflation report raised market hopes of more rate cutting by the Federal Reserve.NASDAQ : PLTRPalantir TechnologiesToday's Change( 4.73 %) $ 8.38Current Price$ 18 ...
Cannabis companies face hurdles accessing big banks despite reclassification, experts say
Reuters· 2025-12-19 00:14
U.S. President Donald Trump's move to relax marijuana regulations could ease some burden for cannabis companies, but will likely keep doors to access capital from big banks closed, experts said. ...