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Coinbase Sues Three States Over Prediction Markets. That's Not Why the Stock Is Jumping.
Barrons· 2025-12-19 11:23
Coinbase is wasting no time joining the legal fight after expanding into the rapidly growing prediction markets. ...
AI layoffs could far outpace new jobs — past economic shocks reveal how fast that can fuel unrest, a professor says
Business Insider· 2025-12-19 11:22
A historic labor shock may be about to hit the job market. That's according to London Business School professor Ekaterina Abramova.She said AI is advancing so quickly that it could trigger mass layoffs long before new jobs emerge to replace them — a mismatch that has historically fueled social unrest. Abramova, who studies technology-driven economic transitions, said the past three years of AI advances mark a sharp break from earlier waves of mechanization.In past eras — from 18th-century textile automati ...
Pagaya's Selloff Looks Detached From Reality
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-19 11:18
Group 1 - The article highlights the expertise of a consulting specialist at a leading Central Asian bank, emphasizing their experience in delivering strategic insights and analysis for private banking clients [1] - The author of Novo Capital has developed a resilient methodology focused on corporate valuation, due diligence for investment opportunities, and crafting accurate forecasts to guide long-term investment strategies [1] - Novo Capital was created to provide out-of-consensus information and ideas worth discussing, aiming to help investors gain "alpha" in a competitive market [1]
India’s Big-Bang Financial Reforms Target Foreign Money
Insurance Journal· 2025-12-19 11:17
India’s long-awaited package of financial services reforms is setting the stage for a surge of foreign capital into the world’s fastest-growing major economy.In the latest step, lawmakers passed a bill this week allowing up to 100% foreign ownership of insurance firms, bolstering an industry long viewed as under-penetrated and capital-starved. Regulators have also overhauled rules for banks, pension funds and capital markets as they aim to shift savings from idle assets such as gold and property toward equi ...
Energy Fuels' US-Produced "Heavy" Rare Earth Oxide Successfully Qualified for Use in Permanent Magnets
Prnewswire· 2025-12-19 11:15
Core Insights - Energy Fuels Inc. has successfully produced high purity dysprosium oxide (99.9%) at its White Mesa Mill, which has passed initial quality assurance and quality control benchmarks set by a major South Korean automotive manufacturer for rare earth permanent magnet production [2][4][5] - The company plans to begin pilot production of terbium oxide in early 2026, with plans for samarium oxide production to follow, indicating a strategic expansion in the production of critical rare earth elements [6][7] Company Developments - The production of dysprosium oxide is a significant milestone for Energy Fuels, marking the first U.S. company to qualify both "light" and "heavy" rare earth elements for use in permanent magnet applications, which is crucial for the U.S. rare earth supply chain [4][5] - Energy Fuels has produced approximately 29 kilograms of high-purity dysprosium oxide since August 2025, exceeding automotive specifications [5] - The company is also planning to construct infrastructure for commercial-scale production of dysprosium and terbium oxides, with an expected capacity of up to 48 metric tons of dysprosium oxide and 14 metric tons of terbium oxide annually [8] Industry Context - Dysprosium oxide is essential for enhancing the durability and magnetic performance of neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets, which are used in electric vehicles, advanced robotics, and defense systems [3] - The supply of dysprosium and other heavy rare earth oxides is limited outside of China, especially following China's export controls on several rare earth elements [4]
Got $10,000? 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy in December and Hold for the Long Term
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-19 11:15
Nvidia and Alphabet look like solid buys heading into the new year.If you've got $10,000 to invest and are looking for some growth stocks to hold for the long term, splitting it between a couple of top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks can be a good idea. This is a bit of an aggressive strategy, although AI leaders have been leading the market higher for the past few years.Let's look at two AI stocks to invest in now for the long term. NvidiaNvidia (NVDA +1.87%) is the king of AI infrastructure, as its gr ...
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: TikTok’s U.S. Survival Plan
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-19 11:12
Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify TikTok (BDNCE) agrees to new joint U.S. venture. (00:24) Instacart (CART) settles FTC claim over deceptive practices. (01:25) Nike (NKE) targets double-digit EBIT margins through sport offense and operational efficiency. (02:28) This is an abridged transcript. TikTok CEO Shou Chew has announced that parent company ByteDance (BNDCE) has signed binding agreements to create a U.S. joint venture that will be majority-owned by American ...
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: TikTok's U.S. Survival Plan Is Locked In
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-19 11:12
TikTok and ByteDance - TikTok's parent company ByteDance has signed binding agreements to establish a U.S. joint venture that will be majority-owned by American investors, involving partners such as Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX [3][4] - The new joint venture will focus on U.S. data protection, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurance, operating as an independent entity [4] Instacart - Instacart has reached a $60 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over claims of deceptive consumer practices, including misleading advertising regarding free delivery services [5][6] - The settlement prohibits Instacart from making misrepresentations about delivery costs and requires clear disclosure of subscription terms, with the $60 million to be offered as refunds to consumers [7] Nike - Nike reported better-than-expected fiscal second quarter results, driven by strong wholesale and North America sales, which account for 40% of its total business [8] - Despite a profit of $0.53 per share, down 32% year-over-year but 16 cents above expectations, Nike faces challenges from tariffs and margin compression, leading to a gross margin decline of over 300 basis points to 40.6% [9][10]
Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Dec. 19
ZACKS· 2025-12-19 11:11
Core Insights - Three stocks with strong growth characteristics and buy ranks are highlighted for investors to consider on December 19 Company Summaries The Allstate Corporation (ALL) - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has increased by 22.7% over the last 60 days - Allstate's PEG ratio is 0.39, significantly lower than the industry average of 1.73 - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [1] Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) - The company also carries a Zacks Rank of 1 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has increased by 6.9% over the last 60 days - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has a PEG ratio of 1.01, compared to the industry average of 2.99 - The company possesses a Growth Score of A [2] Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM) - This company holds a Zacks Rank of 1 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has increased by 5.5% over the last 60 days - Alarm.com has a PEG ratio of 1.65, lower than the industry average of 2.85 - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [3]
New Strong Sell Stocks for Dec. 19
ZACKS· 2025-12-19 11:11
Group 1 - ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) has been added to the Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) List due to a 1.6% downward revision in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) is also on the Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) List, with an 8.9% downward revision in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Boise Cascade Company (BCC) has been included in the Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) List, reflecting a 7.7% downward revision in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2]