Executives said consumers remain resilient heading into the holidays, although low-income households face more pressure.Management highlighted strength in pickup, delivery, marketplace sellers and advertising as key contributors to digital growth.Walmart executives said customers across income levels are seeking value and shifting more spending to eCommerce.Walmart’s third-quarter 2026 earnings results, released Thursday (Nov. 20), show that value remains the dominant force shaping consumer behavior, with s ...

Amazon said on Thursday it will invest at least $3 billion in Warren County, Mississippi to build a data center campus. ...

Core Insights - Adobe's shares have declined 36.3% over the past year, underperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's return of 23.9% and the Zacks Computer – Software industry's appreciation of 9.5% [1][8] - The underperformance is attributed to modest growth prospects due to intense competition in the AI and generative AI sectors from companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, Salesforce, and others [1][15] Financial Performance - Adobe's annual recurring revenues (ARR) influenced by AI surpassed $5 billion, with new AI-first products generating over $250 million in ARR [6][8] - The company raised its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance to between $23.65 billion and $23.7 billion, up from the previous range of $23.5-$23.6 billion [11] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 revenues is pegged at $23.67 billion, indicating a 10.1% growth from 2024 [12] AI Business Growth - Strong demand for AI-powered products like Creative Cloud Pro and Acrobat is driving growth, with monthly active users of Acrobat and Express growing approximately 25% year over year [7][8] - The Creative Professionals segment is benefiting from increased usage of AI in applications like Photoshop and Premiere Pro [8][9] - The integrated GenStudio solution and other AI services now exceed $1 billion in ARR, growing more than 25% year over year [10] Competitive Landscape - Adobe's AI business remains small compared to competitors like Microsoft and Alphabet, which are seeing significant growth in their AI services [15] - Microsoft and Alphabet have reported returns of 17.3% and 68.3%, respectively, while Salesforce has seen a decline of 30% [2][15] Valuation Concerns - Adobe's Value Score is C, indicating a stretched valuation, trading at 11.31X price/book compared to the sector's 10.13X and competitors like Microsoft and Alphabet [16] - The stock is currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a bearish trend [21]

Key Takeaways BASF Coatings has opened a new automotive OEM coatings facility at its Muenster site in Germany.The plant targets high-demand colors with greater automation to enhance efficiency and product consistency.The site runs on renewable wind power to reduce CO2 emissions and support BASF Coatings' sustainable strategy.BASF SE (BASFY) recently launched a state-of-the-art production facility for automotive OEM coatings at its Muenster site in Germany. The new plant is planned to manufacture high-runner ...

Labor Market Overview - The September 2025 jobs report indicates a payroll increase of 119,000 jobs, the largest in six months, but reveals ongoing weaknesses in the job market [3][4] - Payroll growth is primarily concentrated in health care and social assistance (up 57,000) and leisure and hospitality (up 47,000), while other sectors remain flat [4][5] - Employment in manufacturing and federal government continues to decline, with professional and business services losing 20,000 jobs due to cuts in research funding and federal contracts [5] Unemployment Trends - The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, as the labor force grew faster than new hiring [6] - Among the unemployed, job losers increased by 88,000, with significant losses noted in the tech sector [7] Economic Influences - Ongoing tariff fluctuations and the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) contribute to hiring uncertainties, particularly affecting recent college graduates [8] - A decline in immigrant labor is noted, as new immigrants are deterred from entering the U.S. due to fears of federal government harassment [8] Federal Reserve Considerations - Inflation averages around 3%, above the Fed's target of 2%, with expectations of further increases as firms adjust prices due to higher tariffs [9] - The Federal Reserve's response to these economic conditions remains uncertain, with internal divisions on interest rate policies [9] Future Outlook - The October jobs report will not be released, with November data expected on December 16, potentially providing more clarity on the labor market [10]

Hydrogen Exploration Stock Max Power (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) Announces Resource Venture Capitalist Andy Bowering Becomes Special Advisor Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com Newswire) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 20, 2025- MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) is pleased to announce that veteran venture capitalist Andrew (“Andy”) Bowering has become a Special Advisor to MAX Power, joining its very active Advisory Board as MAX Power takes additional steps to build a gl ...

CANADA - 2025/09/15: In this photo illustration, the Warner Bros Discovery logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesWarner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), the influential entity behind HBO, Max, Warner Bros. Studios, DC Entertainment, and a vast global footprint in television networks, has emerged as one of the most surprising comeback stories of 2025. The stock has risen to approximatel ...

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Happy metal worker greeting his manager in aluminum mill.gettyCurrently priced at $5.42, TMC The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) is trading for less than half of its 52-week high of $11.35, highlighting the volatility of this stock's narrative — and how tenuous that narrative can be.TMC is not a conventional mining company. It specializes in deep-sea exploration aimed at extracting polymetallic nodules from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) located in the Pacific Ocean. These nodules are abundant in nickel, co ...

LIVE Nasdaq Turns Lower as Nvidia Bump Fades Last Updated: Updated 40 min ago The Stock Market Gives Back Early Gains as Nvidia Turns Lower By Connor Smith The stock market's early gain has slipped away. The S&P 500 was down 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.3%. The Dow was down 14 points, or pretty much flat. The Nasdaq was up more than 2% earlier in the session. The move follows Nvidia, which was down 0.4% after surging at the open. Topics Memberships Subscribe to Barron's Tools Customer Service ...