GameFi News: More Crypto Market Pain, Beware of Web3 Gaming Malware
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-19 17:22
Anome Protocol and SentismAI partner. Ronin network activity slumps as its top game’s popularity declines. MetaArena outperforms its peers with a 25% weekly pump. The market is a bit more buoyant as the U.S. Senate confirmed Trump’s nominee Michael Selig to lead the CFTC and potentially bring regulatory clarity to the crypto industry. Bitcoin reclaimed $88.2K after having slid to $85K earlier, but still finished the week 4% down. Tread carefully, though, as Fidelity warns that BTC could drop to $ ...
Side Gigs vs. Passive Income — Which One Is Better for Building Wealth?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-19 17:22
Roughly four in 10 Americans (41%) have a side hustle and earn an average of $2,241 monthly, according to a recent PYMNTS report. That’s a significant amount of people — and money — but is it the way to build true wealth? Or is passive income the way to go? Here’s a breakdown of which money-making method is better for building wealth and why. Side Gigs: Better for Quicker Debt Repayment and Savings The average American spends between $920 and $1,558 a month on debt, as per an Experian report. This incl ...
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On CarMax After Q3 Results
Benzinga· 2025-12-19 17:22
CarMax Inc. (NYSE:KMX) reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday.The used-car retail giant reported earnings per share of 43 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 39 cents. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter were 51 cents, which excluded restructuring charges of 8 cents per share. Quarterly sales of $5.794 billion, down 6.9% year-over-year, surpassed the Street view of $5.678 billion.“Our unmatched physical and digital infrastructure, beloved national brand, a ...
A Major Market Shift Is Starting To Emerge
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-19 17:21
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Sony takes majority control of Peanuts in deal with Canada’s WildBrain, Schulz family retains minority share
MINT· 2025-12-19 17:21
Sony Group has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the Peanuts franchise in a deal worth about $457 million.Sony Group buys a majority control of PeanutsThe Japanese entertainment giant will acquire an additional 41 per cent stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC from Canadian children’s media company WildBrain Ltd.This will give Sony an overall 80 per cent share in the company that manages the characters and rights to Peanuts worldwide, according to the companies. The Schulz family will retain the remaining 20 ...
Why SuperX AI Technology Stock Was Wilting This Week
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-19 17:21
Key Points The AI infrastructure specialist is bolstering its financial structure with a new round of capital raising. It has sold 1.8 million "units," consisting of shares and warrants, to a pair of institutional investors. 10 stocks we like better than SuperX Ai Technology › According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, SuperX AI Technology (NASDAQ: SUPX) was sliding by 25% in price week-to-date as of early Friday afternoon. The company announced that it was tapping institutional ...
Lamb Weston's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y
ZACKS· 2025-12-19 17:21
Key Takeaways LW posted Q2 EPS of 69 cents and sales of $1.62B, topping consensus estimates despite lower Y/Y earnings.Volume rose 8% on customer wins and share gains, while price/mix fell 8% amid pricing and trade support.North America EBITDA rose on higher volumes and cost savings, while International EBITDA fell on higher costs.Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. ((LW) reported solid second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein both top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. While net sales increased, ...
Up 50% in 2025, Should You Buy ASML Stock Right Now?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-19 17:21
Key Points ASML has monopolized a crucial technology in chipmaking. It will benefit from the rapid expansion of the cloud and AI markets. Its stock isn’t cheap, but it deserves a premium valuation. 10 stocks we like better than ASML › ASML's (NASDAQ: ASML) stock closed at a record high of $1,140.92 per share on Dec. 3. It's pulled back slightly over the past two weeks, but it's still up nearly 50% for the year. It also easily outperformed the Nasdaq Composite's year-to-date gain of about 20%. The ...
What we know about who's buying TikTok's US business
Business Insider· 2025-12-19 17:21
Who's grabbing control of TikTok's US assets?On Thursday, TikTok told staffers it had TikTok told staffers it had signed a deal to form a joint venture for its US business with a group of investors, according to an internal memo sent by CEO Shou Chew, which was viewed by Business Insider. The company expects the deal to close in January late, per the memo. Three managing investors will each hold a 15% stake in the new venture: Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based investment firm M ...
Charleston-Based Law Firm Yarborough Applegate Leads Nation in Holding Amazon Accountable for Delivery Driver Wrecks
Businesswire· 2025-12-19 17:20
Still the national leader in this unique area of complex litigation, Yarborough Applegate is leveraging the Shaw blueprint in jurisdictions across the United States. Active cases demonstrate a pattern of alleged negligence and catastrophic outcomes that the firm is working to address: "These are not isolated incidents; they are the foreseeable consequences of a corporate culture that prioritizes delivery speed over public safety,†said Alex Heaton, attorney at Yarborough Applegate. "We're here to ensure that ...