[music] Investors are sorting through a mixed picture of updates on the labor market, but our next guest still optimistic on the road ahead for the economy and markets. Bank of America senior investment strategist Lauren Sanfalippo joins me here now to discuss. Lauren, it is good to see you.Let's start in the macro. Lauren, uh, you're all calling for real GDP growth to accelerate nominal over 5%. What gives you the confidence to make that call.>> Well, I think we'll find out more on Thursday on the inflatio ...

ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Fermi Inc. (“Fermi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRMI) complied with federal securities laws. On December 11, 2025, the First Tenant notified Fermi that it is terminating the Advance in Aid of Construction Agreement. Following this news, the price of the Company’s stock dropped. If you purchased Fermi stock and suffered a loss on that investment, you are encouraged to contact Corey Holzer, Esq. at cholzer@holzerlaw.com or ...

Core Insights - Montage Gold Corp. has received approval for two exploration permits in Côte d'Ivoire, enhancing its Koné project land package and adding the Wendé advanced greenfield exploration property [1][4][5] Group 1: Koné Project Expansion - The Koné project land package has increased by 381 km² to a total of 1,699 km² following the grant of the Gbatosso exploration permit, which is strategically located along the Lokolo and Yeré trends [2][8][11] - The Koné project is one of West Africa's largest gold projects, comprising seven mineralized trends with over 50 identified targets, all of which have confirmed mineralization at the 23 targets drill-tested in 2024 and 2025 [11] Group 2: Wendé Exploration Permit - The Wendé permit covers approximately 107 km² and is located along the Ouango-Fitini shear zone, close to significant gold mining operations, with a notable 7 km gold-in-soil anomaly showing assays over 100 ppb [3][18][21] - Exploration activities at the Wendé property are set to begin in early 2026, including geochemical and geophysical surveys, as well as exploration drilling on prospective targets [3][7] Group 3: Strategic Positioning and Future Plans - The CEO of Montage expressed satisfaction with the additional exploration permits, emphasizing the strategic expansion of the Koné project and the potential of the Wendé property [4][5] - The company aims to create a multi-asset exploration pipeline, leveraging its technical expertise and established presence in the region to unlock significant exploration value [5][7]

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Core Insights - The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) has surpassed $100 billion in assets as of December 11, marking it as one of only 20 US-listed ETFs to achieve this milestone [1] Group 1 - The fund's asset growth reflects increasing investor interest in ETFs, particularly those tracking the S&P 500 index [1] - SPYM's performance is indicative of broader trends in the ETF market, where funds with significant assets tend to attract more investments [1] - The achievement of crossing the $100 billion threshold highlights the fund's stability and popularity among investors [1]

Scripps said its board voted unanimously against the proposal, deciding it wasn't in the best interest of the company and its shareholders. ...

BLUEFIELD, Va., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Community Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCBC) (www.firstcommunitybank.com) (the “Company”) today reported its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend to common shareholders of $1.00 per common share. The Company’s capital management plan and philosophy require the maintenance of a strong capital base from which to grow and serve customers. If current earnings are not needed to increase the capital base to fund growth in core operations or othe ...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) ("LibertyStream†or the "Company†) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated December 11, 2025, the Company has closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced private placement of units (the "Units†) of the Company (the "Offering†) for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,089,999.95 through the issuance of 13,701,691 Units at a price of $0.65 per Unit. Total gross p ...

Co-Chief Executive Stuart Miller said the overall market remained challenged in the quarter even as interest rates moved slightly lower. ...

Core Insights - Shares achieved their first record close since December 2024, indicating a strong market performance and investor confidence [1] - The performance is attributed to the continued dominance of the "Magnificent Seven," a group of leading technology stocks that have significantly influenced market trends [1] Company and Industry Summary - The "Magnificent Seven" refers to a select group of technology companies that have been pivotal in driving market growth and investor interest [1] - The record close of shares suggests a positive outlook for the technology sector, reinforcing its status as a key driver of economic performance [1]