Broadcom and these chip stocks make J.P. Morgan's list of top picks
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 15:04
Fears of an AI bubble are likely here to stay. But a strong spending landscape means many semiconductor stocks can still thrive, according to J.P. ...
MediaAlpha's Unique Business Makes It A Standout Among Peers
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-16 15:03
There are multiple ways to win in the stock market. Traditional "value investing" brings to mind beaten-down stocks with low P/E ratios that are trading below net current asset value. But at the right price, value can be found in all sortsI am a software developer by trade who focuses on finding value in the market wherever it may lie. I'm looking mainly in small caps for opportunities that provide asymmetric upside. I'm also interested in generating income through my investments, which leads me to look at ...
Big Plans Ahead for Coinbase? Some Expect Disappointment After Monad
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-16 15:02
Key Takeaways: Coinbase has teased a major announcement scheduled for Dec. 17, with few details disclosed so far. Market speculation points to a possible entry into prediction markets, potentially in partnership with Kalshi. Coinbase’s access to US users could give it an edge in a sector that has struggled with liquidity. Recent backlash around the Monad token launch has made parts of the community more skeptical. Polymarket still leads the prediction markets space, but a Coinbase entry could resh ...
How AbbVie's Pipeline Is Lining Up Key Product Launches
ZACKS· 2025-12-16 15:02
Key Takeaways AbbVie is advancing Rinvoq expansions, tavapadon and PVEK toward multiple potential product launches.Rinvoq label expansions across five indications could add roughly $2B to peak-year sales.Tavapadon and PVEK are under FDA review as AbbVie expands its pipeline via acquisitions.AbbVie (ABBV) has been consistently increasing its R&D investments to support long-term growth across multiple therapeutic areas. The company’s pipeline spans immunology therapies, expanding oncology programs and innovat ...
4 Textile-Apparel Stocks in Focus as Industry Trends Strengthen
ZACKS· 2025-12-16 15:02
Companies in the Zacks Textile - Apparel industry continue to strengthen their omnichannel frameworks, seamlessly blending physical retail with digital platforms to enhance customer engagement. As consumers increasingly gravitate toward online and hybrid shopping experiences, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels remain central to industry growth.While higher marketing spend, promotional intensity and potential tariff-related pressures pose near-term margin challenges, strategic brand investments are h ...
Apparel sales on the rebound despite tariffs, consumer anxiety
Retail Dive· 2025-12-16 15:02
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback Selling clothing is tough on a good day, given how quickly fashion tastes can shift. With tariffs and consumer anxiety adding to the level of difficulty, this year seemed destined to run roughshod over apparel retailers’ performance.Yet many have thrived. Through October, compared to a year ago, apparel sales rose every month except February, sometimes 6% or more, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. In Q3, apparel retailers inc ...
Standard Premium Forecasts 2026 Industry Trends, Market Outlook for Insurance Premium Finance and Performance Objectives Amid Continued Growth
Globenewswire· 2025-12-16 15:02
MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: SPFX) (“Standard Premium”), a leading specialty finance company, today shares its perspective on key trends shaping the insurance premium finance market in 2026 and defines performance objectives aligned with its long-term growth strategy. Standard Premium has expanded its operating footprint to 40 licensed states and more than doubled its available capital through a recently expanded $115 million credit facility, posit ...
ServiceNow stock: why Armis acquisition report isn't sitting well with investors
Invezz· 2025-12-16 15:02
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) started this week on weak footing following reports that the workflow automation company is in advanced talks to take over Armis Security. NOW is reportedly willing to pay nearl... ...
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Research Reveals Nearly Half of Plan Participants Carry Credit Card Debt, Reducing Retirement Readiness
Prnewswire· 2025-12-16 15:02
Comprehensive study highlights the need for improved plan design and participant support to help with retirement security 12NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today released its "Retirement by the Numbers" report, revealing that anonymized Chase household data showed that 48% of plan participants carry credit card debt, which increases their likelihood of taking a loan from their retirement plan. High credit card balances are also associated with lower contribution rates a ...
Oracle Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment - Oracle (NYSE:ORCL)
Benzinga· 2025-12-16 15:01
Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Oracle. Our analysis of options history for Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) revealed 24 unusual trades.Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $1,828,364, and 12 were calls, valued at $670,786.Predicted Price RangeAnalyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $13 ...