TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada today announced the estimated December 2025 cash distributions and the annual reinvested distributions for its ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors.Estimated December 2025 Cash DistributionsAs detailed in the table below, unitholders of record as of December 30, 2025, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on January 8, 2026.Fund NameTickerType  Estimated Cash DistributionPer Unit($)Payment FrequencyFranklin C ...

As Nike, Inc. ( NKE ) fell more than 10% during after-hours and the day following its Fiscal Q2 report , wiping out $10 billion in market value, I could not help butExcellent academic Finance background and Finance professional with over five years of cumulative experience in Consulting & Audit Firms including a professional Valuation position, FP&A and Controlling positions, and Financial writing.My approach is mostly value-oriented. However, valuation is rarely an appropriate short- to mid-term timing ind ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--On December 18, 2025, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: BHRB) (KBRA senior unsecured rating of BBB / Stable Outlook), the parent company of Burke and Herbert Bank and Trust Company, announced a definitive merger agreement with LINKBANCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNKB), the parent company of LINKBANK, pursuant to which BHRB will acquire LNKB in an all-stock transaction. The transaction, which had an estimated value of approximately $354 million, is expe ...

Reducing inflammation helps create a regenerative environment in the Central Nervous SystemTORONTO and HAIFA, Israel, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NurExone Biologic Inc. (TSXV: NRX) (OTCQB: NRXBF) (FSE: J90) (“NurExone” or the “Company”) today announced new laboratory data demonstrating that its proprietary exosomes can significantly reduce inflammatory activity compared to untreated cells and cells treated with a commercially available exosome product. “Inflammation and regeneration are conflicting bi ...

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. II (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 23,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, including 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option in full. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “VHCPU” on December 18, 2025. Each unit con ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has granted national priority vouchers to Merck's cholesterol pill and its cancer therapy, making them the latest additions to the fast-track pr... ...

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) snapped six straight sessions of losses, as the company’s shares closed 0.31% higher at $64.69 on Friday. In the preceding six sessions, the company lost over 6.28%, compared to a 1.63% drop in the S&P 500 Index. Similarly, shares of the company ...

Core Insights - The global luxury goods sector is experiencing a prolonged slowdown in 2025, with personal luxury goods spending expected to remain flat at approximately €1.44 trillion ($1.56 trillion) after a contraction in 2024, marking one of the weakest cycles since the Great Recession [1][4] - Despite the current challenges, forecasts indicate a potential rebound in 2026, driven by renewed demand in emerging markets and early signs of recovery in Chinese consumption patterns [2][4] Industry Overview - The luxury sector is anticipated to grow between 3% and 5% in 2026, a significant improvement from the flat performance in 2025, with emerging markets, particularly Asia Pacific, playing a crucial role [4][6] - Leading brands are adjusting strategies by easing aggressive price hikes and refreshing product assortments to re-engage consumers [5][10] - The U.S.-China trade dynamics are expected to stabilize, reducing cost uncertainties for luxury goods companies and creating a more favorable environment for global luxury demand [7][10] China Market Dynamics - China's luxury goods market, valued at hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars, is positioned for mid- to long-term growth, supported by an expanding middle class and increased digital retail penetration [8][10] - Domestic luxury spending in China stabilized in the latter half of 2025, indicating potential for renewed growth in 2026 [9][10] Company-Specific Insights - **Kering**: Expected to benefit from a rebound in 2026, particularly through its Gucci brand, with projected earnings growth of 35.2% on revenue growth of 1.4% [11][12] - **Richemont**: The company's jewelry division remains resilient, and easing tariff uncertainties may alleviate previous pressures on its share price, with expected earnings growth of 10.3% on revenue growth of 6.8% in fiscal 2027 [13][14] - **Burberry**: Undergoing a brand repositioning, Burberry could see a significant tailwind from stabilization in China and emerging markets, with projected earnings growth of 67.9% on revenue growth of 3.9% in fiscal 2027 [15][16]

Key Takeaways Micron Technology posted 56.8% revenue growth as AI-driven HBM demand lifted cloud memory sales and results.Palantir Technologies saw 63% revenue growth on strong U.S. commercial adoption and expanding government work.MU forecasts higher Q2 2026 revenue and EPS, supported by record free cash flow for future growth plans. The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has significantly boosted Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) , with their shares soaring 195.3% and 145.5 ...