Nasdaq moves to make trading nearly 24 hours. Why some on Wall Street say that's a bad idea
CNBC· 2025-12-16 17:40
Nasdaq is moving closer to around-the-clock stock trading, a shift that some on Wall Street are calling unnecessary — and potentially destabilizing.The exchange said it plans to submit paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow U.S.-listed equities and exchange-traded products to trade nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week. If approved, the new schedule would launch in the second half of 2026.Under the proposal, Nasdaq would expand trading hours to 23 hours each weekday from the current ...
Sodexo: Combined Shareholders Meeting of December 16, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-16 17:40
Issy-les-Moulineaux, December 16, 2025 Sodexo's Annual Shareholders Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Seine Musicale auditorium in Boulogne-Billancourt, chaired by Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Quorum was established at 87.28%, and 3,298 shareholders were present, represented or voted by correspondence. All the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors were adopted, notably:• the adoption of the financial statements for Fiscal 2025;• the dividend of €2.70 per ...
iShares MSCI Norway ETF declares semi-annual distribution of $0.2784 (BATS:ENOR)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-16 17:38
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Can Intel's AI Focus Restore Its Competitive Edge & Boost Shares?
ZACKS· 2025-12-16 17:36
Key Takeaways INTC is in advanced talks to acquire SambaNova Systems for about $1.6B to expand its AI capabilities.Deal provides Intel ready-made AI chips, software stacks and talent, cutting years of internal development.INTC is pushing AI momentum with new chips, Xeon 6 wins, Cisco collaboration and a $5B NVIDIA investment.Per a Bloomberg news report, Intel Corporation ((INTC) is in advanced talks to acquire AI start-up SambaNova Systems for about $1.6 billion. SambaNova is known for designing custom AI c ...
BNB tops $870, outperforming crypto majors as volume surges
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-16 17:36
BNB extended gains over the past 24 hours, rising nearly 2.5% to trade at $872 amid a broader cryptocurrency market recovery that saw the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index rise 1.4% in the same period. The token outperformed most major cryptocurrencies during the session, holding firm above the $850 support level as volatility weighed on the wider market, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model. Trading data shows BNB rose above $851 and then climbed steadily through the period, reaching a ...
Can Premiumization Keep KMB Growing Ahead of Category Trends?
ZACKS· 2025-12-16 17:36
Key Takeaways KMB posted a seventh straight quarter of volume-plus-mix growth in Q3 2025.Kimberly-Clark has sharply expanded its premium mix in North America and China.KMB balances premium gains with stronger value tiers and selective promotions.Kimberly-Clark Corporation's (KMB) third-quarter 2025 performance suggests that premiumization can continue to support growth ahead of generally modest category trends. Management reported a seventh consecutive quarter of volume-plus-mix-led growth, highlighting the ...
Southern Company Ranked as the No. 1 Employer in the US on 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers List
Prnewswire· 2025-12-16 17:36
Continue Reading Southern Company was named the No. 1 overall employer on the Military Times Best for Vets list for 2025, the second time the company has earned the top ranking. The Military Times Best for Vets list is a highly respected, independent evaluation that is compiled by surveying hundreds of companies and organizations across the country. The methodology used in evaluating employers includes recruitment and onboarding practices, retention and career advancement programs, and support for veterans ...
Marshall Islands launches world’s first blockchain-based UBI on Stellar blockchain
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-16 17:35
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has completed the world’s first on-chain disbursement of universal basic income (UBI) using a digitally native sovereign bond, USDM1, via the Stellar blockchain. Developed in partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and infrastructure provider Crossmint, the multimillion-dollar initiative is part of RMI’s national UBI program, known locally as ENRA, the Marshalls Islands’ Finance Ministry confirmed. The program replaces quarterly physical cash de ...
Should Dividend Stock Investors Buy Coca-Cola Stock Before 2026?
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-16 17:34
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Pfizer falls on disappointing guidance
Youtube· 2025-12-16 17:33
Fizer falling after announcing its 2026 guidance. Our Anakica Kim Constantino has some details as the market didn't appreciate much what we got for the new year. Anakah, >> that's right, Carl.So, Fiser today issuing a modest 2026 guidance saying it expects sales to come in between 59.5% billion to 62.5% billion. And that's roughly in line with the street, but largely flat compared to the 62 billion in sales that expects for 2025. And in terms of its profit guidance, it came in slightly below what the street ...