India’s long-awaited package of financial services reforms is setting the stage for a surge of foreign capital into the world’s fastest-growing major economy.In the latest step, lawmakers passed a bill this week allowing up to 100% foreign ownership of insurance firms, bolstering an industry long viewed as under-penetrated and capital-starved. Regulators have also overhauled rules for banks, pension funds and capital markets as they aim to shift savings from idle assets such as gold and property toward equi ...

Accountancy firm BHP has named Callum Doherty as partner to lead its international and large corporate tax services. In his new position, Doherty will work with BHP’s broader tax team and take the lead in developing the firm’s international tax service offering. He will support clients seeking to expand their operations overseas, while also providing expert guidance to ‘large’ and ‘very large’ UK businesses - typically defined as those with accounting profits exceeding £1.5m ($2m) and £20m, respectively ...

Core Insights - Energy Fuels Inc. has successfully produced high purity dysprosium oxide (99.9%) at its White Mesa Mill, which has passed initial quality assurance and quality control benchmarks set by a major South Korean automotive manufacturer for rare earth permanent magnet production [2][4][5] - The company plans to begin pilot production of terbium oxide in early 2026, with plans for samarium oxide production to follow, indicating a strategic expansion in the production of critical rare earth elements [6][7] Company Developments - The production of dysprosium oxide is a significant milestone for Energy Fuels, marking the first U.S. company to qualify both "light" and "heavy" rare earth elements for use in permanent magnet applications, which is crucial for the U.S. rare earth supply chain [4][5] - Energy Fuels has produced approximately 29 kilograms of high-purity dysprosium oxide since August 2025, exceeding automotive specifications [5] - The company is also planning to construct infrastructure for commercial-scale production of dysprosium and terbium oxides, with an expected capacity of up to 48 metric tons of dysprosium oxide and 14 metric tons of terbium oxide annually [8] Industry Context - Dysprosium oxide is essential for enhancing the durability and magnetic performance of neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets, which are used in electric vehicles, advanced robotics, and defense systems [3] - The supply of dysprosium and other heavy rare earth oxides is limited outside of China, especially following China's export controls on several rare earth elements [4]

Nvidia and Alphabet look like solid buys heading into the new year.If you've got $10,000 to invest and are looking for some growth stocks to hold for the long term, splitting it between a couple of top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks can be a good idea. This is a bit of an aggressive strategy, although AI leaders have been leading the market higher for the past few years.Let's look at two AI stocks to invest in now for the long term. NvidiaNvidia (NVDA +1.87%) is the king of AI infrastructure, as its gr ...

Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify TikTok (BDNCE) agrees to new joint U.S. venture. (00:24) Instacart (CART) settles FTC claim over deceptive practices. (01:25) Nike (NKE) targets double-digit EBIT margins through sport offense and operational efficiency. (02:28) This is an abridged transcript. TikTok CEO Shou Chew has announced that parent company ByteDance (BNDCE) has signed binding agreements to create a U.S. joint venture that will be majority-owned by American ...

TikTok and ByteDance - TikTok's parent company ByteDance has signed binding agreements to establish a U.S. joint venture that will be majority-owned by American investors, involving partners such as Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX [3][4] - The new joint venture will focus on U.S. data protection, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurance, operating as an independent entity [4] Instacart - Instacart has reached a $60 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over claims of deceptive consumer practices, including misleading advertising regarding free delivery services [5][6] - The settlement prohibits Instacart from making misrepresentations about delivery costs and requires clear disclosure of subscription terms, with the $60 million to be offered as refunds to consumers [7] Nike - Nike reported better-than-expected fiscal second quarter results, driven by strong wholesale and North America sales, which account for 40% of its total business [8] - Despite a profit of $0.53 per share, down 32% year-over-year but 16 cents above expectations, Nike faces challenges from tariffs and margin compression, leading to a gross margin decline of over 300 basis points to 40.6% [9][10]

Core Insights - Three stocks with strong growth characteristics and buy ranks are highlighted for investors to consider on December 19 Company Summaries The Allstate Corporation (ALL) - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has increased by 22.7% over the last 60 days - Allstate's PEG ratio is 0.39, significantly lower than the industry average of 1.73 - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [1] Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) - The company also carries a Zacks Rank of 1 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has increased by 6.9% over the last 60 days - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has a PEG ratio of 1.01, compared to the industry average of 2.99 - The company possesses a Growth Score of A [2] Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM) - This company holds a Zacks Rank of 1 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has increased by 5.5% over the last 60 days - Alarm.com has a PEG ratio of 1.65, lower than the industry average of 2.85 - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [3]

Group 1 - ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) has been added to the Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) List due to a 1.6% downward revision in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) is also on the Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) List, with an 8.9% downward revision in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Boise Cascade Company (BCC) has been included in the Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) List, reflecting a 7.7% downward revision in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2]

With a market cap of $18.5 billion, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is a U.S.-based surface transportation, delivery, and logistics company, operating through five segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload. The company transports and manages a wide range of freight across the United States using extensive company-owned and contracted equipment and drivers. The Lowell, Arkansas-based company is set to unveil its fiscal Q4 ...

Company Overview - Transocean is a leading provider of offshore drilling services, operating a diversified fleet of mobile offshore drilling units for oil and gas exploration and production, focused on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment markets [5] - The company generates revenue primarily through long-term contracts with energy companies, leasing drilling rigs and associated crews for offshore well development projects [6] - Transocean leverages decades of industry experience and technical expertise to support complex exploration and production projects globally, positioning itself as a key partner for major energy producers [7] Financial Performance - For the trailing twelve months (TTM), Transocean reported revenue of $3.9 billion and a net income of -$2.9 billion [4] - The company's stock has experienced a 1-year price change of 4.8% as of December 5, 2025 [4] - The current market capitalization of Transocean is approximately $4.3 billion, with a gross margin of 20.70% [9] Recent Insider Activity - On December 4 and 5, 2025, Keelan Adamson, President and CEO of Transocean, sold 66,437 shares for a total value of approximately $298,966, at a weighted average price of $4.50 per share [1][2] - Post-transaction, Adamson holds 1,303,715 shares directly, valued at around $5.9 million [2] - This sale constituted about 5% of Adamson's total holdings in Transocean stock, reflecting a pattern of sequential reductions in his direct equity capacity [9][10] Market Context and Challenges - The offshore drilling sector is currently facing volatility due to fluctuations in global oil prices, making it challenging for management to predict revenue and plan fleet usage [11] - Transocean carries a substantial amount of debt, with a debt-to-capital ratio around 42%, and its operating cash flows have barely covered interest expenses over the past eight years [10][11] - The company's diluted outstanding shares have nearly tripled since 2017, indicating potential stock dilution [11] Valuation Metrics - Transocean's price-to-book ratio is 0.5, suggesting the market values the company at half the worth of its assets [12] - The price-to-sales ratio stands at 0.9, indicating the stock is selling at a discount [12] - Despite these metrics, a turnaround in the company's fortunes may take longer than anticipated [12]