US consumer sentiment rose in December by less than expected and US existing-home sales barely rose in November, with contract closings ticking up 0.5% to an annual rate of 4.13 million. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." ...

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Core Insights - AST SpaceMobile, Inc. is set to launch its advanced communications satellite, BlueBird 6, on December 21, 2025, delayed from the original date of December 15 due to undisclosed reasons. This satellite aims to provide high-speed mobile Internet directly to smartphones without the need for special equipment [1][8]. Satellite Technology and Production - BlueBird 6 features the largest commercial phased-array antenna in low Earth orbit, measuring nearly 2,400 square feet, which is 3.5 times larger than previous models and capable of delivering 10 times more data capacity [2][8]. - The company plans to accelerate satellite production, targeting the launch of 45-60 satellites by the end of 2026 to ensure continuous mobile coverage across the U.S. and select markets. Partnerships with major telecom companies like Rakuten, AT&T, and Verizon are established to facilitate customer access to its technology [3][4]. Competitive Landscape - AST SpaceMobile faces competition from Viasat, Inc. and Iridium Communications Inc. Iridium is expanding its satellite network and services for IoT and critical infrastructure, while Viasat has launched the ViaSat-3 F2 satellite to enhance network capacity and provide improved Internet services [5][6]. Financial Performance and Valuation - AST SpaceMobile's stock has increased by 186.6% over the past year, significantly outperforming the industry growth of 21.1% [7]. - The company currently trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 95.11, which is considerably higher than the industry average [9]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AST SpaceMobile's losses has declined, with a projected loss of $1.06 for 2025 and $0.74 for 2026, reflecting a decrease of 8.16% and 8.8% respectively over the past 60 days [10][11].

CPI data comes in soft… when and how many rate cuts might 2026 bring?… more drama surrounding the Fed Chair nomination… how today’s data impacts 2026… a trip down memory laneVIEW IN BROWSERThis morning’s cool CPI report cleared the runway for a Santa Rally – and perhaps more importantly, for more rate cuts than expected in 2026.Now, markets have cooled a bit as I write mid-afternoon, but the inflation signal itself is the real takeaway.Diving into the details, the November Consumer Price Index (CPI), which ...

Highlights ISS concerns around Lifeway's governance, board practices and composition CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest individual shareholder of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), today drew attention to critical governance concerns identified by Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") in its recent proxy analysis. Mr. Smolyansky's full letter to the shareholders can be accessed here. In its report, ISS questioned Lifeway's approach to shareholder and proxy advisor engage ...

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5m to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to keep ATM access fees artificially high. The proposed settlement was filed on Thursday in the federal district court in Washington and requires a judge’s approval.The accord would pay potentially millions of ATM users who were charged an unreimbursed access fee to withdraw cash from independent, non-bank ATMs. Visa would contribute about $88.8m and Mastercard about $78.7m to a settlement ...

With a quick look at conventional metrics, Nvidia's stock might not entirely scream "cheap.†But the stock is unusually inexpensive when doing a deeper dive, according to a Bernstein analyst. ...

Key Points Quantum Computing announced an acquisition this week. Wedbush initiated coverage on Quantum Computing stock. Although the stock is falling, investors seeking exposure to quantum computing would be wise to keep Quantum Computing stock on their radars. 10 stocks we like better than Quantum Computing › After sliding more than 6% last week, shares of Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT) are continuing their downward trajectory this week. In addition to the quantum computing company announcing ...

Time for Jim and stop trading. >> One quiet winter clawing itself back after a quarter that people felt wasn't good yet I thought was good because of the cash flow is Boeing. Uh today JP Morgan raised his price target 240 to 245.Watch this company because as Kelly Ortberg is also David knows is a diff cut of a different cloth. He's a nononsense guy which is what's needed. care is obviously safety first, but this company is coming back and it's going to be a huge stock for 2026.I I wish we could get Hart in ...

Parts of the housing market are slowly waking up, and some lucky buyers are emerging victorious. Sales of existing homes rose for the third month in a row in November, as some buyers came back to the market. ...