NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until January 26, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“Alexandria” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARE), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between January 27, 2025 to October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States Distr ...

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) is integrating its mapping and navigation platform, Amap, into its Qwen AI app to enhance real-world "life services" just weeks after the app's launch. • Alibaba stock is building positive momentum. What’s pushing BABA stock higher?Qwen Users Gain Seamless Travel and Lifestyle ToolsThe integration enables Qwen users to manage travel and lifestyle tasks, such as restaurant and hotel recommendations, within a single conversational interface.It leveraged Amap's database of ...

Coinbase is dramatically expanding the assets available to trade on its platform, including novel cryptocurrencies, perpetual futures, stocks and prediction markets, starting with Kalshi. How soon will Coinbase become a Swiss Army knife trading platform? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." ...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) ("Stride" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased Stride securities during the period of October 22, 2024 through October 28, 2025 (the "Class Period").Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased Stride securities during the Class Period may, no later than January 12, 2026, seek to be appointed ...

Key Points Eli Lilly has been a dominant force in the GLP-1 market, and that looks set to continue. Pfizer's acquisitions haven't paid off yet and the company is still struggling to grow its sales. The two companies are currently in very different positions -- and their valuations reflect it. 10 stocks we like better than Pfizer › Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) are two prominent names in healthcare that have focused on innovation and growing their respective businesses for decades. ...

We're back on Morning Trade Live. FedEx will be in focus this afternoon when the company reports earnings after the close. Analysts are expecting adjusted EPS of $4.7% on revenue of 22.88% billion.Shares are flat this year and up 2% this month. We are trading around 1.5% or so higher this morning at 286 and change for FedEx. All right, let's go inside out on this name ahead of earnings.Joining us now is Don Nesbet who's the senior portfolio manager at FM Investments. Nice to see you there, Don. What are you ...

Core Viewpoint - Micron Technology Inc. has demonstrated strong financial performance driven by the increasing demand for AI chips, positioning itself as a leader in the semiconductor industry, particularly in memory solutions [3][4][5]. Financial Performance - Micron reported record revenue of $13.6 billion for fiscal Q1 2026, reflecting a 21% sequential increase and a 57% year-over-year rise [5][6]. - The company's DRAM revenue reached $10.8 billion, up 69% from the previous year, accounting for 79% of total revenue [5]. - Adjusted earnings per share increased from $1.79 to $4.78, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.94 [4][6]. Profitability Metrics - Gross margins improved from 38.4% to 56%, while operating margins rose from 25% to 45% [4][6]. - The significant margin expansion indicates Micron's effective cost management and ability to leverage the growing AI market [4][6]. Market Sentiment - Wells Fargo maintained an "Overweight" rating for Micron and raised its price target from $300 to $335, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance [2][6]. - Despite a recent stock price decrease of 3.01%, the overall market sentiment remains positive due to Micron's strong earnings and growth prospects [2]. Competitive Position - Micron competes with major semiconductor companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, focusing on DRAM and NAND flash memory products essential for electronic devices [1]. - The ongoing AI boom is expected to sustain strong demand for Micron's memory solutions through 2026 [5].

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.21% from 6.22% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.72%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also fell this week. The rate averaged 5.47%, down from 5.54% last week. A year ago, it averaged 5.92%, Freddie Mac said. ...

Car buying patterns in 2025 have been all over the place as consumers and the industry have adjusted to the automotive tariffs that dominated the conversation this year. While the U.S. eventually got tariff burdens down to 15% for most of its trade partners, for much of the year, importers were paying 25% on autos and auto parts. While carmakers made it clear that they would not raise prices in response to the tariffs, the threat of increased prices caused consumers to flock to car dealerships. Ford us ...

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