BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eDreams ODIGEO (hereinafter, 'eDO'), the world's leading travel subscription platform, welcomes the historic findings published today by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) in its ruling against Ryanair Holdings Plc. (NASDAQ: RYAAY) and Ryanair DAC for a "very serious" abuse of dominant market position. This ruling fully vindicates eDO's long-standing position: it confirms Ryanair leveraged its dominance to orchestrate a sophisticated strategy to coerce c. ...

Market Performance - U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining approximately 300 points as investor optimism around the AI theme continued [1] - The Dow Jones increased by around 183 points, closing at 48,134.89, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.88% to 6,834.50, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped by 1.31% to 23,307.62 during the session [1] Analyst Ratings and Stock Picks - Benzinga's Analyst Ratings API provides high-quality stock ratings through partnerships with major sell-side banks, offering insights that can serve as trading indicators for outperforming the stock market [3] - Recent stock picks from top analysts include: - **Viavi Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:VIAV)**: Buy rating maintained with a price target increase from $18 to $20, indicating a potential upside of around 9% [6] - **Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:ADI)**: Hold rating maintained with a price target raised from $258 to $291, suggesting a potential upside of around 5% [6] - **Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU)**: Outperform rating maintained with a price target increase from $300 to $320, expecting a surge of around 17% [6] - **Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE)**: Buy rating maintained with a price target raised from $285 to $326, indicating a potential gain of around 13% [6] - **Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU)**: Overweight rating maintained with a price target increase from $300 to $335, expecting a jump of around 22% [7]

Volatility is back towards the lowest levels we have seen in 2025 with the VIX Index closing at 14.91 on Friday. When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re looking for stocks with a low IV Percentile which could be good candidates for a Long Straddle trade. More News from Barchart First, let’s find stock with a low IV Percentile using the Stock Screener and the following parameters: A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect. This gives us the following result ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant increase in travel bookings for the New Year, with a growth rate of 117% as of December 21, 2023, indicating a strong demand for travel experiences during this period [1] - Popular cities for New Year celebrations include Guangzhou, Chengdu, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Wuhan, Beijing, Shanghai, and Changsha, which are ranked as the top 10 destinations for cross-year travel [1] - There has been a notable surge in interest for various New Year activities, with search volumes for events like "New Year fireworks shows," "New Year concerts," and "New Year camping" increasing by over 500% since mid-December [1] Group 2 - Meituan Travel has launched a promotional campaign titled "Enjoy the New Year with 50% Off," covering over 200 cities and offering discounts on thousands of attractions, hotels, flights, and group tours, with some deals going as low as 50% off [2] - The company is also providing additional benefits such as free New Year outings and large coupon packages to enhance the travel experience for consumers [2] - Meituan Travel plans to initiate a service experience guarantee action in key cities, collaborating with hotels, scenic spots, airlines, and travel agencies to ensure a smooth travel experience for consumers during the holiday season [2]

美团旅行数据显示，12月中旬以来，"重庆长寿湖跨年烟花秀"搜索量环比上涨超600%。上海、长沙、 苏州、深圳、成都、广州、杭州、北京、重庆、武汉游客喜欢搜"跨年烟花"。此外，上海、廊坊、无 锡、重庆、武汉游客喜欢搜"跨年孔明灯"；重庆、深圳、上海、成都、西安游客喜欢搜"跨年无人机表 演"。 在雪场"滑进2026"，感受夜场灯火璀璨。美团旅行数据显示，12月中旬以来，"交通银行耀雪冰雪世 界"搜索量同比上涨超80%，苏州、湖州、杭州、无锡、绍兴等异地游客喜欢搜索上海耀雪。此外， 一、二线城市自驾2小时交通圈内的安吉云上草原滑雪场、大明山滑雪场，成江浙沪热门冰雪游景区。 新京报贝壳财经讯（记者陈维城）12月22日，美团旅行数据显示，跨年"追光游"火爆。12月中旬以 来，"跨年烟花秀""跨年演唱会""跨年篝火露营"等"跨年追光"玩法搜索量上涨均超500%，"跨年无人机 倒计时"等科技感十足的"赛博跨年"搜索量增长迅猛。 看跨年烟花秀、看无人机表演、在跨年演唱会唱响心中的光、坐船"驶向"2026第一缕晨光、在雪地光芒 中"滑进"2026、午夜航班"飞入"2026看万米高空晨光、睡山顶酒店拥抱云海与晨曦、在小岛看海上日 ...

Group 1: Lam Research Corp (LRCX) - Lam Research Corp has been a strong performer among large-cap semiconductor stocks, with shares trading at $172.27, up 137% year to date [2] - The rally is driven by a recovery in wafer fabrication equipment spending, estimated to reach about $105 billion in 2025, significantly up from the previous year [4] - Lam's focus on deposition and etch tools for advanced logic and memory manufacturing has positioned it favorably amid increased capital spending by chipmakers targeting artificial intelligence and high-performance computing [4] - The company has consistently beaten earnings expectations, with revenue growth accelerating into the high single-digit to low double-digit range year over year, and operating margins remaining above 30% [5] - Lam's free cash flow reached $5.4 billion in fiscal 2025, approximately 29% of revenue, indicating strong internal cash generation [5] - Cramer has noted Lam's valuation as attractive, describing the shares as inexpensive relative to their earnings power and industry position [6] Group 2: Expedia Group (EXPE) - Expedia Group has provided significant shareholder value in 2025, benefiting from a recovery in travel demand and improved operational performance, with shares trading at $289.25, up 56% year to date [7] - The company reported revenue of $4.41 billion in Q3 2025, a 9% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $7.57, reflecting a 23% increase from the prior year [10] - Gross bookings rose approximately 12% to $30.73 billion, and booked room nights increased by 11% to 108.2 million, indicating sustained consumer engagement [11] - Cramer highlighted Expedia's relative valuation, noting it trades at a lower earnings multiple compared to competitors like Booking Holdings, which supports interest in the stock despite industry challenges [10]

新华财经北京12月19日电（记者丁雅雯、李唐宁）2026年元旦假期火车票18日正式开售，假日旅游迎来 预订高峰。多个旅游平台数据显示，受假期较去年增加两天影响，短途旅行市场显著升温，以"4小时高 铁圈"为代表的便捷出游方式受到广泛青睐。 途牛旅游网的数据显示，截至目前，近10天内元旦团期相关产品搜索及咨询热度环比增长超两倍，"跨 年游"相关产品搜索及咨询热度环比增长超50%。元旦假期出游用户中，近46%的用户选择在假期前抢 先出发，跨年仪式感提前点燃。从出游天数来看，2天或3天以上的出游行程是途牛用户更为热门的选 择，预订出游人次占比分别为37%和31%。 途牛旅游网的数据还显示，随着元旦假期的临近，一些"网红城市"及县域目的地的搜索及咨询热度也迎 来了快速增长。如，泉州凭借簪花、古厝夜游、闽南小吃等元素吸引了更多年轻游客的青睐，近10日搜 索及咨询热度环比增长超5倍。 平台数据还显示，冰雪、暖冬等主题产品受到各年龄段游客欢迎，国内游与出境游市场同步回暖。 业内人士指出，总体来看，元旦假期出行市场呈现短途化、年轻化、仪式感强等特征，反映出居民假日 生活品质的持续提升与消费活力的稳步释放。 （文章来源：新华财经 ...

Parnassus Investments, an investment management firm, released its “Parnassus Value Equity Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund focuses on owning a concentrated portfolio of U.S. large-cap stocks. For the third quarter of 2025, the fund reported a net return of 7.46% outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which returned 5.33% for the same period. During the quarter, the portfolio reduced its weight in the IT sector to increase ho ...

Tiqets, the Amsterdam-based platform for museum and attraction tickets, ran an extended sales process before Expedia announced a deal to acquire it last week, Skift has learned. A source familiar with the sales process told Skift that Barclays advised Tiqets on the sale, while Morgann Lesné, a partner at Cambon Partners, confirmed that Tiqets founder Luuc Elzinga and the board explored multiple paths to find a buyer. In a formal sales process, the bank solicits bids from multiple parties. One factor sha ...

Upgrades - Morgan Stanley upgraded Rollins (ROL) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $72, up from $58, citing the company as a "best-in-class" operator with durable demand drivers and structural tailwinds [2] - DA Davidson upgraded Guidewire (GWRE) to Buy from Neutral with an unchanged price target of $246, viewing the recent 20% pullback as an opportunity for investors seeking high-quality application software leaders [3] - Jefferies upgraded Procter & Gamble (PG) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $179, up from $156, noting a stabilizing consumer backdrop and easier comparisons entering 2026 [4] - Wells Fargo upgraded Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $195, up from $170, believing in the sustainability of comparable sales momentum [5] - RBC Capital upgraded Airbnb (ABNB) to Outperform from Sector Perform with a price target of $170, up from $145, highlighting an attractive brand monetization story in the evolving consumer AI landscape [6] Downgrades - Jefferies downgraded Constellation Brands (STZ) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $154, down from $170, due to prolonged fears among Hispanic consumers affecting top-line results [7] - JPMorgan downgraded CyberArk (CYBR) to Neutral from Overweight with a price target of $474, up from $443, following the announcement of its takeover by Palo Alto Networks expected to close in the first half of 2026 [7] - JPMorgan downgraded Fortinet (FTNT) to Underweight from Neutral with a price target of $75, down from $85, as the company faces headwinds from ongoing platform consolidation trends [7] - Jefferies downgraded Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $32, citing heavy debt, coffee price volatility, and a new financing structure [7] - Barclays downgraded MGM Resorts (MGM) to Equal Weight from Overweight with a price target of $38, down from $42, expressing mixed views on various gaming sectors and a negative outlook on Las Vegas [7]