December 15, 2025 3:16 pm
Key Moments Morgan Stanley upgraded Hershey to Overweight, noting an earnings recovery not yet reflected in consensus estimates. The firm projects roughly 20% total return, including dividends, as earnings rebound from a period of heavy cost inflation and downward estimate revisions. Analysts expect earnings to reaccelerate sharply from fiscal 2026, with potential for sustained double-digit […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 1:44 pm
Key Moments Phillips 66 projected higher overall spending in 2026 compared with the current year. The U.S. refiner expects increased disbursements in its midstream and refining segment. Total spending is forecast at $2.4 billion for 2026 versus $2.1 billion projected for this year. Spending Outlook for 2026 Phillips 66 said on Monday that it anticipates […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 11:01 am
Key Moments U.S. stock index futures rose, with Dow Jones Futures up 205 points, S&P 500 Futures up 32 points, and Nasdaq 100 Futures up 123 points at 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT). Markets are bracing for key U.S. economic releases, including the November jobs report and consumer price index. This follows last week’s 25-basis point […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 9:12 am
Key Moments The U.S. dollar started the week weaker in Asian trading as markets leaned toward Federal Reserve rate cuts next year. Futures markets assigned a 76% probability that Fed rates will remain unchanged at the January 2026 meeting following the latest 25-bp cut. Upcoming U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls, wage data, and unemployment figures are positioned […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 8:37 am
Key Moments Major European equity benchmarks traded modestly higher. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each rose 0.4%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.5%. The European Central Bank and Bank of England will deliver policy decisions this week. Several other central banks and key U.S. economic releases are also on the agenda. Oil prices […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 7:49 am
Key Moments Spot gold rose 1% to $4,343.62 per ounce, while March futures gained 1.1% in Asian trading. Meanwhile, silver climbed 1.6% and stayed near last week’s record high, while platinum advanced 1.8%. Looking ahead, markets are focused on U.S. jobs and inflation data for clues on the Fed’s next move. Gold Rallies as Dollar […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 2:36 pm
Key Moments Lululemon Athletica’s shares climbed 10% in premarket trading after announcing a CEO transition and renewed focus on growth and transformation. Outgoing CEO Calvin McDonald is set to step down on January 31 after about seven years, as the company struggles with slowing U.S. momentum and rising competition. Founder Chip Wilson criticized the board […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 2:20 pm
Key Moments BTCC was voted Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) at The BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025, announced during a virtual event on December 10, 2025. In Q3 2025, BTCC recorded $1.15 trillion in combined futures and spot trading volume, representing 20% quarter-over-quarter growth. The exchange highlights a 14-year history without security breaches since its founding […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 12:47 pm
Key Moments JPMorgan cuts Roblox to Neutral, turns more cautious on near-term share performance despite a positive long-term view. Clear Secure is lifted to Overweight as JPMorgan sees substantial upside to 2026 estimates and a major catalyst from its Amex partnership expiry. Roku is named JPMorgan’s top pick for 2026, with expectations for accelerating platform […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 10:41 am
Key Moments William Blair identified three U.S. energy companies as its top sector picks heading into 2026. Natural gas-focused businesses are seen as primary beneficiaries of rising power demand. Artificial intelligence-related electricity needs, a renewed focus on conventional generation, and policy shifts away from renewables provide major tailwinds for these companies. GE Vernova, Kodiak Gas […]
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