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Best Value Stocks to Buy for December 12th
KSS and FOX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on December 12, 2025.
ETFs to Watch as Oracle Dips Despite Beating on Q2 Earnings
ORCL's post-earnings slide opens a window for investors eyeing ETF exposure as the cloud giant beats profit expectations but misses on revenues.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners: Buy This Solid Yield While It's Undervalued
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners remains a compelling pick for steady income and potential mid-teens total returns, outperforming the S&P 500 since August. BIP's inflation-linked, contract-backed cash flows, diversified assets, and expanding data infrastructure underpin management's 8-9% medium-term annual FFO growth guidance. Recent catalysts include $2.3 billion in acquisitions and a robust Data segment, with ongoing annual deployment of up to $500 million.
Gemini Space Station: Predicting A Higher Price
Gemini Space Station trades well below its IPO price, presenting a value opportunity after a sharp post-IPO decline. The crypto exchange already reported Q3'25 revenues surged 52% QoQ to nearly $50 million, with diversified growth from credit cards, staking, and advisory services. Securing a CFTC license for U.S. prediction markets and expanding derivatives offerings are major catalysts for future growth.
Why Preferred Equity Is The Foundation Of My Retirement Income Portfolio
Preferred equity offers stable income – senior to common stock. Mixing preferred and common equity amplifies the benefits of both. Term preferreds eliminate risk with a guaranteed maturity date.
Robotics ETF (IBOT) Touches New 52-Week High
IBOT hits a fresh 52-week high as booming AI demand, robotics adoption and rate cuts fuel momentum in this innovation-focused ETF.
PhenixFIN (PFX) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
PhenixFIN (PFX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.26 per share a year ago.
Earnings Excellence Shines Light on this ETF
With third-quarter earnings season in the books, it's safe to say it was a productive one as earnings per share growth among S&P 500 member firms reached 12.9%, easily topping the 8% increase expected by analysts.
EPD's Inflation-Protected Contracts: Key Takeaways for Investors
Enterprise Products' inflation-protected contracts and major projects aim to support steady cash flows, highlighting why the midstream partnership may appeal to income-focused investors.
Is it Apt to Retain Haemonetics Stock in Your Portfolio Now?
HAE's Hospital rebound and rising NexSys PCS adoption boost growth prospects despite FX and solvency pressures.
Best Income Stocks to Buy for December 12th
KSS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on December 12, 2025.
How Quantum Computing is Funding Its Next Quantum Phase
QUBT boosts liquidity above $1.5 billion, giving it the stability to advance quantum development and scale its photonics foundry.
Johnson Outdoor (JOUT) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
Johnson Outdoor (JOUT) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.31 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.68. This compares to a loss of $3.35 per share a year ago.
Strawberry Fields Not Getting Picked, As This REIT's Debt Load Could Be A Jam
Strawberry Fields REIT (STRW) receives a Hold rating in my initial coverage of this seniorcare/assisted living REIT. Positive notes include favorable macro environment due to supply/demand in this niche, as the population ages, and the company's own portfolio growth this year via acquisitions. AFFO growth trends, and EBITDA margins, have been impressive within its peer group.
Aegon Ltd. (AEG) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Aegon Ltd. (AEG) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (Dec 2025)
From late 2020 to the summer of 2024, Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) stock was on a tear, up more than 635%, before taking a breather and then heading higher.
What's Next With APD Stock After A 25% Drop?
It's rare for a company recognized for its stability, consistent dividends, and understated operations to experience a nearly 25% decline within a single year, but that is precisely what occurred to Air Products & Chemicals (NYSE: APD). For a stock that seldom undergoes significant fluctuations, the drop from approximately $315–$330 a year ago to around $236 in late 2025 has taken many long-term investors by surprise.
BLAQclouds, Inc. (OTC: BCDS) Issues Year-End 2025 Corporate Recap and Outlines Strategic Milestones for 2026
Company Accelerating Web3 Payments and Digital Identity for a High-Growth 2026 Takeaways Robesonia, PA, December 12, 2025 – PRISM MediaWire (Press Release Service – Press Release Distribution) – BLAQclouds, Inc.
Micron Is In A 'Supercycle' - Q1 Results Might Not Be Enough
Micron Technology (MU) is benefiting from a memory supercycle, driven by HBM market share gains and surging memory prices. MU's data center segment now comprises 56% of revenue with 52% gross margins, aided by strategic exit from the Crucial consumer business. Despite strong fundamentals and AI tailwinds, MU is downgraded to Hold as shares trade at elevated 5.1x FY26 revenue, ahead of consensus.
5 Momentum ETFs With More Room to Run in 2026
AI strength, solid earnings, and upbeat 2026 forecasts fuel momentum plays. These five ETFs -- GDXJ, SLV, KBE, MDYV & IWM -- may still have room to run.
MS PFD A Update: Is The Price Bottoming? My Uncertainty Results In A Hold Rating
Morgan Stanley PFD A 1/1000 rating raised to Hold, but more price erosion possible. I continue to hold this issue. Both MS.PR.A and GS.PR.D offer 4% coupon floors, providing downside protection but resulting in modest fixed components. MS.PR.A carries a higher credit rating (BBB-) than GS.PR.D (BB+), with strong common equity coverage ratios for both issuers.
UnitedHealth Group: This Top-Notch Dividend Grower Is Staging A Comeback
UnitedHealth Group remains a core dividend growth holding, benefiting from demographic tailwinds and a dominant healthcare ecosystem role. Despite a 41.1% EPS drop in 2025 from elevated medical care ratios, revenue grew 12.2% year-over-year, and long-term growth catalysts remain intact. UNH trades at a forward P/E of 18.9, about 7% below its 10-year average, offering a potential 13% total return by the end of 2026 if growth targets are met.
Oxford Industries: The Outlook Weakens
Oxford Industries reported weak Q3 results as Tommy Bahama's and Johnny Was' sales continue to decline. Increased promotional activity, tariffs, and SG&A deleverage have caused significant earnings pressure. An intense competitive environment led OXM to lower the FY2025 guidance, suggesting a very weak Q4. I believe that brand issues are causing the most weakness.
Align Technology: Attractive Entry After Q3 Beat And Multiple Compression
Align Technology (ALGN) is now rated Buy with a $180 target, offering ~10% upside after a significant correction and strong Q3 results. Q3 beat expectations: international demand and children's segment drove higher volumes, though average selling prices declined due to discounts and new markets. Adjusted operating margins improved to 23.9%, with aggressive buybacks and restructuring supporting EPS growth; GAAP margins impacted by one-time charges.
Card Factory downgraded after earnings alarm is sounded
Panmure Liberum has downgraded Card Factory (LSE:CARD) to 'hold' after what it calls a shock profit warning that has damaged confidence in the near-term outlook. The broker has cut its price target to 80p from 150p.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Stock Price Prediction in 2030: Bull, Bear, & Baseline Forecasts (Dec 12)
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been one of the stock market's biggest success stories ever.
America needs to get tough on technology — not make Nvidia chip deals with China
Chip-import dependence is a national-security threat. A “chip-for-chip” tariff could be a $230 billion revenue windfall and spur U.S. semiconductor production.
Gold market analysis for December 12 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) Bull, Base, & Bear Price Prediction and Forecast (Dec 12)
The trade war with China was tough on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors.
Price gains for gold, silver as bulls keep their foot on the gas
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.
