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Buy HON Stock Or 3M Stock?
3M stock has risen by 33% this year, fueled by a mix of strategic and operational enhancements, including a successful strategic turnaround that focuses on cost reductions and transitioning the product mix towards higher-margin offerings. Significant contributing factors encompass robust financial performance, with the company consistently exceeding analyst expectations for earnings and revenue.
Market Bubble? Buy These Defensive Dividends Instead, Earn +7.5% Income
We are in the midst of the biggest retail sales period of the year. Yet, investors are skeptical about bargains in the stock market. Buy a bigger income stream at cheaper prices. We discuss our top defensive picks with up to 8% yields.
London Stock Exchange: Innovation Forum Eases AI Fears And Supports Re-Rating Potential
The Innovation Forum showcased a broad AI/open-access strategy (Microsoft, Databricks, Snowflake, Claude, etc.), with new products and a reinforced London Stock Exchange data moat. LSE delivered top-line sales ahead of consensus, strong organic growth, and margin expansion. EBITDA margin uplift and a new £1 billion buyback to include. LDNXF's risk/reward has improved.
Methode Electronics: Transformation Not Proven Yet
Methode Electronics (MEI) remains a hold as transformation progress is not yet reflected in profitability, with automotive losses offsetting industrial gains. Q2 results highlight deepening automotive segment losses and weakening revenue, while industrial margins and cash flow discipline provide some stability. Management maintains ambitious FY2026 guidance, but recovery is still speculative; cash flow improvement and plant initiatives offer cautious optimism.
AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (Dec 5)
After hitting an all-time high of $525.15 in February, AppLovin Corp.'s (NASDAQ: APP) share price tumbled more than 35% due to a pending class action lawsuit and to short seller reports.
New York Times Escalates Battle Against Perplexity With New Lawsuit
The New York Times sues startup Perplexity for copyright infringement, expanding its legal fight against generative-AI companies that it says steal and then profit from its content.
Greggs poised for re-rating as JP Morgan initiates coverage with 2,110p price target
JP Morgan has initiated coverage of Greggs PLC (LSE:GRG) with an “overweight” rating and a price target of 2,110p by December 2027, suggesting around 35% upside from current levels.The shares rose 6% to 1,680p. The bank said the bakery chain is a “structural winner” in the UK consumer landscape, citing strong operational metrics across its estate.
Netflix Will Acquire Warner Bros. In $83 Billion Deal—Discovery Will Be Split Off
Warner Bros. Discovery's shares rose 1.22% to $24.84 in premarket trading early on Friday.
Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
MoneyHero Limited (MNY) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
MoneyHero Limited (MNY) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.1 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.02. This compares to earnings of $0.1 per share a year ago.
Modest price gains in gold; silver solidly up and near record high
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.
Rocket Lab Is Taking Off Again: Why I Like The $40 Level (Rating Upgrade)
I'm upgrading Rocket Lab to a strong buy as technicals and fundamentals align, with stabilization around the $40 level. Momentum is reversing, supported by bullish RSI, surging volume, and recent recognition as New Zealand's Company of the Year. RKLB's 2026 roadmap and Neutron's commercialization are critical catalysts that defend the current valuation.
Wall Street predicts Google stock price for the next 12 months
On Friday, December 5, two major firms increased their price targets on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), citing strength across core advertising, AI-driven efficiencies, and seasonal momentum.
Meta strikes multiple AI deals with news publishers, Axios reports
Meta has struck several commercial AI data agreements with news publishers including USA Today, People Inc, CNN, Fox News, The Daily Caller, Washington Examiner and Le Monde, Axios reported on Friday.
YPF, Vista, Shell, Equinor ink shale oil export deal with Chile's ENAP
Argentina's state-run YPF and fellow oil firms Vista , Shell Argentina and Equinor have signed a deal with Chile's national oil company ENAP for the export of shale oil from Vaca Muerta, YPF said on Friday.
Netflix set to transform media business — and itself — with $83 billion Warner Bros. deal
Netflix will become a vastly bigger and different company once its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming businesses goes through.
Waste Management (NYSE: WM) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (Dec 2025)
Shares of Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WM) reached a $242.58 all-time high in June.
Will 2026 be a Great Year for Banks? ETFs in Focus
Could 2026 be a great year for banks as rates stabilize, credit demand rises and earnings surge? Bank ETFs like IYG, IYF, KBWB, XLF and VFH may benefit.
Ulta Beauty Beats Expectations Once Again Ahead Of Holiday Sales
Ulta Beauty lifted its full-year sales guidance yesterday after outperforming forecasts for the third quarter, buoyed by robust demand for fragrances, skincare and other discretionary treats. The retailer now expects annual revenue of roughly $12.3 billion, up from its previous range of $12 billion to $12.1 billion and comfortably above last year's $11.3 billion.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.: Major Earnings Growth Ahead
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a leading global insurance brokerage, thriving in a less crowded, undervalued segment of the market. AJG's aggressive M&A strategy, highlighted by the $13.8 billion AssuredPartners acquisition, is expected to drive double-digit adjusted EPS growth through 2027. Trading at a forward P/E of 18.9, AJG is 20% below its 10-year average, with a fair value estimate of $309 per share.
Gold market analysis for December 5 - 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.
ETHW: Buy The Reset, Tolerate The Volatility
Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) offers direct ETH exposure with a low 0.20% expense ratio, using Coinbase Custody for secure asset storage. Derivatives market analysis suggests the worst of the ETH correction is behind us, with leverage largely purged and limited downside expected. ETH is likely to consolidate between $3,300 and $2,800 in the short term, forming a base for a potential new upward stage.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in $72B deal
Streaming giant Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and HBO Max platform in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $27.75 per WBD share.
Investors Sing the Praises of MUSQ After Strong Q3 Earnings
With Q3 in the books, investors are singing the praises of the MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF (MUSQ). That's because it had a strong showing in earnings for certain holdings in the fund.
Several websites down after Cloudflare outage
Several websites, including Linkedin, Zoom and Canva, went down this morning after new issues with internet provider Cloudflare.
DiDi Global Inc.: Huge Earnings Growth Potential Ahead
DiDi Global remains a buy, driven by its dominant China position, robust international growth, and imminent robotaxi commercialization. DIDIY's Q3 showed 8.6% revenue growth, resilient China mobility metrics, and international mobility profitability, despite upfront Brazil food delivery investments impacting margins. Robotaxi deployment is confirmed for December 2025, with potential for 40% contribution margins and significant long-term earnings leverage.
Five Below: Another Quarter Of Traffic Acceleration
Five Below, Inc. reported results clearly above the company's and Wall Street's expectations. Same-store sales surged 14.3% through traffic growth. FIVE's massive EPS beat underlines the importance of same-store sales as margins showed significant gains from fixed cost leverage. Behind FIVE's recent success, Temu has continued to struggle. On top, FIVE's initiatives in marketing and merchandising are clearly working.
Instant View: Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer that has upended the media industry.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming division for $72 B
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion.
Rio Tinto signals stronger growth and capital discipline through to 2030, says Citi
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) has outlined a more optimistic growth and capital expenditure outlook to 2030, with upgraded production guidance for key commodities and a commitment to shareholder returns, according to a note from Citi. Following the miner's Capital Markets Day, the American bank said Rio Tinto is now guiding for stronger volumes in copper, bauxite, aluminium and lithium in 2025 and 2026, with full-year production estimates coming in ahead of the bank's previous forecasts.
