| SMCI | Super Micro Computer, Inc. announced the retirement of Senior VP of Operations George Kao, with Tom Xiao taking over. The company's shares surged over 45% in February 2025 after avoiding Nasdaq delisting, despite past financial struggles. Additionally, the International Trade Commission is investigating Super Micro Computer for alleged patent infringements related to DRAM devices, following a complaint from Netlist in September. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| TTWO | This article analyzes the 2026 prospects for gaming stocks Roblox (RBLX) and Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO), focusing on their growth drivers, monetization strategies, and risks. While Roblox emphasizes platform momentum, user-generated content, and an expanding user base, Take-Two relies on strong franchises, blockbuster releases like GTA VI, and growing mobile game revenue. The analysis concludes that Take-Two offers a more predictable and balanced growth profile for investors looking to 2026. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| UBER | Investors, including potentially wealthy individuals or institutions, are showing significant interest in Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) options, with 28 uncommon trades detected. This activity indicates an expectation of price movements between $45.0 and $100.0 for UBER in the next three months, with sentiment split between bullish and bearish. Analysts also offer varied ratings, with target prices ranging from $78 to $125. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| WMT | Most major retail chains will be open on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025, offering shoppers options for last-minute needs or celebratory purchases. While many stores will operate with adjusted hours, a significant number of popular retailers like Walmart, Target, Kohl's, TJ Maxx, Macy's, and Best Buy have confirmed their New Year's Eve schedules. Additionally, many of these stores are also expected to be open on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| STT | State Street Corp. shares have been quietly rising due to decreasing rate fears and positive ETF-flow sentiment, rather than major news. Wall Street analysts are adopting a moderately bullish outlook, focusing on capital returns and fees, positioning the stock as a patient accumulation story amidst a cautious market return to optimism. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| T | AT&T shares saw a modest gain, up 0.1% to $24.80, as investors rebalanced portfolios at year-end and awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The telecom sector, including peers Verizon and T-Mobile, experienced slight uplifts, partly due to interest-rate expectations and sector rotation. Attention is now turning to AT&T's upcoming Jan. 28 quarterly report for insights into 2026 demand and management's outlook, as well as its satellite connectivity growth bets. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| BNKK | Bonk, Inc. shareholders re-elected all seven directors to the company's board and ratified the appointment of M&K CPAS, PLLC as their independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The meeting, which had a quorum with 43.9% of voting power represented, also follows recent company news including a 1-for-35 reverse stock split and a projected 100% revenue growth for fiscal 2026. These developments are part of Bonk's ongoing transformation from a beverage company to a digital asset holding entity. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| COWNL | Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) shares saw a small gain after TD Cowen reiterated its Hold rating and a $30 price target, despite negative long-term trends and investor focus on the company's 2026 outlook. The company projects 2026 revenue between $59.5 billion and $62.5 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.80 to $3.00 per share, acknowledging "bumpy" years ahead due to fading COVID demand, Medicaid pricing pressure, and patent expirations. Investors are looking for clarity on growth trajectory and how Pfizer will address these challenges in its upcoming Q4 and full-year 2025 report. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| AMGN | Amgen shares saw a slight dip after partner Verastem announced the discontinuation of a lung cancer combination study involving Amgen's Lumakras. This development puts more focus on the upcoming year-end updates for Amgen's MariTide obesity and diabetes program, as investors look for new growth drivers amid pressures on existing products. The company's ability to demonstrate strong data for MariTide will be crucial for its future performance against established competitors like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| WDC | Western Digital shares fell 1.7% in afternoon trading on December 30, 2025, as investors rotated within tech amid thin year-end volumes. Despite a year of significant gains for the data-storage maker, the stock's recent performance reflects market repositioning and watchfulness for Fed policy signals and Western Digital’s next quarterly update. The company's projections for strong demand driven by cloud storage growth and AI-driven data creation remain key areas of interest for investors. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| STX | Seagate Technology Holdings plc shares declined slightly as the year-end AI trade cools, following a year where the company was a significant beneficiary of AI-linked data-center spending. Investors are now looking towards Seagate's January earnings report and dividend payment as upcoming catalysts for the stock, particularly to confirm sustained demand and pricing power for high-capacity enterprise drives. The stock's recent softness comes amid broader profit-taking as 2025 closes, despite Seagate being a top performer in the S&P 500 this year. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| ATO | UBS raised its price target for Atmos Energy (ATO) to $174 from $159 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing a more constructive view on valuation. Conversely, Morgan Stanley downgraded ATO to Equal Weight from Overweight, lowering its price target to $172 from $182, based on their 2026 outlook for utilities focusing on data center demand and growth opportunities. Atmos Energy, a natural gas provider, continues to invest heavily in safety and reliability, and extended its dividend growth streak to 41 years with a 15% increase in its quarterly dividend. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| KR | Kroger's Columbus Division has introduced a "Verified Savings Program" to make fresh food and grocery delivery more affordable for customers receiving government assistance. Eligible participants can receive a 20% discount on fruits and vegetables and 50% off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships. The program aims to remove barriers to food security by expanding food access. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| VZ | Verizon's stock (VZ) saw a slight increase even as the company faces a U.S. Justice Department probe into its diversity programs under the False Claims Act, amid holiday-thin trading volumes. Investors are looking ahead to Verizon's fourth-quarter earnings report on January 30, which will provide the next major catalyst for the telecom giant. The investigation adds a layer of legal and compliance risk for Verizon, a large government contractor, at a time of intense competition and significant capital spending in the telecom industry. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| AMAT | Applied Materials (AMAT) stock slipped after a Reuters report indicated China is requiring chipmakers to source at least 50% of their equipment domestically, intensifying competition for foreign semiconductor toolmakers. Despite Wells Fargo raising its price target on AMAT to $290 with an Overweight rating, the news adds to concerns from U.S. export controls and potential market access issues in China. The market is now watching for further clarification from Beijing regarding the domestic equipment threshold and its implementation. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| APD | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) has received mixed analyst ratings amidst sector headwinds. Wells Fargo downgraded APD to Equal Weight, citing "trough-like conditions" in the chemical sector and a muted recovery in China and slow housing markets. Mizuho maintained an Outperform rating but reduced its price target, also noting the impact of China's exports on chemical markets, while highlighting APD's significant investments in green and blue hydrogen projects. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| KO | Coca-Cola (KO) shares dipped slightly in thin year-end trading as investors digested Federal Reserve meeting minutes and remained cautious. As a defensive stock, Coca-Cola's appeal can wane when bond yields rise, leading investors to watch for its next earnings date and 2026 outlook for catalysts. The focus remains on whether volume growth can be maintained amidst cooling pricing pressure. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| ADP | Jefferies analyst Samad Samana downgraded Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) to Underperform, citing market saturation, increased competition, and falling interest rates as structural headwinds that will make the company's medium-term targets difficult to achieve. Despite solid Q1 2026 results including 7% revenue and adjusted EPS growth, the downgrade reflects concerns about future growth. ADP is a global provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management solutions, and the report suggests that certain AI stocks may offer better upside potential with less downside risk. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| ASTL | This article provides a trend tracker for Algoma Steel Group Inc. Common Share Purchase Warrants (ASTL.WT:CA), offering AI-generated signals and ratings. It suggests no long-term trading plans at this time but provides information for short positions and links to real-time triggers and related articles. The ratings for December 30 indicate near-term strength and mid-to-long-term weakness for ASTL.WT:CA. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| MCD | McDonald's stock (MCD) dipped slightly by 0.1% to $308.37 in late-afternoon trading, outperforming the broader consumer discretionary sector amidst light year-end trading volumes. Investors are closely monitoring Federal Reserve policy signals and the estimated early February earnings date. Analysts maintain a cautious-to-neutral stance with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average 12-month price target of $324.57. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| AXP | American Express (AXP) shares dipped 0.3% to $374.12 today as Federal Reserve minutes outlined reserve-management bond buying, which weighed on the broader financial sector. Investors are treating AXP as an indicator for rate expectations and consumer credit into 2026, ahead of the company's Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report on January 30. Thin year-end liquidity amplified the stock's movements, with analysts and traders closely watching for any impact on funding costs and loan losses for card lenders. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| SPGI | S&P Global (SPGI) stock saw a modest decline near $529, reflecting muted Wall Street activity influenced by year-end flows and Federal Reserve minutes. The company's Mobility unit projected a softening of U.S. auto sales for 2026 due to affordability pressures, impacting financial data names including Moody's and MSCI. Investors are awaiting clearer signals on interest rates and corporate activity for the new year, with SPGI's next earnings report estimated for February 10th. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| CAT | Bernstein has increased its price target for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) to $630 from $557, maintaining a Market Perform rating, and anticipates a recovery for the sector in 2026 driven by tighter monetary and fiscal policy alignment. The firm expects positive estimate revisions and low- to mid-single-digit upside. Despite a recent dip, Caterpillar's stock had seen a significant rise, partly due to its gas turbines powering data centers and lower interest rates supporting construction. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| CLPR | Raymond James has reiterated its Underperform rating on Clipper Realty Inc. due to significant financial challenges, despite a recent stock surge. The firm updated its net asset value (NAV) and funds from operations (FFO) estimates, noting concerns about a potential 2027 interest rate reset on a major mortgage and the company's high debt-to-capital ratio. Clipper Realty also recently received a default notice on a $125 million loan, further highlighting its financial distress. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| KO | BofA has raised its price target for The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) to $85 from $80, maintaining a Buy rating, despite uncertainty regarding 2026 consumption growth for consumer staples. The firm notes Coca-Cola's steady organic sales growth and upcoming leadership transition to Henrique Braun, an executive with deep experience, suggesting continuity. The company's core business performance and stock stability are highlighted as appealing factors. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| HCA | HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) has announced its 4th Quarter 2025 Earnings Call will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central (10:00 AM Eastern). The live audio webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website, with an archived version accessible afterward. Frank Morgan is the primary contact for investor relations regarding this event. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| DRI | Darden Restaurants Inc. released its Form 10-Q report for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, highlighting significant financial growth and operational achievements including a 7.3% increase in sales to $3,102.1 million. The company reports robust performance across its brands such as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, driven by strategic acquisitions and new restaurant openings. Darden expects continued sales growth for fiscal 2026, projecting between 8.5% and 9.3%, and plans 65 to 70 new restaurant openings. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| KO | BofA analyst Peter Galbo raised the price target on The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) to $85 from $80, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm notes that consumption growth in 2026 remains an open question for consumer staples, but highlights Coca-Cola's steady organic sales growth and upcoming leadership transition with Henrique Braun as CEO. The stock is seen as offering stability, which could be beneficial if broader markets face struggles in 2026. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| NVDA | While NVIDIA has seen a significant rise in 2025 due to AI demand, Micron Technology and Palantir Technologies have outperformed it with even greater stock gains. Micron's success is driven by high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip demand and strong quarterly revenues, while Palantir's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) is fueling growth in both U.S. commercial and government sectors. Both companies are projected for substantial earnings growth in the coming year, making them compelling AI investment options. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| CWT | California Water Service (Cal Water) has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for interim rate adjustments, effective January 1, 2026. These adjustments will temporarily increase rates by 3% in most districts to allow Cal Water to continue critical infrastructure investments. The approval comes as the CPUC continues its review of the utility's 2024 General Rate Case and Infrastructure Improvement Plan, and aims to mitigate the compounded effect of delayed rate recovery. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| V | Visa Inc. announced adjustments to the conversion rates for its class B-1 and B-2 common stock on December 30, 2025. These changes were made following a $500 million deposit into a litigation escrow, resulting in decreased conversion rates for both stock classes. The adjustments are expected to reduce the company's share count and impact earnings per share. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| BK | BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced monthly distributions for its BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (DSM) and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (LEO) closed-end funds. Both funds will pay $0.023 per share, payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 14, 2026. BNY Investments, a division of BNY Mellon, manages these funds. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| LH | Labcorp (NYSE: LH) announced its participation in a fireside chat at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, at 4:30 p.m. PT, and a live audio webcast will be available on Labcorp's Investor Relations website. The company is a global leader in laboratory services, supporting healthcare decisions and drug development. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| MOH | Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) will release its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings after market close on February 5, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Details for accessing the teleconference and webcast replay are provided. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| MOH | Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 earnings after market close on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A conference call and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Details for accessing the call and a subsequent replay are provided. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| CAT | Bernstein has raised its price target on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) to $630 from $557, maintaining a Market Perform rating, and anticipates a recovery in 2026 driven by tighter alignment between monetary and fiscal policy. While the firm expects low- to mid-single-digit upside, a recent Bloomberg report highlighted investor questions regarding the durability of Caterpillar's AI-driven rally, which had caused a 9.6% stock drop over five sessions, though it has since rebounded. The company's unexpected AI link stems from its sales of gas turbines used to power data centers, which, combined with lower interest rates, fueled a significant stock rise, pushing its valuation to 28 times forward earnings. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| PCG | Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced a fourth rate decrease in two years, effective January 1, 2026. Residential electric rates will decrease by about 5% ($7 per month for a typical household) and natural gas rates by 3% ($1 per month). These reductions mean residential electric rates will be 11% lower than in January 2024, driven by completed safety projects, lower commodity costs, and reduced greenhouse gas compliance costs. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| PCG | Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it will cut electric rates for the fourth time in two years on January 1, 2026, with natural gas rates also decreasing. Combined with previous reductions, residential electric rates will be 11% lower than in January 2024, resulting in a typical residential customer paying about $20 less on their monthly bill. These decreases are attributed to the completion of safety and reliability projects, lower electricity commodity prices, and reduced greenhouse gas compliance costs. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| LH | Labcorp Holdings Inc (LH) announced its participation in the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The company will join a fireside chat on January 13, 2025, which will be webcast live on Labcorp's Investor Relations site and subsequently archived for replay. This announcement was made via an SEC filing on December 30, 2025. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| ABT | Traders have significantly increased their bullish sentiment on Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT), buying an unusually high volume of call options. This activity follows Abbott raising its quarterly dividend and reaffirming its strong financial guidance for FY2025, contributing to a positive stock performance. The company maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $147. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| RJF | Raymond James has reiterated its Underperform rating on Clipper Realty Inc. (NYSE:CLPR) despite the stock's recent surge, citing financial challenges and potential interest rate resets on mortgages. The firm adjusted its NAV and FFO estimates, lowering NAV per share due to new overhangs while modestly increasing AFFO estimates based on lease extensions and accelerated contributions from certain properties. Clipper Realty faces significant financial distress, as indicated by its Altman Z-Score, and a notice of default on a $125 million loan. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| DVN | Devon Energy Corp. shares rose 1.77% to $36.82 on Tuesday, outperforming the broader market during a grim trading session where the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both declined. This marks the stock's second consecutive day of gains. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| BX | This article lists the top 10 most-read stories on Alternatives Watch for December, reflecting diverse alternative investment activities. Key themes include energy transition deals, real estate acquisitions, venture capital raises for AI, and pushes to democratize private markets. The list highlights significant transactions and trends shaping the alternative investment landscape. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| PCG | PG&E announced it will reduce electric rates by approximately 5% for residential customers and natural gas rates by 3% starting January 1, 2026. This marks the fourth electric rate decrease in two years, attributing the reductions to completed safety projects and lower commodity prices. These changes are expected to save typical residential electric customers about $7 per month. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| NOW | ServiceNow's recent SEC filing reveals an amended employment contract for CEO Bill McDermott, extending his tenure until at least December 31, 2030, and outlining potential future roles including co-CEO. While ServiceNow states no immediate leadership changes are planned, the updated agreement details compensation structures for various positions McDermott might hold, such as Executive Chairman or Non-Executive Chairman. This move could see ServiceNow adopt a co-CEO model, similar to Oracle, Comcast, and Netflix, a structure McDermott previously experienced at SAP. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| GOOG | Alphabet's Class C shares (GOOG) remained steady in after-hours trading, up 0.1% at $314.55, as investors analyze the impact of Google's new AI product rollouts, including Gemini 3 Flash, on revenue growth versus data-center costs. Trading is choppy due to year-end positioning and while Search advertising remains the profit engine, the company's significant capital expenditure on AI infrastructure is a key concern. Traders are also monitoring upcoming earnings, interest rate signals, and the stock's 52-week trading range. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| LH | Labcorp Holdings will participate in a fireside chat at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13, 2026. This presentation aims to engage with the investment community regarding Labcorp's diagnostics and drug development contributions. Analysts currently rate LH stock as a Buy with a $308.00 price target, and TipRanks’ AI Analyst, Spark, also provides an "Outperform" rating, indicating a positive outlook despite some bearish technical indicators. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| ORCL | Oracle shares rose about 0.9% in after-hours trading following a regulatory filing that disclosed an executive, Mark Hura, sold 15,000 shares valued at approximately $3 million. This investor activity is being weighed against Oracle's significant AI data-center spending and the current interest rate outlook. The stock's performance reflects ongoing scrutiny regarding the company's capital demands for expanding cloud capacity to support AI workloads. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| DVN | Devon Energy Corp. (DVN) stock showed strong performance, closing at $47.38, which was $0.81 above its 52-week low. This gain outperformed competitors such as Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Chevron Corp. (CVX), despite a mixed day for the broader market. | Bullish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |
| EPAM | EPAM Systems Inc. (EPAM) stock recorded losses on Tuesday, underperforming its competitors. The stock closed at $273.74, a decrease of $4.87 (1.75%) from the previous day. This performance places it below the S&P 500's daily gain and indicates a challenging trading day for the company relative to its peers. | Bearish | 2025-12-30 22:23:02 |