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• Where Will Visa Stock Be In 10 Years?

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 10:06:00 UTC

  Authors: Leo Sun

  Summary: The card-processing giant still has a bright future.

  Source: Motley Fool




• Will the Stock Market Soar or Crash Under President-Elect Donald Trump? Here's What History Shows.

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 08:00:00 UTC

  Authors: Trevor Jennewine

  Summary: The S&P 500 ( SNPINDEX: ^GSPC ) , widely viewed as a barometer for the entire U.S. stock market, has advanced 26% year to date. That puts the index on pace to return more than 20% for the second consecutive year, something it last did during the dot-com bubble in 1997 and 1998.Factors ...

  Source: Motley Fool




• Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Gets License From FAA For New Glenn's Maiden Launch As It Takes On Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 03:11:12 UTC

  Authors: Anan Ashraf

  Summary: On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) authorized the first launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn vehicle after determining that the Jeff Bezos-owned company met all safety, environmental, and other licensing requirements.

  Source: Benzinga




• If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today - Hamilton Lane ( NASDAQ:HLNE )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 23:45:11 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Hamilton Lane HLNE has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.44% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.52%. Currently, Hamilton Lane has a market capitalization of $6.33 billion.

  Source: Benzinga




• Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Centene Stock In The Last 15 Years - Centene ( NYSE:CNC )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 21:15:17 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Centene CNC has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.46%. Currently, Centene has a market capitalization of $30.59 billion.

  Source: Benzinga




• The Year in Crypto: Gary Gone Wild

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 21:01:02 UTC

  Authors: André Beganski

  Summary: Gensler, who once said that "everything but Bitcoin" falls under his agency's purview, is on the way out. But what's next for the industry?

  Source: Decrypt.co




• S&P 500 Poised For Best Year Vs. Global Stocks Since 1997: Bank Of America Warns Of 2005 Rotation - iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF ( NASDAQ:ACWX ) , SPDR S&P 500 ( ARCA:SPY )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 20:54:33 UTC

  Authors: Piero Cingari

  Summary: The S&P 500 index is set to end 2024 with its strongest edge over global equities in nearly 30 years, a remarkable streak fueled by U.S. economic dominance. Yet, Bank of America analysts caution that the rally's days may be numbered, predicting a reversal as early as the second quarter of 2025.

  Source: Benzinga




• Veteran Investor Bets Big On S&P 500 Hitting 7,000 By End Of 2025: These Sectors Could Lead The Charge - SPDR S&P 500 ( ARCA:SPY )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 20:22:38 UTC

  Authors: Piero Cingari

  Summary: Veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni is doubling down on one of the Street's most optimistic forecasts, projecting the S&P 500 to hit 7,000 by the end of 2025. In a Friday newsletter, Yardeni reinforced his bullish outlook, positioning himself at the forefront of high-stakes predictions for ...

  Source: Benzinga




• Looking At Accenture's Recent Unusual Options Activity - Accenture ( NYSE:ACN )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 20:00:34 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture ACN revealed 18 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 38% showed bearish tendencies.

  Source: Benzinga




• DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of American Addiction Centers, Inc. Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 19:27:15 UTC

  Authors: Globe Newswire

  Summary: NEWTOWN, Pa., Dec. 27, 2024 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by American Addiction Centers, Inc. ( "AAC" ) . AAC learned of suspicious activity on or about September 26, 2024.

  Source: Benzinga




• J.B. Hunt's Intermodal Growth Shows Promise Despite Lagging 'Big Three' Ports: Analyst - JB Hunt Transport Servs ( NASDAQ:JBHT )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 18:39:38 UTC

  Authors: Nabaparna Bhattacharya

  Summary: Goldman Sachs analyst Jordan Alliger reiterated the Buy rating on J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. JBHT. The analyst's take on J.B. Hunt suggests a positive outlook. The company showed a 5% growth in intermodal in the third quarter of 2024, driven by a 7% increase in transcontinental and ...

  Source: Benzinga




• Price Over Earnings Overview: Bank of New York Mellon - Bank of New York Mellon ( NYSE:BK )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 18:30:19 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Looking into the current session, Bank of New York Mellon Inc. BK shares are trading at $77.72, after a 0.80% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 5.62%, but over the past year, it actually spiked by 47.51%.

  Source: Benzinga




• 5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in T. Rowe Price Stock Right Now

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 18:16:00 UTC

  Authors: Zacks Equity Research

  Summary: TROW's solid AUM balance and organic growth look encouraging. Its impressive capital distribution moves are added advantages.

  Source: Zacks Commentary




• Strategic Acquisitions & Solid AUM Aid Franklin Amid High Costs

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 18:15:00 UTC

  Authors: Zacks Equity Research

  Summary: BEN's acquisitions and solid AUM growth will likely support its long-term financials. Rising costs and concentrated revenues are worrisome.

  Source: Zacks Commentary




• Is KKR Stock Worth Considering as It Soars 83.6% in Past Year?

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 18:10:00 UTC

  Authors: Riya Anand

  Summary: KKR's solid AUM growth and impressive long-term targets look encouraging. Yet, its premium valuation warrants a caution.

  Source: Zacks Commentary




• Transaction in Own Shares - Shell ( NYSE:SHEL )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 17:34:32 UTC

  Authors: Globe Newswire

  Summary: Shell plc ( the 'Company' ) announces that on 27 December 2024 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation. These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 31 October 2024.

  Source: Benzinga




• Transaction in Own Shares

  Published: 2024-12-27 17:34:00 UTC

  Authors: Shell plc

  Summary: Shell plc ( the 'Company' ) announces that on 27 December 2024 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation. Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

  Source: GlobeNewswire




• Looking At Upstart Hldgs's Recent Unusual Options Activity - Upstart Hldgs ( NASDAQ:UPST )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 17:15:37 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Upstart Hldgs UPST, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today.

  Source: Benzinga




• VIRT or AXP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 16:40:09 UTC

  Authors: Zacks Equity Research

  Summary: VIRT vs. AXP: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

  Source: Zacks Commentary




• How Is The Market Feeling About Old Republic Intl? - Old Republic Intl ( NYSE:ORI )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 16:15:20 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Old Republic Intl's ORI short percent of float has fallen 8.15% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.72 million shares sold short, which is 1.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading.

  Source: Benzinga




• PayPal Holdings Unusual Options Activity For December 27 - PayPal Holdings ( NASDAQ:PYPL )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 16:00:35 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on PayPal Holdings PYPL. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know.

  Source: Benzinga




• Discover the AUSD ( Agora ) Listing on XT

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 15:46:47 UTC

  Authors: Globe Newswire

  Summary: VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 27, 2024 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- We are thrilled to announce that that AUSD ( Agora ) has been listed on XT. AUSD/USDT trading pair is now opened in Main Zone.

  Source: Benzinga




• 2025 Might Be Great for Banks: 3 Stocks to Invest in Now

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 15:32:00 UTC

  Authors: Zacks Equity Research

  Summary: Bank stocks like BK, NTRS and SYBT are worth a look for lucrative returns in 2025, given interest rate cuts and expected expansionary fiscal measures.

  Source: Zacks Commentary




• Check Out What Whales Are Doing With Citigroup - Citigroup ( NYSE:C )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 15:30:52 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Citigroup. Looking at options history for Citigroup C we detected 8 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% ...

  Source: Benzinga




• Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Allstate Stock at a 10.23X P/E?

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 15:26:00 UTC

  Authors: Zacks Equity Research

  Summary: Product improvements, expanding embedded protection plans and initiatives to improve retention bode well for ALL.

  Source: Zacks Commentary




• What the Options Market Tells Us About Salesforce - Salesforce ( NYSE:CRM )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 15:15:40 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Salesforce CRM. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know.

  Source: Benzinga




• Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing vs. Nvidia

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 17:05:00 UTC

  Authors: Chris Neiger

  Summary: If you've been following the artificial intelligence market closely, then you likely already know a bit about the chip manufacturing company Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( NYSE: TSM ) and chip designer Nvidia ( NASDAQ: NVDA ) .These two companies are AI leaders in their respective fields, ...

  Source: Motley Fool




• Here's Why Nvidia Stock Could Double in 2025

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 11:15:00 UTC

  Authors: Harsh Chauhan

  Summary: The past two years have been absolutely incredible for investors in Nvidia ( NASDAQ: NVDA ) as shares of the semiconductor giant more than doubled in both 2023 and 2024, rising 860% since the beginning of last year thanks to the effects that artificial intelligence ( AI ) has had on the ...

  Source: Motley Fool




• Should You Buy SoFi Technologies Stock While It's Below $20?

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 10:25:00 UTC

  Authors: Leo Sun

  Summary: This high-growth fintech stock looks undervalued.

  Source: Motley Fool




• Prediction: This Will Be the Most Prominent Stock Split of 2025

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 08:02:00 UTC

  Authors: Danny Vena

  Summary: All the available evidence points to this supercharged growth stock announcing its first-ever stock split over the coming year.

  Source: Motley Fool




• Prices slashed again in China's EV sector, threatening unprofitable carmakers

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 01:30:12 UTC

  Authors: Daniel Ren

  Summary: An anticipated sales decline after a subsidy expires is expected to exacerbate the financial squeeze that is throttling smaller players.

  Source: South China Morning Post




• Can You Bet On Luigi Mangione's Fate? Betting Platforms, Regulators Wrestle With Limits In Growing Market - UnitedHealth Group ( NYSE:UNH )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 20:36:04 UTC

  Authors: Chris Katje

  Summary: After a surge in betting on prediction markets for outcomes of events like the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the next market that is generating plenty of interest and concern from regulators is the outcome of the murder trial of Luigi Mangione.

  Source: Benzinga




• Behind the Scenes of American Airlines Gr's Latest Options Trends - American Airlines Gr ( NASDAQ:AAL )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 20:00:29 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on American Airlines Gr. Our analysis of options history for American Airlines Gr AAL revealed 11 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies.

  Source: Benzinga




• ENPH Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Has Filed a Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Against Enphase Energy, Inc. - Enphase Energy ( NASDAQ:ENPH )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 19:31:48 UTC

  Authors: Globe Newswire

  Summary: RADNOR, Pa., Dec. 27, 2024 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against Enphase Energy, Inc.

  Source: Benzinga




• This Is What Whales Are Betting On RH - RH ( NYSE:RH )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 18:45:42 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on RH RH. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know.

  Source: Benzinga




• Smart Money Is Betting Big In AMAT Options - Applied Mat ( NASDAQ:AMAT )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 17:15:42 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Applied Mat AMAT, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today.

  Source: Benzinga




• Behind the Scenes of Royal Caribbean Gr's Latest Options Trends - Royal Caribbean Gr ( NYSE:RCL )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 17:00:25 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Royal Caribbean Gr RCL, and it's important for retail traders to take note. \This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data.

  Source: Benzinga




• United Airlines Holdings's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know - United Airlines Holdings ( NASDAQ:UAL )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 16:45:39 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Airlines Holdings UAL. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know.

  Source: Benzinga




• Amedisys and UnitedHealth Extend Merger Deadline - What's Going On? - Amedisys ( NASDAQ:AMED ) , UnitedHealth Group ( NYSE:UNH )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 16:11:28 UTC

  Authors: Nabaparna Bhattacharya

  Summary: Amedisys Inc AMED shares are trading higher on Friday after the company announced it extended its merger deadline with UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH. In an exchange filing, the companies entered into a waiver agreement, further advancing their merger deal, originally announced on June 26, ...

  Source: Benzinga




• Axon Enterprise's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know - Axon Enterprise ( NASDAQ:AXON )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 16:00:46 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Axon Enterprise AXON. We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know.

  Source: Benzinga




• Chipotle Mexican Grill Unusual Options Activity For December 27 - Chipotle Mexican Grill ( NYSE:CMG )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 15:30:57 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG, a development that retail traders should be aware of. This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga.

  Source: Benzinga




• ServiceNow Unusual Options Activity For December 27 - ServiceNow ( NYSE:NOW )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 15:00:38 UTC

  Authors: Benzinga Insights

  Summary: Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ServiceNow. Looking at options history for ServiceNow NOW we detected 9 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and ...

  Source: Benzinga




• Warren Buffett Sells Apple Stock and Buys a Restaurant Stock Up 3,100% Since Its IPO

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 08:30:00 UTC

  Authors: Trevor Jennewine

  Summary: Warren Buffett reportedly manages about 90% of Berkshire Hathaway's ( NYSE: BRK.A ) ( NYSE: BRK.B ) equity securities portfolio, while understudies Todd Combs and Ted Weschler handle the rest. The company does not disclose which investment manager makes each individual trade, but Buffett is ...

  Source: Motley Fool




• NVIDIA is the Top 2025 Magnificent 7 Stock Pick - Find Out Why

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 20:05:00 UTC

  Authors: Tirthankar Chakraborty

  Summary: Staggering demand for AI chips, dominance in the GPU market, and strong fundamentals make NVIDIA the top magnificent 7 stock choice for the new year.

  Source: Zacks Commentary




• 's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet - Comcast ( NASDAQ:CMCSA ) , Axon Enterprise ( NASDAQ:AXON )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 19:24:24 UTC

  Authors: Chris Katje

  Summary: Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks.

  Source: Benzinga




• Stocks Tumble As Traders Rethink Santa Rally, Crude Tops $70, Bitcoin Slips To $94,000: What's Driving Markets Friday? - Coinbase Glb ( NASDAQ:COIN )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 18:16:21 UTC

  Authors: Piero Cingari

  Summary: Nasdaq 100 falls 2%, S&P 500 and Dow decline; small caps underperform, while energy stocks hold steady. Tesla drops 4.8% on valuation concerns; Bitcoin slides 1.7% to $94K, eyeing second straight weekly loss. Get New Picks of the Market's Top Stocks

  Source: Benzinga




• South Korea Impeaches Second President In 2 Weeks, Stocks Face Significant Volatility - iShares Inc iShares MSCI South Korea ETF ( ARCA:EWY ) , Coupang ( NYSE:CPNG )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 17:24:35 UTC

  Authors: Erica Kollmann

  Summary: South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, only two weeks after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korean stocks listed in the U.S. have faced significant volatility due to the recent political turmoil.

  Source: Benzinga




• The Year in Bitcoin: From ETFs to All-Time Highs

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 14:01:02 UTC

  Authors: Mat Di Salvo

  Summary: Bitcoin had a big year: ETFs, institutional adoption, political battles, and even meme coins. Here's a lack back at Bitcoin in 2024.

  Source: Decrypt.co




• Meet the High-Performing Infrastructure Stock That's Crucial to Supporting This Massive $3 Trillion Megatrend

  

  Published: 2024-12-28 10:39:00 UTC

  Authors: Matt DiLallo

  Summary: The transition to lower-carbon energy will require a massive investment. According to Goldman Sachs, the world needs to invest an estimated $3 trillion annually through the end of the decade to support its goals of reaching net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades.

  Source: Motley Fool




• BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: VOXX International Corporation ( Nasdaq - VOXX ) , Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. ( Nasdaq - PWOD ) , Lucero Energy Corp. ( TSXV: LOU, OTCQB: PSHIF ) - Lucero Energy ( OTC:PSHIF )

  

  Published: 2024-12-27 20:40:30 UTC

  Authors: Globe Newswire

  Summary: BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Dec. 27, 2024 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ( [email protected] ) or Marc Ackerman ( [email protected] ) at 855-576-4847.

  Source: Benzinga