Apple is a leading technology company known for designing, manufacturing, and marketing a range of innovative consumer electronics, software, and services. Its flagship products include the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, which are widely recognized for their cutting-edge technology and user-friendly interfaces. In addition to hardware, Apple offers a suite of software applications, operating systems, and digital services such as the App Store, iCloud, and Apple Music. The company is also committed to sustainability and privacy, integrating these principles into its products and operations. With a focus on premium quality and seamless integration across its devices, Apple has established a loyal customer base worldwide. Read More
Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)
jumped 7.1% in the morning session after the company announced plans to collaborate with Innoscience to speed up the global rollout of its Gallium Nitride (GaN) power portfolio.
Shares of discount treasure-hunt retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR)
jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year profit outlook. The company announced adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share on sales of $4.75 billion, beating Wall Street's estimates of $1.08 per share and $4.7 billion in sales. Comparable-store sales, a key performance measure for retailers, grew by 4.2%, also topping expectations. Following the strong quarter, Dollar Tree lifted its adjusted earnings guidance for the full year to a range of $5.60 to $5.80 per share, up from a previous forecast of $5.32 to $5.72 per share.
Shares of freight carrier Old Dominion (NASDAQ:ODFL)
jumped 4.3% in the morning session after investors focused on improved pricing power despite a drop in shipping volumes reported in the company's November operational update.
Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC)
fell 14.1% in the morning session after the company cut its full-year 2025 financial guidance after a review found it needed to set aside more money for legal costs. The company increased its professional and general liability reserves following an annual third-party review, citing higher expected expenses from patient-related litigation. This decision was driven by a 168% surge in claim frequency and less favorable reinsurance coverage terms. As a result, Acadia lowered its 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast to a range of $601 million to $611 million, down from its previous guidance of $650 million to $660 million. Adjusted earnings per share guidance was also revised downward. In response to the news, Bank of America downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut its price target to $13 from $21.50, pointing to the increased costs and risks.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Portillo’s (NASDAQ:PTLO)
fell in the morning session as market sentiment weakened despite a "Buy" consensus rating for the stock. According to a summary of nine analysts, the company held a positive consensus view. This sentiment was supported by a general upward trend in the market as investors looked forward to the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index. This report is a key inflation measure watched by the Federal Reserve. Traders were anticipating that a softer inflation reading could support the case for more favorable interest-rate policy, which tends to benefit growth-oriented stocks by lowering borrowing costs.
Shares of sporting goods retailer Academy Sports & Outdoor (NASDAQ:ASO)
jumped 2.9% in the morning session after Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed its positive 'Outperform' rating on the stock.
New York, NY – December 3, 2025 – The U.S. labor market has shown a significant crack in its armor, with the latest ADP National Employment Report revealing a weaker-than-expected performance in November 2025. Private sector employers unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs, a stark reversal from expectations of a modest gain
As the trading day on December 3, 2025, draws to a close, major U.S. indices presented a nuanced picture, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite facing headwinds while the Dow Jones Industrial Average showed resilience. Investors grappled with a blend of corporate earnings anticipations and persistent inflation concerns, setting a
Despite big 2025 hits driving renewed interest, box office recovery remains fragile, with PwC predicting a complete rebound only by 2030 as higher ticket prices—not foot traffic—propel growth.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Gene Fackler’s The Green Apple Tree drew thoughtful attention during his recent participation at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse, where the novel’s layered themes and atmospheric storytelling resonated with an international mix of readers, editors, and creatives. The fair provided a fitting backdrop for a work that invites reflection rather than spectacle—an environment where conversations naturally shifted toward books that explore memory, place, and the subtle fractures that shape a life.
