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New York, NY – After a remarkable run characterized by robust double-digit returns, the S&P 500's (INDEXSP: .INX) impressive rally is poised to decelerate significantly in 2026, according to a recent outlook from Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The financial giant anticipates a moderation to more subdued single-digit gains, signaling
Shares of fantasy sports and betting company DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)
jumped 3.2% in the morning session after Benchmark initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a $37 price target. The investment firm cited the company's strong performance in New York as a key reason for its positive outlook. Benchmark also pointed to potential growth from a possible expansion into Missouri as another factor supporting its rating. This action contributed to a broadly favorable view of the company among Wall Street analysts.
Shares of homebuilder D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI)
jumped 3.1% in the morning session after BTIG initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and a $186 price target.
Financial markets are currently navigating a turbulent landscape, grappling with a potent combination of escalating artificial intelligence (AI) concerns and softer-than-expected labor market data. This dual pressure has triggered a significant downturn in equity markets, as investors reassess growth prospects and valuations, particularly within the high-flying tech sector. Simultaneously, the
Shares of workforce housing company Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH)
jumped 2.3% in the morning session after the company announced a multi-year contract to provide accommodations and services supporting power generation expansion in Northern Nevada. The agreement, expected to generate approximately $35 million in revenue over its 25-month term, involved constructing and operating facilities for up to 250 workers. These workers supported the development of mining and data center projects in the area. This contract, set to begin in June 2026, brought Target Hospitality's total for new multi-year agreements announced in 2025 to over $530 million. The company planned to use its existing regional infrastructure for the project.
Shares of pool products retailer Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) fell 17.2% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that featured a massive earnings miss and weak forward guidance.
Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD)
jumped 3.3% in the morning session after a recovery in the cryptocurrency market fueled investor optimism.
The U.S. private sector delivered an unexpected blow to economic optimists in November 2025, with payrolls contracting by a surprising 32,000 jobs. This significant downturn, reported by payroll processing firm ADP, defied economists' expectations for modest growth and immediately sent ripples through financial markets. The sudden slowdown intensifies
This under-the-radar income stock has paid a dividend under all but three U.S. presidents, and its 209-year streak of continuous payouts is 60 years longer than the next-closest company.
Shares of RFID manufacturer Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) jumped 4.7% in the afternoon session after investors appeared to focus on the company's strong historical growth metrics, which pointed to a promising outlook. A report highlighted the radio-frequency identification (RFID) maker's performance over the previous five years, noting that annual revenue grew by 20.2%. This suggested that the company increased its market share during that time. Furthermore, its annual earnings per share growth of 49.4% outpaced its revenue gains, signaling strong profitability. The company's free cash flow margin also expanded by 15.8 percentage points over the same period, giving it more cash to use for its operations. The positive reaction from the market came even as news surfaced that Sylebra Capital sold shares worth nearly $9.8 million in late November.
Shares of government and sustainable technology solutions company KBR (NYSE:KBR)
jumped 6% in the afternoon session after Oppenheimer initiated coverage on the company with an 'Outperform' rating. The analyst set a price target of $60.00 for the stock. Oppenheimer's positive view stemmed from what it called an "interesting, value-based investment opportunity." This perspective was largely based on the company's plan to spin off its government services business in mid-to-late 2026. The new coverage and rating provided investors with a fresh outlook on the company's potential performance and valuation.
Shares of global entertainment and media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD)
jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after reports revealed that streaming giant Netflix made a mostly cash offer to acquire the company.
Shares of restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL)
fell 2.1% in the afternoon session after analysts lowered their price targets for the company, signaling concern about its near-term financial outlook.
Shares of freight transportation and logistics provider Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA)
jumped 2.8% in the morning session after the company released its less-than-truckload (LTL) operating data for the first two months of the fourth quarter, which showed a rebound in November after a weak October. The company, which specializes in shipping freight that doesn't require a full truck, reported that LTL shipments per workday fell 3.4% and tonnage declined 3.3% in October compared to the same month in the previous year. However, the trend reversed in November, with shipments per workday rising 2.6% and tonnage increasing 1.8%. This turnaround suggested improving business conditions, which likely gave investors confidence in the company's performance heading into the end of the year.
Shares of fuel cell technology Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) jumped 7% in the morning session after the company announced it began its first-ever contract with NASA to supply liquid hydrogen.
As December 2025 unfolds, Wall Street finds itself in a familiar yet intensely scrutinized waiting game, with investors and analysts meticulously scrutinizing every forthcoming economic data release. The market's immediate future, particularly the trajectory of interest rates and corporate earnings, hinges on a handful of critical reports set to be
As tariffs rattle coffee markets and CEO overhauls reshape strategy, food giants are selling premium café brands while others bulk up through billion-dollar deals.
