Markets | | If Wall Street can hold the line for the next two trading days, the stock market will lock in its best year in over 20 years. Having already rallied 175% from January 2009 through December 2018, you’d have been forgiven for thinking the S&P 500 might start topping out after one of the most... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Newmont spent 15 billion dollars acquiring Newcrest in 2023, the largest deal in gold mining history. Yet production stayed at 5.9 million ounces, unchanged from 2020.
Newmont, Barrick and Agnico all face the same reserve shortage, pushing majors toward acquiring smaller producing miners. Recent deals show the pattern: Rupert Resources jumped 67 percent and G2 Goldfields jumped 79 percent the day their buyouts were announced.
Analyst Garrett Goggin has identified four junior miners he believes are next on the shopping list. | | See the four junior gold miners flagged as potential buyout targets |
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There are many oil companies around the world that trade their shares on a stock market. With all of the different choices, it can be tough knowing which stock is the best for your portfolio. Before making a decision, it can be helpful to examine the top-performing oil companies.
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One of the best aspects of becoming a trader is the sheer amount of different opportunities out there that can allow you to be profitable. The most successful traders are constantly learning new things and seeking out different ways to make money in the market. If you aren’t familiar with tr... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Each morning, the Wave Software scans the market for stocks quietly building momentum over days or weeks, then narrows the list to a single name showing signs of an imminent move.
From there, it outlines specific options criteria designed to match that potential move, giving traders a complete setup before the market opens.
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Cigna stock (NYSE:CI) is rising after a report that the company will be selling its life and disability division to New York Life. The transaction will reportedly raise $5.3 billion in after-tax proceeds for the company. The proposed deal is scheduled to close in the third quarter of 2020.
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General Mills (NYSE:GIS) reported earnings for their second quarter of 2020 on December 18. The company beat earnings expectations by 7 cents per share for an upside surprise of 8.4%. The earnings were also a pleasant 10 cent per share year-over-year increase. Net earnings for the quarter were up ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Anthropic, the maker of Claude AI, has reportedly filed for an IPO that could arrive as early as October. Its valuation has doubled since the announcement, with some estimates putting the company's worth near 3 trillion dollars by IPO day.
Google, Amazon, Nvidia and Microsoft have all taken stakes, while Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan are competing for private shares. Anthropic's annualized revenue reportedly grew 80 times in the first quarter alone.
See how investors are positioning ahead of this closely watched IPO. | | Learn how to get a stake before the Anthropic IPO |
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The world of finance is chalked full of terms that might seem a little odd when you first hear them. It’s almost like traders and investors are speaking a different language when they are talking about the market. This can be intimidating to new market participants, who are likely overwhelme... Read the Full Story |
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Amarin (NASDAQ:AMRN) stock is rising on news that their only product, Vascepa, was approved to have an expanded label. This will expand the potential user base for Vascepa.
The new FDA approval will allow Amarin to market Vascepa as a drug that can lower the risk of cardiovascular events (such as... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | A Rebound In Single-Family Construction Is On
The November Housing Starts and Building Permits data was just released and I am happy with what I see. Not only is the data positive on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis there are signs of strength within the single-family housing market. Wha... Read the Full Story |
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Entertainment stocks are issued by companies in the entertainment business who produce and distribute movies, television shows, music, and printed media. Some entertainment companies, like Disney, also operate amusement parks and themed tourist destinations. These billion-dollar entertainment comp... Read the Full Story |
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Insurance stocks are issued by insurance companies. The insurance industry uses a risk reduction strategy that involves paying a periodic premium in return for a guarantee of financial help in the event of loss.
Top Insurance Companies in the World
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State Farm
Aflac
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The Early Bird Stock Of The Day Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. The company operates through the KFC Division, the Taco Bell Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division segments. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, pizza, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, Mexican-style food categories, and other food products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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