Good MorningU.S. markets stayed focused on AI and big tech, with NVIDIA among the most actively traded names and slipping modestly on the day. Disney’s surprise $1 billion investment in OpenAI to license iconic characters for its Sora video tool underscored how media companies are racing to monetize generative AI, while a wrongful-death lawsuit naming OpenAI and Microsoft adds a legal overhang for the sector.
Beyond the Magnificent Seven, writers flagged renewed interest in small-cap AI and quantum names and a push toward standardized performance metrics in quantum computing — themes that could reshape investor positioning into 2026. Expect market drivers to remain a mix of AI licensing deals, legal and regulatory developments, and incoming macro data. Featured: The 7 Stocks Quietly Gaining Attention Right Now (Ad) 
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Earnings season has concluded, the Federal Reserve has cut another 25 basis points, and investors are now focused on whether the S&P 500 can reach the 7,000 mark by year’s end. Yet, not all stocks have enjoyed the recent bullish momentum. These three companies were recently downgraded by... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | A drilling crew near the Grand Canyon uncovered a clean energy well producing nearly eight times the output of Saudi Arabia's largest oil field, with potential to last two million years.
While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated federal credits for solar, wind, and EVs, this energy source was reclassified alongside oil and nuclear power and given eight years of tax credits. Google signed a 15-year contract, and Bill Gates committed $100 million.
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As markets head toward year-end, the semiconductor sector continues to outpace broader indexes, powered by surging AI demand and a strong rally off November’s V-shaped bottom. In a recent conversation with MarketBeat, semiconductor expert Marc Chaikin shared his outlook for chips and highlig... Read the Full Story |
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Oracle’s (NYSE: ORCL) stock price plunged following its fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) Q2 earnings release in mid-December because of its mixed results. However, weak as the revenue may be, the company is undergoing a strategic transformation supported by AI that will cement its position as a l... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Rumors are circulating that Elon Musk is preparing to acquire three publicly traded companies.
Dr. Mark Skousen, who met Musk in person and called the SpaceX listing months early, says he has identified all three targets in what he calls Elon's $2.1 Trillion Hit List.
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A handful of trillion-dollar corporations, known as the Magnificent Seven, have been the driving force behind the stock market's narrative and most of its recent returns. These companies established the bedrock of today's digital economy. Nevertheless, even the most robust businesses are ultimatel... Read the Full Story |
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The era of buying stock based on science fiction potential has finally ended. Throughout 2025, the quantum computing sector underwent a massive, necessary shift in investor sentiment. The market stopped asking theoretical questions about infinite power and started demanding standardized performanc... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | A small-cap gold and silver royalty company is generating record revenue from producing mines, yet shares still trade under 1 dollar.
It just signed the largest transaction in its history, a new gold streaming deal backed by a strategic relationship with a major mining investment firm.
A well-known sector financier has invested his own money and joins the CEO in an exclusive interview breaking down the full story. | | Click here for instant access to the free report now |
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On Monday, Dec. 15, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is scheduled to launch its next-generation satellite, BlueBird 6, which is expected to bolster the company’s space-based cellular broadband network while also serving as a litmus test for the Midland, Texas-based firm’s ability to ramp... Read the Full Story |
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When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, large and mega-cap stocks have captured the majority of investor attention. All of the Magnificent Seven companies play some role in AI, from NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) advanced chips to Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) pursuit of... Read the Full Story |
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The winter season often marks a distinct shift in the economic landscape, presenting investors with an opportunity to recalibrate their portfolios. While the colder months can bring market volatility, they also clarify the winners in specific industries that thrive on seasonal demand. Growth inves... Read the Full Story |
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There are no sure things in investing. However, reliable patterns can help investors make informed decisions. One such pattern is that stocks that underperform a market index in one year tend to outperform in the following year.
That may seem simplistic, but experienced traders know that the tren... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) closed around $445 on Tuesday, Dec. 9, extending a three-week rally that has seen the stock gain almost 15% from its mid-November low.
It remains one of the most polarizing names in the market—some see it as the defining growth story of the decade, whil... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Evergy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. The company generates electricity through coal, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, other renewable sources. It serves residences, commercial firms, industrials, municipalities, and other electric utilities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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