COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world's leading quantum company, today announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and forthcoming delivery of a 100-qubit IonQ Tempo quantum system. The finalized agreement marks a key milestone in the establishment of South Korea's National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. Under the agreement, IonQ will deliver its next-generation Tempo 100 quant.

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Can Restaurant Voice AI Keep SoundHound's Core Growth Engine Intact? — Neutral

SOUN   Zacks Investment Research — December 23, 2025

Restaurant-focused voice AI has long been a foundational pillar of SoundHound AI, Inc.'s SOUN business, providing early scale, real-world validation, and recurring deployments across national and regional chains. As enterprise AI and newer verticals expand, the key investor question is whether restaurants can continue to serve as a dependable growth engine rather than a mature, slowing segment.

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Can Chegg's Restructure Help Drive Better Cost Control for 2026? — Positive

CHGG   Zacks Investment Research — December 23, 2025

CHGG revamps its structure to tighten spending and sharpen focus, aiming for stronger cost control and financial stability by 2026.

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The volatility of bitcoin has actually been coming down, says Anthony Pompliano — Neutral

ARKB  ARKW  BETE  BETH  BITB  BITC  BITO  BITQ  BITS  BITW  BLKC  BRRR  BTCO  BTCW  BTF  BTOP  DEFI  EZBC  FBTC  GBTC  HODL  IBIT  SATO  SPBC  STCE  WGMI  XBTF   CNBC Television — December 23, 2025

Anthony Pompliano, Professional Capital Management founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest bitcoin price trends, what's behind the recent pullback, 2026 outlook, and more.

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PALO ALTO, Calif. , Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Keeta Drone — Meituan's autonomous urban delivery sub-brand — accelerating the commercialization of the low-altitude economy.

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Expanse Studios (GMGI) Enters Belgian iGaming Market — Neutral

GMGI   GlobeNewsWire — December 23, 2025

Expanding European Distribution with Belgian Market Entry Through Golden Palace Partnership Expanding European Distribution with Belgian Market Entry Through Golden Palace Partnership

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Kroger's stock may not seem so hot to investors, but the grocer keeps buying — Neutral

KR   Market Watch — December 23, 2025

Kroger boosts its stock buyback program, just as the shares are in danger of having their worst month in three years.

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ServiceNow to Buy Cybersecurity Company Armis for $7.75 Billion — Positive

NOW   Barrons — December 23, 2025

The all-cash deal to acquire cybersecurity company is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

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Albemarle Shares Rally 81% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Stock? — Neutral

ALB   Zacks Investment Research — December 23, 2025

ALB has surged 81% in three months as forecast-topping earnings, Energy Storage volume growth and cost cuts offset pressure from weak lithium prices.

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Holiday Sales Boom: 4 Retail Stocks Ready for 2026 Gains — Positive

AMZN  COST  ROST  WMT   Zacks Investment Research — December 23, 2025

Holiday sales are set to top $1T for the first time. Here are four retail stocks poised to benefit in 2026.

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Revenue of $7.3 million and loss per share of $0.11 impacted by reduced project activity due to a slowdown in the PRC economy SHENZHEN, China, Dec.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2025) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Jayud Global Logistics Limited (NASDAQ: JYD) ("Jayud" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Jayud securities during the period of April 21, 2023 through April 30, 2025 (the "Class Period"), inclusive. Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased Jayud securities during the Class Period may, no later than January 20, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class.

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My 10%+ Yield Cocktail Of 2026: 1 CEF, 1 BDC And 1 Covered Call ETF — Positive

FDUS  GLD  IAUI  JEPI  PDO  QQQ  QQQI  SPY   Seeking Alpha — December 23, 2025

We are entering 2026 with record highs and a 3-year bull-run. Investing in 10%+ yielding securities might not be the smartest idea against this kind of backdrop, when, theoretically, we should be considering a risk-off move. However, there are safe and high-yielding exceptions to be found.

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jamf, (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced its inclusion in multiple IDC MarketScape Reports evaluating Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software vendors. Recognition across multiple IDC MarketScape categories Jamf was named a Leader in the following IDC MarketScape reports: IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Unified Endpoint Management Software for Apple Devices 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment (#US53003225, December 2025) IDC M.

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NBA Champion Jalen Williams Joins Forces With Paycom — Neutral

PAYC   Business Wire — December 23, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, announced a new multiyear partnership with NBA champion and All-Star Jalen (JDub) Williams. The partnership will kick off with Williams starring in Paycom's latest campaign promoting its groundbreaking command-driven AI engine, IWant. The Answers campaign can be seen across TV, digital, social and print platforms, with its commercial.

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Jet.AI Inc. JV for 50MW Data Center Campus in Moapa, Nevada — Neutral

JTAI   GlobeNewsWire — December 23, 2025

50MW data center estimated enterprise value of ~$500MM LAS VEGAS, NV, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI) (“Jet.AI” or the “Company”), an emerging provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and AI cloud services, today announced a planned joint venture with Choo Choo Express LLC (“CCE”), relating to the development of a planned 50-megawatt data center campus in Moapa, Clark County, Nevada. Moapa Data Center Project Map Description: The image shows an aerial map of a planned data center campus in Moapa, Nevada, highlighting a 20-acre parcel located along existing utility corridors near a major roadway.

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CommScope Is Preparing To Reward Investors As Profits Surge — Positive

COMM   Seeking Alpha — December 23, 2025

CommScope (COMM) remains a Buy, with transformational divestitures, margin expansion, and a $10.5B CCS sale set to unlock significant shareholder value. Post-CCS, ANS and Ruckus drive growth, with DOCSIS 4.0 and Wi-Fi 7 upgrades fueling 49% Q3 sales growth and record 24.7% EBITDA margins. Management plans to use CCS proceeds to nearly eliminate debt and issue a substantial special dividend, supporting a fair value 20–30% above current levels.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / The digital revolution promised transparency for commodities. Gold proved that the endpoint was more difficult to reach through pure ambition.

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Floor & Decor: Attractive Opportunity Against Challenging Macro Backdrop — Positive

FND   Seeking Alpha — December 23, 2025

Floor and Decor (FND) is navigating a cyclical trough, with FY2025 marking an inflection point for EPS growth and moderating same-store sales declines. FND's balance sheet strength, superior liquidity ratios, and improved inventory turnover position it well for continued store expansion and margin normalization. Base-case projections assume 2% comp sales growth and 20 new stores annually, supporting a 2030 price target of $110 and 11.5–14.1% CAGR.

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IWY: Mega-Cap Concentration, Not An AI Bubble. A Tactical 6-Month Call — Positive

IWY   Seeking Alpha — December 23, 2025

I recommend buying iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY) for a six-month holding period, leveraging its mega-cap concentration. IWY's tech-heavy, mega-cap focus benefits from current liquidity-driven markets and passive investment flows, outperforming diversified indices. Fears of a tech bubble are overstated; current valuations reflect real earnings, mature markets, and neutral investor sentiment.

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