Wealthfront offers a compelling fintech platform with robust features like automated tax-loss harvesting and high-yield cash accounts, earning top industry ratings. WLTH's business model aligns with customer success, focusing on low-cost ETFs and minimal marketing spend, reminiscent of Costco's value-driven approach. Valuation appears conservative: $117M FCF, $210M net cash, and management projects 16% YoY revenue growth, and 24% YoY adjusted EBITDA growth in Q3.

A. O. Smith is rated Buy, with risk/reward attractive as growth and margins are set to accelerate from FY26. North America drives ~75% of revenue; interest rate cuts and housing recovery should fuel market share gains and sales growth. Margin expansion is supported by pricing, cost control, mix shift to high-efficiency products, and accretive acquisitions like Leonard Valve.

Cipher Mining (CIFR) is upgraded to Buy, reflecting resilience to Bitcoin volatility and strong AI pivot momentum. CIFR's all-in electricity cost per coin is $34,200, providing a substantial margin even if Bitcoin drops 50%. Long-term AI contracts with AWS and Fluidstack total $9.3 billion, diversifying revenue and reducing reliance on crypto cycles.

It was a Thursday before dawn in Silicon Valley when Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan found himself under attack by the president of the United States.

BP (BP) will sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak, valuing the unit at $10.1 billion. Waymo (GOOGL) will update its fleet software and emergency protocols after a San Francisco blackout immobilized vehicles.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws involving Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) focused on whether Cogent Communications and certain of its top executives made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material information to investors. If you have information that could assist in the Cogent Communications investigation or if you are a Cogent Communications investor who suffered a loss and would like to learn more, you can provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-cogent-communications-holdings-inc-investigation-ccoi.html You can also contact attorneys …

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenridge Capital has initiated coverage on Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company") with a buy rating and US$4.00 target price, noting that Cango appears to be "mispriced and overlooked by the market given its market leading Bitcoin mining status and asset-light model for entry into the high-performance computing (HPC) market." According to the Greenridge Capital report, Cango is trading below the value of its assets, which include liquid holdings in cash and over US$600 million in BTC held under a strict HODL strategy, a 50 EH/s globally distributed mining portfolio, and …

J.Jill delivered a superficially stable 3Q25, but underlying store traffic and profitability trends are concerning. Management guides to a sharp 4Q25 downturn, with comps down mid-to-high single digits and EBITDA nearly wiped out. New strategy includes a risky shift from catalogs to digital/TV marketing, with execution risk given JILL's older customer base.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC or the Company) NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PDMRS) The Company notifies the following acquisitions of ordinary shares of EUR3.50 each (Shares) of PDMRs.

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Vistra's share price has been sliding downwards in H2 2025, which reflects more on its stretched valuations earlier than anything fundamental. Even with some concerns on the recent deal for its Comanche nuclear power plant, its a step in the right direction. Vistra's positive adjusted EBITDA outlook also reflects fundamental strength. In the near term, VST's Buy case is unconvincing considering its overvaluation, but rising power demand in the US and policy focus on energy can make it a winner.

Hercules Capital stands out among BDCs by dominating the venture debt niche, with superior deal flow and a lower cost of capital. HTGC's portfolio is concentrated in sectors with structural upside optionality and lower cyclicality risk, such as defence and drug discovery. The venture debt model offers downside protection through debt covenants and potential equity upside via warrants, supporting an ROE over 15%.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. is advancing the Elk Creek critical minerals project, with strong financing progress and political tailwinds supporting a bullish outlook. NB has secured $360 million in equity and holds $162.8 million in cash, with EXIM Bank due diligence ongoing for up to $800 million in debt financing. The Elk Creek project's updated feasibility study underpins a $2.35 billion NPV and projected annual EBITDA of $403 million, with sector-leading resource grades.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) to Sanofi for $15.50 per share in cash is fair to Dynavax shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages Dynavax shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or [email protected] or [email protected]. The investigation concerns whether Dynavax an.

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CBFV, GTX and PAAS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on Dec. 24, 2025.

QXO is executing a consolidation strategy in the $800B building products' distribution industry, led by proven value creator Brad Jacobs. Integration of Beacon Roofing is ahead of expectations, with organic EBITDA targeted to double to $2B, supporting a $50B sales goal by 2035. Technological upgrades, strategic hires, and aggressive M&A underpin QXO's thesis, despite rising competition from Home Depot and Lowe's.

Despite double-digit revenue growth and margin expansion, First American is valued below its TTM revenue. Operational improvements, rate cuts, and real estate recovery are important tailwinds. Information and data services revenue is expected to generate greater value in the future.

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