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Wind energy is gaining momentum as rising U.S. capacity, AI-driven power demand and clean energy investments accelerate the transition. Stocks like NEE, CEG, PCG and ACA are attractive long-term picks.

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL ) looked set to be the newest addition to the $1 trillion club just a few months back in September, where its valuation topped $877 billion.

Visa Inc. and Mastercard Incorporated form a resilient duopoly benefiting from scale, network effects, and secular digital payment growth. V edges out MA with higher margins, a cleaner balance sheet, and a lower valuation, supporting a Strong Buy rating for Visa versus Buy for Mastercard. Both companies are protected from credit risk, generate robust free cash flow, and return significant capital to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Jayud Global Logistics Limited (“Jayud” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: JYD) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between April 21, 2023 and April 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before January 20, 2026.

Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) has become the face of the AI revolution.

As we come to the close of 2025, tech stocks are gaining pace, and they've remained one of the best performing in the industry.

Since early August, the world's most valuable pharmaceutical stock, Eli Lilly and Company NYSE: LLY, has put on a stellar performance. After tanking 14% on Aug. 7 due to poor clinical trial results, shares have gained a whopping 71% year-to-date.

COIN and CME both target growth, but only one is gaining ground as they expand beyond trading into new digital frontiers.

Qualcomm's handset revenues surge 14% on strong Snapdragon demand, even as competition, trade tensions, and in-house chips challenge its smartphone business.

Microsoft and Oracle both ride enterprise cloud and AI demand, but differences in growth, capex, and execution shape which stock offers better upside.

Shares of fintech firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) had a solid 2025, with around 95% worth of gains, beating both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 by a wide margin.

HONG KONG , Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Living Application Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ILAG) (the "Company" or "Intelligent Living"), a premium lockset manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Hong Kong, today announced, on December 15, 2025, the Company held an extraordinary general meeting of the Company (the "Meeting"). At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Company approved to effect a share consolidation/reverse stock split of all the issued and outstanding and authorized and unissued ordinary shares (the "Ordinary Shares") and preferred shares including Series A and Series B preferred shares (the "Preferred Shares") of the Company be consolidated with a …

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Perrigo Company plc (“Perrigo” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PRGO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 27, 2025 and November 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before January 16, 2026.

Shares of chipmaker Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) briefly hit a fresh record high for a fifth-straight session before edging down 0.5% to trade at $285.21.

Sandisk's AI-driven storage surge, soaring data center demand and triple-digit earnings growth put it ahead in the AI infrastructure race.

Brent Thill, Jefferies analyst, joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss concerns surrounding Oracle, how its success is linked to OpenAI's financials, and more.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Skye Bioscience, Inc. (“Skye” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: SKYE) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between November 4, 2024 and October 3, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before January 16, 2026.

As we turn the page to 2026, certain dividend stocks can become standout performers.

NET's global edge, AI monetization and security scale give it an edge over FSLY as CDN competition heats up.