Strength Seen in Impinj (PI): Can Its 3.4% Jump Turn into More Strength? — Positive
PI Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025Impinj (PI) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
LPL Financial Reports Rise in November Brokerage & Advisory Assets — Neutral
LPLA Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025LPLA posts $2.36T in brokerage and advisory assets for November, up 0.5% month over month and 34.3% year over year on advisory growth.
3 Momentum Stocks That Could Continue Their Strong Run in 2026 — Positive
AVGO LLY NVDA Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025AI and healthcare momentum remain strong heading into 2026. NVDA, AVGO and LLY stand out as high-growth leaders with earnings power still driving their rallies.
Resolutions approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders — Neutral
STM GlobeNewsWire — December 18, 2025Resolutions approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Amsterdam, December 18, 2025 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the results related to the voting items of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGM) which was held today in Amsterdam. The proposed resolutions were both approved by the Shareholders: the appointment of Armando Varricchio, as member of the Supervisory Board, for a term expiring at the end of the 2028 AGM; and the appointment of Orio Bellezza, as member of the Supervisory Board, for a term expiring at the …
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral
EPAC Seeking Alpha — December 18, 2025Enerpac Tool Group Corp. ( EPAC ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call December 18, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Travis Williams - Senior Director of Investor Relations Paul Sternlieb - CEO, President & Director Darren Kozik - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Will Gildea - CJS Securities, Inc. Ross Sparenblek - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division Steven Silver - Argus Research Company Presentation Operator Thank you for standing by.
QIAGEN Announces Details for Completion of Synthetic Share Repurchase of up to Approximately $500 Million — Neutral
QGEN Business Wire — December 18, 2025VENLO, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $QGEN #QIAGEN--QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced details for completion of plans to return approximately $500 million to shareholders through a synthetic share repurchase that combines a direct capital repayment to QIAGEN shareholders with a reverse stock split. QIAGEN announced in November 2025 plans for the repurchase, which comes after QIAGEN has returned about $650 million to shareholders since the start of 2024 through a synthetic.
Micron Technology Stock Soars on Strong AI Demand — Positive
MU Schaeffers Research — December 18, 2025Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) stock is soaring today, after the AI heavyweight's fiscal first-quarter results blew past estimates.
Here's Why Investors Should Bet on Global Ship Lease Stock Now — Positive
GSL Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025GSL gains momentum as liquidity improves, fleet expansion advances and shares beat peers, signaling stronger prospects for the containership lessor.
Darden Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Surpass, Stock Up — Neutral
DRI Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025DRI second-quarter EPS missed estimates, but revenues beat on 7.3% sales growth and 4.3% comps, sending shares up 5% in premarket trading.
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Birkenstock posts strong 2025 sales but warns of slower growth in 2026 — Neutral
BIRK Proactive Investors — December 18, 2025German footwear maker Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) reported robust sales and profit for 2025, driven by strong demand for its premium sandals and clogs, but cautioned that growth will slow in the coming year due to production limits and trade-related headwinds. Revenue for fiscal 2025 rose 18% in constant currency to €2.1 billion, surpassing the company's guidance range of 15% to 17%.
CLASS ACTION REMINDER: Berger Montague Advises Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (FUN) Investors to Inquire About a Securities Fraud Lawsuit by January 5, 2026 — Neutral
FUN Newsfile Corp — December 18, 2025Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit against Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: FUN) ("Six Flags" or the "Company") has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Six Flags shares during the period of July 1, 2024 through November 5, 2025 (the "Class Period"), including in connection with the merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair L.P. (the "Merger").
CPI, Jobless Claims in Very Agreeable Ranges — Negative
CPI DIA QQQ SPY Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025We find it hard to recognize any headwinds for trading these indexes higher based on today's employment and inflation data.
Cannabis ETF (CNBS) Hits New 52-Week High — Positive
CNBS Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025CNBS Cannabis ETF climbs to a 52-week high, fueled by rescheduling optimism and potential further gains.
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. (ISSC) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates — Positive
ISSC Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. (ISSC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.21 per share a year ago.
PayPal: Is The ILC Bank Charter A Strategic Upgrade - Or A Value Trap? — Neutral
PYPL Seeking Alpha — December 18, 2025PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s recently announced its pursuit of an industrial loan company charter to increase its alignment with emerging small and medium-sized business lending and digital payments integration opportunities. In addition to anticipated cost-savings, the ILC charter's likely to expand PYPL's TAM as well, with PayPal Bank serving as a potential gateway to additive growth and SMB monetization opportunities. Regulatory and compliance risks from the ILC charter are likely confined to PayPal Bank, limiting valuation multiple compression and preserving balance sheet flexibility.
Tesla stock rebounds around 5% today: what's driving the rally today? — Positive
TSLA Invezz — December 18, 2025Tesla stock rebounded strongly early Thursday following a volatile prior session that saw the stock swept up in a broader selloff tied to artificial intelligence-related names. Shares of the electric-vehicle maker were up around 5% at $490.32 in early trading.
Gold Gearing Up for Another Solid Run? ETFs to Ride the Trend — Neutral
GDX GDXJ GLD GLDM IAU IAUM SGDJ SGDM SGOL Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025Gold's rally shows no signs of fading. With rate cuts looming, dollar weakening and bullish forecasts in sight, here are the ETFs that investors can use to ride the trend.
Opera: Richer Dividend Yields And Deep-Value Thesis Trigger Reiterated Buy — Positive
OPRA Seeking Alpha — December 18, 2025OPRA is an even Better Buy after the double digits meltdown, with the recent bottoming at $12s offering an improved margin of safety and a deep value entry. Advertising revenue growth, especially in e-commerce, drives top-line momentum, though margins face near-term pressure from increased inventory costs. OPRA trades at discounted FWD P/E of 11.73x and 2Y PEG non-GAAP ratio of 0.53x, with it triggering the rich forward dividend yields of 5.73%.
We believe Fiserv (FISV) stock merits attention: It is growing, generating cash, and is offered at a considerable valuation discount. Companies like these can utilize cash to propel further revenue growth or simply reward their shareholders with dividends or buybacks.