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.
Twin Peaks Expands to Connecticut with New Franchise Agreement — Neutral
TWNP GlobeNewsWire — December 18, 2025Leading sports lodge plans first location in state as brand continues Northeast growth DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, has signed a new area development agreement to bring its signature Twin Peaks sports lodge experience to Connecticut. The agreement marks Twin Peaks' debut in the state and includes development rights for three future lodges across key markets, including New Haven, Hartford, Danbury, Stamford/Bridgeport, and Waterbury.
Is Ford Rewiring Its Future With Investment in Battery Energy Storage? — Positive
F Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025F is launching a battery energy storage business, converting a Kentucky plant and investing $2 billion to tap into data centers and grid markets.
3 Cyclical Stocks to Buy for Snapback Potential in 2026 — Positive
CROX DOV GIII Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025CROX, GIII and DOV are a few beaten-down cyclical stocks poised to benefit from easing rates, resilient consumer spending and a potential U.S. economic rebound in 2026.
Travel Demand Still Rising in 2026? 4 Stocks to Ride the Boom — Positive
ABNB BKNG EXPE TRIP Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025Rate cuts, global events and resilient demand are setting the stage for stronger U.S. travel spending in 2026.
Fermi Inc. (FRMI) Shares Tank 33% Amid First Tenant Contract Termination -- Hagens Berman Investigating — Neutral
FRMI GlobeNewsWire — December 18, 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 12, 2025, investors in Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ: FRMI) saw the price of their shares crater about 33% after the company revealed that a prospective anchor tenant (“First Tenant”) for Fermi's Project Matador (the company's Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus at Texas Tech University) terminated an agreement that would have advanced $150 million to help fund construction. The company has billed Matador as a multi-gigawatt energy and data center development campus designed to support the accelerating needs of to-be-built AI infrastructure and “a first-of-its-kind energy campus to be built to power …
Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock — Neutral
ETR PRNewsWire — December 18, 2025THE WOODLANDS, Texas , Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Entergy Texas, Inc. board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable Jan. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 2, 2026.
Chewy delivered strong Q3 results, with 8% Y/Y revenue growth and robust expansion in its subscription business, now comprising 84% of revenue. CHWY's net sales per active customer rose 5% year-over-year to $595, and the platform added 1 million new customers in the last year, reaching 21.2 million total. Profitability improved with 31% EBITDA growth and a 6% EBITDA margin, reflecting high operating leverage and effective monetization of the autoship model.
Here's why Susquehanna raised its price target on Micron to $345 — Positive
MU CNBC Television — December 18, 2025Mehdi Hosseini, senior equity research analyst at Susquehanna International group, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Micron's fiscal Q1 results, his predictions for the company's future, and more.
Bird and Lyft Advance Shared Mobility Access Across North America — Neutral
LYFT GlobeNewsWire — December 18, 2025Denver, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bird and Lyft announced two major initiatives that deepen their shared commitment to expand sustainable transportation options and build more connected, multimodal cities across North America.
Elliott Management takes stake in Lululemon, Hut 8 CEO talks Anthropic data center partnership — Positive
HUT LULU Yahoo Finance — December 18, 2025Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market news for December 18, 2025. Activist investor Elliott Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Lululemon.
Shell Approves Waterflood Project at Kaikias Field in the US Gulf — Neutral
SHEL Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025SHEL approves a waterflood project at the Kaikias field to lift recoverable resources and extend the Ursa platform's productive life in the Gulf of America.
NVTS vs. LITE: Which Semiconductor Stock Has an Edge Right Now? — Positive
LITE NVTS Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025AI data-center demand is lifting both Navitas Semiconductor and Lumentum, but surging optical sales and margin gains give LITE a clear edge over NVTS.
There could be difficulties on the horizon for Apple stock (NASDAQ:AAPL). Here's the reason.
Nasdaq-Listed Blue Gold Limited (BGL) Announces Updated Analyst Price Target of Up to $22 — Neutral
BGL GlobeNewsWire — December 18, 2025The revised valuation reflects growing institutional interest in gold-backed financial solutions and integrated digital Institutional intereinfrastructure.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) continues to be a key player in the AI market with a market capitalization of $1.6 trillion, even though its primary electric vehicle division has seen stagnation. Conversely, the EV challenger Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is starting to emerge as a more compelling opportunity.
Oracle's stock has dropped 19% within just one month, unsettling investors who previously witnessed its rise earlier this year. The decline began after a revenue miss in the December quarter, but a closer examination reveals further troubling factors.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock has decreased by 5.6% in Wednesday's trading and is currently valued at $177.29. While the company has seen expanding partnerships and contracts, fueling growth of its commercial segment, investors have been skeptical about the broader AI trade.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RXRX) experienced an 11% increase in stock price on Wednesday after JP Morgan raised its rating, noting the promising potential of its MEK inhibitor program. However, here's a reality check: RXRX remains down by 35% year-to-date and is trading below $5.
Broadcom (AVGO) stock has dropped by 21.1% in under a month, declining from $413 on December 10, 2025, to $326 currently. The selloff reflects investor disappointment with management's outlook for gross margins, which are expected to compress by roughly 100 basis points in Q1 fiscal 2026.