Chevron to Export 2 Billion Cubic Meters of LNG to Hungary — Neutral

CVX   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

CVX reportedly seals a five-year LNG deal with Hungary, supplying 2 billion cubic meters to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian gas.

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Northstar Gold launches drilling program at Cam Copper Mine — Positive

CPER  JJC  NSGCF   Proactive Investors — December 18, 2025

Northstar Gold Corp. (CSE:NSG) said on Thursday it has begun a definition diamond drill program at its Cam Copper Mine, a historic high-grade copper site located 18 kilometres southeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The 1,200-metre drill program will focus on the high-grade Zone 2 lens of the volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit.

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JASPER, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--German American Bank announced today that it has been recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. The company also received recognition across its footprint as a Best Regional Bank listed in the states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, recognized top regional banks in the United States by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of over 8,800 institut.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / Birkenstock Holding plc (together with its subsidiaries, "BIRKENSTOCK", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE:BIRK) today announces financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The Company reports fiscal 2025 revenue growth of 16% and 18% on a constant currency basis, ahead of the Company's guidance of 15-17%, driven by strong consumer demand across all segments, channels and categories.

image for news Birkenstock Reports Fiscal 2025 Revenue Growth Ahead of Target, Outperforming Adjusted EBITDA and Earnings Growth; Sets Fiscal 2026 Targets

Natural Gas ETFs to Gain With Demand Expected to Rebound in 2026 — Positive

BOIL  LNGX  UNG   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

After a muted 2025, natural gas demand is projected to rebound in 2026, and these three ETFs offer diversified ways to position for the recovery.

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LUMN Surges 26% in the Past Year: Can It Sustain the Momentum in 2026? — Positive

LUMN   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

LUMN's shares are up nearly 25.9% in a year as its AI-driven PCF deals, NaaS growth and balance sheet repair fuel a high-stakes turnaround.

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Will Direct Distribution in Southern Europe Boost ISRG's Margins? — Positive

ISRG   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

ISRG plans a 2026 shift to direct distribution in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, aiming to lift margins by capturing distributor economics with execution risk.

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Here's Why You Should Retain CLOV Stock in Your Portfolio Now — Positive

CLOV   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

Clover Health shows strong membership growth, rising revenues and sustained EBITDA gains from Clover Assistant, though near-term margin pressure remains a risk.

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Boston Scientific's Global Expansion: What's Behind the Growth? — Positive

BSX   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

BSX expands globally with R&D, AI-driven manufacturing and Emerging Markets, aiming for $1B+ revenues in China in 2025.

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SEI Investments Announces Dividend Hike: Is It Sustainable? — Positive

SEIC   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

SEIC boosts its semi-annual dividend by 6.1% and expands buybacks, backed by strong earnings and liquidity.

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Marsh McLennan appoints Mike Mathews Digital Infrastructure Leader — Neutral

MMC   Business Wire — December 18, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, today announced the appointment of Mike Mathews as Global Digital Infrastructure Leader. In this newly created position, Mr. Mathews will harness Marsh McLennan's collective expertise in risk, capital, and advisory solutions for clients in this rapidly expanding sector. Based in Boston, Mr. Mathews brings over 25 years of specialized industry experience to the role having worked with companies.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or “the Company”) (NYSE: JHX) 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 May 20, 2025, and August 18, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before December 23, 2025.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today launched the second year of its successful brand campaign “Now This is Taxes” for tax year 2025 (taxes filed in 2026). The campaign demonstrates the future of taxes through its consumer platform, the only all-in-one destination seamlessly fusing Credit Karma and TurboTax with Agentic AI and human intelligence (AI+.

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Charlotte, NC, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FG Nexus Inc. (Nasdaq: FGNX, FGNXP) (the “Company”), today announced the current status of its common stock buyback program and ETH holdings.

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Rep. Hakeem Jefferies: Health care system is broken — Negative

JEF   CNBC Television — December 18, 2025

Rep. Hakeem Jefferies, House Minority Leader, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the push to extend ACA subsidies.

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HUB Cyber Security Announces Open-Market Share Purchases By Insiders — Neutral

HUBC   GlobeNewsWire — December 18, 2025

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (Nasdaq: HUBC) (“HUB” or the “Company”) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Noah Hershcoviz, and certain members of the Company's Board of Directors, are commencing open-market purchases of the Company's ordinary shares.

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VC arms at Google and Nvidia have backed Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable in a $330 million Series B round at a $6.6 billion valuation. The announcement confirms details reported by CNBC on Tuesday.

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StubHub Holdings: Buying Opportunity As Fundamentals Remain Sound — Neutral

STUB   Seeking Alpha — December 18, 2025

StubHub Holdings (STUB) maintains a buy rating as structural dominance and market share gains outweigh near-term uncertainty and post-earnings volatility. STUB now approaches 50% North American market share, accelerating its flywheel effect and reinforcing scale-driven competitive advantages. Recent margin pressure reflects deliberate investment in marketing and direct issuance, not deteriorating fundamentals or lost pricing power.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform, has today announced the renewal of its audio advertising partnership with DAX, a pioneering digital advertising platform owned by Global , the Media & Entertainment group.

image for news LiveOne and DAX United States Renew Exclusive Partnership for 2026 with 30%+ Projected Increase in YoY Programmatic Audio Advertising Revenues