Can MONOPOLY Fuel Traffic & App Growth for McDonald's in Q4? — Negative

MCD   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

MCD turns to a digital-first MONOPOLY revival to drive app growth, reinforce value messaging and support U.S. traffic momentum in the fourth quarter.

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3 Gold Stocks to Buy as Bullion Shines in a Low-Rate Environment — Positive

AEM  GFI  KGC   Zacks Investment Research — December 18, 2025

Gold's 2025 surge amid easing rate expectations is boosting miners' appeal, with GFI, AEM and KGC emerging as standout plays in a low-rate environment.

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SunCar Technology Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results — Neutral

SDA   GlobeNewsWire — December 18, 2025

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunCar Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "SunCar") (NASDAQ: SDA), an innovative leader in AI cloud-based B2B auto eInsurance and auto services in China, today reported third quarter 2025 financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

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Blackstone CEO recollects company journey on 40-year anniversary — Positive

BX   CNBC Television — December 18, 2025

Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone co-founder, chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the firm's 40-year anniversary, data center deals around the U.S. and much more.

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Austria's Supreme Court has ruled that Meta's personalized advertising model is unlawful and ordered the company to provide users across the European Union with complete access to their personal data within 14 days of any request, in a final and directly enforceable decision that sets a binding legal precedent across the bloc.

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PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TYL #TylerTech--Tyler Technologies announced today that it has been recognized with 12 industry workplace awards further recognizing Tyler's sustained leadership.

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Innovating Diagnostics and What's Next — Neutral

QDEL   PRNewsWire — December 18, 2025

SAN DIEGO , Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL), a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, has released Episode 54 of its Science Bytes podcast, featuring Jonathan Siegrist, PhD, Executive Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer at QuidelOrtho. Dr. Siegrist is a recognized leader in molecular diagnostics and biomedical engineering, driving innovation and next-generation diagnostic solutions.

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Micron Says The Best Is Yet To Come After Record Q1 — Positive

MU   Benzinga — December 18, 2025

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) stock rose Thursday after surpassing fiscal first-quarter 2026 expectations and issuing a robust forecast.

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Micron Technology beat Wall Street's fiscal first-quarter estimates and issued blowout guidance as demand for AI memory outstrips supply. The company said it expects the total addressable market for high-bandwidth memory to hit $100 billion by 2028, growing at a 40% compounded annual growth rate.

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Could Buying USA Rare Earth Stock Today Set You Up for Life? — Neutral

USAR   The Motley Fool — December 18, 2025

A recent acquisition furthers the company's strategic aims. Management recently brought forward expectations for commercial production on a mine where it controls the rights.

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Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Lease in Doral, FL — Neutral

TRNO   Business Wire — December 18, 2025

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Lease in Doral, FL.

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Jackson Names Alison Reed Head of Distribution — Neutral

JXN   Business Wire — December 18, 2025

LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced that Alison Reed has been appointed Head of Distribution of Jackson National Life Distributors LLC (JNLD), the marketing and distribution business of Jackson National Life Insurance Company. In this role, Reed has responsibility to drive organizational performance, develop new product and distribution opportunities and direct initiatives for continued business growth at JNLD and Jackson. Reed will se.

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United Rentals Scales AI Applications with AWS — Neutral

URI   Business Wire — December 18, 2025

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced it has scaled enterprise-wide adoption of Manual Assist AI, a web-based application that delivers AI-powered diagnostics and on-demand access to thousands of equipment manufacturer manuals for its service teams. Developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of an ongoing commitment to innovation and AI integration, the solution now supports more than 4,000 monthly users, putting AI-powered ins.

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-- Innovative single-device solution integrates proven FemVue and FemChec ® technologies to support fallopian tube evaluation and improve workflow efficiency-- ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Femasys Inc. (NASDAQ: FEMY), a leading biomedical innovator making fertility and non-surgical permanent birth control more accessible and cost-effective to women worldwide, announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its FemVue Controlled device, an innovative diagnostic solution designed for controlled contrast delivery to evaluate fallopian tube status. The next-generation FemVue Controlled device integrates features of the Company's original FemVue and FemChec technologies into …

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Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. has recently been underperforming some of its closest peers. Yet, despite a material decline in share price, NCDL's P/NAV is almost exactly the same as for the sector median. In the article, I share my views on which direction NCDL is likely headed and why.

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Schneider's Cowan acquisition delivers major Dedicated growth in first year — Neutral

SNDR   Business Wire — December 18, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is marking the one-year anniversary of its acquisition of Cowan Systems, LLC. Over the past twelve months, Schneider has significantly expanded and strengthened its Dedicated operations — building on Cowan's regional expertise, lightweight equipment and innovative solutions to deliver more capacity and efficiency for shippers nationwide. Th.

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San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) common stock (previously American Depositary Shares until their conversion to common stock on July 1, 2025) between May 20, 2025 and August 18, 2025, all dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the James Hardie class action lawsuit. Captioned Laborers' District Council and Contractors' Pension Fund of Ohio v.

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Shares of cannabis firms rose in premarket trading on Thursday, driven by expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order easing federal regulations on marijuana.

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IRSA: Monetizing Ramblas — Positive

IRS   Seeking Alpha — December 18, 2025

I rate IRSA (IRS) a buy, citing robust mall operations and the transformative Ramblas development unlocking substantial earnings growth. IRS benefits from a resilient mall model—98% occupancy, inflation-linked leases, and expansion to 458k sqm GLA by 2028. Ramblas, now monetizing after decades of dormancy, could add US$50–80M annually, driving over 30% EBITDA growth by 2028.

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Major technology stocks are attempting to recover, with Nvidia, Broadcom, and Oracle showing early signs of stabilization. The analysis highlights potential value opportunities following a sharp selloff, while emphasizing patience amid volatility.

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