Target faces sales and margin challenges ahead of Q3 results — Negative

TGT   Proactive Investors — November 18, 2025

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) is set to release third-quarter earnings on November 19, with analysts warning of potential headwinds in sales and margins amid slowing digital growth and broader retail pressures. Bank of America projects the retailer will report adjusted earnings of $1.67 per share and a 1% decline in comparable-store sales, slightly below consensus estimates of $1.72 per share and a 1.8% drop in comps.

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NCLH Stock Slips 28% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold? — Negative

NCLH   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

Norwegian Cruise shares slide 28% in three months as pricing dilution, higher leverage and heavier Caribbean exposure pressure sentiment.

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UPS vs. FDX: Which Parcel Delivery Company Holds More Promise Now? — Negative

FDX  UPS   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

FDX's cost cuts, stronger leverage and upbeat fiscal second-quarter outlook contrast with UPS' struggles, shaping the parcel giants' diverging prospects.

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Canada's industry minister aims to deliver a decision next month on whether Anglo American can proceed with its takeover of Teck Resources, but warned that the British miner's pledges to date aren't enough.

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Opendoor's CEO Sprung a Big Trap for Short Sellers. Should You Buy? — Neutral

OPEN   24/7 Wall Street — November 18, 2025

Meme stocks have created a world of volatility, and Opendoor Technologies ( NASDAQ:OPEN ) is the latest darling of the stock chatrooms that has captured the attention of traders, leading to a dramatic turnaround in 2025.

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Futu Holdings: Q3 Earnings Recap And Macro Risks (Rating Downgrade) — Neutral

FUTU   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

Futu Holdings Limited delivered strong Q3 results with 86% revenue growth and significant increases in funded accounts and client assets. FUTU's expansion in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the U.S., plus robust crypto trading volumes, fueled recent growth despite broader market volatility. Risks include heavy reliance on crypto trading momentum and potential spillover from declining tech stocks and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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Syria signs gas cooperation deal with ConocoPhillips and Novaterra — Neutral

COP   Reuters — November 18, 2025

The Syrian Petroleum Company, U.S.-based ConocoPhillips and Novaterra have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in the natural gas sector, Syria's energy ministry said on Tuesday.

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Helmerich & Payne Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat — Neutral

HP   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

HP posts a mixed Q4 as earnings miss but revenues beat estimates, with strong offshore growth offset by international losses and one-time charges.

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What the Charts Say About Nvidia Stock Heading Into Earnings — Neutral

NVDA   Barrons — November 18, 2025

Nvidia has been resting on an inflection point in recent session.

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- EPKINLY plus rituximab and lenalidomide (EPKINLY + R2) is now the first and only bispecific antibody combination therapy available for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma after at least one line of systemic therapy - In the Phase 3 EPCORE® FL-1 trial, EPKINLY + R2 demonstrated significantly superior progression-free survival and overall response rates compared to standard of care R2 with approximately 3 out of 4 patients achieving a complete response - Approval marks third indication for EPKINLY and first-ever FDA approval for a bispecific combination therapy in lymphoma NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- …

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Navitas Semiconductor: Betting On High Hopes, Risks Weigh In — Negative

NVTS   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NVTS) is pivoting from mobile chargers to AI data centers with a possible future outlook to tap into energy infrastructure, and industrial electrification, targeting high-growth sectors. NVTS faces deteriorating fundamentals, with a 53% YoY revenue decline and high valuation multiples, making current stock levels speculative despite future growth projections. Execution risk is significant as NVTS transitions, requiring new customer relationships and facing strong competition from established chipmakers with integrated manufacturing.

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Ampco-Pittsburgh Stock Gains Post Strong Q3 Earnings and Restructuring — Positive

AP   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

AP reports stronger third-quarter 2025 results as ALP hits record EBITDA and facility exits reshape earnings potential.

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VTYX Stock Skyrockets 156% in a Month: Here's What You Need to Know — Positive

VTYX   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

Ventyx Biosciences stock jumps 156% as its mid-stage obesity and CV risk study achieves key safety, tolerability, anti-inflammatory and CV risk reduction goals.

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Hims & Hers Plunges 15.6% in 3 Months: Time to Hold the Stock or Sell? — Neutral

HIMS   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

HIMS faces rising regulatory strain, margin pressure and competition despite strong revenue momentum.

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Why Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now — Positive

DKS   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Dick's (DKS) have what it takes?

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As Buffett prepares to step back as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the company is making moves few would expect from the Oracle of Omaha.

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Spotify tests Platinum tier in emerging markets, analysts eye broader potential — Positive

SPOT   Proactive Investors — November 18, 2025

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT)'s announcement of a new Platinum subscription tier has been welcomed by Jefferies analysts with cautious optimism. Spotify on Monday unveiled its Platinum tier in five test markets (India, Indonesia, South Africa, UAE, and Saudi Arabia), marking a shift in the company's subscription strategy.

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Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock slump has intensified amid mounting investor concerns about media dealmaking, rising competition, and questions over the company's next phase of growth

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Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) on Tuesday released topline results from the Phase 2 CADENCE study of Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) in adults for combined post- and precapillary pulmonary hypertension (CpcPH) due to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

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Alphabet Up, Apple Down: Berkshire Hathaway Rebalances Portfolio? — Positive

BRK-A  BRK-B   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

BRK.B reshapes its portfolio, boosting Alphabet holdings while trimming Apple as part of a broader bid to reduce concentration risk.

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