NIKE & On Holding Go Head-to-Head: Which Stock Has the Edge?
ZACKS· 2025-12-18 02:06
Key Takeaways NIKE leverages its Win Now strategy and sport-led model for steady growth amid margin and regional pressures.On Holding is expanding from a small base, led by premium footwear strength and growing apparel contribution.NKE & ONON face near-term earnings pressure, but estimate revisions signal improving confidence in execution.The global athletic footwear and apparel market is entering a defining phase, and few rivalries capture this shift better than NIKE Inc. (NKE) vs. On Holding AG (ONON) . O ...
Visa Brings USDC Settlement to the U.S. and Advances Onchain Payments
ZACKS· 2025-12-18 02:06
Key Takeaways Visa enables U.S. issuers and acquirers to settle VisaNet obligations using USDC alongside fiat.V allows 24/7 USDC settlement, with Cross River and Lead Bank live on Solana transactions.V's stablecoin volumes reached a $3.5B annualized rate, and Arc will support future USDC settlement.Visa Inc. (V) is making a significant move to modernize payment systems by introducing USDC-based settlements for U.S. institutions. This initiative enables select issuer and acquirer partners to settle their Vis ...
ARKR Plunges 31.8% in Six Months: Time to Hold the Stock or Sell?
ZACKS· 2025-12-18 02:06
Ark Restaurants Corp.’s (ARKR) investors have been experiencing some short-term losses from the stock lately, despite its bumpy ride over recent months. Shares of the owners and operators of restaurants and bars, fast food concepts and catering operations have lost 31.8% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 5.1% decline. It has also underperformed the sector and the S&P 500’s gains of 6% and 16.3%, respectively, in the same time frame.A key recent development for ARKR was the release of its f ...
KMX CLASS ACTION ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Shareholders of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit
Prnewswire· 2025-12-18 02:06
RADNOR, Pa., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that an amended securities class action lawsuit has been filed against CarMax, Inc. ("CarMax") (NYSE: KMX) which expands the class period to include those who purchased or otherwise acquired CarMax securities between June 20, 2025, and November 5, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lead plaintiff deadline is January 2, 2026. CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP:If you ...
Amazon appoints longtime AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org
TechCrunch· 2025-12-18 02:06
In Brief Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced in a message to staff on Wednesday that longtime AWS executive Peter DeSantis will lead a new AI-focused organization within the company. This organization will be responsible for Amazon’s AI models like Nova, as well as silicon development and quantum computing, which help make AI tools faster and more efficient. DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet. At AWS’s r ...
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Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 02:05
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Robinhood CEO Talks Prediction Markets, 'Trump Accounts'
Youtube· 2025-12-18 02:05
I want to start with these sports wagering capabilities that you've added to your suite of offerings here. These preset combination contracts for professional football games, NFL games, it sounds like this is your version of parlays that are offered by traditional sportsbooks. So what is the difference between a combination trade and a parlay.Yeah. So as you mentioned, this is part of our big unveil of prediction markets, which we've offered for a little bit over a year. But remember, we started with just o ...
The Hyatt Centric Brand Debuts in Puerto Rico with Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde
Businesswire· 2025-12-18 02:05
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Interlink and Vivo Beach Club today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Puerto Rico. Located in one of Puerto Rico's most celebrated neighborhoods, the hotel is walking distance to the award-winning Isla Verde Beach, vibrant restaurants, nightlife, and shopping, placing savvy travelers in the middle of the action. A five-minute drive from Luis Muñoz Marin Intern. ...
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Continues to Lead in Networking and IT
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-12-18 02:04
公司市场地位与评级 - 公司是全球网络与IT基础设施领域的领导者,专注于人工智能和网络安全解决方案 [1] - 公司与惠普企业和Arista Networks等巨头竞争,并保持了市场主导地位 [1] - 摩根士丹利近期给予公司“超配”评级,并将目标股价从82美元上调至91美元 [1] 财务表现与估值 - 公司2026财年收入预测前景乐观,预计在602亿美元至610亿美元之间 [3] - 公司最新股价为77.55美元,当日微跌0.89% [3] - 公司市值约为3064亿美元,体现了其巨大的市场存在感和投资者对其未来前景的信心 [3] - 公司股票面临高估值和宏观经济风险,可能对股价进一步上涨构成挑战 [3][4] 股票表现与交易 - 公司股票在过去一年中大幅上涨33.8%,表现优于竞争对手及Zacks计算机与科技行业21.1%的涨幅 [4] - 股票在纳斯达克交易所交易活跃,成交量为15,746,983股,反映出显著的投资者兴趣 [3] 人工智能业务驱动 - 公司股票同比表现突出,凸显了其在人工智能和安全领域的强劲势头,显著超越竞争对手的回报 [2] - 对人工智能基础设施的需求是关键增长动力,已带来来自超大规模客户的重大订单 [2] - 公司专注于人工智能基础设施,来自超大规模客户的订单预计到2026财年将达到30亿美元 [4] 核心业务挑战 - 公司在人工智能之外的核心业务可能面临同比的挑战性比较,这可能影响其整体增长轨迹 [2] - 尽管表现强劲,公司在其核心业务方面面临挑战 [4]
Southwest Expands Global Reach With Turkish Airlines
Benzinga· 2025-12-18 02:04
Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) announced on Wednesday that it will expand its international reach through a new transatlantic partnership, set to begin in early 2026. • Southwest Airlines stock is trending lower. Why is LUV stock retreating?The move aims to connect U.S. travelers to global destinations via Istanbul.Southwest Airlines confirmed a partnership with Turkish Airlines to offer single-ticket trips between the U.S. and Istanbul.Also Read: Top 3 Industrials Stocks That May Collapse In Q4The ...