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On January 7, 2026, Stifel lowered Wingstop's price target to $290 while Barclays raised it to $335, both citing 2026 restaurant industry challenges. The stock had surged 18% in November after strong quarterly results.
Jim Cramer commented on Apple and NVIDIA stocks, expressing optimism and advising investors to hold rather than trade them, noting they are currently seen as sources of funds.
Honeywell's majority-owned quantum computing unit Quantinuum has confidentially filed draft IPO papers with U.S. regulators. The move follows a $600 million funding round last year and comes as Honeywell shares rose 1.6% in premarket trading.
John E. Callies, a director at ePlus Inc., sold 560 shares in an open-market transaction on Dec. 8, 2025, according to an SEC filing. The sale was part of a series of dispositions.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened its first managed hotel in South Korea, Wyndham Goseong Gangwon, and announced two new developments in Seoul and Busan, expanding its presence amid the country's tourism recovery.
Norway's Energy Ministry has awarded 57 production licenses to 19 companies in the APA 2025 round, with licenses distributed across the North, Norwegian, and Barents Seas.
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, compares the crypto industry's recent struggles to post-war Japan, citing market crashes, regulatory pressure, and unfulfilled promises. He outlines a 'fourth generation' of technology aimed at simplifying use and expanding adoption.
Amazon's stock, undervalued historically and versus retail peers, shows strong operating leverage in e-commerce and accelerating AWS revenue growth, with increased 2026 capex planned for AI infrastructure.
Cotton futures gained 50-55 points Monday after USDA data revealed lower production and ending stocks, with ginnings down from a year ago.