TSMC Profit Surge Fuels AI Optimism and Market Rebound
US stock futures rose Thursday as TSMC's strong Q4 results boosted AI hopes. Oil and silver prices fell amid geopolitical developments. Investors await major bank earnings.
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December Inflation Data Points to Fed Holding Rates Steady
December's core CPI held at 2.6%, matching the previous three months. Fed officials Williams and Musalem suggest rates are near neutral, indicating a pause in cuts is likely at the upcoming meeting.
ConocoPhillips Sees Analyst Price Target Cut Amid Venezuela Recovery Hopes
Piper Sandler lowered ConocoPhillips' price target to $109 but kept an Overweight rating. The firm may benefit from recent U.S. actions in Venezuela regarding $12 billion in arbitration awards.
Amazon's Overbought RSI Signals Bullish Momentum Ahead of Earnings
Amazon's stock surged over 10% last week, with its RSI hitting 70, an overbought level. Analysts view this as a bullish sign, reinforced by steady accumulation and upcoming January earnings.
CrowdStrike Announces Acquisition of Seraphic Security Following Recent Purchase
CrowdStrike acquires Seraphic Security for $420 million, following last week's $740 million purchase of SGNL, as CEO George Kurtz discusses strategy in an exclusive interview.
US Stocks Retreat Amid Bank Earnings and Iran Tensions
US stocks fell Wednesday as investors weighed bank earnings and economic data while monitoring potential US action against Iran. Tech stocks led declines, and precious metals hit record highs.
Financial Advisors Increase Crypto Allocations to Record Levels
A new survey shows financial advisors are allocating to crypto at the highest levels ever, with 32% reporting client allocations and 56% personally owning digital assets.
Oakmark Select Fund Outperforms S&P 500 in Fourth Quarter 2025
Oakmark Select Fund reported an 8.42% return for Q4 2025, beating the S&P 500. The fund highlighted Paycom Software as a top detractor but maintained confidence in its long-term growth.
CarGurus CEO Outlines Software Shift and AI Expansion at Industry Conference
CarGurus CEO Jason Trevisan detailed the company's pivot to dealer-focused software and AI products at a recent conference, highlighting new tools and a strategic move away from wholesale transactions.