Shares of casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG)
jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced its debut in Sacramento with the opening of two new restaurant locations. This expansion marked the company's entry into the Sacramento market and continued its nationwide growth. The first of the two restaurants opened its doors, with a second location planned to open later in the month. For a restaurant brand, entering new cities is a key part of growing the business and reaching more customers, which investors often viewed as a positive development for future sales.
Shares of airline company United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL)
jumped 4% in the afternoon session after an investment firm reiterated its 'Buy' rating on the stock and the airline announced a new partnership to modernize its sales technology. TD Cowen restated its positive view, designating United its "Best Idea for 2026" and setting a $125 price target. The firm's confidence stemmed from expected improvements in Boeing's production rates, which should aid United's fleet renewal. This update was anticipated to boost revenue with more premium seating and lower non-fuel costs.
Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT)
jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after several investment firms expressed a positive outlook for the company, with KeyBanc and Morgan Stanley raising their price targets and UBS upgrading the stock's rating. KeyBanc increased its price target to $285 from $240, keeping an Overweight rating. The firm noted long-term demand drivers from artificial intelligence applications. In a similar move, UBS upgraded Applied Materials from Neutral to Buy and also set a $285 price target, citing a good outlook for wafer fab equipment, which is used to produce memory chips. Adding to the positive sentiment, Morgan Stanley adjusted its price target upward to $273 from $252, while also maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares.
Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD)
jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the stock rebounded from losses in the prior trading session that were linked to a decline in Bitcoin prices. The online trading platform had slipped the previous day as Bitcoin experienced a sharp single-day decline. This was notable because options and crypto made up 78% of the transaction-based revenue in Robinhood's latest quarter. Adding to investor optimism, news emerged that Cathie Wood's ARK Invest had purchased more shares during the dip. The recovery also occurred against a backdrop of strong company performance, as Robinhood had recently crushed its third-quarter earnings estimates and reported an 82% jump in average revenue per user.
Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares are trading higher Tuesday afternoon, climbing nearly 2.20% to $125.95 as a sharp recovery in the cryptocurrency market fuels inv
Over the last 25 years, platinum has produced an average return of +7.79% from December 6 to February 20, with a win rate of 84% and an impressive annualised return of +43.29%.
Snowflake Inc (NASDAQ:SNOW) shares are jumping on Tuesday, moving in tandem with MongoDB Inc (NASDAQ:MDB) after both data platform companies saw their stocks jump in after-hours trading Monday.
Washington D.C. – December 2, 2025 – In a pivotal moment for the nation's financial landscape, top bank regulators from the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) appeared before Congress today, staunchly defending and outlining further plans for the
Gold prices are currently experiencing a significant and sustained rally, captivating financial markets as the precious metal surges towards new historical highs. This powerful upward momentum is primarily fueled by growing expectations of a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates, coupled with persistent inflation concerns and
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday gave up an early advance and fell slightly by -0.08%. The dollar turned lower on Tuesday after T-note yields gave up an early advance, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Strength in stocks on Tu...
New York, NY – December 2, 2025 – The financial markets are abuzz with a palpable sense of optimism, as equities continue their upward trajectory, fueled by strong expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut as early as its upcoming December meeting. This burgeoning confidence has ignited a "risk-on" environment, propelling
As the financial world braces for a pivotal moment, President Donald Trump, recently re-elected and now in office for his second term, is on the cusp of announcing his nominee for the next Federal Reserve Chair. This highly anticipated decision, expected in early 2026, is sending ripples of speculation through
Although predictable, Intel’s remarkable 100% year-to-date rally raises a question for investors: is it time to take profits, or is the company’s turnaround only beginning?
As the calendar turns towards December 9-10, 2025, all eyes in the financial world are fixed on the Federal Reserve's final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year. While today, December 2nd, marks the beginning of the crucial week leading up to the decision, market participants are already
The company's recent performance was broadly in line with expectations; however, if its guidance is accurate, revenue and profitability could rise this fiscal year.
Egypt's long-dormant mining sector is experiencing a vibrant renaissance, drawing significant attention and investment from Australian companies eager to explore its vast, underexplored mineral wealth. This surge in interest, particularly for gold and silver, is poised to redefine Egypt's role in the global precious metals supply chain, potentially leading to
Toronto, Canada – December 2, 2025 – In a significant move reverberating across the precious metals sector, TD Securities has upgraded New Gold Inc. (TSE:NGD) to a 'Buy' rating from 'Hold,' dramatically increasing its price objective from C$7.50 to C$12.00. This decisive analyst action comes on
As global financial markets continue to grapple with an unprecedented confluence of persistent inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and the intricate dance of central bank interest rate policies, investors find themselves at a critical juncture. The allure of "market timing"—the tantalizing prospect of perfectly predicting market peaks and troughs—often
Silver, the often-overlooked precious metal, has captivated financial markets with a breathtaking ascent to unprecedented highs throughout 2025, doubling its value since the start of the year. However, the white metal's relentless charge has recently hit a speed bump, as investors, eager to lock in substantial gains, initiated a wave
The precious metals market is currently witnessing a fascinating and potentially paradigm-shifting phenomenon: silver (XAG) appears to be increasingly decoupling from its traditional big brother, gold (XAU). For decades, the price movements of silver have largely mirrored those of gold, albeit with higher volatility. However, recent trends, particularly throughout 2025,
Global aluminum prices are experiencing a period of significant volatility, marked by recent easing trends even as underlying concerns about China's production capacity and a nuanced picture of global industrial demand create a complex market environment. As of December 2, 2025, the industrial metal is caught between the tightening grip
January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.68 (-1.15%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.00386 (-2.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Tuesday in hopes of an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war as the key...
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The global lithium market, a critical barometer for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has entered a new phase of stabilization in late 2025, following a dramatic period of price volatility. After plummeting by as much as 90% from its late 2022 peak, lithium prices have found a floor and are
