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In a significant move that has captured the attention of financial markets, Deutsche Bank (DB) (NYSE:DB) has issued an exceptionally bullish forecast for the S&P 500 (SPX) (NYSEARCA:SPY), setting a year-end target of 8,000 for 2026. This ambitious prediction positions Deutsche Bank's outlook as one of
Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)
jumped 7.1% in the morning session after the company announced plans to collaborate with Innoscience to speed up the global rollout of its Gallium Nitride (GaN) power portfolio.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) and its peers.
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.
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
Amid the turbulent tides of global tech and capital markets, a select few stand firm as beacons of direction. Recently, the 2025 Forbes China Most Influential Chinese Elites Top 100 – Trend Pioneers list was officially unveiled, with Yin Haiying, Managing Partner of Prospel Capital Management, securing a prestigious spot. Hailed as the "weathervane of the global Chinese business community", this year’s list rigorously curated 100 leaders from over 6,000 candidates worldwide, with core evaluation criteria focusing on "cycle-transcending insight, industry transformative driving force, and global resource integration capability." Yin Haiying, with two decades of unwavering dedication and remarkable track records in the tech investment arena, is undoubtedly a worthy recipient of this honor.
As 2025 draws to a close, Wall Street's leading analysts are largely painting a robust and optimistic picture for the stock market in the coming year, 2026. The prevailing sentiment is that the current bull market, significantly fueled by the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is set to continue
Shares of search AI platform provider Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) jumped 2.3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a strategic investment in investigations software firm Siren.
Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer AutoZone (NYSE:AZO)
fell 2.7% in the afternoon session after a Morgan Stanley report highlighted potential headwinds for the company, including tariffs and increased investments in business operations. The investment bank pointed to tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, as a potential factor that could increase costs. The report also noted that AutoZone's own investments in selling, general, and administrative expenses—the day-to-day costs of running the business—could create challenges. Despite these concerns, the analysis acknowledged that the company could still see benefits from favorable long-term trends within the auto parts industry.
Shares of semiconductor quality control company Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) jumped 4.2% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on the stock with an "Equalweight" rating and a $335 price target. While an "Equalweight" rating suggests the stock is expected to perform in line with the average stock in the analyst's coverage universe, the initiation of coverage itself brought new attention to the company. The move also came amid a broader rebound for technology stocks. Sentiment in the sector was lifted by continued optimism surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, which helped push shares of large tech companies higher. Further boosting the industry, NVIDIA disclosed a significant investment in Synopsys, another company in the semiconductor space, signaling strong investor confidence in the sector.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
jumped 2.9% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to $158 from $137. The firm maintained its "Equalweight" rating on the shares. This adjustment signaled a more positive outlook on the company's valuation from the investment bank. The move came as the semiconductor equipment maker had been drawing interest from investors, reportedly due to its robust financial stance and potential for growth.
Shares of medical technology company Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP)
jumped 5.3% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as Morgan Stanley raised its price target. Investors seemed to focus on the positive aspect of the analyst's note, which was the increased price target to $130 from $105. This suggested that despite the more neutral rating, the firm saw a higher potential valuation for the company's shares than it did before.
Shares of eyecare company Bausch + Lomb (NYSE:BLCO)
jumped 4.2% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the stock to "Overweight" from "Equal Weight.". The investment bank also adjusted its price target, citing what it described as the strongest product pipeline in the ophthalmology, or eye care, field. According to the bank's note, several disruptive products were expected to support the company's growth in the longer term. In addition, the firm highlighted that Bausch + Lomb's efficiency measures were helping its profit margins over the next few years.
The digital asset landscape is currently experiencing a dynamic period marked by a significant surge in institutional interest and pivotal regulatory advancements, even as the market grapples with pronounced short-term volatility. After a robust period of growth fueled by the approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and landmark US
In a landmark move signaling the accelerating mainstream adoption of digital assets, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has formally recommended that its wealth management clients allocate between 1% and 4% of their investment portfolios to cryptocurrencies. This pivotal guidance, widely reported on December 2, 2025, applies across its Merrill, Bank of America Private Bank, and [...]
As tariffs rattle coffee markets and CEO overhauls reshape strategy, food giants are selling premium café brands while others bulk up through billion-dollar deals.
