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ServiceNow: 45.9% Drop, 40% Upside as Analysts Upgrade
Wall Street is turning bullish on ServiceNow (NOW) after a 45.9% 52-week plunge left shares trading at what analysts call deeply undervalued levels, with RBC Capital's $150 price target implying 40.1%
Grantham: Megacap IPOs Could Derail S&P 500
Veteran investor Jeremy Grantham warns that a wave of megacap IPOs from AI and space companies could pressure the U.S. stock market later in 2026, citing historical data showing 1% IPO-driven market-c
Melius Downgrades Microsoft to Hold, $430 Target
Melius Research downgraded Microsoft to Hold from Buy with a $430 price target, arguing that escalating capex needs to compete in AI and cloud will pressure free cash flow.
Leidos Q4 revenue falls short, profit beats expectations
Leidos posted Q4 revenue of $4.21 billion, missing forecasts as the six‑week 2023 U.S. government shutdown dampened orders, while its adjusted earnings beat expectations.
UK Unemployment Hits 5-Year High; Gilt Yields Drop
UK unemployment climbed to a five-year high of 5.2% in December, pulling sterling down and prompting traders to fully price two Bank of England rate cuts this year, even as European equities closed br
3 key trends shaping the stock market this week
The stock market faces a holiday-shortened week dominated by AI disruption fears and earnings reports. Investors are grappling with whether current sell-offs are justified, forcing a re-evaluation of
Jamieson Greer Leads Trump's Global Trade War
Jamieson Greer, a relatively unknown lawyer, is spearheading President Trump's global trade war, wielding significant influence over international economic policy. This signals a continued shift towar
Shift4 Payments Biggest Q4 Detractor for Wasatch
Wasatch Global Investors identified Shift4 Payments as the largest detractor from its Small Cap Growth Strategy's Q4 2025 performance, with the stock falling after a competitor's disappointing results
US Crypto Funds Lose $403M as Bitcoin Slides to $69K
U.S. crypto investors pulled $403 million from funds amid a 2% Bitcoin dip, while Europe and Canada poured $230 million into the market, underscoring a stark regional split for global risk appetite.
S&P Futures Up 0.4% as Cool CPI Fuels Fed Cut Hopes
Global equity futures rose modestly on Monday as cool U.S. inflation data revived expectations of multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts, while market participants weighed AI sector risks and upcoming ear
Parent PLUS borrowers must consolidate by March 31
Parents holding federal Parent PLUS student loans must consolidate by late March or lose access to income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness when a new law kicks in July 1, consumer advocates
Goldman: Korea, Japan to Keep Outperforming Wall Street
Goldman Sachs tells clients to stay overweight South Korean and Japanese stocks, arguing the AI-fueled KOSPI rally and Japan's emerging reflation trade have further to run while Wall Street sits flat
European markets rise, Munich Security Conference
European markets edged higher as investors digested key takeaways from the Munich Security Conference, where geopolitical tensions and defense spending dominated discussions. While some leaders acknow
Cathay Home Drops 'Swift Home' Bedding Trademark After Taylor Swift Appeal
Bedding company Cathay Home has withdrawn its bid to trademark "Swift Home" for bedding products after Taylor Swift's legal team appealed to the US Patent and Trademark Office, arguing the branding fa
China Japan Taiwan dispute cuts tourism, weighs on
Japan's economy is facing headwinds as a diplomatic feud with China, stemming from Taiwan's security, significantly reduces Chinese tourism. This decline threatens Japan's tourism-dependent economy, c
IRS 1099-DA Form Omits Cost Basis, Risks Overpayment
Crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood are sending investors the new IRS Form 1099-DA for the 2026 tax season, but the form only reports proceeds—not cost basis—leaving investors to prove purcha
Magnificent Seven ETF Teeters at 200-Day Moving Average
Market stress signals are flashing as the Magnificent Seven ETF hovers near its 200-day moving average, the Nasdaq logs a fifth straight weekly loss, and defensive consumer staples surge 17% over five
SPYT ETF Caps Gains While Paying Monthly Income
Defiance’s SPYT ETF, launched in March 2024 to generate high monthly income via daily S&P 500 call writing, now underpering the index as its upside caps limit returns in strong market rallies.
Robinhood Stock Slides 53% as Crypto Revenue Falls 38%
Robinhood’s shares have tumbled over 50% as its crypto‑driven revenue collapses, options trading now dominate, and a lofty price‑to‑sales multiple signals further downside for investors and the platfo
3 Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Crypto
With the crypto market down 45% from its October 2025 peak, a Motley Fool analyst argues Alphabet, TSMC, and Oracle offer stronger long-term growth than digital assets, citing AI-driven cloud revenue
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