Wall Street is undergoing a profound transformation, not by shedding its tech talent, but by aggressively absorbing it. What some are terming a "Tech Exodus" is, in fact, an AI-driven influx of highly specialized technologists into the financial sector, fundamentally reshaping its workforce and capabilities. This pivotal shift is occurring against a backdrop of unprecedented [...]
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -9 (-0.14%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +58 (+1.29%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Friday, consolidating this week's gains. NY cocoa was under pressure Friday due to a stronger...
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +7 (+0.11%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +68 (+0.51%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today, consolidating this week's gains. Cocoa prices rallied sharply over the past two weeks to 5-week hi...
Shares of casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSE:EAT)
jumped 4.7% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan raised its price target for the company, citing a positive outlook after a meeting with management. The bank increased its price target on the stock to $160 from $155 while it kept its "Overweight" rating. The decision followed discussions with Brinker's leadership that pointed to strong company fundamentals. JPMorgan noted the restaurant operator's effective cost reductions and notable growth in customer traffic as key reasons for its optimism. This positive view was not isolated, as it followed a previous upgrade by Citigroup, which had raised its rating on the stock to "Buy" from "Neutral" in the prior month.
Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE)
jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after Citigroup upgraded the stock's rating to Buy from Neutral and significantly raised its price target. The analyst firm increased its price target by 75%, from $12.00 to $21.00. This positive shift reflected the firm's renewed confidence in Fortrea Holdings' market performance and future prospects, according to the analyst report.
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +67 (+1.08%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +5 (+0.11%). Cocoa prices extended their sharp two-week-long rally on Thursday to 5-week highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over t...
Shares of blood products company Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE).
fell 2.1% in the morning session after Citigroup downgraded the stock to "Neutral" from "Buy."
Shares of eyecare company Bausch + Lomb (NYSE:BLCO)
jumped 2.2% in the morning session after Citigroup upgraded its rating on the company's shares to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target. The investment bank adjusted its price forecast to $20, up from the previous target of $16. This change in rating suggested a more positive outlook from the bank regarding the eye health company's future stock performance.
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +65 (+1.04%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -5 (-0.11%). Cocoa prices extended their sharp two-week-long rally today to 5-week highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks...
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The Federal Reserve, on December 10, 2025, announced a significant pivot in its monetary policy, revealing plans to embark on substantial purchases of Treasury bills (T-bills) starting December 12, 2025. This move signals a definitive end to its period of quantitative tightening (QT), which officially concluded on December 1, 2025,
Menlo Park, CA – In a year that has reshaped the landscape of retail finance, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has emerged as a financial titan, experiencing a staggering stock surge of over 260% throughout 2025. This remarkable ascent, which saw its stock price reach an all-time high of $153.86 on
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +339 (+5.76%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +239 (+5.62%). Cocoa prices soared on Wednesday, hitting 1-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks amid...
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +348 (+5.92%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +247 (+5.81%). Cocoa prices are soaring today, hitting 1-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks amid a tightening glo...
Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) has once again affirmed its commitment to shareholder returns by declaring its latest quarterly cash dividend. On December 9, 2025, the company's Board of Directors announced a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on
New York, NY – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), one of the world's leading financial institutions, announced today, December 9, 2025, a quarterly common stock dividend of $1.50 per share. This declaration underscores the banking giant's robust financial health and its unwavering commitment to returning value to its shareholders, sending
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +181 (+3.17%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +133 (+3.23%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long rally on Tuesday to 3.5-week highs. The outlook for a smaller-than-expected glo...
The corporate earnings landscape as of December 9, 2025, presents a complex yet compelling narrative. While the third quarter of 2025 largely concluded with robust performance across the S&P 500, marked by significant earnings and revenue beats, early insights and guidance for Q4 2025 and fiscal year 2026 reveal
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a titan of the financial industry and a significant component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), recently experienced a notable shift in market sentiment. Despite a year of robust financial performance characterized by surging earnings and revenue growth throughout 2024 and 2025, a cautious
