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Rotating into value stocks could become more popular in the new year. Value stocks (companies undervalued by the market) underperformed throughout 2025, but recovered by the end of the year. As of Tuesday, the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) had outperformed this month and this quarter, rising 0.8% and 3.9%, respectively. By comparison, the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) rose 0.6% and 2.3% over the same period. Value may continue to perform well next year. The S&P 500 is expected to post another double-digit gain in 2026, but the gains are expected to be more difficult. Investors worried…
An explosion targeting a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday killed at least eight people and injured 18 others, the country’s health ministry said. State news agency SANA reported that “explosive devices” were planted at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb Mosque, targeting worshipers attending Friday prayers. A video released by the state news agency showed the mosque’s interior sustaining extensive damage, with debris strewn on the floor. Security forces set up a cordon around the mosque as authorities began investigating the incident and collecting evidence, the Interior Ministry said. Homs province’s media office said it was…
Britney Spears’ sons are all grown up and appear in rare photo with Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter MaddieIt’s time to get back on the proverbial horse at Jamie Lynn Spears’ house. Zoey 101 alum and husband Jamie Watson gave their daughter Maddie Watson his own ATV for Christmas. The incident comes nearly nine years after Maddie, then 8, was left in a coma for two days after a horrific accident involving a similar vehicle on her family’s property in Louisiana. Jamie Lynn’s merry-go-round of Christmas photos included a close-up of the now 17-year-old’s new ride, decorated with a big red…
Casey’s General Stores (CASY) is not widely followed, but it should be, especially for investors looking for actionable opportunities that are off the radar. CASY is a food retail company in the consumer staples space, which isn’t typically exciting. In fact, the S&P 500 Consumer Staples ETF is the worst sector year-to-date, currently at -1.4% vs. +17% for the S&P 500. CASY is not a member of the S&P 500 Consumer Staples sector, but it would certainly help if it was. CASY is up about 44% year-to-date and just hit a new high this week. As we’ll discuss in more…
Princess Charlotte was determined to make some wishes come true this Christmas. Ms Norfolk stopped to take a few selfies after her family’s annual holiday service after realizing that all the people gathered outside St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham wanted pictures with her. Meanwhile, her father Prince William wasn’t looking for much for Christmas this year, other than wanting his young daughter to be closer to the rest of the family. “Charlotte,” he says to Hello! I called out to my daughter inside. In response to the magazine’s social media video shared on December 25th, she politely replied, “I’m…
Ross Stores did something unusual in 2025. As other companies in the industry consolidated their real estate footprint, the company continued to open more brick-and-mortar locations. The company has opened 90 new stores between its flagship Ross Dress for Less and sister chain DD’s Discount. Meanwhile, other companies such as Dollar General announced earlier this year that they would close about 100 physical stores. Walgreens also announced it will close hundreds of stores in 2025. As far as investors are concerned, the bet on brick-and-mortar stores appears to have paid off. Ross Stores hit a record high in early December,…
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2025.Brendan Smialowski AFP | Getty ImagesTwo days have passed since the news broke. Nvidia had spent $20 billion to acquire top talent from Groq in what the chip startup called a “non-exclusive license agreement.”Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, has not issued any press releases or regulatory filings, and a spokesperson said it was only confirming the contents of Groq’s 90-word blog post published after the close…
london — In his Christmas speech, King Charles III reflected on the shared nature of life and called on people to embrace values such as courage, reconciliation and unity in a divided and uncertain world. The British monarch said: “The word pilgrimage is not often used today, but it has a special meaning for the modern world.” He continued, “This is a journey forward into the future, but also a journey back to the past to remember it and learn from its lessons.” Prince Charles reflected on the “courage and sacrifice” of the Second World War and praised “the way…
Raymond James is betting on some stocks to make good money next year, but they’re not the usual artificial intelligence heavyweights, a recently released list of analysts’ best picks for 2026 shows. In a Dec. 8 memo to clients, the financial services company named 18 stocks with a high potential for growth in 2026, including delivery giant DoorDash and fast-casual chain Shake Shack. Stocks belonging to the furniture, electrical utilities, and financial and commodity markets industries also made the list. Tavis McCourt, institutional equity strategist at Raymond James, said in a note that analysts’ picks highlight the relatively attractive valuations…
Reuters — Israel on Friday became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state. The decision could reshape regional power relations and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and economy. In a statement, he congratulated Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, praised his leadership and invited him to visit Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the declaration was “based on the spirit of the Abraham Accords, which were signed at the initiative of President Trump.” The 2020 deal…