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MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 - 12/19
The markets were moving higher to end the week, but will it be enough to bring about the hoped-for Santa Claus rally? The belated November inflation reading helped, as did a jobs number that
Nike Beats on Earnings But Struggles in China and Faces Tariffs
The last three years have not been kind to U.S. apparel giant Nike (NYSE: NKE). As of the Dec. 18 close, shares had dropped approximately 34%, with sales, margins, and profits all down
Is the AI Boom a Bubble? These 2 Dividend Stocks Say No
As 2025 winds down, tech investors are facing a familiar mix of excitement and anxiety. With AI stock valuations at historic highs, the question heading into 2026 is no longer whether AI is
4 High-Potential ETFs for 2026: Small Caps, Space Stocks, and More
Hundreds of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched in the last year alone, further crowding an already-dense field and making it more difficult for investors to assess which might be a good fit for
META Rises Amid Tech Decline, Trump's AI Order Praised By Analyst
The last few months of 2025 haven’t brought what investors in Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) hoped for. Through late October, shares were up around 28% on the year. Since then, the stock has given
TL;DR: Why Reddit is the New Growth Stock to Beat
Reddit Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) is ending the year on a high note, having returned about 37% in 2025, relaunching a rally that seemed to flatline earlier in the fall.
The online content-sharing
Rocket Lab's Sharp Rebound: What's Behind the Recent Momentum
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has once again reminded investors why it remains one of the most closely watched names in the public space industry. Despite bouts of sharp volatility along the way, the
Jabil Is Flying Under the Radar—But a 50% Surge May Be Coming
Jabil (NYSE: JBL) stock is on track to move higher in 2026, set a new all-time high, and continue trending higher through the year’s end. The reasons this move will reach the 25% to 50% upside
Qualcomm’s Monster Rally Has a Catch—Can the Stock Keep Climbing?
Shares of Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) were trading just over $176 on the morning of Dec. 18, extending a run that has been easy to overlook in a market obsessed with mega-cap tech and artificial
Broadcom Stock Crashes 20%—But Wall Street Sees It Soaring to $500
Since reporting earnings on Dec. 11, investors have hit shares of semiconductor giant Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) with a tidal wave of selling. On Dec. 17, Broadcom shares closed near $326. This
Forget the Chips: 4 Industrial Plays for the AI Rebound
In mid-December 2025, the stock market experienced a significant psychological shift. High-flying semiconductor stocks, which had led the market for months, faced heavy selling pressure following
MongoDB Could Hit Record Highs—But You’ll Need to Move Fast
After reporting Q3 fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) results on Dec. 1, MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) is seeing sentiment improve following pressure in Q1 and early Q2. The data tracked by MarketBeat shows that
Dollar General's Turnaround Could Send the Stock Higher in 2026
Dollar General’s (NYSE: DG) turnaround efforts are gaining traction, and analysts like what they see. The latest activity includes numerous price target increases and upgrades, culminating with an
Don’t Bet Against AppLovin: The Case Against the Shorts
Tech titan AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ: APP) is one of the more unusual stories in the market right now. The $230 billion company operates an advertising platform that helps app developers drive
Micron’s Q1 Results Say “AI Bubble Is Far From Bursting”
Fears of an artificial intelligence bubble may linger.
However, Micron’s (NASDAQ: MU) recent earnings results suggest the rally is far from over.
The company delivered standout fiscal Q1
3 Cheap Dividend Stocks That Can Beat Inflation and Pay You to Wait
If analysts are correct, lower interest rates today will bring an unwelcome spike in inflation in 2026.
While it may not be anything like the 7% to 8% inflation rate of 2022 and 2023, the
3 New Year’s Resolution Stocks That Could Turn Around in 2026
At the start of the new year, investors seeking a fresh approach might consider stocks that are positioned for a reset. Companies trading at or near their lowest level for 2025 could be primed for
Cannabis Stocks Up for Reversal: Pipedreams or Opportunity?
News from the White House sent cannabis stocks up by robust double-digit figures in early December, setting them up for a complete market reversal. The news is that President Trump is
Rate Cuts Make These 3 Income ETFs More Attractive Than Ever
The Federal Reserve's year-end decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points (0.25%), the third rate trim of 2025, marked a bid to further stimulate borrowing and investment amid a complex and
Post 35% Surge, Analysts Eye More Upside in Copper Giant Freeport
After taking a big-time tumble in September, copper mining giant Freeport McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) has regained its footing, and then some. On Sept. 24, shares dropped nearly 17% as the company
Why a SpaceX IPO Could Be a Major Catalyst for GOOGL Stock
One of the more intriguing headlines to surface recently is the growing expectation that SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space and satellite juggernaut, could pursue an IPO as early as 2026. Rumors suggest a
Can Upwork Maintain Its Comeback? Reasons to Be Bullish and Bearish
Traders might fondly remember the meme-stock era of 2021, but the companies involved have a more mixed response. Most (if not all) meme stocks have never come close to their 2021 highs and
Is Tesla Overvalued? 2 Reasons It Might Be a Bargain
Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) closed at their highest level in almost a year on Dec. 16, extending a powerful rally that has been gathering pace in recent weeks. The stock is now up nearly
How These 2 Stocks Won 2025's AI Race—And What's In Store for 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, the technology sector is once again outperforming all 11 S&P 500 sectors, thanks largely to the ongoing AI boom. The sector has climbed more than 24% this year, fueled by
Intel Snaps Up AI Tech for Pennies on the Dollar
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has spent 2025 executing a turnaround that many on Wall Street viewed as impossible. Following a grueling year of restructuring, workforce reductions, and factory

