Is 2026 the year Mag 7 internet leaders capitalize on AI investments?

The backdrop is mixed. JPMorgan notes that in 2025, performance was driven by “AI narratives & strategies,” with Alphabet up 69 percent, while the broader internet group rose just 13 percent, lagging ...

Fed’s Schmid says dissented because inflation is too hot, policy should be modestly restrictive

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid said he dissented against the central bank’s quarter point rate cut this week because inflation is "too hot" and ...

Russia increases oil production in November, says Deputy PM Novak

Investing.com -- Russia increased its oil production in November, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday, according to Russian news agencies.

JPMorgan downgrades Roblox, upgrades Clear, names Roku a top pick for 2026

Investing.com -- JPMorgan is reshuffling its Internet SMID and video game coverage for 2026, cutting its rating on Roblox while boosting Clear and naming Roku its top pick for the year.

Cannabis stocks climb as Trump weighs marijuana rescheduling

Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock jumped 28%, while Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:ACB) rose 15%, Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC) gained 20%, SNDL Inc (NASDAQ:SNDL) advanced 19%, and Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON) ...

The Bank of England could cut rates next week, Deutsche Bank says. Here’s why.

Investing.com - The Bank of England is anticipated to post its final interest rate cut of the year next week, as officials ...

Fed’s Paulson: more concerned about labor market than inflation

Investing.com -- Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson expressed greater concern about labor market ...

Trump’s envoy visits Belarus for talks with Lukashenko on prisoners

Dec 12 (Reuters) - U.S. envoy John Coale, tasked by President Donald Trump with negotiating the release of political ...

TSX futures point higher, putting index on track for weekly gain

Investing.com - Futures linked to Canada’s main stock exchange edged higher on Friday, putting the index on track for a ...

FDA may add black box warning to Covid-19 vaccines, CNN says

Investing.com -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering adding a "black box" warning to Covid-19 vaccines, according to a CNN report published Friday. The potential change to safety ...

Lufthansa shares rise 4% after Kepler Cheuvreux upgrades rating to "buy"

Lufthansa Airlines has been saddled with the label as the "problem child" among European carriers, lagging behind rivals like British Airways owner IAG and Air France-KLM. Shares of Lufthansa have ...

UBS upbeat on airlines for 2026, lifts American to Buy

Analyst Atul Maheswari writes that UBS has a “favorable view on airlines for 2026” and expects “some airline stocks should generate strong returns.” The firm initiates with Buy ratings on Delta Air ...