SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity

The Securities and Exchange Comission is pushing back against a growing market for “tokenized stocks” that look like equity, trade like equity, but do not actually confer ownership, releasing new guidance that puts third-party synthetic equity products squarely under traditional securities and derivatives rules. In a joint statement, the SEC’s Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment […]

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Tesla, Meta, Microsoft diverge after earnings

US stock futures rose Thursday morning as investors digested a fresh batch of megacap earnings alongside the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) climbed 0.2% , while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) held around the flatline. Contracts tied to the Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) rose 0.4%. The moves came after the major […]

Eli Lilly signs up to $1.12 billion deal with private gene-editing firm Seamless

U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly signed an agreement worth up to $1.12 billion with Seamless Therapeutics, ​the Germany-based startup said on Wednesday, to develop and commercialize ‌treatments for hearing loss using the biotech’s gene-editing platform. The deal will give Lilly access to its ‌proprietary technology to design specially engineered enzymes to correct certain gene mutations linked […]

ASML Soars to Record High After Blowout Bookings and Job Cuts

ASML Holding NV shares soared to the highest ever after orders in the fourth quarter far exceeded analysts’ expectations and the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker announced job cuts to boost efficiency. Bookings in the fourth quarter were a record €13.2 billion ($15.8 billion), as artificial intelligence fueled demand for its most sophisticated equipment, the Veldhoven, […]

Pizu Group Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems With Solid Metrics

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating economic indicators, the Asian market presents unique opportunities for investors seeking growth potential. With indices like China’s CSI 300 showing mixed results amid uneven economic growth, identifying stocks with solid fundamentals becomes crucial for navigating these uncertain times. In this context, Pizu […]

Regulatory Delays and Weakening Margins Weigh on Morgan Stanley’s ADM Outlook

On December 16, Morgan Stanley analyst Steven Haynes downgraded Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) to Underweight from Equal Weight and cut the price target to $50 from $57. The firm said expectations tied to the Environmental Protection Agency’s renewable volume obligation now stretch into 2026, masking additional downside risk in ADM’s Carb Solutions unit as margins weaken. […]

GM stock hits all-time high on upbeat results, buyback plan; CFO says stock is ‘undervalued’

General Motors (GM) continued its strong run of quarterly performances with fourth quarter earnings that topped estimates as it upped its dividend and instituted a new $6 billion stock buyback plan. For the quarter, GM reported revenue of $45.29 billion compared with the $45.37 billion estimated, a drop of 5.1% compared with last year. The […]

GameStop Stock Is Now in Overbought Territory as Michael Burry Buys Shares. Is It Too Late to Chase GME Stock Here?

GameStop (GME) stock has inched higher in recent sessions after the “Big Short” investor Michael Burry confirmed he’s been buying it in 2026. The subsequent surge has pushed GME’s relative strength index (14-day) up to nearly 73, signaling overbought conditions that often precede a notable selloff. At the time of writing, GameStop stock is up […]