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Royal Bank of Canada Lifts Dividend After Record Q4 2025 Profit Surge on Capital Markets and Wealth Strength

Royal Bank of Canada Lifts Dividend After Record Q4 2025 Profit Surge on Capital Markets and Wealth Strength

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has capped a blockbuster fiscal 2025 with record fourth‑quarter results, a higher dividend and a more ambitious profitability target for 2026, underscoring how fee‑driven businesses like capital markets and wealth management are powering Canada’s largest bank even as credit conditions tighten. Newswire+1 Headline numbers: a record quarter and year RBC’s fourth quarter for the period ended October 31, 2025 delivered: Newswire+2RTTNews+2 For the full fiscal year 2025, RBC reported: Newswire+1 The results reflect broad‑based growth across personal and commercial banking, wealth management and capital markets, partially offset by weaker insurance earnings. Newswire+1 Dividend hike and
3 December 2025
Global Manufacturing PMIs, ISM Data and ADP Jobs Shock: What December 3, 2025 Means for Markets

Global Manufacturing PMIs, ISM Data and ADP Jobs Shock: What December 3, 2025 Means for Markets

The first week of December 2025 is turning into a macro-data marathon. Monday’s wave of global manufacturing PMIs and the US ISM Manufacturing Index has now been followed today (3 December) by the ADP National Employment Report and fresh services PMIs from Europe, China and Russia. Together they paint a clear picture: manufacturing is struggling, services are doing the heavy lifting, and the labour market is finally blinking. Why Monday’s Manufacturing PMIs and ISM Data Mattered So Much Ahead of Monday, both XTB and Investing.com flagged December 1, 2025 as a key data day for traders, with final November manufacturing
3 December 2025
Microsoft Stock, AI Bubble Fears and GigaCloud’s GCT Breakout: Fresh AI Market Analysis for December 3, 2025

Microsoft Stock, AI Bubble Fears and GigaCloud’s GCT Breakout: Fresh AI Market Analysis for December 3, 2025

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Key Takeaways for December 3, 2025 1. Microsoft at the Center of the AI Bubble Debate Quotas Cut as AI Adoption Slows at the Edges On December 3, 2025, Reuters reported that multiple Microsoft divisions have lowered sales growth targets for certain AI products after many salespeople missed their quotas in the fiscal year that ended in June. Reuters According to the report: This is the first major headline of December that suggests Microsoft might
3 December 2025
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Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Stock: Record 2025 Earnings, Dividend Hike and 2026 Outlook

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Stock: Record 2025 Earnings, Dividend Hike and 2026 Outlook

Royal Bank of Canada stock (TSX: RY, NYSE: RY) is back in the spotlight after delivering record 2025 earnings, hiking its dividend and drawing a wave of fresh analyst upgrades on December 3, 2025. New guidance, an auditor’s confirmation of financial health and ongoing integration of HSBC Canada are all reshaping the investment narrative around Canada’s largest bank. Newswire+2TipRanks+2 Below is a detailed look at today’s news, the latest forecasts, and how analysts now view Royal Bank of Canada stock. RBC stock today: price, valuation and performance On the NYSE, Royal Bank of Canada shares trade around US$154 as of
3 December 2025
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock on December 3, 2025: Record Profits, New Deals and a High‑Gold-Price Tailwind

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock on December 3, 2025: Record Profits, New Deals and a High‑Gold-Price Tailwind

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM, TSX: AEM) is ending 2025 as one of the standout names in the gold space. The stock has more than doubled this year, it is coming off record quarterly earnings, and fresh news on December 3 adds to a story built on strong cash flow, low leverage and a still‑bullish gold price outlook.Yahoo Finance+2Morningstar+2 Below is a detailed look at today’s price, the latest headlines, Wall Street forecasts and what they might mean for AEM stock into 2026. AEM stock today: price, valuation and trading snapshot As of mid‑day trading on December 3, 2025,
3 December 2025
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Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B, TSX: ABX) Stock Today: IPO Spin‑Off Plans, Mali Deal and 2025–2030 Forecasts

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B, TSX: ABX) Stock Today: IPO Spin‑Off Plans, Mali Deal and 2025–2030 Forecasts

As of December 3, 2025, Barrick Mining Corporation has suddenly moved from being a “perennial underperformer” to one of the most talked‑about names in global mining. A powerful gold bull market, a proposed IPO of its North American gold assets, activist pressure from Elliott Management, and the resolution of a high‑stakes dispute in Mali have all converged in just a few weeks. Below is a complete rundown of the latest news, forecasts and analysis up to December 3, 2025, with a focus on what it may mean for Barrick’s stock over the 2025–2030 horizon. 1. Barrick Mining Stock at a
3 December 2025
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Nvidia Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Chip Challenge, Synopsys Deal and Wall Street’s Next Move for NVDA

Nvidia Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Chip Challenge, Synopsys Deal and Wall Street’s Next Move for NVDA

Nvidia stock (ticker: NVDA) is trading around the $181–182 level on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, edging higher after a volatile few weeks that saw a double‑digit November pullback but left the shares still up roughly mid‑30% for the year.StockAnalysis+2CoinCentral+2 With a market capitalization of about $4.4 trillion, trailing 12‑month revenue near $187 billion, net income around $99 billion, and a trailing P/E near 45, Nvidia remains the financial powerhouse at the heart of the AI infrastructure boom.StockAnalysis+2NVIDIA Newsroom+2 At the same time, fresh headlines about Alphabet’s in‑house AI chips, a $2 billion Nvidia investment in Synopsys, and an unfinalized $100 billion OpenAI deal are reshaping the near‑term narrative around the stock.Nasdaq+4Synopsys
3 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) on December 3, 2025: AI Quota Shock, New Dividend, and Wall Street’s $630 Price Target

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) on December 3, 2025: AI Quota Shock, New Dividend, and Wall Street’s $630 Price Target

Microsoft stock is trading just under record highs on December 3, 2025, even as new headlines about lowered AI sales quotas and massive infrastructure spending remind investors that the AI boom is not a straight line up. At the same time, the company has just declared another cash dividend and still carries one of the strongest “buy” consensuses on Wall Street, with 12‑month price targets clustering around $620–$635 per share. TipRanks+3MarketBeat+3StockAnalysis+3 Below is a detailed look at what’s moving Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) today, what the latest earnings and AI spending tell us, and how analysts are valuing the stock heading into 2026. Microsoft Stock
3 December 2025
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National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

On December 3, 2025, National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA, OTC: NTIOF) reported strong fourth‑quarter and full‑year results, raised its common share dividend, and doubled down on its expansion strategy via major acquisitions. All of this comes with the stock trading near record highs and analysts increasingly split between “Buy” and “Hold.” Below is a detailed look at today’s news, fresh forecasts and analyst views, and what they imply for National Bank of Canada stock in 2026. Key Takeaways Q4 2025 Results: A Big Beat Driven by Fee Businesses and CWB Strong top‑ and bottom‑line growth For the quarter ended
3 December 2025
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Polyrizon Ltd (PLRZ) Stock Soars on Nasal Spray Milestone: Latest News, AI Forecasts and Risk Outlook – December 3, 2025

Polyrizon Ltd (PLRZ) Stock Soars on Nasal Spray Milestone: Latest News, AI Forecasts and Risk Outlook – December 3, 2025

Polyrizon Ltd (NASDAQ: PLRZ) has suddenly jumped from obscure micro‑cap to headline mover. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Israeli biotech’s shares spiked roughly 130% in a single session after the company announced a key manufacturing upscaling milestone for its PL‑14 nasal allergy blocker platform. The stock closed at about $7.33 on Tuesday—up from $3.16 the prior session—with intraday highs above $8 and trading volume near 150 million shares. Pre‑market quotes on December 3 show the stock around $6, still dramatically higher than earlier in the week. StockAnalysis+1 The move comes from a tiny base. Polyrizon is a development‑stage biotech
3 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) on December 3, 2025: AI Chips, Ultrafast Delivery and a Wall Street “Strong Buy”

Amazon Stock (AMZN) on December 3, 2025: AI Chips, Ultrafast Delivery and a Wall Street “Strong Buy”

Amazon stock (NASDAQ: AMZN) is back in the spotlight as investors digest a wave of AI announcements from AWS re:Invent, new ultrafast delivery tests in the U.S., and fresh analyst price-target upgrades. As of the close on December 2, 2025, Amazon shares traded at $234.42, giving the company a market capitalization of about $2.51 trillion, with a trailing P/E ratio near 33 and twelve‑month revenue of roughly $691 billion and net income of $76.5 billion. StockAnalysis Despite being one of the “Magnificent Seven,” Amazon’s share price has risen only mid‑single digits year to date, making it a relative laggard in that elite club even as new AI and
3 December 2025
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Capricor Therapeutics (CAPR) Soars on Positive Phase 3 HOPE‑3 Results: Latest Stock News, Analyst Targets and 2025 Outlook

Capricor Therapeutics (CAPR) Soars on Positive Phase 3 HOPE‑3 Results: Latest Stock News, Analyst Targets and 2025 Outlook

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) is back in the spotlight on December 3, 2025, after announcing positive topline results from its pivotal Phase 3 HOPE‑3 trial of deramiocel (CAP‑1002) in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The news has reignited hopes for eventual U.S. approval of the therapy and sent CAPR shares sharply higher in premarket trading.Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.+1 With Wall Street price targets implying several‑hundred‑percent upside from current levels, and a high‑stakes regulatory saga still unfolding after the FDA’s rejection earlier this year, CAPR has become one of the most closely watched small‑cap biotech stocks of late 2025.Reuters+2StockAnalysis+2 Below is a
3 December 2025
Germany Switches On Arrow 3 Missile Shield at Holzdorf – What the 3 December Milestone Means for Europe

Germany Switches On Arrow 3 Missile Shield at Holzdorf – What the 3 December Milestone Means for Europe

Germany has formally begun commissioning its new Arrow 3 missile defence system, turning the Holzdorf air base south of Berlin into the heart of a future long‑range protective shield for much of Europe. On 3 December 2025, the Bundeswehr declared the “initial operational capability” of the first Arrow 3 battery at Schönewalde/Holzdorf, a site straddling the border between Brandenburg and Saxony‑Anhalt.DIE WELT+1 The step marks more than just a technical upgrade. It is: Arrow 3 goes live at Holzdorf At midday on 3 December, senior military leaders including Inspector General Carsten Breuer and Air Force Inspector Lieutenant General Holger Neumann gathered at Fliegerhorst Holzdorf to
3 December 2025
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Soars to New Highs After Q3 Beat and Holiday Guidance Hike – What Comes Next for Investors

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Soars to New Highs After Q3 Beat and Holiday Guidance Hike – What Comes Next for Investors

Published: December 3, 2025 American Eagle Outfitters stock is having a breakout moment. After posting stronger‑than‑expected third‑quarter results and sharply raising its holiday outlook, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has surged to a fresh 52‑week high in early Wednesday trading. Shares closed at $20.83 on December 2 and then jumped into the $23–24 range in after‑hours and pre‑market trading, a gain of roughly 13% and more than 100% over the past five months. Investing.com+2Benzinga+2 Behind the move: a rare combination of accelerating sales, a confident holiday forecast, and an aggressive marketing strategy built around celebrity campaigns and the fast‑growing Aerie
3 December 2025
CIBC (CM) Stock Near Year Highs Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Dividend Outlook

CIBC (CM) Stock Near Year Highs Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Dividend Outlook

Toronto – December 3, 2025.Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC, TSX: CM; NYSE: CM) heads into its fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings report trading just shy of its 52‑week highs, after a strong year for Canadian bank stocks and a fresh wave of research, trading plans and institutional filings hitting the tape today. On the Toronto Stock Exchange, CIBC’s shares closed on December 2 at C$119.50, after trading between C$119.67 and C$121.08, keeping them within touching distance of a recent intraday peak around C$122.56.Investing.com+1 On the NYSE, the U.S.-listed CM shares finished Tuesday at US$86.59, up about 30% over the past 12
3 December 2025
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GitLab (GTLB) Stock Falls on Cautious FY26 Outlook Despite Strong Q3 Earnings Beat

GitLab (GTLB) Stock Falls on Cautious FY26 Outlook Despite Strong Q3 Earnings Beat

Date: December 3, 2025Ticker: GitLab Inc (NASDAQ: GTLB) GitLab Inc. (GTLB) is having a volatile session on Wednesday as Wall Street digests a classic “good quarter, cautious guide” story. After reporting better‑than‑expected third‑quarter fiscal 2026 results on December 2, GitLab shares dropped roughly 9–11% in after‑hours and pre‑market trading, touching the high‑$30s before recovering toward the low‑$40s. Chartmill+2StockAnalysis+2 Around midday on December 3, the stock was trading near $43.37, giving the DevSecOps platform a market value in the mid‑single‑digit billions of dollars. StockAnalysis Before this week’s earnings, GitLab stock was already down in the mid‑20% range year to date in
3 December 2025
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TC Energy (TRP) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Yield and 2028 Growth Forecast

TC Energy (TRP) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Yield and 2028 Growth Forecast

TC Energy Corporation (TSX: TRP, NYSE: TRP) remains in the spotlight on December 3, 2025, as investors digest fresh Q3 results, a reaffirmed multi‑year growth outlook, a rich dividend stream and a stream of new analyst and institutional activity around the stock. On the New York Stock Exchange, TC Energy shares closed at $53.80 on December 2, 2025, implying a market capitalization of about $53.78 billion and a roughly 7% increase in market value over the past year.StockAnalysis On the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Canadian listing (TRP.TO) last traded at C$75.24 on December 2, slipping 0.9% on the day but
3 December 2025
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Enbridge (ENB) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and What Analysts Now Expect

Enbridge (ENB) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and What Analysts Now Expect

Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB, NYSE: ENB) just dropped a big year-ahead update: a higher dividend, fresh 2026 profit guidance and a C$10 billion growth-capital plan that leans hard into pipelines, gas utilities and North America’s surging energy demand. PR Newswire+1 Below is a detailed look at what Enbridge announced on 3 December 2025, how the stock is trading, and what analysts and data-driven services now forecast for ENB. Key Takeaways for Enbridge Stock Today 1. What Enbridge Announced on December 3, 2025 1.1 3% Dividend Increase and a Long Streak of Raises On 3 December 2025, Enbridge’s board approved a
3 December 2025
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal stock is heading into a pivotal week, with a fresh Walmart Canada partnership, new payment APIs, and a closely watched Q4 2025 earnings report all hitting the tape at once. Here’s what investors need to know today. Where Bank of Montreal stock stands on December 3, 2025 On the New York Stock Exchange, Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) last closed around US$126 per share, with a market capitalization close to US$90 billion. Trailing twelve‑month earnings per share (EPS) sit just above US$8, implying a price‑to‑earnings ratio around 15x and a forward P/E near 13–14x, according to StockAnalysis
3 December 2025
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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock on December 3, 2025: $1 Billion Bond Deal, Asia Pivot and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock on December 3, 2025: $1 Billion Bond Deal, Asia Pivot and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Tickers: TSX:MFC, NYSE:MFC – Updated December 3, 2025 1. Where Manulife Stock Stands Today Manulife Financial Corporation heads into the final month of 2025 trading near its 52‑week highs on both the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges, helped by strong earnings, a bigger dividend and a series of strategic moves in Asia.TS2 Tech+1 On the U.S. listing (NYSE:MFC), the stock most recently closed around US$34–35, after jumping following its Q3 earnings beat.StockAnalysis+1 On the TSX (MFC.TO), shares finished December 2 at C$48.90, in the high‑C$40s range that puts the name close to 1‑year highs.Twelve Data+1 Recent performance has been
3 December 2025
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Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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