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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 significantly over the same period.

iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF trades at a 14.15 P/E, significantly cheaper than U.S. value ETFs. EWJV benefits from Japan's recent rate hikes, potential Yen appreciation, and remains attractively valued at 84% of Graham's intrinsic value metric for the entire ETF as an average. The ETF's top holdings include Toyota and major Japanese trading houses, with a low 3-year standard deviation of 10.94%.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (the “Fund”) announced a distribution today as detailed below. Declaration – 12/19/2025 Ex-Date – 12/30/2025 Record – 12/30/2025 Payable – 1/15/2026   Fund Ticker Monthly Distribution Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 12/18/25 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust EFT $0.0860 - $11.24 9.18% The declaration, record and payment dates of the regular January distribution has been a.

Simeon Siegel, Guggenheim Securities consumer equity research analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss what the market's missing with Nike, what's going on with the business and much more.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 9, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

Energy Transfer is rated a buy, offering an 8.1% yield with 20–39% upside potential by 2026 as market discounts overstate risk. ET's fee-based, long-term contracts drive stable cash flows, with 90% of EBITDA shielded from commodity price volatility and steady demand growth tailwinds. While EBITDA margins may soften, sales growth and reduced CapEx are expected to improve net debt leverage after a near-term peak.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) between May 20, 2025 through August 18, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the important December 23, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) experienced a significant Power Inflow alert, a key bullish indicator that is closely tracked by traders who value order flow analytics, specifically institutional and retail order flow data.

SECAUCUS, N.J. , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leading national provider of diagnostic information services, announced that Jim Davis, Chairman, CEO and President, and Sam Samad, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak on the company's strategy, performance, and the latest market developments and trends during a presentation and Q&A session at the 44th Annual J.P.

The Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) is rated Hold due to muted near-term growth prospects and a portfolio skewed toward mature fintech names. FINX's diversified holdings dilute narrative-driven upside, with legacy payments, SaaS, crypto, and international fintech each contributing distinct cyclical and macro sensitivities. Performance has lagged growth alternatives like ARKF and SPY over five years, reflecting FINX's lower exposure to disruptive or momentum-driven fintech segments.