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    Mariela Rosales

    Mariela Rosales

  • Cathie Wood: We hope SpaceX, Anthropic, Databricks go public

    This year saw several IPO debuts with Arm (ARM), Instacart (CART), Cava (CAVA), and Birkenstock (BIRK) all hitting the public market. As 2023 wraps up, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood joins Yahoo Finance to discuss what the company is looking to invest in next year for its Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK). "We're diversifying once again. We're adding back... some stocks that we sold," Wood says. "We're looking forward to the IPO window opening again," Wood notes, "especially in the AI space, but in other innovation spaces as well." "We're looking for IPOs and we'll be eager investors." Some of the companies Wood is hoping will go public are SpaceX, Anthropic, Databricks, and Discord. "I hope they do go public because that's the best way to scale and to reward talent... with a public stock," Wood adds. Click here to watch the full interview with Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood or check out what she says about buying Tesla (TSLA) stock here. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Era of lax rules for tech companies in China is over: Expert

    Tencent (TCEHY) and NetEase (NTES) shares were hit on Friday, December 22 after China imposed new gaming rules to curb consumer spending and engagement. But these stocks are seeing a rise in late trading as Chinese authorities approve over 100 new games. China Beige Book International Managing Director Shehzad Qazi joins Yahoo Finance to discuss China's new rules. "Investors need to understand that the era of lax rules or no rules around the tech industry, generally speaking, in China are completely over," Qazi notes. "The paradigm has shifted and we are now in an era of more rules and more regulations coming down the pipeline." "It's a far more uncertain and unpredictable environment, but one thing's for sure. We're not going back to business as usual, as it used to be pre-2020," Qazi adds. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Apple watch ban: Key question is how long it lasts, analyst says

    As the US sales ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 goes into effect, Apple (AAPL) has filed an emergency request to stop the ban as the court considers the appeal. Creative Strategies CEO and Principal Analyst Ben Bajarin joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the ban and how it may impact Apple. "I think it really depends on the length of the ban," Bajarin says. "This news is priced" into the stock, "but I think people are also betting that this sales ban's not going to last a full year... It's really how does this get resolved and how long does this go out?" "I don't expect this to last really the full year, at least we hope not, so we want resolutions sooner than later. But I think Apple's really trying to come at this from a software solution to start with at least," Bajarin adds. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Fund manager's top growth stock picks for 2024

    As 2023 comes to a close, Clough Capital CEO and President Vince Lorusso discusses his top stock picks as we move into the new year. When discussing the funds he manages, Lorusso says, "There's really two different areas of investments. I kind of characterize them as stable growth companies, meaning they might be a little bit more defensive if we do have a little bit of a slowdown in the consumer." Lorusso's top picks for stable growth include Service Corporation International (SCI), Rollins, Inc. (ROL), and gold miners and utilities sectors. "In the other part of the portfolio, are these more dynamic growth companies that we think do have more beta potentially and are most exposed to some of the secular and also cyclical enthusiasm we're seeing around things like AI and EVs." Lorusso's top picks for dynamic growth include, Lam Research (LRCX), DraftKings (DKNG), and TransMedics Group (TMDX). "We think that it's important for investors to maintain a somewhat diversified portfolio," Lorusso adds. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' disappoints at the box office

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom brought in a disappointing $40 million at the box office this four-day holiday weekend. Comscore Sr. Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the state of the box office. "We've had a very interesting year at the box office. Maybe the most unusual we've ever seen," Dergarabedian says. With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and other superhero films recently underperforming at the box office, "it really has the industry rethinking, what is it that audiences want?" "Great time to be a moviegoer. Little bit tougher for the theaters right now. But I think January we'll see a lot of these movies that are opening now, we'll find out what their ultimate performance is cause it's a traffic jam out there with all these movies in this... holiday marketplace," Dergarabedian adds. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Southwest sees delays, cancellations over holiday weekend

    Southwest Airlines (LUV) experienced over 1,000 delays and cancelled over 100 flights due to poor weather over the holiday weekend. It's nothing like last year however, where millions of travelers were impacted when the airline suffered a massive meltdown due to weather and technical issues. Yahoo Finance's Brad Smith and Jared Blikre discuss holiday travel and Southwest's meltdown last year. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Samsung reportedly delaying chip production at new Texas plant

    Samsung (005930.KS) is delaying chip production at its new plant in Texas until 2025, according to Bloomberg and the Seoul Economic Daily. This comes after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) delayed the opening of its new Arizona plant. Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Brad Smith discuss the news. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Tencent, NetEase, Lionsgate: Trending tickers

    Shares of Tencent (TCEHY) and NetEase (NTES) are trading in the red as China announced new regulations for the online game industry to limit customer spending and engagement on games. Lionsgate's (LGF-A) studio business is set to merge with Screaming Eagle Acquisition (SCRM) in a $4.6 billion SPAC deal. The company's Starz platform, however, will continue to be owned by Lionsgate. Yahoo Finance’s Josh Lipton and Jared Blikre take a look at how the stocks are reacting to the news. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • How recessions have predicted presidential elections

    As 2023 wraps up, investors are looking ahead to 2024 and how the presidential election will impact the market. As part of Yahoo Finance's 2024 Investor Guide, LPL Financial Chief Equity Strategist Jeff Buchbinder joins Yahoo Finance to discuss how the 2024 presidential election may impact the market and how recessions have called previous elections. "We expect gains next year. That would be consistent with the historical pattern," Buchbinder says. "The economy is really the biggest driver... of not just how elections turn out but how markets do... If we continue to have surprises on the U.S. economy, like we've had in 2023, then no doubt this market could do... quite a bit better than that historical average." "The recession is actually a perfect 17 for 17 calling elections," Buchbinder explains. "If you have a recession in the two years leading up to a presidential election, the incumbent loses. If you don't, the incumbent wins." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Rocket Lab, Coinbase, Bristol Myers-Karuna deal: Trending tickers

    Karuna Therapeutics (KRTX) shares jump in late trading after news that the company will be acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) for $14 billion, which is $330 per share in cash. Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares soar as the company won a $515 million contract with the United States government, to manufacture, deliver, and operate eighteen space vehicles. Coinbase (COIN) shares are up in late trading as Citizens JMP Securities almost doubles its price target on the stock, raising it from $107 to $200. Yahoo Finance’s Josh Lipton and Jared Blikre take a look at some of the trending tickers of the day. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Streaming industry could see deconsolidation: Brightcove CEO

    Talk about a merger between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Global (PARA) was reported by Axios this week. What could this mean for future mergers in the streaming world? Brightcove CEO Marc DeBevoise joins Yahoo Finance to discuss. "From an M&A perspective what you'll see, is not just consolidation... but potentially deconsolidation," DeBevoise says. "A number of these assets probably should be reshaped to be more like to like," such as cable assets being partnered with other cable assets. "I think you're going to see a lot of activity, whether it's bundling, whether it's pieces of the companies coming in and out... you're going to see a lot of change over the next few years," DeBevoise adds. "I love the idea that... consumers are going to be able to choose their own bundles in the future because people have put together these services in a way that you can sort of mix and match as you go. I think that's the future of where it goes," DeBevoise notes. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • White House scrutinizing $14.1B Nippon-U.S. Steel deal

    The White House is keeping a close eye on the $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corporation (X) by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel (NPSCY), looking for signs that the acquisition could affect the jobs of US steelworkers, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as "...national security and supply chain reliability." National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard notes that "this administration will be ready to look carefully at the findings of any such investigation and to act if appropriate." Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith and Brad Smith discuss the White House's response to the acquisition and its potential impact. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • IPO market: Watch for Panera, Shein, Skims in 2024

    Arm (ARM), Cava (CAVA), Birkenstock (BIRK), and Instacart (CART) were among the companies that made their IPO debut in 2023. But these debuts did not bring about the market excitement many may have hoped for. As we move toward 2024, what should investors expect from the IPO market? Shein, Skims, and Panera Bread are some of the 2024 IPO contenders, according to Bloomberg. Yahoo Finance’s Brooke DiPalma discusses what we may see from the IPO market next year and how some of the 2023 debuts have performed so far. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • GSK, Amneal, Kaléo delist patents from FDA's orange book

    Pharmaceutical companies, GSK (GSK), Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) and Kaléo have agreed to delist some of their patents from the FDA's orange book. GSK withdrew four inhaler patents and Amneal withdrew epinephrine injection patents. This comes after the Federal Trade Commission sent notices to several pharma companies for wrongfully-listed patents, which included AbbVie (ABBV), AstraZeneca (AZN), Boehringer Ingelheim, Impax, Kaléo, Mylan, GSK, and Teva (TEVA). Yahoo Finance Healthcare Reporter Anjalee Khemlani discusses what this means for the pharmaceutical industry. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • November PCE inflation: What it means for Fed rate hikes

    The November Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index came in lower than expectations, declining 0.1 percent month-over-month. Core PCE inflation grew 3.2 percent, which was below estimates of 3.3 percent. Yahoo Finance's Jennifer Schonberger discusses the data and what this cooling inflation may mean for the future of the Federal Reserve's rate hikes. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Chipotle downgraded, Cheesecake Factory upgraded at Wedbush

    Wedbush's recent note gave ratings on several stocks in the food industry, including Cava (CAVA), Chipotle (CMG), and The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE). Cava was upgraded to "outperform" from "neutral" and the stock's price target was raised to $48 from $35. Chipotle was downgraded to "neutral" from "outperform," but its price target was raised to $2,400 from $2,200. The Cheesecake Factory was upgraded to "outperform" from "neutral" and received a raised price target to $40 from $34. Wedbush Securities Managing Director Nick Setyan joins Yahoo Finance to discuss Chipotle and The Cheesecake Factory's ratings. "If you think about fast, casual Chipotle ... Wendy's (WEN), McDonald's (MCD), et cetera, they're a direct grocery competitor because they're ... a direct meal replacement, as opposed to like a full service restaurant, which is more of a social, group occasion," Setyan explains. "On the margin, grocery becomes more competitive. On the margin again, there's gonna be some share shift." "The difference between, say a Cheesecake Factory, which is a full service, and ... Chipotle, is that expectations are actually really low going into 2024 because casual dining's been such a laggard for so long," Setyan says. All The Cheesecake Factory "needs to do is perform in line with expectations given where valuations are." Click here to watch the full interview on the Yahoo Finance YouTube page or you can watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live here.

  • Cava upgraded by Wedbush: What you need to know

    Wedbush upgraded Cava (CAVA) to "outperform" from "neutral" and raised the stock's price target to $48 from $35. Wedbush Securities Managing Director Nick Setyan joins Yahoo Finance to discuss his note on Cava. "Even if the worst case scenario comes to pass and let's say comp is down ... mid-single digits, I still think ... investors are going to buy this name because that means in the back half of '24, they're going to be comping mid-single digit plus positive inclusive of positive transaction growth," Setyan says. Cava has "proven that ... it is portable. It's worked across the country," Setyan adds. Additionally, "year-over-year, for a number of years, they've been posting positive transaction growth, which for growth investors, is the holy grail." Click here to watch the full interview on the Yahoo Finance YouTube page or you can watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live here.

  • Angola leaving OPEC amid oil production dispute

    Angola is leaving the Saudi-led oil producer group OPEC, saying that the country does not gain anything from its membership. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton discuss how this news has impacted the oil market and tensions within OPEC.  For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • This holiday season fueled by buy now, pay later: Marqeta CEO

    Marqeta (MQ) found that buy now, pay later spending has increased 33 percent year-over-year this holiday season. Marqeta CEO Simon Khalaf joins Yahoo Finance to discuss where consumers are using buy now, pay later. "It is ... a holiday season that's fueled by buy now, pay later," Khalaf says. "Definitely, the trend is in retail, which is discretionary spending. But we've also seen it... bleed into travel and entertainment." Marqeta found that buy now, pay later for restaurant and bar spending is up 23 percent year-over-year, discretionary spending is up 21 percent year-over-year, and air travel spending is up 34 percent year-over-year. Buy now, pay later "is clearly contributing to our economy." "The consumer is benefiting from buy now, pay later versus traditional credit cards," Khalaf explains, as credit card APRs are "anywhere between 22 percent and 29 percent, while in buy now, pay later, it's actually interest free." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

  • Consumer still cares about hospitality: First Watch CEO

    First Watch (FWRG) is an American restaurant chain that serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with over 500 locations across 29 states. First Watch Restaurant Group CEO Chris Tomasso joins Yahoo Finance to discuss consumer outlook for 2024. "The consumer still cares very much about ... hospitality and about gathering, and I think there's an underlying optimism," Tomasso notes. "(The company's) dining room traffic has been up." "Consumer confidence is up," Tomasso adds. "There's a consumer selected quality right now. They want reliable, consistent, friendly service that's at a value and high quality foods. And that's what we deliver." Click here to watch the full interview on the Yahoo Finance YouTube page or you can watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live here.