Raymond James is steering investors toward opportunities outside the artificial intelligence boom. In its latest note to clients, the firm highlighted stocks it believes are positioned for strong gains in 2026.

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The market appears expensive, with historical precedent for long periods of low returns after peaks. Consensus expects 15% S&P 500 earnings growth and rising margins, driven by AI innovation, supporting a steady long-term outlook. Analyst forecasts for 2026 should be viewed skeptically, as actual outcomes often diverge from consensus projections.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of December 15, 2025.

Automakers stand to benefit as the EU proposes rolling back its 2035 ICE ban, allowing plug-in hybrids and easing CO2 targets amid softer EV demand.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NYSE Group, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced the 2028 holiday calendar and early closing dates for its cash equity markets: New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National, and NYSE Texas, as well as the NYSE American Options, NYSE Arca Options and NYSE Bonds markets. The 2026 and 2027 holiday and early closing dates are also set forth below. HOLIDA.

ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICE Mortgage Technology, a neutral provider of a robust end-to-end mortgage platform and part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), today released the November 2025 ICE First Look at mortgage delinquency, foreclosure and prepayment trends. “While the topline delinquency numbers show a sharp increase, we've seen comparable spikes in prior years when November ended on a Sunday and scheduled payments didn't post until early December,” said Andy Walden.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Company for Life and Health Insurance® (North American), a member company of Sammons® Financial Group and one of the largest issuers of fixed index annuities (FIAs) in the U.S.,1 and Annexus, a leading independent insurance retirement product design company, announce the addition of the NYSE® GEARS Index to the North American Secure HorizonSM FIA suite.

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SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced that Nanhua Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Nanhua Singapore) has become a member of ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore. With these appointments, Nanhua Singapore can trade and clear its own business and clients' business. “We are pleased to join ICE in Singapore, as becoming a member allows Nanhua Singapore to strengthen our trading and global clearing capabilitie.