NasdaqCM:RKLB
NasdaqCM:RKLBAerospace & Defense

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher amid Fed Easing, Job Jitters

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Dec, 12 2025 US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with benchmark contracts up around 0.1 percent as investors weigh easier central bank policy against signs of a cooling US economy. The Federal Reserve has already cut its main rate by a quarter of a percentage point and plans to buy 40 billion dollars of short term government debt. This should make mortgages, car loans and business borrowing a bit cheaper. At the same...
NasdaqGS:STRA
NasdaqGS:STRAConsumer Services

Should Weak Consumer Trends And A New Nursing Partnership Require Action From Strategic Education (STRA) Investors?

In recent days, Strategic Education was affected by weaker consumer spending data and softer sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, pressuring education-related consumer stocks. Separately, Heritage Valley Health System School of Nursing’s new partnership with Sophia Learning, a Strategic Education unit, highlights growing demand for flexible, lower-cost online pathways into nursing careers. We’ll now explore how softer consumer spending and the Sophia Learning...
NasdaqGS:BANR
NasdaqGS:BANRBanks

Should Banner’s Q3 Earnings Beat and Relationship Model Prompt a Rethink of Its Risk Profile (BANR)?

Earlier this quarter, Banner Bank (NASDAQ: BANR) reported a 9.7% year-on-year increase in revenue and earnings per share above analyst expectations, which management linked to its community bank model emphasizing client relationships, strong funding, and a moderate risk profile. This performance offers a fresh data point on how effectively Banner’s relationship-focused approach is translating into financial results as its regional peers close out the broader Q3 reporting season. We’ll now...