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Finance

Large, major investment houses offering investment banking, merchant banking, underwriting, brokerage, research, advisory, and trading services to broad-based national and international markets.

Market Cap

791.994B

Industry Weight

7.72%

Companies

75

Employees

230,721

More about the largest companies in the sector

Name Last Price 1 Year Est. Market Weight Market Cap Day Changes % YTD Return
GS 558.92 637.60 25.22% 211.024B -2.61% -2.39%
MS 119.00 136.72 24.89% 208.25B -2.62% -5.35%
SCHW 79.60 90.05 17.41% 145.713B -0.67% +7.55%
IBKR 169.00 223.30 8.53% 71.406B -2.84% -4.34%
HOOD 43.99 66.68 4.65% 38.886B -1.65% +18.06%
TW 146.26 146.07 3.81% 31.919B +0.62% +11.72%
LPLA 333.19 414.14 2.98% 24.949B -1.76% +2.05%
HLI 160.85 188.71 1.34% 11.179B -3.08% -7.38%
JEF 54.35 78.00 1.33% 11.169B -9.85% -30.68%
SF 97.07 126.57 1.19% 9.935B -2.04% -8.49%

Top Performing Companies

Name Last Price 1Y Target Est. YTD Return
XP 14.67 103.30 +23.80%
SNEX 78.60 85.33 +20.34%
HOOD 43.99 66.68 +18.06%
TW 146.26 146.07 +11.72%
MRX 34.49 40.62 +10.65%

High Growth Companies

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Name Last Price Growth Estimate YTD Return
HUT 12.46 +792.31% -39.19%
LAZ 44.81 +189.61% -12.96%
JEF 54.35 +165.45% -30.68%
PWP 18.96 +106.67% -20.47%
VIRT 37.71 +72.83% +5.69%

Stocks

Symbol Price Change %Change
FUSE 1.8300 0.9800 115.2941%
RAYA 0.9505 0.4934 107.9414%
MAPSW 0.0031 -0.0002 -6.0606%
CREG 0.6315 0.2909 85.4081%
SLXNW 0.0255 0.0102 66.6558%
Symbol Price Change %Change
NRXPW 0.0064 -0.0084 -56.7568%
YDDL 5.1600 -8.7500 -62.9044%
PERF 1.6400 0.0100 0.6135%
KVACW 0.0170 -0.0133 -43.8944%
TOIIW 0.0318 -0.0254 -44.4038%
Symbol Price Change %Change
CREG 0.6315 0.2909 85.4081%
RAYA 0.9505 0.4934 107.9414%
ISPC 0.1281 -0.0020 -1.5373%
CUE 0.5019 0.2090 71.3554%
WGRX 0.1200 0.0140 13.2075%

Finance News

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Synopsys stock climbs as CES automotive push and chip rally lift SNPS shares

Synopsys (SNPS) shares rose 2.9% to $508.47, driven by renewed AI optimism in the chip sector and the company's announcements at CES 2026 regarding new automotive engineering partnerships and virtual testing tools. The company highlighted collaborations with Samsung, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, and Arm, and projected strong fiscal 2026 revenue. Investors are also anticipating CEO Sassine Ghazi's comments at CES and the upcoming earnings report.

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Former Apple iPhone Air designer joins AI startup Hark

Abidur Chowdhury, formerly an Apple Inc. designer who contributed to the iPhone Air, has been appointed head of design at AI startup Hark. This move is part of Hark's aggressive recruitment strategy to attract top Silicon Valley talent, with the company already having hired engineers from tech giants like Google, Meta Platforms, and Amazon. Hark, founded by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock, is self-funded with $100 million and aims to expand its engineering team significantly while developing its first AI model for release in summer 2026.

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Access Granted: How Amex Is Crafting the New Premium Experience

Jessica Ling, EVP of global advertising at American Express, discusses how Amex is redefining "premium" from a status symbol to access to cultural, travel, dining, and sports experiences, particularly for Gen Z and Millennials. She emphasizes leveraging the brand's heritage of trust and service while driving modern relevance through cultural experiences and personalization. The article also touches on the brand's integrated media strategy and preparations for AI-led commerce.

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Apple stock slips on App Store slowdown signal — what Wall Street is watching next

Apple shares fell 1.8% to $262.34 following signals of the slowest App Store revenue growth in 11 quarters, according to BofA. Investors are closely monitoring Apple's services performance, especially as the company's valuation relies heavily on growth beyond hardware sales. Upcoming events include the U.S. December jobs report on January 9 and Apple’s fiscal Q1 results on January 29, which will provide further clarity on the company's financial trajectory.

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Why Western Digital Stock Popped Today

Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) stock surged 15.8% today after CNBC reported that computer memory chip prices, particularly for DRAM, are set to rise further in 2026 due to AI demand. While Western Digital does not produce DRAM, investors are betting that increasing DRAM prices could lead AI companies to seek cheaper alternatives like HDDs, benefiting Western Digital. Despite the surge, the author suggests Micron (NASDAQ: MU) presents a more compelling bargain due to its higher projected earnings growth rate.

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Key facts: Dow Inc. appoints Andre Argenton as new CTO; stock hits record high

Dow Inc. has appointed Andre Argenton as the new Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, effective January 1, 2026, replacing A.N. Sreeram who retires on June 30, 2026. This announcement comes as Dow's stock (DOW) is set to achieve a new record closing high, indicating strong market performance. The change in leadership was reported in a recent SEC filing.

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PACCAR Inc.: How a Legacy Truck Maker Turned Software, Batteries and Autonomy into Its Next Growth E

PACCAR Inc. is transforming itself from a traditional truck manufacturer into a leader in connected, electric, and autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. By integrating proprietary hardware with advanced software and services, PACCAR is optimizing uptime and total cost of ownership for fleets. This strategic shift is reflected in its market position and valuation, positioning the company as an industrial-technology hybrid rather than just a truck maker.

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Teradyne Shares Soars To All-Time High — What’s Driving The Rally?

Teradyne shares soared to an all-time high after the company unveiled its robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens. This solution optimizes palletizing performance and accelerates automation deployment. Additionally, Teradyne is expanding its U.S. operations with a new hub in Wixom, Michigan, to meet the surging demand for robotics in the country.

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Microchip Technology, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, Western Digital, and Allegro MicroSystems Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know

A broader market rally, driven by investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech, led to significant jumps in several semiconductor stocks. Microchip Technology, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, Western Digital, and Allegro MicroSystems all saw substantial gains. Western Digital, in particular, benefited from soaring AI-driven data storage demand, reaching a new 52-week high.

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Zeta Global, Cadence Design Systems, Atlassian, DigitalOcean, and Bentley Systems Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know

Several tech stocks including Zeta Global, Cadence Design Systems, Atlassian, DigitalOcean, and Bentley Systems saw significant jumps in trading. This surge was attributed to a broader market rally driven by optimism around artificial intelligence and big tech, following the CES trade show which highlighted AI's continued growth as a primary market catalyst. The positive sentiment was further boosted by expectations of an easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.