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JPMorgan upgrades Nike to overweight, citing a multiyear recovery path

CNBC: Investing

One of the parts is global inventory and sales growth finally "on track" to alignment by the end of the second quarter in 2026. " The analyst believes Nike's multiyear recovery path is based on several key parts. our FY28 10.0% margin estimate)," he added.

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Fewer Campaigns, but Much to Observe from the 2025 Proxy Season

Sidley Shareholder Litigation

The season has also provided many lessons for companies as we look ahead to the 2026 proxy season. While the number of overall shareholder activism campaigns cooled in the 2025 proxy season compared to years past, the season has been marked by its fair share of fireworks and headlines, as well as unique events and disruptions.

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The rebundling conundrum

The TRADE

The next question will be how quickly they can move across, with a small group getting it done by the end of the year and a much larger contingent now targeting 2026.” However, it does suggest that this will gradually become a European industry trend, especially once the EU regulations are implemented at a domestic level in June 2026.”

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Marex to acquire Winterflood Securities from Close Brothers in £100 million deal

The TRADE

Specifically, the firm has said that the move aligns with Marex’s drive to expand its client base and bring new capabilities onto its platform. The close date for the deal is predicted for early 2026, subject to regulatory approval. “This acquisition gives us an opportunity to transform our existing equity market making business into a leading (..)

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JPMorgan downgrades American Eagle following Sydney Sweeney-inspired rally

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Matthew Boss also established a December 2026 price target of $9, indicating shares could fall 23% from their Friday closing price. The bank downgraded shares of the retailer to an underweight rating from neutral in a Monday note.

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SBA’s New Rules Impact M&A

Focus Investment Banking

Note that this change goes into effect January 17, 2026. This is a major departure from past M&A rules, effectively rendering multiple-award contracts worthless for an acquirer. Single award set-aside contracts continue to be eligible for future orders and option years to be exercised.

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Analysts are getting more bullish on these names with strong earnings growth

CNBC: Investing

hyperscalers — which should drive AI to comprise over 40% of the company by 2026," the bank wrote. We believe the company is likely to sustain its dominant position in enterprise networking silicon, and will continue to leverage this leadership to drive majority share in custom silicon processors for major U.S.

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