The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

A lot of money managers may have taken Wednesday off ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but Cathie Wood doesn't squander a single trading day. The co-founder, CEO, and stock picker for Ark Invest was busy making portfolio moves across her firm's family of aggressive growth exchange-traded funds.

CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on Black Friday's retail trends.

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has captured the spotlight in the market, with its stock surging 56% this month and nearly doubling in value over the past three months. Currently trading at $16.36, the stock has reached a 52-week high.

Investing in Mexico looks promising with iShares MSCI Mexico ETF, offering focused access to Mexican equities with a competitive 0.50% expense ratio. The EWW ETF's top five holdings, including Banorte and Walmart de Mexico, make up over 40% of assets, providing direct exposure but potential volatility. EWW's unique sector allocation, with a strong consumer staples focus, offers defensive qualities and stability compared to broader Latin American ETFs.

Just days before UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel set his sight on a takeover target in Italy, more evidence emerged of fierce resistance to his interest in German flagship lender Commerzbank.

SPYI is a well-managed fund that outperforms peers over the long term from a total return perspective and offers a fantastic yield for income investors to enjoy. SPYI's atypical strategy allows them to take advantage of upside gains and choppy markets to generate income during neutral to bullish conditions without hurting total return as much as peers. Ownership is VERY well suited for income investors who are optimistic about markets, allowing them to capture upside and capital appreciation as well as fantastic yields.

ASML Holding N.V. holds a near monopoly in EUV lithography machines, essential for advanced semiconductors and AI data centers, driving its stock up 215% from late 2022 to July 2023. The stock recently corrected by 40%, presenting a potential buying opportunity as technical indicators show oversold conditions and the stock appears to have stabilized. ASML's decline is attributed to rapid appreciation, weaker-than-expected sales guidance, geopolitical tensions, and potential China tariffs.