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On November 1, Las Vegas Sands' Sands Cares initiative funded the Asian Community Development Council's first Trade School Readiness Boot Camp for over 100 students.
The Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ) has been assigned a Zacks ETF Rank of 4 (Sell), signaling caution despite a 17.45% year-to-date performance gain as of December 17, 2025.
An analysis of relative price strength identifies Hecla Mining, Kinross Gold, Illumina, Commercial Metals, and Las Vegas Sands as potential stock market leaders for 2026.
Two major market events signal strategic consolidation and sector-specific investor optimism. Mars has finalized its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, creating a dominant force in the global snacking industry. Concurrently, Goldman Sachs upgraded key hospitality stocks, reflecting confidence in high-end consumer and travel markets.
Costco reported a 14% increase in membership fee income to $1.329 billion, driven by a 5.2% rise in paid households. This result underscores the strength of its recurring revenue model, positively impacting its stock outlook.
IAC Inc. has acquired an additional US$39.88 million in MGM Resorts stock, signaling strong insider confidence. This move coincides with MGM's multi-year partnership with autonomous vehicle firm Zoox to provide driverless transport at the T-Mobile Arena, positioning the company at the forefront of technological integration in hospitality.
The travel sector presented a mixed financial picture in its third-quarter earnings. Major operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings fell short of revenue forecasts, while smaller competitor Lindblad Expeditions outperformed, highlighting a divergence in consumer demand and market performance.
Las Vegas Sands shares gained following a Goldman Sachs upgrade to 'buy' from 'neutral'. The bank cited a sustainable revenue acceleration in Macao and robust growth in Singapore, forecasting continued outperformance and a 23% potential upside.
The Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year has spurred a rally in consumer discretionary stocks. Analysts are upgrading key players like Las Vegas Sands, citing strong performance metrics and a favorable economic outlook fueled by expectations of increased consumer spending.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is acquiring Innovator Capital Management, a leading provider of defined outcome ETFs, for $2 billion. This strategic purchase signals a major push into investment products that offer downside protection against market losses.
A recent 8% rebound in Stepan (SCL) stock highlights a broader market challenge in assessing valuations. Investors are weighing metrics like price-to-earnings and price-to-sales ratios against growth forecasts amid uncertain conditions, a trend observed across various industrial and materials companies.
The gaming industry faces a divided market. Legal sports betting is experiencing explosive growth, while traditional video game publishers are struggling with underperformance and strategic writedowns, reflecting broader pressure on consumer discretionary spending.