Happy Tuesday! As Warren Buffett heads into his final month leading Berkshire Hathaway, an unexpected twist has put his legendary track record to the test. But with recent picks paying off in a big way, will the Oracle of Omaha deliver one last beat, or will he underperform? Read on to see all of his latest picks and insights.

Also, using Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index, here’s a look at five companies that are currently flying under the radar that should to be on your watchlist.

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• MARKET RECAP

• MARKET HEATMAP

• FIVE ZINGERS

• MARKET HISTORY

Warren Buffett’s Final Showdown: Can The Berkshire Hathaway CEO Catch The S&P 500 One Last Time?

As Warren Buffett enters the last month of leading Berkshire Hathaway, an unexpected storyline is emerging as the the Oracle of Omaha is suddenly trailing the S&P 500.

Yet a sharp late-year rally, bold new tech bets, and shifting investor expectations hint that the race isn’t over in what should be a photo finish. Read on to see Buffett’s picks, and whether he’ll end his tenure underperforming the market, or going out in style with one last classic Buffett beat.

Sportradar Closes IMG ARENA Deal, Expanding Coverage To Over 1 Million Matches Across Sports Betting Categories

Sportradar’s (SRAD) acquisition of IMG ARENA and its global sports betting rights portfolio has officially closed. That’s a big deal for the company aiming to revolutionize sports fandom and betting by melding technology and cutting-edge analytics.

Following the acquisition, Sportradar estimates its sports coverage will total more than 1 million matches annually. What’s more, the deal bolsters Sportradar’s content and product offering in popular betting areas of sports, including tennis, soccer and basketball, and marks a "significant" milestone.

Plus, as an illustration of Sportradar’s disciplined M&A process and rigorous return profile, they ended up not paying anything in the deal. Instead, over the course of a year Sportradar negotiated an agreement which involved about $122 million in cash prepayments by the seller to certain sports rights holders and approximately $103 million to Sportradar. To learn more about Sportradar and place your bets, click here.

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes opened December on negative note as all three all three major indexes snapping five-day winning streaks and finished near the lows on the day. The move was a bit surprising as support and expectations of rate cut next week continues to climb with the market pricing in an 88% chance of a quarter point reduction. Cryptocurrency wasn’t spared either as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all tanked, making last week’s bounce look more like a relief rally than a sustainable move. The good news is that technical indicators remain positive, with the S&P 500 still above its 50-day moving average and market breadth improving. Lastly, President Trump signaled he has a preferred candidate to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, with many expecting Kevin Hassett to be the pick.

On Our Radar: The earnings season continues with a plethora of companies reporting after the bell today. All eyes will be on Marvell (MRVL), Okta (OKTA), and GitLab (GTLB).

Shares of Bath & Body Works (BBWI) was flying high, while Strategy (MSTR) was working on a new ‘strategy’ after the company slashed guidance and announced a share sale. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Monday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Mongo Boom: Shares of MongoDB are soaring after the company smashed Q3 expectations. Here’s why Wall Street is buzzing about the company.

Clear Skies Ahead: Boeing is quietly gaining ground while its biggest rival hits unexpected turbulence. But the reasons aren’t what you might think. Read on to see how this unexpected shift could redefine the aviation duopoly and why Boeing may be the safer pick this winter.

Fab-U-Lous Gains: Intel stock is rallying on rumors that Apple may outsource some of its M-series chips, potentially reshaping U.S. semiconductor dominance. Discover how this Apple-Intel deal could spark a new era for American chipmaking, and your portfolio.

New Chips, Who’s This?: Broadcom is stepping into the AI chip spotlight with a bold move that could shake up the GPU world. Click to see why analysts are buzzing about its “Google Chips” and what this means for the industry going forward.

Top Stories: Here’s a look at the top stocks making headlines this past week, with key developments sparking interest from both bulls and bears.

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On This Day In 1980…

Nike went public at $22 per share, marking the beginning of one of the most successful long-term growth stories in U.S. market history. At the time, the company was still a fast-rising athletic-footwear brand, but its IPO laid the financial foundation for global expansion, high-profile athlete endorsements, and the transformation into a dominant force in sports and lifestyle apparel. As of today, the company has a market cap of $100 billion, although it is down significantly from its peak ($275 billion) in 2021.

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— Ray Dalio

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