December 17, 2025 11:01 am
Key Moments Broadcom’s recent 16% slide has intensified risk aversion and heightened interest in AI-based stock selection tools. InvestingPro’s ProPicks AI strategies identified several stocks delivering December gains of more than 24%. Fortrea Holdings was flagged by the AI model on October 1, with subsequent performance supported by earnings strength, upgraded guidance, and operational improvements. […]
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Key Moments The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.4% to 98.200, recovering from its lowest level since early October earlier this week. Sterling fell 0.8% to 1.3322 against the dollar after softer U.K. inflation data increased expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. USD/JPY climbed 0.5% to 155.54 as the yen weakened ahead of a […]
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Key Moments Nvidia plans to construct the largest server farm in Israel. The total project cost will likely reach approximately 4.84 billion shekels ($1.5 billion), covering both building and computing equipment. Nvidia expects to complete the facility roughly 18 months after signing the agreement. Planned Server Farm in Israel Investing.com – Nvidia intends to establish […]
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Key Moments Robinhood rolled out new player performance-based sports event contracts, expanding beyond game outcome wagers. The expansion comes as regulators in some states seek tighter scrutiny of sports-linked event contracts. Monthly prediction market trading value has risen to over $13 billion from less than $100 million in early 2024, according to a Keyrock and […]
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Key Moments Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated nearly 7% from a key trendline rejection and is testing support at $85,569, with momentum indicators turning bearish. Ethereum (ETH) failed to reclaim its 50-day EMA at $3,249, dropping 11% by Tuesday and trading below $2,946 as bearish signals strengthen. XRP (XRP) has closed below a critical $1.96 support […]
Read moreDecember 16, 2025 3:12 pm
Key Moments Morgan Stanley sees U.S. defense stocks as undervalued relative to projected growth in the defense budget. The bank upgraded L3Harris Technologies and General Dynamics to Overweight, while lowering Lockheed Martin to Equal-weight. Northrop Grumman remains the firm’s top defense pick, supported by its portfolio outlook and trading history. Valuation Case for U.S. Defense […]
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Key Moments PayPal has submitted an application to establish “PayPal Bank” as an industrial loan company in the United States. The move would allow PayPal to fund loans directly, hold deposits, and offer interest-bearing savings accounts. Mara McNeill has been named President of PayPal Bank, bringing more than 25 years of financial services experience. Strategic […]
Read moreDecember 16, 2025 11:31 am
Key Moments Major U.S. exchanges aim for near-continuous weekday trading, with Nasdaq seeking approval for 23-hour sessions. Large banks, including JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley, weigh technology and risk costs against uncertain revenue. DTCC and Ernst & Young project that 1%-10% of U.S. equity volume could shift to extended hours by 2028, potentially […]
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Key Moments The United States called on the European Union to exclude U.S. oil and gas from methane import rules until October 2035, according to a U.S. government document. The EU methane regulation requires importers to monitor and report emissions and will tighten obligations on fuel imports over time. Additionally, the U.S. asked the EU […]
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Key Moments Ford recorded a $19.5 billion charge tied to electric-vehicle investments, mainly from canceled EV programs and battery ventures. As a result, the company halted development of its next-generation EV lineup, including a large pickup planned for Tennessee. Meanwhile, Ford plans to invest $2 billion in battery production for energy-storage services over the next […]
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