December 30, 2025 7:16 am
Key Moments Asian stock markets were mostly weaker, taking their cue from Monday’s decline in U.S. equities during thin, year-end trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 6,905.74 but remained up more than 17% for the year and on pace for an eighth straight monthly advance. Gold and silver resumed strong rallies, with gold up […]
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Key Moments JPMorgan’s latest U.S. Analyst Focus List highlights high-conviction consumer stocks across growth, income, value, and short strategies. Companies on the list posted a range of updates, including index additions, dividend increases, share buybacks, and changes to guidance. Despite economic pressure, JPMorgan sees the consumer sector as resilient, with select names showing solid earnings, […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 1:35 pm
Key Moments Nvidia invested $5 billion in Intel common stock under a September private placement agreement. The purchase covered more than 214.7 million Intel shares at a fixed price of $23.28 per share. U.S. antitrust regulators cleared the investment earlier in December, and the transaction was disclosed in a Monday filing. Transaction Overview Nvidia has […]
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Key Moments Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has initiated a proxy campaign targeting changes to the company’s board. The effort follows the recent exit of CEO and board member Calvin McDonald from the apparel maker. The Wall Street Journal reported the move, citing unnamed individuals said to be familiar with the situation. Founder Steps Up […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 10:51 am
Key Moments U.S. stock index futures traded lower in early Monday dealings after a strong advance in equities late in the year. S&P 500 Futures declined 0.2% to 6,966.0 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.4% to 25,759.25 points, while Dow Jones Futures were little changed at 49,014.0 points by 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT). Recent gains […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 9:57 am
Key Moments Mirae Asset Financial Group is in talks to acquire a combined 92% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit from NXC and SK Planet. The deal could value the stake at 100-140 billion won ($70-98 million), according to sources. This move follows a trend of traditional financial firms entering crypto markets, after deals […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 9:37 am
Key Moments BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak. The deal values Castrol at $10 billion and generates about $6 billion in net proceeds. Bank of America warned that BP’s share price could fall more than 10% and cut 2027+ EPS estimates by roughly 5% following the deal. […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 8:50 am
Key Moments Jefferies projects a constructive setup for the toy industry in 2026, citing macro tailwinds and a stronger entertainment release slate. Hasbro remains Jefferies’ preferred name, with its 2026 EPS estimate raised to $5.21 and price target increased to $95. Mattel and Spin Master show mixed prospects, with Jefferies cautious on Mattel’s top-line trajectory […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 8:12 am
Key Moments Bitcoin traded 2.2% higher at $89,663.6 by 02:07 ET (07:07 GMT), after briefly moving above the $90,000 mark. Expectations for further U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate reductions in 2026 have supported demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Altcoins posted modest gains, with Ethereum up 2.7% to $3,018.92 and XRP advancing 1.5% to $1.90. […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2025 6:59 am
Key Moments Asian equity benchmarks moved in different directions in thin holiday trading, with South Korea’s Kospi jumping 1.9% while Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.2%. China conducted joint air, navy, and rocket drills around Taiwan, prompting Taipei to raise its alert level and intensifying cross-strait tensions. Gold slipped 0.4% to $4,535.50 per troy ounce, while […]
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