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Top-Performing International ETFs of 2025

International ETFs like VEA, EZU & EEM outshone U.S. peers in 2025 as cheaper valuations, diversified exposure, and stimulus measures drove substantial gains.

Some Odd Lots Adjacent Listening

Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes its us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in markets, finance and the economy. And sometimes its contributions from our network of expert guests and sources. Whatever it is, we promise it will always be interesting.

ROUNDUP/Aktien New York: Etwas höher - Kaum marktbewegende Meldungen

NEW YORK (dpa-AFX) - Die US-Börsen sind am Mittwoch mit leichten Gewinnen in den verkürzten Handel gestartet. In Europa blieben viele Handelsplätze hingegen geschlossen. Marktbewegende Konjunkturdaten oder Unternehmensmeldungen gab es kaum. Die Zahl ...

Bloomberg Surveillance 12/24/2025

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)

Consumer Debt is Possible Headwind for Retail, Says EY-Parthenons Auchincloss

US consumer sentiment rose in December by less than expected, remaining depressed amid lingering affordability concerns.The University of Michigan’s final December sentiment index climbed 1.9 points to 52.9, according to a report released Friday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 53.5.“Despite some signs of improvement to close out the year, sentiment remains nearly 30% below December 2024, as pocketbook issues continue to dominate consumer views o...

The Massive And Ongoing Health Crisis In Gaza

Ongoing malnutrition and the destruction of healthcare infrastructure in Gaza will require a coordinated and massive response to reduce suffering, morbidity and deaths.

What Small Businesses Should Know Ahead Of 2026

As the new year approaches, recent and upcoming changes in the business environment will impact how small businesses operate. Here’s what leaders should pay attention to.

Eine frohe Botschaft zu Weihnachten

Die Weihnachtsfeiertage schaffen Jahr für Jahr - wenn auch nur für kurze Zeit - eine Zweiklassengesellschaft. Da sind die einen, die ihren Dienst tun: Krankenschwestern, Ärzte, Pflegepersonal in Kr...

Intel Declines; Dynavax Rallies; Nike Ticks Higher

- Shares of Intel (INTC) fell in the early session after Reuters reported that Nvidia halted a test that uses the chip manufacturer’s 18A technology to produce its chips. - Shares of Dynavax Technologies (DVAX) soared in premarket trading after Sanofi agreed to buy Dynavax for about $2.2 billion, as it seeks to expand a vaccines business currently anchored by its flu shot franchise. The French drugmaker will pay $15.50 a share in cash for Dynavax, 39% above the Emeryville, California-based firm...

Elkem reports one fatality following explosion at Saint-Fons pilot workshop in France

Oslo, Norway – 24 December 2025 - Elkem ASA reports that on the afternoon of 22 December 2025, an explosion occurred at a pilot workshop at the Elkem Silicones site in Saint-Fons, located in Lyon, France. One employee lost his life as a result of the accident, while three others were injured.“On behalf of Elkem’s management and all our colleagues, I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of our colleague whose life was lost, to those who were injured, and to everyone...

US Weighs Conference to Rebuild Gaza in Fresh Ceasefire

The US and its allies are renewing their push to hold a conference on Gaza reconstruction, people familiar with the matter said, as the Trump administration looks to inject fresh momentum into a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas after a string of setbacks.Washington has been discussed as a potential venue for the conference that could happen as early as next month, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private conversations. Egypt is among several other locations a...