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Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as investors parse Japan trade data
Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed after Wall Street declined as investors assessed the delayed U.S. jobs data for November.
China Exports Fuel India Disinflation, Lower RBI Rates
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OpenAI in talks to raise at least $10 bln from Amazon - The Information By Investing.com
OpenAI in talks to raise at least $10 bln from Amazon - The Information
Hong Kongs largest crypto exchange sees lukewarm market debut, shares gain 3%
HashKey, Hong Kongs largest licensed crypto exchange, raised around 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars after pricing the IPO at HK$6.68 per share.
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Treasury Wine shares slump to 11-yr low after flagging US, China slowdown By Investing.com
Treasury Wine shares slump to 11-yr low after flagging US, China slowdown
Korea’s Won Hits Eight-Month Low as Stock Outflows Continue
The South Korean won dropped to the lowest level in over eight months amid foreign funds’ selling of local stocks and steady demand for the dollar.
OpenAI in talks to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon and use its AI chips, the Information reports By Reuters
OpenAI in talks to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon and use its AI chips, the Information reports
Japans exports record fastest growth in nine months, sharply beating expectations
The 6.1% growth topped expectations of an average 4.8% rise estimated by economists polled by Reuters, and was higher than the 3.6% seen in the previous month.
Robinhood expands sports event contracts as rivals flood industry By Reuters
Robinhood expands sports event contracts as rivals flood industry
Robinhood is rolling out NFL parlay and prop bets on prediction markets platform
Robinhood announced Tuesday that users will be able to trade on National Football League games and player performances.
Robinhood Builds Out Sports Wagers to Include Combinations
Robinhood Markets Inc. is rolling out additional sports-wagering capabilities, such as preset combination contracts for professional football games.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
If You Had Invested $1,000 in Nvidia Stock 1 Year Ago, Heres How Much You Would Have Today
The chipmaker has been the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom.
Dollar nears 2-1/2-month low as labour data leaves rate path uncertain By Reuters
Dollar nears 2-1/2-month low as labour data leaves rate path uncertain
Hinen bringt einen 15-kW-Dreiphasen-Hybridwechselrichter mit dreifacher MPPT-Funktion und verbesserter Backup-Fähigkeit auf den Markt
WARSCHAU, Polen, Dec. 17, 2025vor, eine Energielösung der nächsten Generation, die für den dreiphasigen Wohn- und Leichtgewerbemarkt in Europa und Afrika entwickelt wurde. Der H15000T wurde entwic...
Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX soar over 500% in blockbuster Shanghai debut
Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits Shanghai soared over 500% after raising nearly $600 million in its initial public offering.
Grab-Backed Super Bank Jumps in Jakarta After $168 Million IPO
Digital banking firm PT Super Bank Indonesia surged 24%, hitting the daily trading limit, on its Jakarta debut following an initial public offering that ranks as Indonesia’s second largest this year.
Affirm Soars Double Digits on Tuesday. Is the Stock a Buy?
Investors liked what the CFO had to share.
1 Stock to Buy Now That Warren Buffetts Silver Prediction Has Come True
Warren Buffetts prophecy on silver prices has come true. Whats next for the white metal?
Bumper IT Buyback Helps India ETF Pull Off Rare Index Beat
An unusual trade by an Indian exchange-traded fund has helped it edge past the benchmark it’s designed to mirror, a rarity in an era dominated by passive investing.
Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, S.A. (PGCSF) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Trump designates Venezuela government a terrorist regime, orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America."
US orders unit at TransAlta coal plant in Washington state to stay open By Reuters
US orders unit at TransAlta coal plant in Washington state to stay open
Silver prices soar to record high over $65/oz on US economic jitters By Investing.com
Silver prices soar to record high over $65/oz on US economic jitters
Shares hesitant after US jobs data, oil jumps on Venezuela blockade By Reuters
Shares hesitant after US jobs data, oil jumps on Venezuela blockade
Standard Chartereds Lam on AI Risks
Standard Chartered Wealth Solutions Head of Equity Strategy Daniel Lam speaks on Bloomberg TV about the high valuation of AI-related equities in the US. (Source: Bloomberg)
Übernahmeschlacht mit Netflix: Trump-Schwiegersohn zieht sich aus Warner-Gebot zurück
Paramount will den Konkurrenten Warner Brothers inklusive CNN übernehmen - und das auch mit Geld aus der Trump-Familie finanzieren. Nicht nur an der Wall Street sieht man das kritisch. Jetzt gibt es eine überraschende Wende.
Crypto Exchange HashKey’s Shares Rise in Hong Kong Debut
Shares of HashKey Holdings Ltd., operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange, climbed on their trading debut after an initial public offering that raised HK$1.6 billion ($206 million).
3 Fidelity ETFs You Can Buy and Hold Forever to Generate $100,000 in Yearly Dividend Income, Starting in 2026
One of these funds has been outpacing the S&P 500 while sporting a much bigger dividend yield.
Asia fund managers turn upbeat on growth but temper return expectations: BofA By Investing.com
Asia fund managers turn upbeat on growth but temper return expectations: BofA
Can Hims & Hers (HIMS) Turn Its Canada Weight-Loss Entry Into a Durable Platform Advantage?
Hims & Hers Health has expanded into Canada through its acquisition of Livewell, a local digital health platform focused on weight loss, and is building a country-first leadership and medical team to offer more accessible, personalized care.This move positions the company to launch a comprehensive Canadian weight loss program as generic semaglutide first becomes available, potentially broadening its reach in a large, underserved obesity market.We’ll now examine how entering Canada’s weight...
CreditSights On China Vankes Woes, China Bonds Impact
Zerlina Zeng, Head of East Asia Corporates and Asia Credit Strategy at CreditSights, sees limited systemic impact and spillover risk to high-grade China dollar bonds from distressed developer China Vankes request to delay payment on a bond. She speaks with Paul Allen on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Alibaba in 2025: Three Shifts That Investors Should Know Before Entering 2026
Alibaba didnt stage a dramatic comeback in 2025, but it quietly changed the narrative.
US stock futures muted as economic worries weigh; tech remains on backfoot By Investing.com
US stock futures muted as economic worries weigh; tech remains on backfoot
Why Curaleaf Holdings Stock Popped by Almost 25% on Tuesday
The company and many of its peers saw dramatic lifts on the back of new Presidential remarks.
Australia government forced to lift inflation forecast, keeps spending plans intact By Reuters
Australia government forced to lift inflation forecast, keeps spending plans intact
Ouster: Strong Growth Should Lead To Further Upside
Alphabet-owned Waymo in talks to raise $15 billion in funding
The funding round would give Waymo a valuation as high as $110 billion, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Rupee Slide Puts Spotlight on Limits to India’s Currency Defense
The Indian rupee’s rapid slide to successive record lows in recent weeks has analysts debating why the central bank has refrained from intervening more forcefully to support the currency.
The Stock Market Just Flashed a Warning We Havent Seen for More Than 20 Years. Heres What History Suggests Will Happen Next.
The stock market is hovering around record highs amid fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a bubble.
Major Disney World rival is demolishing two iconic theme park rides
Visiting theme parks has become one of Americas favorite pastimes, helping propel some of the worlds most iconic entertainment companies, such as Disney, Universal, and Six Flags, into household names while giving rise to amusement parks that are beloved by generations. Though often an expensive ...
Sydney mourners remember slain Rabbi at Bondi Beach funeral By Reuters
Sydney mourners remember slain Rabbi at Bondi Beach funeral
Blackstone leads investment in data-security firm Cyera at a $9 billion valuation, WSJ reports By Reuters
Blackstone leads investment in data-security firm Cyera at a $9 billion valuation, WSJ reports
Tantalus Systems Holding Inc. (GRID:CA) Discusses Data-Driven Utility Solutions and Grid Modernization Platform Demo Transcript
2 Social Security Changes in 2026 That Will Affect Current Retirees the Most
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Why Sezzle Stock Crushed it Today
The company continues to upsize its stock buyback initiatives.
Huge grocery store meat supplier shuts down plant, no bankruptcy
Holiday revelers looking for a nice prime rib roast or other cut of beef at the grocery store to celebrate the season will be spending a lot more money on that meal this year as a beef shortage continues to increase consumer costs. A major part of the pricing problem is the historic drop in the ...
Oil prices surge over 1% after Trump orders Venezuela blockade By Investing.com
Oil prices surge over 1% after Trump orders Venezuela blockade
California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot
An administrative law judge in California ruled Teslas license to sell or manufacture cars in the state should be suspended for 30 days.
Why Affirm Holdings Stock Raced Almost 12% Higher Today
A top manager at the company tried to assuage concerns that the customer base might rein in its spending.
Singapore’s November exports rise 11.6% y/y, stronger than expected By Reuters
Singapore’s November exports rise 11.6% y/y, stronger than expected
Kate Spade Outlet is selling an $89 bracelet for only $29
Shoppers say the design is "unique and beautiful."
Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund Announces Quarterly Distribution
TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: BGI.UN) today announced a distribution of C$0.15 per unit for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or before January 15, 2026 to holders of record on December 31, 2025.
Stock futures slip as traders absorb shaky U.S. economic data: Live updates
The S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials each booked a third consecutive losing session on Tuesday.
Prediction: Nvidia Will Become a $15 Trillion Company in 2030
Nvidia should continue beating the market, but investors should also expect the unexpected over the next five years.
Teslas EV Business Isnt the Star Anymore -- but Its Still the Whole Stage
Robotaxis and humanoid robots may grab the spotlight, but Teslas EV business is still holding up the entire production.
Tesla California sales face 30-day suspension over autopilot claims
Tesla California sales face 30-day suspension over autopilot claims- Bloomberg
Oil up 1.5% as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela By Reuters
Oil up 1.5% as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Trump plans financial restrictions on late, overbudget defense contractors, sources say By Reuters
Trump plans financial restrictions on late, overbudget defense contractors, sources say
ADP: A Strong Contender in the Competitive Payroll Processing Market
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Japan trade balance rises sharply in Nov on export strength; imports lag By Investing.com
Japan trade balance rises sharply in Nov on export strength; imports lag
Japan’s exports expand for third straight month, U.S. shipments rebound By Reuters
Japan’s exports expand for third straight month, U.S. shipments rebound
Why Rezolve AI Stock Soared Today
The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven shopping platform is making significant progress toward profitability.
FAA chief says he has not completed sale of his shares in Republic Airways By Reuters
FAA chief says he has not completed sale of his shares in Republic Airways
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NBIX) Discusses Progress and Strategy in Neurology and Obesity R&D Programs Transcript
California regulator allows Tesla to continue sales in state for now By Reuters
California regulator allows Tesla to continue sales in state for now
Silvester: Grüne wollen verschärfte Sprengstoffverordnung
Berlin - Die Grünen-Bundestagsfraktion fordert Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) auf, mit einer geänderten Sprengstoffverordnung die Silvesternacht sicherer zu machen und für die Kommune...
Stock Market Today, Dec. 16: Energy Stocks Slide as Oil Drops to Multi-Year Lows
On Dec. 16, 2025, oil’s slide to multi?year lows rattled energy leaders and helped pull major U.S. benchmarks off recent highs.
US Air Force to buy two more 747-8s for presidential fleet support By Reuters
US Air Force to buy two more 747-8s for presidential fleet support
Chinese CEO Worth $5.4 Billion After MetaX’s Huge Stock Leap
In the span of just a few days, another billionaire has emerged from a Chinese chipmaker, following a familiar playbook: learn from an industry giant, strike out alone and push through fraught US-China geopolitics.
Wednesdays big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials each posted a third straight losing session on Tuesday as investors contended with the latest jobs report.
This markets strength lies in the non-tech growth stocks, Jim Cramer says
CNBCs Jim Cramer examined recent market action.
5 Investing Surprises From 2025
This article examines investment performance in 2025
Stock Market News: New York City gets casinos, Palantir and Databricks
The nonfarm payroll, also known as the jobs report, was released on Tuesday, December 16. Although it did not change significantly from September, the October report was delayed due to the government shutdown, it still paints a bleak economic picture. And the market showed its bearish outlook on ...