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This week is the last trading week of the year on Wall Street, packed with important economic and earnings reports. The data could help sharpen the market outlook for 2026 after a rough week for stocks, with the S&P 500 index closing at a record high last Thursday but ending the week lower. 1. Economy first: The U.S. government is still sorting through data delayed by the record 43-day federal government shutdown. As a result, the biggest focus for investors will be on Tuesday morning’s November jobs report and October retail sales, followed by Thursday morning’s release of the November…
sydney, australia — At least 11 people were killed Sunday in a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. About 1,000 people had gathered in a grassy area at Archer Park, but at least two gunmen opened fire at 6:47 p.m. local time, sending panicked crowds running in all directions. One of the suspects was killed on the spot and the other was taken into custody with injuries. Police believe a third suspect may have been involved, but cautioned against speculation as the investigation continues. It was the deadliest mass…
Software company ServiceNow is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis, which was last valued at $6.1 billion, Bloomberg reports. The deal could be valued at $7 billion, making it ServiceNow’s largest acquisition, the outlet said, citing people familiar with the situation who requested anonymity because the negotiations are private. According to reports, the deal could be announced as early as this week, but could still fall through. Armis and ServiceNow did not immediately respond to CNBC’s requests for comment.Armis, which helps businesses secure and manage internet-connected devices and protect them from cyber threats, raised $435 million in a funding…
20. The classic “perfect date” line has special meaning. Every April 25th, a meme celebrates the movie’s beloved Miss Rhode Island quote about “the perfect date.” Miss Rhode Island mistakenly interprets this date as her favorite day on the calendar instead of her ideal romantic outing. As it turns out, screenwriter Mark Lawrence wrote the line, but Donald tweaked it by changing the date to his wife’s birthday. “I just said, ‘Maybe April 25th? That’s my wife’s birthday,'” the director revealed. “That’s why I’m so happy to see these memes popping up every year on her birthday.” 21. Get the…
Bank of America recently discussed stocks to watch heading into 2026, especially those that influence trends such as high-end consumers. Wall Street investment banks like to see positive trends in companies like Visa, Penske, Ollie’s, and Goldman Sachs. Penske Automotive Group analyst Alexander Perry resumed reporting on auto retailers earlier this week. The company says it likes that it reaches out to one of its most important demographics: high-end consumers. Penske’s largest segment of business is luxury cars, Perry added. “We believe this is an advantage as it reduces the risk associated with tariff-related price increases and increases growth opportunities…
JPMorgan is betting on four technology stocks that could be winners in 2026. Tech stocks have powered much of this year’s gains, but soaring valuations and recent concerns about the rewards of artificial intelligence are separating the sector’s winners from losers. The S&P 500’s tech sector is up 22.5% since the beginning of the year, making it the best-performing sector in the overall market index. The Nasdaq Composite Index, which has a high proportion of high-tech stocks, has also risen about 20.1% this year, making it the best performer among the three major U.S. stock indexes. JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth…
Published December 14, 2025December 14, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareAngry spectators broke down barricades and stormed a stadium in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata after soccer player Lionel Messi left the stadium earlier than expected during a three-day domestic tour.As part of the so-called GOAT (Greatest of All Time) tour, the 38-year-old Argentina international and Inter Miami superstar touched down in West Bengal’s capital Kolkata early Saturday morning to a chorus of fans chanting his name.Hours later, thousands of fans wearing Messi jerseys and waving Argentine flags packed into Salt Lake Stadium in the regional capital,…
China has slowly increased its imports of U.S. soybeans this year, underscoring how Beijing is gradually ramping up domestic production thanks to policy support. “The improving trend in food self-sufficiency reflects China’s efforts in energy and chip security,” Goldman Sachs analysts said in a Dec. 9 report on trends in Chinese agricultural stocks. Key Chinese government policy documents have emphasized the need to support domestic agriculture, especially in recent years. Soybeans are particularly important as a major ingredient in livestock feed. Goldman analysts expect China to be able to significantly reduce its need for imported soybeans thanks to fundamental improvements…
Iranian authorities arrested Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on Friday, her foundation announced, citing her brother. The Paris-based foundation said Mohammadi was “violently detained” by security and police forces during a memorial service for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was recently found dead in his office. The newspaper cited her brother Mehdi as a “verified report.” She was arrested in Mashhad, Iran’s second largest city. Mohammadi, one of Iran’s most prominent human rights activists, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023. In a statement Friday, Norway’s Nobel Committee condemned the “brutal arrest” of Mohammadi and other activists and called for…
Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so VIP automatically includes their respective parents and siblings. Possible best man Jason Kelsey has at least two daughters, Wyatt and Elliott, who are flower girls with wife Kylie Kelsey, but depending on when the big day happens, younger sister Bennett could grow up as well. (Oh, baby Finley will probably have to put this to bed.) It remains to be seen which of Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs teammates will be chosen, but Travis was a groomsman at quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 2022 wedding to Brittany Mahomes, so in addition to coach Andy Reid,…