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Larry Ellison wraps up banner year as Oracle's stock rallies most since dot-com boom

Oracle shares have jumped 63% in 2024 and are headed for their best year since 1999, adding over $75 billion to Larry Ellison's net worth.

CNBC - 19m

As Santa Rally Begins, Wall Street Closes on High Note

The stock market is showing signs of resiliency in the Santa Rally phase of the year.

Inc. - 21h

Stock market’s December performance in balance as ‘Santa Claus rally’ begins

Stocks have seen a stellar 2024, but the S&P 500 is in danger of a rare December loss. It’s all riding on the so-called Santa Claus rally.

MarketWatch - 3h

Konstas shines on Australia debut but India rally

Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.

BBC News - 4h

Serbian students rally in Belgrade in latest protest over train station disaster

Hundreds march on state prosecutor’s office to demand justice after 15 people killed when renovated roof collapsed. Hundreds of university students have rallied in Belgrade to protest against the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.

MarketWatch - 2d

Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers

Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.

BBC News - 2d

Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.

CNBC - 2d

Albania opposition activists rally on streets of Tirana to demand government steps aside

Albania’s main opposition party has blocked the capital Tirana’s main intersections in an anti-government protest calling for a technocratic caretaker cabinet

ABC News - 2d

Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.