Stock Market’s December

‘Squid Game’ is back, plus ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ and a ‘Dexter’ prequel highlight a slow month. Plus, here are the best series of the year, and recommendations for best escapist shows.

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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Quanta Services, the European semiconductor supply chain and more in the latest Market Talks covering Tech and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Volkswagen, Nio and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.

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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on European banks, Aviva, National Bank of Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Seatrium, Tenaga Nasional and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Christmas Market Attack Suspect Left a Decadelong Trail of Red Flags

The suspect in the attack in Germany had history of threats and harassment though no record of violence and an ideology that didn’t fit familiar patterns.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Buy this space stock, as it’s a ‘pillar of long-term lunar infrastructure’

Space-exploration company Intuitive Machines’ banner year continued after the Houston-based company announced Monday that it has clinched additional contracts from NASA’s Near Space Network.

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All these market indicators point to stocks struggling during Trump’s presidency

Keeping the ‘Trump trade’ going over the next four years looks like a tall order.

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Cathie Wood’s ETF keeps selling Tesla stock even as she gets more bullish

Cathie Wood’s flagship Ark Innovation ETF continues to sell Tesla shares, but the value of its stake has climbed above $1 billion.

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Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.

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Europe's far right taps into fears over German market attack — despite the suspect's Islamophobic views

When a Saudi Arabian national was accused of ramming a car into a German Christmas market, members of the frequently anti-Muslim European far right said it proved their point.

NBC News - 1d

Portfolio manager names Chinese and European stocks promising 'strong returns' despite market uncertainty

Pella Funds has been targeting firms in China and Europe that have executed well despite the political and economic turmoil in their markets.

CNBC - 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.

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This home builder issued its third profit warning in three months. Its stock is tanking.

Britain’s Vistry Group on Tuesday issued its third profit warning in as many months, sending its already-battered stock spiraling lower.

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European markets open higher in shortened session ahead of Christmas; Novo Nordisk resumes recovery

European stocks edged higher at the open on Tuesday.

CNBC - 1d

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength

Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.

CNBC - 1d

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

German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support

There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.

BBC News - 2d

MLB rumors: Rays add former Silver Slugger, Mets eyeing outfield market, Phillies acquire another arm

Here are the latest from baseball's hot stove

CBS Sports - 2d

German police contacted suspect weeks before Christmas market attack

Yahoo News - 2d

Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

CNBC - 2d

Trump’s pick to lead Federal Railroad Administration a positive for railroad stocks: analyst

David Fink, the former president of Pan Am Railways, is “carrier friendly,” according to TD Cowen.

MarketWatch - 2d

Germany's far-right AfD holds march after Christmas market attack

Yahoo News - 2d

The Fed’s Stuck in a Wrestling Match With Financial Markets

Investors and the central bank can’t get on same page about where interest rates are headed.

Inc. - 2d

BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year

A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.

MarketWatch - 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.

MarketWatch - 2d

Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years

The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.

CNBC - 2d

Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs

The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.

MarketWatch - 2d

Even as Magdeburg mourns, the AfD is trying to cynically exploit the Christmas market attack | Thomas Vorreyer

For years I’ve watched the far-right party mobilise in my home town. Friday’s terrible events could galvanise it further. On Saturday afternoon in Magdeburg a man stood outside Johanniskirche (St ...

The Guardian - 2d

Latest in Stock Market’s December

Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget

NFL Christmas grades: Lamar Jackson delivers 'A+' for Ravens; Steelers get coal in their stocking with 'D-'

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.15 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales

Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up

Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market