Dow Futures Edge Higher as S&P 500 Closes at Record; Nvidia, Alphabet Signal Buys

Dow Futures Edge Higher as S&P 500 Closes at Record; Nvidia, Alphabet Signal Buys

On December 23, the S&P  500 closed at a record of 6,909.79, which is just below a new intraday high of 6920.34 enabled by instant Gross Domestic Product  (GDP) information and acquired in the main tech stocks. Despite these mixed futures trading sessions, on December 24, Wednesday, the record value of the S&P  500,  a … Read more

South Korean Court Rejects Move to Halt Korea Zinc Share for US Smelter

South Korean Court Rejects Move to Halt Korea Zinc Share for US Smelter

According to court filings and company disclosures, a South Korean court has rejected a request by major shareholders MBK Partners and YoungPoong to block Korea Zinc’s planned issuance of new shares, a decision that clears the way for funding a $7.4 billion smelter project in the United States.  Court Ruling Backs Strategic Minerals Push As … Read more

Muted Momentum for Asian Shares in Holiday Trading

Muted Momentum for Asian Shares in Holiday Trading

On December 24, 2025, Asia’s stock markets are posting subdued performance amid thin year‑end trading, shaped by holiday season dynamics. According to the latest data, most Asian stocks have been trading near flatline levels today since many investors and big institutions are away, indicating low trading activity and small price changes. Despite the lack of … Read more

Paramount’s New Bid ‘Not Sufficient,’ Warner’s Fifth-Largest Shareholder Says

Paramount’s New Bid ‘Not Sufficient,’ Warner’s Fifth-Largest Shareholder Says

It has become obvious that if Paramount Skydance (PSKY) is to win its bidding war with Netflix (NFLX) over Warner Bros. Discovery, it has to offer something more than just the personal guarantees from Larry Ellison, who is the “benefactor-in-chief” behind Paramount Skydance. This need for an upgraded offer was put forth by Warner Bros’ … Read more

Stock Markets Climb as Fresh U.S. Economic Data Sends Positive Signals

Stock Markets Climb as Fresh U.S. Economic Data Sends Positive Signals

According to the market data, stock markets in the United States and Canada ended the session higher as investors reviewed the latest economic signals. As per the figures, Canada’s S&P/ TSX composite index rose by 58.63 points to close at 32,058.73, holding above the 32,000 mark and extending its recent upward movement. The gain was … Read more

Bitcoin Has Yet to Reach $100,000 on an Inflation-Adjusted Basis, Analyst Says

Bitcoin Has Yet to Reach $100,000 on an Inflation-Adjusted Basis, Analyst Says

According to the Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital, Alex Thorn, Bitcoin’s rally towards the $126,000 all-time high price cannot be considered when inflation is factored into the picture. On Tuesday, Thorn said that “If you adjust the price of Bitcoin for inflation using 2020 dollars, BTC never crossed $100,000.” According to Thorn, the … Read more

Christie Group Shares Jump 4% As 2025 Performance Outlook Exceeds Expectations

UK-based business services company Christie Group announced on Tuesday that it is expecting a stronger full-year performance from its continuing operations than previously anticipated.  The London Stock Exchange-listed (LSE) firm pointed to improved trading in the second half of the year, particularly in the last three months. Christie Group’s stock, CTG, rose over 4% on … Read more

Hanwha Ocean Shares Jump 10% After Trump Backs U.S. Navy Partnership

The Shares of Hanwa Ocean rose by 10%, followed by the US President’s remarks on its involvement in his ambitious ‘Golden Fleet’ project for the US Navy. The South Korean firm will build FF(X) class ships at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia. The announcement gave further momentum to the South Korean defense stocks, which … Read more