Let's say you wanted to buy everything mentioned in the holiday classic, The 12 Days of Christmas. The PNC Christmas Price Index says that that would run you well over $200,000. It's a 4.4% increase from last year.>> Part of this is that it's a very high-end specialty gift basket of sorts. Sadly, my favorite gift of all time, the five golden rings, is the single biggest needle mover. The third biggest mover in the index this year was the 10 lords of leaping.The calculation around the eight maids of milking ...

Economic Outlook & Growth Drivers - The economy faces hurdles including government shutdowns affecting growth and delaying data collection [2] - "Prosec" (production for security) is a key positive thesis, focusing on domestic production in areas of national security interest like chips, data centers, AI, electricity, and rare earth minerals [3][4][5] - Tariffs are starting to impact earnings potential and may spread to consumers [6][7] - Tax cuts, tilted towards upper-end households, and deregulation are expected to inject cash into the economy in the first half of 2026 [9][10][11] - The dynamic properties inside the tax bill should facilitate 23% to 25% growth next year [14] Market & Investment Strategies - Companies are questioning spending on AI, which could drag on the economy if it slows [6][15] - The market and economy have diverged, with a "little i-shaped economy" where a small segment is doing well while the rest is just okay [16][17] - Fund manager surveys show bullish sentiment, but there's a disconnect with the real economy [19] - Tech companies may become more careful with spending plans [21] AI & Technology - Focus should shift from those working on AI to those working with AI, emphasizing adoption policies to drive productivity growth [24][25] - Data centers are driving significant debt issuance, estimated at $150 billion to $175 billion per year [30] - Governments are accelerating the development of AI value chains for economic and national security [52] - Sovereign AI is a key theme, with governments focusing on algorithms, critical minerals for semiconductors, and data [52][53] Crypto & Regulation - The Senate is considering the Clarity Act to provide a market structure for crypto in the US [33] - Banks are exploring stablecoins, which could lead to greater adoption and efficiency in the financial system [35][36] - Bitcoin is heavily influenced by leverage players, requiring new standards and safeguards [37][38][39] Trade & Geopolitics - Uncertainty around tariff policies is expected to continue, along with export controls and trade restrictions [42][43] - Companies are using scenario planning to manage geopolitical risks [46] - Geopolitical competition for resources like critical minerals and fresh water is a key story for 2026 [47][48] - Geopolitical competition around access to capital and the growing politization of capital allocation are reshaping the global financial system [50]

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A) CEO Warren Buffett is set to pass over the chief executive reins to his successor, Greg Abel, on Jan. 1, 2026. Buffett will remain on the company's board as chairman. Portfolio Wealth Advisors president and chief investment officer Lee Munson and Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre, who also hosts Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation podcast, break down how Warren Buffett built Berkshire Hathaway's massive fortune. #youtube #WarrenBuffett #money #investing A ...

As part of Yahoo Finance's exclusive coverage with executives at Apollo Global (APO), Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Apollo Global Management to discuss the Federal Reserve's rate cut decision, the rise of private credit markets, and data centers, AI, the economy, private equity, and more. Apollo Global Management is the parent company of Yahoo Finance. 0:00 Marc Rowan, Apollo Global Management CEO 09:07 Torsten Sløk, Apollo Global Management partner and chief economist 20:30 John ...

They're growing month over month. I mean, if you look at some of the public reports, their revenue has been increasing by billion dollars ARR every single month. And so, as they continue to grow, they need additional compute to keep up with the demand of their users.And so, they're one of the fastest growing companies in the world right now. >> How important was it that Google backs stopped all this. >> Critical.I mean, without Google, we would not be able to get JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to commit the ba ...

UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Salesforce (CRM), Procter & Gamble (PG), Nike (NKE), and Honeywell (HON) are the worst performers of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) in 2025. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre examines the index's 2025 losers. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts here: https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/market-catalysts/ #youtube #stocks #investing #news Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up ...

Crypto-related thefts in 2025 resulted in $3.4 billion in losses, according to a Chainalysis report, which includes North Korea's state-sponsored hackers stealing $2.02 billion over the year to December. Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin helps define the methods that these hackers employ to hack major corporations, including infiltrating a company by getting hired or working on the premises. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts here: https://fi ...

What is the future of the AI trade and how are you playing it next year. Art, is it Mac 7 or Bust for you. >> Uh, it's not.And I'll tell you this, I think this was the year after uh 3 years of AI u being rolled out and the revolution starting where investors clearly had to start to differentiate. And the differentiation point really came to the fact that if you're spending massive amounts of money on capex to build out your large language model, that's fine if it's coming from free cash flow. If you're putt ...

Market Domination anchor Jared Blikre breaks down the latest market trends for December 19, 2025. Jared breaks down the day's stock trading moves as we close out the final full week of trading for the year. Nike stock is sliding in Friday's trading session after the athletic apparel titan's fiscal second quarter release that beat earnings and revenue estimates. While Wall Street remains bullish on the retail stock, the brand continues to struggle to breathe new life into its sales after a long year of disco ...

Picking the right start-up company to partner with can be a challenge, even for seasoned investors with years of experience. On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Atlas Berry, the founder and general partner of Mission One Capital, about what it takes to spot a company with potential before it grows into a behemoth. Atlas discusses the latest trends in business, what makes a good pitch, and what's next for the future of his fund. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on App ...