Economic Indicators - New evidence indicates that China's economic troubles are deepening, with consumption, investment, and industrial output data all falling short of expectations [1] Legal and Regulatory Developments - A Hong Kong court found pro-democracy activists and media baron Jimmy Lie guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign countries under the national security law, impacting market sentiment [1] Pharmaceutical Industry - A French drug maker has flagged another delay regarding a US regulatory decision on its experimental multiple sclerosis drug, alongside disappointing latest stage study results that caused a decline of over 1% in premarket trading [2] Mergers and Acquisitions - Service Now is in discussions to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis, indicating ongoing consolidation in the cybersecurity sector [2] Entertainment Industry - Disney's animated sequel Zootopia 2 has topped the box office, earning over $26 million in its opening weekend and surpassing the $1 billion mark in worldwide gross [3]
5 Things To Know: December 15, 2025
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