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Blackmail evidence? Lawmaker says Epstein photos show sex acts, 'compromising positions'
MSNBC· 2025-12-16 19:19
uh talking about what else they have that hasn't come out. This was in a statement to CNN. >> Do you have pictures of people engaged in sexual acts as part of this. >> Um as part of this release, yes, there are pictures of people engaged in sexual acts.>> Molly, again, there has to be a a serious fairness about how that information is used and other laws are implicated. Having said that, there are a lot of open questions about whether Mr. . Epstein kept extra records, videos, and otherwise for the purpose o ...
US Tries to Rely Less on China for Critical Minerals
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-12-16 19:16
Supply Chain Resiliency and Economic Security - The US government is focused on ensuring supply chain resiliency and preventing over-reliance on specific countries [1] - The economic security strategy is based on rebalancing trade, stabilizing conflict zones, industrializing America, and securing supply chains [2][3][4] - PAX Silica provides a framework for securing supply chains with allies and partners to lead future industries [4] - Economic security is considered national security, making economic policy a prerequisite for national survival [7] - The US government is leveraging various investment vehicles and collaborating with allies and the private sector to strengthen economic security [7][8] Public-Private Partnerships and Investments - Public-private partnerships are being utilized to support specific smelters and initiatives [5] - The US government is investing in domestic mineral production to ensure a reliable supply for national defense [9][10] - An example investment is $400 million for 50% of empty materials, framed as an investment in America's defense capabilities [8] International Collaboration - The US is collaborating with countries like Korea, Japan, Australia, the UK, Singapore, and Israel to address global supply chain challenges [6] - The inaugural PAX Silica summit included allies and guests like Taiwan and the OECD, with expectations for more countries, including India, to join [11][12] - The US is engaging with Europe on economic security, noting a growing consensus and opportunities for collaboration [17][24] US-China Relationship - The US aims for a constructive, stable, and positive relationship with China while prioritizing American interests [26] - The US seeks to win the "air race" through innovation and diffusion, expanding compute capacity domestically and exporting technology globally [27][28]
Will Bitcoin soar above $125K or crash down?
Digital Asset News· 2025-12-16 19:15
or you know the geniuses are right and uh everything starts to take off as soon as we get a massive amount of quantitative easing. money printer goes on and the businesses start to fly and then all of a sudden we have a big you know another blowoff we have a blowoff top of 2026 and we go above 125k at that point I'll be selling and uh uh little new plan will have to be used but if that is true and we go above 125k to like 150 200k that's great for Hey. ...
Economy to remain K-shaped in 2026, says Charles Schwab's Sonders
CNBC Television· 2025-12-16 19:15
Market Trends & Dynamics - Expectation of increased dispersion in MAG7 stocks as the AI trade shifts focus [1] - Broadening market participation is likely to continue, albeit unevenly [1] - Market breadth, measured by the percentage of S&P constituents outperforming the index, increased from 17% over the past 6 months to 61% over the past month [2] - Small caps show the best improvement in breadth relative to 50-day and 200-day moving averages among the three major indexes (Russell 2000, S&P, and NASDAQ) [3] - The economy is showing signs of slowing, a trend expected to persist into 2026 [5] Earnings & Multiples - Earnings have been driving market performance since August, offsetting flat multiple expansion [6] - Earnings trajectory needs to remain strong for another robust year in 2026 [6] Small Cap Analysis - Unprofitable stocks within the Russell 2000, representing approximately 40% of the index, have increased by 62% since April 8th, in contrast to the profitable stocks which are up 29% [8] - Recently, profitable stocks within small caps are showing more acceleration [9] - Recommendation to reduce exposure to unprofitable, lower-quality segments within small caps and increase exposure to higher-quality, profitable segments [9]
The Global Transition to Electric Vehicles Is Unraveling
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-16 19:08
It's really important, a bit of relief for the industry. And yet I think it's also a case of of kind of having to sort of accept reality just on the part of policymakers that this transition is turning out to be much more difficult than was reckoned years ago when this effective combustion engine ban was put into place. I think at that time we were seeing this real momentum in the transition to fully electric vehicles.That momentum has has slowed substantially. And it's also a really patchy one where certai ...
Final Trades: Goldman Sachs, Capital One and Monster Beverage
CNBC Television· 2025-12-16 19:07
Final trade. What do you got. >> Goldman Sachs.>> All right. ...
Buy Tesla if you believe in Elon Musk's vision, says G Squared's Greene
CNBC Television· 2025-12-16 19:00
Tesla shares are flattish after nearing an all-time closing high yesterday as Elon Musk says Tesla is now testing out driverless robo taxis and as Ford pulls back on its EV ambitions. Is Tesla pulling forward 2026 gains here. Or is there still plenty of juice left in the stock.Let's ask our trader Victoria Green is CIO of G Squared Private Wealth and a CNBC contributor. Dan Ies, I don't have to tell you. Victoria, very bullish, sees it hitting another trillion or two in market cap next year.What do you fore ...
Why Medline may be a key test for the IPO market
CNBC Television· 2025-12-16 18:58
Identify the goal. Match power with precision. Reach new heights OPPORTUNITY.>> THE BIGGEST IPO IN FOUR YEARS IS GOING TO PRICE AFTER THE CLOSE TODAY, MEDLINE, THE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PRODUCT COMPANY, MIGHT NOT BE JUST THE BIGGEST SINCE RIVIAN FOUR YEARS AGO. IT COULD ALSO BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST IPOS EVER. AND YET THERE'S VERY LITTLE HOOPLA SURROUNDING IT.LESLIE PICKER HAS MORE ON THE STAKES HERE. HI, LESLIE. >> HEY, KELLY.YEAH, IT'S ALMOST LIKE WE FORGOT HOW TO SPELL IPO, BUT I AM HEARING THAT THIS ONE IS ...
Trump opened window for Warsh to win Fed Chair race, says Strategas' Clifton
CNBC Television· 2025-12-16 18:49
The Kelsey prediction markets agree by the way with Hasset now back ahead of former Fed Governor Kevin Worsh who took the lead I think just this week. Hasset leading the odds today with a 53% chance of getting the nod. Worsh down to 34.While the market debates which Kevin could win the horse race, we wanted to ask what would be the real difference between them as far as the market can discern. Let's bring in Dan Clifton. He's head of policy research at Strategus.Dan, the task goes to you. I'm sure everyone ...
The Australian prime minster thanks the Bondi Beach hero who disarmed one of the gunmen
NBC News· 2025-12-16 18:48
very strong. >> Thank you very much. >> Your heart is strong.>> Thank you. >> Your courage is inspiring. >> Thank you very much. ...