Economist Paul Krugman warns that the United States has traded the inclusive, pro-worker recovery of the Joe Biden years for a stratified “Trump freeze,” creating a new K-shaped economy where the wealthy thrive while the working class falls behind.Reversal Of FortuneIn a new analysis, Krugman challenges the “lazy cynicism” that economic inequality is an unchangeable constant in American life. He points to Atlanta Fed data showing that the Biden presidency presided over a rare “Great Compression.”Between 202 ...

US stock futures were little changed overnight Thursday, with traders on watch for more records as they return from the Christmas holiday for a single session ahead of the weekend. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the S&P 500 (ES=F), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (NQ=F) all hovered near the flatline in thin post-Christmas trading. Meanwhile, precious metals continued a torrid rally, with gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) futures rising to fresh records amid fresh geopolitical tensions an ...

Market Overview - U.S. equity markets closed higher on December 24, 2025, with the S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high of 6,932.05, up 0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 48,731.16, up 0.60%, and the Nasdaq Composite at 23,613.31, up 0.22% [1][2] Economic Indicators - U.S. GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 4.3% in Q3 2025, exceeding forecasts and marking the strongest growth in two years, driven by increases in consumer spending, exports, and government outlays [3] AI Sector Developments - Nvidia announced a $20 billion acquisition of key inference technology assets from Groq, a startup known for high-speed AI inference chips, marking Nvidia's largest transaction to date [4] - The acquisition includes a non-exclusive licensing arrangement and the transition of Groq's leadership to Nvidia to enhance real-time AI capabilities [5][6] - This strategic move positions Nvidia to strengthen its lead in AI development, particularly in real-time applications [7] Market Sentiment - Positive market and corporate developments suggest continued enthusiasm for growth-oriented stocks, especially in technology, as the economy shows resilience and AI momentum remains strong [8]

The U.S. stock market is closed today, Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday, providing a pause after a robust, record-setting session on Christmas Eve. Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will remain fully shut, with normal trading operations set to resume on Friday, December 26, 2025. This holiday closure follows a shortened trading day on Wednesday, December 24, when major indexes closed higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching ne ...

The U.S. stock market is closed today, Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. This brings a pause to what has been a remarkable week for Wall Street, with major indices closing at or near all-time highs in a holiday-shortened session on Christmas Eve. Normal trading operations on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025.Premarket Activity and Futures MovementsWhile the main equity markets are shut, investors are reflecting on th ...

The period around Christmas stands out as a time of potential "magic," or at the very least, notable crypto price fluctuations. | Credit: CCN. Key Takeaways Christmas has historically been bullish for the crypto market with added festive optimism. Over the last 10 Christmases, eight have yielded positive returns, while the past two years have been marked by dismay. December 2025 has started on a flat note, but analysts hope for a year-end rally. The cryptocurrency market, renowned for its volatil ...

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Hello and welcome to market domination. I'm Josh Lipton live from our New York headquarters. This is now our go down to the closing balance stocks higher here.The Dow's up about 270 points. The S&P 500, your broad gauge is up about 3/10en of a percent and your tech heavy NASDAQ that's up about 2/10en of a percent. Let's talk in now Enzay.Enz, what are you watching in the market. >> Josh, could this be the start of a Santa rally. As you just mentioned, the Dow up uh 270 points, the NASDAQ up as well, and the ...

Market Overview - The S&P 500 has reached a new all-time closing high, continuing its momentum into the Christmas holiday, with a notable rotation into rate-sensitive areas like small-caps following the Fed's interest rate cuts [1] - The market is currently in a favorable three-month stretch from November to January, which historically leans bullish [2] Santa Claus Rally - The Santa Claus Rally (SCR) is a seven-day period that includes the last five trading days of the year and the first two trading days of the new year, with the first day of SCR marking the final trading day before Christmas [6] - Historically, the SCR has shown strong performance, with the S&P 500 averaging a gain of 1.3% and being positive nearly 80% of the time since 1950 [7] - A positive return during the SCR typically indicates a strong performance for the S&P 500 in the following year, averaging gains of over 10% [7] Company-Specific Insights - Intel (INTC) experienced a 2% decline in stock price after reports indicated that Nvidia halted a test of Intel's production process for advanced chips, raising concerns about the practicality of Intel's manufacturing capabilities [10][11] - Nvidia had previously announced a collaboration with Intel, which included a $5 billion investment in Intel's common stock, boosting Intel's shares prior to the recent negative news [12] - Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), a gold producer, has seen its stock soar over 130% year-to-date, maintaining a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) due to favorable earnings estimate revisions [13]

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