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COLUMBUS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synovus has donated $50,000 to Feeding America® to help communities in the Southeast facing food insecurity. ...

President Donald Trump is checking his list of potential Federal Reserve chairs twice.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has been leading the search, said that Trump could name his nominee to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell by Christmas. "I think there's a very good chance that the president will make an announcement before Christmas," Bessent told CNBC in late November. "But it's his prerogative, whether it's before the Christmas holidays or in the new year. But I think things are moving along very w ...

Core Insights - Naver Financial is set to launch a stablecoin wallet in Busan to support the city's blockchain economy initiative [1][3][9] - The wallet will allow conversion of fiat currencies into a stablecoin version of the local currency, Dongbaek-jeon, enhancing digital payment options for users [4][5][9] - The project is a collaboration with Hashed and the Busan Digital Asset Exchange, aiming to modernize the payment system for approximately 1.5 million monthly users [3][5][9] Company Developments - Naver has completed the development of the stablecoin wallet, which is currently undergoing final checks before its launch next month [3] - The wallet will be integrated with Naver Pay Wallet, which already supports crypto custody, although full functionality may be limited until regulatory clarity on local-currency stablecoins is achieved [6] - Naver is reportedly pursuing a merger with Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, which could lead to a Nasdaq listing [7] Financial Performance - Naver reported third-quarter revenue of 3.14 trillion Korean won ($2.32 billion) and an operating profit of 570.6 billion won ($422.6 million) [7] - Dunamu also experienced significant growth, with a revenue increase of 35% to 385.9 billion won ($262.9 million) and a net profit surge of 145% to 239 billion won ($162.8 million) [8]

All pensioners in India need to annually submit their Life Certificate (LC) or Jeevan Pramaan Patra to pension disbursing agencies on or before the November 30 deadline in order to keep receiving their pension payments.Pension receiving central and state government employees can submit the document either in person at the relevant authorities or now have the option to submit a Digital LC within the deadline.With the deadline fast approaching and as the government has not announced an extension on the same, ...

Market Overview - Major stock indices experienced a significant rally on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 46,448, up 0.43%, the S&P 500 at 6,705, up 1.55%, and the NASDAQ at 22,872, up 2.69%, marking its best day since May [2] - The market rally was attributed to an oversold condition, a bounce-back from Friday's performance, and positive commentary regarding AI, data centers, and hyperscalers, which helped alleviate concerns over high AI spending and increasing debt [2] Treasury Bonds - Treasury yields decreased as buying interest increased, supported by comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller advocating for a potential rate cut due to persistent low inflation and a struggling job market [3] - The 30-year long bond yield closed at 4.68%, while the benchmark 10-year note was at 4.03% [3] Oil and Gas - Energy markets saw a rebound on Monday, driven by optimism regarding potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts that could stimulate economic growth and fuel demand [4] - Brent Crude oil finished at $63.44, up 1.41%, and West Texas Intermediate at $58.96, up 1.55%, while natural gas prices fell by 1.31% to $4.52 [4] Seasonal Trends - Analysts suggest the market may be positioning for a seasonal "Santa Claus rally," as concerns about a Thanksgiving sell-off have lessened [5]

Taurus has expanded its institutional digital-asset infrastructure to the Canton Network, joining the blockchain as a Super Validator and adding custody support for the Canton Token Standard, the company said in a press release Tuesday. The Geneva-based firm will help validate transactions and operate Canton’s Global Synchronizer, the coordination and settlement layer for applications built on the public, permissionless network. The move strengthens Canton’s institutional focus as banks and market operato ...

Market Overview - Bitcoin has experienced a downward trend, losing 1% recently and currently priced at $87K, reflecting a risk-off attitude in global markets [1] - The S&P 500 futures are down 0.19% following a 1.55% increase in the previous session, with mixed performance in Asia and flat-to-down movement in Europe [1] Sentiment Shift - A significant shift in sentiment is observed in the crypto market, with Bitcoin and gold previously rising together until October 6, driven by a "safe haven" narrative [2] - The narrative has changed, as Bitcoin and gold have diverged, with gold moving towards record highs while Bitcoin's market capitalization has fallen by approximately 24% (over $1 trillion) since its peak in October [4] Gold Performance - Gold has had an exceptional year, with prices surging over 50% in 2025, marking its best performance since 1979 [5] Factors Influencing Bitcoin and Gold - The unwinding of Bitcoin ETF trades has led to significant outflows, with hundreds of millions of dollars exiting these funds, negatively impacting Bitcoin's price [6] - Each $1 billion that exits a Bitcoin ETF results in a 3.4% decrease in Bitcoin's price [7] - Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has become a significant buyer of gold, matching central bank buying levels, which has contributed to gold's price increase [8]

Core Insights - Revolut has completed a secondary share sale, achieving a valuation of $75 billion, which represents a 66% increase from 2024 [1] - The fundraising was led by prominent investors including Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, and T Rowe Price Associates [1][2] - NVentures, NVIDIA's venture capital arm, participated in the transaction, enhancing Revolut's collaboration with NVIDIA in artificial intelligence [2] Financial Performance - In 2024, Revolut reported a 72% increase in revenue to $4 billion, while profit before tax surged by 149% to $1.4 billion [3] - The company's growth trajectory has continued into 2025, with a global retail customer base exceeding 65 million and Revolut Business achieving $1 billion in annualized revenue [3] Strategic Developments - Key milestones for Revolut this year include obtaining final banking authorization, launching in Mexico, acquiring a banking incorporation license in Colombia, and planning a launch in India [4] - These developments are part of Revolut's strategy to position itself as a global bank across multiple continents [4] Leadership Statements - CEO Nik Storonsky emphasized the company's progress towards becoming a truly global bank, aiming to serve 100 million customers across 100 countries [5] - CFO Victor Stinga highlighted the strong investor interest and the new valuation as indicators of the company's robust business model, which is delivering rapid growth and strong profitability [5]

Market Overview - The market is attempting to recover from recent losses, particularly in tech and crypto sectors, as investors await upcoming U.S. data before the Thanksgiving holiday [1] - Historically, Thanksgiving week has been positive for stocks, with the S&P 500 showing a median gain of 0.76% since 1945 [2] - Money markets indicate a 75% chance of the Federal Reserve cutting rates in December, influenced by dovish comments from policymakers [2] Investment Strategy - Lower interest rates typically reduce borrowing costs, encouraging business expansion and consumer spending, which is favorable for medium-term investments [3] - Investors should consider several factors when selecting companies, including stock performance, profitability, sales trends, debt levels, price-to-earnings ratio, and dividend payments [4] Methodology for Stock Selection - A Finviz screener was used to identify dividend stocks with over 10% average revenue growth over the past five years, focusing on companies with consistent sales growth [6] - Stocks with a five-year average payout ratio under 60% were selected, indicating a strong cash position [6] Company Highlights Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) - Merck has a 5-year average annual revenue growth rate of 10.5% and reported Q3 2025 revenue of $17.3 billion, up 4% year-over-year [9][11] - KEYTRUDA sales grew 10% to $8.1 billion, and the company expects worldwide revenue to reach between $64.5 billion and $65 billion [11] - New product approvals and a robust pipeline with over 80 active clinical trials support growth, with notable sales from Winrevair and Capvaxive [12][13] Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) - Arthur J. Gallagher has a 5-year average annual revenue growth rate of 10.54% and reported Q3 2025 revenue of $3.3 billion, up nearly 20% year-over-year [14][15] - The company has completed significant acquisitions, including Tompkins Insurance Agencies and AssuredPartners for approximately $13.8 billion [16][17] JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) - JPMorgan Chase has a 5-year average annual revenue growth rate of 10.65% and reported Q3 2025 revenue of $47.1 billion, up 10.4% year-over-year [18][19] - The company achieved a 20% return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), indicating strong profitability [19] - Recent agreements with fintech companies will enhance its data access capabilities [20][21]