Group 1: Disney - Disney has appointed Josh D'Amaro as the new CEO, effective March 18, succeeding Bob Iger. D'Amaro has nearly three decades of experience at Disney and previously chaired the experiences division, which recently achieved $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time [2][5] - Disney's stock has declined over 40% in the past five years, contrasting with the S&P 500's increase of over 80% during the same period [5] Group 2: Chipotle - Chipotle's shares fell more than 5% after reporting a decline in traffic for the fourth consecutive quarter, with same-store sales down 1.7% in 2025, marking its first annual drop since 2016. The company anticipates flat same-store sales in 2026 [3][4] - Over the last 12 months, Chipotle's shares have decreased nearly 33%, prompting the company to introduce "protein cups" and slow down price increases to attract customers [4] Group 3: Novo Nordisk - Novo Nordisk expects a decline in sales and profit growth this year, leading to a drop of over 14% in U.S.-listed shares, marking the worst day in about six months. The forecast is impacted by a deal with the Trump administration to cut prices and loss of exclusivity for its drugs [10][11] - CEO Mike Doustdar indicated that the company's situation may worsen before it improves, contributing to the negative outlook [11] Group 4: Eli Lilly - Eli Lilly's shares rose more than 8% in premarket trading after exceeding analyst expectations in the fourth quarter. The company also provided a stronger-than-anticipated full-year revenue outlook, driven by high demand for its drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro [12]

Group 1: Market Performance - The FTSE 100 reached a record high of 10,342 points, closing up 1.15% despite declines in gold and oil prices [4][6][8] - The FTSE 250 also hit a four-year high of 23,426 points, indicating strong performance in the mid-cap sector [6][8] - European stocks rallied, with France's CAC rising 0.8% and Germany's DAX advancing 1.1%, while the continent-wide Stoxx 600 index climbed just over 1% [9] Group 2: Commodity Prices - Gold prices fell sharply, down 3.6% to $4,649 an ounce, compared to nearly $5,600 the previous week, marking a significant decline [5][53] - Silver experienced a dramatic drop, plunging 30% on Friday and an additional 7% to $78.47, far below its record high of $121 [5][53] - Brent crude oil prices decreased nearly 5% to $66 a barrel, influenced by geopolitical developments and market sentiment [5][62] Group 3: Natural Gas Market - US natural gas futures dropped 26% to $3.21 per million British thermal units, marking the largest decline in 29 years due to forecasts for warmer weather [2] - Europe's TTF benchmark gas price fell 16.5% to €33.32 per megawatt-hour, easing supply concerns amid milder temperature predictions [2] Group 4: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin hit a 10-month low, falling below $80,000, with significant losses attributed to a broader market sell-off [3][50] - The CEO of the UK's largest Bitcoin company reported a loss of nearly $100 million but expressed intentions to continue purchasing Bitcoin [11][12] Group 5: Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chairman has led to market volatility, with expectations of tighter monetary policy impacting investor sentiment [20][43] - Analysts predict that Warsh may lower interest rates while simultaneously reducing the Fed's balance sheet, aiming to support economic growth without increasing inflation [35][38]

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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]

Group 1 - Warner Brothers Discovery may see an increase in its share price as both Netflix and Paramount Sky Dance have indicated their capability to raise bids for the media company [1] - Longtime media investor Mario Gabelli is likely to tender his clients' shares of Warner Brothers Discovery to Paramount to initiate a bidding war [1] Group 2 - Nvidia supplier SK Hynix is considering a dual listing of its shares in the US alongside its current listing in South Korea, resulting in a nearly 4% increase in its shares [2] - Disney has nominated former Apple executive Jeff Williams to join its board, expanding the board to 11 members [2][3] - Eli Lilly plans to invest $6 billion in building a manufacturing plant in Alabama to boost production of its experimental anti-obesity pill and other drugs [3] Group 3 - European food delivery giant HelloFresh is evaluating strategic options, which may include partnerships in certain countries and capital allocation measures [4]

Pharmaceutical Innovations and Regulatory Submissions - Eli Lilly's drug Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) achieved an 80% risk reduction in progression or death for treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) patients in the Phase 3 BRUIN CLL-313 trial, marking a significant advancement in cancer therapy [2][7] - Johnson & Johnson submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for the combination of Tecvayli and Darzalex for treating relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) [3][7] Global Market Forecasts and AI Sector Deals - JPMorgan projects emerging equities to outperform developed markets in 2026, driven by a weaker or stable U.S. dollar, and identifies Chinese AI stocks as more affordable compared to U.S. counterparts, indicating potential investment opportunities [4][7] - Anthropic and Accenture announced a partnership aimed at providing advanced AI solutions to business clients [5][7] Consumer Spending Trends and Economic Commentary - Walmart's CEO Doug McMillon highlighted ongoing financial pressure on lower-income consumers despite low single-digit inflation, attributing it to cumulative price increases over the years [6][7] Geopolitical and Monetary Policy Updates - The Swiss National Bank is expected to maintain its main interest rate at 0%, but there are speculations that potential U.S. tariffs could lead to negative interest rates in the future [9][7]

Corporate Outlooks and Earnings Highlights - ExxonMobil (XOM) has updated its corporate plan through 2030, projecting $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth, with a target of $145 billion in cumulative surplus cash flow [2][8] - AutoZone (AZO) reported Q1 sales of $4.628 billion, exceeding estimates, but diluted EPS of $31.04 and net income of $530.82 million fell short of expectations, despite a 22% increase in like-for-like sales [3][8] - Trafigura announced profits of $2.6 billion for 2025, driven by its metals and oil divisions, but share buybacks of $2.9 billion exceeded annual profits [4][8] - CVS Health (CVS) raised its revenue forecast to at least $400 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $6.60 to $6.70, while expecting a GAAP loss per share between $0.22 and $0.32 [5][8] - Pfizer (PFE) entered a collaboration with Yaopharma for a GLP-1 receptor agonist, involving an upfront payment of $150 million and potential milestone payments of up to $1.935 billion [6][8] Other Noteworthy Developments - A report revealed that COVID-19 fraud and error cost U.K. taxpayers an estimated £10.9 billion, highlighting the financial impact of pandemic support schemes [7] Market Reactions - Citigroup raised its target price for Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares to $330 from $315, maintaining a "Buy" rating, reflecting confidence in the company's performance [10] Political Developments - Donald Trump indicated that support for cutting interest rates would be a "litmus test" for his Federal Reserve nominee, emphasizing his focus on monetary policy [9]

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets closed higher on November 28, 2025, with all three major indexes extending a multi-day rally, driven by hopes for future interest rate cuts and positive economic data [1][12] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose 0.6% to 47,427.12, the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) increased by 0.7% to 23,214.69, and the S&P 500 (SPX) gained 0.5% to 6,812.61, marking the fifth consecutive session of increases for all three benchmarks [2] Weekly Performance - For the week, the Nasdaq surged 4.9%, the S&P 500 was up approximately 3.7%, and the Dow gained about 3.2% [3] - November was mixed; while the S&P 500 and Dow extended their winning streaks to seven months, the Nasdaq ended down 1.5%, attributed to reassessment of profitability timelines for major AI companies [3] Economic Data - Initial jobless claims decreased by 6,000 to 216,000, below the consensus estimate of 229,000, indicating a strong labor market [5] - Orders for durable goods rose by 0.5% in September, missing estimates, while non-defense capital goods orders increased by 0.9%, a key indicator for business spending [5] Upcoming Events - Market participants are monitoring the potential for another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month, which is a significant driver of market optimism [4] - Kevin Hassett is a key contender for the next Fed Chairman, with an announcement expected from President Trump before Christmas, which could influence monetary policy expectations [4] Individual Stock Performance - Intel (INTC) surged 10.2%, leading the S&P 500, following speculation it could become a foundry supplier for Apple (AAPL) processors [7] - Eli Lilly (LLY) shares slipped 2.6%, giving back some recent gains despite a market cap exceeding $1 trillion due to sales of weight-loss drugs [8] - Nvidia (NVDA) shares slid 1.8% amid competitive concerns, while other tech stocks like Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN) saw gains of 1.3% and 1.8%, respectively [9] Sector Performance - Retailers performed well on Black Friday, with Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Amazon (AMZN) finishing up roughly 1% to 2% [10] - Cryptocurrency-related stocks rose as Bitcoin moved above $90,000, with Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Coinbase Global (COIN) up by 7%, 5%, and 5%, respectively [11]

Industry Trend - America's drugmakers patients are likely to become more dependent on Chinese innovation in creating the next generation of medicines [1] - The evidence for this trend is mounting [1]

Industry Transformation - China's drug industry has reinvented itself over the past decade [1] - The industry was previously known for generic treatments, supplying ingredients, and running trials for Western firms [1]