The Federal Reserve concluded its final meeting of 2025 on December 10th with a widely anticipated decision to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, setting the new target range at 3.50% to 3.75%. This move, the third such reduction this year, signals the central bank's
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The S&P 500 Index is teetering on the brink of an unprecedented new high, propelled by a robust market rally fueled by a potent combination of encouraging inflation figures and a nuanced, yet generally improving, consumer sentiment. As of early December 2025, the benchmark index stands just a whisker
The financial markets are currently presenting a tale of two distinct narratives as the S&P 500 index stands on the precipice of an all-time record high, extending an impressive winning streak fueled by optimistic investor sentiment. This broad market resilience, however, sharply contrasts with the recent fortunes of streaming
New York, NY – December 5, 2025 – The financial markets are buzzing today as a confluence of significant events reshapes the economic landscape. US stock indexes have surged following the release of lower-than-expected inflation data, igniting investor optimism about potential shifts in monetary policy. Simultaneously, streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has
New York, NY – December 5, 2025 – In a monumental move poised to redefine the global entertainment industry, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros., including its iconic film and television studios, HBO, and the HBO Max streaming service, from Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:
New York, NY – December 3, 2025 – Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) experienced a significant downturn in its stock performance today, with shares sliding over 6% during regular trading hours. The decline comes amidst a confluence of factors, including a substantial insider stock sale by a key director and mounting speculation regarding a
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) experienced a significant downturn in its stock performance today, December 3, 2025, with shares sliding over 5% in midday trading, at one point reportedly dropping as much as 7.3%. This notable decline is largely attributed to growing investor apprehension surrounding reports of Paramount's ambitious all-cash
Shares of streaming TV platform Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU)
fell 4.6% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced that Cathie Wood's ARK Invest sold a significant portion of its holdings in the company for the second consecutive day. The investment firm's daily trade report showed that it sold 181,303 shares of the streaming-device maker through its ARK Innovation ETF. This sale was valued at approximately $17.5 million. This action followed a smaller sale on the previous trading day, marking a continued reduction of ARK's stake in Roku. Such a move by a prominent investor often signals a shift in sentiment, which can lead other investors to sell their shares as well, putting downward pressure on the stock price.
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Despite big 2025 hits driving renewed interest, box office recovery remains fragile, with PwC predicting a complete rebound only by 2030 as higher ticket prices—not foot traffic—propel growth.
Wall Street started December in reverse: weak manufacturing data, higher bond yields and a brutal crypto sell-off weighed on risk appetite. A handful of stock stories - from Disney’s box-office win to Nvidia’s new chip-design bet - kept things interesting, but the overall tone was cautious.
As December 2025 dawns, global financial markets are gripped by a palpable "risk-off" sentiment, erasing much of November's robust gains and signaling a cautious start to the month. This widespread retreat from speculative assets is largely driven by a confluence of factors, including surging global Treasury yields, particularly in the
