European markets and politics closed the year on sharply diverging trajectories.London stocks delivered their strongest performance since the financial crisis, while geopolitical and fiscal strains deepened across the continent.Germany signaled a historic break from US security dependence, Russia’s latest battlefield claims drew widespread doubt, and Hungary’s capital slid into junk…
Markets are looking to kick off the year with a volatile mix of tech, geopolitics, speculative finance, and protectionism.Nvidia is racing to meet surging Chinese demand for its H200 AI chips amid shifting export politics, while Trump Media leans into crypto with a controversial shareholder token.India tightens trade defenses to…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) had a strong 2025, and hedge fund manager Dan Niles expects the stock to keep climbing into next year.In fact, he dubbed BA a “top pick” for 2026 in a CNBC interview today – citing a combination of an impressive backlog, secular demand drivers, and improving cash…
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has rolled out its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) version FSD v14.2.2.2 – touting smoother lane changes and improved decision-making.Yet despite billionaire Elon Musk’s bold promises, the system remains classified as Level 2 driver-assist technology, meaning human supervision is still required.Meanwhile, Alphabet’s self-driving unit “Waymo” has already launched…
Prediction markets gained immense popularity in 2025 – moving well beyond commodities and into elections, sports, and even central bank appointments.Once niche hedging tools, they now attract mainstream attention and billions in trading volume.Former CFTC enforcement director Ian McGinley told CNBC that “prediction markets have existed for decades,” but their…
Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CORT) crashed about 50% on Dec. 31 after the FDA requested additional data to support the efficacy of relacorilant, its candidate treatment for Cushing’s syndrome.The setback cast doubt on CORT’s pipeline strength and triggered a sharp re-evaluation by analysts. It underscores the market’s sensitivity to regulatory developments…
Logan Mohtashami, a senior HousingWire analyst, believes mortgage rate stability – not rate cuts – will be the key driver for the US housing market in 2026.While many focus on the Fed policy, Mohtashami told CNBC today that the real story actually lies in whether mortgage rates can hold steady…
On December 1st, famed investor Jim Cramer looked into the camera on CNBC’s Mad Money and made a provocative statement – “maybe the stretched consumer is a false narrative.”At first glance, the statement seemed to fly in the face of conventional wisdom.For months, headlines have been dominated by “vibe-cession” talks,…
Reflections and stock-taking are usually a part of the end-of-year celebrations. For investors in the crude oil market, 2025 has been a rather underwhelming year. Brent oil price began the year on its front foot, rallying to a six-month high within the first two weeks at $82.66. It has since plunged…
Comex copper price is on track for a weekly loss even as the bulls remain in control during the holiday-shortened week. At the start of the week, it rallied to its highest level since late July before the profit-taking mode kicked in. Notably, the rally is in line with the…