Markets tiptoed into Christmas with records on thin ice. US equities notched fresh highs in a shortened session, Japan saw a landmark private-equity exit under activist pressure, oil rebounded on growth optimism shadowed by geopolitics, and crypto remained stuck in holiday limbo. Precious metals quietly stole the spotlight as uncertainty lingered. Here’s what moved, and
2025 has been a largely strong year for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high of $126,000 during the year, alongside the launch of several new altcoin-focused exchange-traded funds and the establishment of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in the United States. The period was also marked by continued accumulation of Bitcoin by
The Herbalife stock price staged a strong bullish breakout this year, moving from a low of $5 in March to the current $14, pushing its market capitalization to over $1.4 billion. So, will the HLF share price continue its strong rebound in the coming year? Herbalife stock price gains steam amid its resilient growth Herbalife
Bitcoin rose to $126,000 in 2025, and Ethereum edged to near $5,000, but this was a challenging year for cryptocurrency markets. And many projects in the layer 1 (L1) blockchain ecosystem experienced widespread declines. The widespread sell-off saw several high-profile networks post steep losses, this coming despite some major wins. Key among these are regulatory
Tesla shares’ more than 100% rally since early March has pushed the company’s market cap up to a staggering $1.5 trillion – more than the valuation of every other American car company combined But a former board member – Steve Westley – believes TSLA will be hard-pressed to replicate this outperformance, or will at least
After years of watching fintech startups retreat to private markets and investors turn away from the sector, 2025 delivered an unexpected twist. Circle, Chime, and Klarna, three of the world’s biggest fintech companies, returned to public markets and raised a combined $3.2 billion. The real surprise wasn’t the money. It was what the market demanded
US stocks are inching higher on December 24 after the nation’s GDP growth came in at 4.3% for the third quarter, well above expectations of 3.2% only. The report was delayed due to the extended government shutdown – but the stronger-than-expected data, nonetheless, has reignited debate over the Fed’s next move. For the US
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has defied its earnings slump to become the standout US airline stock in 2025. In the first nine months of this year, the air carrier saw its profit crash an alarming 42%. Still, LUV shares are currently up more than 70% versus their year-to-date low in late April. More importantly, Southwest
The DAX Index had a strong performance in 2025 as it jumped by 22%, which mirrored the growth of other global indices like the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones indices. It was trading at €24,340, up by 32% from its lowest level in April. However, the index has remained in a narrow range of
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and a central figure in the FTX scandal, currently serving time for her role in the multibillion-dollar fallout, is set to be released early next month. According to information from the US Federal Bureau of Prisons, Ellison’s release date is currently listed as January 21, 2026. She has