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CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

US Stock Market Today: Futures Stall Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build – What to Know Before the Bell (Dec. 4, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Futures Stall Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build – What to Know Before the Bell (Dec. 4, 2025)

U.S. stock futures are catching their breath this Thursday morning after a powerful run that’s pushed the major indexes back toward record territory. Traders are digesting surprisingly strong labor data, fresh earnings from key consumer names, and near‑certain expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week – all before the opening bell on December 4, 2025. Reuters+1 Here’s a concise, investor‑friendly rundown of what matters most for the U.S. market before trading starts today. Futures Hint at a Quiet Open After a Big Run As of early Thursday, U.S. equity futures were essentially flat to slightly higher: This comes after seven gains in the past eight
4 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

Canadian stocks are set for a mildly positive start on Thursday, December 4, 2025, as investors digest another round of strong bank earnings, firmer oil prices and rising expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Futures tracking the S&P/TSX Composite Index were up about 0.12% around 6:54 a.m. ET, pointing to a continuation of Wednesday’s rebound, when the benchmark index climbed roughly 0.4%.Reuters+1 The backdrop is anything but calm. Canada’s services and manufacturing PMIs have slipped further into contraction, the labour market is expected to stall, and fresh headlines suggest the U.S. could even consider withdrawing from the
4 December 2025
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Realme P4x 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display: Price, Specs and Launch Offers

Realme P4x 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display: Price, Specs and Launch Offers

Published: December 4, 2025 Realme has officially launched the Realme P4x 5G in India, positioning it as a performance‑focused mid‑range smartphone built around a huge 7,000mAh battery, a 144Hz “Sunlight” display, and MediaTek’s new Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset. The phone goes on sale next week and is clearly aimed at students, gamers and power users who want all‑day battery life without giving up high refresh rates and modern design. mint+1 Realme P4x 5G launch at a glance Realme P4x 5G price in India, variants and launch offers There’s a small amount of confusion today around the official list price,
4 December 2025
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Oppo A6x 5G With 6,500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display: India Price, Specs and Global Launch Update (December 4, 2025)

Oppo A6x 5G With 6,500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display: India Price, Specs and Global Launch Update (December 4, 2025)

As of December 4, 2025, Oppo’s new A6x 5G has fully stepped into the budget 5G spotlight. After its India launch on December 2, fresh coverage today is highlighting the phone’s global A6x series debut, the split between 4G and 5G variants, and expanding availability across Asian markets including India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. GizGuide+2WhatMobile+2 This article rounds up all the key news and updates available today about the Oppo A6x 5G, including launch details, official specifications, pricing, regional roll‑outs and early impressions. Oppo A6x 5G launch recap: India first, Asia next Oppo officially launched the A6x 5G in India
4 December 2025
Android 16 QPR2 Update: AI Notification Summaries, Material 3 Expressive, and All the New Features (December 2025)

Android 16 QPR2 Update: AI Notification Summaries, Material 3 Expressive, and All the New Features (December 2025)

As of December 4, 2025, Android 16 has just received its biggest post-launch upgrade yet. Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 (Quarterly Platform Release 2) to Pixel phones with a wave of new AI-powered notification tools, deeper customization, security upgrades, and a hefty December 2025 bug-fix patch.Android Developers Blog+29to5Google+2 At the same time, Google is pushing a broader strategy shift: instead of one massive OS update each year, Android will now get more frequent platform and SDK releases, meaning features like these land on phones faster and more consistently.Android Developers Blog+29to5Google+2 Here’s a detailed look at what’s new in
4 December 2025
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iPhone 17 News & Prices Today (December 4, 2025): Record Demand, Camera Controversy and Budget 17e Rumors

iPhone 17 News & Prices Today (December 4, 2025): Record Demand, Camera Controversy and Budget 17e Rumors

The iPhone 17 lineup has been on sale for a few months, but on December 4, 2025 it’s still driving record demand, sparking pricing shifts across the entire smartphone market, and even causing a small camera controversy on the Pro models. At the same time, fresh leaks about a cheaper “iPhone 17e” are already shaping next year’s budget iPhone story. Reuters+2Business Insider+2 Below is a complete, Google News–friendly rundown of today’s key iPhone 17 news and up‑to‑date pricing. Key takeaways iPhone 17 lineup at a glance (December 2025) Apple’s 2025 lineup consists of four phones: All four share some big
4 December 2025
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Google Pixel December 2025: Critical Security Update, New Android 16 Features, and the Best Pixel 10 & Pixel 9a Prices Right Now

Google Pixel December 2025: Critical Security Update, New Android 16 Features, and the Best Pixel 10 & Pixel 9a Prices Right Now

Updated: December 4, 2025 Google’s Pixel lineup is having a very busy week. A major Android 16 QPR2 / December 2025 update is rolling out with big AI features and urgent security fixes, while Pixel 10 and Pixel 9a prices have dropped sharply at Google, Amazon, and key carriers. Here’s a complete look at what’s new for Pixel owners today—and where the best deals are hiding. Key points at a glance Android 16 QPR2 & the December 2025 Pixel update are live Google’s December 2025 Pixel update is now rolling out globally as part of Android 16 QPR2 (Quarterly Platform
4 December 2025
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Platinum Price Today, December 4, 2025: Spot Platinum Slips Toward $1,650 After a Breakout Year

Platinum Price Today, December 4, 2025: Spot Platinum Slips Toward $1,650 After a Breakout Year

Spot platinum is trading around $1,650–$1,660 per troy ounce on Thursday, December 4, 2025, easing from recent highs as investors take profits ahead of a pivotal US Federal Reserve meeting. Live quotes from major bullion dealers show platinum near $1,656–$1,660/oz, roughly 1.7–2.1% lower than Wednesday’s levels. APMEX+2JM Bullion+2 Despite today’s pullback, platinum remains one of 2025’s standout performers. Data from commodities platforms suggest the metal is up around 70–75% year‑on‑year, after an explosive rally between April and October. Trading Economics+2CME Group+2 The softer tone in platinum fits a broader pause across precious metals. Gold is down about 0.5% to roughly $4,180/oztoday, while silver has slipped more than 2%, as traders
4 December 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S25 News and Prices (December 4, 2025): Best Deals, New Features and Buying Guide

Samsung Galaxy S25 News and Prices (December 4, 2025): Best Deals, New Features and Buying Guide

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series has been on sale for most of 2025, but early December is arguably the best time all year to buy one. Massive Cyber Week discounts on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, fresh software news around One UI 8.5, a new 3D Capture camera mode, and December’s security patch are all landing at once. Here’s a complete look at Samsung S25 news and prices as of December 4, 2025. Galaxy S25 series overview: models and launch pricing The Galaxy S25 family now consists of: At launch, Samsung kept prices in line with the Galaxy S24 generation. In the US, the official
4 December 2025
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Gold Price Today 4 December 2025: XAU/USD Holds Around $4,200 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Intensify

Gold Price Today 4 December 2025: XAU/USD Holds Around $4,200 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Intensify

Spot gold is trading just above the psychologically important $4,200 per ounce mark on Thursday, 4 December 2025, consolidating after a record-breaking year and a powerful autumn rally. Around midday in London, XAU/USD hovered near $4,199–$4,205 per ounce, having traded roughly between $4,176 and $4,217 during today’s session, according to live pricing on major spot feeds.Investing.com+2The Express Tribune+2That leaves gold only a few percent below its all‑time high near $4,338 per ounce.Bullion By Post Data from TradingEconomics shows that as of 4 December, gold is down about 0.1% on the day at $4,199.11, but still up roughly 5.5% over the past month and about 59% year‑on‑year, underscoring how
4 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, December 4, 2025: Brent Near $63 and WTI Around $59 as Ukraine Strikes, OPEC+ Freeze and Oversupply Collide

Oil Price Today, December 4, 2025: Brent Near $63 and WTI Around $59 as Ukraine Strikes, OPEC+ Freeze and Oversupply Collide

Global oil prices are edging higher today, but the move is modest and still framed by a bigger story of oversupply and cautious forecasts for 2026. Brent crude is trading just under $63 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits around $59 per barrel, after a month of tight ranges and heavy focus on OPEC+ policy, Ukraine–Russia peace talks and fresh downgrades to long‑term price forecasts. OilPrice.com+3Reuters+3Trading Economics+3 Below is a detailed look at where prices stand today, what’s moving the market, and how new forecasts from Fitch and other analysts are reshaping expectations for 2025–2027. 1. Where Oil Prices Stand
4 December 2025
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Silver Price Today, December 4, 2025: Spot Near $57–58 as Record-Breaking Rally Takes a Breather

Silver Price Today, December 4, 2025: Spot Near $57–58 as Record-Breaking Rally Takes a Breather

Silver’s extraordinary 2025 rally is pausing for breath. After punching through a series of all‑time highs above $58 and even briefly over $59 an ounce this week, the white metal is trading slightly lower today but still near historic territory. Silver price today: key levels at a glance As of early U.S. trading on Thursday, December 4, 2025, major bullion platforms show silver holding just below its recent peaks: Taken together, the data show silver consolidating in a $57–58 per ounce band, modestly below this week’s intraday highs but far above levels seen even a few months ago. A historic week:
4 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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