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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Rises on Bank Earnings, Laurentian Deal and Income ETFs – December 2, 2025

Canada’s stock market opened higher on Tuesday as investors rotated back into financials after a tech-led pullback, with Bank of Nova Scotia’s stronger‑than‑expected earnings and a C$1.9 billion takeover of Laurentian Bank setting the tone on Bay Street. The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up about 0.2% at the open, trading near 31,165, after closing Monday’s session down 0.90% as technology, REITs and real estate stocks weighed on the benchmark.Reuters+1 Shortly after the bell, the index was still in positive territory around 31,120, modestly above Monday’s close of 31,101.78, with an intraday high just under 31,180.Disnat+1 Below is a full rundown

2 December 2025

Canada·ETFs·Stock Market

Federal Reserve News on December 1, 2025: QT Ends, December Rate‑Cut Odds Surge, and Bank Supervision Moves to Center Stage

The U.S. Federal Reserve entered December 2025 with three big shifts all hitting at once: its balance‑sheet tightening has officially ended, markets are betting heavily on another rate cut next week, and regulators are rolling out a fresh assessment of the banking system just as internal divisions at the Fed deepen. Federal Reserve+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed rundown of what happened on 1 December 2025, and how the latest coverage on 2 December 2025is interpreting those moves for interest rates, banks, and the broader economy. 1. The Big Picture: Three Fed Storylines Collide As of early December, Fed watchers are focused on three

2 December 2025

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates

U.S. Social Security December 2025 Update: Double SSI Checks, 2026 COLA, New Child Protection Bill and Scam Warnings

As of December 2, 2025, Social Security is at the center of several big developments that affect current retirees, disabled workers, low‑income households, and future beneficiaries. Millions of Americans are getting two Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in December, a 2.8% benefits increase for 2026 has been confirmed, the House has passed a new child Social Security number protection bill, and federal watchdogs are sounding fresh alarms about scams and false rumors about “extra” payments.oig.ssa.gov+4Hindustan Times+4The Economic Times+4 Below is a detailed look at what’s happening, what’s new as of December 1–2, 2025, and what it means if you rely on Social Security or SSI. Key

2 December 2025

Stock Market

US Airlines News Today, December 2, 2025: Record Holiday Crowds, Shutdown Fallout, Airbus A320 Fixes and Travel Tuesday Deals

The U.S. airline industry is closing out the long Thanksgiving period with a mix of record passenger volumes, lingering government‑shutdown fallout, fresh disruptions tied to an Airbus A320 software recall — and some of the year’s most aggressive “Travel Tuesday” sales. Here’s a detailed roundup of what’s happening with U.S. airlines on December 1–2, 2025, and what it means for travelers and the industry. Record‑Breaking Thanksgiving Traffic Stretches the System The Sunday after Thanksgiving once again cemented its reputation as the busiest air‑travel day of the year — and this time it set a new all‑time record. American Airlines alone operated more

2 December 2025

Airlines

Boeing (BA) Stock Jumps on CFO’s 2026 Cash‑Flow Pledge: Outlook, Risks and Price Targets as of December 2, 2025

Boeing’s BA stock is back in the spotlight after the company’s new CFO laid out a clearer recovery path – but the turnaround story still comes with serious risks. BA stock today: a sharp bounce, but still a turnaround play As of early afternoon on December 2, 2025, Boeing (NYSE: BA) shares are trading around $197, up roughly 6% intraday after the company’s Chief Financial Officer Jay Malave addressed investors at the UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference.Angel One That rebound comes after a volatile year: BA remains a high‑beta, high‑volatility industrial: its beta is around 1.4–1.6, meaning it tends to move more than

2 December 2025

NYSE:BA·Stock Market

MongoDB (MDB) Stock Rockets to New High After Blowout Q3 Earnings: Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis for December 2, 2025

MongoDB stock (NASDAQ: MDB) is having a breakout day. After crushing its latest earnings and hiking full‑year guidance, the database specialist has surged more than 25% and hit a fresh 52‑week high, triggering a wave of analyst upgrades and new price targets as high as $500 per share. TipRanks+3Finviz+3WV News+3 All data and commentary in this article are current as of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. MDB stock today: new highs and heavy volume MongoDB shares closed at $328.87 on Monday, December 1. FinancialContent+1 Following last night’s earnings release, MDB: An Investing.com update confirmed that MDB set a new 52‑week high near $407.22 earlier in the session. Investing.com For

2 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Prada Completes €1.25 Billion Versace Takeover, Redrawing the Global Luxury Fashion Map

Milan’s luxury landscape shifted decisively on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as Prada Group confirmed it has completed the long-awaited acquisition of fellow Italian fashion house Versace from Capri Holdings in a deal valued at about €1.25 billion (around $1.4 billion).PradaGroup+29News+2 The closing, announced after all regulatory approvals were secured, brings together two of Italy’s best-known style powerhouses under one corporate roof and marks the largest acquisition in Prada’s 112‑year history.FashionNetwork+1 Inside the Prada–Versace Deal Prada first agreed in April 2025 to acquire Versace from US-based Capri Holdings, in a transaction now confirmed at approximately €1.25 billion.FashionNetwork+1 Capri had itself bought Versace

2 December 2025

HKG:1913·NYSE:CPRI

Fairstone to Buy Laurentian Bank in C$1.9 Billion Break-Up Deal as National Bank Takes Retail Business

Montreal – December 2, 2025 Laurentian Bank of Canada is set to disappear as a stand‑alone full-service bank after striking a complex break‑up deal that will see Fairstone Bank of Canada acquire the institution for about C$1.9 billion in cash, while National Bank of Canada scoops up its retail and small‑business operations. Bloomberg+2MarketScreener+2 The move, announced on December 2, 2025, dramatically accelerates Laurentian’s shift into a specialized commercial lender and caps years of strategic uncertainty at Canada’s ninth‑largest bank. Newswire+2bankingdive.com+2 Deal Overview: Fairstone Buys Laurentian, National Bank Takes the Branch Customers Under the agreements announced Tuesday: The retail and SME portfolios being sold

2 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Mergers & Acquisitions·TSX:LB·TSX:NA

Apple Music Replay 2025: Expected Release Date, New Features, and How to See Your Year in Music

Published: December 2, 2025 Apple Music Replay 2025 is almost here – but if you opened the app this morning and couldn’t find your year-end recap, you’re not alone. As of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Apple has not yet launched the full Apple Music Replay 2025 highlight experience, even though the year-long Replay 2025 playlist and monthly stats have been running in the background all year.Homes To Love+1 Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening with Apple Music Replay 2025 right now, when it’s most likely to drop, what’s new this year, and how to make sure your recap shows up

2 December 2025

NASDAQ:AAPL

SpaceX Rocket Launch Today: Falcon 9 Lifts Off From California as Florida Counts Down to Starlink 6‑95

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. / VANDENBERG, Calif. – SpaceX is opening December with a rapid-fire sequence of Falcon 9 missions. In the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (local time), a Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink satellites from California, marking the company’s 60th mission of the year from the West Coast. Later today, another Falcon 9 is scheduled to lift off from Florida with 29 more Starlink spacecraft on the Starlink 6‑95 mission, while U.S. officials have also cleared the way for a new Starship launch pad at Cape Canaveral. WKMG+3Space+3NASASpaceFlight.com+3 Key facts about today’s SpaceX rocket launches Pre‑dawn Falcon

2 December 2025

Starlink

OnePlus 15R: Launch Date, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 8,000mAh+ Battery and Price Leaks (Updated December 2, 2025)

The OnePlus 15R is shaping up to be one of the most talked‑about “value flagships” of late 2025. As of December 2, 2025, OnePlus and its partners have confirmed a flood of new details: a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset debut, a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, a battery that pushes past 8,000mAh, and a high‑profile “Rise as One” launch event in Bengaluru on December 17. Huawei Central+4Android Central+4Gadgets 360+4 Below is a complete, news‑style roundup of everything officially confirmed and credibly leaked so far, with a special focus on today’s (December 2) announcements that just hit the wires. OnePlus 15R at a Glance Launch Date, Cities and “Rise as

2 December 2025

NASDAQ:QCOM·Product Launches·Smartphones

Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Launched in India: Price, Full Specs and First Reviews on December 2, 2025

New Delhi, December 2, 2025 — Vivo has officially brought its photography‑focused X300 series to India, launching the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro with ZEISS-branded cameras, MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500 chip and rugged IP68/IP69 protection. The devices arrive after an earlier global debut in China and select European markets and are now positioned to compete with the likes of the OnePlus 15, iQOO 15 and iPhone 17 in the premium flagship space. The Times of India+2The Verge+2 Below is a detailed look at everything announced and reviewed today: price, specifications, launch offers, and what early Indian and global reviews are

2 December 2025

NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:AMZN·NYSE:WMT·Smartphones·TSX:2454

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.