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Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Jumps 1.5% to 4,586 as Banks Rally; Sembcorp-Alinta Deal and Seatrium Contract in Focus (Dec 12, 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Jumps 1.5% to 4,586 as Banks Rally; Sembcorp-Alinta Deal and Seatrium Contract in Focus (Dec 12, 2025)

SINGAPORE (Dec 12, 2025) — The Singapore stock market ended the week on a strong note on Friday, with the Straits Times Index (STI) climbing 1.5% (up 65.62 points) to 4,586.45. Market breadth was firmly positive, as gainers outpaced losers 360 to 200, with 1.3 billion securities changing hands for roughly S$1.7 billion in turnover. The Business Times Today’s upswing came as Asian equities broadly advanced, even while global investors continued to debate the “next leg” of the rally after renewed volatility in big tech — a theme reignited by Oracle’s weak forecast and heavier AI-related spending plans. The Business Times+2Reuters+2 Market snapshot: What happened on SGX today Singapore shares moved higher alongside most regional markets.
12 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Nikkei Jumps 1.4% as Topix Hits Record Close Ahead of BOJ Rate Hike

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Nikkei Jumps 1.4% as Topix Hits Record Close Ahead of BOJ Rate Hike

TOKYO, Dec. 12, 2025 — Japan’s stock market ended the week with a sharp rebound in Tokyo on Friday, as the Nikkei 225 rallied and the broader Topix notched a record closing high, powered by a surge in metals and a broad-based lift in cyclical sectors. The bounce followed a volatile stretch for global tech and AI-linked shares, with investors balancing Wall Street’s post-Fed optimism against renewed jitters around whether massive AI spending will translate into profits. The Economic Times+2Reuters+2 Tokyo market snapshot: Nikkei rebounds, Topix sets a new closing record By the close in Tokyo: Friday’s advance was also notably broad:
12 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (12 Dec 2025): ASX 200 Jumps 1.23% to 8,697 as Miners, Banks and Gold Shares Ignite a “Santa Rally”

Australia Stock Market Today (12 Dec 2025): ASX 200 Jumps 1.23% to 8,697 as Miners, Banks and Gold Shares Ignite a “Santa Rally”

SYDNEY, 12 December 2025 — Australia’s share market finished the week with its strongest session in more than a month, as a surge in miners, gold stocks and big banks lifted the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 to a four‑week high and extended a run of weekly gains. The ASX 200 closed up 1.23% (105.3 points) at 8,697.3, while the All Ordinaries rose 1.19% to 8,983.3. AAP News+2Market Index+2 The rally was broad and decisive—yet the day also underlined a theme that has shaped December trading globally: cyclical and value-heavy markets like Australia are catching a bid while tech remains choppier, with investors balancing easier US monetary policy against higher-for-longer narratives elsewhere. Market Index+2AMP+2
12 December 2025
Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens (Dec. 12, 2025)

Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens (Dec. 12, 2025)

U.S. stock futures are mixed ahead of Friday’s opening bell, with investors weighing fresh volatility in AI-linked mega-cap tech against a widening rally that has pushed the Dow and S&P 500 to new highs. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were pointing modestly higher, while S&P 500 futures edged lower and Nasdaq 100 futures lagged more noticeably—an early signal that markets may keep rotating away from high-multiple growth and toward “value” and cyclical names. Investopedia That rotation has been the defining story of the week: Thursday’s session ended with the Dow jumping to a record close and the S&P
12 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the TSX Opens on December 12, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the TSX Opens on December 12, 2025

Canada’s stock market heads into Friday’s open with the S&P/TSX Composite coming off a fresh record close, while commodities (oil, gold, copper) remain the biggest swing factor for a TSX that’s still heavily driven by energy and materials. The other headline driver: global tech “AI payoff” jitters after Oracle’s slide, even as broader markets digest the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut and a softer U.S. dollar. TradingView+2Reuters+2 Below is what matters most before the Toronto Stock Exchange opens at 9:30 a.m. ET—and what could move Canadian stocks early. Pre-market snapshot: the numbers setting the tone TSX setup U.S. futures (important for Canada’s open) Commodities (TSX’s daily heartbeat)
12 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 12, 2025): XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple’s AMINA Bank Deal, Wrapped XRP Launch and New TOXR ETF Drive Focus

XRP Price Today (Dec. 12, 2025): XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple’s AMINA Bank Deal, Wrapped XRP Launch and New TOXR ETF Drive Focus

December 12, 2025 — The XRP price today is hovering around $2.03–$2.04, as traders weigh a stack of XRP-specific catalysts against a shifting macro backdrop. XRP has spent much of December defending the psychologically important $2.00 area, and today’s headlines add fresh fuel to the debate over whether the token is consolidating for a rebound—or simply pausing before its next larger move. Coinbase+1 Key takeaways XRP price today: where XRP is trading right now As of December 12, XRP is trading just above $2, with live feeds clustering near $2.03 and broader market snapshots around $2.04 depending on venue and
12 December 2025
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down: What It Means for LULU Stock Price, Earnings Outlook, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down: What It Means for LULU Stock Price, Earnings Outlook, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is heading into 2026 with a major leadership transition—and investors are trying to decide whether this is the reset the brand needs, or another sign that its North American growth engine is still sputtering. Late Thursday, the company confirmed that CEO Calvin McDonald will step down at the end of January 2026, kicking off a formal CEO search while two senior executives share interim leadership. The news landed alongside third-quarter fiscal 2025 results that beat expectations on revenue and EPS, helped by international strength (especially China), even as U.S. trends remained soft and margin pressure persisted.
12 December 2025
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Silver Price Today, December 12, 2025: Spot Silver Near Record High Above $64 as Fed Cuts and Supply Fears Fuel Rally

Silver Price Today, December 12, 2025: Spot Silver Near Record High Above $64 as Fed Cuts and Supply Fears Fuel Rally

Silver price today is holding near record territory on Friday, December 12, 2025, as a powerful mix of macro tailwinds and physical-market narratives keeps the “grey metal” in focus. Spot silver hit a fresh record high at $64.32 per ounce before easing back, with Reuters quoting spot at $63.87/oz by 09:45 GMT. Reuters On widely followed retail pricing feeds, silver was still trading around the $64.20–$64.32/oz area in the U.S. morning, with intraday ranges pushing into the mid-$64s. Kitco Silver price today in the headlines Here are the dominant themes across today’s coverage and market commentary: Silver price today: spot
12 December 2025
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Embedded Finance Becomes a Revenue Engine for B2B and SaaS Platforms as 2025 Payments News Accelerates

Embedded Finance Becomes a Revenue Engine for B2B and SaaS Platforms as 2025 Payments News Accelerates

December 12, 2025 — Embedded finance is no longer a “nice-to-have” feature tucked into a checkout flow. Today’s news cycle shows it becoming core infrastructure for B2B platforms and vertical SaaS providers—driving new revenue, improving cash flow, and deepening customer retention through integrated payments, lending, wallets, and payout capabilities. The Paypers+3PYMNTS.com+3PYMNTS.com+3 What’s striking about the December 12 developments is how quickly the conversation has shifted from “can we embed finance?” to “how do we optimize what we already embedded?”—a sign the market is moving from experimentation into operational execution. PYMNTS.com Today’s headline signal: embedded finance is moving from add-on to
12 December 2025
ChatGPT 5.2 Is Here: What’s New in OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 Instant, Thinking & Pro — Availability, Pricing, and Safety Updates

ChatGPT 5.2 Is Here: What’s New in OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 Instant, Thinking & Pro — Availability, Pricing, and Safety Updates

OpenAI has launched GPT‑5.2 across ChatGPT and its API, positioning the update as a major step for professional “knowledge work” with stronger reasoning, long‑context performance, fewer errors, and new spreadsheet/presentation workflows—while the AI race with Google’s Gemini 3 heats up. OpenAI+2OpenAI Help Center+2 OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT upgrade—commonly referred to as “ChatGPT 5.2”—arrived on December 11, 2025, and it’s less about flashy new gimmicks and more about something people actually notice in daily use: better reasoning, stronger reliability, and improved “agentic” work behavior (using tools, staying on track, and completing multi‑step tasks). Reuters+2OpenAI+2 The update is powered by a new model
12 December 2025
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Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 — 6:00 a.m. ETFocus: U.S. premarket “top losers,” what’s driving the declines, and the key forecasts/analyst takes shaping sentiment this morning. U.S. stocks are heading into Friday’s session with tech and AI-adjacent names under pressure in premarket trading, as investors continue to debate whether the AI infrastructure buildout is producing returns fast enough to justify the spending. Broadcom (AVGO) is the standout large-cap decliner early Friday after an earnings update that came with fresh margin questions, while Oracle (ORCL) remains a central storyline after a steep selloff tied to higher capital-spending plans and concerns about the payback period for AI data center investments. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Below is a
12 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Broadcom Slides on Margin Warning, Oracle’s Capex Shock Keeps Nvidia and AMD Under Pressure Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Broadcom Slides on Margin Warning, Oracle’s Capex Shock Keeps Nvidia and AMD Under Pressure Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

U.S. AI stocks are under pressure in Friday’s premarket as Broadcom drops on a margin outlook, and Oracle’s capex surge reignites AI-bubble fears. NEW YORK — Friday, December 12, 2025 (Premarket, ~6:00 a.m. ET)U.S. equity futures are pointing to a mixed open Friday morning, with the AI trade again lagging after two back-to-back “reality check” earnings reactions: Oracle’s spending surge and Broadcom’s margin warning. As of about 5:47 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures were down ~0.47%, S&P 500 futures down ~0.11%, while Dow futures were up ~0.22%—a setup that underscores the market’s growing preference for “profits now” over “promise later” in parts of AI. Seeking Alpha+1 Below is what’s moving AI-related
12 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 12, 2025): BTC Holds Near $92,500 as Fed Cut, ETF Flows and $3.7B Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 12, 2025): BTC Holds Near $92,500 as Fed Cut, ETF Flows and $3.7B Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin price today is hovering around the $92,000–$93,000 zone as markets digest the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, renewed tech-sector jitters sparked by Oracle’s outlook, and a major crypto options expiry scheduled for 08:00 UTC. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 While BTC has rebounded from this week’s sub-$90,000 wobble, the broader picture remains a tug-of-war between macro tailwinds (easier policy and a softer dollar) and year-end headwinds (thin liquidity, profit-taking, and fragile risk sentiment). Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Bitcoin price today: where BTC is trading on December 12, 2025 Across widely followed price indices, Bitcoin is trading around $92.3K–$92.6K early on Friday: The day-to-day tape may look
12 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Gold Jumps Above $4,300 as Fed-Cut Bets, Weak Dollar and Geopolitics Lift Bullion

Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Gold Jumps Above $4,300 as Fed-Cut Bets, Weak Dollar and Geopolitics Lift Bullion

Gold price today is holding near a seven-week high as investors wrap up a volatile week dominated by the U.S. Federal Reserve, a softer U.S. dollar, and renewed demand for traditional safe-haven assets. By late morning in Europe, spot gold traded above $4,300 per ounce, extending a strong weekly run even as high prices begin to cool physical buying in key Asian markets. Reuters Below is a full roundup of today’s (12.12.2025) gold news, forecasts, and analysis—including what is driving XAU/USD, what major institutions are watching, and the key levels traders are tracking into next week. Gold price today: latest
12 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

As of about 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025, U.S. big tech stocks are mixed in premarket trading—with investors juggling two competing narratives: AI demand remains powerful, but the cost of building it is rising fast, and markets are getting pickier about who can turn that spending into profits. The early mood is being set by Oracle’s continued slide after a capex-heavy outlook, a Broadcom forecast that’s upbeat on revenue but cautious on margins, and a fresh round of policy and regulatory headlines spanning Nvidia’s China chip sales, Google’s EU antitrust exposure, and App Store rules in the
12 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Updated for premarket trading at ~6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025. Semiconductor stocks are heading into the U.S. open with investors balancing two powerful—and competing—forces: continued blockbuster AI infrastructure demand and fresh anxiety that the spending boom is getting too expensive to sustain. The biggest chip-stock catalyst this morning is Broadcom (AVGO), which is trading lower in premarket despite upbeat revenue guidance, after management highlighted gross-margin pressure tied to the fast-growing AI segment. At the same time, Oracle’s post-earnings selloff has sparked another round of “AI bubble” debates that are rippling through high-multiple chip leaders and the broader
12 December 2025
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Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Crypto-linked stocks are starting Friday’s premarket with modest moves as bitcoin hovers near $92,000, ETF flows stay choppy, and investors brace for a potentially high-impact Nasdaq-100 reshuffle that could affect Strategy (MSTR). Reuters+1 Dateline: New York — Friday, December 12, 2025 (6:00 a.m. ET) Crypto stocks are entering the U.S. trading day in a “wait-and-see” mode. Bitcoin is still holding above the $92,000 area in early Friday pricing, while the broader market narrative is being tugged in two directions: relief after a Federal Reserve rate cut earlier this week, and fresh risk jitters tied to big-tech spending headlines (notably Oracle’s
12 December 2025
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US Stock Market Premarket Top Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Lululemon Surges, Cannabis Stocks Rally, Mitek and Quanex Jump

US Stock Market Premarket Top Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Lululemon Surges, Cannabis Stocks Rally, Mitek and Quanex Jump

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 — 6:00 a.m. ET SEO summary: Here are the biggest US stock market premarket gainers today (NYSE/Nasdaq) and the news driving them, including Lululemon’s earnings and CEO transition, a cannabis-stock surge tied to marijuana rescheduling headlines, and earnings-driven jumps in Mitek and Quanex. Nasdaq+4StockAnalysis+4Reuters+4 US stock futures were mixed early Friday, with investors balancing a post-Fed backdrop against renewed questions around big-tech AI spending after Oracle’s latest move and broader positioning into year-end. Reuters Below is a detailed look at the top premarket gainers as of about 6:00 a.m. ET, plus the headlines, forecasts, and analyst takes circulating on 12/12/2025. Top premarket stock gainers right now (as of ~6:00 a.m. ET) These are the leading percentage gainers in
12 December 2025
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European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

LONDON/FRANKFURT/PARIS — December 12, 2025 — European stock markets finished higher on Friday, pushing the region’s benchmark close to record territory as investors leaned into a risk‑on mood fueled by fresh optimism on U.S. interest-rate cuts, a late‑year rotation into cyclical sectors, and an upbeat run for banks. Reuters+1 The day’s gains came with a packed policy backdrop. Traders are looking ahead to next week’s European Central Bank decision—now complicated by renewed market chatter about a potential hike in 2026—and a busy Thursday that also features a widely anticipated Bank of England move and an EU leaders’ meeting with high stakes for
12 December 2025
Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asian stock markets climbed on Friday, December 12, 2025, tracking Wall Street’s push to fresh highs after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its third interest-rate cut of the year. But the upbeat tone came with a clear caveat: renewed volatility in big-tech and AI-linked names, after Oracle’s sharp selloff revived questions about whether massive data-center spending will translate into profits. Reuters+1 Across the region, Japan led gains with the Topix hitting a record, while Hong Kong and mainland China rebounded on pro-growth policy signals out of Beijing. Meanwhile, industrial metals—especially copper—stole the spotlight, with Shanghai copper futures touching a record high
12 December 2025
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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026
XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
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