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US Stock Market Today at 1 PM ET: Wall Street Slips From Record Highs as Fed Week, Mega-Deals and AI Trades Collide

US Stock Market Today at 1 PM ET: Wall Street Slips From Record Highs as Fed Week, Mega-Deals and AI Trades Collide

U.S. stocks edged lower midday Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% near 6,840 and the Dow off about 200 points. The Nasdaq slipped 0.3%, while the Russell 2000 rose 0.2%. The VIX climbed to 17, up 10% as traders braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting starting Tuesday. Futures showed an 85–90% chance of a quarter-point rate cut.
8 December 2025
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Sensex Crashes 610 Points, Nifty Slips Below 26,000 As Rupee Hits Record Lows – India Stock Market Close Today (8 December 2025)

Sensex Crashes 610 Points, Nifty Slips Below 26,000 As Rupee Hits Record Lows – India Stock Market Close Today (8 December 2025)

Indian stocks fell sharply Monday, with the Sensex dropping 609.68 points to 85,102.69 and the Nifty 50 down 226 points to 25,960.55, their worst day since September. All major sectoral indices closed lower, and mid- and small-cap stocks saw steeper losses. Market capitalization of BSE-listed firms shrank by over ₹7 lakh crore. The rupee’s slide and continued foreign selling fueled the sell-off.
8 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Meta and New Robotics Bets Shape the 2026 AI Boom

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Meta and New Robotics Bets Shape the 2026 AI Boom

Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta have raised annual capital spending from $100 billion in 2023 to over $300 billion in 2025, driven by AI infrastructure. Fidelity projects this could top $500 billion in coming years. The OECD now expects global GDP growth of 3.2% in 2025, citing AI as a key factor, but warns of correction risks if investor expectations falter.
8 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today: Morgan Stanley Warns of an ‘EV Winter’ as Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Slide (December 8, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Morgan Stanley Warns of an ‘EV Winter’ as Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Slide (December 8, 2025)

Morgan Stanley’s new auto analyst warned of an “EV winter,” projecting U.S. EV sales volumes will fall about 20% in 2026. Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid shares dropped Monday after the bank downgraded their ratings, citing slower adoption and profitability concerns. Tesla traded down 3% to $442 by mid-afternoon in New York. General Motors was upgraded, with its price target raised to $90.
8 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today: AI Boom Lifts Chipmakers as Memory Shortage Deepens (Dec. 8, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: AI Boom Lifts Chipmakers as Memory Shortage Deepens (Dec. 8, 2025)

The PHLX Semiconductor Index rose 0.96% to 7,364.6 on Monday, near record highs, as chip stocks outpaced the broader market. Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Micron all posted gains, with Micron up over 3% after an analyst upgrade. Fresh data showed a worsening global memory chip shortage and continued supply chain pressures. Investors focused on AI demand ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.
8 December 2025
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Banking Stocks Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Bets Steady the Sector as 2026 Outlook Brightens

Banking Stocks Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Bets Steady the Sector as 2026 Outlook Brightens

The KBW Bank Index rose 0.4% to 159.7 on December 8, near its 52-week high, as investors awaited a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut this week. Large U.S. banks traded close to multi-year highs, while European and U.K. lenders held steady on dividend support. Asian bank stocks were mixed, with India’s ICICI Bank drifting lower and Fino Payments Bank falling. Global equities remained flat ahead of the Fed decision.
8 December 2025
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Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, SoFi, IBM, and Confluent led US trading volume as Wall Street watched for the Fed’s final 2025 policy decision. Nvidia traded over 140 million shares, while Warner Bros. Discovery surged on a takeover bid. Netflix moved on a potential $108 billion media deal. SoFi fell after announcing a $1.5 billion share sale.
8 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Holds Near Record Highs as Bank of Canada Decision Looms (December 8, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Holds Near Record Highs as Bank of Canada Decision Looms (December 8, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index hovered near 31,293 as of 10 a.m. ET, down 0.06% but still close to last week’s record high. Investors are holding back ahead of Wednesday’s Bank of Canada rate decision, with most economists expecting no change from the current 2.25%. Energy stocks fell as crude prices slipped, while tech shares including Shopify and Celestica rose.
8 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

U.S. stocks were little changed Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, with the S&P 500 and Dow down 0.03% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.07%. Small-cap stocks surged, led by biotech firms on clinical trial results and M&A news. Cemtrex soared 134%, Structure Therapeutics 97%, and Wave Life Sciences 92%. The Russell 2000 rose 0.55% intraday.
8 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Legend Biotech fell 12.8% to a new 52-week low Monday, leading U.S. stock declines as the S&P 500 hovered just below record highs ahead of the Fed’s rate decision. Marvell Technology dropped 8.6%, Unilever ADR lost 7%, and several others slid 4–6%. Traders priced in an 85–90% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut this week.
8 December 2025
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IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM agreed to acquire Confluent in an all-cash deal valued at $11 billion, or $31 per share, the companies announced Monday. The boards of both firms have approved the transaction, with Confluent shareholders holding 62% of voting power backing the deal. IBM will use existing cash for the purchase. Closing is expected by mid-2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
8 December 2025
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IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

At least three IndiGo flights bound for Hyderabad were diverted last week after bomb threat emails, with no explosives found in any case, according to airport authorities. A separate Nagpur–Pune flight was rerouted to Hyderabad due to lack of landing clearance, leaving passengers stranded. Investigations into the threats are ongoing. Passengers voiced frustration on social media.
8 December 2025
Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global stocks were flat Monday as investors awaited a likely US Federal Reserve rate cut and signals on future policy. The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs, while European shares slipped and Asian markets were mixed. Indian benchmarks fell sharply amid foreign outflows. The BIS warned of a possible “double bubble” as gold and equities both surged.
8 December 2025
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China’s Record $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: How Beijing’s Export Machine Is Reshaping the Global Economy in 2025

China’s Record $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: How Beijing’s Export Machine Is Reshaping the Global Economy in 2025

China’s goods trade surplus for January–November 2025 surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, reaching about $1.07–1.08 trillion, customs data showed. November exports rose 5.9% year-on-year to $330.3 billion, while imports increased just 1.9%. Shipments to the US fell nearly 29%, but exports to the EU, Southeast Asia, and Australia climbed sharply. The monthly surplus hit $111.7 billion, the highest in five months.
8 December 2025
US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 futures up about 0.2% and Russell 2000 futures gaining 0.4%. Traders priced in an 87–90% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week as officials prepare for a closely watched policy meeting. The S&P 500 cash index hovered just below its record high. Analysts expect a divided Fed vote, citing persistent inflation concerns.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Key Market Drivers to Watch Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Price Volatility
    April 5, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT. The stock market remains focused on the evolving conflict with Iran, with investors closely monitoring its impact on oil prices and inflation data. This week, the first inflation figures reflecting the recent surge in oil prices will be released, potentially influencing market sentiment. Oil prices continue to steer stock market movements as the conflict disrupts the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. While hope for a swift resolution fuels optimism, geopolitical risks persist, especially with mixed signals from Washington and Tehran. An all-clear for stocks depends heavily on sustained declines in oil prices, unlikely until shipping normalizes. The market faces uncertainty as elevated oil prices exert pressure on the global economy and corporate profits, keeping investors cautious despite recent stock rebounds.
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