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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.

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
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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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Stock Market Today

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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