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S&P/TSX Composite Weekly Update: Canada’s Benchmark Near Record High as 2026 Outlook Brightens for World Indices (Dec. 7, 2025)

S&P/TSX Composite Weekly Update: Canada’s Benchmark Near Record High as 2026 Outlook Brightens for World Indices (Dec. 7, 2025)

Toronto — December 7, 2025 Canada’s main stock market barometer, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, ended the week just shy of a record, slipping on Friday but still sitting near all‑time highs and firmly in the global “world indices” leadership pack. After setting a record closing high around 31,477 points on Thursday, December 4, the S&P/TSX Composite fell 166 points (about 0.5%) on Friday to close near 31,311, leaving the index down roughly 0.2% for the week.Reuters+2Trading Economics+2 Even with the modest pullback, the TSX remains up in the mid‑20% range year‑to‑date, putting it among the strongest performers in developed markets
7 December 2025
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Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

The Russell 2000 small‑cap index has entered December 2025 within touching distance of record territory, even after a brief pullback to close last week. As investors price in a high probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut at next week’s meeting, small‑cap stocks have become one of the most closely watched segments of the global equity landscape. Reuters+1 Between 5–7 December 2025, news, forecasts and technical analyses painted a nuanced picture: fundamentals are improving, valuations remain discounted versus mega caps, but positioning and sentiment are getting crowded and short interest in small caps is unusually high. Lipper Alpha Insight+2LSEG+2 Russell
7 December 2025
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US Dollar Index (DXY) Near 99 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Shake Global Markets and World Indices – Outlook for December 2025

US Dollar Index (DXY) Near 99 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Shake Global Markets and World Indices – Outlook for December 2025

Updated: December 7, 2025 The US Dollar Index (DXY) has entered the Fed’s December policy week sitting just under the psychological 100 mark, hovering around 99 after one of its weakest stretches of 2025. From 5–7 December, the dollar’s slide, driven by near-unanimous expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, has become a central story across global markets – from Wall Street to Asian equities, emerging‑market currencies and commodities. Below is a detailed roundup of the latest news, forecasts and analysis on the US Dollar Index and its impact on world indices, based on coverage and research published between 5
7 December 2025
S&P 500 Near Record High as Global Stock Indices Rally on Fed Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

S&P 500 Near Record High as Global Stock Indices Rally on Fed Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

New York, December 7, 2025 — The S&P 500 is trading within a whisper of its all‑time high as investors bet on another Federal Reserve rate cut and a wave of liquidity pushes money back into equities worldwide. Global stock indices from the MSCI World to Europe’s STOXX 600 and Asia‑Pacific benchmarks have mostly advanced in recent sessions, extending what is shaping up to be a strong year for risk assets. Reuters+2AP News+2 Key takeaways (Dec. 5–7, 2025) S&P 500: Inches From Record High After Win Streak Friday, December 5, was another quietly constructive session for U.S. large caps. The
7 December 2025
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Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

Global equities finished the first week of December on an upbeat note. The Dow 30 is hovering just below record territory, world indices are grinding higher, and investors are almost unanimously betting on another U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming days. AP News+1 Below is a detailed look at how the Dow Jones Industrial Average and key world indices moved between 5–7 December 2025, and what the latest forecasts and analyses suggest for the weeks ahead. Key Takeaways at a Glance Dow 30: Quiet Week, Strong Finish The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) — often called the Dow
7 December 2025
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Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

Between December 5 and 7, 2025, the major Nasdaq world indices – led by the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq‑100 – hovered close to record territory as investors priced in an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut, weighed fears of an AI‑driven tech bubble and digested news of a fresh currency‑hedged Nasdaq index for global investors. On Friday, December 5, the Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,578.13, up about 0.31% on the day and roughly 22% year‑to‑date, outperforming both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2025. The Nasdaq‑100 ended at 25,692.05, up 0.43% on Friday and around 22.5% year‑to‑date,
7 December 2025
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Anduril Industries Bets Big on Japan and AI-Driven Warfare as Drone Glitches Test Its ‘Fail Fast’ Strategy (December 2025 Update)

Anduril Industries Bets Big on Japan and AI-Driven Warfare as Drone Glitches Test Its ‘Fail Fast’ Strategy (December 2025 Update)

Anduril Industries – the defense-tech startup founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey – has spent early December 2025 doing two very different things at once: Those cross‑currents have put Anduril squarely in the spotlight between 5–7 December 2025, with new reporting, policy appearances, and financial analysis reshaping how the company is perceived by allies, competitors, and investors. What Changed for Anduril Between 5–7 December 2025 Across just three days, several storylines converged: Taken together, those developments tell a story of a company trying to scale from hot startup to global defense prime—while the world debates whether its “move fast and
7 December 2025
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Ramp Valuation 2025: Why Fintech Unicorn Ramp Is Worth $32 Billion – and What New Signals From Dec. 5–7 Reveal

Ramp Valuation 2025: Why Fintech Unicorn Ramp Is Worth $32 Billion – and What New Signals From Dec. 5–7 Reveal

Ramp, the New York–based spend‑management and corporate card platform, is ending 2025 under an intense spotlight. After a rapid series of funding rounds pushed its valuation to $32 billion in November, a new wave of analysis between December 5 and 7, 2025 has sharpened the picture of how investors and markets really see the company. Over these three days: Here’s what decision‑makers, investors and operators need to know. Ramp in 2025: From corporate card to full‑stack finance platform Founded in 2019, Ramp started as a corporate card challenger, going up against incumbents like Brex and traditional banks. It has since
7 December 2025
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DeepSeek AI Stock in 2025: How to Invest in the Hype, the Tokens, and the Future IPO (December 7 Update)

DeepSeek AI Stock in 2025: How to Invest in the Hype, the Tokens, and the Future IPO (December 7 Update)

Updated: December 7, 2025 – informational only, not financial advice. Key Takeaways for Investors (December 7, 2025) Is There a DeepSeek AI Stock You Can Buy Today? Short answer: no. DeepSeek – officially Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd. – is a private AI company based in Hangzhou, founded in 2023 and owned by quantitative hedge fund High‑Flyer. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 Multiple independent sources all confirm the same three facts: So when people type “DeepSeek AI stock price” into a broker app and see nothing, that’s not a glitch – the equity simply isn’t listed. What about pre‑IPO shares?
7 December 2025
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Perplexity AI in the Spotlight: NYT Lawsuit, Cristiano Ronaldo Investment and New Security Tech – Everything That Happened From 5–7 December 2025

Perplexity AI in the Spotlight: NYT Lawsuit, Cristiano Ronaldo Investment and New Security Tech – Everything That Happened From 5–7 December 2025

Over just three days, Perplexity AI – the fast‑growing “answer engine” positioned as a challenger to Google – has been hit by a major copyright lawsuit from The New York Times, celebrated a headline‑grabbing investment from Cristiano Ronaldo, rolled out a new browser security system, and expanded its reach in India through free premium bundles. Here’s a detailed look at all the key news, analyses and forecasts involving Perplexity AI from 5–7 December 2025, and what it all means for the company’s future. 1. The New York Times vs Perplexity AI: A landmark copyright fight On 5 December 2025, The
7 December 2025
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Twilio (TWLO) Stock on December 7, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, AI Platform Strategy and Fresh Forecasts

Twilio (TWLO) Stock on December 7, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, AI Platform Strategy and Fresh Forecasts

As of December 7, 2025, Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO) sits at the center of two powerful narratives: a hard‑won profitability turnaround and a bold attempt to become the AI‑era “customer engagement layer” for global brands. At the same time, new data today on institutional moves, insider selling and valuation models is giving investors plenty to digest. Twilio Stock Today: Price, Valuation and Trend Twilio shares last closed at about $127.32 (December 5, 2025), giving the company a market cap just under $19.5 billion. The stock trades on a trailing P/E near 300 and a forward P/E around 24–25, reflecting a
7 December 2025
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OpenAI Stock Today: Valuation, IPO Hype, Tokenized Shares and Investor Risks (Updated December 7, 2025)

OpenAI Stock Today: Valuation, IPO Hype, Tokenized Shares and Investor Risks (Updated December 7, 2025)

OpenAI has become the brand-name of the AI boom, but there’s still one big catch for investors on December 7, 2025: there is no traditional OpenAI stock listed on any major exchange. Instead, would‑be shareholders are navigating a mix of private-market pricing, tokenized “OpenAI stock” on crypto rails, secondary share sales and a rising chorus of bullish and skeptical analyst reports. At the same time, fresh headlines today show how fast sentiment around OpenAI is shifting. Below is a comprehensive look at OpenAI’s effective “stock” story as of December 7, 2025—including the latest news, forecasts and analyses relevant to anyone
7 December 2025
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Ripple (XRP) in Early December 2025: Extreme Fear, $1B GTreasury Deal and ETF Surge – What Comes Next?

Ripple (XRP) in Early December 2025: Extreme Fear, $1B GTreasury Deal and ETF Surge – What Comes Next?

Ripple’s XRP is ending the first week of December 2025 in a paradoxical place: price stuck just above $2, sentiment in “extreme fear”, yet fundamentals arguably stronger than at any time in the project’s history. Between a $1 billion acquisition, near‑$1B in spot ETF assets, and new payment rails into Africa, the gap between adoption and price has rarely been this wide. Coinpaper+2TradingView+2 This article rounds up and explains the key XRP news, forecasts and analyses published between 5–7 December 2025, and what they may mean for the next leg of the Ripple story. 1. XRP price snapshot: $2 floor
7 December 2025
Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock on December 7, 2025: Price Slump, Spin‑Off Story, Lawsuit Risk and Wall Street Forecasts

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock on December 7, 2025: Price Slump, Spin‑Off Story, Lawsuit Risk and Wall Street Forecasts

Updated: December 7, 2025 Where Kraft Heinz Stock Stands Today Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ: KHC) is heading into the final weeks of 2025 trading near the bottom of its yearly range and under a heavy cloud of uncertainty. On paper, Kraft Heinz looks like a classic defensive consumer‑staples name: low beta (~0.1), a globally recognized brand portfolio and a dividend yield of about 6.6% at current prices. MarketBeat+2MarketBeat+2 In practice, the stock is being tugged in several directions at once: Here’s what investors need to know about Kraft Heinz stock as of December 7, 2025. Latest Headlines Since Early December
7 December 2025
Mullen Automotive (MULN) / Bollinger Innovations (BINI) Stock: Latest News, Price and Forecast as of December 7, 2025

Mullen Automotive (MULN) / Bollinger Innovations (BINI) Stock: Latest News, Price and Forecast as of December 7, 2025

Mullen Automotive’s stock story didn’t end when the company changed its name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. (ticker: BINI) – it just moved to a different chapter. As of December 7, 2025, the former retail-favorite EV stock is a tiny, ultra-speculative microcap trading on the OTC Markets, surrounded by cost-cutting moves, plant closures, lawsuits, and “strong sell” technical ratings. GlobeNewswire+1 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analyses up to 07.12.2025, to give a clear, fact-based picture of where the Mullen/Bollinger story stands now. Disclaimer: This article is for information and news purposes only and does not constitute investment
7 December 2025
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xAI’s Grok 4.20 Stuns in Live Trading as Privacy Firestorm Erupts – What the Latest xAI News Means (Dec 5–7, 2025)

xAI’s Grok 4.20 Stuns in Live Trading as Privacy Firestorm Erupts – What the Latest xAI News Means (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has just lived through one of its most dramatic 72‑hour news cycles yet. Between a trading model beating rival AIs in a real‑money arena, a wave of investigations over doxxing and privacy, a viral story of Grok “saving” a man’s life, and a 24‑hour hackathon showcasing new capabilities, xAI is simultaneously being hailed as visionary and condemned as reckless. Here’s a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts, and analyses around xAI from 5–7 December 2025, and what it all suggests about the company’s future. What Is xAI – and Where Does Grok Fit In? xAI, founded by Elon Musk
7 December 2025
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OpenAI in ‘Code Red’: GPT‑5.2, a $4.6 Billion Australia Bet and an Ads Backlash – Inside a Pivotal 72 Hours (5–7 December 2025)

OpenAI in ‘Code Red’: GPT‑5.2, a $4.6 Billion Australia Bet and an Ads Backlash – Inside a Pivotal 72 Hours (5–7 December 2025)

Over just three days, OpenAI has hurtled through a series of crises and high‑stakes bets: a “code red” scramble to catch Google’s Gemini 3, an accelerated new model called GPT‑5.2, angry users accusing ChatGPT of sneaking in ads, a multi‑billion‑dollar AI campus in Australia, and mounting questions on Wall Street about whether the numbers behind the AI boom actually add up. Here’s what changed for the ChatGPT maker between 5 and 7 December 2025 – and what it signals about the future of OpenAI. 1. ‘Code Red’ and GPT‑5.2: OpenAI Rushes a Response to Google’s Gemini 3 On 5 December, The
7 December 2025
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Anthropic News Roundup: IPO Prep, $1B Claude Code Milestone and New AI Risks (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Anthropic News Roundup: IPO Prep, $1B Claude Code Milestone and New AI Risks (Dec 5–7, 2025)

SAN FRANCISCO — December 7, 2025 — Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI models, has entered December with a burst of news that spans blockbuster deals, fresh warnings about AI risks, and growing speculation about a 2026 IPO. Over just three days, from December 5–7, 2025, the San Francisco–based lab has been at the center of stories about revenue targets, job losses, security vulnerabilities, and how AI is reshaping work itself. Taken together, the latest reporting paints a picture of an AI company racing to scale — while trying to show it is more cautious and “safety‑first” than some of
7 December 2025
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Databricks News December 5–7, 2025: $134 Billion Valuation Talks, New AI Products and Cloud Partnerships

Databricks News December 5–7, 2025: $134 Billion Valuation Talks, New AI Products and Cloud Partnerships

Databricks is ending the first week of December 2025 with fresh funding rumors, new AI features and growing scrutiny of its sky‑high valuation. Here’s what matters for data and AI leaders right now. 1. Funding talks push Databricks toward a $134 billion valuation Databricks is once again at the center of the AI funding boom. Multiple reports this week say the company is in advanced talks to raise around $5 billion at a valuation of $134 billion, roughly 32× its expected 2025 revenue of about $4.1 billion. Reuters+1 This potential raise would also come on the heels of Databricks’ Series J in December 2024, when the company
7 December 2025
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SpaceX IPO, $800 Billion Valuation Rumors and Starship Pad Approval: Key SpaceX News, December 5–7, 2025

SpaceX IPO, $800 Billion Valuation Rumors and Starship Pad Approval: Key SpaceX News, December 5–7, 2025

Over just three days, December 5–7, 2025, SpaceX has dominated business, tech and space headlines: investors are debating a potential $800 billion valuation and a late‑2026 IPO, regulators have cleared a new Starship launch complex in Florida, Starlink has logged yet another high‑cadence launch streak, and a Russian cosmonaut has been pulled from a future SpaceX crew mission over an alleged security breach. Below is a structured look at what actually happened, why it matters, and what analysts are forecasting next for Elon Musk’s launch-and-satellite giant. Key takeaways 1. IPO in 2026? What SpaceX has actually told investors On December 5, Reuters reported that SpaceX has informed
7 December 2025
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AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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