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Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

The global ethical label market is projected to reach $1.08 trillion in 2025, with demand driven by regulatory pressure and consumer expectations for verified claims, according to GlobeNewswire. Meanwhile, B2BINPAY has expanded its white-label crypto payments platform for banks and payment providers, as stablecoin on-chain volume tops $4 trillion year-to-date, PR Newswire and TRM Labs report.
17 December 2025
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Databricks Raises Over $4B in Series L at $134B Valuation as Enterprise AI Spending Shifts From Hype to Data-Driven Execution

Databricks Raises Over $4B in Series L at $134B Valuation as Enterprise AI Spending Shifts From Hype to Data-Driven Execution

Databricks raised over $4 billion in Series L funding at a $134 billion valuation, one of the largest late-stage AI infrastructure deals to date. Insight Partners, Fidelity, and J.P. Morgan led the round. The company reported a $4.8 billion revenue run rate in Q3 2025, up more than 55% year over year, and positive free cash flow over the past 12 months.
17 December 2025
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UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB set aside S$615 million in provisions for commercial real estate loans in November, raising its total credit allowances to S$1.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025. Over 40% of UOB’s Hong Kong loans were property-related as of June. Its Greater China non-performing loan ratio rose to 3.1% by September. UOB shares are down 4% year-to-date, while DBS and OCBC gained.
17 December 2025
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Mosaic Stock (NYSE: MOS) Slides on Brazil Phosphate Curtailments, Belarus Potash Sanctions Shift, and a Saskatchewan Mine Incident

Mosaic Stock (NYSE: MOS) Slides on Brazil Phosphate Curtailments, Belarus Potash Sanctions Shift, and a Saskatchewan Mine Incident

Mosaic shares fell 5.6% to $23.46 after the company idled SSP fertilizer production at two Brazilian sites due to a sharp sulfur price spike and reported a fatal accident at its K3 mine in Canada. The moves come as U.S. sanctions relief for Belarus potash raised fresh supply concerns, pressuring fertilizer stocks.
17 December 2025
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BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP shares closed up 2.43% at 432.65p on Wednesday, recovering part of Tuesday’s 3.42% drop as oil prices rebounded. BP disclosed the purchase of 1.62 million shares on December 16 under its ongoing buyback programme. Petrobras agreed to acquire a 49.99% stake in BP’s Lightsource solar units in Brazil.
17 December 2025
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Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum shares fell 4.7% to around $176–$177 early Wednesday after U.S. crude settled at $55.27 per barrel, its lowest since early 2021. Oil rebounded over 1% after reports that President Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. The EIA now forecasts lower refining margins for December and early 2026.
17 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL) Jumps as Canada Approves Anglo‑Teck Merger: Key Commitments, Timeline, and What Comes Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Anglo American (AAL) Jumps as Canada Approves Anglo‑Teck Merger: Key Commitments, Timeline, and What Comes Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Anglo American shares rose about 3% in London after Canada approved its merger with Teck Resources under the Investment Canada Act. The companies agreed to binding commitments on investment, governance, and Canadian jobs. Berenberg raised its price target on Anglo American to 3,400p and reiterated a “buy” rating. The merged group will be headquartered in Canada.
17 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage rates remained in the low-6% range after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate to 3.5%–3.75% on December 10. Bankrate reported a 30-year fixed purchase rate at 6.26% and a 15-year at 5.67% as of December 17. NerdWallet listed the 30-year fixed at 6.11% APR. Mortgage rates have not dropped in step with the Fed due to influences from Treasury yields and inflation expectations.
17 December 2025
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Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi for $2.3 billion, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending approvals. The transaction will reduce Diageo’s leverage by about 0.25x. Diageo shares rose 2.3% after the announcement. The company will retain brand presence in East Africa through long-term licensing agreements.
17 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Earnings Loom, Analyst Targets Jump to $300+, and the Memory Price Boom Tests the Rally

Micron Technology (MU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Earnings Loom, Analyst Targets Jump to $300+, and the Memory Price Boom Tests the Rally

Micron Technology will report fiscal Q1 2026 results after markets close on December 17, with consensus forecasts at $12.9 billion revenue and $3.96 adjusted EPS. Shares traded near $232.51 Wednesday amid high expectations and recent price target hikes to $300. Options markets are pricing in a possible 9% stock move after earnings. Wall Street is also watching for next-quarter guidance, with forecasts at $14.3 billion revenue and $4.78 EPS.
17 December 2025
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Phillips 66 Stock (PSX) Slides on December 17, 2025: What’s Driving the Drop, 2026 Capex Plans, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Phillips 66 Stock (PSX) Slides on December 17, 2025: What’s Driving the Drop, 2026 Capex Plans, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Phillips 66 shares fell 6.9% to $131.78 on December 17, 2025, following a broad energy sector decline as oil prices hit near five-year lows and U.S. unemployment rose to 4.6%. The company also announced a $2.4 billion capital budget for 2026, slightly above 2025 levels, with increased spending on midstream and refining projects.
17 December 2025
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Glencore (GLEN) News Today: Berenberg Upgrades to “Buy” as Peru’s Quechua Copper Deal Sharpens the Growth Story (17 December 2025)

Glencore (GLEN) News Today: Berenberg Upgrades to “Buy” as Peru’s Quechua Copper Deal Sharpens the Growth Story (17 December 2025)

Glencore shares rose about 2.5% to 382p in early London trading on 17 Dec 2025 after Berenberg upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a 480p target. Multiple outlets also reported Glencore’s acquisition of the Quechua copper project in Peru from Pan Pacific Copper, highlighting its potential to expand the company’s regional copper operations.
17 December 2025
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Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell approved a waterflood project at its Kaikias field in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, aiming to boost recoverable oil by 60 million barrels. The company also resumed efforts to sell its Schwedt refinery stake in Germany, continued a $3.5 billion share buyback, and expanded gas distribution in Nigeria. Shell shares traded at $70.46, down 2.45% in U.S. markets.
17 December 2025
Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group Holdings shares jumped on 17 Dec 2025 after UBS upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to 770p. The shares opened at 700p, hit a high of 722.5p, and closed at 721p on volume of about 3.61 million. The stock led FTSE 100 gainers early in the session. No new regulatory announcements were issued by the company.
17 December 2025
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Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays on Wednesday filed for a 20 million-share block listing for employee plans and reported buying 2.2 million shares for cancellation under its ongoing buyback. Shares traded near a 52-week high, up over 2% at around 460.60p. The bank also signaled increased investment-banking activity in Saudi Arabia and noted shifting UK consumer spending trends.
17 December 2025
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ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

ICICI Prudential AMC’s ₹10,602.65 crore IPO saw bids totaling about ₹3 trillion, making it one of India’s most subscribed issues, according to Reuters. Share allotment status is expected to be available by late December 17, with listing set for December 19 on BSE and NSE. PL Capital has set a target price of ₹3,000 with a ‘Buy’ rating.
17 December 2025
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SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions agreed to acquire EMJ Crypto Technologies and related assets in an all-stock deal valued at about $55 million, according to a Dec. 16 SEC filing. Hedge fund manager Eric M. Jackson is set to lead the combined company. SRXH shares traded between $0.35 and $0.71 on Dec. 17, with volume in the hundreds of millions. The company plans to operate under the EMJX name pending approvals.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Updates

SK hynix (KRX:000660) ADR math puts Micron (NASDAQ:MU) valuation gap in play

SK hynix (KRX:000660) ADR math puts Micron (NASDAQ:MU) valuation gap in play

25 June 2026
SK hynix surged 13.06% in Seoul after unveiling plans to raise up to 45.45 trillion won via a Nasdaq ADR sale, boosting funding coverage for its 55.92 trillion won capex plan to 93% at Thursday’s close, with the new shares diluting holders by just 2.44% and fueling hopes of narrowing its valuation gap with Micron and TSMC.
UK car insurance spike shifts focus to insurer profit margins

UK car insurance spike shifts focus to insurer profit margins

25 June 2026
UK car insurance premiums rose 1% to £719 in March-May, the first quarterly increase in over two years, but with premiums still 5% lower year-on-year as claims and repair costs climb, investors in Admiral, Aviva, and Sabre face margin pressure and a key 2026 earnings test as the pricing floor arrives before claims inflation is tamed.
Tanker spike at Hormuz tips oil toward surplus, airlines rally

Tanker spike at Hormuz tips oil toward surplus, airlines rally

25 June 2026
Brent crude futures flipped into prompt oversupply as Gulf oil flows through Hormuz neared pre-war levels, sending August Brent down $1.06 to $72.68—its lowest since Feb. 27—while U.S. airline stocks jumped up to 7% as jet fuel prices eased, but tanker rates soared and hundreds of ships remain stranded, keeping route risk high.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 25.06.2026

25 June 2026
WisdomTree Issuer ICAV declares Q2 2026 dividends for multiple ETFs, including $0.2066 per share for WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ETF and $0.5797 for WisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF - USD Hedged; payments set for July 17, 2026, with ex-dates from July 2, covering various currencies and share classes at WMR 4pm rates.
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