Today: 25 June 2026

Vanguard’s Crypto U-Turn: $10T Giant Opens Doors to Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin Price Today (Nov 12, 2025): BTC Hovers Near $105,000 as House Votes on Ending U.S. Shutdown; ETF Inflows Return, Volatility Ticks Up

Bitcoin traded near $104,874 Wednesday after an early drop, staying above $100,000 but below October’s record. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $524 million in net inflows Tuesday, reversing two weeks of outflows. Ether fell about 3% and Solana dropped 5%. The U.S. House prepared to vote on a stopgap bill to end the government shutdown, with risk assets reacting unevenly.
12 November 2025
Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

US Stock Market Today, Nov. 12, 2025: Futures Climb as House Vote Aims to End Shutdown; CPI on Deck—What to Watch Before the Opening Bell

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday as investors anticipated a House vote to end the 42-day federal shutdown, following Senate approval of a funding bill. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.09%. Oil and gold were steady. AMD jumped pre-market on strong AI guidance, while Nvidia sentiment was mixed after SoftBank’s stake sale.
12 November 2025
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Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 Stuns, Starlink Outage, Cyber Hacks & Chip Wars – Non-AI News Roundup (Sept 14–15, 2025)

AI News Today (Nov 12, 2025): UK approves AI safety testing law, Google unveils ‘Private AI Compute,’ OpenAI opens Delhi office, Foxconn teases OpenAI tie‑up, and $750M floods legal‑AI

The UK has passed a law allowing authorized researchers to legally test AI models for their ability to generate child sexual abuse material, following a doubling of AI-CSAM reports from 199 in 2024 to 426 in 2025. The measure amends crime and policing law to permit pre-emptive safety checks by AI developers and child-protection groups.
12 November 2025
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Gold Price Today, 12 November 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,100 as Markets Eye U.S. House Vote and December Fed Cut Odds

Gold Price Today, 12 November 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,100 as Markets Eye U.S. House Vote and December Fed Cut Odds

Spot gold traded near $4,124 an ounce by 10:22 GMT, with U.S. December futures around $4,130. Prices held above $4,100 as the dollar steadied and traders awaited a U.S. House vote to end the record government shutdown. SPDR Gold Trust holdings rose 0.41% to 1,046.36 tonnes. Central banks continued strong buying, with China’s PBoC adding gold for a twelfth consecutive month.
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Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Silver Price Today (12 Nov 2025): XAG/USD holds near $51.8 as markets eye U.S. CPI and a House vote to reopen government

Spot silver traded near $51.8/oz, up about 1% after briefly dipping to $51.05 early Tuesday as the dollar firmed. COMEX front-month futures hovered between $51.25 and $51.60. Traders focused on a U.S. House vote to end the federal shutdown and Thursday’s CPI release, both seen as key for the Fed-rate outlook and the dollar. Silver set a record above $52 in October amid strong demand and tight supply.
12 November 2025
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Stock Market on Edge: U.S. Futures Slide as US-China Trade War Heats Up

5 Stocks to Buy Today (12.11.2025): AMD, On Holding, Cisco, Chevron, BILL

U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday as investors watched for signs of a federal shutdown resolution and reacted to corporate news. AMD shares climbed pre-market after unveiling aggressive AI revenue targets at its Analyst Day. On Holding raised full-year sales guidance following a strong Q3. Cisco is set to report earnings after the bell. Chevron outlined plans for over 10% annual free cash flow growth through 2030.
12 November 2025
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Euronext Paris Shocks Markets with Historic Roots, Surging Stocks & Bold 2025 Moves

Paris Stocks Climb as CAC 40 Nears Record; Edenred Sinks on Brazil Fee CapFrance’s blue‑chip index extends gains; luxury and banks advance while meal‑voucher giant tumbles after Brasília’s decree

The CAC 40 rose about 1% to 8,240 in early Paris trading Wednesday, nearing its October record high. Edenred shares dropped 9% after Brazil capped merchant fees and sped up voucher settlements, hitting earnings prospects. Gains were led by luxury and financial stocks, while STMicroelectronics and Dassault Systèmes edged lower. France’s annual inflation slowed to 1.0% in October, with ECB rates unchanged.
12 November 2025
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Ireland Stocks Today: ISEQ Edges Higher Near Record as Banks Lead, State Exits AIB; Ryanair Profit Boom Lifts Sentiment

Ireland Stocks Today: ISEQ Edges Higher Near Record as Banks Lead, State Exits AIB; Ryanair Profit Boom Lifts Sentiment

Ireland’s ISEQ All-Share Index closed up 0.3% at 12,518.08 on Wednesday, extending gains after a 1.5% jump Tuesday and staying near recent highs. AIB Group shares have climbed about 63% year-on-year, while Bank of Ireland is up roughly 75%. Ryanair posted a 42% rise in half-year net profit to €2.54 billion. Major firms like Flutter, Smurfit Kappa, and CRH have left Dublin’s main market for U.S. listings.
12 November 2025
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Coinbase (COIN) Stock Crashes in Crypto Sell-Off – Can It Bounce Back?

Coinbase Walks Away From $2 Billion BVNK Deal as UK Weighs Strict Stablecoin Caps

Coinbase and BVNK ended exclusive talks over a $2 billion acquisition, a Coinbase spokesperson confirmed. The decision comes days after the Bank of England proposed holding caps and reserve requirements for sterling stablecoins, drawing criticism from industry groups. Fortune first reported the deal’s collapse. BVNK had raised $50 million last December at a $750 million valuation.
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

Australian sharemarket today: S&P/ASX 200 closes at 8,799.5, down 0.22% — CBA extends slide, Life360 tumbles; energy and materials firm

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.22% at 8,799.5 on Wednesday, as losses in banks and tech outweighed gains in miners and defensives. Commonwealth Bank dropped about 3% to a seven-month low after its quarterly update. Life360 slumped further, while Mineral Resources surged on a US$765 million lithium deal with POSCO. The All Ordinaries slipped 0.21% to 9,079.4.
12 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stocks Today: Topix Closes at Record 3,359 as Nikkei Ends at 51,063; Sony’s Upgrade Offsets SoftBank Slump, Yen Nears ¥155

Topix closed at a record 3,359.33, up 1.14%, while the Nikkei 225 rose 0.43% to 51,063.31. SoftBank fell after confirming a $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake; Sony jumped on an 8% profit forecast hike. The yen weakened near ¥155 per dollar. About 78% of Prime market stocks advanced.
12 November 2025
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Dalal Street in Turmoil: Sensex Plunges 2,500 Points in a Week – Should You Buy the Dip or Brace for More?

Sensex Today: Benchmark Rally Extends to Day 3; Nifty Closes Above 25,850 as IT, Auto Lead—CPI Crashes to Record-Low 0.25%Indian stocks advance on global risk-on mood, upbeat domestic cues and strong stock-specific action; Groww parent surges on debut

The BSE Sensex rose 595 points to 84,466.51 and the NSE Nifty 50 gained 181 points to 25,875.80 on Wednesday, marking a third straight advance. India’s October CPI fell to a record-low 0.25% as food prices dropped 5.02%. Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww’s parent) debuted 31% above its IPO price, valuing the firm at ₹761 billion. The rupee closed at 88.63 per U.S. dollar, slightly weaker.
12 November 2025
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Northern Lights Alert: Best Places, Timing & Photography Tips for 2025’s Auroras

Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Is Lighting Up U.S. Skies — Northern Lights Could Return Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025) NOAA confirms a severe storm; where and when to look, what’s driving it, and what it can affect

NOAA confirmed G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm levels at 01:20 UTC on Nov. 12, with auroras reported as far south as Florida and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Watches remain in effect through Nov. 13 due to multiple recent solar eruptions. Forecasters say auroral activity could continue tonight if storm strength persists after dark.
12 November 2025
London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Nears 10,000 as SSE Jumps on £33bn Grid Plan; Rate‑Cut Bets Lift Sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 hit a record intraday high near 9,928 on Wednesday before closing at 9,887.40, just below Tuesday’s all-time finish. SSE shares soared over 10% after announcing a £33 billion grid investment plan. Investors bet on a December Bank of England rate cut after weak UK jobs data. AstraZeneca and Vodafone also posted strong gains.
12 November 2025
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Beyond Starlink: Inside the New Space Race for Satellite Internet Dominance in 2025

Vodacom Strikes Starlink Deal to Accelerate African Broadband Rollout

Vodacom Group has signed a deal to integrate Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite capacity into its African mobile network and resell Starlink services where licensed. The agreement targets faster connectivity and expanded rural coverage using Starlink as network backhaul. Vodacom will proceed only in countries where Starlink holds regulatory approval. The company serves over 223 million customers across Africa.
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Stock Market Updates

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

25 June 2026
Micron soared 16.34% after hours as customers locked in nearly $100 billion in future supply obligations—about 2.4 times its latest quarterly revenue—fueling a $400 billion surge in chip stocks and reversing the tech selloff that erased over $1 trillion from the Nasdaq 100 this week.
Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

25 June 2026
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares dropped about 4% after a multi-week rally fueled by AI storage demand, as investors awaited Micron Technology’s earnings for new signals on enterprise storage spending; analysts cite a persistent hard-disk supply deficit that could support pricing into 2027, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $650.
BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

25 June 2026
BlackBerry closed down 2.3% at $8.62 despite Stifel initiating coverage with a Buy and $12 target—39% above the close—while trading volume of 38.3 million shares far exceeded its entire buyback authorization, highlighting investor focus ahead of Thursday’s Q1 results and underscoring the limited impact of BlackBerry’s capital return plan.
Opendoor slides after landing in Russell 3000, liquidity and dilution concerns follow

Opendoor edges up before Russell 3000 move, soft housing numbers weigh

25 June 2026
Santos shares closed down 0.96% at A$7.24 after Brent crude slumped US$3.34 to US$73.74, cutting potential annual gross sales from its new Pikka project by about US$50 million at plateau rates; Pikka’s ramp to 80,000 barrels per day is key, as oil price swings now have a direct impact on Santos’ production-linked revenue and its US$2.5 billion net debt reduction target.
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