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Crypto Millennials: Bitcoin’s $90K Whiplash, ETF-Driven Forecasts, and the Week Banks Moved Closer to Crypto

Crypto Millennials: Bitcoin’s $90K Whiplash, ETF-Driven Forecasts, and the Week Banks Moved Closer to Crypto

From student-loan repayments and childcare costs to buying a first home (or deciding they can’t), millennials are juggling the most complex “adult money” era in decades. And yet, crypto remains one of the most millennial financial habits—part conviction, part rebellion, part hedge, part FOMO. The past week (December 8–14, 2025) delivered a snapshot of why: crypto prices swung hard, big-name forecasts got cut, and regulators nudged traditional banking deeper into digital assets—all while social platforms continued to shape how younger adults learn (and mislearn) money. If you’re a millennial building wealth, the message from this week’s headlines is clear: crypto is
14 December 2025
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Crypto Mining Weekly (Dec 8–14, 2025): Bitcoin Hashrate Stays Above 1 ZH/s as Miners Pivot to AI, Renewables, and Survival Mode

Crypto Mining Weekly (Dec 8–14, 2025): Bitcoin Hashrate Stays Above 1 ZH/s as Miners Pivot to AI, Renewables, and Survival Mode

Dec. 14, 2025 — For years, the crypto-mining story has been told as a race: more machines, cheaper power, bigger facilities, higher hashrate. This week (Dec. 8–14), the story shifted into something sharper—and more consequential for the future of proof-of-work. Bitcoin mining is still a global-scale industrial business. But multiple signals—from hardware launches and miner financials to grid-policy debates and Wall Street positioning—suggest the industry is entering a new phase: mining as an optional workload, competing directly with AI data centers for power, real estate, capital, and public tolerance. Below is what mattered most in crypto mining this week, why it matters,
14 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) This Week and Week Ahead: S&P 500 Inclusion, Fresh $550 Target, and the Catalysts That Could Drive Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) This Week and Week Ahead: S&P 500 Inclusion, Fresh $550 Target, and the Catalysts That Could Drive Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 (U.S. markets closed)Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) ended the last trading session (Friday, Dec. 12) at $455.68, after a wild, headline-driven week that pushed the stock to an intraday high of $485.27. The big narrative hasn’t changed: Carvana’s upcoming S&P 500 addition has poured fuel on an already powerful momentum trade—while the fundamentals story (profitability, scale, and improving credit profile) continues to give bulls something sturdier than vibes. The next few sessions, however, could be especially noisy: major U.S. economic data, options expiration, and S&P 500 “index effect” positioning are all stacking up at the same
14 December 2025
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JTC Plc Share Price, News and Forecast: Permira’s 1,340p Takeover Keeps LSE:JTC Range‑Bound — What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

JTC Plc Share Price, News and Forecast: Permira’s 1,340p Takeover Keeps LSE:JTC Range‑Bound — What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated Sunday, 14 December 2025 — JTC plc (LSE:JTC) is trading in an unusually tight band because the stock is effectively in “takeover limbo”: markets are weighing a recommended all‑cash acquisition at 1,340p per share against the time, conditions and risks of getting that deal over the line. Investing.com+1 As of 14 Dec 2025, JTC is quoted at 1,280.00p (prior close 1,278.00p), near the top of its 52‑week range (751p to 1,384p) — a range that now mostly reflects the takeover announcement and the market’s “deal probability” math rather than day‑to‑day fundamentals. Investing.com Below is what mattered this week, what’s
14 December 2025
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Telecom & Digital Infrastructure US Stocks: Week Ahead After Fed Cut, Wireless Pricing Shock, and AI Data Center Power Scramble (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Telecom & Digital Infrastructure US Stocks: Week Ahead After Fed Cut, Wireless Pricing Shock, and AI Data Center Power Scramble (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025. The week ahead for Telecom & Digital Infrastructure US stocks is shaping up to be a tug-of-war between rate-sensitive valuation tailwinds (after the Fed’s latest cut), an intensifying wireless pricing and switching battle (led by fresh Verizon discounts and AT&T–T-Mobile legal crossfire), and the still-booming—but increasingly scrutinized—AI data center buildout that’s colliding with power availability, financing costs, and tenant credit risk. For investors tracking US-listed bellwethers like AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ), T-Mobile (TMUS), tower REITs American Tower (AMT) and Crown Castle (CCI), and data-center infrastructure leaders such as Equinix (EQIX) and Digital Realty (DLR), the
14 December 2025
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Tesco PLC (TSCO) Share Price Forecast: What’s Driving the Stock This Week and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 December 2025)

Tesco PLC (TSCO) Share Price Forecast: What’s Driving the Stock This Week and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 December 2025)

Tesco PLC shares (LSE: TSCO) ended last week lower on Friday’s session, but the bigger picture remains a story of steady UK market-share momentum, aggressive capital returns via buybacks, and a macro backdrop that could shift quickly as key UK data and a Bank of England decision land in the days ahead. Because today is Sunday, 14 December 2025, UK markets are closed; the most recent official pricing is from Friday, 12 December 2025. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Tesco share price today (14/12/2025): where TSCO stands right now Tesco shares were last indicated around 440.8p–441.7p (about £4.41) at Friday’s close (depending on
14 December 2025
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EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

Updated: December 14, 2025 US-listed EV and clean energy leaders enter the new week with a rare mix of tailwinds and tripwires: a fresh Federal Reserve rate cut that should support long-duration growth stocks, a catch-up “data deluge” after the fall government shutdown, and a policy backdrop that’s now the single biggest swing factor for renewables and EV demand. The story of Dec. 8–14 wasn’t just about individual tickers—it was about the new hierarchy of catalysts: (1) US demand signals after the EV tax-credit reset, (2) whether Big Tech’s power appetite accelerates clean power buildouts or pulls capital toward gas
14 December 2025
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Healthcare & Pharma Giants US Stocks: Week Ahead Outlook After Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide, CVS Guidance, Pfizer’s Obesity Deal, and J&J’s Talc Verdict (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Healthcare & Pharma Giants US Stocks: Week Ahead Outlook After Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide, CVS Guidance, Pfizer’s Obesity Deal, and J&J’s Talc Verdict (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025Coverage window for this report: December 8–14, 2025 Wall Street heads into the week of Dec. 15, 2025 with U.S. healthcare and pharma mega-caps back in the spotlight—pulled by three powerful forces that all intensified in the last seven days: (1) the obesity-drug arms race, (2) Washington’s policy crosscurrents around insurance subsidies and PBM transparency, and (3) a faster-moving FDA that is simultaneously accelerating reviews and reopening safety scrutiny in sensitive pediatric categories. Reuters+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 The result is a “defensive sector” that doesn’t feel defensive at all right now. The Federal Reserve’s Dec. 9–10 meeting delivered another layer
14 December 2025
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Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Energy supermajors enter the new week with investors torn between two powerful forces: near-term “oversupply” pressure in crude and a steady drumbeat of company-specific catalysts—strategy resets, offshore deal-making, and portfolio moves that can matter as much as oil itself. As U.S. markets reopen on Monday, Dec. 15, the main U.S.-listed supermajors are coming off a choppy commodity week: Exxon Mobil (XOM) $118.82, Chevron (CVX) $149.99, Shell (SHEL) $72.33, BP (BP) $35.26, and TotalEnergies (TTE) $65.75 at the latest close (Friday, Dec. 12). The bigger story behind those prices is the macro tape. Oil ended last week under pressure, with Reuters
14 December 2025
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Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense and aerospace majors head into the week of December 15–19, 2025 with three powerful forces colliding: a new U.S. rate-cut backdrop, a Washington policy catalyst as Congress races toward year-end, and a fast-moving shift in Pentagon priorities toward AI-enabled procurement and production speed. The result is a sector that still looks “defensive” in name, but is increasingly being traded like a mix of industrial momentum + geopolitical hedge + technology platform. Below is what mattered most for US-listed defense and aerospace names from Dec 8–14, 2025, and what investors are likely to watch next week. The week that just
14 December 2025
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Big Bank Stocks Week Ahead: JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo and Wall Street Giants Brace for Data-Driven Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Big Bank Stocks Week Ahead: JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo and Wall Street Giants Brace for Data-Driven Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025 — U.S. big bank and financial-giant stocks head into the new week with momentum from a post‑Fed rally, but with a fresh set of catalysts that could quickly reset expectations: a delayed U.S. jobs report, key inflation data, and year‑end positioning that often amplifies moves in rate‑sensitive sectors. Reuters+1 From JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC) to Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC), Goldman Sachs (GS), BlackRock (BLK), and the payments giants, investors are weighing a familiar question in a new rate regime: will easing monetary policy compress bank margins faster than it revives
14 December 2025
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Cybersecurity US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Zscaler’s Bounce Test, SailPoint’s Post-Earnings Reset, and Fed-Cut Volatility

Cybersecurity US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Zscaler’s Bounce Test, SailPoint’s Post-Earnings Reset, and Fed-Cut Volatility

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025 (market data through the Dec. 12 close). US cybersecurity stocks head into the new week after a volatile stretch that mixed a dovish Federal Reserve rate cut with a sudden risk-off pulse in megacap tech—an uncomfortable combination for a sector that often trades like “defensive growth.” The result: investors are still rewarding high-quality recurring revenue and platform narratives, but they’re also getting more selective on valuation, guidance tone, and “AI spending” second-order effects. Below is what moved major US-listed cybersecurity names between Dec. 8–14, 2025, and what to watch next week across CrowdStrike (CRWD), Palo
14 December 2025
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Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.L) Stock This Week and Week Ahead: Buybacks, Debt Call, Dividend Calendar, and Analyst Targets (Updated 14.12.2025)

Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.L) Stock This Week and Week Ahead: Buybacks, Debt Call, Dividend Calendar, and Analyst Targets (Updated 14.12.2025)

Updated Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets last closed Friday, 12 December 2025). Imperial Brands PLC shares ended the week on the back foot after touching a fresh 52‑week high earlier in the week, with investors weighing a familiar mix for UK tobacco equities: steady capital returns (buybacks + dividends), debt housekeeping, and the slow pivot toward “next‑generation products” (NGP) while cigarette volumes drift lower. As of the last close on Friday, 12 December, Imperial Brands (LSE: IMB) finished at 3,179p (£31.79). Investing.com+1 Below is what moved the stock in the last few sessions, what’s newly on the company tape, what
14 December 2025
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Consumer Tech & Electronics US Stocks Week Ahead: Apple, Best Buy, Meta and the Data That Could Move Markets (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Consumer Tech & Electronics US Stocks Week Ahead: Apple, Best Buy, Meta and the Data That Could Move Markets (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

U.S.-listed consumer tech and electronics stocks head into the week of Dec. 15–19 with two narratives fighting for control: holiday demand on the ground, and macro + AI sentiment in the market. Last week (Dec. 8–14) delivered a reminder that even in a strong year for risk assets, “big theme” trades can wobble fast. A late-week slide in the tech-heavy complex—after high-profile updates from Oracle and Broadcom—landed just as investors began preparing for a rare backlog of delayed economic data following a lengthy U.S. federal government shutdown. Reuters+2Reuters+2 For consumer tech, that mix matters because the sector sits at the
14 December 2025
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Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025 US-listed payments and fintech stocks head into the next trading week with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a Federal Reserve that just delivered another rate cut — but is signaling patience from here — and a market bracing for a backlog of delayed economic reports that could quickly rewrite the “soft landing vs. slowdown” narrative. Reuters+1 That setup matters more than usual for this corner of the market. Payments names (Visa, Mastercard, Global Payments, Fiserv, FIS, Shift4, Toast) and consumer-fintech platforms (PayPal, Block, SoFi, Affirm, Robinhood, Coinbase, Chime, Klarna, Circle) sit at the intersection of
14 December 2025
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Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Software and SaaS stocks head into the new week with a familiar tailwind—lower interest rates—but a newly sharpened investor filter: prove the AI spend pays back, and prove it soon. The past seven days (Dec. 8–14) delivered a concentrated mix of catalysts for US-listed software names: a major M&A splash (IBM’s $11 billion agreement to buy Confluent), a mega-cap guidance jolt (Oracle), a beat-and-raise from a marquee creator platform (Adobe), and a late-week fresh deal rumor that could reshape cybersecurity workflows (ServiceNow reportedly nearing a deal for Armis). Reuters At the same time, the Federal
14 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Fed Data Blitz, AI Bubble Jitters and Nvidia’s China Chip Twist (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Fed Data Blitz, AI Bubble Jitters and Nvidia’s China Chip Twist (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025 Big Tech U.S. stocks head into the new week with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a still-booming AI infrastructure buildout—and a fresh wave of investor anxiety about whether the “AI trade” is getting ahead of itself. Last week (Dec. 8–14) delivered a bit of everything: a high-profile call to rotate away from the “Magnificent Seven,” a sharp late-week pullback in tech and semiconductors, major new AI capex commitments from hyperscalers, and a rapidly evolving Nvidia-China story that is now entangled in both Beijing’s internal approvals and Washington’s political scrutiny. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup
14 December 2025
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AI and Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (US): Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Micron in Focus After Dec. 8–14 Volatility

AI and Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (US): Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Micron in Focus After Dec. 8–14 Volatility

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025 — The “AI and data center” trade heads into the final full trading week of 2025 with momentum still intact, but with investors suddenly far more selective. A sharp late-week reversal in bellwether names like Broadcom and Oracle rekindled “AI bubble” chatter, even as the longer-term buildout story (chips, networking, power, cooling, and capacity) keeps expanding across the U.S. market. Reuters+1 Below is what mattered most from December 8–14, and what could move U.S. AI & data center stocks in the week ahead (Dec. 15–19). What changed for AI & data center stocks in Dec. 8–14 1) A reality check
14 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Dec. 14, 2025 — U.S. semiconductor and chip stocks head into the new week with a familiar combination of tailwinds and landmines: booming AI infrastructure demand on one side, and valuation sensitivity, China policy turbulence, and margin questions on the other. The past seven days delivered a reminder that the “AI trade” can turn quickly. A sharp late-week pullback — led by heavyweight chip names — left investors reassessing how much perfection is already priced into the sector and how quickly the next leg of AI monetization can show up in earnings. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed roundup of the most important
14 December 2025
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Cloud Computing US Stocks Week Ahead: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, ServiceNow and IBM After a Volatile Dec. 8–14, 2025

Cloud Computing US Stocks Week Ahead: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, ServiceNow and IBM After a Volatile Dec. 8–14, 2025

Updated: December 14, 2025 Cloud computing stocks head into the week of Dec. 15, 2025 with investor attention split between two powerful forces: accelerating AI-driven demand for cloud infrastructure and growing market skepticism about the cost, timing, and margins of that buildout. The past week (Dec. 8–14) delivered a clear message for U.S.-listed cloud names: it’s no longer enough to show strong “AI exposure.” Markets increasingly want proof of profitable growth, durable demand signals, and disciplined capital spending, especially after Oracle’s outlook and spending plans rattled confidence and Broadcom’s margin commentary reignited “AI bubble” fears across technology. Reuters+2Reuters+2 At the same time, headlines underscored how quickly the
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Schwab stock (SCHW) closes near a 52-week high — insider selling and next week’s data loom

8 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 18:08 EST — Market closed. Shares of The Charles Schwab Corporation ended Friday up about 3% at $105.08, snapping back with the broader market after a shaky stretch for risk assets. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and reopen on Monday. A regulatory filing on Thursday showed Schwab co-chairman Walter W. Bettinger exercised stock options and sold 257,410 shares over Feb. 3–4 at weighted-average prices a touch above $104, mostly through a family trust. The transactions landed as the stock hovered near its recent highs, a detail traders tend to notice when momentum names
KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
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