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Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Global stocks were flat to slightly higher Monday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year, with U.S. futures up less than 0.3%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped over 1%, while Shanghai gained 0.5% after a jump in Chinese exports. The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs. Markets widely expect a quarter-point Fed rate cut on Wednesday.
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CAC 40 Near Record High, Defies Moody’s Warning as Luxury Stocks Rally

France’s CAC 40 index held near 8,230 points Monday, flat and just below last week’s record. Moody’s cut France’s outlook to “negative,” but markets were unmoved. Kering surged 9% last week after better-than-feared sales, while Dassault Systèmes and STMicroelectronics dropped over 13% on weak guidance. The CAC 40 is up about 10% year-to-date.

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  • B.A.G. Convergence Reports Strong Profit Amid Free Cash Flow Concerns
    May 21, 2026, 9:46 PM EDT. B.A.G. Convergence Limited (NSE:BAGDIGITAL) posted solid statutory profits of ₹107.7 million for the year ending March 2026, but earnings masked underlying cash flow issues. The company reported negative free cash flow of ₹199 million and a high accrual ratio of 1.26, indicating profits may not be backed by cash generated. This accrual ratio, which compares net profit to free cash flow relative to operating assets, suggests potential risks for future profitability. Earnings per share (EPS) declined over the last year. Market watchers should note these warning signs, including cash burn, as they evaluate B.A.G.'s financial health. Investors are advised to assess the balance sheet and consider broader financial metrics before acting.

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OpenAI Shares Hype Returns, Still No Ticker in Sight

OpenAI Shares Hype Returns, Still No Ticker in Sight

22 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO, aiming to go public as early as September, sources told Reuters. The move follows a court win against Elon Musk, removing a key legal obstacle. Private-market share prices for OpenAI ranged from $658.94 to $732.38 this month, but no official public price exists. Ordinary investors still cannot buy OpenAI stock on public exchanges.
Estée Lauder Shares Gain as Rumored Deal Fails to Materialize

Estée Lauder Shares Gain as Rumored Deal Fails to Materialize

22 May 2026
Estée Lauder and Spain’s Puig ended merger talks that would have created a $40 billion beauty group. Estée Lauder shares rose about 10% in after-hours trading, closing the regular session at $78.91. The company said it will focus on its turnaround plan and continue reviewing possible acquisitions or divestitures.
WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

22 May 2026
WhiteFiber shares jumped 22.2% to $29.55 after announcing a five-year AI compute contract worth over $160 million for a Paris-region deployment using NVIDIA GPU systems. Google Finance showed the stock rising further after hours. The project is backed by planned financing and 12 months of customer prepayments, but funding and execution remain pending. Service is expected to start in July, subject to equipment delivery and acceptance.
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