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Todd Combs Leaves Berkshire for JPMorgan as Wall Street’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Bet Accelerates

Todd Combs Leaves Berkshire for JPMorgan as Wall Street’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Bet Accelerates

On December 8, 2025, Wall Street’s quiet pivot into national security and defense came into sharp focus as JPMorgan Chase confirmed it is hiring Berkshire Hathaway investment manager and GEICO CEO Todd Combs to lead a new $10 billion Strategic Investment Group inside its vast $1.5 trillion “Security and Resiliency Initiative.”JPMorgan Chase+2Reuters+2 The move doesn’t just reshuffle the leadership decks at Warren Buffett’s conglomerate. It signals how deeply global finance – from U.S. megabanks to new European defense lenders – is now entwined with arms production, critical minerals, and the broader security-industrial base. Breaking Today: Berkshire’s Todd Combs Jumps to
8 December 2025
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Most Expensive Stock in the World 2025: Why Berkshire Hathaway’s $755,000 Shares Still Dominate Wall Street

Most Expensive Stock in the World 2025: Why Berkshire Hathaway’s $755,000 Shares Still Dominate Wall Street

As of early December 2025, the title of most expensive stock in the world by share price belongs, once again, to Berkshire Hathaway Class A (BRK.A). One share of the Warren Buffett–built conglomerate now trades at roughly $755,000+, far ahead of any other publicly listed company on the planet. Ultima Markets+1 But price alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Berkshire is also a trillion‑dollar company, a cash‑rich giant sitting on a record war chest and preparing for life after Buffett as longtime lieutenant Greg Abel takes the CEO role at the end of 2025. Investors.com+1 Below is a deep dive
6 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Price Today, Ferrari Deal, 2025 EPS Guidance and Analyst Forecasts (December 5, 2025)

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Price Today, Ferrari Deal, 2025 EPS Guidance and Analyst Forecasts (December 5, 2025)

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) is ending the first week of December on a cautious note. After a sharp pullback on Thursday, the stock is trading around $148 per share on December 5, 2025, roughly 20% below its 52‑week high of $186.69 but still up strongly year‑to‑date. MarketWatch+1 At the same time, the company has just reaffirmed double‑digit earnings growth for 2025, announced a renewed multi‑year partnership with Ferrari that puts its ZYN nicotine pouch brand on Formula 1 cars, and continues to lean hard into its smoke‑free transformation powered by IQOS and ZYN. Reuters+4Stock Titan+4Stock Titan+4 This article
5 December 2025
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Shriram Finance Jumps on RBI Rate Cut and CEO Change After 40% 3‑Month Rally

Shriram Finance Jumps on RBI Rate Cut and CEO Change After 40% 3‑Month Rally

Updated: December 5, 2025 Shriram Finance Limited (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN) was back in the limelight on Friday, 5 December 2025, as its share price outperformed the broader market yet again. The stock traded among the top Nifty 50 gainers after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) delivered a 25 bps repo rate cut, even as key leadership changes and a fresh debt-raising window of up to ₹35,000 crore formally came into effect today. HDFC Sky+2Moneycontrol+2 The move comes on the back of a more than 40% rally in the last three months, with technical analysts flagging a strong breakout to record
5 December 2025
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EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) Soars on PC Financial Deal as 2025 Earnings Disappoint – Full Stock Analysis for December 4, 2025

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) Soars on PC Financial Deal as 2025 Earnings Disappoint – Full Stock Analysis for December 4, 2025

TORONTO – December 4, 2025 – Shares of EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) ripped higher today after the digital lender unveiled a transformative deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw alongside a mixed fourth‑quarter and fiscal 2025 earnings report. The stock traded around C$97.71, up roughly 12.5% intraday, its sharpest move in months, pushing EQB’s market cap to about C$3.3 billion. PR Newswire+3Yahoo Finance+3MarketBeat+3 This article breaks down today’s news, the PC Financial acquisition, EQB’s 2025 results, 2026 guidance, and what analysts and valuations are signaling as of December 4, 2025. Why EQB Stock Is Surging Today EQB’s rally is driven
4 December 2025
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Indian Rupee Breaches ₹90 Per US Dollar for the First Time: What’s Driving the Fall and How It Hits Your Wallet

Indian Rupee Breaches ₹90 Per US Dollar for the First Time: What’s Driving the Fall and How It Hits Your Wallet

On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the Indian rupee finally did what traders had been fearing for weeks: it slipped decisively past the psychologically crucial ₹90 per US dollar mark, hitting fresh record lows in the process. In early and mid‑session trade, the currency fell to around ₹90.13–90.20 per dollar, eclipsing Tuesday’s all‑time low near ₹89.95 and marking its fifth to sixth straight day of losses. Reuters+1 Despite India posting some of the fastest GDP growth in the world this year, the rupee has now weakened roughly 5% year‑to‑date, making it Asia’s worst‑performing major currency in 2025. Reuters+2Reuters+2 The slide is
3 December 2025
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Kalshi Soars to $11 Billion Valuation: How a $1 Billion Mega-Round and a Former Ballerina Are Redrawing the Prediction Market Map

Kalshi Soars to $11 Billion Valuation: How a $1 Billion Mega-Round and a Former Ballerina Are Redrawing the Prediction Market Map

New York — December 2, 2025 Kalshi, the U.S.-regulated prediction market that lets people trade on the outcome of real‑world events, has raised a stunning $1 billion Series E at an $11 billion valuation, more than doubling its price tag in under two months. The deal cements the seven‑year‑old startup as one of the most valuable fintechs in the world and turns cofounder Luana Lopes Lara, 29, into the youngest self‑made woman billionaire on the planet, according to Forbes. Reuters+1 The raise, led by crypto‑focused investment firm Paradigm with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Meritech Capital, IVP, ARK Invest,
2 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 02.12.2025

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2 December 2025
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Crypto ATMs in 2025: Near 40,000 Machines, Soaring Market – and a Global Crackdown

Crypto ATMs in 2025: Near 40,000 Machines, Soaring Market – and a Global Crackdown

December 1, 2025 Crypto ATMs – the physical kiosks that turn cash into bitcoin and other digital assets – are having a paradoxical year. On one side, the global network of machines is nudging toward 40,000 installed units and analysts project a multi‑billion‑dollar market by the end of the decade.MEXC+1 On the other, regulators from Washington to Wellington are sharply tightening the rules, and some countries have decided that crypto ATMs are simply too risky to keep at all. Here’s where the crypto ATM industry really stands as of December 1, 2025 – drawing on the latest news, market forecasts,
1 December 2025
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Polymarket’s Youngest Billionaire vs. a Divided Fed: How Prediction Markets Are Pricing a December 2025 Rate Cut

Polymarket’s Youngest Billionaire vs. a Divided Fed: How Prediction Markets Are Pricing a December 2025 Rate Cut

As of November 30, 2025, prediction markets led by Polymarket are putting sky‑high odds on a December Fed rate cut—just as its 27‑year‑old founder becomes the world’s youngest self‑made billionaire and the Federal Reserve faces one of its most divided meetings in years. Key takeaways A Gen Z founder at the center of global rate‑cut speculation Until a few months ago, Shayne Coplan was a niche name in crypto and prediction‑market circles. Now, thanks to a massive Wall Street deal and a suddenly pivotal Federal Reserve meeting, he has become one of the most talked‑about figures in modern finance. In
1 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 29.11.2025

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: November 30, 2025, 12:00 AM EST Rocket Companies (RKT) Valuation After a 1-Month Rally: Is the Upside Priced In? November 29, 2025, 11:54 PM EST. Rocket Companies (RKT) has caught attention after a strong rally, up ~20% in the last month and ~84% year-to-date, with 45% and 151% total returns over 12 months and three years. The stock trades near consensus fair value and is priced well above peers, with a price-to-sales ratio of 9.2x versus industry 2.5x. Analysts' fair value sits around $19.92, flagging a potential overvaluation if growth slows. Bulls point to a diversified
29 November 2025
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Five-Star Business Finance Share Price Today (28 November 2025): High-Volume Trade, Analyst Targets and Outlook

Five-Star Business Finance Share Price Today (28 November 2025): High-Volume Trade, Analyst Targets and Outlook

Five-Star Business Finance Limited (NSE: FIVESTAR, BSE: 543663) is in focus in Friday’s session, with the stock seeing unusually high trading volumes and renewed interest from both retail and institutional investors on 28 November 2025. As of mid-session on Friday, the stock has been oscillating around the ₹590–₹600 zone, modestly higher than its previous close near ₹589–₹590 per share. Different live feeds show intraday prices in a narrow band: Business Standard, for example, reports ₹592.25 on the BSE around 12:24 pm, up slightly from a previous close of ₹589.50. Business Standard Below is a detailed look at how the stock
28 November 2025
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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