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Dow Jones Today: Dow 30 Climbs About 300 Points on Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes and AI Stock Surge (November 24, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: Dow 30 Climbs About 300 Points on Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes and AI Stock Surge (November 24, 2025)

U.S. stocks surged Monday, with the Dow Jones closing up nearly 300 points at 46,545 and the Nasdaq jumping 2.7% to 22,874.95. Investors bet on a December Federal Reserve rate cut after dovish comments from Fed officials, driving one of the strongest two-day rallies for tech and AI shares this month. S&P 500 rose 1.65% to 6,711.80. Fed funds futures now show about 80% odds of a December cut.
24 November 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today, November 22, 2025: Collins Pushes Back as Williams Revives December Rate‑Cut Bets

Federal Reserve News Today, November 22, 2025: Collins Pushes Back as Williams Revives December Rate‑Cut Bets

Boston Fed President Susan Collins said she remains hesitant to support a December rate cut, while New York Fed President John Williams signaled more easing could come soon. Markets now price in a roughly 70% chance of a cut at the December 9–10 meeting, up from 39% a day earlier. Key economic data remain missing after a prolonged government shutdown. FOMC officials are sharply divided on further cuts.
22 November 2025
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Stock Market Today, Nov. 13, 2025: Dow Slides as Disney Plunges and Tech Stocks Drop After Trump Ends Record Shutdown

S&P 500 Today, November 21, 2025: Choppy Trade as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Jump and Tech Stays Under Pressure

The S&P 500 hovered near flat Friday after plunging 1.6% Thursday, erasing a sharp intraday gain. Traders weighed New York Fed President John Williams’ comments suggesting near-term rate cuts, sending Fed-funds futures’ odds for a December cut to about 60–70%. Treasury yields fell to three-week lows. The Nasdaq slipped into the red while the Dow posted modest gains.
21 November 2025
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Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide on Rate Cuts as Data Drought Clouds December Decision

Federal Reserve minutes from the October 28–29 meeting show a 10–2 vote to cut the federal funds rate to 3.75%–4.00%, with sharp divisions among policymakers. Uncertainty over a December rate cut has surged, dropping market odds from near certainty to about 50%. The Fed will halt balance-sheet runoff on December 1. Inflation remains above target, and job growth has slowed.
19 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds (LON:LLOY) Share Price: Curve Deal, BoE Rates and Scandal Risks to Watch Before the 17 November 2025 Open

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 91.74p on Friday, down 2.78% after hitting a 52-week high of 95.70p earlier in the week. The stock faces pressure from a £120m fintech acquisition, a £1.7bn buyback, and ongoing scandals as investors await the London open on Monday. The FTSE 350 banks index fell 2.2% amid global growth concerns and UK budget uncertainty.
16 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Today: Tech Rout and Rate Cut Jitters Wipe $37 Billion from Australian Stock Market – 14 November 2025

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.36% at 8,634.5 on Friday, its lowest in four months, wiping out about $37 billion in value. Tech stocks led declines after a strong jobs report dashed hopes for near-term RBA rate cuts. TPG Telecom plunged 32% after trading ex-dividend and ex-capital return. More than 80% of ASX 200 stocks fell, with only energy shares finishing higher.
14 November 2025
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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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BOJ Signals December Rate Hike Is Near as Summary Turns Hawkish; PM Adviser Urges Delay

BOJ Signals December Rate Hike Is Near as Summary Turns Hawkish; PM Adviser Urges Delay

The Bank of Japan’s latest summary signals conditions for a rate hike are “almost met,” with several policymakers backing a move as soon as December. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s top adviser urged waiting until January, citing economic fragility. Markets are split, with about half expecting a December increase and nearly all predicting a hike by January. The BOJ next meets Dec. 18–19.
10 November 2025
Gold Prices Smash All-Time Highs – Is Now the Moment to Buy or Bail?

Gold Price Today, 7 November 2025: XAU/USD holds above $4,000 as rate‑cut bets rise; China’s central bank extends buying streak

Gold traded at $4,005.53/oz at 07:02 GMT Friday, up 0.7% and holding above $4,000 as traders bet on a December U.S. rate cut after weak private labor data. China extended its gold-buying streak in October, lifting official holdings to 74.09 million ounces. A record U.S. government shutdown delayed key data, increasing reliance on private indicators. Gold remains about 8% below its October 20 record high.
7 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Roars into November: Oil Windfall, Gold Surge & Rate Cut Hopes Drive Rally

The FTSE 100 opened up 0.2% at 9,738 on November 3, holding near record highs as oil and gold prices surged. BP gained after a $1.5 billion U.S. pipeline sale, while Vodafone fell up to 3% on a UBS downgrade. UK bank shares hit their highest since 2008. Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7, its best in a year, ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision this week.
3 November 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

Fed Cuts Rates Again but Powell Drops a Bombshell – Markets React to Fed’s November Moves

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 points to 3.75%–4.00% on Oct. 29 and will halt bond runoff from Dec. 1. Chair Jerome Powell warned another cut in December is uncertain, citing mixed views among officials. Stocks erased early gains after Powell’s remarks, but major indexes still posted weekly advances, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,840.20 on Oct. 31.
3 November 2025
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Citi Stuns Markets by Slashing Loan Rate – See What’s Next for Borrowers & Stocks

Citi Stuns Markets by Slashing Loan Rate – See What’s Next for Borrowers & Stocks

Citibank lowered its base lending rate to 7.00% from 7.25%, effective October 30, after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on October 29. Citigroup shares fell 2.2% to $99 following the news, despite a strong year-to-date rally. Indian banks also trimmed lending rates in October, while the Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate steady at 5.50%.
30 October 2025
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KeyCorp Slashes Prime Lending Rate to 7.00% – Here’s What Borrowers & Investors Need to Know

KeyCorp Slashes Prime Lending Rate to 7.00% – Here’s What Borrowers & Investors Need to Know

KeyCorp said Oct. 29 it will cut its prime lending rate to 7.00% from 7.25%, effective Oct. 30, following the Federal Reserve’s second rate cut of 2025. Webster Bank matched the move. KeyCorp, a Cleveland-based regional bank with $187 billion in assets, trades near $17.40. Analyst price targets for KEY range from $19 to $24, with recent target hikes from UBS and Morgan Stanley.
29 October 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25% on October 29, setting the target range at 3.75–4.00%, its second reduction this year. The move came despite missing economic data due to a prolonged government shutdown. U.S. stocks hit record highs ahead of the decision. Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned of a softer labor market and rising risks to employment.
29 October 2025
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Bank of Canada Cuts Key Rate to 2.25% – Is This the End of Rate Cuts?

Bank of Canada Cuts Key Rate to 2.25% – Is This the End of Rate Cuts?

The Bank of Canada cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Oct. 29, its second consecutive cut. Governor Tiff Macklem signaled no further cuts are planned for now, citing sticky core inflation near 3% and sluggish growth forecasts. The Canadian dollar firmed to about C$1.3915 per USD and major bank stocks rose after the announcement. Markets had widely expected the move.
29 October 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on Oct. 29, citing slowing job growth and 3% inflation. U.S. stocks hit record highs, with the S&P 500 closing near 6,891 and the Nasdaq at 23,827. Mortgage rates dipped to 6.19%, their lowest since late 2024, but housing sales remain near 30-year lows. Long-term Treasury yields hover near 4%, with further Fed cuts expected this year.
29 October 2025
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Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% at its Oct. 29 meeting, with futures pricing in a near-certain move. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slipped ahead of the decision, with Bitcoin trading near $114,850 and Ether down about 2.6%. Major brokerages anticipate another rate cut in December. Investors are watching for signals on future Fed policy and liquidity measures.
29 October 2025
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Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point at its Oct. 28–29 meeting, with futures markets pricing in a 95% chance. U.S. stocks hit record highs Monday, the S&P 500 closing above 6,800 and the Nasdaq at 23,637, driven by tech gains. September CPI rose 3% year-on-year, below forecasts, while labor market data show signs of weakening. Ten-year Treasury yields hovered near 4.0%.
28 October 2025
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  • GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal
    May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of GameStop and eBay jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making this a significant and unusual bid in the market. Investors are closely watching the deal's impact on the retail and online marketplaces as well as GameStop's ambitious goal to hit a $100 billion market value.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026

2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of **GameStop** and **eBay** jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO **Ryan Cohen** marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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