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NASDAQ:FULC 8 December 2025

Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

U.S. stocks were little changed Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, with the S&P 500 and Dow down 0.03% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.07%. Small-cap stocks surged, led by biotech firms on clinical trial results and M&A news. Cemtrex soared 134%, Structure Therapeutics 97%, and Wave Life Sciences 92%. The Russell 2000 rose 0.55% intraday.
8 December 2025
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  • Dollar Rises on Iran War Concerns and Higher Yields; Euro and Yen Weaken
    March 21, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT. The dollar index rose 0.42% amid safe-haven demand linked to the ongoing war in Iran and higher U.S. Treasury yields. Fed Chair Powell reiterated that rate cuts hinge on inflation progress, supporting expectations of policy tightening. The euro weakened 0.31% due to a strong dollar, a sharp fall in German producer prices, and surging oil prices, which pressure energy-importing Europe. ECB officials hinted at possible rate hikes next month with an 80% probability priced in by markets. The yen dropped 1.02% amid the strong dollar, rising U.S. yields, and climbing oil prices, despite lower trading volumes due to Japan's holiday. Gold and silver fell sharply as higher yields and hawkish central bank sentiment amid rising energy costs diminished precious metals' appeal.
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