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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Update — Dec. 20, 2025: Year-End Volatility, Holiday Trading Hours, IPO Momentum, and the Race Toward 24/5 Markets

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Update — Dec. 20, 2025: Year-End Volatility, Holiday Trading Hours, IPO Momentum, and the Race Toward 24/5 Markets

The New York Stock Exchange faces late-December volatility as investors react to shifting Fed rate-cut expectations and questions over AI spending. NYSE’s parent, ICE, highlights a rebound in capital formation, with the exchange landing seven of 2025’s ten largest IPOs. Markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Key economic data next week may influence 2026 rate forecasts.
20 December 2025
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Cotton Price Forecast for December 2025: USDA Lowers U.S. Price Outlook as ICE Futures Grind Sideways

Cotton Price Forecast for December 2025: USDA Lowers U.S. Price Outlook as ICE Futures Grind Sideways

U.S. spot cotton averaged 60.33 cents/lb for the week ending Dec. 11, while the ICE March 2026 contract settled at 63.97 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index stood at 73.95 cents/lb on Dec. 12. USDA raised 2025/26 U.S. production to 14.3 million bales and cut mill use to 1.6 million bales, projecting ending stocks at 4.5 million bales and a season-average farm price of 60 cents/lb.
14 December 2025
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

Polymarket’s “Fed decision in December” market showed 88% odds of a 25-basis-point rate cut as of Nov. 30, 2025, with over $25 million traded. Founder Shayne Coplan, 27, became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire after a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange. Polymarket recently secured U.S. regulatory approval after a four-year ban. The December FOMC meeting remains deeply divided.
1 December 2025
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What Time Does the Stock Market Open on 1 December 2025? Global Trading Hours, Holiday Closures and What to Watch

What Time Does the Stock Market Open on 1 December 2025? Global Trading Hours, Holiday Closures and What to Watch

Germany’s Xetra exchange begins extended 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CET trading hours on Monday, 1 December 2025. Major U.S., Canadian, UK, and Euronext stock markets open on regular schedules. Most global markets operate as usual, though some close for national holidays. The day coincides with Cyber Monday and the start of December trading.
30 November 2025
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Wall Street Mourns NYSE Executive Cassandra Seier After Reported Bahamas Cycling Accident

Wall Street Mourns NYSE Executive Cassandra Seier After Reported Bahamas Cycling Accident

Cassandra Seier, head of international capital markets at the New York Stock Exchange, died suddenly over the weekend, NYSE officials confirmed Monday. The exchange did not disclose a cause of death, but multiple outlets report she died after a cycling accident in the Bahamas. Seier was a key figure in attracting global listings to the NYSE and previously worked at Goldman Sachs.
25 November 2025
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Prediction Markets Boom in 2025: How Kalshi, Polymarket and Big Tech Are Turning “What If?” Into a Business

Prediction Markets Boom in 2025: How Kalshi, Polymarket and Big Tech Are Turning “What If?” Into a Business

On November 16, 2025, CBS Sunday Morning aired a cover story on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, coinciding with a Financial Times column warning of their political impact. NHL and UFC signed deals with these platforms, while Wall Street firms invested billions. Kalshi reported $4 billion in monthly trading volume by October. New U.S. regulations are reshaping the industry.
16 November 2025
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Wall Street’s $2 Billion Bet on the Future: NYSE Owner Goes All-In on Polymarket Prediction Markets

Crypto Betting Showdown: Polymarket Banned in Romania Amid $600M Election Bets, Yet Wall Street Bets $2B on Its U.S. Comeback

Romania’s National Office for Gambling has blacklisted Polymarket, ordering ISPs to block the crypto-based prediction market for operating without a license. The move follows $600 million in bets on Romania’s recent elections. Regulators cited lack of fiscal reporting and anti-money-laundering controls. Polymarket faces similar restrictions in several other countries.
4 November 2025
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Wall Street Giant’s $2 Billion Bet on Crypto Predictions – Why NYSE’s Owner is Backing Polymarket

Polymarket Soars on Wall Street’s $2B Bet – Token Launch & U.S. Return Ignite Prediction Market Frenzy

Intercontinental Exchange invested $2 billion in Polymarket in October, valuing the crypto betting platform at $8–10 billion. Polymarket remains private with no tradable token, though a “POLY” token and airdrop are planned for 2026. The company secured CFTC approval to relaunch in the U.S. after a three-year ban. User activity has surged, with $773 million in bets placed in September.
28 October 2025
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Wall Street Giant’s $2 Billion Bet on Crypto Predictions – Why NYSE’s Owner is Backing Polymarket

NYSE Owner’s $2B Crypto Gamble Propels Polymarket Toward $15B Valuation Frenzy

Intercontinental Exchange will invest up to $2 billion in crypto prediction platform Polymarket, valuing it at $8–10 billion and lifting ICE shares about 4%. Polymarket, fined in 2022 and previously barred from the U.S., secured regulatory approval to relaunch after acquiring a CFTC-licensed exchange. The company is now seeking new funding at a $12–15 billion valuation. Investors and major backers have rushed in as the sector expands.
26 October 2025
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Wall Street’s High-Stakes Gamble: Kalshi’s $300 Million Raise Ignites Prediction Market Wars

Wall Street’s High-Stakes Gamble: Kalshi’s $300 Million Raise Ignites Prediction Market Wars

Kalshi raised over $300 million in Series D funding at a $5 billion valuation, led by Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. The event trading platform now claims over 60% of global prediction market volume and plans to expand to 140 countries. Rival Polymarket secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, valuing it at $9 billion. Kalshi faces lawsuits from state regulators over alleged illegal sports betting.
10 October 2025
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Wall Street’s $2 Billion Bet on the Future: NYSE Owner Goes All-In on Polymarket Prediction Markets

Wall Street’s $2 Billion Bet on the Future: NYSE Owner Goes All-In on Polymarket Prediction Markets

Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the NYSE, is investing up to $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the crypto-based prediction market platform at $8–10 billion. ICE’s stock rose about 4% after the announcement before stabilizing. Polymarket recently secured U.S. regulatory approval after acquiring a CFTC-licensed exchange. The U.S. launch is pending final regulatory steps.
8 October 2025
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Wall Street Giant’s $2 Billion Bet on Crypto Predictions – Why NYSE’s Owner is Backing Polymarket

Wall Street Giant’s $2 Billion Bet on Crypto Predictions – Why NYSE’s Owner is Backing Polymarket

Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the NYSE, is in talks to invest $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the crypto-based prediction market at up to $10 billion, according to multiple reports. ICE shares rose about 4% on the news. Polymarket recently regained legal access to the U.S. after a CFTC no-action letter in September 2025. A formal deal announcement could come as soon as October 7.
7 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • 2 Quantum Stocks with Over 45% Upside Potential Amid Upcoming AI and SpaceX IPOs
    June 9, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT. The quantum computing sector stands to gain from a wave of major AI IPOs, including OpenAI and Anthropic, and the expected SpaceX public offering. Two pure-play quantum stocks, Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), have been identified with more than 40% short-term price upside. These gains could be fueled by increased capital inflows as AI IPO success boosts investor interest in emerging technologies. Meanwhile, robust government and corporate investments, including a $2 billion U.S. quantum initiative, provide a supportive backdrop. Quantum Computing Inc. is notable for its focus on quantum photonics, setting it apart from traditional approaches and positioning it to capitalize on accelerated commercialization prospects in emerging quantum applications such as optimization and AI-related uses.

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