Stock Market 6 December 2025

SpaceX leveraged exchange-traded funds debuted with over $10 billion in trading volume in their first week, despite a holiday-shortened schedule. The ARK Innovation ETF saw a record $4.6 billion inflow. In Pennsylvania, average gasoline prices dropped to $4.109 per gallon, down over 53 cents from a month ago but still above the national average. JBS USA announced the closure of its beef plant in Pennsylvania and a Memphis facility, affecting 1,693 jobs, as tight cattle supplies and high beef prices continue to pressure the industry. Semiconductor stocks performed strongly, with TSMC’s U.S. shares rising 6.9% on Thursday and 9% for the week, while Nvidia gained 3% on Thursday and 2.7% for the week. Intel surged 10.6% to a new high, and AMD advanced 4.9%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index outperformed the Nasdaq, rising 7.3%. In Canada, the Royal Bank of Canada’s shares dipped slightly after the banking regulator cut the Domestic Stability Buffer to 3.0%, allowing more lending flexibility for major banks. Bombardier shares rose 4.41% amid ongoing discussion of Canada’s luxury tax, which generated C$913.4 million before being reduced. Bradesco’s shares in Brazil traded flat as the central bank cut the Selic rate to 14.25% but maintained a cautious outlook. Alphabet shares rose 1.17% Thursday, ending the week up 2.3%, while Microsoft fell 2.9% over the week. U.S. markets were closed Friday for Juneteenth, and investors are watching for upcoming Micron earnings and new inflation data.