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US Trade Deficit Falls to Lowest Level Since 2020 as Gold Exports Surge – But Is the ‘Improvement’ Real?

US Trade Deficit Falls to Lowest Level Since 2020 as Gold Exports Surge – But Is the ‘Improvement’ Real?

Published December 11, 2025 The US trade deficit shrank sharply in September 2025 to its smallest level in more than five years, helped by a sudden boom in gold exports and softer import growth. At first glance, the numbers look like a decisive win for Washington’s aggressive tariff strategy. Dig a little deeper, though, and the picture is much more complicated. According to fresh data released today by the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the overall goods and services deficit fell to $52.8 billion in September, down from a revised $59.3 billion in August –
11 December 2025
US Stock Market Top Losers Today (December 11, 2025): Oracle’s AI Shock, Rezolute’s 88% Crash and Micro‑Cap Meltdowns

US Stock Market Top Losers Today (December 11, 2025): Oracle’s AI Shock, Rezolute’s 88% Crash and Micro‑Cap Meltdowns

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, December 11, 2025, as a historic surge in the Dow clashed with a sharp tech sell‑off led by Oracle and a wave of brutal collapses in thinly traded micro‑caps. By the closing bell (4 p.m. ET), the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up roughly 1.3–1.4% and at a record high, while the S&P 500 edged about 0.1–0.2% higher. The Nasdaq Composite, however, slipped around 0.3–0.4%, dragged down by AI‑linked growth stocks.TradingView+2StockAnalysis+2 Under the surface, the real drama was in the top losers list, where failed drug trials, emergency capital raises, reverse stock splits and delisting threats combined into a textbook lesson on risk.
11 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 11, 2025: Dow Climbs While Oracle-Led AI Sell-Off Hits Nasdaq After Fed Rate Cut

US Stock Market Today, December 11, 2025: Dow Climbs While Oracle-Led AI Sell-Off Hits Nasdaq After Fed Rate Cut

New York, December 11, 2025 — Wall Street is split the day after the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate cut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is pushing higher, while the S&P 500 and tech‑heavy Nasdaq are under pressure as investors punish AI-linked stocks, led by a steep drop in Oracle. By late morning in New York, Reuters and AP data showed the Dow up roughly 0.6–0.9%, but the S&P 500 down around 0.2–0.5% and the Nasdaq off close to 1%, as heavy selling in mega‑cap tech offset strength in banks, industrials and small caps. Reuters+1 This choppy session comes less than 24 hours after the S&P 500 closed
11 December 2025
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US Stock Market Top Losers Today (December 10, 2025): Polestar, AeroVironment, Denali, Uber and AutoZone Tumble After the Bell

US Stock Market Top Losers Today (December 10, 2025): Polestar, AeroVironment, Denali, Uber and AutoZone Tumble After the Bell

Despite a Fed-fueled rally that pushed major US indices toward record highs, a cluster of high‑profile stocks sank sharply on Wednesday. Here’s what drove today’s biggest losers — and what Wall Street is saying next. Market recap: Fed cut fuels rally, but pockets of pain emerge New York — December 10, 2025. Wall Street finished the day higher after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected 25‑basis‑point rate cut, its third cut of 2025, taking the federal funds target range down to roughly 3.50%–3.75%.Reuters+2Investopedia+2 The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both advanced and flirted with all‑time highs, while
10 December 2025
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Top U.S. Stock Gainers After the Bell on December 10, 2025: ASPC, BBGI, ENVB, PLAB, IRBT, AHT Lead Fed‑Day Rally

Top U.S. Stock Gainers After the Bell on December 10, 2025: ASPC, BBGI, ENVB, PLAB, IRBT, AHT Lead Fed‑Day Rally

New York – December 10, 2025 — Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered its third interest‑rate cut of 2025, lifting the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq and setting the stage for a powerful “stock picker’s” session beneath the surface. Reuters+1 While the major indices moved less than 1% each, a cluster of small‑ and mid‑cap names exploded higher by 40–390% during regular trading, with several of them still among the biggest movers in after‑hours trading. According to StockAnalysis, the top 10 U.S. gainers by percentage at the close were dominated by micro‑caps, speculative biotech, and
10 December 2025
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Green Energy Stocks Today: Court Ruling, AI Data Centers and ETFs Shape the US Clean Power Trade – December 9, 2025

Green Energy Stocks Today: Court Ruling, AI Data Centers and ETFs Shape the US Clean Power Trade – December 9, 2025

Published: December 9, 2025 – This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Market snapshot: How green energy stocks are trading today US green energy stocks are edging higher on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as investors digest a landmark US court decision on wind power and a fresh wave of long-term clean‑energy deals tied to artificial‑intelligence data centers. Around midday US trading (based on latest quotes in the US session): Among major US-listed green energy companies: The moves are modest, but they come against a meaningful backdrop: a federal court has just overturned President Donald Trump’s
9 December 2025
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Top Gainers on the US Stock Market Today (December 9, 2025): AFJK, NCPL, XCUR, ALEX and More Surge as Fed Meeting Looms

Top Gainers on the US Stock Market Today (December 9, 2025): AFJK, NCPL, XCUR, ALEX and More Surge as Fed Meeting Looms

US stocks spent Tuesday in a cautious, sideways mood as traders waited for the Federal Reserve’s final interest‑rate decision of 2025. The Dow inched higher, the S&P 500 was roughly flat, and the Nasdaq drifted slightly lower, even as expectations hardened around another rate cut and a closely watched press conference from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Investopedia+3StockAnalysis+3Yahoo Finance+3 Beneath the calm surface of the major indices, however, a cluster of small‑ and mid‑cap names exploded higher, posting double‑ and even triple‑digit gains on deal news, biotech data, SPAC extensions, and debt‑restructuring headlines. Today’s Top 20 US Stock Market Gainers (Intraday,
9 December 2025
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US Economy News Today: Fed Rate Cut Looms as Inflation Sticks Near 3%, Layoffs Surge and Housing Begins a “Great Reset”

US Economy News Today: Fed Rate Cut Looms as Inflation Sticks Near 3%, Layoffs Surge and Housing Begins a “Great Reset”

The United States economy heads into the final weeks of 2025 with a strange mix of strength and strain. Growth is holding up, stocks are near record highs and inflation has cooled sharply from its 2022 peak — but price pressures remain above the Federal Reserve’s target, layoffs have climbed to their highest level since the pandemic, and the national debt has blown past $38 trillion. Bureau of Economic Analysis+2Challenger Gray+2 At the center of it all: a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting this week, new Trump administration economic moves, and early signs that the overheated housing market may finally be starting
9 December 2025
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Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Fed meeting jitters, a $72–$108 billion streaming war, and an $11 billion AI data deal put Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, SoFi, IBM and Confluent among the most active stocks on the US market today. Quick Snapshot: What’s Driving Today’s Most Active US Stocks? As Wall Street opens the second week of December, US indices are hovering just below record highs while traders brace for the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of 2025. The S&P 500 is trading near 5,278, within touching distance of the 5,300 resistance zone, with the Nasdaq 100 also pushing toward fresh highs and the
8 December 2025
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US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher early Monday, December 8, 2025, as Wall Street enters a pivotal “Fed week” with investors overwhelmingly betting on an interest rate cut and major indexes hovering near record highs. Investing.com+2SWI swissinfo.ch+2 US stock futures today at a glance By around 6:00–7:30 a.m. ET on Monday: Coverage from Reuters, Investing.com, Yahoo Finance and others characterizes the move as “slightly higher” to “steady”, underscoring a cautious but positive tone as traders wait for the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of 2025. Investing.com+2Yahoo Finance+2 In the cash market, the broad US500 (S&P 500 cash index) recently traded
8 December 2025
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Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

This article is for information and education only and is not personal investment advice. Always do your own research or speak with a licensed adviser before buying any stock. Market Snapshot: Calm Futures Before a Big Fed Week US stocks head into Monday, December 8, 2025, in a classic “calm before the storm” setup. The real story this week is the Federal Reserve: In the background: This mix—rate cuts likely, inflation not fully tamed, and stocks near records—is defining which stocks analysts highlight today. The 2026 Big Picture: What Wall Street Expects Now Before talking about individual stocks to buy or watch today,
8 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

Wall Street is set for a cautiously positive open on Monday, December 8, 2025, as investors kick off “Fed week” with U.S. stock futures slightly higher and expectations for another interest‑rate cut running close to 90%.TipRanks+1 At the same time, bond yields remain stubbornly elevated, micro‑cap names are seeing wild pre‑market swings, and big stories like an $11 billion IBM–Confluent deal and Carvana’s promotion to the S&P 500 are shaping the stock‑by‑stock landscape.Yahoo Finance+2News Release Archive+2 Here’s a clear, news‑driven rundown of what you need to know before the U.S. stock market opens today. 1. US Stock Futures Today: Modest
8 December 2025
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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 08:51 EST — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday higher, closing up 0.8% at $278.12. The stock eased 0.3% after hours to $277.25 ahead of Monday’s reopening. (Investing.com) The move capped a choppy week for megacap tech as traders tried to work out whether the latest bout of nerves over artificial intelligence spending is a speed bump or something stickier. That matters for Apple because it sits in both camps — a heavyweight in the Dow and a bellwether growth stock — just as the next set of U.S. data may reset bets on interest-rate
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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