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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Mount – December 2, 2025

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Mount – December 2, 2025

U.S. stocks rose by early afternoon Tuesday, with the Dow up about 170 points and the Nasdaq near a three-week high as Bitcoin rebounded above $91,000. Tech and chip shares led gains, while most other sectors lagged. Investors increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, with futures markets pricing in an 87% chance. Equal-weighted S&P 500 indexes underperformed, highlighting narrow market leadership.
2 December 2025
Trump Says He Has Picked Next Fed Chair as Kevin Hassett Signals He’s ‘Happy to Serve’

Trump Says He Has Picked Next Fed Chair as Kevin Hassett Signals He’s ‘Happy to Serve’

President Donald Trump said Sunday he has chosen a nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair but did not reveal the name. Markets and insiders increasingly expect Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, to be the pick. Hassett called the speculation a “rumor” but said he would be “happy to serve.” Trump said a formal announcement is coming “soon.”
1 December 2025
US Stock Market Forecast 2025: What Wall Street Expects Into Year‑End After the Fed Pivot

US Stock Market Forecast 2025: What Wall Street Expects Into Year‑End After the Fed Pivot

The S&P 500 is up about 16% for 2025, trading near record highs as December begins. The Federal Reserve has cut rates twice this year and is expected to lower them again by 25 basis points in December. AI-driven tech stocks have led market gains. Most major banks forecast the S&P 500 to finish 2025 between 6,000 and 7,100.
Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

Berkshire Hathaway Class A (BRK.A) closed at about $770,100 per share on November 28, 2025, the highest price for any US-listed stock. The company hit a record high above $812,000 in May. Warren Buffett has started transferring CEO duties to Greg Abel but confirmed there are no plans to split the stock. Berkshire reported record operating profits and a cash reserve exceeding $300 billion this year.
30 November 2025
US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online on Black Friday 2025, up 9.1% from last year, according to Adobe Analytics. The surge came as AI tools drove an 805% jump in retail site traffic and influenced $3 billion in US sales. Meanwhile, a rare global futures trading outage and rising credit card debt fueled concerns about economic stability. Expectations of a December Fed rate cut grew.
US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

Wall Street heads into December after strong weekly gains; the S&P 500 rose 3.73%, Dow 3.18%, and Nasdaq 4.91%, though the Nasdaq ended November down 1.5%. Fed rate-cut odds for the December 9–10 meeting jumped above 80% after J.P. Morgan changed its forecast. Black Friday online sales hit a record $11.8 billion, highlighting continued but cautious consumer spending.
30 November 2025
US Stock Market Today, November 28, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on Black Friday as CME Futures Outage Clears

US Stock Market Today, November 28, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on Black Friday as CME Futures Outage Clears

U.S. stocks rose in late-morning trading Friday, with the Dow up about 120 points and the Nasdaq leading gains near 0.4%, after a major CME futures outage and renewed bets on a December Fed rate cut. Trading volumes were thin in the shortened Black Friday session. Despite Friday’s gains, the Nasdaq is still down nearly 2% for November, breaking a seven-month streak.
US Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Jumps 315 Points as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and AI Stocks Fuel Thanksgiving Rally

US Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Jumps 315 Points as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and AI Stocks Fuel Thanksgiving Rally

U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight session Wednesday, with the Dow up 314.67 points to 47,427.12, the S&P 500 gaining 46.73 to 6,812.61, and the Nasdaq advancing 189.10 to 23,214.69. Investors drove the rally on hopes for a December Fed rate cut and strong AI hardware demand. The Russell 2000 climbed 0.85%. Weekly jobless claims fell to a seven-month low of 216,000.
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Rally on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Ahead of Thanksgiving

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Rally on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Ahead of Thanksgiving

U.S. stocks extended gains early Wednesday, with the Dow up about 140 points, the S&P 500 rising 0.5%, and the Nasdaq ahead 0.6% in the first hour. The rally follows a surge Tuesday and comes as traders bet on a December Fed rate cut, with futures implying an 80–85% chance. Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 216,000 last week, marking a third straight weekly drop.
26 November 2025
US Tax News Today, November 26, 2025: New IRS Credits, Tip Deductions, Jim Justice Settlement and Stimulus Rumor Fact‑Check

US Tax News Today, November 26, 2025: New IRS Credits, Tip Deductions, Jim Justice Settlement and Stimulus Rumor Fact‑Check

Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue federal income taxes after a Justice Department lawsuit. The IRS is advancing new tax credits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and issued guidance for tipped workers under the “No Tax on Tips” agenda. Fact-checkers deny online rumors of new November stimulus checks. Treasury and the IRS released new rules for multinational tax timing.
26 November 2025
US Stock Market Open Today, Nov. 26, 2025: 7 Things to Know Before the Bell

US Stock Market Open Today, Nov. 26, 2025: 7 Things to Know Before the Bell

U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday, with Nasdaq 100 up 0.5%, S&P 500 ahead by 0.3–0.4%, and Dow futures gaining 0.25–0.3%. Markets are reacting to softer economic data and increased bets on a December Fed rate cut. The 10-year Treasury yield is near 4.0%, while WTI crude trades at $58 and gold nears a two-week high. U.S. markets close Thursday for Thanksgiving and will shut early Friday.
26 November 2025
AI Stocks, Big Tech and the Fed: What Today’s S&P 500 Is Hiding About the U.S. Economy – November 25, 2025

AI Stocks, Big Tech and the Fed: What Today’s S&P 500 Is Hiding About the U.S. Economy – November 25, 2025

Seven tech giants, including Nvidia and Microsoft, have driven most of the S&P 500’s 12% gain in 2025, while the rest of the index lags. Markets now price in an 80% chance of a December Fed rate cut, boosting Big Tech and AI shares. U.S. household income growth, adjusted for inflation, has fallen back to post–Great Recession levels as the holiday shopping season begins.
US Stock Market Today: Tech-Led Rally Lifts S&P 500 and Nasdaq as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Rise (November 24, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Tech-Led Rally Lifts S&P 500 and Nasdaq as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Rise (November 24, 2025)

U.S. stocks rallied Monday, with the Nasdaq jumping 1.73% and the S&P 500 up 0.97%, as investors bet on a December Fed rate cut and responded to a thaw in U.S.–China relations. Mega-cap tech stocks led gains: Alphabet rose 6% after unveiling its Gemini 3 AI model, Tesla surged 7%, and chipmakers Broadcom and Micron climbed up to 10%. The Dow gained 0.32%.
US Treasury Yields Slip as 2025 Bond Rally Enters ‘Waiting Game’ Amid Delayed Economic Data – November 24, 2025

US Treasury Yields Slip as 2025 Bond Rally Enters ‘Waiting Game’ Amid Delayed Economic Data – November 24, 2025

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield slipped to about 4.05% early Monday, while the 2-year yield edged higher, flattening the yield curve. Investors remain cautious as delayed economic data from a 43-day government shutdown leaves markets in a “data vacuum.” Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for a December rate cut but called January’s decision less certain.
24 November 2025
US Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Futures Rise as Fed Cut Bets Kick Off Thanksgiving Week

US Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Futures Rise as Fed Cut Bets Kick Off Thanksgiving Week

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.99%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.68%, and Dow futures added 0.36% early Monday ahead of Thanksgiving week. Markets are betting on a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with odds near 60% after dovish remarks from New York Fed President John Williams. Key economic data releases Monday include the Chicago Fed index and Dallas Fed survey.

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  • Strickland Metals Rises 12.2% on $55M Funding for 70,000m Rogozna Drill Program
    April 12, 2026, 12:13 AM EDT. Strickland Metals (ASX:STK) surged 12.2% after securing A$55 million to fund an aggressive 70,000-metre drilling campaign at its 8.6 million ounce gold equivalent Rogozna Project in Serbia. The company confirmed lead-zinc-silver mineralisation at Obradov Potok, validating a copper-gold skarn exploration model. This funding and geological progress position Rogozna as a potential key European gold operation. Investors' focus shifts to forthcoming drill results, a resource update for the Shanac deposit, and a pre-feasibility study expected by early 2027. Risks remain around early-stage execution and continued equity funding reliance. Despite optimism fueled by backing from major shareholder Zijin Mining, valuation reports suggest the share price may be elevated, highlighting the need for cautious assessment of Strickland's evolving investment case.

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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 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT DocuSign Stock Review: Is the 42% Yearly Drop a Buying Opportunity? April 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. DocuSign (DOCU) shares have fallen 42.3% over the past year, raising questions about their value. Despite recent weakness, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests the stock is **68.1% undervalued**, with estimated intrinsic value around $134.42 versus a current price near $42.89. The DCF model projects growing free cash flows from $990 million in 2026 to $1.37 billion by 2029. Investors remain cautious amid evolving software spending trends
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