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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

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 up 0.25% and S&P 500 futures rising about 0.2%, as traders await the Federal Reserve’s final 2025 meeting. Markets price in an 85–90% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. Bond yields remain elevated. IBM’s $11 billion deal for Confluent and Carvana’s addition to the S&P 500 draw focus.
8 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 5, 2025

US Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 5, 2025

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Friday, with Dow futures up 0.1%, S&P 500 up 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 up 0.3–0.4%. Investors await a delayed September PCE inflation report, due at 10 a.m. ET, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s rate decision next week. Markets see about a 90% chance of a rate cut, but several Fed officials have voiced concerns over persistent inflation.
5 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

The delayed September Personal Income & Outlays report, including the PCE inflation index, was released Friday, showing personal income up 0.3% and spending up 0.3%. The data arrives days before the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting, after a government shutdown postponed key releases. The PCE index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, came in broadly in line with expectations.
5 December 2025
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USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Soars on New Supply Deals: Latest News, Forecast and Analysis as of December 5, 2025

USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Soars on New Supply Deals: Latest News, Forecast and Analysis as of December 5, 2025

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 25% to $17.50 on December 5 after announcing new rare-earth supply agreements. The stock rebounded sharply following an 11-session losing streak in November that wiped out $1.4 billion in value. Market cap stands at about $2.3 billion, with no trailing revenue and a TTM EPS of –$3.88. The company plans commercial magnet production in Oklahoma in 2026.
5 December 2025
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USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Soars on New Supply Deal: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook as of December 4, 2025

USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Soars on New Supply Deal: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook as of December 4, 2025

USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) shares surged about 25% on December 4 after its Less Common Metals unit signed a rare-earth supply deal with Solvay and Arnold Magnetic Technologies. The stock closed near $17.48, valuing the company at roughly $1.9 billion. Analysts cited the Stillwater magnet facility and “mine-to-magnet” strategy as factors in the rally.
5 December 2025
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Stellantis Stock (STLA) Rallies on Hybrid Pivot and US Fuel Rule Shock: Full December 4, 2025 Update

Stellantis Stock (STLA) Rallies on Hybrid Pivot and US Fuel Rule Shock: Full December 4, 2025 Update

Stellantis shares rose about 4% to $11.90 in U.S. trading and climbed over 10% in two days on European markets after President Trump proposed sharply lower U.S. fuel-economy targets. The company’s market cap in Milan stands near €28.4 billion, still down 19% for the year. Analysts cited policy shifts and a strategic focus on hybrids as key drivers for the stock’s rally.
4 December 2025
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U.S. Economic Calendar Today: Jobless Claims Hit 3‑Year Low as Markets Await Trade & PCE Data — December 4, 2025

U.S. Economic Calendar Today: Jobless Claims Hit 3‑Year Low as Markets Await Trade & PCE Data — December 4, 2025

U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 27,000 to 191,000 for the week ending Nov. 29, the lowest since September 2022, according to the Labor Department. Continuing claims dropped to 1.939 million. Equity futures were little changed as traders weighed the data against expectations for a Fed rate cut next week. Factory orders and other delayed reports are due Friday.
4 December 2025
Federal Reserve News Today: Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Trump Eyes New Fed Chair

Federal Reserve News Today: Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Trump Eyes New Fed Chair

Markets see an 80–90% chance the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its December 10 meeting, following weak jobs data and a recent 0.25-point cut. Donald Trump is moving to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, with Kevin Hassett now the leading candidate. The Fed has also ended quantitative tightening and stopped losing money amid growing political scrutiny. The federal funds rate stands at 3.75% to 4.00%.
4 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Jumps 400 Points as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Jumps 400 Points as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 408 points to 47,882.90 on Wednesday, closing near a record high as weak private payrolls data and easing bond yields fueled bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to 6,849.72, less than 1% from its all-time high. Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year at 4.05% and the 2-year at 3.49%. Fed funds futures now price in up to a 90% chance of a December cut.
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Near Record High as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Near Record High as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

US stocks hovered near record highs Wednesday as the S&P 500 edged up 0.05%, the Dow gained 0.43%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.12% late in the session. ADP reported private payrolls fell by 32,000 in November, the largest drop since 2023. The ISM Services PMI stayed in expansion at 52.6. Rate-cut odds for next week’s Fed meeting rose to 89%.
3 December 2025
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US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

U.S. markets are rising as traders bet the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its December 9–10 meeting, despite inflation holding near 3% and growth slowing. The dollar is on track for a ninth straight daily decline, while Treasury yields have eased. Kevin Hassett is seen as the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair next May. The recent 43-day government shutdown furloughed 670,000 federal workers and delayed nearly $14 billion in pay.
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Cut Bets Take Center Stage (Dec. 3, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Cut Bets Take Center Stage (Dec. 3, 2025)

U.S. stock futures edged up about 0.2% premarket Wednesday, following Tuesday’s tech-led rebound. Investors await key economic data, including the ADP jobs report and ISM Services PMI. Futures pricing shows an 87–89% chance of a Fed rate cut next week. Marvell Technology shares jumped after a $3.25 billion deal for Celestial AI.
3 December 2025
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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
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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
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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.
30 November 2025
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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
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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.
30 November 2025
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  • Amazon's Cloud Backlog Surges to $364 Billion Amid AI Spending and Infrastructure Investment
    May 2, 2026, 9:57 AM EDT. Amazon's cloud backlog, representing contracted future business, soared to $364 billion in Q1, excluding a recent $100 billion deal with AI startup Anthropic, CEO Andy Jassy said. This surge in contracted demand highlights Amazon Web Services' (AWS) heavy upfront spending on data centers, chips, and servers, which pressures cash flow before revenue materializes. Jassy noted the typical six to 24-month lag between infrastructure investment and customer billing. He emphasized the backlog's diversity, countering concerns of overreliance on few customers. Market watchers will focus on whether these contracts convert rapidly to revenue, defining Amazon's AI-driven growth potential versus ongoing cash outflows.

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SoundHound AI Stock Surges 20%: Why SOUN Traders Are Watching May 7

SoundHound AI Stock Surges 20%: Why SOUN Traders Are Watching May 7

2 May 2026
SoundHound AI shares surged 20.1% to $9.56 Friday, valuing the company at $3.94 billion ahead of its May 7 earnings report. No new company news drove the move, but short-squeeze speculation intensified as 38% of the public float was sold short as of April 15. SoundHound recently expanded a partnership with Casey’s and announced a pending acquisition of LivePerson’s assets. The LivePerson deal still requires shareholder and regulatory approvals.
eBay Stock Jumps After GameStop Takeover Report Raises a $46 Billion Question

eBay Stock Jumps After GameStop Takeover Report Raises a $46 Billion Question

2 May 2026
eBay shares surged over 13% in after-hours trading Friday following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid. GameStop has quietly built a stake in eBay and may take an offer directly to shareholders if the board resists, Reuters reported. No formal offer, price, or financing details have been announced.
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