IPO
In a move that signals a dramatic reversal of fortunes for physical retail, Elliott Investment Management is reportedly preparing a multibillion-dollar initial public offering (IPO) for its combined bookstore empire, comprising the UK’s Waterstones and the US’s Barnes & Noble. As of December 18, 2025, the New York-based
CPI
The United States economy received a significant boost on December 18, 2025, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a pivotal inflation report that suggests the long battle against rising prices is entering its final stages. The November Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed headline inflation slowing to 2.7% year-over-year,
Micron
The corporate earnings landscape for the final quarter of 2025 has been dramatically recalibrated following a watershed performance from Micron Technology (Nasdaq: MU). On December 17, 2025, the memory chip giant delivered a fiscal first-quarter report that didn't just beat expectations—it shattered them, serving as a powerful
CPI
The U.S. financial markets received a long-awaited gift on December 18, 2025, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that came in significantly cooler than anticipated. Headline inflation for the period ending in November rose just 2.7% year-over-year, sharply lower than the
Inflation
NEW YORK — In a stunning reversal of the "higher-for-longer" narrative that dominated much of 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its November Consumer Price Index (CPI) report today, December 18, 2025, showing inflation has cooled to a surprising 2.7% year-over-year. The figure, which came in well
Amazon
As of December 18, 2025, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) remains a titan of the global markets, currently trading at approximately $221.27. While this represents a slight consolidation from its all-time high of $258.60 reached in November, the company has solidified its position as a primary market mover
South Korea
As 2025 draws to a close, South Korea’s financial landscape is witnessing a dramatic surge in "stablecoin-themed" stocks, fueled by investor anticipation of a landmark regulatory shift in the coming year. While the broader KOSPI index has struggled with year-end volatility, shares of mobile payment providers, blockchain
NVIDIA
The narrative of 2025 has been dominated by the flawless execution of Nvidia’s accelerated product roadmap. Following the historic success of the Hopper architecture, Nvidia successfully navigated the high-stakes ramp-up of its Blackwell (B100/B200) platform. In the first half of the year, Blackwell generated over $11 billion in
Tesla
As of mid-December 2025, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has once again defied market gravity, staging a massive rally that saw its stock price hit an all-time high of $489.88. This surge, which pushed the company’s market capitalization to a staggering $1.6 trillion, comes at a time when
Federal Reserve
NEW YORK — As the final trading days of 2025 approach, the financial world finds itself at a critical juncture. On December 18, 2025, a cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report—showing inflation at a multi-year low of 2.7%—has sent a surge of optimism through Wall Street. This data
Finance
As of December 18, 2025, the financial markets are grappling with a paradox that few analysts predicted a year ago: cooling inflation is no longer a guarantee of rock-bottom interest rates. While the Federal Reserve has successfully navigated the U.S. economy toward a "soft landing," the bond
Medline
In a stunning return to the public stage, Medline Industries (Nasdaq: MDLN) successfully executed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the United States since 2021, pricing its shares at the top of its range and witnessing a massive first-day "pop" that has sent ripples through the financial