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Stocks up as markets wind down to bumper year; gold and silver smash records
Asian shares advanced on Wednesday, capping a year of brisk artificial intelligence-driven gains, while commodities such as gold and silver extended their bullish run to new all-time highs as 2025 draws to a close.Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Japan's Nikkei gains as chip-sector shares track US peers higher
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, led higher by chip-sector stocks, tracking an advance among U.S. peers on Wall Street overnight.The Nikkei .N225 added 0.3% to 50,559.01, as of 0150 GMT, on course for a fourth consecutive winning sess...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
24H | AST SpaceMobile Jumps over 3% as It Launches Largest Satellite to Compete With SpaceX
AST SpaceMobile Inc. has launched its biggest satellite to date from India, marking the start of a series of deployments aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX in delivering mobile connectivity from space.Shares of AST SpaceMobile jumped over 3% in overnight trading.The BlueBird 6 satellite was ...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 24
EMERGING MARKETS-South Korean won jumps on pension fund support; stocks flat
South Korean won hits highest since November 26U.S. dollar down after strong GDP dataSingapore dollar hits highest since late SeptemberBy Rajasik Mukherjee Dec 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's won rose more than 1% on Wednesday, leading a pack of largely steady Asian currencies, after the country...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
EMERGING MARKETS-South Korean won jumps on pension fund support; stocks flat
South Korean won hits highest since November 26U.S. dollar down after strong GDP dataSingapore dollar hits highest since late SeptemberBy Rajasik Mukherjee Dec 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's won rose more than 1% on Wednesday, leading a pack of largely steady Asian currencies, after the country...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
CHAT vs. XLK: Leaning Into AI’s Next Phase or Anchoring in Mega-Cap Tech
Key PointsCHAT charges a higher expense ratio and is actively managed, while XLK is a large, low-cost index tracker with deep liquidityXLK’s portfolio is nearly pure technology, whereas CHAT blends big tech with a modest tilt toward communication services and consumer cyclicalsBoth funds saw strong ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Where Will Costco Stock Be in 3 Years?
Key PointsCostco has been a model of consistency in the retail industry.The company continues to open new stores and is growing comparable sales.Despite its pullback this year, the stock is still expensive. 10 stocks we like better than Costco Wholesale › Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has been one...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Singapore shares close lower. STI Falls 0.12%; China Aviation, Top Glove, HPH Trust, Centurion up over 2%; Sheng Siong, CMS down over 1%
Singapore shares closed lower on Wednesday. STI down 0.12%; China Aviation, Top Glove, HPH Trust, Centurion up over 2%; Sheng Siong, CMS down over 1%.Tiger News
Wed, Dec 24
Crypto Daily｜Institutions Corner 11% of ETH Supply; Bitcoin Stuck Between $85K and $90K
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsInstitutions Corner 11% of ETH Supply as Exchange Balances Hit Record LowsEthereum is undergoing a silent supply shock. While retail speculation has evaporated, ins...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 24
VEA vs IEFA: How Index Rules Shape Developed-Market Exposure
Key PointsVEA is more affordable, but IEFA offers a higher dividend yield and slightly different sector weightsIEFA excludes Canada and holds fewer stocks, while both funds share similar top positionsBoth ETFs are highly liquid, but VEA has delivered higher recent total returns and slightly lower dr...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Vietnam's stock market rises on signs of smooth power transition
HANOI, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Vietnam's stock market .VNI recorded its highest opening on Wednesday, briefly extending this week's rally, with investors buoyed by signs of political stability after a senior Communist Party meeting agreed on candidates for the next five-year leadership.The plenum...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 10 Years?
Key PointsNvidia's business model has become extremely overexposed to the generative AI hardware market.Can new tech trends like autonomous driving, robotics, and quantum computing boost diversification?10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › The most resilient businesses constantly reinvent themselv...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
South Korean court rejects injunction request to block Korea Zinc's share sale
SEOUL , Dec 24 (Reuters) - A South Korean court rejected an injunction requested by two major shareholders of Korea Zinc 010130.KS - MBK Partners and YoungPoong 000670.KS - that sought to block the zinc refiner's plan to issue new shares to help fund a $7.4 billion U.S. smelter project, a spokes...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Where Will Ford Stock Be in 5 Years?
Key PointsThe Trump administration has crushed the U.S. EV industry.With its EV transition on ice, Ford faces a very unpredictable future. 10 stocks we like better than Ford Motor Company › Long-term investing is usually the key to massive returns in the stock market. But sometimes you bet on the wr...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Is Amazon Stock Still a Buy After Hitting All-Time Highs?
Key PointsAWS is enjoying robust multiyear revenue visibility.Advertising is also becoming a key profit engine.Amazon’s shares can continue to soar even above their all-time high levels. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are hovering close to an all-time high of ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
HK Movers｜Intelligent Driving Concept Stocks Shined. Zhejiang Shibao Up Over 8%, MINIEYE Up Over 4%
Hong Kong intelligent driving concept stocks performed actively, with Zhejiang Shibao up over 8%, MINIEYE up over 4%, BLACK SESAME up over 2%, and HESAI-W and ROBOSENSE both up 1%.Tiger News
Wed, Dec 24
24H | Ramaco Resources Surges 9%; UiPath Jumps 7%; D-Wave Quantum Gains 2%; Agnico Eagle Mines Rises 1%
Ramaco Resources shares jumped 9.2% in overnight trading following the coal mining company’s announcement of a $100 million share repurchase program.UiPath shares gained 7.2% in overnight trading following the announcement that the automation software provider will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 ind...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 24
Is It Too Late to Buy Alphabet Stock in 2026? The Answer May Surprise You.
Key PointsAlphabet stock is the best-performing "Magnificent Seven" stock in 2025.The company is gaining market share in artificial intelligence (AI) and has many other drivers of growth.Margin expansion and share buybacks will help earnings per share keep compounding.10 stocks we like better than A...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
