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ReutersMon, Dec 15
African Development Bank seeks $25 billion for low-cost lending amid waning US engagement
CryptopolitanMon, Dec 15
Soulja Boy apologizes for promoting crypto and NFT scams
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The S&P 500 Is About to Do Something It's Only Done 8 Times in 100 Years. Here's What History Suggests Will Happen in 2026.
ReutersMon, Dec 15
Ceasefire talks in Berlin between Ukraine, US representatives to continue Monday morning, says source
The Motley FoolMon, Dec 15
Wall Street's 2026 Outlook and 4 Brilliant Stocks to Buy With $2,500 Right Now
ReutersMon, Dec 15
Crypto exchange Hashkey raises $206 million in Hong Kong IPO, source says
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African Development Bank seeks $25 billion for low-cost lending amid waning US engagement
US pulled nearly $200 million in funding from ADF this yearMove puts ADF target of $25 billion in pledging round at riskDenmark, Norway offer more cash, African states contributingBy Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) opened a donor-pledging conference o...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
The S&P 500 Is About to Do Something It's Only Done 8 Times in 100 Years. Here's What History Suggests Will Happen in 2026.
Key PointsThe S&P 500 has delivered gains of 15% or more for three consecutive years only eight times since 1926.There's no clear historical pattern regarding what happens in the fourth year after a hot streak for the index.Investors should focus on a more important S&P 500 trend.10 stocks we like b...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
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Ceasefire talks in Berlin between Ukraine, US representatives to continue Monday morning, says source
BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and U.S. representatives will continue on Monday morning in Berlin, a German source familiar with the schedule told Reuters.Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
Wall Street's 2026 Outlook and 4 Brilliant Stocks to Buy With $2,500 Right Now
Key PointsThe S&P 500's median target price suggests the index will increase nearly 17% to 7,968 in the next year.Amazon, MercadoLibre, Circle Internet Group, and Pure Storage enjoy strong competitive positions.In the next year, Wall Street analysts anticipate between 32% and 43% upside in those fou...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto exchange Hashkey raises $206 million in Hong Kong IPO, source says
By Kane Wu HONG KONG, Dec 15 (Reuters) - HashKey Holdings, Hong Kong's largest licensed crypto exchange, is set to raise about HK$1.6 billion ($206 million) after pricing its Hong Kong initial public offering at HK$6.68 a share, one source with direct knowledge said on Monday.HashKey launched...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
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France foreign minister suggests U.S. representatives brief EU on Gaza peace plan
BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday he had suggested to European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that U.S. representatives would brief EU foreign ministers on President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan."I suggested to the High Representat...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
The Biggest Threat to Oracle Stock in 2026 and Beyond
Key PointsOracle's debt is on the rise.Free cash flow is very much in the red.Oracle's leverage makes it a high-risk, high-potential-reward opportunity in AI. 10 stocks we like better than Oracle › Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) got pummeled after reporting earnings on Dec. 10.The tech giant reported an impres...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Economic Indicator
Tariff reduction helps Swiss government to lift growth forecast
By John Revill ZURICH, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Swiss government raised its 2026 economic growth forecast on Monday, saying an agreement to lower U.S. import tariffs on its products meant its exporters would be hit less hard by trade barriers.Bern agreed with Washington in November on a preliminary...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto.com Announces Updated App Referral Feature to Expand User Participation Across the Crypto.com Platform
Referral Feature to Enable Users to Earn and Track CRO Rewards Through App-Based Referrals Crypto.com App Referral Feature December 2025 – Crypto.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services, today announced an updated App Referral feature to expand user participation across the Crypto.com platfo...Bitcoinist
Mon, Dec 15
Forex
GBP/JPY tumbles to near 207.00 as Yen gains on strong business confidence
The GBP/JPY pair is down 0.5% around 207.30 during the European trading session. The pair faces intense selling pressure as the Japanese Yen (JPY) outperforms across the board, following the release of the Japan’s Tankan Q4 business sentiment data.
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Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
Sanofi flags delay in FDA's decision on tolebrutinib, shares fall
Dec 15 (Reuters) - French pharmaceutical group Sanofi SASY.PA said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision on its investigative drug to treat multiple sclerosis was expected to be delayed until the first quarter of 2026, from the previously communicated December 28.Discussions...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
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Greece pays off debt worth 5.3 billion euros ahead of schedule, source says
ATHENS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Greece earlier on Monday paid off debt worth 5.3 billion euros ($6.22 billion) ahead of schedule, a government source told Reuters.The debt was part of Greece's first 2010 bailout from its euro zone peers, the government official said, speaking on condition of anonymit...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
3 Social Security Moves That Could Add Thousands to Your Lifetime Benefits
Key PointsThe more you get out of Social Security, the more financially stable your retirement might be.Work on boosting your income and delay your claim for larger monthly checks.Undo an early filing to set yourself up with more money for life. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees comple...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
Forex
EUR/USD fluctuates near highs in cautious markets ahead of a busy week
EUR/USD trades with moderate losses, although it remains near 1.1730 at the time of writing, with the 1.1762 multi-month high at a short distance. Investors turn cautious ahead of an array of delayed US macroeconomic releases and the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy decision.
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Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
India's Netweb Technologies rises as ICICI Securities initiates with 'buy'
Shares of Netweb Technologies NETE.NS rise 4% to 3,334 rupeesICICI Securities initiates coverage on computing solutions provider with "buy" rating and PT of 4,110 rupeesSays Netweb being Nvidia's NVDA.O only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner in India, it gets early access to ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
