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FxstreetWed, Dec 24
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 214,000 vs. 223,000 expected
ReutersWed, Dec 24
London's FTSE 100 closes lower in shortened Christmas Eve session
ReutersWed, Dec 24
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
ReutersWed, Dec 24
EU wheat at two-week high as Black Sea risks support
FxstreetWed, Dec 24
United States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 214K, below expectations (223K) in December 19
FxstreetWed, Dec 24
United States Continuing Jobless Claims increased to 1.923M in December 12 from previous 1.897M
Economic Indicator
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 214,000 vs. 223,000 expected
There were 214,000 Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending December 20, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Wednesday. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 223,000.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
London's FTSE 100 closes lower in shortened Christmas Eve session
FTSE 100 down 0.2%; FTSE 250 down 0.07%BP sells stake in Castrol Automobile stocks rise, defence stocks decline Dec 24 (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 closed lower in quiet trading on Wednesday, as investors wound down some positions in pharma heavyweights AstraZeneca and GSK in a truncated Christma...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Economic Indicator
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the unemployment rate likely remained high in December amid sluggish hiring. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 10,000 to a seasonally adjus...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Commodities
EU wheat at two-week high as Black Sea risks support
PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - European wheat rose for a fifth session on Wednesday to reach a two-week high as concern about war escalation in the Black Sea export zone and cold weather in Russia helped underpin prices in thin trading before the Christmas break, dealers said.Euronext closed early on Wed...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Cryptocurrencies
How did Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan win Trump over?
Lip-Bu Tan didn’t shake any hands in D.C. when he became CEO of Intel in March. The man had never met President Donald Trump. He wasn’t part of the tech leaders parade that flew in to make nice with the White House. But none of that mattered by August. Trump woke up angry, opened Truth […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 24
Other
SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by Jiangxi Copper
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Gold and copper miner SolGold SOLG.L said on Wednesday it had agreed to be taken over by its top shareholder, Jiangxi Copper, 600362.SS, in a deal valued at 867 million pounds ($1.17 billion), or 28 pence per share.($1 = 0.7405 pounds)Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
3 Social Security Changes You Need to Know Before January 2026
Key PointsBenefits will rise in 2026.The full retirement age for a select group of retirees is increasing for the final time.Workers may have to pay Social Security taxes on a higher amount of their income next year.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Another year h...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
Agios Pharma shares jump as US FDA expands approval for its blood disorder drug
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Shares of Agios Pharmaceuticals AGIO.O jumped nearly 12% premarket on Wednesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of its drug for the treatment of a type of blood disorder.The drug mitapivat is now approved as a treatment for patients with anemi...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Cryptocurrencies
Polymarket blames user account hacks to third-party provider security issue
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, acknowledged that several user accounts experienced losses due to a security issue involving a third-party provider. The platform stated it has resolved the issue and that no lingering risks remain. According to user reports on social media, the issue appears to have affected users who signed up for Polymarket […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 24
Other
Edgewise Therapeutics Inc On Track To Deliver Full 12-Week Part D Readout In 2Q 2026 And Phase 3 Start In 4Q 2026
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Edgewise Therapeutics Inc EWTX.O:EDGEWISE THERAPEUTICS INC: ON TRACK TO DELIVER FULL 12-WEEK PART D READOUT IN 2Q 2026 AND PHASE 3 START IN 4Q 2026EDGEWISE THERAPEUTICS INC - COMPLETES PHASE 2 PARTS B AND C OF CIRRUS-HCMEDGEWISE THERAPEUTICS INC - EDG-7500 WELL TOLERATED WITH NO S...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
3 High-Yield REIT Stocks to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever
Key PointsAvalonBay is one of the largest apartment landlords, with a 3.9% yield and a generally rising dividend.Realty Income is the net lease giant, offering a yield of 5.7% backed by 30 annual dividend increases.Federal Realty is the only Dividend King REIT, with a focus on quality over quantity...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
Is Fidelity Medical Equipment the Ultimate "Forever Fund" for Health Care Investors?
Key PointsThe health care industry took a trillion-dollar body blow from federal spending cuts in 2025, but still rose by a double-digit percentage.Its resilience comes thanks to unstoppable demographic trends in a must-have industry.One fund stands out for its hefty yield, diversification, and posi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
