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The Motley FoolWed, Dec 24
Prediction: These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Be Big Winners Again in 2026
The Motley FoolWed, Dec 24
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Month.
CryptopolitanWed, Dec 24
Oracle, Meta, xAI, CoreWeave move $120B of AI debt off books using Wall Street SPVs
The Motley FoolWed, Dec 24
I Predict Gold Will Cross $5,000 Per Ounce in 2026. Here's How Much You Should Buy, According to Hedge Fund Legend Ray Dalio
ReutersWed, Dec 24
US opens defect petition into about 180,000 Tesla vehicles over door releases
ReutersWed, Dec 24
CORRECTED-FACTBOX-Driverless future gains momentum with global robotaxi deployments
Stocks
Prediction: These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Be Big Winners Again in 2026
Key PointsNvidia stock is a top buy for tech investors, as the company's AI-enabling GPUs are largely powering the AI revolution.Broadcom stock is a top buy, thanks largely to the strong demand for the company's custom AI chips.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock is a top buy because the world'...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Month.
Key PointsThe annual cost-of-living adjustment is based on a standard measure of inflation and announced in October each year.Many retirees have felt recent COLAs don't keep up with rising inflation.Other deductions and expenses could eat into this year's adjustment.The $23,760 Social Security bonus...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Cryptocurrencies
Oracle, Meta, xAI, CoreWeave move $120B of AI debt off books using Wall Street SPVs
Oracle, Meta, xAI, and CoreWeave are pushing more than $120 billion of AI data center spending off their balance sheets, using Wall Street money and complex legal structures to fund the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence. The financing is flowing through special purpose vehicles, known as SPVs, allowing the companies to secure computing power while keeping […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
I Predict Gold Will Cross $5,000 Per Ounce in 2026. Here's How Much You Should Buy, According to Hedge Fund Legend Ray Dalio
Key PointsGold is a widely recognized store of value, so it's a popular hedge against inflation, political issues, and economic uncertainty. The yellow metal has rocketed higher by 67% in 2025, and I think its strong momentum could spill over into 2026. Ray Dalio, who founded the Bridgewater Associa...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
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CORRECTED-FACTBOX-Driverless future gains momentum with global robotaxi deployments
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing firms and technology companies around the world are racing to deploy driverless taxis, betting that robotaxis will reshape urban transport and unlock new growth as regulation gradually opens up.From China and the U.S. to Europe and the Middle East, companies are movin...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Other
NHTSA Opens Defect Petition (DP) On Est. 179,071 Tesla Model 3 Vehicles Over Hidden, Unlabeled, And Not Intuitive Mechanical Door Release
Dec 24 (Reuters) - NHTSA: OPENS DEFECT PETITION (DP) ON EST 179,071 TESLA MODEL 3 VEHICLES OVER HIDDEN, UNLABELED, AND NOT INTUITIVE MECHANICAL DOOR RELEASESource text: https://tinyurl.com/3526npazReuters
Wed, Dec 24
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French President Macron slams U.S. visa ban on Thierry Breton and others
PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday slammed a decision by the United States to impose visa bans on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and other anti-disinformation campaigners."France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United St...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Forex
USD/JPY corrects further to near 155.80, gives up entire BoJ policy-led gains
The USD/JPY pair trades 0.23% lower to near 155.80 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The pair extends its losing streak for the third trading day on Wednesday, which started after failing to gain further above an almost 11-month high near 158.00.
Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 24
Commodities
GRAINS-Wheat extends gains on war and weather risks
Black Sea attacks, cold spell in Russia prompt short-coveringCorn and soybeans firm as dollar and oil also supportAmple global supplies still hang over grain marketsBy Daphne Zhang and Gus Trompiz BEIJING/PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat rose for a fifth session on Wednesday as worries abo...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Cryptocurrencies
XRP To $1,000? Korean Researcher Lays Out 10-Year Roadmap
South Korean scientist YoungHoon Kim has sketched an extreme long-term view for XRP, saying the token could reach $1,000 within the next 10 years. Related Reading: JPMorgan Eyes Crypto Services As Institutional Demand Grows – A Boost For BTC Price? According to his posts on X, the forecast rests on ...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 24
Other
Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’
By Rollo Ross and Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Amanda Seyfried acknowledges she knew little about Ann Lee, the 18th-century founder of the Shaker movement, before portraying her in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” a film opening Christmas Day that explores the visionary leader’s quest...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Other
Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls
More Americans are expected to use weight-loss pill due to ease of use, cheaper priceCompanies adapt with high-protein, GLP-1 friendly labels and smaller portionsCornell study shows spending drops at grocery stores and restaurants, post-GLP-1 adoptionBy Jessica DiNapoli and Waylon Cunningham NEW ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Other
As crypto and private credit hit the mainstream, investor risk seen multiplying
SEC and White House have supported more investor product choicesConcerns over investor understanding of complex productsPrivate assets in retirement plans raise liquidity and valuation issuesSEC, White House say focused on investor protection, guardrailsBy Suzanne McGee Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. in...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Commodities
INSIGHT-‘Not a happy Trump supporter’: Cattle ranchers hit by push for lower beef prices
Ranchers shocked by Trump's beef price commentsCattle futures fell, impacting rancher profitsRetail beef prices remain high for consumersBy Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Gary Vetter was 10 years old when he started feeding cattle at his family's farm. Fifty-five years ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
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INSIGHT-How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline
Tan's strategic meeting with Trump reshapes Intel's futureTan's leadership questioned due to lack of right technical expertiseNvidia recently tested Intel's 18A but stopped moving forward, sources saidBy Max A. Cherney and Jeffrey Dastin SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - It wa...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
